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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
BARS DISCRIMINATION.
Railroad Companies Must Charge De-
mirage at all or No Kansas Points.

Railroad Companies Must Charge De-
mirage at all or No Kansas Points.
The board of railroad commissioners
has decided an Important point to
Kansas people in the matter of de-
murrage.
Demurrage is the charge made TO
shippers for using cars longer thon
forty-eight hours after the car had ar
rived at it's destination.
Olathe. filed with the board charges
against the Kansas City, Fort Scott
& Memphis railroad and the Missouri
discrimination against the lumbar
dealers of Olathe in that charges of
demurrage were made at Olathe of
81 per day for each car not unloaded
after forty eight hours from its arriv
al. In Kansas City, Kansas, the
charge said no demurrage was charged.
The companies named as defendants
admitted these charges and said they
charged demurrage in all Kansas
towns except in Kansas City where
there were roads that refused to make
the charge and hence drove them to
remove it.
The decision of the commissioners
was that the roads and the car ser
vice association must either charge
demurrage at Kansas City, Kansas, or
remove it at other Kansas points
that there must be no discrimination
It was proved in the evidence that
cars had been known to stand in Kan
Sas City for six months loaded without
demurrage charges.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
EXCURSION.

Home-Ssekers' Excursion Via Missouri
Pacific Railway.
From Ali stations
in Kansas.
To All stations in Arkansas,
Indian Territory,
Texas and Southern Missouri
Rate: One fare plus So for
the round trip,
minimum rate ST.
Dates of sale: April 7th,
April 21st,
May 9th.
For further information call en- nearest
Missouri Pacific ticket agent, or write
II. c. TOWNSEND.
G. P. s. I. A,
st. Louis, Mo.
F. E. NIPPs. Agent,
Topeka. kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
HOME-SEEKKs' EXCURSION

April and FL and May 5, IS96-The
Great Rock Island
Will sell tickets to points in Oklahoma,
Texas. Arkansas, Missouri, Arizona and
Indian Territory, at one fare plus So for
the round trip. For tickets, reservations
and all information call on your nearest
Rock Island Agent.
A. n. FULLER,
City Pass. Agt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
Pretty Easter Noveltles.

The Ladies' Society of the First NJ. E.
church invite their friends to an Easter
social in the lecture room of the church
n sxt Wednesday evening. There will be
musical and literary programme.
Decorated eggs of all kinds, home made
candies put up in dainty boxes, and fancy
articles will be offered for sale. Ice
cream and cake will be served in the
dining room
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
Associated Charities.

A meeting of the Associated Charities
visitors will bs held al Inglesids
Wednesday, April LIST, at p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30

We mend and sew on buttons free of
charge. Peerless Steam laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30

It will pay you to wait and purchase
your Easter gifts at the First n. E.
church next Wednesday evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30

Peerless Steam Laundry Peerless
Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30

Renew your mortgage through Savings
and Loan association, Sixth and Kansas
avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30

II you want ALL the news subscribe
for the JOURNAL.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30

Big Cut in Bicycles.
Taymau, Oberley Hdw. Co., 702 Kan
avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30

Give US trial-Peerlsss Steam Laun-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30

Tayman, OberIey Hdw. Co., S02 *. A.
Fer Poultry Wire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
A SURPRISE PARTY.
= Becky Sharp is Made the Vic
tim of 1t
While Making a Visit to the
Santa Fe Shops.

shopmen Gather to See Her Pull the
Rod that Blows the Great Whistle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
Easter Gifts.

Topeka, Kansas.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-08-20
GRAND OLD MEN,
Ii Hung Chang Pays n Visit to
Gladstone

Ii Hung Chang Pays n Visit to
Gladstone
London, Aug. IS. The grand old
man of China, Count Ii Hung Chang,
went to Hawarden this morning and
paid visit to the grand old man Of
Great Britain, William E. Gladstone.
The Chinese envoy drove from Chest
er, where he was received by a guard
or honor and was heartily cheered by
large crowds of people. His interview
with Mr.. Gladstone lasted three-uuart-
ers of an hour. They discussed,
through an interpreter, a variety of
topics, and, after enjoying tea, were
photographed together. The veteran
statesmen seemed to enjoy each 9TH
er's company. Mr. Gladstone told Ii
Hung Chang that he was glad China
had generally followed a system of
free trade. Ii assented, but said that
it had been found necessary to place
some restrictions on merchants. The
finances of China were in a condition
requiring great care. More railways
were necessary to develop commerce.
lie intended to do all in his power to
secure more railways. MI. Gladstone
presented Ii Hung Chang a set of his
own works, and the Chinese envoy pre-
sented Miss Gladstone his photograph
and some packets of highly-prized tea.
The Chinese statesman then proceeded
to Barrow-in-Furness to inspect the
shipbuilding yards and the large iron
and steel works.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-08-20
A MIGHTY METEOR
Small Chunk Of Some Other Planet
Falls in Arizona

Small Chunk Of Some Other Planet
Falls in Arizona.
Tucson, Ariz., Aug. 18.-Dr. P. NJ.
Smith Of Hagerstown, Md, and
party of mining men, who have just
arrived from the Ripsey mines, report
the fall of an immense meteor, which
struck the desert about two miles
north of Halls ranch, and about the
same distance south Of the Ripsey
mines. It fell on Sunday night, the
9th inst, about 9 o'clock. Members of
the party who camped at Halls say
the conclusion was terrible. Cupboards
were upset, dishes W ere thrown on the
floor and the house trembled as leaf.
The noise was like that of many
cannon fired simultaneously. The air
for miles around was filled with sui
phurous gases, and the meteor came
down red and smoking 1t covers
about two acres of ground, appearing
to be imbedded hundreds of feet in the
earth, and now forms a great mound
in the desert. A herder's hut and cor
raj were in the meteor's path. The
herder, his wife and three children, all
meXicans, together with about 1900
sheep, went down under the mighty
mass. Maj. Thomas Hayes of Louis
vile, Ky, who was of the party, was
overcome by the phenomenon.
1T was the most brilliant, grand and
aWe-inspiring sighs ever Witnessed"
said the major. 'It is simply beyond
the power Of tongue or pen to accur-
ately describe it. The heat from the
meteor is so intense that it will be
several days before the mound can be
examined closely"
A large party Immediately left here
to view the wonder and get further
particulars. It is about sixty miles
north Of Tucson and about forty miles
from Globe.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-08-20
STRAY SALE DAY IN
TEXAS.

The Greatest Gala Bvent That Fails
to the Lot of the Average Resident
Of the Lone. Star State.
Fasteners have rather vague ideas
as to the prices that ponies ought to
bring in the open market in Texas,
says a Sherman Texas) correspond
ent of the Philadelphia Times. I refer
to the .'stray sale'' market, which takes
place on the first Monday in every
month in every shire town.
There is one Fastener, however,
whose ideas on this subject are not
quite so vague as they used to be. He
looked like he might have been
drummer from some of the Eastern
cities, but on recent first Monday he
was taking in the sights on the public
square at Sherman. Evidently he was
amused and interested as we'll. Prob
ably he thought it a good chance to
gain a bit of experience, such as it
would do to tell to his friends back in
the civilized East. Selecting man
who stood holding one pony rather
apart from the main throng, he stepped
briskly up to him and remarked:
'That's a nice animal you have there,
my friend.'
''Pretty middlin' fair" responded the
Texan, scrutinizing him closely. "Wuz
you Wantin to buy a hoSs?'
"Oh, don't know. I might buy one
if 1 could find one to suit me and. get
him at a bargain. Will that fellow
work in harness?'
''Darned if I know, stranger. Never
laid eyes on him before. Jest bought
him bout ten minutes ago. If I can
borry some gears and cart, I can
mighty soon find out for you, though"
ooh, don't put yourself to that much
trouble. Is he gentle to ride?'
ITO ride?" echoed the Texan, as if
rather affronted by the question.
Course he's gentle enough to ride
You don't think I'd put off no wild hos
ses on you, do you? Jest let me show
you how gentle lie is. Here, Bob!
Len me saddle an bride for min
ute. I want to show this stranger
what a good, quiet ridin' boss this isl
The last part Of the remark was ad-
dressed to a fellow-trader who was
seated on the saddle on another pony
near by, evidently taking an active in
terest in the conversation going on. In
moment he had dismounted and re-
moved his saddle from his p, ny. Two
or three other stockmen had gathered
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-08-20

around by this time, and by dint of
main strength they held the pony the
drummer had been Investigating until
finally the saddle was successfully got
upon him.
"Now he's all rightv' shouted the
first trader, painting but triumphant.
''Get on and see how be rides
"No, thank you," responded the
drummer. "Let me see you ride him
first
Again several men held the pony by
main force, pulling on the rope around
his neck until he was nearly choked.
After sorue sxirlpishing tie trader
managed to climb into the saddle The
rope was released and horse and man
darted away like a streak. The pony
SHE'D at the electric car tracks, jumped
clear over them, collided with the hind
wheels Of a moving wagon, fell down,
got up again, ran sideways for about
fifty yards, and was eventually piloted
back somewhere near to the starting
place.
'"There!' shouted the driver, as he
sprang from the swiftly-moving pony
to the ground. 'Now, who sez this
boss amt gentle enough to be rid?
What'n you give for boss like that?"
The drummer must have been rather
an unreasonable man, for ho was still
not altogether satisfied with the ami
mails performance. Still. as a bust
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-08-20
LABOR DAY PROCLAMATION.
Gov. C1ough Declares Monday, Sept.
q General HOLIDAY

Gov. ClOugh Declares Monday, Sept
a General Holiday.
st. Paul, Aug. 1S.-Gov. Clough has
issued the following Labor day procla-
nation:
Whereas, by a legislative enact
ment of this state, the sirst Monday Of
September in each year has been set
apart as Labor day, to be observed as
general holiday;
NOW, therefore, I, D. M. Clough,
governor of the State of Minnesota, do
hereby recommend and request that
on Monday, Sept. Z, 1896, all places
where labor is employed be closed and
that every possible opportunity be
given all who labor to celebrate the
day in manner BETTING the purpose
to which it is dedicated
1.-The interests and happiness Of all
are inseparably connected with the in
terests and happiness of labor, and it
1t lifting and proper that all men, en-
ployers and employees, should lay aside
their usual avocations for the day and,
joining hands in one common brother
hood, seek to teach all men the dignity
OF labor and to foster among them a
spirit of mutual confidence and re-
spect. Therefore, let all good citizens
gather together in public assemblies
and seek to promote harmony and CO.
operation between employers and en-
ployes, and by other fitting ways seek
to recognize the worth of honest toll
and consider ways and means for ele-
waiting and improving the condition Of
the wage earners in our midst"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-08-20

ter me for trade without givin' in to
him. Pick out you beastses."
A moment later the drummer had
two ponies at the end Of his rope in
stead Of one.
'Thunderation! What a trader ex-
claimed a lool1er-on. ''Pardner, I see
you amt caught on to Texas yet. You
will have to watch these boss traders.
That last Teller like to cheated you out
Of your liver. Now I'll treat you white.
How'll you trade with me?"
I'm not trading any more just now
said the drummer. eff T kept on till
noon [ believe I'd own the whole
darncd outfit, and I'm not ready to 90
into the dime museum business vet
awhile. BY the way, I'm getting
thirsty; won't you hold these ponies
until / get a drinq and come back
again?''
The obliging trader consented, and
the drummer stepped off through the
crowd. Sherman is by no means
prohibition town, but he seemed to find
his drinks lard to get. Doubtless he
considered that he had already gotten
the worth of his SIS in the shape of
wisdom and experience, and hence not
even his name is known to history.
How long the trader held his ZONES
for him, and what he finally did with
them nobody seems to know.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-08-20
DENIED BY BRYAN.
He is Not at Loggerheads With
Senator Jones

He is Not at Loggerheads With
Senator Jones.
Irvington, N. Y, Aug. Is. - 70 the
itenary already published, Democratic
Candidate Bryan has added Baltimore
and st. Louis. The fact that Ba1ti-
more has been added at the special re-
quest Of Senator German is evidence
that pleasant relations exist between
Mr.. Bryan and the Maryland senator,
and that Mr.. Bryan will assist Senator
German in his Maryland campaign in
return for assistance from the senator
Mr.. Bryan was a trifie annoyed by the
story that he and Senator Jones were
at loggerheads over the choice of ma
tional headquarters. He intimated
that while he favored Chicago person
ally, he had not demanded it's selec-
ton, but had left the choice to a num-
Der of Democratic leaders, among
them Gov. Stone, Mr.. Sewall, Senator
Jones and Gov. Altgeld, and that the
majority had decided on the Western
city. Washington, he said, would have
a branch, and Senator German would
do a good deal of work there, in fact,
as much as he could, in view of the
demands Of his own campaign. The
programme Of Mr.. Bryan, after his va
cation, includes speeches in Buffalo,
Erie, Cleveland, Baltimore and st.
Louis. It is undecided whether the
proposed second New York speech
shall be made before Mr.. Bryan goes
West OF when he returns to speak in
New England. He siad that it rested
with the campaign committee to decide
whether he speaks in New York again.
MI. and Mrs. Bryan, Mr.. Sewal and
MI. and Mrs. O. J. Smith went for a
drive. They visited many of the
places made famous by the pen of
Washington Irving, saw the monu-
ment erected to the memory of the
captors Of Maj. Andre, and saw the
authors grave in Sleepy Hollow GEN.
etery. At the dinner there were pres
ent Albert Shaw, editor of Review Of
Reviews, and William r. Hearst Mr..
Bryan said that he had decided to
leave for Red Hook in the morning,
going by boat to Poughkeepsie and
thence by train. Asked whether Gov.
Altgeld would take an active part in
the campaign, Mr.. Bryan said: '"The
executive or campaign committee will
decide that, and not the opposition
press"
Present arrangements for Mr.. Bry-
ans Western trip are that he Will 20
from Cleveland direct to Lincoln,
where he will remain few days. Then
he will make a trip to St. Louis and
through Missouri and the South.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-08-20
TRIP OF MINNESOTA EDITORS.
Arrangements Are Completed for
the Annual Excursion

Arrangements Are Completed for
the Annual Excursion
st. Paul, Aug. IS. - The executive
committee Of the Minnesota Editors
and Publishers association has COM
pleted arrangements for the annual
excursion of the association. The ex-
cursion will leave st. Paul on the morn
ing of Tuesday, Sept. 8, visit Macki-
nae island, by way of the lakes, and
return to st. Paul Saturday morning,
Sept. -. The members will meet at
the Windsor hotel Tuesday morning.
They will 60 directly to Duluth, where
they will take the steamer Northwest
for Mackinac island, making short
stop at Sault Ste. Marie They will
reach Mackinac Wednesday evening,
and they will leave Thursday morning.
On their return trip they will be en-
tertained at Duluth, and an entertain
ment will be given for the association
Friday evening.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-08-20
Mckinley VIII Not Sneak

Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. 1S.-Maj. Nc
kinley and Chairman Hanna met at
the latter's home in this city last
night and talked over the campaign.
Mr.. Hanna said he was very much
pleased with the progress of affairs.
More than 100000 documents had
been mailed from the Chicago head
quarters within the past two weeks.
Ar. Hanna said the speaking cam
paign would probably be we'll under
way within the next ten days. When
asked If Maj. Mckinley would take the
stump, Mr.. Hanna replied: Mai. Nc
kinley has made no change in his
plans. He will not take the stump in
this campaign. It has been limited
that he might go to Milwaukee to adj
dress the convention of the Republican
League. He will not do so.'
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-08-20

which is saying a great deal. There
was nothingfor him to do but to hand
over his S. and to make the best of a
bad bargain. For moment he stood
wondering what to do with it but hiz
meditations were soon Interrupted by
a man leading whole string perhaps
should say a whole rOpe-of ponies.
Hello, stranger" exclaimed tho
newcomer. you've got the darndest,
ugliest, slabsidest critter ever I saw in
Texas. Bowed if knowed there wuz
sech an ornery beast in the state.
HOW'LL you trade for some of mine?
It's a good chance for you to get
somethin' that is somethin'."
The drummer's pride in his bargain
ing power was touched. Evidently he
thought he must sQuelch the trader
efectual1y.
"I'll trade him for two of yours" he
responded, severely. THAT is, if you'll
let me select my two"
sDone" exclaimed the trader enthu-
siastically. Il never let's Teller ban
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-08-20
ENGRAVING OF DIAMONDS
Portraits of People Adjoining Rare
Gems Common as Presents.

Portraits of People Adjoining Rare
Gems Common as Presents.
Diamonds can now be engraved in a
very artistic manner.
The development Of the diamond-cut-
ting art brings into existence a new
class of jcwelry, for which consider
able demand is expected. It was long
believed that the diamond could not be
engraved with safety or satisfactory
results; but a few stones roughly en-
graved were found in India, and dia-
monG was exhibited at the Paris exhi-
bltlon Of 1878 on which a portrait Of
the king Of Holland was scratched.
But the work was very imperfect,
and the stones were rather demolished
than engraved.
Some of the finest examples of en-
craving on diamonds are the work Of a
Paris jeweler. One is scarf pin,
representing yataghan, of which the
blade is 4 slender diamond and the
handle is ruby. Another is a large
circular stone, on which a pansy with
it's foliage is engraved. @
An elaborate piece of work is a BIZ
cycle, Of which the wheels are two
circular diamonds. The spokes are
represented by lines engraved on the
diamonds. A small hole is pierced at
each angle.
Another diamond is carved like
fish. A handsome breach is a scara-
baeus, surrounded by sapphires and
brilliants.
Other examples are broa ches repre-
senting flies, of which the wings are
thin, engraved diamonds; two dia-
monds egraved with armorial bearings,
the imperial arms of Russia being used
in one instance on shirt and cuff but
tons.-Answers.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-08-20
Horses Burned,

st. Paul, Aug. 1S-Thirty four horses
were roasted to death at 1 o'clock this
morning by the burning of a barn on
Armstrong street. They were owned
by Horejs Bros, the bakers Besides
the horses, it contained twelve wagons
and four carriages, all of which were
consumed. The Horejs brothers say
that 5000 bushels of oats were stored
in the building, and they estimate the
loss at between $1,000 and $4,000,
which is partly covered by insurance
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-08-20
COL. IXIEFER WITHDRAwS
From the Republican Congressional
Contest

From the Republican Congressional
Contest
st. Paul, Aug. Is. - For some time
the rumor that Col. Kiefer was con-
templating withdrawing from the con-
test for the Republican nomination for
congress in this district has been cur
rent. To-day Col. Kiefer broke his
silence and verified the rumor by Civ
ing out for publication an open letter
to his friends, in which he formally
Withdraws his name from their con-
sideration. He takes occasion at the
same time to put quietus upon an
other rumor that he intended to make
an independent run for the place. Col.
kiefer renews his vows of loyalty to
the Republican party, and expresses
his earnest desire that a Republican
may be chosen to the office he now
holds. This action on COL Kiefers
part gives Hon. T. G. Stevens a clear
field for the nomination, as no other
candidate has been mentioned. The
nomination is likely to be rendered
him by reclamation.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-08-20

ness man. he did not care to back
square out of trade. Sticking his
thumbs into the armholes of his vest,
he struck a pompous attitude, smiled
supercilious1y, ard arsN cred:
ooh, I'll give you five dollars for
him."
He had hoped to knock the trader
out by his figure. He thought his reply
would be crushing, and was not pre-
pared for the result.
Stranger, he's your'n, rope an all.
Jest wait till get this saddle often
him. was the instantaneous reply. A
moment later the saddle and bride
were off, and the drummer found him
self holding one end of a rope, at the
other. end of which was one Of the
most disreputable looking specimens
of horsefesh ever seer. even in Texas
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-08-20
Market Value of CASTOR Teeth

I wonder whether all my readers
know the value Of old artificial teeth
when they contain gold in any quantity.
If they do not, I should advise them to
get good advice on the subject before
selling, for there is an enormous de
mand for such articles in the advertise
ment columns Of the papers, and sus-
pect that a good deal Of swindling is
done in the trade. There is one adj
vertisement in which those who have
teeth for sale are recommended to APP
ply to a manufacturing dentist rather
to wardrobe buyer. A lady re-
sponded to this advertisement the other
day, and got an offer Of pound for her
set, but, being dissatisfied with the Of
fer, she took the goods to pawnbroker
who at once offered her 2 pounds Il shil-
lings for them. If, therefore, manu-
featuring dentist is a better purchaser
than an old clothes merchant, a pawn
broker would seem to have the adj
vantage of both.-London Truth.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-08-20
Leans Into the River.

st. Paul, Aug. 1S.-An unknown man
jumped from the west railing of the
Robert street bridge at 9:3O o'clock
last evening. He presumably met
death in the waters of the river. as
the body has not been recovered. The
plunge was made from the middle
span of the bridge, ninety feet above
the water. The suicides leap to death
was witnessed by Miss Kate Casey
and her brother Joseph, children of
William Casey, of No. 1T East Fair
field avenue. They saw a man mount
the rail on the west side and in a
twinl2ling disappear from view.