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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-08-12
Geaud Concert.

Rehearsal will begin this week for a
grand concert to be given by the mem
bers Of the Methodist church choir at
the Opera House In the near future.
The music has been selected by Mrs.
Chas. E. Wright, . sufficient guaranty
Of It's excellent character.
There is some excellent talent In the
choir, and v-tned Mathes was'caught.
gram Of aound Dead in Ills once.
vr Of G.Cox, editor of the Union Eagle
pu he .ed in Union county. Tenn. wa.
fou dead in his Office. He came Il
east Tennessee from Boo.hbay, Ne.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-08-12

There is probably something in love in
winter, when people can keep warm hN sit
ting ,lasr together, but there is absolutely
nothing IN /, IN sammcr-Atrhisou Globe
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-08-12

Enos Collins, who shot and killed
viii Hampton at a barbecue in Mar.
shall county. KY, surrendered, q few
days ago, 70 officers ut Benton, Ky.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-08-12

The worst trouble with a Ioafcr seems t,
be- That he doesn't know what a bore he ls
Washington Democrat.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-08-12

could not rTf along without ptsc's Curr
for Consumption. II always Mss.
E. {. Moultgn, AeNhani, Mass, Oct. 22, "a.
We--'N ould. o u-srream If I sItauld kiss
YOU Stc-"And Il ! were TO allow yoN to-
would yoa snital: Indianapolis J6usugl
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-08-12
THE DECLINE IN SILVER.
C~olorapana Express Their Opinions Some
Are Discouraged.

. Are discouraged.
DENVER, Col, Aug. 1.-THE effect Of
the decline in silver to 5519 cents per
ounce, and the probable further fall to
as low as SO cents, which seems to be
conceded by those'in the best position
to judge, is current topic of converse
ton among mining men, and while
some are greatly discouraged at
the outlook for mining in Col
orado, the general opinion seems
to be that the decline of silver will
have no very serious effect upon the
mines, because there is comparatively
little silver now mined in the state ex-
cept in connection with copper, gold
and lead. There is a possibility that
some of the Aspen and Creole proper
ties will shut down, but outside of
these there will be little change in the
situation. .r"
Ex-Gov. j.. b. Grant, of the Omaha &
Grant Smelter, said: II am of the opin-
ion that silver will continue to go
down until there is a marked decrease
in the production in some parts of the
world, and it remains to be seer which
of the silver-producing countries will
give way first. If the present vol
ume of silver production is main
tanned, with silver at 551a, it
will go lower until the supply and de-
maud are nearer together. Of course
there will come a time when it will
stop falling, but | do not think that
will come Until there is a very marked
decrease in production, unless in the
meantime silver should be remon-
etized. One thing will result from
the eecl:2e-no more new silver en-
terprises will be started, and
there will be an increased activity in
the search for gold. l also think it
will have some effect upon the develop
ment of Mexico, and that no more rail-
roads will be built to the mines of that
country. 1t will have no serious eff
feet upon the production of lead, for l
nave figured out that with lead at $500,
and silver at 5511, it is just about as
profitable to the miner as when lead
was 49, 5 and silver 81.
Ex-senator n. p. Hill, of the Boston
a. Colorado snelter. thinks that the de-
cline will be seriously felt in many
qusrters. 1.-THE aggregate loss will be
quite large" said he. Last year the
average price paid our company for
silver was 66.s IS cents per ounce, and
the'difference between that price and
to-day's quotations amounts to about
sl2o.00o in our production of last year.
In 1899 the price vas much higher, and
the loss with tn-dau.s nrilA
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-08-12

He Had Sees Ose Made.
Teacher-What il faith?
Johnny-That which enables folks
70 enjoy eating clam ehowdsr.-Up.to.
Date.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-08-12

"Sim Wilkison has two mighty smart
boys" remarked Mrs. Corntosscl. 'One
Of 'em hez gone to town an learnt to
paint; they say he puts a lot of at
mosphcre In his work"
MANDY, amt you thinkin' about the
ether boy"
His brother"
"Yes. The one tibet learnt to play
the cornet. " Star.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-08-12

Daniel Gregg and Stephen Sadler
were crushed 70 death BY coal while
Nmbering the roof In the Ishkoode
nina, near Birminghsm, Ala
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-11
GOVERNOR MoRRILL's SPEECH.
What He Said at the Inauguration
Today

In opening his address at the inaugu-
ration today Governor NORTH referred
to the fact that the strength of our
state institutions is marked by the
quiet and orderly changes of admins
trations. He said IA millions of free
men went to the polls on election day
and deposited their ballots without a
breach of the peace. The minority ac-
cepted the verdict of the majority
cheerfully TT was h magnificent
tribute to the intelligence and self-con-
troll and ability of the people to govern
themselves" he said. Again. LAS long
as every vote deposited in the ballot
box shall represent an honest cOnvic-
ton and an intelligent thought, our
government will be invulnerable and it
is the duty of every citizen to guard
we'll the purity of the ballot The re-
firing governor touched briefly upon
the development of the state and re-
ferred to state bonds and investments.
He said:
Severe criticisms have been lately
passed upon the credit of the state, and
of its people, but the simple fact re-
mains that the state has never failed to
meet it's obligation promptly at ma
turity; that its bonds are held at
large premium; that there has never
been any attempt to repudiate the state
Indebtedness. This is not true of Illi-
noiS Minnesota and some other western
and southern states. There have been
fewer instances of county and munich
pality Reputation in the state than in
any other western states during its first
forty years of existence. Immense
amounts of capital have been sent from
the east to be invested in the west dur
ing the past twenty-five years, but
hazard the assertion, without fear of
successful contradiction, that the per-
centage of loss is less than that of any
other state during the same period of
it's existence. The people of Kansas are
as intelligent, as honest, as enterprising
as any people in the country They
are as ready to meet their obligations
and have done so as promptly as any
corresponding class in the United
States, and I challenge successful con-
tradiction as to the truth of this state
ment But assertions of our integrity
and our honesty amount to nothing.
Acts, not words, speak. There is only
one sure way to make the people of
other states believe that we are honest,
and that is to be honest.
1.-The man who meets his obligations
promptly when he can and when he
can't says so frankly and manifests
sincere desire and an honest purpose to
do so has the confidence Of the COM
munity 1t is a fact that the indebted
ness of the citizens both at home and
abroad has been largely reduced during
the past five years. Many millions of
dollars have been sent out of the state
in payment of mortgages. The mer-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-11
SENATE OFFICERS.
List of Those Chosen to Fill the Vari-
Gus Positions.

The senate caucus has chosen, and
will elect tomorrow the following Off
GERS and employees:
President pro TENN. A. Household
er of Cherokee county.
Secretary-M. Watson of Hutchin-
son.
Assistant secretary-F. J. Fritch Of
Independence.
Reading clerk-D. NJ. Ferguson of
Paola.
ant-at-arms-Solon Gray of AL
den.
First assistant-Frank Forrest of
Jewell City.
Second assistant-Lute White of Ar
kansas City.
Chaplain-Rev. w. K. Loofburrow of
Atwood.
Docket clerk-R. r. Beam of Anth-
ony.
Assistant docket clerk-L. Shamlef-
fer of Douglas.
Journal clerk-F. Robinson of Olivet,
Usage county.
Assistant journal clerk-william A.
Stewart of Salina-
First assistant-Lincoln Porter of OF
tawa.
Document clerk-George E. Smith of
Germantown.
Assistant document clerk-NIiss Lille
Lemon of Wichita.
Postmaster-W. P Webb of Larned.
Assistant postmaster-L. c. Wooster
of Eureka.
Doorkeeper-R. C. Widdicombe of
Kansas City, Kan.
Assistant doorkeepers-T. II. Gala
CHER of SpringdaIe. J. H Johns of Con-
cOrdia, David Oliphant of Cherryvale.
and NJ. B. Crawford of Howard
Guard of cloak room-Charles Ernst
of Clay Center.
Assistant guard of cloak room-Percy
Daniels, Jr. of Girard.
Night watch-S. b. Fulton of Russell.
Head janitor-H. H. Poison of Harris.
Assistant janitors = Joe Mitchell of
North Topeka, Peter Rucker of Topeka
John Holcomb of Sharon Springs.
Senate stenOgrapher-A. a. George of
Erie.
Pages-Carl Henderson of Topeka,
Frank Strickland of Kansas City, Kan,
William Helm of Ellsworth and Willie
Reynolds of Cherokee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-11

vOked blessings upon the PROCEEDINGS
attending the induction of the new
representatives of the people into office
He prayed for blessings upon the out
going administration, who with the
light they had. the best they knew.
did all they could during their term of
The ceremony of administering the
oath to the new officers followed. Chair
man Osborn announced that Chief Jus
tice David Martin would administer the
oath of office
Justice Martin took his place upon the
stand, followed in response to a call
from the chairman, by Secretary of
State elect William E. Bush accom-
panied by the retiring secretary, w. c.
Edwards
The oath of office was administered
with Mr. Bush's right hand raised his
LETT resting upon the Bible. He sub
scribed his name to the oath of office
and left the platform as secretary of
state.
H. Morris, auditor-elec being accom-
panied by the retiring auditor, George
r. Cole Mr. Morris was the first to
kiss the Bible.
State Superintendent Stryker was
third on the list. He was attended by
his predecessor. e. Stanley.
u. H: Hefiebower, treasurer elect,
kissed the Bible. He received more
prolonged applause than any of the new
officers. When Chairman Osborn
leaned over the desk and congratulated
MT deHeDoWer the aSSemblage cheered
vigorously.
Attorney General Boyle was next
Mr. Dawes, who retires, piloted his sue
cessor through the crowd and gave him
a hearty handshal1e when the ceremony
was concluded
The Topeka friends of Lieutenant
Governor Harvey, at the conclusion of
the ceremony of receiving his official
title, sent up to him a beautiful clus-
ter of carnations and lilies Mr. Trout
man the retiring lieutenant governor
attended Mr.. Harvey
When the oath had been administered
tp Mr.. Harvey, Governor Morrill, was
called for and spoke at length
At the conclusion of Governor Nor
He spoke as follows:
THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS
Ladies and Gentlemen con-
Sc1odS or the responsibilities of the exaif-
ed position TO which the suffra agee of orr
people nave summoned me. deeply crate
1uI to- the citizens of Kansas for The CON
hdence reposed. fearful at times a.
consider the magnitude of the task CON
fronting. yet hopeful because of the MANY
far-reaching opportunities for helnf11i.
ness, | enter upon the discharge Of NV
official duties One of the most praise
worthy features CT American political
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-11
HOUSE OFFICERS.
List of Those Chosen to Fill the Vari-
GUS Offices

The following officers and employees
have been agreed upon for the house of
representatives in a caucus of the mem
bers. The election takes place tonnor-
row. In the morning the house caucus
will select pages and janitors:
Speaker pro tem-Ed W eilup of Cher
ozee.
Clerk-A. D. Gilpin of Lincoln.
Assistant clerk-Lewis Mckenzie of
Morris.
Journal clerk-S.C. Stewart of Coffey
Assistant journal clerk-C.F- Roudiez
of Geary.
Docket clerk-sidney B. Wood of
Chase.
= Assistant docket clerlz-William Ce-
derberger of Jewell.
Postmaster-MiSs May Cox of Ness.
Assistant postmaster-A. Johnson of
Stafford.
Sergeant-at NJ. Dunsmore of
NeoSho.
Assistant sergeants-Levi Leaf Of
Cowley. William Baker of Graham, A.
c. Randolph of Lyon, Ed Leslie of
Bourbon, S. O. Eberle of Lincoln
Chaplain-ReV. A. B. Winterworth of
Sheridan.
Printing clerk-Miss Alice Gregg of
Anderson.
Bookkeeper-NIiss Lou Potter of Bar
Der.
Copy clerk-W. H. Grow of Cowley
Doorkeeper-C. A. Terrell of Labette
Assistant doorkeepers-T. A. Carr of
Pratt. Geo. Baughman of Sumner, Fred
Retting of Wyandotte, r. Forbrigger
of Ate 1isOn. Henry Miller of Clay, W.
1. Pettingifl of Rice, Jacob Herman of
Rush.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-11
LAST EXPIRING ACT.
Governor Morrill, Didn't Quite Pardoa
Everybody Out of Prison, but
Nearly So.

The last official act of Governor Nor
rill was to sign the pardon of Anderson
Gray who was sent to the penitentiary
from Sumner county on the charge
of murder in the first degree
The governor devoted the morning to
receiving friends that called on him
and attending the meeting of the exec
utive council.
Before going to the council he issued
a pardon to Frank ]. Earnest who was
sent up from Clark county June q,
1895, on the charge of murder in the
first degree and a Communication of SEN
tence to Michael HermeS who was con-
victed in Barton county in 1894 of grand
larceny and got a sentence of 5 years
His sentence was committed to three
years. which will let him out in a short
time Just before the governor went
to Representative hall to attend the
inaugural ceremonies his attention was
called to the Gray case and he signed
the pardon.
There was a large lot of applications
which he did not have time to pass on
or the penitentiary might have been
entirely empty by tomorrow morning
The general ''softness' of Governor
Morrills temperament reached its eli
max on the pardon business
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-11
CoMPLIMENTs COLE.
Governor Morrill, Says He was the
First MAuditorv Kansas Ever Had.

The state treasurer's office was a busy
place this morning. The clerks were
counting up the general cash that had
come in during the last week and pay
ing the state house employees for the
twelve days they had worked for the
state during January.
At the auditors office the whole force
was busy auditing claims for the Vari-
Gus departments and issuing vouchers
for them. In nearly every department
there were a few bills to settle up this
morning and this necesSitated a voucher
which had to go through the auditors
books and a warrant drawn. Auditor
Cole had to maintain his record by turn
ing down a voucher or two this morn
ing in a case where the claimant had
sought to draw too much.
When Auditor Cole went over to the
executive council meeting this morn
ing Governor Morrill, paid him quite q
compliment. Shaking hands with Mr..
Cole, he said: Mr.. Cole is the first
auditor this state ever had; all the rest
were clerks They simply passed what
ever claims were presented
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-11

life is manifested on occasions like this
when. after a hard fought battle, a per-
100 OF heated discussion and intense par
tisan activity, personal preferences and
viii of the majority. 1t is one of the evil
dences of the stability of our form of gov
eminent 1t is a source of qualification
to me to have the honor of following such
a DISTINGUISHED line of predecessors. not
one of whom bears a faint. Kansas has
been most fortunate hitherto in her selec-
ton OF men whom she has called to the
position or chief executive. 1t is my most
earnest nope that 1 may prove in some
degree, worthy to bear the mantle that
inson and those who have followed him.
In other lands the elevation of men to
high and dignified official positions is
marked by the blare of trumpets the
OF martial array The conspicuous alb
Sence of such tinSeled evidences of child
lSh vanity or such demonstration of ty-
rannlcaI power is most gratifying to those
VINO feel that the American people are
thoroughly competent to govern them
selves. The security of Kansas is not
due to the fifteen hundred militia who are
ready Tor call to arms, but rests upon
the broader foundation of the character
of a people who have been weighed in the
crisis of the nations history since the
advent of this young commonwealth into
the sisterhood of states.
Il am highly gratified to meet today
sors and to have the kindly encourage
ment and cheerful good will with which
L am greeted by them and by the citizens
OF our enterprising capital That this in
social function. simply proves that we
have passed into that higher civilization
which values official dignity at it's true
worth and weighs its attendant gaudy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-11

point Of vantage from which to view
the formal opening of the second Popu-
list administration in Kansas.
At 1920 the stairways leading to
Representative hall were damned, the
crowds extending along the wide CORR
doris. Sentinels, in helmets and uni
form, members of the Bryan and Leedy
Flambeau club adorned the stairs and
examined the tickets held by specta-
tors. Those who did not have tickets
We're there and when informed that
they could not enter without proper
credentials became indignant and
formed a crowd of "kickers'' in the
hall.
The galleries were absolutely packed
full People could not get in when the
exercises opened. Ten rows of chairs
clear aroung the hall in front of
the speakers stand accommodated the
members of the legislature The con
Stituency'' stood behind. The state Of
fcerS and other visitors of note Occu-
pied a body of reserved seats immedi-
ately north of the stand. They were
hemmed in by crowds and no one in
the audience knew the old and new Of
ficers were in the building after they
had taken their seats. They could not
see, neither could they be seen.
A few moments before IL o'clock, the
time for the inaugural ceremonies,
TreaSurer-elect, Hef1ebOWer accOmpa-
frantically elbowing his way through
the crowd. When he was observed,
painting and pushing, his cheeks aglow,
the crowd nearly went wild, but I'm
Gle Dave" got there in time to kiss the
Bible and receive more cheers when he
went on the stand to take the oath than
the whole crowd of officers put togeth-
er, except perhaps Chief Justice Doster
who was called out and compelled to
make a speech, although he attempted
to avoid it.
Some one in the east gallery started
Marching Through Georgia." but it
did not take very well. The crowd was
too eager for the beginning of the GER
emonies- Having struggled for two
hours to get into the hall and galleries
the crowd was very impatient and in
obliged in cheering various persons
much talking, which did not cease
while the exercises were in progress
and other diversions which usually ac-
company such an immense gathering
E.x-GovernorS Samuel J. Crawford
John p st. John, George w. Click,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-11

trappings on the proper scale. while we
have come to a due and proper apprecia-
ton of the fact that gracious courtesy
dwellS like benediction wherever it falls,
upon the just and the unjust alike.
ITO recount the familiar details of the
history of Kansas, would be most sup
eerfiuous. task That history brings the
flush of pride to every aged brow and
kindles love of home in every youthful
heart. l see here today, several of the
of those. mighty deeds. 1 behold this
beautiful city extending a cordial well
of Kansas have for the next two years
delegated their authority. I witness the
cry quarter of the commonwealth, to
cheer this administration on to the as
sumption of its high responsibilities. I'm
der the inspiration of such an environ>
ment assume my official responsible
ties and enter upon the discharge of my
official duties with profound obligation
to you for your sympathy, with high ap-
probation of our peoples confidence and
with liked determination to do my duty
as see it. till l have finished the term of
my service and return to the state of
Kansas, unsoiied and unSullied, the trust
they have PepoSed in me-
The oath was administered to Mr..
Leedy, who raised the Bible to his lips
and kissed it.
When Judge Doster advanced to the
platform he was greeted by the retiring
chief justice, David Martin, as follows:
THE last official duty of my official
position is a pleasant one. In my opin-
ion the office has been well bestowed
and that you are we'll qualified to fill
the position to which you have been
called by the suffrages of the people,"
The oath administered, Chief Justice
Doster started to leave the platform,
but was intercepted with a beautiful
bouquet of flowers.
This was the signal for cheers and
the audience yelled speech" Judge
Doster left the platform, but was COM
PEELED OF return. He said Ladies and
gentlemen" just as the cannon salute
to the new governor was fired by bat
terry B. Mr.. Doster, however, pro-
ceeded with a brief speech, closing the
exercises,
Mr.. DOster said:
L have read somewhere that every
nation of people has it's peculiar vices.
The Englishmen, hunting; the German,
smoking; the Irishman, getting drunk;
the American speechmaking. 1 think,
however, if there is to be an exhibition
of the American vice by me at least to-
day, it ought to be considered and I'M
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-11

chants are less in debt to eastern houses
Lnan ever before.
THE Indebtedness of the people to
the banks and to the merchants has
been very largely liquidated. In fact
there is a much healthier financial con-
dition in the state than existed during
the times of imitation when people were
rushing madly in debt. Wise and jul
dicious legislation may, by giving con-
fidence, invited capital. Unwise and
vicious legislation can just as easily re-
pei it No man who has money to
loan no matter what his political af-
filiations may be, no matter what his
religious convictions are will part with
it without a reasonable assurance of
ments of doubt that enter into the
transaction the higher rate of interest
he will demand as an insurance against
loss. You may enact as many laws as
you please but you can not disturb the
irnmutable law of business that makes
the rate of interest depend upon the Sc
curity and the ease with which the loan
can be converted into ready money. So
any legislative enactment that depre-
ciates the security and lessons the abil-
ity to force the collection of the debt
increases the rate of interest and works
a hardship on borrowers
In closing Governor Morrill, congrat-
ulated the new officers upon the excel
lent condition of the various state de-
partments and bespoke for them the
hearty cooperation of the people in an
effort to secure successful administra-
ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-11

Thomas H Grisham Said to Have
First Set the Bee Buzzing.

The original Leedy man. attended the
Inauguration today, in the person of
Thomas H. Grisham of Cottonwood
Falls, Over two years ago Mr.. Girls
ham and Mr.. Leedy were together at
the formers home, engaged in a dis
cussion of political subjects and proba-
BILE action of their party in two pears.
The availability of certain candidates
for governor was discussed but none
that were mentioned suited Grisham
and he said:
John, why don't you run for COVER
nor, yourself?"
wen, Tom that's a hard question.
l really would not mind doing it. if the
people would give me the opportunity.
Fact is, / would like to have the posi-
ton. 1t is one to which any man would
aspire
Let's begin a campaign at once"
suggested Mr.. Grisham
Oh. N.Y. exclaimed Mr.. Leedy. 1T
IS too early. We would get licked be-
fore We got out of this county,