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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-12
A VOICE FROM THE TOMB.
Postmaster General Wilson Trying to
Interfere in Politics in His Dis
frict.

Wheeling, W Va, June 12-The Sec
ond congressional district in this state,
formerly represented by Postmaster
General Wilson whose defeat for re-
election two years ago by Representa-
tive Payton attracted much attention
viii likely again be the scene of an IN
usually interesting contest. The POpu-
list convention to nominate a candidate
for congress will meet on the 24th inst.
The leaders of the party have been as
sured that if the PopuHsts viii name
candidate previous to the Democratic
convention the latter viii endorse the
nomination. Postmaster General Viii
son and the gold standard leaders have
been endeavOring to overcome the sill
yer sentiment in the district with little
success and now try to prevent any
fusion with the Popuhsts which would
necessarily carry with it a free silver
endorsement.
Mr. Wilson has written a letter to
his constituents in which he says a free
silver endorsement by national and
state conventions viii make Democratic
success impossible and the fight in the
district between his friends and the
silver men will be carried into the con
vention. The Republicans will renom-
mate Congressman Payton-
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SENATOR WHITE is MODEST
Says He is Not a Candidate for ANY
Office.

Gallup N NJ, June Ex-senator Ste
phen NJ. White of California passed
through here today on his way from
Washington to his home i'm Los An
geles. When asked about the rumors
connecting his name with the Demo
cratic presidential and vice presiden-
tial nominations. he said he was not
a candidate for either ONCE.
In discussing the platform to be
adopted by the Democratic national
convention the senator said. fI would
be heartily in favor of amending the
constitution so as to give congress the
power to impose a tax upon all In
comes. The decision of the supreme
court on the income tax bin regard as
q great misfortune not only because
Of its direct bearing upon the problem
Of raising revenue, but because it re-
versed the presidents OF a century and
disCredits the court itself The dis
senting opinions Of White and Harlan
seem to be Ulanswerable.
After that first decision 7 would not
have voted for an income tax of any
sort that could be drawn in conformity
with the doctrine laid down by the
court A just income tax is needed to
provide reserve. and I think the people
generally are in favor Of such methods
of raising money to meet the expenses
of the government"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-12
HOBART'S STRONG POINT.
It is Said He Can Carry New Jersey
for the Ticket.

1t IS SAID ne Can Carry n eW Jersey
for the Ticket.
St. Louis, June Eft is possible that
the national league of Republican
clubs will have something to say about
the vice presidency candidates. The
league is largely for Mckinley, but
there is a division in sentiment in re-
gard to the second place. Ex-Gov. d.
Russell Brown of Rhode Island, is a
member of the league in good standing,
and his friends win put him forward as
the right man to combine with NIcKin-
ley on the national ticket. E. A. Nc
AIpin is president OF the league, and
naturally his friends are anxious to see
him hOnOred. AcAlpin is adjutant
general on the staff of Gov. Morton of
New York, and the argument viii be
advanced that his nomination would
please Morton. Gov Morton seems to
be the choice of the national commit
tee among all the New York candidates
and, if he would accept the nOmina-
ton, there is some reason to believe
that the vice presidency would be held
out to him by the powers that be, pro-
vided that Quay's consent could be Sc
cured.
The friends of Gerret a. Hobart of
New Jersey, claim that Quay is com
LlILLeQ TO nm, ana there are surface
indications that give probability to
this story. Senator Quay, however,
is very cautious in making promises
and the Hobart people may be count
ing their chickens before they are
Matched. Quay may take it into his
head for example to name Governor
Hastings of Pennsylvania for vice pres
ident Leaving Hastings out of the
question, it is probable that Quay, if
he had to choose between Hobart. and
a new England man, would select the
former.
Henry. c. Payne. member of the ma
tiOnal committee for Wisconsin, said
in discussing the situation. AT pres
ent Hobart of New Jersey has the lead
with those now here. We cannot, how
ever tell how 1t may be when more
delegates arrive. Still, Mr.. Hobart is
generally recognized as an available
man. He came within two votes of
defeating Smith of New Jersey for the
United States senator several years
ago, and could easily carry New Jersey
for the Republican ticket this year.
The objection has been raised to Mr..
Hobart that New Jersey has always
gone Democratic in a presidential cleo
ton, but the friends Of the Jersey man
say that this is an unusual year, and
that with Hobart on the ticket, the
Republicans would carry the state by
8. sweeping majority.
The boom for II. Clay Evans of Ten
neSsee has grown to a wonderful size.
Evans himself has made no effort to
secure second place, on the Mckinley
ticket He has other plans in view
which would make his acceptance of
! the vice presidential nomination i'm
possible.
Another candidate for second place
on the ticket, is NJ. H. DeYoung of Cal
/ 1fOrnla. He is a strong faVOrite among
the free silver men in the west. He has
done nothing himself, towards securing
the place but his numerous friends in
the west have done a good deal of
/ hustling.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-12
REEDS YALEDICFORY.
The Speaker Compliments the House
For It's Good Behavior.

The Speaker Compliments the House
For It's Good Behavior.
Washington, June 12-As the hands
of the clock pointed at yesterday. the
speaker arose.
Gentlemen Of the house Of represen-
tatives," said he. before pronOuning
these words which close the session. I
desire to offer to the house my grateful
recognition Of its kindness The thanks
Ofthe house Representatives is always
a high honor. but is especially so at
the end of a session where the speaker
has been forced to say no more times,
perhaps than in the history OF any 9TH
er congress.
While thanking you for your kind
ness. i must congratulate the house on
its conduct of the public business. Or
d1narlly majority of two and a half
to one, majority of $50 means disor-
ganizatiOn faction and disorder. In
this house a hundred and fifty new men
Of both parties have behaved with a
steadiness of veterans and if our con
nect1On with the other branches of the
government with different ideas has
prevented US from serving the country
as we might have done, we. at least,
have behaved with dignity, fairness and
credit
with the Aindest personal wishes to
you ALL again return thanks. BY viz
tue of the concurrent resolution of both
branches I declare this house adjourn
ed without day"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-12
SANTA ROsA,s BLOWERS.
Remarkable Creations of the Botani-
cal Wizard.

Santa Rosa, Cal, June 12--W. a.
Burpee, a scotsman of Philadelphia,
was here today to procure some Of
Luther Burbank's new creations in
fruits and flowers. Burpee secured
two of his latest creations. a new poppy
and a golden mayberry.
The former is unique It resembles
the Papava AmbrOsum. but Instead of
having the lining of crimson, with dark
blOtches near the base of the petals,
as has the common variety, the new
flower is lined with pure silver the
crimson and black showing family
through. The flower will be named the
silver Lining"
The giant mayberry is evolved from
wild fruit, the seeds Of which came
from Japan. The berry resembles the
times as large. Tt has a rich gold color.
Both these varieties viii be propa-
gated and exhibited by Burpee at the
next exhibition of the Royal HOrtiCul-
tural society of London and the SOciete
National de Horticulture at Paris.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-12
WEIR CITY TOURNEY.
First Day Of the Firemen's Meeting is
Lively.

Weir City June 12-The Southwest
ern Firemen's tournament, held under
the auspices of the Weir City VoIun-
teer fire department, has opened for
three days session. At a preliminary
business meeting tournament officers
were elected as follows: Judges j. R.
Grove and w. II. McIlany of Weir
City,. c. Graham of Scammon; timers.
w. T.. Hall of Parsons. Steve Head of
Carthage, Mo, i. w. Farrell of Weir
City; track marshals Pete Gunther and
+. w. Gray of Carterville, Mo; starter,
J. D. Milleken of Carthage. Teams are
here from Columbus, Galena ottawa,
Pittsburg, Joplin No. and Webb City.
Mo, and others are expected today.
The special 100 yard hose race was
run on a rather soft track with q slight
upgrade The time of each team IS.
Webb City :29; Weir City. 80; Jop-
lin. 81 3-5; Ottawa, "a rs; Columbus,
:37 2-5. The Weir City juvenile hook
and ladder company made two exhibit
ton runs. time being called when the
climber reached the top of the ladder.
The first was 10O-yard run in 10 sec
conds. The second a 1OO-yard run TO
truck and back 100 yards with truck in
3115 seconds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-12
YOUNG VANDERBILT FIRM.
Despite Parental Opposition He WIN
Wed Miss Wilson.


New York, June 12.-Apropos Of the
Vanderbilt Wilson engagement the
Press this morning says.
In riding rough shOd over every OBJ
stacle to prevent his marriage to Miss
Grace Wilson, Cornelius vanderbilt. Jr.,
may be throwing his prospective share
of the millions away.
The announcement of his intended
marriage was received bitterly by his
father The question as to whether Cor
neius Vanderbilt viii aiisinherit his son
for defying the parental authority is
intensely interesting to society folks
but Mr.. Wilson, the father-in-laW-el elect.
is not worrying about that.
ITO a reporter he said yesterday az
ternoOn that he did not care what Mr..
nection with the wedding. 1t would
take place he said, at the time and
place announced, and he said so emphat
icaliy."
The World win publish the following:
All doubt of young Cornelius Van
w llson, III spite OF the opposition oL
his parents, is dispelled by the invita-
t1ons for the wedding which were sent
out last evening.
THE number of them were limited
and most OF them were endorsed with
SON Ihe ceremony VIII take place next
Thursday noon in MIR. Wilson's home,
NO. 551 Fifth avenue. 1t IS probable that
the Rev. John Wesley Brown. rector of
St. Thomas church. win ofdciate.
There may be q bridesmaid and pos
sibly one or two ushers. but these de-
tails have not been arranged. After the
Jr., viii receive about $50 of her friends
before starting on her honeymoon
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JUNKET OF THEOsOPHs.
Leaders of Theosophists Not Such
Fools as Some May Think.


New York, June BE. T. Hargrave,
the visible president of theosOphists
says he expects legal proceedings win
be resorted to in an effort to prevent
himself and seven others from starting
Saturday on a crusade around the
world. He viii not tell who is opposed
to their going. but says they are enemies
of the society as well as the crusaders.
He intimated, however, that a manu-
facturer who had been studying the
faith was the leader, but denied that
the possible reason for their objection
was the expenditures of the society's
funds and said that the crusaders
would pay the greater part of the ex-
penses themselves 1t is understood,
however, that there is considerable Op-
position to the expedition.
In the party are Claude Wright and
wife, II. II. Patterson, Mrs. X. "A. Ting
ley, Mrs. J. c. Keightly and 3. T. Har-
grave. After visiting all the large cit
les in Europe they viii so TO Egypt and
India, then to Australia, and reach
san Francisco in March, 1897. In
Egypt" said Mr.. Hargrave I'VE are go
ing to make connection with the body
of occult students and with some old
friends of Madame Wlavatsl1y. They
are the direct successors Of those who
were formerly leaders in the ancient
mysteries of Egypt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-12
sTUNG BY AN INSECT.
Superintendent Davidson Has a Badly
Swollen Hand.

superintendent of City Schools Dav-
idson has been knocked out Temporal
lily in a peculiar manner. His left hand
is greatly swollen and very painful,
resulting from the sting of an insect
Sunday while plucking some flowers.
Mr. Davidson paid no attention to the
sting at the time, and only dimly recol-
lects the occurrence.
The superintendent has charge of the
LeavenwOrth normal this year, and
went there Monday to begin work. Wed
nesday, however, the condition of his
hand became 50 bad that he telegraph
ed Principal J. q. Williams to take his
place at LeavenWOrth. and Mr.. David
ing member
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PRIZE FIGHT TO GO ON.
The Corbett-Sharkey Mil at Frisco
VIII Not be Interfered With.

San Francisco, June 12-The proposed
match between Champion Corbett and
Tom Sharkey, the marine on the oath
inst, will probably not be interrupted
by the civic federation.
The attorney for the federation says
he does not believe the exhibition viii
conflict with the anti-prize fighting
law passed by the legislature three
years ago A meeting of the fedora
ton will be held this evening to take
final action on the subject. Tom Shar-
key will make an eastern tour after his
match with Corbett D. J. Lynch,
manager of the sailor pugilist, says he
viii take Sharkey east early in July.
as he believes him capable of making
a creditable showing against the best
men in the business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-12
MORMONS IN MEXICO.
Ten Colonies Nearly All Americans,
Are Exceedingly Prosperous.

Washington, June 12.-There are ten
colonies Of Normons in Mexico, nearly
all Americans. Their holdings are in
the finest portion of northern Mexico,
the soil is very rich and productive
and with the advent of railroads from
the nearest of which they are removed
from 125 to 200 miles, these lands viii
greatly enhance in value.
United States Consul at Paso del
NOrte has made the colonists the sub
ject of a special report to the state de-
partment. He finds that there is good
opening for American goods among the
coIonists and says the Nformons are ex-
eccedingly prosperous and highly re-
garded
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-12
BAD NEWS FOR FLAMBEAUS
A Trust in Fireworks Planned by Six
Leading Manufacturers.

New York, June 12.-The World this
morning says:
The six leading manufacturers of
fireworks in the United States are
planning a trust, to save themselves
from ruin. they say because prices have
gone below cost.
Three of these are in the city, the
Consolidated, Pain, and DetWiner
and Street. The others are the Ro-
chester Fireworks company, the St
Louis Fireworks company and the Due
company Of Cincinnati.
Great secrecy is observed concerning
the combination. The secretary of one
of the interested corporations said yes
terday; The negotiations so far have
been entirely of an informal nature be-
tween the presidents. Even I have
not been let in But we all know that
some sort of an agreement must be
reached. The principal question is
whether an Incorporated company
should be formed or the companies re-
tain their individual existence and be
bound by an agreement concerning
prices
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-12
CLEVER WOMAN SWINDLER
Western Women Contribute Money
to a Mythical Association.

Portland. Ore, June 12.-About a fort
nlght ago a woman who called herself
Mrs Alma Sturveysant and said she
was from New York, came to Portland
bringing a letter of Introduction to a
woman well known in society here
This letter represented Mrs. Sturveysant
as one Of the accredited collectors of
the National A1aybrick Fund assOcia-
ton" with headquarters in New York
city.
The object of the association represent
ed by her, she alleges, was to raise a
colossal sum of money from American
women to secure the release from pris-
on of Mrs. Maybrick, now serving a life
sentence in an English prison for sup
posedly having poisoned her husband.
In three days time the charming col
lectOr succeeded in gathering in almost
$500 from POrtland's sweldom, and on
the fourth dty she left here for San
Francisco. armed with two letters
strongly recommending her mission to
a mOneyed set there.
And now there is mourning in Port
land for those who contributed, learn
that they We're duped.
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Too Sensitive for Earth.

Poughkeepsie. June 12.-May Conk-
lin a 10-year-old girl, became an in
mate of the De Peyster Industrial home
last week. According to the rules the
chud's hair was cut short. She be
came sullen an morose and on Tuesday
took a dose of Paris green mixed with
sugar She died today. The child told
the matron thar she took the poison
because my beautiful golden hair had
been cut off ana I did not wish to live
without it
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ATTACKED BY A HYENA.
Barnum & Bailey's Trainer Has a
Marrow Escape.

Waterbury, Conn, June 12.-Har1o
NOrthrop, one Of the trainers accom-
panying Barnum & Baileys circus,
who had an unpleasant experience with
the hyenas and wild cats in Bridgeport,
Saturday, was attacked again today
during the morning parade.
The animal was the one which North
rOp punished most severely in Bridge
port, and while the parade was pass
ing through Bank street the hyena at
tackled the trainer After a short fight
Northrop overcame the animal and ad-
ministered to it a frightful beating The
other animals did not interfere.
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FELL FORTY FEET.
Morris Quirlz Stepped on the End Of a
Loose Plank

Kansas City. June 12.-AIorrfs Ouirlz
Of 1881 jefferson street. a helper on the
new government building, stepped on
the end of a loose plank on the second
story of the building and fell forty feet
to the ground. His escape from being
dashed to death was almost miracu-
lous. His body grazed several sup
ports in its downward flight and land
ed in q deep trench in the basement.
Quirk struck on his side and face A
deep hole was torn in his cheek and
both of his eyes were blackened. No
bones were broken. Quirlz went to see
a doctor, who dressed his injuries.
Then he returned to work.
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Pouring water in a Rat Hole.

New York. June 12.-The national
Armenian relief committee has receiv-
ed a cable from Miss Clara Barton from
Constantinople acknowledging the re-
ceipt of funds. She cables that new
fields of operation have been entered
and that great need exists. The com
mittee again appeals for funds.
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we do mending and sew on buttons
free Of charge Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-12
Perhaps We Can supplant Wooden
Shoes

Washington. June 12.-Frank Mason,
United States consul at Frankfort, in
a report to the state department, strong
" urges a concerted movement on the
part Of cur shoe manufacturers to con
troll the German market. He points out
how this can be done.
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70 WHOM NAY CONCERN.
BooKs RND sTArIoNERY.

TTyHE KELLAM BOOK & STATIONERY co
il SOS Kansas ave. Latest books, correct sta
tonery. Newest wall paper. Artistic framing
Tennis and base bail supplies.
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llMERv STABLES

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1T B. MCCURD v. S., prop. ia West 9th st.
~ Graduate Ontario Veterinary College
Toronto. Fine turnouts Boarding specially
Personal supervision q feature. Tel 1866
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SITUATIONS wANTED-FREE-

Are you in need Of work9 If SO. you cat
liberty to use these columns for assistance In
that direction While this notice appears the
STATE Journal viii publish free on Saturday.
Monday and Tuesday. for Topeka OF Kansas
PEOPLE. ali notices Of Situations Wanted. % not
exceeding i've lines. OF thirty-ive words. in
length. provided that all advertisements Of that
nature are handed in previous TO ten O'Clock
saturday morning; also on Wednesday. Thurs
day and Friday. all advertising Of this class
handed in by ten O'Clock Wednesday morning
No advertisements Of this nature to be started
except on Saturdays and Wednesdays. 10 obi
cation Is incurred on the part Of the advertiser
No worthy and needy man OF woman need hest
tate to take advantage Of this OFFER No one in
business OF having employment is expected to
take advantageo Of IT, but al others are invited
10 nvan themselves freely.
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CARP ENTERS AND BUILDERS.
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ID OBERTs & 1fcFADDEN, 81 Topeka ave.,
40 would ike 70 do your building
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NOTICE.
TOPEKA. Kansas,
June 18th, 1895.
To Whom It Nav Concern

10 W nom IL May NOMC6LA=
Notice is hereby given that We the undersign-
ed residents and fF6ehO .dsrs OF the city of To-
peka. kansas Homer BOughton. h Il. Cha
and W. q. Pence. were duly appointed by the
mayor and council of the city Of Topeka. and
having duly qualified as appraisers, to ascertain
the actual value OF the land proposed 20 be
taken under Ordinance No. 1883, approved May
18th. 1895. for the purpose Of widening Kansas
Avenue. north. between Gordon street and Fair
child street in said city. and also TO assess and
appraiss the damages and benefits arising
therefrom TO the lots and pieces Of property ly-
and established by said ordinance which is de-
scribed as follows, to-Wit:
Beginning at point where the center line Of
SayWeu street intersects the center line of the
alley running north and south between Kansas
southerIy along the center line of said alley to
its intersections with the north line of the
along the said north line OF the Union Pacific
right Of way to the center line Of tbs alley be-
street norln5 unence noELheriy along the center
line of said alley to It's intersection with The
along Ene center me o. sdlo 0oIaoh stIseg 10
its intersection with the center line of Central
SAID central avenue 70 lts lnteIsectl9n WIN me
center line of the east and west alley 10 Holzels
sub division; thence easterly along the CEN
Ter line OF said alley. TO its intersection
with the center line Of the north and south
alley between Kansas avenue and Central ave
nue. tnence noIthsIly alons me cehseI llne OF
said alley TO its Intersection with the center
line of oayWeH street. thence easserIy along
the center llne OF SayWsA street 20 place OF be-
ginning.
And also 10 make a true valuation and ap-
praisement of an the lots and pieces OF ground
situated III said benefit district without regard
to The buildings OF improvements thereon.
And notice is hereby further given that we
VIII meet as such appraisers on the oath day of
June. 1886, at clock a. M. Of said day. as
No 1908 kansas avenue. north. in said beEe6t
district for the purpose Of ascertalning the
actual value and making appralsement Of the
property and assessing the damages and bene-
ifs as Aforesaid.
HosIER BoUGHToN,
r. T. CLANCY.
81 II.