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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-16
CYCLISTS IN CEMETERIES.
Death Discussed by Cemetery
superintendent.

st. Louis, Sept. 15-About so dele
gates to the tenth annual convention
OF American Cemetery superintendent
met today for a three days session at
the Planters hotel
President o. c. Simonds of GraceIand
cemetery, Chicago, occupied the chair
Most of the morning session was taken
mp with a lively discussion as to wheth-
er bicycle riders should be admitted to
the cemeteries, that is, before they
come to stay.
Finally it was decided by a vote of
nitted to cemeteries under proper re
str1ctiOns; Is cemeteries represented at
the meeting refuse admittance at pres
Rnt under any circumstances. In the
afternoon the association went in car
riages to BeIefontaine and Calvary
cemeteries.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-16
WILL SEWALL WITHDRAW.
Chairman Butler Would Like It, but
Matter R ests W it'll SewalL.

Washin gton, Sept. 16.-When the at
tentiOn of Senator Butler was called to-
day to the report that he had written
Congressman Howard of Alabama that
SeWall would be withdrawn, he replied:
Mr. Howard is mistaken if he is cor
rectly represented in the dispatch. If
any such statement was sent out from
thority. Nothing could give me more
pleasure than to have Mr. Sewau, with
draw as his withdrawal would remove
an element of friction from the cam
paign and make the election of Bryan
certain, but the matter rests with Mr..
Sewan"
Referring to a report from Green's
borO, N G., quoting him as saying that
it was a mistake for the POpultStS to
have nominated Bryan, Senator But
Ter said: 4 have never made any such
statement The party could not have
selected a better man than MI Bryan,
even from its own ranks. Further
more after he had been nominated by
the Democrats and already had several
million votes pIedgd, he was the only
man the Populists had any chance of
electing to the presidency this year. The
only way we could make our votes eff
fective in defeating Mckinley and the
gold standard was by nominating and
supporting Bryan. and the duty of
every American patriot who believes in
American independence and who OPP
poses the British gold standard is to
vote for him.
The senator declined to discuss the
statement in the same report that there
probably would be no fusion between
the POpulists and the Democrats of
North Carolina on the electoral ticket
further than to say that the state will
poll its electoral vote against Mckinley.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-16
GOLD MINERS MOVE
In Colorado the Producers of $780,
100000 in Gold Take Silver's Side.

Victor. Colo, Sept. 16.-One of the
principal owners in one of the greatest
gold producing mines in the Cripple
Creek district of the United States has
made the following statement:
"On account of the continued state
ments of the eastern press that Colo
RADIO is a silver producing state, and
for that reason is for Bryan and Sew
all, the owners of gold mines in the
state who produce annually more than
20, 900, 900 of gold are forming a, close
corporation for the purpose of demand
ing of the shelters that they receive
payment for their product either in
gold coin or bullion. In a few days the
owners of gold mines will meet in Vic
tor. Colo, to perfect the organization
and sign contracts"
Fifteen mine owners representing
several of the biggest gold mines in
Colorado with an annual production of
IS 900, 900 are heading the movement.
The gold will be used in paying off en-
ployes and will thus go into circulation
instead of into the banks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-16
STILLWELLS BENEvOLENCE
Handbills at Omaha Sting Him Into
Telling About tt
from the Kansas City start

- the Kansas CITY star.
A. f. Stilwelfs advent in Omaha Sat
urady night to deliver his lecture on
/ the money question preciptated an I'M
| expected excitement. The scenes Mr.
0lIIWeil went through at Omaha were
more thrilling than comfortable He
had been invited to address railway
men and workingmen in particular
Late IN the afternoon clouds of dodgers
! appeared upon the streets, headed, in
staring capitals, ITO Laboring Menu
These dodgers, that soon found their
way throughout Omaha, were to warn
the workmen against wolves in sleeps
clothing Mr.. StilWeu was denounced
as an enemy to labor, who coerces his
employees with threats, to vote for the
gold standard. The president of the
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Trust COM
pany and promoter of the Kansas City,
Pittsburg & Gulf railway was charged
with being a hireling of the Drexels in
the interests of gold
Instead of keeping workingmen away
the circular created a wave of interest
and before Mr.. StiIwen appeared the
hall was packed. He was escorted to
the hall by delegation of railway men
who were determined to see that he got
fair play. No hostile demonstration
was made, however.
In opening his address Mr. StiIwell in
referring to the attack made upon him,
said he was such an enemy of la Dor
that, for several years, he had, at his
own expense, maintained a school for
poor children.
i nave never. spoken OF this SchOOl
before said Mr.. Stilweu, land would
not do so now except to refute the at
tack made upon my friendship for the
people. You will not believe that a wolf
in Sleeps clothing and an enemy of
labor would provide building, teachers,
clothing and books for children too poor
to have suitable clothes and buy
books
Mr.. StiIwell then asked:
Who is the best qualified to advise
labOr-a man who employs 5000 men,
or men who never employed anybody,
but go around the country telling the
labOring men to despise their employ
ers and ridicule their friends?"
One of Mr.. Stilwells particular points
in his lectures is to show that the in
terests of his employees are the same
as his own. because, if his business is
destroyed, it will be the destruction of
the positions and wages of the men.
From the beginning Mr.. Stilwen re-
ceived close and respectful attention
and round after round of applause. At
the close a man stepped forward and
said:
Il want to thank you for telling US
the TRUTH
With this the man unpinned his
Bryan button and dropped it upon the
floor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-16
THINKS 1T AN INDICATOR.
Chairman Babcock Says Mar ufactur-
ing and Farming States Will Fol-
low Maine,

Washington, Sept 16.-Chairman
BabcOck of the Republican congress
siOnal campaign committee, says:
The result of the election in Maine
will be of great value to all business
and financial interests at this time It
will restore confidence in financial cir
cleS, and not only in this country but
throughout the world. We looked for
a large majority in Maine, but hardly
expected it to equal the plurality given
in 1894, when so many Democrats re-
fused to vote; but it has exceeded that
plurality by about 80 per cent, and no
one can for moment doubt that this
vote in Maine indicates the sentiment of
the great northeastern states; the states
where there are manufacturing and ag-
ricultural interests; the states whose
people read and have an intelligent vot-
the procession and follow the lead set
by Vermont and Maine.
The key of the situation in a cam
paign is to determine which way the
tide is setting. This it is often ex-
tremeIy difficult to do. Two years ago
and Maine elections, I recognized and
claimed that they were indicative of the
sentiment of the whole country and
stated that L believed that that practi-
cally settled the contest; and my Opin-
ion and predictions were fully borne out
by the result in November. This year
the ma jOritieS in Vermont and Maine
than they were two years ago. From
this can draw only one conclusion, as
I have said before, and that is that the
manufacturing and agricultural states
will follow the example set by Maine
and give such pronounced majOritieS
against free silver and population that
it will settle the question for all time
to cOue.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-16
MAKES A BIC FORTUNR.
California Man Returning From South
Africa With 100000.

San Francisco, Sept. 16.-Captain
Thomas Mein, the widely known Cal
Efornia mining engineer who has for
the past four years been in South At
Tica, Is now in London. He is on his
way home, and will henceforth make
his permanent residence here.
It is said that he has made a fortune
of between $500. 900 and, $3.50, 600. He is
q close personal friend Of John Ham
mond
Captain Mein was for a long time
connected with mining operations in
Grass Valley and elsewhere in the
state. He is expected to arrive inside
Of a month.
Captain ATein has had charge of some
Of the largest mining properties in the
Johannesburg district.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-16
HANNA CONGRATULATES.
Wires Maj. Mckinley Concerning the
Maine Election.

Canton, Sept. 16.-M. A. Hanna and
Vim. Hahn wired from Chicago to Ma
jor Mckinley yesterday: "Cangratula-
lions on the glorious victory the men
of Maine have achieved for protection,
sound money and good government
The great victory in the Pine Tree state
is an augury of a greater victory
throughout the Republic in November %
Other congratulatory kilograms came
from Murat Halstead, Portland, Ne:
the Veteran Mckinley club, San Diego,
Cal; the Americas club, Pittsburg; the
Cannonsburg, Pa, Republican club;
Garfield club, San Diego, Cal; W D
Guilbert, F. S. MOnett and S. B. Camp
bell, Chicago. Charles F. JOY wired
from St. Louis: with Maine discount
ing Vermont in setting the pace, what
NAV we not expect NOXember 90"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-16
A Look Through Missouri, Free.

The Kansas City, Fort Scott & Mem
phis Railroad company has just issued
a magnificent book of sixty or more
photo-engraved views of varied seen
cry in south Missouri From these
views an accurate knowledge can be
eraI topography of that highly favored
section that is now attracting the at
tention of home-seekers and investors
the country over.
The title of the book is "Snap Shots
in South Missouri It will be mailed
free. Address
J. & LOCKWOOD
Kansas Civ No
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-16
Passenger and Ticket Men.

Atlantic City, N. J., Sept 16.-The
41st semi annual meeting of the Amer
lean session of general passenger and
ticket agents began in this city yester-
day and will continue three days. Some
of the best known railroad men in the
country are in attendance, represent
ing lab railroads in the United States,
Canada and Mexico. The convention
was called to order by President D. J.
Flanders of Boston. After a brief ad-
dress by z. A. Ford of Pittsburg, a re-
cess was taken until afternoon when
the committee appointed at the last
session reported.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-16
A Great Ride.

The Lehigh valley is a wonder SPOT
in Americas scenery. The little towns
far down in the valley look like the dots
on a map, as you Whirl along in the pa
latial vestibuleG train of the Grand
Trunk railway system and Lehigh Val
ley railroad. This superb train leaves
at $40 p. m. daily from Dearborn sta
ton. Chicago; reaches New York next
evening. Steam heat, gaslight, Pull
man buffet s1eepers and Dining car
Ticket Office at 103 Clark street, Chi
ragO; L. r. Morrow. City Ticket Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-16
CHINO RANCH TRANSFER.
Forty Thousand Acres of Land Passed
Into English Ownership.

Los Angeles, Cal, Sept. 16.-After a
long series OF interminabIe delays and
bitches without number, the ownership
of the great Chino Rancho has passed
from Richard Grid to an English syn
dictate headed by John F. GiImour.
The ranch comprises 10000 acres of
fine land, and lies mainly in San Ber-
nard1nO county, with portions in Los
Angeles and Orange counties. The
price was $500. 600
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-16
Libbv Prison Annex Destroved.

Z Richmond, Sept 16.-Enders' tobac-
co factory, which during the war was
used to Accommodate the overflow of
prisoners from Libby prison, one sQuar7.
away, has been destroyed by fre 1t
WAS a very old structure and had been
pronounced unsafe. About $50 600
worth Of leaf tobacco was DESTROYED.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-16
Destroying Turnpike ToIl Gates.

Lawrenceburg, Sept. 16-A mob Of
A25 men on horse back, near Latham
Springs, Washington county, destroyed
ten turnpike toll gates and admonish-
ed the toll gate keepers that the next
step would be to lynch them if they
tried to collect toll hereafter This is
only part. of an uprising in this part of
tits state in favor of free turnnikas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-16
Col HIT Not Scared

Col. J. J. Hit, receiver of the land Of
ice, says he is not afraid of the gold
Democrats effecting his removal from
office because he is supporting Bryan.
The colonel says: They would not
dare remove a man before election
anyway, and after the election there
viii be no use. If Mckinley is elected
Will get it anyway, and if Bryan is
elected III be all RIGHT %
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-16
Cbairman ButIer in ACCORD.

Washington, Sept. Ex-senator But
Ter, chairman of the Popuist commit
tee. says he is in accord with the sen
tinent expressed in the letter of SEN
ator Allen notifying Mr.. Bryan of his
nomination by the Peoples Party con-
vention. I'VE nominated MI Bryan
at St Louis said he, because of his
record in the overshadOwing issue Of
this campaign."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-16
Grand Dock striI<e Nipped.

Hamburg. Sept. 16.-TOm Mann, the
English labor leader, was arrested
here today. He had arranged to ad-
dress several meetings to be held in
connection with the proposed simuita-
neous strike of dock workers through
out the world.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-16
The Labor Dav Souvenir.

Parties who have not secured space
for advertising purposes in the Labor
day souvenir should address c. N Bald
win, st. Nicholas hotel, 426 Kansas
avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-16

Very low rates Will be made by the
Missouri, Kansas & Texas railway for
excursions of August 4th and 18th,
September 1st, 18th and 18th, to the
south, for homeseekers and harvesters.
For particulars apply to the nearest To-
cal agent, or address:
G. A. MAC MUTT.
1914 Union Ave,
Kansas City, Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-16
Londoners Getting Nervous.

London, Aug. 16.-Apart from the
withdrawal from the Bank of England
of e74OOO in gold for the United States
a leading broker bought 225, 900 in gold
in the open market
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-02
A TORPEDO-BOAT LAUNCHED,
rIEsr OF THE THREE BEING BUILT IN BALrI-
MORE AFIOAT.

rIHsr OF THE THREE BEING BUILT IN BALrI-
MORE AFIOAT.
Baltimore Oct. 1.-The first Of the three torpedo
boats which have for several months been under
construction at the Columbian Iron Works for the
the presence of a large crowd The unusual feature
was the absence OF Government officials The Navy
was represented only by the constructors delegated
TO superintend the building OF the vessels. The
boat will be known Torpedo Boat No. 8. pending
a decision as to the advisa biity Of naming the
sels after men. In the cases Of the Gushing and
the Ericsson.
The vessel launched to-day. like her consorts was
built for the attainment OF great speed. She will
no required to attain speed Of twenty-four and
ore.hah knots an hour. and maintain that remark
abIc mace for two consecutive hours. Should she be
unable 10 do 1t the builders must pay penalty
No premium however. will be allowed In the
speed is exceeded as In the Of the cruisers
built BY the Columbian Company. No. 3. when
completed, will cost about 100000. She Is Of the
turtle.back pattern, and will be heavily armored.
The engines will be OF the twin-screw pattern, ca
pable OF making 2li2 revolutions minute. ndicatin
ON horsepower feature will be that Of high
pressure cylinders aft in the starboard engine and
forward In the port engine. This will give great
speed advantage The low-pressure cylinders will
he forward on the starboard engine and aft the
port engine. This will give different steam regula-
methods The boilers will be two In number and OF
the Mosher pattern The total crate surface will be
nihety-hve square feet:
water line and viii have breadth at load water.
line of sixteen feet and displacement Of l3s tons.
Sne inr .hs water line Fireproof woodwork will he
used in the engine and boiler rooms. The use Of
this material Is innovation In marine architect
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-02
AGREED on FUR SEAL QUESTION.
RETURN OF THE BEHRING SEA coMMls-
sION-DR JORDAN'S STATEMENT

Seattle Wash oct DIR David :. Jordan. head
Of the Behring Sea Commission for tn" !nvcstga-
ton OF the fur seal question. arrived IN Se"t aHt
night on the steamer city OF Topeka, IN company
with Frederick A. Lucas. OF the same commission
and Professor Arcy w Thompson head OF the
british Commission Dr Jordan and Mr.. Lucas
started AT once for san Francisco. while Professor
Thompson will spend several days IN Victoria of
the other members OF the American commission
Captain J. f. Moses OF The Albotross. ana Dr.
Leonard Stejncgar still on the japanese coast.
whittier they have gone for the exploration OF me
Japa nese fur seal islands; Charles II Townsend is
In San Francisco engaged In the collection OF S'a-
t,stcs and George A Clark and Colonel Joseph
Murray remain to record the breaking up OF 'he
rookories on tho islands. The following prepared
statement was given out by Or. Jordan Tor pupil
cation:
DR. Jordan and Mr.. Lucas report that thcE are are
well satisfied with the work OF the summer E'eny cry
been critically studied and all points herc,oforc In
dispute have been settled beyond cavii u" his ha
detailed Of fur seals has been made ana me
first complete examination OF the various causes
Of their death the @ Of 5fashnn ns as. seals F at
sea has been confirmed in every partcnlnri, ,u IA "a
detailed report Of M hT r"asry ~orK OF ,nr
There is still vast body of fur seals on oI inc
led expect but the nT%hr , Gecns Is s'ss' ny kng
Ing The Only caHse oi inns ssanr Thn femaIes
are never moes'ed on the Tnnds s oar ro 'nrr
Ing females. The death of the mother CAUSES the
death Of the Young shore. thlt for every four
f,,r seals killed At three pups starve 10 deatn
an shore As each OF those females Is also preg-
nant like number OF unborn pups Is likewise
destroyed ,. -. ,.,,. .,,
Pelagic sealing as an industry has already cmt
,s ou,n throat az the feet this year VIII not pay
nxnenses The killing OF surplus young males. AS
provided by law. has always been benefit TO me
nnen IN an honorable and amicabe settlement or
tbis o,ies,ion ir a manner highly satisfactory alike
~ ,ba tinted States and England and to Canada.
There can bc no longer any difference Of opinion
as 10 any facts In question
the British Foreign ONE and their nnGnesti99nyed 9
nr a. nromnt and equitable adjustment which will
Give ample protection to the fur seal herd But
sha duty Of the present Commission closes with
,ho s,atemnnt OF fac.s In question.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-02
PANIC CAUSED BY FIRE.
SEVERAL. PERSONS BADLY HURT AT THE
wOoDLAWN REPUBLICAN CLUBS


In the course Of Republican political meeting
over kerosene lamp panic followed. and
several persons were seriously injured. The fact
that the women Of Woodawn were going To pre-
sent TO the Republican club beautiful large flag
drew big crowd to Varian Hall. where the meet
ing was held The presentation speech was
made by Miss Wiseman. Speeches had also been
made by Park Commissioner Mcmillan. Mr.. Mat
thews. the candidate for the Assembly In the
district and several others. j. Y. MckelVey had
inst began TO make an address. when boy at
the head Of the stairs jumped UP to see over the
rai,ing and struck large kerosene lamp hang
ing above him The lamp was overturned. and
Immediately the whole landing was ahame. Inc
boy. with his clothing on fire. rushed into the
hall and a panic followed. There were more
than 900 men and women in the hall and there
WAS no way Of exit except through the single
door and down the one flight Of stairs.
Men and women rushed for the windows, and
several jumped out. Some OF them were hurt
One man. T. j. Anstron. broke his leg, and a
Young woman broke both limbs. Michael Ken
nedv the boy who caused the panic was badly
burned.
Policeman Gi!nnartin, Of the Kingsbridge sta
tjon who was on duty al the hall. was apparently
the only man in front Of the building who Kept
and the landing, and finally put out the fire WITH
out further damage. Had he not acted as ne did
large loss Of life would probably have occurred.
AS 1t was many persons. whose names couid not
be obtained last night were more or less ihJureu'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-02
WEDGED BETWEEN TWO CARS
AN ACCIDENT TO A CAB WITNESSED BY
BIG THEATRE CROWDS

THE DRIVER SUFFERS SEVERE sCALP WOUND
CABLEcARs BLOCKED FOR LONG DIS
TANcE AT MOST INVOLVEMENT TIME.
Just as the audience of the Olympia, at Broad
way. Forty fourth and Forty-ffth SITS. were
pouring into the street after the performance last
night a peculiar accident. in which two cable
cars and cab were involved, took place in front
Of the music hall. Daniel Higgins who owns
and drives Cal No 90. standing at the curb
near the music hall awaiting passenger. The
streets were crowded with the throng of theatre
goers ard there a small blockade on the
Broadway cable road caused by the cars stop
ping for passengers. Consequently II was diff
cult for vehicles to move along at the time. Be-
sides the blockade of cars and vehicles. there
was the usual noise and excitement OF the yell
ing cab drivers and pushing crowds.
Higgins did not succeed in getting a passenger.
and decided to move on. He awaited for some
time the termination of the blockade. and at last
saw what ne thought an opening between
the cars through which he could get out OF the
jam. He whipped up his horses. and started
the tracks. Just as he was halfway across
two cars. one northbound and the other south
bound crashed into his cab The cars struck
the cab almost simultaneously. crushing 1t be-
tween their dashboards. Both gripmen acted
stopped within few feet. Higgins was thrown
from his seat and received severe scalp wound
So hard had the struck the cab. and so Sc
curely and peculiarly it wedged between
them. that neither could move. nor could the
cab he extricited. The horse. by some strange
chance escaped without even a scratch
Word was sent to the carhouse for the repair
wagon. and in the mean time great crowd
gathered around the scene Of the accident. and
the usual self appointed advisory committee
told the railroad men how the work OF removing
tn" cab should be done. II was the worst time
for accident. the cars wer" crowded with
theatre EOerS. and they We're soon strung FOR n
considerable distance along the downtown and
uptown tracks.
Finally there was a call for volunteers. and
several Of willing hands responded. and
after considcra ble difficulty one ~ the cars was
pushed back and the wedgcd cab removed. The
blockaded cars then moved on. When the cab
examined every one was surprised To see
that it was not greatly damaged. notwithstand-
ing It's hard experience. Witnesses said the
grpmen TO blame. and a number ~ them
gave Higgins their names and addresses.