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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-20

"1he man would be crazy who would
suppose that if our mints were opened to
the silver of the whole world gold and
silver could be maintained at a parity 1t
is absurd. People would crowd their
silver TO the mints and keep their gold.
A man would be fool to take gold to be
coined when he could get two dollars
for the silver one gold dollar would buy.
If we had free coinage it would demon
etize gold and we should be upon a sill
yer basis"
This was all the explanation Senator
Sherman had for the existence of the
silver sentiment. He seems not to have
accounted for it in his own mind, but
simply to have acknowledged its pre-
sence and com batted its tenets. When
the correspondent sought to bring him
back to the original inquiry which was
distinct from the money question, Sena-
tor Sherman would simply repeat his
well known arguments in favor of the
gold standard. Once the correspondent
asked:
"Do you think then that the desire for
free silver is simply the blind clutching
of restless, dissatisfied and suffering
people at chimerical something which
will give them relief3"
The senator said he thought that was
largely the explanation. But he
wouldn't pursue this line of thought,
and IT appeared that he had never salts
fed himself as to the ''why"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-20
SPRING, WIND AND ALL

The GrOundhOg's Fell Influence on
the Weather Ended Yesterday.
Yesterday completed the six weeks of
variable weather which the mystical
grounding was supposed to be RESPONSE
BILE for. and it is now possible, if the
weather men donot interfere, that we shall
have uninterrupted spring. With the
exception of the wind, which is decidedly
Marchy, today's weather has started
along that line, and is reasonably spring
like. At o'clock the thermom eter reg
istered so deg. above zero. The weather
men are evidently in favor of little
spring, and have ordered fair and warmer
weather for tomorrow.
Along the lines of the Santa Fe and
Rock Island throughout Kansas today
the weather is reported clear with strong
variable winds, the thermometer rang
ing from 35 to 90 degrees above.
In Colorado the weather is reported
clear and cool, and in New Mexico and
Texas clear and pleasant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-20
AN EXTRABAND STAND.
Who Wants This Band Stand-Put 1t
In city Park.

Who Wants This Band Stand-Put 1t
In city Park.
The band stand in the state house
grounds will be moved out within the
next day or TWO.
Bandmaster John Marshall has form
ally donated the stand to the city and
Mayor Fellows accepted it and will see
that it is moved to a convenient place.
The mayor will offer the stand to
the people who control Holiday
park. which is between Taylor street
and Western avenue, and south of
Twelfth street. If they accept it, the
stand will be moved TO the park and used
for band stand, or any other purpose for
which it can be used. If the people of
Holiday park do not want it, as they
probably will not. it being too large for
that little parkIet, why not put it in City
park? The park has a small stand, that
is suitable for speakers, but has no band
stand big enough for any Topeka band.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-20
IT is MOVING ON.
Enthusiasm for the Reunion and FAIL
Festivities is Progressing


Festivities is Progressing
The committee of fifteen held meet
ing last night which was more enthusi-
astic than usual
The committee on finance is at last
ready to GO to work. and headed by the
chairman, D. j. Greenwald, canvass of
the city will be commenced next Monday
morning, and the citizens will be given
an opportunity TO prove their de-
sire for a week of reunion and
festivities next fall. The committee has
instructions to raise $4,000 and they will
not stop short of that sum.
The people of Topeka. can secure the
state reunion, but it will take money to
do it: The city is fast being
gatherings are considered and it is
time for the state to find out that Topeka
is not dead and that this is the most
available place in the state for reunions
or big gatherings of any kind.
Following is the form of subscription
which all live citizens are expected to
sign:
''We, the undersigned, hereby sub
scribe the amount set opposite our re-
ing soldiers reunion and fall
festival in Topeka, Kan, from Sept
ember % to October 8, 1896, inclusive.
Every subscriber to receive a ticket or
badge of admission, for every five dollars
($5) pledged for the above cause, said
ticket or badge to admit the subscriber
to all entertainments given by the COM
mittee of fifteen. The above amounts
are due and payable before the date of
the reunion"
The committee is made up of D. ],
Greenwald, T. J. Anderson, T. W. Harri-
son, a. K Rodgers.
The designations of Aaron Sheetz and
c. s. Downing were read and accepted,
and A. K. Rodgers and T. NJ. James
we're elected in their places
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-20
CONE BALMY KANSAS.
Two Feet of Snow in New York and
the storm S1lII COn1imnes.


the Storm SGiIl Continues.
LYONS, N. Y, March 20. = Wayne
county is snowbound, twenty four inches
having fallen in the last twenty four
hours. No trains from the west
have arrived and the southeast
srn trains are delayed. There
is no sign of cessation of the storm which
is worse in the northern part of the coun-
ty, the roads being blocked and business
at a standstill.
BUFFALO, N. Y, March 20.-The
heaviest snowfall of the season occurred
last night. About eighteen inches has
fallen. 1t has drifted badly and all
traffic is impeded. Street Car lines were
opened with difficulty this morning.
SARANAC LAKE, N. Y, March 20.-A
binding snow storm has been in progress
here since Wednesday morning. Fif-
teen inches of snow has fallen, causing
much delay in the arrival of trains.
TORONTO, Ont, March 20.-A terrific
snow storm which commenced last night
has greatly interfered with railroad
trains. Only one train has arrived in the
city today. Street car service in this
city is totally demoralizsd Several
trains are stalled at outlying points
Telephone and telegraph service is
greatly impeded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-20

The Secretary of the Republican State
Committee Declares 1t Is Sc.
NEW YORK, March 20.-The World
publishes the following:
Replying to your inquiry as to who is
the favorite first and second choice of
the Republicans of New Jersey for the
presidential nomination, beg to say thar,
in my opinion, as the field now stands,
decided majority of our rank and file
are in favor of Governor Mckinley, and
that in the event of his failure to COM
mand a majority at the St. Louis conEen-
ton they would favor Ehe selection of
Senator Allison of Iowa.
Their preference for Governor McKin-
ley is a perfectly natural one, in view of
the fact that New Jersey is a manufac-
turing and industrial state. Had Benja-
min Harrison remained in the field ne
would have commanded a very loya'
support in New Jersey. Yours truly,
JOHN T. FOSTER,
Secretary Republican State COMMITTEES,
New Jersey.
NEWARK, N. J., March 19.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-20
THOMAS b. REED OBJECTS.
Doesn't Want His Name Submitted to the
Voters of Pittsburg.


P1TTsBURa, March 20.-In a letter to
Hon. Thomas B. Reed recently w. ID.
English ,7of this city stated that
it was proposed by the Republican county
committee to submit the names of NJ
Kinley and Quay to the voters of Alle-
gheny county in order that they might
have q chance to show their preference
for presidential candidates and sug-
eesting that as he had many warm
friends in this county, his name ould be
submitted as well.
This morning Mr.. English received the
following reply:
WARRINGTON, March 18, 1896.
w. D. English, Pittsburg:
MY DEAR SIR:-I have not the slight
est desire to have my name submitted
in the way you suggest. While I might
have been glad of an opportunity under
other circumstances, under the present l
would not. In no state where
there is a candidate have any friends
of mine interfered with local wishes,
nor will they without my consent
am very much obliged to you
fer the personal kindness involved in
your sugg gestion, and have very pleasant
memories of your previous kindness.
[Signedl Yours very truly,
Z. b. REED,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-20
FEELS BETTER NOW.
House has Censured Minister Bay ard
for His Remarks in England.

House has Censured Minister Bay ard
for His Remarks in England.
WARRINGTON, March 20.-lt was de-
cided to vote on the resolutions censur-
ing Mr.. Bayard separately. The first
resolution censuring Ambassador Bayard
was passed by the house by vote of $50
to II.
Messrs. Cummings of New York,
Bailey of Texas. Latimer of South Caro-
lima, Sorg of Ohio and Cockrell, Demo-
Gratis, voted with the epublicans for
the resolution and Messrs. Cook of Illi-
nois, Willis of Delaware and Baker of
Maryland, Republicans, voted with the
Democrats against it.
The second resolution which expresses
the general opinion that our foreign rep
resentatives should not make political or
partisan speeches was adopted by the
house 191 TO So
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-20
TWO MORE RELEASES.

Reduction of FOrcs in the Santa Fo Audi
tor of Dlsburse M ents ONCE.
A cut has been made in the statistical
work in the auditor of disbursements Of
fee of the Santa Fe, similar to the cuts
uade in the auditor of freight receipts
ofices- In consequences, two employees
of that office, H. D. Davis and Martin
Monaghan, have been notified that there
services will not be needed after April l.
As the entire working force of that Of
fee numbers but fifteen, the cut made
is as large in proportion as the cuts made
in the other accounting departments.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-20
BUT DOESN'T EXPLAIN
The Reasons for the Existence
of the Sentiment.
Says Ohio Once Had the "Silver
Craze"
BUT THE OHIO PEOPLE
Had Learned the Error of Their
Ways"

From the State Journals Special Correspondent
WASHINGTON, March 20. Senator
Sherman, whose name is a synonym for
gold monometallfsm, was asked by the
JOURNAL correspondent if he would at
tempt to say why the entire western and
southern portion of the country was for
free silver. The question was not put
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-20
CAN'T HOLD THEM TOGETHER.
Ex-senator Sawyer of Wisconsin Says
Eastern Delegations Will Break

Ex.Senat0r sawyer Of WISCONSIN says
Eastern Delegations Will Break.
ST. PAUL. March 20-A Duluth,
Minu.. special to the Pioneer Press says:
Ex-senator Sawyer of Wisconsin is in
the city in connection with a law suit.
Discussing the presidential contest he
said: al think Mckinley will be
the Republican uominee. The Wiscon-
sin de1ega alton will be for him, of course
Minnesota, / suppose, will be for Davis
but / apprehend that Mckinley will be
second choice. l believe that if a split
comes after the first fevsballots Mckinley
will gain strength. The Pennsylvania,
New York, and other large deleg ations
will not swing solidly when the break
comes, but Mckinley will get his share
of them, and with the large original
strength he will have, think be will
secure the nomin alton"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-20
GAS WAR KANSAS CITY.
Free Gas stoves, Free Cooking School
aud Gas at EiftX Cent? q Thouaand.

Free as stoves, Free Cooking School
and Gas at Fifty Cents Thousand.
KANSAS CITY. Mo-, March 20.-Ths
local gas rate war today developed fea-
ture without parallel when the Kansas
City Gas company opened free school in
cookery for it's patrons. This is in addi-
ton to furnishing to its consumers free
gas stoves and gas at fifty cents a thou
sand.
This has been brought about by the en-
trance into the field of rival company,
the Missouri Gas company. which is soon
to open for business.
The new company has already met the
offer of free stoves, and will also supply
its consumers gas at fifty cents thousand.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-20
GAMBLERS FOR ALASKA.
Those Who Dig the Gold and Those Who
Win 1t FIOcking NOrthwArd.

SEATTLE, March 2O.-The steamer
City of Topeka, left Seattle for Alaska,
yesterday. crowded to the limit, with
sesrchers for fortune in the gold region
north. The steamer also carries all the
freight it can accommodate, consisting
of miners supplies, horses, and dogs.
The cities of Alaska are now the
Mecca of the gambler and the fast
women. who follow close on the heels
of gold hunters, About forty of the
latter class went upon the Topeka. Some
of the passengers booked on the Will
lapa, which sailed Wednesday, said that
agents of the Pacific Coast Steamship
company had offered them So rate if
they would wait and 60 on the Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-20
TOR RUN ON sTHE DRIVE"

street Car Line to Auburn dale VIII
Follow That ThORouxhfare.
The board of county commissioners to-
day accepted the resignation of w. H.
Mann as constable of Soldier township.
Steele has secured place at the reform
school, and the beard appointed John
Ostrand as his successor. Mann said
mis- official position interfered with other
work.
Right of way was given the Electric
railway company on The Drive, Auburn
dale, for the new strip of line between
Potwin and Auburndale.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-20
FUNDS FOR SILVER.
Colorado to Give $685. 900 to Assist the
BfmetaIlkc League.

DENVER, March 2o.-As an outcome of
the conference between the leading sill
yer men of Denver and Colorado and
the president and members of the finance
committee of the American Bimetallic
union, Colorado has pledged herself to
respond generously in a financial way
towards the work of education and or
ganization prior to the holding of the
national bimetallic convention in ST.
Louis on July %.
It is believed that $4,000 will be
raised in this state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-20
..CHIEF'' sPEERs DEAD.

Ex.ChIef OF Police OF Kansas City
Passes Away Today.
KANSAS CITY, March 20.-Ex- Chief
of Police Thomas III. Speers died at his
home here at noon today of heart dis
ease, aged fifty-nins years. Deceased had
been chief of police of Kansas City for
thirty-two years and was relieved from
office year ago by Governor Stone after
g most sventful career,
In his time he had perhaps brought
more criminals to justice than any other
man in the west.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-20
ARBOk DAY, APRIL Is.

The Governor Sets the Day for the General
Planting of Trees.
Governor Morrill, today issued a precla-
nation naming April is as Arbor day.
This is one of the state holidays which is
fixed at the discretion of the governor
but the date named is about the usual
time fixed for tree planting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-20
BALFOUR FELL OFF.

First Lord of the Treasury Injured
His Arm bicycling.
LONDON, March 20.-Mr A. J Balfour,
first lord of the treasury appeared in the
house of commons today with his right
arm in a sling.
Mr.. Balfour who is an enthusiastic BIZ
cyclist had fall while out riding and
sprained his right arm and wrist
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-20

Mrs. Patience Pennick died this morn
ing at her home in North Topeka at the
age Of 76 years, having been born
in Jasmine county, Kentucky, on
February l21, 1920. Mrs. Penaick
was the mother of seven chill
lived in Kansas since 1856. The funeral
will be held Sunday at IL a. m, and the
intermsnt will be made in Prairie Home
cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-20
MONTE CARLO FOR YEARS

MONTE CARLO, March 20.-The prince
of Monaco has renewed his concession to
the casino for nifty years on condition
that his annuity is increased from $780,
600 to 100000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-20
POWDER BOXES EXPLODE
In the Gold Mime Country of Winnf-
peE-EOur Mon killed.

WINNIPEG, March 20. - Word has
just been received of an explosion at the
gold mines at Rossland, in the North
west country. As a result four men are
dead and two more are SO seriously hurt
that they will probably die. Two boxes
of gunpowder were being thawed out in
hot water.
The only man who knows how it be-
came ignited lies at the point of death
in the hospital.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-20

Samuel A Swendson, assistant voucher
clerk of the coal accounts in auditors
office of the Santa Fe, has been appoint
ed stenographer to Chief Surgeon g. w.
Hogeeoom to succeed Charles Fisher
who has secured a position in the war
department at Washington, D. G. Mr..
Swendson will assume the duties of his
new position tomorrow. Merrill G. King,
ofice boy ia the auditors Office will sue
ceed Mr. 6wendson as assistant voucher
clerk
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-20
ONE FARE TO BELOIT.

Tom AndsrsOn's Efforts Successful and
All Is Well For @. A. r.
The Western Passenger association to-
day officially declared an open rate ef
enc fare for the round trip for the G.. A.
R eneampment at Bsloit, Kan, April -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-20
FIT. RILEY IMPROVEMENTS.
Congressman Ca1derhead Introduces
she Customary Yearly APPrOPrIa.
tiOn Bill.

WASHINGTON, March 20.-Congress-
man Calderhead has introduced a bill
providing for an appropriation of $780,
900 to continue the work on Fort Riley,
Kan.
The bill asks that there be constructed
q building to be used as a school of in
struction in drill practice for cavalry and
light artillery, and that there be also
erected chapel, school room, barracks
sta ables shops and gun sheds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-20
FIRST SPRING TORNADO.
1t Blows Down Buildings I'm West
Virginia, But Nobody Killed.

HUNTINGDON, w. Va, March 20.-A
harricane passed over Harris creek val
ley, fifty miles south of here last night.
Buildings were blown down and i'm
mense damage was reported. It was the
heaviest wind ever known in that sec
tioa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-20
Circus Trust Denfed.

DETROIT, Mich, March 20.-The re-
ported formation of a circus trust, with
. view of crushing the smaller shows, is
denied by j. A. Bailey.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-03
Bryan's Last Tour.

YORK, Neb, Nov. 3.-Seven yes terday morning found Bryan speeding westward from Lincoln on his last days work of the campaign. The first stop of the day was made at Seward. This is Republican place, and there was an exceptionally large display of yellow badges, fully half the crowd being deco rated with Republican emblems. Bryan was, however, respectfully received and listened to with marked attention.
 The appearance of the golden colors in his own state seemed to put the can. didate on his mettle, and while he talked for only about 10 minutes, he de- hVered a very pointed address. Refer. ring to the appearance of so many gold coiors, he intimated to his hearers that the proper material for farmers to use who would display gold badge was straw, for he said under existing cir. cumstances Wall street gets your wheat and leaves you nothing but straw. His brief address was devoted largely to the denunciation of the issue of bonds.
 Notwithstanding the large number of Republicans present Bryan was fiber. ally applauded, and it was notable that some of the shouters wore yellow badges.
 AS the day progressed Bryan's audi ences began to swell in numbers and enthusiasm. At this place, which was reached at o'clock, thousands of farm. CTS were waiting and the enthusiasm was great. There were some yellow oaoges. but not nearly so many as at seward. Mir. Bryan was introduced as the next president of the United States and he replied
 If Nebraska furnishes the next pres. ldent 1t depends great deal on the people Of Nebraska and how thex vote. J
 This brought out great oheers and tba assurances that the state was all ripbt for him.
 The train slowed up as it went through Bradshaw and few hundred people assembled at the depot and cneered Bryan loudly. He stood on inc pack platform of the special car and bowed in response to the greetine
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-03
THE NEWS FROM JAPAN.

That Country Still Working to Push
 Civilization.
 NEW YORK, Nov. 3.-The World this morning publishes the following special correspondence from Tokio, Japan, un- der date of Oct. 3:
 Count Okuma Shigenobu has entered upon his duties as minister of foreign affairs. He assures your correspondent that nothing ill the relations between Japan and America or Europe seems to call for any immediate change of policy i; but, with respect to eastern countries, it is desirabls to infuse greater energy into the councils of the empire than has lately been exhibited
 For many years it has been Japan's wishes to secure Corea from political chaos. and to assist it in organizing its administration upon a basis that will enable it to hold position of independ- ence, not alone for its own preservation, but for the general security of eastern Asia To institute measures to promote tho moral welfare and material progress of Corea will be one of the tasks of the new cabinet.
 Among the duties awaiting the gov ernment few seem to be more worthy than that of endeayoring to win the confidence ot China and to engage her cooperation in developing the oiviliza. tion she has hitherto resisted, but the advantage of winch she can easily share by following the course that Japan has clearly marked out.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-03
Train Wrecked and Burned.

HoUsroN, Nov 3.-There was a bad wreck on the International and Great Northern few miles south of Gonroe Saturday night A freighttrain was booming along when car back of the middle of the train left the track The coupling broke and the forward part of the train went on, but the cars piled up on the one that was derailed and the smashup was general. One of the wrecked cars contained oil, which inn mediately took fire, and as the others were loaded with eottonseed meal and cotton, the eonhagration soon became general.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-03
Ta.t Schedule Fixed.

CINCINNATI, Nov. S.-The NsN leans and Florida limited, snnVs [. by the. Queen and Crescent f0ae :, Nov. 8. marks an era in Sou1n01. roading. The schedules p'0' r.d magnificent trains, which ieas' .s.,, natl at 8:80 a. m. and run '., .d solid to New Orleans and JaOAS in 24 hours. They have never ' at passed by the southern roads a',l oludes an arrangement with shs :. Ii X, ern Pacific to the Pacific coas' :. and a half days. Here1oius ...a taken that long to go from onlss ss the coast, so that the east ID
 day nearer to the west.