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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-17
Notes and Personal Mention.

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Pierce expect to
leave next week for Colorado to remain
several weeks. Their two little sons
will remain with their grandmother in
Chicago.
Mr.. Will Wadsworth left today for
New York. He took the two little sons
of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Pierce to Chi
cago to visit their grandmother.
Miss Lottie BoweS left for New York
today after spending her vacation in
Topeka
Mrs. j. H. Downing of Hay City is
the guest of Mrs. H. w. McAfee at
Prospect farm west of town. Mr.. Down
ing will spend Sunday with them and
return with his wife the first of the
week to Hay City.
Miss Jessie Garwood will leave Mon
day for Manitou
Mrs. E. H. johnson and Mrs r. S.
johnson left today to spend the re-
mainder of the summer in Colorado.
Mrs. Robert Cunningham of Ottawa
is the guest of Mrs. Celia F'ordyce. Mr..
Cunningham will spend Sunday in To-
peka.
Miss May Short and cousin, Miss
Florence Durfee will leave the first of
the week for Colorado to stay several
weeks.
Mrs. Dan Small and Miss Dollie Mar
tin left Thursday for Toronto to re-
main until September
Miss Pearl Powleson laft for her
home in New Philadelphia, Ohio. yes
terday after a visit with Mrs. John r.
Mu1vane.
Miss Mary Sommers who has been
visiting Miss Jeanette Lord for several
weeks, left today for her home in Col
Orado.
Mrs. George o. wflrnarth entertain
ed a few friends at lunch today.
Miss Theresa Rossington and sister
Alice and Addie Skinner will go to
Chicago tomorrow to spend the week
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Quinton will leave
the first of the week for New York and
Philadelphia to remain two weeks.
Mrs. Charles Eagle, Mrs. W. W.
Webb and Mrs. j E. Crockett left yes
terday for Ginger Lake to spend the
remainder of the summer.
Mrs. D. j Mulvane left today for
Chicago to spenda week.
DR.. and Mrs. George w Hogeboom
returned today from Albuquerque. New
Mexico
Mrs. R. T. Herrick- gave a delightful
little party Wednesday afternoon for
her two little daughters, Genevieve and
Sarella, to celebrate Sarella's third
birthday. One especially attractive fea-
ture of the affair was a fish pond from
which each little guest drew a souvenir
Entertainments were served on the lawn.
Miss Trissa Greenwood and little
niece Grace Greenwood, went to St
Marys today for few days visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. S H Hodgins left ves-
terday for Colorado to remain two
weeks.
Mr.. Ed Duncan returned Thursday
from weeks visit in Colorado.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph GrolI will enter
tain few friends informally this even
1ng.
Nnhouor tacoma,
Prof. G. P. Grimsley will leave Tues
day for the east to spend the remand
er of the summer.
Miss Olive Lewis went to Lawrence
yesterday to spend a few days
The junior class of the high school
gave a picnic at Martins Hill yester-
day.
Mrs. Will Horde and little daughter
Esther left Thursday for Salt Lake
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-17
A THOUSAND DOLLARS
If 10000 People Attend the
Cinderella Spectacle.
There Will Be 10 Beautiful
Floats in the Floral Parade.
The Extravaganza Will be Given in
the Pretty Grove just Inside
the Gate of the Fairgrounds.

All efforts to induce the manager of
Garfield park to lower the percentage
asked for the use of the park for the
cinderella" extravaganza, having
failed, members of the Committee of
Fifteen took the show on their Shout
ders and deposited it in the pretty grove
just inside the gates of the fairgrounds.
While many may have preferred Gar
field park on account of its general pop
ularity, they will find that the back
ground of the trees at the fair grounds
will make the affair as handsome as
could be asked.
AT any rate, it is every body'S duty to
go to the show now, as by this means
ten splendid floats will be put in the
floral procession which will make it
1t ought to be a good plan to put the
tickets for the entertainment on sale
at 20 or so places in town. Those who
can afford it ought to take a dollars
worth or more. On the income from this
entertainment depends great part OF
the grandeur of the Floral parade. The
extravaganza itself will be a beautiful
sight wei lworth several times as much
as the price of the tickets. BY saving
the 20 per cent that would have been
paid to the Garfield park mana cement
$500 or $500 is likely to be realized for
the Floral fund. The expenses are pref
ty heavy, including vast quantities of
lumber for stage and seating, electric
and calcium lights, decoration and seem
cry, costumes and cOlored fire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-17
WORSE THAN SPAIN.
Bryan Says Gold Standard Kills More
People Than Spanish Soldiers Do.

Salt Lake, Utah, July lin the
Transmississippi congress yesterday
w. ]. Bryan closed the debate on the
silver resolution with an eloquent
speech in favor of the majority report.
A substitute was offered for the mi
nOrity report, which was practically for
the gold standard. The substitute was
lost, there being only five votes in its
favor.
Mr.. Bryan said in part:
1.-The action of this convention will
not only be destroyed by our friends
who are delegates, but it will be dis
cusSed by the enemies of free coinage
all over this country. call attention to
the fact that the gentleman from Min
nesota pointed to the action taken at
Denver as evidence that the silver SEN
timent was dying out. What can we do
If we refuse to consider silver? They
will say that we discussed Hawaii, and
the people will say that the annexation
of Hawaii is not so important as the
emancipation of this country from the
Lombard street magnateS-
''They will refer to the passage of
resolution on the subject of Cuba's indie
pendence. The financial independence
of the United States is of more import
| ance to the 100000 of people than the
political independence of Cuba ten
YOU that the gold standard each year
| kills more people in the United States
than Spain kills in Cuba. I am glad to
| indorse the effort that the administra-
| ton is putting forth in favor of interna-
tionaI bimetallism. applause be
ieve bimetallism is good, and if it is
good. no matter who brings ii.
while the gentleman from MinneSo-
ia states that his state cast $4,000 votes
| for the gold standard, yet 1872 million
citizens declared that bimetalllSm was
! better than the gold standard
when I desert bimetallism you can
| brand me with disgrace, but If every
| member of this convention deserted 1t,
| YOU cannot disgrace me. Will hght Tor
| silver still. (Applause)
| Il do not want to be misunderstood.
| NV advocacy of binnetallism is not be-
! cause I think more of the people who
| live in the mountain and mining states
| than I do of the people who live on
| the plains"
| The minority report was defeateo py
| a vote of 207s4 to S3A.
| The majority report was adopted by
| a vote of PA to 46.
| Mr.. Hugh Craig of California the new
| president then took the chair and the
| congress adjourned to o'clock this
| morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-17
FOR AN S-HOUR DAY.
Amalgamated Society of Engineers of
England Out for Long Struggle.

London, July 1.-THE following message
was sent to the American workingmen to-
day by George N. Barnes, general secre-
tary of the Amalgamated Society of Engi-
neers:
I'VE are fighting a battle which will
mark epoch in the history of labor's
long struggle for our natural rights. We
only demand to be allowed to work our
way unmolested upward to increas sing
leisure fuller home life accompanying
the mental, moral and physical develop
ment essential to our individual happi
ness, the true sources of the nations
greatness.
THE issue is not our seeking, but is
forced upon US by a federation. The bat
tie promises to be long and costly. We
intend, matter at what sacrifices, to
fight to the bitter end. We feel we have
behind the public opinion of own
country. We know we have the SYM
pathy of our brother toilers all over the
world, especially those in America.
'Our employers have sought this quar-
rel 1t remains for US to bear ourselves
that our opposers may beware.
GEORGE N. BARNES"
Barnes is the real executive head of the
movement fully started today. The only
demand is for eight hours. 1t is generally
considered that if won it will settle the
eight-hour question in England.
Federation employers in their effort to
break the union ordered the lockout of
% per cent of the union men. The union
today called out the other IS per cent.
The eight-hour day was already granted
by two-thirds of the employers, some of
whom We're taking advantage of this OPP
portunity to try to go back on their old
contracts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-17
CARS EVERY TWO MINUTES.
City, Railway Company Makes Prep
aration to Han Large Crowds.

Manager Joseph Patten of the Topeka
Railway company says that the best of
street car service will be furnished the
public to take the crowds to and from
the spectacular opera extravaganza of
'Cinderella'' to be given at the fair
grounds next Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday evenings.
Cars will be run every two minutes
from the transfer station at Eighth and
Kansas avenue to the fair grounds.
There are about five extra motor cars,
ten open trail cars and about that num-
Der of closed trailerS.
Each of the five extra motor cars
with open trailerS will be put on the
fair grounds line early in the evening
and kept going. Then shortly after Z
o'clock in he evening six of the reg
ular line cars are taken off duty. These
will be switched onto the fair grounds
line and kept running continuously I'M
til all the crowd has been carried to the
scene.
Thus IL double trains will make the
circuit of the fair grounds line. Many
will make use of the South Topeka line
and walk over from Seventeenth street
and Kansas avenue. When the per-
Torrance is over there will be Is double
trolley trains on the double tracks close
to the fair grounds gate.
The crowds which are expected to go
to see cinderella" will be transported
in up-to-date metropolitan order.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-17
BACK TO KANSAS CITY
Goes the Bar, Mirror and Plate Glass
of the Open Saloon.

The polished bar with beve1 edged
plate glass mirror and cut glass fixtures
which was used in the open saloon
which did an extensive business in the
Jockheck building on Kansas avenue,
between Fifth and Sixth streets, has
been boxed up and shipped to Kansas
City.
The open saloon was exposed by the
State Journal and forced to quit busl-
ness in short order. An injunction was
served on the proprietors and they did
not reopen.
The proprietors of the place have been
arrested and now await trial The open
saloon in Topeka was experiment,
but it was not successful one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-17
C1NDERELLA's COACH.
Tt Will be Turned Out of the Carriage
Shop Tonight.

"Cinderella's'' coach will be turned
out of the carriage shop today. BY
Tuesday night it will be a veritable
dream. The running gear is small and
will be painted light yellow, while the
body of the coach will be of white and
gold.
The interior of the coach will have
scarlet hangings. 1t will be drawn by
four tiny Scotland ponies. In the fairy
opera when "Cinderella'' Is left at home
while the two naughty sisters leave for
the Princes ball and make fun of "Cin-
derellaS' rags and poverty, the fairy
Godmother appears and effects a Won
derful transformation in full view of the
audience.
Mice which are seen on the stage are
suddenly changed into Shetland ponies
and a pumpkin into the fairy coach.
"Cinderella's'' rags drop from her and
she stands suddenly clothed in beau
tiful ball dress. Then she enters the
coach and is driven to the ball.
Kinley and Lannan are doing the
work on the framework of the vehicle.
"Cinderella's coach will be in the Flor
al parade and cinderella" will ride in
it, together with prince Charming"
There will be coachman and two foot
men in full livery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-17
PAYING OFF MORTGAGES.
Nebraska Citizens Have Cancelled
$2S,OoO,OOO m Six Months.

Omaha, July 1.-THE reports of the
mortgage and loan companies doing bust
ness in Nebraska for the six months end
ing July 1 are just being made public.
They show a proportion of indebtedness
paid during the period that is most ex
traordinary.
A close estimate of the aggregate places
the amount paid during the past six
months in Nebraska at SOS. 900, 900. the most
of which comes from the rural districts.
The payment of so large sum is attri-
buted by loan agents to the economy that
hard times has taught the agricultural
classes in the state and the fact that they
are now receiving the income from the
large crops of the past two years.
Local representatives of eastern loan
and mortgage companies unite in declar-
ing this condition to prevail generally in
Nebraska. They say that they have the
utmost difficulty in placing their money,
as the people want to pay off their loans,
and will not renew them on anything like
favorable terms.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-17
PURSUED BY A WOMAN.
Sends Nan $75 to Come and Marry
Her.

New York, July 16.-A dispatch to the
Journal and Advertiser from Corning,
N. Y, says:
this city, left for Denver last evening to
be married
He had been cured by patent medi-
cine of some ailnent and had written a
testimonial TO that effect which the
proprietors of the remarkable cure had
used as an advertisement, accompanied
by a large picture of Mr.. Olney. He
got a letter from Denver woman who
said Judging from his picture, she would
like to marry him, stating that she had
a fortune of SAC, 1000.
After some correspondence she be-
came impatient and again wrote to Mr..
Olney, enclosing SIS for him to come on
at once and get married.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-17
A GLIB MOUNTEBANK.
Only Nineteen but He Appears to
Know Heap.

Paris, Tex, July 17.-Quite a character
made his appearance here last night. He
gives his name as George Harold, and
says he will be 10 years old in September.
He says that when 10 years of age he
started to make tour of the world. He
was to travel 65 900 miles in 10 years, at
the end of which time he is to be paid
$4,000 by the New York World and the
associated Press.
He was to start without money and was
not to pay anything for food, lodging or
clothing, and must have s., 900 the COM
pletion of his journey. He says that he
has more than S., 900 now; that Chauncey
NJ. Depew, Lii Hung Chang and James
Berry, the millionaire tramp, gave him
$1,000 each; Queen Victoria $500, the Shah
of Persia $500, Lilouca, African Queen
$3.50.
The boy had in his possession a great
many things that he says are rare relics
a piece of the cross on which Christ was
crucifed; a portion of lamp that one of
the seven Virgins, spoken of in a parable,
carried; the knife with which the late
Shah of Persia was assassinated, and
other wonderful things.
Many people believe all of his marvel
Gus tales. He is a bright fellow, speaks
several languages f1uently, and undoubt-
eddy has seen much of the world.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-17
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
General Notes of Society and
Personal Items.
Recent Social Events in Topeka
and Vicinity.
Items of Interest About Topeka Peo-
pie and Visitors in Town.

One of the prettiest affairs of the sea-
son was the dancing party given last
evening by Miss Bessie Hayden at her
home on Van Buren, street, in honor OF
Miss Bessie Willis of Los Angeles, Cal.
Miss Hayden was assisted by Miss LOIS
Teft and Miss Gertrude Hankla- The
two parlors, the dining room and the Ii
brary were thrown together for the
benefit of the dancers; the floors of the
parlors were canvassed and the library
and dining room floors were polished.
Electric fans in the different rooms
added greatly to the comfort of the
guests. A punch bowl in the library
was in charge of Miss Gertrude Hank
la
6y; the front parlor was in naSturtiumS
and gladiolus, the second parlor and Ii
brary were in sweet peas and the din
1ng room looked cool and inviting, all
an green. The lawn was lighted with
japanese lanterns and under an avn
ing at the rear of the house the re
1reshments were served Steinberg's
orchestra stationed in the hall furnish
ed the music to which the following
people danced: Miss Hazel Fassler,
Misses Louise and Helen Smith, Miss
Misses Essie and Dell Chamberlain, Miss
Lois left, Misses Bessie and Louise
Willis, Miss Mildred Scott, Miss
jeanette Lord Miss Mary Sommers,
Miss Ellie Smith, Miss Hila Hinckley,
Miss Emily King, Miss Marion Garrett
son, Miss Helen Wilson, Miss Kate
Fleishman, Miss Maud Bates, Miss
Ruth McCIintock, Misses Harriet and
Pearl Jones, Miss Sarah Horner, Miss
Lucille Mulvane, Miss Helen Walker,
Miss Lee Redeem; Mr.. Harry Seabrook,
Mr.. Everett Akers, Mr.. Jean Bailey,
Mr. Hall Frey, Mr.. George Noble, Mr..
will Trap, Mr.. Kurtz Kellam, Mr.. Joe
Wilson, Mr.. Seth Chase, Mr.. Leslie
Guild, Mr.. Tom Frost, Messrs. Brad
Johnson Mr. Dave Sih16V Mr.
Paul Palmer, Mr.. Dave Gossett, Mr..
Sam Freshman, Mr.. John Mcfarland,
MIR. Terrence Ewart, Charles Foulks,
Earl Mcdowell, Mr.. Merle King, Mr..
Roy Ranney, Mr.. Gillie Updegraff, Mr..
Will Wikidal and Mr. Reuben SpiVey.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-17
TALKED TOO PLAINLY.
Gen. Forsyth Shouldn't Refer to That
$16,OOO,OOO Steal

Washington July 17-Maj. Gen. George
A. Forsyths remarkable petition on the
sugar schedule may get him into trouble.
1t severely criticised the so-called sugar
trust, and demands that the sugar sched-
ule be stricken from the tariff bill. Cen
eral Forsyth says the eradication of the
schedule will not injure the tariff revenue
until congress can adopt new schedule
at it's next session. He contends that the
object of the trust was to gain money for
its originators, and details the method of
it's formation. He says that between S.
600 900 and $9,OO0,OO was lost to the gov
eminent by the trust rushing in raw su-
gar during the discussion of the tariff
act of 1894.
In conclusion General Forsyth says that
the people of the United States are not SO
in love with the sugar trust that they will
tameIy submit to congress presenting the
corporation with $16,OO0000 of the peoples
money as a testimonial of the apprecia-
ton and esteem of congress of its work
ings, especially when said money will be
wrung from them under cover of law, and
not one dollar of this immense sum of
which they will be despoiled by the sugar
trust will ever reach the treasury of the
United States"
Congress has always resented any at
tempt on the part of officers of the army
or navy to influence legislation, and the
war and navy departments have frequent
ly called officers to account for interior
ing with the government. For an army
officer to actively oppose or favor pend
ing legislation has been construed by the
war department a breach of military
discipline, and General Forsyth sN petition
may get him into trouble. Although re-
tired from active service, General For
syth is amenable to the rules and regula-
lions for the government of army officers.
He can be tried by court martial and can
not leave the country without permission
from the secretary of war. Complaint
against his action in filing the petition
would cause the war department to take
steps in the matter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-17
THREE ACRES OF SEATS
Will be Provided All Sloping Toward
the Stage.

Mrs. Meredith, Secretary Swayze and
Capt. Titus, committeeman, yesterday
decided to give "CindereIla'' at the fair
grounds instead of at Garfield park.
Directly inside the fair grounds gate,
and but 200 feet from the terminus of
stage and amphitheater for "Cinderel-
la" will be placed.
The stage will be situated to the right
of the main entrance to the grounds and
will face southwest. Near it tents will
be put up to be used as dressing rooms
On the slight terrace west and south
of this the seats for the audience will
be built. The stage will have back
ground of trees, while on either side
there will be trees The rear of the
seating plat will end near the west wing
of Exposition hall. Guards will be
placed in the fair grounds to keep
those who do not buy tickets from en-
tering.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-17
HE SATON THE TRACK.
Obstinat Farmer Ass rts His Control
of Section of the Right of Way.

Pittsburg, Pa, July 1.-THE Pittsburg,
Bessemer and Lake Erie railroad is haV>
ing a hard time in West Deer township
through the activity of Henry Gray, one
of the oldest residents.
The line of the railroad runs through
Mr.. Gray's farm, but he has steadily re-
fused to sell the right Of way, and since
the road commenced operations he has
succeeded in stopping several trains by
sitting on the track and refusing to move
until the trainmen carried him away The
railroad company is said to have offered
Mr.. Gray 81 800 for the right of way, but
he refused the money and declines to
name or accept a price
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-17
AMERICANS IN RUSSIA.
William K Vanderbilt and Party
Return to St. Petersburg After
Visit to Moscow.

Moscow, July 17.-William K. Vanoer-
bilt and the party accompanying him re-
turned to ST. Petersburg today after hav-
ing spent two days in sightseeing here.
The party arrived at St. Petersburg on
Mr. Vanderbilt's yacht Valiant and came
to this city on a special train. Their ar
rival created a sensation, as special trains
in Russia are usually associated with
ROYALTY They were received in the sta
ton staterooms by the railway officials
The party spent the time here in driv-
ing about the city and vicinity in sump-
tuously appointed troikas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-17

City to spend the remainder of the sum-
mer.
Mrs. Carl Wedding entertained at tea
Thursday evening.
Miss Ethel Cockerel spent Thursday
in Meriden.
Mr.. Joe Wilson returned Thursday
from Chicago
Miss Bessie Davidson left yesterday
to spend the remainder of the summer
in Ohio. Miss Belle Tice and little sis
ter Josephine accompanied her as far
as Lawrence and returned last even
ing.
Miss Ora Cunning left today for
months visit in Iowa and Illinois.
The following people picnicked at
Garfield park last evening: Misses Nell
Wetherholt, Edith Smythe, Olivia Van
Tassel, Florence Van Tassel, Gertie
Babcock, Minnie Carr, Messrs. Charles
Schilling, Bert Green, George Mccoy,
Harry Small. AlXord and Fred Click.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-17
Chean Rates East

The Union Pacific will sell tickets to
Chicago for $10.50 and to ST. Louis for
$40 July 18th to 21st inclusive; also on
July 23d, 26th and Goth, August I'd, 9th,
9Th and 18th. Froportionately chea p
rates to all eastern points. For further
informat ton call on F. n. Lewis, City
Ticket Agent. SIS Kansas avenue, or J.
c. Fulton, Depot Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-17
HISTORIC BUILDING RAZED
Old House Where Governor Jennings
Spent His Life.

Jacksonville Ind, July lone of the
historic buildings of the state, the old
home of Governor Jonathan Jennings, In
diana's first governor, located at Charles
ton, twelve miles east of here, is being
torn down. A handsome residence will be
erected on the site by Senator w. H. Watt
son.
In the old house Governor Jennings was
twice married and, after serving as the
chief executive of the state, lived the
balance of his life
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-17

to forsee that in conflict the ocean
the United States would make a poor
show against Japan. Far from japanese
cities falling into American hands, the
probability-indeed, the moral certainty
is that the Japanese ships would ravage
the American Pacific coast.
Spain. also, would have an opportunity
of which she would hardly fail to take
advantage"