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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
The Town Where VIM. J. Bryan
Stayed Last Night.
Hasn't Seen a Presidential Can
didate Since Van Buren.
MIR. BRYAN'S ROUTE
Only Partially Made Out-Many
Cities Want Him.
He Goes Into the Catskill Noun
tafns Tomorrow.

Timer. Red Hook. N. Y. Aug. 1s.-Can-
didate William J. Bryan's mail began
to come in at this point today and
there was quite a bundle of it this
morning. when Mr. Bryan arose, at a
later hour than usual for him. He
found great many of the letters to
contain invitations from various cities
to speak. He said: This is the very
reason why 1 do not want my route
made known. shall speak at as many
places as possible and as often as the
campaign committee desires me, but I
cannot stop at every place
Syracuse. N. Y, is one of the cities
that is urging Mr.. Bryan to stop. May
or Mcguire wrote only yesterday say
ing that on this trip Mr. Bryan
stop and make an address. Several
other large cities have sent urgent in
V1tattOnS to the candidate to speak
within their borders. AS yet while a
partial itinerary as published by the
Associated Press has been arranged
the complete list of places has not been
selected. Mr.. Bryan may decide later
to stop off for an hour or so at Syra-
cuse on his way west next week if the
campaign committee thinks it will not
detract from the Buffalo speech.
This village is striving this morning
TO regain its usual Quietude There
were 1000 spectators present last night.
and the hotel keeper remarked SageIv
this morning that there aint been so
many people here since Martin Van
Buren visited here and this statement
recalls what is a historical fact that
the only other presidential nominee
that ever got SO far in this part of the
country or visited this particular spot
was Martin Van Buren,.
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan, Mr.. and Mrs
Perrine went to Spring Lake this after
noon on q fishing expedition. Tomorrow
or Thursday Mr. Bryan will take a
trip over the river into the Catskills.
Mrs Bryan is looking and feeling bet
ter already after the two days trip and
Mr. Bryan's voice was in prime condi-
ton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
GOV. MATTHEW'S SICK.
He Had a Severe Chill From Speaking
in the Rain

Indianapolis, Inc, Aug. Ex-Governor
Matthews returned from Brookville
late Saturday night with a severe cold
and the next day was so i'll that he did
not get up. Later in the day he was
taken with a congestive chill and for
three hours two physicians 1abored
with him to get up a circulation. His
feet and hands were as cold as ice
and it was not till after three hours
labor that he was pronounced out of
danger.
Today he is much better, but is con-
fined to his bed, and his physicians
have given orders that he shall not be
subjected to any intrusion, as they fear
the return of another chill.
The attack was brought on by the
governors open air speech at Brook
vile on Saturday. While he was speak
ing it began to rain and his clothes got
very damp before he completed his
speech Being very warm at the time
and cooling off suddenly, he was taken
with a cold which eliminated in the
chill
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
PRoHIBITIoNIsTs sHAKY.
Chairman Thayer Says Those in the
Republican Party Don't Know
What to Do.

J. W. Forrest of Thayer, Kan, who is
chairman of the committee that called
the Nationalist convention for today in
conversation with a State Journal re-
porter this morning, said:
This convention is in a, great meas
ure an effort to organize the party in
this state. In the present condition of
affairs it is impossible to make any es-
innate as to what our strength will be
at the coming election; we ought to get
a great many Republican boilers who
are very much dissatisfied with the
course of Morrill, in his administration
of the state government, but you can't
tell. Right after the ST. Louis conven-
tion it appeared that many of the Re
publicans who favored silver would
bolt the ticket; I find now that many
who said they would bolt are weaken
ing; they have been bulIdozed some
and can't stand it,, and they are show
ing signs of getting back into line.
quite a number are still out and
say-openly now that they will vote for
Bryan.
Tt is impossible to say previous to
the meeting of our convention as to
what action will be taken. think the
plan is to nominate a straight ticket all
the way through. This will throw open
ocrats that are not satisfied with the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
FUSION IN SOUTH DAKOTA.
Democrats Indorse Populist State
Ticket and Bryan and SewalL

Mitchell. s. D., Aug. 18.-The Demo-
cratic state central committee was in
session here last night. The object was
20 determine whether a state conven-
ton would be held to put up a state
Slcket. Senator Pettigrew and Senator
Kyle We're present and assisted in the
Iuslon deal It was long past midnight
when the arrangemen+s were cornrla-
ted.
II was decided unanimously to in
dorse the Populist state ticket and the
nominees Of the Chicago convention,
Bryan and Sewan. The Democrats get
nothing out of the deal. Sewan and
watson will both receive the support
OF Popuists and Democrats in coun-
ties where either is the strongest. The
fusionists expect to carry the entire
state, but are not altogether sanguine
of success.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
LUCKY BALDWIN TO QUIT.
he May Retire From the Turf but
Will Still Breed Horses.

San Francisco. Aug. 18.-It is report
ed in the east that Lucky Baldwin may
retire from the turf This story has
been placed in circulation as a result
of the bad luck his string had early in
the season. His youngsters, all of
whom were by Emperor of Norfolk and
The Hook, became sick soon after
reaching st. Louis and were very slow
about rounding into form. Recently.
however, they have been winning some
races at Latonia and Detroit
Baldwin has always had marvellous
success in racing, so that a year of
misfortune is something to which he is
unaccustOTned. His breeding operations
have always turned out WELL however
and his sale of Rey del Carerres and
Rey del Santa Anita to Mr.. Croker net
ted him a tidy sum last year 1t is
settled that he will not abandon the
breeding of horses. Whether he will
discontinue racing or not is something
he will decide during the winter His
decision will probably depend q great
deal on whether he can secure a com
petent trainer and jOcky.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
M,KINLEY,S VISITORS.
They Include His Brother, S. L. Wood
ford and Colored People.


Canton, o., Aug. 1s.-Stewart L.
Woodford, ex-lieutenant governor and
now of the Greater New York commits
sion, accompanied by his wife, lunched
with Major Mckinley today and left
for the east at 2:o5 p m. To an AS
sociated Press representative he said
that New York would surely give Nc
Kinley 100, 900 plurality and probably
the largest ever known for any candi-
date.
Mr.. Abner Mckinley, the majors
brother from New York city, arrived
today and viii leave for the west to-
night.
Major Mckinley addressed a delega-
ton of 200 Afro-Americans from C1eve-
land this afternoon, headed by one of
their race, State Representative Smith.
They came with a band and the Cleve-
land L Overture Rifles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
HAS SALISBURY YIELDED.
Reported That He Has Given In to
OIney on Venezuelan Question.


Washington, Aug. 1s.-The cable re-
port from London that Lord Salisbury
has yielded to Secretary Olney on the
crucial point of the Venezuela nego-
tiations, that of including the settled
portions of the disputed tract in the
proposed arbitration is regarded as an
important development by those inter
ested in the subject.
This inclusion of the settled dis
tricts'' has been the. chief obstacle in
the way of arbitration, so that if the
report of it's removal is confirmed, the
two governments appear to be nearer
to an amicable agreement than at any
time since the trouble began.
Lord Sails bury from the first has in
sisted that this settled district was
sovereign British soil which could not
be subjected to the judgment of arbi-
traitors. Secretary Olney has urged that
the omission of this settled portion
from arbitration would defeat the
whole scope of the arbitration as the
unsettled or worthless sections were
not what Venezuela cOntended for.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
To Colorado, Mon tana, Hot Springs
Puget Sound and Pacific Coast
Via Burlington Route.

Take the shortest and most desirable
line to the far west; complete trains
from the Missouri River. Daily train
leaves Kansas City at 1o:40 m, ar
rives Billings, Montana, 1850 miles dis
tant, 6:45 next evening" free chair cars
Kansas City to Billings; sleepers Kan
sas City to Lincoln; through sleepers
Lincoln to Billings. Connects with fast
train beyond to Montana and Puget
Sound. Ten to twenty-five hours short
er than other lines from Kansas City.
Through sleepers and chair cars Mis-
souri, River to Denver; Rio Grande
scenic line beyond for Colorado, Utah
and California.
Ask Agent for tickets over the estab-
1ished through lines of the Burlington
Route. L. W. WAKELE1,
Gen. Pass. Agent,
St. Louis Nc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
GREAT rainfall
over Two Inches Has Fallen Since
Last Night

Last Night
The rainmakers camped last night IN
the same territory as they did the
night before, and ia addition to sprink-
ling water to the depth of 2.21 inches
in this portion of the state, produced
a delightful night for sleep. The rain
started about 1:3O this morning and
continued up to o'clock. From 8
O'Clock last night up to 10 o'clock this
morning the temperature remained be-
tween 55 and so degrees, but at that
hour gradually commenced to rise until
at 2 O'Clock this afternoon the thermom-
eter registered 73
Local showers this afternoon and to-
night, Wednesday, part cloudy with
showers in the extreme eastern pOr-
ton is the prediction sent out today
by the weather bureau. This after
noon the sun is making an effort to
break through the clouds, and if sue
cessful will probably raise the temper
ature several degrees. Mr.. Jennings
says that he anticipates warmer
weather from this time on.
Throughout the state today the
weather is reported generally part
cloudy. the temperature ranging
from SO to SO degrees. The rainfall
was confined to the same territory as
the rain yesterday mofning, and was
heavy in those portions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
A BLOW AT ENGLAND.
a London Paper Says for That Rea-
son Many Will Vote for Bryan.

London, Aug. 1S.-The st. James Ca
zette this afternoon publishes a col
umn leading article pointing out that
Bryan's chance of election to the pres
idency of the United States is not hope
less, concluding with remarking: 1T
is impossible to doubt that thousands
of Americans will vote for Bryan and
free silver mainly because they think
it will mean a deadly blow to English
capitalists and financiers, who are sup
posed to have sucked the gold from
the country and impoverished artisans
and farmers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
TO GREET III HUNG CHANG
He Will be Received on a Naval Yes
sci in New York Harbor.

Washington, Aug. 8.-Arrangements
are being completed as fast as possible
for the reception of Ii Hung Chang. It
has gone as far as it can in the absence
of definite information of the plans of
the Chinese statesman The present
plan is to receive the distinguished
guest in New York harbor upon the
Dolphin, or some other naval vessel, on
August 25.
It is quite certain that when the pres
ident shall be present on board the
Dolphin the other vessels of the North
Atlantic squadron will be surrounding
her and the reception made as impress
siVe as possible
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
ADAMS EXPRESS STRIKE.
Company Claims It is Strikers
Say They Will Win.

New York, Aug 18.-At the offices of
the Adams Express company, in this
city, it was said that the strike inaugu-
rated Monday morning is practically
at an end. More than the usual num-
Der of wagons were out today and bus
mess is being done with the usual ex-
pedition.
The strikers, however, profess to be-
lieve they will yet carry their point.
They aIlege that last night only three
car loads were sent out from Jersey
City although there were goods suffi-
cient to fill nine cars in the ware
houses
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
Gail Hamilton,s FuneraL

Hamilton, Mass, Aug. 1S.-The funer-
al of Abigail Dodge, Gail Hamilton"
takes place from Hamilton Congrega-
tionaI church at $3.50 p. m. on Thurs
day. Rev. Mr.. Nichols, an old friend
of the family, will off1ciate 1t is un-
derstood that the family are willing
that the villagers and personal friends
of Miss Dodge shall attend, but do not
countenance the idea of a public
funeral.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
To Chicago, st. Louis and the East
Via RurIingto Route.

The travelling public is sure to find
the best fast vestibuled trains to the
east via the Burlington Route.
Handsome new compartment Sleep
ers (same rate as standard sleepers).
chair cars (seats free), Kansas City and
St Joseph to ST. Louis; standard sleep
ers. chair cars and dining cars-.spay
for what you order'-to Chicago. Take
the ..Vestibuled Eli to Chicago, and
the "Vestibuled Limited" to St. Louis.
Ask Agent for tickets via the Bur-
Hngton Route.
L. w. WAKELEY,
Gen. Pass. Agent,
St. Louis. Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
A Look Through South Missouri ror
Four Cents

The Kansas City. Fort Scott & Mem.
phis Railroad Co has just issued a
photo-engraved views of varied scene
ry in south Missouri From these
views an accurate knowledge can be
obtained as to the productions and gen
eral topography Of that highly favored
section that is now attracting the at
tentfon of horne-seekers and investors
the country over The title of the
book is Snap Shots in South Mis-
souri," 1t viii be mailed free upon re-
ceipt of postage, four cents. Address
J.. E. LOCKWOOD,
Kansas CttE. Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
e therefore stands today:
M'KINLEY CLUBS FORM.
Several Send Greeting to the Repub-
lican Candidate for President.

Canton, o., aug 4o.-AccOrO1nS TO
kilograms received here the Mckinley
forces are organizing all over the coun-
try Here are sample kilograms noting
organizations:
Canton, Ill, Aug. II.
VIM. Mckinley, Canton. o.:
The ex-soldiers travelling men, plOw
factory men, cigar makers and the ma
jority of other citizens of Canton, Ill,
organized in Mckinley and Tanner
clubs send greeting and pledge their
energetic support in the campaign for
the preservation and advancement of
American institutions and American
interests.
By direction of the club.
G. E. SNIVELY.
Sharon, Pa, Aug. II.
VIM. Mckinley, Canton, O.:
A Mckinley and Hobart club was
organized here with one thosand mem
bers. The membership is made up of
iron workers who believe in protection
to American industries and sound mon
ey. You are our friend and leader.
J. M. EVANS.
CarterviIle, ILL.,, Aug. 18
The Carterville Vim. Mckinley club
300 strong, just organized send greet
ings. J. M. LANDER.
President.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
MARK TWAIN SENT FOR.
His Oldest Daughter is Critically Ill
With Meningitis.

HaRtford, Conn, Aug. 18.-NTiss Olivia
l. Clemens, Oldest daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Clemens, is critically i'll
with meningitis.
She had planned to sail August to
reJoin her parents and sisters in Eng
land. Word of her illness has been
sent to England and Mr.. Clemens is
expected here Friday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
Prince of Naples to Marry.

Cettinje, Montenegro, Aug. 18.-vit-
torio Emanuel, prince of Naples, eldest
son and heir apparent of the king of
Italy, is betrothed to Princess Helene
of Monentegro, third daughter of the
reigning prince of Montenegro. The
princess, who was born July 8, 1873 is
beautiful, of fine physique, highly edu-
Gated, and is not accustomed to luxury
or even to much comfort
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
To st. Paul and Minneapolis Via
Burlington Route.

Two splendid through trains each day
from Missouri River points to the north
via the old established Burlington
Route and Sioux City line Day train
has handsome observation vestibuIed
sIeepers, free chair cars, and dining
cars (north of Council Bluffs). Night
train has handsome sleepers to Omaha
Council Bluffs and Sioux City, and par
lor cars Sioux City north.
Consult Ticket Agent
L. w WAKELEY,
Gen. Pass. Agent
St. Louis Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
GRACE MEET" RULING.
Chairman Caldwell Says Grace Meet"
Applies to Bicycle Races.

Omaha, Neb., Aug. 18.-Chairman
Caldwell of the Western Passenger as
sociation has ruled that the term race
meet applies to bicycle races as well
as horse races. The ruling was brought
about by the Burlington, who made the
regular race meet rate of a fare and
a third for the round trip to the state
bicycle meet in this city. Chairman
Caldwell overruled that rate at first
but after studying the question re-
Nersed bis decision.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
r. B. Welch Not a Candidate.

r. B. Welch of this city, whose
name was mentioned by some paper
as a candidate for the office of superin-
tendent of insurance, says: L am not
now and never have been a candidate
for the position. do not know how
the report obtained circulation that 1
had come out for the position, as it is
a mistake and L am not a candidate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
Painting the Dragon.

The board of county commissioners
mission today to use Agric11It11ral han
at the fair grounds. The building is to
be used by Prof. Worran and George
M; stone to work on the big dragon
the big Festival parade # Is na9esss rs ~
10 nave a large building 50 that the
sections may be put together and the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
Mike Etzel Let Ont.

Mike Etzel, the jointist, was Iiber-
ated from the county Jail this morning.
He was pardoned some days ago by
Governor Morrill, on the recommenda-
tion of Judge Hazen and of County At
torney Stafford, and on promise that he
would go to work in the Santa Fe
shops He still has against him a
balance of about $3.50 costs which he
will nav at the rate of IS ner month
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
LIQUORS WEDGE
Splits the salina City Council Wide
open-Law1ess Aldermen.

~P0I1 "a " --5a III V-uI l-1s1ls
Kansas City. Mo, Aug. 18.-A special
to the Star from Salina, Kan, says:
After wrangling till o'clock this
morning over an ordinance to license
Joints which Mayor Hayward had
vetoed and prevented from being
brought up again for reconsideration,
six aldermen formed a ''rump'' council
by allowing Councilman Miller to as
sumo the powers of mayor. Miller
then took things in his own hands,
against the protests of Mayor Hay
ward, and the measure was passed by
a vote of to 2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
Making a Bust of MCKINLEY.

Canton, O.. Aug Ism. Leopold
Braeany, the noted sculptor of Paris,
now soJourning in Chicago, is here
modelling a life sized bust of Mai. Nc
kinley. It is thought probable that
Maj. Mckinley will publish his formal
letter Of acceptance about August .25,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
THE VOTING CONTEST.
A Change in Number of Candidates
Today.

The voting contest for queen of the
floral festival today shows more activ-
ity than usual but there have been
some changes. One young lady has
found that she can not be in the city at
the time of the festival and has with
drawn; another is to enter school at
the beginning of next month and her
parents deem it advisable for her not to
continue in the contest for fear that it
will interfere with her studies.
North side people have put up a gen
eraI favorite on that side of the river.
Miss Nellie Raub, while Miss Emma
dcMullen is proposed as a candidate
for queen by some of the young men in
the Church of the Assumption.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
Kansas City Newspaper Man wads

Kansas City. Mo, Aug. 1S.-Austin
1.as.tehaw, the dramatic critic and citx-
@aiIoT q9i, OF the Journal. and Mrs. Mary
- z 11IIers Ior years a special writer on
Ine Star. were married in this civ To-
uay. y. Ihey left today for trip to Chi
caso and the northern lakes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18

Philadelphia. Aug. 1s-According to
private advices received in this city to
day ten men of the crew of q men of
the British bark Flora Stafford which
was burned at sea several weeks aco,
perished. The vessel, although sailing
under the British flag, was owned prin-
cipally in this CITY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
Todav,s colo Reeerve.

washington. D. c., Aug. 1S.-Today's
statement of the condition of the treas
ury shows: Available cash balance,
s246. lis, ,2e5; gold reserve, s1O5, ,O47s 1872.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
VIII Suppress GAMBLING in Nra~ioo

Mexico City, Aug. 1s-It is anno1no-
ed that the new governor Of the fedaT-
a. oiSfrlct 1is3;E will undertake to suppress
tratton Of affairs in this citv the $40.
EeLoTIn IS mooted, but nothing is ever
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
Will Fuse in Idaho

Boise, Idaho. Aug. 1S.-The state con
ventlons of the Democratic and Pom
Astlc parties meet here today. II Is
on the electoral and state ticl1a+s rTI7e TtSe
governorship will probably 80 to the
Democrats eAS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
MRS. BEECHER ILL.
She was Affected by the Terrible Heat
md is No Better.

New York, Aug. 18.-No change is re-
ported in the condition of Mrs. Henry
Ward Beecher at her home in Orange
street. Brooklyn. Mrs. Beecher was
affected by the excessive heat of last
week and is quite ILL.,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18

Poison Ivy, insect bites, bruises
scalds, burns. are quickly cured by De
Wits Witch Hazel Salves the great
pile cure. @. w. Stansdeld.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-03-04

Lon Frame has gone to Davis to
relieve his brother Tom for a few
DAYS while the latter takes a nunt.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-03-04
Both Died In Jerusalem.

Monk Gerbert, who ascended the papal
throne under the title Of Sylvester III.
anticipating Roger Bacon. made q
bronze head, which, like that owned by
the reputed inventor of gunpowder, was
capable of answering him ike an oracle
From this head he learned that he would
not die until he performed mas at Jeru-
salem. and so he determined to live for
ever, by taking especial care not to 20 20
the Holy City. Unfortunately Gerbcrt
soon found that brazcn heads, like other
juggling fiends, "but keep the word Of
promise to our ear and break il 10 our
hope, for one day he was taken serious
ly i'll Just after he had celebrated mas
in one of the churches at Rome. On IN
quiring the name of this particular
church he heard, much to his dismay.
that it was pOpularly known as "Jeru.
salem, and he died in great agony n
few hours afterward Five hundred
years after this Master Robert Fabian
gives us the story of the death Of King
Henry ", and tells Us how that in his
youth il had been prophesied that he
would die in Jerusalem, and that the
prophecy, as in the case of Gerbert, was
i'll a way fulfilled by the king dying in
The Jerusalem chamber at Westminster
London Standard.