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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-07
WATSON is TILL.
He Cannot Make Any More
Campaign Speeches.
Threatened With a Dangerous
Abscess Of the Throat.
lie COULD NOT SPEAK
Last Night at Atlanta Although
Widely Advertised.
Watson at Work on a Letter Of
Acceptance.

Atlanta, Ga. Oct. Hong xyh yhomas 2.
Watson, Populist nominee for vice pres
ident, has gone to his home in Thomas
vile, suffering from a severe throat
trouble which threatens his enforced
retirement from active campaign work
for some time to come. He was ex-
pected to speak at the closing rally Of
the Populist campaign last night, but
was unable to do so, and his physi-
clan says that unless he ceases using
his vocal powers entirely for the pres
ent he will probably bring on q dan
gerous abscess. Mr.. Watson is at work
on his letter of acceptance, but has not
yet completed it, and it is stated at
Populist headquarters, that it viii not
be given out until after the returns are
in from today's election in this state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-07
A SLOW COUNT
Florida Cannot Give Exact Re
suits Yet.
This Is Her First Experience
With Australian Ballot.
DAY
Democratic Leaders Confident
Of $4,000 Majority
Connecticut Returns Indicate
5000 Republican Pluarlity.

Jacksonville Fla, Oct THE count
ing of the vote of Florida is progress
ing exceedingly slowly and unsatisfac-
torily on account of this being the first
vote under the new Australian ballot
law Returns are greatly delayed and
thus far are so meagre that no more
can be said than the Democratic claim
a plurality of 10000 while the Repubh-
cans claim Bloxham, the Democratic
candidate for governor viii not have
more than $1,000 plurality and that
Sheats who is running for superintend-
ent of instruction on the same ticket
viii have even less. Both claims are
guesses.
Pensacola, Fla, Oct THE state
election was for state and county Off
cials.
There were three tickets in the field
for state officers, Democratic RepubH-
can, POpulist and also for county Off
GERS in nearly all the counties The
gold Democrats supported the Demo
cratic ticket There is no doubt of its
success by a good majority In the
election, the Australian ballot was used
for the first time in this city. The re-
suit Of the new system was very salts
Factory and the election passed very
quietaly. Owing to the length of the
ticket it is impossible to give returns
but it is conceded that the Democratic
ticket was elected by a handsome ma
jority.
Jacksonville. Fla. Oct. 7.-Scattering
returns from all parts of the state show
out AFFORD no estimate NO comparison
Of precincts can be made with 1895
as the Republicans had no ticket in the
field.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-07
WHAT Gov BLoxHAM WILL Do
FIorida's Democratic Governor Elect
Announces His Policy.

ham in reply to a dispatch announcing
his election, sends the following to the
Citizen.
My efforts viii be given to contin-
uatiOn of economical administration, a
still further advance in our educational
system, strong encouragement to I'M
migration, the pushing of lines of
transportation to those sections of the
state still requiring, and the develop
ment as rapidly as possible of the var
led resouces of Florida"
Sheats, Democratic candidate for
state superintendent of public instruc-
tion, ran behind his ticket but not suf-
dciently to defeat him Gov. Mitchell
was elected clerk of the circuit court
of Hillsboro county
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-07
ANEW SUGAR FIRM.
Arbuclxle Brothers VIII Go Into the
Sugar Refining Business

New York, Oct. For some days
past rumOrs have been circulating in
connection with the declining tendency
in sugar stock of impending opposition
on a very large scale to the American
Sugar Refining company. The stock
today declined to 1882 on heavy selling
Rumors have crystalHzed into the state
ment that ArbuckIe Bros, coffee mer-
chants, had decided to go into the
sugar refining business. The firm at
present is a large distributor of sugar
in connection with its coffee business
and is engaged heavily in the whole
sale grocery business at Pittsburg.
Members of the firm who We're ap-
preached by a representative of the
Associated Press declined to make any
statement on the subject, but good in
formation in the sugar trade confirms
the report.
John E. searles. treasurer Of the
American Sugar Refining company,
said that he had heard the reports on
the stock exchange, but otherwise had
no knowledge OF such impending oppo-
sition.
The sellers of sugar stock today. in
eluded large houses that are identif1ed
with interests in the sugar trade
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-07
ABOUT 1900 WENT.
A Big Delegation of Topeka People
See Priests of Pallaa

About I, 200 Topeka people went to
Kansas City yesterday afternoon TO
witness the Priests Of Pallas parade
last night. The Santa Fe ran two sec
tfons of trains ia and 6, and the Rock
Island ran two sections of their kan
sas City trains. Both roads ran spec
ial return trains from Kansas City to
Topeka at midnight last night
A number of Topeka people, princi-
pally ladies, went to Kansas City on
the early morning trains this morning
to witness the flower parade in that
city this afternoon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-07

The state board Of pardons heard the
application of Columbus Means for a
pardon today. Means lived in the Ter
ritory He came into Kansas and
about the same time a station agent in
Chautauqua county was held up and
the Office robbed. Means was arrested
tried and convicted and received a
sentence of ten years in the peniten-
tiary. His father has appeared before
the board with a petition signed by
some of the residents of the Territory
testifying to the former good character
of Columbus Means
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-07
SANTA FE TRAINS COLLIDE.
Five Trains Nix Up in Fog at Ar
gentIne Today.

Kansas City. Oct. 7.-During a fog
at Argentine this morning fve east
bound Santa Fe trains mixed up in
rear end collision just outside the rail-
way yards, the trains following each
other closely. Three engines. two way
cars, one Pullman sleeper, two tourist
cars two baggage cars and several
stock cars were wrecked. AIiraculously
enough no one was killed although four
persons were slightly injured
c. B. Cover of kinsley, kan. hand
cut and bruised by being thrown from
sleeper platform.
Mrs O. E. COlver. side injured
O. s. Palmer, porter, bruised and side
Wrenched.
Sandy Grier. fireman on stock train.
back injured
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-07
Hall Building for Foraker.

Chairman Gault Of the Republican
county central committee, said this
afternoon that the Foraker meeting
wiz be held in the new Hall building
between Sixth and Seventh streets on
Jackson. The building viii be fitted up
with seats and chairs and Chairman
Gault says there viii be no trouble in
accommodating 1000 people with seats
The building was rendered to the com
rlaittaa without salicitation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-07
~ NEWs FRoM aEORGIA-
Hoke Smiths Paper Has Specials
That Democratic Vote is Reduced.

Atlanta, Oct. 7.-Specials received by
The Journal UP to 1 o'clock from so of
137 counties in the state indicate a de-
creased Democratic majority. In ccun-
ties heard from, Atkinson, Democratic
candidate for governor is running about
p per cent behind his ticket. There is
& prospect that the Tenth, Tom Wat
sons district, may go for Wright, the
POpulst candidate.
At Elberton this morning q serious
riot occurred in which William May
field shot and killed Bud Sanders and
Tom Wall seriously wounded L C.
Swift
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-07
RETURNS IN CoNNECrICUr
Almost Complete Indicate Republi-
cans Have 5000 Plurality.

Hartford Conn, Oct. 7-Of the 16S
towns in the state, elections were held
in 162. Returns have been received at
the American Press Office from 146 Of
these towns, those not heard from be
ing isolated and without wire commu-
nication and containing so few voters
as to be of inconsiderable Importance
OF the 146 towns heard from 133 have
elected the Republican ticket, which
shows q gain of II towns over the cleo
ton of last year These towns have
given the Republican majority averag-
ing about 100, indicating an approx
mate majority in the state Of $4,000 OF
the is towns now missing, nine are con-
sidered as safely Republican with in
significant Republican majcrities-
At the Democratic headquarters, how
ever, while they cOncede an apparent
Republican majority Of 1000 or 1900,
they claim that local issues were too
sharply defined yesterday to permit of
an expression on the national issues,
and that the Republican majority IN
Connecticut November will not ex-
ceed 10000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-07

Cleveland, Oct. IA special to the
Evening Post from Gallipons, o., says;
The elegant passenger steamer COlum-
bia struck a rock near Red House on
the Ohio river this morning and sank
almost Immediately. The passengers
escaped in yawls. The steamer was
valued at between s14, 600 and $15.00
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-07
sTTLL THE BANNER WAVES
Over the Tenantless "Headquarters''
of the Middle of the Road
PopuIists.
middle-of- -the-road

The rniddle-of-the-rOad Populists
were not at their headquarters today.
In fact there is serious reason to doubt
that they have any headquarters They
said that they would open headquarters
this week in the old Jewell bank build
ing On the corner of Sixth and the ave-
nue.. one end Of that wonderful banner
is fastened to the building but as yet
they have no furniture in the offices q
the third floor, where they said thtgy
would have their headquarters and no
one has seen any Of them around there
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-07

A Topeka detective found a letter on
the streets some days ago which must
have been valuable to the owner. It
was written from Lookout mountain in
1868 by Cass Baldwin to his sister, and
in it was a description Of the battle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-07

Do not wear impermeable and tight
fitting hats that construct the blood yes
sells Of the scalp. Use Halls Hair Re
newer occasionally, and you VIII not
be bald
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-07
REPUBLICAN POLL OF N. z.
Estimated Plurality for Mckinley in
the Empire State 25O,OOO.

New York. Oct. Tt is a fact not
generally known that the third official
poll of the state by the Republican
state committee has just been cosnplet-
ed This poll has been made under
the supervision of Messrs. Hackett and
O'Dell, and has been conducted by the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-07

Greenwich. Conn, Oct. 7--E. c. Ben
edict's steam yacht Oneida, with Presi-
dent Cleveland on board arrived here
at midnight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-07
BRIDGE MOVING SLOW.
Iron Rollers Break Almost as Fast as
Put in Use.

=
The contractors are having much diff
fculty in moving the Kansas avenue
bridge The third span was pushed over
today but when an attempt was made
to move the fourth span the rollers
broke and seven different rollers were
broken before some were found that
would bear the enormous weight
With the best of good fortune from
now on the bridge can not be open to
travel on its new foundation before to
morrow evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-07
MERCHANTS = ATTENTION.

At 10 O'Clock tomorrow 10 cash reg
isters will be sold at the Santa Fe un-
claimed freight sale; also, showcases,
100 picture frames and 80 bundles pa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-07

London, Oct. 7.-George Du Baurier
has passed a quiet night but his condi-
ton. which is critical, has not changed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-07

this call and it viii give 5 = area IDEAS
ure to meet you every one Individual
~" Cloud cheers-)
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-08-14
Talks About silver.

London, Aug. 1.-THE Times report
of a visit to the Bank of England by Ii
Hung Chang says that Ii observed
while there that the question of bimet-
alism could only be settled by the silver
using and producing countries, and that
therefore China, Japan and America,
must decide the question. "If we are to
work in unity with Japan" he said, 1--WE
must make a proposal for fixed ratio
but we shall fail unless Europe aP-
proves. England could settle the ques-
ton if she wish ed, but she has her own
interests to protect"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-08-14
spain May want TO Fight Us.

Havana, Aug. Liza Lucha has an
editorial this morning commenting up
on the opinion expressed by Seror Sa-
gasta, the Spanish Liberal. in an in
terview that he Cortes ought to vote
financial credits for the government,
as he believed in the possibility OF war
between the United States and Spain.
LaLucha saws that II is natural 20 sup
pose, in view Of affairs actually happen
ing. which are neither honorable or sat
isfactorv. and which are even numiliat-
ing, thar a moment nav arise when
Spain will have TO break of relations
with he nation acting and conducting
It's affairs in such manner, and avail
ing itself Of futile pretexts for doing so.
It is a good system of politics. the pa
per saws. for Americans, but il Is un-
pleasant TO Spain's interests and sense
of honor. A logical deduction from
the situation. the article says, would be
war between Spain and the United
States. Spain would not be content TO
withdraw her representative from
Washington as an act Of protest. The
national pride would compel more ade-
quate measures. or popular sentiment
would prove a source Of probable dan
ger 10 the highest institutions.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-08-14
Italy Aroused.

Rome, Aug. 1.-THE Populo Romano
recalling the lynching of Italians at
New Orleans in 1891 and referring 10
the lynching in that city OF Italians on
Sunday last, urges the Italian govern
ment to call the attention of European
powers TO the strange position OF for
eigners in America, and 20 promote the
collective action of the powers.
The Don Chichiotte says that a rePe-
tition of the horrible event obliges the
Italian government to demand satisfac-
ton in order to prevent the authorities
of other countries from tolerating at
tacks upon Italians
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-08-14
A Bad StaSsCe).

Portland, Ore, Aug. Io.-From pri.
vate dispatch received in this city yes
terday it is learned that Lionel Stagge,
the ex-Portlander, whom the Denver
police desire to arrest for swindling op-
erations, is in Chicago under an assumed
name. He was seen in Chicago several
days last week, and when he met Port
land man refused TO recognize him.
Stagge has been in several confidence
scrapes He once ran a banking peri
odical. In Denver he got up miners
directory. He is said to have collected
money from subscribers in advance and
then decamped, after having got an af-
ternoon paper into a muddle. Stagge
also served term in the Oregon pene-
Tertiary for forgery under the alias of
Warehouse.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-08-14

Omaha, Neb., Aug, II-Boyd's theatre
tonight was crowded with an enthusiast
tic gathering Of republicans 70 listen 10
addresses made by the Hon Roswell G.
Hoor of New York and Senator John NJ.
Thurston. John l. Webster was chair
man of the meeting ano in a happy vein
introduced the speakers. Senator Thurs
ton in the course of mis- remarks refuted
the charge that had been made against
him snd denied having ever said that w.
J. Bryan was in the pay of the silver
kings of the wes.. He claimed that Nc
Kinley would carry every state east of
the Missouri river and north of the Ma
son and Dixon line. Mr.. Horr kept the
audience in a roar of laughter during his
entire address.
He laid soecial stress upon the tariff
issue and gave the audience chance TO
ask questions on the financial issue. He
was enthusiastically received.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-08-14
BRYAN AND SEWALL NOTIFIED
An Eloquent Tribute TO the
Friend of Common People.
Proceedings That Were EquaIIed OsIy
at the Coliseum in Chieago-seenes
That Were Thrilling.

Madison, Square Garden, New York.
Aug. William Jennings Bryan and
Arthur Sewall were formally notified
tonight that they were the choice Of
the democratic party for the highest
offices in ne gift Of the people OF the
United States.
Whatever might be the political incli-
nations Of any person who attended this
grand ratification OF the democracy At
the Spacious Madison Square Garden,
he must have been permeated with the
bIindest prejudice not TO have been
thrilled BY the excitement and the en-
thusiasm which prevailed during the
entire time the notification ceremonies
lasted. The presence of so stupendous
crowd of human beings was in itself
an eloquent tribute to the importance
attached to the occasion.
Outside the garden the widest excite
ment had been prevailing.
AT 8 o'clock Inspector Cartright, who
had been placed in Charge of the police
arrangements, established his post ar
the corner of Madison avenue and
Twehty-sixth street, and began at once
the work of detailing his assistants and
their commands. In a very short time
a perfect Gordon of police had been per
fected on the four sides of the buildings
and no one was permitted to cross the
line until the time advertised for the
opening of the doors. Over 1000
policemen were stationed in and about
the hall.
At : o'clock the doors were thrown
open, land. despite the efforts OF the
police 70 restrain them, the. crowds on
every side made desperate rushes fox
the entrances.
A wild scene Of turmoil ensued. Men
women and policemen ere jumbled to
gether in an indiscriminate mob. Men
tore each others and their own clothing
in their frantic endeavors TO gain ad-
mittance, and matters looked serious
for some moments. Shrek after shrek
came from women in the struggling
mass. and several tainted The police
rallied, and with vigorous use of their
clubs, formed a line and thereafter
there was a semblance of order
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-08-14

about two hours to wait before the Bry
an train arrived decided 10 call upon
Major Mckinley. Morris Foster acted
as spokesman. He said he believed any
candidate for the presidency was worthy
of the greatest respect Of everyone re-
gardless of political affiliations
In response Mckinley said: 81 am
deeply grateful Tor this friendly visit
from the Bryan reception committee.
Although we are different in political
belief we are, as American citizens
proud of our country and believe in
common, that we have now and viii
continue to have in the future, the best
government in the world. sincerely
thank you, gentlemen, for this visit and
assure you it gives me great pleasure"
At the conclusion of his brief address
Mckinley greeted each member Of the
delegation i nperson.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-08-14
RIGHT TO REGULATE RATES
A California Judge Hands Down
an Important Decision.
ii il On Of the Most TmpOrsanf in
Connection WIKI Railway Rates
That Has Been Delivered in he
cade-AttOrneys say the Case viii
Not BE Appealed.

Los Angeles, Cal, Aug. II.-Judge
Welborn OF the United States circuit
court, handed down a decision here this
forenoon Of great moment. involving
some entirely new and original cues
tions touching the right Of congress 70
regulate the rates chargeable BY the
railroads OF the country in the conduct
OF interstate commerce business. Il IS
probable the most important decision
ever rendered affecting the rights and
privileges ofrailroad corporations in this
country. The amount involved IS as
large as that of the income tax, and the
principles laid down by the court are as
important in New York and MSssachu-
sets as in California.
The issues settled by this decision are
those arising between the government
of the United States and land grant
railroads, as to the rate of compensation
that the railroads should receive from
the government for the transportation
of troops mail and other effects. The
roads claimed that they had right TO
charge TIE government the same rates
as individual shippers or travellers,
while congress has frequently provided
that the compensation should not ex-
coed half the regular rate, the exact
figures to be fixed by the secretary
of war. Under these acts OF congress
only half regular rates have been paid
BY the government, and the roads, de-
string 10 have the matter settled for all
time, brought a test case under the
court of claims act, the Atlantic Il Pa
cifc railroad being the plaintiff, to re-
cover full fare for the transportation OF
a trooper, one Phillip Barrett, from AL
buquerque. y. NJ, TO Prescott Junction,
Ariz, distance of AIS miles. The reg
ular fare for the trip is $3.50 The gov
eminent offered SI323. The railroad
refused 70 accept that sum and brought
suit for the full amount. The decision
is q complete victory for the govern
ment. The importance of this decision
may be understood when it is stated
that the Atlantic and Pacific alone would
receive $4,000 4 year more for the
transportation of troops and that when
the charges for carrying the mails are
added, the difference on this one road in
favor of the government reaches $780,
900 annually.
The decision, however, is not aPplica-
bic 10 the land grants alone, but applies
to all the railroads in the country, and
is not confined to government business,
but involves the rights of congress to
fix compensation for all charges by the
railroads for interstate commerce.
The railway attorneys say the case
will not be appealed.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-08-14
Don't Want American silver.

Hamilton, Ont, Aug. Io.-Following
the example of the Toronto banks, the
merchants and local banks here have de-
cided to refuse to accept American sill
yer and silver certificates. For years
American bills and currency have been
accepted at par by the merchants. Uni
ted States silver or silver certificates will
not be accepted in payment of city taxes
This action is not due entirely to the
silver agitation in the United States, but
10 the fact that at present there is too
much American silver in circulation in
Canada.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-08-14
Murray Hill Bank Failure.

New York, Aug. 1.-THE following
notice signed by D. S Killburn, super
intendent of banking, was posted at
Murray Hill bank today: This bank is
closed pending an examination of its af-
fairs" The bank is one of the oldest
state institutions in this city. The de
posts amount to about SI,25o,ooo. Its
believed they will be paid in full One
reason advanced for the suspension is
that the bank had to take considerable
amount of real estate for loans