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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01

Bill Morrison is stin casting horizon
tai glances at the white house.-Arkan-
sas City Traveller
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01
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which Is greater than that Of any
daily OF Sunday paper in Kansas
CIRCULATION STATEMENT FOR
MARCH, 1896.
The issues Of the Topeka Daily State
Journal from the first day Of March.
1895. 10 the 81st day Of March, 1896. in
elusive. have been as follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01

Weather Indications

Chicago, May For Kansas; Fair
and cooler tonight; fair Saturday
northwest winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01

Because i. ". Mills struck her when
drunk, Mrs. Sarah Mills left him about
a year ago and Judge Hazen has grant
ed her a divorce They were married
January l. 1894. but Mrs. Mills claims
that she was never furnished any sup
barn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01

At the beginning with soup-at the
ending with cheese-Bremner' Butter
Waters make a dinner perfect
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01

The state seems to DE run on the cir
Gus principle 1t doesn't give any
money back. The treasury has S155 Of
the New Workers money and VIII keep
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01

Every badge concern in the country
is deluging the committee in charge OF
the fail festival with advertising mat
ter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01

TO CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take laxative Bromo Ouinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. 25c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01

The certificates of cures by Ayers
Saraaparilla are verified by living wife
nesses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01

The total number of copies printed in
the month named above. 277.650. d.
vided by %, the number ofissUes, shows
the average to be 1O.67S. This is a cor
rect report Of the issues of the Topeka
Daily State Journal for the month Of
ALarch 1886. as stated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01
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Dry Goods.

in Ladies' Underwear, we have
marked this immense stock down
just so per cent on the old Kyle
and Sproat prices, and run it the
balance of the week.
Indies Night Gowns as s5c, $50
ase, 49e, 59c, 69c, 75c, z9c, s5e, see,
and $50 each
Ladies' skirts, Ice csc, sec, ace, sec,
CSC, use, sec and csc EACH
Ladies' Chemiso, 19o, sec. 49o, sec
aud CSC each.
Ladies' Drawers. 15c, lee, zee, ssO.
A9c, 5Oe and $50 each.
Ladies' Corset Cover, 1zs, ale, 29o,
sSc, sec, A9e each
Chndrsn's Muslin Night Gowns, In
sizes 3, A, 8, 9, 2, good quality Nus
lin Cambria. ruh1ea at neck. frone ana
cuff, geo each.
Chndrsn's Muslin Draws RS in slices
$50 each.
And Special Bargains in every
thing else.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-06-11
Committee Meeting

The Republican county committee met
at Hotel Heselton, Monday forenoon,
and made arrangements for the County
Convention to be held in Coburn Hall
the 30th instant. All the members of
the committee We're present excepting
DR.. y. f. Faruham of Fairfield. viz: f.
). Cairns. sko2hegan; f. j. Wills, Lex
ington; Dr. f. \. Bean, Hartlaud; {. d.
Bowman, Detroit; W. l.. Walker, Starks
and NJ. 9. Greene, Athens.
Hon. 5. J. Walton was named for the
temporary chairman of the County Con
yeniion, and it was voted to hold grand
Republican rally, the afternoon of CON
vention day. and secure the best speaker
possible for the occasion. Hobbs Mill
tary Band is expected to furnish the
music for the convention and the after
noon meeting. The outlook for a good
meeting and large attendance is bright.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-06-11
Somerset Conference
Or congregational Churches to be Held In
skowhegaD, Tuesday and Wednesday,
June 10 and II


skowhegan, Tuesday and Wednesday,
june I6 and II.
The annual conference Of the Congre
gational churches Of Somerset County
will be held at the Island Avenue
Congregational church, Skowhegan, On
Tuesday and Wednesday, June II and
Il.
The conference VIII open, Tuesday
afternoon at o'clock with praise ser.
vice, after which the meeting will be
organized and business transacted.
This will be followed at ID by two
short speeches on Good Citizenship"
by \. ". Brainerd and l.. l.. Walton of
skowhegan The afternoon service will
be brought to close by discussion on
"The Evening Service by Rev J..
A. Jones, Norrdgewock. and T. f..
IIoughton, Bingham.
The evening meeting of Tuesday. will
open with praise service at : o'clock.
Rev. F. g. Mitchell and Rev. George X.
Goodwin will speak on The sabbath
Question, and at 5 o'clock Rev. George
Moore, southern field secretary. will
deliver an address ON the American
Association Rally.
Services will begin at O'Clock, Wed
nesday morning, Rev. i. H. Matthews
and Charles +. Warren viii speak Of
+ 7 g..
The Somerset reporter., 1896-06-11
A Bad Bill.

Congressman Dingley, chairman of the
committee on ways and means, present.
ed to the House Friday last, the report
of the majority Of that committee on the
senate Bond bill. This bill takes from
the Secretary of the Treasury the power
TO issue bonds.
The report is an important one and
like all such papers written by Mr..
Dingley is logical and forceful.
The report says: .'Practieally the bill
takes away from the Secretary of the
Treasury the power to borrow either
gold or silver to maintain the coin re-
demption fund, in the face of the fact
that the government owns only 5000
900 silver dollars, and a little over sl00.-
O00,O0O Of gold, that can be used for re-
demption purposes, which fund would
disappear IN very brief period if it
should he understood that the power to
borrow in an eXgency had been abro-
gated.
The inevitable result of such reck-
less course would be reputation by this
government. depreciation of the cur
rencY and such panic as the country
has never before experienced.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-06-11

There IS a decided revival in the in
terest taken in reciprocity at Washing
ton. To be sure nothing can be accom-
plished in the present congress but the
next one can frame taiin snl embrae-
Jug The principle. Tie reciprocity pro
visions of The Mckinley act were never
given fair trial, yef short as was The
time during which they were in opera
tioH, their wisdom Wis ahundantly iusti-
fled by The results. The reciprocity
treaties which were formed under that
bill with the countries of Latin America
aud with Germany and other countries
of Europe, were exceedingly adyanta-
geous in increasing cur trade. The con-
cessions made to these countries did not
uiure any American interest but did in
sure for our merchants. manufacturers.
aud farmers wider and more advauta-
geous markets. The repeal Of the reel
procity provisions by the Fifty-third
congress was one of the most short
sighted proceedings ever pursued by any
congress. 1t was purely for party spite.
When it WAS done the German Am
bassador entered a formal protest, and
the German Government shortly after
entered upon Il commercial warfare
against Us which has been serious
blow to our export trade. Similar ro-
tallation Was undertaken by the G5Vern-
ments of Austria, Belgium, Holland. and
Denmark, ana there has been an cuor-
NOUS falling off III the shipments of our
agricultural products to Europe and our
trade with the ialiu American States
made like exhibit. The Democratic
party has 10y abrogating reciprocal con
tracts With foreign countries entered in
to by them in good faith, dealt blow to
our foreign trade that it may never fully
recover from. Not only WAS it "A serious
damage for the time being but it was a
breach of confidence the effects Of which
are likely to be remembered against our
country for many years. 1t is hard re-
pairing damages inflicted by dema-
gegues.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-06-11

The President, Saturday, sent a veto
message to the House of Representa-
tives on the general deficiency bill.
The House by vote of 40 to 179 de-
clined to sustain the veto.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-06-11
Retriiggerators.

ftc Brownies, in recent nightly tour
determined to seek ont .hp,h To assure
Themselves. and us whose need fer il Is greater
Tie most desirable refrigerator
And though they searched, at first they could
ANY that faultess seemed to every mind,
After thcY'd opened it and looked it through
Until "Gurney' ddwned upon their view.
Wv tbi, when opened seemed 50 neat and clean.
And sluced So sweet all said It's plainly
That lie who buying wants the best
Until Ire gets "Guneyn should not rest
Then those with ladders long did mount the top,
And those with ladders short came to a stop,
Whore shelves well-stoeked with Wcllkept food
were found,
Which they passed down u those upon the
ground.
one on the topmost shelf. becoming cold,
IarooA of bottled port both ripe and old,
Which, made as il had been III wears gone hY.
caused him to smile, and wink the other eye"
Another on cold water quite a crank,
Slipped on the ice. aud fell into the tank;
And had they not with promptne~7 ished him
He woald nave persisted there without doubt.
Then soon the leader OF the curious van
called bis advisers each a learned man)
And when they came 10 hear what he might say,
Mounted a box and spoke without delay:
MY friends, we've looked this frigerator Ger
Most thoroughly and we'll So before
We leave, take the liberty to mention
Aiew good points 10 which gave attention.
Tie air is dry the temperature Is low,
The lee tank can he easily removed, and 81
takes hut Just very little while
1owash the whole thing out in first class style.
The circulation surely IS tip top;
Inc condensation on the ice tane cannot drop
Upon the food, tor when each drop would fail,
The double drip p N catches one ana all.
And now. although of good points it is full,
mere Yet one more lis packed with mineral
wool
He finished, and his court with him agreed,
And forthwith hastened with the utmost speed
lotel the other members of the band
10 spread their news throughout the entire land.
mat every one "Gurney" might secure,
And always Keep his trigeritOr pure.
AMI 80, with every effort to make haste.
Lest thev perehanSe, some little time might
waste,
They closed the doors, took ladders all away,
ana disappeared before the break OF day.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-06-11

The twenty-eighth annual commence
ment exercises Of Maine Central Insti-
tute, Pittsfeld, are held this week, be
ginning Monday evening and continuing
through Thursday evening,
The Somerset reporter., 1896-06-11

American Farmer:-Every country
is actively legslating for the protection
OF its own farmers. Ours is the only
civilized Nation that legislates against
its own farmers for the benefit of
foreigners.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-06-11

Hartford uraut:-The Maine Re
publicans We're not afraid to say gold
right ouf loud, YOU observe. In that re-
spcct they resemble the Massachusetts.
Rhode Island and Connecticut Republi-
caus, and differ from the cautious politi-
clans of the White and Green mountains.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-06-11

The Oregon election of last week. was
not gratifying to sound money men of
any party, One Republican and one
Populst were elected to Congress, but
they are both for free silver. Republi-
cans elected the Judges and both
branches of the legislature which en-.
snres Republican L. 5. senator. The
l6 to silver sentiment is very strong
in that State.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-06-11

The Spanish cause in Cuba is regard
ed by many Spaniards as doomed.
Weyler has failed to accomplish any
thing, the rainy season has begun
and yellow fever is playing havoc
among the government troops. The
fact that the Spanards are despon-
dent is evidence that they feel defeat to
be III store for them.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-06-11

The verdict in the Wood Island muir
der and suicide case, which occurred
last week, was that rum did it, Rum is
at the bottom of too many wicked
things not only in this prohibition state,
but everywhere. And yet many people
who realize this fact and might be in
strumental in suppressiDg the sale of the
deadly stuff, continue inactive or in
different. If every member of the
human family who believes in temper
ance and realizes that the drink habit is
the cause of more crime and suffering
than anything else in the world, would
take firm and decided stand, the tenn
peranee question would soon solve itself
"Pinc-Tree state Edition" is the term
applied to the Portland Daily Press Of
Saturday last aud the issue is worthy of
that caption. threats of the many attrac-
tionS of Maine rs summer resort, its
vast resources and prosperous industries,
its splcudidly equipped and operated
Maine Central railroad and its men of
note in the past and present. It's tine
edition and ought to attract the atten-
tion of many readers to Maine adyanta-
ges
The Somerset reporter., 1896-06-11

Another new lot of perfumes, the
latest odors, at SIMPSONS, the corner
druggist.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-06-11
DOCTOR
{. Holden LanSing'S

Return visit to SkOwhegan
for the month of May was
attended by phenomenal bust
ness, and his numerous patients
are profnse in their praises of
what the Doctor has done for
them.
His advertised engagements
elsewhere made it imperative
that he close his office at Hotel
HeseltOn OH Saturday night last,
but he will return again for IA
weeks stay, re-0pening his of
flee June 32nd.
DR.. Lansing's engagements
for June are as follows
First week, EImWOOd Hotel,
NaterYlfie.
Second week, Weston House,
Madison.
Third week, Lancey House,
PittSfield.
Fourth week, Hotel HeSeltOn,
SkOwhegan.
Ii you would consult with DIR.
Lansing do so at once, as he
must positively close his office
as advertised.
Consultation Free.
Hours all the time.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-06-11

We have recently received several
marriage notices with no signature. We
are glad to published such notices when
they are signed by some one but cannot
without. All who send such items will
bear in mind that they cannot be pub.
lished unless they bear the signature of
some reliable person.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-06-11

Republicans gained a victory in
Oregon last week but it is not much to
brag about as it was mt the same time in
cdentally a victory for lG to silver
The party, however is pledged to abide
by the national platform to be adopted
at ST. Louis, and this will be for sound
mOneY.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-06-07

People who have run into debt ana en-
not borrow any more money sentsntsousay
ask: Have we no. borrowed enough With
out trying to induce European capital TO
come to this state or this city? Il Ii one
OF the pecuiiartties OF human nature that
when . man can get into debt easily and
Is readily able 20 borrow AL the money he
wants. he thinks everybody Is having pros
porous tines. but when he Is called upon
TO fulfil his engagements and repay the
borrowed money, II his expectations have
not been realized he considers II a period
OF general adversely. He speculated In the
future. Is gamblers on the stock exchange
the chance OF q rising market. and finds,
as spectators On the stock exchange ef-
ten do. that his margin is wiped out
That Il no reason why the future should
be black TO him or to any other man.
There Is no country under the sun where
where more men have obtained q compe-
tence. and there Is no country whore so
many men have made and lost so many
fortunes rs In the United States. The loss
OF the accumulations OF few years should
net discourage any man. Money win come
out Of its hiding place as soon as 1t is sure
Of GOOD treatment; no man win lend mon
ey or invest Il in any enterprise unless he
fseis sure OF getting as good money when
the day of reckoning comes.
We may talk about not wanting foreign
money, but II looks cheerful 70 see In the
newspapers that N English syndicate has
bought an interest in the Anaconda mine
on basis of $45. 600. 600 that the Marlposa
grant has been sold to an English syndi-
cate for. Il Is supposed. $40 .Ooo.ooo AMI that
S. 900 OF English capital is 70 be invest
ed in mines tributary TO Spokane.
There is every reason to look forward to
an early resumption OF activity. The ap-
preparation for the Lake Washington can
al. the appropriation for the military post
site. q new dock. new houses springing up
on all sides and with the prospect OF good
season IN Alaska Goth In mining and fish,
ing). and IN the mineral districts whose
place OF supply Seattle Ia, all combine 70
make Q prospect which VIII open up q
time advances
To quote the Spokane Review. 1t u bet
ter to have lively bank ciearances than to
put meaningless money planks In political
platforms.
II would be an interesting question to
put to most men; Would you rather re-
turn the money you borrowed and 60 back
to your original condition or borrow more
to clear of your present engagements and
have the remainder with which TO take ad-
vantage Of the opportunities OF the fu-
turs7
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-06-07
SEATTLE. SUNDAY. JUNE :.
opprr,ys or CONVENTIONS.

The nomination for prestdsnt IN Repub-
Hcan conventions IN made by the ma
1orsty: In Democratic conventions II
takes a two-thirds vote. II would seem.
therefore, to be much easier 10 secure
q Republican nomination, but the records
show this not TO be the ease. The work
ing Of this rule win be particularly IN
t~restinx this year because the Repub-
I.cans apparently 20 with one candidate
who has more than q majority. while the
Democrats are scattered all over the
states.
Tho earlier history OF conventions shows
no sort OF rule. the variations being very
wide. jackson wEs nominated By ae-
elsmation II 49,; Polk twelve years after,
on the ninth. cass led on the first ballot
in Is4s, and was nominated on the fourth
only 20 be beaten by Zachary Taylor.
There nas fierce fight I'm Pisrce's year.
and II took forfy-nina ballots 70 place
him: while buchanan needed only sew
enfeen In that year the first Republican
convention was held and Fremont was
nominated on The first ballot.
In 1880 II took three ballots TO unite on
Lincoln: but the Democrats after fifty
seven ballots arrived at no choice and
adjourned. At later convention Douglass
was nominated. but the anti-Dougiass-
itas held separate convention and norai-
mated Breckenridge. -Four years later
Lincoln and Mcclellan were each chosen
on the first ballot.
Horatlo Seymour was nominated on the
wcnty-second. and Grant unanimously.
the same course being followed for
Grants second term. and Greeley re-
uuIrlng only one ballot
Hayes ran for seven ballots before Sc
curing the requisite votes, but Tflden
needed only two. and here the remark
abie paradox began 10 appear OF its be-
Ing easier 10 secure a two-thlrds vote
than a majority. Hancock was nominate
Cd on The second ballot. Garfield on the
thlrty-sisth. Cleveland. In 1854. was nomi-
mated on tho second ballot: Blaine on the
fourth. Merit year Cleveland needed no
ballot. but Harrison took eight. Honors
were easy In 1880. when Cleveland and
Harrison were both nominated on the
arst ballot.
The difference which so often appeared
is due partly to the fact that the Demo-
Gratis adhere so rigidly 20 the unit rule
~s'le tho Republicans poll their delegs-
lions. This gear things are likely TO be
reversed and the Republicans viii need
only one or at the outside two ballots
If the Democrats arrive at conclusion
without split Il VIII be a marvel and
only prove that nothing is so uncertain,
next to the weather. as politics.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-06-07

make the trucks. the hosting eng.ness
what Of the labor involved IN the esucatioa
necessary 70 determine whore productive
ore was 70 be found; what OF the other
Iaborers. the butchers ard bakers and
clothes makers who al contributed 10 the
ala OF the miner who took the 81. per cent
OF silver out OF the mine.
The same inquiry might trace back
every piece OF finished work which
comes from the hands OF labor. II 10 too
elementary q proposition 10 discuss with
any intelligent working man: yet q leader
among them. seeking their confidence By
reason Of his superior opportunities for
acquiring such Information as would wise
~ guide them. makes such a mssch.evous
perversson OF well-known economic truths
So far from teprecatiag the publication
OF statements and arguments on subjects
OF general Importance, men Ike Mr. Sover-
eixn. who profess TO believe that by edu-
cation is labor 70 be elevated, should COM
mend II, since II they are In support of his
views they help him. and II they contain
allegations or arguments adverse 70 him
he becomes acquainted With them and u
afforded chance TO reply.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-06-07

bans % that spanish women are hacked
20 death: his only charge being that the
cuhans. In passing through the country.
destroy al sources Of supply for the pur-
suing Spsniardz. Harxh ss even this il.
II Il Recognized prseaution OF ordinary
warfare. weyfer pubiiosy avows hts deter
rnfnztson TO exercise the utmost possible
severity against al Cubans who Oppose
Spanish authority and we have ample
evidence OF the atrocicus extremes 10
which he IL rseortfng. On the other hand.
General Gomez has not only refratnec
from following hts example. but has
issued m order prohibiting any act Of re-
taiia.ton BY bis troops. whatever might
Be the provocation: and be has hanged
several OF his men who have vfoigts his
ercev
Mr.. Phelps pronounced the rising Of the
patriots "a rebellion OF bandittt. with no
central organization. no capital or gov
eminent: . rebellion OF piIIage. anarchy
and murder" IL would seem as II the
only real ofrsnses. namely. pilase and
murder. were being committed BY the
Spanisrds. That the Cuoans have no cap
itsi or government may be = source OF
weakness. but IL is certainly not an ex-
cSse for the shooting of women who seek
70 shield their husbands. or the roasting
alive OF wounded men in their beds
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-06-07
THE FISHERIES TROUBLES.

The disturbance along the Columbia
right itself In the course OF the season. but
as Il advances the Astoria men seem 10 be-
come more desperate and the hope Of
peaceful settlement less The merits of
the controversy are becoming lost in the
attacks and reprissls which are arising
and the dispute IL no nearer settlement
because a poor woman has been murdered
and three fishermen ehot or drowned.
This condition OF affairs IL intoierable.
and It seems As IL the Oregon authorities.
Of the striking fishermen. should take
some steps In cooperation with the Wash
inEton authorities. who are entirely on the
defensive
II Is only BY law OF similar character
adopted by the legislatures Of both states
that the rights OF the contestant. can be
adjusted, but meantime the law IS ade-
auate TO punish. * the executive maehin-
cry h not strong enough TO prevent. the
crimes we know to have taken place and
tDoso W nave sNcfs ie@soh 70 suspect
The FISH this year is fairly plentiful and
the quality good. II seems suoh folly to
allow the season to pass without taking
advantage Of II. and to waste valuable
time which might be probably employed.
IN an sffort TO prevent others from work.
ing We have no wish TO say one word In
detraction Of ths Advantages Of unions;
but their objects should be attained with
out recourse to murder. and we feel sure
that even those who most strongly sustain
labor organizations win have no sympathy
With fawtess