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The indicator., 1897-04-10

Once again the local political battl'
has been fought, and the result is par
tial victory for beth sides. The dem
ocrats gain the head of the ticket, the
city attorney, auditor and five aldermen
and the republicans get the treasurer
clerk, surveyor and three aldermen
eight to SIX in favor of the democrats.
The republicans had the votes but in
ternal dissensions too numerous to men
tion did the work.
The contest was not near so hot as
was this municipal fight of two years
ago, because of the indifference in the
republican ranks, and the denocra II
taking advantage Of the dssensions and
Indifference took courage and made t
lively fight. Their effort was concen-
trated on j. b. Orman for mayor, and
in by hanging on to his coat tails.
The colorsd people split up, and Or
man received fully one-third Of theil
voting strength. This division ef the
colored vote was brought about largely
by promises Of recognition by the dem
ocrats in case of election. The colored
folks have done their part.
The Swedish vote, usually republican
was also divided, and quite percent,
age OF the Mckinley strength went to
Orman's aid.
Chairman Reeve and Secretary Austin
of the republican central committee
did yeoman service, and no blame what
ever can be attached to them for the
breaks that occurred in the ranks
They did even more than anyone could
expect of them.
Following is summary of the vote OF
each candidate:
For mayor-King, rep, Abb; Orman
dem., and pop, 4,l52; Crman's majority
10.
For city clerk-Hughes, DEM, and
pop, 3,S45; Mcneil, rep, 4,207; McNcil's
majority, 362.
For city treasurer-Arnold, dem, and
pop, 3743; Funk, rep, 1895; Funk's
majority, 652.
Cor city auditor-Latshaw, dem. and
pop, 1859; Slife, rep, 3,67s; Latshaws
majority, 6sl.
For city engineer Greene, dem. and
pop, 39is; Hathaway, rep, 4,l22; Hath
away's majority, ia.
For city attorney-Hubbell, rep, 3,913;
White, dem. and pop, 4,2l5; Whites
majority, 3O2.
For alderman, First ward Davis,
dem. and pop, 6l9; Fairfax, rep, 5s6;
Davis majority, 33.
For alderman, Second ward-Dona-
hue, rep, 397; Mattice, dem. and pop,
42s; Mattice's majority, 81.
For alderman, Third ward Hamil-
ton, dem, 473; Lannon, rep. and pop,
COB; Lannon majority 100.
For alderman, Fourth ward-Schaef-
or, dem. and pop, 53s; Spencer, rep. 474;
Schaefer's majority, Ga.
For alderman, Fifth ward-Barkley,
rep, 3S3; Martel, dem. and pop, 54Si
Martel's majority, l65.
For alderman Sixth ward-Bustin.
dem, 1872; Clark, pop. 43; Ream, rep,
512; Reams' plurality, 30.
For alderman, Seventh ward-Colvin,
rep, COS: Holmes, dem. and pop, 524;
Colvin's majority, 81.
For alderman, Eighth ward-Quack-
snbusb, rep, 453; Sinclair, dem. and
pop. 526: Sinclair's majority, 73.
The indicator., 1897-04-10

JAMES j. Corbett cancelled his en-
gagement at this place in order to fol-
low Fitzsimmons around and see who is
the more popular bruiser of the two.
Judging by the disappointment Of Pu.
ebloans when the gentleman with the
prominent pompadour failed to keep
his promise, he has only to pursue this
course for time in order to satisfy
himself that Fitz has the crowd.
The indicator., 1897-04-10

Politics is the great diversion Of tho
American people, and as it grows moro
corrupt it seemingly becomes more in
teresting and popular. This looks
bad. 1t is no credit to the people at
large that it is 30, but it Is idle to con-
cesl the truth. Fitness for Office has
little to do with the selection Of can
didate, the uppermost question in the
party mind beng, "can he get thersr'
The choice having been made. the can
didats's name and reputation at once
become TIE pfopsety q The Political
The indicator., 1897-04-10
There need be no expectation of rate

There need be no expectation of rate
wars either in freight or passenger bust
ness. Until something can be evolved
to take the place of old associations, or
congress induced to pass bill legaliz-
ing pooling, the railroads will cling to
their present tariffs like grim death. II
they are once cut there is no way of get
ting them restored.-Rocky Mountain
Naws
The indicator., 1897-04-10

The Springfield Herald says that the
best claims in the Carriso mining dis
trict have all been very carefully picked
out, and that now 1t is hard to find q
desirable one to develop. Which shows
that the interest in the camp is keep
ing up.
The indicator., 1897-04-10

and the respective county superintend-
ports to the State Forest Commissioner
OF the action taken in this behalf in
their respective counties.
The indicator., 1897-04-10

BLIzzARDs to the north OF us, cyclones
to the south Of us, floods to the east of
us and SHOWS to the west of us. That's
the way it is on all sides of Pueblo. but
here it is delightfully."- spring like.
The indicator., 1897-04-10

Mines are now heing patented near
Colorado Springs and Woodland, in this
county. Day by day Ell Paso county is
extending her mineral territory. A few
years ago she did not produce an ounce
of gold. Now she is a rival to South
Africa. Cripple Creek Mail.
The indicator., 1897-04-10

CITIZEN Cleveland has sunk out of
the public mind in hurry. Only oc-
casionally will he be mentioned here
after, and the silver men will then refer
to him as the fat duck hunter who at
tackled Bryan in the rear.
The indicator., 1897-04-10

The total vote cast Tuesday was
s,2s5, and Dr. King came within 10
votes OF being elected. This was di-
viding honors very evenly with his sue
cessful rival.
The indicator., 1897-04-10
A MIXED TICKET.
1t is now Mayor orman Of Pueblo.

A close contest all around The re-
publicans get six and the democrats
get eight of the Offices. The mayor,
auditor, attorney and five alderman
for the democrats, and the clerk,
treasurer, engineer and three alder
pan for the republicans.
The indicator., 1897-04-10
Ripans Tabules: one gives relief.
Ripans Tabules assist digestion.
DIsEAsEs OF THE SKIN.

The intense itching and smarting inci-
dent to ecssma, letter, salt-rheum, and other
diseases Of the skin Is instantly allayed BY
applying Chsmberlain's Eye and Skin
Ointment Many very bad cases have been
permanently cured BY it. It Is equally
s16cisnt for itching piles and = favorite REM
sdy for sore nipples; chapped hands, chill
blsins, frost hica, and chronic sore syes.
For ~ By Druggists II 26 osah Per box.
TfyDf. Caeys Csn11l3sn HsW6srA thsy
nasiIk what . kozgs susssw whaa b I'D condt.
- Tsaie Mod pagl1w - vesziAa0A
The indicator., 1897-04-10
ADVERTISING RATES:

Single Column Per. Month by the
Inch, 10 Cents. Business Locals 5
Gents Per. Line Each Insertion.
The indicator., 1897-04-10
Primrose & Vests Min.trels

The cry is frequently heard that
"There are no minstrels like the
good old time minstrels," and while
Aessrs. Primrose 4 West who bring
their great organization to the
Grand Opera house next Tuesday,
The indicator., 1897-04-10

The 'glad hand" has disappeared
since the election.
The indicator., 1897-04-10

MAID of Athens, ere we part,
Tell me, il within your heart.
You don't want to shoot Turk,
Just to SEQ how it would work.
The indicator., 1897-04-10
BEST! BEST! BEST!

Inspection of line OF
most complete and BEST line of Bicycles
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-14
FIRST STEP TAKEN.
Senator Mason Offers a Resolution for
the Appointment of an Expo
sition Commission.

washington, D. c. April 1.-THE first
step toward the acceptance of the invita-
tion from France to participate in the
Paris exposition of 1900 has been taken by
this government in the following action;
Senator Mason, of Illinois offered in the
senate. a Joint resolution accepting the
invitation and providing for the appoint
rnent of a commissioner general, and as
eistant commissioner general and nine
scientific experts to represent the United
States
The sum of $750,00O is appropriated to
meet the expenses of the exhibit. The
salary of the commissioner general IS TX
ed at $4,000 a year, of the assistant COM
missioner general at $500, and of the
nine scientific experts at $1.500 a year each
The expenses of the commissioner and his
assistant are also to be met with the
sums, set aside for their salaries but a
separate appropriation of $4,000 is made
TO nav for the clerical assistance for The
nine experts. It is provided that these
officials shall be named by the president
and confirmed by the senate.
The resolution directs the president or
the United States officially to notify the
governors of states of the desire of tfle
government to be represented at this ez'
position and to request them TO lahs
nrOUer steps for the representation OF al
the states and territories in the United
states exhibit. The resolution also pro-
vides that the expert assigned TO the De
partment of agriculture shall begin at
the earliest possible moment to arrange
for the collection of a suitable agrlcui-
tural exhibit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-14
A MESSAGE TO CONGRESS.
The President Urges Suitable Action
Regarding the Paris Exposition.

Washington, April 14-The president
today sent the following message to
congress, urging it to make suitable
provisioA for adequate representation
of the United States al the Paris eX-
position:
To the Senate and House of Represent
I transmit herewith for the consider
alton of the respective houses of the
congress a report of the secretary of
state representing the appropriateness
of early action in order that the gov
ernment of the United States may be
enabled to accept the invitation of the
French republic to participate in the
universal exposition to be held in Paris
in 1900.
The recommendations of this report
have my most cordial approval and
urge upon the congress such timely
provision for this great International
the widely testified wish and expecta-
tion of our inventors and producers
that they may have adequate Oppor-
tUnity again, as in the past, to tOftlfy
the important positions they have won
in the worlds competitive fields Of dis
cOvery and industry. Nor are the ira
ditional friendships of the United states
and France and the mutual advantages
to accrue from their EN- Arged CONNER
cia1 intercourse less important factors
than the individual interests to be fos-
tered by renewed participation in q
great French exposition, espe eoially
when it is remembered that the present
display is projected with a degree OF
completeness and on scale OF mag
nificence beyond any of the European
exhibitions that have marked the close
of the century.
It is proper that I should urge the
need of early action, for if the present
session pass without suitable provision
being made, the postpOnement of the
matter for nearly a year longer could
but operately greatly to the disad-
vantage of the United States in view Of
the elaborate preparations already
making by other governments and the
danger that further delay may result
in an Inadequate allotment of space to
this country as well as an incomplete
organization of the American exhibit.
(Signed) w M MchLN LIE i
Executive Mansion, Washington, D.
c., April IA, 1897.
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tent to ask me questions ana reIuSe
to answer.
Mr.. OdtcaIt-That is not for you to
pass upon.
Keefer-I refuse to answer the ques-
ton and this committee may do with
me what it may. L will not answer
questions from a man whom l regard
as incompetent to ASK them
Mr.. Grimes-Did you see me by word
or deed do anything which was wrong?
Keefer was angry and looked at the
floor He recovered his compoSure and
exclaimed:
Il have answered those questions all
I propose to-
0.-Who were the members of your
Al won't answer and I want to say
that if my wishes were consulted l
would never serve on a committee with
you again.
Mr.. Grimes. however. proceeded with
his Questioning TO which Keefer replied
insultingly and by insinuation, finally
causing Mr.. Grimes to protest against
such stuff going into the record
Don't ask the questions, snapped
Keefer
Mr.. Outcalt-Mr. Keefer. answer those
questions properly You have stated
in your evidence that you would make
no insinl1ation unless you had evidence
to support them.
man whom [ consider not worthy the
power of asking them
Mr.. Grimes-EXcept myset you hau
a good committee
Al have no reason to complain
against the committee -, -,..-,.
Odd you show me the bill which
other members of the committee saw
A.-NO.
Q.-Was I absent?
Q.-Why did you not extend the cour-
tesy to me?
Al didn't feel like it.
Q-Who killed the bill?
Odd any of the committeeman -la'
vor the bill?
A.-No.
Q.-Were all against it?
A-Yes, after they had seen you.
In answer to other questions keefer
said his brother-in-law is the general
attorney for the western Union
O.-Might that not account for the
very unreasonable bills which you pre-
A.-The bills were not half so unrea-
sonable as the effort of the Republican
party through John Wanamaker TO
absorb the Western Unions interests
seven or eight years ago. think the
government should own and operate
the railroads and telegraph HIles.
Since you have taken such pains TO
cast insinuations against me, do you
remember the conversation you and L
had" said Grimes, up in a committee
roOm?"
Q.-Did I tell you the reporters were
having fun with you because you talked
too much?
Al knew that at the time.
Odd you on that day put your
hands on my shoulders and ask me
what in the name of sense was doing
to your committee?
Al don't remember.
O-Do you remember that told you
I was only one of the seven membersE
A.-Perhaps T do.
Odd you say the committee had
been seen?
Al do not remember
Odd you ask me why some one
had not ''seen" you?
A-Well, / don't know.
Q.-You wanted to be seen didn't
you?
Q.-Do you remember this converse
ton?
A.-Not definitely, but I do believe
that it sounds very much like my feel
ings at that time.
Mr.. Outcalt then took the witness.
After some unimpOrtant testimony
Keefer was excused and the investiga-
ton was adjourned to Tuesday, April
97 at q O'Clock a m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-14

make it $780, I know that the Fall
Festival is a good thing"
While the committee was waiting, c.
B. Merriam, who was member of
the committee, took the opportunity to
subscribe $25 for T. E. Bowman & Co
Henry Golmis gave SO, doubling his
subscription, and H. A klauer gave
SO. Whitmere Bros. subscribed $5.
Mr.. Adams of the Rfills-Adams Dry
Goods company met the committee
with a smile. Give me the $50 list,
said he. I'VE have just decided to give
that much" This firm spent a large
sum on its splendid decorations last
year and will excel them this year.
w. NJ. Hord subscribed 81 and Mr..
Beerbohm subscribed IS for himself and
$5 for his company.
The next stop made by the committee
was at the Mclaughlin Shoe company.
Mr.. Mclaughlin informed the commit
tee that he did not propose to give any
thing L don't believe that such a
gathering does a town any good 1t
does not help trade, either directly or
indirectly"
'-Other people do not seem to think
so,'' said Mr.. Rodgers.
We'll know 1t does not. These gath
erings do not help a town.
But every man that comes here Will
spend something" said Mr.. Rodgers,
land some one surely gets the benefit"
when you have to pay people to
come here it does not pay and you can
not make it pay"
''Weu we know Mr.. Mclaughlin that
the Fall Festival helps Topeka" said
Mr.. Rodgers, '+and that is what we are
working for. Everyone in the city will
receive more or less benefit, you with
the rest but if you do not want to give
that is your business"
S. Barnum said that his firm had de-
cided to subscribe $35. Mr.. Culley of
the KimbaI Piano company subscribed
SO and promised to increase the sub
scription. B. f. Sim subscribed $40
Nick Chiles was seen on the streets and
contributed $40 and said he might make
it more.
Mr.. Henderson of the Kellam Book &
Stationery company said that the COM
pany had not decided how much it
would subscribe. 4 will make it $25
now" said Mr.. Henderson. and the
committee took his subscription for
that amount.
H. Vesper subscribed SO without a
protest and Councilman Warner did the
same for his firm. Harry Seery of
Seery & Morton got out several fire
arms in a joking way when he saw the
committee coming, but he gave $40 just
the same.
w. I. Miller of the Miller Lumber
company put down $25 and apologized
to the committee because it was not
more. Mr.. Beck subscribed So and Mr..
Paxton of Kemper & Paxton put down
$50. His firm gave SIS last year and the
increase in their subscription proves
that this enterprising firm knows "a
good thing"
The committee disbanded at 1915 and
will continue its mission tomorrow
7O1-nir1p
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-14
UNDER CIVIL SERVICE.
No Change Will be Made in Pension
Examining Boards.

Unless President Mckinley sees fit
to revoke the order of Grover Cleveland
there will be no change in the person
mel of the United States pension ex-
amining board in this city. In a letter
to Dr. L. Y. Grubbs, president of the
present board, received a few days ago
that all pension examining boards are
included under the civil service order
issued by President Cleveland, and that
unless this order is revoked by Presi-
dent Mckinley, or sufficient cause
shown, none of the members of the
present board can be removed.
There are a number of Republican
physicians in this city who want a pO-
sition on the examining board, and
strong effort will be made from Topeka
to have the civil service order revoked.
Whether it will or will not be revoked
remains to be seen. The present
board is composed of Doctors l. Y.
Grubbs, c. a. Mcclure and S. n. Bur
gen, all Democrats.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-14
SIN EVEN IN PRISON.
Counterfeiting Done Right Under the
Nose of the Late Warden.

James c. Stewart and C. L. Banks,
two convicts of the state penitentiary
at Leavenworth, were brought to this
city today by Deputy United States
Marshal VIII Neeley and lodged in the
term of the United States district court
on the charge of counterfeiting.
Whatever else the two prisoners may
be, they are original. Their counterfeit
ing was conducted in the state peniten-
tiary, a feat never attempted before
and it was done by means of photog-
raphy, a way never before thought of
by at least anyone in the district of
Kansas.
Before being sent to the penitentiary
Stewart was in the photography bust
ness, and when he became an inmate
Of that institution he vas made peni-
tentiary photographer. While doing
this work he conceived the idea of pho
tographing bank notes and working the
photographs into first class counter
feits by means of water colors and
India ink. and this idea he managed to
carry out, although convict under
guard. It is not known how long he
worked his scheme, but when it was ac-
cidentaIly discovered last December,
number of the counterfeit notes were
found in his possession. Banks aided
him in the work of photogra ply and
was his accompIice in the counterfeit
ing.
Stewart and Banks We're indicted by
the grand jury, now in session in this
city, yesterday.
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Mckinley Appoints the Presi-
dent of Michigan University
As United States Minister to
COnstantinOple.
ANOTHER MESSAGE.
Congress Is Asked to Take Suit
able Action
Regarding the Paris Exposition
to Be Held In 1900.

Washington, April 14-The president to-
day sent the following nominations TO tina
senate:
State-Janes B. Angel, of Michigan. To
be envoy extraordinary and minister plen-
ipotentitary of the United States 10 Tur-
key; Geo n. West. of the District OF CO.
lumbia, consul of the United States at
Pictow, Nova Scotia.
War-George d. NIeikeljohn. of Ne
braska, to be assistant secretary of war
To be commissioners of the District OF
Columbia-John b. Wright and John Ross.
Treasury-Joh w. Cunningham, of
Idaho, assayer Of the United States assay
office at Boise City, Idaho.
Justiee-Jasper P. Grady. of Indian
Territory, marshal of the central district
in the Indian Territory.
Navy-Selignan brothers, special fiscal
agents of the navy department at Lon
don, England
War-First Lieutenant E. IT. Brown.
fourth infantry, to be captain: Second
Lieutenant P. A. Wolfe, third infantry, To-
be first lieutenant; Second Lieutenant }
w. Joyce, fftd artillery, TO be first leu
tenant; Corporal George L. Byroa-de, first
artillery, to be second lieutenant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-14
A RACE WITH DEATH.
Coasting Down Mountain With 25,
600 Pounds of Machinery.

Salt Lake, Utah. April IA special
to the Tribune from Milford, Utah,
says:
The heavy mining machinery for the
Delamar mines in Nevada which was
sent by wagons from Milford some time
ago, is ready to be placed in the mine.
The machinery was loaded on three
wagons and drawn by go horses.
Going down the canyon from Panca
summit it was necessary to remove all
the horses excepting six. With a rider
for each horse and no chance of stop
ping under three miles, the immense
load of $4,000 pounds became unman-
ageabIe and went crashing down upon
the teams.
The procession rushed down the can
yon at a terrific rate, where not a horse
could make a misstep and live a mo
ment. After going a distance of three
miles, in which the lives of six men
were in the greatest peril, the runaway
was fortunately brought to a standstiI
without damage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-14
HONDURAS STEPS OUT.
The Government Gives Up Every
thing to a Syndicate of AstOrs
and Webbs.

New York, April IA dispatch to
the Herald from Tegucigalpa, Hon
duras, says:
The Honduras syndicate, composed of
prominent Americans, today received
from the government valuable conces-
sions. The syndicate is represented by
Messrs. Henry L. Sprague and Wash
ington Valentine, and includes the As
tors, the Webbs and President Depew
of the New York Central.
The concessions which have been
granted by the administration are of
the most extensive nature. The Amer
lean projectors are empowered TO I'M
dertake the building of an inter-oceanic
railway and to establish a steamship
line on the Atlantic coast to connect
with New York.
The syndicate may also organize
banks in the republic, take measures to
finance the foreign debt, collect Gus
toms. administer the general finances,
control the mining interests of the
country and arrange for all immigra-
ton privileges.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-14
WILD RUMOR AFLOAT.
Fear of a Collapse in South Africa
Securities Depresses the Lon
don Market

London. April 14.-In the stock mar
lzet today Kaff1rs or South African
mining and other securities continued
very fiat and nervous and were gener-
ally lower
There were a number of alarming ru-
mors circulating, one of them being
that one of the biggest companies was
in difficulty and another referred to
forced sales for large johannesburg
speculator. Still another rumor was
that the consolidated gold fields were
issuing fresh capital
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A suit to recover S7.712.77 from tue To-
peka Capital company has been filed by
The Remington Paper company in the dis
trict court In the petition the Remiug-
ton company claims that the Topeka Cap
itaI company executed nine prOmiSOry
notes. dating from October 25, 1895 to Feb
ruary 1886, and amounting in all to s., 712- n
and that these notes still remain unpa ID.
The notes were given in payment for con-
siguments of papare
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-14

Thirty years is a long time to fight
so painful trouble as piles, but Jacob
Mitchell Of Unionville, Pa, struggled
that long before he tried DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve, which quickly and per-
manently cured him It is equally eff
fective in eczema and all skin affec-
tions. G. W. Stansield, 632 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-14
THIS SHOULD SETTLE IT.
Corporation Lawyers Say the Joint
Traffic Association Ought to Win

New York. April IA conference Of
the hoard of control and a number of
presidents of the trunk lines and the
board of managers of the joint traffic
Ex-senator Edmunds. z. J. Phelps.
and James McCarter, all of whom are
counsel for the board were present.
All were agreed that the association
is legal and ought to win its case before
the supreme court.