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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
The Great Chinese Statesman was Of
Tended at England's Tariff Policy.

Tended at England's Tariff Policy.
London, Aug. 22.-The Times this
morning published a long article and
editorial dealing with Ii Hung Chang's
visit to England. Among other things
the Times says:
Ii Hung Chang affects a panied sur
prise because of Lord Salisbury's fail
ure to quickly agree to his proposition
for a revision of the tariff now in force
in the trade between China and Eng
land It is understood that Lord Sails
bury does not oppose the principle of
revision but he wants to ascertain the
of commerce upon the details of the
matter
In an interview Lord Salisbury said
that Lii Hung Chang argued that Eng
land had not hesitated to agree to a
revision of the tariff in the case of
Japan without asking for any equiva-
lent, therefore, the Chinese diplomat
thought it was an act of justice to do
the same by China.
Ii Hung Chang insinuated that Lord
Salisbury's reluctance upon this point
would hinder all possibilities of Chinese
progress in the matter of trade and
commerce.
The article concludes, however, that
England, Immediately after the
raising of tariff could obtain a procIa-
nation opening the port as indicated.
But the idea that China would aban-
don inland duties in exchange for the
increase of tariff to the japanese level
will not be entertained.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
To Colorado, Montana, Hot Springs
Puget Sound and Pacific Coast
Via Burlington Route.

Take the shortest and most desirable
line to the far west; complete trains
leaves Kansas City at 10:4O a. m, ar
ives Billings, Montana, 1850 miles dis
4ant. GAS next evening; free chair cars
Kansas City to Billings; sleepers Kan
sas CITY to Lincoln; through sleepers
lincoln to Billings. Connects with fast
train beyond to Montana and Puget
sound. Ten to twenty-five hours short
ar than other lines from Kansas CITY.
Through sleepers and chair cars Mis-
souri, River to Denver; Rio Grande
scenic line beyond for Colorado, Utah
and California
ASK Agent for tickets over the estab-
1ished through lines of the Burlington
Route. L. w WAX ELEY
Gen. Pass. Agent
St Louis Mo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
sTUBBED lis WOODEN LEG.
G. ]. SayIor Gets Intoxicated and
Creates a Disturbance.

One of G. J. Saylor's legs is longer
than it really ought to be, or better,
the other is a little short But the de-
fciency is made up by the addition of
about two feet OF wood. This wooden
leg is detachable, and herein hangs a
tale. Last night Saylor was drinking
liquor. He did not know his limit of
sobFiety, and like Adam, he fell. But
his fall was due to the fact that he
stubbed that wooden leg on a curb
stone and measured his length in the
street. But that wasn't the worst part
of it. He was in a quarreIsome mood
and fought with two men.
Patrolman Bernard happened along on
nue. last evening about 8 o'clock and
heard of the fight which had occurred
a block east He grabbed his shillelah
and started after the man with the
wooden leg. G. ]. Saylor was very
mad. He tried to resist arrest, and
was about to loosen the wooden leg to
use as a club when Bernard rushed in
and secured the farmer Burns hold on
him, and then the patrol wagon was
called At the corner of Seventh street
and Kansas avenue a large crowd gath
cred to see the fun. When the wagon
arrived Saylor was hurried into it.
You feel proud now, don't you" re-
marked SaylOr as he dropped into the
wagon. You ought to swell up now"
These remarks were addressed to Pa
trolman Bernard who was amusing him
self by twirling his Is inch club about
his fingers.
At the police station opposite SayIor's
name were put the following: Drunk,
disturbance of the peace, and resisting
an officer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
SUNDAY AT THE CHURCHES

The First Society of Spiritualists, will
conduct a conference and test meeting
ct 2:3O p. m. next Sabbath, in Lincoln
Post hall
First African Baptist church. First
street, Rev.G. D. Olden, pastor Preach
ing Il a. m. and p. m.
Second United Presbyterian church,
corner of Polk and HuntOOn streets,
Sabbah school at 10 a. m, preaching at
II a. m. and p. m. by Dr. Spencer of
Brethren Dunkard) church. Oak
land-Preaching at II a. m. and 8 p. m.
tomorrow, by Minister C. H Lutz.
Madison Street Baptist church
Preaching at 1880 a. m. by Elder
Swank. Subject, Character VS.. Repu-
tatiOn.''
There will be no services at the First
Church of Christ, Scientist, until Sep
TENDER 20.
The gospel meeting of the Y w. g;
A. held Sunday afternoon at Ais, will
be led by Miss Mary Bunker.
There will be preaching at the North
Topeka Baptist church at II a. m. Sun
day, by Rev. J. Barratt; B. Y. P. U. at
p. m. No evening serices.
Rev. J. r. ]. MilHgan of Allegheny
City, Pa, will preach in the First Pres
byterian church, tomorrow morning. In
the evening there will be a Sunday
school rally.
United Presbyterian, corner of Eighth
and Topeka avenues, Rev. NJ. F. Me
Kirahan, pastor. Preaching tomorrow
at IL o'clock on"Four Little Teachers
Conference at z o'clock on THE Duty
and JOY of Church Membership
Frank E. Mallory, pastor of the Third
Christian church, will preach at Eu-
cid hall, corner of Seventeenth and
Clay tomorrow at 8 p. m.
There will be a union meeting for all
that are interested in Sabbath school
work in the city at the First Presby-
terrain church, Sunday evening; Revs.
NJ. L. Thomas and A. E. Wagner will
address the meeting. The design is to
arouse an interest in the house to house
canvass of the city in the interest of
Sabbath school work. Let all Sabbath
schools be represented.
Evangelist A. L. ROmig will preach at
the North Christian church Sunday
afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Rev. Anderson
will conduct the usual morning service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
SIMON JONES' APPEAL.
He Wants Out of JaiI-Signs Himsel
@Your Respectable Friend"

Simon Jones is a colored man con-
fined in the county Jail. He was con-
victed of assault in a justice court and
fined 800 and costs which would have
been great deal for a man in a better
financial condition than Jones.
Now Jones is tired of Jail fare and he
has written the following plaintive ap-
peal for release which is in some re-
spects a classic:
Mr.. Rodgers, as I am not able to pay
the amount you want me to pay, I can
get S25 but 1 am not able to pay SO a
month, for I am sick and can't hardly
walk. and have been for II months.
Mr.. Rodgers, you know that fine is too
much. I believe in law when a man
does a crime to be punished for, but I
didn't do this and was not thinking
about doing such a thing. I am not
able to do anything, 50 do what you
can for me I will die in here. I tried
to work, but couldn't Well, L must
close. Remember a friend
Your respectful BILE friend.
SIMON JONES.
Answer as soon as you get this.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
WHAT STONE TO BE USED.
Difference of Opinion Between Super
intendent HinekIey and Com
rnissioners.

What stone shall be used in the con-
struction of the new bridge has become
a most momentous question with the
board of county commissioners
Superintendent H. " Hinckley has
recommended the use Of the stone ta-
ken from the quarries in Douglas
county. The county commissioners in
sist that the stone shall be quarried in
Shawnee county, and they show dis
position to ignore the recommendation
of Mr.. HinckIey.
The superintendent insists that his
recommendations be followed. He
says he is firmly convinced that there
is little stone in the county that would
serve the purpose
IT do not believe in using mud stone
in the bridge" he said. Il am satisfied
that the best stone that could be found
is at Weaver, and have made my rec
concentrations accordingly. If the
commissioners see fit to take some 9TH
er stone, am done"
Mr.. Edwin Thacher, the contractor
of the bridge, left yesterday for the
east. He said to a Journal reporter be-
fore he took the train that they had
found stone south of the city in what is
known as the Rodgers quarry, that
would answer the requirements.
The stone is to be used in the manu-
facture of the concrete of which the
bridge will be constructed, and it is
necessary that it should be of good
0ualitV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
WARRANT FOR TAYLOR.
Depositors of the Defunct Argentine
Bank After the Cashier

Kansas City, Aug. PA warrant for
the arrest of Cashier G. A Taylor
of the defunct Argentine bank was
sworn out by Bernard Speaker, who
made a deposit in the bank Monday af-
ternOOn, the day before the failure.
The charge is receiving money in an
insOlvent bank.
J. F. Steele told a reporter that he
would swear out a warrant for Tay-
lor's arrest, charging forgery and re
ceiving money when he knew the bank
was insolvent and in a failing condi-
ton.
Steele alleges the cashiers figures
are all false and charges the cashiers
account is overdrawn by several thou
sand dollars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
TO REDUCE ITS GRADES.
Northern Pacific Railway viii Make
Extensive Improvement

Chicago. Aug. 22.-It is reported that
the Northern Pacific is about to enter
upon the work of reducing many of its
grades with the view of decreasing the
cost of operating the road.
By Iessening the grades it will be pos
sible for the road to haul train loads
very much larger than at present. It
is said that the Great Northern hauIs
trains so per cent larger than those of
the Northern Pacific, and that the
Northern Pacific proposes to improve
its road so that it will be on level with
its cOmpetitOr
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
INQUIRE ABOUT THE DEAD.
Chief Gardiner Receives Many Letters
Asking About those in Rock Is
land Wreck.

Chief of Police John Gardiner has re-
ceived a number of letters from parties
who inquired about their friends.
thinking that perhaps of the four men
who were killed in the Rock Island
wreck Wednesday morning, one of
them might be their missing friend or
relative.
Mrs. Ella Hutton of Niles, Mich,
wrote to the chief requesting that he
give her full details of the accident, as
one of the men was her brother.
Another letter stated that Harry
Miles, young colOred boy of West
Newton, Pa, was missing, and asking
if the Miles who was killed here was
the one. It was not, as all four of the
men were white.
The chief receives dozens of letters
every week from people who seek a
little knowledge of their hayward
boys.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
SAYS IT'S PURE BLACKMAIL
Rev. C. o. Brown Talks About Miss
Overton's Latest Statement.

Chicago, Aug. 22.-Rev. G. o. Brown,
formerly of San Francisco and whose
trouble is familiar to all newspaper
readers, has made a statement in re-
ply to the last confession of Miss Over
man in which she says that the charge
which she originally made against DR..
Brown and which she subsequently,
said was false, is in reality founded on
fact.
DR.. Brown denounces the entire story
as one of blackmail and says that the
fact Miss Overman now admits that
she testified falsely should prove her
unworthy of the slightest confidence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
Old People.

Old people who require medicine to
regulate the bowels and kidneys will
ind the true remedy in Electric Bit
ters. This medicine does not stimulate
and contains no whisky nor other in
toxicant but acts as a tonic or alter
arrive. It acts mildly on the stomach
and bowels, adding strength and giving
tone to the organs, thereby aiding ma
tUre in the performance of the func-
tions Electric Bitters is an excellent
appetizer and aids digestion. Old peo-
pie find it just exactly what they need.
Price so cents and 81 per bottle at J.
K Jones' drug store, Fifth street and
Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
TWO M'KINLEY PICTURES.

They are Purchased by Order of May
or Fellows for the Council Chamber.
There are two new Mckinley pictures
at the city building. They were bought
by City Clerk NcFadden by order of
Mayor Fellows. One was hung in the
mayors Office and the other in the
council chamber.
Mr.. NIcFadden paid $3.50 each for
the pictures, and hereafter any one
visiting the city hall may see a pic
ture of the Republican candidate for
president.
No objections have yet been made
by the Bryan supporters who nav
taxes in the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
A Look Through South Missouri ror
Four Cents

The Kansas City, Fort Scott & Mem.
phis Railroad Co. has Just Issued a
magnificent book of sixty or more
photo-engraved views of varied scene-
ry in south Missouri. From these
views an accurate knowledge can be
obtained as to the productions and gen
eral topography of that highly favored
section that is now attracting the at
tention of home-seekers and Investors
the country over. The title of the
book is Snap Shots in South Mis-
souri," It will be mailed free upon re-
ceipt of postage, four cents. Address.
J. 2. LOCKWOOD
Kansas CITY. No
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
LELAND'S TERRITORY.
Kansas Man Will Handle Kansas,
Missouri and Nebraska.

Chicago, Aug. 22.-It has been decid-
ed at Republican headquarters that
Cyrus Leland of Kansas, a member of
the executive committee of the national
Republican committee, take charge of
the campaign in the states of Missouri,
Kansas and Nebraska In order to do
this work to the best advantage, Mr..
Leland has suggested that it would be
well to open sub-headquarters at Kan
sas City, where he will assume personal
control of the work in the three states.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
To St Paul and Minneapolis Via
Burlin otOr. RO11te.

from Missouri River points to the north
via the old tabHshed Burlington
Route and Sioux City line. Day train
has handsome observation vestfbuIed
sieepers, free chair cars, and dining
cars (north of Council Bluffs. Night
train has handsome sleepers to Omaha,
Council Bluffs and Sioux City, and par
lor cars Sioux City north.
Consult Ticket Agent.
L. w. WAKELEY
Gen. Pass. Agent,
ST. Louis Mo.
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LUMBER FIRM FAILS.
Liabilities are Estimated to be $780,
600

Saginaw, Aug. 22.-Merrin, Ring &
Co, operating an extensive lumber
manufacturing plant at Duluth and a
large timber plant at Toledo, today
issued a circular asking their creditors
to meet them in Chicago August %, to
arrange a plan whereby the assets may
be saved from sacrifice and obligations
paid in full.
Their liabilities are estimated at $500. ;
coo and assets at $500. 600.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
Baby Rested Better Than Ever.

Eureka, Kan, Sept. "a, '95.-Hand
Medicine Co.: Or. Hands Collie Cure
gave my baby great relief. She is nine
months old and rested better last night
than she ever has. I can testify to it's
virtues with a good conscience. Mrs J
Perry Mothers, ask some mother who
has used this remedy about it. Dr.
Hands remedies for children never dis
appoint. Sold by all druggists for 25
cents a hottie
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
Geo. w. Potter's Date.

The Republican state central commit
tee has announced the following dates
for the coming week for George W. Pot
ter of Buffalo, N. Y: August "a. Kan
sas City, Kan; August %, Paola; Au-
gust 26, Girard; August q. Galena; Au-
gust g. Parsons; August %, Independ-
ence. Mr.. Potter will speak today at
the picnic held near Granville Dates
for week after next are not yet fully
determined on.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
To Chicago, st. Louis and the East
Via Burlin gton Route.

The travelling public is sure to find
the best fast vestibuled trains to the
east via the Burlington Route.
Handsome new compartment Sleep
ers (same rate as standard sleepers)
chair cars (seats free), Kansas City and
St Joseph to ST Louis; standard sIeep-
ers. chair cars and dining cars-"pay
for what you order''-to Chicago. Take
the ''Vestibuled Eli to Chicago. and
the 'sVestibuled Limited to ST Louis
Ask Agent for tickets via the Bur
1ington Route.
L. w. WAKELEY
Gen. Pass. Agent,
St. Louis, No
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
Cheap Rates 10 Denver.

For the annual meeting OF the Ma
tional Eisteddfod. Denver, Colo, Sept
Is, the Union Pacific will sell tickets
at rate of one fare for the round trip
pIl1s 81 from points in Kansas and Ne
braska. Tickets on sale August 18th
to Sept. 1st, inclusive.
For further particulars call on
F. A LEWIS,
City Ticket Agent, or
J. c. FULTON,
Depot Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22

New York, Aug. 22.-LeopoId We'll &
Co, wholesale jewelers., have failed.
Their attorneys estimate the firms liza
biIities at 1925, OOO Joseph FrankeIs
Sons, manufacturing jewelers., to whom
the firm owed $4,000, are made pre-
ferred creditors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
CARRIAGE co. FAILS,
The Haydoek Firm of Cincinnati As
signs-LiabiIitie $4,000.

Cincinnati, Aug. 22.-The T. T. Hay
dock Carriage company assigned today
to the Union Savings and Trust COM
pany. The assets are 500, 900, includ-
ing five big shops and stock. The liza
bilities are $3.50 900 and the attorneys do
not expect the liabilities to exceed this.
The officers of the company are: Pres
ident, Mrs. 7. T. Haydock; vice presi-
dent and general manager E. z. Pie
pho; secretary, c. G. Wick.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
To the Public.

The Committee of Fifteen desires to
secure the name of each individual or
firm which is, or contemplates, con-
structing a float for the grand parade
of the Festival. AS secretary of the
Committee of Fifteen urge that all
such persons or firms send me their
names and a short description of the
float which will be considered as con-
fdential. This will help the commit
tee in determining what it shall build
THOS. F. DORIAN
Secretary of COMMITTEES of Fifteen
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Noble and Merriam.
Residence property cheap. Gil Kan. ave.

Very low rates will be made by the
Missouri, Kansas & Texas railway for
excursions of August 4th and 18th.
September 1st, 18th and 18th. to the
SOUTH for homeseekers and harvesters
For particulars apply to the nearest To-
cal agent, or address,:
G. A. MAC MUTT
1914 Union Ave,
Kansas CITY Mo,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
This Demoerat Doesn,t want Fusio1

St. Louis, Aug. 22.-SO much has been
said during the past about the prob
abilities of a fusion in the Fourteenth
district that Prof w. D. Vandiver, the
Democratic nominee for congress, has
written a letter to A. H. Livingston, the
Populist nominee, declining to enter
tain Livingston's proposition to submit
their claims to a joint committee of
their parties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
secretarv 81 Committee 81 BIifteen.

If you have ever seen a little child in
the agony of summer complaint, you
car. realize the danger of the trouble
and appreciate the value of instanta-
neous relief afforded by De Wits Collie
&, Cholera Cure. For dysentery and d.
arrhoea it is a reliable remedy. We
could not afford to recommend this as a
cure unless it were a cure. G. ". STAINS
field.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22

Theories of cure may be discussed at
length by physicians, but the sufferers
want quick relief; and One Minute
Cough Cure will give it to them. A
safe cure for children. It is the only
harmless remedy that produces fmme-
date results" @. w. StansfeId.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22

London, Aug. pa dispatch TO the
Daily Mail from Cape Town says: The
TransvaaI government is issuing fur
Their orders providing for the arming of
Boer burghers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
Notice-Odd Fellows

On Saturday evening. August p,
Capital lodge 1872 will confer the sec
ond and third degree. All members
are requested to be present Visiting
brothers invited.
L. K EAKIN
Secretary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
The Perfect Ointment.

The virtue of Beggs' German saIve
is it's quick healing power. Else it
would not have earned its world wide
reputation, Your popular druggist mas
it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22

'Boys viii be boys" but you can't af-
ford TO lose any OF them. Be ready for
the green apple season by having De
Wits Collie and Cholera cure in the
house. G. W. Stansfeld.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22

Mrs. WinsIow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums, al
lays all pain, cures wind collie, and is
the best remedy for diarrhoea- TWen-
ty-five cents a bottle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22

Blotches, Pimples, Scrofulous Sores
and all humors of the blood and skin
will succumb to Beggs' Blood Purifier
and Blood Maker.It positively has no
equal Every bottle guaranteed. Ask
your popular druggist for it.
Poison IVY. insect bites, bruises
scaIds, burns, are quickly cured by De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve, the great
pile cure. G. w. Stansfield.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22

It doesn't matter much whether sick
headache, biliousness, indigestion and
constipation are caused by neglect or
unavoidable circumstances; De Wits
Little Early Risers will speedily cure
them all. G. W. Stansfeld.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22

Broken edge collars made smooth by
Peerless Steam Laundry,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22

The King of Pms. Beechams-BEEoHAMs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22

We do mending ana sew on buttons
free Of charge. Peerless Steam Laundry.
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Begg's Little Giant PiIIs.

Try them if you have a sick head
ache or if you are cOnstipated or bill
ljous. Guaranteed by all druggists.
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Noble and Merriam.

Residence property cheap. s11 Kan. av
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WAS SURPRISED.

Answer as soon as you get this.