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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-28
A POOL
RUNNING 1T.
Treasury of the United States
Under the Management
Of the Committee of Foreign
Bankers.
CALLING 1T A "POOL''
Or "Clearing House For EX-
change Its Full Title.
Must Raise More Than Fifteen
Millions.

New York. July 2S.-Referring to the
plan to check gold exports devised by
the committee of foreign bankers and
unanimously agreed to by the members
of that committee, the Herald this
morning says: The attitude of the
bankers towards these customers, it is
said, will be to simply assure them that
there will bean abundant supply OF bllls
in the market at low rates. Through
discOunting their own paper and estab-
fishing credits abroad to draw against,
the international houses will be able to
keep the exchange rates at a figure that
will make gold expectation an eXpen-
SiVe transaction.
Although officials of the banks who
deposited with the b-treaSuTy to re-
store the reserve disclaim any cOnnec-
ton with the foreign bankers it is
generally admitted that the success of
the one was made dependent upon the
action of the others. Many OF the DanK
presidents would not have parted with
their gold had they not been assured
that the foreign houses would arrange
some plan whereby the metal might be
retained in the country. They saw no
use of paying it into the treasury if it
was to be as promptly withdrawn, and
in consequence the foreign bankers ac-
ton was a necessity.
There has been considerable discus
sion as to the amount of exchange that
will be necessary to tide over the inter
val of depression resulting from the
S15,000,000 and it may be, and probably
will be more.
While the period that is considered
necessary to make provision for is set
down at so days, it is understood that if
the supply of cotton and grain bills in
the market be not sufficient to adjust
affairs within that time, then the pool
will continue in operation for a longer
period. The intention is to offset any
sudden panic which may follow the
blathering of demagOgues during the
campaign.
The working of the syndicate will,
of course, entail Inconvenience upon in
dividual members, and possibly to some
loss of profits. The latter, it is said,
will be borne pro rata among the mem
bers. The firms that will manage the
pool. or, as it will be called, the clear
ing house for exchange, are J. P Nor
gan & Co, August Belmont & Co, L.
Won Hoffman & Co, Kahn, Loeb & Co,
and Lazard Freres.
Brooklyn banks will fall into line to-
day in the effort to maintain the re-
serve inaugurated by New York and
Joined in by Boston, Philadelphia and
Chicago. The movement seems there
fore to be infectious, and no doubt now
remains as to its success and the wis
dom of the movement"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-28
AT THE STATE HOUSE.
Abilene Jobbers Rates Being Discuss
ed-Other Notes.

A number of the citizens of Abilene
are in town today having come for the
purpose of attending the hearing of
the complaint of the mayor and city
council of Abilene against the Rock
Island Santa. Fe and Union Pacific
railroad companies before the state
board of railroad commissioners. Abb
lene has been after jobbers' rates for
some time, but was unable to secure
them.
The persons who appeared before the
board in behalf of Abilene We're: J. B.
Case. G. w. Hurd, G. A. Hodge, D. L.
Pesle, I. S. Hallam, John Johntz, E. H.
FOrney, n. B. Robson and J. E. Brew
er. r. W. Blair appeared for the IN
ion Pacific and w Littleheld for the
Santa Fe- The Rock Island did not
appear, having made no contest.
When the case was called it was an
nOunced that the railroads did not care
to contest the matter, and that they
would cOncede the rates asked if given
sufficient time to prepare proper sched-
ules.
The board accordingly will make an
order to take effect August Is that Abb
nene have jObbers' rates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-28
HADN'T REoEIvEp IT.
The Governor Hasn't Received the
Fort Scott Commissioners Resig-
nation

Governor Morrill, was asked this morn
ing as to what action he would take
in regard to the resignation of Presi-
dent J. J. Stewart of the police COM
mission of Fort Scott. The governor
said:
I did not know that he had resigned.
When did he resign p"
When informed that yesterdays pa
pers contained dispatches from Fort
Scott stating Stewart had mailed his
feet August first. The governor said:
L did not see the item in the papers
and have not received any resignation
yet. This is the first that / have
heard of it. I don't know yet what
should DO if the report is true,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-28
GOV. HoLCoMB's FORECAST.
Believes Bryan Will Receive 10000
Of 100000 Votes in Nebraska

Lincoln, Neb., July 2S.-Gov. Holcomb
was on duty today looking in good spir-
its and feeling somewhat better physi-
cally since his trip to the Populist con-
Venuon at St Louis. He said he be-
Ieved Mr.. Bryan would accept the
Popuist nomination, and as he had
lately held a lengthy interview with
h1rn, the governors opinion is worthy
OF great deal of weight. The Tnuddle
over vice president, he said would be
settled by fusion in different states.
Sewan and Watson to take their
chances in the electoral college. In
Nebraska the governor said there
would certainly be fusion and that the
fuslon1sts would certainly carry the
state He figures that under normal
conditions there will be 200 900 votes
polled in Nebraska this year He di-
Xides these as follows: Republicans,
$4,000; Populists, rs, 900; all kinds, of
Democrats, $4,000; prOhibitfonists s.
600 OF this vote the governor believes
Bryan will receive all but 5000 or 5000
Democratic votes, all of the Populist
votes and a majority of the prohibition
lists He also figures that from 10 to
1272 per cent of Republicans will bolt
Mckinley On a recapitulatiOn he be
heVes that Bryan Will receive 10000 of
the 100000 votes cast in Nebraska this
year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-28
BASEBALL ON THURSDAY.
The Minneapolis Team Will Be at T.
A A Park

The Minneapolis baseball team comes
here on Thursday to open a series of
three games with Topeka. At present
Topeka and Junction City are tied for
first place. while Minneapolis is third.
Manager Ruff announces that he Will
probably put a new pitcher in the box
on Friday of this week His name is
Will Stanley, Who is now pitching for
the St Marys team. He is a son of
Prof E. Stanley state superintendent
Of public instruction. Young Stanley
is a swift pitcher and is a candidate
for a position with the Topeka league
team. His home is in Lawrence, and
during the winter he attends the state
university
The Topeka team is resting up this
week, and is quartered at Frank
Longs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-28
NICE OLD 50.
Excellent Corn Weather Which
Makes Mankind Sweat
Which

The weather this afternoon appears
to the average mortal just about ten
degrees hotter than the thermometer
makes it. Mr.. Jennings says this is be-
cause the air is extremely still, the
wind blowing at a rate not to exceed
seven miles an hour At 2 o'clock this
afternoon the thermometer registered
95 degrees above, the same tempera-
ture as yesterday
The prediction sent out by the wealth
er bureau today does not furnish extern
sive information on the coming wealth
er. It simply states that the = her
Will be partly cloudy this afternoon and
tomorrow.
Throughout the state today the
weather is reported generally hot, clear
in some portions and part cloudy in
others. The temperature ranges from
80 to 102.
In Colorado the weather is today re-
ported generally clear and warm, and
in Texas and New Mexico generally
clear and hot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-28
JOINT WITNESSES.
Many of Them Summoned in the Case
of Fritz Durein.


of Fritz Durein.
When Justice Furry arrived at the
police station yesterday afternoon to
hold a session of police court he found
a crowd there which is rarely seen
at that time. Nearly all were wit
nesses who had been subDOenaed in
the case of Fritz Durein, the jointist-
Durein keeps the place on the north
side of Seventh street between Kan
sas avenue and Quincy street. There
were over forty witnesses secured for
the case. Durein's attorney could not
be present and the case was again con-
tinued 1t will be tried Friday morn
ing at 10 o'clock
Several prominent young men in the
city have been subpOenaed in the case
and they have tried very hard to be
excused from attendance. Some of
them did not appear yesterday to ans
wer to the roll call of witnesses. At
tachments will be issued for them and
they will surely be on hand Friday
morning.
The court room was crowded with
the witnesses as Chief Gardiner called
the names. When he called the name:
Charley Hollcraft,' there was a slight
commotion in the front of the room, and
c. H Houcraft, the contractor, jump
ed to his feet and said: Judge, you
have got the wrong man. Here you
will see there are two Hollcrafts," and
he produced a book of directory. My
name is c. H. Hollcraft." said he, and
this fellows name is Charlie Holcraft.
I'm not the fellow you want"
This is the man we want in this
CASE said Chief Gardiner.
Mr.. Hollcraft,' said the judge, you
will be here on Friday morning at 10
. O. clock
mo I won't, unless you change that
subpoena. My name amt Charlie Hol-
craft, it is G. H. Hollcraft. My name
has two Is in it. You will have to
change that name on the subpoena or I
won't come,'' saying which Charles H.
Hollcraft, the contractor, marched out
of the room with a determined air
The ease of Pete Callahan had been
set to be tried today, but it was decid-
ed to try both of them at the same time
so on Friday the witnesses will have a
chance to testify in both cases.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-28
GOLD DEMOCRATS.
In Nebraska They Will Hold a State
Convention and Nominate.

Omaha, July 28.-In an interview with
the Bee, A. J. Sawyer, United States
district attorney for Nebraska, and one
of the leading gold standard Democrats
of the state, said:
The true Democracy of Nebrasla
will hold a state convention in the near
future to nominate & ticket composed
of representative Democrats upon
Democratic platform. -
Mr. Sawyer stated further that a
meeting of gold standard Democrats
would be held in Omaha this week to
discuss the details of the proposed cam
paign. Delegates viii be sent to the
national convention to nominate a gold
standard candidate for nrasidanf-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-28
BREIDENTHAL Is ONE.
Member of the National Populist Ez-
ecutive Committee.

The national executive committee Of
the Populist party which was chosen
last Saturday to manage the coming
campaign consists of six members Sc
lected from the national central COM
mittee and the officers of the central
committee who are eXOHciO members
of the executive committee. They are
as follows:
Chairman. Senator Marion Butler OF
ton of Nebraska a next door neighbor
of Bryan's; treasurer, NJ. @. Rankin Of
Terre Haute, Ind; J. r. Sovereign Of
Sulphur Springs, Arkansas, master
workman of the Knights of Labor W,
II. Reed of Brunswick. Georgia, g
banker: George F. Washburn Of Bos~
ton; John S. Dore Of Fresno, California
and John w. Breidenthal of Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-28
HAS MORE FITS.
New York ePress' Calls Western Free
Silver People 'Vermin."

New York, July 28.--The Press pub
fishes the following editorial: ''Bry-
ans bunco trick of pretending to put
away the nomination unless SeWall
went with it was too flimsy to deceive
even the red-eyed anarchists who call
a riot a convention. PETER, his fellow
POpulist, put the case exactly right
when he assured his bowling brothers
that Bryan was too good a Populist
to refuse a nomination by a Populist
convention
Bryan, Populist! The American peo-
pie will attend to him. When their
stomachs recover from disgust they
will proceed to stamp the life out of the
Bryan-P -POpulist Vermin.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-28
WALTER ROTH DROWNED.
Young Atchison Man Meets Death
While Wading.

Atchison, July 2S.-Walter Roth, aged
20 years, son of John Roth, carpenter
of this city, was drowned in the slough
north of the Burlington and Missouri
River shops at 4 o'clock yesterday aft
ernOOn. He could not swim and was
wading near the shore, when he banter
ingly Ventured out into the current with
a companion, Peter Mack
He got beyond his depth and cIutched
Mack around the neck, dragging him
down. Mack succeeded in extricating
himself and came to the surface. Roth
came up afterward, brushed the water
from his eyes, and went down again for
the last time. Search has been made
for the body, but as yet without sue
cess.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-28

This afternoon at about half past one
O'Clock DR. s z. Martin, who lives on
the northeast nOrner of Fifth street and
ToDe<a avenue. found his barn on fire.
and a burning can of coal oil sitting in
the middle of the loft. There were four
horses in the stable when the fire STRAIT
ed. One of them broke loose from its
stall, and ran into the street. The 9TH
er three were led out without difficulty
DR. Martin is inclined to believe that
the fire was of incendiary origin The
damage was cOnsidera bic as the entire
lIpper part is burned. There was no
insurance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-28
EVEN NEW YORK
Can't Dispose of Her Bonds Though
They are in Gold.

New York. July 2S.-In accordance
with the advertisement calling for bids
for SO, ,8O5, 1876 of 815 per cent bonds of
the city of New York, Comptroller
Fitch opened the tenders today.
The aggregate of the bids. p in num-
Der, amounted to only $1O10, 900, the
latter for only $4,000 of the issue. The
result was very discouraging to the
comptroller, at whose suggestion,
year ago, it was decided that future is
sues of bonds should be made payable
in gold the rate of interest being at
the same time increased from 3 to 80
per cent
In Brooklyn 81, ,535. 900 of 91k per cent
gold bonds were to have been awarded
today: but as only two bids had been
received, it was decided not to open
the tenders until Sept. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-28
District Juror Drawn.

The followfn jurors We're drawn this
afternoon for the September term of
the district court: Ed L. Randall, Mis-
sion township: 3. B. Catchers, city;
D. P. Elliott city; Martin Stack, Ross
vile township; j. E Atwood, Auburn
township: Robert Thomas, city; H. F.
Pratt, Rossville township; W. H. Mar
row, Monmouth township; ]. B. Mar
shall, city; J. D. Klein, Topeka town
ship: Chas. McNary- city
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-28
DIR. JAMESON GUILTY.
He is Sentenced to IS Months With
out Labor.

London July 2S.-The jury in the
Jameson South Africa case returned
verdict that all the defendants had been
found guilty of the charge of violating
the foreign enlistment act.
DR.. Jameson was sentenced to fifteen
months imprisonment without labor;
Major Sir John" WiIloughby was SEN
fenced to ten months imprisonment;
Major r. White was sentenced to seven
months imprisonment and Captain
Henry F. Coventry. Col. R Grey and
Col. H F. White were sentenced to five
months Imprisonment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-28
Click Talks Silver ct Chanute.

Chanute, July 2S--A Bryan and Sew
all ratification took place here last
night EE-GOv. Click and H. Schoon-
over of Garnett were the speakers A
very large gathering was in attendance
and cheering at every mention of Brv-
ans name. Much interest was shown
by all parties interested in free silver
regardless of party politics
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-28
OFF MIR. sEWALL RETIRE.
Mr.. Watson Makes a Rather Broad
Hint

New York, July 2S.-Thomas E. Wat
son, candidate for vice president on the
Populist ticket, in a telegram from
Thomasville, Ga, to the Herald, says:
"Our executive committee must decide
the question of dividing electors If
Mr.. Bryao accepts our nomination and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-28
NEW YORK DEMOCRATS.
They Will Meet in State Convention
at Buffalo September 6.

New York, July % The Democratic
state convention viii be called to meet
at Buffalo on September g.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1896-04-06
ALABAMA's LOSS.
Ex-Governor Seay Passes Away az lis
Home Near Selma


Mont gomery, Ala. March 30--(SpeciaLb-
Hon. Thomas Seay, ex-governor OF LA
baTna, died today at his home near Green's
Doro.
Hon. Thomas Seay, ex-governor OF Ala
bama. wss one of the state pureSt, bes-
known and most beloved citizens re ma
been in feeble health FOR some years, but
became Ill ten days ago and gradually gave
way Until has death a. l.55 THIS afternoon
Thomas Sesy was born in Green coun-
y, Tins state, in 1876. His parents. Reuben
ami ann Seay, were natives Of Georgia, at4
descended from English and irish ancestry
respectively.
Thomas Seay was The only son of seven
children. He received Iis primary edGca-
zion II the common schools of The state aud
was graduated in list, from the southern
university. with the degree Of A. Ill
lie studied law Under hon. 4 a. Co.e-
man. at Greensboro and Ras admitted -
the bar in 5'earUary 1859.
He was defeated Tor tne state senate In
1871. hut a. the next election was Elvn =
handsome majority and retained his seat
Tor ten years, finally being clicked president
81 that BODY
Is.s wa a delegate To the national convcD-
ton that nominated Ialcoc1 ia ISIS. and
presided over the state convention ia Mont
sOmery-
Thomas Seav was elected governor in
lS,6. serving Two terms and made one of Che
pIrest ana most Con3clen tious gov emo :
Inc state ever E.J. Use v1e altar7re ruS a
candidate Tor the federal SENATE 20 succeed
FIEh, bot was defeated
Governor Seay was married Jal- e. 1870
his wite being Mss SIrar- WHO died fett-
ruary j.. 1899. leaving two children March
1881. IN the c5-F ~ NeTr Orleans. t.i,s-a t'e
I.es.ie-n-ef-. "t tHa ci1s ees-sns airs
T'coc8ae Seay. and four children have
been BORN IN th.fa T4e governor Hras a
member CT tne Methodist Episcopal church
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1896-04-06

removed tine wooden plug which fastened
the box Tire boN being open the boaco"-
strictors were soon out and the larger "i
the two disappeared into the cage Whieh
contained The buars.
These boars or peccaries are the most
dangerous wild auiynals in Moth America,
With the exception Of the grizzly bear.
They average about three feet long and 80
not weigh more taau lfty or sixty pounds,
but their teeth are terrible weapons. OeiH~
shaped like a lancet. acuteiy pointed ana
doubie-edged. So that they cut Ike knives.
They know mo fear ard viii attack a bear
or iaEuar without hesitation. They have q
peculiar hatred for rattiesnakos anu kht
them wherever they find them
As soon AS the boeconstric entered the
cage il wound Itself around the body ct
ono Of the wild boars. which began stCug-
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1896-04-06
>A Snake and Boar Fight
A Terrible Battle in Which
Two OF the Participants Were Killed.

Cling to free itself from the ever Tightening
coils of the huge serpent, and pitiiis l,-7
about the little cage In d frenzy, WINE 1'i'
other boar was swapping at the boa occi9-
ionaIly giving IL terrible bite. me H.
er hearing the noise rushed 10 me c''so On
,tte,nDted 10 disengage the snake from the
boar's body. but IN vain. The snakes GRIP
was too tight. The boa's head was heih
aloft and his wicked little eyes siediii.-
with hatred as he ran his forked tohsue u
and out and contracted his muscles ughte'
and tighter about the body OF tire Doa''
Peccaries and snakes are born enemies ~
the wild state, and cavtivity had not teiiueH
TO destroy their mutual antipatny
rrhe free peccarv all through the struggle
kent IN the swapping at the serpents booy'
and had bitten the other peccary at tlItE79
by accident, but he now had a chance az
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1896-04-06

4 battle. not between men, out ~
tween large boaconstrictor and w" lex
as wild boars, fought 10 the death In d
large animal store In New York rev days
ago. 1t fought iercely and Is propapN
the most unique fight that ever took place
in New York. And the whole trouDio was
caused by Kedah, a young elephant moi
quite two years old, and with a very IN
Quisitive nature
Kedah was stationed next to 2 large cage
in which We're two OF those herce httle
boars, or peccaries. as they are sometimes
called. On top of this cage was a long box
that held two very large boaconstrictofs.
Kedah had noticed this box and, az the
sequel proved. was very anxious 10 hnd oat
what was in l. SO. on this eventfui after
noon he determined 10 crafty his curiosl-
ty and with his iong, white trupk hc dcftiy
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1896-04-06

TWO Inventions ~ the patent ofiica at Wash
ins-oao Of q switch Tor cutting ont cleo
tri.al currents and tho other nm electrical
burglar alarm.
when only o'shs years old ne frequently
,.a4 IA ssed FROM home and was generally
r.,,,rd ~ ,re Griffin Electric Light Con!-
oauv's plant. about half mile from the
city.
within the last two years his interest IN
electricity has almost become mania. tic
sDeuds an of his hours out Of school IN ht5
lttla workshop. This liitie shop IS hiled
7.itu old wires. batteries. carbon and every
tninr that can Poo used I'm h.S work. Alt
these De- picked ~ around ne t-eetr'e piaH1
.,ri has ONLY 4 few things that come dircc-
from th. store
prom .he mater ais ont OF his little work
shop ,ha silent electric bells succuulp and
tcain peal forth their sivery note
Whoa but eight years old Inc assisted
the electricians At his homa. Iney were
putting IN olectric bells and Ebert did AL
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1896-04-06
TWO EASTER SURPRISES.
written Tor The Constitution.

Written Tor TIC AsbftSAAAutt'n-f
Mamma and Gr-lcio wero telling secre1-
A,,,b.,ty vould have known that for they
hsd been whispering softly for h'1f ano
hour
But the kitten lying cEris-i ~ on tne
rug happeoed q wake, priched Up one car
20 listen and TINS is whst ne heard
And grandpapa's birthday and 'nine
both come ~ Easter sunday
Wei. mamma. what can We do Eah'
20 make him an Eastcr present Mamma.
dos ne like eggs
oh ves. better than almost anything,
and you Tnay decorate sonso Ea-ier eggs
f1r him. 2 will send l5Sa - tha rug
store ard ret r. pa Sls,c - tfosa IT, n'i'Ss
dyes AMI we can color some lovely "r'S-
And then fa.y '~s-,n - tslR 50 sotuy
sCslin thai even the kitif~l could not hcar
F-n~ Tn, uext r.sw days after that Grsacie
could b. seen Hitting he-s and there fron
ta, poultr, house - thc nests nailed up an
a -,ss- On the south sidc 81 tho Sn''Serilo1scs
ana each .irnc something IN her little apron
pockets made them iocs very fuA ana
ruund. BIZ. never a word mo sne saw aaop.
yneir contents. but mamma seemed to M
se-s.and ,S1Ist 10 meant and or course thaH
made &: right
Various were enc whispered consultations
hold between Grace AMI mamma duTlTs;
that week saE.u or saturday evening real
lake two iirsEu,s stole carefully Gown 70 the
barn ami fI-tlc- ON 20 a hayssasS taat
stno-! ou the other side.
- think this is tne uiac- whispered
Grace. fpr fhe two figures were shN and
.i-r mamma 'f saw prgn1pspa coming
rom tlis aice-tion one Gag wi-h hiss nat
fr.E ~ eggs sra asked h'm whore no cot
tnef-. and he f-tl taat WAS secret. AMI
wuuidu- --H rr. 81 4 rni1S he dpNs1'-
7Es1i any one -n I.asv whore t,a ucst IS.
cause srt.ie one -nl-.ha get ti8c eggs.
r.r..sH