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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30
seTAKE IT AWAY"

When it was asserted by the gold
standard advocates that the free coin
age Of silver would be equivalent to
putting $500 DOC, 900 into the pockets of
the bankers, people were amazed al the
wonderful self denial displayed by those
gentlemen in Directing to being the re-
eipients of such a gratuity. They not
only object to having tie people bestow
upon them as a gift $780, OOO. 600 of their
earnings but they are willing to spend
and are spending a large amount of
what they already have to prevent the
people from thus yielding up their sub
stance
It seems, however, that the truth has
not all been told. The New York
World has discovered that the first es-
innate was entirely too small and says
that the sum which would actually be
donated by the people to the bankers,
by free coinage of silver is IS, 600, O0O coo.
It would not be surprising after this
announcement if the Inhabitants of
Wall street should rise in open rebel
lion against being forced to take this
amount of money and care for it. Who
could blame them if they should erect
Qualifications and provide other means
of defense.
Think what it would be to these al
ready overworked and poorly paid toll
ers for humanity. to have the very peo-
pie they are trying to help financially
and lead in the pathway of patriotism
and good citizenship, overwhelm them
with five billion of dollars in addition to
what they already have. 1t is cruel.
It is inhuman. What could they do
with such a sum? 1t would be almost
impossible to invest it profitably.
Let it never be said of the American
people that they have been the oppres-
sors of the over burdened, over worked
millionaire.
When the people finally realize the
enormity of the injustice which they are
about to precipitate upon the money
owners of the country they will doubt
less relent and no more will be heard of
the free coinage of silver. It might.
however. be advisable for Wall street
to provide some means of protecting it.
self against this flood of money which
it is proposed to pour upon it. in case
the people will not listen to the plead
ings of reason and justice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30

When Henry Call was trying TO prac-
tice law in Topeka he ranked as about
a fourth class lawyer, and failed to
make a living. He is now one of the
greatest men of the country, and is
getting his name in the dispatches al
most every day as a leader of the sill
yer forces Those who know Call will
understand that a fellow doesn't have
to be much of man in order to be a
free silver leader.-Lawrence Journal.
Henry L. Calls handsome income
from his legal business was always a
source of wonder to other Topeka law
yers. Contrary to the Lawrence Jour
nails statement Call always made a
good living, occupied one of the best
suites of offices in one of the finest bus
mess blocks, dressed in the height of
the fashion and spent lots of money.
No one ever gave him credit for liter
airy ability, yet when his book came out,
all We're compelled to admit that it
was scholarly and well written. It isn't
the first time that people have had to
leave their own town before they could
achieve fame. So many people spend
all their leisure moments in hating al
the bright people in their own town. II
is a disagreeable feature Of human
character
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30
CALIFORNIA WARNED.
Bankers Issue a Pamphlet Opposing
the Free Silver Plank.

San Francisco, July 30.-The Califor-
MIA bankers have issued a pamphlet on
the financial question as the members
believe that the currency is the vital
issue of the presidential campaign.
They take the position that the plank
in the Democratic platform favoring
the free coinage of silver at the ratio
of 16 to 1, without awaiting similar ac-
ton by any other government" is a
most dangerous one. They set forth
that if the United States should alone
attempt free coinage of silver at that
ratio gold would be boarded to await
premium or shipped to foreign coun-
tries and silver alone remain as a cir
culating medium. They also fear that
capital would be driven away, credit
paraIyzed and enterprise crippled
The pamphlet concludes: "COnvinc-
ed of the Righteousness of our cause
and earnestly wishing to promote the
general welfare, we unhesitatingly ex-
press our decided opinion that every
vote against free coinage of silver at
the ratio of 10 to H. is a vote for the
return of confidence and prosperity;
for the benefit of all classes; for the
protection of your families ard homes,
and above all for the preservation of
your own and your country's honor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30
oNE MORE TTcREr.

1t is reported that David Bennett Hill
favors another Democratic ticket. If
this be true it affords another striking
proof Of HiIPs claim that he is Demo-
crat.
It is doubtless becoming apparent to
the New York senator and other prom
inent gold Democrats that there IL a
probability of a large percentage of the
gold votes going to Mckinley. This
they wish to prevent. They cannotcon-
sfstently advise their following to vote
the Bryan ticket and they must pro-
vide some place for them.
If the Bryan ticket should win the
gold element could gradually and
quietly fall into line, which they doubt
less would do but if the Mckinley tick
ct should win Hill and his following
would be stranded high and dry with
no shelter in sight. Being a profess
sional politician Mr.. Hill naturally
wishes to avoid being placed in any
such undesirable position. It is not
that he loves Mckinley less than Bryan
but that he loves Hill better than either
of them.
Having organized an independent
faction its members will be in
a position to ally themselves with
the winning party after November.
AS there are no spoils in sight for the
gold Democrats as a reward for sup
porting either ticket now before the
country, there is a strong probability
that another gold ticket will be placed
in nomination.
Such a move would probably damage
N1cKinley's chances more than Bryan's
since the free silver advocates are
showing a disposition to subordinate
every other consideration to that of the
success of their cause.
An Independent gold ticket would
not carry any state but it might result
in giving some which are now consid-
cred certain for the Republicans to the
Bryan ticket. At any rate it would
seem the part of wisdom for Mr. Hanna
to put little reliance upon receiving
valuable assistance from gold Demo-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30
TINE BRINGS CHANGES.

On the 4th day of January, 1851, the
Capital published the following:
THE Capital wishes to send a short
message to congress. 1t will be brief
but important to the west. It is this;
Stop your windy speeches about the
election bills; pass the Plumb measure
for the free coinage of silver and give
the country one or two hundred mil
lions of paper money.
1T is not as long as the presidents
message, but it will do the country and
the Republican party more good, if act
ed upon, than a dozen messages like
the last one. The west and south are
growing very tired of seeing the money
influences of the east stop the prom
ised financial legislation"
Was the Capital teaching anarchy"
fiat money and redemption at that
time, or is it doing SO now? Voters can
and will answer.-Garden City Senti-
mel
1.-THE Capitals financial editor is the
same man now that he was then.1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30
is BRICE FOR BRYAN.
Rumored That He Will Support the
Ticket and Platform.

New York, July SO.-Tn financial cir
eles rumors were thick that ex-senator
Calvin S. Brice had declared for Bryan
and Sewan- This was not denied by
Mr.. Brice. In indorsfng the nominees
Mr.. Brice, it is said, not only stands for
the ticket, but also nearly all of the
platform.
1t was rumoreo on Wall street that
among the pIanks Mr.. Brice disap-
proves is the one on the income tax.
Another plank which, it was assert
ed, does not have Mr.. Brice's indorse-
ment is that in which the present adj
ministration is denounced.
In spite of these stories there were
men who claimed to have received as
surances from Mr.. Brice that he saw
salvation in declaring for both ticket
and platform.
Il have no public statement to make
today" said Mr.. Brice, but expect to
make one soon. shall not define my
position until know what the eastern
Democrats propose to do"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30
1.-THE Capitals financial editor is the
same man now that he was then.1

Kansas City Star: A Kansas City
cook rode in a box car to Topeka look
ing for job. He jumped out of the car
and was shot by a policeman. The
man will not die. and the policeman ex-
presses his surprise that he was hit at
all, as he only shot to scare. It is a
playful habit Topeka policemen have
of shooting men, sometimes killing
them. There is a law against it, and
occasionally the murderers are sent to
the penitentiary. But punishment has
not broken UP the habit. 1t is so in
frequent; besides, there is the board of
pardons to undo the work of the jury.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30
A BIGGER HOSPITAL.
The Institution Founded by Bishop
Vail is to be Enlarged.

The board of managers of Christ
hospital have decided to enlarge the
hospital at the earliest opportunity At
present the quarters are inadequate for
the requirements Of the institution. An
addition will be made which will con-
tain several rooms to be used for pri-
vate patients. The board will begin
the building OF the addition as soon as
arrangements with the directors can be
made.
J. NJ. Knight has promised to furnish
all the new rooms to be built with neat
iron bedsteads, and the necessary hos
pital ward furnishings.
At present there are a large number
of private patients in the hospital, thus
leaving but little room for the charity
patients. When the new ward is ad-
ded the private patients will be put in
it, and large ward will be devoted to
charity patients
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30
BOOKS ON FINANCE.
Called for in Large Quantities at Kan
sas City Library.

Kansas City, July SO-The demand
at the Kansas City public library for
political literature, particularly on the
money question, has increased so great
ly during the last month that some of
the clerks devote almost their entire
time to answering the hundreds of
questions that are asked daily. A ma
tority of the applicants have no accur-
ate idea of what books they want
just something that will explain what
free silver. or the gold standard means. -
The term. 16 TO l, is a big stumbling
block. For many it is nothing more
than a vague term that is found in the
vocabulary of free silver agitators. to
be juggled as an evidence of familiar
ty with the subject.
Men are not the only ones who are
reading financial literature. There are
numerous calls for books from women,
who often evince greater interest than
the men.
The library contains most of the
standard works on finance, besides an
extensive collection of pamphlet Litera-
ture.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30
The Discovery Saved His Life.

Mr.. G. Cail1outte, druggist, Beavers
Discovery I owe my life. Was taken
with La Grippe and tried all the ply
siCians for miles about, but of no avail
and was given up and told I could not
live Having DR.. Kings New DiscoV-
cry in my store sent for a bottle and
began its use and from the first dose
began to get better, and after using
three bottles was up and about again
It is worth its weight in gold. We won't
keep store or house without it Get
free trial at ]. K. Jones drug store, 5th
and Kansas avenue. Regular size soc.
and Si.QQ
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30
JOURNALIST AND COUNT.
He Hangs Himself With His Pocket
Handkerchief Because Arrested.

New York. July SO.-seubof. claim
ing to be a journalist from Boston and
a Russian count. committed suicide in
a cell at police station here today. He
was about so years of age and was ar
rested as he was about to sail for
Europe on board the American line
steamer New York, the allegation be-
ing that he owed a hotel bill of $780,
He pleaded with the complainant to
withdraw the charge as it was very
important that he should go to Europe
at once and he paid $3.50 on account.
The officer who served the warrant
would not listen to compromise saying
the case was then out of the hotel
keepers hands and he took him to the
station where he was locked up. Soon
afterward Seubof was found dead, hav-
ing hanged himself with his pocket
handkerchief
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30

Socialism means the government to
run everything" anarchy means the
government to run nothing" 1t can't
be that the Democratic party is both
norant Yankee judges and college pres
ideuts assert. White can't be black
and black can't be white; anarchy can't
be socialism and socialism can't be an
archy, and no human being advocates
hotb
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30
A PEACEFUL WAR.
It is Being Carried on by the French
in Tahiti.

San Francisco, July 30-Jacob Lamb
Doty, American consul at Tahiti, ar
rived in this city yesterday. In speak
ing of the condition of affairs in the
island he said: "Qufet prevails on all
the islands excepting that of Raiatea.
There the natives are in revolt against
the French and have been so for some
time. 1t looks as if peace would be re-
stored without loss of life, though
The French have shown great toIer-
alton and forebearance. They are try
ing to subdue the revolution without
slaughter. The natives have retreated
to the mountains and are holding their
position there. The French instead of
attacking, are merely waiting for the
islanders to come down and tablfsh
peace, This they are now about on the
point of doing I understand -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30

Caldwell News CRep): We doubt if
two cleaner. purer men have ever been
put before the American people for
president than VIM. Mckinley and W.
J. Bryan Both are gentlemen of high
personal character, model men for 9TH
ers to pattern after.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30

The middle Of the road Populists are
the element identical with the old
abolitionists Of the old Republican par
~. They were always shrieking against
the great mass OF their party, but they
succeeded finally in carrying their
point in every instance. A small body
of men with fndomitable energy can
move an immense mass Of ordinary
morta1s.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30
IIfracombe, Devonshire Burned.

London, July 3O-A dispatch from IL
fracOmbe, the well known bathing place
on the north coast of Devonshire, an
nounces that half the business portion
of that port has been burned this morn
ing, involving a loss estimated at
100000 ($500, 000). There was no loss
of life
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30

Young Mr. Hearst, who already owns
the San Francisco Examiner and the
New York Journal, is going to estab-
lish a silver paper at Chicago. Even
if Mr.. Hearst should make no money
he is going to have lots of fun out of
the millions his father left him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30

If the president of the Kansas City
Metropolitan street railway We're put in
the penitentiary accidents on his rotten
cable line over the Ninth street bluff
would cease. More than 20 people have
been killed and injured by this death
trap in the last five years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30

H. E. Gaines is pardoned as he should
be. but his case should be a warning to
all police officers not to use their fire
arms without proper provocation. It
is the officers duty to arrest but not to
execute the criminal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30

Richard whiting Blue is detailed to
make a speech at Emporia August 1.
This is where Mr.. Blue must go direct
ly into the camp of the enemy. There
are people at Emporia who will ask
awkward questions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30
HOME-SEEKERS'
EXCURSIONS.

Cheap Rates via Burlington Route
On August 4th, 18th. September 1st,
18th 29th, October 9th 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. Ash.
your ticket agent.
L. W. WAKELEY, G. P. A,
st. Louis, Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30

The New Woman is fast Selling her
rights. The Chicago woman scorcher
who ran down and killed man got
quickly on her wheel again and rode
away just like a man
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30

The gold standard Democrats who
land can hardly expect him to attend
to such a trivial question as finance
while the fishing is good.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30

A Topeka drug store man is having
the sign painted: "Fifty-cent dollars
will be received here at their face
value for cigars. drugs and other mer-
chandisa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30

The Concordia Blade CPop) says:
David Martin if nominated by the Re
publican convention for chief justice
will be elected, we care not who is put
up against him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30

Comptroller Eckels seems to have
better success as comptroller of the
treasury than as comptroller" of Illi-
nois Democratic politics.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30

The Kansas railroads and farmers
are on the same side of one issue-they
both want an unrestricted supply of
cars to carry the corn to market.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30

Mr.. Levering's invitation TO Demo-
Gratis to vote the Prohibition ticket in
dictates that he viii conduct a humor
Gus campaign.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30

1t is fortunate that so much financial
oratory is expended on the street cor
ners. e it had to be shut up in the
breasts of the orators there might be
an explosion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30

Hill City Republican: Notwithstand-
ing the present silver excitement, Nc
Kinley will carry Kansas by a hand
some majority.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30

Why not have two vice presidents?
They are not very useful appendages
to Uncle Sans household anyway; and
one or two extra ones could scarcely
discommode the governmental ma
chine
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30

The captain of the baseball team at
Coffeyville has run off with the money
of the club. Why is it these baseball
managers appear to belong largely to
the criminal element.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30

The special correspondents haven't
told US for several weeks what McKin-
ley and Bryan had to eat at their
meals. 1t is doubtful if the people can
stand the suspense much longer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30

Here is q cIinching gold standard ar
gument delivered by man in To-
peka: You won't find none of US edu-
Gated people that amt for gold"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30

We presume the adoption of the bicy-
Gle into the Mckinley campaign is a
part of the promise made of the tariff
to set the wheels Of the country going
again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30

Perhaps Messrs. Harrison and Wanna
maker were figuring with Mr.. Hanna
on the delivery of the Presbyterian
vote.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30

Since the New York Press calls all
believers in free silver, vernin, perhaps
it would term Republican campaign
speakers bug exterminators.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30

There isn't room enough in Kansas
for me and July at the same time,
said a Topeka man today as he took
the train for Manitou.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30

Now that the New Women have
brought out a Bible, of course it Will
have to be made over every spring and
fall.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30

Senator Tillman seems to have been
retired on a pop up fly to the inhe1d.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30

The Kansas City cable cars appear
to be doing a little of the shooting of
the chutes'' themselves.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30

One thing about Dick Blue as a can
didate for United States senator, he
isn't hampered with any convictions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30
Convention at Taconna.

Tacoma. Wn., July 3O.-The Republi-
can state convention will be held at
Tacoma, August 26, to nominate pres
identiaI electors ano a full state ticket
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30

{ Totals............2s2.s s5 2s4.s2o 2s2. s7s
Sunday; no issue.
The total numb Der Of conies printa5 IN
the six months named above 1 657 e10
divided by 1856. the number Of issues
shows the average to be 10, 625. This IL
a correct report of the issues OF the
TOPEKA DAILY STATE JOJJRNAT
for the six months as stated.
The Meeker herald., 1896-07-25
A story of Colorado Gold,


The most unique and intructive book
yet published about the gold and 9th
er features of Cripple Creek district
has just been issued by o. w. Craw-
ford, publisher. Masonic Temple, Chi
cago, Illinois. Every page is illus
trated with original pictures in three
colors, made for this work by Mr.. L.
s. Rice, the sketch genius of the Rock
les. 1t is complete exposition of
Cripple Greek Gold. telling where 1t Is
found, how it is found, where it is mill
ed, how 1t is treated. how it IL paid
for; all about mines. titles, camping IN
the mountains and Cripple Parks Won
derful Apollinaris Springs, which the
Indians called Quleeka and Of which
they said: "If you drink the waters
always, you will live always" In
printing and Illustration it is n work of
high art. We are not surprised to
learn that the second edition is in press
for it is n book from which the old
est miner may get information and en-
tertainment as well. Price soc, but If
you will send five names and addresses
OF friends and 25c stamps or silver, to
the publisher, it will be sent postage
paid.
The Meeker herald., 1896-07-25

past history seems to be a guarantee
that his administration Of the EN-
pire of the Sun" will be prosperous
and benef1cent to the country. He was
born in 1854, has been married for
many years and has several children.
His manners are very quiet and simple;
he dresses like his officers. He is
good Mussulman. but not fanatic;
his ideas are large, and his mind in
Quisitive. In his youth he had for tutor
Mira Nizam, one Of the most brilliant
pupils of the famous "Ecole Polytech-
niQue" of Paris, and also of the mining
school. The pupil and the tutor under
stood each other SO well that the Mus
sulman clergy took umDrage at 1t. and
the professor was sacrificed to their re-
ligious prejudices. He affected to be
very friendly and submissive toward
the Mussulman clergy and also to be
satisfied with the life of an exile. which,
according to Persian usages, the heir
presumptive has to lead as governor of
a province distant from the capital.
Teheran, where his courtiers might be
inclined to foster some Of those palace
revolutions SO frequent in the Orient.