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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-08
STEADILY GROWS LESS.
The Income From the State PEN
itentiary at Lansing
Under Governor MOrrill's Adj
ministratiOn Smallest of All.
Governor Morrill, Owes an Explana-
ton of This to the People, as He
Especially Prides Himself on
His Business Ad-
ministration.

An examination of the returns of the
earnings of the state penitentiary dur
ing MorrilPs business administration
leaves the impression that business
administration may mean several
things.
The facts are that the receipts from
the penitentiary are much smaller
than they have ever been. Even dur
ing Gov. dwellings administration,
when a new building was constructed,
the receipts were much larger than they
were during the last fiscal year.
The receipts from the penitentiary
come principally from coal sales. though
the money received from contractors
who employ convicts, is figured in.
There has been a tremendous falling
off some where, and 1t behOoves
business admin istration" like that of
Gov. Morrill, to put its expert account
work to find out what is the trouble.
Perhaps it can be satisfactorily ex-
planned, at any rate it should be ex-
planned.
In the figures which are given below
q, part of Gov. Morril1s administration
is included in the fiscal year 1895 and
part of dwellings administration is
Included in 1888. The year 1894 is all in
the LeWelling admin istrat1on, while the
year 1896 is all IN MorrilIS administra-
ton. This arises from zne fact that
the fiscal year closes on July 1.
Following are the accounts of money
turned into the state treasury from the
penitentiary in the last ten years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-08
STEALS THEIR PRESIDENT.
Bryan Clubs Shrewd Move Polite
in School FIGHT at Eskridpe.

Bryan Clubs Shrewd Move Politics
in School Fight at Eskridge.
Eskridge, Aug. S.-A Bryan club was
organized here this week with IS mem
bers.
An amusing incident happened yes
terday.
J. w Core, a prominent Republican
in this township, who introduced Con-
gresham Blue when he made his mem
ora bic speech here last year, and who
has always been a great worker in Re
publicn ranks, was elected president of
a Mckinley club recently organized.
On learning of it Mr.. Core ordered his
name stricken from the list and his
name now heads the list OF members of
the Bryan club and was last night
unanimously elected president of the
club.
So strong has the feeling become here
that the principal of public schools, Chas.
Hilferd, was refused the position this
coming fail on account of his strong
free silver sentiment.
One of the old members of the board,
a strong Republican heretofore, on
learning the design of some of the Re
publican leaders, has grown very angry
and changed his position, electing Mr..
Hilberd, and now announces himself a
Rrvan man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-08

members were added. making the total
membership $50, all of whom have join
ed in two weeks.
After completing the organization
and giving to the Ladies' Bimetallic
union the privilege of using the union
rooms for their meetings; short talks
were made Frank j. Hess spoke of
bimetaIlism prior to 1873. Mr.. Hess has
been a lifelong Republican and when
he ran for representative received 400
more votes than Governor Humphrey.
c. L. Brown spoke on fBimetallism
subsequent to 1873" Mr.. Brown is al
so a Republican and a leading lawyer
of the county.
Every member is earnestly at work
and the membership is limited to the
city alone. Before the meeting ad
journed the secretary was sworn to the
membership before a notary public.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-08
Turn Vere.n ~ Right.

At the meeting of the Committee of
Fifteen Thursday evening a committee
with a letter from the Topeka Turn
Verein were present. The committee
consisted of Henry Schweering, Ernest
Eismer and Charles Hine.
The letter was a generous offer of 500
and and any service the Turn Verien
could be toward helping out the festiv-
tiles.
Mr. Schweering-We have several
classes in athletics and in singing and
will be glad to do all we can. We
would like some suggestions from your
committee about how to go ahead.
The matter was referred to the amuse-
nnentS and displays committee with ap-
plauSe and thanks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-08
STILL CLIMBS UP.
The Roll of New Subs eribers TOT he
Journal Yesterday Sd

Inc Roll OF N eW 0uDScr1DSFS GO4 ns
Journal Yesterday 81
Hot winds and hot weather seem t.
have no effect on the Journals sub
scription list. It makes gains daily
The following have been added:
T. 3. Anderson, Mayetta, Kan.
S. s. CARRIER, Mayetta.
Chas. Neyman. AIayetta.
Geo. w. CIares, Mayetta.
A Wark, Birmingham, Kan.
Miss Lizzie WALL Harveyville, Kan.
H. w. Peavy, Neodesha, Kan.
A. K. Sherman, Cherryvale. Kan.
D. E. Hart, Abilene, Kan.
G. J. Watson, Coolidge, Kan.
M. Hedricl1, Salina, Kan.
J. I. Norton, Salina.
J. A. Nyberg, Salina-
w. H. Frost, Salina-
John Lill, Salina.
Geo. McCOrjIe, Salina.
L. c. Jenkinson, Gaylord, Kan.
T. L. Davis, Gaylord.
c. F. Bradley, Gaylord.
John Shurtz, Logan, Kan.
Vim. Schaubel. Logan.
Peter Noel, Logan.
Levi Mccormick, Logan.
E. J. Waugh, Eskridge, Kan.
H. w. Cummings, Goddard, Kan.
minds to take the Journal as follows:
z. Klauser, Winfield, Kan.
Geo. Herman, Winfield.
u. s. Alexander, Winfield.
G. H. Dresser, Winfield.
w. c. Root, Winfield.
J. W. Connor, Winfield
J. NJ. Reed, 912 E. Seventh, Winfield.
DR.. S. B. Park, Winfield.
G. o. AppIegate, Winfield.
S. S. Hitchcock, 1920 Menor, Winfield.
a. II. Jennings, Winfield.
Earl NIcGregor. Winfield.
Arlington hotel. Winfield
]. Thomas, ITO s. Main, Winfield.
Bailey & Russell, Winfield
A. H. Hyde, 1902 Manning, Winfield.
In the city the following were added
by the carriers:
I w. Northington. 1890 Kansas Ave
nue..
D. wilkerson.215 Paramore St. North
Topeka.
Mr. smith. West HuntOon. near
Washburn.
H. B. Rice. 4s4 Lake street.
r. I. Teet. 300 B street, North Tope-
ka-
D. Thomas. s41 Fillmore street. North
Topeka.
E. J. Penwick. 1717 Lincoln street.
w. r. Kuykender, 624 Kansas Ave
nue.
N. H. Brosius, 22O East Fifth.
Dinah Deane. lib King street.
Jos. Black. Ills King street.
Mr.. PattisOn,, 1920 Buchanan street.
A. d. Dixon, 1915 Buchanan street.
Altogether the new ones added yes
terday number 54.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-08
BRADSTREET'S REVIEW.
Decrease in Business Failures Over
Last Week.

New York 8-Bradstreet's saws:
In nearly all lines trade is unchang-
I'd, in some departments lifeless. South
and southwest, the heat has had an IN
favorable influence but merchants in
all directions continue to buy. Distri-
button of clothing and shoes at Chi
c2gO, has improved somewhat, although
less active than one year ago.
At several centers bankers have pre-
fcrred not to loan as freely as hereto-
iore. Merchants not wishing to be re-
fused have accordingly curtailed re-
quests for accommodation.
Mercantile collections are slow In
some instances and more difficult to
make. Renewed scrutiny has had an
effect in restricting the same.
Iron and steel industries remain ex-
cessively dull. Makers of pig are pill
ing stock. Large lots could be obtain
ed at concessions. Cotton yarn manu-
factuTRrS have agreed to curtaiI pro-
duction 30 per cent during August and
owing to lack of demand western pack
ing employees have been laid off
There is no improvement in wool and
some Philadelphia mills have been shut
down. Portland advices are that no
considerable movement of Oregon wool
will take place until after election
Comparatively favorable reports con-
corning general trade are more nurner-
GUS than in preceding weeks. Pittsburg
jObberS are on slight increase in volume
and at Baltimore there is marked i'm
provement with jobbers receiving or
ders freely.
Exports of wheat -four included as
wheat from both coasts of the United
States. this week amounted to 742, 900
bushels as compared with 2, 648 600 last
week, 1850, 900 bushels in the CORES
ponding week one year ago and 3,417, 600
bushels two years ago.
8 Failures throughout the United States
this week number 269, a decrease, COM
pared with one week ago when the to-
tai was 294. The falling off is princi-
pally in the middle and New England
states. As compared with one year ago
this weeks total shows an increase of
co. and with the two years ago an in
crease of Y. In the first week, August,
1893 during the panic the total number
Of failures were 724- There are "a bust
ness failures reported from the Cana
dian dominion this week compared with
81 last week, 81 in the week one year
ago and 40 two years ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-08
Kaneas civ FoIloWs Us.

At the last meeting Of the Committee
of Fifteen a communication was read
which settles the disputed question re-
garding the Kansas City Priests of
PaIlas date. Some have said it was
dated for the same week as the Topeka
Festivities.
THE Priests of Pallas parade will be
on October g." said the letter from its
managers, and the other attractions
will follow
At this there was applause by the
committee
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-08
Deeorating the streets.

A committee of ladies from the floral
committee was at the meeting of the
Committee of Fifteen Thursday night
TO object to decorating all of the poles
on the avenue for the flower parade. It
was too much to do. they said
The committee told the ladies that the
entire matter was in their hands and to
decorate or not wherever they saw fit.
The suggestion has been made that the
poles be decorated with small American
flags nailed on in tWOs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-08
The PouItr7 SHOW Free.

A committee consisting of William
Vesper and Hugh Carfrae appeared at
the meeting of the Committee of Fiji
teen Thursday night with the an
nouncement that the poultry and pig
con men of Topeka and Kansas VIII
give a big show in Topeka during the
Fall Festival and Reunion. 1t will be
held either at the fair grounds or up
town and will be free. The proposition
was gladly accented,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-08

lowing notice was issued regarding
floats for the Fall Festival parades:
To the Public: Every organization,
society, individual or firm who intends
to prepare a float for the grand parade
of the Reunion and Festival is request
ed to notify the undersi gned, secretary
of the Committee of Fifteen, at once,
that a cut thereof may be inserted in
the official program me.
THOMAS F. DORAN,
Secretary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-08
AII Societies to Take Part.

On suggestion of ]. G. SamueIson at
the meeting of the Committee of Fiji
teen the following official invitation was
officially extended to all the civic So
cieties in the city to take active part in
the Fall Festival and Reunion:
To the Civic Societies of the City of To-
peka:
The Committee of Fifteen, at its reg
ular meeting held August 5, 1885, in
structed the undersigned secretary TO
extend to the civic societies Of this city
who can participate in the parade of
the Reunion and Festival, in uniform, a
cordial invitation to do SO. If any So
ciety cannot appear in uniform it is cor
daily invited to prepare a float for the
grand parade.
THOMAS F. DORIAN,
Secretary of Committee of Fifteen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-08
VIII Use McCurdv's Hacks.

r F. Doran as hack committee, re-
ported to the Committee of Fifteen
Thursday night that DR.. U. B. McCur-
dy had offered the committee the use
of two hacks with drivers from morn
ing till midnight of every day of the
reunion for $50 and would donate $50 of
it to the fund. The proposition was
considered liberal ard was accepted
These hacks are for the use of the dis
tirguished visitors. and officers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-08
Work on the Dragon Begun.

Thursday night at the meeting of the
Committee of Fifteen, Capt Titus made
a report on Prof. Worralls part of pre-
Il can only say he said, that eve
rything is getting along nicely. Work
has actively begun in room in the
Crawford building. We had at first
engaged the old court house but the
feas drove US out
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-08
Free Water by Mr. Shaw.

A communication was read at the
meeting OF the Committee of Fifteen
Thursday night from Jesse Shaw of the
water company.
I'VE will furnish water at the fair
grounds for the Reunion and Festival
free of charge" it said.
This announ cement was greeted with
cheers and a vote of thanks sent to the
water company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-08

The Populist nominee for governor
was a dark horse in the race and critics
say that the eloquence and delivery of
his speech before the convention is
what won him the laurels. The same
can be said of the Kimbau piano. While
il is not a dark horse il has won the
Iaurels above all other pianos. and is
used in more homes than any other in
strument made. T. P. Gully is the To-
peka manager. $50 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-08
The Financial End.

A few minutes at the Committee of
Fifteen meeting Thursday night was
given to the report Of Mr.Doran, secre-
tary, in regard to finances. While it
was admitted that the committee was
something more than 81 900 in the
hole at present, it is believed more
money can be raised without much
trouble. Another resource: The privi-
leges have not been sold yet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-08
New Republican Names are Being
Added.

Burlington, Aug. 8.-The local Repub-
lican club met Tuesday night and elect
ed officers for the ensuing year. The
name Of the club was changed to 1.-THE
Mckinley and Hobart club" Thirty
new names were added 20 its roll of
membership. Headquarters will be
opened and rooms fixed where political
literature of all kinds will be kept for
disfri bf1tfOn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-08
we've a Band of Our Own.

A communication was read to the
Committee of Fifteen from the Chicago
Marine band at the last meeting. They
want to play at the Topeka Fall Festiv-
tiles and Reunion for six days with So
men for 81, 400. The proposition was re-
spectifuIly referred to the committee
on music of which John Marshall is
chairman, with power to act.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-08
Tha Rennblican Rnllv

Next Wednesday no doubt will be a big
demonstration and viii attract large
number of strangers to the city, as the
railroads have made a one fare for
the round trip. While you are in the
city on that day, drop in and shake
hands with T. p. Gully, the manager
of the KimbaH piano. at $50 Kansas
avenue, and let him show you the good
qualities of that excellent instrument
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-08
stenographers Donate Work.

The Committee of Fifteen has accept
ed the propositions of James Wick, j.
@. SchiebIy and F. H Niles, stenograph-
each. with a vote of thanks. The mat
ter was referred to the advertising
committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-08
Nemaha Instructs for Morrill,.

Seneca, Aug. 8.-The county cOnven-
ton held to select delegates to the state
convention indorsed Major MOrrills ad-
ministratiOn and the delegates were in
structed to vote for his nomination.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-08
Reform School Band and Cadets

At the Committee of Fifteen meeting
Thursday night, Gen. Bradford report
ed that the reform school people had
offered their four companies of drilled
and uniformed boys and a uniformed
hand of 20 pieces for one or two days
as the committee wished.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-08
Tnstruc4ed for Tnea1Is.

Wellington, Aug. S-The Republicans
of the Seventy first representative dis
trict held their convention at Portland
and nominated Sol T. futile OF Cald-
we'll. He was instructed to work for
the election of John J. Ingalls, for Unit
ed States senator.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-08
Mr. Bonebralze Vice Mr. Schmidt

J. E. Schmidt has resigned as
member of the Committee Of Fifteen on
account of other business engagements
and on motion of Major Anderson, Pr.
Bonebrake was elected in his place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-08

Hutchinson, Aug. 8.-The Democrats
of Reno county instructed their con-
gressional delegates to work for Claude
DuvaI at the convention held Thurs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-08
SOUSA'S BAND WILL PLAY
mr.. W. F. Roehr's New March at
Manhattan Beach.

John Phillip Sousa, whose band is at
present playing at Manhattan beach,
writes to Mr.. Roehr acknowledging the
receipt Of his MarshalPs Military Band
Two-step. He will arrange it espe-
cially for his band and play it for the
balance of this season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-08
odceman De1eratea Uninetructed.

Jetmore. Aug. S-The Republican con-
ventiOn held here Endorsed the present
state administration and renominated
z. P. Bradley for representative. No
instructions were given.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-08
CANDIDATES FOR SENATOR.
Three Republicans Seeking the Nom
nation in tbs Fifteenth District.

Burlington, Aug. S.-John A. Kenne-
dy of this place has announced himself
as a candidate for state senator from
the Fifteenth senatorial district, which
IS composed Of Franklin and Coffey
counties. 7. c. Ballinger Of this city
is also a candidate. W. H. Clark of
Ottawa is likewise a candidate and has
eight of the fifteen delegates instructed
for him. The convention viii be held
TODAY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-08

Ladies' shirt waists Numbered so that
the colors viii not fade by Peerless
Steam Laundry. III and IL W. Sth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-08
CITY MEMBERsHIP OF $50.

Former CowIey County Republican
Representative Joins q Bryan
Club.
Arkansas City, Aug. s.-Thursday
night the first formal meeting of the
Arkansas City Bimetallic union was
held in this city.
Two hundred and thirty-seven new
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-08

Des Moines. Ia, Aug. Henry Wal
lace, treasurer OF the property. has
asked for the appointment Of a receiver
for the Homestead Newspaper company
and the Pierce Wallace company, which
owns an interest in the same. He
charges Acknowledgement and improper
use of the funds. The concern is one
Of the most prominent publishing houses
in the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-08

We can launder ladies' shirtwaists to
suit the most critical customer Peer
less Steam Laundry 112 and III West
Eighth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-08
Gold Man Accepts Silver Platform.

Lagrange, Tex. Aug. flames II.
SheIburne of Austin county was yester-
day nominated on the 377th ballot by
the Tenth district Democratic congress
sionaI convention TO succeed Miles
Crowley OF Galveston. Shelburne was
a gold standard man before the con
vention, but he accepted the free sill
yer platform adopted Tuesday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-08
A Call for Floats.

On motion, at the Committee of Fiji
teen meeting Thursday night the fol-
Arizona republican., 1896-10-03
Nest of Clock Springs.

In the Museum of Natural History at Soleure, in Switzerland, there is a birds nest made entirely of steel. There are a number of clock-making shops at Soleure, and in the yards of these there are often found lying disused or broken springs of clocks. One day a clock maker noticed in tree in his yard 8 birds nest of peculiar appearance. EX- amining it, he found that a pair of wag- tails had built a. nest entirely of clock springs. It was more than four inches across, and perfectly comfortable for the birds. After the feathered archi- tects had reared their brood, the nest was taken to the museum, where it is preserved as a. striking illustration of the skill of birds in turning their sur 1oundings to advantage in building their nests.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-03
ORDINANCE NO. 22s.

Relating to the Obstruction Of Streets, Avenues. Sidewalks, Crosswalks and Public Highways.
 The Common Council of Phoenix do ordain as follows:
 Section 1. Any person, or persons, who shall obstruct, or cause to be ob- structed, any public street, avenue, al ley, sidewalk, crosswalk, or public highway within the limits of the City of Phoenix, so as to prevent the free and unobstructed use of and travel upon said street, avenue, alley, side walk, crosswalk, or public highway by the public, shall be guilty of misde- meanor.
 Sec. 9. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordi- nance are hereby repealed.
 Sec. 3. This ordinance to be in force and effect, from and after its passage and publication according to law.
 Passed by the Common Council this Sth day of September, 1896.
 Approved this 9th day of September 1896.
 Attest: J. D. MONIHON,
 T. A JOBS, Mayor.
 City Recorder.
 Fi~st published in The Arizona Re- pnhlican, official city paper, Septem- Der Il, 1896.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-03
ORDINANCE NO. 230.

Amending Ordinance No. 148, Regard ing Licenses
 The Common Council of Phoenix do ordain as follows:
 Section 1. That article 38, of section three of ordinance No 148, In regard to city licenses, be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
 Every street railway shall pay a quarterly license tax of two dollars per car, provided that no license tax here in provided for shall be paid by any street railway where the same shall be required to pay a percentage on its gross receipts, by its franchise.
 Sec. 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after it's passage and publication according to law.
 Passed by the Common Council this 10th day of September, 1896.
 Approved this 10th day of Septem- Der, 1896. J. D. MONIHON,
 Attest: Mayor.
 T. A. JOBS, City Recorder.
 First published in The Arizona Re publican, official city paper, Septem- Der 13. 1896.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-03
NOTICE TO PHOENIX TAXPAY-
 FRS.

No-ice IS hereby given to the taXpay- CTS of the City of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona Territory, that the original assessment roll of the said City of Phoenix for the fiscal year be- ginning July l, 1896, and ending June 30, 1897, has been duly filed in my of flee, and is now ready and open for public inspection.
 Notice is further given that the Board of Equalization of the City of Phoenix will convene in the council chamber at the City Hall of said city on the second Monday in Septem- Der, 1896, at 10 a. m., and will continue in session from day to day thereafter until the business presented to it is disposed of; sitting, however, not later than September "A, 1896, except that at the first regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Phoe- nix, in October, 1896, persons not at tending the said Board of Equalization meetings in September aforesaid, may, on making satisfactory affidavit that they had not notice of increase of valu- ation in property as assessed to them in 1896, be then heard thereon by said board
 All matters relative to the equaliza- tion of assessments must be presented to said board during its said sessions
 T. A. JOBS,
 City Recorder of Phoenix, A. T.
 First published in The Arizona Re publican, official city paper, September Ii, 1896.