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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-26
TOPEKA, KANSAS.
BRYAN-LEEDY.
FREE SILVER.
FLAMBEAU CLUB.

Tt is a handsome banner and will
show off to good advantage when the
club is marching.
Ex-senator John Martin then launch
ed into politics and discussed the
money question.
rs there q Republican in the hall to-
night?'' asked he, and DR.. T. w. Peers
arose from his seat in the rear of the
hall and advanced. There were loud
cheers, for everybody was expecting
that the doctor had been converted to
the free silver side by John Martins
eloquence. When the cheering had
subsidized a little. DR.. Peers said: yes
sir, am a Republican,
''Wen. doctor you have been spared
by a gracious Almighty and an appre-
ciative people"
DR.. Peers advanced and said: 'T
am a Republican and I stand on the
same platform with James G. Blaine
and James A. Garfield, but I don't as
they didn't, stand for 16 to L"
There was loud murmuring in the
hall and then the cheering was resum-
ed and when John Martin could get in
q word he said:
My dear doctor, you are twenty
years behind the times. You should
read Blaine's speech through"
within the past month" said the doctor
while the crowd yelled.
Blaine in his speech declared for the
free coinage of silver said John Mar
tin.
Make that 16 to L. said DR.. Peers.
Now, do you see how he lodges? %
said John Martin.
You are the one who is lodging
said DR.. Peers.
why, as a matter of fact any fool
knows about this"
''I want to know who's the fool?"
asked the doctor.
There were cries of ''YOu," Doctor"
and the incident ended.
Judge Martin continued:
Il want to pay another tribute to the
women said he.
Mrs. Preston B. Plumb recently
gave a contribution of $500 to the
Democratic campaign fund. Now let's
give three cheers for the lady, hip, hip
and then Hamilton hall resOunded with
three hearty cheers for the widow Of
the late Preston 3. Plumb for her gift.
The ex-senator spoke of the silverites
being called anarchists and said that it
was the gold men who were the real an
archists because they were not as 10y
al to the constitution of the United
States as those who believed in free
coinage In speaking of the turning
down of Chief Justice Martin by the
Republican state convention he said:
Yes. you have great respect for the
judiciary when you can use it as your
tool" (Cheers.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-26
TEMPERANCE WOMEN
Discover There Are Many Saloons in
Kansas City, Kansas.

Kansas City, Sept. 26.-The w. c. T.
U. of Kansas began its 18th annual
convention in the Washington Avenue
NJ. 2. church, Kansas City Kan,
Thursday night.
Every local union in the state was
represented by delegates and number
of w. c. T. U. workers of national
prominence were in attendance The
convention will hold three sessions to-
day and Monday. with special meet
ings Sunday afternoon and evening.
At the opening session devotional ex-
ercises were led by Rev A. Z. Stote.
Mrs. L. B. Smith of Ottawa, state pres
ident. made the opening address.
City Counselor K. P. Snider, as the
personal representative of Mayor TWiss
temperance workers by telling them
that there were rs liquor joints now
running in Kansas City, Kan, and the
number had never been less than 40
since the prohibition liquor law was en-
acted.
Mrs. Jennie Maher who spoke for the
equal suffrage association, corrected
the counselor. She asserted that be-
tween so and 90 saloons were contribut-
ing to the revenues of the city by pay
ing monthly fines in the police court.
Mrs. Maher, however. declared that
wOman's influence would be required to
wipe out the liquor traffic.
The convention got down to business
yesterday after a conservation service
at O'Clock, which was led by Rev. Eu-
district presidents and of the Secretar-
les were read and the committees were
appointed.
A paper on 1.-The Commercial Travel
er and the w. c. T. u" was read by
Miss Ella NJ. Green Of Topeka.
The presidents annual address was
one of the features of the session in the
afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-26
I'm THE SOCIETY WORLD.
General Notes of Society and
Personal Items.
Recent Social Events in Topeka
and Vicinity.
Items of Interest About Topeka Peo-
pie and Visitors in Town

Miss Bessie West gave tea last
evening complimentary to Miss Ger
trude Roberts, an October bride.
The parlors were decorated in ferns
and nasturtiums. the dining room in
heliotrOpe.
The six course tea was served at
three small tables and one long one,
and at each plate rested a rose.
Miss Vests guests We're Miss Rob-
erts. Miss Mary Roberts, Miss Noon.
Miss Frances Moon, Miss Jessie Gar
wood, Miss Florence Greer, Miss ArIie
EwaFt, Miss Mary Thompson, Miss
Franc LittledeId, Miss Myrtle Jetmore,
Miss Nellie ClOugh. Miss Carrie Titus
Of Kansas City. Mr.. and Mrs. VIII H
Johnston, Mr.. Geo. Rust of Kansas
City, Mr. George Heyden, Mr.. Ralph
Moore, Mr.. Erie Williams, Mr. Will
Seller. Mr. Will Alexander, Mr. Walter
Gust, Mr. Chas. KIeinhans, Mr. Clifford
disted, Mr.. j. E. Morgan, Mr.. Ben
Akers, Mr. Julius Wedding, Mr.. W. S.
McCIintock
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DUN'S WEEKLY REPORT.
A Moderate But Distinct Improve
ment in Trade is Noted.

New York, Sept. 26-R G. Dun &
Co.'S weekly review of trade says:
A very moderate and distinct i'm
provement is seen, no longer only in
the buying of materials, which contin-
ueS at sitter prices, but also in orders
Tor products of some industries, in
money markets and in export of sta
pies It is as yet little more than a
step toward better things, but has al
ready started some important works
ana prompted few considerable con-
tracts.
Continuing arrivals of gold have
raised the treasury reserve above $125,-
OOO,O0O strengthened the banks and re-
faxed the strain in commercial circles
so that at about 1 per cent lower rates
more business was done than in the
Lhree previous weeks HOarding is no
longer reported, but some boards are
being unlocked. The movement of crops
continues large and purchases for ex-
port nave advanced prices or prevented
depression. While the gain in working
force is not great, it seems clear that
for the first time in many months there
is some gain. An important change is
the general advance in produce, and
especially in wheat, which rose on
Thursday and Friday, closing SIS cents
higher for the week with much buying,
apparently on foreign account.
Reports of crops abroad are supposed
to be the chief cause, as visible supplies
in this country increased largely, but
for the first time since July receipts
fell below those of the same week last
year. They were still large, and for
the first quarter of the crop year thus
far have been 50, 721, 15S bushels, against
40, AZ, 351 last year, a gain of about 80
per cent, and it is conceivable, but can
not be considered quite probable, that
such receipts have come from a crop
smaller than last years. The prices
averaged 11zc lower in July, 6.S lower in
August, than last year Atlantic eX-
ports, flour included. were for the week
a little more than a year ago, for Sep
TENDER 100000 bushels more, and 81
1861 53 increase July 1, against Il, 12S,SOS
last year. If there should come an I'M
usual foreign demand it would make
q great difference in business.
Cotton advanced an eighth a week
ago, but lost ree-sixteenths, and with
full receipts might have gone farther
but for the resumption of work by sew
eraI important mills. Speculative buy
ing of wool does not abate, sales for
four weeks having been 28,2550OO
pounds, against %, 257. $40 last year and
81, OBJ 600 in 1892 but no gain in prices
resulted. The sales are largely for
cash and by holders who have matur-
ing notes to meet, though some nave
been for export in spite of q decline of
few of the wooden mills are resuming,
the demand for heavy goods consti- |
tuting most of the gain in visible, but
show confidence that
more goods will be wanted than was
wanted, when the future is more clear.
Failures for the week have been 135 |
in the United States, against 2t6 last |
year and 80 in Canada, against so |
last year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-26
M'KINLEY MEN ABUSED.
Because Worknen Cheered for Nc
KinIey They Are Charged Upon.

Chicago, Sept. ga special to the
Herald from Alexandria, Ind, says:
Because a crowd of wOr6men cheered
for Mckinley at Orestes, near this city,
they were ridden down by a body of
mounted men who were in a parade.
Many were injured in the crush to es-
cane and trampled upon by the horses.
Among the injured are George Brady,
George King, Ernest Lefevre, Carl
Lightfoot, d. K. Miller and John Nc
Linney.
The procession passed by the Repub-
lican club building, where number of
wOrkmen were standing. Good ma
t11red bantering and cheers for NTcKin-
ley were INDUCED in by the workmen-
After part of the procession had passed
a body of mounted men who were in
the advance turned back and charged
in q body on the crowd of men, women
and children who were on the club
grounds. The mounted men were at
once supported by others who were on
foot in the procession Several war
rants have been issued.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-26
Miss Lakin surprised.

Mrs. D. l. Lakin planned a successful
little surprise for her daughter, Miss
Mary Lal1in. in honor of her birthday,
last evening.
The young people were awaiting her
on her return home from town. The
surprise was complete
Most OF the evening was spent in
playing a mimic game of foot ball -
which consisted of blowing an eggshalI
past the goal lines drawn on a table.
The guests of the evening were Mr..
and Mrs c. B. Merriam, Miss Hamble-
ton Miss Sadie HambIetOn, Miss Mar
garet Dudley, Miss Nellie McCuntock
Miss Maude Stacey Mr.. TheO Ham
matt, Mr. Ned Osborn, Mr.. Charles
Lsakin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-26
VENEZUELAN COMMISSION.
It's Report is Expected Just Before
Congress Meets.

Washington, Sept. 26.-The report of
the Venezuelan commission aDDOinted
last January to investigate the British
Venezuelan boundary dispute probabI
VIII be MADE 10 the president shortly
before congress conVenes IN December.
II was eXpecLed thSC the report might
be ready by November l, but conDIica-
lions in connection with the work in
Holland have caused delay.
The several members of the commits
sion have been at work on different
branches of the subject all summer
with a view to reaching a decision as
early as possible.
Justice Brewer, the chairman Of the
commission has called a meeting of the
commission for October 9, and # is
thought at that meeting all the testi-
mony could be submitted and decis-
ion arrived at.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-26
spauldine Readine Circle

The officers of the Spaulding Read
ing circle gave a reception Thursday
afternoon to the members of the club.
at the home of Mrs. D. A. Clements. $40
Taylor street. The rooms were pro
fusely decorated with sunhowers. gold
enrOd, and a white woods flower, the
clubs cOlors being yellow and white
In the dining room, where refreshments
were served, the color plan was strict
~ carried out. In the center of the ia
bic stood q huge bowl of sunf1owers,
abe doiiies were of drawn work, over
yellow satin. Those who received the
fifty guests We're Mrs. John w. Now
ers, president of the circle; Mrs D. A
Clements, vice president; Miss Minnie
Seller, secretary, and Miss Mary HOr-
ner, corresponding secretary; Miss An
ma Flynn, Miss Kate Seller, Miss Alice
Flynn, Mis- Sadie Doyle, Miss Minnie
Vvingert. Miss Anna Bauman- The
two youngest members of the club.
Misses Isabel Boyle and Mary Cog
gins, had charge of the punch bowl.
The club is named for Bishop Lancas-
ter Spaulding of Peoria, III. Aunt bat
tie Crawford, who is well known to To
peka people, was a slave in Bishop
Spaulding's family in Lebanon, Ky,
when he was a boy. She has in her
possession a picture of the bishop given
her four years ago. by his sister, who
was her former mistress and this pic
ture was loaned to the club for this Oc-
casion- Many incidents of his youth,
which she had told the various mem
bers were discussed and proved of
great interest to this little circle. The
club will hold their first meeting of the
season Wednesday, October Z.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-26
A Negro stabbine.

In a fit of frenzy caused by a quar-
rel and liquor, Tom Haines, a stout.
black Negro, stabbed his brother. Dee
Haines, ten times with a dull knife The
affair occurred last night at o'clock at
the residence of Dee Haines, at 1889
Lane street. The two men had a quar-
rel over a trivial matter and began to
fight Tom Haines secured a knife and
began jabbing at his brother In all
Dee was cut ten times and he was
greatly weakened by the loss of blood
The police department was notified and
Detective Ze1ler, PatroIman Bernard
and Special Officers King and Haisch
went to the scene of the conflict and
arrested all parties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-26
One Raward to Be Paid.

The state was called upon yesterday
to pay the reward that was offered for
the arrest and conviction of James
Walker, the blacksmith, that killed J.
3. Byrnes at Waneta the latter part Of
Gated in the Territory, arrested and
brought back by c. c. Crook He was
tried and convicted at the September
term of court in Chautauqua county.
Mr.. Crook will get his money today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-26
PEERS AND MARTIN MET
An Amusing Incident at Ham,
iItOn Hall Last Night.
Give and Take Between Ex-
Senator John Martin
And DR.. Peers-The Occasion Was
the Presentation. of Banner to
the Bryan-Leedy FIambeau
Club.

The Women's Free Silver club enter
tanned at Hamilton hall last night. The
women had invited the Bryan-Leedy
Free Silver F'lambeau club to the meet
ing They had a handsome banner for
the club to carry with them when
marching, and the meeting last night
was for the purpose of formally pre-
senting the banner to the club
The hall was about two-thirds filed
and the club occupied seats on the
stage D. G. TiIIotson in a short speech
made the presentation
1t had been the intention to have
Joseph G. Waters make the speech but
he could not be present
Ex-senator John Martin made the
speech of acceptance for the hambeaux.
He paid pretty tribute to the women
who had prepared the banner. The
banner is four by six feet, is of white
satin and in the center of it there is a
photograph of Bryan taken on silk In
letters of silver are the words:
. go
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-26
DICK BLUES FIGURES.
Says Kansas Will Go For Mckinley
by 10000.

Col Dick Blue was in town for a
short time this morning. He said:
nave Just finished trip through
the Sixth district. Things Up there are
in good shape, if they are managed
right; in better snaps than they have
been for years. The state is all right
and on election day will give the tick
ct 10000 majority. The scare at the be
ginning of the campaign did not do us
any harm; it only made the boys work
harder. 1t is always better to be scared
than SOrrY.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-26
SPECIFIC No. "a

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Weakness, arising from Mental
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Very, Overwork or Emotional
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Dyspepsia; indigestion; weak
stomach; bad taste, coated tongue,
offensive breath, loss of appetite.
The use of No. "a and 10 will
build up the most depleted system
and restore the brains activity.
DR.. HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC MAN.
UAL OF DISEASES FREE AT Your DRUG
GIsTs OR MAILED on REQUEST.
sman bottles or pleasant pellets. 1T the vest
pocket Sold by druggists, or sent on receipt of
IS cents, OF i've for 81. Humphreys Med CO.
cor. William & John Sts.s New York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-26
Dancing Club in Potwin.

"A number OF Potwin young peOplemet
avith Miss Lottie Parkhurst last even
sing to organize a dancing club for the
winter. The club will number sixteen
and will probably dance at Wetherells
hall A committee of three was ap-
Elointed. Miss Parkhurst, Miss ESSie
Chamberlain and Mr.. Terrence Ewart,
who Will make the arrangements for
the club
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-26

A petition was presented at the meet
ing of the Committee Of Fifteen yester-
day afternoon asking that the line of
march of all the parades of the Fall
Festival and Reunion be changed to go
south on Kansas avenue to Tenth
street instead of turning west at Ninth
street. The petition was signed by a
large number of business men and
others who live south of Ninth street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-26
An Indiana County Jail Burned.

Columbus, Ind, Sept. 26.-The entire
woodwork of the county jail burned
yesterday morning. The original cost
of the building was $4,000 and the loss
is $40 900. The fire originated in the
hospital department and was started
made many attempts to escape There
were three prisoners in the Jail and
when taken out they were almost suf-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-26
WeekIv Bank statement-

New York. Sept. 26.-The weekly bank
statement shows the following changes:
Reserve, increase SO, 761, $50: loans, de-
crease s1,34S, 200; specie, increase $685.
600; legal tenders, increase SO, 464, 200;
deposits, increase 81, 1872. SEQ; circulation,
increase $4ss, 900. The banks now hold
$14. ZIG, O25 in excess of the requirements
of the Is per cent rule.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-26
Weather indications.

Chicago, Sept. 26.-For Kansas: Fair
and cooler tonight; light frost in north
portion tonight; Sunday fair with
warmer in northwest portion; norther-
" winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-26
Senator FarweIl There.

There is to be g. distinguished speaker
at the meeting at Hamilton hall to
night Senator FarWell of Chicago viii
be there and make a speech. Prof.
Frank Nelson VIII also make a speech
and some special music will be fur
uished.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-26
For martha McCord,s Murderers.

The governor has offered the custo-
mary reward of $500 for the arrest and
conviction of the murderers of Martha
McCord, the woman that was found
dead in her rooms at Lawrence a few
days ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-26
Gard Club Formed.

"A card club was formed last evening
by a. number of young people who met
with Miss Iibbie Hazlett. They will
play every other Friday evening. Mr..
Dean Low, was elected president and
Miss Lillian Whitelock, secretary of the
club. The members are Miss Iibbie
F1azlett, Miss Edna Crane, Miss Norma
Smith, Miss Grace Curtis, Miss Edna
ATorehouse, Miss Edna McCintock, Miss
Edna Speer, Miss Margaret Bear, Miss
Susie Jewell, Miss Mabel Knowles, Miss
Vera Low, Miss Winifred Wagner, Miss
Lillian WhitelOCk, Mr.. Dean Low, Mr..
Floyd Mcdonald, Mr.. VIII Speer, Mr..
Earry Williams, Mr.. Tom King, Mr.
Rassie Bennett, Mr. Fred Robbins, Mr..
Fred McGiffin, Mr.. Frank Tichener. Mr..
frank Davis. Mr.. Ben Blythe, Mr.. Fay
Howell
Mr.. J. w: Waggoner of Altoona, will
svisit his son Mr.. "A. T. Waggoner next
week
Mrs W. ". Mills is entertaining a
snumber Of ladies at q sthimble party
Hhis afternoon complimentary to her
sister, Mrs Chas- w. Emery Of ST. Joe,
Mo.
Miss Anna G. .o'daro Of Gardiner will
visit her sister Mrs G. Q. Clemens next
Rveek.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. "A. Cain, Of Kansas
City, viii arrive Monday to spend the
week Tith-AIrs. R. G. Miller
Mrs. -Chas. T. GcCabe and son Chas
Edison, viii return tomorrow from a
weeks visit in Kansas City. Mrs. Clara
sMcCabe viii accompany her and spend
Festival week here.
hr. and Mrs J. Crouch of Maple Hill,
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Broken edge collars made smooth by
Fearless Steam Laundry
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-26

On Thursday, Oct. LIST, special trains
will leave Ossawatomie Z a. m, running
through Ottawa and Pomona and con-
solidated with special train from Coun-
ell Grove at LOmax which leaves Coun-
Gil Grove at a. m, running through
Usage City, Lyndon, Vassar, arriving
Topeka 10 a. m.
On Friday, Oct. I'd, special train will
run between Ottawa and Topeka. leav-
ing Ottawa about a. IN.
Special trains on Thursday and Fri
day, returning will leave Topeka 1880
p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-26
MO. PACIFIC
Will Run the Following Trains
Into Topeka During Re-
Union Wenk.

On Tuesday, Sept. 18th, special train
will leave COffeyviIIe 7:30 a. m, run
ming through Chetopa, Pittsburg, Fort
p. M
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-26

would have throbbings
in my chest that seemed
uncomfortable. For three
months I could not sleep
and for three weeks did
not close my eyes. L
prayed for sleep, and
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-26
BRIBERY OF COUNCILMEN.
How Valuable Franchises in Philadel
phia Were Obtained.

ILADELPHIA.-The session of
the senatorial investigation committee
assumed IA sensational aspect late this
afternoon. Julian \. Gale, former sec
rotary of the Mutual Automatic Tel
ephone Company, concern which Sc
cured valuable franchises from the
city through, it is alleged, wholesale
bribery of councilmen, was the states
witness.
Mr.. Gale said that he had been given
5000 share certificates of the stock
with instructions to divide into seven
ty-five certificates of six shares each,
twenty-five certificates of twenty
shares each, four certificates of 500
shares each, and two certificates of
1925 shares each.
These last two certificates, he said,
were made out in the names of Dave
Martin, the political leader of this city,
and States Senator Charles A. Porter
George Persch. who was in the en-
ploy of the Mutual Automatic Com
pany, corrobrated Gales story. He
described how the stock was "split
up" and said he was at the Office of
the company when Mr.. Martin called
to get the certificates. The witness
then told how he had gone to New
York during the investigation of the
! telephone scandal and detailed various
sums of money, which, he alleged,
had been paid to him by Mr., Martin,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-26
LITTLE ARTHUR IN COURT
FITIGERALD GETS LEAVE TO RE
SERVE PLEA.
Charge of Shooting Goes First-Pre-
pairing to Fight His Case-Police on
the Tram Robbery

Arthur Fitzgerald appeared in the
District Court just before noon on the
charge of assault and battery with a
rifle on one All Fat. He was repre-
scented by Attorney Charles Creighton.
At the request of defendant plea was
reserved and the case went over to to-
morrow.
Fitzgerald will make a strong fight
for his scalp. He will endeavor to
prove an alibi at the time the shoot
ing is alleged to have taken place. 1t
is stated today that two Cinnamon
will testify to having seen him on the
Waikiki road about 3 o'clock Tuesday
morning.
The other case, that of burglarizing
the office of the Hawaiian TramwaN'
Co., will follow the first. Marshal
Brown said this morning that the
prosecution was now ready to proceed
The police feel that they have dead
open-and-shut i'm the burglary case.
Fitzgerald is now clam. He has
been seen but refuses to talk. He
seems to feel that his case in the bur
glary matter depends upon what the
prosecution will be able to bring out
and not upon any defense he may b'
able to make.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-26
FOOT BALL.

All town athletes are invited to at
tend foot ball meeting at the Y. NJ.
sired to put in a strong team to meet
the Regiments, who are already in the
field. Messrs. Schermerhorn and p.
H. Foster, two good players from the
coast, will enter. The Punahous will
also likely organize after the opening
of school