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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-14
LOVES THE HENRIETTA.
Stuart Robson Looks Fondly on
Observation-Disclosures
An Interesting Talk With Mr..
Robson About Plays.
A Reporter Converses With Him Be
tween the Acts in Lady Ponder
bury's Past1-The Actor Inter
estsd in the Bill to Prevent
Pirating Of Plays.

Stuart Robson was shiveringly pull
ing on Mr.. Ponderbury's long blue
dressing gown when the Journal
dramatic reporter called on him last
evening in the star chamber of the
Grand after the second act Of Mrs.
P0nderbury's Past"
This looks worse than it did last
year remarked Mr.. Robson, as he
glanced around his quarters. 81 asked
one Of the house boys what made this
water all over the corner here, but he
couldn't tell i guess the house is fun
OF springs"
The comedian said this with the
bland look and the hsping accent Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-14
EXCURSION.

Home-Seekers' Excursion Via Mis-
souri, Pacific Railway.
From all stations
in Kansas.
To all stations in Arkansas,
Indian Territory:
Texas and Southern Missouri
Rate. One fare plus 81 for
the round trip.
minimum rate 81.
Date of sale: April 9TH,
April 21st,
May 5th
For further information call on near
est Missouri Pacific ticket agent or
Write II. @. TOWNSEND
q. r. & T. a.
st. Louis. Mo.
F. 3. NIPPS, Agent,
Topeka. Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-14
CAUGHT HIS PHIZ.
A Photograph Taken of Diamond
Thief Emerson at Last.

After two or three unsuccessful at
tempts since his imprisonment a pho
tograph was made of Emerson, the
diamond thief yesterday afternoon.
1t was while he was returning to
the jail with the officers after having
been TO Justice Furry's court. and
John Jones stood behind a wood pile
at the corner of Fifth and Jackson
str Gets with George Stanheld's camera.
When anderson came along with
Sheriff kepley he said.
You re sure there isn't any camera
around here. anyw here2''
ooh, no. said Kepley, which was lit
orally correct. and anderson laughed.
1t was just about as he asked the
question that Jones snapped him.
Jones says the picture is a good side
view, though no proofs have been
made
Emerson does not know that he has
been photographed
1T is said also that an amateur pho
tographer caught anderson from a
drug store window on Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-14
THE BAND PARADED
When the Mayor was Released From
the Pest House.

Springfield. April 14-Unofcial re-
ports to the state board of health say
that no new cases of smallpox have de-
veloped at DuquOin within ten days
and that the worst is now believed to
be over. The mayor of the place, Dr.
Dunn. has just been discharged from
the pest-house and was given a rCcep-
ton by several hundred citizens with a
brass band.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-14
uardsone silk Banner.

Shawnee campt $500 M. W A. re
ceived a handsome banner last even
ing from the hands of Mrs. c. d. Ben
nett from their wives, daughters and
lady friends The banner is silk one
ana u. NJ. Penwen accepted it for the
camp. There were some pretty speech
es made and a social followed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-14
wanleton B. and L. Association.

The Mapleton Building and Loan as
sociation Of MapletOn, Bourbon county
is a new company granted a charter
today. The capital is $1,000 and the
incorporators are: j. Morseman, In
F3vfnerton T. r. Maybrick j. B. Rees
and w. c. Matthews
Won don't want a torpid liver. You
,7ors+ want j had complexion You don't
want a had breath You don't want a
headache Then use DeWitt's Little
Early Rfsers, the famous little pills
Geo. w. Stansfeld, 632 Kansas ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-14
A Look Through South Missouri for
Four Cents.

The Kansas City, Fort Scott & Mem
pl7is Railroad Co has just issued a
magnificent book of sixty or more
photo-engraved views of varied scene
~ in south Missouri. From these
views an accurate knowledge can pc
oI,fafned as to the productions and gem
eral topography of that highly favored
section that is now attracting the at
tention of home-seekers and investors
fba country over The title of the
hook is snap Shots in South Mis-
souri. 1t win be mailed free upon re-
CENT Of postage. four cents. Address,
J. Z. LOCKWOOD,
Kansas City No.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-14

Headache is the direct result of fndf-
gestion and stomach disorders. Rene
dy these by using DeWitt's Little lar
~ Itisers, and your headache disap-
pears. The favorite little pills every
where Geo. W. Stansdeld, 632 kan
sas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-14
New Insurance Company Let In

The Royal Assurance, an insurance
corporation with headquarters at Lon
don, England, has been admitted to do
business in this state by the insurance
commissioner. This is an extensive
and wealthy company, worth over s12,-
900. 900, and has its headquarters for
the United Safes at San Francisco.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-14

There is only one direct line from
Topeka to Beloit and that is the Union
Pacific Special train will leave Topeka
at 1890 noon. Monday. April 20th, ar
the round trip good five days only
"a II
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-14

Nothing so distressing as a hacking
cough Nothing so foolish as to suffer
from it, Nothing 50 dangerous if al
lowed to continue. One Minute Cough
Cure gives immediate relief Geo. W
StansfieId, 632 Kansas ave-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-14

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money If it
fails to cure. 25c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-14

Tt not only relieves; it does more. it
cures. We refer to One Minute Cough
Cure Suitable for all ages. all condi-
lions, at all times. Geo. w. StansfeId.
632 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-14
HOMFSEEKERS'
EXCURSIONS.

0--IIl = 10 U-o"-Uo = are TTIUs 81
for the Round Trip.
These tickets win be sold to various
points in Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas
Missouri, Arizona and Indian territory.
The dates Of sale viii be April 21st,
and May 5th, with final limit Of 81
days from date of sale. For tickets and
all par ticulars, call on
q. p. ROWLEY. City Ticket Agent.
Santa Fe Route. Topeka, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-14
Il ~ Candv ParIor.

q I'll Maupin, formerly foreman with
Plow Of ST Louis. has opened up a
candy and fruit parlor at 409 Kas. Ave.
and viii make a name for Maupin s
high grade cream candies fresh every
dav.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-14
ARTZ FOUND COAL.
Said to Have Discovered a 16-Inch
Vein in Trego County.

When General Artz is not in To
pelza he is in TregO county where he
has a coal hole" At the depth Of
about 100 feet General Artz claims he
has found a vein Of coal into which he
has drilled Is inches. The people in the
vicinity of the place are rather doubt
full about the find.
No coal has ever been found in the
calcareOus formations that underlie the
entire western half of Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-14
Naugle for Secretary Of State.

LYMAN Naugle editor of the Vel
Hngton Voice. viii be presented in the
Populist state convention for secretary
of state A mum Der Of counties beside
Sumner are for Mr.. Naugle and he is
one Of the leading candidates
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-14

We do mending and sew on buttons
free of charge. Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-14

All the talk in the world viii not con
vince YOU so quickly as one trial Of De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve for scalds,
burns. bruises. skin affections and piles.
Geo w. Stansfield, 632 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-14

TRY us on collars. We can make them
look like new. Peerless Steam Laundry,
l12 and ia w. Sth ST. Phone 332.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-14
TL0UR! flour!

We can save you money on Flour.
Special prices on large lots.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-14
THE STAR GROCERY
Wholesale and Retail.

HINTS of money saving that should call for
s. prompt action on the part Of economically
d Inclined people, Every article, despite its
cheapness guaranteed entirely satisfactory. The
difference between here and other stores is in
the price, not in the quality. Test the truth Of
this yourself
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-14

Why wear out with coughing at night
when Aver Cherry Pectoral viii re-
IT, NoIl-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-14

f. E. NIPPS. Agent.
Topeka, Kansas.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-26
THE COUNTY OF GRAND ISLE.
A Citizen Thereof Stands up 10y ally For
the Island County.

(The writer of the communication, which,
somewhat condensed, is printed below, ex-
plains in an accompanying note that it
was offered to the St. Adams Messenger
and declined by that journal)
Editor st. Adams Messenger:
We notice in your issue of February 9th
an article, taken from the Boston Globe of
February 22d, which you have headed:
why Grand Isle should be set on to
Franklin, in time" The only thing worthy
of notice in this quill-driver's essay is the
fact that your paper gives room to such
loose verbiage and ignorance of the prem
ises 1t attempts to describe. The geo.
graphical outlines of Grand Isle county
are the same as when nature first caressed
its shore with silvery waters He assumes
that If the State was to be partitioned at
this time that there would be no Grand
Isle county, but its territory would be
made part of Franklin, for geographical
and other reasons" We we'll know what
is meant by this reference to "other rea-
sons" All we have to say is, If the Globe
writer thinks he can use the old rusty
saw to advantage, 1t Is .his privilege to
try, and If he succeeds in cutting any fig
ure worthy of notice, he will find we shall
not wait till ice makes to be attending to
our part in the business for there are yet
in this county many in whose veins flow
the blood of the Two Heroes, after whom
some towns III the county are named, and
that this "Castaway County" as he seems
to think of il. will be clannish to a man
in maintaining our identity
The rub is that we have full county
government, county court, ETC." and that
its sessions are little more than formal
True, and why-it is the garden county
not only of the State, but of the beautiful
Champlain valley. Farms are more valua-
BILE than in any other county hence land
titles are well settled beyond dispute and
If experiences have taught the inhabitants
to live in harmony, settling their diff
ferences, in their own way, rather than re-
sort TO the courts, so that they have be-
come but little more than formal we
should have the credit of solving the prob
lem, that gives us the millennium in ad-
vance of other counties.
The Globe correspondent says:
shut off from easy communication with
the outside world the inhabitants have
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-26
IS INCHES OF SNOW.
COSTLY BlUNDERS.
How tho Wilson Bill Has Affected tho
Country.
Grom the Chicago Timcs-Ierald)

QErom the Chicago Times Herald)
The United States circuit court in New
York has just decided an important con-
troVerSy with reference to the meaning of
a clause in the Wilson tariff bill which in
wolves the value of correct punctuation in
State documents and incidentally comes to
the relief of the treasury to the extent of
a million or more dollars. The fact that a
semicolon instead of a colon was used af-
ter the word diamonds was interpreted by
importers to mean that all diamonds were
admitted free.
But this was not the only costly blundcr
in the Wilson bill. If the United States
Court at New York will examine the Will
son bill a little further it will find blunders
that have cost the country more than the
omission of the little colon in the diamond
schedule.
If the court Will make a tabu.ated list of
these blunders and then try to estimate
the cost to the country the court will
doubtless find that 1t runs up into the hun
dreds of millions. For 80 years, from 1855
to 1894. the revenues of the government
never failed to exceed the expenditures
In 1892 there was a surplus of $145,543,Sl0
The excess of revenues over expenditures
in 1890 amounted to $50, 040, 271. When the
Mckinley bill went into effect the surplus
dropped to 1914, 1853 After the enactment
of the Wilson law the tide turned, and
instead or a surplus in 1894 there was a de-
felt of 800, 800, 260 In 1885 the deficit was
A2SO5,223, while for the present fiscal year
1t will not fall below s2O0O0.O0O
During the four years of President Har-
rison's administration the revenues of the
government were 1924, coo, 900 more than ex-
penditures, while during the first two fiscal
years and 10 months of the present ad-
ministration they were $l3l 900 less
The abrosation by the Wilson bill of the
reciprocity treaties alone cost the country
hundreds of millions. The high tide of our
export trade was reached in 1892 the year
following the negotiation of the recipro-
city treaties. The exports that year were
$1,000, 2Sl4S In that year the exports of
agricultural products alone amounted to
$7J4 fS0. S43 a sum nearly as large as the
total exports for the year after the treaties
were revoked
During 1G months of the Wilson bill our
imports were $107 100000 more than during
the same length of time under the McKin-
ley law. This sum represents only q small
fraction Of the money which the Wilson
bin cost our manufacturers and wage
earners. The goods represented by this
$107, DOC. 600 should have been made I'm Amer
lean factories
The United States Court in New York
did not discover all the costly plumbers in
the Wilson tariff law
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-26
CHRISTIAN eNoEAvoR UNION.
Young People Gather In Waterbury De.
sDite the storm.

spite the storm.
waterbury, VT, March 20.-The 18th
semi-annua convention of the Washing
ton County Christian Endeavor union was
held here to-day in the Congregational
church. The heavy snow storm of Thurs
day and the inclemency of the weather
Friday detained many delegates from the
surrounding towns, but from Barre and
Montpelier very large delegations were
present
Because of the delay of the trains the
morning exercises did not open until :l5.
After the praise and devotional services
came the regular business session. At
the roll call, Is societies responded. The
report of the secretary, Miss Edith w.
Averill of Barre, showed local
Christian Endeavor societies in the county
which represents $50 young men and wo-
men in Gods service.
At the afternoon session the church audi
forum was well filled. Interesting papers
were read by Miss Lucy Cummings and
Mr. G. II. Pope OF Barre, and Miss Lizzie
Stimson of Montpelier, Rev. William S.
liazen, ID. D., of Mortified, Rev. e. b.
Earle of Montpelier and Rev. f. II. Hart
Well OF Cabot addressed the convention.
The address on the Final Triumph of
Christian Endeavor," was given by Rev
II. l.. l1artwell He said the final triumph
OF Christian Endeavor would come when
every endcavorcr could see Christ in all
things. The hour at 3:i5 was assigned to
the Junior societies. OF the nine societies
III the county, seven answered the roll
call.
AT the business meeting held in the af-
ternoon, 1t was voted to hold the summer
convention of the union at Plainneld
The evening session opened with a song
service, conducted by w. f. Morse of
Barre. Rev. DIR. Jackson of Barre offered
prayer Roy. Frank Goodspeed of SPRING
neld, Mass president of the State Chris
tiah EndeaVor union. and pastor of the
| largest Conversational church in New
England, was introduced and delivered an
able address.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-26

GEN. DOW'S BIRTHDAY.
Portland Me-. March 20.-Gen. Neal
Dow, 1.-THE father of prohibition" to-day
celebrated his 92d birthday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-26
VERMONT PENSIONERS.
Congressman Powcr.' Work on the Pa
citic Railroads Bill.

Washington, March 1.-the following
Vermonters have been granted pensions:
Increase, Austin II. Wolfe, White River
Junction, and Daniel c. Robinson, Wood
stock.
Mrs. o. o. Howard and Miss Bessie
Howard of Burlington are in the city for
a short time. They are registered at the
Ebbitt House Robert NJ Colburn is here
attending to important business interests.
Representative Powers, chairman of the
Pacific railroads committee Is of the opin-
ion that his committee will agree on a bill
for the settlement of the vexed question.
On account of the wide difference of opin-
ion on the subject in the House he is un-
able to predict whether the bill will pass
this session or not. His committee has
adopted a resolution to work in connection
with the Senate committee and in this way
ii Is hoped to secure speedy action. The
general impression Is that the controversy
Will be settled by presenting a funding bill
providing for an extension practically fol-
lowing the suggestions made by the rail-
road people Such a measure will hardly
please the opponents of the road. but it Is
certain Judge Powers will endeavor to
give justice to the railroad and ut the
same time make the best possible settle
ment for the government.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-26
MANY BUSINESS FAILURES.
BRADSTReET'S SHOWS AN UNSAT-
ISFACTORY CONDITION.
The First Quarters Record Disnppoint-
ing-Stormy Weather Proves n Hind
ranoe--A Sharp Decline In Exports
of wheat.

New York, March 2O-Bradstreets to-
morrow will say: General trade through
out the United States for the first quarter
of 1896 is disappointing When the i'm
provement in Industrial and commercial
lines between March and September 1885,
is recalled, occurring as 1t did two years
after the panic of 1888 reason would seem
to have been behind the confidence that
the current calendar year would bring Il
general revival But the most favorable
reports at this time are those which de-
clare the volume of business only equal to,
in few instances in excess of, the like
total one year ago. In almost all parts of
the country east of the Mississippi, stormy
weather has tended to check the volume
of business and still further restrict mer-
camille collections which have now been
exceptionally slow for more than month.
The winters jobbing business in staple
lines, with few exceptions was unsatis-
factory, as has been that for the coming
spring.
The unusually large number of business
failures taking place during the first quar-
ter of the current year promises to make a
record. The total for the current week
throughout the country is 300 or IS more
than last week. IS more than in the like
week, 1895, 1903 more than in the cores
ponding week of 1894, and IS more than In
the third week of March, 1898
The more moderate volume of general
trade is reflected in bank clearlngs. the
weeks total s97G, 100000, continuing the re.
cent tendency to get below the billion.
dollar mark. There is, nevertheless ar
increase in aggregate clearings amounting
to 3:5 per cent. over last week, and 2.5 pei
cent. compared with the third week OF
March, 1895.
There is sharp decline in total exports
of wheat Giour included as wheaD from
Doth coasts of the United States this week
the total amounting to only / ,j92 900 bush
els, against 2.A0l, 900 bushels last week
2'9SSOO0 bushels in ,rhe week one year ago
$4,000 bushels In the third week o.
March, 1884 and 2.7e600O bushels in the lik,
week of 1893 This week shows the small
est exports of wheat since last report o
July, 1925.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-26
OF THE KILLING OF
WILLIAM FRENCH

Friday, March 10 inst, was the 121st an
nversary of the killing of William French,
the first martyr of the American revolu-
ton at the court house in Westminster
VT Gen, Ira Allen characterized the kill
ing of French and Daniel Houghton (who
was wounded and died the next day in
jaiD as that odious and never to he for.
gotten massacre" stephen Row Bradley
of Westminster called it shedding limo
cent blood" A petition to the General
Assembly in 1871 described 1t as 1.-The she'd
ding of the first blood shed in America to
support Brittanic government. The af-
fair at Lexington and Concord, Mass, oc-
CURED the succeeding month of April, l775
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-26
A JURYMAN DEAD.
Joseph 8. Wheeler OF Waterbury, Expires
suddenly While on DUTY

Montpelier VT, March 19.-At about S.oO
o'clock this evening Joseph s. Wheeler of
Waterbury, one of the jurymen in the
case OF Fuller VS.. Laundry was suddenly
five minutes was dead. Dr. II. 8. Roard-
man was speedily summoned in but did
not arrive until after the decease. His
death was probably due to heart failure
The jurymen were excused by Judge Ross
from further service In the case, which
was given them about noon and they had
reported once for further Instructions and
once disagreed and were sent bask. The
body will remain over night In the grand
jury room.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-26
ROBBERY IN MlDDLEBURY.
Burglarize n Clothing Store -yermont's
Ilip storm.

Middlebury, March 19.-Some person or
persons burglarized Frank a. Bond $ cloth
ing store some time during Wednesday
night. large light of glass In the front
at the right Of the door was broken in or
broken out, and as there was no light in
the store no one from without could see
what was going on inside. How much was
stolen is not known. Three piles of suits
of the sizes 81, 80 and &c were found to have
been pulled over, but 1t could be only
known for certain that one coat was taken
as the vest and pants belonging to that
suit were left behind Some handher-
chiefs and neckties were also carried off
and it is probable that the burglars made
good haul There is some suspicion but
no tangible clue as to their identity. This
is the first burglary that has been com
mitted In town for several years.
There was another big snow storm
throughout this section Thursday and the
snow fell hard and steadily all day until
evening when it turned to rain. The snow
fall was the heaviest of the winter, and
the few people from the country who
were able to get to town asserted that the
outside roads are drifted six or eight feet
high in many places and a great deal of
the travelling has to be done through the
lots. Telephone messages from East Mid
dlebury indicate that the storm out there
was very severe one and that that burg
is almost completely showed in. Some
freight trains were considerably delayed
by snow blockades between New Haven
and Vergennes, but otherwise there was
no obstruction to traffic on this branch of
the road.
IS INCHES OF SNOW.
Brattleboro, Vt, March 19.-One of the
heaviest snow storms of the winter pre-
vailed here to-day. The village schools
had no afternoon session. No less than
Is inches of snow has fallen here in the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-26

is one the pluckest of fellows. The
mail train from Burlington on it's evening
run was an hour late, though drawn by
two powerful engines and the freight was
discontinued.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-26
ROADS RADLY BLOCK ED

Waterbury, Vt. March 19-The largest
snow fall of the season visited this section
early this morning. continuing until even
ing over 10 inches having fallen. The
roads are badly blocked and trains are
much delayed