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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-28
NEWS OF KANSAS.
Q. s. Penitentiary at Leaven-
worth Will Save Money.
Emporia Presbyterians Will
Build a $4,000 Church.
OTHER STATE NEWS.
Meeting of Kansas Academy of
Language and Literature.

WASHINGTON, March 28-In making
provision for the transformation of the
military prison at Fort Leavenworth,
Kan. into national penitentiary, as con-
gress directed at the last session by
provision in the sundry civil appropria-
ton bill, a new system has been inaugur-
ated by the government, which, it is be-
lieved, will in time lead to "A complete
change in the method of caring for
United States criminals.
There are about 1000 of these convicts,
and they are scattered about the country
in the state institutions from New York
to California, wherever the laws of the
state permit their acceptance and accom-
modations can be found. The large ma
joritv of them are, however. confined in
eastern institutions, and as many of the
prisoners are sent from the western states
and territories the expenses of transport
tation is large item.
The amount charged by western states
for caring for cOnvicts is so much larger
than that charged by eastern states, how
ever as to make the saving of the differ
ence on this account of moro importance
than the saving of the Transportation.
Some of the western states charge as
much as dollar per day for the care of
United states prisoners, while the charge
in the eastern states range from 20 to 40
cents. Furthermore the United States
loses all control of its prisoners when
turned over to the state institutions
In the case of Fort Leavenworth, no
preliminary expense will be necessary,
as the military prison is in good shape
to receive the civil convicts. The prison
has connected with it a farm of a thous-
and acres and is also provided with work
shops of various kinds, which, it is
believed. will aid in making the
institution self supporting. The new
law provides, however, against the en-
ployment of the convicts in any way so
so as to bring them into competition with
free labor. It is estimated that 500 pris-
oners can be taken care of at cost of
$125,Q00 for the first year. which would
be reduction of about one-fourth the
usual cost.
The national plan has been found to be
undesirable for the army. The princi-
pal objection to the national plan in the
army is found in the fact that it brings
the prisoners who are incarcerated for
slight offenses into contact with hard
ened criminals and has tendency to
corrupt the offenders of smaller de-
gree. 1t is also urged that the ordinary
offenders can be made useful about the
various military posts in doing mental
service. There will also be big saving
of expenses in guard duty and Transport
tation amounting on the latter account,
it is believed, to as much af 100000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-28
THE NOVEL AND THE POEM.
These VIII be Discussed by Kansas Acad-
envy of Language and Literature.

These VIII be Discussed by Kansas Acad-
envy of Language and Literature.
ABILENE, March 2s.-The executive
committee of the Kansas Academy of
Language and Literature has sent out
the announcements of the twelfth an
nual meeting to be held at the normal
school building, Emporia, April Is, 10, 90
The session will open Thursday evening
at o'clock with the annual address of
the president, Arthur Graves Garfield,
upon the subject, Progress and Poetry
The work for the following days will be
grouped into three departments-Mis-
cellaneous, The Novel and The Poem.
In the Miscellaneous section Miss Car
RE d. Watson will continue her 'BibIi-
ography of Kansas" Mrs. William
q. Carruth will contribute paper on
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-28
s'BLACK CROOK" THURSDAY
IT viii BE at the Grand Opera House
Afternoon and Evening.

There will be a gorgeous festival of
revelry at the Grand next Thursday
afternoon and evening.
"Fhe Black Crook" with all its myriad
OF pretty dancers and spectacles, will be
there on that date. The "Black Crook"
has visited Topeka before, and the house
will probably be packed. 1t will be
presented by large company, and will
be full of bright music and specialties
The company is a large one and will
carry great deal of special scenery
The prices will not be increased at
either performance. and the admission to
the 2 o'clock matinee will be 25 cents
and so cents
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-28
A. T. s. S. F. MARCH.
A Musical Composition BY a 5-Year-OId
EInPoria Girl.

"A VI usICAI OOIIl pOsItIOn by q To- Aear-OIu
EInPOria Girl.
EMPoRIA, March 20. - Miss Clara
Hess, of this city. has composed Il
beautiful march which will be published
soon. 1t has a catchy movement and is
very superior composition for a young
musician. 1t will be dedicated to the
Atchison. Topeka & Santa Fe road and
will be called the a. T. & s. F. march,
and upon the handsome and tastefully
arranged title page of the sheet music
will be portrait of Miss Hess The
first publication will probably be out in
two or three weeks.
Miss Hess has remarkable talent for
music and has been pronounced pheno.
menah genius. She is but 10 years old.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-28

Hog receipts are falling off slightly and
it is expected the run of hogs will con-
sinue light for some time. Armour and
the packers buy provisions every time
they show any signs of weakness. We
are very friendly to the long side of pork
and advise buYing il on all weak snnfs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-28
To Form a Republfcan CIub.

Juege John Guthrie authorizes the
announcement that there will be meet
Ing at the Copeland Saturday evening at
7:30 o'clock for the purpose of organic
ing Republican league club for the
first precinct of tho Third ward. As this
precinct includes Copeland county, it is
expected that large club will be organ
lied
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-28
WOULD QUIT LAWLEss.
Mrs. Lawless Says Her Husband Is Crus
And NegIects Her.

SnFss LaWAess says Her Illus band Is Cruel
And NegIects Her.
Jessie R K. Lawless brought a suit
for divorce from Thomas Lawless to-
day. They were married August 3, 1891,
at Wichita The claim is made that
since their marriage Mrs. Lawless has
been beaten, knocked down, and has
been the object of more or less profanity.
She also charges her husband with non
support, and says she has been compelled
to "work OUT to support herself and
little Jessie, aged years. She asks for
the custody of their child.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-28
Oldest British Omcer Dead.

LONDON, March 28.-Field Marshal
Sir Patrick Grant, governor of Chelsea
hospital and the oldest army officer in
the British army, is dead.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-28
25 Jackson street.

We put on new neckbands on shirts
Peerless Steam Laundry, 115 and III
West Eighth street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-28
M,GIFFIN HEARD FROM.
The Man Who Commanded the Chen
Yuen is in London.

uen IS IN AOnuOns
PEORIA. Ills, March 28-Capt Philo
Norton McGitfin, who commanded the
Chinese war ship. Chen Yuen, and who
was captured with his vessel at Wei Hal
Wei, has at length been heard from by
anxious relatives, one of whom resides in
this city.
He has cabled from Egypt to his faith
or to forward his mail to London, Eng.
Get good set of teeth for S. DR.. A
C. Sloan, 1913 Kansas ave.
Get good set of teeth for So. DR.. A.
C. Sloan. 726 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-28

For Over Fifty Years
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for teething 1t soothes, softens
the gums, alIays pain, cures collie. Best
remedy for diarrhea. 25 cents a bottle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-28
TO SATISFY ALL CREDITORS.

Mayor Barnes of Kansas City Gives Up
All His Property.
KANSAS CITY, March 28-Mayor Ma
thaniel Barnes executed a deed in the
office of the register of deeds of WYan-
dotte county yesterday afternoon convey
ing all his property to D. Y. Rieger,
president of the Missouri National bank
of Kansas City, Mo-, and the Chase s.
Sanborn Coffee company of Boston The
deed was executed for the purpose of
protecting the creditors of the Barnes
Coffee, Tea and Spice company, of which
Mr.. Barnes was the president
He says the property decided is worth
$4,000, and will satisfy all claims against
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-28
CHAPMAN's MURDERER CONVICTED.
Lac, the Supposed Murderer, Guilty in
the First Degree.

the First Degree.
PITTsBURG, March 2S.-The inhuman
murder of merchant W. NJ. Chapman, in
this city. a year ago last January, was
avenged today in the conviction for MUIR
der in the first degree of Lee, one of the
supposed participants.
gang headed by Lee stabbed Chap
man twenty eight times, and then tied u
rope tightly round his neck to choke
him, their object being to get United
Workmen money, of which order Chap
man was treasurer. At former trial
one juror hung the jury.
Lee seems to have had presentiment
that he would be convicted, and night
before last took poison in his cell with
suicidal intent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-28

YOKOHAMA, March 2S.-The Corean
loan of three million yen has been final
ly arranged upon the terms demanded
by japan. 1t is repsyable in five years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-28
Kansas City ,4arEet

KANSAS CITY. March 28-CATrLE-Re-
ceipts. 4,6J0; shipments, 1900 Mar
ket steady to strong. Texas steers
$4OO@5.20; Texas COWS, $2.25@
1926; beef steers. $4O5@6 %; native cows,
$L40@415; stockers and feeders, So. 20
@5UO; bulls, $2.75@440
Hoes = Receipts. 600; shipments,
900. Market stronger. Bulk of
sales, $46O@475; heavies. $4,000
ass; packers, $46O@4s5; mixed. $455
@475; lights, 81 20@470 workers, 81 60
GAL; pigs, $415@455
SHEEP = Receipts, $500; shipments
100
WHEAT-Quiet. No. 2 hard, 5316@54c;
No. 2 red soc; rejected 81.
CoRN-Stesdy; No. 2 mixed 430
1870; No 2 white 40.
OATs-Firm; No. 2 mixed, 281sc No.
2 white, 32c
RYE-Firm. No. 2. SIC.
FLAX SEED-DulL $1.31
BRAN-Weak 6S@70.
HAY-Steady unchanged.
BUTTER-Steady unchanged
EGGs-Steady 9 cents.
New York sugar Market
D..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-28

Good work done by the Peerless
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New York sugar Market.
CHICAGO MARKET LETTER.

NEW YORK, March 8.-SUGAR-Raw,
unchanged; refined. firmer, unchanged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-06
le New York Herald


Bret Hartes Luck of Roaring Camp"
had had only success d'estime and bis
Condensed Novels" mad been consigned to
oblivion, when the Heather Chinee" sud-
denly made his name a magic talisman
that awakened the dead books to a new
and vigorous existence. Henry James was
unknown to the great public long after his
books had won him the esteem Of the crit
ical few. until the popularity of daisy
Miller" reused the Philistine TO the knowl-
edge that a new genius had arisen NAL
locks New Republic the satrical mas
terpiece of the present generation, was
not deemed worthy Of even Il pirated re-
publication in this country until his anus
ing little skit, THE New Paul and Virgin
ia set all the publishers upon the track Of
his former work. Prosper Merimee's CO.
lomba,' a literary gem, proved failure
until "Mateo F'alcone,' an unpleasant but
rather startling little sketch, caught the
fancy of the groundlinss.
Now, suppose that Bret Harte had never
written the Heather Chinee'' nor Henry
James Daisy Miller nor Mallock the
New Paul and Virginia" nor Merimee
''Mateo Falcone." would Harte and James
and Mallock and Mermee have remained
auctori fgnoti to the world at large? 1t is
possible they might Turn the query round.
Is it possible that there are N existence
today authors at least their peers who are
unjustly ignored by the public2 That, too,
is quite possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-06
FEW KNOW ABOUT THE SHAKERS
An Interesting, God Fearing People
Who Have Given the World
Many Important
Discoveries.

We may not accept their peculiar religious boz
iiels nor can We enter into the spirit of theft
sactihces. IL Is not necessary to believe as thes
uo' out we can and do respect their sincerity Of
PURPOSE and the honor and uprightuess which
marks all their business dealings
Inc Shakers have always been successful inc
'entors and some of the greatest of the copyeu.
ences OF the present day found origin in their sets
Elements.
In one particular they excel all other men ID
Glasses Of men, and that is in the cultivation Of
nedicinal herbs and plants and their preparatiou
Tor ''se- They have made It study for more than
hundred years 1t is one of their peculiar indus.
tries Their lives have been devoted to it.
Their latest and greatest achievement lis the
Shaker Digestive Cordial. 1t is not offered as a
cure for all diseases. 1t does not pretend to be.
but one disease it will cure, and that is indges-
ticn.
IL Is so effective in curing those who use the
remedy that they are loud in their praises OF 10
and In consequence large demand for the cordial
has been created.
sufferers who resort to its use have not long tn
wait to see the result. The effect is almost inn
mediate The first dose usually gives relief and II
continued permanent will follow
IL not only contains already digested food but it
dlgests food as well, thus tonng up the general
system. An interesting pamphlet is now being
issued by the Shakers and be had for the ask
Ing at almost any drug store.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-06
EXCURSIONS.

One of the most enticing resorts on the
Potomac is Chapel Point, and many people
have journeyed to this place since its open
ing this season. Plenty of shade is found
there, and, together with the excellent salt
water bathing, grabbing and fishing, day
of enjoyment is sure to be had. There will
be music and dancing on board the boat
and grounds. The steamer Samuel ]. Pentz
will leave Thursday morning at 9:45 o'clock.
Next Friday Capt Randall will inau-
gurate children's day by giving fancy
dress ball for children at River View. This
Will undoubtedly attract d large number to
River View, and especially many children,
the fare being twenty-five cents and for
children fifteen cents. With the exception
Of the hours from to 8 pm. there will be
dal cling for all. and during this time the
floor will be cleared for children alone,
after which all may participate. Prof.
Proctor will ofticiate dancing master,
ard 1t Will be a great day for the little
ones. The steamer Samuel ]. Pentz will
leave at 9:45 am, AS and $40 pm.
The fifth annual moonlight excursion of
the Crescent Benevolent Association will be
given to Marshall Hall this evening, and
the affair Is sure to prove an enjoyable one
in every respect. Music and dancing will
be the features of the trip, and Prof.
Schroeder's band will be aboard the boat.
and Will also render program of concert
music at the grounds The moon is sched-
uled to shine tonight, and this will make
the trip more pleasant.
Columbia Lodge. No. 10. l. o. o. F., gave
their excursion to Bay Ridge today. and,
judging from the number carried over on
the first train, it is safe to say that there
Will be quite gathering when the evening
train arrives. There are numerous attrac-
tons to be found at this place, Including
everything that a salt water resort pro-
vides. The last train leaves the Baltimore
and Ohio depot at Abs pm.
The Capital Bicycle Club gave its annual
excursion to Marshall Hall last night and
the AFFAIR was fully up to the standard of
similar social events given under the aus
pices of that well-known organization,
About 500 people enjoyed the hospitality of
the club on the steamer Manchester and at
Marshall Hall, the boat being given over
entirely to the friends of the club. The
committee in charge of the admirable ar
rangements contributing to the pleasure of
those attending the excursion was Messrs.
George A. II. Mills. chairman; H. E. Hin
man, W. E. Mcmillan. w. D. Writ and b.
H. Taylor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-06
SUBSTITUTE FOR RICE THROWING
Confetti Used at an English Weddin,
In Place of the (lrain

Confetti Used at an English Wedding
In Place of the Grain.
From the London Queen
Most of us who have had anything to do
with weddings have had experiences of the
direful effects of the showers of rice which
mark the departure of the bride and BRIDE
groom. There are few young couples who
have not entered upon their honeymoon in
actual physical pain. thanks to the stony
grains which have stung their eyes and
ears and have found their way into their
clothes and down their necks. Worse dis
asters even than this have followed the use
of rice as sign Of the good will of their
friends, and serious accidents have not in
frequently occurred in consequence of the
reckless showering of these grains. The
horses have been scared, and this, in some
cases, has led to the overturning of the
carriage and the severe injury of its occu-
pants. Attempts have occasionally been
made to mend this state of affairs but until
lately nothing has taken the place of rice.
Rose petals and small flowers have been
tried, but they have many disadvantages,
notably that of becoming crushed to pulp
and leaving unSightly stains on the carpets
of the house. Shreds of colored paper have
occasionally been used, but in these there
is something too suggestive of the school
boys hare and hounds" to excite much
interest.
At a recent fashionable double wedding
at the West End considerable admiration
was caused among the guests by the distri-
button of confetti a substitute for the
offending rice. They were such are used
at Eastbourne and the Riviera for the bat
ties of flowers and on similar occasions.
For the benefit of such readers are unac-
quainted with confetti, l may describe them
as tiny paper waters, principally gold and
silver, with few colored ones intermiXed
by way of adding to the effect. The prog
ress of each bride down the staircase to
the carriage on this particular occasion was
made in shower of gold and silver-surely
quite good an omen for her future pros
perity as could possibly be afforded by the
prosaic grains of rice. The effect of the
myriads Of sparkling confetti was abso-
lutely charming and fairy-lke as they nut-
tered to the ground, the sun catching them
as they fell. Certainly they chung about the
dresses of the newly married couples, but
they did no harm, and We're soon shaken
off. In the house, they fell on the floral
decorations and sparkled among the roses
and ferns, they produced a result that is
well worthy of note by those whose BUSH
of this sort. AS for the horses, they were
sublimely unconscious of the tiny gold and
silver pieces with which their backs had
been sprinkled by the time they started.
1t is not surprising to hear that the intro
duction of these confetti at the EaStbourne
fetes has caused their manufacture to be
measured literally by the ton, and when
once they are brought into use at weddings,
tens of tons will be mentioned in connection
with them, and many q happy pair, when
they begin their new life, will no longer
have occasion to exclaim, Save US from
our friendsY'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-06
ARMY RETIREMENTs.
Several Will Take Place During the
Present Month,

Present Month.
Several army, retirements will take place
during the present month, the most i'm
portant of which is that of Col. Henry
L. Abbott of the engineer corps. on duty
at New York He is the third ranking Off
Ger of the corps, and is regarded as one
of the most efficient. By this retirement
Lieut.. Col. Peter C. Haines will be pro-
NOTED to the colonelcy and Major Ludlow
will be made lieutenant colonel Captain
]. H. Willard will be promoted to major,
First Lieut.. James c.. Sanford to the cap
taincy, and Second Lieut.. Charles Keller
will be promoted to the grade of first lieu
tenant, while Additional Second Lieut.. Geo.
P. Howell will be made second lieutenant.
Capt. O. Elting, third cavalry, will be re-
tired on the Sth instant. First Lieut.. Geo.
L. Converse, third cavalry, will go then up
to the captaincy, but being incapacitated
for service will be retired Immediately af-
ter his promotion. First Lieut.. Henry L.
Ripley, third cavalry, will be made captain
in place of Converse. Second Lieut.. Sol
ONION P. Vestal. fifth cavalry. has been
promoted to first lieutenant in the third
cavalry. By the promotion and retirement
of Lieut. Converse, Second Lieut.. G. A.
Hedekin, third cavalry will be promoted to
first lieutenant Additional Second Lieut..
Nissen has been promoted to second lieu
tenant OF the fifth cavalry, and Additional
Second Lieut. Hawkins will be made Sec
ond lieutenant in the third cavalry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-06
EVILS OF IMMIGRATION.
Bulletin Sent Out by Secretary Wnr-


Charles Warren, secretary of the Ma
tional immigration Restriction League
sends out bulletin quoting a report made
to the Massachusetts, commission on the
unemployed. The report states that the
evil of ron-employment is in a considerable
measure due to ill-advised and ill-adapted
immigration, much of which results nor
from real and permanent demand for
labor in this part of the country but rather
from depressed and abnormal conditions
abroad, governmental prosecutions and ir-
responsible and inaccurate representa- tons
In Europe of industrial conditions in this
country.
The commission. therefore, makes the fol-
lowing recommendation, which is said to
be the most important SO far addressed to
any legislature: "
For these reasons We heartily recon-
mend measures for restriction of immiera-
ton, and advise that the legislature of
massachusetts, pass resolution requesting
It's Representatives and Senators in Con.
gress to work for the passage of law for
bidding the immigration of any above the
age or fourteen years who cannot read and
write some one language, and that a head
tax OF at least 40 be imposed upon every
immigrant"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-06
LIGHTEST ON RECORD.
An Battle-Ground Wheel The Tirea
Filled With Gas.

From the San Francisco Post.
A crowd of cyclers were waiting at the
ferry for the next Oakland boat and were
discussing different wheels and their
weights.
"Tn bet I ride the lightest wheel in the
crowd" remarked a fat man, who weighed
fully 200 pounds.
All looked incredulous, and one remarked;
I don't think you can ride a machine
much lighter than mine. 1 have a sixteen
FOUNDER, made to order"
I'm bet the drinks the wheel I ride isn't
one-third as heavy as any in the crowd
offered the fat man, without appearing to
have heard what the other said.
iii take you" said the man with the
siXteen-p pound wheel.
The fat man went to the parcel depository
and got his wheel 1t was a remarkably
fraeile-looking piece of machinery.
One of those new eight-pounders," de-
clared one of the wheelmen.
He will lose, anyway" said another, 'if
it weighs over five and one-third pounds"
The fat man mounted it and rode il
around the walk. Theft the wheel was
placed on the candyman's scales and
weighed exactly five pounds. The wheel.
men could not understand it, and all ins
sisted on lifting it, but it certainly weighed
no more than five pounds.
That" explained the owner, sis an eight
pound wheel, manufactured expressly for
my use by the factory 1 represent. The
tires, however. are filled with the very
lshtest gas that can be manufactured. You
they will stand. Well If they were much
larger the gas in the tires would carry that
machine off, and it would lack about Q
pound of weighing any thing"