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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
OREGON'S TWO SPEAKERS,
A Collision of Authority was Marrow
ly Averted Today.

Salem, Ore, AIN. 23.-Serious trouble
was threatened yesterday when the
Davis organization of the house met.
but it was averted. A number of as
SiStant ergeants-at-arms, sworn in by
the Benson organization, had remained
in the house all night, and when Davis
started to ascend the roStrum to call
the house to order he was stopped by
three of the deputies, who forbade him
in the name of the state of Oregon from
ascending.
Davis asked by what authority they
refused to permit him to take his chair
He was told that they had been author
lied by Speaker Benson to allow no one
to take the chair. Davis repeated his
question, and after it had again been
answered, called on byStanders to wit
ness what had passed. He then went
to the other side of the rostrum, where
the proceedings were repeated. At this
juncture a compromise was effected by
permitting Davis to take the seat on
condition that his house adjourn before
the Benson house was called to order
Davis then took the seat and called the
house to order.
A roll call showed only seven mem
berS present. The Davis house then
adjourned until p. m. today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
JOHN MARTIN
FAVORED.
Elected Today to Succeed c..
j. Brown
As Clerk of the Supreme Court
of Kansas.
1T is A BIG SURPRISE
To Other Aspirants For the
Position.
Income of the Office More Than
$4,000 a Year.

Ex-United States Senator John Mar
tin, the well known Democratic politi-
clan of Topeka, was today elected to the
position of chief clerk of the supreme
court to succeed c. ]. Brown, who has
held the position for eighteen years, as
a Republican.
Chief Justice Doster, Associate JUS
tees Allen Pop) and Johnston Rep)
reached unanimous agreement with
reference to the appointment of Judge
Martin.
The salary of the position is based
upon the fees received and is VariOusly
estimated at from $1,000 to $4,000 per
year. The office has paid on one or
two occasions the amount last named
annually, but the creation of the court
of appeals, by transferring many cases,
has greatly lessened the remuneration
of the clerk.
The position is regarded as the most
lucrative one in the state government
To Journal reporter Chief Justice
Doster said this afternoon: The judges
held a conference this morning and
agreed to appoint Judge Martin. AL
though he has not yet been notified, 1
will say that the place will go to him"
Judge Martin was seen shortly after
noon, but he had received no notice of
the appointment and declined to dis
cuss it. He said: Il have heard some
talk to the effect that L am to be ap-
pointed"
''Will you accept the placer" asked
the reporter.
Well replied Judge Martin, IF get
a chance I might, but 1 have observed
that it is best not announce the accept
ance of an office until one knows
whether or not he will secure it,
The proba abilities are that Judge Mar
tin will take possession of the office
within short time although there has
been some talk of permitting CD. Brown
the present incumbent to hold the office
until July 1. 1t is understood, however,
that the change will be made before
that time but the date has not been
agreed upon.
There is an effort among the Popu-
lists, which has not yet taken definite
shape, to have the legislature fix the
salary of the clerk of the court at 81, 500
or $4,000 per year This may be done
but no bill to that effect has been in
trOduced in either house.
There remains but one position at the
disposal of the supreme court, the state
librarian, but that appointment under
the law. Chief Justice Doster said today
could not be made probably for year.
The appointment of Senator Martin
to succeed Mr.. Brown is the biggest of
the many political surprises which have
been made public since the advent of
the new Administered ton. The capability
of Judge Martin can not be questioned
and after his devoted service to the fu-
sion campaign the POpuliSts will not
question the propriety of rewarding him
although he is a Democrat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
TO IMPEACH A JUDGE.
Charges Against Vandivert With 1872
Specifications to be Filed.

The attempt to legislate Judge Sam
Vandivert out of office through a bill
introduced in the senate by A. H. Lup-
fer will, it is said, be accompanied by
an attempt to impeach him.
1t is reported that charges containing
122 different specifications are now in
the mails between this city and Larned
to be filed in the senate, alleging that
Vandivert has been guilty of the mis-
use of his power as judge, and con-
duct unbecoming a official But little
is known about the case in this city
but it is believed that the charges will
be filed as a continuation of the row
which has existed for years between
Vandivert and J. w. Rush of Larned.
Rush was imprisoned, it is alleged
through an unfair ruling by Vandivert
and this too, will be one of the charges
upon which the Impeachment proceed
ingS will be instituted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
TOPEKA THE LARGEST CITY
Kansas City, Kan, Objects to Divorc-
ing Armourdale for This Reason.

Armourdale, Jan. 23.-The citizens
here have drawn up a report setting
forth their grievances in connection
with the withdrawal from Kansas City
Kansas.
The report which is very lengthy and
contains many bitter illusions to the
methods of government in vogue in
Kansas City, Kan, was adopted at a
we'll attended meeting at Dempsey hall
in Armourdale last evening without a
dissenting vote.
The report claims that the city gov
eminent is being mismanaged and that
ArmOurdale would be much better
financially if divorced.
One strong ground of objection enter
ed by Kansas City to the separation is
tahat it would reduce its popula ton
and make Topeka the leading city of
Kansas in population
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
WILL ENTERTAIN EDITORS.
Fifty Prominent Citizens to Assist in
the Reception to the Kansas Press.

AT least 300 Kansas editors viii be
here to attend the State Editorial asso-
citation which meets on Monday after
noon- It will be the largest attendance
in the history of the organization and
Topeka will do more to entertain the
members than ever before
When the editors were here two years
ago the people of Topeka did not give
them any special attention and they
went away miffed. This year an effort
will be made to entertain the associa-
ton. The meetings will be held in LII
brary hall and on Monday evening there
will be an informal reception and light
refreshments will be served
Major J. X Hudson, who is chairman
of the reception committee has invited
30 of the prominent citizens to assist in
receiving the visitors and they will be
made to feel at home. Captain J. c.
Waters will make a welcome address on
behalf of the citizens of Topeka and T.
A. McNeal Will respond for the associa-
ton. A mandolin club will furnish
music and the MOdoc club viii also
have a prominent place at the recep-
ton
The association viii complete its work
in time Tuesday forenoon to witness the
election of a United tSates senator and
will Immediately afterWard start on an
excursion to Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
OUR SALT INDUSTRY.
A Talk With the Man Who Sold the
First Barrel

rev OF the citizens of Kansas realize
the magnitude of the salt industry of
our state Among the prominent ex-
hlD1tS at the Pure Food Show is the
booth of the Kansas Salt company of
Hutchinson, Kan. Their location is on
the south side of the stairs and near
the east end of the hall The. decora-
tons are entirely of the company's col
ors-blue and white. In the background
are two pyramids built of boxes con-
tanning their salt and wrapped with
their labels, printed in blue and white
The design of the booth is very artistic
and is the work of the companys rep
resentative. Mr.. A L. Baker.
day, he said:
DO you know that previous to the
finding and manufacturing of salt in
Kansas, nine years ago. that nearly if
not all, of that commodity used in this
country was imported, and now our
company sells salt to merchants from
Portland, Me, to Portland, Ore. Our
company was Incorporated about seven
years ago. The following are the off
GERS at the present time: Joab Mulvane
president; Willis L. Moore, manager;
j. G. Baddeley, secretary The cOmpa-
ny is composed exclusively of Kansas
people with Kansas capital Our COM
pany IS the largest salt manufa ctuFing
company in the United States and we
own our own cars to ship the product.
Two years ago as an advertisement one
OF our cars visited every state in the
United States and stopped at nearly all
OF the large cities. Our representative
with that car took orders direct from
the car and delivered samples We are
proud of our Worlds fair record As
many of the visitors to the fair will
remember, we had our exhibit in Agri-
cultural hall and with thirty-seVen
competitors, came out with the grand
sweepstakes premium, of which we are
very proud. You will notice this di
ploma between the two pyramids. and
also the medal We are now manufac-
turing and have on display here eleven
grades of salt from the coarsast to the
finest Our two famous brands are the
rContinned -, CO., 49,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
VANDERBILT COMMITTEE
DR.. Depew on the Pacific Road Reor-
ganization Committee.

Washington, Jan. 23.-The following
named gentlemen comprise the reorgani-
cation committee of the Pacific roads:
Louis Fitzgerald, chairman; Jacob Schiff,
Chauncey NJ. Depew, T. Jefferson Cool
idge, w. Marvin Hughitt and Oliver Ames.
1t is understood that necessary legal
proceedings incident to the government
taking part in the foreclosure suits now
pending at Omaha on the behalf of the
first lien holders, will be begun at once,
sion. The outlines of the agreement with
the reorganization committee were ap-
proved by the attorney general very soon
after the failure of the funding bill, only
tbs exact amount of the guarantee re
decided until Judge Harmon's- visit to
New York early in the present week
The first offer of the syndicate was $45,-
O00. GOO even The attorney general, how
ever, insisted upon an increase of 1854. 900
conference. This makes the total amount
which the government will receive in
cash $45 $50, 600. from this amount, how
ever. the government will redeem at ma
turity the bonds now outstanding, the
last OF which does not become due until
1899. The interest on these bonds until
maturity will also be paid by the govern
ment.
In official circles. the agreement is re-
garded as highly advantageous to the
government. although interest which the
government has paid and will continue to
pay until the last of the outstanding
bonds mature was at the rate of per
cent the figure obtained by the attorney
general is regarded as very liberal For
many years the government money in
volved in the Pacific roads has not been
regarded as investment and the in
terest payments have not been looked up
on other than as an expense
People we'll informed on the Union Pa
cific situation intimate that in order 10
limit the present issue of first mortgage
bonds, of $75, 000, 900 which, it appears, is
the intention, some junior issue of bonds
will have to receive less than it was a
first intended to give them. 1t is under
stood that Kansas and Pacific consols
and the sinking fund bonds will be modi-
fled. to terms before the plan becomes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
OTTO KUEHNE ORIGINAL.
Says He Lay Awake Nights Thinking
of His Booth Design.

Otto Kuehne, the Topeka man who
has one of the most elaborate booths in
the exposition, is always original, for he
plans his own exhibits.
This booth has cost me several
nights Sleep" said Mr.. Kuehne to a
Journal reporter. Il laid awake a long
time before I thought out something
that would suit me, and I am pretty
well satisfied with the result L had
first intended to have the people pass
through the booth, but I found that
would not work, and then the present
plan was worked OUT
Mr.. Kuehne's booth will be in charge
of four young ladies, who will stand at
the archway openings on the four sides
of the booth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
A PALACE
OF SILVER.
Magnificent Building Planned
For the Omaha
Transmissfssippi Exposition, to
Be Held in 1898.
TOBE 600 FEET SQUARE
And Covered With FURNISHED
Rolled Silver.
Interior to Be Devoted to MINI
eraI Exhibits.

Chicago, Jan. 23.-Edward Rosewater,
chief of the bureau of publicity and pro-
motion of the transmississippi EXPOSE
tion to be held in Omaha from June to
November, 1898. acting for the exposition
directors. today approved and accepted
the plans of Architect S. S. Beman of Chi
cago for a silver palace. This palace is
to be the most imposing feature of the ex-
position. and the central figure in pO-
sition of grounds to be called EldOrado-
As a distinctive part of the great expo
sition it promises to rival the Eiffel tower
or the Ferris wheel.
The building is to be 800 feet square
surmounted with mammoth ornamental
towers and the entire structure viii be
covered with rolled silver, which viii re-
fleet the dazzling glories of rising and
setting SUM- The silver to be used in its
the miners of the west. over 800 0i=5
square feet of external surface viii be
covered by the precious metal
Mr. Rosewater is enthusiastic over the
design of Mr.. Beman. He regards it as
one OF the most cnaract eflslle ueslstIis -or
an exposition building IN siiVer-prodtr-
ing country The silver palace VIII be
used entirely for the display of the min
eral products and progress OF the west
The crOWning glory of the palace viii be
the central lantern or spire- which IL
octagonal in form, $50 feet high and 100
feet in circumference. The room of the
lantern will be of glass. Wide avenues
will traverse the ground floor of the
elevators will ascend to the roof. which
will prove a popular point of vantage for
viewing the architectural and landscape
beauties of the exposition
The interior of the building viii be de-
voted to a perfect and practical eXempii-
fication of the uses of silver. from the
mine to its most intricate and artistic
adoption to the beautiful in art and the
indeStructible IN science The mine ann
the Smelter will contribute the original
elements, and hundreds of specialists and
skilled artisans viii form the ductile met
a artistic enduring
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
MORGAN AND OLNEY.
They Make an Arrangement Regard
ing the Pacific Road.

Washington, Jan. 23.-The attorney
general has entered into an agreement
with the reorganization committee of
the Union Pacific and Kansas Pacific
railways by which the government is to
ceedings.
The committees guarantees to the
government that at the foreclosure sale
il shall receive a bid of at least the
original amount of the bonds. less pay
mentS made by the company to the
government, with interest at the rate
of 312 per cent per annum. The. agree
ment has been signed and active steps
will be taken in a few DAYS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
TARO FLOUR FOR Chicago,
Is the Principal Ingredient in Hawa-
iian Dish of "Poi''

San Francisco, Jan. 23.-An interest
ing item on the manifest of the steam
ship Australia, just arrived from Hon
oluiu, is 204 bags of taro -four, the prin-
cipal ingredient in the famous Hawaiian
dish known as poi
So far as known this is the first ship
ment of the flour ever received 1t is
consigned to Chicago. The flour is
made from the taro root When prop
erly prepared and eaten with the fin
gers, it is preferred by the Hawaiians
to any of the many delicacies the ISL
ands afford.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
COLOR COMBINATIONS.
Arranged on the Upper Floor an At
tractive Feature.

One of the most attractive features
of the Pure Food exposition on the up
per floor of the Hamilton auditorium
are the streamers which float in lines
diagonally across the hall from the four
corners. They are of green, white, blue
yellow and red, and give to the upper
floor a genuine exposition" appearance.
This feature, like all others of espe-
cial attractiveness, was the idea of Mrs
c. S. Sutton, and in carrying it out the
general appearance of the floor has
been greatly enhanced. They are
probably the first of the numerous fea-
lures to be noticed by visitors entering
the hall.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
J.K. JONES MAKES ACHANGE
Will Consolidate His Paint and Glass
Business With. the Whiting Co.

J. X Jones, who recently sold his
drug store Will become an active mem
Der of the A. b. Whiting Co, dealers IN
paints and glass. When Mr.. Jones sold
his store he did not include in the sale
the stock of paints and glass and it VIII
be consolidated with that of the Whit
ing company
While Mr. Jones will continue the
manufacture of medicines his greatest
interests will be in the paint company
in which he is interested
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
Michigan Prohibs Against Fusion.

Detroit Mich, Jan. 23.-After a.
lengthy discussion the state prohibition
convention this afternoon declared it
self as opposed to any negotiations to-
wards a fusion with the National Pro-
hibitioniSts who seeded last summer
at PittSburg. The resolution against
fusion was framed by Prof. Samuel
Dickie of Albion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
Duncan Harrison in No Danger.

Memphis, Tenn, Jan. 23-Duncan B.
Harrison, the well known playwright
and actor, and at present manager of
Digby Bell, Thomas w. Seabrooke and
other attractions. is not dying in this
city as reported. Mr.. Harrison has
been suffering from a slight attack of
pneumonia and is out of danger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
SEPARATE COACH BILL
Finally Tabled in the Missouri House
After Long Wrangle.

Jefferson City. Jan. 29.-Had it not been
for the aggressive fight made by the Re
publican minority, led by Clarke of Kan
sas City. and assisted by a few broad
minded Democrats, the house would have
gone on record yesterday as favoring
law compelling railroads to provide sep
arate coaches compartments for
whites and blacks.
the table after a nearly all DAYS debate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
Mr.. Green's Hard Work.

William Green of North Topeka has
had much to do with the details of the
Food exposition and he has been con-
suited about everything. Mr.. Green has
given all his time to the business of the
Food show and deserves much of the
credit. He is treasurer of the associa-
ton and Secretary Adams says that
without Mr.. Green the affairs would
probably have been in a muddle many
times
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
The Ship Has Burned for Three Days

HaVre, France, Jan. 23.-The British
tank steamer L'Orifiamme, Capt Tuck
err from Philadelphia for Rouen which
went aground January 20 above Hon
fleur and which afterwards took fire is
still burning. Serious danger to navi-
cation is caused by the stranded vessel
as she has 5000 tons of petroleum on
board and explosions are feared.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
IT TAKES cEAsELEss WORK.
Mrs. Sutton Says No One Can Know
the Tax on Ones Energies.

From early this morning up to 2
son at the Hamilton hall auditorium
was Mrs. c. s. Sutton, commissioner of
decOra tons
The final touches had to be given to
the booths and other ARRANGEMENTS of
the hall, and although the ladies of
the Kindergarten association had taken
1T upon themselves to attend to the dec
Grafton OF booths, yet suggestions from
Mrs. Sutton were in demand.
Did she but attempt to assist in the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
SIS. $50 Reeistered Mail Missing.

Denver. JAN 23.-The news is given
out at the postoffice that package
containing SO, $50 is missing from a sack
of registered mail whAch arrived in Den
yer from San Francisco. 1t has been
learned that when the mail was trans
ferred at Cheyenne the package was
missing. The robbery must have taken
place somewhere on the Union Pacific
railroad between San Francisco and
Cheyenne, or at the San Francisco
postoffice. PoStoffice Inspector Nc
Mechen is investigating the case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
Would Depose Victoria.

London, Jan. 2S.-The Chronicles
Constantinople correspondent says
1.-THE press censor insists upon chang
ing the sequence of European sover-
eigns in the list in the local almanac
in order to remove Queen Victoria from
the place of honor at the head OF the
list"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23

Try US on collars. We can make them
look like new. Peerless Steam Laundry,
112 and ia w. Sth st. Phone 332.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
ALotter Order Issued.

washington, Jan. 23.-The postoffie
department has issued a lottery order
against the Southern Mutual Invest
ment company at Cincinnati and Louis
vile. The following are named as its
officers: DIR. A. P. Taylor, president:
F. H. Norton, vice president; T. b. Hoo
yer, secretary; J. NJ. Graves, treasurer;
VIM. J. HoOgriVer. general manager.
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