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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09

IF it is not proposed to redeem the
bonds issued during the present admin
istration in silver, why was the $11, o0o,-
600 premium paid on the last issue for
the privilege of SO doing. The syndicate
was willing to take per cent bonds if
they were made payable in gold They
were not made payable in gold, and the
syndicate was paid bonus, amounting
to 100000, to accept bonds which are
payable in lawful money of the United
States. If the syndicate does not expect
TO be paid in whatever kind of money is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09

ENGLAND has been Systematically en-
riching herself at the expense of other
nations for many years. Every time she
has succeeded in inducing anothar coun-
try to abandon the coinage of silver, a
large amount of the metal thus depre-
ciated has been dumped into the BIRTHS h
market and purchased at low price for
use in her colonies and other silver usin g
countries. She buys from these coun-
tries with cheap silver and sells to the
world for gold. Is it any wonder that she
controls the worlds markets and the
worlds finances? The United States is
the only country on the globe able to
break the spell of her thralldom. She
can do it by opening her minis to the
free coinage of the worlds silver at 16 to
1 and it can be done in no other way.
That is the work which lies before the
congress which will meet in December.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09
Where He Paused.

'Now,' said the eminent politician
80 his secretary, let's draft sort of
personal platform for my campaign. In
the first place, we're in favor Of the
bloomer. Got that written?"
Eyes, sir.
eve believe in the new woman and
the bicycle. y
eyes, sir. Anything about the cur
rency?''
"S-shl Don't mention the currency
yet. We want to cover all the ground
we can, Of course. but we can't go clear
through the whole encyclopedia, you
know. ''-Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09
An Example.

''Many a mean man has been discov-
cred" put in Snoggs as he ate his quick
lunch, ''but we have one of them out in
Stockton that's entitled to considera-
ton -
whats his record?" inquired Boggs
as he calculated that he had time for
another piece of pie.
HE makes his wife live on soup so
she will not wear out her false teeth, -
replied Snoggs. -Philadelphia Call
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09
THE SCIENTISTS NEW PRESIDENT.

Professor Cope and His Famous Contro-
versy With Professors Powell and Marsh.
Professor Edward D. Cope, the emf
nent paIeontologist of Philadelphia, was
elected president of the American As
ISOLATION For the Advancement of Sci
ence at its annual session lately held at
Springfield, Mass
The mention of the name Of Professor
Cope recalls a rather lively episode in
his career when science did not ''wall1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09

WHILE the Christian ~ nations of the
world are all worked up over the treat
ment of the Armenians by the Turks
and the outrages committed upon the
missionaries in China, they have not
made the mildest kind of a protest
against the over-running and subsection
of thepeaceful and innocent Inhabitants
of Madagascar by the French. But then
France is one of the Christian nations
Perhaps that is what makes the differ
ence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09

The boast of the Topeka Capital that it pays
more postage than all other Topeka dailies
combined, only proves the meagerness of its
local circulation as compared with that of the
STATE 10, RNAL-as no postage is paid on any
circulation within Topeka or Shawnee county.
The STATE JOURNALS local circulation is far
and away ahead of the combined circulation OF
all the other Topeka dailies.
The circulation of the Topeka Daily STATS
;1o1-I,yAr. in the towns near by and tributary to
Topeka is very large. as the evening trains IN
various directions carry the STATE JOURNAL,
giving its readers the first and latest Associated
Press and state news of the day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09
Daily Average 9, 554.

This is the greatest showing the STATE JOUR-
NAL has ever been able to make for period OF
any six months in its history.
This is a greater figure than was reached by
any daily paper in Topeka for the year 1894.
The American Newspaper Directory. issued in
June. 1895. and covering the year 1894, gives the
average daily circulation of the Topeka Daily
Capital for the year 1894, as only STA These
figures were furnished by the publishers OF the
Capital, to the Directory, and are guaranteed to
be correct by a forfeit of 500. which will be
paid to any one dfsproving their correctness.
The following figures, substantated by sworn
statements in detail, giving every issue for the
first six months in 1898. 1891 and 1895. shows tbs
Topeka STATE JOURNALS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09

PoPULIsTs and Democrats are being Sc
verely criticised by Republican papers
all over the state for abandoning their
principles and fusing for the purpose Of
getting offices. While the criticism is
just and well deserved, yet such action is
scarcely worse than that of protesting no
principles at all, or having made a pro-
fession of principles for the purpose of
obtaining Office, abandoning them after
election,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09
Not Water.

"Papa,'' quoth the young boy, there
is a story about a sea serpent, and yet
the natnralists say the serpent does not
live in water. -
My experience, - rejoined the old
man, ''leads ne to side. strongly with
the naturalists. -
The young boy did not understand
fully until about 10 years later, when
he tumbled. Detroit Tribune
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09

Two cases of scarlet fever are reported
in North Topeka. It is now in order to
induce all the children to return to school
as soon as possible for the purpose of
preventing the spread of the disease.
This suggestion is in accordance with the
view of the board of health,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09

THE records of the court martial in
the Waller case have at last reached
France. They may get to Washington
some time during the next century. They
are now being translated. Isp't there
anybody at Washington that can read
French?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09

offered, and the government does not ex-
pect to pay in whatever kind of money
is most convenient and easily obtained,
what was the meaning of the two prices
on the bonds. Since we have the dearly
bought privilege of paying these obliga-
tons in silver, what is the object of
throwing it away By maintaining the gold
standard
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09

LABOR COMMISSIONER BIRD Will have
a man arrested for bringing in alien
labor. How about State Accountant
Challinor's case. Mr.. Bird may as we'll
be thorough if he is going into the bust
uasa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09
OVerWOrked.

Subbub (enthusiastically)-I don be-
lieve there's any pleasure to equal that
Of keeping ones lawn in good order.
play my hose Oh it all day.
Towner-I pity the poor hose. can
imagine it singing, 81 don't want to
play in your yard. New York Re
corder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09

The treasury seems to be getting
along very nicely without the aid of the
syndicate, and also with the gold reserve
nearly ten millions short
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09
No Doubt About 1t.

Mrs Fairview-Doctor, do you think
my husband fully realizes his ondition?
The Doctor do. He asked me today
if was married man.-Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09
Weathar Indications

CHICAGO. Oct. 9-For Kansas: Gone
rally fair; warmer tonight; warmer in
east portion Thursday; south winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09

famous by Thom-
as F. Byrnes, is
perhaps a disap-
pointment to the
melodra1n a tic
a lily inclined.
There is nothing
of the ." old
S l e u t h" air
about him, nor
docs he fash up
on you the pierre
ing eagle eye
which the ro-
mancers give to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09

neutrality-suspicious. milk is as thin
as water today.
Milkman-Well, mum, it was very
foggy this morning when we MIXED. -
New York Weekly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09

The STATE JOURNALS Want and Mis-
cellaneous columns reach each working
day in the week more than twice as
many Topeka people as can be reached
through any other paper. This is fact
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09

Beggs' Blood Purifier and Blood Maker
Bsggs' Blood Purifier and Blood Maker
Beggs' Blood Purifier and Blood Maker
for all diseases of the blood. A positive
guarantee with every bottle. Call for
and be sure yon get Beggs' and take no
others Sold by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

Daily edition, delivered by carrier, 10
cents week to any part Of Topeka or
suburbs, or at the same price in any
Kansas town where this paper has car
rier system.
By mail, three months. 80
BY mail, one year ................ $50
Weekly edition, per yearI..-...... 50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09
CELEBRATE A BIRTHDAY.

Elizabeth Cady StantOn's Anniversary to
bs Noticed by Topeka Suhragists.
The Equal Suffrage association has
decided to give an entertainment to cele-
brate the 80th birthday of Elizabeth
Cady Stanton.
This was settled at meeting in the
Throop hotel parfors last evening and
Friday November 8, was selected as the
night although the birthday of the noted
sntfragist is November 70.
The programme for the evening will
consist largely Of songs and recitations
from juveniles, but addresses and papers
commemorative of the occasion will be a
feature
Mrs. Case and Dr.. Harding were ap-
pointed a committee to secure the hall.
The committee on the programme are:
Mrs. Church, Mrs. Wardall, Gracia Hart,
Mrs. Cornelius. Mrs Green, Mrs Hayes,
Mrs. Bray. The committee will meet
4gain Friday evening at the home of
Mrs. Wardall, at Thirteenth and Quincy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09

Try Washburn's pure apple cider, Is
cents per gallon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09

The Aurora" pure Havana, best 1Oc
cigar in the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09
Breaks All Records.
The
Topeka
Daily
State
Journal.

By its sworn detailed statement of circulation
for the first half of the year 1895, it is shown to
have circulation, during the first six months
as stated. OF a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09
NEW YORK'S NEW BYRNES.

Stephen O'Brien and His Great Record as
a Thief Taker.
Stephen O'Brien, the new head of the
New York city detective bureau, made
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09

Invest with the Savings and Loan AS
ISOLATION. Sixth and Kansas avenue.
We aim please our trade-Peerless
Steam Laundry, 112 and ia Nest Sth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09

The RimbaIl Pianos and Organs
Need no introduction to musical inclined
people, they speak for themselves. Call
in and try them at their display room
$50 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09
Wonderful Growth.

Daily average for first six =
months Of 1898. ..-. {
Daily average for drst six :
months Of 1894. ..... 4
Daily averags for first six =
months Of 1926. ...... :
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-03
Fit< Lee Tells Of StoneiraH Jackson's
Prayer Habit IN Battle.

In his address here on memorial day Gen.
Fitz Lee talked of the fights at Manassas,
Shsrpsburg, Fredericksburg and Chsncel-
lorsvile and particularly the latter which
he held ,o-be, considering the odds against
the Confederates, the greatest victory of the
war. An interesting incident just upon the
opening of that fight was recalled by him.
At the time Jackson began the flank move
ment to strike Hooker's rear he, Lee, was
in front of his corps aud sought to locate
Hooker's position in the rear. Guided by
a citizen of the locality he reached the top
of high hill from which he could see Hook
er's men lying in camp completely of their
guard and open to easy attack. He at once
rode back and met Jackson who was leading
his command by different road to point
where attack would have been much more
hazardous Jackson joined him with
courier and rode to the top Of hill where
he looked out. He quickly gave the courier
orders to deliver to the brigade commanders
to change their route, and General Lee sat
upon his horse by his side expecting to hear
from General Jackson some words of COM
mendation for bis discovery. He heard
nothing, and turning saw Jackson with face
turned to the hosts below and eyes closed in
prayer. Quickly, then, without one word
to Lee, he turned his horses head and rode
rapidly down the hill to join his troops
"He rode well but awkwardly," said Lee,
"and at each plunge OF the horse he looked
as if he would 20 over his head, aud, for the
time, such were my feelings that felt that
did not care if he did ."-Lerington Mere.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-03
The n.esttmaDIe value Of Birds.

The following article on the great ne
cessiiy of protecting the birds, is from a
recent issue of the Staunton Spectator and
is in line with what we have been trying
to impress upon our readers from time to
time. This question is of vital impor-
tance especially to our farmers, and fruit
growers, and they can't take action in
this matter moment too soon
ave have endeavored for many years
to impress on the public mind the impor-
tance of birds to the raising of grain, veg
etable, and fruit crops 1t there were no
birds, the insects would prevent the rails
ing of either grain, vegetable or fruit
crops, and famine would be the result,
and it would be not temporary merely,
but permanent, and, as we have before
maintained, man could not exist in state
of civilization, but would be remanded to
barbarism, his only means of substance
being fish and wild game. We have
maintained that the most beneficial law
the Legislature of the several States could
enact would be a law inhibiting the kill.
ing of any insectivorous bird whatever
We are pleased to see that the press is be-
ginning to appreciate the vast Importance
of protecting the birds. On this subject
the Brooklyn Eagle we'll says that, before
many years have passed the Legislature
of our States and nation will be forced to
some action on the needless destruction Of
birds. The robins and bluebirds and
wrens and the hundreds of glad little
strangers of the woods and fields have
been driven away not merely from the
cities, which they used to inhabit, but
from the villages on the utskirts, and in
some cases from even the isolated ham
lets. The increase in insect pests betok-
ems grave danger, and the cheapest and
surest way to meet it is to stop killing the
birds and let them return and dine upon
the moths and caterpilars and the rest of
the evil tribe that strip our trees and gar
dens. 1t will take many years at best TO
restore them in such numbers as they
could be reckoned by dozen or twenty
years ago, but people by ceasing to be
sporlsmen, or at least by ceasing to kill
the birds that are Of no use as food, can
bring good times back. Without birds
our gardens and yards and nearby farms
and woods must remain the prey Of the
worm, the slug, the bug, the fly and other
creeping and crawling things. No birds,
no cabbage, no shade trees, no potatoes,
no flowers. 1t will be expensive in the
future if all our garden truck has to be
raised under glass"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-03

to escape the rush of the bulldog. A
quick spring to a neighbOring tree would
save it, but it does not recover from the
shock of the fall quickly enough.
The sharp fangs of the dog are set in
its back. There is cry of pain, mingled
with the crack of bones, and a vigorous
and prolonged shake Of the dogs head
ends the squirrels life. Then the climber
releases another victim, and in this way
the slaughter continues until half dozen
dead squirrels are scattered in the snow.
The profits Of his calling net the hunter
only scanty living, because the law pro-
hibits the general sale of squirrels. The
pothunter has been defended by many
who believe that no other calling is open
to him, but this excuse has little merit.
A climber of such daring could easily
earn from two dollars to three dollars q
day as a telegraph lineman, and not work
half so hard or so long.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-03
The Truth In q Nutshell.

In his recent speech at Louisville Secre-
tary Carlisle said:
"The fall in the price Of silver was not
due to the legislation complained Of, but to
an enormous over production. The average
annual production Of silver in the world
during the five years next preceding 1868,
was about sec 900, 900; while in 1898 il was
over S209,00O,00O, an increase Of PIG per
cent. much greater than the increase In bus
mess or population of tho world. Not
withstandiDg the fall in silver, silver mining
continues to be a most profitable industry.
While the farmers and other producers are
struggling to live comfortably and meet
their obligations, owners Of mines have ac-
cumulated enormous fortunes.
THAT the fiat of the government does not
make money was illustrated by the history
of the trade dollar. That was coined free OF
charge and delivered without expense to the
owners of bullion, and contained thirty.six
more grains than was contained in two half
dollars or four quarters. 1t was legal tender
up to 50, just as halt dollars and quarters
were. The trade dollar more valuable, in
trinsically, but without the credit Of the
government back Of it sank to 50 cents,
while the less valuable Of coins were main
taiued at full par. What happened to the
trade dollar would be exactly what would
happen to all other silver dollars II free
and unlimited coinage were adopted"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-03
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castorla.
Then aud NOiC.

A magazine published in Philadelphis in
1918 gave the following rs an item Of news
"In the course of the twelve month Of 1917,
1900 wagons passed the Allegheny Noun
tains from Philadelphia and Baltimore, each
with from four 10 six horses, carrying from
thrty.iye to forty hundred weight. The
cost of carriage was about 81 per hundred
weight, in some cases as high as $40, to
Philadelphia. The aggregate sum paid for
the conveyance Of goods exceeded $780,
OO0.p 70 move ton of freight between
Pittsburg and Philadelphia, therefore, cost
not less than $40, aud took probably two
weeks time. Ia 1886, the average amount
received by the Pennsylvania road for the
carriage of freight was three quarters Of one
cent per ton per mile The distance from
Philadelphia to Pittsburg is 3s5 miles, 80
that the ton which cost $40 dollars in 1917
was carried in 1886 for $2.87. At the for
mer time the workingman in Philadelphia
had to pay sl4 for moving barrel Of -four
from Pittsburg, against twenty-eigbt cents
now The Pittsburg consumer paid ~
freight upon every 100 pounds Of dry goods
brought from Philadelphia, while 100 lbs.
is now hauled in two days at a cost Of four
teen cents.-Scienfife American.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-03
The jefferson Co. Mutual
Fire Insurance Company.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
R.A. ALEXANDER, Secretary.
Oflce, Gibson Building, CourtHouse yard,
CharlestOwn.

OFFERS to the people of Jefferson County,
~ Insurance in a safe Company at the actual
cost Of insurance, which is much cheaper than
the rates usually charged, and keeps the money
at home. Good risks from responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
DrREcroRs-Jos. Trapnell, Henry B. Daven-
port, J. Garland Hurst, John w. Rider, w. H
T. Lewis, R. Preston Chew, VIM. L. Wilson,
Eugene Baker, S. w. Washington, II. L. Snyder
Charles 2. Wilson, Jehn II. little Jacob S.
Melvin, Z. G. W. Herr, isaac II. Strider.
JOS. acknowledgements. ........ President
H. B. DAVENPORT,....... ......... Treasurer
ExEcUTIYE CoMMIrrEE-J. G. Hurst, VIM
b. T. Lewis, Eugene Baker, Isaac II. Strider
Jos. Trapnell, s. W. Washington.
Local AeESTs.- .-Middlewsy-J. g. Shirley
Harper's Ferry-Chas. Z. Trail Shepherds
town.. s Fleming; Chsrlestown-Washing-
ton & Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-03
A Maiden Patr In Graceful Costume.

A bax0m maiden in blOomers rode up Bal-
timore street on bicycle last night with an
escort and together they went into lunch
room. She was young aud plump and pref
ty and her appearance on the street created
a mild sensation among the men who hap
pened to be standing around. Some Of these
had never before seen specimen Of the
new woman and eyed the young lady with
critical gaze. Many Of these stood on the
opposite side Of the street and made their
observations while the maiden stood chat
ting with some friends who happened to be
passing as she came out Of the lunchroom.
incidentally the onlookers denounced the
street cars, which went by with unusual fre-
quency just at that time and stopped longer
than usual before crossing the tracks on
North street. The verdict of the critics was
that the girls costume was perfection in fit ;
that there was nothing immodest about 1t,
and if the new woman" averaged up as
we'll as the specimen they were inspecting,
he was an unqualified success. In few
moments the young maiden jumped grace
fully upon her wheel and sped away up the
street. Baltimore Sun.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-03

An application for an annual pass was
made to Commodore Vanderbilt by the
president of road about 25 miles long.
@Your road doesn't seem to cover a great
amount of territory" suggested the Com
modore to the applicant mo" said the
applicant, "it isn't quite as long as the
New York Central, but, by gracious, Mr
Vanderbilt, it's just as wide" The pas
was issued.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-03
POETR Il.
THE OLD TUNE.

From out windess realm it flowed,
Fragrant and sweet as balm Of rose
Upon its breast soft sunlight glowed,
And still it glides where the jasmine blows
An old, sweet tune of other days
Full of the tints of the autumn time
Scents of russet and August haze
Gathered and fell like thoughts in rhyme.
May never again that once-loyed tune
Fail in my heart rs a stream that flows
Let it run as it will, like vine in June,
Fragrant and sweet as the summer rose.
--EuqaRe Field
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-03

A bright exchange truly remarks this is
q bright world One is struggling for JUS
tice and another is fleeing from it; one man
is striving to build nice house and another
is trying to sell his for much less than it
cost him; one young man is spending al be
can make in taking his best girl to the thea
tre aud sending her flowers, with the hope
of making her his wife, while his ueighbor
is spending his hard-earned cash in getting
a divorce; one man escapes all diseases that
the flesh is heir to aud gets killed On the
railroad, another escapes with e scratch and
dies with the measles.