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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
AFFRICHTED.
Gold AGherents in Great Brit
ain in Alarm
Because Of the Faint Hint by
Bank of England,
That Silver Might Again be
RehabiIitated.
ALL ALLIED WEALTH
Raises a Great HullabaIOO
About 1t.
Raises
Can Easily See Which Side Their
Breads Buttered On.

London, Sept. 1.-THE Westminster
Gazette this afternoon in it's financial
article comments upon the letter of the
governor of the Bank of England, Mr..
Hugh c. Smith, to the chancellor of the
exchequer, Sir Michael Hicks Beach,
announcing that the bank is prepared
TO carry out what is permissible in its
charter, namely: to- hold in silver one
NTH of the bullion held against it's note
issue, provided always that the French
mint is again open to the free coinage
of silver and that the prices at which
silver is prOcurable and saIable are
satisfactory.
Inc newspaper mentioned says:
Although the governors statement is
perhaps meaningless, so far as practice
is concerned, it is to be deeply deplored
that the bank has budged from its prin-
ciple. 1t is not dignified for the Old La
dy OF Threadneedle street TO fiirt with
b1metallic faddists. We hold gL I'd against
our notes, and there is no reason why
an old statute, passed when silver bore
an entirely different character should
be refurnished at the bidding of those
who want to dispose of silver The
banks reserve is not so large that it
can be tfnkered with. Moreover, by
yielding in these matters of principle,
we open the way to the thin edge of
the wedge. If the threat is carried out,
NIIdI WOulu ndppGn Is 6XenpllneQ Dy
the statement of a trustee, who declares
he would feel compelled to sell his bank
stock and so. close a risk
The st. James Gazette says on the
same subject:
The scheme seems to be knocked on
the head for the present, but the re-
ception of even this feeble announce
ment in the city will have an effect
anything but favorable to the bimetal-
lists. A substantial element of indig-
nation arises a the feeling that the
government and the bank have been
doing a little diplomacy at our expense
and for the advantage of Americans.
The United States has done nothing to
make such risky politeness to the sill
yer men on our part popular in this
country
The Globe joining in the discussion
this afternoon, has this to say on the
announcement of the governor of the
Bank of England:
''The whole scheme is innovating and
mischievous. 1t seems to us wholly un-
desirable and even perilOus to subject
our monetary system to foreign infu-
ence through the government. If as
should have been done, the proposals of
the United States and France had been
handed to the directors without official
recommendation or pressure, it can
scarcely be doubted that the directors
would have firmly declined to further
these projects.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
PINCHED BRYAN'S LEG
An Old Lady was Not Satisfied by
Shaking Hands.

De Soto, Mo-, Sept 17-William J.
Bryan was given quite an ovation as he
passed through this city en- route to
Pennington. Long before the arrival
of the train hundreds had assem- bIed
around the station and by the time the
train arrived the station grounds were
packed with people eager to see and
hear the great free silver champion Mr.
Bryan spoke for ten minutes from the
rear end of the train and spent about
five minutes shaking hands with the
crowd, among whom there were many
ladies, who were the most anxious to
grasp his hand.
One old lady who pushed her way
through the crowd to the rear end of
the car said: Il wasn't satisfied Just to
, shake his hand, so 1 pinched his leg"
The train will be held here as he re-
turns to st. Louis. Mr.. Bryan is ac-
companied by Senator F. NJ. Cockrell
and Martin L. Clardy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
M'PHERsoN's FESTIVAL.
It is to be Fine One and Then Nc
Pherson is Coming to Topeka.

John D. Mf1liken of Mcpherson was
in the city today on legal business, 1eaV-
ing this afternoon for a business visit
to Kansas City
Mr.. Millilxen expressed regret at the
combination of business affairs which
will call him out of the state week af-
ter next thereby depriving him of the
opportunity to attend the festival He
said today:
Friday and Saturday of next week
Mcpherson will have festival of her
own. We have planned for big time.
1t will not interfere with the plans a
large number of our people have made
to come to the Topeka festival.
I'VE will send an immense float con-
tanning an exhibit of Mcpherson county
products which 1 think will surprise
some of the people who will be here.
The float is a big affair and VIII give
us first class representation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
Fall of Snow Reported From
the West.
Several Inches Deep at Colo
radO Points.
SEVERE FROSTS NORTH
DakOtas, Nebraska and Iowa
Caught Last Night.
Lowest Temperature Reported
% Degrees at MOOrehead.

Chicago, Sept. 1.-THE weather map
shows killing frosts last night all over
the Dakotas and frosts generally over
Minnesota, Nebraska and northwest
Iowa.
The extreme low temperature shown
are: Moorehead, 2S; Williston, 80; HUI
ron, 80.
message to local broker says it
is showing in western Kansas this
morning.
Denver, Colo, Sept. 17-Reports re-
ceived at the weather bureau indicate
a general snow fall in the mountains.
The snow is several inches deep at Grip
pie Greek and at Central City.
HAVEN'T HEARD OF KANSAS
SNOW.
At the telegraph offices of the Santa
Fe and Rock Island in this city today
no reports were received of snow falling
along the lines in western Kansas. A
light snow fell last night along the San
ia Fe line from Pueblo TO Denver.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
Hubbard,s Bad PLIGHT.

The condition of A D. Hubbard who
is in the county Jail awaiting the dispo-
sition of his case in the supreme court
has become serious, it is said. He was
taken with a severe attack of spinal
commissions yesterday and he is in the
bed in his cell today unable to move
An effort will be made by the attending
physicians to secure an order from
Judge Hazen allowing the removal of
Hubbard to a hospital He is in a pri-
vate cell on the first floor of the Jail bht
the facilities are naturally somewhat
limited for the care of the sick. DR..
Wehe who is one of the physicians said
today that while he considers Hub
bards condition serious he does not
think there is danger of death.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
SUIT HAS BEEN STARTED.
To Prevent the Pollution of Rivers in
Indiana.

Muncie, Ind. Sept. 17.-ReaI action
against the polluters of Indiana's riv-
ers and streams was begun today by
State Fish Commissioner Sweeney. at
whose instigation Marshall Short,
farmer of this county, brought suit for
s., ,0GO damages against the Albany Pa
per company and asked for a perma-
nent injunction to restrain it from emp
tying the refuse from its mill into the
MiSSiSSinewa river.
The river flows through Shorts farm
and he claims that the refuse deposited
on his farm by over1ows of the river
and the stencil from the river has dam
aged himself and property to the ex-
tent of s.. 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
DAILY WRECK.
Five People Killed and Four
Injured by a Freight
Train Collision.

Milwaukee, Sept. ia special to the
Journal from Chippewa Falls, Wis,
says:
A disastrous wreck occurred on the
Wisconsin Central railroad six miles
west of this city at 4 o'clock this morn
ing, resulting in the death of five peo-
pie and the serious injury of four 9TH
ers. Two freight trains through a
mistake in orders while going 40 miles
an hour, met on a curve and not even
giving the engineers and firemen time
to jump, came together with terrible
force. The dead are:
Engineer Warren.
Engineer Smith.
Fireman Smalley.
Brakeman Miller.
An unknown man, riding between the
cars.
1t is thought others are buried in the
wreck
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
PURE WHITE OTTER.
First Animal of the Kind Ever Cap
tured-Worth About $1,000.

San Francisco, Sept 1.-THE Hunt
ington schooner Rather has arrived
from the Arctic, having secured 26 sea
otter skins and 1913 fur seals. Captain
Nelson declares that offers are becom-
ing very scarce.
He got one skin that is entirely white
the first one ever taken, according to
the hunters.
ter is black. Skins being here and there
dappIed with silver have all command
ed the highest price. This pure white
skin, it is expected, will bring the high
est price on record in the market and
the estimates of it's value vary from
800 to 81 500
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
George Stole a Bible.

George Gayden who is colored, seems
to be religiously inclined George did
not have bible and commenced to look
around for one. Louisa Gray says tba
George saw her bible lying on the ta-
BILE and thought it was not necessary
to ask for il and took it. He wanted to
read the bible at regular intervals 50
he also, says Mrs. Gray, took her alarm
clock SO he could be awakened in the
morning in time to read a chapter ar
daylight. Several parties claim TO hava
seen Gayden carrying the bible away
under one arm and the clock under the
other. The case will be decided this
afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
Everybody in the County Coming.

L. I. Purcell, editor of the Lakin,
Kan, Index is in the city today having
come to Topeka on business connected
with his paper. To a Journal reporter
he said this afternoon: 1.-The fall fes-
tival in Topeka is the principal subject
of conversation among our people. 1t
seems to me that eVeryb body in the coun-
ty is coming here to stay all week. have
never seen so much interest manifested
in anything of the kind. For weeks peo-
pie have been planning for this occa-
sion and 1 want to say that the atten-
dance from our county will be surpris-
ing. I cannot make any estimate of the
number which will be here"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
MUST HAVE MORE RAIN
Within the Next Week or Festival
Weather is Doubtful

Weather Observer Jennings says that if
one two good rains fall within the next
six days he can insure fine weather for
the Fall Festival, but if there is no rain
between now and September q he is
doubtful of the weather. Yesterday aft
ernoon at o'clock the temperature was
66 degrees, and from that time until this
morning at 7:30 O. clock there was a steady
fall to so degrees. This afternoon at 2:30
O'Clock on the Columbian building the
temperature was 6S degrees and kan
sas avenue 20 degrees Warmer, but not
hot, weather is promised for tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
ILLEGAL INSURANCE.
a Big Batch of it Discovered at Kan
SaS Citv

Superintendent Webb McNan of the in
surance department today received from
Kansas City, Kan, a statement showing
that of $4,000 insurance written upon the
car foundry recently destroyed there,
$52 600 was written by twenty-five COM
panies Unauthorized to do business in
Kansas. The remaining 100000 was writ
ten by nine companies authorized to do
business here.
This evidence aids Mr. McNan in his
fight against the dummy insurance
agencies. He said today:
I'm my judgment this discovery will
lead to the enactment of law by the
next legislature declaring all insurance
contracts made. by unauthorized com
panies void
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
WITH HIS ASHES
Clasped to Her Heart Young Wild
ow Turns on the Gas.

New York. Sept. 17.-Mrs. Olga Norr,
the young and pretty widow of William
Norr, a popular newspaper writer was
found dead in her bed this morning
Clasped in her left arm, close to her
breast, was a casket containing the
ashes of her husband, whose body had
been cremated after his death, a month
ago.
Unable to live without him. she had
surrounded herself with those things
which reminded her most of her hus-
hand and, clasping the urn to her heart,
had turned on the gas and waited for
the end
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
Am aetting Ready to Come.

H. N. Boyd assistant adiutant gen
eral today forwarded to Hutchinson the
complete equipment for the second ragi-
ment band, with which the members
will be uniformed and accoutered to
enable them to come to the Fall Festi-
val. The band is an excellent one and
is enga ged in hard work and practice
to enable them to make a good show
ing during the week. Howard Thomas.
drum-ma jor of the First Regiment band
at Enlporia has rehearsals every night
and concerts one afternoon each week,
''all getting ready to come to Topeka, .
as he expresses it in a letter to a friend
r in Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
FEAR OF THE ALLIES
Causes Chairman Simpson to Open
State Headquarters September "a.

Last week Chairman ]. NJ. Simpson
of the Republican state committee sta
ted that the Republicans would not
open state headquarters for the local
campaigns. He has held a conference
with National Committeeman Cyrus
Leland since that time and the edict
has gone forth that headquarters shall
be opened in Topeka September 25.
Frank L. Brown of Garnett will be
placed in charge.
Leland.
The opening of headquarters has
been induced by the activity of the
Populists Democrats and silver fol-
lowers in the local campaigns now 60
ing on.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
SADDLE FOR MIR. SUTTON.
Mr.. J. OConnor, Well Known Here,
Sends a Fine One From Mexico.

Mr.. c. S. Sutton, who will act as mar
shall of the Festival Queens division OF
the floral parade. today received a letter
from Mr.. ]. OConnor, general superin-
tendent of the Rio Crande & Ell Paso rail-
road stating that he had secured the finest
Mexican saddle in existence and would
forward it for the use of Mr.. Sutton in
the floral parade The saddle is the
property of Senor NJ. Bouche, collector of
customs at Juarez, Mexico and is of hand
embroidered leather mounted with solid
silver.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
BRYAN's MODEsTY.
He Disclaims Special Merit in
His Actions at EmpOria.

New York, Sept. Nv. J. Bryan in
a letter published in the Mail and Ex-
press today refers as follows to a recent
editorial in that paper regarding Mr..
Bryan's work in the Kansas railroad
disaster: Il beg TO thank you for your
generous words. but am afraid your
praise outruns the merit of my work
on that occasion. 1 did no more than
the others who escaped uninjured and
none of US did more thancould have been
expected from any person under like
circumstances. Some of the wounded
ones We're suffering intensely and no
one could have refused any assistance
which could possibly be rendered. 1t
is often the lot of public men to he
criticised when they do not deserve it,
and suppose the unmerited q cOmmenda-
tion which they sometimes receive is
necessary to form just average. How
ever, appreciate the charity which
you, as a political opponent have shown.
Very truly yours,
VIM. J. BRYAN.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
Cou1dn,t Get tha umhrellaa.

In the big Santa Fe parade on We'd
nesday of Festival week the employees
of the Santa F'e general offices viii wear
a ribbon badge of the Festival colors
1t was at first proposed that the-en-
ployes carry umbrellas of red, yellow
and white as a distinguishing feature
but it was found that it would be i'm
possible to secure the umbrellas in
time over 500 office employees will
march in the parade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
THE PLAGUE GROWS.
Three New Cases of Fever in New
Orleans Today.

New Orleans, Sept. IA third case
of yellow fever was reported this after
noon. The sick person is a girl, Lou
Ebbett who worked in restaurant
and was sent to the charity hospital
This makes three new cases in all to-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
studving Maxinn Gums.

Victoria. B. c.. Sept 1.-TWO mem
bers of the mounted police arrived here
to learn how to use the Maxim guns
at the Qualifications They will COM
mand the guns which have been sent
10 the Klondike.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
AGAINST SETH Low.
New York City Republicans to Nom
mate a Straight Ticket

New York. Sept. 1.-THE Republican
committee of New York county held d
meeting here last night and by unani-
NOUS vote adopted a resolution favor
ing a straight Republican ticket at the
coming municipal election.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
Lincoln, Neb., Sept. IS. 1897

as follows: His GOODNESS, gentleness
and helpful service in the presence of so
much confusion, suffering and death,
which every true American will pay
a hearty tribute of respect and graft
tude. 1t was the real Mr.. Bryan who
was on duty in Kansas yesterday"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
Iron Goes Up.

Cleveland. o., Sept. 17.-During the
present week there has been an ad-
vance of so cents a ton in Bessemer pig
iron, making the price ten dollars a ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17

this year will leave a great deal of money
in the town.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-15
TRIAL OF MRS. ATKINSON.
statement from the Governor-state-
ment Also from Camden Summers.

GLENVILLE, w. VA, October H.
Governor Atkinson. who had previously
kent stiIl about the trial Of his wife.
has made a statement. of which the fol-
lowing are the principal points:
81 have hitherto said nothing for pub
Ucation in this case, except TO merely
state that / knew the prosecution was
actuated by malice and hatred. 1t Is a
family quarrel, and the public knows
that they are the most bitter disputes.
| have heard every sentence OF the tes-
timony given In the case. Independently
of the law, which, in my judgment, does
net class this case as probable forgery.
and independently of the fact that, in
my opinion. il was an error 10 admit
testimony on other matters, which can
not be directly connected with the crime
set out In the indictment, i am clearly
OF the opinion that several witnesses,
and. indeed, all the witnesses upon
whose testimony the case hinged. have
been induced 10 testify for considera-
tion.
II am led TO this conclusion by the
demeanor of the witnesses while testi-
fv,ng on the witness-stand, and by the
facts and circumstances connected with
their testimony, coupled with the fur
ther fact that offers were made 10 other
witnesses. or their representatives, TO
nav money 10 them, or that they be
given lands without the payment or
money thereafter. provided they would
testify against the defendant. Mrs. At
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-15
LAM ID LEADERS SEE K'KINLEY.
They Are Not Accorded Much Com
fort, However.

WASHINGTON, October 14.-(Special)-
The Lamb Republican Executive Com
mittee, headed by Chairman William f.
Wickham and Colonel Pat McCaull, A.
h. Roller. and James Lyons, the nom-
nees Of that faction, respectively, for
Governor, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, and At
torney General, were early at the White
House to-day TO see the President. IL
was apparent that they were amateurs
in White House calls. They were there
before the President had had time 10 look
over his mail, or to confer with the MEM
bers of his Cabinet, who usually call
in the forenoon. However, they waited
patiently all day in one OF the ante
rooms, and at last, between and 4
o'clock in the evening. they succeeded in
getting an audience with Mr.. Mckinley.
According TO Mr.. Lyons. the President
received them politely and cordially, and
their interview OF some thirty minutes
WAS of the most satisfactory character.
1t IS understood that Colonel McCaull,
who is personally known to the President.
introduced his colleagues on the ticket.
and the members OF the Executive Com
mittee. Colonel Wickham Is said to have
been the spokesman OF the occasion. and
IN a very frank manner he indicated 10
the President that they merely called. as
Republicans who had the interest OF the
party at heart, TO pay their respects;
that they did not consider themselves
factionists;, that they were the represen-
tatives OF the best element of the Re-
publican party of Virginia, and hoped 10
unite the party and secure the casting
OF its full vote In November next.
PRESIDENT NON-CoMMITTAL.
1t is stated that the President wished
them every success as Republicans, but
said that he did not wish 70 Interfere
In any party differences in Virginia. or
any other State. and he would be grati-
iied TO see harmony restored and a
united party in November.
This is about all that can be learned
OF the White House visit. but II is clear
that. though the Lamb folks regard their
visit as most satisfactory and gratifying.
they did not get any recognition SIS the
official representatives OF the party In
Virginia. One OF the members OF the
Lamb delegation now here remarked
this evening: I'VE are not pie-hunters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-15

klnson. The evidence brought out In this
I trial also shows that Mrs. Atkinson.
prior to her marriage 10 Judge Camden,
received an anonymous letter warning
her not TO marry said Camden: that at
the time the will Of Judge Camden was
about to be probated. various other let
| tiers were written TO her, threatening
newspaper publicity unless money was
paid. and n paid, II was promised that
| nothing would be said or published rels-
tive to her; that prior to her marriage
| to me another similar anonymous letter
was sent TO her. threatening her with
| other troubles. including newspaper pub
! lications, which would be thrown across
/ her pathway. The demands made In
these letters were not acceded TO nor
| complied with. The result was that the
vilest of vile publications appeared
| against her In newspapers.
"In my honest. unbiased judgment, she
| is guilty OF no crime whatever and most
certainly not the crime of aiding and
| abetting in uttering the forged papers.
| as charged against her In the indict-
| ment."
Camden Summers makes this statement
for publication: II have no statement to
make concerning the merits of the case
more than my former statement regard
| ing the matter. prior TO the present trial,
wherein unscrupulous counsel and wit
| nesses for the defence tortured and twist
cd testimony and prevaricated about me.
/ will hereafter studousy avoid giving
| them even the shadow OF an excuse to re-
| sort to similar tactics, when the case
| again comes up for hearing.
II have been actuated In this matter
| alone by a desire to protect the estate
| Of my grandfather from the merciless
grasp of conspiring mercenares. and to
prove 10 the world that Judge Camden,
| I'm his declining years, instead of keeping
| that stern sense OF justice and love for
| his children, which had always char
acterzed the life of this noble old man,
was the pitiful victim Of misplaced con-
| fidence i'm those by whom he was sur
rounded IN his old age. and that his men
tai integrity which he retained until the
| last, compelled resort to forged pro-
| cesses to blacken his fair name and steal
the birthrights OF his children. j think
| the world now knows this"