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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-10
SKINNER WAS PLACATED.
Why the Councilman Didn't Object to
Stewards Removal

Councilman Skinner made no objec-
ton to the removal of Sanitary Officer
w. z. Stewart of the First ward and
thereby hangs a tale.
Councilman Skinner has been an ar
dent supporter of Stewart and he al
ways objected seriously when Mayor
Fellows suggested dropping that officer
from the pay roll but now he is meek
as lamb and there is no criticism on
the action of the mayor.
Councilman Skinner has been placat-
ed by the mayor and it was done by
throwing out a small sop. Mayor Eel
lows appointed q, brother-in-law of
Councilman SINNERS to the position
of trimmer at the electric light plant
His name is John Patterson and it was
necessary to discharge a man to make
room for the relative.
The man VINO is the victim of this
political deal is P. Olson, an industrious
Swede with a large family But the
mayor is rid of a troublesome officer
who would not do his political scaven-
ger work and Mr.. Skinner is satisfied
so it does not matter to him who was
discharged. The position pays $50
month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-10
WOMEN AT CANTON.
Large Delegations to Visit Mckinley
on July 16.

Canton, July 10.-Mrs. Coe Stewart of
Cleveland has completed arrangements
for the Cleveland women to visit Major
Mckinley on July 16. There is such
lively interest taken in the affair by
the women of Cleveland and surround
ing towns that a big crowd is already
assured. Street cars are to be in wait
ing to carry the excursionists to
Meyers lake, two miles from this city,
where the exercises of the day will be
held. Major Mckinley is to address
the assembly at the lakeside.
To give every one an opportunity to
see the Mckinley home, the party will
stop en- route to the station on the re-
turn trip and, escorting the major to
his door, will join in a patriotic song of
farewell Mrs. N Coe Stewart has
agreed to write a special song for the
occasion.
Mrs. Elroy NJ. Avery. who is the rec
ogntzed leader of Cleveland women in
politics, is to deliver the cOngra tuIa-
tory address to Major Mckinley Sew
eral hundred former soldiers and sail
Ors of Cleveland will also come on the
same day
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-10
HOBART CALLED DOWN.
Col Whitley Gives the Candidate for
Vice President Some Pointers.
20 Editor Topeka Sic journal.


To Editor Topeka State Journal.
Mr.. Hobart, the Republican nominee
for vice president of the United States,
in accepting the honor conferred upon
him, makes a declaration that has
gold ring to it and no mistake. He
says: An honest dollar, worth 100
cents everywhere, cannot be coined out
of so cents worth of silver plus a 1egiS-
latiVe fiat. Such q debasement Of our
currency would Inevitably produce in
calculable loss, appalling disaster and
national dishonor''
It may appear both presumptuous
and imperrinent for q small fellow to
attempt to dispute with a Goliath of
finance like Mr.. Hobart, but neverthe-
less I shall make an attempt TO prove
the utter inconsistency of his argument.
I contend that dollar worth 100 cents
can pc coined out OF 80 cents worth OF
silver by means of a legislative fiat.
Mr. Hobart'S argument rests upon
false base, hence its lack of truth. It
is nothing more nor less than an as
sumption that certain number of
grains of gold is possessed of the God
given value of a dollar. 1t does not
admit that value is a relative term and
that it is created through desire or ne
cessity as the case may be. It is a
virtual denial that money is a. creation
of legislation. A denial of a plain fact
without any explanation. Let US see
what Mr.. Hobart's argument is worth.
If government has the power to coin
a piece of yellow metal and regulate
the value thereof, upon what hypO-
thesis can it be assumed that the same
power cannot take a piece OF white
metal and accomplish the identical
same purpose.
It must be borne in mind that neither
gold nor silver is endowed by nature
with any intrinsic value whatever.
Gold and silver would be worthless if
there was no demand for them. The
law increases the demand by coming
them into money and compelling their
use. Thus it is the demand that makes
the value. Otherwise these elements
might remain practically worthless.
Gold possesses qualities that are de-
S1rable under certain circumstances
but no one knows how much it would
be worth when measured by other
property If it were to be demonetized
There is no question that the relative
value of gold is a fat of legislation. It
is from this christening 1t receives its
crown and from which it is given the
power to control the prices of all COM
nodities. Take away this endowment
and you take away its power to rule.
If it is held to be true that gold pos
sesSeS an artificial value given it by
HANGED in value through the same me-
dunn? If not, why not?
LOCALIZED fixed value, which is money
when of sufficient volume operates as
an eqUalizing influence between itself
and unfixed commodities thus Great
ing parity between property and
money. How the use of silver as
money OF ultimate redemption could
cause q debasement of our currency or
how more money would lead to incaIcu-
liable loss to anybody except gold gam
blers is more than 1 can understand
H. c. WHITLEY
Emporia, Kan, July g. 1896.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-10
ACTRESS MARGOT HOBART.
Is a Niece of Republican Candidate
for Vice President.

New York, July 1o.-NTiss Margot EIo-
bart, a daughter of the late Francis E.
Hobart of New York. and a niece of
Garet A. Hobart of New Jersey, candi-
date for vice president on the Repub-
lican ticket will shortly make her debut
at one of the local continuous vaudeville
houses in a sketch called "Faustine,' % in
which she will introduce songs, dances
and limitations of we'll known actresses.
Miss Hobart until the death of her
father had no idea of venturing on a
professional career. Her father was
a well known cOrdage merchant and
left his daughter a fortune of $50 600,
which the young woman will inherit
when she becomes of age. She is now
10 years old.
Miss Hobart is a pretty brunette of
medium height and possesses an almost
faultless figure. It is said that she
has posed al various times for nearly
all the celebrated artists in this coun-
try. Last season she was with Charles
H. Hoyt's Milk White Flag COM
pany. She is said to possess a mezzo
soprano voice of remarkable quality,
and has marked ability as a comedi-
enne.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-10
Text of the Editorial Apologizing to
Ex-senator ingalls,.

The editorial that viii appear in this
weeks issue of the Silver Knight Ma
tional Watchman of Washington, D. G..
concerning the publication of the al
legged ingalls, letter reads as follows:
Prior to the Republican national
convention it was announced by the
New York Journal that ex-senator In
gals would act as its special CORE
spondent He did so. Amongst the
special double-leaded kilograms from
the convention which appeared in the
New York Journal was one which we
reprinted in the Silver Knight Watch
man of June %. AS Mr.. Ingalls, was
the special correspondent of the Jour
nal, and as the description of the sill
Yer secession was written in what ap-
peared to be his inimitable style and
as it was an article of which Mr. In
gals might well be proud, we gave him
credit for its authorship. We regret to
learn from Mr.. ingalls, that he does
not claim the honor of being the
author; in fact, he expressly disclaims
it. As the mere idea that he could
have written such a battle blast for
silver has aroused rancor amongst the
gold benighted Republicans of Kansas
we wish it distinctly understood that
the article was not signed by Mr. In
gals, and we had no reasons for beIfev-
ing him the author other than those
stated /"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-10
COvENT's NEW MANAGER.
Maurice Grau Chosen to Succeed Au-
gustus Harris.

New York. July 1O.-Maurice Grau of
the firm of Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau,
will succeed Sir Augustus Harris as
manager of the Covent Garden Thea
ter in London. The matter was def
initely settled yesterday. Mr. Grau
cabled to Mr.. Edward Lauterbach, his
legal representative in this city. stat
ing that he had received the offer from
the COvent Garden corporation and
asking if the arrangements recently
made with the creditors of his firm
would prevent his acceptance
In the plan of reorganization adopted
by creditors of his firm it was expressly
stipulated that Nessrs. Abbey. Schoef-
feI & Grau were to be retained as man
ayers of the new company, but that
they must not embark in any other
operate venture. 1t was that clause
which made Mr. Grau cable for advice
before accepting the offer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-10

A lot of papers are saying that Char
ley Curtis is running for congress on
free silver platform Charley has al
ways voted for silver, and we presume
will always favor and encourage the
use of that metal as money. But the
resolutions adopted by the convention
that nominated Charley reiterated the
financial plank Of the Minneapolis con
vention four years ago-Douglass Tri-
bune.
Yes, it is the Republican party, at the
dictation of down east gold bug man
ayers, that has changed not Curtis In
80 the party demanded the use of both
gold and silver as standard money, de-
claring that from tradition and interest
Americans favored it. Eight years ago
the platform declared for biTnetallism
and arraigned and condemned the
Democratic party for attempts to de-
monetize silver Now it declares
against silver with many explanations,
excuses and self laudations that de-
ceive no one. Charley Curtis stands
by the party record before the party
leaders began the worship Of gold. He
is a sort OF platform in himself and the
individual who runs against him in the
Fourth district this year viii not be
in it because, first, he is everybOdy's
congressman, and second, his silver
sentiments suit the districts people
Walnut Valley Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-10

The Shawnee county delegation sent
to the state convention instructed for
Troutman for governor includes men
who have held the Office of governor.
state auditor and state treasurer. ten
men who have served in the legislature
of the state, and ten who have held
county and judicial offices. Two Of the
delegates have served as chairmen of
the state central committee. The chair
man and secretary of the county cen
trail committee are on the delegation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-10
Allow Down PopuIist Trick.

New York, July 1O.-A consignment of
western pottery just received here con
sists principally of cuspidors which
have on them pictures of Mai. ATcKin-
ley. The likeness is good. In addition
the cuspidors bear the brand ''McKin-
ley" This style of campaign cuspidor
is being sold for 1925. The majors
friends are greatly wrought up over the
appearance of the new ware and say
it is a. low down Populist. trick
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-10
To Chicago, St Louis and the East
Via "Burlington Route

The travelling public is sure to find
the best fast Vestibuled trains from the
Missouri river to the east via the Bur
Engton Route" Elaborate compart-
nent sleepers, (same rate as standard
sIeepers) free chair cars of luxurious
pattern to St. Louis; standard sIeepers,
free chair cars and dining cars to Chi
cago.
Ask ticket agent for tickets via Yes
tfbuled Eli to Chicago, and via the Yes
tibuled Limited to St. Louis.
L. W. WAKELEY
General Passenger Agent.
St. Louis, Mo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-10

Enough silver campaign material can
be gathered up from the speeches at
Chicago to last the friends Of the white
metal all summer The silver men had
the best of it all the way through. The
chief argument of the opposition was
that free silver was not Democratic.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-10
A FREAK MAKER DEAD.
Man Who Fixed Up the Woody Horse
for Barnum Passes Away.

Philadelphia, July 1O-Dr. J. W.
Barnitz noted taxidermist, died at his
home, Magnolia Place, on the Delanco
road, below this city last evening af-
ter a short illness.
For many years he was employed by
the late P T. Barnum and was the
originator of the mermaid. woody horse
and other freaks placed before the pub
lie.
His home contained a number of
specimens of his work in taxidermy
and was great resort for visitors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-10

It is the first time Kansas ever cut
any figure at a Democratic convention.
The credit of bringing his state into
notice seems to be due to David Over
myer. However, this was not a Demo-
cratic convention of the old sort.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-10

The principal cause of the lack of
government revenue is the falling off
in imports owing to the inability of
Americans to buy. A higher duty or
specific instead of ad valorem duties
would not afford a remedy while the
gold standard is maintained.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-10

General Grosvenor told the Kansas
people that the tariff is the issue. but
back in Ohio he told the Buckeyes that
the silver question is the real issue of
this campaign
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-10

Never before in the history of the
country We're issues between the two
great parties more distinctly outlined
than they are this year. The voter
should have no difficulty in making his
choice
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-10

Cleveland probably realizes by this
time that there are things which even
Democrats will not stand. If dissolu-
ton overtake mis- party, he alone is to
blame
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-10

It was doubtless fear that they might
be regarded as endorsing some little
part of CleveIands policy that caused
the Democrats at Chicago to condemn
the civil service rules as at present es>
Ia I1irhnd
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-10

Look out for another slump in stocks.
a Greek flag has been pulled down at
Aurora, III. and its Greek owner ar
rested. It is said that international
complications may follow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-10

The Democratic convention has made
itself liable to a Jail sentence for con-
tempt in that section of the platform
wherein it sneers at the supreme court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-10

If the Republicans had adopted the
money plank that is contained in the
Chicago platform they probably would
have carried every state in the Union.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-10

Dr.. A. P Sawyer: I have used one
box of your Family Cure for a severe
pain in my side, and was cured from
all pain. Mrs. Mary Jane Marshall,
Galesburg, Ill Frank Sim. Pharma-
cist, COT Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-10

Altgeld's plank regarding federal in
reference in local affairs got in as did
also Senator Whites plank about Pa
cific railroads.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-10

Everybody who wanted to shy a
stone at Cleveland seems to have been
given a chance in framing the Chicago
platform.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-10

Grover Cleveland can't vote the Dem
ocratic ticket without voting against
his own entire record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-10

The Democrats should have declared
against even two terms for men like
Cleveland.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-10

Totals. 2s2, 1896 2s4, 800 2S2, 375
Sunday; no issue
The total number Of copies printed in
the six months named above, 1861, $40,
divided by 1856, the number of issues,
shows the average to be 0.625. This is
a correct report of the issues of the
TOPEKA DAILY STATE JOURNAL
for the six months as stated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-10

Ex-Postmaster General Bisseu took
his things and went home. refusing to
remain for the fireworks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-10

If the Chicago convention had put
plank in the platform favoring govern
ment ownership of railroads the Popu-
lists wouldn't need to hold any conven-
tiO0
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-10
Free SILVER Convention.

At St. Louis. July ed, the Santa Re
Roulette home road-win sell tickets
July 1e, 20 and q, at one fare ($9.50) for
round trip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-10

DR.. A. P. Sawyer: I think your med
icine one of the grandest discoveries
that was ever made for women. We
can never tSank you enough. Re-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-10

The finest in the west Come and try it
J. w. PHILLIPS 612 W. Eighth Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-10

Send it back. he said, they were good
but they do not compare with Brem-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-10

subscribe Tor the STATE JOURNAL
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-02
SEALED PROPOSALS

viii be received at the Auditors office
in Canton, Stark county, o., up to 12
o'clock, p. m, Of January 25, 1896, for
bridge over the east branch of the Mimi
shillen creek on the Laiblin road. Said
bridge to be "a feet long with double
roadway 90 feet wide and two footways
8 feet wide. Bidders are required to fur
nish with their bids plans and speciHca-
tions showing and setting forth the num-
Der of spans, the length Of each, the
nature, quality and size of the materials
to be used in the erection OF said bridge,
the strength of the superstructure when
completed, and also whether there is any
patent right on the proposed plan, or on
any part; and if any, what part thereof
Bidders to furnish all the materials and
perform all work, or for such parts there
Of as they may see proper. All bids to
be accompanied by a certified check for
five hundred dollars as guarantee that
they will enter into contract, and give
bond as required by law, IL their bid is
accepted. The right is reserved to reject
any or all bids. BY orders of the county
cor missioners.
L. A. LOICHOT,
County Auditor.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-02
INFIRMARY INMATES
Have the Same Thing Over
Again in the Matter
OF A BILL OF FARE

But the Prisoners at the Local Penal
Institutions are Given an Extra
Dinner wednesday-The Day at the
workhouse, Jail, City Prison and
Poorhous.
The prisoners at the local penal institu-
tions had cause to remember Christmas,
but the inmates of the in6rmary did not.
A Treat at the Workhouse.
At the work house, Superintendent and
Matron Pontius gave the inmates treat
for their Christmas dinner There was no
turkey in it, but fine dinner consisting
of roats beef, baked potatoes, mince pie,
etc There were 55 convicts who dined
yesterday at the work-house.
No Turkey at the Infirmary.
At the infrmary there was nothing
but the same thing over again. In past
years the inmates at the infirmary were
given little treat on Christmas They
always sat down to a good turkey dinner
and also received little present In the
shape of pound Of candy.
Turkey at the Jail.
Christmas was celebrated In the county
jail Wednesday by turkey dinner to
which the prisoners did full justice.
At the City Prison.
Marshal Reed remembered the prisoners
in the city prison Christmas, by giving
them an extra good dinner. The unfortu
mates appreciated the favors.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-02
SEALED PROPOSALS

win be received at the Auditors office in
Canton, Stark county, Ohio, up to 12
O'Clock, p. m, of January 25, 1896, for
the repairing and rebuilding of the bridge
now standing on East Ninth street In said
city OF Canton, and also for the taking
down and removing of the said bridge
and the building of new bridge In its
place. The present bridge has span of
about one hundred and five feet, with a
roadway of eighteen feet If new
bridge Is built 1t Is to have the same span,
but with roadway of thirty-six feet be-
over all, including walks, of ffty-nine
feet.
Bidders are required to furnish with
their bids, plans and specifications show
ing and setting forth the nature, quality
and size of the materials TO be used In the
erection of said bridge, the strength OF
the superstructure when completed, and
also whether there is any patent right on
the proposed plan or on any part, and II
any, what part thereof.
Bidders to furnish all the materials and
perform all work or for such part thereof
they may see proper. Bids for the stone
work to be by the perch in place in the
wall. All bids to be accompanied by q
certified check for one thousand dollars az
a guarantee that the bidder will enter In tC
contract and give bond as required by
law, If their bid is accepted.
The right Is reserved TO accept or reject
In part or whole, any or all bids.
BY order Of the county commissioners
l.. A. LOICHOT,
County Auditor
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-02
SANTA CLAUS AFIRE.
His Gorgeous Hat Ignites at th'
Christmas Tree.
HIS COAT SOON ABLAZE.

In Attempting TO Strip the Burning
Cotton Garment From Himself He
is Severely Burned About the Hands,
There was panic Christmas evening
at the Evangelical church on East Third
street.
Frank Betz was the Santa Claus of the
evening. He came in contact with the
Christmas tree, Illuminated with wax
candles, and hil hat caught fire. His
coat, covered with cotton, ignited in q
second, and in trying to strip it from him.
self, he had his hands burned into Bills.
ters. There was much screaming and
fright by the audience. Everybody waG
panic-stricken.
Some medicine was soon forthcoming
and the injured man s hands were dressed,
He afterwards appeared upon the stage
and took part in the exercises.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-02
Administrators Sale Of Real Is.
tate.

In pursuance of an order of the probate
court Of Stark county, Ohio, 1 will offer
for sale, at public auction, on Saturday,
the first day Of February, 1896, at
O'Clock, p. m, upon the premises, the fol-
lowing described real estate, situate In
the county OF Stark and State of Ohio, to-
wit:
Being part of section 33, township II
(Paris) and range 8, containing 225 acres,
more or less; to be sold in three tracts of
l57, 81, and z acres respectively. For
further description, see petition. Said
property is appraised at S16, $50.
Terms Of sale: One-third in hand, one
third in one year and one.third in two
years from day of sale with interest pay
able annually, the payments to be secured
by mortgage upon the premises sold.
CICERO l.. HINER,
administrators of Morton Shively, de-
ceased
December 81, 1896 Jan2t4.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-02
COULD NOT Do IT.
Beyond the Jurisdiction Of the
u. s. Circuit Court to
EFFECT A REORGANIZATION
OF the Cleveland, Canton & Southern,
as the Contending Interests Desired
Nothing Accom- mplished.

An informal hearing took place yester-
day before Judge Kicks, of the United
States Circuit Court in Cleveland, at
which all the contending interests in the
Cleveland, Canton e. Southern Railroad
litigation were represented. The purpose
of the conference was to ask this court to
endorse plan Of reorganization. This
the court thought was beyond its juris.
dlctlon.
At the close of the conference several OF
the attorneys present said that no con,
clusion of any sort had been reached. The
conference was purely informal and left
all the parties just where they were before
II was held.