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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-21
A TAX ON CHILDREN.
That Is What the American Book
Trust
PRACTICALLY IMPOSES IN KANSAS.
Et Makes q Profit OF S45O,OOO a Wear
Out of the Books That the Children
Must Have.

Nc Makes q Profit OF S45O,OOO Wear
Out of the Books That the Children
Must Have.
The bill which has been introduced
into both branches of the Legislature
providing for state uniformity of text
books, is meeting with some determined
opposition. This opposition, however, is
easily traced to the American Book CON-
pany, a trust with $10,000,000 capital,
which would be the only sufferer from
its provisions The American Book
company has two agents on hand to de-
feat the bill, if possible by the same
means the Schilling bill was killed in the
senate two years ago.
The friends of uniform text books
claim that the American Book company
and all its hirelings cannot defeat the
measure at this session. 1t is not party
measure. There have been several bills
on this line introduced into both branches
of the legislature. The more practical
ones provide for 'sKansas school text
book board, whose duty it shall be to pre-
pare a course of instruction and select
the text books and maps necessary to its
successful operation. The friends of
this plan argue that the text books used
when purchased in large quantities
could be obtained and distributed at a
much less figure than the present plan,
by which nearly every county uses diff
ferent text books in small quantities.
This would reduce the trusts annual
profits in Kansas from $450,000 to q rea-
sonable figure.
Senator Jumpers bill, which provides
for the purchase of copyrights and the
publication of text books by the state
and distribution at cost, does not meet
- Tho
of purchasing the copyrights would be
gigantic, and the outlay necessary in
equipping plant of the magnitude nee
essary for the work would be immense;
and even then the book produced would
be in danger of not being sup to the
times" and of doubtful merit
Those in favor of uniform text books
claim that the efforts of R 3 Welch of
Topeka to defeat the measures is not
unbiased Mr.. Welch's position as
president of the Topeka board of educa-
ton, gives him a certain influence in
fighting the bill The claim is advanced
however, and it will probably not be de-
MED that Mr.. Welch is to certain ex-
tent an attorney for the American Book
company, and in fighting the uniformity
bills he is merely working for his en-
ployers, the Book Trust.
An energetic supporter of the bills for
text book uniformity said to a JOURNAL
reporter, ''Ar. WEIGH is the attorney of
the American Book company, which &C
counts for the active fight he is making
against the uniformity school books bill
He has lobbied with great many of the
Legislators, but we meet his arguments
by saying, Your shelves at home are full
of books presented to you by the book
trust, with their compliments on the ny
leaf
while admire Mr.. Welch in 8 great
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-21
GOOD ROADS MOVEMENT.
Bureau of Road Inquiry Actively En-
gagged In the Work.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21-Oficial reports
of the bureau of road inquiry show that
increased interest is being taken in the
good roads movement, and that a large
proportion of the railroad companies
have agreed to further the movement by
offering very low rates whenever any
general movement is started. Gen. Roy
Stone, in charge of the bureau, and who
has been spending some weeks attending
road conventions in the west represent
ing the department has returned to
Washington. In reviewing the progress
of the movement today General Stone
said:
"In Indiana and Missouri great inter
est is being taken in the movement; in
Nebraska there is not much need for
general road improvements except in
the river counties. Owing to the natur-
ally good roads. helped lately by the dry
weather, Kansas is interested, and will
undoubtedly take up the matter and
make decided changes in legislation
Nearly all of the southern states are
taking steps in road building, either by
increased use of convict labor or county
bonding
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-21
LICENSE SYSTEM ASKED.
Governor of Alaska Says Prohibition Is
Equiva10nt to Free whisky.

Governor of Alaska Says Prohibition Is
Equivalent to Free whisky.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-Representa-
tives Boen of Minnesota, Avery of Mich
igan and Perkins of Iowa, members OF
the territorial committee have united in
minority report against the passage of
the bill amending the liquor laws
of Alaska, which authorizes the
governor of Alaska to issue
a license in every town in that
territory of 100 or more white inhabitants
to sell intoxicating liquors to white peo-
pie; also to manufacture and sell brewed
or malt liquors to white people.
The license fee is fixed at $500 year.
The passage of the bill ia urged by the
governor of Alaska, under the plea that
the present law cannot be enforced, and
therefore results in giving free whisky to
Alaska
while we are not disposed to contro-
vert this plea" says the report, "we con-
fess that we are not able to understand
how the establishment of breweries and
the license of hundred or more saloons
in Alaska would remedy the evil"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-21
ing under the restrictions of having to

ing under the restrictions of having to
get new beau to fit the overcoat
The express company at Howard has
taken off its delivery wagon and every
one has to lug their packages home.
Serious inconvenience will not be felt,
however, until the beer season.
Severance News: A Severance man to
guard against being held up by footpads
after night, wears badge upon which is
printed in large letters-"Ain't got any
more money but l will have some"
When he holds his lantern up, the foot
pad reads, and passes on.
Atchison Globe: The Atchison girls
who are admirers of the late Malcolm
Williams will be interested in knowing
that he has namesake carrying mail
from the railroad station at Muscotah to
the postofice. He is very black negro.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-21

The stockholders of the Union Pacific
have proposed TO the government to pay
off all other Indebtedness of the roads if
the government will grant an extension
of fifty years on its claim at 2 per cent.
If the stockholders can afford to do this
the road must be more valuable than has
generally been supposed. Under the cir
cumstances it does seem as though the
road might have paid its interest
charges. In the meantime foreclosure
proceedings have been commenced at
St Louis by the holders of first mortgage
bonds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-21
PAYING FOR PASSES.

Leavenworth Times: The burning is
sue seems to be the issue of passes. A
San Francisco dispatch this morning
says United States District Attorney
Knight will proceed against c. P. Hun
tiugton for issuing an interstate pass to
Lawyer F. NJ. Stone, politician. This
appears to be putting the cart be-
fore the horse; proceeding against the
donor instead of the recipient, but it will
be just as effectual if not more 30, for
there are more persons receiving pass
than giving them. 1t is a legal short
cut.
In about half the states Of the union
the fight against purchasing public Of
fcials with pieces of card board, is being
agitated 1t begins to look like a fight
to the last ditch. No one thinks, who
considers the matter at all, railroad
company gives a legislator or a judge
transportation for love. People have be-
gun to look into these things, and they
conclude a man who carries pass is
under obligations to the corporation Civ
ing 1t, and is expected to favor that com
pany. IF no service is rendered in pay
ment for the pass, the people are bound
to surmise that they are also entitled to
free rides. Other folks who get passes
pay for them in some way. and it is very
good reasoning to decide public officials
pay for theirs, and that out of the peo-
ple's pockets
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-21
KILLED In MEXICO.

Formerly of Chicago Man is Shot BY
Companion.
GuADALAJARA, Mex, Jan. 21.-Frank
w. Clarke, formerly a we'll known com
mission merchant of Chicago, but who
for some time past has been a resident of
Mexico looking after his extensive min
ing properties in the state of Durango,
was killed alfew days ago by an Ameri-
can companion named Lacey with whom
he was making the overland trip from
this city to Mazatlan.
The affair occurred in the mountains
near the village of Tasou. Lacey gave
himself up to the authorities. He claim 3
that his winchester was accidentally dis
charged, the bullet passing through Mr.
Clarke's head.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-21

The sum Of $4,000 saved in two de-
partments of the city government during
the present administration is no small
matter. 1t is much more satisfactory to
the people than the levying of an occu-
patton tax, which would have been neces-
ssry except for the economical admins
stration of affairs. There are two ways
of preventing an impending def1cit-one
is to reduce expenses; the other Is to in-
crease the revenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-21

In completeness, correctness and gen.
sral readableness, the STATE JOURNALS
reports of the Kansas Legislature easily
lay it over all of its mpetitors.-How-
ard Courant
The STATE JOURNAL highly appreci-
ates the compliment. and reciprocates
with the statement that there isn't bet
ter weekly paper in that part of the state
than the Courank
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-21

ney General Olney seems to have seen
through the trick and as yet has shown
no disposition to help them. In discuss
ing the question he intimates that this
has not been the customary method of
transmitting the mails.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-21

THE fact that grand jury has return
ed an indictment against Fitzsimmons
Tor the killing of Con Riordan in spar
ring match ia an encouraging sign OF the
times It indicates that the imperiling
of human life for the purpose of furnish
ing entertainment to a few people of
depraved taste must be brought to an
end The verdict of the coroner's jury at
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-21

THE arbitration law has utterly failed
so far in connection with the Brooklyn
strike. a writ of mandamus has been
asked for to compel the railroad compa :
mics to move their cars but was refused
by the court. The companies have at
tempted to place themselves in a posi-
ton to invoke the aid Of the United
States government by sending out cars
carrying United States mail but Attor-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-21
THE DAILY AVERAGE.
Two Divorce Cases -Jamss and Boyef
Filed in the Court Today.

TWO DIVOFCe NaSBs j aTllf ana BOY ef--
Filed in the Court Today.
Two more divorce cases have been
fled in the district court. That is a fair
average for the present
Martha M. James asks for divorce
from her husband, John A James They
were married in April of 1870, but he
left her about four years ago and she has
not since heard from him. She there
fore desires a legal separation.
Mary E. Boyer has sued her husband,
Henry Boyer, for a divorce. She alleges
cruelty, Inconsistency, and further says
that he was convicted of felony three
years ago, and is now serving time in the
Kansas penitentiary. They were married
in 1900
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-21

TWENTY women were elected to the Of
fee of county superintendent of public
instruction in Kansas, November 6, as
follows:
Miss Ora Pedrick, Clark county.
Mrs. L d. Brierty, Cloud county.
Miss Emma McLeerey, Decatur county.
Mrs. Ollie B Mullins. Finney county.
Miss Epha NJ. Brownlee, Grant county.
Miss Mollie Land, Gray county.
Miss Flora B. Davis, Haskell county
Miss L. n. Anderson, johnson county.
Miss Title Davis, Kearney county.
Miss Dora ii. Bowles, Kingman county.
Miss Ida G. Martin, Labette county.
Mrs. r A. Riggs, Lane county
Miss Jennie Kessler, Meade county.
Miss Anna Keller, Montgomery county.
Mrs. 7. B. Porter. Norton county.
Miss Eta Cross, Osborn county
Miss a. @. Crumpton. Pawnee county.
Miss Anna L CARL, Lyon county.
Miss Bate sanders, Sew ard county.
Mrs. E. r. Slusser, Wyandotte county
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-21

New Orleans in similar case is very
much to the dlscredit of the civiliza ton
of the Crescent City. A touch of law in
connection with foot ball games would
not be bad thing now.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-21
OUTRAGE IN GUATEMALA.
May Cause International Complication
Between Three Republics.

Between Three Republics.
MEXICO CITY, Mex, Jan. 2L-Report
comes from Tehuantepeo that Colonel
Dunn and Thomas Murphy have been
murdered in Guatemala, while en- route
for the line of the Guatemala Northern
railway whittier they were taking one
hundred miles, purchased in this repub-
lie to work on the construction Of that
railroad.
There is little doubt the outrage was
committed by renegades along the bor-
der, for the purpose of getting better
mounts for use in the threatened conflict
between Mexico and Guatemala The
murdered men were Americans, former
ly connected with the Tehusntepec rail
way construction company. An investi-
CATION will be demanded by the Ameri-
cans in Mexico and Guatemala.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-21

many respects and do not mean to insin-
uate anything unfair, it seems to me it is
poor taste at least for the president of
the Topeka board of education to be an
employe of the American Book com pa
ny, and use the prestige of his p osition
In its behalf"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-21

The house has just passed a bill ap-
propriating $2S, 900, 600 for the mainten-
ance of the army. The army is a very
costly luxury, and then it is such little
army too
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-21

The Washington Post suggests that if
the Republicans and Democrats were
allowed to name the POpulist candidate
for president in 1896 they would unhesi-
tatingly choose Ex-Governor Waite of
Colorado
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-21

THE bank reserve in New York city is
growing at the rate of about one mil
lion dollars day. 1t is evident that the
banks are boarding money in anticipa-
ton of another issue of bonds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-21

NoTwITHsTANDINa the declaration of
ex-senator Ingalls, that ''the purifcasion
of politics is an iridescent dream" a
very healthy sentiment seems to exist in
Kansas regarding the ssnatorship.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-21
weather Indications.

CHICAGO, Jan 21.--Forecast for Kan
sas: Fair and slightly colder tonight;
Tuesday fair and warmer; northwest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-21

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for teething. 1t soothes, softens
the gums, allays pain, cures collie. Best
remedy for diarrh9a % cents bottle.
712 and ia West 9Th. Peerless Steam
Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-21
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
GREATEST IN KANSAS.
AVERAGE DAILY CIRCULATION:
$500

Fer the three dull summer months Of
1ss4-an increase Of ever fifty per cent
In one year.
OUR PROOF
The issues Of the TOPEKA DAILY STATS
JOURNAL for the three months viz, from the
ist day of June, 1894, to the s1St day Of August.
1894 inclusive have been as follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-21

m The STATE JOURNAL is the only
paper N Kansas receiving the Full Day
Associated Press
w Member American Newspaper Pub
lishers's association.
The STATE JOURNAL has the
handsomest and most complete web stsr-
eotype perfecting press.
Eastern Office, 73 Tribune Building,
New York, Perry 1ukens, Jr., manager.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-21

Formerly of Chicago Man is Shot BY
The Kosciusko star. (Kosciusko, Miss.) 18??-1898, 1895-10-25
ORANGE BLOSSOM.


Is the famous remedy of DIR. mo. A.
McGill, for all diseases peculiar to
ladies: 1t is the one ratural cure ior
female troubles because it is applied
right to the diseased parts.
1t is as safe and harmless as a
flax seed poutce, the first apphcat-
ion drawing out fever and soreness
and stopping at once those distress
ing pains from which SO many women
suffer.
Don't take internal remedies tor
femall weaknessi Common sense re-
Quires a direct application to cure
leucorrhma, liberation, profuse and
difficult menstruation. inflammation
congestion, falling and dropsy OF the
womb, ovarian anG fibroid tumors
liberation Of cervix, and all diseases
of these organs.
Every lady car treat herself VIII
Orange Blossom. Send your address
to DR.. 7. A. McGill & Co.. 2 d a
Hubbard Court, Chicago, Ills. fol
free sample. and book giving tut
directions for home treatment.
ALL DRUGGISTS. @N
The Kosciusko star. (Kosciusko, Miss.) 18??-1898, 1895-10-25

In the window of Boston chemist
appears the sign: Spirits of all kinds
sold here" A joker passing by thought
1t would be very funny to go in and ask
him to sell him some malignant
spirits The chemist, without mo-
ment's hesitation, turned to an assistant
and gave the order in an imperative
tone:
Thomas, run up to the second floor
and tell my wife's mother to come down
at once. Here is somebody who wants
to buy er."-Texas Siftings.
The Kosciusko star. (Kosciusko, Miss.) 18??-1898, 1895-10-25
Reduced Rates to Dallas, Texas Texas' 10
the Christia Church Convention,

Reduced Rates to Dallas, Texas IeNas' ior
the Christian Church Convention
For the Christian church convention
winch conyenes at Dallas, Texas, IN
OCTOBER. the Cotton Belt Route will sell
round trip tickets from Memphis 10
Dallas and return at rate OF one 1are
for the round trip. Tickets will be
sold October 10th to 3lst and will be
limited to November 10th Tor return
passage. For further information adj
dress. J.C. Davis, travelling passen,,
Ger agent; c. P. Rector. Commercial
AGENT, 3O3 Main ST.. Memphis. Tenn.
The Kosciusko star. (Kosciusko, Miss.) 18??-1898, 1895-10-25
Her Error.

Tell rue all, the pastor urged kindly.
II put button in the contribution
box" she faltered.
He smiled.
"And did your conscience trouble
you?" he asked.
The woman raised her eyes earnestly.
NO" she answered. Il put in the
wrong button and broke set, and l
would like to exchange it, if you please.
Detroit Free Press.
The Kosciusko star. (Kosciusko, Miss.) 18??-1898, 1895-10-25
Remember the Sabbath Day.

Husband--Wife, hand me out my Sun
day coat.
Wife-But, my dear, this is not Sun
day, it is only Saturday.
II know it's only Saturday, but I'm
going to attend fashionable dinner,
and it will be Sunday before Iget back. y
-Tammany Times.
The Kosciusko star. (Kosciusko, Miss.) 18??-1898, 1895-10-25
To Rent.

A stylish new residence with
five rooms, four closets, pantry
and bath room, a good garden,
three acres enclosure. Apply -
~ C.'k. BROOKE
The Kosciusko star. (Kosciusko, Miss.) 18??-1898, 1895-10-25
Aho Nfi1ht Slsk 1t.

II read in the paper that Queen Vic
toria never rides in street car" said
Mrs. Snaggs.
"She need not be afraid to try it" re-
Piled Mrs. SnaggA almost any man
would get Up and give his seat to lady
Of her age Pittsburgh Chroniele-Tel-
egraph.
The Kosciusko star. (Kosciusko, Miss.) 18??-1898, 1895-10-25
An IDsinuation.

"The price Of beef is going up fear
fully" said the restaurant keeper.
"You have no idea of the prices now
charged for choice cuts.
"Humph," said the patron grumpily,
as he struggled with refractory steak.
II don't see how that is going to affect
you. Chicago Record.
The Kosciusko star. (Kosciusko, Miss.) 18??-1898, 1895-10-25
A Hint TO the Pepniless.

Experienced Tramp-Hello! we're IN
luck. hear a husband and wife quar-
reling in this house. I'll wait until he
comes out.
Fresh Tramp-Wot goodll that do?
Experienced Tramp-I'll tell him I'm
q wanderer over the face of the earth
because | can't live with my wife, and
he'll give me dollar. Texas Siftings.
The Kosciusko star. (Kosciusko, Miss.) 18??-1898, 1895-10-25
4 Rocky Road.

Editor Hightone Magazine-I have
examined your manuscript, sir, and find
it a thrilling narrative, which arrests
attention at the start and holds it
spellbound to the end.
Struggling Author (despairingly)-
Then, of course, it won't don. Y.
| Weekly.
The Kosciusko star. (Kosciusko, Miss.) 18??-1898, 1895-10-25
NOTICE.

I desire my friends and patrons
to know that my connection with
the Star will in no wise interfere
with nv business as Notary Public
or my law practice. Those who
wish to see me professionally or on
Notary Public business, will IND
me NJ the Star o6ce.r ), ce
CT. BssS&s.
The Kosciusko star. (Kosciusko, Miss.) 18??-1898, 1895-10-25
why He Gave 1t Up.

Zones, why don't you go to work
and earn livlng?"
MY dear Smith, what's the use? 1
tried it once for little while, and no
sooner did | earn dollar than l had
to spend it. SO l gave it up. N. \.
The Kosciusko star. (Kosciusko, Miss.) 18??-1898, 1895-10-25
Moro Than He Could Stand.

Judge-How did the man libel you?
Applicant for Warrant-He called me
q beggarly politician, yer honor.
Judge-The word beggarly is hardly
libellous.
Applicant for Warrant-It amt that,
yer honor; it's the word politician that
want satisfaction for.-N. Y. World.
The Kosciusko star. (Kosciusko, Miss.) 18??-1898, 1895-10-25
Profit In His Adversely

Profit In His Adversely.
Editor-lt was the making Of Jokers
to get married.
Assistant-Is that so?
Editor-Yes. He makes good liv-
Ing now by jotting down the sarcastic
remarks that his wife makes to him!-
Town Topics.
The Kosciusko star. (Kosciusko, Miss.) 18??-1898, 1895-10-25
ALL DRUGGISTS.
Notice tor Publication.
Land office at Jackson, Miss,

Land Office at Jackson, MISS,
september Il, 1919.
Notice is hereby given that the 1ol,
lowing-uamed settler has filed notice OF
his intention to make final PROOF ~
support of his claim, and that saia
proof will be made before the Circuit
Clerk Of Attala county at kosclnsko,
Miss, on November 9, 1898, W.; sep
Lee, OF center, Miss, H : No lsg y : l o
the NV or NE or Sec 10 I 10 n n t =.
He names the following witnesses W
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land, VIZ; An An
&tAsny.Ksrn, A1lll Psttssssn: zoe uot.
ca, 1sa Kerr. !, y Of Csnter 7 .. A's''s
6OSEaT s. WILSON, Register.
The Kosciusko star. (Kosciusko, Miss.) 18??-1898, 1895-10-25
City Of Mexico

Via New Orleans, by the |. G. and the
southern Pacific Railroads Ticket
Rates as low as by any other Ioute
Ask for Special California Folder of /.
err They, as we'll as tickets and
full information ~ to rates and specinc
train time can be had Of agents OF the
Central Route sad connecting lines, or
by sddressing "ssA. H. HANSON,
GenUA Pass'r Agent Chicago.