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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-12
THE PETITION RxPUNeED.
It was Aimed at Leland end Accused
Him of corruption"

The following petition, which ex-
plains itself, was introduced in the SEN
ate this morning by Senator Dan Hart
(Pop., Norton county,, by request. The
petition contains about 1000 names:
ITO Hon. John w. Leedy, Governor of
Kansas, and the Legislature of the
State:
I'VE, the undersigned citizens of
Doniphan county, Kansas, Smarting
under the burdens of a rule more
despotic than that exercised by any
feudal lord of ancient time, under a
political rule more arbitrary than that
displayed by any of the petty tyran-
MES of modern times, do hereby petit
ton the general assembly of the state
of Kansas for relief in the following
measures and for the following rea-
sons:
''First-Cyrus Leland has been a
member of the board of county com
missioneers for &c years. This board
of county commissioners, as board of
equalization under the direction and
domination of the said Leland, has
used it's power to reward its friends
and to punish his political enemies by
Determinations and taxation, equal to
practical cOnfiScatiOn of property. In
rewarding political friends, Leland has
foiSted upon our county men of absO-
lutte incompetence as officers of the
county. Defalcations have occurred in
the treasurer'S office of the county
amounting in the past eight years to
$4,000 without any man having been
punished, simply because the guilty
parties were under the protection of the
said Leland. Again, the salaries are
out of all proportion to the times, and
as matter of absolute justice we de-
mand a fee and salary bill that will re-
duce our present exorbitant salaries to
the level of 10 cent corn and cent
pork.
.'Second-We demand a measure of
relief from the oppression of the exist
ing board of county commissioners by
taking from them their power as a
board of equalization, or if this cannot
constitutionally be done, then, at least,
that a bill shall be passed limiting their
tenureS of office to not more than two
consecutive terms.
Immediately after the reading of the
petition Senator Fulton (Rep., Brown
county, moved that 1t be expunged
from the records of the senate. The
motion was seconded by Senator Hes
ave and nay vote it was carried.
Only about a half dozen Populist sena-
tors voted.
There is now a bill before the judi
ciary committee of the senate which
which provides that no county commits
flee for more than one term of two
years The bill was first introduced
in the senate by Senator Harris, by re-
quest. but as soon as he understood
that it was political measure aimed
at Cy Leland, he withdrew it. The bill
was then introduced for the second time
by Senator Young. and referred to the
judiciary committee Senator Fulton
stated this morning, however, that
Senator Young had agreed to go before
the committee and ask that the pro-
visions of the bill be changed so as to
apply to all counties in the state ir-
stead of Doniphan county in particu-
lar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-12
THE TERROR IS READY.
After II Years She is Pronounced
Ready for Service.

Washington. Feb. 12.-Comr1odo~e 81
card, commandant at the New York navy
yard, has notified the navy department.
that the double turret Monitor Terror will
be ready for SEA tomorrow and she haS
been ordered to join Admiral Bunce's fleet
off Cha rleStOn-
The Terror was launched seventeen
years ago. but the long delay in ccmplet-
ing her has not been 50 very harmful,
for it has enabled the department to
body new ideas as they have developed in
that period of time, SO that she is II
up to date coast defense ship in every re-
spect- This is the first of our naval ships
to be fitted with pneumatic mechanism
for the revolution of her turrets a9d
trial board just received at the navy de-
partment shows that the new system
fCnctiOned satisfactorily upon trial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-12
WORK FOR THE IDLE.
The Steel and Iron War Expected to
Furnish More Work.

the Carnegie Steel company announced
that the price of steel rails stood at 81
to $1S per ton the stiffening in price
being caused by theheavy demand; ]:
w. Gates, president of the Illinois Steel
company who was reported to be on his
way to Pittsburg to confer with the
Carnegie officials. with a view to stop
ping the rate cutting. did not stop here
but went or to New York
Mr.. Carnegie. who was busily engage
ed a the companys offices, said that he
would have no information to give out
have already booked orders sufficient to
keep them running steadily for several
months to come giving employment to
thousands of idle Workmen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-12

get down to business. The way they have
acted is outrageous. It must and will be
stopped
The speaker then gave the sergeant-at-
of the house today except newspaper men
and mem berS.
DunSmore said: 1--WE will keen the rest
of the crowd out. We will throw 'em
down stairs if nothing. else can be DONE
The Populists held an informal caucus
and agreed to kill every bill the Republi>
cans presented unless the minority gives
up the attempt to prevent the passage of
Populist measures.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-12
Will Confer Mcrdav

The house special committee compos-
ed of Jaquins. Ravenscraft and john
sen of Nemaha, will go to Kansas City
Monday to confer with the live stock
committee from the Missouri legislature
upon the subject of uniform legislation
against the Kansas City stock yards.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-12
Robert Butler Pardoned.

Governor Leedy today pardoned Robert
Butler. colored, of johnson county. who
was illegally sent to the penitentiary jan
tary 9. 1895. At the time of his conviction
Butler was less than 16 years of age The
statutes provide that a person under 10
years of age shall be sentenced to the
county jail, instead of the penftentiary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-12

The company organized to make prac-
teal use of the startling discoveries will
al first pay little attention to the man
ufacture OF gold and silver. as these two
articles will cost more to manufacture
than they command on the market. The
concern will, at the beginning, confine
itself to the manufacture of aluminium,
which sells for $50 a pound; calcium,
which commands $1,000 per pound; gla-
cium, which sells at $50 a pound, and
zorium one of the new metals, which Mr.
Brazelle thinks is destined to take the
place of steel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-12
WICHITA COMMITTEE REPORTS
Makes No Recon- N endations About
the Garfield University.

the special senate committee, sent to
Wichita last week to examine the Gar
field university which the city of Wich-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-12

Try us on collars. We can make them
look like new. Peerless Steam Laundry.
112 and ia W. Sth st Phone 332
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-12

lContinued on Third Page
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-05

of the Mckinley tariff, which levied an
almost prohibitory duty upon almost
everything, including wool. Almost
Immediately after the enactment of the
Wilson bill putting wool on the free
list. the price in this country rose with
the increased activity of the wooden
mills. as was expected, and kept ris-
ing until the stagnation of all farming
industry, due to currency contraction,
and general business depression,
brought down the price with the rest
of the products the farmer had to SELL
1t is probable that we will have TO
stand aside and witness a new carnival
of high protection, for that is what
the Monopolies who elected the new adj
ministration and Congress, are now de-
handing, and the word of Plutocracy
at Washington for the next four years
viii be law.
1t will be, none the less an infamous
outrage upon the American people.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-05
nnRE rARIrt AsINIrY.

The folly of the free trade idea is pretty
we'll understood in this country by TINS
time.-Intelligencer.
Have we had any eXemplification OF
the free trade idea in this country as
yet? Surely no sane person will hold
that a tariff such as the Wilson bill
that levies an average duty of 46 per
cent on imports. is a free trade meas
ure. What is this folly then upon
which our neighbor harps? Evidently
4 it is the folly of statesmen at monopoly
ridden Washington giving any further
thought or consideration to the Amer
lean consumer. What have these SOL
ons to hope from the plain american
people? What may they not hope from
the bloated millionaire monopolies who
have prepared to take charge of things
at Washington?
Already the mouths of the monop-
olists are watering and there are
schemes on foot to form several new
trusts and combines. One of these
that has lately come to light is that Of
the American Bessemer Association, TO
form a gigantic steel billet trust look
/ ingto the limiting of production and the
putting up of prices The scheme is
to get control of the mills manufactur-
/ ing this product and pay the owners
and stockholders OF the smaller con-
Germs dividends on their stock to keep
their plants closed, throwing the pro-
duction of steel billets into the hands
of a few great concerns. which would
thus absolutely control the output and
the market. In fact, it is the same old
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-05

familiar trust scheme, except that II IS
entered upon more confidently and ar
rogantly, now that monopolistlc greed
has elected the kind of Congress ana
administration it wants to serve It's
purpose. and protect it in despolllng
the people.
1t is the plain American people-tne
workingman and the farmer and the
tradesman-whom must pay all the costs.
When the Carnegies and their allies
establish their billet pool and close
down all but a few of the big factories
in order to limit production and put up
prices, who will pay for it? The pur-
chaser in the highly protected" home
market. The American consumer OF
steel will foot the bill. And by their law
given ability to blk the American peo-
pie. the millionaires of the trust vii!
make more millions.
And how about the workinmgen, en-
ployed in these smaller steel mills,
which it is proposed to shut down?
Where do they come in? During their
idleness will they draw fat dividends
from the trust and enjoy themselves
Oh. no! The workingman is not in it.
He is strictly out of this division OF
pie. When his mill shuts down he
must hustle to find something else to
do, or starve.
This is monopoly and monopolistic
method, and those who have the temer-
ity to criticise them, or to propose a
remedy by law, are at once set down by
the organs of Plutocracy as guilty OF
free trade folly" or of out-and-out
anarchy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-05
TARIFF ROT.

The esteemed Intelligencer, when
wisely let the main issue in the
LAST campaign severely alone Is
nov, industriously engaging itself
s- intervals by falling into hts
os tariff agitation. The business world
wants a rest from this subject, partic-
rlarlv the exploitation of such absurd
views as the Intelhgencer advances
The Fourteenth street organ
wants the tariff advanced all along
tho line ND to. or a mile beyond, the
sobodules of the Mckinley iniQuity II
favors any scheme of robbery OF the
American consumer that the combined
monopolies. who have begun their
siege mon Washington, may in their
i,crdipate greed and selfshness de-
nand from the legislators whom their
noodle elected. Our neighbor is not
over particular. either. to confine him.
self tn the truth. For example, here is
q b~ief section from a demagogic appeal
10 stem up and be taxed for the benefit
Of King Monopoly;
There is probably not a waSe-earner in
tl,-. ,6,.rrr,- who would not bee glad 20 give
ne farmer the Cll price for his Wool II
mat would bring back the Old conditions
tblt made work easier 10 set ana al bet
ter wages.
Nov. our neighbor knows, If it has
examined the market statistics, that the
lowest points both wages and wool
reached were during the final months
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-05
EWING BROS.
NIpINc JANUARY We will offer sfaak all III goods IN
- ~BlG REDUCTIONS IN PRICE.
EWING Bros. IZlo NalNe. o-

is founded on the facts and figures in
the Auditors Office.
When Congress made large land
grants in order to open connection with
the Pacific coast, the amount OF land
granted to further the enterprise was
a thin slice through the continent and
a mere bagatelle compered with the
territory at Uncle Sans disposal at
that time.
But up in the good and highly moral
and withal chilly State of Minnesota
il appears that the officials elected by
the people have quietly given away TO
the railroads almost half the entire area
of the State. Minnesota boasts some
thing over 10000 900 acres of territory
It is stated by the Auditor that 2O,OOO,-
coo acres of this has simply been gwen
away to railroad corporations. Inc ell
tire valuation of this free gift to the
railroad corporations in Minnesota Is
over one hundred millions of dollars
Comparatively very little OF it has been
used for legitimate railroad purposes,
and probably the bulk of it is being
held for speculation.
This is fair sample Of corporate
greed and methods. We trust that
Auditor Dunn, who has had the courage
10 reveal this mares nest will receive
the backing of the people of his State
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-05
Index to New Advertisements.
FOURTH PAGE.

For Sale-Steam FIGURING Mill.
House and Rooms for Rent-Rine-
hart & Tatum.
Dissolution Notice-Smith & Dick
insOn.
Stockholders Meeting-Franklin In
sUrGuce Company.
Notice 10 Lien Holders-GeO. R. E.
GilChrist.
Elm Grove Concrete Work-A. Pest
niger 4 Son.
Stockholders Misunderstanding
Ice and Storage Company.
Card of Thanks.
EIGHTH PAGE.
Ladies' Muslin Underwear-Stone &
Thomas
Special Clearing Sale-JOhn Friede.
& Co.
Leather Suspenders-M. J. McFad-
den.
Jackets. Coats and Capes-Geo. E.
Stifel & Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-05
ASTONISHING CORPORATE GREED.

Uncle Sam has had his share OF eX-
perience with railroad land-grabbers,
and some of this experience has been
of nature to rile him considerably
but all of his troubles with the Pacific
railroads is merely a mild incident IN
land-grabbing compared with the work
of the Industrious railway cormorants
up in Minnesota, as related by the new
Auditor of that State in his report.
The condition of things revealed is
almost past belief, and yet the report
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-05
SUICIDE IS FEARED.

Special to the Register.
Weston, w. Va, January 4.-For
some time past, David Barrackman, a
farmer, living on Harrison's farm, has
shown signs of insanity. Early this
morning, he left home, armed with a
razor. A party of neighbors started
after him through the woods, but no
trace could be found It is feared that
he has committed suicide.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-05

1t is hard for free and independent
people to stand idly by watching d
struggle for liberty such as our ances-
tors fought without lending a hand to
the weaker and oppressed party. Still,
this appears to be international ETH
ouette. and the Cuban patriots-poor
devils-will have to make the best OF
it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-05

The administration Of young Frank
Black. of New York, who was swept IN
20 Office on the crest of the tidal wave
will be watched with interest.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-05
J. ]. BERRIDGE DEAD.
snenial to the Register.

Special to the Register.
PARKERSBURG, w. Va, January A.
]. ]. Berridge. operator and agent of the
Ohio River road at Gallipolis Ferry, died
suddenly last night. The cause of his
death is not known. He leaves a wife and
child.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-05

How the chappies must have reyeI'ed
in that dear OF Lunnon FOG that oo-
gcured all New York the other day
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-05

We trust that those banks that have
failed recently settled with their cred
itors i'm 100-cent dollars.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-05

Let us trust the reports that the
brave and brilliant Maceo still lives.
But If he does. where is he?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-05

The bill collector rarely neslec-s MS
New Years calls. and he doesn't mind
keeping them up.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-05

The article of weather sent from the
weather shop yesterday was abomin-
able
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-05

Weyler and his telegraph operator
see that the cables are kept full Of Ha-
vana filters.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-05
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting Of the stockholders
of the Wheeling Ice and Storage Company
will be held at Office OF the company No.
2224 Water street, on Tuesday. January
18th. 1897. from 10 o'clock p. m. for ina
election OF directors and the transaction
of any other business that may come be-
fore them. {. W. GUNNER, sec J.
ia5oaWs
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-05

Weyler's motto: The pen is might
Ter than the sword.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-05

Look Around. Compare quality and
prices. We think we know where you'll
huy your Muslin Under wear. Read Stone
a, Thomas Rd.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-05
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

FOR RENT OR SALE-POSSEsSrOv
given April LIST. No. ~ South Penn stree.
now occupied by j. +. Tlus.g. Enqur5
Of ALFRED PAUL., Peabody Building,
ja4edh
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-05
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Read stifel q Co.'S, ad. See the goods.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-05
2g3eeIin9 8e9ister
CHARLES Il. TANEY. General Manager,

The REGISTER. embracing its several
editions. is entered at the Postoihce IN
Wheeling. w. Va. as second-class matter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-05
WANTED.

WANTED-GIRL FOR GENERAL House
work; reference required. Apply at once
at liz South Front street. ya0q
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-05

WANTED STORE ROOM-ANY ONE
having a store room on Market street.
between Eleventh and Fifteenth. address
Y. y. d.. care Register. to-day Janle&dn.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-05
FOR SALEM scELLANEoUS.

FOR SALE-DRUG STORE. IS ONE OF
the best located and a bargain for the
right person. Address 'SAHOL, care
Register office. Jdo
FOR SAI.E-ONE OF THE FINEST BAR
fixtures i'm Wheeling. including counter,
sideboard and working board. For sale
cheap if sold at once. Can be seen at llZO
Market street. Ce"Oeyuq
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-05
NOTICE TO LIEN HOLDERS

To all persons holding liens, by judgment
or otherwise. on the real estate. or any
mart thereof OF Emile J. Schmtt:
In pursuance of a decree of the Circuit
Court of Ohio county. made In cause
therein pending. to subject the real estate
of the said Emile j. Schmitt to The .H's'
faction of the liens thereon you are Pr.
by required to present all claims Dell ny
YOU. and each of you, agdiA,'
his real estate. or any part of IL. for tl.--
dication to me- at my office lio4 Caap.ne
street. in the city of Wheeling, Boz ono
county. W. Va. on or before The SIN day
of February. 1891.
Given under my hand this Alb day 0i
January, 1897. ....,,,....
GEO. r. Z. GTLCHRlSf
ia5oawt Comm. outr
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-05
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting OF the Stockholders
of the Franklin Insurance Company. Mil
be held at the company Office. OBJ Mon.
day, January 18th, lss', from t)4ol...k
p. m.
ia5 10 JANgS I ADAMS Sow
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-05

WANTED-BY DULY LICENSED RE-
liable fraternal Insurance order, State
manager one who is first class organizer
and can produce results. Address, giving
age. experience and references, p. o. Box
35S. Richmond. Va. de26es
TED-PURCHASERS FOR Blank
House Leases. oil Leases. For Rent Cards,
For Sale Cards, and Rooms for Rent
81 De- HI
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-05

WANTED-A REGISTERED PHARMA-
cist with knowledge Of soda trade. Sin
gle man preferred. Address at once. Lock
.. .ol Itnirrnnnt w Va la3edh
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-05

WANTED-A SIX ROOMED HOUSE IN
East Wheeling, rent not over $50. Box 20.
in2dCqS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-05

~ WORKS.
Pavements. Sidewalks. Cellar Walls
Floors. Window Sills. Window Gaps AMI
Trimmings. Cisterns and other work 10
Portland Cement. Prompt attention pad
TO all contracts. Good material and work.
manship guaranteed. Call or address.
\. PESTINGER d son
Elm Grove, ". "a.
John I. LiaYers. Manager -
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-11-04
THE AMEER OF AFGHANiSTAN.
An Autocratic Ruler who IL Governed
by the Will of His People.

An AutOcratic Ruler Who IL Governed
by the Will of His People.
The ameer of Afghanistan, who was
at first suspected of completely with
the Indian border troubles. but whose
innocence is now well established, is
one of the most autecratic monarchs
in the world. Not the czar of Russia
nor the sultan of Turkey is more abso-
lutte in authority, says the New York
Tribune. Yet he is, or makes himself,
curiously subject to the will of the peo-
pie in some respects. A few years ago
he greatly desired to visit England and
other European countries, and the Brit
ish government was anxious that he
should do so. but he did not venture to
do so without the consent of his people.
So he took plebiscitum on the sub
ject. He sent q proclamation to every
village in his empire. telling what he
wanted to do. and explaining the ad-
vantages that would accrue to him and
to the empire from such tour. and ask
ing the people to take a vote on the sub
ject and let him know the result. So
the subject was submitted to universal
suffrage. After few weeks the re-
turns were all in and were counted,
and it was found that considerable ma
jority of the people were opposed to his
leaving the country. He was disap-
pointed, but acquiesced in the will of
the people, and stayed at home, send
ing his second son to England in his
place.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-11-04
RUINED EY ECCENTRICITY.

Onc-Tin:e Wealthy 1-aine Man Dies in
Affect Poverty and Friendless.
The recent death of Tom Coffin at
Lowell removes a well-known character
from Names list OF eccentric people.
says the Lewiston (Me.) Journal. The
stories of his strange doings are end
less. His valuable horses were shot
when they displeasrd his royal high
ness. His furniture has furnished ma
terial for making q bonfire. He carted
away the front steps of his house once
because some passer-by CHANGED to sit
down on them one day. He has been
known to keep $4,000 in money in a
basket in his parlor, and would go away
for days. leaving it in charge of his
servants. Sometimes he carried about
with him grip stuffed with $4,000 in
bills, and on one occasion before start
ing for Boston, not wishing tobe both
cred with so much money, he carelessly
emptied it upon the floor of closet.
and there he left it while he was gone.
The same gripful Of money he once alb
sent-mindedly left in a village store
over night. never thinking to hunt it
up till the next day. And so he rolled
in wealth and scattered it to the four
winds, and died penniless and friend
less. the victim of the morphine habit.