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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22
Worse Than the Anarchists.

The Illinois bureau of labor statistics
calls attention to the fact that the
wealthiest people in the state pay taxes
upon greatly reduced valuations. in
some instances the tax valuation being
little more than per cent OF the real.
Moreover the state gets about half as
much in the way of tax from 1924
miles of railway as Indiana does from
8. 800 miles of railway. Evidently the
state has got something besides anarch-
lists to excite it's apprehension.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22
Poor Little Thing.

Every station in life has its own PEI
culiar disadvantages, and kings, even
more than ordinary men, cannot do as
they please.
The little king of Spain was out with
his nurse, and seeing some boys of his
own size at play. struggled to get away
and join them.
ooh, but you must not" said his Eng
Iish nurse.
why mayn't 1 go and play with
them?" asked the boy.
"Because-because you are a little
king"
"Ther, if you please, nurse said the
impatient sovereign, Il would rather
be little boy"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22
BRAVE ENGINEER DOWNS.
Another Instance of Manly Courage on the
Rail Rewarded

Passenger Engineer James Downs of
the Chicago & Alton. who was recently
in collision at Gardner, in which his
fireman, William J. House, of Blooming
ton, was killed, and whose heroism in
staying upon his engine saved the pas
sengers from death, has been presented
by the passengers on that occasion with
a gold medal suitably inscribed.
On the occasion of the collision the
passengers of the train raised purse of
$3.50 and presented it to Downs, who
handed it over for the widow of his fire.
man.
On the back of the medal is the in
scription: "To the engineer of the Chi
cago 6 Alton railway for his heroism and
devotion to duty at Gardner, ILL.,, Novem-
Der 2, 1895 Donors-W William Barrett
RidgeIey, F. J. Whittemore, of Spring
field, 2lL Charles A. Barcher of New
York, Harry Froelich. R. M. White
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22
CARL sTREKELMANN DEAD

The South African Explorer and News
paper Correspondents Was Drowned.
SHELBYvILLE, Ind, Nov, 21.-News
has just reached here that Carl Strekel-
mann, the renowned South African ex-
plorer, was drowned August IS Fer
ten years he had been the agent of Tom.
linson & Co., of Liverpool, England, in
the South African trade, and for several
years special correspondent of the New
York Herald from the countries of
Africa, explored By him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22
DIED THE YARDS.

Sad Death of the Yardmaster at the Union
Depot In Atchison.
Charley Ellis, for several years night
yardmaster at the union depot in Atchi-
son. Kan, died suddenly Monday night
in the Atchison yards from a hemorrhage
of the lungs.
About an hour before the hemorrhage
occurred, Ellis Witnessed a tramp crawl
from the break beam underneath one of
the cars in a moving Missouri Pacific
passenger train, and the effect on his
nervous system by seeing a human being
in such peri!ous position. is supposed to
have occasioned the hemorrhage which
caused his death
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22
A HARD FOUGHT CASE
To Determine If Hale Richie Signed a
Note OF Not.

A trial in the district court is determin-
ing whether or not Hale Richie signed
a note for $3.50 as security for c. c. Trim
mer for money loaned to him by Rol
Nichols s. Co, If it is established that
Richie did sign it, he will be accused Of
perjury. II heidi not then Trimmer is
guilty of both forgery and perjury.
a Mr.. Fritz is also on the note as Sc
curity, and the suit is brought by Nichols
against the three on the note. If Judge
ment is secured, it is understood that
Richie will have to pay it. Il lasted all
yesterday and will be finished this even
ing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22

When you want a waiter at fashs
ionable hotel to serve you properly
don't forget how you get molasses out
Of a jug. You have to tip the jug
Somerville Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22

Ralph Mulvane, of the Salvation Army,
who went 10 Texas two weeks ago TO
stay all winter, has returned and will
talk at the hall at Fourth and Monroe
streets on "The Saved Mexican" He
claims to have found one down there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22

Chicago" Onthe opposite side are the
words: Presented to James Downs,
Bloomington. Ill.," In the center is the
figure of locomotive. surrounded by
wreath. A complimentary letter accom-
panied the testimonial
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22
Helped Along Out of the Wa, .

Applications for railroad tickets were
numerous at the poor commissioners Of
ice yesterday. de gave trans portation
TO Emporia to blind man, wife and four
children who were on their way to Gar
den City from Indiana. He also helped
along man aud two daughters who
were on their way to Leayenworth hos
pital, but refused request for ticket
TO Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22

President Faure has purchased
lovely villa at Havre, where he intends
to spend his leisure hours hereafter.
Both he and his family are fond of
rural life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22

WIN have special coaches on all regu
lar trains to Kansas City Thanksgiving
Day, November 2Ssh, for the accommo-
oas'on of Topeka people. Great Foot
Ball Game, Kst.aAs VS.. Missouri Fare
for the round tip 90.
A. NJ. FULLER,
City Passenger Agent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22

Willie Stone, the five-year- old son of
Mr. and Mrs. c. Fl. Stone CT Maple Grove.
died yesterday from diphtherix. The
funeral will not be held until Sunday at
10 a. u
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22
THE STAR GROCERY
POPULAR Low PRICE GROCERY

Whatever you get here you may rely its being of
the very best grade known and guarantee it to give
you complete satisfaction refund your money AS to
the prices this list will show you that they lower
than the lowest to be found.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22

Pickles per gallon. 20
Kraut per CT. 20
Queen Olives per qt........ 20
cans French peas. 20
lbs Ginger Snaps. .... 10
Largest Washtubs. ...... 90
Good Wash Boards .. 10
lbs Pure Pennsylvania Buck
wheat flour 20
Pure Maple Syrup per gallon. 60
6 pkgs Bird Seed 25
cans Loomis, Allen s. Co.'S corn. %
3 dox boxes Parlor Matches. ~ %
Good Brooms 10
pkgs Pancake Flour ......... 20
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22

We aim please our trade-Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and ia West 8th.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-24

A simple and inexpensive protection
for the manure, such as is illustra ted
herewith, is not out of the reach of
anyone, however, and with its use the
manure can be kept safe from all
teaching. The manure is usually
thrown out in heaps by the side of the
barn. A shed roof can be built over
these at small expense. The cut shows
the method of framing, the dotted
ends. The only mistake likely to be
made is in getting the roof too narrow,
with the result that rains accompanied
by wind may beat in and wash the
outer part of the piles, which will
spread out upon the ground more or
less, even with careful manageme mt.
The outer edge of the roof need be
backed under it, and being thus low
will aid not a little in keeping out the
rain; but even with low roof I should
want a width of at least twelve feet,
and a good gutter upon the outer edge.
Let the ground be level under such a
shed roof, or, at most, but slightly
sloping, else the manure will be con-
tinually rolling out from under the
shelter Of the roof when thrown out OF
the windows.
Where such an arrangement is used,
care must be taken to have the cattle
stalls well lighted from the ends OK the
barn.-Webb Donnell, in n. Y. G9ib-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-24
SCREWS FOR REPAIRS.
In Most Instances They Are Far Mo
ServiceabIe Than Nails.

In Most Instances They Are Far More
ServiceabIe Than Nails.
A good supply of screws, of various
lengths and sizes, should be Kept, for
in very many places where nails are
commonly used screws would be very
much better. Screws will hold two
pieces of wood more rigidly than nails;
whereas it is difficult in most instances
to tighten loose work with nails in
places where there is an unusual strain
on the parts to be held together. By
the gross they can be purchased very
cheap and, in the long run, found no
more expensive in many places than
nails. Screws may be made to hold in
soft wood or where the cut has become
too large, by the use of glue. Prepare
the glue thick, immerse stick about
half the size of the screw, and put it
into the hole; then immerse the screw,
and drive it home as quickly as pos
sible. When there is some article of
furniture to be repaired and no glue is
to be had handiIy, insert the stick and
fill the rest of the cavity with pulver
lied resin; then heat the screw sufi-
GENTLY to melt the resin as it is
driven in.
In broken plastered wall the best
plan is to enlarge the hole to about
twice the diameter of the screw, fill it
with plaster of paris, such as is used
for fastening the tops of lamps, etc,
and bed the screw in the soft plaster.
When the plaster has set the screw viii
be held very firmly. If screws are
warmed and dipped in melted tallow
or raw linseed oil, it will prevent their
rusting and they can always be un-
screwed with ease. A large quantity
of screws can be CREASED in a few
Minutes, and the operation is one
which will result in a great saving oil
time and labor
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-24
Protectlon For Mheat and Corn.

To catch chinch bugs. mix kerosene
and salt-one quart to the bushel---
and strew it jo a row two or three
inches wide around the field. in the
middle of a space ten to fifteen feet
wide, devoid of vegetation by plow-
ing and narrowing. At intervals of
three rods bore holes eight inches
deep with a post augur, trimming off
the tops with knife to make them
smooth and funnel shaped: fill half full
of water and pour in a little coal oil
The bugs strike this salt track, turn
aside to go by it and roll into these
holes, whence they can be dipped out,
more kerosene added and the pile
burned. Keep the holes smooth and
fresh, pour little kerosene on the sails
once a day, and with bright 10y
watching every day to keep things in
shape, the bugs can be kept OF.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-24
FARM AND GARDEN.
PROTECTING MANURE.
Webb DOnnell, of Maine, Describes q New
England Method.

webb Donnen, of Maine, Describes New
England Method.
call it a New England method, :"
for, though it may be practiced else
where, have not in other places OBJ
served its use to anything like the ex-
tent that is to be seen in New Eng
land. This matters little, however.
The main point is to bring the value of
the plan to the attention of farmers
that now permit their manure piles to
be leached by every rain and by the
melting SHOWS of winter, such manure
heaps being usually situated alongside
the barn and directly under the caves
which may or may not have cutters to
carry off the rain that falls upon the
roofs. Of course, those who leave
their stable dressing exposed to such
conditions do not fully realize the loss
they are suffering, for it seems hardly
credible that anyone would be SO ex-
travagantly wasteful if he realized
the truth about the matter. l have N
mind now one farm where for sixty
years or more the dressing of from ten
to twenty head of stock has been thus
thrown out under the gutterless caves,
and after every heavy rain during all
that time thick brown stream has
run down from the barnyard and
coursed along through a ravine till it
emptied into a river. Fully one-half
of the value of all the dressing made
on that farm for sixty years has thus
run down into the ocean. AS a matter
of fact, presume that much more
than half of the value has been lost,
for on this same farm the liquid por-
ton of the manure go per cent at
least in value of the whole) has been
allowed to run down through the
''tie-up'' floor, instead of being saved
by tight manure gutter and the use
of absorbents. It is just such wretched
management as this which keeps SO
many of our farms run out' and so
many OF our farmers discouraged.
There is little enough stable dressing
made on any place, and when this is
leached of from so to rs per cent of it's
fertilizing qualities, it is small wonder
that the crops are meager and that
one crop seems to use up nearly all the
dressing put upon the land, leaving
little for subsequent crops of grain or
grass.
Some barns have manure cells where
all the dressing made, including the
liquid portion, can be saved; but such
barns are the exception and not the
rule. Barnyards entirely covered by
one or more roofs are excellent where
they can be afforded, but it is useless
to urge the great body of farmers to
roof over their entire yards for the
protection of both stock and manure.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-24
THE OLD-TIME DARKY.
Even in the South There Are Only
Few Loft.
Graphic Description of an Ante-Bellum
Slave Mart-The UnenviabIe Social Po-
sition of the Trader in HUI
man Flesh.
Special Shreveport Ga.) Letter.

The present generation knows very
little of the old slavery days in the
south. With a great many people it is
- mere tradition. The Importation of
slaves being prohibited by law, and,
Furthermore, as the savage negro did
not understand agriculture, he was of
little value until he was tanned and
taught to work. Consequently there
arose in the southern border states,
such as Kentucky, Maryland and Vir-
sg;cia, class of men known as ''slave
traders" The slave trader was dis
'&inct type; he ''made money" rapidly,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-24

to-day as in the olden days of slavery.
Then the negro had no cares for the
morrow. When his days work was
done he spent the night in "frolicl.
ing;" and when sickness or old age
came he was taken care OF for the
good service he had done. Now he
must himself provide for the futures
and, as he is a natural spendthrift, he
never does, and when too infirm to
labor he suffers, starves and dies. As
rule, the plantation negro practices
economy only when he has neither
money nor credit. His freedom has not
inspired him with ambition, and he
labors only that he may live, and just
enough to meet his Immediate neces-
sites. Nearly every neighborhood is
oversupplied with doctors and preach
ers. The doctors practice voodoism and
prescribe charms or talismans, in
stead Of medicine, which in many in
stances is more effective, as it inspires
faith in the superstitious patient.
When a darl1y becomes too lazy to work,
he goes to preaching. Three or four
ministers of different denominations,
hold forth" from the same pulpit. on
the same day and the same congrega-
ton. The collection is generally di-
vided. This mixing of dogrnas saves
the ccngregatiation the trouble of
wrangling over mooted points Being
uneducated, they give their crude ideas,
and repeat the sermons of the white
ministers which they have memorized.
j. NJ. SCANLAND.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-24

areas, and shown little signs of extend
ing operations. Department experts
have been at work Investigating his
bugship for some months past in the
neighborhood of Brownsville, on the
Rio Grande. So far no cure has been
discovered, and many acres of cotton
have been abandoned in consequence.
An extraordinary thing about this
creature is that it will live in a cotton
boil, and nowhere else, and once
secreted inside of these shells it is safe
from enemies and snug and comfort
able in a bed of softest down. The ap-
pearance of this insect is dreaded later
in the wear
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-24
A Peculiar NEalady.

Stamp Collector (triumphantly) II
have just succeeded in securing a fine
specimen of the recently counterfeited
two-cent stamps; cost me only dollar
and a half, too!
Friend-A dollar and half for q
counterfeit stamp? Why, man, you
must be crazyl
but, you see, my dear fellow, it Ia
certified to as a genuine counterfeit"
"Well, I declare! You stamp col
lectors beat my understanding"
''Yes, suppose to one who is not In
terested in philately, stamp collecting
seems like queer business.
Huh! 1t isn't business-it's a dis
ease. Truth.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-24
"A,
SEVENTEENTH YEAR.

than field hands, and they held them.
selves higher in the social scale. When
cotton and sugar advanced in price,
field hands also became higher priced,
and the slave dealer selected the more
prosperous seasons for the shipment OF
his human cargo to market.
When sold he returned to his slave
farm in ''old Virginia, the mother of
presidents" or Maryland, purchased
another supply and shipped them to
Vicksburg or Natchez to supply Missis-
sippi and north Louisiana. He fol-
lowed his trade, dealing in human
flesh and misery, from season to season
and was regarded as little better than
pirate even by those who purchased
of him. He was ostracised from So
ciety, and when he died no one mourned
his death-there was not even cor
tege of negroes at the lonely funeral.
Another similar character was the
slave hunter or patrol-a self-elected
unofficial hunter of runaway slaves for
the sake of the reward. He had a
| rack of bloodhounds always at his
command and was constantly securing
the swamps for negroes VINO ran away
from masters, and some, however, from
mere desire to escape labor. The usual
reward was $50 for 2 man and G25 for q
woman. On apprehending runaway
he usually, without any authority
whatever, gave him fifty or one hum
dred lashes. This was the usual Gus
tom and so glad was the master to re-
gain his slave that he seldom demurred.
Unless it was an aggravated case no
further punishment was inflicted. If a
slave was caught even going into town
| without pass" from his master, he
was liable to apprehension and fog
ging by anyone who chanced to meet
him.
The slave hunter was ever on the
| lookout for such absentees; for the re-
| turn of each he received SIS, but was
prohibited from whipping them. Usu-
ally, when slaves were permitted to
attend church in the towns, their time
expired at four o'clock, at which hour
bell was rung warning all strange
negroes to leave town. If caught in
the city after that hour, they were
taken to jail. fogged by the jailer, and
! then told to make tracks for home. The
jailer's fee was 81.
On visiting plantations a 'tpass" in
the IO1lOWInB 1OrII WAS SlVCu'
"FLoYD PLANTATION, Dec. 4, 1852 2-Ander-
son has my permission to visit his wife, Lucy,
on Mr.. B. s plantation, to be absent not later
than eleven o'clock, p N.
II FLOYD. Master"
How strangely this reads in these
after years! The old colored men OF
to-day, now fast passing away, who
were slaves, look back upon the past
with amazement, and wonder why they
did not question by what right they
were made slaves?
But, being born in slavery, they knew
no other condition, and deemed it to be
| their natural state. It must now seem
| to them as dream-but @ very sad one.
There seems not to be the joyous
! laughter and merry ring ia the song OF
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-24
Time for Pause.

Epicurus-What's the matter, old
fellow? never see you dining at Pot
roast's any more. Isn't everything all
right? Isn't the cooking just as good;
aren't the prices just as reasonable as
they always were?
Dyspepticus-Oh, yes, there's moth
ing the matter with them; but between
me and you, 1 draw the line at walters
carrying the knives and forks over
their ears like pens.-Truth.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-24
The BOY Had an Idea.

The kid had smashed his fathers
shaving mug and done sundry other
damage, when his mother discovered
him.
''Oh, Freddy" she exclaimed, horri-
fed; what will your papa say when he
comes home and sees what you have
done?"
well, mamma" he replied, with a
half smile, 81 don't think l would like
to repeat it before you. Puck.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-24
STACKING MARSH Hay.
This Article Tells How 1t Can Be Done
to Advantage.

Owners of swamps and swales along
the coast frequently find it impossible
to store hay during the summer season
because of softness of. soil and water.
ways preventing the use of horse and
wagon. Along the seashore the hay is
cut during a dry period when the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-24
Looked Like a Trap.

Irene-Isn't it curious how innocent
George Ferguson is? They say he never
kissed anybody in his life and doesn't
know how to kiss.
Laura-There is not a word of truth
in it! He has-that is, he-why, 1
should think he would know how by
this time.-Chicago Tribune.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-24

marsh will support man. cured and
cooked on number of piles as shown
in the cut If the cock is intended for
large one, boards are laid over a
dozen or more piles; if small, the hay
is laid on the pile heads. During the
winter when the ground is frozen, the
hay is easily removed by horse and
sled.-Farm and Home.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-24
She Had roId That Fib Already.

more-how old are you?
Miss Singler-Twenty- years.
Agent-Oh, well, you can easily say
you are five years younger.
Miss Singler-Oh, I've done that al
ready-San Francisco Call.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-24
A Sure Sign.

Clara-I am sure George loves me and
Will make me his wife.
Jennie-Has he proposed?
He hasn't exactly proposed, but /
know he is going to. There is one thing
that convinces me of it,
what is that?"
His antipathy to dear mamma"
Texas Siftings.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-24
1t Remained.

Her head had dropped upon his shoul.
der.
eff only" he whispered, "thy cheek
could remain there forever"
Little thought he what was to be.
Little thought he until he got home
Ind tried to remove her cheek from bis
dress coat with ammonia and alcohol.
Detroit Tribune.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-24
Thoughts at Sea.

The first day called up gravest fears that
made me nervous hearted;
The next day called up memories OF friends
from whom I'd p1rted:
The third day called up thoughts OF land
where one is safely carted;
The fourth day called up everything L d eaten
since started.
NJ rartl.4tr
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-24
Saving Money.

Wabash was sorry to hear of your
divorce, old man. Couldn't you live
happily together?
Van Buren-Oh, yes, happily enough,
but matrimony was too expensive. You
see, am trying to save enough money
to buy bicycle.-Indianapolis Jour.
nal
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-24
Tho Reason.

Customer-Why, this is new shade
of red.
Assistant-Yes, madam. This is the
anarchist tint.
Customer-How did it come to get
that name?
Assistant-It won't wash.-Louisville
Post.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-24
Mrs. Keene,s way Out of It.

Mrs. Keene-Mason.
Mr. Keene-What, dear?
Mrs. Keene-The next time we go tc
the opera, buy your friend a seat along
side of US SO you won't have to run out
to see him between the acts.-Bostou
Courier.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-24
Tho Modern Hat.

A ribbon and a flower takes
The maiden thin or fat:
"A bit OF lace, . bit of wire,
To form a modern hat.
Each thing, in turn, she pulls and twista
And sticks them all up high.
Then proudly bears them all aloft,
And pointing to the sky
brooklyn Eagle