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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05
Ex-Prisonara REUNION.

The ex-prisoners Of the war of the re-
bellfon will attend the FAN Festival ana
Peunfon. Beginning September e. A
17aeffrsr of them was held at the office
of DR. a NJ. Callahan last evening and
an organization perfected, with Dr.
callahan. president; J. H Squ1res'
Urer. Another meeting viii be held at
DR.. CaIlaham's office at 211 East Eighth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05

If Mr.. Bryan should make a great hit
with his speech in Madison Square Gar
den the New York papers would have
seven kinds Of commissions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05

The gold standard leaders will prob
ably issue a manifesto in a few days
that the silver sentiment is
dying out in Colorado.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05

The ridiculous cry of the gold men
that the free silver sentiment is dying
OUT reminds one of a person trying to
put out a prairie fire by shouting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05

San Jose, Cal, Aug. 5.-The directors
Of Lick observatory have just received
a letter from Miss Caroline w Bruce
of New York enclosing a check for
81, 900 to be expended in purchasing
needed apparatus for use ct the observ-
atory.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05

Fellow citizens. let US leave the set
Element of the American financial ques-
ton to the British parliament-Con-
gresham Calderhead.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05

Nebraska Republicans are inclined
to wonder what they have done that
Roswell G. Horr should be sent among
them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05
Weather Indications.

Chicago, Aug. 5-For Kansas: Cen
orally fair tonight and Thursday;
cooler; southerly, shifting to westerly
winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05

Moore Bros. are not the only per-
sons who have been troubled by the
failure of matches.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05

Old Mr.. Vanderbilt didn't want to
run the risk Of another paralyttc stroke
by interfering with that wedding.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05

Those Alabama Democrats could
thousand if it had been necessary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05
INTO OTHER STATES.
The Daily Journal Pushes Into Ponca
City, oklahoma-3o New Sub

scribers.
Yesterdays list of new subscribers to
he State Journal was a little larger
han the previous day A large num-
,er of citizens of Ponca City. Okla
iona, decided to take the only great
Kansas daily, whereby they can get
III the news, fairly, fully and impair
tally told. These subscriptions are
lot given away until the first Of Sep
ember'' as e. hystericaI rival of the
Journal obtains its new ones, but are
iona fde paid UP subscriptions:
z. A. Repass,
Alice Clarke,
Souligny & Co.,
]. R. Greenamyer,
Cunyan & Daley,
W. H. Fogg,
c. Bryant,
A. Fielder,
Dr.. W. H. TuIly,
A. L. Hawkins,
T. z. Barns,
Art H. Simms.
J. G. Gillen,
J. M. Hayden,
H. W. Liddle,
J. E. Webster,
B. Simpson,
John Carmichael,
PONCA CITY, o. T.
M J. Monahan.
CROSS, o. T.
Geo. B. Bosworth,
DALLAS. TEX
N. H Cone,
AXTELL, KS.
Carl Baskow,
ELLSWORTH, KS
WAMEGO, KS.
Jesse Poland,
NEWKIRK, o, T.
John Whitmer,
NORTONvILLE, KS.
B. A. McGaugh,
SCOTTSVILLE, KS.
Frank Florer,
Sam Dunn,
BELOIT, KS.
J. +. Armstrong,
WATERLOO, IA.
DR.. A. c. Dillon,
OSBORNE, KS.
H. J. Eastman,
J. A Morton,
W. D. Eubley,
WAMEGO, KS.
The city list added new ones. max.
ing a total of 80. The State Journa
aas nearly all the subscribers obtain
able in Topeka, it's list here exceed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05
Gives Lick Observatory $1,000.

street, next Tuesday evening, and all
ex-prisoners are expected to be there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05

The New York Biscuit company
seems to have got little too much
yeast in the dough.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05

Mr.. Bryan is pursuing the very SEN
sible plan of refusing to form his cabi-
net before he gets to be president.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05

The southern POpulists are very
much inclined to give Arthur Sewall
the hot foot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05

The city list added new ones. max
ing total of 49, The State Journal
has nearly all the subscribers obtain
able in Topeka, it's list here exceed
ing 5000 and the the gain here is neces-
sarfIY small.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05

\ Lote11s 1ozl3so %, 80 20, SIS
\ Sunday; no issue.
The total number of copies printed Il.
the six months named above. i 57 $40
divided by 156, the number Of issues
shows the average to be 10 625. 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, 1896-08-05
TEMPORARY QUARTERS:

III and 11s East Seventh Street
DIE NJ a n E5,n-T HOME
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTIONS

BY FRANK P. MAcLENNAN.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01
RICHER THAN GOLD.
Valuable Find of Rock Phosphate
Found in Tennessee

Chicago, Dec. 1.-The Times Herald
today says: The richest and most ex-
tensive discovery of rock phosphate in
the history of the world has been made
in Tennessee The deposits underlie
four counties in the vicinity of Nash
vile, Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford
and Maury.
The rock lies in a vein avera ging
from three to twelve feet in thickness
and is but ten feet below the surface.
The commercial value of the discovery
it is impossible TO estimate but the out
put win be worth more than that of the
richest gold mining territory in the
world.
The discovery of the phosphate was
made by a Mr.. Clark, of a well known
chemist firm in Atlanta, Ga Among
those who it is said have bought up a
large tract of land in the above named
counties. are George W. Scott, a capi-
talist of Atlanta, Ga, Philip D. Ar
ucour. of Chicago; James AIattison of
LaSale. Ind, and the Northwestern
Fertilizing company of Chicago. Rep
resentatives of Europeans are now in
the field. Carloads of rock have already
been shipped to New York and Chicag go
and several steamers have cleared from
Florida ports loaded with phosphate
rock from Tennessee. Large consign-
ments have been shipped to Atlanta
and it is stated upon reliable authority
that several fertilzing plants Will be
erected there
James NJ Stafford, state geologist of
Tennessee, says the rock is the richest
ever discovered, and that the increased
value to the state cannot be estimatd.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01
THE HAMBURG STRIKE.
q Demand From Municipal Authori-
ties That There be Arbitration.

HAMBURG. Dec 1.-The distribution
of the strike funds began this morning
Seven thousand men are receiving aid.
About IL, 500 dockers and others are
now on a strike
The bOatmen of the upper Elbe have
decided not to strike
Berlin Dec. 1.-At q meeting of the
united trades representatives. here last
evening, Herr MOlkenbuhr, a member
of the reichStag, presiding, a resOlu-
tion was passed assuring the Hamburg
strikers Of the solid support of the
WorlSingmen Of Berlin and promising
them financial aid, while agreeing to
prevent the departure OF men from this
city to take the places Of the strikers
Hamburg Dec. Ia letter signed
by Senator Hachman, the chief of pO-
lice. Sigmund Hinrichsen, the president
of the municipal council and DR. NOack
chairman Of the trades eou1 has been
sent to Count Won Elm to the repre-
sentatiVes of the strikers and Herr
I.aessiz a ship owner, representing
the employers, appealing to them to
have the lockers dispute arbitrated
and suggesting that a court, composed
and four laborer representatives be ap-
pointed for this purpose and that its
decision should require the support Of
at least six out of eight votes The
Hamburg Anerican Steamship com
pany has instructed a steamer to come
to Hamburg, where it is said they VIII
be enabled to unload
The engineers of the harbor steamers
and tugs demand an advance of wages
or they Will strike tomorrow The work
men on the quays have also decided to
stop work if they are required to dis
charge steamers.
Two steamers have arrived here
from ENGLAND and Denmark with non
union laborers to take the places Of the
strikers The Seidmann coal firm dis
charged all strikers today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01
IN DEATHS SHADOW.
An Ice Gorge so Feet High Threat
ems Eau Claire.

Chicago. Bee. L-Tidings of calan-
ity threatening villages and WINS in
the Chippewa river valley - 'Wiscon-
sin, were confirmed by passengers and
crews of incoming trains today Ac
cording to them the city of Eau Claire
is in the shadow of a big ice gorge
which threatens to give away at any
moment and precipitate a flood on the
inhabitants of the valley. Express
Messenger Author says that the center
point Of danger is at Eau Claire.
He continued. An express agent.
whom I relieved at Chippewa Falls,
told me that a great gorge nearly so
feet high and five miles long had form
ed near the lower portion of Eau
Claire. This barricade of ice is forming
a reservoir Of water which is packed
with lumber driftwood and great foes.
The only thing which keeps the flood
back is the ice gorge. When that gives
way something awful VIII happen
Families are moving away and carry
ing their household goods to high land
The water has risen every where.
1.-THE flow of Water-fsss ers the Central
tracks and it is rising at the rate Of
six inches an hour. The bottom lands
are covered with water and d great loss
of stock is said to have been reported
by the farmers. Cellars where supplies
are kept have been completely hlled
with water I hear that the river has
and is rapidly rising
The Chicago. Milwaukee < St. Paul
has suspended its service through the
Chippewa. valley, it being utterly i'm
possible to get a train through the
flooded country
Logs and limbs from trees are streWn
many feet high on the tracks On some
low grades the water rises many feet
above the ties and high enough to ex-
tinguish the engine fires NJ eIfoft
will be made to run trains on this dI-
vision until the road structures are
cleared and examined.
Train crews report that an engine
and coach sent out to the lOWlands be
low Durand came back with two score
men. women and children on board,
who We're driven from their homes by
the flood and We're found nearly dead
from exposure and cold. The engineer
said that he could not finish the trip
on account of the rising water The
Burlington bridge at Chippewa IS re-
DOrted bv train crews to be impassa-
bic. Reeds Landing, above Alma, IS
said to be totally covered with water
and traffic is effectually stopped IO-
cal railway officials received infOrma-
tiOn that the c., B. & n. road IS also
seriously handicapped by the ice gorge
and floods
Passengers on the Wisconsin Central
which arrived from the north at noon,
report that the water is already five
feet deep in the streets of Chippewa
Fails and that dynamite is being used
in an endeavOr to break the gorge
Chippewa Falls. Dec 1--Reports in
dicate that the Chippewa river is filled
with gorges at many points. At FIam-
beau farm the river ran over its banks
DESTROYING 800 head of livestock and
running a dozen farms and buildings
It is feared today that the course of the
river win be changed throwing it di
rectly on the town and completely m
undating it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01
CORRIGAN LOSES A SUIT.
The Archbishop Beaten in a Case In
volving About $50 600.

Albany n. Y. Dec 1.-The court of
appeals has decided against Archbishop
Michael COrrigan of New York who was
the defendant and appellant in a suit
which was won by Marie T. UppingtOn
in the lower courts, whereby She gained
title and possession of 81 lots of land
in New York city. The property is val
ued at over $50, 900 and Mrs Uppington
owns half interest in the property
The land was decided to the late Arch
bishop Hughes by Marie AIcDonough
Davie in 1861, with the prOviso that the
land should be consecrated and a Cath
Ollie church built on it within a reasona-
BILE time.
The land was allowed to lie idle until
1891, when this action was begun, and
then a small structure was built upon
it and it was dedicated as St Peters
church. The suit was brought for a
violation of tthe conditions subsequent
and the supreme court first dismissed it,
The general term ordered a new trial.
and when it was had it was decided in
favor of Mrs. UppingtOn- From this
judgment Archbishop Corrigan an
Dealad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01
DIAz ONCE MORE.
Again the Perpetual President
Of Mexico
Is Inaugurated, for the Fourth
Consecutive Term.
NO THIRD TERMISM
Seems to Fill the MexicanOs
With Alarm.
Diaz Will Stick to Silver as 1t
Makes Mexico Great.

City OF Mexico, Dec. 1.-Gen Diaz took
the oath of office today as president Of
the republic for the fourth consecutive
term. The ceremony was witnessed by
a brilliant assembly of foreign diplo-
mats and distinguished people.
He is in robust health and his pro-
gramme for the ensuing four years al
lows substantially his policy during
this term, with special emphasis to be
given popular education He will, if he
lives. show at the end of his term. which
concludes the century, several railways
crossing Mexico from sea to sea; gigan-
tic port works and hundreds of new fac
tories.
The government will stick to the sill
Yer standard as being in the opinion of
the administration one of the best
adapted to this county and as afOrding
it at the present rate of exchange an
immense protection to home Industries,
while at the same time securing for its
exports gold premium which operates
as a bounty to tropical planters.
1t is believed that Gen. Diaz may go
around the world during the coming
year, as the affairs of Mexico are in a
PROSPEROUS condition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01
WISCONSIN'S FLOOD.
The High Water Still Continues, I'm
peding Traffic.

Milwaukee. Dec IA special to the
Wisconsin from Wausau, Wis, says:
The flood in the Wisconsin river con-
tinues and at Granite Heights. ten
miles north of here, the Chicago, Mil
waukee & St. Paul tracks are about a
half foot under water for about half a
mile
This water is thinly sheeted with ice
which is not strong enough for transfer
and yet is enough to seriously impede
any attempt to clear the track No part
of the track is yet washed out. but it is
not considered safe to attempt to run
through water. The north bound pas
senger train got through yesterday
morning and was caught by the rise so
that it can only run now between Mi
nocqua and Merrill
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01
TO FEED 5000 POOR.
Salvation Army Preparing to Give
a Big Christmas Feast in St Louis.

St Louis. Dec IA tremendous
Christmas feast. the like of which had
never before been seen i'm st. Louis will
be given by the Salvation Army on
Christmas day Preparations are be-
ing made TO feed 5000 poor and the Of
ncers are now in search of a spacious
hau- large enough to accommodate the
great number.
Tables viii be scattered about the
hall and every person who shows a
ticket viii be given a good square"
meal Besides those fed at the hall
basket lunches viii be prepared and eve
ryone who presents ticket that will be
given them between now and Christmas
viii receive a basket Of lunch. If
father or mother presents tickets for
each member of the family they viii be
given lunches for all
All the churches in St. Louis win be
visited by members of the Army and
asked to join in and assist them in this
charitable undertaking. They viii be
asked to distribute tickets and to help
them in any other way possible
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01
ALL MUSIC THERE.
Every Musical Organization VIII Con-
tribute to Make Charity Ban
Melodious-

Representative hall is fast assuming
a gay appearance for the Charity Ball.
The decoration of the two reception,
supper and refreshment rooms has been
completed, and the work on the hall is
progressing rapidly.
The first consignment of the Alabama
smilax was received this morning and
will be placed in profusion around the
hall
The Topeka public in general should
bear in mind that as all the musical or
ganizations of this city are contributing
their services, the result will be a musi-
cal treat equal to anything in the way
Of a concert ever given in the state. To
those who do not dance, the balcony
seats afford an opportunity to listen to
the excellent prOgramme.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01
TO DEFEAT REED.
General Grosvenor's Friends Boom
Him for Speaker.

Washington. d c.. Dec. 1.-The friends
of Speaker Reed who are here made the
announcement today that they had dis
covered scheme to defeat him for
speaker of the new house. 1t is claimed
by them that General Charles TT. GrOs-
venOT of Ohio McKinley's lightning cal
culator. is openly in the race for
speaker. and that he is now marshaling
his forces for the fight He viii make
the race as the administration candidate
and as the candidate of the high protec-
ton wing. This statement from the
friends of Speaker Reed is taken as the
forerunner of a great contest between the
administration high protection wing and
anti-AIcKinley moderate prOtectiOnists
1t is claimed for General Grosvenor
that he will receive the enthusiastic sup
port of the administration congressman,
and that Speaker Reed Will have the
hardest contest in his reign as .'czar.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01
MUST CONSIDER CANADA.
St James Gazette Points Out That
Too Little Attention is Paid Her.

London, Dec. I'm the course of an
editorial article discussing the prob
ability of tariff revision in the United
States and Canada the St. James Ga
zette today urges the government to
give consideration to the needs of Can
ada, which it says constitutes a. ques-
ton of infinitely more importance than
those attaching to Guiana and South
Africa. The st. James Gazette article
continues: TT would be we'll before it
is too late for the government and par
lament to consider whether the dOmin-
ion has received the attention it de-
serves. The consolidation of the en-
pire is an absolute necessity, yet moth
ing is doing to accomplish what Mr..
Chamberlain long ago promised What
has he done and what is he going to do
for Canada2'
Continuing the St. James Gazette
points out Canada's temptations. and
to the alleged boast of the AnglophObe
American papers that she has mo
chance even of a customs union until
Canada joins the United States"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01
no MEET AT LEAVENWORTH
a Board to Examine Army Officers
Tor Promotion is Detailed.

washington, Dec. Ia board to ex-
anime officers for promotion to meet
upon the call of its president at TT
Leavenworth, kan. has been detailed
as follows
Lieutenant Colonel Joseph T. Haskell.
Seventeenth infantry; Major Adna r.
Chaffee, both cavalry; Major VIM. S.
McCaskey. Twentieth infantry; Cap
tain John M Bannister. assistant sur
geon; Captain VIM It. Lyspitt. jr-. as
sistant surgeon; First Lieutenant Row
land g. Hill. Twentieth infantry re-
corder.
The following captains in the service
have been ordered before the board:
VIM AL Thompson. Fourth cavalry.
VIM. H. Clapp. Sixteenth infantry; Eli
T. Auggins. Second cavalry, VIM. c.
torbush- Fifth cavalry; Jacob Anger,
Fifth cavalry; John S Loud. Ninth
teenth infantry, stephen p. Jocelyn.
twenty first Infantry Stephen Baker.
Sixth infantry, Daniel IT, Wells, Eighth
intantryi Charles Keller, Second in
fantry-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01
DEFICIT Is 5 MILLIONS.
The q. S. Treasury Fell Behind That
Much in November

Washington. Dec1.-The comparative
statement of the receipts and expendi-
lures of the United States shows that
during November, 1896 the total re-
ceipts were $25210. 696, and the expendi-
lures S32. $50, T20. The receipts for the
five months of the fiscal year amount
to s131. $50. .4S9 and the expenditures
S171. .597 $50 The deficit for the month
of November is SS,O5O.OZ4 and for the
five months S39. .S46 as compared with
S15,S69,3 ,33l for the corresponding five
months of last year.
The receipts for customs during No
vember amounted to $3.50 $50; from in
ternaI revenue S13.104. .S2S and from mis-
ceUane0us sources $2.1T5.4S2- This is a
loss in customs as compared with No
vember. 1888. of S1.524. 929 a gain from
internal revenue of S64, 744 and q gain of
S6S4 379 from miscellaneous sources
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01
DEATH OF EDW. Kennedy.
Passes Away Morning The Fun
eral to be Held at Meriden.

Edward Kennedy who lived with his
mother, Mrs. wv A. Brown, at $50 kan
sas avenue, died this morning Of con
sumption He has been sick for sew
eral years but his condition did not be-
come serious until a week ago. Even
then he insisted on rising and dressing
himself and he died in an arm chair be-
fore the fire.
The father Of Edward Kennedy.
Johnson Kennedy. was one of the old
est citizens Of Jefferson county and his
son was born in Kansas and spent
nearly all of his "A years in the vicinity
of Topeka. He went to California sew
eral years ago for his health but soon
returned and has since lived with his
mother and stepfather.
The father and two children of the
family have all been victims of con
sumption and DR.. j. W. Bailey Of To-
peka has Oficiated at the funerals.
Mr.. Kennedy was well known among
local spOrtsmen as a hunter and dog
fancier- He has also been in several
newspaper ventures.
The funeral Will be held at p m
tomorrow, at Meriden.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01
The Golden Rod

At 433 Kansas avenue is displaying
lovely Xmas presents for big and lit
tie folks. The lovely dolls being dis
played are very pleasing to the dear chill
dren. and so many other nice things.
Bring the children there. You can get
some very beautiful, useful presents for
5 and 10 cents. We study economy for
the benefit of our customers. And in the
millinery department we cut prices in
two. You can also get lovely cloak or
cape for very little money. That estab-
lishment does not need so much profit
on their goods because their expenses
are very light compared with other
houses on the avenue. Bring along the
little folks and make them happy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01
WRECK s MILES LONG.
Freight Train Breaks Loose in the
Mountains and Everybody Hurt

y
Helena, Mont, Dec. IA freight
train of 80 cars loaded with lumber and
shingles from the west got beyond con-
troll on a heavy grade east of the Null
len tunnel on the Northern Pacific road
yesterday evening and ran away. Twen-
ty cars were scattered along a distance
of eight miles, where the engine left the
track
Ed Jarbeau, head brakeman. was
thrown down an embankment with sew
eral cars and killed.
Fireman Young jumped and escaped
with a broken collar bone, severe scalp
50 ounds and other bruises.
Engineer John Flysnn's leg was broken
besides internal injuries.
Conductor John McBean's thigh is
broken. his back wrenched and his
shoulder thrown out of Joint
For distance of eight miles the track
is badly torn up and 1T will be As hours
before the damage is repaired. In the
meantime through trains are sent
around by way of Butte 1t is the worst
wreck ever known on the Northern Pa
citc railroad in the point of damage to
track and rolling stock