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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-02
KAN. GRAIN BY COUNTIES.
An Interesting Table Prepared by
Secretary Coburn, of Board of
Agriculture.

The following table giving the yields
of winter wheat. corn and oats in each
county in Kansas for 1896 has been pre-
pared by Secretary sCoburn Of the state
board of agriculture. and is part of his
report, the main portion being printed
YESTERDAYS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-02

If it was educational advantages he
was after it would seem that President
Cleveland should have bought a home
in Bryn Mawr or Poughkeepsie.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-02

The Mckinley administration would
have to try pretty hard to equal Mr..
Cleveland's efforts in running the
country in debt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-02

The new system of ventilation in the
senate chamber viii not, it is likely,
make those senators who are candi-
dates for reelection breathe any cas-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-02

Pierpont Morgan's nephew would
have succeeded better, doubtless. if
he had put his marriage negotiations
in the hands Of a syndicate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-02

The BLACK Crook company was
forced to disband in Kansas City. The
crook business is already overdone in
Kansas City
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-02

Totals--...-..-...2s 2.s 95 2s4. 500 2s2. s75
Sunday; no issue.
The total number Of copies. printed in
the six months named above, 1. 657. SD
divided by 156. the mum Der Of issues
shows the average to be O625. This ie
q correct report Of the issues ar ~
TOPEKA DAILY STATE JOTyRNAT
sor the six months as stated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-02

George NJ. Pullman is not the first
person whose artistic sense has not re-
sponded to Kansas City's union depot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-02

President Diaz has as good a thing
apparently as a king.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-02

The Mckinley men, it appears. are
going to try to make Speaker Reed pay
for being so frosty to their idol.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-02

California also gives Bryan one cleo
toral vote just to show that the silver
sentiment there is not quite ready for
burial
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-02

Bilious complaints. constipation and
nausea are relieved and cured by Ayers
pills
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-02

Not how cheap out how good is the
way we try to do our work. Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and Ia West sth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-02
HOMESEEKERS' EXCURSION
We santa Fe Ropta-The Home Road

Via Santa Fe Route-The Home Road
On November 3. November II, Deem
Der 1 and December Is. the Santa Fe
route, the home road, will sell round
trip tickets at one fare plus $500 to
points in Arkansas, Arizona, Indian
Territory, Louisiana. New Mexico, Ok
lahoma and Texas. good fifteen days
going, to return any Tuesday or Friday
within final limit of twenty-one days
For additional Information call at
passenger depot foot of Fifth street,
telephone 6S2, or on Cromwell and JEFF
fers at postofIice North Topeka. tele-
phone 364.
W. = GARVEY. Agent.
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IO.O25.

The circulation for each day OF the
FIRST half year is given below.
The issues Of the TOPEKA DAILY
STATE JOURNAL for the six months,
viz. from the first day of January, 1886.
to the thirtieth day OF June. 1885. iu-
elusive. have been as follows
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-02

Try Us on collars. We can make ther1
took ike new. Peerless Steam Laundry
Il2 and ia ". 9Th St Phone 1872.
Broken edge collars made smooth By
Peerless Steam Laundry.
Goodwin coal Co. sos East sixth st.
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TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-11
POLITICAL NOTES.

The announcement that John Par
shall had declined to be a candidate
for County Commissioner in Richland
district is reported incorrect by Mr..
Parshall
In the list of candidates for County
Commissioner, published yesterday,
the name of j. NJ Thornburg, in Tria-
delphia district. should have been D.
NJ. ThOrnburg. better known as Mart. 1"
The Roney's Point Democratic club
held big meeting Thursday night, and
were addressed by several candidates.
The party in that district is thorough
ly awake.
Mr.. Henry Robrecht is an active candi-
date for County Commissioner in Clay
district, on the Democratic ticket. He
has announced himself, and his friends
propose to do all in their power to
nominate him.
w. c. Henry wishes it stated that the
report which is being circulated that
he has withdrawn his candidacy for
County Commissioner from Triadelphia
district is an error. He is still a candi-
date and asks for the votes Of his
friends.
A rousing meeting of the colored
voters of the Fourth ward was held at
Squire Fitzpatrick's justice shop last
night. The club will hold a meeting
at Fitzpatrick Office on Thursday
evening next.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-11
REAL ESTATE MARKET.

Deeds of Transfer Left for Record at Clerk
Hooks ONCE.
Deed made April Z, 1896, by r. L.
Criswell and wife to Simon Bopp. for
1880 acres Of land in Richie district.
Consideration. S2.11O
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-11
office Immediately after the adjourn
ment of the session this evening.
A NOTABLE OCCASION.

The National Association Of Demo-
cratic Clubs will meet in Washington
City on Monday, and will celebrate the
day of the founder of the Democratic
party-Thomas Jefferson-by visit to
Monticello, the home and tomb of JEFF
fersOn. Hon. w c. H2ndlan, of this
city, will go with the party, which will
leave Washington City at s o'clock on
the morning of the 18th inst, stopping
for a short time al Montpelier, the
home of Madison, and arriving at Char
louisville at noon. There, after dinner,
buses will be in readiness to drive the
party to Monticello, about two miles
distant. In the lawn in front of the
old Jefferson homestead the formal ex-
ercises of the day will take place,
which will include orations by ex-Gov-
ernor William E. Russell, of Massachu-
sets, and Senator John w. Daniel, of
Virginia. President Cleveland, Vice
President Stevenson and the members
of the Cabinet have been invited, and a
special car provided for their use. The
party will arrive back at Washington
at $40 .. m.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-11
TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.

The Wheeling Teachers Association
met in Clay school at three o'clock yes
terday afternoon. First on the pro-
gramme was chorus by the pupils of
that school The subject of geography
was then discussed in amost enter
tanning way by Miss ReppettO, of Web
ster school A great many practical
points on this subject were suggested
by her paper. The Association was
then treated to a song by a number of
pupils from the ID" division. Next a
paper on the subject Of the influence Of
a teacher on the pupils was read by
Miss Scott, of Richie school. This was
followed by the adoption of resolutions
of thanks to the Board of Education
for permission 10 attend the meeting of
the Round Table and the lecture given
by Mrs. Jenness Miller. The Superin-
tendent then recommended that the
teachers attend the State Teachers As
ISOLATION, which meets at Charleston
the first of July. An interesting and
very entertaining paper was read by
Miss Moore, Of Lincoln, on the subject.
"A Trio Of Reformers." The AssOcia-
ton then adjourned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-11
DEMOCRATIC SUGGESTION MEETINGS.
They VIII be Held in All the Districts of
the County This Evening.

They VIII be Held in All the Districts Of
the County This Evening.
This evening at seven o'clock Demo-
cratic suggestion meetings for names
for district officers and delegates from
among which the district representa-
ton in the County Convention is to be
chosen, will be held in each of the ten
districts of the county, and it is urged
that there be a large turnout of the
voters of the party. These suggestion
meetings are most important in their
nature, as il is there that candidates for
County Commissioner. Board of Edu-
cation. Justices. Constables. etc. are to
be named TO be voted for at the primary
election next Saturday and the only
way TO have the right men on the ticket
is TO go to the meeting and suggest the
names yourself If there is a proper
turnout Of voters at these meetings
there will be no lack OF good material
for candidates. In this connection il
is urged that secretaries of the meet
ings send the list of suggestions to this
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-11
NbreIin9 Re9ister
SPRING OPENING OF c. HESS & SONS

All the Newest Novelties, consisting of
Suitings, TrOuserings and Overcoatings,
now in stock.
Stylish makeup. first-cIass workmanship
and fit at lowest prices.
In our Furnishing Department we are
Offering special bargains in Underwear,
25c Hose and Fancy Shirts.
c HESS & SONS.
Fashionable Tailors and Gents Furuishers,
1S2I and 1928 Market Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-11
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

II your eyes need attention they need It
a. once. Delays are dangerous. and may
easily result in irreparabie mischief Keep
your eyes strong and your sight clear by
the use of spectacles which SAVE the
NERVES and prevent HEADACHE,
burning and watering Of the eyes, blurring
of sight. &c. We test all defects of sight,
Including ASTIGMATISM. Consult us;
We can help you. No charge is made IL
advice IS given you as 10 whether glasses
will benefit or not
Satisfaction is guaranteed in every case.
PROPS. d. & L. LEVITT. Managers.
DILLON. WHEAT & HANCHER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-11

NORFOLK & WESTERN RAILROAD
TO all points in Virginia and the South
via Luray and Natural Bridge. For all
information as TO rates, schedules, etc..
write to w. B. Beyill, On. Pass. Agent,
Roanoke, Va.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-11
Ready-Made S SaIss; Jackets S5ie5s.
Refers, Waists and Wrappers. New
ones for to-days trade.
GEO. NJ. SHOOK & co.
IN THE THEATRES.
The Blind Boone Company Day-Other
Attractions in Both Houses.

The Blind Boone Company To-Day Other
Attractions in Both Houses.
The famous Blind Boone Concert
Company, headed by the wonderful col
ored pianist, will appear at the Opera
House this afternoon and evening, I'M
der the auspices of the Woman's Mus
zeal Club. OF a recent performance in
Des Moines, the Register of that city
said: THE musical prodigy, Blind
Boone gave an entertainment in the
chapel of Drake University last night.
The chapel was crowded and the efforts
of the blind boy were highly apprecia-
ted by all present, as was shown by the
hearty applause and frequent calls for
repetitiOns. The young lady who has
also been here with Boone before sang
several pleasing songs. When Boone
invited any pianist in the audience to
come forward and play for him to i'm
itate, Mr. Frank White. a University
Place musician. totally blind was led
forward and played a number of diff
cult airs, giving the stool to Blind
Boone. who faithfully produced every
note and sound. proving that he is GER
tainly a wonder His limitations Of
various musical instruments were much
enjoyed"
The Grand was agin well filled last
night, to witness the production of
The Broommaker, by Mr.. James A.
Reilly and his competent company.
The audience was liberal in its applause
which was bestowed without stint
throughout the evening Mr.. Reillys
singing specialties were excellent and
were we'll received as were also the
efforts Of the two little tots who contrib
ute so much TO the success Of the enter
tainment A matinee will be given this
afternoon, and The engagement will
close with to-nfght's performance.
At the Opera House next Tuesday
evening, the Arion Troubadors will re-
peat their minstrel performance for the
benefit for the Home for the Aged. A
large number of tickets have already
been disposed Of, and a good house is
assured Aside from the worthy object
Of the entertainment, it should be pat
ronized for its merit. Tt will consist Of
the ordinary minstrel first part, and a
number of very pleasing specialties
The programme will conclude with a
series of splendid stereopticon views of
2 local nature.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-11
G leo. E. STIFEL & co.
!. SATURDAY BREEZES.

We did run out of those VELVET CAPES
for two days, but we've got more now,
and although the maker wants more money
for them, we don't, so will sell these still
at SOS.
Russia and Alligator Purses some of the
choicest money receivers made, but we
want to clean up the stock to-day, so
we've put out a lot on Special counter at
Is cents that formerly sold at 75C to SI.oo
EACH Brown, Tan, Blue and Black.
For another lot. Just what you want for
market or general use. Three divisions,
real leather; worth 90 cents any time, to-
day Is cents.
Children's Fast Black Stainless Hose. You
have bought not as good quality for4much
more money, but we want this special line
to move quick, so the price is 10 cents pair
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-11
A LIVELY MEETING
Of Republican Candidates Held YeSter-
day Afternoon.

The Main Question. Before the
House Was, What System of
Holding the Primaries Should be
Recommended to the Executive
Committee-The Democratic Sug-
gestion Meetings Tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12

mitted murder. and who will spend their
lives In the prison. Others have SEN
fences ranging from twenty-five years
down TO one year hanging over them
VANITY APPEALED TO.
Vanity and a love of luxury. even II IL
be crude are ruling passions among the
prisoners, and Matron Welshe has Gre
ated system which appeals 10 these
weaknesses and at the same time WORKS
for the betterment OF the criminal. There
are substantial reasons why those In the
third grade should try TO get into the Sc
cond. and why those In the second should
do their utmost to work up TO the nrst.
There are no cells. properly speaking IN
the prison The cells are rooms, the
smallest being about 10 feet by L. In the
Lowest grade the furniture In each room
consists Of cot, with hard straw
mattress. that can't be comfortable 10
sleep on. but that Is unquestionabiy more
comfortable than the ordinary State pri-
son hunk. The food furnished to the
prisoners in this grade is all alike. There
Is nothing about the rooms TO make them
attractive oXdpt Hight ana ar ana
there is plenty Of both. Uniform sood De.
bavlor and Industry are the things that
assure promotion from this grade, and IL
taxos from three 20 six months TO earn
the promotion. 4 single act OF disooedi-
ence is sufficient to postpone H.
The rooms in the second srade are just
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12

would be difficult for thief to get around.
The wires run through the safe itself
and into the wall at the back to prevent
their being tempered with. When the
safe door is closed the connection Is es-
tabllshed, and the slightest touch on the
combination lock would set dozen bells
ringing: also. an alarm in the nearest
district messenger office. Mr. Astor ana
Thomas are the only ones in the house
who know how to turn the current on.
II would be almost as difficult to burg
larize this safe as to rob the safe OF
big bank.
THE VANDERBILT SAFES.
In the big Wand rbiit houses on Fifth
avenue. at Fifty-first street. there are a
row OF four safes built into the wall In
a small room on the ground-hoor or the
central house occupied by Mrs William
H. Vanderbilt. No one outside OF the
family knows the value OF the treasures
contained i'm these safes. but \ million
w N"v - ~ Two watchmen
patrol these houses all night long. and
In addition. there a Waterman posted
on the outside IN the street
Commodore Elbridge 7. Gerry was al
WAYS lOnd Of mystery, so he keeps a
eood-sized painting hung In front Of the
door OF his safe which is built into the
wall in a room adjoining his sleeping
apartment THE painting Is supplement-
ed bv an electrical attachment. similar
to that used by Mr.. Aston. and burglars
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12

becomes tbs property Of the convict when
she shall have finished her term. The
amount is small. but II counts up, ana nj
the end of three years. which Is the ave-
rage term OF Imprisonment. there Is
enough to enable a woman TO lead a re-
spectacle life until she has obtained en-
ployment
All tho work, OF course. is not done
In the shop. Every bit OF work about
the prison Is done by women. Men are
tabooed Women may stay there Tor
years without ever seeing man, unless
Il be the warden or a male visitor, ana
the latter IS as scarce as needle IN
hay-stack. The kitchen. like every other
part OF the building Is model or
cleanliness. II Is finer and cleaner
kitchen than the average big hotel has
and just as much care is used In pre-
pairing the food which Is. as the law
directs. Sufficient, wholesome, but In
ferior.'
The women confined in the prison have
one hour Of exercise daily. That Is after
their work Is done in the afternoon.
They may not speak 20 one another du-
ring the day. but In this hour they are
permitted TO run I'm the yard and may
talk as much ma they like They play
games. sometimes: but. as n rule. they
spend the hour I'm walking and talking.
They are all the time under the eve OF
women keepers and cannot get out OF
sight even for minute Thew 70 -
their rooms after the exercise. and spend
the early evening in reading or sewing
or knitting. Th're Is a library attached
10 the prison, and any prisoner may have
a book from H. Many OF the women
wien they enter the prison cannot
read or write. There is a school for
such. where reading, writing. and arith-
me.ic are taught There are on an
average thirty punils I'm this school. In
addition 10 the school. woman. II she
wants 10 learn TO cook. will be taught:
or she will be taught TO sew or knit II
she desires. The prison has physician
and a chaplain. All the women attend
religious services
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12

the same az those I'm the hrSt Out III az
di,iou TO the cot there are a chalI anu -
little stand. The clothing IN the ueu
hetter and the straw mattresses are not
~ ha,d The food is a trife better. The
advantages are well worth WORKING ioT'
II takes about the same time ana tnS
same rule OF unvarying obedience anu
Industry 10 secure promotion from uoS
gIaue. Inc4C =. a 49, s.'Ni .''~e..' ,,,s.
obedience here. too. 1t is the possibility
of being put back into the lower grace
An act Of disobedience may not only rum
chances OF promotion, but degrade as
well
The rooms In the third grade are only
q little larger. but there is no comparison
81 far as comfort is concerned between
them and those Of the other grades. They
are furnished with q bed, a bureau, and
two chairs. one of which Is rocker. Ihe
walls are plastered, and are snowy-whlte.
The grated door is the ony thing that
suggests a prison. The beds are COM
Portable. and the bed-clothing sufficient
and inyitingly clean. The bureau has
white cover. There IS a tidy on the
rocking-chair. The prisoners in this grade
have the right TO hang pictures on the
walls Most OF them do So They have
a brush and comb and a dozen other con-
veniences which are worth working for.
The food. also. is better than in either
OF the other grades. The only thing that
is the same is the discipline. That is
lust as rigorous as In either OF the other
grades. and slight disobedence is pun
ished just as strictly.
FORCE RARELY REQUIRED.
It Is rarely that force has to be en-
ployed 10 bring a refractory prisoner TO
terms. The keepers and the matron take
pride in the fact that they have never
had to call for the assistance OF any man
in the manageme nt Of unruly criminals.
Neither have there been any escapes
from the prison since the women took
he d.
When any prisoner tries 10 get the
upper hand of one Of the keepers there
arc score Of other prisoners always at
hand ready and willing TO pounce upon
the rioter and land her in the dark cell.
Solitary confinement in a dark cell, with
a bread-and-water diet, Is the only pun
ishment ever administered In the prison.
No woman has ever remained in the
dark cell more than two days. Usually
a few Hours is long enough 10 break the
spirit Of the most obstreperous.
ALL PRISONERS WORK.
Every woman In the institution works.
The industry carried on is the making
Of wOmen's garments principally wrap
pers. The workshop is long room In
the rear Of the prison. Ii is full OF win
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
Charming COIIaretfcs.

The handkerchief collars consist OF a
double straight band Of batiste or fine
lawn. with four corners sewed on the top
and turned over on the outside. leaving
a division at the centre. back and front.
The corners are of batiste tucked on the
edge. plain in the centre. with a row OF
Valenciennes lace inlaid between. The
four corners Of a fine open-work handker-
chief could be taken for this purpose.
Sometimes a band Of ribbon is fitted
around the lawn band and tied in bow
at the back: otherwise the band is worn
inside of high dress collar. with the
points falling outside over the edges Of
the collar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
VAULTS OF RICHES.
Nhers Society Women Hide Their
jewels and YaIuableS.
AsTORs ELECTRICAL SAFE.
In Some Of the Houses Clever
Burglar Might Get Away With
Plate.
Correspondence of the Dispatch.)

Correspondence OF the Dispatcn.)
NEW YORK, January ia nervous
SILVER passed through the frames OF the
men and women OF the smart set when
they heard OF the recent robbery, by
which one OF their number, Mrs l.
Townsend Burden. lost 5000 worth Of
diamonds. Apropos of this theft, it is a
matter Of interest to know how these
fashionable women guard the treasures.
which they love to display nightly. du-
ring the winter
One genius. statistically inclined. made
an estimate not long ago that at the
opera on a Calve night there were more
than 10000 worth Of diamonds and
other Jewels in the house. This seems
terrific sum, and at first glance may
appear to be an awful exaggeration, but
II was probably not very far wrong Some
idea Of the riches which the fashionable
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12

Many Distinguished Arrivals

spring therefore the winter stus go-and that
quickly We insure full round value for full round coin
spend here You'll look and you'll decide buy. Our
prices irresistible Tomorrow will be the monarch of all
mentOus Mondays,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
TIE AIATRON.

dows, and the ventilation. therefore. is
perfect. There are two long tables with
benches behind them. and two rows OF
sewing-machines. The hand-workers sit
AT the benches. Eight hours is a days
work. and there Is no particular task
TO be done in that time; but every wo-
man Is busy all the time. and there
Is no Sinking. The past year their
average earnings have been 90 cents
day each OF which each Is entitled To
cents. This cents Is laid aside, and