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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-14
Alley VACATED

The alley back of the gas plant be
tween First and Crane streets was va
Gated between lots 1872 and 1874 1t is
to be used in making extensions of the
plant.
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PAVING ESTIMATE.

City Engineer w. H. Barnes submit
ted the final estimate in favor of H. K.
Winans for paving Eleventh street.
The total amount is 1852. "a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-14

G. V. Barnes asked permission to
build a boat landing in the city park.
His request went to the committee on
parks, which was given power to act.
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Kansas City livestock Market.

AdLSS5 OIIys ] uIy II
CATTLE-Receipts 100; shipments
$500. Best grades steady; others slow.
Texas steers $2.25Q3.3O; Texas cows
81. 5OQ2. so; beef steers $3.OO@4.25; native
cows $1.5O@3.25; stockers and feeders
81. 6003.5 bulls $1.7503.0O
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-14
SCAVENGERS, N

SCAVEN GERS LICENSES.
The city attorney was instructed to
collect licenses from the scavengers.
They are now working without licenses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-14
AGAIN REsURREoTEp.
The Lower Dam Ordinance Introduc-
ed but Not Acted Upon

The lower dam ordinance got into
the council last night. It was intro
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-14

SHEEP Receipts 1900. Quiet but
steady.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-14

We do mending and sew on buttons
free Of charge. Peerless Steam Laundry
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-12-19
IN THE LAND or SUGAR,



The Process BY Which the Cone IL
Raised and Harvested.
1t takes a great deal Of work to pro.
duce a spoonful Of sugar, says Frank
q. Carpenter, writing from Louisiana.
Sugar cane Is not grown rom seed,
the stalks themselves are planted, and
out of every Joint of the cane sprouts
up new stalk. The land must first
be carefully plowed and great burrows
are run at a distance of seven feet
apart from one side Of the field to the
other. Then stalks of fresh sugar cane
with their tops cut of are laid horizon.
tally three side by side In the burrows,
the pieces overlapping each other I'm.
til each furrOw has. as 1t were, three
long pipes Of cane running from one
end of 1t to the other. Then the soil Is
thrown over these pipes with the plOw.
This Is done In the fall. In the spring
all but one inch of the earth Is scraped
Off. and under the warm sun the little
green sprouts shoot out of the ground,
making long ribbons of green, as II
were. against the black field. They
grow rapidly, and from time to time
the dirt II thrown up to them. BY Au-
gust the plants are six feet In height.
They grow on until the middle of OctO.
bcr.w hen they are ready to be cut and
taken to the refinery for the making Of
sugar. Sometimes the cane Is planted
In the spring, but the method of grow.
Ing 1t Is much the same. the new cane
In all cases sprOuting from the knots
Of the old. 1t takes an army Of labor.
ers to raise sugar cane. and the harvest
Ing Of 1t entails 80 much work that all
the negroes Tor miles about are called
Into the service Of the planters.
During my stay here hundreds OF
men have been cutting cane. They work
In gangs under Overseers. From thirty
to forty negro men and women are III
each gang. Each hand carries big
fiat knife, about rs long as butchers
cleaver. 1t has a hook on the one end
and a saw on the back. The cane as
It stands In the field Is from eight Il
fifteen feet high. The pieces which
are carried to the sugar mill are moi
more than five feet In length. The
stalks must be trimmed Of their leaves
They must be cut or ut the top and
must be chopped of close to the ground
rs the best Of the sugar water Is found
In the lower part Of the stalk. 1t !,
wonderful how quick the cutters dc
their work. As they stand In the fields
they face what looks to be solid wal
of cane. and they chop their way, as II
were. right through this wall. You sec
their knives flashing. Every blow
counts, and they throw the stalks into
piles or rather windrows Of cane clubs
AS they work the Overseer watche,
them, and tlme.keeper goes along be
side them and sees that every man and
every woman Is at work. The wages
IRE very low. They get from 20 cent?
to 81 n day, according to their skill, ant
are boarded on the plantation. The,
sleep In cabins, a number Of them lyinf
on the floor and getting their rest q,
best they can. The hours IRE from day
light till dark, and there are few stops
At the same time that the cane Ii GU
great carts, drawn by three mules, ar'
driven into the field to haul the can,
away.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-08

New York, and who has been most active in
promoting the success Of the loan, sent over
a representative, who handed to the treasur,
officials bids aggregating Ss6. 100000.
The number Of the bids anl the colossal
amount represented swamped the treasury
department. and although every available
clerk who could be pressed into service was
assisting in the work, the entire force
worked until a late hour in the evening
Bos on was there in the persons Of Parker
c. Chandler Mr.. Tomlin Of the Shoe and
Leather, Mr.. Graham Of the Boston trust
company and Mr.. Lawson. When Mr. Carl
isle had taken his seat he announced that a
committee consisting OF controller Eckcls,
U. 8. Treas. Morgan and MIR. Huntington,
chief OF the division OF loans, had been ap-
pointed to superintend the opening of the
bids The room had by this time be-
come 80 crowded that many persons
who were interested in the proceedings were
forced to stand in the passage-way, and to
make more room carpenter came along and
took the door of the sccretary's Office off its
hinges, and although that helped little 1t
was not sufficient.
As soon as quietness had been restored Mr..
Eckels added that the prices ranged from
par to $ll9 and fraction, and that there
were a humber Of other bids received which
the committee had not yet opened or tabu-
lated, which, it was believed, would swell
the aggregate number OF bid ders to 4 800 and
increase the amount OF subscriptions at least
90, ,0O0, ,O0O Mr.. Eckels might have added
another 100000 900 to his estimate. and he
would still have been within bounds. The
announcement of these later figures brought
forth another burst OF applause and then Mr.
Eckles asked the audience II they would
kindly control their feelings, as 1t was no
light job to read of the names Of $500 bid
ders.
Mr.. Ecklas then started in to reld. The
early bids, and the bids were scheduled in
the order in which they were received, were
mostly for small amounts from private indi-
viduals ut n low rate of pr 'mium, varied
here and there by the bid I 8 me bank for
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-08
COLISEUM SELECTED.
Best Place for Holding National
Democratic Convention.
Cont ractors Are Under $4,000
Bonds to Have 1t Ready BY May 1.

CHICAGO, H.. Feb. 6-The sub-commit-
tee OF the national democratic com.
mittee has decided that the coliseum would
he the best place in Chicago for the holding
Of the national democratic convention, and
arrangements for its completion will, there
fore be hurried up, the contractors being
under bonds of $50, 900 to complete 1t by May
next. Some months ago, during storm,
the structure. which had reached the first
story and was almost ready for the roof, WAS
blown down, and since then little or nothing
has been done to rebuild 1t.
According to the plans submitted by presi-
dent Dickinson. OF the coliseum company,
the acoustics will be good enough for the dee.
gates at least, to hear everything going on,
oven II the twenty thousand spectators can
not, but after all this Is the main considera-
tion. However every one can hear Before
the convention meets In July circus and
Buffalo Bill are to occupy the building, and
its strength will be thoroughly tested before
the delegates to the convention and their
friends get there. The seating and other
arrangements rs provided for are excellent.
The delegates are to be seated In body by
themseves--there being room for one thou
sand-direotly in front Of the presiding Of
ficer, who will occupy huge platform with
the reporters. The question Of special and
honored guests will he settled most satisfac-
torily. These will be seated side OF the dele
RRtes, puC noC interfering Win them, Wh!ie
the general public will occupy seats to the
rear Of the delegates and special guests.
While the building is 676 feet in length by
800 feet In width the convention arrange
ments will not occupy more than two-thirds
of the interior spaces, allowing room for a
broad promenade on every side
The exits from the rows of seats, which will
be arranged in Il semi.circle and rise in the
form Of an amphitheatre will give ease OF
egress. while there are four grand entrances
to the structure-One on each side, in addi
tton to n private entrance on the west side
for the use OF the delegates. The majority Of
persons will 20 to the coliseum by the Illinois
Central and Alley IL trains, which can land
ten thousand persons an hour at the doors.
In addition there Is the cable line, which will
accommodate ut least four thousand an hour.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-08
HARRISON SPEAKS.
will Not Permit the Use of His Name
in the Convent ion.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Feb. G-Capt.
John X. Gowdy, chairman of the republican
state central committee, called by invitation
ut the residence OF Gen. Harrison, when the
ex-president handed him the following let
ter:
Hon. John X. Gowdy: In view of the reso-
lutions passed by the state central committee
at its recent meeting, and of the fact that dele
gates to the national republican convention
are soon to be chosen in this state, l have
concluded that some statement from me as
to my wishes and purposes should now be
made to my Indiana friends.
Hitherto have declined to speak to the
public upon this matter but scores of friends
to whom l have talked and many scores more
TO whom have written will recognize in this
expression the substance of what | have said
to them. To every one who has proposed to
promote my nomination, | have said: NO;
there never has been an hour since left the
White House that have felt II wish to re-
turn TO it.
My Indiana friends have been most de-
voted and faithful, and | am their grateful
debtor. The republican party has twice in
national convention given me Endorsement.
and that is enough. think the voters of our
party are now entitled to have u new name.
For the sentiment. great or small, that has
been manifested for my nomination, | am
grateful. and of that wider respect and kind
ness, breaking party lines. which have been
shown me in so many ways, | am profoundly
appreciative.
cannot consent that my name be pre-
sented or used in the st. Louis convention.
and must kindly ask my many friends to ac-
cept this rs II sincere and final expression
upon this subject.
BENJAMIN HARRISON.
Indianapolis. Feb. 8.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-08
CITY SHAKEN.
Terrific Explosion in So. Lawrence
Two Men Killed.

LAWRENCE, Mass, Feb. with a flash
that lit up the sky and report that was
heard for miles around terrific explosion
renee instantly killing two men and dam
aging build ings in the neiyhborhood to the
extent OF several thousand dollars.
There Is some doubt as to the cause, but 1t
was probably an explosion OF dynamite, whi'h
has been use In blasting. The dead men
are John Lee, an engineer, employed by the
A. W. Bryne construction mpany of Bos-
ton, which has charge of the building OF the
sewer, and Alexander Gordon, a fireman.
1t was shortly after 10. 30 at night that the
house, in which were two upright engine
ruins. In this building were Lee and Cor
mutilated among the debris. The two boilers
were blown over, but we're moi much damaged
and this lends color to the belief that dyna-
mite was the cause OF the explosion.
The building was located on Broadway, on
the bank of the south canal, where the be-
ginning was made on what Is known at the
"Shanty pond sewer" The sewer is being
constructed through a solid ledge. and gang
of men are kept at work blasting da; and
night.
About 200 pounds OF dynamite was on
hand at the time of the explosion, and q
rudely constructed building abont 30 feet
from tn engine room cOnta ne this. This
building was demolished, bu. tho dynlmite
in it wit hstood the shock The compression
house was II mass OF splinters after the ex-
posion.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-08
FLOOD OF GOLD.
Nearly $60O,OOO,OOO Of 1t Of
fered For New Bond Issue.
Unprecedented Success Means Busi
ness RevivaI-4,84O Bids.

WASHINGTON, ID. C., Feb. THE latest
government loanis decid d success. so grea
that it has exceeded the most sanyuine ex.
ppctations of the optimistic members Of the
administration. The government asked FOL
800, ,0t0000. The response to that has been
proircr of S5jS 269, $50 from 464O Individ.
uas and firms.
The bonds were nominalIy to bear interes,
at the rate OF per cent, but on account OF
premiums paid will net the investor about
3 7-l6 per cent In the shape of interest. Never
has so much interest been displayed in award.
ing of government loan as was witnessed
in Washington. Fully an hour before the
time set for the opening of tho bids in the
large office Of the secretary Of the treasury
prominent fnancers walked over to the treas
ury department so as to secure good seats to
witness the ceremonies.
Up to the time OF closing the department
over 1000 bids had been received. and il
was believed by the officials that only IL few
OF the large offers would come in. They
were absolutely astounded when every mail
brought In large numbers OF additional bids.
and some OF the most prominent men in the
financial world handed in their bids in per-
son. One Washington banker. the correspond
ent of several large New York houses, per-
sonally handed the officials bids aggreSating
over $50, ,000, 900.
j. Pierpont Morgan brought over his own
bid. an offer for the entire ioin, and presl-
dent Stewart OF the Union trust company OF
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-08
FOR GOVERNMENT BONDS.
Some of the Big Banks to Bid Inde.
Dendently Of John A. Stewart.

NEW YORK, Feb. 6-The indications are
that some OF the larger New York banks will
make individual subscriptions for the gov
ernnent bonds without joiaing the pool Or
gnnized by John A. Stewart. 1t is considered
probable that J. P. Morgan Il Co. will adopt
this course, and that the size OF their sub
scriptions will depend upon the amount that
is needed to make up the total Sl0O,00O, 900.
In regard to the bids to be put in by John
A. Stewart, 1t is reported that they may be
in the nature OF blind pool, and that sub
scribers may not know until after the bid is
put in what the price is, for the price will not
be determined until shortly before the time
expires.
A despatch from Chicago says, in regard
to the subscriptions from that city -
"Chicago banks will subscribe for 26,0O0.-
900, and possibly $1,000, 900, of the govern
ment bond. The Illinois Trust and Savings
Bank has increased its original bid of 81, ,00O,- :
600. The First National Bank will bid for
81, 800, 900. N. W. Harris 4 Co. will also bid
for 81 ,OOO, 900. The Northern Trust Company
will bid although the amount has not yet
been determined Several other banks will
make bids. 1t is definitely known, however
that $4,000, 600 will BIZ bid for"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-08

pably n fraud that it was thrown ont without
much ceremony. These two bids OF Sl6 co.
900 were not incluled in the tota! 'ove
given OF sos 2G9 $50
After the ann ouncement of the bids several
OF the prominent iinnnricrS were nske for
an expression Of op'no1. The gen"r SON
timent WIS voiced by Mr.. Morgan, who sli
that the overissue so la-yev in excass of all
expectations. and the large premiums which
investors were W ling to pay for the
bonds. would have the effect OF con-
vncing European Investors that the credit OF
the country WAS perfeciy lfe, and tina, there
was no danger OF the country going to a sill
yer basis. 1t is ais the general belief that
the effect of the loan will be to restore @ )nh-
dencc and cause a revival of business and
that it will advance the price ofall llrst-class
investment securities
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-08
General Vermont News.

Wesley WWalker, for many years employed
in the Estey organ factory in Brattleboro
died suddenly. He had been employed all
day and retired In usual health. Near mid
night his family were aroused by his labored
breathing, and he died instantly. Mr.. Walker
was born In WethersfieId In 1871, being one
Of five children OF James and Sarah Flanders
Walker. He came to Bratteboro from Spring
field In 1869. He leaves widow. His funeral
will be held at the Congregational church.
Arrangements have been nearly COM
pleted for an interscholastic debate between
representatives OF Vermont academy. Saxons
River and Gushing academy, Ashbui nham.
Three representatives from each school have
been selected and they will discuss the sub
ject. "is president Cleve!and's interPreta-
lion OF the Monroe doctrine jIstiflable?" The
debate will be held in Keene, and that city
will furnish the judges.
c. W. Butterfeld will close out his restau.
rant aud bakery business, and the store in
the new Arms block, Bellows Falls, will b,
occupied by Mrs. Hadley, the milliner.
A new history OF the town OF Springfield,
dating from the first settlement in 1852 to
the present day, is about to be issued. II
Will contain geological records and family
sketches and large number of cuts Of build
ings and views about the town. beside many
portraits OF prominent citizens and Old resi-
dents.
William d. Gilbert OF Woodstock, 81. is
dead. He had carried bullet in his hip
since the battle OF the Wilderness, and had
been great sufferer.
Orpha, Sc. wife OF Judge Corsy Miller OF
Pomfret, is dead.
Morris Guiheen. OF Brattleboro broke his
leg Sa urday night by fall on sidewalk
near the Bratteboro house.
The post-offlce department advertise for
sealed proposals for carrying the mail be.
tween Brattleboro and Waite SIX times each
week, leaving Waite at p. IN. and returning
leave Brattleboro at 8 p. m.
Charles W. Stone received a telegram au-
nouncing the death from pneumonia in Chi.
c,go Sunday Of his Oldest son, Herbert.
Letter Carrier 7. A. Austin OF Brattleboro,
was called to Boston on account OF the death
OF his sister Mrs. Wheeler.
The exercises attending the opening OF the
rsmodeled town hall aud new opera house
were u great success. At two O'Clock the Or
chestra gave concert In the town hall aud
the doors were thrown open to the public.
who were invited to inspect the building. In
the evening there we're declamations, recita-
tions, music and historical address BY Judge
il. II. Wheeler, followed by the presentation
Of the keys to the selectmen by the building
committee and response by the chairman Of
the board
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-08
BRAND OF BLOOD.
Marks Mrs. Ellen DOlley as a Muir.
deress-Pleads Guilty.

PORTLAND, Me-, Feb. 7-In the superior
court Judge Bonney found Mrs. Ellen Dolley
of Windham, charged with the murder OF the
infant son fher daughter, Miss Rose Dolley,
guilty of murder in the rst degree.
This Is the sequel to last weeks sensational
trial OF Il ,se Dolly for the murder of her
child, which resulted in her discharge, after
the mothers partial confession on the wit
ness stand. After proceedings opened,
county attorney Charles A. True informed
the court that the government desired to en-
ter a mol pro. as to the count Of "accessory
before the fact and announced that the
prosecuting attorneys we're ready to proceed
to trial OH the charge of murder.
"One moment interceded attorney An
thoine II desire to inform the court that
my client wishes to retract her former plea OF
not guilty and to enter plea of guilty" The
clerk put to the respondent the usual form OF
interrogative. and Mrs Dolley,in trembling
voice, responded "guilty." Judge Bonney
said he was rea iy to listeHto statements OF
counsel relative to determining upon the de.
gree.
The counsel agreed that all the testimony
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-08

submitted instead of four. but the republicans
felt they must adopt some resolution. They
could not even wait for fear some OF the re-
publican newspapers which were already
utter them should condemn them for further
delay.
Accordingly they asked the recess till 1,30
for the purpose Of agreeing among them
censure ambassador Bayard by name. The
democrats will, OF course, continue to stout
ly oppose It in the committee and the House,
but It will apparently be adopted. II the
radicals have their way and keep Bayard's
name in the resolution until 1t is passed, Bay
ard is expected to resign.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-08
HELD UP ON THE LINE.
Booker Douglass Making for Can.
ada When Caught.


PORTLAND, Me-. Feb. deputy Marshal
Hartnett telephoned from Island Pond. VT,
that he will take to Portland, Booker Doug
lass OF Bowdoinham arrested there when
about 10 eros over into Canada. Douglass
was up to few weeks ago rega rded as n
very solid and prudent business man OF
Bowdoinham. He had general store at
Richmond, but his principal place of .busi-
ness was his residence about four miles from
the village of Bowdoinham, where he kept
groceries, boots, shoes, clothing, agricultural
implements and almost everything he
thought he could sell.
He had for long time bought largely OF
York and Boston firms. He bought and
sold for cash, and was supposed to be doing
very good business. During the 60 days
prior to Dec last he ordered largely, Port
land firms alone sending him over $4,000
worth of goods.
An investigation was made by several
firms They found his house aud blrn
packed with goods of all descriptions, and
not being satisfied with Douglass statements
regarding his manner Of conducting his
business they pressed him for Il settlement,
with the result that he made a voluntary as
sgnment to them for the benefit Of all his
creditors. They found that his liabilities eN-
ceeded $4,000, while IN inventory, OF his
property only showed 200 OF visible as
sets. 1t is alleged by the trustees
that Douglass, prior to the making OF
the assignment transferred considerable
property to members Of his family, which
transfers they claim werelillegal. 1t has also
been found that within two years Douglass
had recorded In the Sagadahoc county regis
try of deeds over 100 transfers of property.
A warrant was then procured for the arrest
of Douglass and given to local deputy sheriff
but it was found that he had left town. He
had driven to Brunswick. where he boarded
n Maine Central train for Lewiston, and from
there transferred TO Grand Trunk train Tor
Montreal.
1t is supposed that his plan was to make an
assignment and effect Il settlement with his
creditors at a small percentage, and then to
resume business in his old way Of cash pay
ments. His credit was so good prior to last
December that had 1t not been for the local
gossip he might have bought much more
largely than he did. He will be taken to
Blth to answer to Il complaint charging him
with an attempt to secrete goods and money
with intent to defraud his creditors.