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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-07
POPULIST PRIMARIES.
Call Issued for Them-They Take
Place on Saturday

The Populist county central commit
tee has issued the following call for
their primary, which will be held next
Saturday:
Populist caucuses will be held in each
precinct of Topeka, Potwin and Shorey
Saturday, July 10, from p. m. to 9
p M, for the purposes of electing dele
gates to the county convention on July
II, and electing central committeeman
in each precinct for the ensuing year.
Below is a list of places for holding such
caucuses, as designated by the respec-
tive precinct committeeman whose
names are attached:
First ward-First precinct, 926 Kansas
avenue, John YOnkers; second precinct
Berry's hall, 500 West Railroad street
o. NJ Capron; third precinct, Hanley's
hall, Gordon and Topeka avnue, J. E.
Anderson.
Second ward-First precinct, Schmidt
building, corner Second and Monroe, J.
H. Parker; second precinct Hicks
laundry, East Fourth street, w. H. Oil
yer; third precinct, (place not selected);
fourth precinct, Saxon's hall, West
Sixth street, c. M. Holt; fifth precinct,
American office, over 112 East Seventh,
Geo. Wagner.
Third ward-First precinct, Judge
Webb's Office, J. NJ Hart; second pre-
cinct, J. NJ. Harrington's residence, 109
West Tenth, A. w. Cantwell; third pre-
cinct Jerry Whites, 1164 Buchanan,
Jerry White; fourth precinct, grocery
store, corner Clay and Huntoon, G. C.
Clemens.
Fourth ward-First precinct, not Sc
Iected); second precinct, League rooms,
old court house, N. Robbins; third pre-
cinct Closes residence, 407 Tyler F. G.
Hentig; fourth precinct, Sullivan's resi-
dence, 522 Buchanan, W. N. Roberts.
Fifth Ward-FirSt precinct. store cor
ner Seventeenth and Topeka, N. I.
Dalton; second precinct, 14o1 Quincy, ].
r. Lytle.
Potwin precinct-211 The Drive, J. O.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-07
KIRKPATRICK TO RUN.
He Expects to Make the Race in the
Third District Next Year.

Ex-Congressman S. S. Kirkpatrick of
Fredonia was in the city today attend
ing to legal business in the supreme
court. Mr.. kirkpatrick announced his
candidacy for a denomination in the
Third district. He said:
Il have not heard of any opposition
to my denomination and believe 1 will
be successful. I believe will be elect
ed.
Il think the prospects for the election
of the state Republican ticket and the
congressman in the next campaign are
first class and it is my candid opinion
that the complete ticket will be sue
cessful"
Asked to explain why he believed
there would be a general victory for the
the Republicans, he said: THE party is
the only one upon which the people
can depend to keep its promises. The
PopuliSts have made promises and failed
to fulfill them and the people will again
ask the Republicans to aid them in the
effort to secure beneficial legislation.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-07
And DevastatNs Large Section
of Farming Country.
TEN PERSONS KILLED
And a Number Badly Injured,
Some Fatally.
1t Is Thought the Number Of
Dead Will Prove Much Larger.
Wires Are Down and InfOrma'
tiOn Hard to Get.

st. Paul, July IA Glenwood, Mimi,
special to the Pioneer Press says:
A destructive cyclone passed through
the town of Reno yesterday afternoon
1t started about a mile southeast OF the
village of Lowry, destroying the barn
and part of the home of liver Leigen
Every building in the village of Lowry
was injured. Seven dwelling houses,
depot church, elevator and butcher shop
were totally destroyed, while the rail-
road tracks We're twisted and telegraph
wires were torn down and part of mill
was carried away.
From Lowry the storm continued IN
northeasterIy direction to the farm of
Robert Peacock, where it made a clean
sweep of all the buildings. Mrs. Pea
cock, her daughter Nettie and a boy
named Robert MacGowan were in the
house which was carried about 20 rods.
All were injured but will probably re-
cover.
The next point in the path of the
storm was Thomas Andrews house
where the family took refuge in the cell
lar and escaped with few bruises. All
his farm buildings are total wreck.
From here the cyclone moved about
due east to Sam Morrow's, where it
left death in its path. The family were
preparing TO enter the cellar Wtlel lHc
storm struck, sweeping every vestige of
the building from the foundations, car
rying the inmates several rods back in
the direction from which the storm
came All the other buildings were
scattered to the winds OF the family
of seven, Sam Morrow died within an
hour after the catastrophe, being hor-
ribly bruised and mangled, and a year
old daughter, Annie, was found dead by
the rescuing party. Injuries of the 9TH
er five were:
Mrs. Morrow, scalp cut, back injured,
recovery doubtful.
Alfred Morrow, 14-year-old bruised.
oswald Morrow, 11-years-old, leg
broken.
Minnie Morrow, arm broken.
Baby Morrow, severely bruised.
A large splinter was taken from the
back of TolOf Lauvan, the hired man,
who has a broken ankle He may die.
St Paul, July 7.-EaStern Minnesota
received another drenching last night
increasing the apprehension regarding
the crops. So much water has fallen
since the first of July that thousands
of acres of small grain along the rivers
are completely submerged. 1t is GER
lain that if rain continues any longer
much of the crop will be ruined. Ris-
ing rivers are reported all over the
state.
St. Cloud, Mimi, July IA terrific
4ain storm struck here last night The
mississippi river rose a foot in an hour.
The storm swept from east to- west and
was mostly north of the city. Reports
from the western part of the county in
dictate great damage was done to crops.
Heavy hail is reported in several ad-
joining towns.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-07
JUSTICE FEES CUT DOWN.
Aueitor Fagin Reduces Those OF
CnesneY and McClintock.

Justice Chesney suffered in the report
of the county auditor for the past quar-
ter. His claim for fees from the county
amounted to $71.7 rs The auditor reduced
the amount to $54. As which allowed
Constable Wintrode of the same court
was also a sufferer. He claimed S6S15 and
was allowed $4S9O.
The claim of Justice McClintock was
scaled down 50 while his constable lost S..
Jstice Guys claim was allowed without
reduction.
Auditor Fagin makes the reduction un>
der the ruling he made two years ago
concerning the charge for various papers
issued. He reduced the amounts before
allowed very much. Some of the justices
still adhere to the old schedule but their
claims are promptly cut down to CORES
pond with Auditor Fagin's ruling.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-07
"GENTLE ANNIE.''
We are Pining to Have That Cormack
Creature Among Us. Oh Yes.


The state board of pardons has received
an application for the pardon of Anna
Cormack of North Topeka who was sent
to the penitentiary for fifteen years for
the murder of Sis Parker at a dance in
North Topeka seven years ago. The wo-
man was sent to the penitentiary in jan
uary, 1891, and it is believed she will soon
die, upon which is based the effort to Sc
cure her release.
The Topeka woman is one of the three
in the penitentiary for murder and this
is the first application of the kind which
has come before the new board of par
dons.
The two women quarreled about a col
ored man and the murder followed.
The petition for a pardon says the Cor
mack woman was Is years old at the time
and is now physical wreck. 1t is signed
by several scores of people, including
Judge John Guthrie, who sentenced her,
and Chief of Police Steele.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-07
The Senate Meets for the Final
Vote on the Tariff.
Chaplain Offers Prayers in Be-
half of the Measure.
CUBA is CALLED UP
Committee on Foreign Rela.
ions Makes a Report
Empowering the President to
Demand Indemnity.

Washington, July 1.-The senate to-
day met with a definite agreement made
last night that a final vote on the tariff
bill would be taken before the day
closes. 1t had but little effect in slim
ulating public interest, as there was not
that rush to the galleries marking the
advent of an important event. The
chaplain's opening prayer gave thanks
for the sinking of transient and local
issues and besought that the tariff bill
may disappoint the fears of it's oppo-
nents and excuse the hopes of its advo-
Gates in it's effect upon public prosper
ity and activity"
At the request of Mr.. Pettigrew IS.
ID the official papers relating Japan's
adoption of the gold standard were or
dered printed as a senate document.
a renewal of attention to Spanish
Cuban affairs was promised in a report
made by Mr.. Lodge (Mass.) from the
committee on foreign affairs. 1t re-
cites wrongs and injuries inflicted on
August Bolton and Gustav Richelieu at
Santiago de Cuba in 1895, the unavail
ing demands of the United States gov
ernment on Spain for indemnity, and
then empowers the president ito take
such measures as in his judgment may
be necessary to obtain the indemnity
from the Spanish government for the
wrongs and injuries, etc, and to secure
this end he is authorized and requested
to employ such means or exercise such
power as may be necessary"
Mr.. Lodge gave notice that he would
call up the resolution Immediately after
the tariff bill was disposed of. The
tariff bill was taken up and Mr.. Alli-
son proceeded to perfect its phraseolo
gy. The section placing a tax on tea
which had been inadvertently passed
over was struck out. Mr. Allison moved
to strike from the free list hide cut
tings, raw, or without hair, and other
glue stock" This caused some conflict,
Mr. Jones (Ark.) opposing the change.
ThereupOn Mr.. Allison withdrew the
amendment, but Mr. Mason 6IlL) Wig
orously protested against the with
drawa1. 1t was agreed to, 81 to II.
MAJORITY FOR THE BILL.
p. m.-The majority for the tariff
bill in the senate is expected to be Il,
although it may vary one or two either
way on account of abSenteeS or pairs.
or the determination of some senators
to refrain from voting. 1t is of course
understood that all regular Republicans
will either vote for or be paired for
the bill
All the Democrats will vote against
the bill with the exception of Mr.. Nc
Emery of Louisiana who intends to vote
for it. OF the Silver Republicans, Man
tie of Montana and Jones of Nevada
will vote for it and Teller of Colorado
and Cannon of Utah will vote against
the bill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-07
FATAL HIGH DIVER.
Captain Fred Royal Plunges From
Ferris Wheel Car 1875 Feet in Air.

Chicago, July Capt. Fred Royal,
the professional high diver, was pro-
bably fatally injured last evening at
Ferris Wheel park. Capt. Royal dove
from one of the cars on the Wheen after
1t had reached height of 125 feet. He
miscalculated the distance and in turn
ing into the net used in breaking the
fall struck on his hips.
Capt. Royal bounded some distance
into the air after striking the net and
then fell against one of the guy ropes
He clung to the ropes but was unable
to use his lower limbs. Employees at the
park hurried to his assistance and Capt
Royal was conveyed to his home. Ply
Sicians summoned stated that the can
tain had sustained a severe concusSion
of the spine and it is fearel he NAV not
recover Many persons were in the park
at the time of the accident and some
excitement was caused.
Capt. Royal is % years old and has
made many lofty leaps but this is his
first serious accident.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-07
WRECK ON GREAT NORTHERN.
One Man Killed and Three Others
Unaccounted For

ST. Cloud, Mimi, July Last nights
storm has paralyzed railroad traffic. It
came SO suddenly and ragged so fiercely
that many trains ran into washouts
without having any intimation of dan
ger
There was a bad wreck on the Great
Northern eight miles west of here,
where an extra freight with engine
and twenty cars was ditched. Charles
WaShburn of this city was instantly
killed and Engineer PETER was injured
Washburn was riding in a box car with
eleven other men returning from Fer
gus Falls. So far only eight have been
accounted for. 1t is feared the other
three have been Killed. The Great
Northern flyer was held all night be-
tween two washouts and a work train
brought the passengers back to St.
Cloud
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-07
MARTIN THORN Is TAKEN.
The Supposed Murderer of Guldne-
suppe is Arres tad in New York.

New York, July 1.-The Journal and
Advertiser says:
Martin Thorn, the supposed accom-
plice of Mrs. Augusta Mack, in the muir
der of William Guldensuppe, is locked
up at police headquarters. He was ar
rested at 10 o'clock last night at Eighth
avenue and 125th street. Thorn's ar
rest came about through a friend who
had known him for nine years and had
worked with him in several barber
shops here and in other cities.
This friend is John DoIpha, who has
been employed for two months in the
shop of Tony MartinelH, at No. 2337
Eighth avenue, just a few doors above
125th street.
Had Thorn not insisted upon asso-
ciating with Dolpha, he might perhaps
at this hour be free As it was, a mes
sage from Thorn to Dolpha to meet him
last night at 10 o'clock at Eighth ave
nue. and 125th street, had the effect of
worrying Dolpha to the point where he
could no longer conceal the secret.
New York, July Positive identif1-
cation of the man arrested last night as
Martin Thorn, the alleged confederate
in the murder and dHmemberment of
William GuldenSuppe was made today.
Mrs. Hafton of Woodside, L. l., called
at the police station and after seeing
Thorn said she had seen him about the
house in WOOdside where GuldenSuppe
is supposed to have been butchered.
Acting Inspector O'Brien said today
that he had in his possession full con-
| had murdered Guldensuppe and giving
all the details of the crime.
Acting Inspector O'Brien thinks he
| knows where Thorn dropped the head
| of Guldensuppe into the river and says
he is going to arrange for the dragging g
of the river at that point this afternoon.
| He also says that Thorn in his confess
sion said that he had been disappointed
| in the house at Woodside, as the drain
| from the bath tub instead of running
| into sewer, ran into a ditch outside
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-07
TRADE WITH MEXICO
Is Increasing, Says Minister Powell
CLAYTON.

St. Louis, Mo, July 7--General Pow
Mexico, who is in the city, in an inter
view said:
THE commercial relations between
the United States and Mexico are in
creasing rapidly, and the field promises
much for the future.
1T will be my aim to do all in my
power to increase commerce between
the two countries. There is a great
demand in Mexico for American ma
chinery of all kinds, and furniture. In
deed, part of the business of my visit
to St. Louis at the present time is to
purchase household furniture. About
all could purchase in City of Mex
leo was mirrors, brass bedSteadS and
mattresses
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-07
40 TRAMPS ABOARD.
Accident to Fast Freight at Pittsburg
Kills an Unknown Man.

Pittsburg, July IA through freight
train en- route to Cleveland on the
Pittsburg & Lake Erie railroad was de-
rallied at Falston, Pa, about o'clock
this morning and ten cars were precip-
itated over an embankment into the
Beaver river. Forty tramps were ON
the train when the accident happened
and several were caught in the wreck.
One unknown dead man and three in
jured have teen taken out and six 9TH
ers are missing. The names of the in
jured are:
John Kelly, Chicago.
George Martin, Joliet, Ill.
Adam KavisheIl.
They were removed to the hospital
a New Brighton. Kavishen will prob
ably die. The accident was probably
caused by broken f1ange. Trains were
delayed several hours by the wreck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-07

This afternoon at O'Clock the temper
ature Kansas avenue in the shade was
from 81 to 9S degrees. On top of the Co
lumbar building it was "a degrees. Last
night the minimum temperature was IS
degrees. which makes it one of the hot
test nights of the season There really is
a good breeze this afternoon. but there's
plenty of moisture in the air which makes
the heat oppressive. Indications are that
there will be warmer weather tomorrow,
and probably no rain. This is the oath
day since the unprecedented hot spell be-
gan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-07
JUDGE GILL IS SLATED.
He Will Get One of the Indian Terri
tory Judgeships.

Washington, July THE remov-
al OF Judges Kilgore and Springer and
the appointment of two new judges for
the Indian Territory is expected to oc-
cur in the near future. Judge Kilgore
will go first, and Judge Townsend of
Ohio a friend of the presidents will be
appointed in his place. Later on Judge
Springer will be asked to forward his
resignation and his place according to
present programme, will be given To-
Judge Gill of Kansas. This will leave
only the extra judgeship recently Gre
ated by congress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-07
DUEL WITH SHOT GUNS.
Berry Pickers Fired on by Farmers,
and Three Men and Two Women
are Wounded.

Shoals, Ind, July To-day, while Gent
Granklin and Ed Bledsoe were picking
blackberries near the residence of Farm
er Helton. they were fired upon by Helton-
Franklin, having a shotgun, returned the
fire. Franklin got five buckshot in his
back; Bledsoe's hand was shattered; Hell
ton shot in the shoulder; Mrs. Hell
ton received shot in one ear and shoulder,
and Miss Helton received a charge in the
hip.
Officers have left to make arrests.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-07
Pardoned by the Governor.

The governor today signed pardon for
Lewis Loebner, William Bader, James
Newkirk and William Bennett of Dodge
City. The four men were fined and sent
to Jail for violating the prohibitory law
There is no provision in the law which
permits man to be released without
paying first his fine and costs These four
men have served their full time in jail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-07
Many Bridges Gone.

Faribault, Mimi, July THE Straight
river rose twenty feet in consequences of
last nights dOwnpour and is now near
the danger line. Numerous railroad
and wagon bridges went out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-07
Negro Pardoned,

Governor Leedy today pardoned Will
liam Green, colored, serving a twenty
year sentence in the penitentiary for
the murder of an old soldier inmate of
of the National Military home at Leav-
enworth in that city in 1890 A con-
fession of the real murderer has come
to light.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-07
DANA STEPS OUT.
Editor of the New York Sun Becomes
Republican

New York, July THE Sun in an edi-
torial says:
''The Sun frankly declares its pref
erence to associate itself for the time
being with the sane and sober element
of the Republican party rather than
with the revolutionary combination of
the nominal Democratic party with
Populism and the wild and dangerous
elements of the Republican party
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-07
GRONLAND TO HELP.
Chosen as One of the Debs Colony
Commi issioners

Chicago, July PROF. Laurence
Gronland of Seattle, Wash, has been
chosen as one of the three commits
sioners who will find a site for Debs'
cooperative colony.
The other two will be chosen tomor-
row.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-07

Every husband in the city would kick
on his wife taking the same privileges
that he does.-Arkansas City Traveller
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-07

The Santa Fe Route is selling excur-
sion tickets to Nashville Tenn, and
return, account the exposition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-07
Twenty fourth Day of Hot Spell

Officers have left to make arrests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-06
~usnEWATEp rECEcRAMa

Fffty-odd horses succumbed to the
heat at Chicago, Sunday.
Frank Henry, aged 21 years. and John
Colquist. aged IA years. were drowned
while bathing In the river at Plano, Ills
ing on the question Of the rectificatiou
Of Greece.
The aged mother Of President Nc
Knley stumbled and fell At her home in
Canton, o., and cut q cash on her fore
head that had to be sewed up.
Based ON the assessors returns from
sixtystwo counties, the wheat yield in
Kansas this year will be $4,000, 900 BUSH
els an increase Of nearly 5000. 600 bush
els.
]. S. Cathon, Of Cleveland, O., was in
stantly Killed by falling from the OBJ
servatofy at the top Of the Equitable
building at Denver, a distance Of LIS
feet.
Twenty-Five thousand persons at
tended the reopenirig Of Charter Oak
park at Hartford. Gentry, star Pointer
and Frank again went for 5000, Star
Pointer winning in 2:04z.
A Wabash Qnd.) college boy, having
been admitted to the same fraternity to
which his father belonged, introduced
his next request for a remittance with
Dear. Father and Brother"
Thomas Jenkins, the 10-year-old son
OF Sydney jenkins. Of Elwood, Ind, had
his hand horribly shattered while shoot
ing a cannon cracker celebrating the
Fourth. The hand was Blown to pieces.
A terrific STERN ragged from wednes-
day night until Friday of last week
throughout south Germany. Hailstones
as large as hens eggs fell, destroying
crops and orchards and killing game
A Chattanooga girl who was married
in a balloon Jumped out Of the balloon
into the river at the conclusion Of the
ceremony, and when she was fished out
reproached the bridegroom for leaving
her.
Fred Kebort. proprietor Of restaurant
at Meadvlls, Pa, had an eye destroyed
by a common firecracker. Some one
laid the cracker on the bar and Ke-
bort turned toward it just as it ex-
ploded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-06
Abandoned That Sugar Scheme.

Washington. July 6.-The repub.
lican senatorial caucus decided to
not again present the beet sugar
bounty amendment to the tariff bill.
There is also a general agreement
that beet sugar bounty bill as an
independent measure will be taken
up by Thurston the FIRST thing after
congress meets In December.
The senate proceeded with the con-
sideration Of the tariff bill. Bacon
made a personal explanation Of his
vote Of yesterday for the Mills
amendment to impose a tax Of 5 per
cent on all manufactured products.
Bate. OF Tennessee. then delivered a
speech against the bill.
Pettus' amendment to prohibit the
sugar trust from importing sugar
was lost, 26 to 33.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-06
EDUCATORS IN COUNCIL



Milwaukee. July 6.-The annual con-
vention Of the National Educational As
ISOLATION. for which several thousand
teachers have already arrived, was ush-
cred In yesterday by session of the
National Council Of Education. At the
afternoon meeting the time was devoted
to the discussion of the subject 'The
Aesthetic Element in Education" Pre-
pared papers were read by Professor
John Dewey. of the University Of Chi
cago. and United States Commissioner
OF Education W. T. Harris, after which
general discussion was had.
At the evening session a paper was
read by George p. Brown, editor Of the
State Journal. of Bloomington, Ills, in
which recommendations were made for
the amendment Of the constitution and
bylaws OF the council SO that subjects
besides those now laid down In the by
laws may be discussed at the meetings
OF the council. No conclusion was
reached on the co-educational question,
the discussion Of which occupied much
of the time at the forenoon session, and
1t was referred to Q committee Of nye,