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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-21
Whist Club.

The No Name whist club held It's last
meeting with Miss Susie Wilder last
evening. Miss Lillian Whitelock sub
stituted for Mrs. Frank Anderson. When
the points for the whole series were
counted it was found that Miss Mabel
Baker and Miss Santa Waters were
ahead of the other young ladies. Miss
Baker beat Miss Waters by one point
Mr.. John Mason held the highest num-
Der of points among the young men,
The young men of the club presented
Miss Baker with a cut glass bon bon
dish and Miss Waters a book entitled
Amos Judd"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-21
A Snrnrise Party.

The o. n. o. club surprised Miss
Sadie Downing at her home on Bu-
chanan street last evening. Miss Ella
Bradford and Miss May Downing as
sisted in entertaining the young people.
Those present were Miss Florence Van
TasseI, Miss Mabel FOUGHT, Miss Grace
Norris, Miss Beck, Miss Sadie Schulz,
Miss Lillian Hatfield, Miss Nellie Ne
vile, Miss Vera Clauser, Mr.. Glen Hat
field, Messrs. Max and Ray Wardall,
Mr.. Roy Bradford, Mr. Earl Graham.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-21
To Bicyclists.

The Morgan bicycle supports are on
exhibition in Topeka this evening and
Saturday morning. You should not
miss the opportunity to see its utility.
Goes with the wheel Always handy.
indoors or out. The parentee w. H.
Morgan, of Peabody, Kan, has them on
display at 517 Kansas avenue. Stand
your wheel anywhere. securely and
safely. Sit on it if desired while
standing. Very convenient when you
go to the races, ball game, etc. Call to-
day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-21
Kansas City Produce Market.

NIdy
WHEAT-Good hard and spring steady;
soft bod &c lower; No. 2 hard 805lS1c: one
car yellow berry SIC; No. g. 73G76c; one
car choice soc: No. 4. 55Q60c; No. 2 spring
soc; No. g. 74077c: No. 2 red 95c asked:
No. 5, 9OQ92c; No. 4, SOdSSc
CORN-Slightly lower, fairly active
No. 2 mixed 211a022c
OATS-.Fairly active, about steady; No.
RYE-Steady; No. 2, SOC.
HAY-F'irra; choice timothy $1,000;
BUIIER-Creamery &c lower on heavy
receipts, quotabIe 116p121ac; dairy Sa1Ic.
EGGS-Steady, 7c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-21
YERKES'GREAT TELESCOPE
The Largest Telescope in the World
is Ready for Business.

Williams Bay, Wis, May 21.-To the
accompaniment of bowling northwest
wind and the squeaking of many pull
leys, the great objective lenses of the
Yerkes observatory were lifted into po-
sition last evening An hour later the
eye piece was adjusted and the worlds
greatest telescope became a reality.
The sky was too cloudy last night for
observation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-21
HARRISON'S GAYEL.
The ExPresident Presents One to
Moderator Jackson.

Eagle Lake, Ind, May 21-The Pres
byterian general assembly today was
opened with devotional exercises, led
by Rev A Forbes Irwin of Hutchin
son, Kan.
Before taking up the docket, a gavel
was presented to Moderator Jackson
by ex-President Benjamin Harrison on
behalf of the Presbyterians of Indiana
The donor spoke at length upon the
symbolism of the woods used in its
construction and the moderator replied
in a few appropriate words
F'rohlnan DePew company at the
Crawford Opera House next Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday, in Guilty
without Crime, New East Lynn, and
Work and Wages. Prices 10, 20 and
30 cents. Ladies free Monday night
Children's Tan and OK Blood Lace
Furman's.
Ladies' Green Boots-Furmans
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-21
STRIKE ON THE SCIOTO.
Farm Hands Quit Work Because
Wages are Reduced

Kenton, O., May 21.-McGuffey. the
central town of the SciotO marsh coun-
try, is on a big strike and all work on
the big syndicate farms has ceased
Today the town is full of murmuring
loungers, who complain because their
wages have been reduced to 80 cents a
day when formerly they received $1.25-
Manager Edwards declares if they
don't go to work in a few days he viii
supply their places with hOboes- In
that case there will be serious trouble.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-21
A Thin bic Party.

Mrs. P. Walsh gave a thimble party
Wednesday afternoon in honor of Miss
Quigley of Colorado Springs, who is
visiting Mrs. D. H Forbes. The guests
were Mrs. D. H. Forbes, Mrs. H. K.
Tefft Mrs. J. D. Mason, Mrs. L T. Lock
ard, Mrs. w. L. Gordon, Mrs. Avery
Washburn, Mrs. Frank Washburn, Mrs.
e. Shaw, Miss Mary Quigley, Miss
Balm and Mrs. John Mayer. Miss Eta
Ramsey assisted Miss Agnes Walsh in
serving refreshments
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-21
Fire at 1900 west 18th.

A small frame residence belonging to
H. w. Johnson, at 1900 West Twelfth
street, burned this morning at o'clock.
Everything in the house was destroyed.
The loss is about $3.50 and is not COW
cred by insurance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-21
Silver Executive Council.

Webb NcNall, chairman of the state
party, today named the following ex-
ecutive committee: T. P. Anderson,
Kansas City; r. w. Turner, Mankato;
DR.. F. b. Lawrence, Eldorado; Daniel
McTaggart. Liberty; T NJ. James, To-
peka, and J. s. Caldwell of LeOti.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-21
Frohman Depew Company.

Guilty Without Crime, Work and
Wages, and the New East Lynn will be
produced the Crawford three nights,
commencing Monday, May oath. Prices
10, 20 and 80 cents. Ladies free Monday
NIGHT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-21
Sugar and Coffee.
Market Gossip.

New York, May q.
SUGAR-Raw. quiet; granuIated 416c.
COFFEE-Dun
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-21
Todav7s Range of Prices.

Furnished by the w. A. Michael Com
mission Co., Brokers IN Grain, Provisions
and Stocks, 10 West Sixth Ave, Topeka,
Kan:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-21

HOGS-Receipts 10. 900. Market strong
to Sc higher. closing little weak. Bulk
of sales $350d3.55; heavies $3.456357
packers So. 40d3.55; mixed So 45G3.6O; lights
$3.4715d3 so; workers $3.55Q3. so; bulls $1,000
3.45.
SHEEP-Receipts 5000 Market strong.
Lambs $390q6-00; muttons S225d4.5O.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-21

Seats now on sale at Shows drug
store for Frohman DePew company in
Guilty Without Crime, Work and
Wages and New East Lynn. Prices 10.
20 and 80 cents. Ladies free Monday
night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-21

Cut Prices on OK Blood Shoes-Fur-
mans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-21
Kansas City Livestock Market.

Kansas City. May T.
CATTLE@Receipts 1900. Market steady
to strong. Texas steers $3.15GI4. 40; Texas
cows $20004.20: native steers S3.50I5. 90;
native cows and heifers $2.O06410 stock
ers and feeders So. 50054 40: bulls 50. 25d4.25
REPR ESFNT ALIVE SALES
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-21

ChiIdren's Tan and OK Blood Lac
Furman's.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-21

Ladies' Green Boots-Furman's.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-08
BUSINESS Is IMPROVING.
From the Philadelphia Times.

It lOlli
There is no boom in any channel of
commerce, industry or trade, but there Is
a steady and substantial improvement in
the business interests of the country. The
important statement was made on Satur-
day. by the weekly financial reviews of
trade, that the volume of business trans
acted Is now larger than II was in 1892,
the year of the greatest prosperity, but
business is done on a different basis. There
is little speculative interest visible and
all is done on the closest margins, but 1t
shows that business is growing, that con-
sumption is increasing, and that we are
gradually emerging from the severe de-
preston of the last three years.
Another very gratifying sign of i'm
provement in business is that the present
increase of money in circulation over this
time last year is $13S, 1852 The total
amount in circulation is now $l,659 733 Sg5,
and we have rarely exceeded that figure
The increase of money in circulation
means the logical and substantial IN
crease of business and industry in all
their varied channels. 1t means that
business is moving; that IL is advancing
that there is greater employment and it
is moving so slowly and safely that 1t
seems certain to endure.
While there is nothing in the present
conditions that promises anything ap-
preaching a speculative tide, 1t is evident
that the business of the country is grow
ing better every day, and that this great
nation is advancing on the safe lines of
Drosperity
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-08
Enemies of Order.

The Urbana lynching episode was
simply an ebullition of that swift ven
geance for atrocious crime against the
person which in all civilizations has
been won't at times, to burst the con-
ventions and leap madly to its satis-
faction. 1t was inexcusably savage
and barbaric; it puts a stain of magni-
tude upon the community, the state
and the nation; but it was a natural
sequel Of the horrible crime which
called 1t forth-a crime for which the
cooler processes of the more orderly
courts afford no adequate punishment.
If we are to have "a stop to the lynch
ing of the assailants of women we
must have in place of lynching a
formal penalty appropriate to the of.
Tense, and there must be among the
people a well-diffused confidence that
when the offence in question is COM
mitted the legal penalty will be uner-
rlngly and speedily exacted. 1t is the
lack of certainty the absence of con-
fidence on this point, which today
makes possible even in well-established
communities the horrible spectre Of
Judge Lynch.
Again, the courts weaken their hold
upon popular respect by interminable
ard ridiculous facilities for the delay
ing of justice. The Washington Star
ol Dortunely cites an instance in the
Durrant case, in California. THAT Dur
rant" as it says, ''is guilty of the
crime charged against him; that he
murdered an unfortunate girl and hid
clearly established before a jury, and
their finding. indorsed by a court Of
competent jurisdiction. The governor OF
the state has had the case before him
On an appeal for pardon. He is a law
yer, and he examined 1t carefully. But
he declined to interfere with the exc
cuticn OF just sentence. Several years
had gone by, and at last, when every
local device had been exhausted by
Dur ants attorneys to defeat the car
rylng out of the sentence, they decid-
ed upon this last resort, and so will
bring the case to the Supreme court
This works a respite. and Durrant will
get at least six months more time.
Unfortunately, the records of our pro-
cedure in criminal cases are full of this
sort or thing. 1t is urged, of course,
that where life is AT stake an ac-
cused man should have every chance
10 present his case. No issue is fairly
TO be taken with that contention. But
where full and fair trial has been
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-08
AN INVALUABLE ALLY.
From the Globe-Democrat,

Il rom the IlODe-DeInOCTdl.
1t has fallen to Thomas b. Reed to rem
der vital assistance to three presidents
in the execution of their policies. In the
whole history of the government there Is
no other service which parallels this. AS
speaker of the Fifty-first congress with
its close majority, Mr.. Reed prevented a
free coinage bill from reaching President
Harrison, much to the latter's satisfac-
ton, after the senate had committed itself.
AS the leader of the Republicans OF the
house, Mr.. Reed enabled President Cleve-
land to carry out his earnest desire to re-
peal the Sherman silver-purchasing act.
And more recently the power OF his in
dividuality has enabled President McKin-
ley to delay the belligerency resolution
until he can formulate fully his Cuban
policy. Three administrations Mr.. Reed
has put under the deep obligations to him.
while at the same time carrying out his
own views of what the public veal de-
manded.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-08
OF Interest to All.

It Is doubtful IL the average reader
of American newspapers yet appreci-
ates the magnitude of the municipal
tesk to which the first mayor of Great
Ell New York, who is to be elected this
fall, will have to address himself.
Figures bearing on this subject have
been printed in a hap-hazard fashion
from time to time; but they need to
be recapitulated at frequent intervals
if the significance Of the next Gotham
mayoralty, campaign shall properly be
comprehended in advance.
Bear in mind that this mayor, who
ever he shall be, will for four years
rule over 100000 citizens much more
absolutely, as regards city matters,
than many a sovereign in Europe rules
over his subjects; that he will have
a guiding voice and hand in the ex-
penditure of S61,250,000 annually, or
$245, 900, 900 during his term of office;
that his patronage power is greater
than a governors, covering in direct
appointments 225 places each worth
from $4,000 down to $1,000 a year,
and indirectly covering the entire pub
lie service of the giant city; and
that on ordinary measures his veto
will prevail unless opposed by a two
thirds vote of both branches of the
city legislature, while in the case of a
measure which appropriates money,
grants a franchise or levies a tax
or an assessment, the veto power can
be nullified only by five-sixths vote.
In other words, the next mayor of
New York will constitute virtually
the government of New York. His
supervisory powers over the various
executive departments are so arranged
under the charter that, to employ an
expressive phrase what he shall say
will "go." In plain words, in their
mayor the citizens of the metropolis
will, knowingly or not, elect their ad-
ministraton; he will be it's unerring
index.
The question arises, What kind Of a
mayor do they want? One weak of
will, infirm in purpose, ignorant of his
duties and easily swayed; or one
trained in the service of the munich
pality, honest in character and con-
victions, loyal to the peoples true in
terests and abreast with the best SEN
timent of his time? This is an in
teresting and important inquiry. 1t
is assured already that Tammany will
have a andidate-Tammany, of whom
the New York Sun, for long it's great
apologist, now frankly says that it is
1.-The advocate of reputation and law
lessness, the debasement of the cur.
rency, dishonesty, business ruin, de-
graded judiciary, and the destruction
Of civilization Against Tammany
will be pitted-whom?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-08

had, and competent lawyers have repre-
every point in his favor, and verdict
Of guilty is then pronounced, the sent
ence of the court should be promptly
executed. These specious pleas and de-
lays, founded frequently upon points
against which the Supreme court has
already decided, serve only ends that
mock the proper administration Of JUS
tice."
No intelligent man can have delib-
crate Endorsement for lynching under
any circumstances. There does not
need to be maudlin sympathy for the
guilty wretch thus rudely sent to his
doom in order to make out a case
mob executions. Wholly eliminating
the prisoner from the problem, the
fact remains that the community
which permits the mob spirit to DOM
mate over the orderly processes of
peace works expensive injury upon
itself and merits sharp criticism and
reprlmand. But II is not to be forgot
ten that the lynchers move quickly and
in passion, and to some extent often
win our sympathy; whereas, the men
who block and harrass the processes of
our regular courts with their eternal
bubbles and technicalities move cooly,
deliberately and often simply for a fee.
We are willing on this basis to submit
the question, (which class constitutes
the greater menace to society?"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-08
WHO'S AFRAID IN THE DARK.

"Oh not l." said the owl.
And he gave a great scowl,
And he wiped his eye
And fuffed his jowl, "Tu whoo!'
Said the dog: ~ bark
Out loud In the dark, Boo-oo"
Said the cat: "Mi-ew!
I'll scratch anyone who
Dare say that l do
Feel afraid, Mi-ew!'
Afraid" said the mouse,
"Of the dark in the house!
Hear me scatter
Whatever's the matter2
Squeak!"
Then the toad in his hole,
And the bug in the ground,
They both shook their heads
And passed the word around;
And the bird in the tree,
The fish and the bee,
They declared all thre
That you never did see
One of them afraid
In the dark
But the little boy who had gone to bed
Just raised the bedclothes and covered his
head.
Louisville Western Recorder
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-08
sCRANToNI, JUNE 8, 1897.

with two papers in Scranton and one
in wilkes-Barre each claiming the
largest circulation outside Of Philadel-
phia and Pittsburg, the chance for an
argument muitiplies beautifully.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-08

Mr.. Calhoun has returned and win
not talk; but his secretary will. The
latter intimates that the Cuban COM
missioner heard both sides, which
leaves the mystery still mysterious.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-08

which Is fully known. The inside story,
however, of what caused the delay has
been one Of the carefully guarded secrets
of the Cleveland administration. The ad-
mnistration Of the Hawaiian republic has
nerve altogether out Of proportion to the
size OF the country, but II seems TO be OF
an effective quality.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-08

An increase in loans in New York
week-the week ended SATURDAYS an
interesting business straw" 1t shows
that confidence is returning.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-08

Speaking to an interviewer on the
subject of wealth. Secretary of the
Treasury Gage says: Il respect the
man who is able to make a moderate
competency, who does his part in all
the avenues of life, who educates his
children and dies leaving enough for
his widow, but not enough to raise a
monument. Such men get too little
credit in this life" Such men are the
real salt of the earth.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-08

BY keeping Weyler in Cuba the queen
regent Of Spain will simply hasten the
day of our inevitable Intervention.
Weylerism is something that Ameri-
canism cannot stand.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-08

France will help us to negotiate for
international bimetallism; but until
the Rothschilds permit England to say
yes, the overture will have to travel
an uphill road.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-08

May the best of auspices attend the
seventeenth annual encampment at
Towanda, beginning today, of the
Pennsylvania division of the Sons of
Veterans. The veterans sons will
soon have to take the veterans places;
and it is fit that they should be we'll
schooled in patriotism for the newt
able substitution
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-08

If Mr.. Finn did not use the abusive
language recently credited to him in a
public print, and wishes to disclaim
it, why not do so openly?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-08

Let us now hope. in the interest of
the county's good name, that the last
has been heard of Cornelius Smiths
attack upon our bench and bar
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-08

1t is worthy Of note that at the
parting of the ways, Thomas Dolan,
of Philadelphia, prefers Mckinley and
prosperity to Mr.. Wanamalser and the
blues.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-08

tax on public necessity and is to be
defended only upon the plea that cx-
ceptional revenue conditions require its
imposition.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-08

The Elmira Advertiser is about to
dedicate new Hoe press of the type
of that now in The Tribune press room,
and expects soon to adopt the twelve
page form. The Advertiser is an ex-
cellent paper and its success has been
well deserved.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-08

No enactment can pass muster which
attempts to abridge the right of con-
tract. The Weller bill attempts this,
and that Is why that bill, though it has
been signed by the governor, will
collapse when taken for review into
the Supreme court.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-08

Secretary Sherman will be sustained
In his efforts to weed out fraudulent
naturalizations. This country does not
want to be used as a cats paw by for
eign adventures. At the same time,
those who, by naturalization, become
citizens in earnest are entitled to pro-
lection wherever they go, to the fullest
extent Of American resources If nee
essary
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-08

1t is possible that at some distant
day tea in small Quantity may be
successfully grown in southern portions
of the United States; but the fact
remains that tax on imported tea is a
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-08

The Philadelphia Inquirer is striving
hard to live up to Senator Quay's def
milton Of it.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-08

President Dole Rad received secret in
formation few hours before Minister
Willis visit as TO what he might expect,
and he was prepared for the emergency
Frank Hastings, the Hawaiian secretary,
whose funeral occurred In Washington
yesterday, Is said to have paid 81, 600 fol-
the information which he conveyed TO
President Dole. Mr.. Dole fully under
stands that in event OF any such declara-
tion he would have plenty Of backing. The
result was that WilHs decided TO walt
for further instructions from Washington
before acting, and the delay resulted in
the most sensational incident OF the
Cleveland administration, the history OF