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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-15

Attorney General Dawes, however, who
is presumably acting as the attorney
for the school fund commissioners, has
advised them that the bonds cannot be
refunded On the other hand County
Attorney Simpson and other local at
torneys say that the proposed transfer
is entirely legal and within the power
of the board.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-15
10 REFUND COUNTY BONDS.
Lyon County Commissioners Consid-
ering a Transfer Proposition.

Emporia. April 15.-The county com
missioners are considering a PROPOSE
tion to refund S125.000 Of Lyon county
bonds, now held by the Kansas state
school fund at 8 per cent. They can be
refunded with New Tory financial
house for AZ per cent, which would ef-
feet considerable saving to the coun-
ty.
w. G. Coffin. a representative of the
New York firm in question. has been
before the commissioners and made the
Az per cent proposition, which lit is un-
derstood they are inclined to favor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-15
49, IN Els sroMAcH.
a Young Man Shoots Himself While
Duck Hunting.

Abilene. April 15.-AIichaeI Gateway.
a young colored man. while hunting
for ducks along the river accidentally
shot and perhaps fatally wounded
himself. They had shot at some Of the
ducks with a revolver.
Tt appears that one of the ducks was
wounded. and that in attempting to
catch it the revolver was discharged,
the ball taking effect in Caleway's alb
domen. ranging downward
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-15
A WILD CAT KILLED.
a Pair of Them Make Their Home in
the Woods Near Abilene.

Abilene. April 15.-For a long time a
pair of Wildcats have made their home
fin the Sexton woods. southwest Of
town, committing all sorts of depreda-
lions Frequent attempts to run down
and Kill the beasts have been made.
but without success until yesterday.
when Chas. Yonnely and his dogs got
track Of one Of them and finally freed
the animal While it was busy watch
Ing the dogs Yonnely shot and killed
it,
1t was a stubiack wildcat or cata-
mount, as it is often called. a female
and weighed twenty-four pounds. 1t
has a head like a bull dog and a short.
stubby tail. The male is stin in the
timber.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-15
PRICE DE HORSES.
Bringing Higher Figures Now Than
For Some Time.

James Butler, the merchant of New
York city who recently bought the fast
P. H. Butler of Silver Lake, the run
ming hOrseman. The price is quite
respectable figure for a PAGER nova
days. and indicates that the market
is better east than it was last fail.
If the Topeka men who shipped their
flyers to New York last fail had wait
ed until now they would probably
have been more than repaid for winter
faring them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-15
TODAY'S MARKET REPORT.
Furnished by the Associated Press to
the State Journal.

the State Journal.
Chicago, April 15.-Wheat was frmer
today on sensational reports of frosts
all over California. May started at
65A @65ssc, an advance Of from 9s@5sc
over last nights close. Gables were
steady and higher which also added
some strength to the market.
Corn steady and unchanged at 3O9sc
for May.
Oats steady and unchanged at 1890
for May
Provisions We're a shade easier on
large receipts. May pork s8.571z; lard
$4.95. and ribs at s435.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-15

The New Mayor Closes Up the Joints
Promptly.

Herington. April 15.-The new city
administration, elected by the Repub-
licans and temperance people has
started to make good its promises and
yesterday on the orders of Mayor Nc
Allster. every joint in the city closed
its doors to the public.
There is some question In the minds
of people as to how long the new order
viii stand, but it is stated by Mayor
McAllister that so long as he is mayor
no liquor will be Illegally sold in the
city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-15

New York. Wheat $4,000; -four 5000
packages; corn none; oats 500 bushels.
Chicago. Provisions strong, look for
higher market. Good buying from Ar
rnour's brokers.
Chicago. Baldwin and brokers
thought to be acting for CudahY bought
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-15
Beautifving Western Kansas

Russell, April IA. T. Brooks, and
Mart Smyser have each received 1000
shade trees from the state forestry sta
ton at Ogauah, Mr.. Brooks has been
busy for some time past in planting
them on the addition in the western
part Of the city which bears his name.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-15
WICHITA COUNTY CROPS.
With Plenty Of Rain the Farmers Are
Indeed Jubilant.

Leoti. April 15.-Western Kansas and
Wichita county in particular. has been
in the last "A hours the recipient of the
heaviest rain fall for several months
The ground is thoroughly soaked to
a depth of several feet which practi-
cally insures an immense crop. Wheat
wintered in excellent condition and
with a greater acreage than ever before
it's no wonder farmers are feeling
jubilant Spring crops are up and have
a beautiful and vigorous appearance.
Taking it all in all Wichita. county has
abundant reasons to feel greatly en-
cOuraged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-15
BARN AND STOCK BURNED.
Struck by Lightning, Destroying 10
Head Of Stock.

Solomon, April News has reached
this city of a severe financial loss to
John EtheringtOns six miles north OF
here.
on Saturday night lightning struck
his barn which was burned to the
ground and with it two head of cattle
and ten head of horses and mules. In
surance on building. 500. The stock
was uninsured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-15

in wheat, is again i'll and not expected
to live. The strength in wheat the
latter part of the session was on ac-
count of covering short wheat for his
account.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-15

rooms by them from San Francisco to
Boston Afterwards Helena proved a
fast mare and won a number Of races
The career Of the yOungster will be
watched with interest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-15
Kansas City livestock Market

KANSAS DILy1 ApTlI 10
CATTLE-Receipts $500; shipments
1900 Market strong and active. Texas
steers 81 1902 So; Texas cows 81 900
2 20; beef steers SO OOa4 90; native
cows 81 5000 80; stockers and feeders
81 6O03 rs; bulls 81 0OG3 10.
=. 4 Z
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-15

have made up my mind to quit the
machine business and as long as they
last I will give you the lowest price
ever offered on a hTst-class machine
Investigate quick, they will not last
long Standard Office, 10Y East Fifth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-15
MINISTERIAL WEAKNESS.
Stole yellow Legged Chickens and
Sold Them.

Waterville, April 14-An ordained
minister of the Christian church yes
terday pied guilty to stealing lot
the price of the fowls The parson was
a transient and refused to give his
name. but admitted The ahoua faots
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-15


300. Weak, Toe lower Bulk of sales
ers SO 1908 55: mixed and light So $50
so; workers 50 1908 90; pigs SO $50
so.
SHEEP Receipts 400; shipments q
700. Slow. Muttons 81 1908 So.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-15
Crops in Ellis County o. x

Hays City April 1.-THE two inch
rain which visited Ellis county has put
wheat fields in splendid shape, while
oats and barley are well up
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-15
OUR FLOUR

Try a sack of the best Flour on earth
NJ amsDeaI X erss Best.
We are selling carload Of this Flour a
WEEK.
Russian ystem-something dne. Try It.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-15
EDITORS CONVENE.
Members ofthe Democratic Persuasion
Gather at Salina-

sauna April Isl 3. Fugate acted
NJ chairman of the Democratic Editor-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-15
Range of Priees on stooka.

TOday's range of prices on New York
Stocks furnished by Topeka Grain and
Stock exchange:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-15
w. w. ManspQabQr MGR. Go.
Largest Grocery N
Established Is74-TveHty-tvO years.
The Leaders of Fine GrOCeries......

you speciality handling only
cheap for goods at other places.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-15
REVERE. REVERE.

The Celebrated Java and Mocha Coffee. the
best coffee on earth. We have the exclusive
sale of this coffee in the city. Try it and you
viii use no other.
A Coffee. per package. ..................... 10
Id Broken Java and Mocha Coffee ........ 121z
The best coffee in the city for 2oc per pound.
Try it.
Why pay coo for Japan Tea when we will sell
you the best Imported Japan lea for SOC per
pound ever offered in the city.
Fairbanks Cold Dust. Observation-Disclosures. Is
pkg Silver Gloss Starch ..-...-..-..---.. 8
pkg Corn Starch ................. 5
can New York Jams .............-... 10
Summer Sausage. per ID .................s Is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-15

/ box Kinks White Russian Soap..-....-...s2 so
8 bars Kinks White Russian Soap .-.-.----- p
II lbs Pennsy lvania Buckwheat T lOur.---.- Is
Use the Celebrated JaXOn Anti Wash
board Soap Z bars for. Observation-Disclosures. 25
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-15

= Ex-dividend 2 per cent; 20 per cent
script.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-28

grounds. forthwith abolished the seed d.
vision of his department and announced
that there would be go seeds purchased and
distributed under the appropriation Dill Tor
the fiscal year ending June 80.
In his statement made before the COM
m.ttee on agriculture a few days ago the
the secretary said he was net opposed on
principle TO the purchase and distribution
OF seeds. Later in the proceedings he adj
mitted that from his view of the case such
distribution would be in conflict with his
party creed. l leave the secretary to Jus,l-
fy the statements. Altogether the position
of the secretary in this matter is exceeding
~ lame. That he deliberately set out 10 dis
obey the mandate of congress there can he
no doubt. That he is personally opposed 10
the purchase and distribution OF seeds CT
any character, whether they be rare or
uncommon or otherwise. there is no ques-
ton, and so we have here case in which
high executive official deliberately sets
aside the law OF congress, and say that IT
is not so much the value of the seeds or the
good results from their distribution as the
question as to whether a department ofil-
cal shall disobey the legislative authority.
He was opposed to the appropriation at the
outset It was his clear duty TO do every
thing in his power to carry out that law,
vet he has laid obstacles in It's way and fin
ally refused TO execute IL. The proper time
to discuss the propriety of the government
distribution of seeds is when the act for the
appropriation OF money comes before the
proper committee of congress. The great
question, above all others, is hescontum.I-
cious conduct of the secretary. Can an off,
Ger of the executive branch of the govern
ment. who is in effect high salaried clerk,
defiantly and stubbornly refuse TO carry in
to effect the acts of the congress OF the
United States?"
Allen, Pop. Neb., spoke of the high per-
sonai qualities OF the secretary of agricul-
ture but added that the secretary did not
always eonfine himself to his proper sphere.
He was apt to discuss finance. usurping
to some extent the functions of the secre-
tary OF the treasury.
George, Dem, Miss. said the senate
could not act as court and issue It's man
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-28
DISASTER In WALES.
More Than Fifty Men Killed in
q Coal Mine
BY AZ EXPLOSION OF GAS.
waiting Women ut the Pits Mouth
Corpses Being Brought Out From
the Wrecked Workings.

Cardiff. Jan T.-The residents OF the
town and vicinity Of Tyjerstoun, near
here were terrified By terrific revero@ra-
tions today, which shook the whole town
II was sscertsined in short time tnat
the conclusion was caused BY 81 e1pio-
sion In a neighboring coliiery, with oisas-
trous consequences 10 life and property.
The latest report places the number OF
dead al fifty-four though IL Is feared tflat
further exploration Of the wrecked mine
will discover the bodies OF more reports
of the number Of killed have been conflict
ing, and there is doubt as TO the nun0er OF
men in the mine at the time OF the catas-
trophe. The reports gave she huhiosi "a
the shaft at nfty-four. but some OF the
men escaped 10 the surface. bringing ice
body OF one cornrade with them
The mining population OF the ioexahty
knew all TOO quickly what the muI1eo'
thunderoua rumble OF the explosion meant,
and rushed to the mouth OF the pit only 10
have their worst fears confirmed. ne
shaft was found 10 be entirely shattef~d'
and IL was evident there was little nope
that any of tho~. in the pit would have
survived the e1 pic sion The despair OF the
women who nocked about the mouth OF
the Dit was little more heartrending tnan
the anxiety OF those who hoped 10 ma tfHt
those who were missing from their sldes
had by some chance not entered the hiihs.
The pit was found to have caught nre' ana
the hindrsnee that this caused 70 the Work
OF rescue added TO the excitement and ten
sion OF fee4tng. II was only through pEslV-
ing the utmost peril that the living were
able 10 prosecute their quest for the os7d
The number OF dead removed grew from
twelve TO fifteen and then twenty, ana the
list OF those known 20 have been in the ~
fated shaft kept constantly growing ana
with IL the number OF bereaVed fainii'es
waiting al the surface. The work OF ex-
plorafson Is going on steadily. but under
great difficulty, the numerous caves Cd
structine the advance and making y I'M
possfble TO reach remote portions of the
mine. while the defective ventilation often
drives back those who are advancing on
their sad errand. The last TO come out
brought with them five bodies None have
been found alive. and II is not now hoped
that any will he
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-28
Su-.u. ro,,rt y,.-ctsson<.

Olympia, Jan Z.-Speclal.-The supreme
court reversed the Judgment IN the case Q.
Frank Cannon. respondent VS.. the BOARD
OF examiners Of Whatcom county Gan
non appeared before the board on exarina-
ton for teachers certificates and rece3Fe1
an average OF sos. upon which the ooafd
refused 70 issue a third grade certificate
he appealed TO the superior court for
writ OF rnandaraus 20 compel the board 70
issue the certificate. An alternative VIII
was issued The school boarts demurred,
or the ground that the court was without
Jurisdiction which demurrer was over
ruled and judgment was rendered for Gan
non and an appeal taken The supreme
court maintains that the demurrer
should have been sustained. because
4 Is a settled principle OF law that man
damus. being an extraordinary proceeding,
should not be resorted 20 when the relator
has any other adequate remedy. which n
this case Is appeal TO the state superfntend-
ent OF public instruction.
The court affirmed the Judgment In the
case Of Alert John Roth, respondent,
against the Union Depot Co. OF Spokane.
which was suit for damages for injuries
received by young Roth from freight car
which was sent down a grade unattended
and ran over the boys legs. cripplipg him
for life The supreme court holds that, al
though the boy may have been a trespasser
at the time OF the accident, the case indi-
Gated gross negligence, and. while the COM
pany claims the amount Of damages to be
excessive. the court Is not willing TO say
that the amount awarded. $3.50 will more
than recompense the boy for life disfgure-
ment.
Ah How. respondent. VS.. administrator
Of the estate of H. L. Yesler. from King.
affirmed.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-28
Tur ~. PAUL STILL ASHORE.
An Attempt to Move Her Fails, but
She Il still UuinIured.

LONG Branch. y. j.. Jan. G.-'rhe Inter
material Navigation Companys steamer
~. Paul. which ran aground or Long
Branch on Saturday morning. was stiil
lylnN hroadside on TIE shore tonight 81,
has not moved an inch since the tugs left
her letday morning. after moving her
about afty yards from where she struck.
Ine Wre- king company msG are working
uigat sud iay g. Host her The slranner
IS in no immediate 3sBErr AID assurances
have come from no .nptaia AVID other Of
ceets aboard that she IS perfectly intact.
ARD ,ha- there Is not the slightest sign %
,eak anyWfer>. This morning abotit :
p'e.ocH the tuSs ana hedge anchors were
aeain tried FOR fully an hour hut tie ef-
forts were frultiesS. as they were unable
ta make The steamer att1ge an Incl There
We're fouy liShteys constantly O work frau
&yliSht e -lehUaA. unloading the Shiu'S
cargo, and fully tJrot-feurtas of 70 has
boon sent up O. New York
Tonight a stin breeze is blowing or shore.
As tSis Wind drives ihe water away from
Use vessel no attempt was uladc at bieh
tide this evening 70 pull her OF Al east
a. southeast Mind Is hoped for
Philadelphia. Jan. - The American Nuo
atremcr So I.o0is loft Cramps ship yard
Tor New York today 20 take up the schrd-
ule of her disabled sister shin the st Paul
Since arriving AZ the ship ya-i the ST.
Louis has Seen dissnautied 30 some extent.
ard u Was necessary for larRe force az
men 20 work until nearly midnight last
nisht 10 set he~ ready &c sal today.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-28
THREE BURIAL LOTS
Said to Have Been Promised to
City officials.
THE GRAND ARMY CEMETERY.
street Cars Criticised for Refusing to
Carry Passengers With Big Bundles
The Library Fee Again.

The aldermen had no very weighty mat
tiers before them last nigat. the two most
lepgthy discussions being upon the propo~
sition 10 abolish the library fee OF 10 cents
and 20 make IT free, and the tyranny or
railroads that viii not permit a passenger
to carry big bundle. In regard TO tnst
first. the board agreed 10 adhere TO their
action OF two weeks ago and permit thirty
days 70 eiapse before delivering finaI de-
clskon. Lovejoy criticised the consolidated
road severely for their refusal 10 carC.s
passengers with bundles too bulky to hold
on their knees, and several other alder
men spoke on the subject before 1t was re-
ferred 10 the railroad committee.
In the house of delegates the business
transacted was OF a routine character, but
there was discussion with certain resi-
dents of Lake Union as TO the establish,
ment or a cemetery in their midst that
was conducted with interesting asperity
on both sides. Il was upon petition 10
do away with the Grand Army cemetery,
and the DIRECTORS said that the ordinance
for Ii had been obtained clandestiDely, and
that lots had been promised 10 assist in its
passage. The petition was voted down,
but notice Of a vote TO reconsider VIII
bring Ii up again next week, and may re-
sult In some interesting disclosures.
An item in the estimates for the month
OF February shows that the elections are
approaching. S4e37s5 being appropriated
under the heading OF election expenses.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-28
Ru-lness Failures.

Philadelphia. Jan. Z7.--Henry b. Grauiey.
one OF the largest cigar dealers in Penn
sylyaniz. today made an assignment for
the benefit OF his creditors 10 Francis ;.
Brown. Mr. Grauley states that the as
signment was made necessary by the fall
ure OF Seidenberg. Steifel & Co, on whose
notes he was indorser for about s2o.0sD
Ottawa III. Jan. 1.-THE Marsellles
Manufacturing Company, the largest agri-
cultural Implement producing concern in
Central Illinois. has made an assignment
TO Martin j. k!ngman, a heavy creditor
and a large stockholder. The liabilities
are 500 00o scheduled assets $3.50. eco.
New York, Jan 27-Christ.an Adele has
been appointed receiver for the Consoli-
dated Wall Paper Company in suits
brought by VI. G.. Craig 4 Company and
other creditors The liabilities are $4,000.
william D. Wheelwright, lumber deal
err. made an assignment today for the bene-
M of creditors The firm is said to have
500 O00 invested in business.
Washington City. Jan. G.-The comptrol-
Ter OF the currency has declared dividends
In favor of insolyent national banks as
follows: Ten per cent, the oregon Ma
tional bank. OF Portland. Or. 3 per cent,
Northern National bank OF Big Rapids.
Mich. y per cent. Albuquerque National
bank. of Albuquerque, n. NJ: 1919 per cent,
the f.loyds National bank, of jamestown,
N ID.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-28
GERMANY pulidoxrng Venezuela.

Berlin. Jan. T.--It is semi-oiiicially an
nounced that the German minister at Car
acas has presented 4 note 20 the Venczle-
Ian government demanding payment Of tho
guarantee fund due the @ srnlan subjects
as a result OF the building o. the Great
Venezuelan railway. On the other hand IL
Is semi-officaIly denied that t~o German
warships are shortly ~ 20 70 Puerto Ca
belio. Venezuela, TO enf0"ce paymer' Of
tho railway guarantee fund. and thar Ger
man marines viii eventually be landed at
Puerto Cahelio.
New York, Jan. IA dispatch to the
World from Caracas says: The press de-
nouEee the German demands for the pa
ment of the railroad debt. and say il Is,
TIE work OF enemies Of the Venezuelan
government 10 complicate the situatioD
The demands win be amicably arranged.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-28

damus 10 the secretary Of agrica,.,..
Hansbrough, he said. was acting : :
prosecuting attorney. and was arraier..
the secretary of agriculture as though ~
parchment proceedings were coatemul.,as
At o clock the Hansbrough raseln,,.
went over until tomorrow ana tha sSi,.
bond bin was taken up Nelson r.
MINI, addressed the senate for the ~
time. He read from manuscript and stos.
in a clear. strong voice. Nelson said -
free and unlimited coinage OF silver al ~
ratio of Is to 1 by the United States aIaa'
at this time and under the existing eans.
tons, would destroy the last vsstige ARA
the last hope of genuine hi-metalism VIII
Mexico, China and Japan as our chief M.
tallic money associates.
Lodge. Rep, Mass, offered an smsas.
ment TO the pending bond silver bill, pre.
viding for an issue of Sl00, 00o.ooe for oaax
defense purposes. the issue to be per cen,
al-year bonds. Lodge said the amenansn.
had no bearing on the main financial issas
involved. but was merely a practical paa
to build the necessary coast defenses. AZ
4:50 the senate went into executive ssssoa
and at sos p. m. adjourned until tom0uax.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-28
Bond Coupons precede Warrants.

Spokane, Jan. H.-Judge Moore. of the
superior court today rendered a decision
of great interest 10 many cities and coun-
ties of this state Under the funding bond
act OF this state OF March q, 1890. Spokane
county borrowed money 10 fund its war
rants When the date OF payment OF in
terest drew near, Treasurer Mudgett took
the position that under the law the war
rants on the general fund were entitled to
precedence Of payment over bond coupons.
lie therefore refused TO pay the coupons.
Suit was brought 20 compel him 20 pay
such interest requirements. Today's de-
clson is against the treasurer. and he Is
directed 10 pay the coupons