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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-23
SUFFRAGIsTs PUZZLED.
id a New Constitution Would
Hurt Prohibition.

Kansas City. Kan, Nov. 23.-Mrs Ma
her of Kansas City, kan. is the presi-
dent Of a suffrage club. She said to-
day:
Il am in favor of the proposed change
IN the constitution, if it viii give us sur
frage. But am afraid it viii not, and
am certain it viii give the whisky men
just the chance they want So I would
rather have the laws as they now are.
than to gain suffrage and lose the pro-
hibitiOn clause"
Mrs. Bruce is another member Of the
circle She said:
No; I don't want the constitution
changed Prohibition is all we need.
We have that, and I am satisfied. OF
course, I would like to have suffrage
and [ think we viii have it. Then wen
show you men folks what we'll do
This proposed convention is only a blind
to get high license again We women
want our rights, and are going to have
them. Just look at the men who are 0c-
cupying places which rightfully belong
to women. Look at the male stenog-
raphers and bOOk-keepers who are keep
ing women out Of positions every day.
And you newspapers make fun Of us
because you are afraid of u.s. Never
per OF our own that will eclipse ali of
the papers in the city combined.
i think men are rObbing US women OF
our proper place in life. But I bring
my daughters UP with the idea in their
heads that they are as good as any
man. Remember, if you dare maks fun
Of us again, we will make you sorry
when the 'Woman's Champion is start
edi's
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-23
GOLD DEMOCRAT LEADS.
a Democratic Bolter to Have Charge
of McKinley's Inauguration.

washington, Nov 23.-President-elect
Mckinley viii be inaugurated with cere-
monies conducted by a local committee,
presided over by a gold Democrat. AT the
conference in New York yesterday. be-
tween Myron NJ. Parker the Republican
national committeeman for the District
Of Columbia. and Senator Proctor and
the other representatives of the commit
tee. S w. Woodward was selected as
chairman Of the general committee on in
augura ton, and there is no doubt that
Mr.. Hanna viii approve the appointment.
Mr. Woodward is president of the Wash
ingtOn board of trade and is a the head
OF the largest dry goods firm in the city.
He has been q consistent Democrat all
his life. but in common with other sub
stantiai business men promptly boited
the Chicago platform and voted for Major
Mckinley, in addition to contributing
time and money TO the success of the Re-
publican ticket. This settles the question
as TO the general conduct Of the inaugu-
ration ceremonies. They will be. as hith-
erto under the control of a general COM
mittee of Washington citizens, co-operat-
ing with the president and vice president
elect.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-23
BETTOR Will EAT MONKEY
Fresh Manifestation of Idiocy on the
Part of the .IntelIigent Voter

Louisville Nov. 23.-The participants
Of Wednesdays cat feast are up and
about today and able to tell of it. They
all say that it is better than crow,
though none of the three men had ever
eaten crow
Mr.. Vogle of the Louisville Silvering
and Beveling company says that it
beats dog, and he ought to know, as he
is a great lover of sausage.
The more YOU eat the more YOU like
it," said Constantine George. IT'S
better than rabbit; il is not 50 dry
Mr. Rath was pale about the gills
and had little to say. The three men
met today at the same cafe. with an
uncertain feeling that one Of the cats
nine lives might be left, and might as
sert itself in their several stOmachs.
They resolved, however, that cat meat
was as good as any other kind of meat
if properly cooked and properly served,
and cast about for a new novelty.
There is no near by election on which
to bet, and it was finally resolved that
all three should partake of monkey
feast on Christmas day The three
cat eaters have acquired sudden gas
tronomic fame up town, and the mon
key feast promises to attract larger
crowd than that which looked in upon
the cat feast.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-23
WANAMAKER'S NEW STORE
He Starts out With Good Prospects in
New Z ork

New York, Nov 23.-John Wanna
maker, whose name as a merchant hes
for years been a household word in
Philadelphia, opened his great estab-
hshment in Broadway, between Ninth
and Tenth streets, last week. with the
most brilliant prospects for a success
full career. From the time when the
doors of the old Stewart building We're
thrown open at 8 o'clock steady
throng of people passed in and out, fill
ing every department Of the huge place
for the rest of the day. They We're
not merely spectators, either, as is fire.
quently likely to be the case at the
opening of large stores. The number
Of customers was so great that the
them. Provision for the expected rush
had ben made by the managers, but
perhaps their ideas were based upon
Philadelphia crowds. At any rate it
was frankly admitted by all those in
charge that the metropolitan greeting
which the store received was far be-
yond what had been expected.
Mr. Wanamalxer himself was present
all day and took an active interest in
the successful starting of every depart
ment. With his chief assistants and q
number of friends and business ass0ci-
ates from Philadelphia he made many
trips around the building looking at
the brilliant scene which it presented
from almost every point of view. Mr..
WanamalKer said that he was enjoying
the day thoroughly, and that he was
more than satisfied with the reception
accorded to the enterprise.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-23
INDIANS FUN SPOILED.
BY Judge c. g. Foster Because it was
1nhuman.

fact not generally known is that
Judge c. e. Foster Of Topeka was re-
sponsible for the change in the manner
in which beeves are distributed to the
Indians by the government.
Until three or four years ago when
the time came for the monthly distri-
button the cattle We're corraued. The
would gather around. Then the agent
would call the name of the band that
was to receive supply of fresh meat
and q dozen or more of the cattle would
be forced out of the enclosure onto the
open prairie. The Indians We're ready on
their ponies, armed with guns, revolt
Ners and bows and arrows and as the
cattle We're released they would give
chase.
After the frightened animals were a
safe distance from the corra1s the war
riors would open up a fusilade and the
cattle We're shot. lit would often re-
quire IS shots TO bring down a single
beef, but the warriors would pepper
away until the beast fell.
The Indian who succeeded in bringing
down the animal was awarded the skin
This was kept UP by each band in turn
until all the cattle to be distributed
We're slaughtered
Judge Foster heard of the inhuman
practice and ne visited one of the points
pc distribution in the territory which
was located near the site Oh lei Reno He
and made report in detail to the COM
missioner Of Indian affairs. "a short
time afterWard the commissioner order
ed that all beeVes should be first slaugh-
tered and then distributed to the Indian
wards Of the government This method
has been i'm practice at all the govern
ment agencies ever since Judge Fosters
Interference
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-23
A CABINET GUESS.
Chauncey NJ. Depew to Be Secretary
of State.

New York Nov. 23.-The Journal
publishes the following under the head
of s.AIcKinley's Probable Cabinet:
Secretary of state-Chauncey NJ. De
pew, New York.
Secretary Of the treasury
Hanna of Ohio or Lyman Gage of IL
linois
Secretary Of war-Nelson A. Miles.
Attorney general-W. r. Day, Ohio,
or H Clay Evans, Tennessee.
Postmaster general-Henry G. Payne,
Wisconsin.
Secretary of the navy-Charles A.
Boutele, Maine
Secretary of the Chief
Justice Williams.
Secretary of agriculture Governor
Hastings of Pennsylvania.
Chauncey NJ. DepeW was seen at his
home this morning and asked if he
would accept the portfolio of secretary
of state in AIckinleys cabinet If it
We're offered. 1t has been stated on
good authority that it is to be offered
to him.
Il have heard nothing about it as
yet" said Mr.. Depew, smiling A man
is never big enough to decline such an
offer until it is made to him.
what them" he was asked.
Then said the doctor, he can af-
ford to take a horizontal view OF the
matter
so you don't care to say whether
YOU would decline or accept the port
fOlio2" said the reporter.
That's the same proposition. said
the doctor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-23
PRETTY GIRL IN ASH CART
Invites FootbalICaptain to Drive and
Took Kim in Ash Wagon.

Evanston, H., Nov. 23.-Capt J. v. Van
DoOzer Of the Northwestern university
foot ball team was carried in state on
Friday from the University hail to the
Lunt Library building Van" took his
ride under the auspices Of the Kappa
Alpha Theta society of the university.
Miss Grace Lasher. one Of the young WO-
men, rode on the seat with him, while the
rest surrounded the carriage and acted
as guard of honor.
1t was at noon. the time when the stu
dents gather at the chapel in the library
building As Capt. Van Doozer came out
Of his recitation room Miss Grace Lasher
q junior. stepped up and asked him if he
would like to ride over to chapel Van
CALAMITY replied he had been wishing for
a carriage ride for week and would be
delighted to accept.
When he saw the carriage there was
not a shadow Of a suspicion in his face
The young woman had picked up an ash
wagon ana pariarchal horse that the
ash man had brought around to get "A
load During his temporary absence the
young women took possession
After much exertion and coaxing on the
part of the young women the nag started.
The approach to the library building was
the occasion Of on enthusiastic reception
on the part of several hundred students
who We're watching the fun Miss Lasher
smiled sweetly and Van Doozer raised his
hat and bowed to the right and left.
Then they clambered out Of the vehicle
and the joke was ended.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-23
MORETON FREWEN TALKS.
Gives his Opinion Of the Mexican Dol
lar Scheme

Washington. Nov. 23.-AGoreton Frewens
the Well known English blmetallist, is in
town. the guest of Senator Cameron In
answer to Inquiries as to the real rela-
tions between a famine in India and
cheaper silver Mr. FreWen saids
IF India has plenty of produce to ex-
port wheat, cotton. Jute and other things
the balance Of trade is favorable. so that
India is a larger consumer for her money
metal, silver. As matters stand however.
India is importing wheat, and therefore,
exporting silver to pay for the wheat If
the famine is serious, as 7 fear. it may
affect the exchanges. not only with India.
but with China and Japan, the cheaper
rates for silver greatly stimulating the
exports of both these countries"
When Ar- EreWen S opinion of the al
legged proposal of the Kansas PopMlist
legislature to legalize the Mexican silver
dollar was asked, he said:
Without attempting to make Mexicans
legal tender have sometimes thought
that If your p silver states chose to make
the Mexican dollar current within their
states. by general agreemen SUCH sill
yer currency might be very useful. If the
state legislatures in states occupied bN
perhaps &. 600 Geo of your people said. We
viii take our local revenues, and VIII also
pay our employees at the rate Of three
Mexican dollars for two standard dollars.
then If the bimetallism theory is correct
the ratio Of Mexican dollars to standard
dollars. which today is two to one, might
probably rise to three to two
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-23
YALIsE FULL OF WATCHES.
Left on a Car Seat for a Moment, Then
Disappears

Columbus, Nov. 23.-A satcheI con-
tanning $4,000 worth Of gold watches
was stolen from a. Big Four passenger
car at the union passenger station here
last evening.
The grip belonged TO NJ Klippart,
travelling salesman for Hipp. Didisheim
& Co. Of SO Nassau street, New York.
Mr.. Klippart had been here for sew
eral days and went to the station
shortly after dark to take a train for
Cincinnati. He carried two satchels,
the one taken and a larger one contain
ing 81 600 worth Of jewelry samples. He
placed them in one of the seats and
stepped out Of the car for a moment to
talk with a. friend.
He was gone but a moment, but
when he returned to his seat the small
Ter valise was missing. The car was
filled with passengers, but none of them
noticed any one take the valise.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-23
GETS READY FOR WAR.
Government is Having Armor and
Projectile Making Hurried


Homestead. Pa. Nov 23-Feverish
haste has characterized the work in
the armOr plate mills Of the Carnegie
company The management has been
requested to rush the government work
in every possible way. In consequence
the force has been increased to the
top notch
Fifteen special armor plates We're
shipped to New York today, whence
they viii be transferred to several test
ing stations. The plates were specially
ordered and had to be completed with
ing forty-fve days. They viii be used
In making a thorough test of all pro-
jectiles used in the army.
General Miles is said to be dissatis-
fed with certain projectiles used and
wishes a thorough test to be made. The
plates are "a inches square and AZ
inches thick, except one. which is twice
as large. The work Of testing is re-
garded as extremely significant by the
United States officers stationed here.
Weekly shipments of armoF plate for
vessels ia course Of construction are
being made At the projectile factory
of the Sterling Steel company where
the Wheeler prOjectiles are made for
the navy, there is, if possible even a.
greater rush than here
The general impression among naval
officers is that while not expecting
war, the authorities have awakened to
the need Of being prepared for trouble
as things now stand
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-23
BOOTBLACKS HEAD TURNED
He Received q Letter From Mckinley
and it Swelled him up.

the bootblack who wrote to President
Mckinley congratulating him on his
election, received a polite letter in re-
ply, and now says he is going to be
made official bOtblack, hired a cab yes
pected job by tour Of saloons In his
travels he met a well dressed. elderly
man, who gave his name as Louis x.
Woods of 1921 Grand boulevard Chi
cage The two drove around the ten
derloin district and finally refused to
pay the cabman and were arrested.
They We're noisy in the station and
We're fined SO each today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-23
AMONSTERTRUS
Big Monopoly of N. Y. Gas Com
panfes is Planned.
Russell Sage and Standard Oil
the Originators.
TO CONTROL ALL GAS
Supply for All Greater New
York to BE Governed.
The Standard Oil Trust VIII
Virtually Dominate.
TO CONTROL ALL GAS

New York. Nov 23.-An effort Is be
ing made by the controlling spirits Of
the Consolidated Gas company to eff
feet a consolidation Of all the gas com
panies in the Greater New York Their
object is to create monopoly that
shall forever control the gas supply Of
every house and shop in New York
They strive to kill all competition and
charge what they win, while keeping
within the legal limit
The Standard Oil company is said TO
be behind the deal and Russell Sage
is said to be their chosen agent to
bring about this giant monopoly AS
a. matter OF fact. this is but a small
part Of the change there is to be in gas
properties within the next few weeks.
lit is reported that the consent Of Rus
sell Sage. who is president of the Stand
ard company, has been gained to the
plan of d general metropolitan gas
trust, which has been under consider
alton for a long time 1T is a Rookie
Teller scheme with a Standard Oil
backing, and viii. when completed. put
the Greater New York directly into the
control of the giant oil octopus 50 far
as street gas is concerned
An amalgamati0n OF all the COM
panies by an extra issue Of ConsOI-
IS more likely that a new company will
be formed and a general surrender of
stock take place.
The agitation Of the project on the
eve of a legislative session Will prob
ably bring about what the gas mag
mates most fear. a statutory legislation
Of the price down to ST. per thousand
feet. Tic has been a source OF continual
surprise among gas men that while
other cities were burning gas al 81 and
less per thousand feet. this city, which
is the richest gas field in the country,
pays s1-25 per thousand for very in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-23

Next Monday evening. November %. "a. At
g o'clock 70. M. an excellent concert VIII
be given at the German Evangelical St.
Paul's church, corner Third and Han
cock streets. A very fine programme has
been prepared for this occasion and the
visitors may expect rare treat T Oh
lowing is the programme
Tntrof7lctfon .Stefnberg's Orchestra
) Veal solo ..... Mrs E Baker
81 piano duet-Misses Anna Durein and
TERESA kraus
s. C,Iarionet solo $3.50. Mr. Chas Chapman
+ Vocal solo .........A Miss Dora Bergman
4 Fosing-Trfumph Invitation Remon-
strance, Accusation, etc, by Miss Caro-
lima Baum
g. Vocal solo MISS - BOitz
q either and violin duet-AIiss TITLE and
Master Willie Zimmerman.
TO- Vocal solo-AIr- Z. Mills of Modoc
Club.
IL. Violin solo ....----...- Mr.. IT. Steinberg
- vocal solo -...-..-. Miss Caroline Baum
13 INSTRUMENTATION. .Steinbergfs Orchestra
I4 vocal solo. Prof. w Won Dahlen
Try US on collars. We can make therK
took like new. Peerless Steam Laundry
t12 and III w. 9Th st. Phone 8s2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-23
RRYANIN SPRINGFIELD.
Made two Speeches There Saturday
and Attended the Theater

Springfield, Mo. Nov. 23.-William J.
Bryan and party arrived from the fancy
county game preserves at 5 o. clock Satur-
dav afternoon. Bryan Immediately pro-
ceeded to the North side and made a short
sDeech to the Frisco shOpmen at Fay
han Later he returned to the Metropoh-
tan hotel The rotunda was packed with
people who would not disperse until ne
appeared on the stairway and spoke
minute. Then he and party occupied
box at the Baldwin theater, where SOW
ing the Wind was the bill. Between the
second and third acts. Mr. Bryan was
COMMUNICATIONS but urged keeping up the
battle for the white metal At Il &c a
Where he took the Memphis train for Den
YER via Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-23
NEW TOBACCO Fields.
Those Of Old Mexico to Compete With
Cuba.

st. Louis, Nov. 23@ConsfderabIe local
interest has been aroused by the Dubli~
cation Of Consul General Crittenden' S re-
cent reports from Mexico to the state de-
partmenr at Washington. covering the
new American demand for Mexican to-
bacco
In these reports Mr.. Crittenden stated
that Mexican tobacco promises to take
the place of the finer grades of Cuban to-
haccO. Tt has been found that the Next
can leaf is fully equal to- the cuban prod
uct, and as the Mexican tobacco area
can be extended over territory 100 times
greater than that of Cuba. its resources
iii this line are almost limftless England
France and other foreign countries are
already using the Mexican leaf freely.
Consul Crittenden suggests that it is a
good time for the tobacco men OF the TTni-
ted States to step in ana secure control Of
this business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-23
BABIES OFF OF BIKES.
q New York Alderman Sees Danger
in the Practice.

New York. Nov. 28.-some fond pa
rents take their babies out On their
wheels. If the child is an infant a
basket is swung from arms over the
~ tucked If the child is older and
able to sit up a seat is placed just in
front of the father and within his
arms as he grasps the handle bars
Alderman Windolph has offered a
resolution making 1T a misdemeanor to
carry a child under years Of age on
a bicycle. with the object Of stopping
the practice. No action has been taken
Very low rates viii be made by the
Missouri Kansas and Texas railway on
November Sd and 18th, December LIST
and 18th to the south For particulars
apply to the nearest local agent. or ad-
G. AL AIcNUTT. ID. p. al.
1044 Union avenue.
Kansas City, Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-23
AGAINST THE TRUST.
j. ID Rockefeller to Build Big indie
pendent Steel Works.

Cleveland. o., Nov pa movement
is on foot among consumers of steel bill
let's in this part Of the country Who
claim they are Disseminated against
bv the big combination known as the
Bessemer Steel association, recently in
session ia New York, to build mill
and produce their own billets. A meet
ing viii be called in q few weeks to
consider the project.
For the use of the Cleveland con
sumers alone a mill which would turn
out 100 tons of billets a day and cost
$500 900 would be necessary. The works
viii probably be built in this city
An estab Nshment which viii not be
i'm the association is going up in Cleve-
land. lit is a big steel works with three
open hearth furnaces. The name IS
the Cleveland steel company and it is
stated that j. ID. Rockefeller is practi-
ca1ly the owner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-23
HEAVY SNOW IN TACOMA.
Street Cars Blockaded and Railroad
Trains Delayed.

Tacoma. Wash- Nov 23-Snow fen an
day Saturday and is now ten inches deep.
causing much delay to the electric cars.
which probably win soon be entirely
blockaded. The storm causes renewed
trouble on the railways. Similar condi-
tons prevail in the neighborhood of Seat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-23
ROCK ISLAND ROUTE
IL the Best ID an Points.

Solid Vestfbuled trains. Quickest and
safest time. Always first. Never late
Can sell you tickets and check your
baggage through to any point in the
United States. Mexico, or Canadl
Steamship tickets to all European cit
les For all information as to rates
routes, connections, etc, call at passen-
ger depot, corner First and Kansas
avenue, or by phone 1884
A NJ FULLER
City Passenger Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-23
MOODY RIPS DIR. ABBOTT.
The Evangelist Says Severe Things
About the Brooklyn Pastor.

New York. Nov 23.-DwightL Moody,
at a session Of the Brooklyn Sunday
School union, scored the ministers who
try to prove the Bible was not an in
spired book and particularly DR.. Ivy
not worth snap of the finger who
says he does not believe in the Bible in
its entirety. 1t is better to leave such
a man and such a church in which
such error is taught"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-23
We santa Fe Routs-The Homs Road

on November 3. November II, Deem
Der / and December 15 the Santa Fe
route. the home road, will sell round
trip tickets at one fare plus $500 to
points in Arkansas, Arizona Indian
Territory, Louisiana, New Mexico, Ok
lahorna and Texas, good fifteen days
going, to return any Tuesday or Friday
within final limit of twenty-one days.
For additional information call at
passenger depot foot Of Fifth street.
telephone $50. or on Cromwell and JEFF
fers al postofice North Topeka, tele-
phone 1854.
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For RaiIroad Tiokets

To all points east or west-for sleeping
car reservations-fo Information as to
routes and rates, apply to
F. A. LEWIS
City Ticket Agent,
Union Pacific System.
525 Kansas Ave.
Topeka, Kansas,
or to J. c. FULTON,
Depot Agent
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Re Will not be a Candidate for Mayor
of Chicago.

Chicago, Nov. 23.-The announcement
was made at county headquarters to-
day that Governor Altgeld Is going to
Europe Immediately after he surren-
ders his Office, and that he proposes
to remain there for six or perhaps nine
months
This disposes Of all gossip about the
governor becoming a candidate for
mayor.
we do mending and sew on buttons
free ofcharge- Peerless Steam Laundry.