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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-02

Turning to Washington matters he
said: Congress will not adjourn until
It has passed some good reasonable rail-
road legislation. It viii pass the state
hood bill, and Joe Cannon. more than
anyone man will be responsible for it,
I know of no man who stands closer to
the American people than Joe Cannon.
He is hero with them. The railroad
legislation will be good and It will be
reasonable. Private car lines Will be
abolished.
"A bove everything I am glad to get
back into Kansas again said the con-
gresham ''and see the boys. I love to
get home
Phil Campbell in Town.
Congressman Phil Campbell arrived
in town Tuesday afternoon and is one
of the most popular men in the Cope
land lobby. If Manipulating counts for
anything.
Il viii be here until Thursday said
Mr.. Campbell. Il wanted to come and
meet the boys here.
Il expect that the Garfield oil report
will be given out the latter part of
this week or the first of next. It viii
contain some very important informa-
ton. They are now at work verifying
certain minor details. and when that
Is done the report will be made pub
lie"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-02

All this speechmaking was not doing
much good so far as organizing a fight
was concerned, and Chairman David
son suggested that the caucus get
down to business.
H. G. Larimer then attempted to ap-
ply the gag, by moving that all persons
not in favor of an anti-slate movement
be asked to get out of the hall This
motion was voted on, and evidently
voted down. Everybody in the hall
voted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-02
BUILDING STOPS.
Structural Iron Workers in
Chicago Tie Up.
Operations Involving Expendi-
ture Of SIS, OOO,OO
THEY WANT So A DAY.
And Refuse Compromise offered
By Employers.
Commerce on Lake Erie Is
Almost at Standstill.
they WANT So A DAY.

Chicago May IA general strike Of
structural iron workers took place here
today and buildings operations calling
for an expenditure of $4,000, 600 are al
most at a standstill.
The men demand s. a day and have
been offered a compromise of $3.50 for
four months and $3.50 for the remain
der Of the year. About 5000 men are
out.
The strike of the molders which was
inaugurated yesterday has in some
measure subsidized. the employers having
in the majority of cases signed the
scale.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-02

easy. Twins, Io1zd11c; Daisies; 1091o1zc;
Young Americas. 113zG11@xc.
POULTRY-Alive poultry steady Iur-
keys and chickens, 121zc.
BCTTER-Afarket steady Creamery Il
G20c: dairy. 14d1Sc.
EGGS-Market weak. At mark, cases IN
cluded, 131zM141kc.
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Cotton MarI<et.

New York, May 2.-COTTON-spo cot-
ton closed quiet Quotations per 100 lbs
ATiddling uplands, s1175; middling gulf
Galveston Tex, May 2-COTTON-1Tar
1zet steady. at II 7-lsc -Der pa'srd
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NDs-Government bonds steady.
SUGAR and cotton 1farl[ef

New York. May 2-SUGAR-Raw sugar
firm. Fair refining, 2 15-16c; centrifugal.
96 test. 7-16cs molasses sugar, . 11-I6c
Refined sugar steady. Crushed. $3.50. pow
dered, $40; granulated, $3.50
COFFEE-Market steady. No. Rio.
s 1-16c.
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Commerce Is stopped.

Bunalo. N. z. May 2.-The strike of
the longshoremen put an embargo on
Lake Erie commerce yesterday and to-
day 1t is expected traffic will stop at
all upper lake ports. All unions affili-
ated with the Longshoremen either quit
or made preparations to quit work.
There are bout 5000 men idle. That
number viii be vastly increased when
industries dependent upon lake com
merce for supplies are compelled to
cease operations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-02
TALK 1T ALL OVER.
CONTINUED from Page u

and work it ont satisfactorily. there Is
q feeling among the people that viii
work it out next November I am a
Republican and I have been a Repub-
hcan for a long time. but I want to
say to you that in the future I will
vote with the Republican party when
II promises what Is best for the peo-
pie. When it does not. I VIII 90 some
thing else. The Democratic party
cannot straighten this out It is I'M
possible. They may elect a governor,
but that is all. What is the further
pleasure of this caucus ."
Stubbs Threatens a Bolt.
There We're calls for Stubs. The big
red-headed Quaker commenced to make
his way to the platform. wearing his
hat. If you win excuse me. he said
as he stepped upon the platform, Il
viii keep my hat on. on account Of the
light He turned out a couple Of in
candescent desk lights in front of him
and sailed into one of the most pointed
and emphatic Cenunciations Of the Re
publican machine which has ever been
placed to his credit he said;
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Range of Prices on stocks.

EFurnished by J. E. Gall, Commissions,
Grain, Provisions, Cotton and Stocks.
Onfce 40 W. Sixth st. Telephone 49,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-02

MarshaIls band. SIS pieces strong.
was stationed in the southeast corner
OF the big hall. In conjunction with
Prof. Penny at the big pipe organ, a
rare concert was given the delegates.
In appreciation the latter compliment
ed the programme with unstinted ap-
plause. National airs formed the
principal numbers. "Dixie' brought
thunderous applause. as it does in any
audience The audience arose and
cheered wildly when "The Star Span
g1ed Banner was played. AS its
closing number before the convention
opened. America" by the baSd and
the organ filed the hall with its in
donations. Every delegate and spec
tator was upon his feet. Hats and
handkerchief waved, and cheers
broke loose in profusion. Kansas is
primarily patriotic
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-02
Market Gossip.

FURNISHED by J. E. Gall Commissions
Grain Provisions, Cotton and Stocks.
Office 10 W. Sixth st. Telephone 4S6.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-02
kansas City Live stock Sale Today.

1.-THE following sales were made today al
the stock yards, Kansas City, No, and
telephoned to The Topeka State Journal
by Clay, Robinson & Co, live stock com,
mission merchants, with Offices at al
Markets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-02
MoIders Strike.

Milwaukee. wis. May about
thousand union molders employed in Is
shops controlled by the Milwaukee
Founcrymen's association. went on
strike TODAY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-02

Toledo. o.. May 2-One thousand
longshoremen are out here as a result
of the general strike. Coal and ore
wharves are idle. Tug men are still
working but there are few boats in
port.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-02

THE question of whether Stubs is
licked or not, is Of mighty little i'm
portance In this state and I might add
that it is also of mighty little impor-
lance to Stubbs- 7 have lost money
since went into politics; it has cost
me Lore than $50 900. But the work
has given me bunch of enemies Of
which I am more proud than anything
IN the world would not take $25, 600
for them. When the Burton's, and the
Kelly's and the Mulvane's and the other
fellows who have fattened on party
spoils all their lives go up and down the
state bowling against Stubs I say God
bless en- When 1t becomes necessary
for me to resort to such methods, I am
out OF it. And when that bunch of
gTafters gets control Of the Republican
party, I think that the people know
what 10 do and how to DO it.
In closing I want to say just one
more thing. We must defeat the ticket
the slate-that IS mapped out in the
federal building by professional poll
ricians. backed by the railroads who
have furnished unlimited transportation
in the hope Of controlling the delegates
TO the convention.
Burrow Announces Conversion.
Stubs speech was greeted with long
applause and considerable cheering
While the audience was spending its
enthusiasm. Stubs walked into the
back Of the hail, and got J. r. Bur
row By the arm and dragged him I'd
to the speakers stand BurroW is a
new recruit to the boss buster ranks.
He is mad because the slate-makers
did not put J. c. Brown of Norton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-02
Kansas city. May

y
CATTLE Receipts today, 5000 head
Market slow to steady
HOG9Receipts today, II, 200 head. Mar
ket steady to a shade lower. Bulk of sales,
S.. 2516. 35; top, Sc. 90
SHEEP-Receipts today, 5000 head
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-02
Twenty-Five vessels Tied Up.

Cleveland. O., May ASIDE from the
big passenger steamers from Buffalo
and Detroit which came in on schedule
time 20 vessels entered this port during
the early hours of today. The feet of
ore c-rriers anchored in the outer har-
Dor was largely augmented during the
night and this morning fully Is vessels
were lying of this port.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-02

Nearly all of the Fifth and Sixth
district delegates wore white badges
bearing the words. rs. C. drummer for
auditor"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-02

In spite OF the fact that there were
a great many women in the hall, the
butchers had cigars on sale, and
passed them around as the convention
proceeded
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-02
Chicago Markets

FURNISHED by T. Z. Gall Commissions.
Grain, Provisions, Cotton and Stocks.
Office 10 w. Sixth ST. Telephone 1861
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CONVENTION NOTES.

Mrs. z. w. Hoch. wife of the gov
ernor Mrs. John @. Royce, and Mrs.
Sutherland, sister of the latter, occu-
pied seats on the south end of the
rostrum. Mrs. John c. Pollock. with
a group of wives of state officers, were
seated on the south side of the par
ouet These were the only ladies on
the floor of the Auditorium. A large
representation of the fair sex was IN
the gallery. They seemed to be much
Interested in the proceedings, and APP
plauded events to their liking liber-
ally.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-02

Ernest Hogan at Grand. K. c., next
Sunday. s1.25 round trip. Santa Fe.
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Omen High Low Close !

National Board Of Trade Kansas City.
FURNISHED by J. E. Gall. Commissions,
Grain, Provisions, Cotton and Stocks.
Office 10 W. Sixth St Telephone 4S6.l
Kansas City. May 2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-02

Chicago Produce Market.
Chicago, III. May EEsE-AzarlSet
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Gets Down to Business.

owned or controlled BY no man or fac
ton
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-08-11

eyes were now fixed. in some contempt
! upon June and Laura.
! Shall you not get two:" persisted
June.
"Oh. if yop do" began Kathleen.
helplessly.
Joyce had not spoken. The whole
question seemed very trivia! to her.
Not that she did not care for Iretty
things, but just now her thoughts were
with her sick mother
This is an important OCCASION
struck in Laura returning to the
charge Miss Floyd's two married
sisters will be here, and she will want
everything and everybody i, their best
They are 50 wealthy"
And alone in the wOrld-widowS and
childless." remarked joyce 1T seems
to me wealth is not of much good IN
der such circumstances. Come
katlie."
What shall we do:" asked Kathleen.
when they We're alone.
DO inquired Joyce, vaguely.
about the Fourth" sai, Kathleen.
My lawn cost just fifteen cents yard.
and can't have any lace. How hate
TO he 50 poor"
"Kath:e." saia her friend, earnestly.
don't care about it. I'm not even go
in- 10 have q new lawn-only my last
summers LET down. | don't intend to
worry about it. | was sorry not to
hear you speak more decidedly about
the two dresses. You know you can't
have two"
Il did wonder. for q minute. if
mother wouldn't let me have her we'd
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-08-11

seemed to have been the cause of their
coming. Mrs. Danesford did not move,
thinking they would 80 out in mo-
ment.
did you see that dress of Joyce's:"
demanded June. Her last summer )
one, and darned. at that"
"Kathleen's looked about ten cents a
yard" added Laura. IF they're as
poor as that comes to they have no
business here
She stopped abruptly. Mrs. Danes
ford thought at first that they had seen
her behind the screen. but the silence
was caused by the entrance of Joyce
and Kathleen.
I'VE couldn't help hearing YOU" re-
marked Joyce.
You have no right to decide that
we are poor because we don't dress as
you do" saiN Kathleen. Some people
think it in bad taste to dress much be-
fore you come out"
Mrs Danesford could see them all
Joyce and Kathleen, in their shabby
frocl;s. contrasting so painfully with
the chiffons and crepe de chimes of the
others. But Joyce stood. erect and
proud, her eyes aglow. Laura and
June looked at them coolly.
Il fully admit it was no business of
NINE" replied June Jelly.
You are right-it is no business Of
yours" here struck III Joyce. And,
for my part, it does not matter to me
at all that you should know we are
grace. This is the Fourth Of July"
she went on. her color rising. 1T is
the anniversary of the day when our
fathers shook off unjust and CALLING
bondage. Let us, Kathleen" she said
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-08-11

We VIII sec after til" Fourth" SAID
, Mrs. HARDWOOD Now. dear, get your
own luncheon while l take a nap"
Tile Fourth Of July dawncd rs that
historic day should notwithstanding Il
c,oudle>s sky. a blazing sun. Miss
Floyd was in a pleasant liutter Of ex-
element. Her sisters, Mrs. Danes
ford and Mrs. jerome, sat beside her
near the platform. She felt very
proud Of her school The girls were
charming in their snowy froc1S as they
sat- lookin. like ui..te winged birds.
on the platform.
That is a lovely child at the end of
the front row" said Mrs. Dauesford
suddenly. who is she:"
That is Kathleen Hunt" rcrlied
Miss Floyd. 'And the dark one next
her is Joyce HARDWOOD. They must
both work soon, for their mothers are
widows and poor. | have given them
their schooling and hope to start them
in some way
NJ 'Aoi'iStS l'aiSH'ti On titil-IltI utI
and after them the parents and other
grown ups" enjoyed the lawn tea
But the girls hurried home to change
their dresses or fre>hcn up for the
evening reception.
1t was Il little after dusk The dim
streets grew ever and again momen-
tarily brilliant with the Light of Roman
candles or the radiance of Catherine
wheels. The cheerful pop" of count
less tirecrackers resounded through the
air
The reception was in full swing when
Mrs. DaneSf0rl sought moments
rest end quiet in the breakfast room.
\ screen had been pushed near an
open window, and she sat down be-
hind it. She lad determined to take
Kathleen Hunt home with her. if She
would come, as reader and companion
She would offer the widowed mother
a cottage near her own magnificent
mansion Cn tie banks of the Hudson.
The daughter should be hers by day,
the real mothers by night
Try It," Mrs. jerome had said. IF
the plan succeeds | may try the other
! group of girls, merry, chatternc
locked into the room. \ torn skirt
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-08-11
For Love is All,

My friend Miss S. is bachelor
maid of some forty summers She
is unmarried, not because she has
lacked proposals, but because she
prefers single hlessedness to pouring
coffee and spanking babies. Of late
she has devoted her time 10 working
In the slums, chiefly among women
and children.
dreadful case was brought to her
recently. A woman had been cruelty
treated by her husband. and had
finally been locked out in the street.
The poor creature, ragged and dis
hevelled, reported at the charity
headquarters and begged for shelter.
Miss S. herself dressed the wounds,
and then entered into a sympathetic
conversation with the sufferer The
latter. after rccounting at myth tho
injuries she had Larne at the hands
of her lord and master, asked a few
questions in her turn.
live here?" she inquired
NO answered Miss s.; II spend
only certain time here every day.
My home is on Firth avenue"
You're married, amt your
NO, I'm not married"
The woman opened her eyes in
AmaZement.
Gee" she said, symDathetically;
I'm awful sorry. Amt II fierce to ba
IN Old I?"-Harper' asazine
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-08-11

ding dress made over hesitated the
the other. "She never goes anywhere
hardly, and so doesn't need it as
do"
Joyce's dark eyes flashed.
"And you would make her going out
at all quite impossible by taking her
only good dress:" she cried, indignant
ly. Then. softening in moment, she
added, NO, dear. don't Go that
They reached Joyce's own home at
that point. and Joyce went in without
waiting for a reply.
Mother, darling" she called softly.
as she entered the darkened room, lis
your head better? Did wake you?'
Mrs. Harwood smiled family.
You did not wake mel was listen
ing for your steps" she answered.
Did Mrs. Jones come in:" went on
Joyce.
Yes" was the reply. But. my
child, she must not come again. We
cannot afford her And this is so near
the end Of the term. You will soon be
at home"
Joyce did not answer at once. She
went into the kitchen and soon re-
turned with a slice OF golden brown
toast and cup Of fragrant tea.
Now, try this" she said, coaxingly.
"Oh. mother mine. do wish you'd con-
sent to my giving up school and getting
some work."
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-08-11

exercises" said pretty June Winthrop.
But rather think we can have what
ve like for the reception in the even
| ng | shall coax mamma into getting
re that pink differentiated | shall"
I'll have the crep de chine told you
d." declared Laura Dean, 4 gypsy
beauty of sixteen.
30 you remember that Miss Floyd
asked US not to buy expensive
dressesT Beulah Wilson reminded
them. "She said she didn't wish joyce
Harwood and Kathleen Hunt to feel
unconfortable."
June tossed her head.
Il really cannot dress down to Miss
Fbyds charity pupils. | don't think
they ought to come if they can't keep
Up to our standards Of dress"
Beulah Wilson was rich. and her pro
test had been made solely on behalf Of
Der friend Joyce. who could with the
Utmost difficulty present a neat and
tesh appearance.
Blue for you. June; leave the pink
for me-" cried Laura. do have pale
Eeen Beulah."
I shall have new white lawn for
DE Fourth" replied Beulah. firmly.
7 Think it's absurd to have two dresses
Tor what is, after all. one occasion"
Here comes Joyce ard Kathleen"
remarked June.
Were talking Of our commencement
dresses, Joyce"
The words were not without malice.
Both Joyce and Kathleen had made
June feel small in the classroom.
I think my dress is bought" re-
pled Kathleen, TIL girl Of fifteen,
WIN a pretty. irresolute face. She
Noked wistfully at her questioner's
alnV lawn. inset with lace, her rich
nooons and gold buttons. She could
not have imagined greater bliss than
possessing such things h-r.eif.
-fOr the exercises. yes" said Laura.
0ut We mean to wear colors in the
erening."
Kathleen almost turned pale.
lou will have two new dresses Cor
she gasped, in alarm.
sne turned to Joyce-strong, beauti-
~ Joyce, whom no one ever snubbed
" put down, and whose clear, dark
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-08-11

To have freedom is only to have that
which is absolutely necessary to enable
us to be what We ought to be, and to
possess what We ought to possess
Rahel.
Countries are well cultivated, not as
they are fertile, but as they are free
MontesQuieu.
The cause of freedom Is identified
with the destinies of humanity and in
whatever part Of the world it gains
ground, by and by it will be common
gain to all who desire it.-Kossuth.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-08-11

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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-08-11
| had a diary Christmas.

| had a diary Christmas.
And father laughed and said,
II You'll keep that till the Fourth of July
III give You a dollar, Ned
Queer way TO earn a dollar,
but easy as a b C;
SO | put 1t in my secret box,
Safe under lock and key.
It's a pretty hool,-brisht red leather
And Spud Jones wants to swap
He SAID he d give me his tUoDiade knife
And hls sccond-hes spinning top.
But Id rather have the dollar,
80 | put 1t away again:
/ he pages are Just as clean and white
Not blt OF spot or stain.
Father asked me last Sunday.
Are YOU keeping that diary, Ned?"
And when said Yes" he looked sur
We'll done little SON." he said
Fourth comes week from Tuesday,
And oh, | cant hardly wait,
For Spud's got a dollar. too, and so
| tell You we'll celebrate!
We're going to buy some pinwheels,
Those things that whiz round in rings
Crackers, of course. like we always have,
And whole heaps of other things
Big Roman candles that send up stars
All yellow and red and blue
Oh, | just hope fatherll want me to keep
a diary next year, too.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-08-11

We VIII sec after I'll. Fourth" sad
Mrs. Harwood. Now. dear. get your
own luncheon while l take a nap"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-08-11
nYCE'S DECLARATION
OF INDEPENDENCE

OW, isn't that pink
Iovely.'
A merry group Of
girls were chatter
ing on the lawn Of
Miss Floyd's Acad-
envy for Girls on a
bright morning in
June. School was
just over. and they
were planning great
things for I II G
Fourth of July.
when Miss Floyd
held her commence
ment exercises.
"Of course, We'll
wear white for the
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-08-11

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Lucky.

"Thcy say Chicago So ots are SO
unsafe that a woman O. walk On
hem alone"
"Wen, most women object u
an escort "-DeGoit /. .'reSa.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-09-01
State Republican Convention.

Denver.-At meeting OF the Repuo-
l:can state central committee, held at
the Brown Palace hotel Saturday. Aug
ust 25th, it was decided to hold the
state convention in this city on Sep
tember 18th, three days later than the
convention of the opposition party
There will be $50 delegates to the Re
publican gathering, which will name
a state ticket to be voted for on No
yember 9th, There was a contest over
state committeeman in Archuleta
county. which was decided by voting
TO seat Messrs Cornell and Rossell,
one a Biggs man and the other an Ar
.huleta man In Adams county the
Bromley committee men were recog-
nized The Teller county dispute was
left unsettled.