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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-05-07

Reed gave all the aid In his power. He
appointed Cannon chairman Of the COM
mittee on appropriations, when Hender-
son OF Iowa, was the ranking republican
member, and when everybody knew that
the appointment was largely IL not entire
ly, political In It's natures Cannons dis
tr,ct elected Mckinley delegates Mr..
Hit was appointed chairman of the For
eign Affairs committee, although this was
a selection which was unanimously in
dorsed. Mr. Hits district elected Nc
Kinley delegates. Other instances of the
same kind could be multiplied. -
WHAT BOSS PLATT SAYS.
In view OF tho assertion made by the
Mckinley magnates that as a result of the
Illinois convention, McISinleys nomna-
ton was not only certain but an assured
fact. Ex-senator Thomas c. Plat, who Is
chiefly responsible for Governor Morton's
candidacy, and who is one of tho
inner circle of the anti-McKinley COM
blne, was asked by representa-
tive of the New York Commercial Adver-
tiser whether he and his associates would
allow the figures to stand unchallenged.
Mr. Plat replied:
II am not prepared to mako a full state
ment at this time. but I am of opinion that
Mckinley has not captured enough votes
to be nominated. I shall have a talk with
"eesie. Qudy ana 1IdTkSOtl anu luen L
shall be prepared to be more specific. 1
will say, however that Governor Morton
Is still in the race, and to stay. We do not
give UP anything"
1t is Mr.. Platt's private opinion that
Mckinley Is $50 votes short of a majority
TO give him the nomination. There are
that number of contests, all of which will
certainly not be decided in the Ohoan's
favor; but his managers include in their
estimates as actually for Mckinley the
votes Of the delegates they claim but
whose seats arc contested. In the judg-
ment OF the ants 1t will depend largely,
almost wholly, upon the action of the Ma
tional Committee as to how the delegates
whose seats are disputed will be dealt
with when the preliminary roll is made UP.
The National Committee, in other words,
has the power to make out A prima facie
case for or against Mckinley and thai
committee Is said to be inimcal to the
nomination Of the man from the Buckeye
state. The ants are positive that Mckin-
ley cannot control the makeup OF the
convention at the first stage. So sure are
they Of this that one Of them declared with
condolences:
THE National COMMITTEE will decide the
contests according to the facts put before
them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-05-07
PANIC IN REEDS CAMP.
Action Of tho Vermont Convention Cause,
CONSERVATION Among Reod,a Fnllnuars.

Washington, April So.-The Reed follow
ing has practically given itsup Vermont,
for the first time in It's political history
has instructed its delegates how to vote
and especially not to cast their ballots
Tor the New England candidate. Confu-
sion and CONSERVATION has, therefore.
overwhelmed the big speaker, and he Is
unapproachable tonight
1t is privately whispered that the de-
cisive action Of the Vermont republicans
has nipped in the bud a neat little deal
that Senator Foraker was arranging with
Gov Morton's managers. Exactly what
combination was to have been made can
not be guessed, because nobody doubts
Forakers fidelity to Mckinley at this
time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-05-07

Beecham's pills for consti-
patton Ios and as. Get the
book at your druggists and
90 by it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-05-07
DR., DAVID KENNEDYS
FAvORITE REMEDY

l was so lame with rheumatism l could
not put my coat on alone I also suffered
with salt rheum so bad that my hands and
arms were raw clear up to my elbows.
Now my hands are entirely smooth and
the rheumatism Is gone: all due to the use
of Favorite Remedy. 1 think II people
knew of Its virtues. there would be far
less suffering" M. C. Lovejoy, proprietor
of the Green Mountain Inn at Stowe, VT,
says he knows OF Mr.. Wades case and
that he is In every way a trustworthy
man.
Favorite Remedy cures chronic, acute or
tnf1ammatory rheuma tsm; and in dis
eases brought about by impure blood or an
excess OF acid IN the blood. such as urin-
airy troubles. dyspepsia, constipation, kid
ney or liver complaints, 1t is a we'll known
specific. All druggists. one dollar bot
tie.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-05-07
Josephine 8. Caswell's Estate.

by tho HoporsSis Is: ProSats Court for tho
District Of phittspdsp, CoWmis.ionsrs 70 re-
mAnds Of III persons against the estate Of Jose
phine +. cAswell, late Of Oolchestsr IN said dis
trict Aeceased, and Sleo all olAifns and demands
exhibited In OFFSET thereto; and ak months
from the day q the date hereof, being allowed
bsrS6y sivs actice that " viii attend 70 tho
S.6es q q Il ne ia az b: sss
% the t1sHsY-1gst days Of May and Novem.
ear nsxt - 10 o'clock . M. on each Of said
pstsd ~ q dsx II MAJ. ,ssa
SR5Sdt kWMoHrS Commissioners
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-05-07
Electric Rittera.

Electric Bitters is q medicine suited for
any season, but perhaps more generally
needed when the languid exhausted feel
ing prevails, when the liver is torpid and
sluggish and the need of a tonic and alter
alive is felt. A prompt use of this medi-
cine has often averted long and perhaps
fatal bilious fevers. No medicine will
act more. surely in .counteracting and
freeing the system from the malariai
poison. Headache, Indigestion, Consti-
patton. Dizziness yield to Electric Bit
ters. SOC. and $1.00 per bottle at Churchill
& st. Johns Drug Store.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-05-07
LAME WITH
Rheumatism,
Hands Raw From
Salt Rheum.

On the road to Mt. Mansfield, Vt, two
miles from the village of Stowe, lives G.
s. Wade. well-to-do and much respected
farmer and we'll known all through Yer
mont. Mr.. Wade has been a most intense
sufferer from rheumatism and salt rheum.
How he was cured OF these malignant
troubles he relates as follows: "A year
ago last spring commenced using
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-05-07
DIRTCTIOES.
ElYS
Cream Balm
Hezekiah Geers' Estate.

by the Honorable the Probate Court For the
District of Chittenden Commissioners TO re-
ceive, examine and adjust tho claims and do.
Heyskish Gser, late Of shelburne, in
said District, deceased, and also all claims and
dema pds exhibited in OFFSET thereto !, and six
months from the day of the date hereof being
allowed by said Court for that purpose, We do
therefore hereby givc notice that we will At
tend to tho business Of our appointment, ct She
= esidopce Of tho late Fl. Geer In Shelburne
village In said District on tho second Tues.
days of May. and November ncxt, At 10
O'Clock q. M, on each of said days.
Dated this Nth day of April 1879.
3. Il K. sKMutssssEiL RUSSELL, Commissioners.
A3W3W
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-05
NE WOMAN JUROR.
Madame Warren Admits Her Sex and
Steps Down and Out.

Denver. May SIN Judge Aliens
division of the district court the ques-
ton of the eligibility Of a lady juror to
serve was again raised and Milhner
Warren was obliged to step down and
out Of the jury box on account of her
sex
The suit was that of Jacob sloat
against d. W. DERRICK ct al. involving
a mining deal. The customary num-
Der of jurors were summoned to the
box and the usual questions to each
asked When each side had conclud-
ed, the PLAINTIFFS attorney made the
usual number of challenges, leaving
Mrs Warren in the box
Attorney c. G. Clements for the de-
Tense then took a hand. After several
challenges has been SUSTAINED by the
court the attorney said:
II now challenge Mrs. Warren for
cause"
The records does not show said the
court.
Il viii make it show cause then"
caid Mr. Clements
Mrs. Warren" said the attorney.
turning to the fair lady juror in the
black hat with blue violets, are you
a woman2"
Il am" said the juror
The court thereupOn sustained the
challenge and Mrs. Warren stepped
down
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-05
TAYLOR FOR CONGRESS-.
In Second District if Buchan is Nom
inated-snider for Governor.

Leading WyandOtte county Populists
held secret conference in Kansas City,
Kansas, Saturday afternoon, and dis
cussed the political situation in the
county, in the second congressional dis
trict and in the state.
The question of bringing out Senator
Edwin Taylor as the Populist candidate
for congress in the second was thor
oughly discussed, and it was decided
that in the event of Billy Buchan's
nomination as the Republican eandi-
date, Taylor would run against him.
If any other of the numerous can
didates before tomOrrOW's Lawrence
convention should be nominated ex-
Governor John p. St. John VIII be
started out by the Populists.
A proposition was also made to boom
s. H. Snider ex-state Insurance com
missioner in a quiet manner Tor gov
arDOr
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-05
a TROTTMAN CIRCULAR.
One Issued by the Troutman Republic
can Club Of Topeka


The Troutman Republican club has
issued its first manifesto and copies
are being sent to all the prominent Re
publicans in the state.
The address is intended to counter
act the statements of the opposition
that Troutman has been brought out
by Shawnee county Republicans.
1t is addressed TO the Republicans
Of Kansas" and says:
I'm presenting to you the Hon. James
A. Troutman as a candidate for gov
ernor, we do not present him as the
candidate OF Shawnee county Long
before any action was taken in this
county in support Of his candidacy, he
had already become a candidate in
response to a general and daily increas-
ing demand from all over the state.
Shawnee county Acknowledges and
appreciates the honor thus conferred
upon her and upon one of her citi-
zens and most heartily joins in the
general demand that he be selected as
the standard bearer of the Republican
party in the coming campaign.
1T is peculiarly gratifying that in
supporting him we have a candidate
whose life and record will require no
apologies or excuses.
We testify that in Shawnee county,
where he has lived from boyhood, and
where he is best and most thoroughly
known, his public and private char
acter have never been assailed or
questioned, and that his superior abil-
ity is admitted If he is nominated his
character and ability viii stand the
test in the campaign that is to follow,
no matter how aggressive, bitter or in
tellectual it may become, and from the
beginning to the end Of his candidacy
viii grow in popular favor
His strength is rapidly increasing,
and the opinion of those most compe-
tent to judge throughout the state
justifes the confidence of his support
ers that he viii be nominated.
Shawnee county is organized in his
behalf, not for the purpose of a contest
in this county, as such organization
would not be necessary for that pur-
pose but to render any assistance
within our power to his friends in
other portions of the state.
Without reference to issues that
sometimes divide the party and mar
Republican harmony, the Republicans
of Shawnee county are united in sup
porting his candidacy.
We pledge to him and to his friends
throughout the state that this county
will send a unanimous delegation for
him to the state convention.
We would be pleased to hear from
mis- friends and to render assistance to
his supporters in any part Of the state,
and to that end we invite your coop
Grafton"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-05
RECHERCHE POLITICS.
Elections i'm Gaylord, Kan, Are
Important Social Events.
The Women Hold All the Offices and
Administer Them With Sweet
ness and Dignity.

When you go to Gaylord, Kan, do
not fail to call on the mayor. She is an
estimable lady and viii probably be glad
to see you. She can tell you many inter
esting facts about Gaylord, which,
though it is not a Chicago or a New
York, is good sized place and has the
distinction of being the only city in the
world that is governed solely by women
Yes, the women have it pretty nearly
all their own way in Gaylord Besides
q woman mayor and a woman police
Justice, the entire city council IS com
posed Of women, and even the city clerk
IS a winsome young woman who knows
how to pull political wires IS well as
how to add up long columns Of figures
and solve difficult municipal problems.
This is the second year that the WOm-
en- have governed Gaylord, and the in
n0vation seems to be huge success. An
enthusiastic writer in describing the
present condition of affairs there says:
sfThe municipality is governed with
honesty, ability, integrity, economy and
for the public good. There is no corrup-
ton, iobbery, sandbagging or loOting Of
the people of Gaylord. The streets are
clean and smooth, the sidewalks are wide
and the public works are equal to those
of any town in the western states.
While this is Mrs. Haskell's second
term as mayor it was not until the re-
cent election that the whole government
Of the city was turned over to the wom-
en-. Tt is said that the balloting was
conducted in a most ladylike manner,
and that not a single hair pulling match
occurred during the day. A veracious
report says that there was a noticeable
lack Of profanity around the polls and
that the election 'more resembled some
social affair at a private home than the
slumlike affair furnished by the usual
polling place on voting day While
this is a serious reflection on the other
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-05
ssAPOLOGY' FROM ANTHONY
Insurance Commissioners Sarcasm
Displayed ia Apologizing to Dawes.

Insurance Commissioner Anthony
has apOlogized to Attorney General
Dawes, but in such q manner as to
only make the attorney general even
more Wrathy than he already was.
The whole trouble grows out of the
insurance commissioners letter to the
state auditor in which he approves of
voucher for s155 ia favor of the Law
yers' Surety company Of New York.
This Sl55 was. it viii be remembered,
paid into the insurance department by
the New York company for admission
into this state, but when Anthony came
into Office he found there was no law
for charging surety companies a Ii
cense fee, 50 he referred the matter to
the auditor, alleging, to use his Ian
guage that the company was simply
'buncoed' out Of the sum by the in
surance and law departments of the
state" Dawes did not like this SEN
tence and expressed his regret at the
dlscourtesy of the insurance commits
sioner Anthony now says;
Ihe dlscourtesy in the language Of
my approval of the voucher may have
some merit; indeed, I think it has. The
word 'buncO ought not to have been
used, but it was the nearest descriP-
tive term in connection with the facts,
and was hastily used. AS a matter Of
fact, i ought not to be held to the high
standard and polished plane Of delicate
courtesy and suaviloquy that distin-
cuisines the scholarly utterances of the
gentleman offended / beg his pardon"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-05

Nothing seems to 80 through con-
gress on It's merits. The passage Of
every measure carries with it deal
actual or implied. Senator PETER has
been forced to pare down his bond in
vestigation resolution SO as to disarm
opposition from Hin. Now he must
wait on the appropriation bills for fear
Of losing the assistance OF other sem
ators who have axes to grind in con-
neetion with the spending Of the peo-
pies money. 1t seems that about the
only way in which member can get a
bin or resolution through congress, nc
matter how meritorious it may be. is by
deing something for a majority Of the
other members. The welfare Of the
people does not enter into the ques-
tion. Everything is settled on a basis
Of personal interest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-05

The senate is not making any noise
about economy, such ais is heard from
the other end of the Capitol. but in
passing the naval appropriation bill it
cut the number Of battleships provided
for by the bill reported to the com
mittee, ia two and cut off two torpedo
boats. No better place could be found
to economic than in the appropriation
for warships, Qualifications ana river
and harbor Improvement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-05
Topeka's one State Convention.

Topeka's only state convention $50
far assured) viii meet on June 3, when
the Democrats Will elect their delegates
to the national convention 1t is
thought that there will be about 500
people here and the local Democrats
are making arrangements to look after
the visitors. At a meeting of the ex-
eoutive committee of the Democratic
county central committee the follow
ing gentlemen We're selected to make
the necessary arrangements for enter
tainment; A. J. Arnold. J. J. Hit
Rankin Mason, DR.. c. A. Mcclure, and
Lee Jones.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-05

Congressman Baker does not believe
in crossing bridges before he reaches
them. He declines to say that he
would not accept a denomination If ten
dered him, though he insists he is not
a candidate. No true Populist is ever
a candidate. One Of the dearest prin-
eiples to the Populist heart is that
the Office shall seek the man. To be
sure there is nothing wrong about the
man letting the office know where
it can find him if it should want him.
To do otherwise would not be fair to
the Office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-05

bust and manly. Just entering upon prosper
Gus career, placed a pipe stick between his lips
and started to smoke his life away II set his
nerves on fire, and gradually undermlned his
reason, until when short time ago ne died a
raVing maniac
His sister smoked cigarettes before he died
Today it comes over the wire that even with the
terrible object lesson found at the deathbed Of
her maniac brother. she could not break the
cigarette habit She smoked on until I'VE boxes
q day failed TO keep her quiet and as she lay
dying, piteousy she cried for just one more
Cigarettel" strong and beautiful as she once
was. cigarettes enslaved her, reduced her 70 d
mere skeleton and derhFOned her reason
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-05

cities in the world where degenerate
men run affairs it may be passed over
as merely an outcropping Of local en-
thusiasm.
Needless to say, the vote of Gaylord
Is always cast in favor of the extension
of full suffrage to women. There is an
active woman's suffrage club in the
town, and although the state failed to
pass a constitutional amendment last
year the women are preparing to make
the fight over again at the next election,
when they hope to be successful
Mayor Haskell is d native Of Ohio,
and her early life was spent in that
state. She was educated in Michigan,
where the new woman idea has ragged
for years. Soon after her marriage she
removed, in 1879, to Gaylord, accom-
panied by her husband She has always
taken as active a part ia politics as pos
sible, and is an ardent believer in the
equality Of men and women. Her sym
pathies have always been with the
Democratic party. Mayor Haskell has
two sons, one II and another II years
old. Mr.. Haskell is a prosperous banker
and landowner. AT the recent election
the opposing candidate for the mayor
atty was a man. but he was literally
showed under, as Mrs. Haskell received
twice as many votes as he did
The Office Of city clerk in Gaylord is
held by Miss Florence Headly. She is
a native Of Kansas, and received her
education in the public schools of Cay
lord She is only 20 years old. but she
is not only city clerk. but editor of the
Gaylord Herald, a newspaper formerly
owned and managed by her father.
Mrs Mary l. FOOte. the police judge
elect, was born in Hennepin, His, in
1851 and located in Gaylord seven years
ago. Her husband was a candidate for
the same Office, but she defeated him by
a large majority. Mr.. F'Oote says that
he is sick Of politics. while hrs. FOote
thinks it is just lovely.
Under the new regime in Gaylord
change has been made in the city coun-
ell chamber. A nice carpet has been put
on the floor, and the porcelain cuspidors
have been utilized as howerpots-at
least such is the rumor. The members of
the council are Mrs Mary a. White,
Mrs Nancy Wright. hrs. Emma A
Mitchell, Mrs. Esther Johnston and
Mrs Loella Abercrombie.
Councillor White was born In Frank
lin, o., in 1916 and has been a resident
Of Gaylord since 1879. She is an edu-
Gated and refined lady and an active
church member Councillor Wright is a
native of Scottsville, Ia, and has lived
in Gaylord for ten years. She is 81 years
old. Councillor Mitchell was born in In
dianapo1is and went to Gaylord in 1878.
She is a business woman and the pro
prietor Of millinery shop. She is 80
years old. Councillor Johnston is a ma
tive Of Ontario and has lived in Kansas
for ten years. Councillor Aberorombie /
has been a resident Of Gaylord sins 1874
AS for the men of Gaylord-well,
there are some men there. They make
good husbands and do not seem anxious
to make themselves conspicuous by med-
5lius TTith local politics.
AlgNETEE CRAWFoRD.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-05
BOOK SHOWER,
At the z. ". C. A. e1o Kansas Ave,
This Evening.

The social committee of the Young
Women s Christian association have
arranged for the book shower which
was postponed on account of the storm
April q, to be held this evening in the
association paFlors to which all are
cordially invited.
An Interesting programme has been
arranged in which Miss Arnold Of
Washington, Miss Gertrude Frazeur
and others viii assist.
Thirty-four books have already been
contributed for the library. Others will
be welcome
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-05
DEDICATE A BREWERY.
Liberal Feast offered the Citizens of
Dubuque, Iowa

Dubuque. May dubuque win ded-
ieate a brewery next Thursday with
imposing ceremonies.
Mayor Duffy and ex-senator Shields
VIII be the principal orators. Liveried
walters will serve free beer and free
lunch to the multitude. and an Orches-
ira and two brass bands viii furnish
the music The brewery was built by
the Dubuque Mailing company, owner
of the old breWeries, and has an annual
capacity of 10000 barrels. 1t has been
in operation two weeks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-05
ANOyEL PLATFORM.
Presidential Candidate, His Sole Greed
the Lords PRAYER.

St: Louis May 5--W. c. Bohannon
of this city, a telegrapher by occupa-
ton, announces himself as a. candidate
for president Of the United States.
His platform viii be the Lord S
prayer. I'm a speech from the court
house steps he asked the people who
have been voting for sheol and pray
ing for heaven" to get ready TO vote as
they pray BOhannOn has quite a To-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-05
CLAUDE was surprised.

Claude Moore, a white boy of about
10, was a little surprised when Police
ing the peace of the Salvation Army
Sunday afternoon. Moore undertook
to enjoy himself by calling the officers
of the Salvation Army names and when
they went to put him out he struck at
some of them He pleaded guilty,
hoping for light fine.