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The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25
Middle of the Road Committee
Issues an Appeal
To the Peoples Party to Re-
turn to the Fold.
THEY WANT HARMONY
Suggest Holding National
Convention Next Year.
Renew the Old Demand for $50
Per Capita.

st. Louis, Nov. 25.-After an all night
session of the national organization COM
mittee representing the middle-of-the>
road faction of the Populist party, Abe
Steinberger of Kansas gave out the fol-
lowing address as having been unani-
mously adopted by their committee:
Recognizing the Importance of active
and aggressive work to the end of lining
up all reform forces for future campaigns.
We the national organization committee
of the Peoples party, hereby call a meet
ing of said committee at the Laclede ho-
tel, st. Louis, Mo-. for January II. 1898.
To the end of restoring more perfect har-
mony in the ranks of the party and eff
fecting a more compact organization, we
respectfully invite the national commit
tee of the Peoples party to meet with
in conference on the above date, appeal
ing to their patriotism and sense of duty
to aid US in restOry to its once splen-
did estate, our party organization.
Feeling it due to the members of the
Peoples party to outline the objects OF
this call, we submit the following
I'VE recommend the holding of a ma
tional nominating convention the first
Wednesday in April 1898.
I'VE recommend the holding of state
conventions, at which delegates to the na>
ttonal convention shall be chosen, on the
third Wednesday in March, 1898. We rec
mend that the nominations of congress-
men be delayed until after the holding Of
the national convention.
I'VE recommend that the platform on
which the contest for 1898 and 1900 be
waged should embody the following prop
ositions:
'First-Absolute paper money, based up
on every commodity and resource of the
nation. a full legal tender and receivable
for all dues to the United States.
"Second-Free coinage of gold and sill
yer at the present legal ratio, the coin
debts of the United States payable in
either, at the option of the government
'"Third-An money to be issued by the
government and paid out direct to the
people for services rendered, or to be
loaned to them at low rate of interest
on safe security and without the inter-
vention of private banks, provided that
the volume of the currency shall not ex-
ceed $50 per capita.
'Fourth-Government ownership and ops
Grafton of railroads, telegraph and tele-
phone lines.
'|Fifth-Oppositio to alien ownership
and holding of hand for speculative pur-
poses.
"Sixth-Oppositfon to court-made law.
'Seventh-Opposition to trusts.
''Eighth-We especially recommend the
initiative and referendum and the impera-
tive mandate"
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25
ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE.
May be Convened in Special Session
bY Governor Tanner.

Springfield, Ill. Nov 25.-A confer
ence of Republican members of the
10th general assembly was held in
Representative hall last night to dis
cuss senatorial appOrtiOnment.
Gov. Tanner and Senator CullOm ad-
dressed the conference. Gov. Tanner
declared that if the Republican mem
bers would agree to abide by the de-
cision of a party caucus, he would con-
vene the legislature in extraordinary
session for the purpose of passing an
appOrtiOnment bill. A compromise
was finally accepted by which the
matter is to be submitted to a commit
tee, but if the committee fails to agree
a bill, it's differences shall be sub
mitted to a caucus and all members
abide by the caucus action.
Gov. Tanner notified the members
that in case he convened the legisla-
ture in extra session, the revision of
the revenue law would be included in
the call
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25
FIVE BROTHERS
Initiated Into the Mysteries of Mas
onry at One Time.

New York, Nov. 25.-At the rooms of
Northern lodge F. and A. NJ. of New
ark, a unique ceremony took place last
night. 1t was the raising to the sub
lime degree Master Mason of five
brothers, sons of Past Master Henry
T. Phillips, of Newark lodge No. z.
It is said that this ceremony was the
first time in this country that five
brothers were made Masons simultan-
eously.
The oldest of the brothers is Henry
A Phillips, who is 36 years of age; Ev-
erett l., "a years; Frederick A, go;
Robert, %, and William %.
The father is rs years old. He has
been a mason since 1849. He is Past
High Priest of Corinthian Chapter,
Deputy Master of Adelphi Council, a
thirty-second degree Mason of the Scot
ish Rite and a Knight Templar.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25
WITH A SHARP STICK.
Bliss Gets After the Amer
lean Asphalt Co.

Washington, Nov. 25.-Secretary Bliss
has called on the American Asphalt
company to show on or before January
10 1895 why an important lease entered
into February II, 1898, between the In
dams of the Uintah reservation in
Utah. lessons, and VIM. A. Perry and
James T. Mcconnell, lessees and as
signed over to the Asphalt company
should not be declared at an end and
all rights hereunder forfeited.
The lease involves valuable mineral
interests in 5000 acres in the Uintah
reservation to be selected by the les
Sees or their assigns in not more than
three tracts within the limits deSi igna-
ted It was approved by the secretary
of the interior with annexed conditions
that the selection and location of tracts
was to be made on or before December
l. 1898. and maps or plats showing def
mite location of each were required to
be filed with the Indian bureau by jan
uary /, 1894. The time for selecting
was extended to July 1, 1894, and for
filing p1ats to August l, 1894 Further
application for filing plats till August
g. was denied and a map purporting to
designate tracts selected was presented
August 4. The department holds that
the plats were not filed in time, that
there was no satisfactory explanation
given for the delay, that the plats are
indefinite, vague and unsatisfactory
and that the conditions of approval
have not been complied with.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25
PAY FOR MONTHS.
Hard Condition of SPANS Troops in
Cuba-Starving Like Insurgents.

New York, Nov. 25.-A dispatch to
the Herald says:
Deplorable as the condition of the re-
concentrates may be, Spain'S first duty
is certainly to at once relieve the
sufferingS of her own troops. The 10y
al soldiers are in as serious plight as
the majority of the reconcentradOs.
The recOncentradOS have one adVant-
age-they may beg and receive charity.
To begin with, the Spanish soldiers
have received no pay for many mounts,
and consequently they are not able to
buy anything on their own account in
the small towns in which they are sta
toned. Then, too, the credit of the
troops has been in most instances eX-
hausted, the shOp-keeperS refusing to
deliver more goods until they are paid
what is long due to them. All the sol
diers have to depend upon in the way of
food and clothing is what is supplied
by the cOmmissariat department, and
that department is neglected and it is
asserted, corrupt
General BIanco, in an interview with
me four days ago after his arrival stat
ed that he would do his utmost to
better the condition of the private sol
der. He was sincere, but it was impOs-
sible for him to realize then what the
condition of the soldier was. To learn
the truth he must personally inspect
the country districts. The reports of
officers are calculated to deceive the
captain general. All that General
Blanco has to judge by are the reports
from hospitals, and even these, with
all attempts at concealment, are ap-
pa1ling.
In Havana, leaving aside the hos
pitfalls, the conditions are not so bad.
but if the captain general were to go
to the country he would see i'll soldiers
dying by the wayside; he would find
many forts in reality are nothing more
than hospitals and in most of the
small towns he would experience diff
Guilty in getting together a force of any
size that would be able to march five
miles and then be in condition to
tackle an ordinary band of rebels.
am not in any way exaggerating.
The whole country along the road
from Artemisa to Havana is in ruins
except few small patches where to-
baccO is being planted under the guns
of the forts.
In further proof of the assertions
regarding the condition of the Spanish
troops, the Herald correspondent has
received the following copy of an Off
cial telegram, dated November II, from
the military commander in Ciega de
Avila to Havana:
Very serious conflict in this town
(Garrison). No bread, no flour abso-
lutely. Three thousand sick in hos
pital without provisions whatever, be-
sides the garrison itself With great
est urgency must be sent flour asked
for on October % and send cash to buy
effects. No credit
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25
COMMON SENSE CURE.
PYRAMID PILE CURE CURES PILES
PERMANENTLY By CURING
THE CAUSE.
Remarkable Remedy Which il
Bringing Comfort to Thousands
of Sufferers.

Probably half the people who see this
article suffer from piles. It is one of the
commonest diseases and one of the
most obstinate. People have it for
years and just because it is not imme-
diately fatal they neglect it. Careless
ness causes no end of suffering. Care
lessness about so simple a thing as piles
has often caused death. Hemorrhages
occur from no apparent cause and loss
of blood causes death. Hemmorrhages
occur during surgical treatment, often
causing death.
Piles are simple in the beginning and
easily cured. They can be cured even
in the worst stages, without pain OF loss
of blood, quickly, surely and completely.
There is only one remedy that viii do
it-Pyramid Pile Cure.
1t alIays the Inflammation immediate
Iy, heals the irritated surface and with
continued treatment reduces the swell
ing and puts the membranes into good,
sound healthy condition. The cure is
thorough and permanent.
Here are some voluntary and unsO-
icited testimonials we have lately re-
ceived:
Mrs NJ. c. Hin5ly. 6O1 Mississippi St,
Indianapolis, Ind, says: Have been a
sufferer from the pain and annoyance
of piles for fifteen years, the Pyramid
Pile Cure and Pyramid Pills gave me
immediate relief and in a short time
complete cure.
Mr. NJ. Griffin, proprietor of the Grif-
fin House, Detroit, Mich. says: I have
been a sufferer from piles until three
years ago L bought one box Of the Pyr-
amid Pile Cure and since then 1 have
had no piles. have recommended
them to many friends and guests at my
hotel, every one of whom has been
cured.
The above is true as my experience
has proved it and 1 hope it may induce
other sufferers to try the Pyramid.
A little book on cause and cure of
piles Will be mailed free to any address
by writing to Pyramid Drug Co., Mar
SHALL Mich.
Druggists sell full sized packages of
Pyramid Pile Cure at 90 cents.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25
THE AMERICAN
DOCTORS
Located in Topeka by Request
for Six MOnths--One Months
Treatment Free.

The American doctors from st. Louis
have been in Topeka before and have
cured many citizens of this city. They
came well recommended by many who
know of their superior skill in the
treatment of chronic diseases of all
forms, Cancers, Tuners and Rectal dis
eases. They are the most expert that
can be found and the afflicted Will find
it a benefit and pleasure to talk with
these eminent specialists. They are
men of mature age and ripe in exper-
tence, consequently their consultations
are valuable to the afflicted.
DISEASES OF WOMAN.
The many ills peculiar to the female
sex are met with such rapid relief in
every case that all are surprised to
know that they can be SO quickly cured
after years of suffering (untOld). These
doctors bid all ladies who suffer come
and be healed and suffer no more.
RHEUMATISM IN ALL FORMS.
All who suffer from this disease, no
difference from what cause or how long
standing, no difference how much sWOl-
len or how much pain. No difference
how long you have been confined to
bed, go to the American Doctors and
get perfect relief in fifteen days.
CANCERS AND TUNERS.
These dangerous maladies are speed
lily and permanently removed without
the use of the knife. A cure guaran-
teed.
ALL DISEASES OF THE RECTUM.
These diseases not always understood
by others, are speedily removed and no
fooling about it.
DROPSY AND KIDNEY DISEASES.
Not one case of the above will fail to
obtain permanent relief and a cure who
are treated by the American Doctors
from St. Louis.
CATA ARRI AND DEAFNESS.
These doctors will not accept a case
Of the above diseases that they consider
incurabIe, in fact the long and active
experience had by these doctors in the
exclusive treatment of all forms of
chronic diseases have made them al
most master of them all, and hundreds
of the best citizens in and around To-
peka are taking advantage of the gold
en- opportunity of obtaining the services
and advice of these noted specialists.
To all who call in person and commence
a course Of medical treatment on or be-
fore December 1st, will be entitled TO
receive one months medical treatment
free of charge. Consultation free to all,
offices 11S West 9Th street, Topeka, Kan.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25
ENGLAND EXCITED, TOO.
Heavy Traffic to Yukon Gold Fields
is Expected

Portland, Ore, Nov 25.-C. V. Will
son of London writes to General Pas
senger Agent Hurlburt of the Oregon
under date of November 6, as follows:
''The Oregon Railway and Naviga-
tiOn company map of your publication,
entitled the ''KlOndike Region" has
reached me here. If the reports which
are continuously coming to hand from
Klondike hold good until the spring,
there promises to be very heavy
traffic from Great Britain to the Yu-
kOn gold fields.'
Mr.. Hurlburt has also received many
letters from Australia regarding the
KIondike gold fields
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25

manufactured and a few bricks were
pressed. But it will be next Friday before
the doors of the volcanic furnace are
opened and $4,000 worth of gold bricks
are taken out.
However, a volcanic furnace is not nee
essary for the manufacture of a small
piece of gold, and Mr.. Brice yesterday, as
a compliment to a newspaper reporter.
took up a little of his antimony dust, heat
ed it in a stewpan and presented him with
a SIS nugget of silver and gold.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25

The three -year-old boy of ]. A John
son, of Lynn Center. Ill, is subject to
attacks of Group. Mr.. Johnson says he
is satisfied that the timely use of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, during
a severe attack, saved his little boys
life He is in the drug business a
member of the firm of Johnson Bros.
of that place and they handle a great
many patent medicines for throat and
lung diseases. He had all these to
choose from, and skilled physicians
readyto respond to his call, but selected
this remedy for use in his own family
at time when his child's life was in
danger, because he knew 1t to be su-
perior to any other, and famous the
country over for it's cures of Group
Mr.. Johnson says this is the best sell
ling cough medicine they handle, and
that it gives splendid satisfaction in
all cases. Sold by druggists.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25

J. H. Gregg, of Dundee. Kan writes:
my little daughter who has been trou-
bled with Group ever since she was
three months old, I never found any
thing to relieve her until tried Beggs
Cherry Cough Syrup,and that has cured
her entirely. I think it is the best
Cough Syrup on the market. At drug
gists.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25

Friend-I've just been reading your lit
tie volume of fugitive verses.
Author-Why do you call them "fugi-
tive verses?"
Friend-They escaped from your pen,
didn't they?-Chicago News
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25

Next to grape wine, it is believed that
Japanese sake, or rice wine, is the Oldest
alcoholic beverage known to man, its use
in Japan dating back over 2, 0oo years
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25
How to Cure Bilious Collie.

I suffered for weeks with collie and
pains in my stomach caused by bill
Sousness and had to take medicine all
the while until I used Chamberlain s
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
which cured me I have since recon-
mended it to a good many people. Mrs
F. Butler. Fairhaven, Conn. Persons
who are suffering from bilious collie
can ward off the attack by taking this
remedy as soon as the first symptoms
appear. Sold by druggists.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25
Excursions to California

Every day in the year via Santa Fe
Route. Choice Of luxurious Pullman
palace sleepers or comfortable and
modern Pullman tourist sleepers. Ap-
ply to agent A, T & s. F. Ry. for lit
erature and particulars of service. Re
memher this is a daily service.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25
Where Days are sunniest

And most captivating-inv to out
door life-that's California Engage
berth now on the California Limited
via Santa Fe Route.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25

Eager buyers are attending the ad-
ministrator's sale of the Trumbul art
stock; everything must go regardless
of cost OF value.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25

Buckingham's Dye for the Whiskers
is a popular preparation in one bottle,
and colors evenly brown or black.Any
person can easily apply it at home.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25
A TEXAS HUNTRESS.
Mrs. A. J. Ladner Kills Three Deer,
One q Buck, Whose Throat She Cut

hts ~ = 4SaQASE 4AAAS 4hAGC OG5Eg
One q Buck, Whose Throat She Cut
San Antonio. Tex, Nov. 25.-The
greatest huntress in Texas is Mrs. A.
J. Ladner of Maverick county. She
went out yesterday to get meat for a
Thanksgiving dinner. She returned in
a few hours with three deer, all killed
by herself. The most remarka bic
feature was that she killed two deer
with one shot with a shot gun loaded
with buckshOt.
The other one was a. large buck, and
Mrs. Ladner had quite a time with him
She wounded him with a load of
buckshot, but he would have escaped
had she not cut his throat with a knife
which she carried
There is no need of little children be
Eng tortured by scald head, eczema and
skin erUptiOns- DeWitt's Witch Hazel
EaIve gives instant relief and cures
permanently g. W. stansfeld, 6Sz
kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25
Up to Date

Photos is Snyder's idea in his new
Gallery, 722 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25

and could not sleep.
Other complications
peculiar to my sex set
in and our physician
called another in con-
sultation. They de-
cided I had cOnsump-
tiOn and must die. 1
commenced taking DR..
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25

Art goods, the Trumbull stock, is 60
ing fast at 72O Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25

As Many Sittings
As you want at Snyder's New F31oto
Gallery. 722 Kansas avenue.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-01-12
ATTEMPTED TRAIN-WRE CKING
Chicago and Northwestern Express has q
Hairsbreadth Escape

Milwaukee, Wis, Jan. ia special
from GAINESVILLE, Wis. says: A desper-
ate attempt to wreck the Chicago-St.
Paul through limited express on the
Chicago and Northwestern road was
made at Tiffany, a small station ten
miles south Of this city. Friday, and rail
road detectives are now at work on the
case. Every effort was made to keep
the matter quiet and the facts were not
learned until today. A piece OF rail five
feet long was wedged in between the
main track and the switch. The limit
ed express runs through Tiffany at the
speed of thirty miles an hour. but luck
lily the fianges of the wheels touched
the obstruction 50 lightly as 10 turn the
rail over. Had the train struck the OBJ
struction squarely it would have been
hurled down an embankment on one side
or plunged into a. high bank on the 9TH
er. The train carries hundreds of pas
sengers every night and had the attempt
at wrecking succeeded terrible loss OF
life would have ensued.
II robbery was the object the spot was
well chosen, as no news Of the accident
would have been received for some
hours. A switchman found the obstruc-
ton after the train had passed.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-01-12
LIVESTOCK Markets
CHICAGO.

Chicago. Ill, Jan. u.-Csttie-Buyers
took hold freely al advances of 1Gl15 cents
beef steers SS-50li3.s5 for common to strict
ly choice grades: bulk of sales, S-c505. 10:
porters free buyers at si.5o95Oo: Texas cat
tie in good demand, with grade steers at
$3.a63.i 10 and forn-fed at 5.50Qi3o
Hcgs-Local packers and eastern ship
pers took hold freely but they succeeded in
putting prices on an average of nickel
liver; common 10 best 6roves s3.a0QS. IS !;
fairly active demand. but such heavy sup
ply put sellers TO a Disadvantage, and the
prices averaged Zoe lower.
Sheep-Sold from s. 25d2.5o for poorest
Up TO S3.5oa3s0 for best: lambs s3.25G35o
for common Lambs showed the most weak
ness and ruled about zoe lower
Receipts-Cattle. l2,co0; hogs, 1900; sheep.
1900.
KANSAS CITY.
Kansas City, No., Jan. 11.-Cattle-Re-
ceipts, 1900; shipments. 200: best grades.
strong; others steady. Texas steers, s.. 751
$50; Texas cows, S2-0eQ2 S.; native steers,
s3.15G4.S0; native cows and heifers, S-20g
go; stockers and feeders, 2.1o4i.oo; bulls.
sl.75G4.5o
Hogs-Rece;pts. 10000: shipments. 1900:
ss10d3.20; hesv:es, ss.o5GS15; packers, 500
@3.15; mixed. sS1oG3. 2211s: lights. s3.00qS.9o;
workers, s3.15d32o; pigs, S.90GS10.
Sheep-Receipts, 1900: shipments. 7ao;
market STEADY. LAMBS, So.@S49.ao, mutlOnS,
szO0GS.I5.
ST LOUIS.
st. Louis, Mo, Jan. u.-Cattle-Receipts
5000; market steady; some sales 10c better.
but the general range about the same as
last week. Native shipping steers. $500
Sis: light steers, s5.0014.40; stockers and
feeders. s2.00Q375; sows and heifers. $2.756l
$50; Texans and Indian steers, se.65Q Lilo;
COWS, 81. 75ff3.eo.
Hogs-Receipts, 5000; market opened 5d10
cents lower, but closed strong. Lights,
s3.05d3.25; mixed, SSOOq3.20; heavy, s29eg
Is
NEW YORK
New York, Jan. u.-Beeves-Receip s.
SIS; good steers STEADY; oxen and cows LOG
15c lower: bulls steady; steers SSl5eI5.I0;
stage and oxen s2.95li3 40; bulls s2.s0d3. So;
cows. Sl.50G3.00. Gables quote American
steers 10G24c dressed weight: sheep at SS4 a
l0c; refrigerator beef at SG%c. No ex-
ports.
Sheep-Receipts, n.157: sheep. $500. 20.
Hogs-Receipts, 14,5l1; lower, at s. 4eq3.75.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-01-12
GREAT BIG CORPORATION FEES
Suit Begun Against the New Company for
the Debts of the Old

Milwaukee. Wis, Jan. Thames Nc
Naugkt Cor some time president of the
Northern Pacific and Manitoba railroad.
genera. counsel for the Northern Pacific
Railroad company, and Of counsel or Re
ce;vers Paine. Cakes and Rouse. has fled
suit in the Urited States court against
the Northern Pacific Railroad company,
the rev corporation. TO recover a balance
Of $1,000. alleged 10 be due for services,
the interests Of the receivers and 10 re-
cover the proceeds of note for Si1, 14S. 20
given 70 secure for services in securing
the passage OF a bill by the North Da-
kota legislature.
The suits fled are the first TO throw
light upon the great sums of money
which were paid to The attorneys in the
Northern Pacific litigation.
The investigation of Receiver Cakes GOV
cred period OF about eleven months. and
all the while the attorneys were also en-
ga ged looking after The other affairs ot
the rece:vership. For their services in the
investigation alone. however, the sum OF
$40 600 was paid. OF this amount John
Spocner received $4,000: Colone, Nc
NaUght was allotted a similar amount;
Niilism Nelson Cromwell received So.
eo6.ea; William j. Curtis and Alfred ia
reiski together received $685., and
George P Miller received $500. 90.
-sS az III Tie ESSCiNStSAl4p pIO-
ceedlnss- Colonel Mcknight coming IN
under the provision OF the decree Of fore
closure which binds the purchaser Of the
property, the Northern Pacific Railroad
company. 10 pay ali indebtedness for
which the receivers are liable
Judge jenkins has ordered the North
ern Pacific Railroad company 10 file an
answer 10 the suits before February !.
Janson Eng Ian. "A Dasfr Nal sss
patch from St, Petersburg confirms the
report OF q decision 10 create a supreme
counci: TO relieve the car OF routine work