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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
THE USUAL BUGABOO.
Alarm Manifested Over an Al
legged Irregularity
On the Part of Commissioner
of Elections McMaster,
In Permitting the Custody of Regis
tration Books to Go OFT Of
His Possession.

This is the biennial time for finding
fault with the administration of the
commissioner Of elections. Two years
ago the Republicans made the life Of
Frank Herald miserable because he re
fused to register some people he consid-
cred Ineligible, and now there are all
kinds of stories ahoat about things
Commissioner McAIaste is doing.
Ihe only story that appears to have
any foundation is that he has on one
or two occasions delivered the keys Of
the Office to. W. J. Stage in the evening
and given him access to the Office rec
ords during the night. Mr. McMaster
himself admits that he has done this
but says lit was for the purpose of per-
hitting Stage to work at copying the
Among the Democrats and Populists
different construction is placed upon
the action Of Commissioner McMaster.
4 hear, said one of them today, that
some one has been writing to young
men who have gone to Oklahoma, and
how do we know that Stagg has not
put their names upon the books as we'll
as many more during the night when
he had access to the office. He could
put as many names as he pleased on
the rolls
Ex-Commisioner of Elections Frank
Herald said in speaking about the mat
ter:
That is something I never thought
OF doing / never allowed the keys out
VI lily EIoSCGS4g44 i 10 LAOl KNOW WndL
was done in this case, but it leaves
room for suspicion"
F. L. Whitaker who was deputy com
missioner under Herald, said.
Il know that the keys were given to
Mr. Stage in the evening and returned
by him in the morning. I do not be
Heve that any names were put on the
books but / do not know what else
might have been done. could take
the keys of that office and fix the books
in one or two nights so could carry
the city for any party I chose. L do
not think such a thing should be al
lowed"
Commissioner Of Elections AIcNIaster
said when asked about the matter:
Il gave the keys to Mr.. Stage so that
he might work at copying the books.
mat is al -hare is 70 thar-.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
STATE FLOWERS.

In fifteen states Of the Union state
flowers have been officially adopted,
the matter being decided in each case
by the votes of the pupils in the public
schools.
Alabama, Nebraska and Oregon chose
the goldenrods Colorado the coIum-
bine; Delaware. the peach blossom;
Idaho the syringa; Iowa and New
York. the rose; Maine. the pine cone
and tassel; Minnesota the moccasin
flower; Montana, the bitter root North
Dakota. the wild rose; Oklahoma. the
misuetoe; Utah, the sego lily and Yer
mont. the red clover.
Though the sunhower is popularity
regarded as Kansas state flower. it,
has never been adopted officially. Isn't
time that the sunhower received that
recognition which it 50 well deserves,
from having done duty as an emblem
Of the state SO many years2
Left to a vote Of the school children
Of the state there can be little doubt
what the decision would be. Patriot
ism would demand the choice of the
sunhower. Tt is pretty; it is appropri-
ate; it is conceded to US and none other
is likely to claim it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20

The Topeka (Kan-) State Journal is
a hourishing newspaper. Its circula-
ton has grown from 500 to 1900 in 10
years, and the paper has recently ta-
ken possession of a new building espec-
tally constructed for its use. 1t also
has a. new mechanical equipment
Such rapid growth and prosperity are
hardly consistent with the tales of BUSH
ness depression We have heard from
Kansas in recent years. Evidently the
tide has turned or the tales have been
exaggerated.-S Springfield (Mass.) Re-
publican.
The above from the late Sam
my BowIes' famous paper is
much appreciated The reason
the Journal has grown and pros
pered. is not because times have inn
proved lately. but because the Journal
has improved. The Journal is pros
porous and it uses its income to CON
stantly make a better paper. The peo-
pie reward it for its efforts to please
them. and it win never cease its efforts
in that line. If the country were more
prosperous the Journal is quite certain
its growth and increase in circulation
would have been much greater than they
have been
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20

Thomas Watson seems determined to
leave nothing undone to show to the
world just how small a following he
has. If he had any other purpose in
view it must have led him to have his
name removed from the official ballot
entirely. unless, of course, he is desir-
Gus Of forcing his supporters to cast
their ballots in aid Of the Republican
candidates. When it comes to a choice
between Watson and the head Of the
ticket there is little room to doubt what
Kansas Populsts VIII do. The indie
pendence of partisan ties which led
many of them out Of the ranks Of the
old parties will probably lead them to
let Mr.. Watson go.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
REV. DON COLT APPOINTED.
Bishop Hurst Smooths Over the Al
legheny Church Trouble.

Pittsburg. Oct. 20-AIl trouble over
the pastorate of the North Avenue NJ.
E. church, Allegheny, is at an end.
Bishop Hurst last evening sent tele-
gram from Cincinnati TO Attorney Har-
vey Henderson that he had appointed
Rev. Don s Colt of Wichita. Kan, to
fill the charge. He has accepted and is
expected to be here on Saturday and fill
the pulpit Sunday.
Rev. r. B. Wilburn has left Allegheny
for his new charge at Lexington, Ky
He was just as anxious to get away as
the North Avenue congregation was to
have him go. Rev. Mr.. Colt, who will
succeed him, has been q member of the
Southwest Kansas conference for a
number of years. He comes here well
recommended as a preacher and man.
He is 50 years old and married. Now
that he is duly appointed it is thought
end.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
HUNTINGTON'S HOUSE.
Purchased the Waterbury Mansion
for 100000.

New York. Oct. cot is generally
understood in well informed real estate
circles that Coils p. Huntington, the
New York railroad magnate. has pur-
chased the James W Waterbury man
sion, adjoining Pelham Park for $780,
600, and that the transfer Of deeds viii
be made next week. The house Origi-
nally cost $500, 900. It stands in a beau
tiful spot overlooking Pelham Bay,
surrounded by a private park, laid out
in broad lawns, flower beds, woodland
dells, and other charming retreats.
There is also large stable, complete
in every appointment. conservatory and
lodge. The entrance hall and staircase
hall Of the mansion are pilastered with
Italian marble. Throughout the recep-
ton, drawing and dining rooms, library
and elsewhere the decorations are in
white, gold and blue, while the ceilings
are solid pieces of scroll work in bold
relief. The residence viii be refurnish-
ed on an elaborate scale, and occupied
by NOvem Der L by Archibald NJ. Hunt
ingtOn, q son of the purchaser.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
TEXAS A STRPRISE.
Col. West Thinks the Lone Star State
Might Go for Mckinley.

Washington. Oct 20.-''NO doubt it
will be an election Of surprises said
Colonel Thomas z. West, Of Fort
Worth. Texas, at the Riggs House to-
day, but If I am not mistaken Texas
is going to give the people of this coun-
try the greatest surprise on the third
Of November OF any state in the Union.
There is no predicting results on ac-
count of the miXed-up state of things,
but the conditions are very squaly for
the silver Democrats. Their candidate
for governor, Charles A. Culberson, will.
I think, suffer defeat at the hands OF
Jerome kearby, the nominee OF the
POpuIists- In this district now repre-
scented by Colonel d. b. Culberson, 'Cy-
clone Davis is sure of being elected to
congress. 1t is pretty certain that ne
was elected In 1894, but the count was
against him. HaWley, Republican, Will
be Miles CroWley's successor in the Gal
weston district. jenkins, POpuhst VIII
defeat ext Congressman Lanhan, VINO
is running in the Fort Worth district,
and Mr. Bailey will have the fight Of his
life to keepa POpulist from getting ms
seat in the house In the San Antonio
district Judge NOonan viii be re-elect-
ed by the Republicans, and in the Dal-
las district Barney Gibbs. formerly
lieutenant governor, now PopuIst
leader. viii down the silver Democratic
nominee.
'An in all I look to see a terrible
shaking up of the Lone Star free sill
verites, and if some pretty level-headed
men are not away out of their reckon
ing, Mckinley's race is not at all in the
nature of a fOrlOrn hope.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
MIR. DEPEW'S STORY.
Speaks in Regard to the Political
Speech at Ann Arbor.

Chicago. Oct. 2O.-Chauncey NJ De
pew. referring to the censure which he
has received for making q political ad-
dress at Ann Arbor university while in
the west. when a lecture was expected
instead, explained the matter yester-
day by saying. My original invita-
ton. and the one which accepted, was
to so to Ann Arbor and make poIiti-
cal speech. When I got there one of
tine faculty came to me and said that
the boys had changed their minds. and
that they wanted a lecture on some
other subject. I told him that I didn't
carry lectures around up my sleeve,
but to Obhge them I went over my
speech and eliminated all politics from
it.
"Of course I discussed the financial
problem. but from purely academic
standpoint-just as it has been dis
cussed for 1000 years. Tt was not a
campaign speech. and I made no plea
for Mckinley or Bryan did state
my own views. and that is all there is
to it -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
PULLMAN CAR COMPANY.
Elects Directors and Pays Out the
Dividends

Chicago, Oct. 20.-At the annual meet
ing of the Pullman Palace Car com
pany last week over S27. 000, 600 of the
capital stock was represented George
NJ. Pullman. Marshall Field J. W.
Doane. Norman Williams and 0. s. A.
Spra que Of Chicago; Henry c. Hubert
Of New York and Henry B. Reed of
Boston We're reelected directors. The
usual quarterly dividend of 81 per share
was declared. The directors elected
George NJ. Pullman, president; Thomas
II. Wicks. vice president, and A. A.
Weinsheimer. secretary.
The revenue of the company last year
was SO. 244 $50 and the disbursements
ST .596. $40. leaving q surplus for the year
of 81, 647. 4O7 OF the disbursements 81
500. 600 was paid out in dividends
The number Of passengers carried
during the year was SIP, 965 and the
number of miles run was 19l, S62, 94T,
against 4,79S, 500 passengers and III, 547s-
OH miles in the preceding year
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
LINCOLN'S HAT IN COURT.
Suit for It's Possession IS Decided in
Favor OF the Govern nent.


Favor OF the Government
Washington, Oct. 20.-Abraham Lin
coins tall black beaver hat, with wide
fiat brim, 50 familiar to those who saw
the martyred president, and insepara-
bic from the usual photographs Of him,
occupied a prominent place in criminal
court No. 1 today. Rusty and dusty.
fast turning a whitish color, the ancient
relic appeared in a controversy between
DR. James Q. Adams and his wife, ad-
ministrators of the estate of the late
DR.. Phineas ID. Gurleys pastor of the
New York Avenue Presby terian church
which President Lincoln attended, and
Osborn H. Oldroyd, the custodian Of
the government museum in the house
on Tenth street in which President Lin
coin died.
The hat was once worn by President
Lincoln and some time after his death
it was presented by his widow to DR.
GuIley. When DR. Gurley died his
son Melville placed the hat in the pat
ent office on exhibition, where it re-
manned number of years. M men
next seen by DR.. Gurley's family it was
in the government museum on Tenth
street Their demand for it being re-
fused by Custodian Oidroyd they sought
to regain possession of it by a suit Of
replevin Justice Church gave judg-
ment In favor of DIR. and Mrs. Adams,
whereupon the government noted an
appeal
District Attorney Bfrney said the hat
was never in the possession Of Dr. Cur
ley. On the contrary. the hat was
worn by President Lincoln when he
was assassinated. A chair he occupied
at the theater when shot and the hat
We're taken possession of by the judge
advocate general and delivered to the
war Department After communicat-
ing with Mrs Lincoln and her son Rob
ert the war department transferred the
hat to the Washington Memorial associ-
alton Subsequently the association de-
7osfted the hat i'm the Smithsonian In
sfj+7lfion from which it passed to the
Tenth street museum. He would make
the point that recovery of it was barred
bv the statute of limitations.
T1dpa Cole sustained the contentious
Of ME-. BirneE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
HE HAS MONEY TO BET.
A Virginia Republican Who Thinks
Bryan Will Have More Than
40 Votes

Washington Oct 20.-S. S Hartranft
superintendent of the Rich Patch Iron
company of Buena Vista, Va, has his
sporting blood up. He writes.
Major r. P. Brown of your city, who
made a speech here three weeks ago
said New York firm wanted to bet
any amount up to $4,000 that Bryan
would not get 40 electoral votes. We
have not been able to reach Major
Brown VIII you please hand this to
some people who may wish to bet 81 900
even that Bryan will not have 140 cleo
tors. believe that this is a good bet
Money to be handled by Edmund Ran
dolph. cashier of the bank here
MI Hartranft writes that he is a Re
publican and is simply betting because
he thinks this is a good sporting propo-
sitfOn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
FROM KING TO PRESIDENT.
King Of Italy Gives President Cleve-
land a Set of Historical Books.

washington. Oct 20.-Baron Fava. the
italian ambassador. yesterday visited
the White House by appointment for
the purpose of presenting to the presi-
dent bv direction of the king of Italy
a testimonial Of esteem in the shape
Of a set Of volumes of the greatest his
torical value, touching the early history
of America.
The work is in fourteen volumes, be
ing a collection of papers relative to
the discovery of America and the en-
terprise Of Christopher Columbus, as
well as to the Italian explorers in the
hemisphere who preceded the great
navigator 1t was compiled by a spe-
cial commission appointed by the king
of italy and printed by the Italian gov
eminent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
LEES SLAVE DEAD.
Was With stonewa1 Jackson When
the General was Killed

Danbury, oct 20.-George Young, a
former southern slave, died here last
night. aged IS years. He was with
4stonewan' Jackson at the time he was
Nv reason of his great strength, he
was employed loading into wagons the
bodies Of officers which the Confeder-
ates did not wish to bury on the field
For some time he was attached TO
General Robert E. Lees headquarters.
while at work on the field after a battle
Young was captured with a number Of
Confederate soldiers, and then served
in the Union army until the close Of the
war and came north with the troops
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
BUTLER HASN'T GOT IT.
Says he Hasn't Received Tom Wat
sons Letter of Acceptance

Washington Oct 2O.-Despite the
fact that Vice Presidential Candidate
Watson insists that his letter of ac-
ceptance was mailed to Senator Butler
here FIVE days ago, the latter says he
has not vet received it. He authorized
the following letter to be sent TO Mr..
Watson:
Washington. Oct 10.
Thomas z. Watson. Thomson Ca:
Dear Ex-senator Butler notices that
you are reported in an interview as
stating that you mailed your letter of
acceptance to him at washington on
last Wednesday. October IL. He re-
quests me to inform you that no such
letter has been received by him.
FRANCIS H HOOVER,
Private Secretary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
BRYAN No DEMOCRAT.
Sterling R. Holt Says Bryan Voted
for James B. Weaver

INDIANAPOLIS. Oct. Clustering R.Holt,
who recently resigned as chairman Of
the state Democratic committee mas
I11blisbed an open letter to Indiana
Democrats denouncing free silver and
repudiating the Chicago hcket-Ide says
mat MIR. Bryan is not a Democrat; that
he voted for General Weaver for presl-
ticket in Nebraska more than once. Mr.
Holt also denOunces the Democratic
PopuIist fusion in Indiana and says
that it absolves Democrats from sup
mort of the ticket on the grounds of ir-
7snpr1IaTitv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
TO STOP KINDERGARTENS.
Part of the White House Life That
viii be Omitted This Winter

Washington. oct. 20.-The plans Of
entertaining al the White House do not
promise TO be in the least elaborate this
winter, and from all reports the season
win be the least gay Of any Of the pres
ent administration. Late in February
the obligations in the cabinet circle,
the Ions dinner lists and 50 on, viii be
things of the past. ard by the 1st of
March there will be nothing left to oc-
c15rv me attention OF those interested
save the farewels-
1T is even said at the White House
that the kindergarten, which was so
prominent a feature in the lives Of the
sf,ia1,tss Iittle daughters last season.
viii not be resumed. as it would be dis
continued before March.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
CO. Lee I'd Viait Homa

washington. Oct 20.-It is minated
in official circles here that although no
regular formal leave has yet been is
sued to General Fitzhugh Lee to alb
sent himself from his post as consul
general at Havana, he has arranged
the business of the consul generalship
so it may be safely left. for time at
least. to pay a visit to his home in
Richmond
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20

Chicago. Oct 20-Thomas B. Reed
smoke in the Auditorium yesterday aft
aT,,0on to an audience which occupied
every available inch Of standing room.
Mr.. Reed was introduced by George r..
Peck of Chicago and was wildly cheer
ed as he arose to speak He spoke for
about half an hour, dwelling particu-
Iarly on the surrency and tariff ques-
lions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
SCHNAUBELT is DEAD.
The Man Who Threw the Bomb at
Caicago Passes Away.

San Bernardino. Cal, Oct 20-H. B.
Schnaubelt. who. it is generally sup
posed. threw the bomb in Chicago, Hay
market Square Nay 6. 1885. and for
which crime Spies, Parsons and EngeI
suffered the death penalty, died Mon
day after a somewhat extended illness
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
Mckinley Didn't Know They We're
Coming.

Canton. O.. Oct 20.-The yesterday
afternoon train on the c. c. & 8 road
brought to Canton a party Of friends
and admirers Of Major Mckinley of
whose visit no announcement had been
made They were cordially received
upon the lawn and were introduced by
STATE Representative T. w. Myers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20

Senator Morgan presumably has
about as much respect for Secretary
Morton as John J. ingalls, once ex-
pressed for j. r. Burton
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Totals. .2s2. ss5 2g4s2o - >

I.9t1ls- $4,000 1855 %. $50 282, SIS
sunday; no issue.
The total number OF copies printed in
the six months named above, i. 657. $40
divided by 156. the number OF issues
shows the average TO be 10 625. This ia
correct report Of the issues of ina
TOPEKA DAILY STATE JOURNAL,
Cor the six months as stated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
no GIVE MRS. BRYAN BIBLE
Women's Democratic League VIII
Make Her a Handsome Present

New York. Oct 20.-1Irs. Bryan viii.
in a few days. receive a handsome BIZ
bic. the gift of the Women's National
Democratic league of this city 1t was
on exhibition at Treasurer Jones Office.
1t is of seal leather back.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
Manager, Keokuk Gate City Dead.

Keokuk. Ia, Oct. 20-Jesse B. How
ell for % years business manager and
part owner of the Gate City newspaper,
died this morning aged 45.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
So Smith Russell visits Mckinley

Canton. o.. oct. 2O.-SoI Smith Rus
sell called yesterday afternoon to pay
his respects to Major Mckinley Mrs.
Mckinney and party of friends at
tended his performance last night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20

In a week or two more Mr. Hanna
would probably claim Cuba and the
Sandwich islands for Mckinley.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20

Hanna for permission to use his nag.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20

Tom Watson's tongue has been pro-
ceeding along the lines of the St Louis
PopuHsts' idea in making a Vaughn %
campaign.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20

Mark Hanna claimed all Of the
United States and not satisfied with
that took the flag
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If Mr.. Mckinley is elected there will
still be plenty OF delegations waiting
on him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20

Mr.. Cleveland's vote viii hardly be
needed in New York anyhow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
NO sT. LOUIS $50.
RATE MADE BY THE SANTA FE
ROUTE, THE HOME ROAD. FOR
THE GREAT EXPOSITION.

Tickets Topeka to st. Louis at a rate
of seven dollars and fifty cents win be
on sale October 18th, Goth and 22nd, by
the Santa Fe Route.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20

You get more than twice as much
medicine for $40 when you buy Econ
orny BOneset Cordial than of any 9TH
er put up. Cures dyspepsia At all
drug stores
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IO.625.
CIRCULATION STATEMENT
First Six Months Of Year 1890.

The circulation for each day OF the
first half year is given below.
The issues OF the TOPEKA DAILY
STATE JOURNAL for the six months.
viz. from the first day of January. 1895.
TO the thirtieth day Of June. 1886. in
elusive. have been as follows
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Weather Indieationa

Chicago, Oct. 2O.-For Kansas: Fair
tonight and Wednesday; variable
winds.
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hav1 to make the race alone in kan
sas.
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Topeka State Journal Building. 500
and 500 Kansas avenue. corner Of
Eighth.
TELEPHONES.
Business once. Bell Phone LOT
Business ONCE. Topeka Phone 1G-
Reporters Room Bell Phone 1914
Washington once: 1913 K St N. W
New York address: zoo Potter build
ing. care American Newspaper Pub
fishers association. where files OF the
paper are always open to advertisers or
readers
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Rnrriars CT overcoats. 20.

The police department has been noti-
fed that burglars entered the residence
of Robert Herrick. 1119 Tyler street
early Sunday morning and secured an
overcoat and several pieces Of solid
silvervare Entrance was made
through a cellar window.
We do mending and sew on buttons
free of charge Peerless Steam Laundry
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TER1Is or sUBsCRIPTIONs

Daily edition. delivered by carrier, 10
cents week 70 any part OF Topeka or
suburbs. or at the same price in any kan
sas town where this paper has carrier
system
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