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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-23
WILL MAKE THE PRICE.
Standard Oil Company VIII Pay no At
tention to Market Quotations.

~
PITTsBURG. Jan 23.-The Standard
Oil company has created sensation by
declaring hereafter it will fix the dali y
price of petroleum, regardless of quota
tions on the oil exchanges. Joseph Seep,
the principal buyer for the National
Transit company and the Standard Oil
company has issued a notice to that
effect.
The opening quotation on the Oil City
Exchange yesterday was 9718 cents, but
the Standard fixed the price at SO cents
As soon as this became known the pri ce
on the exchange went to 9916 cents.
The action of the Stan dard caused con-
siderable excitement in this city, and
there were many opinions expressed as
!. to the effect it would have on t he market.
4 meeting of the independent oil pro-
ducers has been called for tomorrow at
Butler, Pa, to discuss the situation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-23
Voice Of the PEOPLE.

Mr.. W. F. Harding. the well known
master mechanic of the Wagon Works,
and who resides at 424 5th avenue. Leav-
enworth, Kan. says: Il began treatment
with the World Medical Institute in
August last. At that time my disease
was OF a catarrhal nature. 1t began in
the head and throat but gradually in
volved the whole system, affecting prin-
cipally the stomach and lungs. My ap-
petite was always poor. l became weak
and thin in flesh aud finally was unable
to attend TO my business. l had a severe
bronchial trouble and tickling sensa-
ton in the throat that kept me coughing
almost constantly. My lungs were sore
and infamed, and sharp pains were ever
present in my body. | was considered
by my friends a sure consumptive.
Ny friends thought it of no use to
commence treatment, that | could not get
well and that | had better save the money
for the undertaken, but, thanks to this in
stitute, l am cured sound and we'll. 1
have enjoyed the best of health for the
last two months and believe that my cure
is permanent. l shall be glad out of
gratitude to the doctors. to verify this
statement to anyone who shall write
me or see me personally"
These physicians are experts in the
highest sense of the word. Their quail
hcations are the best the world can give.
Their examinations are thorough;
there is no hesitancy. uncertainty, or l
guess you have this or that trouble with
them They KNOW. If your case be
beyond hope, they advise your friends of
the fact; if otherwise, they tell you just
how long it will be necessary to be IN
der ADJUSTMENT and the cost, when you
are under no obligation whatever to take
treatment unless your judgment so
dictates.
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w or1dL Medical Institute,
6a1 Quincy st., Topeka, Kas.

e21 Quincy St., Topeka, Kas.
Specialties-C atarrh. Asthma. Bron-
chitis. Nervous Diseases, Rheumatism,
Consumption and all Chronic Affections
of the Throat, Lungs, Stomach, Liver
and Kidneys.
ONCE Hours: from a. m. to $50 p. N. Sum
days a. m. to p. M
Kansas City Corner Missouri Ave.
VMce, and Main Streets
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-23

the most gorgeous petticoats to be worn
beneath a dancing gown is made of
white silk broeaded in gold feathers.
From the knee to the bottom of the
skirt there is succession of lace ruff1es
Gold lace and ruffies of imitation OUCH
ess alternate.
Petticoats for street wear are made of
changeable taffeta or black brocaded
silks. Black lace and black satin rosettes
are among the fashionable trimmings.
One of the many skirts belonging to q
society woman is of black silk brocaded
in pink clover blossoms. The skirt is
trimmed with deep Spanish flounce of
black lace festooned here and there with
clover colored ribbons.
All these elaborate petticoats arc
jauntily perfumed- When srosettes are
used as trimming, each has its center
formed of a wee sachet bag Other pet
ticoats have the hem interhned with a
thin layer of cotton sprinkled with
sachet powder. Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-23
SNAP SHOTS AT HOME NEWS

Winter seems to have cancelled its date
in Topeka.
All day yesterday the river was full of
floating ice.
Large crowds still continue to hear
DR.. Tracy at Hamilton hall
The Art loan exh ton was reopened
at 2 p. m. today in Library hall
Mrs. Frances Holt has sued VIM. II ut
for divorce. She alleges desertion.
2. F. Rilev has been elected president
of the board of trustees of Lincoln post.
The Topeka Republican Flambeau
| club will meet tonight at the court
| house.
The Mystic Shrine is arranging for an
entertainment for the benefit of the As
| ISOLATED Charities
The Grand Army is having trouble
with people who are not members wear
! ing the G. A. r button.
Chief Justice A. II. Horton has sold
| four lots on Warren avenue in Washburn
| Place to A. Washburn for 500.
| J. C. Darling has bought the interest of
| W. Fl. Atkinson in the Bijou opera house
and will manage the house himself.
| Poor Commissioner Hale has been or
! dered to sell the broken stone from the
| Associated Charities stone pile for $3.50
a cord.
The Bijou opened last night for the
week in THE Lightning Rod Agents. -
| The prices have been reduced to 10, 90
and so cents.
Goddard, the champion billiardist OF
| Kansas, gave an exhibition at the Athlet-
ic club rooms last night He made one
run of lie.
a party of young people who went to
| the insane asylum one evening this week
missed the car home and had to walk to
town. Thy got in about one o'clock.
Nike E eel was released from the
county jan yesterday afternoon by the
county commissioners. He is to paw the
balance of his fine, $56.10. in install.
| ments.
Joab Mulvane has been appointed adj
| ministrator of the estate of Rees r. Price
who died at Hutchinson. The estate is
1T Hutchinson and is probably worth
100000.
The Office of assistant passenger traffic
manager of the Santa Fe has been aboI.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-23

"a woman" SAID reflective girl, sis a
creature who cherishes d histrionic ira
dition that she is an object to be sought
for, fought for. bled for and died for; a
tradition which she upholds by pouring
her heart out on the shrine of an I'M
worthy love-some man who isn't worth
consideration"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-23

ished The position was held by J. j.
Byrne. MIR. Byrne has been appointed
general passenger agent of the Atlantic
s. Pacific
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-23

In spite of the fact that editors nearly
all run yearly advertise ments for hair
reviewers, there were more than a score
of those attending the association who
needed wigs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-23

Representatives Seaton and Warner
have been called the Damon and Pythia:
of the house, by bright young woman
clerk in the house
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-23
S1.29.

Still another bargain
Our $3.50 Carnot Kid
Gloves, the best $3.50 glove
in the city. Special price
this week ST. 20.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-23

We want you to know that we are sell
ing good goods cheap at 208 west Sixth
street. Who? Griggs s. AxtelL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-23

ado legislature. 1t is said that one of
them secured a clerkship in the house
for her husband. The others are not
burdened with husbands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-23
American Girl at Court.

LONDON. Jan. 23-Among the new
aides de camp to the queen is Captain
Louis Beaumont, royal navy. who mar
gied Miss Forbes of Boston.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-23
HANDRERCHIEFS
II CENTS.


Ladies Swiss Embroid
cred Handkerchief; % doz.
of them arrived too late for
Christmas trade; they are
worth 15c and Zoe; closing
them out for l 1c.
10 CENTS.
25 doz. Ladies Unlaun-
dered Initial Handkerchiefs
hemstitched and drawn
work borders, are very cheap
at 15c; will close for loo.
10 CENTS.
so doz. Boys Windsor
Ties, all silk. worth 25c;
price this week only lOc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-23
IS CENTS.

Here is another-G1oves
in all shades with large
pearl buttons and gusset
fingers; these are we'll worth
$1.25. A chance to save
some money-only 75c.
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80 CENTS.

Biarritz Gloves, the best
quality. You all know this
glove, it is always sold for
$1.OO; our price is $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-23
The Day OF Ruckles..

Buckle, buckle, bucklel The girl who
hash a buckle on her hat. her gown or
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-23
$3.50.

One lot of Dents Kid
Gloves, the best glove made,
regular price $1.75; selling
now for 81. 80.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-23
Offer to be Continued
This Decision the Result Of the Liberal
Encouragement Given Them
During the Last Week.

Owing to the rush of the last few days
when the large number of people who
thronged the offices of the Physlcians of
the World MedscalInstitute and were uu-
able to be waited upon, aud. as it is the
desire of the doctors that all new pa
tients shall equally receive the same
benefits they have decided to further
continue their offer of one months free
treatment for limited time All new pa
tients beginning a course of treatment
receive the benefits of this offer till
further notice.
This institution is no stranger to many
people throughout the state of Kansas
who gratefully attest to the bene fits re-
ceived through them at their Office at
Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-23
IS CENTS.

25 dozen Of the best S1.OO
Gloves ever sold. Special
prices this week only Toe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-23
STEVENSON 4 COMPANY.
CLOVES.

Here are a few Bargains
in Gloves-Do you want
them?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-23

A woman who argues that she does
not want suffrage because she is so wei
cared for would as we'll refuse to feed
the starving because she is not hungry
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-23

OOOd work done by the Peerless,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-23
General Social Notes.

Mr.. and Mrs. l. D. Cooper of Kansas
City will spend Sunday with DR.. and Mrs
Chester r Reed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-01
Washington stock Exchange.

sale soo Galsi2 o'clock m.-washingtoa
Linotype: 7 Is i U.s. 10 s. az:
ioG at Sss 100 Ra at ss 100 at Ss 80 At sab
ASKED. y. $: Ss, ii6 bid, iists asked ''' 49,"
1851 eaes Fed M sd a9:.
ii1 sd s s s ss fo I'D a
toMn @ AZ ss and
Ssshins1on and coco Gscrsstown Railroad con1 as s's
1s9 bid 40 asked Metropolitan Railroad eony es
kelagoa Is ios
Columbia Railroad IS, l1oas bid. III asked. Wash
ess r. os
bid, 10i asked. American Security and Trust s.,
and bid ssss1x
Pany list ss, ito bid. lis asked. washington Mar
Hail s. os va ss
fnnt1r "a LIST 49, I'D I'D bid Washington Light In
National BANK stocks.-Bank of WASHINGTON $50
500 a Sd 81 the sEs
bid Farmers and Meehanles', j., ,so bid. Second.
49, s S sa liz if a,hsd TradsTs ios id liz
Deposit and Trust, '125 bid, 1854 asked. WASH
ington Loan and Trust, '122 bid. I23k asked
American security and Trust; 1si1a bid, 1871 asked
26O bid. Metropolitan. GO bid, 70 asked. Column
bia. GO bid Belt, . asked. lexington, 20 bid.
Georgetown and Tcnnaliytown. 35 asked
Gas and Electric Light Stocks.-Washington Gas,
ASKED ask G,0' Z. Electric Light ist bid iss asked
Insurance stocks.-.Firemen's 3s bid, Il asked
Franklin As bid. Metropolitan. 20 bid. Corcoran,
So bid. Potomac. 69A bid Arlington, l52 bid,
l55 asked. German American 162 bid, 200 asked
National Union 12is bid. 14h asked. Columbia,
.I3N bid Riggs. ii bid, II asked. Peoples
81. bid. SIS asked; Lincoln 81 bid, s& asked.
Commercial. 41a bid
Title Insurance Stocks.-Real Estate Title, los
bid ZIG asked. Columbia Title, IA bid, asked.
Washington Title, asked. District Title. 10 bid,
Telephone stocks-Pennsylvania, 81 bid. Chesa-
peake and Potomac 81 bid 54E asked American
Graphophone. "a bid. Pneumatic Gun Carriage,
80 bid, 81 asked
Miscellaneous SStocks.-Washngton Market -
bid Great Falls Ice, 1876 bid las asked. Bull
Run Panorama. 80 asked. Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat, 81 bid. Washington Brick Company,
100 bid. Lincoln Hall. so bid. Mergenthaler Limo
type. 1876 bid, EOS asked.
SEx div.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-01
CARL BROWNE MErAMoRPHosED.
The COmmOnweal Leader In Town
With n Plug Hat.

The COmmOnweal Leader In Town
With IA Plug Hat.
1t is just a year ago today that Gen."
Coxey, Carl Browne and their choice col
lection of commonwea1ers made their now
famous onslaught on the Capitol and their
parade on the grass which landed the two
leaders and Christopher Columbus Jones
in the District jail. Carl Browne Is in
town again for the purpose of holding an
anniversary celebration Of that wondrous
event In history" but it is not the chief
marshal of a year ago. he of the big SOM
brero and the buckskiu coat He wears a
plug hat and frock coat these days, and
he does not look or dress the part Of
Star reporter today he said that this was
the anniversary of one of the most mo-
mentous occasions OF all history. and the
time would come when May l will be cele
blated by the people of the United States
with more enthusiasm than they now look
upon the anniversary of the battle of
Bunker Hill as being far more important
feature in our national history. He ex-
plains his failure to get married on the
Capitol steps tSday5 as 1t was announced
some time ago he would. by saying that
he has an important engagement in Can
ton, Ohio on June ], when he Will De call
ed upon to answer to, the serious charge of
criminal libel. LAS he feels confident that
he will be sent to Jail a martyr to his
principles he thought 1t would be better
not to wiring the heart of young woman
by making her the bride of an about-to-be-
convict. He has announced mammoth
anniversary meeting at Typographical
Temple this evening, when he will review
the army Of the commonweal and will cleo
trify the world with some hitherto unpub-
lished inside history of the famous march
on to Washington. Incidentally, he will
make a speech. In that respect he Is the
same Carl Browne of old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-01
The Hearing Postponed.

Ed Seebold. Dallas Glenn and Andrew
Slagel, the three young men who were ar
rested last Sunday on the charge Of coun-
terfeiting and passing counterfeit money,
were brought before United States Com
missioner Mills at 2 o'clock this afternoon
for a preliminary hearing that was post
poned from Monday morning. See3old Is
the only one of the three who has been
able to give bonds, and the other two have
been kept In confinement.
The fourth man who is supposed to have
been connected with the band has not yet
been arrested. 1t is understood that he has
been located in Pittsburg, and his arrest
is likely to follow. The authorities are not
willing to talk about the case, and refuse
to dvulge the name of this person or to
rake known his supposed connection with
the alleged counterfeiters.
The hearing of the three men was set for
2 o'clock this afternoon, but Mr.. Shilling
ton, attorney for Seebold. was detained in
court, and could not be present at the time
set 50 the hearing was again postponed I'M
til Friday at l o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-01
ATTENDANCE CUT DOWN.
The Weather Has an Eject on Race

The Weather Has an Eject on Race
GOers.
AS result of the disagreeable weather
which prevails here again today, a gather
ing of less than 1. 500 made the trip to the
ST. Asaph track. The card was small
one, but contained fairly good horses. The
feature Of the day was the Analostan
stakes, and brought out three cracks.
The Ellerslie stakes of $1,000 for three
year-olds and upward will be run Friday.
Sixteen books were on. The track was in
very bad condition.
First race, five furlongs-Ornus (Scott),
Z to 5, first: Lady Adams (keefe), to l.
Time, 1:O6.
First race, five-eighths mile selling
Wang, no; Duke John, no; Reynard, ITO;
Andrew D., no; Elmstone. ITO; Simason.
40; Prince Klameth. 10I; Little Bravo, 1O7;
Moderate, 1O7; Mamie R.. 105; Jennie T.,
105; The Clown, 1O4; Clausman, 104; Cash
mere, 93.
Second race, six and quarter furlongs
seling-McFonso. 105: Surgeon. 1O5; Lady
Dandy, 1O4: Rienzi. 104; Jimmie James,
l03; Caroven, lO2; Boonton, 1o2; Bellagio
107
Third race, six and half furlongs, SELL
ing-Bonneville. 1O6; Rarus, 102; Anxiety,
90; Memo. 80; Pomona Belle 81; Despatch.
81; Gascogne, 80; Mistletoe, 81; Sir Happy
100.
Fourth race one-half mile. two-year-olds
Bob, 1916; Irish H., 105; Wheatland los;
Ora Olive, 102; Rapids. 1o7; Wistful, ia.
Fifth race one and one-sixteenth miles,
selling-Galloping King. 100; Gonzales, 10S:
Glenall, 1O4: Paris, 104: Pat Woodcock, 103:
Pestilence 1903; Blizzard. 1O2: Cerberus, 100:
Brighteys, 100.
Sixth race, five-eighths Of mile, selling
Benjamin, 113; Key West. 113; A O. H,
10; Civil Service, ITO; Imp. Frolicsome
Lass. 1oS; Walcott, 107; Halcyon, 10o; Mar
guerite. 1Oo; Tim Flynn. 10l; Frederick.
1O4; Annie T., 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-01
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
Blacksmith Shops.

The Commissioners today amended the
building regulations regarding the estab-
lishment Of blacksmith shops by adding
the words front a street or avenue after
the word dwelling" in the fifth line of Sec
ton A. paragraph 3. Blacksmith shops
may now be located within thirty feet of
dwellings fronting on alleys, provided the
written consent of the owners of such
dwellings be first obtained and flied in the
office Of the inspector Of buildings.
An Application Rejected.
The excise board today rejected the ap-
plication of Michael Peters, jr.. for a
wholesale liquor license at 1858 Jefferson
street northwest.
The Dog TnE Contract.
Bids were opened this morning for fur
rishing dog tags. There was but one bid
der A. G. Lutz. His bid was as follows;
Brass, $12 per thousand; German silver. $14
per thousand, and aluminium, $1S per thou
sand. 1t is believed that the Commission
ers will order a reimbursement of the
proposals.
Building Permits.
building permit was issued today to
Baker & hampton to erect three buildings
of brick and stone at Nos 1915 to 1919 Yale
street, Columbia Heights, to cost SO, 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-01
GEN. NEWTON DEAD.
He Won Fame by the Destruction of
"Heil Gnte."

He Won Fame by the Destruction of
"Heil Gnte."
NEW YORK. May 1.-Gen. John Newton.
president of the Panama Railroad Com
pany. died today.
Gen. Newton died of debility resulting
from rheumatism.
Gen. John Newton was born In Norfolk,
Va. in 1923. He graduated from West
Point in the class of 1912 and among his
classmates were Generals w. 8. Rosecrans,
John Pope, d. H. Hill and James Long
street. He was made second lieutenant
of engineers, and at the beginning Of the
civil war the chief engineer of the depart
ment of Pennsylvania He was assistant
engineer in the conStruc ton of the defenseS
of Washington.
He became brigadier general of volunteers
In 1851, and had charge of brigade in the
defense of Washington. He participated in
the battles of Gaines Mills, Glendale An
tietam. Fredericksburg and Salem Heights,
and took part in the Atlanta campaign:
He was made brevet major general of
volunteers in 1865. and brevet brigadier
general and brevet major general of the
regular army.
He was mostly employed after the war
in engineering work in the vicinity of New
York. and his greatest achievement in the
way of engineering was the removal of
the obstruction in the He'll Gate channel,
where two of the most dangerous rocks
and reefs in the path of commerce were
Flown up IN december, 1916, ana OCTOBER,
1850 He became colonel of the engineers
In 1879, and was made chief of engineers.
with the rank of brigadier general, in
March. 1881.
He retired from the head of the engineer
corps in August. 1887, when Mayor William
K. Grace appointed him commissioner Of
public works of New York city, which , ISL
ton he held for several years. He was an
inventor Of considerable ability, and many
of his devices are now in use by engineers.
He was made a member of the National
Academy of Sciences in 1876 He had a
large acquaintance in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-01

If a paper RECEIVES credit for
having a IaFger circulation
than it really enjoys, a reason
exists for withholding from
the advertiser the actual cir
cuIation figures and mystify-
Ing custon,ezS with "about
and approximately" The
Star, however, has a circula.
tion that it rs proud of and
each Saturday prints a detailed
sworn statement of its actual
circulation, CITING the adver-
tiser what by business ethics
he Is plainly entitled to--a
guarantee of that which he Is
buying. The advertiser in
The Star is not asked to "trade
jackknives, sight unseen" He
knows exactly what he is pay
ing for. The Star is alone
among Washington newspa-
pers In making public an
nouncement of its circulation
figures. Last week the daily
average was 1890 copies.