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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

and make the people on other streets
walk some distance to get car. If all
street railroads were constructed on this
economic principle, car riding could be
cheapened.
Finally the owners Of other street
railroad systems who have examined the
Detroit plan say that the average cost
of handling their traffic is so per cent of
the gross receipts, and that cutting off
40 per cent of the cent fare would
bring the receipts down to the level Of
the running expenses of the road.
To all of their arguments the Detroit
reformers reply by pointing to the over
capitalization of street railways in all
the large cities and the prosperity Of the
new Detroit concern, for the reform rail
way is undoubtedly prosperous. It is
carrying nearly so. 900 passengers a day
over so miles of track, and a good per-
centage of these is being carried for
more than 31S cents, which is the lowest
rate of regular fare.
The franchise of the new company
runs for only 80 years. At the end of
that time the city will have the right to
purchase the property at an appraised
value. JAMES r. SANDERSON.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

enough tC- appear in tight sleeves yet.
They have caps. puffs, epaulets, frills
and what not to hide the shrunken
sleeve from the public eye. Tailor
gowns have been shown with an almost
entirely smooth upper part, but, as I
said, it will take a little time to accus-
tom the eye to the change. The light
gowns for Summer will probably not snf-
fer much diminution, as the most of
them are in bishop shape, and besides
one wants her summer gowns to be
loose and roomy. But we must say
goodby to the seven yard leg O. mutton
and the six yard balloon puff. Sic trans
it gloria mundi.
There was a handsome costume i'm
ported this week, The gown was cut in
paquin folds all around the back part.
The front breadth was very narrow, and
on each side of it were two wide panels
of rich black and green brocaded wool.
The rest of the gown was of light moss
green satin face cloth. The two front
panels extended up to the neck, forming
a vest. The basque bodice was cut into
sharp points, with three covered buttons
down each side. There was a draped
collar of taffeta couple of shades light
er than the cloth. The sleeves fitted al
most snugly at the shoulders, but there
was plated frill of the brocade to hide
the fact. Another pair of sleeves to a
neat little basque were in gigot shape,
but they were strapped across the out
side in such a way as to reduce their ap-
parent size one-ha1f. The skirt to this
was futed very full. The vest was rich
~ embroidered in green floss picked out
with gold. The material was stone col
ored reps. The vest and collar were Of
ivory cloth, the collar bordered with
green and gold cord. The buttons were
bone of the same shade as the cloth.
Among the most graceful of the new
blouse waists 1 singled out one for de-
scription. 1t was of cream white serge
like the skirt, and the sleeves were. loose
and quite large, being cross between
bishop and gigot. There were two self
straps stitched with green saddler's silk
and each having three fiat gilt buttons
set closely together in form of trefoil.
The belt was finished and fashioned in
the same manner, as was also the col
lar. The front of the blouse was ar
ranged in broken folds, and there were
four straps on each side, each having the
three buttons on the point. There was a
full vest of rich cheney silk in deli
cate wild rose pattern, with its soft
shaded green foliage. Nothing could be
prettier for young girl
1t now seems that the wiry foulards,
serges and mohairs will be the favorite
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26
AN INSULT no woMEN.

While it was doubtless just and proper
for the "-heimer" Tor whatever it
was) dry goods store in Kansas City to
seize Mrs. Leases baggage for debt it
was neither decent nor lawful for the
agents of the law to open her satchel
and display its contents to the public
gaze.
It was an insult to a woman that
would scarcely be committed anywhere
else except in Kansas City, whsre the
people take, read and enjoy such papers
as the Sunday Sun. The Kansas City
reporter with that indscency that char
acterizes much of the newspaper work
there AS we'll as everything else, related
in detail the name and character of Mrs.
Leases toilet articles and even went SO
far as to name the undergarments found
in the satcheL
There was no cause for such depraved
rudeness or vulgarity. 1t was an insult
to womankind which every woman and
every manly man will resent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

THE Kansas City Star cites the fact
that gold has fallen from $50 to 200 in
Argentine currency within the past few
months, and then tries to prove that it is
not gold which huctuates, but commodi-
ties. 1t must be apparent to every one
that the measure of value cannot change
without producing a corresponding
change in the things measured. A stable
currency will produce stable prices.
An approaching currency results in de-
probation of everything measured in it
A depreciating currency produces an in
crease in the price of everything meas
ursd in it. A stable unvarying currency
is what is needed. but it can never be at
tanned while it ID based one metal
alone which is as scarce as gold is. The
addition of silver is now needed. Some
time, if we continue to use a metallic
currency, aud population and business
increase as in the past, it m ay be neces-
sary to add copper or some other mineral.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

THE New York chamber of commerce
urges the business interests of the coun-
try, which must be construed here to
mean the gold interests, to see that dele
gates are elected to the conventions of
both great parties who favor the gold
standard. Now let the Iaboring and pro-
ducing interests of the country put forth
their best efforts to elect delegates to the
conventions of both parties who are in
favor of the free and unlimited coinage
of silver. They surely have as good a
right to make a fight for what is best for
them as have the so-called business in
terests
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

DICK BLUE is demagogue and is as
consistent as a ten year old schoolboy.
In his speech delivered before the Con-
gressional Record he says: 1.-The expert
ence of the past abundantly proves, etc.
and in another place,-"Why go back in
the eternal past? The conditions which
confront US deal with the present rather
than the past."-Augusta Journal (Rep).
If there were only some straight for
wardness of purpose, some uprig htness
of character, or even common sense to
MIR. Richard Blue, he wouldn't say such
sloppy, meaningless things. But he is a
meaningless man. No PoLulist can equal
him in setting his mouth going and for
getting about it,. Blue is a mere puff
ball. Kansas needs thinking, working
men in congress; not spouters and gush-
ers. We don't care what he thinks about
"Old Glory" we want to know what he
is going to do about railroad rates, the
tariff, trusts and monopolies, finance and
SO on. There are plenty of people in
Kansas that can take care of sold
Glory"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26
"A TACITURN CHAT.
he was Well Filled, but the Reporter
Could Not Make Hin Talk:

Could Not Make Hlna Talk:
Newspaper work was new to him, but
nc was writing specials for New York
daily, and he had been advised to go along
the river front and write up what he saw
All the morning he wandered along, look
ing for something that he might turn into
bread and butter, but either his eyes were
poor or his brain was foggy, for the noon
whistles blew, and he hadn't found a thing
that Irritable He was about to
give it up for the day, when he met re-
porter with whom he was slightly &C
quainted.
Now the special man was as green and
fresh as spring lettuce, but the reporter
was an old hand, and when he heard that
the other was looking for material his
heart warmed toward him, and he told
him that there was an old salt whose lair
was corner groggery few blocks farther
up town.
He's a taciturn chap, but, myi The
stories he knows and will tell you whom
you get him drunk will run you for six
months be said.
why don't you use himP'
Well, he's little out of my line, or I
wouldn't put any one else on him.
They found him drinking at table in
a saloon.
Don't speak to him until he speaks to
you. He's an eccentric cuss and might
take onense at the start. Get a bottle of
whisky, and we'll go over and sit down,
and he'll do the rest. When he loosens
up, get your pencil ready and just whoop
it down, and it'll be hot stuff to hand
right in to your governor.
The bottle and glasses were produced,
and they sat down at the table with the
man, a tough looking specimen of the
genus homo, with blear eyes and targled
beard that depended from his Jaws like
seaweed on an old hulk.
He nodded to them and filled his glass,
but he never opened his mouth except to
pour the whisky into it.
His roticence was copied by the others,
and they drank until the specialist felt
dizzy and began to think that if the old
sea dog didn't open up soon he'd be in no
condition to jot down his remarks when
he did.
In a little while the reporter dropped
out of the game and went away. The sea
dog drank if his stomach were the bot
tomless pit, and the other sat there and
gave his head swimming lessons and wait
ed patiently for the sea tales that were
corked up in alcohol.
At last, after the second bottle had been
opened, the specialist said to the sailor,
forgetting his friends injunction not to
speak until he was spoken to, "Shay,
isn't it time f. you tell me shtory?''
The sea deg blinked solemnly and took
another hooker. Then the green and guile
less young special writer grew exceeding
wroth, and shaking his fist in the old
mans face he said, ''Shay, you goin talk
or not?''
low appeared to be aware that he was be-
ing spoken to, and he opened his coat and
displayed placard which read:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

TIL days is gittin longer at both ends;
tn sunshines gittin brighter ev'ry day:
TIL bluebird's here already, an his friends
Will be along in time to have their say.
Tn spring raise o. tn crick is runnin high
A wagon now ken scurcely cross tn run;
Tn uplands roads is fast a-gittin dry,
An it's nigh time our plowin was begun.
TIL winter wheat is shown mighty fine,
An greenin up tn ole fields dirty brown,
TIL bark on little tree twigs has shine
That shows the sap's begun to move aroun.
Now these things I've been tellin you of here.
Accordin to Aunt Lydia's idee,
Don't mean SO much that spring is mighty
near
As time for US to swaller sass'fras tea.
s-. Truth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

HENRY CLEws, in a recent circular,
laments that business appears to be slip
ping away from New York, and says:
1t is not to be denied that New York
is subject to a constantly increasing COM
petition from the Western centres for
the distributing trade. Nor is there any
doubt that cities like Chicago and ST.
Louis are rapidly extending their hold
upon that branch of business. The in
crease of population would in some
measure account for that increase; but
does that factor explain sufficiently? 1t
is doubtful. New England is now un-
doubleday sending direct to the west
large quantities of manufactures which
formerly were distributed through New
York agents. Such drift is not calcu-
lated to create cheerful tone at this
centre. Equally, our trade with certain
sections of the south is being attacked
by the active distributing houses of the
west; so that, to some extent, we are
meeting with new competition, if not
losing business in that direction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

PARSONS ECLIPSE. Governor Morrill,
has place vacant for one of his strikers
on the state board of charities. Capt
J. D. Barker's term expires April LIST,
and he was expecting to be resppOinted.
Morrill, admits that Bsrker's official con-
duct has been excellent He has done
much for reform in the state institutions
But Barker voted against the slate at
Wichita, and Cy Leland must have his
revenge So the governor has other
persons in view for Barksr's office; he
Is thinking of Abe Reynolds of Sedan,
or John Gilmore of Fredonia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26
MONTEREY'S WATER.
American Company to Introduce the
Eira1 Moderm MethOd in MexieO.

AmerIeNn Co1n paEsy 70 IhtFOuuce Inc
First Modern Method in Mexico.
MEXICO CITY, March 26.-J. A Robert
son, of Monterey, has been granted an
important concession by Governor Reyes
of the state of Neuvo Leon, for water
works AMI sewers for the city of Monte
rey. The contract involves the expendi-
ture of $1,50O,OOo in gold, and the work
will be modern and tirst-class in all re-
spects.
Samuel NJ. Grey, distinguished sani-
tary engineer. of Providence, R L. has
charge of the work. Aaron French. an
engineer of Pittsburg, is president of the
company, and the Cook Financial COM
pany and other Chicago capitalists are
interested.
The concession is regarded as very
liberal and a valuable one, and Monterey
will be the first city in the country to
have modern water and sewer facilities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

WALNUT VALLEY TIMES: So long as this
nation continues its patchwork, crazy
quilt nine-kinds- Of money system. as
against a national currency redeemable
at the will of the government in silver
or gold, statesmen like Blue and Calder
head will be talking and agreeing that
"we must pay in money that other coun-
tries will accept; we can't be financia lily
independent of the nations we owe"-
when all that prevents is the robbing of
our own treasury by ourselves of its
gold.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

The attention of those people who
think that the fact of a balance of trade
being against US accounts for gold going
abroad and many other evils from which
the country suffers is called to the state
ment that the merchandise balance of
trade against Great Britain averages over
$500, 100000 annually. Almost her entire
commerce, however, is carried on in her
own ships. which collect freight both
ways. 1t is estimated that the United
States in the fiscal year ending June 80,
1895. alone, paid $47, 900 to English
ship owners in the way of freight
charges
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

Nor satisfied with establishing Euro
pean monetary system, congress 10 now
trying to adopt the European system of
weights and measures It is probably
only a question of short time until we
shall be asked to count orr money in
pounds. shillings aud pence, and the
American eagle will disappear from our
coina
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26
There Were Others.

Zone has to undergo a great deal to Sc
cure musical education, - remarked the
young woman who hopes some day to be a
prima donna. ?
''But ones neighbors have to undergo
a great deal more, - suggested the young
man from the next f1at.-Chicago Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26
one A11ecad Adrartare.

Grogan-And fwhat dye think av the
law they have been maxim in New York
thot a saloon cannot be widin 200 fate av
q church?
Hogan-Sure an it is a good thing.
Afther the man comes out av the saloon it
gives him a 200 foot walk for him to find
out do he need another drink before he
COOS into the church.-Indianapo Jour
nal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

IT is estimated from what has been
said that one-half of the Republican
business men in Topeka will not
vote for Morrill, if he is nominated.
This is pretty bad result for an admin
istration that has been universally her
aided as a "business Administrations
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

Mr.. BAYARD in casual reference to
the vote of censure recently passed by
congress-, expresses sorrow for the coun-
try where liberty of speech is denied.
The ambassador fails to catch the idea
A man may say what he chooses at
home but he should not so among
strangers and discuss family affairs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

THE people of Kansas are beginning
administration" 1t appears to mean
encouraging the saloon business by
abandoning all attempts to enforce the
prohibitory law whenever any political
capital can be made by so doing.s
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

THOSE who believe that the whole is
greater than any of its parts are referred
to the relation existing between Wichita
and the state of Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

ELLIS COUNTY will have three more
delegates in the Democratic state con-
vention than Shawnee county will have.
There are more Democrats out there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26
Secret Societies.

'My pas IN Odd Fellow boosted a
little fellow.
my pas a Freemason,'' replied the
other, IAN that's higher, for the bod fell
lows wait on the masons i''-New York
World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

IT is early in the campaign to raise the
cry of "boodle;" yet Senator Chandler
already charges that McKinlsy's mana
gers are buying the way to the nomina-
ton of the Ohio man. If this be true
there is work ahead for Reformer Quay
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

In view of the fact that there doesn't
seem to be the remotest probability of
congress accom- plishing anything of
any benefit to the country, it is difficult
to understand why adjournment should
be put off till May 3
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

"My DEAR" said Mrs. Snaggs to he1
daughter 81 have selected a husband fol
you
Good enough replied the vivacious
girl Whose husband is heS''-Bostor
Globe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

THE Morton men were able to out-yell
the Mckinley men at the New York
state convention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26
PASSING OF THE BIG SLEEVE.
But the Light Summer Gowns Will Not
Suffer Much.
Especial Correspondence. !


NEW YORK, March 16.-Yes, it is
true, too true! The big sleeve is in ex-
tremis. In some cases it is like lump
of butter in hot frying pan-g1owing
smaller by degrees and beautifully less.
Not many have been quite radical
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

CHICAGO. March go For Kansas:
Fair tonight aud Friday; warmer in
north portion tonight; warmer Friday;
variable winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

Landlady-How do you like your eggs,
Mr.. Newboarder?
New boarder - Fresh - Detroit Free
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26
For over FIFTY Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for children teething. 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums, allays all
pain, cures wind collie, and is the best
remedy for diarrhoea. Twenty five cents
a bottle,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

Broken edge collars repaired by Peer
less Steam Laundry, 112 and ia w. Sth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

Anheuser-Busch's Malt NutrIne-the food
drink. For sale by all druggists and grocers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

stuffs for out aud in door dresses where
a gown is expected to receive real hard
usage. The English mohairs in colors
and in black or other solid foundations,
with figuring. are the newest. Those
with mottled effects are singularly
pleasing. OLIVE HARPER.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

Best and quickest shirt, collar and cuff
work in the state. Family washing
better and cheaper than you can do j
at home, at
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

Big Cut in Bicycles.
See TAYMAN, 0BERLEX & Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

TOPEKA STEAM LAUNDRY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26
I AN DEAF AND DUMB.
He Came Up.

New York World.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-05-07
safety only in sound Money.

"The democrats" says Mr.. Harrity,
cannot temporize with question of
the finances. They must declare for
sound money, and there is not the
slightest doubt that their plank in the
national platform will be sound and
explicit" They must declare, as did
the last national convention, that "the
dollar unit of both metals must be of
equal intrinsic and exchsngeable
value" That covers the question. 1t
is the democratic position. In every
national election since 1872 the demo
Gratis have won on a sound-money plat
form. They have lost when compro-
missing with fat money or the silver
dollar. 'In the name of everything
that is sane ard honest and polite, :
asks the New York World, "how can the
democratic party now do anything ex-
cept make its platform clear and ex-
plicit for sound money!" With silver
plank pledging the party to free coin
age, or, what would be more detestable,
an evasive platform, read one way IN
one section and another way in another,
no matter who was nominated, over
whelming defeat would be certain and
sure, and it would be defeat with little
hope of resurrection, as it would in
yolve lasting division of the party
Pittsburgh Post.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-05-07
THE MISSOURI MADNESS.
Ruinous Demands of Rampant Free
Coiners.

Ruinons Demands of Rampant Free
The Missouri democratic platform
demands the free and unlimited coin
age of silver and gold' "at the ratio of
sixteen to one, without waiting for the
action or approval of any other gov
ernment."
1t rests this demand on the assertion
that from the beginning of the gov
eminent, following policy formulated
by Thomas Jefferson and firmly estab-
ished by jackson, the democratic
party has been the party of bimetal-
ism" But what are the facts?
The bimetallism of Jefferson and
Jackson was based upon coinage ratio
representing the ratio of actual value.
The silver and gold dollars they favored
were worth the same. The bimetallism
of the Missouri convention proposes sill
yer dollars worth about one-half gold
dollar each. The bimetallism of democ-
racy was honest. The bimetallism of
the Missouri platform proposes swim
die of so per cent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-05-07
LEGAL NOTICES
DELINQUENT TAX SALE.
loFFICIALl

STATE OF WISCONsIN,
COUNTY OF GRANT
TREASURER oFFicE. Grant County, Wis
Lancaster April Il. 1895
Notice is hereby given TO all whom 1t may
concern. that viii on the third Tuesday
being the
Nineteenth day Of Nay, 1896.
at the county treasurer ONCE in Lancaster
the county seat Of said county, between the
hours of 70 o'clock a. m and O'Clock p. m. Of
said day and the next succeeding days there
after. sell at public auction or 50 much Of
each of the following described tracts, OF
land. ana town. village and city lots situated
in Grant county as may be necessary for
the payment of taxes interest, costs and
charges thereon for the year 1895 which may
remain due and unpaid on the third Tues
day of May 1896.
Authorizations; e east, ne northeast Sc
southeast, west NV northwest, sw south
west. north, south, com commencing, beg
beginning run rum ing. &C acres, blk block
fl feet. ks links, chs chains, ad addition. pt
part. adj adjoining. ex except, und undiyid-
cd, cornercor frac fractional bd boundedth
thence.l