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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-03
REFUSES.
Offered Position of Chief of
Police But Declines.
Mayor at Sea About Successor
to Mr.. Ramsey.

The question of the successor to Chief
of Police Ramsey has not yet been de-
cided. A meeting was held Saturday
night which Mayor Drew attended and
it was decided to tender the position to
Col. John d. Norton. This afternoon
Col. Norton declined the position as he
could not leave his business Frank
Stahl is the choice Of the mayor but as
his legal residence is at Auburn he would
have to live in Topeka for 30 days before
he could be named
Mayor Drew said this morning that
he would present a name to the council
Tuesday night. At the time the mayor
made this statement, it was thought that
Col. Norton could be persuaded to take
the place and a m was cloSeted
this morning for a long time with c. J.
Devlin of the MountCarmel Coal COM
pany, trying TO make some arrangement
whereby Col. Norton could be released
from his duties with his company in
order that he could take the position as
chief. The committee was not success
full and will be obliged TO hold another
meeting before a man can be chosen
There nave been rumors on the street
to the effect that both Sergeant5 Belts
and Donovan would be but
there seems to be no foundation for the
rumor other than the statement OF the
that such changes will be made
on the force as the new chief suggests
Councilman Miller has made inquiries
concerning a rumor hat Sergeant Belts
had so cases of beer in his cellar which
he had taken from the police station. As
it would be impossible to put that many
in the cellar, and as NO cases of
beer have been to or from the sta
ton without strict o the rumor
was not given serious consideration. Tt
is no more absurd, however, than some
other rufnors which are ahoat. Sergeant
Belts laughed when asked about the re-
The police committee will met again
Saturday afternoon and will complete
the report which was not read before
they adjourned Saturday. Councilman
Roundtree of the committee said that
there was nothing new to come before
the committee that he had heard of, and
it is likely that the only thing that will
be done at the meeting will be to adopt
the report that has been written by
Councilman Roundtree.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-03
DREW COMMENDED.
Many Churches Adopt Resolutions
Approving His Course.

The stand of Mayor Drew on the joint
question has aroused the churches and
his action is generally endorsed by the
congregation.
Presbyterian church gave a brief talk
in which he said that the Christian peo-
pie of the city ought to stand by Mayor
Drew in his effort to rid the city of joints
where liquor is sold.
Rev. F. H. Allen of the Central Con-
gregationalc church also spoke ~approvfngly
of the course of the mayor.
The following resolutions were adopted
by various churches:
Whereas, Charles J. Drew, mayor Of
the city of Topeka, is taking a brave ind
determined stand against illegal liquor
selling, and is doing his utmost to sup
press the same; therefore, be it
Resolved, By the First United Pres
byterian church of Topeka, that we
heartily and unanimously endorse his
course, and will stand by him until his
efforts have been crowned with complete
success.
Resolved, BY the First Baptist church
Of Topeka, that we stand by and support
Mayor c. j. Drew, to our utmost extent
in his present effort to uphold and main
tain the prohibitory law of the state We
are In the fullest sympathy with his de-
termination to every form of Il
legal liquor-selling. whether through
joint. club, or drug store saloon.
Resolved, By the members and congre-
cation of the First Congregational
CAdFCn OF 1Opekas that we are IN the
heartiest sympathy with the efforts now
being put forth by Mayor Charles ].
Drew to rid the city of the joint e1e-
ment, and we pledge to him our unani-
nous and unqualified
Resolved, BY the First NJ. z. church
of Topeka, that we heartily endorse the
course now being pursued by the mayor
OF the city, @. j. Drew, in his efforts to
close up the joints and to suppress all
illegal liquor selling: and we pledge to
him our undivided support in this right
eouS warfare.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-03

Few people are aware of the magni-
tude of the business of the Chamber
lain Medicine company, of Des Moines,
Iowa. From a small beginning it has
grown into one of the most important
Industries in that state and is a source
of pride to Iowa people. Chamberlain
Cough Remedy and Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy are
staple throughout the United States and
in many foreign countries; and it is
especially gratifying to know that they
are worthy of their popularity.
The Chamberlain Medicine company
use in one year over forty car loads of
bottles, twenty-one car Dads of lumber
for packing cases and fifteen a loads
of printing paper for advertising mat
ter; over four hundred barrels of the
finest quality of loaf sugar are used
each veal in the manufacture Of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy.
In their printing department eleven
printing presses are constantly en-
pIoyed In printing their advertising
matter. labels and directions Direc-
lions for use are printed in twenty-eignt
languages. They employ thirty-six
statesmen, thirty-two Of whom travel in
the United States and four in foreign
countries and have over one hundred
employees in their laboratory.
They are now building a new labora-
tory. 1S8x115 feet, four stories high,
fitted throughout with the most modern
appliances. This win enable them to
more III double their present capacity
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-03
LOCAL MENTION.

Amity club picnicked Sunday at Sar-
douS' grove neal Oakland
The auditorium COMMITTEES meets TINS
afternoon at 4 o'clock in the Commercial
club rooms. The matter of procuring
posters for advertising the auditorium
viii come before the committee. The
matter of placing the tickets on sale also
comes up at this meeting. Arrangements
will be made to advertise the opening
quite Thoroughly all over the state.
Mrs. j. K. Hudson and daughter. Mrs.
w. p. Smith, have arrived from Color
ado and are guests of Mrs Dell Keizer.
Secretary Hal F. Smith of the Minis
teriaI Union has been to Gala
meeting of all the ministers of the city
for next Thursday at 10 a. m.
Mrs. Lillian Harrison left today to
visit in Chicago, Cleveland and other
h points.
Mr.. HI. G. Pribble. the young man who
was heard as the lover in La Fiesta de
San Xavier" sang The Dream of Par
adises and Il Am a Pilgrim at the First
Lutheran church Sunday
The Vinew0od park concert proved to
be quite a drawing card yesterday. About
500 people visited the park during the af-
ternoon and evening. The wait for cars
was the only serious drawback yester-
day. This is owing to the fact that the
only power available is n engine The
round trip is made in one hour. The en-
tertainments will be continued during
the remainder of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-03
DEMOCRATS COUNCIL
State Leaders Hold All Day Ses-
sion With National Com
mittee Officials.

Chicago, Sept. 3-Senator Jones, chair
man, J. G.. johnson, vice chairman, and
C. A. Walsh. secretary Of the executive
committee of the Democratic national
committee held an all day conference
with the party leaders in several states
The chairman of the state committees
present were L. A. Rosing, Minneapolis;
Parks NJ Martin, Indiana; F. L. Hall,
Nebraska; A F.. Warden, Wisconsin;
Walter Watson, Illinois; George A. Hoff-
man, Iowa; Mack Love, Kansas, and
James Fl. Miller, West Virginia
The object of the conference was to
obtain an accurate idea of the condi-
tons existing in the various states re-
ported and to range plans for conduct
ing the campaign in those states.
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AN ENORMOUS STRIKE.
ID. L. & w. Company's Miners
Threaten to Go Out.

wilkesbarre. Pa, Sept. 3.-The Della
ware, L.ackawanna & Western company
miners will on Tuesday next take advan-
tage of their separate and exclusive or
ganization to demand an increase of 10
per cent in wages. A committee has been
appointed and the demand will be pre-
sented to Superintendent Loomis. The
action is a clever CUP which may
place h company in an embarrassing
position.
The has always refused to
the United Mine Workers on
the ground that their officials were out
siders and had no standing as actual
workmen. The officials said they were
quite willing to treat with their own
employees and discuss grievances if they
had any. Then the leaders of the min
ers cleverly planned an organization of
their own men, to be confined to the
Delaware, L-ackawanna & Western en-
ployes exclusively. They received the
encouragement of the company officials
They were of course opposed bitterly by
the United Min Workers, which did
not want to lose SO large a body OF
men, but nevertheless a week or SO G
hey completed their organization, elect
ed officers and transacted business.
They will now demand the 10 per cent
increase and If it is refused COM
pany will doubtless become involved in
the greatest strike which is threatened
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-03

a house of stone and brick. and marched
behind the asylum band. The BARRIERS
union. 20. rs followed in carriages with
20 men.
Next followed the boiler makers IN
on two wagons were at work and the
noise made by the pounding of hammers
nearly droWned the music of the Asylum
band. Following the boiler makers, the
National Association Of Machinists No.
"a was represented by 40 men in line.
Marvin Nye and Joseph Van Week
dressed in the usual toys of cake walkers
attracted a great deal of attention. They
rode in a single carriage. Jackson's band
headed the third division.
Building LaborerS' union No.2. colored.
followed with SIS men-Al1 wore blue over
ans and jumpers The degree team from
Sunfower lodge No. 536. Modern Wood
men of America in full uniform under
the command of Capt. N. w. Saxon and
Lieut.. G. H. Benson, marched next in
the line. The City Troop followed under
the command Of Capt. A. M. Fuller.
"Nissley's newsboys," $50 strong.
marched in the parade and each wore a
pink ribbon badge bearing the words.
+Nissley's newsboys." Tt was q hard
matter to keep them in line. This was
the first time they ever attempted to
march in line and they found 1t hard
work not to dart in and out among the
teams and people as they do with a bun
die of papers under their arm.
Crosby Bros were represented by two
parcel delivery agons The Star gro
Gerry was represented by -four delivery
wagons. The street force Of ten wagons
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-03
GOLD FROM KLONDIKE
Steamer City of Seattle, Brings Down
100000.

Seattle, WASH, Sept. 3.-The teamer
City of Seattle has arrived from Skag-
way with $500, 900 in Klondike gold con-
signed to the Seattle assay office.
Dawson advices are: Americans re-
siding in the Klondike are reported to
be indignant over an insult alleged to
have been offered United states Consul
McCook, during the recent visit to the
city of Governor General Mimic 1t IS
said that Mr.. McCook was not invited
to attend the reception rendered to Lord
Mimic and was so obviously ignored that
Lord Mimic noticed the fact and insisted
on Consul McCook's presence The lat
ter was informed of Lord Minto'S wish
and came to the gathering.
Lord Mimic and Consul McCook are
reported to have talked long and earn
est1y together concerning various gov
matters of high Importance.
Lord Mimic is said to have inquired
particularly into the number of Ameri-
cans residing in the Klondike, their
business operations, success or failure,
etc, and to have protested great as
constituent upon learning the facts from
the consul.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-03
OREGON IS ALL RIGHT.
Big Battleship Will Do Guard Duty
in Chinese Waters.

Washington, Sept. s.-The navy de-
partment has Just received by mail the
report of Captain Wilde of the battle
ship Oregon, of the circumstances at
tending the grounding of that ship in
the gulf of Pc Chi Ii last June and her
successful salvage. The report goes to
confirm the departments previously ex-
pressed conviction that this grounding
was not in any respect attributable to
fault on the part of Captain Wilde or
any officer of the Oregon, who in fact
appear to have exercised extraordinary
precautions to guard against the acci-
dent. The Oregon has been completely
repaired and arrived yesterday at Woo
Sung, where she is to form one of the
international fleet to guard the rams
port service during the existence of the
Chinese troubles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-03

amount to Paris, while other reports
put the amounts at double those fig
ures. Various reasons were given for
this step Oh the part of Russia. one be-
ing hat she wished to ease the market
in order to insure the success of the new
loan of Els. 900, 900 to &C., 600, 600 she so
badly needs, while another was that il
was gold sent to meet her external obli-
cations because it had been found i'm
possible to place h loan on favorable
terms. How much truth there is at the
bottom of these rumors I am not pre-
pared to say, but / learn from a source
whose Information can usually be relied
upon that one million is confidently ex-
pected to reach this market This viii
not go far but with the prospect of gold
coming from other parts of the world,
including further shipments from your
side, the story was sufficient to cause
the rates to drop until they are a shade
lower than a week ago.
The bank has apparently realized the
impossibfity OF checking the fall. and
not only has it suspended borrowing op-
erations, but, it is asserted, has released
money by paying off loans and by buy
ing treasury bills which fall due in Oc-
tober.
Calls to over sic. on
government and other issues have to be
ready this month and those. as they
fall due, may have a temporary effect
in stiffening the market, but there is
about a month yet before the autumn
drain begins, and the rates, therefore.
may hang around the present level
for that time.
The larger discount houses, however,
have little confidence in a.
of the ease and are letting business pass
them rather than reduce their quota
ions. Should the market be so ILL
advised as to let the rates slip back,
the bank will be certain to resume Dor
rowing.
AS is usual with end of month re-
quirements, our banks coming in con-
junction with the settlements on the
stock exchange, caused quite a scramble
for money, and for a day or two call
loans commanded anything from 31k
to Az per cent, while the bank lent a
moderate amount at AZ per cent.
Apart from settlements of stock the
market was generally quiet all last
week. The tone, however. was more
cheerful on the belief that the South
African war was drawing to a close.
and brokers are confident that there will
be at least a short spell of activity in
which they may hop to reap some re-
ward for their long period of enforced
idieness, and under this stimulant con-
soils, which have saeged of late, are a
shade better again. and there is 8 bull
element in the market which may be
strong enough to force the price still
higher.
No interest is taken in American rails
and the prices see-sawed within frac-
tional limits all last week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-03

graders and street sweepers brought up
the rear.
west Of town drove a roc wagon in the
parade. He carried with him several
stalks Of corn which were IL feet tall.
The husks were torn back from the ears
of corn, showing ars about 13 inches
long with grains of rich golden color.
Mr.. Taylor raised the corn on his farm.
The parade went north to Gordon
street on Kansas avenue and counter
marched to Fifth and disbanded.
AT THE PARK.
The exercises at. Garfield park COM
speeches BY Rev. d. NJ. Fisk and Colonel
z. C. Little.
y me p pro 4raaa4s S e sRGFts to 9, foley st
and dancing In the evening at 1880. with a
cake walk as a special attraction.
The following is the list OF athletic con-
' anu Union MEN ONLY.
second prize, one center table..s...2 $50
High Jumping-First prize, one saw
a9 gec ondcp prize, one amp........ 1 1SS
Standing Jump-First prize. one pair
sn secofa nriza one emblem min T ~
Hop, Step and Jump-Ffrst prize. one
p-SS e ars-s one 6ana saw ~ "
FREE FOR L
Hands and Foot Race-F1rst prize.
second prize. merchandise. iOO
Creased Pole Climbing-Prizes on the
rpprnine Pig Ioose-Pig as prize.....-
TURNER'S Only
One Hundred Yard Foot Race-First
prize, one box cigars $40
Second prize, one hanG SAW LIS
Hop. Step and prize, one
chair hammock i so
Second prize, one razor ............ LEO
Pole v~aulting-F1rst prize. one box
Second prize, one brier pipe........ 100
Running High ump-F1rs prize, one
Second prize, one screw driver...-- LIS
Running ump-Ffrs prize. one box
cgfTS --...-4...--..- Low
Second prize. one whip...-..-.... 1-25
UNION MEN ONLY.
One Hundred Yard Foot Race-Ffrst
prize, one box S.
Second prize. one amp....-.......-- LOO
Fifty Yard Foot Race-First prize, one
gold mounted 160
Second prize, one shirt ......-..... LOO
FREE FOR ALL
One Hundred Yard Foot Race-FTrst
prize, one box 175
Second prize, one whip -....-.......- 100
Fifty Yard Foot - prize, one
iaprobe Icy
Second prize, one necktie -....---.-. so
BOYS UNDER 10 EAR
Fifty Yards Foot prize,
one knife
Second prize, one fife. .--...-..--. LOO
FREE FOR ALL.
Potato Race-First prize, one pair
solid gold cuff buttons :.--....-.t-..$1.0o
Second prize. one sack potatoes....-
Tub Race-First prize, one umbrella. 500
Second prize, one picture.-----.-- l5O
Sack Race-F1rst prize, a lot of shoe
Second prize, one box of toilet soap. Is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-03
LONG LABOR LINE.
Hundreds Of WOrkingmen Once
More Parade.
Santa Fe Shopmen Again Take
Part.
UNION SPIRIT REVIVED
Largest Turn Out For Several
Years.
Exercises Held This Afternoon
at Garfield Park.
SPIRIT REVIVED

1t has been said hat the interest in
Labor Day is waning and that it is
useless to attempt labor parades but to-
days parade disapproves that belief.
1t is evident that the union spirit is
not dead. The first Labor Day parade
was larger but today's parade probably
brought out more marching ~organiza-
tons than any parade for several years
past. The clothing stores must have done
a good business from the number of
new overalls and jumpers displayed by
the various organizations.
This Is the first time for several years
that the Santa Fe shopmen have turned
out Today there were probably 500 of
them in line. There seems to have beer
a revival Of the marching spirit. The
boilermakers from the shops dropped
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-03
BIG TREES IN N G
California Giants Seem Doomed TO
Destruction.

Washington, Sept. 3-The depart
ment of agriculture has issued a report
on Investigation of the big trees of Cal
ifornia that brings out some interest
ing and new conclusions. It shows that
the dimensions of the big trees are un-
equalled. that their age makes them the
Oldest living things. They are described
by the Ieport as the ~grandeSt, largest,
oldest and most majestical1y graceful
Of trees and the scarcest of known
tree species with the extreme scientific
value of being the best living repre-
sentatives of a former geologic g
The report says the bark of the big
trees often is two feet thick and al
most noneombustible. The oldest
specimens felled," it says" still sound
at heart and fungus is an enemy un-
known to 1t. Yet the big trees appar-
emily have not increased their range
since the glacial epoch. They have only
little strip of country where the cli-
mate is locally favorable"
Continuing he report says;
The only grove now thoroughly safe
from destruction is the Mariposa, and
this is far from being the most inter
esting. Most of the other groves are
either in process of or in danger of be-
ing logged. The very finest Of all, the
Calaveras grove, with the biggest and
tallest trees, the most uncontaIninated
surroundings and practically all the
literary and scientific associations Of
the species connected with 1t has been
purchased recently by a lumber man,
who came into full possession on April
J.. The SeQuoia and General Grant ma
tional parks which are supposed to en-
brace and give security to a large part
of the remaining big trees, are eaten
into by a sawmill each and the private
timber claims amounting to a total OF
LIB acres. The rest of the scanty
patches of big trees in Calaveras are
now dfsappearing-by the ak. In brief,
the majority of big trees of California
are owned by people who have every
right and in many cases every inten-
ton to cut them into lumber"
The most recent Investigations, ac-
cording to the report confirm the esd-
mates that these giant trees probably
live 5000 years or more, though few of
even the larger trees are more than as
old The average rate of growth is es-
timated at one inch of diameter for
every twelve years. The report also
c~orroborates the statement Of one au-
therity who says hat one tree on which
he counted 1000 rings, was
~ in its prime, ~"swaying in the sierra
winds when Christ walked tbs earth"
The report states among other things
tions:
THE only place in the world where
the big tree exists is in ten Isolated
groves on the west slope of the Sierra
Nevada mountains. The species, how
ever, represent a. surviving prehistoric
genus of tree once growing widely over
the globe. The southern groves show
some reproduction, through which there
is hope of perpetuatfng these groves. In
the northern roves h species hardly
hold their own"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-03

red hot rivets along the street from the
wagon where they kept a forge going
heating the rivets. The grocery wagons
scattered samples and mail envelopes
Of flour. The course of the parade could
be told by the patches of white on the
pavement. The parade was delayed a
little in starting but by IL o'clock moved
north on Kansas avenue led by a pla-
toon of police.
C. M. Long. marshal of the day, and
his aides, F. c. Fisher, R. F. Vanzant,
ID. McLarty and Roy Hammond fol-
lowed. Chief Ramsey and the night and
day forces of the police department fol-
lowed Immediately in front of Mar
halls band. Governor Stanley and the
state officers in carriages. Next cams
GERS in carriages and the speak
ers for the afternoon exercises. Chief
Wilmarth and five companies of the
Topeka fire department with T. D. and
K w. King in their cart with their Eng
lish fire department uniforms.
The first division was led by the cigar
akers' union No SO with 80 men in line
wearing white duck trousers, white shirt
and white caps. They followed a large
cigar on wheels. The Topeka Typo
graphical union No. 121 with so men in
line followed. Each man wore a sun
flower. The Painters and Decorators
union No. SO followed with 20 members
in carriages.
was represented by the union label on a
wagon. The Plumbers and Gas and
steam Filters union No. 165 followed
with Is men in line. The Carpenters and
Joiners' union No. 15S came next with 80
men in line wearing white aprons. They
followed a float loaded with children.
The Bricklayers and Masons' union No.
3 had 40 men in line wearing white over
alls and white hats. They followed a
float representing workmen constructing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-03
POSTAL CLERKS e E
Delegates Representing 10000 En-
ployes in Convention.

Atlantic City. Sept. 3.-The frst na-
tonal convention Of the reunited Post
once Clerks association, embracing in
rs membership 10000 of the total of Is
vv0 clerks in the postof1ce service of
the united states and its possessions.
and which up to last wear vas divided
over the question Of admitting assist
ant superintendent. met here TODAY
There were 100 delegates present. THE
business sessions of the convention will
supporting a law classifying clerks as
IN other divisions of the service will be
one OF the features for discussion by the
convention