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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-09
AGAINST TYPE MACHINES.
Typographical Unions Seeks Their
Adjustment in State Printing
Office.

Charles F. Woodward, A A. Avery. and
K. l. Palmer. committee representing
topeka Typographical union No. 121. are
working among the mem berS of the legis-
lature and candidates for state printer, to
secure the adjustment of type-setting
machines in the state printing Office.
Under the present arrangement in the
state printing office the union men figure
that the of four machines throws
from thirteen to fifteen men out of en-
ployment the year around. To avoid this
the effort is being made to prevent the
use of machines.
Mr.. Woodward, chairman Of the legisla
tive committee said today to a Journal re-
I'VE have no fight to make on the use
Of machines in general, but we would
like very much to see them kept out of
the state office. The state pays a good
price for its printing based on rates for
hand Composition of course. The addition
al profit secured by the use of machines
goes direct to the state printer and works
an injustice upon the printers. Outside
of the state office we have nothing to say
against the use of machines. 1t would
pc IoollShneSS for US to attempt to fight
them They have proven successful, in
newspaper work but their work has not
been the credit which it might have been
IN other classes of printing.
Some of the printing done for the state
would have been, We're it done by hand.
All we ask is that in this public work the
machines be not used and that the state
give employment to as many of its citl-
zens as possible. The adjustment of type
seItlng machines IN the state printing
office would be an important step in this
direction and we hope to succeed in Sc
curing it from the man who is elected to
the position by the Populists''
Although the members OF the committee
and Chairman Woodward decline to make
public any of the promises they have re-
ceived it was learned from other sources
that the candidates for state printer, ex-
cept Lyman Naugle, have practically
pledged themselves to abolish machines
if elected. Mr.. Naugle says he has not
fully investigated the machine work and
is not in position to decide at this time
although he is union printer himself.
He says he is open to conviction, how
learns ma
work is not as creditable as it should be
he will gladly. if elected, have all the
work done by hand.
The union committee is working in two
directions upon this subject. They seek
to secure pledges from the candidates for
state printer and also to secure the pas
sage of a law by the legislature providing
that all state printing shall be done by
hand. The development of this sentiment
is yet only fairly under way but the MEM
bers of the committee feel that they will
succeed at least in a measure. If the law
is not passed, and pledges are kept there
Will be no machines used in the state
printing office during the term of Major
Hudson's successor after July 1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-09
VAN VALKENBERG GONE.
Fred Van Valkenberg Dissap-
pears From His Lincoln Home.
Leaving on Business He Has
Been Absent Nearly a Month.
His Accounts are all Right-His Fam
lily Refuse to Account for His Alb
scence = Mr.. and Mrs. Van
Valkenberg Well Known
Here.

The newspapers of Lincoln, Neb, this
week have published reports to the eff
TACT that Fred Van Valkenberg had
suddenly and nysteriously disappeared
from his home in that city and had
gone, presumably, to the Black Hills
No reasons were assigned as a cause
for Mr. Van Valkenberg's action, but
the statement was made that his books
and accounts were in perfect condition
and that nothing seemed anisS in his
business affairs.
NJ. w. Van Valkenberg of this city
father of the young man, went to Lin
coin and examined the books and ac-
counts himself, afterwards stating to
representatives of the Lincoln papers
that he was satisfied his sons business
was absolutely correct in every detail.
Fred Van Valkenberg is a we'll
known Topeka young man, having
grown up here. He was married a few
years ago to Miss Kittie Lindsey,
daughter of Mr. H. c. Lindsey, but re-
moved to Lincoln little more than a
year ago. He was appointed adjuster
for well known insurance company
and established headquarters in Lin
coin, covering a large amount of terri
tory west of there.
Mrs Van Valkenberg was interview
ed at her home in Lincoln by represen-
tatives of local papers and Indignantly
denied that her husband had run away
and asserted positively that he was
out only on a business trip and that he
would return to Lincoln when the work
was completed.
The young couple were expected to
spend Christmas in Topeka, but did not
do so. Upon hearing that they were
not coming home, Mr. Lindsey visited
his daughter at Lincoln. Mr. Van Val
'kenberg was not at home at that time
having gone away, according to the
Lincoln papers, December Is.
Asked today concerning the story,
Mr. Lindsey said:
Fred is not at home and has not
been for some time, but he will soon re-
turn. There is nothing serious in this
matter, and when he comes back he
will be all right. He has been attending
to business, that is all He did not dis
appear in any mysterious manner"
''Will you say where he is at this
time, Mr.. Lindsey?'' asked the reporter.
mo, L won't" was the reply. ut is
nobody's business where he is"
when is he coming back, Mr.. Lind
sey?"
I'VE are not ready to have anything
published about this matter yet" said
Mr. Lindsey.
''Will you not give the facts in this
matter, Mr.. Lindsey?"
mol" he exclaimed. 81 will give you
nothing" and walked away
Mr.. and Mrs. Van Va1kenberg are no
sence of their son. The many friends
of the family in this city hope that no
foul play has befallen him and trust
that his whereabouts will soon be
known. His insurance territory covered
South Dakota, in which the Black Hills
are located, as well as the entire state
of Nebraska
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-09
Social and Personal.

Miss Margaret Bear and Miss Maude
Miller are substituting this afternoon
at the Fin de Steele club at Miss Libbie
Hazletts.
Mr.. Dean Low went to Des Moines,
Ia, today.
A few young people played cards at
the home of Miss Ollie OBrien last eV-
ining.
Miss Mary French Field. daughter of
the late Eugene Field, who is soon to
give a. reading of her fathers stories in
Topeka under the auspices of the ladies
of the Episcopal church, will be the
guest of Miss Theresa RosSington.
Miss Johanna WeichelSbaum, who
formerly attended Bethany, is visiting
in the city the guest of her friend, Miss
Minnie Barnum.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Hedderman and sons
John and Robert, returned to their
home Monday, after spending the holt
days with Mrs. Hedderman's parents at
Junction City. They were accompanied
by Mrs. Hedderman's sister, Miss Anna
Maloney.
Miss Jessie Garwood will entertain
the Aloho whist club Monday evening
Miss Jessie Towne has returned from
q visit in Kansas City.
Mrs Charles Sessions will go to Kan
sas City next week to visit her father
Mrs. Cliff Welsh has returned from a
three weeks visit in Baldwin.
Mr.. Nat Thomas of Indianapolis is
visiting his sister, Mrs. J. p. Wilson
DR.. /. D. Burdick, formerly of this
city but now of Fort Gibson, is visiting
here.
Mrs. Lyle Dickey and two daughters
will return to Omaha Monday, after
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-09
SAILORS SHIPWRECKED.
Large British Bark and Crew Have a
Marrow Escape.


Port Angeles, Wash. Jan. 9.-The four
masted British bark Andrina, Captain
=. V. Smith, has arrived here in tow
of the tug Tyee, after a narrow escape
from going ashore on the Vancouver
coast near Cape Beal on January 6.
The ship was deserted by the crew and
it was only by great good fortune that
she was saved.
Captain Smith says that for four days
he had seen neither sun nor stars, as
during the entire time they We're sur
rounded by dense fog. At noon Wednes-
day a shout of Breakers aheadi' was
the first warning he had of the danger
Gus position in which he was placed.
and an attempt to weather the ship
proved futile. Two anchors were then
let go. and as the big snip rounded one
of the cables parted, leaving her with
in one hundred feet of the shore and in
immediate danger of parting the other
cable. Breakers were running forty
feet high, and as there was no posi-
bility, apparently, of saving the vessel
it was finally decided to launch the
boats and attempt to reach shore. Sew
eral boats were caDsized as soon as
launched, but eventually the crew of
thirty men succeeded in getting in two
of the lifeboats, but the boats filed be-
fore they could get safely through the
surf and two of the men were washed
overheard, but We're rescued by their
comrades after some hard work.
A landing was at last effected, and
that night the sailors took up their
quarters under the lifeboats. In the
morning the weather had moderated,
and as the ship still headed TO her an
Choir the captain and crew again put
off and after some difficulty succeeded
in getting aboard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-09
THE SOCIETY WORLD.
General Notes of Society and
Personal Items.
Recent Social Events in Topeka
and Vicinity.
Items of Interest About Topeka Peo-
pie and Visitors in Town.

Miss Valentine and Miss Elsie Val
entine gave a thimble party yesterday
afternoon. They were assisted by
Mrs. VIII Trump, Miss Lizzie Taylor,
Miss Daisy Sampson, Miss Myra Van
Houten. The invited guests were Mrs.
D. c. Clements, Mrs. J. c. McClintock,
Mrs. A. T. Daniels, Mrs. Walph, Mrs. F.
p. MacLennan, Mrs. A. r. Lingafelt,
Mrs. Neatly, Mrs. Herman Lercher, Mrs.
George Sharitt Mrs. A. Marburg, Mrs.
Ed Smith, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Kleinhans,
Mrs. w. S. Kale, Mrs. George Wall,
Mrs. Wolfe, Mrs. E. II. Heath, Mrs.
Harry Noble, Mrs. ]. B. Hayden, Mrs.
viii Hord, Mrs. Ed Hindman. Mrs. Fred
Snow, Mrs. C. J. Prescott, Mrs. Will
Eberle, Mrs. L. S. Ferry, Mrs. c. C.
Baker, Mrs. C. Mulvane Mrs. John
March, Mrs Marsh, Miss Annie Jones,
Miss Katherine Searle, Miss Mabel
Curry, Miss Helen Curry, Miss Mabel
Martin, Miss Estelle Martin, Miss Edith
Isbell, Miss Jessie Beck, Miss Julia
Whitmer, Miss Ldia Wehe, Miss Gus
sic Fuller, Miss Edith Davis. Miss May
Short, Miss Nina Gillett, Miss Nellie
Lercher, Miss Eberle, Miss Ewing, Miss
Fannie Blakesley, Miss Lulu Elliott,
Miss Florence Lewis, Miss Catherine
Smith, Miss Myrtle JetmOre. Miss Beu-
lah Lee, Miss Hanley, Miss Lucy Shull,
Miss Lou Moore, Miss Kate Gunther,
Miss Belle Welsh, Miss Mary Walker,
Miss Villa Rodgers, Miss Mabel Quig-
ley, Miss DOuthitt, Miss Lillian Vim
cent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-09
COLONY AT PORT ARTHUR.
Ottawa Men Purchase Tract of Land
For Colonization.

and Messrs. c. r Merrifeld and E. w
Miller, all of Ottawa, are prominently
connected with a cooperative common
veal scheme, the purposes of which are
nrornuIgated on a decidedly colossal
scale: it is proposed to operate colonies
in every possible state and nation
AS an initial starting point Rev Mer-
rifieId hes recently purchased some ST.
600 worth of lands from the Port Arth-
mr. Land company near Sabine Lake,
Texas. and there it is proposed to locate
at least 200 coIonists. The corporation
announces a capital of $750.000 and val
liable possessions in Venezuela and Col
or7lbia, s A.
IT is expected that within three
months a new town, Harmony, will
have been started on the Texas plant;
a number of colonists areOn the grounds
and have put in crops
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-09
NORTH TOPEKA.

All news items for the State Journal
should be left with the Kirnbau Print
ing company. $50 Kansas avenue.
John Akers of Russell was in town
Friday.
Mr.. Lew. Plasted of Horton, is visit
ing in the city.
Miss Della Brown is in Baldwin the
guest of friends.
G.. w. Manchester of Omaha, is in
town on business.
W. w. Webster of Kansas CITY. was
in town yesterday.
Mr.. Charles Steinberger has return
ed from Kansas City.
H. G. Dutton of ST. Joe was a North
side caller yesterday.
A new second hand store has been
opened on this side.
E.. T. James left yesterday for a short
visit in Guthrie, Ok.
Miss Jennie Dever of Atchison. WISH
ted North side friends yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Allen of 11Oe Cen
trail avenue are the parents of a boy.
Mr. Harry Moore of st. Louis was
calling on his many friends yesterday
There will be the usual services at the
Second Presbyterian church tomorrow
A J. Berry is very much better this
morning and his friends now consider
him out of danger.
Miss l. Burnish will entertain the
Sunfiower club at her home Monday
evening, zoos North Jackson street.
There will a temperance address by
w. G. Brooks before Y. P. c. lat Rev
Barker'S church on 3 street Sunday
evening at $50.
Mrs. Doran leaves for Chicago Mon
day, January II, to visit her children,
Eugene and Julian and Mrs L. K
Bower, formerly of Topeka
Mrs. Fred lies has issued invitations
&c a progressive high five party, at her
home, 1104 Monroe street, next Friday
afternoon from three to six
Mrs John Rora baugh has returned to
her home at Alamont, Mo-, after spend
ing the past two months with her son
Mr. A. o. Rorabaugh of sos Park street
On Monday evening, Rev. D H. Scar
row, at the North congregational
church, will deliver his Illustrated lee
ture, EARLY Kansas and Washburn
College" A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to the public to attend
Services at the North Congregat ional
church Sunday, January 10. Sermon
and communion service by the pastor
Rev J. E McClain. at IL O'Clock. In
the evening at 1880 Rev. D. H. Scarrow
of Washburn college will present an il
lustrated sermon, using his steropticon
There will be special music at these
services. Everybody welcome
Services at the Kansas Avenue M. E.
church tomorrow will be as follows:
Preaching at IL a. m, by Rev. l.. K
Billingsley, P. E. of the Topeka dis
trict, followed by the sacrament of the
tor. Rev. T. E. Chandler. at 7:3O %. M.
subject, From Doubling Castle to De-
lectable Mountains this being the
sixth study in Pilgrims Progress
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-09

spending the holidays with MIR. and
Mrs. A. L. Williams.
Mrs. Margaret Johnson left today for
Brooklyn where she will spend the re-
mainder of the winter with her daugh-
ter Mrs. L. w. Willetts.
Mr.. Frank Willard and DR.. F. H
Smith of Goodland, were initiated into
the E1lks club last night.
Prof. Hudson's social dancing party
Monday evening, Jan. 1, not public.
Burns Williams has returned to Lex
ington, Mo, to resume his studies.
Miss Libbie Hazlett will go to Chi
cago February 1, to enter the conserv-
atory and study music.
Miss Arlie Ewart will entertain a few
guests at cards this evening
The Athenaeum annual was held last
evening at the high school by the pupils
of the freshman and Sub-freShman
classes An interesting programme
was given
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-09
TO SING POPULIST SONGS.
A Colored Quartette Viii Enliven In
auguration Receptions With
Silver Music.

The people who attend the Inaugural
ton exercises and the subsequent re-
ceptions will hear something original in
vocal music. The McNary quartette.
composed of cOlored singers, has a rep
ertOry of new songs which are intend
ed to startle the POpulists, and any one
who knows how well the McNary quar-
tette can sing will not doubt the effect
of their efforts.
The songs have been composed for the
occasion by Chas. McNary, leader of
the quartette. The first is called 1.-The
Silver Train and it starts off as fol-
lows;
THAT silver train is coming; I hear her
just at hand.
I hear the car wheels moving. and ruin
bling through the land
l hear the bells and whistle; she's COM
ing around the curve;
Shes playing all her steam and power,
and straining every nerve.
CHORUS.
Then get on board, Republicans; get
on board, Republicans;
Then set on board, Republicans, there
is room for many more"
The next one might trouble some
singers on account of the jar in the
meter, but the singers are perfectly
capable of smoothing the rough places
1t is called "A Fight With Hanna
ct had a fight with old Hanna last
night while I lay half awake.
Old Hanna, he came to my bedside; and
me, yes, he began to shake;
Well, he shook me long and he shook
me strong; well. he shook me out
of bed.
grabbed him in the collar and I looked
him in the face, and what do you
reckon that he said?
CHORUS.
''There is gold in the treasury and there
is silver in the mines;
It will all belong to you, Uncle Bill, if
you only will be mine
After disposing of Mark Hanna the
singer has a conference with Bryan
and the concluding chorus. attributed
to Mr.. Bryan, is as follows:
"Well done, my faithful servant, you
can sit at my right hand
And eat f1apjacks and doughnuts all
day long although you are a poor
black man"
go My, By and BY" is the title of a
song to be sung to the tune wen Put
On de Golden Crown" The song has
the following rather sanguinary begin
ming:
81 am going to load my gun with a sill
yer plum-going to shoot them
Republicans one by one;
Then o! o. Republicans, it won't be
long till we put on our silver
crown.
CHORUS.
'"Then o my, by and by; won't we fly
when we get on high, when we
put on our silver crowns"
The chorus of the next song will serve
as climax. It is as follows:
s'Just wait until we get on our silver
slippers, pigeon-taiI coat and our
sword and shield;
Wen walk about the streets of Wash
ington city, then o! how happy
Wen feel"
And the stanza which follows:
Elm 1900 these Pops will meet; we're GO
ing to put on our silver slippers;
Then William J. Bryan will not be beat;
then o! how happy Wen feel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-09
OREGON SENATORIAL FIGHT
Mitchell in the Lead-Dolph and Cor
bett are Close.

Salem, Ore, Jan. 9.-Interest in the
senatorial fight is transferred to Salem
as the legislators and politicians gather
here preparatory to the converting of
the legislature Monday
The first ballot for United States
senator will be taken on the 10Th inst
and there is much anxiety as to who
will be chosen.
Senator Mitchell is an avowed can
didate, but the opinion is growing that
there are many dark horses. The only
other candidate permitting the unre-
stricted use of his name is ex-senator
Corbett, who is 20 years old.
Then there is ex-senator Dolph, who
was defeated two years ago when Nc
Bride was elected. DOlph was defeat
ed after receiving the Republican eau
Gus nomination when the legislature
was Republican, as it is now, which left
a breach in the party that has not been
closed. Dolph, pronounced gold
standard man, is the logical candidate
against Mitchell. but tonight he cannot
claim to be first among the opposition
candidates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-09
RaIston Club:

The Ralston Health club met last
evening in the parlors of Miss RusselPs
physical culture building. The presi-
dent not being present Mr. c. D. Skin
ner presided. The club adopted a new
constitution and bylaws and the mem
bers proceeded to sign for the year. The
club is to meet twice a month the last
half hour to be spent in the RalstOn
physical culture drill. Miss Jane Nye
will conduct the class, and she made a
few remarks upon the dress to adopt.
This club is composed of both gentle
men and ladies, and they expect to
have q large membership, especially in
the physical culture class.
The national club at Washington, D.
c., has conferred three gold medals and
one has come to the Topeka Ralston
club.
The club adjourned to meet jan
luary IS at the same place, when election
of officers and the first lesson in Raj
kston physical culture will be given.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-09
TO LET MAI. HUDSON STAY.
Populists, it is Said, Won't Try to
Gust Him Before His Term Expires.

There is every reason to believe that
the Populists will make no effort to
Gust Maj. J. K. Hudson from the office
of state printer until the expiration of
his two years term, July 1, 1897.
Although the canvass for the place is
very lively, and there is a general de-
sire among the Populists to turn the
rascalS out the conditions surrounding
the contest for the office are such that
it is practically assured that Maj Hud-
son will be permitted to complete his
term without interference from anyone.
The sentiment in favor of permitting
Maj. Hudson to remain until July /,
1897, comes from the leaders of the
party Among them there is also
feeling that the party is not now in
debted to f. H. Snow, having, as one
of the state officers said today, paid
him we'll for his services in the cause
of reform.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-09
Especial Corregpondence.1

Especial correspondence
NEW YORK, Jan. Al am SO glad to
be back in America-happy, free Amer
ica-that 1 can scarcely express my joy.
I have always liked America and its
people. They are SO brave, SO generous,
so hospitable, SO sympathetic. l feel as
much at home in New York as 1 do in
Paris. 1 am not afraid to go upon the
stage in New York, or, in fact, any
where in America, after a prolonged
absence, for I know the CHEEKY recep-
ton that awaits me. The first burst of
applause dissipates all nervousness and
inspires me to the best efforts of which
I am capable.
We have opened the operatic season
in New York and have received a well
come we shall never forget-it was SO
warm, SO hearty and spontaneous.
When say we, I mean our whole troop
musical conductors and all. OF course
we did not all appear the same night.
We divided up the honors and the re-
sponsibility, Emma Eames and l max
ing our joint appearance on the initial
night in Carmen. The American
critics have been kind enough to say
that I have always enacted the title
role Of this charming opera in a highly
satisfactory manner The present in
stance was no exception to the rule. 1
have been praised probably beyond my
deserts. One recognized authority said
that my portrayal of the character of
the willful little mink acted like ton
ic upon elderly and jaded men. I am
glad to hear it. That is the way an OPP
era or any bit of bright music should
act upon its auditor. People come to
the playhouse to be refreshed. not to be
fatigued; to be entertained, not to be
depressed.
Another critic states that my rendi-
tion of Carmen aroused the metropoli-
tan youth to feverish state of buOyan
cy. Ny graciousl What is one to do?
Ono must play the role faithfully in
which he or she is cast. One must lose
his or her personality and absorb that
of the character assumed. I portrayed
Carmen as I pictured her in my mind.
Carmen is, take it, wild, capricious
little devil, ignorant and passionate,
who loves with all the fervor and hates
with all the force and intensity charac-
teristic OF the Latin races. Such girl
would not greet her lover upon meeting
him in the demure way an educated
girl Of good social surroundings would
do. Rather she would jump into his
arms and kiss him franticalIy. That
would be in one of her happy, trusting
moods. In another moment she would
Tepel him fiercely as the steel of suspi-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-09
CALIFORNIA; SENATOR.
Appearances Indicate That Perkins
Will Have Strong Opposition.

Sacramento, Cal, Jan. 9-Very few
legislators are in the city today and
the few who are left behind take but
little interest in the senatorial fight.
Nothing new has developed except
rumOr to the effect that the name of
Irving NJ. Scott will be injected into the
senatorial fight on Tuesday when the
first ballot is taken by the appearance
of three votes from the members of
the Perkins contingent.
The rumor has gained currency suffi-
cient to indicate that credence is placed
in it No one is on the ground at pres
ent in the senatorial contest except G.
NJ. Shortridge, who declared that his
brother win be elected United States
senator on the second ballot.