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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-01
THE MERRIAM NOTE.
Mr.. E. B. Merriam Now Proceeding
AGAINST the CAPITAL for $500.

The case if E. B. Merriam against J.
K. Hudson, the Capital Publishing
company and John r. Mulvane, was ar
gued in the district court this morning
and will probably be decided Monday.
In 1887 Major Hudson borrowed IS, 600
and gave his note secured by chattel
mortgage on the Capital plant for it to
c. w. Ament. It passed through sew
eral hands and was finally renewed by
the making of a new note by Major
Hudson and Dell Keizer. Mr.. Merriam
came into possession of the latter note
and now seeks to get possession of the
Capital plant.
Mr.. Mulvane, who is now in possess
ion, resists the action.
The mortgage in contest is the first
mortgage on the Capital plant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-01

pIoved to look after the horses in the
cars none of the horsemen would vol
unteer any information. A bunch of
tramps was taken in charge, and told
that if they would buy tickets they
would be allowed to get out of town.
This some of them did.
At 10 O'Clock the train started and the
weary passengers drew a sigh of relief.
The police watched the train closely
when it started. to see if any tramps
boarded it, but the big crowd of them
kept out of sight Where they went
was out of the city limits, beyond the
Jurisdiction of the police.
I'VE didn't want those tramps," said
Sergeant Ellison, but we had to pro-
tect the train men"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-01
COMPTROLLER'S REPORT.
A Slight Increase in the Amount of
Money in Circulation.

Washington, Aug. 1.-The monthly
statement of the comptroller of the
currency shows that during July the
total circulation of national bank notes
was 1925, ,942. .455, an increase for the
month of S29. .495.
The circulation based on United
States bonds was $2O6, ,1O3, ,504 an in
crease for the month of 1854, ,575. The
circulation secured by the lawful mon
ey amounted to s1S838, ,951, an increase
for the month of S535,O8O The amount
of United States registered bonds to
secure circulating notes was 1929 544 =
$50, and to secure publicdeposits S16-
928. 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-01
BRYAN IN EVERY STATE.
He Intends to Include Every State in
His Campaign Tour.

Tacoma, Wn., Aug. 1-Shortly after
his nomination at Chicago, Candidate
Bryan told Secretary Thomas Ma
loney of the Washington state com
mittee that he intended making cam
paign tour that would include every
state in the United States.
It was desired, he said after visit
ing New York and New England, to
come through the southern states to
the coast, speaking at Los Angeles.
San Francisco, Portland, Seattle. Ia
coma and Spokane
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-01
THEY'RE GOING,
Father Abraham, 100000
Strong; If Morrill,
is Nominated for the Governor
ship.
MIR. JOSEPH BRISTOW
May Count the Politicians on
His Side,
But the People Have "BrOken
LO0se.'
Here Is the First Cracking of
the Landslide
ANYONE BUT MORRILL,
Can Hold the Republican Voters
i'm Line.

Gov. 1IorriIl's opponents have taken
a new tack to defeat his nomination
The opposition is expressed in petitions
signed by Republicans all over the
state and an effort will be made to Sc
cure as many signatures as possible
The movement originated in Doug
las county and following Il a copy of
the first petition circulated with the
signatures secured:
I'VE, the undersigned, Republican
voters of Palmyra township, Douglas
county, Kansas, believing that all the
laws on the statute books should have
the unqualified support of the chief
executive of the state and should be
honestly enforced in every part of our
commonwealth, respectfully protest
against the nomination of Gov. e. N
Morrill,. who has made his efforts to en-
force the prohibitory law contingent
upon local sentiment.
we believe that a large element of
Republican voters Will refuse to sup
port Gov. Morrill, if he is nominated
I'VE therefore, as Republicans, re
spectfuly urge the nomination of some
man whom we can consistently sup
port and we ask like minded Republi-
cans everywhere to enter a like pro-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-01
eePLATFORM'' REPUBLICANS
Only Five Gould Be Found at Tecum-
sch. the Rest For Silver.

A Republican meeting was held last
night at Tecumseh. 1t was addressed
by H G. Larimer and W. F. Schoch.
At the close of the speeches the ques-
ton of organizing a Republican club
was discussed which finally led to a
vote being taken as to how many of
the Republicans present were gold men,
or Platform Republicans, and how
many were in favor of free coinage.
The result was:
Gold men .......--.....-.
Silevr men ...-.....-..........-.3 80
A series of joint debates between the
gold men and the silver men will be
arranged for and will be begun in the
near future.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-01
MISS FAIR NEAR DEATH.
She Comes Near Losing Her Life by
Drowning at Newport.

New York, Aug. IA despatch to the
World from Newport says: Miss Vir-
ginia Fair, daughter of the late Sena-
tor Fair of California, narrowly es-
capped death by drowning yesterday.
She went in bathing at Bailey's Beach
for the first time this season. People
who were watching her say that she
was about to dive from a, raft when she
slipped, lost her balance and fell. Her
head struck the edge of the raft and
she was stunned for a moment
The surf was heavy and the undertow
stronger than usual. Miss Fair almost
senseless was being carried out when
the life guard caught her and took her
ashore. She was taken to the villa of
her sister where she soon recovered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-01

Lewelling was the first candidate to
open up an active canvass last spring
and for a time he seemed to be making
rapid strides toward the nomination.
Just before the st. Louis convention the
tide turned and nearly all the delegates
elected since that time have been eth
er Harris, King or anti-LeWelling men,
The friends of Harris are confidently
claiming his nomination on the first
ballot. They say that Harris IS already
ahead of the field and that the result
of today's conventions will put all
doubts at rest as to who the choice of
the convention will be.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-01
TO HOLD AT CHICAGO.
Gold Standard Democratic National
Convention There September l.

Chicago. Aug. L-Chicago is to wit
ness another Democratic convention
within month. The gold standard
Democratic leaders have decided def
nitely upon a new convention to be held
about September 1 in this city. The
announcement was authentically made
today that such a course is a certainty
unless something wholly unforeseen
intervenes. The arrangements looking
to the consummation of the plan are
already well under way, the New York
leaders particularly regarding matters
settled beyond a peradventure as far
as the location and date of the con-
vention are concerned and being in
clfned to busy themselves now chiefly
with discussion as to the question of
candidates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-01
CARRIAGE FIRM FAILS.
Emerson and Ritch1e of Cincinnati
Assign Liabilities $39O,OOO.

Cincinnati, Aug. IA. heavy failure
in carriage business occurred today
The Emerson and Ritchie, manufactur-
ers of buggies and carriages at John
and Findlays streets, assigned to Ed
ward Ritchie and Low Emerson. The
liabilities are placed at $3.50, 900 aI'S the
assets at $3.50, 900.
The failure is attributed to the weak
ness of firms in other cities with which
they had large dealings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-01
National Silver Party Headquarters.

Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 1.-The national
Silver Party of Nebraska has opened
headquarters at the Lincoln hotel. It
is in charge of ex-COng gressman Gilbert
L. Laws. A vast quantity of literature
is being prepared for circulation. and
all details for a vigorous campaign ar
ranged. It will be conducted in har-
mony with the Democratic managers
but separate and distinct
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-01
Ex-Councilnan Fulton Hurt.

x-Councilman J. t. Fulton of the
Fifth ward was thrown from a buggy at
the corner of Seventh and Jackson
streets at 8 o'clock this afternoon He
struck on his head on the pavement,
and was rendered unconscious for sew
eral minutes. 1t is thought that his in
jurieS will not prove dangerous
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-01
Not Settled Yet.

A conference was held this morning
between General Manager Frey of the
Santa Fe and Messrs. Clark and
ThOrnburg of the o. r. C. and Morrisey
and Scott of the B. of r. T. but moth
ing in the way of a settlement of the
difficulty between the trainmen and
the company was accomplished. A sec
ond conference is being held this after
noon, and it is thought that the matter
Will be adjusted
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-01
Postmaster at CLAW Center.

Washington, Aug. 1.-The president
has appointed George A. Vanatta post
pOintment was caused by the death of
the incumbent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-01
A Kansas Apple Grower Honored.

Chicago, Aug. 1.-The apple growers
association of the United States which
has been in session here for several
days today elected officers as follows:
vice president, G. c. Richardson, kan
sas; Secretary, A. w. Potch. Massachu-
setts; treasurer, NJ. A. Richardson, Mis-
souri,.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-01
M'KinIey Club 100 Strong at soandia

Scandia, Aug. IA MCKINLEY. and
Hobart club was organized here last
night The list contained 12O names.
u u wnIcn three were old time Demo
Gratis and two We're formerly Ieaniner on
the Populists for political support. A
j. w hIte was elected president: vii
45sai11 a n olgeThammer, vice president: A
per, treasurer nap
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-01
LIBERTY CYCLE co. FAILS.
An AnAttachmentFor $23, ,157 Is Granted
Against 1t.

New York, August 1-Justice An
drews, of the supreme court, has
granted an attachment for S23, ,157
against the Liberty Cycle company Of
Warren street, in favor of Frederick
Simpson, trustee of the estate of Mat
thew r. Never on two notas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-01
Fair Weather Tomorrow.

Today's weather is slightly cooler
The wind. which is blowing at the rate
of u miles an hour, is responsible for
this surprising condition. At 2 O'Clock
this afternoon the thermometer regis
tered "a degrees. Fair weather today
and tomorrow is all the weather bureau
has to say in the prediction today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-01
HARRIS TO LEAD.
Unquestionably Ahead For the POpu-
list Nomination For Governor.

An estimate of the standing of the
prominent candidates for governor on
the Populist ticket as they will stand
lene convention was today made by
prominent Populist. Here are his fig
ures and a careful study of returns
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-01
HEAVY FAILURE.
The Columbus Buggy Company Makes
an Assignment.

Columbus, Aug. 1870 p. m.-The
Columbus Buggy company today made
an assignment to W. A Miles and John
NJ. Thomas. Assets $500, 900 to S1OOO,-
600. Contingent liabilities large.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-01
FUSION IN N. CAROLINA.
Democrats and PopuIists Agree to a
Combination on Electors.

Raleigh, Aug. 1.-The Democratic
state committee was in session all night
and at o'clock this morning agreed on
fusion with the Populists. The two par
ties will unite on an electoral ticket.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-01
Sold Reserve Is TOday $11o.71e,745.

Washington, Aug 1-Today's state
ment of the condition of the treasury
shows: Available cash balances, $685.
15S,412; gold reserve, $40, us, ,745.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-01
Fifteen ohio Gold Demoorats Meet

Columbus, o., Aug. About Is gold
Democrats from various parts of Ohio
are in executive session at the Neil
mouse as to the course to pursue on a
national ticket
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-01
Citizens Taka Notice

All citizens interested in the RepubIi-
can ratification August II, are request
ed to meet at the rooms of the county
central committee, 521 Kansas avenue,
this evening at 8 O'Clock
CHAS. z. GAULT,
Chairman County Committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-01
Harrison kelley President

Corey county has a large Free Silver
Eryan club. Harrison Kelley is prasi-
Gent. Gent. a ratification is being held at
Burlington this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-01

To pensioners and claimants: The
most successful pension and gov
ernment claim attorney in the west, P.
H. Coney of 316 Kansas avenue, this
city, will have his office open early on
Tuesday morning, August 4th, to exc
cute the vouchers of all pensioners,
with ample assistance from the United
States pension office to help so as to get
their pension checks at once
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-01
Holton's Growing McKinlev CI,b

Holton has a growing Mckinley cIub
oL SIO members. Meetings are held
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-01

These petitions are being circulated
elsewhere and as many names will be
secured as possible. Several thousand
names will be secured. Will the con-
ventiOn dare to ignore such an express
sion of the sentiments of Republicans2
If it is ascertained that Morrill, will
not be renOminated, then the petitions
will not be presented.
These petitions do not enanate from
the state temperance union. Nothing
has been heard of the pledges sent out
by that organization binding voters to
vote only for candidates in favor of
prohibition to cOunteract the influence
of the Mystic Brotherhood but these
petitions Will serve the same purpose.
More than 10000 names will be on the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-01
Weekly Bank Statement.

New York, Aug. THE weekly bank
statement shows the following changes:
Reserve, decrease, $77O, $50; loans, de-
crease, S4,7O4. 600: specie, decrease, So
976 500; legal tenders, increase. 81, 49,
500; deposits, decrease, $S, ,344, 1902 circu-
lation, increase, S123, 200. The banks
now hold S17, ,72S, 600 in excess of the
requirements of the 25 per cent rule.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-01
Weather Indications

Chicago. Aug 1.-For Kansas: Fair
tonight and Sunday variable winds.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-04
SAVANNAH, GA, SUNDAY OCTOBER T. 1896

bestow, if I could choose the name b.,
which l should be known l would have IL
this that l have done my best to make
the government what Thomas jefferson
desired 1T should be- Great applause1
My friends the government has drifted
away from the old landmark.
A Voice-We have not
In times Of passion, in times of selfish
ness the instrumentalities of the govern
ment have been turned to private gain.
and the government, instead of dealing
out equal and exact justice has been a
retuge or those who, having obtained posi-
lions, nave used 1t to enrich themselves
out of the toll and sweat of their fellow
men. Behind the bulwarks erected by our
opponents hase been gathered every pu-
nc enemy who preys upon the people. and
they can call to their aid but a small por.
ton OF the unjust gains that they have
Wrung from the public through vicious
legislation, but a small proportion of those
gains VIII be corruption fund, the like
OF which has never been known before in
any government on the face of the earth
applause and cheers)
A Noice-lf Mark Hanna could only
hear that
Against this enemy supplied with all
tne material that is supposed to be valua-
BILE in such conflict, against this enemy.
confident, arrogant and insolent, we have
nothing to oppose except the consciences
in 100000 of people. (Applause). MY
friends, those who live fifty years from
now, reading the pages of history, will
envy those who lived in this day of such
wonderful opportunity. AS the presiden-
tial nominee of the peoples alliance. 1
want to say to you that l do not desire
the involuntary support of any citizen of
thls nation. We appeal to the will we
submit our cause to the judgment, and if
L am elected l want to feel that behind
me have majority of the people, and
then so help me God, l will carry out the
platform to the letter (Great applause
and cheers)
"Be not discouraged by abuse. Abuse
has always been the lot of those who
fought against intrenched privileges. If
you become annoyed, turn back to the
pages of history and for every name that
is applied to you you will find one equally
severe applied to Jefferson. All, my
friends, may come nearer than that.
That great spirit yonder (pointing to a
portrait of Lincoln) was as Indignantly
attacked by the aristocracy of wealth
and would be as unpopular to-day in New
York or Boston among our financiers as
Jackson was or Jefferson was in his day.
There is nothing, my friends, which so
inspires as truth, and those who fight
with the consciousness that they are
right, fight on with perfect confidence, and
if they die, they die in the faith express
ed by the poet, as he wrote to those who
fell upon the battlefield
Yea, though thou fall upon the dust,
when they who help thee turn in fear,
die full of hope and manly trust,
Like those who fell in battle here.
Another hand the sword shall WELD,
Another hand the standard wave;
Until from the trumpets mouth is pealed
1.-The blast of triumph DER their grave >"
(Great applause and cheers).
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-04
HAVANA GIVEN A SCARE.
Invasion Feared the Night MaceO
Attacked the Trochn

Jacksonville, Fla, Oct. 3.--Samuel T.
Tolon, whose arrest and detention in
Havana prison caused high words be
tween Consul Lee and Gen. Weyler, passed
through the city this morning, en- route
to Washington, where he will file a claim
with this government for $4,000 damages
against Spain.
Mr. Tolon is an American citizen who
has extensive sugar interests near Ma
tanzas. He was arrested on board An
American vessel by the Spaniards, who
suspected him of aiding the insurgents
Mr.. Tolon was in Jail during the bat.ie
on the trocha, but plainly heard the
firing in the west. 1t was at night, ana
the flare and fash could be plainly seen
Ihere was great excitement In Havana,
ne learned afterward, and the people
feared an invasion, especially when cour-
lers from the front brought dispatches
telling Gen. Weyler his troops We're be-
ing scattered and broken before the on
slaughts of the columns of Gen. Maceo.
Mr.. Tolon says Gen. Arolas has In
formed Gen. Weyler that in Gen. Ma
ceos attack on the trocha 500 Spaniar Is
We're killed. Gen. Arolas has also in
formed Gen Weyler that Spain cannot
conquer the insurgents with less than 50, =
0OO more troops-not boys, but men. "Ani
OF these he adds, fully 10000 must bile
the dust"
Mr.. Tolon Is bitter against Spain for her
treatment of him. He is warm admirer
OF Consul General Lee and says that Spain
would never dare insult the United States
If this government had the backbone OF
the Virginian
MT. Tolon Is accompanied by SenoT
Nunez, a merchant of Cardenas, who fell
under Gen. Weyler's dlspleasure ana was
expelled from Cuba. Senior Nunez has
seen letter from Madrid to Gen. Weyler
urging him to crush the revolution at once
III you do not conquer the rebels by May
l." 1t says, Spain will surely lose the is
land of Cuba" This letter IL now common
talk in Havana
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-04
BALTIMORE AGAIN THE WINNER.
The Champions Defeat Cleveland by
score of Z To 2.


"a Score of Z To 2.
Baltimore, Nd, Oct. S-The champions
defeated the Clevelands to-day with the
same spirit that characterized yester-
days game and won by about the same
score-7 to 2. But even the winners were
not happy. The attendance was but 3, 100,
instead of the 10000 expected. The play
ers bitterly complained of the lack of
appreciation of their efforts In bringing
the pennant to Baltimore. and 1t is pos
sible that the game scheduled here for
Monday will be played in another city,
probably Pittsburg in honor of the donor
of the cup which Is being contested for
To-days game was called at the end Of
the eighth inning on account of dark
ness. Tebeau's injured back kept him out
of the contest, and he was sadly missed
There was no life nor dash in the Cleve-
land makeup Wallace pitched a fairly
good game, and had IL not been for mis-
plays in the opening inning, the game
would have been close. Corbett played
an excellent article OF ball, and was very
effective at critical points. The score fol-
lows: RHE
Baltimore ....A 0 2 0 0 OF 10 8
Cleveland ......0 1 0 0 o. 3
Batteries-Corbett and Robinson; Wal
lace and thinner.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-04
HARD WORK AHEAD FOR HANNA
He Says Battle Royal Is to BE
Fought in the West.


New York, Oct. 3.-Regarding the future
campaign work. Chairman Hanna of the
republican national committee, in an in
terview, said: II will leave New York
Tuesday next, and stop at Cleveland on
my way to Chicago. The battle royal
during the remaining days Of October
is to be in the states of Illinois, Indiana
Michigan, Iowa, and possibly Missouri
/ cannot in any way divuige the plan
of battle to be put in these states by the
republican national committee. Natural
ly, / am very confident Of Mr. Bryan's
defeat, but Il must not be any halfway
defeat; It must be sweeping in every de-
tail, and we must elect the soundest kind
cRa sound money congress great deal
of hard work remains to be put In. We
have, however, thousands Of willing
hands and sound money democrats are
doing work Of the greatest value, but as
I have already said, a great fight Is to
be made in the states ] have mentioned
and those who wish to see the fur fly
ought to be IN Chicago during the last
two weeks in October"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-04
CONEFF COLLAPsEs.
Bacon the International Champion
on the Three-MiIe Run.

Dublin, Oct. S.-Twelve thousand per-
sons assembled on the grounds of the
Royal Dublin plain at Ballsbride to-day
to witness the three-mile running con-
test of the international professional
championship between Thomas Coneff, the
Irish-American sprinter, and Frederick
e. Bacon, champion of England. The
weather was fair, but the turf was heavy,
owing to recent rains. The men started
at slow pace and finished the first mile
in 5:l3 1t was evident long before the
mile was finished that Coneff was going
very badly, and after running three hun
dred yards beyond the mile he was dead
beat, and collapsed completely. As he
sank 60 the ground attendants ran to him
and carried him from the field. Bacon
kept on and finished the three miles in the
very good times Of 1929 3-5.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-04
GOLD MEN GET FIRST BLOOD.
New YOrk's Secretary Recognizes
Their Party's Name.

Albany, N. Y, oct. S.-The protest of
Elliott Danforth, chairman Of the demo-
cratic state committee, against the secre'
tary of state recognizing the state nomi-
nations OF the democratic party reform or
ganization under the newly adopted name
of the national democratic party was
filed to-day with the secretary of state.
Secretary Palmer has already held that
such name was legally considered, ana
that the nominations could be filed. 1t Is
not expected he will reconsider his de-
cislon. 1t is expected that the matter will
be brought into the courts.