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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-11
MRS. Dalton Working For Her Son.

Mrs. Dalton, mother of Emmett Dali
ton, is expected to call on Governor
Stanley any day now, seeking pardon
for her son, who is serving a life sem
tence in the penitentiary for murder
committed during the raid of the fa-
nous Dalton gang the bank at
Coffeyville. Mrs. Dalton has been Sc
curing names to the petition in south
ern Kansas for some time. Otto Eek
stein, of Wichita, her attorney. is here
f06aX
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-11
Grief Causes Suicide.

Chicago, Oct. 11.-George Rankin, a
prominent board of trade member and
a partner in the commission firm of
John Rankin IL Co, committed suicide
in Oak Park today Mr.. Rankin
mourned deeply over the death of his
wife three years ago, and members of
his family attribute his act to this
sorrow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-11
Whitney,s GOLF Third.

London, Oct 11.-Epsom Lad won the
Kempton Park stakes of 500 sovereigns,
added to a sweepstakes of 100 SOW
ereigns each, for 3-year-olds and up
ward, distance one mile and half, at
Kempton Park October meeting today.
Santoi was second, and VIM. c. Whit
ney's Volodyovski Ct. ReifD finished
third.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-11
Burial of Jack HaverIv.

Philadelphia, Oct. n.-John C. Haver-
ly, the famous minstrel and veteran
theatrical manager who died at Salt
Lake City September %, was buried
here yesterday. The burial services
were conducted by Rabbi Joseph Kraus-
kopf. The Philadelphia. and Baltimore
lodges of the B. P o. Elks were repre-
sented at the funeral.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-11
None TO Tell the s .ory.

Oil City, Pa, Oct. 11.-Harpers nitro
glycerine factory at Ridge Farm, was
blown up today. The cause of the ex-
plosion will never be known, as the
only persons about the place at the
time were instantly killed. They were
Clarence Ward, the manufacturer, and
his assistant Frank Gross
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-11
Temperatures of LARGE Citie..

Chicago. Oct. IL a. m temperatures
New York 81; Boston So: Philadelphia
so; Washington "a; Chicago 60; Mime
apolis "A; Cincinnati 81; st. Louis 62.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-11
No Molineux Decision.

Albany, N Y, Oct. 1.-THE court of
appeals did not hand down a decision
today in the case of Roland B. Mo-
lineux.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-11

Chicago. Oct 11.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Generally fair tonight and Satur-
day; westerly winds.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-11

serving term in prison. Croker now realizes
the situation, and knows that his power in State
conventions is no longer absolute. He is suilen
snd angry over this development, but he Is
helpless.
Whether this regained independence of the
Kings County organization means the rehabi-
tation OF ex-senator Hill in the Democratic party
in the State remains to be seen. Mr.. Hill and
Mr.. Mclaughlin have always been on the most
friendly terms Mclaughlin did not want to
desert Hill and make Croker State leader but
he had option. Whether not he VIII re-
turn TO the Hill standard viii develop later. BY
regainng it's political independence Kings Coun-
ty becomes e factor in every State convention,
because II holds the balance OF power. The
Kings County leaders good politicians. and
II is pretty safe TO assert that they will drive
hard bargain when 81 comes TO dealing with the
two opposing factions In the State organization.
While Hill is credited to large extent with
advising Mclaughlin and the Kings County
leaders, and IL is therefore likely that he VIII
have Kings with him in the State convention
next year, this is by no means certain.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-11
NEGROES WANT DEvERYs HEAD.
AT REPUBLICAN RATIFICATION MEETING
IN THE NTH DISTRICT THEY DE-
NOUNCE TAMMANY POLICE

Intense and bitter opposition to the Tammany
ticket because Of the part the police took in the
race riots OF a year ago the keynote OF the
ratification meeting held by the United Coored Re
publicans last night at the headquarters of the
Republican organization of the XIth Assembly
District No. 265 West Thirty -fourth-st The room
was crowded with representatives OF most of the
colored political organizations Of the city when
Melvin ]. Chisum called the meeting order.
Charles w Anderson. the negro representative
the Republican State Committee, was the chief
speaker He said: I'VE. as negroes have more at
stake in this contest than any other class race
The others want to preserve their property and
their material interests. but fighting for the
preservation of our lives. our purpose is elect
man who will select a Commissioner of Police
who will see to II that innocent men pro- tected
and dubbed If Mr.. Low Is elected Mayor
Devery will never lead another riot in this city
John p Wndolph. the Republican leader of
district, made brief address, and followed
by the Rev. Granville Hunt and Frank H. Graf
president of the United Coored Republicans.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-11
CAMPAIGN SHAKEDOWN
IN SPITE OF WARNING THE ASSESS
MENT OF CITY EMPLOYEES BE
GINS-MURPHY'S NOTICE.

The collection of the usual campaign assessment
of per cent OF yearly salaries from city employees
has begun in Brooklyn. notwithstanding the warn
ing of the Civil Service Reform Association that 1t
stands ready to prosecute any of alleged Vo-
lation of the law bearing this subject brought
to fits notice.
It is said that assessments now being made on
the employees in the Water Department When the
paid Wednesday at the Western Dis
trict repair yard collector stationed himself IN
the blacksmith shop receive contributions. In
great ajority of cases the men parted with their
money without protest. After the paymaster had
left yard Frank s. Leibold, clerk in the Water
Registers office. came out Of the blacksmith shop
and returned his office in the Municipal Building
Mr.. Leibold asked If he had collected any
funds for the Democratic campaign while in the
yard. He hesitated moment. and then stammered:
''Why-er, / don't remember. l don't think did. L
guess I'll have TO refer you to my superior, Mr..
Hawkes.. before I answer any more questions like
that"
Superintendent Hawkes. and Deputy Commissioner
Mofett could not be found yesterday.
Several OF the laborers who came out Of the repair
yard said that they had required to contribute
IS EACH which many of them could i'll afford to do.
Most Of the men receive at the rate OF 81 day
Last year" said one of the men, they only took
ST. but this year they have increased the ante. The
81 so men have to pay $40 and the 50 men s1l. OF
course II refuse TO pay they can't discharge us
for protected by the Civil Service law, but
they can make things mighty uncomfortable by
transferring all over Long Island. where it might
cost US 81 90 day TO get to work
The foreman at the Coney Island repair yard gave
notice last week that the payday collector
would be on hand to receive contributions TO the
campaign fund. The Water Departments salary list
in Brooklyn amounts than sSOO0o0. One per
cent OF this Is 1900.
1t is said that the assessment on patrolnen and
firemen this year will be Sl2
Commissioner Murphy has sent the following
notice to every police station in the city:
Your attention and that of the force is called to
section "a OF the Civil Service relating TO pro-
hiblting payment of political assessments and con-
tTibutions by public officers and employees also to
Paragraph A, Rule % relating the same subject
You VIII see that the law and rules enforced
Read thls TO the members of your command at
lowing its receipt.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-11
NO c. L. MONEY FOR STRIKERS"


There will be funds necessary to carry on a
legitimate campaign, but there won't be a cent
for strikers said Colonel Willis /. Ogden yes
terday to a Tribune reporter.
rs 1t true that the finance committee OF the
Citizens Union Is embarrassed for lack of funds -
he asked.
1T IS true that the patriotism of many wealthy
seems to have suddenly ooZed out soon as
the question OF subscriptions was brought TO them
said Colonel Ogden. but 1t is that We are
embarrassed OF lack Of money This is
there has been general request for subscriptions
Doubtless that request Will be made once, aud
the managers of the Citizens Union have no doubt
that the people who desire the corrupt Tammany
administration displaced by where honest men
will pay regard to the rights OF the plain
people will respond. they have done In days
gone by"
The political "grafter'-and he is numerous
and growing individual in the campaign struck
a snag in the Citizens Union managers When the
report published few days ago. that the
Citizens Union treasury likely TO be overflow
ing all through the campaign, there was noticea-
BILE activity the part of broken down spell
binders election district husters political "srik-
and others of the strange fraternity who lend
a coloring OF cheapness TO a local campaign. and
they made numerous calls President R Fulton
Cutting and Colonel Willis l.. Ogden. They have
given up the fight. and most Of them
cultVating the Tammany district leaders
The finance committee OF the Citizens Union met
yesterday the office OF Isaac y. Segman lts
chairman. in BrOad-st.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-11

hEtbSE To ACCEPT A c. q. PETITION.
The hne hand OF Tamnnany was seen yesterday in
the Board Of Elections when the Democratic Com
missioners. Messrs. Noorhis and Mcguire refused
TO sanction the fling OF the Citizens Union alder
nomination petition from the XLIVth District
John w. Hutchinson. jr.. attorney for the New
York Republican County Committee argued before
the Election Board Thursday morning in behalf of
John II. Behrmann. the Citizens Union candidate
The Citizens Union presented petition with one
hundred and thirty signatures for Behrmann. The
two Democratic members OF the board voted mo-
the proposal 10 accept the petition and the two
Republican members voted yes" The Democratic
members OF the Election Board sheld that five
hundred votes were necessary on a petition 10
nominate candidate for alderman. Mr. Hufchin-
said that only one hundred votes were necAs-
sary.t Nandarnns proceedings will be begun inme-
diatedy TO compel the Election Board receive the
nomination
New-York tribune., 1901-10-11
BETTING LIVELY At EVEN TERMS.
wAGERs AGGREGATING MORE THAN $50 on
PLACED IN WALL-ST

Bets on the Mayoralty contest agEregating more
than $.o0eJ were reported in Wall-St. yesterday
All We're made on even terms. Kerr & CO.. who
are placing large fund for supporters of the
Tammauy candidate. announced that they had bet
$1,000 ON Shepard against Sl0.000 wagered Low
by a firm whose they would not reveal They
also placed ten separate bets OF sl,0o0 each on
Shepard. the Low end OF of these bets being
taken by T.. \. Chartraud curb broker.
NJ \. Cornell. another outside broker. bet $500
on Low. the Shepard end being taken by a repre-
sentative of A. A Housman & Co
r. II. Brooks with Segsberg & CO. has more
than $4,000 which he Will place Low
New-York tribune., 1901-10-11
LIKENS THE JOB TO HERCULES'S TASK
DR.. MACARTHUR SAYS TAMMANY HALLS
ARE AUGEAN STBLES

In speech in the Calvary Baptist Church West
f1fty-seventh-st last evening. DR.. Macarthur
spoke on Tammany misrule. He said in part:
stables OF Tammany Hall Manhattan Island
stables OF Tammany Hall on Manhattan Island
There is not to-day in all this wide world a city
with political organization one-tenth vile as
Tammany Hall / doubt If there was ever a DO
ltical Organization on this earth q utterly abon-
Unable lammany Hall. The candidate of the
Fusion ticket has set example for every hon
ora bio citizen OF New-TOrk. He gives
he quits comfort, he devotes all his energies and
his time, he heaps all on the altar a sacrifice
for good citizenship. We hope see him seated IN
the Mayors chair. And OF order of good
government and ~ prosperity will be here.
Other speakers Of the evening We're: DR. Bidding
DR.. Smith Arthur l. Lesher, DR.. r. G. Bovnle and
Dr Caldwell.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-11
CAMPAIGN IN THE XXIID OPENED.
REORGANIZATION OF THE POLICE DEPART
MENT PROMISED IF LOW IS
ELECTED.

The Republican campaign in the XXIId Assembly
District opened last night at the District Re-
publican Club, No. 135 East Forty-ninth-st This
is the home district OF Mayor Van WycR, but the
Republicans believe that this year, with a union
ticket they will be able make great inroads into
the usual Tammany vote. William r. WILCOX
presided. He arraigned Tammany Hall and the
Police Department.
The issue OF this campaign he continued
''is common honesty II is a fight OF good citizen
ship against bad. selfish and careless citizenship
an issue that must abide and fight that must
continue until the TamTaany idea of government
has been uprooted and destroyed. In the name OF
oar candidates promise that If they elected
the blackmail iniquity which is the fOuest dis
grace OF Tammany government, shall be made i'm
possible by the complete reorganization of the
Posice Department The election of our ticket does
not mean blue law government. On the contrary.
we believe in the largest measure Of personal lib
erty consistent with decency and the maintenance
cf public order"
Other speakers were I. *. LeXOw. the district
leader: y. A Shibley. Colonel W. c. Plumber and
Montague LESSER.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-11

MY friendship for Mr.. Shepard is such that 10
not care to say anything about him"
Mr.. HentE has for years been one of the most
prominent of the followers OF Mr. Shepard. and
active member of the National Civic Club
an independent Democratic organization. 1t had
been announced that Mr.. Hentz would join with
the Shepardites who have organized 10 support the
Tammany candidate for Mayor. That report
however
New-York tribune., 1901-10-11
THE UNION LEAGUE IN THE FIGHT

The Union League Clubs Campaign Committee
has issued appeal TO members OF the club for
gifts to the fund for furtherng the interests OF the
fusion ticket, The appeal, which is signed by all
the members OF the committee Cornelius n. Bliss
chairman. and George S. Terry. secretary reads:
union OF the best citizens OF every political
faith insures the overthrow of Tammany Hall. The
expenses of the campaign will be great and must
be borne by voluntary contributions, while Tam
many will assess every off1cehoder and the keeper
OF every unlawful resort within the corporate Inn
its of greater New York. Let each do what
can, that success may crown efforts to relieve
this great city from the reproach of corrupt gov
ernment. Checks should be drawn to the order of
William G. White, treasurer.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-11
JEROME SAYS HE'LL STOP BLACKMAIL
TELLS EAST sIDERs HE WILL BREAK Up
PTSHCART ..SHAKEDOWNS" IF
HE is ELECTED.

Justice Jerome and Jacob A Cantor the
principal speakers at Citizens Union ratification
meeting held New Irving Hall, Broome and
Norfolk SITS. last night Both speakers received a
rousing reception from the five thousand people
who crowded into the big hall. Addresses were
also made by James B. Reynolds who acted as
chairman Charles s. Adler. Cyrus Sulzberger.
Jacob Reiger. Mayer Schoenfeld and Otto Rosalsky.
Justice Jerome's address took the form of a per-
sonal appeal those present for the betterment of
their condition.
The great portion of you here to this
country in the dream OF freedom" he said but
have you found freedom? is there freedom the
East Side south OF Fourteen nth-st.? Yes, there is
freedom-freedom for the CRATER. the thief and
for the oppressor. / know your East side-that IS
side of it, I know of the domination of Sulli-
van Of Hochstim. Of Jake Hertz
Il have been called vice crusader. God save
the mark. II Il is question OF cleanness a ques-
ton Of the sanctity OF the home then am a vice
crusader. Because I Issued a warrant for that
plain clothes Bissert Murphy says that am
prosecutor of fallen women. / am called Car
RE Nation. II don't take much intelligence to
know that the man who makes such statement
lies.
IF am elected District Attorney OF this city
will see 10 IT that this blackmail is stopped.
Will stop the system Of shaking down among the
pushcart men. ] will go Albany and try to
have corrected laws that oppressive, laws that
are unreasonable, laws that were enacted 10 en-
able Tammany 10 levy blackmail. Who IL
that secured the passage Of the recent amendment
Of the gsnsiing laws? II was De Lancey NicoIi who
went to Albany and acted Tammany's mouth
piece And who is reapng the benefit? Frank
Farrell, Johnny Carroll and the gentleman who
works his gold mine from Vantage We do
not want laws that make every proprietor Of
Raines law hotel the keeper OF dsorderly house ."
Justice Jerome advocated a more liberal Sunday
law. and said that he believed saloons should be
opened after church hours on the Sa bbath. He
also declared against the Sunday closing laws
which recently went into effect declaring that the
law was oppressive TO the great majority Of East
Side residents
Mr.. Cantor devoted HIS attention principally to
the question Of public schools. Il a believer
IN the public schools, he said. In them lies the
safety Of our country. Let first have public
schools and afterward public improvements
He declared that Mr.. Shepard nominated by
Tammany with the idea of Geluding the people into
believing that the sole issue of the campaign was
one as between the Republicans and Democrats
He recalled Mr.. Shepard's bitter arragnment of
Tammany recently and especially four years ago
when he spoke for Low
New-York tribune., 1901-10-11
MULLER FOR PRESIDENT OF RICHMOND

trict, was yesterday nominated by the Democrats
of Richmond Borough to be the party candidate
for Borough President The convention was held
in the Pavilion Hotel at New Brighton. School
Commissioner John #, Burke presided. On the call
for nominations for Borough President Mr. Burke
called Justice Thomas Fitzgerald, of the Court of
Special Sessions, to the chair and himself taking
the floor placed Mr.. Muller's name before the con-
veation.
At the conclusion OF his nominating speech Mr.
Burke resumed the chair and Judge Fitzgerald
made an address seconding the nomination; There
other name presented and MIR. Muller was
nominated by accamation
District Attorney Edward F. Rawsop was
nominated without opposition. Michael Cahill was
named for Coroner. and Calvin d, Van Name, the
present Assembiynan. was renomnated.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-11
CASSIDY FoR rREsIDENT oF orEENs.

Councilman Joseph Cassidy yesterday nomi-
mated by the Democrats of Queens for borough
president. The convention was tame for Queens
There was only the ghost of opposition TO
Cassidy after the weeks OF preparation for fight
Cassidy at time looked like a certain loser but
he mended his fences yesterday before the conven-
tiOn.
Leonard Rourr and Martin Major were named for
cOronerS.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-11
TICKET RATIFIED IN THE XXvIITH.
TRANSPARENCY HUNG ACROSS SIXTH
AVE. BY THE REPUBLICAN CLUB
OF THE DISTRICT

The fusion ticket was formally ratified last night
by the XXvIIth Assembly District Republican
Club at No. 767 Sixth-ave. large transparency
which the names OF the candidates. was
swung across sxth-ave. Although the XXVIIth
Assembly District contains the Democratic Club
the American home OF Squire Croker II also in
cludes within it's boundaries many OF the repre-
sentative Republicans OF the city.
Richard ]. Lewis presided at the meeting james
w. Perry. Republican leader of the district urged
the members to work with energy. He spoke of
the necessity of early registration The sarcastic
speech of John X, Van Wormer, president of the
New-York Athletic Club warmly applauded
He mathematical Devery and his allies Assem-
blyman Gherardi Davis and ex-senator Frank ID
Pavey followed in a similar vein Senator Elsbera
urged early registration on the part OF all the
members.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-11
XvTH DISTRICT NoMINATIoNs.

William j. Matthews. was nominated last night
the Republican candidate for alderman in the
XVIII District. James P. Ryan was nominated for
: the Assembly
New-York tribune., 1901-10-11
lid DISTRICT CANDIDATES..

HAt a meeting Of about hundred and fifty men,
bers Of the Citizens Union. representing the I'D
Assembly District, a No. y Chambers-st last
night, Theodore Carman chosen for the As
sembly candidate and DR. Daniel Casela for alder
New-York tribune., 1901-10-11
INDEPENDENT DEMOCRATS NOMINATE

The Independent Democrats of the lid Assembly
District held meeting No 20 Mott-st last night
and nominated Jacob Gordon. a lawyer as their
candidate for alderman.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-11
WHY ENGEL ADJOURNED CONVENTION.

Hundreds of Tammany voters in de Ate were
angry yesterday wnen they learned Martin EngeIs
reason for adjOurning the Assembly convention in
the district Tuesday evening. AS he had prom
ised the nomination Isidor Cohn. the friends of
the latter had come in force to the convention
Yesterday IT was learned that the adjournment of
the convention ordered by Engel because he
wanted to get man named Durskin. who has a
good deal of money to consent to be nominated
Durskin finally refused the nomination, and there
was nothing left when the convention reconVened
MednesdaY eYenng but to nominate Cohn.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-11
sHEPARD's Personal HEADQUARTERS

Edward NJ. Shepard Tammany candidate for
Mayor, will open personal headquarters at the
Hoffman House to-day tomorrow. Nicholas j.
Hayes Tammany leader of the XXXIIId District
and Alfred NJ. Downes. secretary Mayor Van
Wyck. will be Mr.. Shepard's campaign managers
Both OF these we'll known Tammany
politicians thoroughly familiar with the machin-
cry OF the organization. and will be OF great SER
vice TO Mr. Shepard. he thinks, In placing him in
direct connection with the district leaders
Of whom Mr.. Shepard II u total stranger. Mr
Shepard Will spend his afternoons at the Hoffman
House.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-11
CITIZENS UNION ASKS FOR FINDS.
1T NEEDS FROM 100000 TO sl5oooo FOR THE
CAMPAIGN

The Citizens Union asks from 100000 to $4,000
from the citizens OF New-York for its campaign
fund In view of the fact that the Tammany man
ayers will collect from its forty thousand officehod-
ers not less than $4,000 the appeal of the Citizens
Union sent out last night appears modest, indeed
The formal document is follows
To the Citizens of New-York: The Citizens Union
sisa ss5o fun0 1t must have 100000 1t should have
Remember. It is not enough elect Low, Grout
ana Forhes The county and borough tickets must
be carried also Imagine Seth Low at the head of
the government and Tammany man. chosen TO
Every criminal who to-day is enjoying police pro-
lection will oppose the election Of Jerome.
The Union receives no subsidies from corpora
tions. 1t depends wholly on civic patriotism 1t
can bring out vote no other organization can in
fuence. and the size of this vote will determine
the election. Its immediate needs most urgent,
and its great body of voluntary workers are en-
titled TO financial support. go.
Contributions should be sent 10 f. r. l.. Gould,
No. 2sl Fourth-ave
chfirmHn FT1iToN FIosnce er-TTTMG STTm!5fee
Chairman Citizens Union.
ELGIN r. l. GOULD,
Gt!sTAT rEfes1rf4 Il. ois1aRs scMHAB' / B,0n
ROBERT c. OGDEN,
J. KENNEDY TOD.
WRfI4hk WItlTAN II. HENFy TATssia GaI'F
Finance Committee
THIS Is REALLY WHAT CARNEGIE DID.
HE TIED UP LIBRARY MONEY SO NO TAM
MANY OFFICIAL COULD TOUCH IT.
William Leary, Of the Republican County
Committee, yesterday drafted placard in an
swer to the one the Tammany campaign man
ayers using quoting Andrew Carnegies
words Of praise for the government Of the city
Of New-York. The placard reads:
New-York tribune., 1901-10-11
LANTERN SLIDE HITS AT TAnfMANY

The Citizens Union lantern slide will soon be
throwing the following squbs on screens:
We have paid Il fearful price In blood and
treasure for Tammany's return to power.
Many honest policemen looking for tn e
deliy from the conditions which m ke
their uniforms disgrace.
The sentiment of Tammany has always
people
thanks to the anti-Vfce commit and n
approaching election.
TammaBy Halls policy is to neglect
parks and make brotheIs and EambIin "
houses for the recreation of the people.