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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11
HISTORIC HOTEL GONE.
Once Sheltered Frederick Douglass
From a Mob.

Anderson, Ind, July 1.-THE Com
mercial hotel at PendIeton, claimed to
completely destroyed by fire at noon.
The origin of the fire is not known. It
was a substantial brick structure and.
although built in 1880, was still in use.
Some of the greatest men of the ma
ton have stopped at this hotel When
frederick Douglass was mObbed and
almost killed at Pendleton he was stob-
ing at this house. 1t served twice as a
lott Tor whites during Indian troubles.
Adjacent property was DESTROYED. The
total loss is about IS OOO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11
FRISCO OFFICERS.
The New Board of Directors Elected
in New York.

The election of officers of the reOr-
ganized St. Louis & San Francisco
railway, held in New York city Thurs
day resulted as follows:
Horace Porter, chairman of the board
of directors; F. H. Hamilton, secretary
and treasurer; z. c. Henderson. gen
eraI counsel; L. F. Parker, general So
licitOr; A. Douglass, general auditor;
NJ. Strauss, assistant secretary and
treasurer; B. F. Yoakum, vice presi-
dent and general manager
General manager YOakum will enter
upon his duties Immediately.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11
Some Mothers

Let their baples cry with Collie, giving
mother no rest nlght or day. How fool
ish, when Dr. HandS Collie Cure gives
immediate relief to baby 1t removes
wind from the stomach. uuiets the
nerves ana gives reStfuI sleep. Moth
er, SEND To-Day 10 your drugstore for a
Csc bottle. Think of the weary hours
it saves you. If baby's gums are sore,
teething, use DR.. Hands Teeth Lotion
At all druggists. % cents.
Wake up Jacob, day is breakingl''
so said DeWitt's Little Early Risers
to the man who had taken them to
arouse his sluggish liver. G. W. Stsns-
field.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11
To st Paul and Minneapolis Via"Bur.
Iiuptou RouteH

Two splendid through trains each
day from Missouri river points to the
north via the old established Bur
ling Route and Sioux City line Day
train has handsome observation vesti-
buled sIeepers, free chair cars and
dining cars (nOrth of Council Bluffs.
Night train has handsome Sleepers to
Omaha, Council Bluffs and Sioux CITY
md parlor cars Sioux City north.
Consult ticket agent.
L. w. WAKELEY
St Louis Mo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11
Same Rates for PopuIistg.

For the Populist national convention
in St. Louis. July p. the same railroad
rates have been authorized as those
granted for the Republican convention.
The round trip rate from Topeka will
be $3.50, and the one way rate $3.50.
Tickets will be sold July 10, 20 and 81
cagO, effective the same dates, will be
$3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11
Fifty Years Ago.
Ayers Sarsaparilla

was in it's infancy half a CEN
tury ago. To-day it doth ''be-
stride the narrow world like a
colossus" What is the secret
of it's power? It's curesl The
number Of them The wonder
of theml Imitators have fol-
lowed it from the beginning Of
it's success. They are still be-
hind it. Wearing the only
medal granted to sarsaparilla
in the Worlds Fair Of 1893
it points proudly to it's record.
Others initiate the rem edy;
they can't initiate the record;
So Years of Cures.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11

Eli Hill, Lumber City, Pa, writes,
7 have been suffering from Piles for
twenty-five years and thought nv
case incurable. DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve was recommended to me as a
pile cure, so I bought a box and it per
formed a permanent cure This is
only one of thousands of similar cases
Eczema, sores and skin diseases Weld
quickly when it is used. C. w. Stans-
field.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11

It would be hard to convince a man
suffering from bilious collie that his
agony is due to a micrObe with an I'M
pronOuncable name. But one dose of
DeWitt's Collie and Cholera Cure win
convince him of its power to afford
instant relief. 1t kills pain G. w.
Stansfield.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11
TRACKED 5000 MILES.
Young Woman Finally Lands Her
Truant Lover in Jail.

Philadelphia, July 11-After fol-
lowing her truant lover for 5000 miles.
Miss Mary Wagner had the satisfaction
today of landing him in Lehigh county
Jail.
Six months ago Miss Wagner and
Jacob Frantz were engaged to be mar
Tied in Austria The young man then
disappeared. His sweetheart tracked
him from one land to another and
then across the Atlantic ocean.
Frantz moved from city to city, but
the girl caught up with him today.S She
told her story to a justice of the peace,
who had Frantz arrested on a charge
of betraying the girl. He could not
furnish bail and is in Jail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11
FREQ Silver Convention

At st. Louis. July 22d. the Santa Fe
Roulette home rOad-Wiu sell tickets
July 10, 20 and p. at one fare (S9.5O) for
round trip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11

Ladies' shirt waists Iaundered SO that
the colors will not fade by Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and ia W. 9Th.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11
MiIwaukee and Return Ii one Fare.

July IA, Is and 16 the Santa F'e Route
the home road-wiu sell tickeus tc
Milwaukee and return at one fare fol
Baptist Young Peoples meeting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11

Try Heinz's ice cream for parties and
festivals. Both phones 39Z
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11
KAISER TO HUNT WHALES
The German Emperor Will ShoOtthe
Monsters With Explosives.

Berlin. July 11-Emperor William is
preparing to hunt for whales. When
he reaches the waters of Norway it is
his intention to kill several Of them
He viii approach the monsters in a
torpedo boat and hurl what is known
as explosive harpOOns at them.
Free Silver Convention
At st. Louis, July 22d, the Santa Fe
Roulette home Toad-wiu sell tickets
July 19, 20 and 81, at one fare $50 SOD for
round trip.
We do mending and sew on buttons
free of charge. Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11

Electric fan motors at A Lees. $50
Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11

DeWitt's Little Early Risers act gent
ly but thoroughly, curing indigestion,
dyspepsia and constipation. Small
pill, safe pill, best pill G. w. Stans-
field.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11

If you want a reliable dye that will
color an even brown or black, and will
please and satisfy you every time, use
Buckinghams Dye for the Whiskers.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-27
NEW YORK REPUBLICAN
Nominate Congressman Frank
S. Back of Troy for
Governor.
Timothy F. Woodruff for Lieutenant.
Governor and Irving c. Vann
for Appellate Judge.

SARATOGA, N. Y, Aug. 26-The sim
cerity of Thomas G. Platt was quickly
verified to-day when the Republican State
Convention got down to business. The
Republican leader strictly adhered to his
declaration that he was not candidate,
and the following ticket was nominated
with practically little friction. For Gov
ernor, Congressman Frank s. Black of
Troy; Lieutenant-Governor, Timothy f..
Woodruff OF Brooklyn; Judge of the
Court of Appeals, Irving c. Vann.
The convention reassembled at IL AS
o'clock, and the rollcall on nomination
for Governor was Immediately ordered
The third ballot was without result, and
the fourth was ordered. As it proceeded
it was seen that Congressman Black of
Troy would be nominated. All counties
down to Clinton, except one, voted solidly
for him. When New York was called,
Edward Lauterbsch arose amid great
cheering, and cast the total 134 votes for
Black. The vote of New York gave Black
a majority of the total vote and the nomi-
nation. The official vote was: Votes cast
75S. Black 675, Fish 6, Aldridge II.
The nomination, on motion, was made
the platform and delivered a prief speech
of thanks.
When Mr.. Black had finished, the roll
call of the convention for nominations for
Lieutenant-Governor was declared in Or
der. The names of Titus Sheard of Herki-
mer County. Timothy E. Woodruff of
Brooklyn and Nevada n. Stranahan were
the only names put in nomination and a
ballot was ordered. Mr.. Woodruff was
nominated on the first ballot.
The chair then announced that-the Sc
lection of candidate for Judge of the
Court of Appeals was in order. The secre-
tary was directed to cast the ballot of the
convention for Irving G. Vann. He an
nounced that 1853 votes were cast for Judge
Vann, and he was declared the nominee of
the convention.
Mr.. Woodruff was presented to the con-
vention and made short speech express.
ing his gratitude and appreciatiun of the
honor that the convention had conferred
upon him.
The convention then adjourned sine die.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-27

for Michigan at the Indianapolis conven-
ton. About 125 delegates attended the
convention, which was harmon
ious gathering. There was no con-
test over the various State offices, which
were filled as follows: Governor, Rufus Z.
Sprague of Greenviile; Lieutenant-Gov-
ernor, A. B. Eldridge; Secretary OF State,
Samuel L. Boise, st. Glare County; STATE
Treasurer, Wilder D. Stevens of Kent
County; Auditor-General, Irving W. Con-
key of Berrien County; Com mmissioner OF
State Land Office. A. M. Tinker of jack
son County; Attorney-General,C Cyrus E.
Lathrop of Wayne County; Superinten-
dent of Public instruction. William Heap
of Muskegon County; member State
Board of Education, John s. Haggart OF
Shiawasee County. John s. Farr OF Kent
and S. 7. Douglas of Wayne were nomi-
mated for electors at large.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-27
Il MIoHIGAN FUSION.
Democrats, Roputists and Union Sitter
ties Hold LoUe Feast.

Democrats, Populists and Union S5Irer-
ties Hold a LoUe Feast.
BAY CITY, MICH, Aug. 26.-The con
ference committee of the Democratic
Populist and Union Silver conventions
which adjourned early this morning with
out reaching an agreement, went into
session again at o'clock. An agreement
was reached about 10:30 o'clock and the
several conventions met in joint conven'
ton this afternoon to receive the report oi
the full committee.
Headed by Dand the Silver and Popu-
list delegates marched in body to the
Democratic convention hall, where they
were received with wild enthusiasm.
When the delegates were finally seated
joint convention was organized to cover
legal formalities. Thomas E. Barkworth
was made chairman and F. II. Hosford
secretary.
Nominations for Governor were then
declared in order. The silver men nomi-
mated Charles P. Sigh of Grand Rapids
and the Democrats Justin h. Whiting OF
St. Clair. Then the convention adjourned.
When 1t reassembled late this evening
Joint executive campaign committee was
appointed. The Populists then In open
convention rescinded the unit rule ana
the chairman announced that Messrs.
Whiting and Sigh had agreed to ABIDE
by the will of the convention, the de-
feated aspirant for the Governorshlp to
take the second place on the ticket.
The following ticket was nominated:
Governor, Charles r. Sigh; Lieutenant
Governor Justin R. Whiting; State
treasurer. Otto E. Karate of Gogeblc;
Auditor-G General, A. L. Cole or LIVING
stone: Attorney General, Alfred j.. Muir
ply of Detroit.
The name of the ticket will be "Demo-
cratic PeopIe's Union Silver Ticket" The
vienette will be representation OF Sill
yer dollar and a picture OF Bryan.
A resolution offered by Burr W. Jones
of Madison was adopted, declaring Cen
eral Bragg to be Wisconsin's choice for
the nomination for President. In ac-
knowledging the honor conferred by the
resolution General Bragg said: II thank
Won for the opportunity you have given
m q tn lead you, solid as l know you will
he. near the flashing of the guns, whether
,,;ctorv or defeat shall result from the con-
test" [Applausel
The following are the delegates at large
to the Indianapolis convention: General
f. S. Bragg of Fond du Lac, Senator w.
F. Villas of Madison, ]. ]. Hogan of La
Crosse, J. f. Flanders of Milwaukee.
Presidential electors at large-S. G. Nash
of Manitowoc and Judge John c. Ludwig
of Milwaukee.
The question of putting State ticket
in the field was referred to the State Gen.
tral Committee with power to act The
convention adjo.rned sine die at clock.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-27

In the community, commanding the con-
hdence and often winning the affection of
both pupils and parents. The teacher
ordinarily was the ideal of the pupil. In
him was EN- mbodied all that was good and
true and great, and this was always true
when the pupil loved the teacher.
las look back upon my schooldays I
grow in the conviction that my best
teachers were not the most agreeable
teachers. Laughter.] l have come to
realize that what was less attractive to me
was most important to my education. If
you have deep interest in your country,
ii you would show your love for your
country you must give considerable atten-
tion 10 American policies.
while this cali is without any political
significance, it is at least an assurance
that your minds are not wholly absorbed
with literary pursuits, but that now and
then they are turned to considerations of
political character. The duties of citi-
zenship are quite as high and important
as any which can engage our attention,
and the educated man of the country
should be the last to overlook and neg
lect them.
"The teacher is the public servant. He
is not in private employment. He is an
essential part of the conservative force
which upholds the National fabric. He
instructs the future citizen and future
statesman. He is mighty power in the
life of the Nation. His influence has uni
formly been on the side of right. He
molds and directs the minds which will
copfrot tho dasfinv of tho rapuhIic Can
tlemen, you are engaged in noble call
ing. l honor you in your service and
profession. Nothing more exalted could
engage yon. The youth are yours to
train. The youth of the land are yours to
instruct. That it may be wisely done you
have my best wishes and prayers. shall
be glad to meet and greet each and every
one of you personally" [Applause.l
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-27
DEMOCRATS AT ST. LOUIS.
SosInd-Money Delegates to Indianapolis
dre Chosen.

Are Chosen.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. 26.-The sound
money Democratic State Convention was
called to order at IL A. NJ. to-day in the Ex-
position building by Colonel James O..
Broadhead, ex-Minister to Switze rland
Not more than 800 delegates out of rep
resentation of 535 were in attendance. The
address of Colonel Broadhead was mainly
devoted to reputation of the Chicago
platform. Hon. Fred w. Lehman of st.
Louis was elected temporary chairman
and J.West Goodwin of Sedalia temporary
secretary.
After the appointment of the usual COM
mitrees the convention took a recess until
2:30 P. NJ. Upon reassembling sharp dis
cussion ensued whether full State ticket
should be nominated. 1t was decided
that the silver nominations should be
ignored and full ticket named. John ].
Mcdowell Trimbl of Kansas City is the
only man spoken of for Governor. Four
delegates at large to the indianapolis con-
vention were chosen. At5:30 the conven-
tion adjourned until 10 A. NJ. tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-27
IT WILL MAINTAIN LAW AND ORDER.

.u,;d No ssnas sudden, dangerous
and those 10 Who conhded
which the courage tna we faced
more years
assured
extingushed unsehsh
on the reputation public private must be rebuked by
pohcy OF VINO loVe lne
country and would preserve unuied its National honor
the almost total ooauon
states finally threatened its
by the dread ordeal OF civil
General Grant
and South happily
and hostility between Inc
yanhine hope to return
the Nation
restoration OF cordial relations
beloved
the duties
it privilege
OF spirit aernal
shonld animate
the
after heed the admonition Washington
"Thee should no COM
mon country"
improve opportunity
e which joining
and affection which people the
contribute toward binding
nnon the different which, shave
interest,"" weld
h Norb and the South not sepa
or in danger becoming party
enemies
of sgnay guided us to ~
honor,
and its the earth
WILLIAM
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-27
WIscoNsIN GOLD MEN.

Senator FilGs Presides Deer Sonnd-
Money Democratic Cosvention.
MILWAUKEE. Wis, Aug. 26.-AlI the
prominent leaders of the sound-money
Democracy in the State were present to-
day when the State convention was
called to order by Ellis B. Usher of La
Crosse. J. II. Brennan of Stevens Point
was elected temporary chairman and Sem
ator Villas permanent chairman. Both
made long addresses, and after the usual
committees were appointed a recess was
taken until 2 P. NJ. At the afternoon ses-
sion General Bragg read the platform and
recommended its adoption with an elo-
quent speech.
The resolutions adopted as the views OF
the convention the declaration of the
National Democratic platform OF 1892 on
the money question.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-27
Gold Men at Proriaen Ice.

PROVIDENCE. R. L.. Aug. 26.-The gold
Democrats held State convention to-day
for the purpose OF selecting delegates to
represent them.aS the National Convention
to be held at Indianapolis Septe m Der 2.
Arnold Greene presided over thirty five
persons present. Delegates and alternates
were chosen. Resolutions which advocated
the existing gold standard and deprecated
the free COINAGE of silver at any ratio were
adopted. The resolutions also indorse the
administration OF President Cleveland and
advocate tariff for revenue only.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-27
TEACHERS At CANTON.
Il Delegation of zoo Cali Upon |
Future Pres ident.

Il Delegation of zoo Call Upon the
Future Pres sident.
CANTON, OHIO, Aug. 26.-Major Nc
Kinley this afternoon received delega-
cation composed of 200 of the Teachers
Association of Stark and surrounding
counties, which is in convention here.
They surrounded the house and united in
singing" America" This brought the ma jor
out, and after addresses by @. L. Hiner
and ]. H. Carver. the latter paying beau
tiful tribute to the majors sister. who was
for thirty years teacher here. Major Nc
Kinley responded in part as follows:
"Mr. Hiner, ladies and gentlemen: I
cannot permit to pass unnoticed-for l
was deeply moved by 1.-THE beautiful
tribute paid by Mr.. Carver to a member of
my own family and one whom / dearly
loved. Her splendid work is to me a
sweet and perpetual memory, and grate-
fully acknowledge the influence she ex-
erted upon my life. Her noble example
has been TO me a constant inspiration.
That the Board of Education OF Canton
should have SO honored her memory is
most gratifying to her family and friends.
81 have great and increasing respect
for the schoolmaster. My great-grand-
father was a teacher of private
school in New Lisbon, Columbia County,
this State, long before the public school
system was established, and since that
time some member of the family has been
engaged IN that honorable occupation. As
J said have always felt the greatest re-
spect for the schoolmaster, and now and
then possibly fear of him llaughter].
still my earliest and pleasantest recollec-
tions are associated with him, and bear
him only gratitude and love. In early
days as now he was the conspicuous figure
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-27
Caused by the Money Stringenov.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, Aug. 26.-PauI
T. Brown, trading as ]. w. Brown & Co.,
wholesale grocers, has made an assign
ment. The failure was due to the tight
ness of the money market. The liabIli-
ties will exceed $1O0, 900; assets not stated.
K. j. Allen, Son d Co., dealers in china
and oils, also assigned. Liabilities and
assets not known. Stringency in the
money market caused the failure.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-27
Fusion in Minnesota.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, Aug. 26.-The
Peoples party convention to-day COM
pleted fusion with the Democrats by nomi-
mating the following ticket: Governor,
John Lind, silver Republican and Demo-
cratic nominee; Lieutenant-Governor,
Major G. M. Bowler; Secretary of State,
julius J. Heinrich Democratic nominee);
Treasurer. Alexander McKinnon Demo
cratic nominee); Attorney-General, ]. A.
keyes.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-27
To Hold a Silrer Oonyen,,o,,

WASHINGTON, D.. c., Aug. pa
meeting last night of the executive COM
mittee of the Silver party decided that ar
rangements should be made toward hold
ing silver convention in Chicago Sep
tember % under the auspices of the
National Silver party. The representation
in the convention is to be three delegates
from each silver club of twenty members
or mora
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-27
NEW TO-DAY.

Autumn shapes now ready.
Do you know what buying
hats of us means f?
It means we do not charge
you for a name. It means our
hats are made from the identi-
cal blocks of the exclusive high
priced hatters and that they are
made every bit as good. 1t
means that the hatter's So Derby
costs you $3.50 here that his
$3.50 Fedora costs you but 95c
when bought of us.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-27
GOLD IN NEW JERSEY.
Tho Democr State Conrentto,> Sends
D.Le1ates to IndtannpoLis.

TRENTON, N. j., Aug. 26.-The State
Convention of gold Democrats was called
to order at 1:3o this afternoon for the
selection of delegates to the Indianapolis
convention. Ex-Secretary of the Treasury
Fairchild made a speech which was heart
lily applauded. After the election of off,
GERS the platform was presented. 1t favors
the unvarying maintenance of the present
gold standard and denounces the Chicago
platform as revolutionary.
Four delegates at large and sixteen dis
trict delegates were selected to represent
the State at the Indianapolis convention.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-27

confidence in the stability of values
The life blood OF
checked
which would
entails deficiency in the public
cng dishonesty We treasury
people change tariff Legislation
THE TARIFF OF 1894.
The only
the the
Whatever virtues that condy
raising
provided enough for such needs
steady in
and land 1t has contributed swell National
nearly
the Revolution the Rebellion Since It's passage at home has
prices agricultural
arrested Generalization
hand.
enforcement from September 1894
$640 deficiency $82
fifteen the
the first fifteen months the tariff of
of of
compared
with the
steady the of $13200 month"; 000
business day of this
steadily foreign
the indicate
remedy? Confidence wholly disappeared
closed running half reduced small
profit not actual loss Our d and while they @
abroad are occupied in supplying US with goods
has greatly
because those who constitute 1.-THE great army OF American
without
products They they
when farmers
sufficient TO have produced unfortunate business situation Ii
the land would feel the
the demand for his products and in the better which he
directive
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-27

party opposes tns reaonary entirely
policy backward step upon this question
will seek to improve degrade the pubic service
and timely declarations in the
must content myself with
~ IN oy If as Republicans. have lately addressed
attention with stress ana
financial integrity OF the
because to demand
convinced thai the people
" S - d I and meaning silver and move
ent thew will avert II doing e na we render the
service nossbe to the and appeal 10 the intelligence
and patriotism people irrespective OF party or section
fort ber
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-27
Fusion in Ohio.

SPRINGFIELD, ONO. Aug. 26. = The
Popuiist State Convention decided to- night
to accept the terms of fusion offered by the
Democrats, and fusion on both the State
and electoral tickets in this State is now
assured.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-27
M1oHIGAN FoR GOLD.

Gold Democrats Elect Delegates to fhe
indianapolis Convention.
LANSING, MICH, Aug. 26.-The gold
Democrats IN convention to-day nomi-
mated a complete State and electoral
ticket and provided for full representation
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-27

Come and see Major Criqui,
the smallest man in the world.
He will give one of his photos,
free of charge, to all purchasers
to the amount of SOC or over.