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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-31
KANSAS PARAGRAPHS.

: Mrs A Boy, of Raymond should be
glad that she isn't girl
The Missouri Pacific pays out $4,000
a year in wages in Concordia.
Burden s. Payne is the doleful name
of firm doing business at Raymond.
It looks like Sheridan Ploughe of
Hutchinson ought to be a cultivated
man.
Mr.. Dew has quit barbering at Stock
ton and will go onto farm to give him
self chance.
Eleven pigeons out of twenty is the
best score the crack shots of Cottonwood
Falls could make.
Croquet playing is the principal diver
sion at Turon once more. Either the
people or the weather must be extraor-
binary.
Boomers are apt to be given big
boom at Hutchinson since lady there
tripped on her skirt and fell and broke
her arm.
The Minneapolis Messenger says the
Cubbison anti-lottery bill leaves marriage
as the only game of chance Kansans can
indulge in.
The Haddam Clipper criticizes man
for smoking nickel cigar when he was
shivering with the cold and needed two
patches on his trousers.
Prof. Pizzek furnished the music for
the fireman's ball at Valley Falls, and the
mazes of waltz were nothing compared
to the pronunciation of his name
The churches of Leoti are about to
peacefully unite in getting an evangelist
to come there, but when they come to
divide the spoils there will be fun.
Rev. John B. Akers, editor, publisher,
postmaster, physician, livery stable pro-
prietor, at Stafford, wants to print a
Turon paper, in the Stafford Republican
office.
Strong City Derrick: At literary So
ciety up on the creek few nights ago a
young lady asked in the discussion,
allow many women marry good sensi-
BILE mani" Well, we should think only
one if the man can help himself.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-31
gold at the option of the secretary of the

gold at the option of the secretary Of the
treasury and not of the holder.
Mr. Carlisle himself laid the founda-
ton for all this trouble in 1898, when he
absolutely refused to redeem these notes
in silver even when it was demanded.
The result was that silver went to pre-
MUM over gold and those who desired
to obtain silver change from the treasury
were forced to present silver certificates
before they could get them. Even then the
secretary published to the world that he
would have preferred to pay them in
gold if he could have legally done so.
But it is not yet too late to rectify this
error, and if the secretary will now be-
gin redeeming the treasury notes in sill
yer when presented. he will at once stop
that means of exhausting the gold sup
ply Ali that will be left then with
which to obtain gold would be the legal
tenders. But they could be easily man.
aged also.
When presented they must be re-
deemed In gold. When thus redeemed
the custom has been to again pay them
out for current expenses, so that they
can be again used in the same way. This
should be stopped. Let current ex-
penses be paid in silver and keep the
legal tenders in the treasury. Continue
this if necessary till they are all re-
deemed. There would then be no means
left to the treasury raiders for exhaust
ing the gold.
Mr.. Carlisle would probably answer
this proposition as he has done before,
by saying that the silver dollars must be
retained for the redemption of the silver
certificates. But this is an unworthy
subterfuge. There is plenty of bullion
in the treasury vaults from which to
make more dollars Let him start the
minis to work.
The plan as outlined above is feasible
and legal and must receive the endorse
ment of all really patriotic citizens and
it needs no additional legislation Mr..
| Cleveland and his secretary must know
this, and the fact that it is not put in ex-
ecution can only be explained on the
theory that they are in league with the
gold fends to force the issue of bonds
suggested in the message.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-31
THE LOGICAL REMEDY.

The solicitude which the president
expressed in his recent message, for
some legislation on the currency ques-
ton, appears to be wholly uncalled for,
In view of the fact that there is already
sufficient law to meet all the require
ments of existing conditions, if it were
utilized
That part Of the situation which causes
Mr.. Cleveland the greatest worry is the
continuous drain of gold from the treas
ury. There need be no difficulty in
stopping this if the administration hon.
estly desires to do so.
The continued exhaustion of the gold
reserve is produced by the presentation
for redemption. of treasury notes issued
under the Sherman law of 1890, and
legal tender greenbacks The remedy
lies first in paying the treasury notes in
silver when presented as the law pro-
videa They are redeemable in silver or
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-31
SHOULDCATCH THEM FIRST
A Bin Agreed On To Punish Train
Wreckers.


WASHINGTON, Jan. 31-Representative
Patterson has reported to the hause the
bill agreed on by the committee on COM
merce to punish train wrecking. The
object of the bill. says the accompanying
report, is to secure more effective punish
ment of train wreckers for the purpose
of robbery. These offences, so destruc-
tive to life and property, are of increas-
ing frequency.
The vast extent of our country. COM
prising many states sparsely populated
and penetrated by railroads carrying in
terstate traffic and the mails, makes it
very difficult to capture and bring to
justice robbers who depredate on inter-
state commerce.
The officials of these states are not so
well equipped for the apprehension of
the marauders as are the marshals of the
United States. Then the offenders can
not escape so easily from the jurisdiction
of one state into another as to subse-
quently battle the state officials
The committee believes the passage
will not interfere with the Jurisdiction
of the state courts over the crimes de-
scribed therein, because they are punish
able at common law. To pass the bill
will give increased security to life and
property and will greatly contribute to
the suppression of Ofenses complained
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-31
sADT-CARNOT.
EAURE-

fected opponents of the government who
hardly know what they do want his
path will not be strewn with roses. NJ.
Faure is about "a years old and sue
cessful business man. He was born in
Paris, but has long been a ship owner
and merchant in Havre. He distin-
guished himself by assisting in quelling
the commune, and during his IA years
Of political life has become a high au-
thority on economic. marine and railway
matters. He is of the same political SEN
timent as Casimir- Perier and will be
compelled to battle with the same enc
mics. EARLE II. EATON.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-31
The New Chimes.

A utilitarian of somewhat material
type came to the Saunterer's notice this
week.
A certain esteemed clergyman, whose
church is in the most attractive part of
the city, but who, for present purposes.
must remain nameless, was feeling lit
tie ''pardonable PRIDE" as the outgoing
political oficeholders express it, in hav-
ing succeeded, after years of soliciting,
in raising enough money to provide his
church with a set of chimes.
As every one took the first occasion
to congratulate him, it was natural
that. on meeting Mrs. Blunt, one of his
most fashionable parishioners, he should
say in his happy enthusiasm:
Sand how do you like the new chimes,
Mrs. Blunt? You must be glad to hear
those good old hymns at night. They
must remind YOU
''Yes,'' she interrupted, 'that is so.
Since the chimes began I've taken my
medicine quite regularly. - Boston
Budget.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-31

GARDEN CITY Sentinel: At every ses-
sion of the legislature there is we'll
meant protest of the newspapers against
the pass evil, but to no avail Nothing a
newspaper may say is at all likely to
cure the anxiety of the average mem
Der of the legislature for a pass. One
of the first things he generally does upon
arriving in Topeka, after seeing that he
is credited with all the mileage that is
due him by the clerk, is to push his
brazen mug up against the railroad
Office, and strike for a pass. The idea
that railroad managers have to seek out
pass vultures and insist on them taking a
pass, is erroneous. The member actually
considers this a part of his business,
and then his riding on a pass is
in the interest of his constituents. But
he is not to blame, for there is something
fascinating about holding a pass Some
how you feel so lordly and magnificent
when you show the conductor a pass and
glance at him in a way that plainly tells
him to "move on about his business" and
not bother man of influence. And you
will notice, too, that the servant of the
grinding corporation" always gives the
deadhead twice as much consideration
as he does the poor nobody who must pay
or be kicked of. It pleases the average
friend of Vanderbilt and Chauncy De-
pew, and he will accept pass whenever
he can, law or no law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-31
THE SIX PRESIDENTS.
REsIGNATlcN SEEMS A SPECIALITY
WITH FRENCH EXECUTIVES.

All Have Been Compelled to Resign Ex-
cept sadi-Carnot, Who Was Assassinated.
The Presidents Powerless Position When
Assailed-Career of President Faure.
The United States has had "a presi-
dents, none of whom resigned. France
has had six, all of whom resigned ex-
cept one, who was assassinated. There
are several reasons for this difference of
procedure One is that the seven years
term of the French president gives him
more time to become unpopular than the
four years term of the president of the
United States. The main reason, how
ever, is to be found in the constitution
of each country. In France the president
is the creature of the legislative branch
of the government. He is elected by the
senate and chamber, the life Of his cabi-
net depends upon the favor of these
bodies and if he incurs their i'll will
and desires to appeal to the country for
vindication he can only do so with the
consent of the senate. If the senate is
against him, he must resign. In the
United States the president is elected by
the people, instead of the legislative
body, congress has little control over
him, his veto practically allows him to
dictate what congress shall do in the
way of legislation, and resigning is
about the last act no ever contemplates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-31

ATTORNEY GENERAL OLNEY seems to
get along wonderfully well with the
labor leaders, considering that he has
hitherto been corporation lawyer. He
called them all in consultation and to-
gether they have prepared an arbitration
bill which will be presented to congress.
Among its other provisions is one pro-
hibiting the Issuance of injunctions to
prevent the continuance of a strike and
one providing for thu appointment of a
temporary receiver during the tendency
of a settlement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-31

THE Rothschilds think they now see
the opportunity they have long desired,
that of becoming the owners of a large
block of United States bonds 1t is
doubtful If this congress can be bought
as cheaply as the one of 1878 is said to
have been purchased. It will be diff
cult for the administration bill to get
through unless some extraneous infu-
ence is exerted. Mr.. Cleveland has al
ready lost one of his staunch supporters
in the person of Senator Vest, who
declared in a speech yesterday that he
disliked to be in opposition to the leader
of the party but they had come to 'the
parting of the ways"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-31

SENATOR CHANDLER has expressed
great alarm at the possibilities of the
pooling bill. He says under its opera
ton there would be nothing to prevent a
union of all the roads in the country for
the purpose of fixing not only rates but
wages as we'll,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-31

THAT is a novel proposition which has
grown out of the Brooklyn strike. The
strikers propose to issue bonds to the
amount of 100000, for the purpose of
carrying it on, pledging the credit of the
organization. It is reported that the
merchants of Brooklyn have expressed
a Willingness to accept their bonds for
provisions and other supplies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-31
PERFECTLY Unbearable.

Chow do you like the people in the
next hat?''
Mrs Longtalk-They are perfectly
unbearable.
'tNoisy and''-
''Graciousi No. I've never been able
to overhear one word they say. Tit
Bits
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-31

SENATOR STERNE's bill making it IN
lawful for a railroad company to employ
an engineer or conductor who has not
served three years. apprenticeship, if
it should become law, is likely to be Of
far reaching effect in time of strike.s l
would make it much more difficult to
supply the places of striking employees
with new men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-31

A New YORK bank proposes to allow
the opening of special gold accounts so
that the customer depositing gold can do
so with the guarantee that the same
amount of gold will be returned to him
If this precedent shall be established it
will take but a short time to hoard all the
gold now in circulation and send the
yellow metal to a premium.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-31
Husk and Kernel.

Cent have called on the recon-
mendation of friend to have my por-
trait painted, but I should like to know
If you can take me in my fur coat?
Artist-Oh, certainly Fact is, you
know, I am an animal painter!-Hu-
moristische Blatter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-31
a Plain Inference.

Master-Pat, I have suspicion that
either you or I was drunk last night.
Pat-Oi've suspicion av that koind
mesilf, sor.
Master-Well, Pat, you rascal, which
one of US was it?
Pat-Will, sor, Oi'll not be castin
any reflections, SO Oh won't, but Oh do
be sayin that Oh invited ye.-Richmond
Dispatch
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-31
Easily Perceived.

ST didn't know that very converse
tional gentleman was foreigner until
a few minutes ago"
Ibid he tell you so?''
'tNo. l gather it from his converse
ton. He knows SO many ways in which
the institutions of this country could be
improved. washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-31
Reason For Yaruenesa.

''By the way" said the editor to the
new man, 1--WE don't credit statements
to we'll known citizen on this paper.
You must give his name"
''The trouble isl explained the new
man, ''that he is so we'll known that
the statement would be discredited if
his name were given. "-Indianapolis
Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-31
A Trife Embarrassing.

Aeduaintance-Mr. Bullion, let me
introduce my friend Jones. I've just
been telling him how you made your
pile.
Mr.. Bullion Slightly deaf)-Glad to
know you, Major Pyle. Chicago Trib-
une.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-31
Cruel.

''Ethe1 has on a lovely new engage
ment ring"
''Isn't she perfectly heartless?"
''Has she thrown some one over?''
'tNo, but poor Fido hasn't been dead
month. Chicago Inter Ocean.
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ROCK ISLAND ROUTE.


February - round trip one fare plus
50 to Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New
Mexico, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mis-
souri, Good returning % days, stop
overs. For particulars call on or address
Rock Island City Ticket Agents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-31
TERMs oT SUBSCRIPTION.

Daily edition, delivered by carrier. 10
cents . week to any part Of Topeka Or
suburbs, OF at the same price in any
Kansas tswn where this paper has car
Tisr system.
By mail, three months ........S 80
Ey mail, one year ............ $50
Weekly Edition, per year ....... 90
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-31
Weather Indications.

CHICAGO. Jan. 31.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Fair and decided colder tonight
and Friday, with cold wave in north
half; northwest winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-31

A complete roster of the Kansas G.. A.
R has just been finished by Department
Commander Campbell and his assist
ants.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-31
Generally Exempt.

Insomnia is frequent forerunner of
insanity. This explains why so few po-
hcemen become insane. Texas Siftings
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-31

Remenyi tonight at Hamilton hall. Dc
not fail to see this wonderful artist and
his company.
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Remenyi tonight Admission 80 cents.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-06-18
a RousinE Tln.e at tho Looks.

Yesteaday afternoon party of gentle
men, consisting of Judge Bradshaw,
Sheriff Driver, John Michel, l.. E.
Grove, A. S. MacAIlister, J. A. Crossen,
Frank Summers and Hugh Glenn, took
the afternoon local for the Locks, where
they attended a meeting of the Elks.
Mr.. Glenn was already member of the
famous society, but the other gentleman
had their first innings last night.
Messrs. J. G. Day and I. N. Day were
also initiated. The interesting part of
the program began after the arrival of
the Portland train, which brought a
contingency of thirty-three members
from that city.
The exercises at the hall were highly
exciting, and the fun was great and last
ing. After the new members were
shown what it vas to be Elks, sumptu-
GUS banquet was the scene of gaiety.
The flow of wit was said to be of the
most brilliant kind, and the utmost good
feeling marked the evening s program.
The Elks are "a body of good fellows,
and all over they have the best of good
times.
There is some talk Of moving the
lodge to The. Dallee, wherein would in
all certainly have prosperous existence.
The newly made Elks returned on the
noon local, and the proper question is to
ask them to describe their sensations.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-06-18
THE WAY 1T SEEMS TO Us.

A lesson in money is furnished from
Seattle. The school board of that city,
in need of money, offered bonds for sale
to the amount of $400, 900. This school
board is popuiist body, and could not
bear the thought of stipulating to pay in
gold, though getting gold or gold value
for its bonds; 30 it advertised that the
bonds, when due, would be paid in cur
rent money. Bond-dealers, of course,
looked askance at this proposal. They
would willingly have given premium
of per cent for these per cent bonds,
or q bonus of $24 900 for the whole lot, if
payment in gold had been stipulated (;
but since it was not, the best offer that
could be had gave a total premium of
about 81 800, and the district lost nearly
$20, 900 for the luxury or privilege of re-
serving the right to swindle the bond
buyer, if the opportunity should be pre-
sented. OF course the bondbuyer real
iEes fully that he runs some risk, and
this is why he didn't pay more for the
bonds; but since there is growing con-
viction that the parity of all kinds OF
money will be maintained, through de-
cline or defeat of the silver and cheap
money craze, the risk was not considered
very great, and q small premium was
given for the bonds.-Sunday Oregonian.
We do not know ..all that is to be
known concerning the history and
science of national finance, but the fore
going is in line with our idea that any
attempt to make uncertain the measure
of values, or to use measure that huc-
tuates is dangerous. Dalles City bonds
were made payable in U. S. gold coin,
the same as all obligations taken by
Gov. Altgeld, ex-Gov. Pennoyer, D. P.
Toe
who invest money, and $40, 900 of them
were sold at premium of 5000 to a
local capitalist.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-06-18
A Proper Ending.

THE CHRONICLE made mention several
days ago of the arrest of Scott Delaney,
charged with the abduction of Maggie
Yonce, young lady aged Is or there
abouts. The case came up before JUS
tice Davis Saturday and was continued
till yesterday. Mr.. Delaney had se-
cured the services of Huntington & Will
son, and the party prosecuting consult
ed Deputy District Attorney Phelps.
The matter seemed somewhat mysteri-
GUS, and the lawyers on both sides, in
Guiding the justice, thought better
settlement could be obtained than by a
trial. And 30 all the parties in the
case being willing-and especially Mr..
Delaney and Miss Yonce-Justice Davis
adjourned court over to the European
House, and there in the presence of
friends, settled the matter in the most
satisfactory way, and Miss Yonce be-
came Mrs. Delaney. The justice is
highly satisfied with the way the mat
ter turned out and was glad to lay aside
his judicial garb and appearin minis
terial capacity.
Mr.. Phelps dismissed the complaint,
and all went merry as a marriage bell.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-06-18
CoMMERc1AL ORGANIZATION.

Few towns of the size and Importance
of The Dalles are without any organiza-
tion of business imen. Prior to the fire
of 1891, we had an efficient organization
of this character lin the board of trade,
to which the town and country are large
ly indebted for the boat line. Since
September, 1891, there has been no eff
tort on the part of those most interested
in the welfare Of the city to maintain an
organization. The city feels the need OF
1t. Without it any concerted action is
extremely difficult, if not impossible.
Walla Walla, Pendleton, Baker City,
Heppner, and other interior towns, find
such organizations useful, and they
thereby have an advantage over us.
In some places the social feature il
added to the business interests, and the
efficiency of the society strengthened.
Let as have commercial club.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-06-18
OUR FRIENDS.

THE CHRONICLE is proud of the busi-
ness and financial standing of this city,
and We are more concerned in its welfare
than any other subject. We note, with
much satisfaction, the kindly feeling
manifested toward our city by the lead
ing papers of this portion of the state.
Particularly is this true of the Fossil
Journal, Condor Globe, Antelope Herald
and Prineville Review. Their pleasant
words for The Dalles and its business
enterprises are appreciated. Most of
our interests are identical with those of
the places where these papers are pub
Iished, and we are glad to join hands
with them in assisting in the develop
ment of Eastern Oregon. Their is much
to be gained by corporation of the press
nothing by jealous rivalry. From the
latter we are glad to be free.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-06-18

The council, at their meeting Satur-
day evening, reduced the salary of city
recorder to $50 per month. This is in
line with the suggestions heretofore
made by THE CHRONICLE, and we be-
lieve will meet the approval of the citi-
zens. We think, however, that good
man could be had to fill the position at
$40 Ier month if the council would fix
the Office hours 8 a. m. to 2 p. m. and
r quire the recorder to be at his Office
during those hours, and those only. In
any event, the Office hours should be
fixei and the recorder be requested tc
keep the Office open during those hours
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-06-18

The report to be made by the board of
engineers recently sent to Nicaragua by
the government, will be looked forward
to with great interest by every Pacific
coast shipper. It will indicate that al
ready large amount of work has been
done, and well done, end the difficulties
are not SO great as have been predicted.
The United States, and the Pacific slope
especially, will be more benefited by
that work than any of like character
ever before undertaken.