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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-27
osBoRNE M,KINLEY CLUE.
One Organized There With Member
ship of 176.

A large and enthusiastic Mckinley
Kan, with a membership of 176. The
first meeting was held in J. K. Mitch
ellis law Office who called it together.
W. H. Mcbride was elected president,
John A. FOuts, secretary, and c. w.
Baldwin, treasurer. The organization
will sail along under the title of the
Osborne County Mckinley Working
club No membership fee is to be
charged, and the only pledge exacted
from the members is that they lend
hearty and loyal support to the nation
al Republican ticket. All financial con-
tributiOns to the club shall be Volunta-
ry. A fund of 81 was raised as a start
er at this meeting.
Among the members who have Joined
the club up to date are two lifelong
Democrats
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-27
INGALLS, WASN'T ENDORSED.
In the Brown County Convention and
Why He Wasn't

An account of the Republican county
convention at Hiawatha published in
the World says:
James Poston of Powhatan, moved
to instruct for Senator ingalls,. That
may have been the sentiment of the
convention but Mr.. POston did not hold
his ground long enough to get vote
He allowed another man to talk about
something else and practically yielded
the floor by sitting down to listen to
him. The Ingalls, men regret that Mr.
Poston did not hold the floor and de-
mand that his motion which was
seconded, be put to a vote. The chair
man might have ruled, correctly, that
the convention had no power to instruct
because DOniphan county has an equal
say in the matter and the two counties
struct, in the senatorial convention.
Such a ruling would not have prevent
ed an expression in regard to Mr.. Pos
tons notion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-27
FAR BEHIND US.
All Europe Lays in the Matter of
Electrical Propulsions.

Washington. July 27.=United States
Consul Monaghan at Chemnitz regards
it as meriting note that while earnest
efforts are being made in the United
States to reform the consular service
movement is afOOt in Germany to
reform the consular service of that
country so as to bring it up to the
present efficiency of that of the United
States.
Another report from Mr.. Monaghan
shows forcibly just how far behind the
United States all Europe is in the mat
ted of electrical propulsion of railway
cars He says that the total number
OF electrical railways, street and others
in Europe went up in 1895 from 20 to
II and the total length of the lines
from zoo to 902 kilometers. "a kilom-
eter being $3.50 feet)- Germany with
406 kilOmeters leads the list, France
comes next with 1O2 kilometers and
Portugal ends the list with rs kilome-
tiers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-27
POLITICAL NOTES.
Congressman Calderhead- US,

Congressman Calderhead used to
teach school in Linn county.
Jack Stewards Smith Center Bazoo,
a Democratic sound money paper has
submitted to the will of the majority
and announces that it will support Bry-
an for president.
The editor of the Cove County Ga
zette, J. L. Cook has announced that
he desires the Republican nomination
for representative in his county.
r. w. Turner of Mankato cleaned up
81, 700 at Cripple Greek and quit Mr.
Turner was formerly. consul to CadiZ
Spain, and is now one of the chief
movers in the free silver Republican
movement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-27

Yesterday afternoon at 1870 a wooden
bridge on the main line of the Rock
Island south, about one mile west Of
RenfreW, q small station eight miles
south of Caldwell, Kan, was discover
ed to be on fire. Before the flames
could be checked four spans of the
bridge We're destroyed. All traffic was
delayed about eight hours, at the end
of which time the bridge was temper
arily repaired. The cause Of the FIRE is
Unknown
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-27
HoLToN REPUBLICAN CLUB.
Organized and Expects to Have a
Mem bership of 800.

The Republicans of Holton have or
ganized a Mckinley club and a fam
beau club as an auxiliary. A. J. Basye,
was elected president; c. P. Davis, vice
president; H. F. Graham, secretary;
J. P. Moore, treasurer.
The following are the conditions of
pledge ourselves to use all honora BILE
means to secure the election of Nc
KinIey and Hobart. and we promise to
use our best endeavors to make the
HOlton Mckinley and Hobart club a
success. This club will number about
500 when the roll is completed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-27

influence and vote to the silver move
rnent The editor regrets very much
the action of Mr.. ROsegrant, because
since we have been old enough to dab
bic in politics we have been a warm
While Mr.. Rosegrant may be an earn
est advocate of free silver coinage, he
has also been in favor of a protective
tariff and other Republican principles,
and in going over to the Bryan crowd
he must accept much that he has never
believed in, and probably never will
Mr.. ROsegrant is a banker"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-27
Brown County For Rierer.

The POpulists of Brown county in
county convention with 14S delegates
present adopted the following resolu-
ton:
Whereas, We recognize in Col. E.
Bierer an able and honest man of mark
ed ability. Therefore be it
Resolved, That we present him to
the congressional convention as a
worthy person to become our standard
bearer in the canvass for member OF
congress from this district
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-27

trinity represented in the Father, Son
and Holy Ghost"
The audience called repeatedly for
Overmyer but that gentleman excused
himself on the ground of hoarseness IN
til after the close of Senator Martin 5
address when he spoke briefly.
At the City park meeting in the aft
ernoOn David OveTTnyer and ex-Sena-
tor H. B. Kelly were the princi-
DaI sneakers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-27
One Eara to Eau Featival

W. J. Black assistant general pas
senger agent of the Santa Fe, has
made application to the western pas
senger association for a reduced rate Of
one fare for the round trip for the To
peka Reunion and Fall Festival. It is
expected that the rate will be author
lied by Chairman Caldwell in the
course Of two weeks. The rate win ap-
ply from all points in Kansas, Kansas
City and St. Joe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-27
Eillfon Dollar Fire in BeIfast.

Wolff and Workman & Clark ship
building shops and their contents have
been almost wiped out by fire The con-
ffagration started in the establishment
of Harland &, Wolff and spread to the
Workman & Clark company. The yards
alone were damaged to the. amount of
Eno Ann
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-27
a REPUBLICAN BOLTS.
VIM. Rosegrant Of Osborn County
Joins the Silver Forces.

William Rosegrant, an influential
Republican of Alton, Osborne county,
kan, has allied himself with the free
silver Republicans
The Osborne County Farmer, the stall
wart Republican paper of the county,
says:
I'VE understand that Hon. William
Rosegrant of Alton, has decided to part
company with the Republican party on
the financial question and will lend his
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-27
DR.. crabtree Slabs DR.. Coffee.

Cairo, Ill, July Ell N. Coffee, pres
ident of the state board of pharmacy
was stabbed and killed at u o'clock
last night while on his way to take a
train for Springfield to attend a meet
ing of the board, by DR.. Crabtree in
front of the latter's drug store. Crab
tree is in Jail Coffee was stabbed
twice with a dagger, one thrust reach
ed the heart. Both men were promi-
nent DRUGGISTS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-27
A DEMOCRATS BOLT.
Sam Kimble Of Manhattan Takes His
Stand for Gold.

Sam KimbIe of Manhattan, Kan, who
IS recognized as leading Democrat in
this state has bolted and comes out
ter to b J. Sheridan of Paola.
After saying that party loyalty in
cases Of minor differences is a good
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-27
Eye Destroyed by a Foul Fly.

Youngstown, O., July 27-While
watching a game Of ball yesterday Os-
car Gilchrist was struck in the eye by
a foul fly with such force that the eye
was Knocked into a pulp and fell out of
his head. It rolled down over his cheek
and fell, to the ground.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-27
HOME-SEEKERS'
EXCURSIONS.
Cheap Rates via Burlington Route

On Augr 1t 4th, 18th, September 1st,
18th, 29th, October 9th and 10th. the
Burlington Route will sell excursion
tickets at very low rates to points in
Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Utah,
Black Hills and other territory. Ask
your ticket agent.
/. W. WAKELEY, G. P. A.
St. Louis, Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-27
Ross Winans Wins Pistol Shoot.

London, July 27.-ROss Winans, the
American pistol shot has won first prize
in the first, second and third series Of
the revolver competitions here, his
scores being 80, A and 50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-27
Herbert Fuller Mutineers in Custodv

Boston. May 27.-The Plant Line
steamer Olivette arrived from Halifax
today with first mate Bran and the
crew Of the American barkentine. Her
bert Fuller on board The men who
are under arrest pending = further in
vestigation into the murder of Captain
Nash, Mrs. Nash and the second mate
We're taken in charge by the police.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-27

The Golden Rule club win give lawn
social at the residence Of Mrs. Z. G.
Kinley, 1920 Topeka avenue, Tuesday
evening, July %. Everybody come.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-27

We do mending and sew on buttons
free of charge. Peerless Steam Laundry.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-27

Here is I'm easy way to do up cream
muslin curtains with pattern of shaded
TAKE Il reU or -FOUR pounds OF good
rice, wash it ana out it on to boil, allow
ing quart Of water to each pound of
rice, and let it stew slowly for hours till
the rice is ncar.y IL dissolved into starch;
then strain and divide the water into two
portions Add IL little cold water to one
portion and soak the curtains in it for an
hour, then wash lem in it, 1t is better
not to use SOAP, nat ii the curtains are
very soiled you may rub white curd soap
on your hands ANA then pass your hands
over the curtains Rinse the curtains In
clean lukewarm water and press out the
moisture Add little boiling water to
the second portion Of rice water, dip in the
curtains, squeeze out, fold in sheet and
beat with rolling pin. Half dry the cur.
tains in shady place and finish as usual
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-27
A Sand Table.

Every mother who has little children
that cannot go to kindergarten will find
sand table ono of the best investments
that she can make for their continual en-
tertainmont Ihe sand table is deep,
strong box on stout legs and should be
watcrtight. This is filled with sand to
within few inches of the top, and In
winter days provides place to dig, to
make garden roads, to create Mills, noun
tains and rivers and valleys, alSl with the
aid of blocks and tho miniature trees to BIO
had ut the toy stores to construct cities,
filled with architectural beauties and lovely
parks.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-27
NO INQUIRY MADE,.

There is no evidence to show that the snper-
visors instituted any enquiry or made any
effort to learn the circumstances of the offence,
or instituted any reform by which its repetition
might be prevented A brief mention is made
in their records of the facts, us communicated
to them by DR.. Giddings.
Your committee did not find that reasonable
step were taken by the supervisors or doctors
to discover the paternity OF dis child. The
condition of the woman should have been
known as early as August 18th, as the evidence
tends to show that at that inc she was ad-
vmced about six months Ne enquiry appears
to have been made until month or more after
her death.
Whether any blame should be imputed to
DR.. Giddings for the treatment of this patient.
or whether he is in any degree responsible for
the death of Sally Town or her child, the COM
mittee do not agree.
We are unable to state what effect the pres
ence of competent II atron OF the institution
might have had upon this train of cream
stances. We express our regret that the
asylum at that time, and at all times since its
establishment, has been without the supervision
of such an official, We recommend that the
plain provision of the Statute with reference to
the appointment of matron be obeyed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-27
POOR BUTTER AND MEATS.

This dietary with slight changes was adopted
when the asylum was opened and has been in
use ever since. 1t was copied from the New
York state Asylum, at Willard, n. Y. We
lind the butter was often Of poor quality. and
furnished but once day, except Thursday,
when ii is furnished twice. We reeommed a
greater variety of food aud more liberal sup
ply OF butter, and that care be taken to provide
butter of good quality. The evidence shows
and we find that on some occasons, the meats
supplied the patients were not of good quality.
This, we believe, was theresuto OF an attempt on
the part OF the management to keep the expenses
at the lowest possible sum per capita, and this
policy has been controlling in the purchase of
general supplies for the asylum
Section 300 of the Vermont Statutes is as
follows, viz:
The trustees shall make and enforce such
rules and regulations as may be necessary for
the internal government and discipline Of the
asylum, and for conducting in a propeI,manneI
the business OF the Institution, and shall fix the
conditions Of admission, support and discharge
PATIENTS
Section 1855 is: "1he Board shall appoint a
well educated physician, experienced in the
treatment OF insane, as medical superintendent,
who shall give bonds in such sum and with
such sureties rs the state auditor approves,
conditioned for the faithful performance of his
duties. They shall also appoint steward,
chaplain, matron, and necessary officers, at
tendants, and assistants.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-27
BURIAL PLACE NEGLECTED..

The patients who have died at the asylum
whose bodies have not been claimed by rela-
tives or under the provisions of Secs. 4,641 and
4,Gl2 of V. s., have been buried upon plot
of ground situated upon the top of a hill
about one-half mile from the asylum. This is
reached by an unused logging or wood road;
is situated in clump Of second-growth bushes
in pasture belonging to the asylum. The
space occupied for the purpose is three or four
rods square, where there is no growth of bushes.
1t is unfenced and uncared for. We think
there are eighteen unmarked, INTENDED graves
and we cannot but feel that the decencies of
civilization require more suitable place of
burial and recommend that proper enclosure
be set apart for that purpose
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-27

julius 1RoLLIET, aiwellthv manu-.
facturer, ha' 1T the city of Milan O
'egacy OF S200Q00 for the support of an
n ,itute for ORPHANS and f1undIings,
THERE are 2 TAB students at the Uni
vcrs y Of Calcutta.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-27
DOCTOR sTRuCK pATIENTs.

Different witnesses were examined as to the
treatment of the patients by DR.. Giddings, and
testified to various acts of violence upon his
part. We have considered their evidence
carefully, and while we don't entirely agree
with reference to some of the occasions. we do
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-27

bread, oreiad; supper, bread and butter, tea, milk,
=. Tuesday, breakfast. Hash, bread and coffee.
uiihih9er' salmon, potatoes, vegetable or sweet
pickles. bread; supper, brown bread, white
Wednesday breakfast, Toast, bread. coffee,
lor warmed up potatoes in the large dining
room where the working patients eat); dinner,
soup bread and pie, pumpkin or bIuebewy);
supper, bread, butter, mush, tea.
Thursday breakfast. Johnnycake and but
ter, meat and potato stew, coffee; dinner, roast
beef, potatoes, squash or turnip, or some other
vegetable, bread; supper, bread and butter,
Gingerbread, tea.
Friday breakfast. Hash, bread coffee; din
ner, salt cod fish with cream gravy, potatoes,
pickles and bread; supper, corn-mea mush,
bread and butter, sometimes graham bread OF
gingerbread and molasses with the corn meal
mush).
Saturday breakfast. Meat and potato stew
bread coffee; dinner, corned beef, boiled cab
bage, potatoes Bread supper, bread, butter
rice, milk, most Of the time.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-27
The Asylum Investigation.
rue METHOD OF CARING FOR
ruE STATES INsANE SEVERE
~ CONDEMNED BY the in
vFs1IcATINC COMMITTEE.

Following is the full report of the
1o,nI Spccial Committee appointed by
he he Sanaieald House to investigate he
oGgIoes against Dr. w. IL Gidaiugs,
Smrrliplendcnt o. the State Asylum o.
|i Insane ut WalcrUurt, That was read
Monday before The two houses.
M rue HONORABLE SENATE AND House OF
REPRESENTATIVES,:
THE Special Joint Committee appointed to
.,te into consideration, investigate and report
u," fine management of the Vermont State
isylum for the Insane at Waterbury, and
,n'ayticulary the treatment of the patients that
R",e becn. or now are, confined therein, res
peetf,ly reports
pWa have attended to the duties of our appoint
,,ent MS fully rs the limited time has permitted
H. have inquired of the trustees, supervisors,
s,neriutendent, the employees and a other
.onreps. rs fully as was within our power. We
have acted jointly, giving. to the superintendent
and fine management OF the Asylum full oppOr-
unity TO be heard. The superintendent has
Lrru represented by able counsel the trustees
and supervisors have also been present or rep
resented in all hearings before us, and the
t..tiuouy has been taken as nearly as could be
IN accordance WIN WV i"iVo bo'ViH''S Vouito
VI has been the aim of the committee to
o.r.rtaiu the facts, and to that end we have
aiken all means which have suggested them
elves and enquired from all sources which
s,sp,ed TO promise reliable information.
THE committee have visited the Asylum and
.urpt a full day in an examination Of all its
iu,rimcnts; in this examination every cour-
,..y was shown MS by the management and a
Mil opportunity was afforded us to learn all
,Iat We could by such visit
Wrdonot regard it our duty to report upon
,hn,. matters which come within the scope OF
,lr examination made by the Committee on
m. Insane. We made no critical examination
al M. books kept by the management, to test
,h correctness of their account Of eXpendi-
lures However, nothing occurred during our
,n,a,,igation to lead us to think that the money
account, have not been honestly kept. We
ara. not entirely satisfied with their system Of
l,pk-keepiug and recommend that some
method he adopted by which the books may
b. kent in more systematic manner and
m.. by which their accuracy can be verified.
We are Of opinion that the system of yentil-
alton in the south wing is inadequate, and steps
ought 10 be taken to put in system that will
properly yentlate that part of the asylum.
Our investigation was more particularly
directed TO the treatment and comfort OF the
PATIENTS at theasylum since il has been in oper
alton. and especially during the period it has
been under the superntendency of Dr. Gid
ding. Upon this subject large number OF
virnp,se, have been examined and large
amount of testimony taken (which is herewith
filed. consisting of l22j ordinary typewriter
page. and considered by the committee.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-27
Respectfully submitted,

Respectfully submitted,
Il. W. HuLBURD,
A. A. DEAN, Senate
r. Nj. DEAL, Committee.
IL l.. MANCHESTER,
+. w. BALDWIN,
II. G. BATES,
=. IL. HADLEY,
s. b. BUELL., House
o. G. MARTIN, Committee,
E. E. POTTER,
JOHN PRATT,
HENRY CoNLIN.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-27
THE ASYLUM BUILDINGS.

To fully understand the findings Of the COM
mirrce. il should be borne in mind that the
..,hm is comparatively a new institution
THE construction of il was commenced under
Oh. authority of an act Of the general assembly
Of l,,,. by which 100000 was appropriated
for the purpose: followed by an additional APP
proariation of $50, 600 in 1890; 5000 in ls92,
and ,l50uuO in 1891, making a total of $500
o0
The south wing was constructed first, and
COMPLETED for occupancy in July of lo9l The
fi.tultients were received therein in August
lSnl. During the winter of 'Ql-g2, the asylum
was ander the superintendemcy of DR.. Sylyes-
l.. i
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-27
INADEQUATE HEATING.

In the fall of 1893, an expert mechanical en-
glnecr was consulted and Il comprehensive plan
OF Improvement recommended by HIM; slight
temporary changes were made at his sugges-
lion' but the original system was used during
the winter of 1894, except the changes before
mentioned In the summer of 1871 the inn
pIoyemens suggested by the mechanical engi-
I'etr were made at an expense OF about Sl5,uUu,
amt the new system has been in use since that
Time. With it the south wing could be properly
warmed, but in extremely cold weather the
administration building was not sufficiently
warmed, We do not impute to the manage
I0ent any fault for the original defects in the
system of heating, but its inadequacy was
demonstrated during the first winter 1t was
Seo, 1t was continued i'll use rs above stated
'htonsequence of its continuance the inmates
~ Imes suffered to greater or less extent Tor
/ ack of artificial heat, This might have been
avoided by more prompt attention to the mat
Ier During all the winters the asylum has
Oeen in use, the steam has been reduced at
IIShl and in some cases entirely shut oil from
1'e wing in which the patients were kept, and
i'e exhaust steam only went to the admlnlstra-
no9 building
We do consider that steps should have been
S'Nen at an earlier period to remedy the de-
,ectS IN the heating system, and we cannot APP
'roye OF the custom of reducing the amount OF
neat furnished during the night, especially dur
/ Jug the winter of lS93-04, as it is shown that at
least two of the female patients at times dur
mE that winter, We're secluded in their rooms
without clothing, bedding or covering, and at
J.Oer times with nothing but Il blanket for
, ,1elr protection. Upon the question as to
whether such seclusion, under the circum-
$ul@ces, was justifable, we shall give our opin-
ION later herein. We now only mean to say
,,ot II their seelusion was justiiiable, we think
Eleater care should have been taken to furnish
Aeat to their rooms.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-27
PATIENTS DIETARY.

considerable testimony was received touch
" mug the matter of food supply furnished the
PATIENTS The committee find that the food
furnished was sufficient in quantity but def
S'eNt N variety and not always of good quail
lV The dietary was as follows:
sunday breakfast, Hash, bread, coffee and
|rHgSi dinner, pork and beans, brown bread and
|md tea. - >'''>' '''',' '''''>' .
Monday breakfast. -Meat and potato stew,
"tead and coffee; dinner, roast beef or pork
WIN gravy, potatoes, some other vegetable and