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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-14
Present Spanish Dynasty Ger
tain of Overthrow.
Assassination of CanOvaS Clears
the Way for Carlos.
HE HAS THE SUPPORT
Of the Powerful and Middle
Glasses of Spains
Republicans Are Strong But
Divided Into Factions.

NewYork, Aug. 14-The Tribune
says:
r. D. Cortinea, probably the best
known representative of the Carlist
party now in this country, had some
interesting things to say to reporter
in relation to the assassina alton of
Premier Canovas and the effect it will
believes that the ultimate result of the
murder of the prime minister will be
the accession of Don Carlos to the
throne of Spain.
Il deplore the death of Canovas, of
course" he said, land especially in
view of the horrible manner of his talk
ing off. CanOvas was undoubtedly one
of the greatest statesmen of the day.
But for all that, L cannot help think
ing that the result will be good. Cano-
vas was a firm believer in dynasty. He
placed the queen regent and her son
where they are, and he kept them there
almost alone and single-handed. The
persistent persecution of the Cubans is
due to him almost entirely. He is al
most certain to be succeeded by Sa-
gasta.
1T seems to me the final result of the
assassination of Canovas will be the
seating of Don Carlos upon the throne
there by January 1. This will happen,
1 believe, for several reasons. In the
first place, the queen regent has not
the people behind her NobGdy oGd :, wants
Canovas who kept her there, and his
success in doing SO constitutes, think,
one OF the greatest political achieve
mentS of modern times. But CanOVaS
is dead and he has no successor
The Conservative party, SO-called, is
strong only on paper. AS matter of
fact the great body of people are either
Republicans or Carlists. The Repub-
licans belong, for the most part, to the
lower orders of the people, and they con-
found republicanism with socialism.
Still, if they were united they would be
powerful. But they are not united.
There are four or five factions among
them The middle and upper classes
are Carlists almost to a man, and they
are the influential people.
This is why 1 expect to see Don
Carlos on the throne of Spain. He
could command 100,0 900 men now and
could march into Madrid without a
struggle. How could he be stopped,
when Spain has 200, 900 soldiers in Cuba
and $4,000 in the Philippines? But he
refuses to do it. See here, 1 have a let
ter written by his secretary, from Lu-
cerne, where Don Carlos is now stay
ing. He is too patriotic to take what
he might have. 1t would be too much
like taking advantage of the Cuban war
and the trouble in the Philippines, he
thinks, and he loves his country more
than his own profit. But it must come
to an end -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-14
FELL RIGHT In THE NET.
Drunken Wheelman "Takes Head
err Into the Police Station.

Yesterday afternoon John McCrow, a
colored man who is well known in po-
lice circles, rode north on Jackson street
toward Fifth street a rented bicy-
Gle. He had partaken freely of liquor
and was doing some remarkable riding
down the street. In front of police
headquarters five or six officers were
seated trying to keep cool. McCrow
attempted to ride past. The wheel
swayed and wiggled and in an instant
the drunken man had taken a violent
header at the curbStone, where he
struck fire hydrant with his head and
fell in a heap on the sidewalk. The
fall would undoubtedly have killed a
sober man. He was picked up and
taken into the police StatiOn and locked
up. This morning he was fined SIS on
the charge of drunkenness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-14
NO LET UP
In the VillainOus Practices in
Petty Courts
In Topeka in Regard to "COst"
Bills.
ONE PATHETIC STORY
That Shows the Outrageous
Features of the System.
Disgrace to Every Man That
Takes Part in 1t.

Governor Leedy today pardoned Eo-
mer Cunningham who is confined in the
county Jail for petit larceny; at least
his mother who secured the document
thought he was pardoned.
Mrs. Cunningham was given the par
don for her son this forenoon. She ap-
peared at the county Jail soon after
with radiant smile upon her face. She
handed the document to Jailer Leech
and waited while he read it through.
Il can not let your son co. said
Jailer Leech. "as much as [ would like
to. This does not relieve your son from
the costs and they have not been paid
But they told me at the governors
office" said the woman, that would
not have to do anything more. They
said that this would settle it,
You will have TO get the county
commissioners to release your son.
said the jailer. "I cannot do anything
The governor cannot pardon him from
the costs"
Mrs. Cunningham's eyes filed with
tears. To her the governor is omnip-
otent. My husband got hurt a day
or two ago." said she with a faltering
voice, 'and I wanted Homer to work
for us. l don't know what 1 shall do
The costs in this case mean more
than most people would imagine. They
mean that Homer Cunningham, who
was fined but IS on a questionable
months more, although his mother has
already paid $40 of the costs. When
Gov.Leedy pardoned him he simply re-
lieved him from paying the s. fine inn
posed in the district court, so his par
don is small matter indeed.
The costs in the case were almost
$130 and the prisoner is allowed 81 a day
for work on the rock pile. BY the time
he has been in jail four months Homer
Cunningham will probably be a harden
ed criminal and all because of our sys-
tenn, which allows unScrupulous officers
(unScrupulous is mild to tax up costs
as they please His fine was consid-
cred insignificant by the court, but the
punishment becomes most serious when
the cost bill is figured up.
Some day the people will rise in their
might and abolish costs and they
may be SO mad that they will abolish
the robbing and thieving court officials
who make their living charging costs
for the most trivial services. The JUS
tice shops of justices of the peace
and their whole gang of constables and
office roustabouts will then go out on
the toe of very large sized boot. Some
of the work of these fee gra bling con-
Germs in Topeka are not one step above
highway robbery. No wonder the
common people are coming to regard
courts and even the law with hatred
and contempt.
The whole system ought to be put on
q salary basis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-14
DIR. ANDREWS NEW SCHOOL
Will be Established by John Brisben
Walker and Will be Free

New York, Aug. 14-John Brisben
Walker spoke readily today about the
university which he is to found and of
which DR.. Andrews, lately president of
Brown university, is to be the first ex-
ecutive. The university is to be enti-
tied the Cosmopolitan university and
work will be commenced October 1
next. The work is to be carried on en-
tirely on the Chautauqua correspond
ence plan. DR.. Andrews has already
begun work by appointing the follow
ing as members of the advisory board
of ten:
Spencer Trask. the well known banker
of New York; President McAlIister of
the Drexel Institute, Philadelphia; AL
bert Shaw, the American editor of the
Review of Reviews; General Samuel
Thomas, the prominent railroad man,
and George F. Seward, president of the
Fidelity and Casualty company of New
York
A feature of the university is that it
entails no payment of fees of any kind
upon the part of its students. The
service rendered will be entirely free.
and no charge will be made directly or
Indirectly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-14
RULEY'S CHARACTER GOOD.
Falsely Accused in Atchison, Arrest
ed aud Released.

Mr.. A. M. Ruley, who lives in Au-
burndale, left Topeka Wednesday on
the Atehison branch of the Santa Fe
to bill the towns en- route for the To-
peka Fall Festival. When he reached
Atchison and was advertising the Fes-
tiva1 at the show grounds he was ar
rested on complaint of a woman who
claimed that he had tried to pick her
pocket. She left on the evening train,
however, and Mr.. Ruley was discharg-
ed. The Atchison Globe of last even
ings issue said:
"A. M. Ruley, who was suspected of
having picked a woman'S pockets on
the circus grounds Wednesday, was re-
leased from custody last night He
was from Topeka and was all right"
Mr.. Ruley is a man of perhaps so
years and is well known in this city.
He has been employed by the Commit
tee of Fifteen for some time billing the
small towns and was making a tour of
the Atchison and Leavenworth branch
eS.
Oscar Swayze, who had charge of Mr..
Ruley for the Committee of Fifteen,
said today: Il don't see why he should
have been arrested. He is an old man
and bears a first-class name here.
will look into it when Mr.. Ruley re-
turns"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-14
BUFFALO JONES'
Letter Reaches the Governor
From Near Great Slave Lake.

Buffalo Jones, who is going into the
wilds of the Northwest Territory in
pursuit of a herd of buffaIoes, writes
under date of July Is, from Grand Rap
ids, Northwest Territory of Canada, the
appended letter to the governor, which
was received today.
This is a great country. I am 700
miles north of the boundary line on
the Athabaska river. Nothing here
but Indians and dogs, and few of the
former, but plenty of dogs. The Indian
is as uncertain here as in the territory.
You cannot depend upon them. I have
hired a half dozen and they have all
gone back on me, but I go right along
just the same. They get me where
they think I cannot go any further. and
then strike for higher wages. I will
never accede, and then we part. I ran
my fatboat 200 miles alone, shot the
Pelican and a dozen other rapids, but
was obliged to haul in here. The wind
drove me onto a rock just at the upper
end of these rapids yesterday. I man
aged to get off, and 1 was pulling
hard for shore to avoid going over the
falls another boat overlook me and ran
in between ma and the shore, and as
they turned to shore their long sweep
struck my boat and pushed me further
out. threw my tow line to them, but
the steersman, an Indian would not al
low them to take it for fear would
carry them over, too. But L pulled for
the shore hard and landed safely.
may catch~that Steersman in hard
place before we reach the Great Slave
lake, and if I do 1 will help him out
and teach him lesson.
Il could write all day of the incidents
and other interesting events. but fear
you will tire of it. Please tell Ed Lit
tie have found another place where
our gold dollars are not good the world
over. A gold dollar here would not buy
a cents worth. The Indians don't
know what dollar is. Every thing here
is bought and sold by skins, skin rep
reSenting about so cents of ollr money :"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-14
WHY HE DIDN'T KNOW.
Mr. Jennings Hadn't Received His
Weather Map Showing At
mospheric Conditions.

Last evenings rain began at 6:12 p. m.
The wind which accompanied it blew at the
rate of Sc miles an hour. Some damage
was done to corn and small buildings.
In just AZ minutes after the rain be-
gan, Weather Observer Jennings trudged
to the top of the Columbian building and
measured the rainfall and found that in
that time 81 hundredths of an inch had
fallen. From that time until 1926 p. m.
the rain was slow and steady. In all 1.36
inches of rain fell, which is a good rain
for this time of year. During the storm
the temperature was reduced greatly. At
o'clock a straight fall of the mercury
was noted from SIS degrees to &c degrees.
Speaking of the storm Mr.. Jennings said
today: 1.-The reason didn't know about
this rain was because 1 hadn't received
the weather map from the west which
showed the barometric conditions of the
country. The low extended down into
Kansas, which caused the rain. could
see that it was a pretty general rain for
the clouds were long and they covered
over everything. In places where the
crops have not been badly burned by hot
winds, this rain will be of great benefit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-14
BOYS CAMPED ON AN ISLE.
Police Think They are Bold Bandits
and Investigate

Special Officers John Haisch and
James Kesson were yesterday detailed
by Chief Steele to go to the island at
the point where Soldier creek empties
into the river and ascertain if a gang
of thieves were quartered there.
Such reports had reached the chief of
police and they were of such apparent
relia bility that an investigation was
deemed necessary. One of the persons
who presented the matter to Chief
Steele said:
There are three fellows in a little
tent or shack on the island. One of
them always goes away at midnight
dies they carry when they return to
the shack believe contain stolen prop
erty."
The circumstances seemed suspicious
and the two officers went to the island
prepared to capture the marauders and
recover the stolen property
John Haisch was first to appear on
the scene. He had only glanced at the
boys when he turned to Kesson and
said:
'"These boys are simply camping here.
They are enjoying themselves and the
reports of robberies and thieves which
we have been sent here to hunt down
are simply fakes"
Kesson said: ct have believed as
much all the time
The officers visited with the boys
awhile and departed leaving the camp
ers undisturbed. The three boys were
J. c. Mohler Charles McGil1 and Fred
Lyman. They have been camping
there for some time. Young McGilI is
employed on the morning paper and be-
gins work at midnight, a fact which
explains his mysterious" departures
from the Robbers Roost," which the
boys have now named their camp.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-14
NOW, DRY UP,
Is Practically What Capt. Morris Said
to Superintendent Stryker.

1t appears that State Superintendent
Stryker has been behind the publication
in Kansas City paper of the rather wild
stories about lefalca .io IS and discrep-
encies in the cash and book accounts of
the Republican state treasurer and sls tie
auditor. luring the last admins, ,c;stion.
Mr.. Stryker, being always talking. has
in this instance talked too much. He said
last night:
For many years I have made a spec
ialty of teaching bookkeeping and think
1 know something about this subject. 1
want to say to you that the system of
bookkeeping in the treasury department
is inefficient. A rascal in the office of
state treasurer could easily cover up his
tracks. Let the state treasurer and state
auditor connive together and the combina-
ton would be invincible. They could rob
the state blind and juggle with the ac-
counts in such a manner as would alb
solutely defy detection
This morning upon hearing of this Cap
tain Morris called Mr.. Stryker to the au-
ditor's office. Mr.. Morris placed the
books of the department before Mr..
Stryker and asked him to show the
slightest detail wherein the system could
be changed to be made more efficient and
to point out a single instance where an
absolute check is not held by the treas
urer and auditor against each other.
OF course Mr.. Stryker could not do so.
81 would suggest" said Mr.. Morris,
that hereafter before you indulge in
such extravagant assertions concerning
this department that you first inform
yourself, or refrain from criticisms which
are wholly unwarranted as well as un-
reasonable"
Mr.. Stryker is so fond of grand stand
plays of every kind and description, and
is so anxious to be perpetually directly
under the calcium light in the center of
the stage that it will be hard to keep him
from breaking loose somewhere.
Mr.. Stryker is actually quite provoked
that Mr.. Boyle attracted public attention
for full twenty-four hours-and nobody
noticed Mr.. Strykers continuous per-
formance" skirt dance during all that
time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-14
MIR. RIPLEY INVITED.
Formal Invitation Sent to the Presi-
dent of the Santa Fe.

of the Committee of Fifteen, today re-
ceived a letter from Arkansas City
which stated that the Santa Fe en-
ployeS at that point had permanent
organiza ton now formed to take charge
of the arrangements for the Santa Fe
celebration at Topeka and that two
floats would be sent from that town.
1t also stated that the employees over
the southern division in general were
taking great interest in the celebration
President Ripley was today rendered
an invitation by letter by Mr.. w. J.
Healy, secretary of the executive COM
mittee, to come to Topeka and review
the Santa Fe parade on the morning of
Santa Fe day and address the Santa Fe
men in the afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-14
THIS SOUNDS TROPICAL.
Last Nights Hurricane Blows
Bunch of Bananas From DR..
RobY,s Tree.

The large banana tree owned by DR.
H W. Roby and growing in the yard
at his residence at Twenty-first and
Kansas avenue, was broken last even
ing by the storm At the top of the
stalk which is nearly 20 feet high a
fruit stalk had started and was bios
soming. This part, which was the most
tender was broken. Within the bios
som a small bunch of bananas was
forming and would probably have
grown to muturity this summer The
broken stalk is now at DIR. Roby's of
flee.
the state and it is probable that it is
the only one which was fruiting this
season. This is the third time the fruit
has been broken this summer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-14
HIS NOSE NEARLY OFF.
Serious Injury to Guy Dana From
Horses Kick.

Guy Dana, son of L. o. Dana, of 1722
BOwles avenue, while leading a young
horse belonging to Dana McVicar out
of the stable at Washburn college yes
terday, was kicked by the animal and
years of age. The rear hoof struck him
squarely on the upper part of the nose
and broke the bone. The bridge of the
nose was broken also on the right side
and in addition split down the center.
The nose was broken loose at the lower
part and knocked completely over to
the left side where it hung by the thin
bone and cartridge.
Dr. H. w. Roby was called and he
replaced the injured member, sewed it
back and bandaged it in position.
1.-The Wages of Sim the opening per-
forrnance to be given by The Paiges, is
sure to be a good one. This company
has no poor plays in their repertoire.
Prices TO- 20 and 80 cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-14
IN COLORED LIGHTS.
Anaconda, Montana, Receives Bryan
With Festal Ceremonies.

st. Paul. Mimi, Aug. 14.-An Anacon-
da special says: Amid the booming of
cannon, rattle of musketry and cheer
ing of 1000 people, the train bearing
William J. Bryan and party arrived
here at 9:20 last night. Carriages were
in attendance and the party were i'm
mediately driven to the Montana hotel
Mr.. Bryan spoke from the balcony and
was followed, by Senator Mantle and
Congressman Hartman and Marcus
Daily; Mrs. Bryan made her appearance
for moment and was accorded an ova-
ton. All the business houses were
profusely decorated, many with colored
lights bearing the name of w. J.Bryan,
or some appropriate motto.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-14
ENTHUSIASM RUNS HIGH.
Topeka Shopmen May Increase the
Number of Their Floats.

1--WE have already planned Is floats
for the parade, but the men are SO en-
thusiastic over the celebration that we
may increase this number before Fes-
tivaI week The shops may possibly
be represented by Is or 20 floats
This is what Mr.. George Hancock,
assistant superintendent of machinery
of the Santa Fe, said when asked about
the shops part in the Santa Fe cele-
bration Mr. Hancock is directing the
arrangements in reference to the cele-
bration at the shops, and says that the
display will outrival anything of the
kind ever gotten UP in the west.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-14
BRYAN'S RECEPTION
at Butte, Mont, was the Greatest
Demonstration Ever Seen in
the Northwest

Butte, Mont, Aug. 1.-THE greatest
demonstration ever witnessed in the
northwest was the reception given by
the people of Butte to William J. Bryan
and his wife. Mr.. Bryan said it ex-
ceeded any he had seen since the last
campaign. A crowd of 25, 900 people
listened TO his speech at the West Side
race track He spoke chiefly on the
silver question. During the morning
Mr.. Bryan went through the famous
Anaconda. copper mine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-14
TELLER ON COURTS.
Says They Punish for Crimes
Before They are Committed.

Denver. Aug. 14-'Heretofore it has
been supposed to be the province of the
courts to punish men for crimes COM
mitted," said Senator Teller discussing
the injunctions against the striking
coal miners, but now it seems to be
the accepted idea that the courts can
punish men for crimes which somebody
alleges they may commit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-14
snecialties After Each Act.

The sensational drama 1.-THE Wages
of SIM has been selected by the Paiges
to open their weeks engagement at the
Crawford Opera House next Monday
night. To obviate the usual tiresome
waits between curtains, specialties will
be introduced after each act making
the performance continuous The COM
pany has decided not to observe a la
dies free night and the prices will be
10. 20 and 80 cents straight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-14
WILL FLY---SURE.
Felts Will Jump Off Pixies
Peak Tomorrow.

Colorado Springs. Aug. 14.-Suspended
between two immense aeroplanes. made
by himself, w. b. Felts will attempt
tomorrow to fly from the towering sum-
nit of Pixies Peak.
AT no time the past week have the
weather conditions been favorable to
the carrying out of the bold plan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-14
Mrs. Neiswapger Nav Die.

Mrs. H. w. Neiswanger who has been
seriously i'll for some weeks but was
thought to be convalescing, is today
suffering from a severe relapse. and it
is reported that her life is despaired of
by the members of the family.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-14
Sunday viii be Cooler

This afternoon at 2:3O O'Clock the
temperature on Kansas avenue was 50
degrees. There is no indication of
showers tonight, but tomorrow will
probably be somewhat cooler.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-14

Go to Garfield Park tomorrow after
noon and hear the open air concert by
MarshalPs Band.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-14

Go see 1.-THE Wages of Sin,'' at Craw-
ford's Theater Monday night If you de-
sire to witness dollar performance at
pop1llar prices. Seats now on sale.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Moore are the
proud parents of a nine pound boy born
Aug II. 1897.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-14
MarshalI,s Band

Will give their usual open air concert
at Garfield Park tomorrow afternoon.