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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-17
MEXICO IN THE CLAWS
OF the Gold Monopoly Who Demand
Her Submission or Destruction

City of Mexico, Aug. 17-Exchange
on New York rose today, on the fresh
drop in silver, to 131, and in some cases
14O was asked. Bankers were in doubt
as to what rate to make in view of the
condition of the silver market Deal
fngs were nominal. Exchange on Lon
don went to 21A pence the lowest on
record, and implying for this govern
rrlent in meeting the interest of its ster-
ling debt a loss at the rate of 81, 600, 600
per annum. The government can meet
this loss by economy and using its sur
plus funds, but bankers here say the
time has come when something must
be DONE and the debt should pay a
lower rate of interest than per cent
and that also Mexico is entitled to re-
lief in view of the punctual payment of
her gold interest under trying circum-
stances.
1t is not to be denied that a very
anxious sentiment prevails, as the peo-
pie have come to expect a still further
decline in the value of silver, and many
predict it will be forced to a point where
the dollar will be worth 80 cents in
gold. Importations will be generally
reduced and all branches of business
except exports will be affected.
a commercial crisis is hardly expect
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-17
OVERNORKED.
Civil Service Commission Has More
Than It Can Do.

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE civil serv-
ice commission is overwhelmed with
papers of examinations for government
offices and the corps of examiners is
working overtime to dispose of the con-
stant accunulations. So far during
this administration more people have
been examined by the commission
throughout the country than in any
previous year, largely the result of
the change of administration Over
14,4OO papers are now on file pending
action covering all kinds of examina-
ton. Probably 1000 of these are for
positions in the postal service. About
5000 We're filed by candidates for the
customs service and 1.50O for the inter
nal revenue service; 5000 of the papers
belong to the last spring examinations.
In addition to these, examinations have
been held in So of the largest postoff1ces
in the country, which are expected to
increase the number of cases by no less
than 5000 Chief Examiner Severn
says all this immense increase has
been developed without material in
crease in the force except for tempor-
arV details.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-17
THREATENED WITH BRYAN.
That Seems to Be the Argument Used
By the Bimetallic Commission.

London, Aug. 1.-THE Times publish
ed a two column special article today
reviewing the effects of closing the In
dian mints in connection with the visit
of the American bimetallic commission.
1t says: ~
ernment from the losses incident to a
heavy fall in exchange and consequent
ly from a disastrous increase in the
burden of it's gold obligations. 1t is
undoubtedly true that it also helped to
keep down gold value of silver bullion,
but may not the question be raised
whether the low price of silver is nee
essarily disastrous to that India which
purchases it so largely. Since 1893 In
dia has been the only real wholesale
customer for silver. Other customers
are of the retail order.
THE delicate adjustment of the rela-
tive prices of the rupee and silver form
erly existing has been rudely shattered
by recent events. Since 1896 the rupee
and silver has fallen. The fact is, the
forces, now acting upon the price of sill
yer have become too tremendous to be
dominated by such delicate influences,
as preceded the defeat of Bryan's silver
party and Japan'S adoption of the gold
standard. These events have proved
causes too potent to be withstood.''
The article in concluding, says:
1.-The closing of the mints was justi-
fed, and all that is now needed to bring
a general experiment to a successful
ending is little courage, as we'll as re-
sources, on the part of the fnanciers
VI lH0 1HQldu OIHpiF9- AL the same
time plain and straightforward Ian
guage is advisable upon one point. The
Indian statesmen tampered too long
with himetallism This Irritation,
which seems so innocent and innocuous
has already cost them dear. But for
that the government would have as
sented to the closing of the mints long
before 1893
The article comments on the "char-
acteriStic crudenesS and boldneSS of
American diplomacy in sending a BIZ
metallic commission to ask for the re-
opening of the Indian mintS, while at
the same time dealing the worst posi-
BILE blow at commerce by passing the
Dingley tariff
1T is clearly impossible" says the
writer, ito treat seriously a commits
sion which argues that unless we do
something for silver, in the next cleo
ton the United States will return Mr.
Bryan to the White House to the la St
ing injury of British interests 1t is
not certain that Mr.. Bryan will be
elected. 1t is not even certain that if
he were elected we would suffer more
than we should from another McKin-
ley. Moreover, British investors in
American securities have time before
the next presidential election and be-
fore the crash to get. rid of them.
"One thing is certain. We would be
Even should the United States and
France agree to adopt bimetallism and
England to reopen the Indian nints
it would only bolster up silver for
brief space, to fall again to its proper
market price, so that Indian finances
would be in a position as bad as before
if not worse than before
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-17
on manufactured gold in the shape of
jewelry, gold leaf, etc.
The governor concluded.

on manufactures gold in the shape of
jewelry, gold leaf, etc.
The governor concluded:
1.-The liability of the stockholders to
the amount of their stock in addition
to the amount invested and the string
ent holding of directors to watchfulness
and duty makes a national bank per-
haps the best model of a corporation
that has thus far been worked out. One
great cause of complaint against many
of our private corporations is that the
laws tempt the people to organize them
for the very purpose of escaping re-
SpOnSibility for the debts that are to
be contracted Many of these debts are
in conscience, individual obligations.
They ought to be the same in law A
corporation is organized ostensibly so
that men who would otherwise be in
partnership con continue business with
out its being entangled with the estate
of deceased partner. But if the bus
certain debts, the stockholders are not
generally liable to the creditors. Laws
of this kind sap the individual charac-
ter of our age. If the principle of re-
liability on the part of stockholders and
directors of national banks were to ex-
tend to other corporations the stock
holders would stake their Individual
reputation, as we'll as their money on
the result of the business. Large busi-
ness interests would be in the hands of
men who intended to pay and they
cOmpetitiO of those who by intention,
or recklessness, go into corporate busi-
ness by which creditors must lose
Progress will doubtless develop other
means for making corporations honest
But 1 believe we ought not to stop until
the responsibility to be honest resting
upon corporations which exist by virtue
of franchises granted by the public, is
as great as that which rests upon
hrSt-claSs honest man. If something
in the nature of responsibility imposed
by the national banking law upon banks
could be applied to all private corpora
tions, believe that much of the odium
which now attaches to corporations in
general would be removed. AS regards
the taxing of banking capital, as long
as we supply the principle that all
property in whatever shape it may be,
whether real or personal. shall be
equally taxed, property in the shape of
money should certainly bear it's just
proportion of the public burden and
hence banking capital which has an
earning power should also be taxed
but at the same time not Disseminated
against by any method, of double taxa
ton.
AN amendment to the national bank
ing law permitting national banks to
lend as state banks. do could but
tend to benefit both banks and business
men who borrow from them"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-17
OH, COME Off"
Great Britain Jeers at McKin-
ley's Silver Commission.
Pulls the Mask Off the Hypo-
critical Sham.
THERE WON'T BE ANY
More Silver Coined Anywhere
in the World.
Go Home and Don't Be Foolish
About 1t,
IN TONES OF CONTEMPT
Is the Word Given Our BIZ
metallic Commission.
Great Britain Says We Can't
Scare Her With Bryan
Even If We Did Scare Ourselves
With Him Last Year.
Go Home and Don't Be Foolish
About 1t,
IN TONES OF CONTEMPT
Is the Word Given Our BIZ
metallic Commission.
Great Britain Says We Can't
Scare Her With Bryan
Even If We Did Scare Ourselves
With Him Last Year.

London, Aug. 1.-THE Westminster
Gazette this afternoon echoes the ed1-
torial of the London Times this morn
ing on bimetallism cabled to the Asso-
ciated Press and says it sees no chance
of the Indian mints being reopened to
the coinage of silver, adding: ITO fool
any longer with President Mckinley s
commission is surely unnecessary. In
declining to abide by the market value
of silver as the standard of currency
value, India has taken a step towards
demonetizing silver. Japan and Russia
have adopted the gold standard and no
one means to go back on it. Then why
not say so and not be deferred by the
threats of a possible Bryanite victory
and dismiss the question finally"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-17
GREAT MINE AFIRE.
Utica Mine in Flames and Miners I'm.
prise ned.

Angels Camp, Cal, Aug. IL, p. m.-The
great Utica mine is on fire. Flames and
smoke were discovered issuing from the
800 foot level station No. f. 1t was with
difficulty that the shift made their es-
cape. Six men were cut off, but made
their way through the south end of the
new shaft. The fire is supposed to have
originated from spontaneous combustion,
caused by lard and coal oil.
Not only are the mine owners affected,
but the whole town of Angels, which con-
tains a population of 5000 inhabitants
who are almost entirely dependent upon
the miners employed in the Utica group
of mines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-17
ANDREE is
HEARD FROM.
One of His Carrier Pigeons Is
Shot
Bearing a Message From the
Arctic Explorer.
REPORT is VERIFIED.
Andree Says He Had Passed the
S2nd Degree
And Had Had a Good Journey
NOrthWard.

Berlin. Aug. 1.-THE Vossische Zel-
tung publishes a dispatch from Ham
merfest, Norway, which says that one
of the searching parties for Herr An
dree in a fast steamer met the Seahng
vessel Aiken about July %, and learned
from her captain that one of the crew
had shot a pigeon between North cape
and Seven islands, on the north coast
of Lapland, bearing a message ad-
dressed to the Aftonbladet, Stockholm
The message ran as follows: Eighty
two degrees passed. Good Journey
northward. Andree-
The date of the message cannot be
aScertained.
Christiania Aug Information re-
ceived here confirms the story publish
ed in dispatch from Hammerfest, Nor
way, saying that one of the searchers
for Herr Andree met the sailing vessel
Aiken about July %, and was informed
had shot a carrier pigeon between
North Cape and Seven Islands on the
north coast of Iceland bearing a mes
sage from the explorer addressed to the
Aftonbladet of Stockholm, which read
as follows: 'Eighty-two degrees pass
ed. Good journey northward. Andree:
The date of the message was illeg1-
BILE. The pigeon also carried letter
addressed to the Aftonbladet but the
captain of the Aiken declined to either
surrender the dispatch or the pigeon
and continued his voyage northWard.
The captain is familiar with Andree'S
plans and is greatly interested in them.
The news arrived here very indirect
ly. The captain of the Aiken commun-
icated the information to the command
er of the ship Injeperg of TromSoe, the
latter transmitted the news to the
commander of the steamer Express up
on which the Lorner polar expedition
finally passed the news along to the
steamer Lofoen, which brought it here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-17
SAVED EIGHT LIVES.
Football Champion Rescues a
Party from Drowning.

Tonawanda, N. Y, Aug. 17.-Frank
Hinkey, the famous foot ball champion
of Yale, last night saved the lives of
eight men who were floundering about
in the Niagara river opposite Edge
water, a summer resort five miles north
of this city.
A sudden squall had swept the river
and in the middle of the storm the boat
capsized and threw the eight men into
the river. The water was too rough to
swim to shore, a half mile away, and
the men were unable to catch hold of
the yacht as she overturned
Frank Hinkey and Judge Albert r
Smith in a small sail boat, saw the
f1oundering men and started to the res
cue, saving them after a hard strug-
gle,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-17
BIDS FOR WOOD AND STRAW

Sealed bids will be received at the Of
flee of the secretary of the COMMITTEES
of Fifteen, Fan Festival Association,
until IL O'Clock noon, Wednesday, Au-
gust 25, 1897, for furnishing fifty cords
of good dry hard wood and fifty tons
of bright, clean wheat straw (baled),
to be delivered a the fair grounds, in
the city of Topeka, at such time as
may be designated by said committee.
The committee reserves the right to re
ject any or all bids, and to contract for
fifty tons of straw and fifty cords of
wood or so much thereof as may be
found necessary. Bidders may bid on
both straw and wood, or separately.
o. X. SWAYZE, Secretary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-17
SILVER MINES CLOSE.
One of the Heaviest Producers in
Colorado Shuts Down.

Idaho Springs, Col, Aug. 17.-As a
result of the decline in silver the La
MARITIME mine has discharged its force
of men working on silver lodes. Mana
ger Hanchette said: 1.-The price of sill
yer has dropped too low. We cannot
mine and will stop all the work on the
silver bearing veins. The product of
the Lamartine has been something over
100000 600 at current prices and it is one
of the heaviest producers of the state.
We will now turn our attention to the
working of the gold fields.''
The owners of the silver mines in the
upper end of Clear Creek county will
also discontinue the working of silver
properties and in the future mining op-
erations give attention exclusively to
the gold bearing veins.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-17
AT COLORADO SPRINGS
Colorado Springs Inaugurates
Her Fifth Annual Flower
Carnival.

Colorado Springs, Aug. 17.-This af-
ternoon the fifth annual flower carnival
was inaugurated with the horse show
which was an unqualified success. The
carnival will be continued this evening
with a festival of music.
Tomorrow there will be a military
pageant at Broadmoor, terminating
with a sham battle in which 1000 Unit
ed States troops from Fort Logan and
the state troops will join. On Thurs
day it is expected that 35, 900 people will
witness the flower parade. The carni-
val will be closed with a masked ball
Gov. Adams and staff and other dis
tinguished visitors will be present dur
ing the carnival
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-17
Fraternal Society Activity.

The knights and Ladies of Security
meet tonight to determine what part they
will undertake for Fraternal day of the
Fall Festival. They will likely build an
arch or float. The Order of the Pyra-
m1ds meets tomorrow night to decide the
question and to appoint committees. The
Royal Arcanum will have a float but as
yet the subject has not been determined.
The Patriarchs of America have appoint
ed a committee to canvass and a report
will be made at the next meeting and def
mite action taken
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-17
SILVERITES HAVE A JOKE.
Want Kepley and Steele Enjoined
From Enforcing Prohibitory Law.

The Shawnee county free silver
league held a meeting few nights ago
and adopted the following amusing res
olution:
Whereas, The federal court has en-
Joined free speech in West Virginia
and the enforcement of the criminal
and civil laws of Kansas; therefore, be
it
Resolved, That the attorney general
be instructed to forthwith proceed in
the federal court and enjoin Sheriff
Kepley and Chief Steele from enforcing
the prohibitory law in Topeka.
The resolutions, signed by A. NJ. Eid-
son and George Evans have been re-
ceived by the attorney general
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-17
WITH MARCUS DAILY.
Bryan Visiting With the Pro-
prietOr of the Great Ana
cOnda Mine.

Missoula, Mont, Aug. 17.-William
jennings Bryan has been spending
three days at Marcus Daly's ranch in
the Bitter Root valley. He left the
ranch today and spoke to an enormous
audience at Missoula.
Mr. Bryan was accompanied by his
wife and family, Miss Welsh, a friend
of Mrs. Bryan; Senator Mantle, Con-
gresham Hartman of Montana, Marcus
Daily and other local celebrities. The
party were on a special train, Mr. Bry-
an and family being in Daly's private
car
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-17
TO THE RESCUE.
Another Federal Judge Rushes to
Help a Corporation.

Goshen, Ind, Aug. 17.-United States
Judge Baker has granted a temporary
restraining order in the injunction pro-
ceedings instituted by the Indianapolis
Gas com. a.y against the mayor and
city council of Indianapolis to prevent
enforcement of the new ordinance
calling for a reduction of gas rates
from $1.25 to rs cents per 1 900 cubic
feet until such time as decision can be
reached in finality. Meanwhile the
company is required to give bond for
such amount as will cover the illegal
price paid for gas in case the ordinance
is sustained
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-17
CUT IN G.. A. r. RATES.

The Santa Fe has announced that it
Will sell tickets to Buffalo and return
on August Il and % for $22 55 and that
these tickets will be honored on any of
its train. Provision has been made for
liberal extension of limit provided tick
Buffalo between August % and 27.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-17
SETH LOWS STRENGTH.
Over 100000 Names Secured on His
Petitions for Mayor of Greater
New York

New York, Aug. 1.-THE first author
itative statement of the strength claim
ed by the Citizens Union in Greater
New York was made last night by the
committee on enrolment and district
organization. 1t is in the form of a
report which Will be submitted today to
the executive committee.
The report gives these figures Man
haitian and Bronxborough enrolment
21.37O; New York, 20. 348; Brooklyn, 1OO,-
1O3 59S '0-'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-17
Probably Showers

Mr.. Jennings says that there will
probably be showers in Topeka and vi
cinity tonight. This afternoon on Kan
sas avenue at 2:30 o'clock the tempera-
lure was 81 degrees. On the Colum bian
building it was 80 degrees. The mini
mum for the night was 81 degrees.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-17
S22.55
Topeka to Buffalo and Return,

This is the rate at which Santa
Fe will sell tickets on August 21 and %
Ample extension of return limit by de-
posting ticket with joint agent in Buff
falo. Tickets good on all trains An
ply to w. c. Garvey, agent, for partic-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-17
HARPER GIRLS STRIKE.
Organize Against Men Who
Drink, Smoke or Swear.

Kansas City, Aug. IA Star special
from Harper, Kan, says:
movement. auxiliary to the tenn
perance crusade in this city, was start
ed today by the young women of the
churches, by their forming an organi-
zation and taking a pledge not to go
with men who drink smoke or use pro-
fame language. The meeting was call
ed by the daughter of Rev. Henry Far
well
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-17
COME UP HANDSOMELY.
Only Few Who Won't Sub
scribe For the Festival.

The Committee of Fifteen is at work
today trying to close up the subscrip-
tions for the Fall Festival. The mem
bers may not entirely succeed in doing
what they hope, but the amount will
be considerably enlarged by their work.
In spite of all the announcements of
the purpose of the Committee, a few
We're found who would not subscribe
or who were not ready to do so.
The subscriptions received on one list
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-17
Knights Templar Attention.

All members of Topeka commandeIy
No. 3, Knights Templar, are earnestly
requested to attend the stated conclave
this evening and assist in making ar
rangements to attend the funeral of our
deceased frater, Sir r. N. Easterbrook
which will be held under the auspices
of Topeka commandery tomorrow, 2
o'clock p. m.
q HNErI2I Z,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-17
The Grandest Remedv

Mr.. r. B. Greeve, merchant of Chill
howie, Va, certifes that he had con-
sumption, was given up to die, sought
all medical treatment that money co1ld
procure, tried all cough remedies he
could hear of, but got no relief; spent
many nights sitting up in chair; was
induced to try DR. Kings New DiscoV-
cry, and was cured by use of two bot
ties. For past three years has been at
tending to business, and says DR.. Kings
New discovery is the grandeSt remedy
ever ma de, as it has done so much for
him and also others in his community.
DR.. Kings New Discovery is guaran-
teeds for Coughs, Colds and Consurnp-
ton. 1t don't fail. Trial bottles free
at j. K. Jones' drug store.
McTaggart's Murderer Bound Over.
Independence, Aug. 1.-THE preliminary
examination of Henry SheesIey, who shot
and killed Capt. Dan McTaggart in this
county on August 8, is concluded. Shees-
ley was bound over to answer to the
CHARGE of murder in the first degree.
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ed as merchants are not, as rule.
dealing heavily abroad. The govern
a serious situation which is the worst
for many years.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-09-08
ALSIEAD.

John Gault of Manchester has been in the
village for the past few days.
John Davis went to Boston on his wheel
last Saturday to spend a few days.
F. z. Huntley of Claremont was in the vii
lage from Saturday till Monday.
Henry Huntley and wife of Bennington
visited with friends the first of the week.
G. A. Metcalf was at home for a few days
recently, coming here from East Andover.
Miss Hattie Clark has been spending few
days at her brothers, DR.. c. L. Clark's.
Miss Nellie Clark of Keene and friend
have been visiting at w. w. Dinsmore's.
Mr.. Faxon and daughter of Salem, Mass,
have been visiting relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Porter and little son
1 of Bridgeport, Conn, are at j. c. Walkers.
Henry Fisher of Worcester, Mass, spent
Sunday with his mother and sister.
Leslie Forristall went to Ashburnham Mon
day to enter Gushing Academy for the fall
term.
Misses Bertha Ware and Bessie Wilder
took carriage drive to Keene and Swanzey
last week.
Mrs. G. M. Rogers has been entertaining
her sister, Mrs. Newman of Brattleboro and
friend.
Mrs. Whittier returned home from North
Carolina last Friday where she has spent sew
eral months with relatives.
The teachers for the village schools are Miss
Carpenter of Roxbury for the grammar school
and Miss Bessie Wilder of this village in the
primary room. Miss Charlotte Burge teaches
III the Clarity district.
F. j. Marvin, wife and daughter, left Tues.
day for weeks vacation which they will
spend among the White Mountains and in
Northern Vermont.