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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-27
CRANES NEW ROLE.
His Production of the ssGOVernOr of
kentucky XyeII Acted.

NEW YoRK, JAM, 27-William H
Crane came to the Fifth Avenue theater
last night and made his annual New
York appearance in sThe Governor of
Kentucky" which was written for him
by Franklin Fyles. In the new play,
which is comedy of southern life, Mr.
Crane is called upon to represent the
governor, an upright and am bilious poll
tician, whose progress toward the end
of his political desires is temporarily
checked by an affair of the heart just as
the result for which he has been striving
an election to the United States senate
has been accomplished.
The production was under the direc-
iton of Eugene W. Presbrey. Mr.. Crane
was continually applauded, and after the
second and third acts the curtain was
raised several times.
After the close of the third act he made
a speech, thanking the audience for the
cordial reception of his company, him
self, and the play, and announced his in
tention to continue the presentation of
American plays by American authors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-27
SUFFRAGE NOT NATIONAL ISSUE.

ConSresSman BroderIck Believes the
States Should Settle the Matter.
From the State Journals Special Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-The equal suf-
frage women now in convention in this
city, have given it out that they counted
largely on Representative Broderick. of
Kansas, who is member of the Judiciary
committee, to help them in their efforts
TO secure the recognition of women's
right to vote in the constitution. Mr.
Broderick says that while he was in favor
of giving the women the hearing before
the committee which they got, he does
not believe the question is one for the
national government to decide.
81 think it is question for the states
to determine for themselves" he said.
SIT would hardly be the thing for the ma
tional government to give women the
right to vote in every state unless each
state was agreeable to it. For instance,
if Alabama did not want suffrage it
should not be put upon it by the whole
country. OF course the colorsd people
we're given the right after the war, but
there are other considerations which
came in there to make that what was
considered a political necessity.
81 believe that woman suffrage is COM
ing and that within forty years there
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-27
A SAM PETERS DEAL.
NE and Leland Fix Things Up to
Beat Cbet Long.

He and Leland Fix Things Up to
Beat Chet Long.
1t is understood in political circles that
Governor Morrill, is to appoint a new
board of police commissioners for Wichi-
ia either this afternoon or tonight, but
Col. W. P. Campbell Tiger Bill" is here
from Wichita to prevent such action if
possible
The deal for the change in the police
board at Wichita was fixed in Topeka
Saturday afternoon by Cy Leland and
Sam Peters, who was here from Newton
to confer with Chairman Leland.
There can be no question as to the
fidelity of Peters to Leland for it will be
remembered that but four years
ago the Republicans of Kansas
called down Cy Leland and instructed
the delegates to the national convention
tional committee to succeed Leland.
Peters was true to his friend and with
drew in Leland's favor after the state
convention had instructed against Le-
land and Cy held the job.
Leland aud Peters on Saturday decided
that Peters must be elected delegate to
the national convention to again held
keep Leland on the national com mmittee.
They decided to beat -Chet Long for re-
district 1t was ali right for Long to run
for congress down there when the odds
were all against the party, but it is differ
ent now and one of the 'boys" must
have that job. Vandivert for instance.
They also decided that a strong infiu-
ence can be exerted in Leland's favor in
the Seventh district by fixing Wichita,
and that town can only be liked by hay-
ing Morrill, appoint a new police board
which will allow the joints TO run open.
Such a police board would ap-
point chief of police who would
render assistance to "Tiger Bilr'
and that official is here today to protes t
against the appointment of policN COM
missioners who will be sure to pull his
claws.
The new board of police commission
ers will be Leland men aud will be ex-
pected to turn the Sedgwick county dele
CATION for Leland for national committee
man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-27
KANSAS MORTGAGE CASE.

Motion Granted to Advance 1t Under
Certain Conditions.
From the State Journals Special Correspondent
WASHINGTON, d. C., Jan. 27.-The
United States supreme court today
granted to advance on its docket the
Kansas Mortgage Redemption case, pro-
viding the case is submitted on briefs
before April %, 1896.
The attorneys on both sides of the case
have agreed to submit the case on briefs
without arguments, and it is now pos
sible that the case will be decided by
the highest tribunal in the land in either
May or June.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-27
STILL ON THE SANDS.
The St. Paul Sticks Hard and Fast
Where She Grounded.

hneFe S10 OrOUnO cd
LONG BRANCH, n. J., Jan. 27.--There
is no change in the condition of the big
ocean steamship ST, Paul today. The
American liner is lying exactly in the
same position as yesterday fast
, imbedded in the sandy beach
opp osite the Grand View hotel
Early this morning at high tide the
wrecking tugs l. ]. Merritt, W. E. Chap
man, North American and Hustler made
a long arduous effort to pull the steamer
out of the Jersey sand.
The kedge anchors were also used, but
all to no purpose. The wind was from
the west this morning and was
therefore unfavorab bic There was
not enough water for the big ship to
churn in as the off shore breeze had the
effect of keeping it awey. There will
probably be very little headway made
+by the wreckers until the wind changes.
Captairs Wardell and Mvlligau, of the
Monmouth Beach aud Takanasse
life saving stations, both agree
that it will require the
all of an easterly OF southeasterly wind
OF some twenty knots velocity together
with strong effort of the tugs to get the
steamer of.
The wind is stronger than it was yes.
ferday, but the water is smooth and no
difficulty is experienced in launching surf
boats and getting out to the ship. The
work of tightening the ship is goiug
on steadily. Lighters have been busy at
the steamers star board side all through
the night transferring boxes and bales of
goods from the steamers hold TO tugs
which were in waiting to bring the car
60 to New York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-27
HORRID DAYS OF LGLO0M
Are to Vanish Tomorrow Say tho
Weather Men.


Weather Men.
In predicting fair weather for yester-
day the weather men guessed correctly,
and sunshine was generally reported
throughout Kansas
Today they have called back the
clouds in the eastern part of the state,
but nave given US a slightly higher
temperature. They promise that the
clouds will disappear tomorrow, and
warmer weather arrive. OF course this
may possibly mean that we shall have
snow,
Along the lines of the Santa Fe in
eastern Kansas today the weather is re-
ported cloudy and fOggv. In the west
ern and southern portions of the state
clear and cool weather is reported.
Along all lines of the Rock Island,
with the exception of the Horton and
Herington divisions, the weather is re-
ported clear. A cloudiness is re ported on
these divisions.
In Colorado, Texas and New Mexico
clear and cool weather exists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-27
TOO HONEST FOR EARTH.
Man Who Stole n Ride ON n Train
Now Wants TO Make Restitution

Man Who Stole n Ride ON a Train
Now Wants TO Make Restitution.
1t is usually an exception for con-
verted sinner to desire to make restitu-
tion for advantages he may have taken
of others in his past life, and especially
of. f.cooporations. They generally be-
Iieve in letting bygones be bygones.
That such exceptions sometimes exist.
however: is proven by a letter received
at the general managers Office of the
Santa Fe in this city. 1t is from a men,
Der of the Salvation Army at Wauneta
Neb. recently converted, and reads as
follows: "God for Jesus has forgiven all
my sins and now l wish to make things
right with my fellowmen. l stole ride
on your road from Galveston to Houston
in 1891; how much am l indebted to
your l am willing to make it right"
The letter has been referred to General
Manager Yoakum, of the Gulf, Colorado
& Santa Fe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-27
WASHBURN'S SELECTION
Howard s. Bliss OfJersey City Called
Hothe Presidency.

It has been decided by the Executive
Committee of Washburn College, of To-
peka, to tender the position of President
of the college to the Rev. Howard S. Bliss
of Jersey City, and his name will be pre-
sented at meeting of the trustees to be
held on Tuesday of this week.
The College has been without Presi-'
dent for six months, in consequence of
the resignation of President Peter Nc
Vicar, who removed to California on ac-
count of failing health. Mr. Bliss was
formerly professor of Latin in the col
lege. and is now the pastor of Conyre-
grtional Ceurch in Jersey City. Itis
understood that he will accept the presi-
dency of the institution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-27
KANSAS MANS BIG CASE.
A. A. Harris, Formerly of Fit. Scott, to Try
the Noted Rockefeller Suit.


ST. LOUIS, Jan. 27.-Today in the
United States court OF appeals, Judges
Caldwell of Arkansas, ( Thayer of
ST. Louis, and Sanborn of Minneso-
ia, sitting, arguments were begun
in the greatest case. in some respects,
that has ever been before the courts of
the country.
]. D. Rockefeller, president of the
Standard Oil company is the defendant.
The amount involved is approx
mately one million dollars. At the
United States circuit court, sitting at
Duluth, Minn., before Judge Riner and
jury, a verdict was given for the plain
tiff, Alfred Merritt, Jr., for $940000
Mr.. Rockefeller's interests are repre-
sented by Mr.. Geo. w. Murray, of New
York. and associates. The plaiutif is
represented by A. A. Harris, and asso-
ciates.
In August '93 the Merritts who had
the controlling interest in some iron
mines in St. Louis county, Minnesota,
valued at $40, 100000, went into the deal
with Rockefeller a new company was
formed known as the Lake Superior Con-
solidated Mining company. and the Mer-
ritts received stock in the new company
in exchange for their Interests.
Merritt, in his original bill, charges
that he aud his partners, were inveigled
into the deal by the fraudulent represen-
tations of Rockefeller, as to the
value of the properties he con-
trolled He alleges that Rockefeller
represented his mine to be in prosper
Gus. dividend paying condition, whereas
the contrary was the case. That while
Rockefeller agreed to a valuation
of $10,00c,000 on the Mer-
ritt properties, they are really
worth between $12OO0,00o and $4,000
900 and that they subsequently discov-
cred that while they yielded their inter
ests for stock in the consolidated company
Rockefeller retained for his part bonds
secured by first mortgage bonds to the
value of $4,O00,000 on the properties to
which the stock held by the Merritts
were subject.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-27
sCANLAN'S END NEAR.
The Irish Comedian and Sweet Sing
er Living at the Point Of Deatll.

NEW York, Jan. 27.-William j. Scan
Ian, who was probably the most popular
romantic Irish comedian and vocalist the
American stage has ever known. is lying
in the Bloomingdale Insane Asylum, IN
White Plains, at the point death.
He has reached d state of total paretic
collapse, and, while his death may not
come for a few weeks. it can hariiy be
far of.
Mr.. Scanlan has been an inmate of the
asylum for a trifle over four years.
Gradually his disease has assumed
more serious form, until now his men
tai decay is com plete.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-27
Had ON Royer-s Necktte.

lives at Valley Falls and Charles Ander-
son were working for farmer in King
man county Rover had horse and d
suit of clothes. One day Anderson was
discharged and on the night he left Roy
er's horse and suit of clothes left also
Saturday Roger met Anderson in North
Topeka and Anderson was wearing Roy
er's necktie, He had Anderson arrested
and he will be taken back to Kingman
county for trial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-27
PRISON WAITS FOR THEN.
Three Men EndeavOr to Debauch
Three Girls Almost Children.

Saturday night three young white
girls, aged respectively 12, IA and 10
years. were intercepted by the police in
an endeavor to keep an appointment
with three grown men in room on Kan
sas avenue for the purpose of spending
the night
The Topeka women who are interested
in charity work discovered the ASST gna-
ton, aud reported tha matter to the po-
lice. Two of the girls were taken in
charge and sent home to their mothers
They admitted the appointment but
would not tell who the three men were
The police say, however, that they know
the men.
The oldest of the girls has been stay
ing for some time recently at a down
town hotel with boy very little older
than herself, an empIoye of the hotel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-27
BLUE AT A BANQUET

Responds to a Toast West Virginia
Which State He Enlisted From.
From the State Journals Special Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-Cougressm man
Dick Blue was present at a banquet at
the Hotel Page Thursday night, which
was given by the Republicans of West
Virginia resident in Washington to SEN
ators EIkins aud Faulkner and Repre-
sentatives Dayton, Dovener, Huling and
Miller of that state. representatives
Dolliver and Lacey of Iowa and Blue of
Kansas, former West Virginians, were
also guests of honor.
Col. Blue enlisted in the army from
West Virginia and responded to a toast
to "West Virginia in the Army" Mr..
Blue was acquainted with none of the
West Virginia delegation at the time of
his residence in that state except Repre-
sentative Dovenor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-27
SpOFFORD's DEFICIENCY.
1t Now Reaches the sum of s61, ,OOo.


CHICAGO, Jan. 27-A special to the
Times Herald from Washington says: GAS
the result of an investig alton in the acts
of the state department, treasury experts
have found greater deficiency than ex-
pected in the accounts of Librarian Spot
ford.
The total deficiency SO far discovered,
amounts, it is said, to $61 900, and the
sum may be increased by investigation
now being made. 1t is expected to reach
500 600
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-27
MRS. LESLIE TO MARRY.
Her Friends Say She VIII Again Try
MatrinOny.

NEW YORK, Jan. 27.-The Sun has the
following in its about Town columns:
There is report to the effect that Mrs.
Frank Leslie is again to venture on the
sea of matrimony. Her friends are con-
vinced that the report is true, but Mrs
Leslie has up to date vouchsafed no in
formation on the subject.
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HE DOESN'T HANG FOR 1T.
First White LOuisiamfau 90 Suffer for
Numbering n Negro

First White LOuisiamfau 90 Suffer for
Numbering n Negro.
NEW ORLERNs, La, Jan. 27.-Probably
Tor the 1rst time in the history of Louisi-
ana white man has been convicted of
the murder of Negro Sam Mitchell
was white man of bad character a COM
mon screwman, ward politician, with one
murder and numberless other Grimes 10
his account. Max Mullen was a poor and
inoffensive Negro laborer On Julv 10
Nischell got very drunk. Mullen han
pened down the street, and without anv
provocation Mitchell ran d knife into tho
colored mans heart, killing him Instantly
Every effort was made to secure for
Mitchell immunity from punishment for
his dastardly crime and his labor orgapi-
zatiOn appropriated a fund for his de-
fense, but his act created such indigna-
tlon that he was vigorously prosecuted.
with the result that the jury in his case
TINS forenoon returned verdict of guilty
fNWlthout capital punishment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-27
A NEW WIZARD.
Mormon Magician Who Produces
Some Curious Effects.

n
Some Curious Effects.
A Mormon wizard will visit Topeka
two nights this week. He is Oscar Ella
son, who, though a new man before ihe
public, is said to be brilliant in his de-
ceptions. He will carry the realm Of
mystery into the Grand on Wednesday
and Thursday evenings.
One of the illusions which the Nor
mon Boy" performs is arranged around
the novel by H. Rider Hagard, in which
"She" is transmitted from beautiful
woman to shriveled, old, tootnless hag-
This Eliason illuminates on the stage
in full view of the audience. A very
pretty, young and comely woman is en-
veloped in flames from whence she
emerges grinning skeleton.
Kansas Day Book.
For use in schools
in connection with Exercises on
Kansas Day,
by F. II. Darlington.
For sale by Crane & Co. S12 Kansas ava
F'-ic0 81 60. mriled for 81 25
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-27
KaI,sas Pafents.

Patents granted to citizens Of Kansas
for the week ending January 81, 1896,
reported through the Office of J. F.
Beale, solicitor Of patents, 909 G street,
Washington, d. c.: Walter E. Allen,
McCracken, window cleaner; Elisha S.
Keeler, Topeka, fertilizer distributors; B.
F. Stauber. Jewell City, bicycle wheel;
A. R. Tomlinson. Severy, metal punch
inc machine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-27
SALOON FOB JOHN L.
To BE started for Him in Chicago
by a Wealthy Brewer.

NEW YORK. Jan. 2Z-A special to
the World from Boston says John l..
Sullivan has decided to quit Boston
and the stage for coed.
Milwaukee brewer is going to fit up
a magnificent saloon for him in Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-27
Soldiers Home Postmaster

WASHINGTON, Jsa 27.-The president
To-Day sent the nomination to the senate
OF Postmaster Franz A Metzshau at the
National Military home, Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-27
Joins Isiunkard's COMPANY

Harry B. Collins, late with the Jolly"
Joe Cawthorne company. has signed to
join J. C. Lewis Isl Plunkard" aggrega-
ton at Eldorado on Thursday. Collins
left the Cawthorne company two weeks
ago on the Pacific coast when it ceased
paying salaries and has been in Topeka
with relatives since that time. He will
play the part of Farmer Page and do a
full dress sracialfY-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-27
is SLIGHTLY IMPROVED.

H. j. heIIam's Condition Such as to
Encourage His Physician.
DR.. Hogeb0om reports today that Mr..
T. J. kellam is improving gradually,
and now rests quite comfortably. The
sensation of feeling in the lower linn lbs
remains with but little change, but the
reflex action is decidedly bstter which
is very encouraging symptom. His
acute bronchial attack is improving
daily.
Dir. w. a. L. Thompson's condition is
improving rapidly, and he is now able to
leave his room and move about.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-27

will not be a state which does not have
it. There is SO much prejudice regarding
these matters that it takes long
time to overcome it Time finally accom-
plishes it though. The bitter feeling
against the negro is fast passing away.
l have got on the street car here many
times, and have seen the chief justice of
the supreme court sitting beside coiored
woman. and perhaps another Justice sit
ting along on the same seat. People do
not any more notice such things.
While l do not think it is proper for
the government TO pass upon this ques-
tion, l am not unfriendly to woman suf-
frage. In a speech at Holton while the
amendment in Kansas was pending
told the women that l was going to vote
for their measure so they know just
where l stand. But think it is ques-
ton for the states to settle for them
selves"
DoRAN BEARS REED SAY NO.
Says That His "No' is the Most Forcible
He Ever Heard.
From the State Journals Special Correspondent
WASHINGTON. Jan. 27.-Attorney I. F..
Doran. who was in Washington to make
the motion for the advancement of the
Kansas mortgage redemption case on the
supreme court docket, has left for home
by way of Westchester, Penn, where he
has relatives, and New York city.
While here he took the depositions of
Furman Baker and other former Tope-
kans in the damage suit of a Mrs. W at
son against the city of Topeka. Mr..
Doran was acting for City Attorney W.
A. S. Bird.
While here Congressman Curtis took
Mr.. Doran to call on Speaker Reed. "He
can say mo- with more force than any
man 1 ever saw" said Mr. Doran speak
ing of Mr. Reed. while we were in his
room member came 10 see the speaker
about being recognized to present mat
ter to the house. Reed considered it of
a character which would take up the
time of the house without doing any
good and he told the member so. The
member insisted but Mr.. Reed refused
firmly. There was nothing harsh about
his refusal but in that one no there
seemed to be the force of a thousand
noes"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-27
JUDGE FITZGERALD THERE.

Ho Is On His Way East to INVITE Capital.
From the State Journals Special Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2G-Judge James
Fitzgerald of st. Marys, Kansas, stopped
in Washington few days his way to
New York to look after business interests.
The purpose of Mr. Fiizgerald's trip
was to interest certain capitalists in
western New York in coal and salt
mines which he has started near ST.
Marys. He said that he was almost as
sured that they would take hold of the
properties and continue the prospecting
with 4 view to working the mines.
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PENSIONS GRANTED.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-The follow
ing Kansans have been granted pen
sions:
Issue of January 6.
Original-Andrew ]. Sellers. Leaven-
worth; VIM. I. English, Macksville;
VIM. T. Corlett, Winfield.
Renewal and increase-Columb bus r.
Martin, Robinson.
Reissue and increase-Robert Thomp-
son, Easton.
Original widows, ett.-Minors of Geo.
E. Weber. Burlington.
Original widows, etc, reissue-Per-
melia r Paris (mother), Hutchinson.
Widow, Indian wars-Martha Osborn,
Frankfort.
Issue of January Z.
Original-Theodore Schuldt, Kansas
City; John s. Roderick, Eskridge; Isaac
B. Green, Piper; Robert II. Maffett, Ham
mond.
Renewal and increase - Samuel l.
Hoover, Strawn.
Increase-Paul Konen, National Mill
tary home; Thomas A. Desbrow, hirwin.
Reissue-Geo E. Colwell, Wichita.
Original widows, etc.-Minors of Ga
briel A. Keath. Chandi; Rebecca Endi-
colt (mother), Overbrook; Elvira Brayn-
ard. Lenora; Rachel {. Macy, Clinton;
Emeline Thornton, Lawrence; Margaret
II. Langsdon, Plainville; Sarah E. Simp-
son, Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-27

1he daily STATE JOURNAL at news
neaiers anywhere in Kansas. Ten cents
per week.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-23

tons. The manufacturers Of England
are crying out that the perpetua-
tion OF the gold standard means uni
yersal bankruptcy for them, because 1t
is rapidly shutting them out of foreign
markets and reducing their profits In
the markets to which they still cling.
The farmers OF both England and Ger
many are equally clamorous for the
abandonment of money system that
has made their position little better
than that Of serfs.
There was a time when the glamour
OF splendid luxury drowned all such
appeals as these. but that was day
whose prevailing philosophy was that
the only mission OF the million was
to make life more luxurious for the
hundred, That day has passed. HUI
mainly and Right are sovereign over
the worlds soverelgns. The system of
universal robbery practictd through
the aid OF currency contraction is on
trial at the bar OF public opinion
throughout the world. and the ultl-
mate verdict Of general condemnation
is as certain to be rendered rs It is
certain that the general trend OF hui.
manlty is onward and UPWARD