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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-25
RATES FOR FALL EVENTS
Reduced Fare for Wichita Fair and
Atchison Corn Carnival

The Western Passenger association
has announced the following reduced
rates
Kansas state fair Wichita. Septemb Der
To 7-One fare for the round trip from
City and St Joseph. Mo; time limit,
September s. The rate viii be rendered
TO Oklahoma and Indian Territory lines
for basing purposes
Corn carnival. Atchison. kan, Septem-
Der 2o-One fare for the round trip from
all points in Missouri Kansas and Ne
braska from which the local one-way
rate to Atchison is not more than 81 so
Fail festival. Kansas City. October I
to Zone fare for the round trip from all
points in the eastern committees terri
tory from which the local one-way rate
TO Kansas City is 1856 or less. and all
points in Kansas from which the local
one-way rate IS $50 or less; return linn
1t, October S
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-25

lied clubs in school districts, the distance
requiring all of his time between the close
of office hours in the afternoon and the
opening hour in the morning TO make the
trip He was laughed at by the opposi-
county has not yet recovered from the
shock which the politicians received at
that election BreidenthaTs ticket won-
He was at once given prominent place
among the political workers in that coun-
", but all attempts to conciliate him and
land him as a working member in the Re
publican ranks failed
Then came the Alliance movement and
Breidenthal was in charge of the state
headquarters which were conducted at
Enterprise, where Breidenthal and some
of his friends were also booming their
Topolobanpo colonization scheme
The ticket failed TO win that year with
J. F. Willets as the nominee but the next
election brought the victory for Governor
LeWelling. Breidentha1 managed that
Campaign One OF the last acts of Cover
nor Humphrey administration was to
sign the bill creating the office of state
bank commissioner Humphrey appointed
was put out by Governor Lewelling the
following spring and Breidenthal was ap-
pointed. He has held the office continu-
ousIy ever since that time
Prudential. fnnocently of course, was
among Republicans against Governor
Morrill, Morrill, was furnished by the Re
publican campaign managers with infor-
nation charging Breidenthal with tech
meal but not criminal violations of the
banking law Upon this information it
was expected that Governor Morrill, would
cause the appointment of q legislative in
vestigating committee which would Gust
BreidenthaI from the office and make
room for q Republican In the meantime
the Republican politicians had prevailed
upon Governor Morrill, to name Charles
S. Jobes then of Attica. now q national
bank examiner for Kansas, for bank COM
missioner NORTH disliked Jobes heart
iIy- Then Breidenthal made. q fight in
court and won Following this the Re
publicans wanted Morrill, to have the in
vestigation and rid the administration of
BreidenthaI. but Morrill, disliked Jobes so
much that he declined to do So And. this
action on the part of the governor, caused
a sore spot which has never healed 1t
is being aggravated. too, by the men in
the Repu blican party. who insist that
Breidenthal has made efficient bank
commissioner.
John W. Breidenthal has always been
opposed the ideas Of the Republicans He
has never in any way placed himself la
bic to the accusation of being in any man
ner associated or identified with that par
ty. He has run the gamut from Green
hackers to PopuliStS. taking along the
way 4 flyer with the Union Labor ele-
ment. the Farmers and Laborers' party,
a local movement in Labette county, the
Alliance. then POpulfsnn, and is now more
than half a Socialist, belonging also to
some new organization the motto of which
blue letters on a red field
Although Mr.. Breidenthal has been fur
niShing the prosperity Items in bank
reports which has made Kansas a promi
nent figure in financial circles this year,
the Republicans insist that he belongs to
the calamity party and will make this
fight against him in the campaign
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-25

therefore. demand such legislation as
will most surely relieve US from the op-
preston of this monopoly
We believe that the cattle industry of
the state should be encouraged and pro
tected, and to that end we advocate the
continuance of the sanitary board IN
der the direction Of the actual cattle
men of the state The defeat of use
ful and needed legislation and the pass
age of clumsy and abOrtive laws which
Will not stand in courts have been the
work of professional lobbyists. These
Indicators should be Summarily dealt
with, their business should be defined
and declared a public Offense and as
such punished by the law.
Each day adds fresh proof Of the wis
dom of the Democratic position upon
the question OF prohibition and we re-
new our oft-repeated demand that the
question be resubmitted to the people
Believing that the public health and
the public convenience and interest
would be best conserved by the public
control of municipal utilities, we favor
the public ownership of all such utili-
ties as the best means of such control
As fathers SympathiZed with
Marco BOzzaris and his Greek patriots
and with Kossuth and his historic Hun
garians, with Garibaldi and his devoted
Italians, with Bolivar and all other
apostles of liberty, so we. their de-
scendants, keeping alive upon our al
tars the fires OF liberty, extend to all
people who struggle for liberty our
sympathy The brave Beers of South
Africa are making fight for home
and country unexampled in the annals
of time. They deserve to be free, and
that they may be free is our earnest
hope.
Upon these principles we stand, and
with that unconquered hero, the lion Of
the west William J Bryan. and his IL
lustrious running-mate. Adlai Steven
son. we go to the people confident Of
such a popular triumph as has never
bafOro occurred in our history.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-25
NEW DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
J. Mack Love Will Probably be Re
tanned as Chairman.
Especial to the State JournaLl

Especial TO the state journal
Fort Scott, Kan, July 25-The Demo-
Gratis have selected the following state
committee:
At-largsJ. Mack Love, Arkansas
City; by judicial districts: First, J. B.
Starnes, Leavenworrn; Second. J. w
Orr Atchison; Third, Frank s. Thomas,
Topeka; Fourth, T. J. Sweeney, Law
renee: Fifth, l. D. Eppinger, Burling-
ton; Sixth, s A F. Gollup, Mound City;
Seventh. J. F. Roe, Chanute; Eighth.
B. l. Strother. Abilene; Ninth, S F.
Hutton, Hutchinson; Tenth, ]. l.
Pettyjohn, Olathe; Eleventh, s H
Starr, Caney; Twelfth, T. NJ. Dolan.
Clifton; Thirteenth, r H Hazlett: Fiji
tenth, A. T. Rogers, Beloit; Seven
tenth, H. J. Miltz, Norton; Eighteenth,
G. l. Young. Wichita; Nineteenth, Geo.
Pitts. Wellington: Twentieth, H. J.
Roetsal, Ellinwood; Twenty c. W.
Brandenburg, Frankfort; Twenty-sec-
ond, w. w. Letson, Horton; Twenty
third, c. A. Black, Twenty fourth, R
r Bean, Anthony; Thirtieth w NJ
McCandless, Lincoln; Thirty second,
Henry Locke, Syracuse; Thirty third,
T. E. Leftwich. Larned; Thirty-fourth,
J.. n. F'ike, Colby. BY congressional
distriets-First. E E Murphy, Leaven-
worth; Second. J. c. Simmons, Wells
vile; Third, Hugh P Farrelly. Chanute;
Fourth, T. W. Morgan, Eureka; Fifth,
W. H L Pepperell, Concordia; Sixth,
Charles NJ Sawyer, Norton; Seventh, G.
p. Locke. Wichita
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-25
WANT ACOPYRIGHT.
Texas Populists Seek Protection
From Democratic Raiders

Waco. Texas. July 25.-The PopuIist
state convention nominated a full state
ticket The platform follows the middle
of-the-road policy, opposes fusion and
makes no mention of Bryan It does not
contain any reference to Imperialism or
expansion a resolution to embody these
question in the platform was voted down.
The following resolution was passed
unanimously:
Whereas, Past experience has proved
that Populist platforms are tempting to
Democratic politicians: be it, therefore
Resolved That the chairman Of the
executive committee be hereby instructed
to have the Populist platform copyrighted
before the Democratic convention. August
Sth-"
The state ticket nominated is headed by
Jerome c. kerby, of Dallas county, for
governor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-25
BRYAN WILL GO.
Accepts Invitation to G. a r. Ma
ticnal Encampment-

Chicago. July 25--Col- William J. Bry-
an has accepted an invitation TO attend
the national encampment Of the Grand
Army in this city next August General
John c Black. chairman of the commit
tee on invitation received this formal ac
ceptance settling a question over which
there has been considerable controversy.
Col Bryan to Gen Black says:
When I wrote you on June %, the
convention had not been held and did
not think it wise to make any promises
until the convention was over and I had
a chance to consult the committee in re-
gard TO the date of notification 1 am
now in a position to accept the invita-
ton and take great pleasure in doing so.
although 1t is still impossible for me to
TX the exact day owing to uncertainty
as 10 my whereabouts just before and
Just after the encampment- If it is nee
essary to know the day at once would
suggest August 80. that would come
nearer haT1uOnlzing with a subsequent
date which I have in contemplation
Thanking you again for the consider
alton shown me by the committee, I am.
Very truly yours.
Wv J. BRYAN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-25
SURVEY IN PROGRESS.
More Evidence of Rock Island Ex-
tension From Liberal

Clayton. n. NJ. July 25-The engineer
OF the Rock Island railroad arrived here
this morning with his corps of assist
ants en- route for the Pecos Valley rail-
road In substance he said:
We started from Liberal. Kan. and
surveyed the old line for about 100 miles
TO point 20 miles east and IS miles
north Of the southwest corner of Beaver
county. Oklahoma There we left the old
Inc which ran almost due west and will
travel IN a southwark direction till We
reach some point on the Pecos VALLEY
railroad and then will survey line 70
Liberal. Kan. and in all probability will
cross the colorado & Southern at some
point south of Clayton -
DO You believe the Rock Island will
construct this line soon2''
see no reason why they should NOT
and while there are three Prospective
routes. I believe the line through CIa1y-
ton VIII be the true one as this is the
most direct route for the Cimmaror
Ute creek and Red river valley conn
tries"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-25
RELATIONS TO CONTINUE
Santa Fe-Colorado Southern Agree
ment Will be Renewed

Denver July 25.-Vice President Win
cheu Of the Colorado & Southern rail-
road said yesterday that there was no
truth in the rumorss circulated that the
old Denver Pueblo line OF the road was
being repaired with the intention Of US
ing it again and abrogaung the contract
with the Santa Fee
There IS absolutely no truth in the
Statements that we are going to break
with the Santa Fe.'' said Mr. Winchell-
s-We are not making more repairs on the
old line to Pueblo than are necessary to
keep il in condition. nor have We made
arrangements for operating trains over
the old line. Our contracts with the
Santa Fe viii be signed and our rela
tons with that road Will be about the
same as they have been for the last
year
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-25

A gentleman recently cured Of dyspepsia
gave the following appropriate rendering
Of Burns famous blessing; Some have
meat and can not eat. and some nave
none that want it: but we have meat and
We can eat-KodoI Dyspepsia Cure Be
thanked This preparation will digest
what YOU eat It instantly relieves and
radically cures indigestion and all stom-
ach disorders At all drug stores
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-25
BURTON HAS NO SHOW.
That is the Opinion Held by the
Baker Managers

'AThe claims made by the Burton
managers are preposterous." said w.
E Sterne today. They are either ig
nOrant of the situation or are trying By
gross deception to bolster up his can
didacy, which is already hopelessly lost
Mr. Bakers friends know he has the
contest won. He has two thirds of the
nominees and has four-ffths of those
likely to be elected I do not believe
Mr.. Burton or his friends have any idea
that he can be elected next winter, but
want to make a fairly respectable
showing so that they can re-enter the
race in 1902 -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-25
DRAPER RESIGNS.
Wants to Retire From Ministry
to Italy.

Milford Mass, July 25.-Genera1 Will
lam F. Draper, of Hopedale, last night
sent to Washington a letter rendering his
resignation as United States ambassador
to Italy. General Draper made no state
ment as to the reasons he has for taking
this step other than that his business at
HopedaIe demands his entire attention
He refuses to speak of the matter in de-
tail until a reply is received from Wash
fngton, but said 10 the Associated Press
that the letter was sent in good faith and
he hoped it will be accepted The inter
ests of General Draper in Hopedale en-
gage about 600 hands.
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KNOCKED OUT.
CONTINUED from First Page)

it in congress, but the people objected to
the sacrifice and SO Cyclone Davis sweeps
backward and forward over the country,
SCATTERING everything in his way. When
he opens his mouth there proceeds such
q torrent of words that it carries every
thing before it Even Conner Davies, that
dignified gentleman from Concordia. got
up. waved his hat and shouted while
Davis was discussing the money question
Cyclone Davis looks like a country
preacher and is built on the telegraph
pole style. He is not particular about the
use Of pronOuns and draWls his words,
but he is an old time Populist Of the Mrs.
listen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-25
BUTLER NoN-coMM1rTAL
Republicans Defeat a Proposition to
Instruct for Burton.

The Republicans of Butler county
held convention at Ell Dorado yester-
day, nominating three legislative can
didates, as follows: ]. w. Adams, re-
nominated for representative; ]. NJ.
Satterthwaite, editor of the Douglas
Tribune, for representative, and T. R
Heydig for senator, the latter defeating
J. w. Robson, the prominent stock
man. for that place
A proposition to instruct the 1egisla-
tive nominees for J. r. Burton was laid
upon the table by an overwhelming
vote.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-25
Gulf Line Appointment.

Galveston July 25.-Mr. Walter L
Sheldon has been appointed car account
ant Of the Gulf. Colorado & Santa Fe
railway, effective August l, to succeed
his brother W. H Sheldon who resign
ed to accept the position of chief clerk
to Vice President Beggs of the Frisco.
The new accountant has been connected
with the Office for several years
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-25
WEEK IN EACH COUNTY.
Congressman Curtis Dimes His Com
mittee and Plans Campaign.

Congressman Curtis Dimes His Com
mittee and Plans Campaign
Congressman Charles Curtis has de-
cided to make an aggressive campaign,
and he expects to carry the district by
$500 majority. or 1, goo more than at his
last election
Yesterday the following committee
dined with the congressman at the
Copeland: Arthur Capper. chairman.
Topeka; F. W. Willard, LeavenWorth;
w H Jordan, Nemaha; W. F. Donald,
Atchison; W 2. Price. secretary, Jack
son; DR.. Frank Swallow, Jefferson.
The members from Brown and Donf-
phan counties were not present After
dinner the committee adjourned to Mr..
Curtis office and worked over the plans
for the campaign Mr. Curtis will spend
a week in each county, and will offer
his services to the state central COM
rnittee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-25
No Philippine Veterans Rates.

Western roads have negatived the
proposition to make a rate of one fare
plus 81 for the round trip for the re-
union Of the army Of the Philippines,
to be held at Denver. August 13- They
have adopted one to extend to Septem-
Der 20 the return limits of tickets sold
for the Farmers National congress, to
be held at Colorado Springs August u
to 23
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-25
VIEWS OF PARTISANS.
Three Reports From the Butler
County Convention

There was a Republican Convention at
FL Dorado yesterday
Under the head: Three More For
Burton" the Capital says:
Ell Dorado. Kan, July 24--The Repub-
Hcan county convention today nominated
J. 3. Adams and J. NJ Satterthwaite,
editor of the Douglas Tribune for repre-
sentativeS- Both are for Burton for sena-
tor. F. H Leidy was nominated for state
senator He. too, is for Burton
The Kansas City Times contained the
Ell Dorado. Kan. July 24.-Butler coun-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-25
TO AVOID SUNDAY TRAVEL
The President Will Arrive in Chicago
Earlier Than Expected

Chicago. July 25--The official program
of the 34th annual encampment G. A r.
is not affected by the decision of Presi-
dent Mckinley to arrive in Chicago on
Saturday, August 25. instead of Monday,
August q. as he intended The change of
plan for his arrival is that of the presi-
dent-not the G. A R committee. It is
the presidents desire TO avoid travel on
Sunday and to reach Chicago in time to
attend the patriotic religious service ar
ranged for Sunday at the Coliseum
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-25
Instructed for ]. r. Burton.

Yates Center. Kas., July 25.-The Re
publican convention of the Fourteenth
senatorial district, composed of Allen
and Woodson counties, held here today
nominated s. J. Stewart and instruct
ed him for J. r. Burton. This was
managed by Charles F Scott, who was
brought out for congressman at large
by Burton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-25
Too Big for Emporia-

The big planer at the shops was
taken out and made ready 10 ship to
Newton 1t Is too big for this place,
as no general overhauling is done here.
A bolt cutter from Topeka Will be put
in its plaee.-Emporia Gazette.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-25
Robbed a FARO Bank.

tne rear Of Al Richardson's saloon has
oeen robbed by two masked men. who
covered nve players with revolvers and
secured about $50 After warning the
men that the first one to move would be
shot, the robbers made their escape
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-25

done much to make It one Of the best
paying fast freight lines in the country
If Mr. Schumacher is made assistant
traffic manager of the Union Pacific Il
will be a new Office
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-25
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-25

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-25

Every woman covets a shapely, pretty figure, and
rany Of them depore the loss OF their griish forms
1fre- marTiaze The bearing of children is very
5estractivc 10 the mothers shzpeliness- This can
Be AVOIDED however by the use Of AorHEEs
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-12-20
Gnn Club Shoot.

Last Friday the Meade Gun Club
held shoot which resulted as fol-
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-12-20
Marriage of Judge Madison.

From the Dodge City Globe Republican.
December 18th, at the home OF
the brides parents, in Oklahoma
City, Okla, Judge E. H. Madison,
of Dodge City, and Miss Lou Vance
were married by Rev. Mr.. Brum-
baugh, pastor of the M. f. church.
The bride is sister of Judge Madi-
sons former wife, who died more
than year ago. Judge Madison
and bride will go on a wedding tour
to some of the eastern cities, and
they will not return here until about
New Years day. Mrs, Madison
will make an excellent mother to
Judge Madison's children, to whom
she is much attached. In common
with the many friends of Judge
Madison we extend to him and
bride our best wishes for a life of
happiness and unbounded joy and
prosperity.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-12-20

The Meade State Bank
buys School Orders, County
Warrants, and all negotiable
paper.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-12-20

w. T. CORNELL.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-12-20

Work on the road is proceeding.
They have begun taking up the light
rails that were put down here sever
al years ago and replacing them
with heavier rails and a patent joint
which mnkes a continuous rail.
Roadmaster Smith informed us last
Saturday morning that he had orders
to take care of large consignments
of construction material at Pratt
and Liberal. The light rails which
are being removed will be used for
switches along the line of extension.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-12-20

Agent w. w. TRULY went out on
the strike Saturday with the other
operators and now this town is with
out telegraphic communication with
the world. : The Superintendent
came along Monday and cut the
batteries from the main wires and
joined the latter outside, and carried
the batteries away. Cyrus Osborne
has been placed in charge of the
freight department.-Ashland Clip
per.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-12-20
Railroad Talk.
prosperit

Roadmaster J. C. Smith is storing
500 corloads of railroad ties at Lib
eral and 800 car loads at this place.
Agent G. w. Parker informs us
that there are ten cars of rail Joints
and car of bolts In the yards here.
Also three miles of old steel rails
have been taken up west of here and
replaced by new steel.
Eight hundred cars of ties will
make about seventy miles of track.
Everything is moving in the direc-
ton of active, bustling work on the
extension, and in the near future we
will live on a main line to the sea.
Pratt Union.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-12-20
w. S. BERGMAN, Cashier.
MEADE, KANSAS.

Designated Depository of Meade County
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-12-20

The Meade State Bank
will handle all local loans Of
fered, and will give you bet
ter terms than are proposed
by individuals or foreign loan
companies. See us before
placing your loan or making
a. renewal.
w. S. BERGMAN,
Cashier.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-12-20
Christmas Entertainments.

The following is the program for
the entertainment at the M. E.
church, Monday evening, Dec. "a:
Music-The Band.
Song Christmas has Gomez
The Choir.
Recitation-David Stutsman Tr.
Solo and Chorus-Ida Perry.
Recitation-Rosie Rhodes.
Duette = Margie Hamilton and
Hazel Rieman.
Sermon-Fred Flick Jr.
Song -"Glory be to Cod"
Recitation-Lulu Button.
Chorus-"Ring the Xmas Bells. +"
Primary exercise.
Solo-Phyllis Fuhr.
Male Chorus.
Recitation-Edna Stutsman.
Music-The Band.
Exercise-Six Girls.
Song -"Peace on Earth"
observation-disclosures Shamhart.
Music-The Band.
The following program will be
rendered at the Catholic church on
Christmas eve:
Song Sunday School pupils.
Recitation Willie Cannon.
Mona McMeel.
Recitation-Walter Foster.
Reading Eugene McMeel.
Recitation-Lillie Peck.
Recitation-Esther Cannon.
Recitation-Genevieve McMeel.
Visit from Mr.. and Mrs. Santa
Claus.
ecitation-Martin Cannon.
Song By three girls.
Recitation-Grace Conlin.
Recitation-Agnes Wehrle.
Recitation Bernard McMeel.
The Meade State Bank
buys School Orders, County
Warrants, and all negotiable
paper.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-12-20
Christmas Candles.

The best place in the city to buy
Christmas candies. We will have a
special closing out sale Saturday,
December, 22, of candies. fruits,
nuts, cigars and tobaccos. Come
early and purchase your Christmas
supply.