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The Topeka state journal., 1896-08-10
WHY, CHAUNCEY!
How Can Depew With All His Patri-
otic Talk Endorse This Kind of
Pressure.

New York. Aug. 1O.-The following
has been posted in every railway shop
on the New York Central railroad:
You have before you an opportunity
such as has rarely been given to any
class of men in history-the opportuni-
ty to be the controlling influence in
saving your country.
There is no state in the Union in
which, if you vote as a unit, you can
not turn the scale in any ordinary
election. In the present crisis it rests
with you to oppose a solid frOnt-a bull
Wark OF reason and patriOtism-to the
flood of free silver madness which is
rising in the southern and western
states.
What interest have you in helping
those who, blinded and led aStray as
they are, propose to raid the treasury
and bankrupt the nation only to make
our mine owners wealthy?
Certain classes may not care what
wreck may come to the cOuntry's com
merce if only they can get cheap dollars
for their crops. The miner may be
willing to see the United States sink
to the rank of third class power, bank
rupt and dishonOred, if only the output
of his mines be doubled in value to
him.
But what is this to YOU? Your in
terests are bound up in the pernanence
of our commercial prosperity. For your
honest work you want-and have a
right to get-yOur pay in honest dol
lars. What will you profit by a de-
preston in wages and an increase in
all that your wages have to buy? Do
you want to get your pay in dollars
worth so cents apiece?
Therefore, Organizei This is no ques-
ton of Republican or Democrat, but
of your own protection as wage earners.
Organize for the preservation of sound
money-in defense of your own wages
in support of the country's prosperity
and the cOuntry's honOri
AT every shop and every division
point on every railway in the country
| there must be a Railway Mems Sound
| Money club. If you, who read this,
are personally willing to take hold of
| the work of organization in your local
ity, and the work of educating your fell
lows for their and your own benefit,
write to the Railway Age, Chicago. I'm
! til the central organization of the Rail-
way Mems Sound Money clubs is per
! fected, we will send you all the infor-
nation and literature you require, free.
Let railway men of every class act
! together. 1t is as noble a cause as
! ever man put his hand to. Organize
now and work, and when November
| comes and free silver is defeated the
| people will know that the railway men
| did their part nobly for the country s
! salvation"
The Topeka state journal., 1896-08-10
NEWS FROM HORTON.
Items ofInterest and PersonalsAmong
Employees of the Rock Island

Employees of the Rock Island
From Our Special Correspondent.
Miss Minnie Price and brother left
Wednesday for Colorado Springs,
where they will visit relatives for a
few weeks.
Freight Conductor A. w. thinner
man was on the sick list last week,
owing to having been overcome by the
heat at Topeka.
Mrs. c. W. Mitchell has returned
from Lincoln, Neb., where she has been
visiting relatives for about three
months.
Mr.. w. W. Flack and wife. chief
clerk in the superintendent's office are
spending a few days in Quincy Ill,
where Mr.. F'lack's parents reside.
Mr.. D. Burleigh, assistant superin-
tendent at Fairbury, Neb., passed
through Horton Friday on his way
home after spending a few weeks va
cation in ST. Paul and Minneapolis,
Mimi, and also several points in Hi
nois.
Mr.. T. S. Barnes has been appointed
chief train dispatcher at Horton, Kan,
vice Mr.. A. T. Abbott, who will be train
master. Mr.. Abbott has heretofore
filled both positions of train master
and chief train dispatcher. Mr.. ABB
bott's jurisdiction is also extended from
Horton, Kan, to Jansen, Neb., which
line has been recently under jurisdic-
ton of Mr.. d. Burleigh, assistant sup
erintendent at Fairbury.
The Topeka state journal., 1896-08-10
LOCAL MENTION.


A H. J. Taylor, who is employed at
the penitentiaTy, is at home on sick
leave.
The remains of Dr. E. W. Pierson,
who died at Usage City Thursday, ar
rived in the city Saturday afternoon
and were inferred in Topeka cemetery.
The S-year-old daughter of J. c..
Gregory, the ice cream manufacturer
residing two miles south of the city
fell from a. wagon and fractured her
collar bone.
Mrs. Thorpe wishes some one would
donate her a small room for receiving
charity goods, on or near Kansas ave
nue., where she could do her work at
regular hours. It has to go on all the
time
The funeral services over the remains
of Mrs. H r. Hilton, who died Thurs
day, were held yesterday afternoon at 5
O'Clock at the family residence, corner
of Fifteenth and Fillmore streets The
interment was in Topeka cemetery
The Topeka state journal., 1896-08-10
Discomfort IN PENN.
Thousand of Farmers Applaud John
P. St Johns Silver Speeches.

Thousand of Farmers Applaud John
P. St Johns Silver Speeches.
West Chester Pa, Aug. 1O.-Today
the first mass meeting of the new ma
tiona1 party was held in this county.
The point OF interest was Birmingham
park on the BrandyWine where several
thousand people had gathered by noon
representing nearly all of the assOcia-
tiOns and professions in the county.
The farmer element turned out strong
who. with their families, made the oc-
casion one of a picnic character.
The trains on the Wilmington and
Northern railroad came heavily laden
and the Lenape electric cars were filled
all day. THE principal speaker was
John p. st. John of Kansas who was
listened to for about one hour and a
half on the silver question, which he
presented in a style as to hold his large
audience from beginning to end. Some
Of his remarks were very pointed and
the applause which they provoked
served to demonstrate that there were
many present who sympathized with
that section of the political cOmbatants.
The Topeka state journal., 1896-08-10
s'A FAIR FACE MAY PROVE A FOUL BAR
GAIN" MARRY A PLAIN GIRL IF SHE USES
SAPOL 10
GROVER AS A FISHERMAN.
Old Clothes and Old Shoes the Fea-
ture of His Outfit.

Buzzard's Bay, Mass, Aug 10-Pres-
ident Cleveland has taken to fresh wa
ter fishing the past week with great
gusto, and the sight of him, with his
Cape Cod fishing togs on, is a picture
that will never fade from the minds of
all who saw him thus attired.
Mr.. Cleveland hasn't done a thing so
thoroughly Democratic since he was
here last year as to array himself in
the manner he did to go down into the
Marshpee and Sandwich woods last
week to fish in the island ponds. He
came home Saturdav night to rest over
the Sabbath. as is his custom here, and
he would hardly have been taken for
the executive head of the republic.
As he stepped off the train there
came into view pair of stiff. high leg
ged old fashioned leather boots, some
what the worse for wear, an old pep
per and salt suit of clothes that were
his every day wear here three or four
years ago, and his arms full of all the
luggage appropriate to camp life that
he could well carry.
The Topeka state journal., 1896-08-10

The Topeka Cigarmakers' union at it's
annual meeting at Trades Assembly hall
elected:
President, c. J. SayIor; vice presi-
dent, Joe Spoter; financial and cor
responding secretary. D. A Creamer;
treasurer and recording secretary, Louis
Horacek; trustees, Z. G. Russum, J.
Curry and George Wilson; auditors, Ed
King, w Schiller and W. Q. Cockerly;
financial committee. Ed King, W Schif-
fer and @. J. SaylOr; delegates to trades
assembly, A A. Curry and w. Schiller
The candidates for representative to
the International convention which
meets at Cincinnati in September are
A A Curry and D. A. Creamer, and
one of them will be elected next Fri
day night
The Topeka state journal., 1896-08-10
PAPERED WITH MONEY.
Georgia Residence Walls Rich in His
toric Currency.

LoganviIIe, Ca, Aug. 10.-If the col
lector of confederate bills could find
himself in a room in the McCarty home
stead in Vinegar Hill district, this
county, he would reap a rich harvest.
The walls of the room are papered
with confederate money, and the decor
alton is very unique, and extremely in
teresting.
The bills were posted on the walls by
Mr. Jasper N. Smith soon after it be-
came certain that confederate money
was no longer good
When some of the bills would bring a
neat sum from collectors, it was found
impossible to remove them.
The bills consist of all different kinds,
in all denominations in use during the
life of the confederate states and form
an interesting show for anyone who
has never seen a room papered with
money.
The Topeka state journal., 1896-08-10
Silver Element of Three Pennsylvania
Towns Desert the Party.

PottsvilIe, Pa. Aug. 1O.-The Green
back element of the Republican party
headed by Daniel Duffy, VIM. Wilhelm
and Harry r. D. Foster of Pottsville,
J. H Pomeroy and M. J. T. Lawlor of
Shenandoah. and J. G. McGinnes of
FrackVille, who have for many years
been active workers in the party today
made good their threat of last week
and bOIted the party.
They have called a meeting to be
heid at this place on Friday next and
urged the attendance of all friends of
bimetallism. that they may be able to
vote and act intelligently for the double
standard, that is to have the mints
open to the free coinage of both metals
at the ratio of 16 to 1.
The Topeka state journal., 1896-08-10
RAILROADS FOR GOLD.
Organize Clubs for Mckinley and the
Yellow Metal.

Chicago, Aug 1O.-Reports are begin
ming to reach Republican national
headquarters which show that labOring
men throughout the country are fight
ing for Mckinley and sound money.
This is especially true among rail-
way employees. Perry Heath received
messages vesterdav informing him that
clubs are being formed py the Railway
Age which bear the title of Mckinley
and Honest Money!"
One has just been organized at Lin
coin, Neb., the home of W. J. Bryan,
with 800 members; one at McCook
Neb, with pa members; and a third
at Huntington, Ind, the charter mem
bership of which is also 300.
This line of work has only been un-
der way short time, but will be push
ed all over the country. ballot was
taken by the employees in the Chicago,
Milwaukee and St. Paul company s
shops at Minneapolis and the result
showed:
For gold standard. 402
For free SilVer.... 70
For green backs ...-.....-s ss.........- l
Undecided ...-................. 45
Majority for gold standard. SS3
The Topeka state journal., 1896-08-10
"a Boeus lEatron Thorpe.

DO the Editor of The State Journal
Every little while through the day fer
the past week people have come to me
about a woman who claims her name is
Mrs. Thorpe" " who is out with a petit
lion, arranged by herself begging. I
wish to state the woman is an entire
stranger to me, and in no way connect
ed with my charity work. What she
begs she gets for herself. She is sus-
pected Of being a fraud
MRS. L. E. THORPE,
Police Matron.
The Topeka state journal., 1896-08-10
To Colorado, Montana, Black Kills
Puget Sound & Pacific Coast
Via 9BurlinCfon RouAe0

Take the shortest line with best
through train service from Missouri
River Cities to the far West Daily
train leaves Kansas City 1O:4O a. m.
arrives Billings, Mont, 1850 miles dis
tant, $40 next afternoon; free Reclin-
ing Chair Car from Kansas City to
Billings; Sleeper Lincoln, Neb., to Bill
lings, Connects with Northern Pacific
Trans Continental train to Montana
and Puget Sound; time from ten to
twenty-five hours shorter than any
other line from Kansas City.
SIeepers and Chair Cars Kansas City
to Denver, Rio Grande scenic line be-
yond for Colorado, Utah and Califor-
MIA.
Ask Agent for tickets over the estab-
lished lines of the BURLINGTON
ROUTE.
l. W. WAKELET
Gen. Pass. Agt.
st. Louis, Mo.
The Topeka state journal., 1896-08-10
THE FLORAL QUEEN.

Form of Ballot Which May be Used.
Ballots to be used in voting for the
Queen of the Floral Festival should be
of the following form and may be cut
out from the Journal, filled in and vo-
ted, although any similar form, written
or printed will do:
The Topeka state journal., 1896-08-10
"a Lnther Resipns.

r. B. Luther. for several years trav-
cling freight agent of the Santa Fe
with headquarters in Kansas City,
has resigned to accept a similar posi-
ton with the Baltimore & Ohio refrig-
orator line. Mr.. Luther's territory in
his new position will take in Kansas
and Missouri. A successor as travelling
freight agent of the Santa Fe has not
vet been appointed
The Topeka state journal., 1896-08-10
ELLEN FOSTER SPEAKS.
Visiting the Rockefellers-she FEe-
diets McKinIey's Election

cleveland. Aug. 1O.-Mrs. ]. Ellen
Foster who has been the guest Of Mr..
and Mrs John D. Rockefeller for some
weeks talked politics today the hrsI
time since her visit here.
L think Mai Mckinley will be elect
ed she said, but it will be naro
fought battle and Republican leaders
must be aggressive. The silver cL1 cLa119
in the west has been uuch ONefes
ed. ..-,
with Republican success, prosperity
Will come and peace will settle down Al
the industrial world
The Topeka state journal., 1896-08-10
Here for rheumatism.

Frank Garrett, a Santa Fe engineer
of San Marcial, N. NJ, has been ad-
mitted to the Santa Fe hospital. En-
gineer Garrett is a sufferer from rheu-
residence in a lower country would ben
eft him. He is one of the veteran
engineers of the Rio Grande division.
The Topeka state journal., 1896-08-10
A Look Through South Missouri for
Four Cents.

The kansas City, Fort Scott & Mem.
phis Railroad Co has just issued
photo-engraved views of varied scene
~ in south Missouri. From these
views an accurate knowledge can be
obtained as to the productions and gem
eraI topography of that highly favored
section that is now attracting the at
tention of hOme-seekere and investors
the country over. The title OF the
book is Snap Shots in South Mis-
souri," 1t viii be mailed free upon 1e-
ceipt of postage four cents. Address,
J. z. LOCKWOOD.
Kansas Citys No
The Topeka state journal., 1896-08-10
A Call for HELM.

a family of three, all sick, mother,
son and daughter, are in great distress
at 412 East Fourth. The son is dying
with consumption. Let the Masonic
fraternity of lodge ''17'' write them
MRS. THORPE.
The Topeka state journal., 1896-08-10
HOME-SEEKERS'
EXCURSIONS.

Cheap Rates via Burlington Route
on August 4th, 18th. September 1st,
18th, 29th, October 6th and goth, 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.
L. ". WAKELEY, G. P. A,
St Louis Mo.
The Topeka state journal., 1896-08-10

Appleton, Minn.-Dr. A. p. Sawyer:
Dear Sir-I have used your Family
Cure and can safely say have never
used anything better for kidney trou-
BILE. Mrs. J. H. Craig. Frank Sim.
Pharmacist. 6O7 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1896-08-10

DR.. A. P. Sawyer: have used one
box of your Pastilles, and they have
helped me more than anything else
that I ever used, and I have tried al
most everything. Mary Johnson Bush
nell. Ill Frank Sim. Pharmacist. 6O7
The Topeka state journal., 1896-08-10

Or. A. P. Sawyer: After using one
box of the Pastilles I find myself en-
tirely cured. My case had been treated
by several doctors. Lucy Bitner, kan
sas, Ill Frank Sims Pharmacist 6O7
Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1896-08-10
To St Paul and Minneapolis ViaaBur
Iington Route"

Two splendid through trains each
day from Missouri river points to the
north via the old established Bur
ling Route and Sioux City line. Day
train has handsome observation vesti-
buled sleeperS, free chair cars and
dining cars (north of Council Bluns)
Night train has handsome sleepers to
Omaha, Council Bluffs and Sioux City,
and parlor cars Sioux City north.
Consult ticket agent.
L. ". WAKELEY.
General Passenger Agent,
St. Louis, Mo.
The Topeka state journal., 1896-08-10

Ladies' shirt waists laundered so that
the coIors will not fade by Peerless
steam Laundry. 112 and ia W. sth.
The Topeka state journal., 1896-08-10

Try US on collars. We can make them
look like new. Peerless Steam Laundry,
1I2 and ia w. sth St Phone 2S2
The Topeka state journal., 1896-08-10

The King OF Pnls. Beechams-BEEcHAM's.
The Topeka state journal., 1896-08-10
MANY REPUBLICANS

Majority for gold standard.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-24
NOT WAR WANTED. BUT PEACE
Nevertheless, the Seaboard Will Accommo-
date Whoever Wants q Scrap

Washington, Nov. 23.-The Washing
ton Star this evening publishes an inter-
view with Vice President st. John Of the
Seabord Air Line, of Norfolk, Va, in re-
gard to the existing differences between
the Sea bord and the Southern Railway
company. The Stars correspondent ex-
pressed the opinion that a desperate tar
if war IS impending between the two
companies. The price Of peace, he gath
ers from his interview with Mr.. St. John,
is the withdrawal Of the line between
Baltimore and Norfolk and the granting
TO the Seabord the right to run its trains
between Norfolk and New Orleans.
The Seabord Air Line" said Mr.. st.
John, will demand from it's competitors
all the privileges accorded TO any other
railroad company and failing to receive
them will resort to such means to en-
force its demands as may be deemed wise
and just by the directors of the cam
pany. If the Southern Railroad company
wants to preserve the peace between its
Seabord air line, II knows exactly what
TO do" continued Mr.. St. John
To a further question Mr.. st. John
said that the Seabord Air Line announc-
ed some months ago that il would run
through coaches from New York to New
Orleans, and that 1t still wants that
right. He added: II do not
look upon the concessions WHICH We nave
had granted in~the light Of a favor. l
consider thai the seabord has the right
to demand any and every accomomda-
ton that is extended to any and every
line to route either the southern or any
competitor OF the Seabord."
As to whether war was impending Mr..
st. John said: THAT depends entirely
upon what the Southern may DO. II IL
does anything, 10 exchange the exist
ing condition of affairs. As l said before.
tney know what steps II is necessary for
them TO take TO restore harmony. Right
here I wish TO say that the impression
which has got abroad that the Sesbord
is always anxious to fight its competi-
tors is an erroneous one. The Seabord
does not want rate wars, but we know
our rights and / trust and hope we viii
always be able 10 maintain and enforce
them"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-24

waupaca. Wis. Nov. I.-flaet nsghS.
while skating. the 21-year-old son Of Rel
Brown broke through the ice. Ira Glib.
son OF Mrs. Gibson. while trying to save
him. was pulled In and both were drowns
ed. The bodies were recovered this
morning.
Chicago. Nov. 2f.-Anos Crannis. one
OF the Oldest settlers OF Chicago. and q
prominent contractor. died last evening
from a complication Of Bright's disease
and heart trouble. Mr.. Craunis was born
In Attica. Geaessee county. New York
in 1926 and came TO Chicago In 1886.
Chillicothe. Mo. Nov. 2I.-Steps have
been taken by Joseph s. McKeli and 9TH
er capitalists for the organization Of =
company FOR the purpose OF opersting =
factory for the manufacture OF beet 80
gar. Emmitt's old distiilery. mann
moth plant, which has stood idle for If
teen years. will be fitted up - the fscs
tori.
Rotterdam. Nov. 2f.-The Nethsr,andss
American steamer Spasrndam. Captains
Van Der See. from New York on Sovems
Der II for this port, which grounded %
Thursday in fog near Iassiuis. 5ou1
ten miles from this city. was fioa;ed yes-
terdzy afternoon Her cargo had been
partly discharged Her pzssengeTs were
landed the day she went ashore
Chicago. Nov. 21.--coionel Robert q
Ing.rsoil lef; for New York today. have
ing sufficiently recovered from his st-
tack OF sciatica TO be able 20 resume hf1
eastward journey. His engagements az
Eyin. Ill. Ann Arbor. Hich.. and Toses
do, O.. however. have all been csneei,eds
lie was accompanied by rs da1g1tsf
Msude.
81 Louis. Nov. IA special 70 tbs
Post Dispatch from Quincy. III, sayss
Lorens, the 2-yesr-o.a daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. George Rogers. while pinytnG
with her 5-yezr-old cousin. Nellie Red
dich. was struck. 81 a ni;;irz s>>dis IN
the hsacs of the latter. infirting a voun6
which caused her death his morning.
The needle penetrated "a bsss OK t.s
brain
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-24
DEDICATED AT ORCHARD KNOB
Monument to the New jersey Soldiers
Who Fell in That Region.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Nov. "a party
of distinguished citizens of New Jersey
arrived in the city yesterday to attend
the dedication here today of the monu-
ment erected at Orchard Knob to the
New Jersey troops who fought in the
battles OF Cilicamauga, Chattanooga,
and Mission Ridge. Governor Griggs
was unable. to be present.
In the party were Hon. z. z. Stokes.
president of the senate; Hon. Francis
Child and Hon. John J. Toffey, New
Jersey National park commissioner; Co
lionel ]. F. Sutherland, secretary of the
park commission; Major w. H. Lambert,
General w. Mindle, Brigadier General
p. Farmer Wauser, mayor of Jersey
City; Hon. George W. Ketchum, state
senator; Representative Charles F. Hop
kins, Major Stephen Pierson, Captain J.
c. Smith. Captain AmbroseMatthews,
chief of police; Benjamin Murphy of Jsr-
sey City; John G. Fisher. clerk of Hud-
son county, N j.: Captain William Will
son, Jr.; Francis Child. Jr.; Clayton Til
den, and Charles W. Ougheltree.
They spent yesterday at Chickamau-
ga.
The monument which was dedicated
this afternoon, was erected at cost of
$4,000, and is one of the handsomest in
the park.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-24
INSPECTOR GENERALS REPORT
Has all Kinds of Good Words to Say for the
Recruits

Washington, Nov. 2S.-The annual re.
port of Major General breckenridge, in
spector general of the army, made public
today, covers a wide range of topics
which are the subject Of inspection by
officers of that branch. AS 10 the per-
sonnet of officers and men, the report
says:
THE reports indicate a very satisfac-
tory state of affairs as 10 harmony and
efficiency among the commissioned Off
GERS; and the number of all ranks serv-
ing at posts who possess zeal and ability
or a high order and excel in the partic-
ular duties 10 which they have been as
signed receives frequent recognition.
The condition and character of the en-
listed men appear 10 be generally salts
factory and the growing improvement
,n the quality of the young men entering
the army, which has been so noticeable
during the past few years, has not abat-
ed in the least In many instances the
recruits are said 10 be of excellent quail
ity and at only three posts is there any
adverse criticism"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-24

his care. Kozei's bank was one or the
oldest on the west side and had always
been regarded as financially sound IL
was patronized principally by working
men and small tradesmen, who lost ev-
erything.
CASHIER HOFFER OWNS UP.
Lebanon, Pa, Nov. 23.-The amount or
the defalcation OF Cashier John II. Hof-
FEY 10 the First National bank will reach
S100, 900 or more. Early Sunday morning
Cashier Hoffer sent out for General Co.
bin, a director of the bank. and made
d clean breast OF his defalcations. He
stated that they extended over period
of six years. An expert accountant took
charge of the books and papers OF the
bank today. The directors are able 20
make good the defalcation. so that the de
positors will not suffer. Hoffer's heavy
speculations in real estate are supposed
to have been the cause OF his downfall.
FOR STEALING TWO THOUSAND.
Niles, Mich. Nov. 23.-Deloert E.
Miten, messenger for the American Ex-
press company. was arrested today.
charged with stealing $1,000 from the
company. The crime is alleged TO have
been committed last Wednesday, when
a package containing $1,000 was sent by
the Citizens National bank OF this city
TO the Bankers National bank of Chi
cago. About half of the money has been
recovered