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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23
GRAIN INSPECTOR BILL.
Boards of Trade Will Not Have Ap
pointment of Inspec tors.

The house today passed Representa-
tive Stoner's bill which will destroy the
business of the boards of trade in Kan
sas so far as their interests are depend
ent upon the inspection of grain. At
the present time the weighing and in
Spection of all grain is wholly within
the power of the officers of the board OF
trade, who recommend the appointment
of inspectors, which, under the prOViS-
ions of the law, the state grain in
spector must accept. Neither is that
official clothed with the power to re
move assistants, no matter how dere-
Hct they may become, or what unlawful
acts they may commit.
The bill which passed the house to-
day establishes and regulates a state
grain inspection department and Incl
dentally creates a position which viii
be an important one in the disDensation
of patronage.
The bill removes the power to inspect
grain entirely from the boards of trade
The inspector is appointed by the gov
ernOr, at a salary of 81, 200. The former
names all necessary assistants, who are
to receive a salary of SIS per month.
The inspector also appoints all weigh
masters, who are to receive $50 per
month.
The chief inspector is to have a gen
eral supervision of the handling. weigh
ing and storage of grain, and is to es-
tabliSh necessary rules and regulations.
The bond of the inspector is placed at
$4,000, conditioned that he will pay
son of his neglect of duty. The assist
ants will be required to give $1,000
bond.
On September of each year the chief
inspector is to establish a grade for all
kinds of grain, which are to be known
as Kansas grades and is to furnish
each elevator or warehouse in the state
a sample of the several grades estab-
lished He also is to fix the fees for
inspecting and weighing grain from
time to time, the charge to be so regu-
lated as to produce sufficient revenue to
meet the necessary expenses of the
service and no more.
Section 13 provides that any inspector
who shall be guilty of neglect of duty,
or who shall knowingly or careleSsly
inspect or grade any grain improperly,
or who shall accept any money or other
valuable consideration, directly or indi-
rectly, for any neglect of duty shall be
deemed guilty of a miSdemeanOr, and
on conviction shall be fined not less
than $500 nor more than $1,000, or shall
be imprisoned in the county Jail not
less than six nor more than twelve
months or both, in the discretion of
the court, and shall forfeit his office.
Any person who shall bride, or offer to
bribe, any of the inspectors shall be
prosecuted for bribery.
When there is a dispute as to the in
spection, an arbitration board COM
posed of grain men shall be formed to
hear the appeal, and its decision shall
be final
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23
WABASH MAKES A RECORD.
A Wrecking Train Made Up and
Manned in 81 Minutes at Moberly.

Kansas City, Feb. S.-Superintendent
w. A. Garrett of the Wabash railroad
has issued a bulletin showing a re
markabIe record made by a train
wrecl1ing crew in clearing the track OF
Instructions near Moberly, Mo, on the
night of Feb. 8.
It was seven minutes after 10 O'Clock
when the train dispatcher sent in an
order for the wrecking crew. The round
house was notified two minutes later
and the wrecking foreman was called
al u minutes after 10. He arrived at
the office at 1923 and the conductor and
crew appeared a minute later The
wrecker was out and ready at 1918, the
caboose and engine were attached to
the train at 1923 and the train left for
the scene of the wreck five minutes Ia
ter.
This made a total of only II minutes
in which the train was made up and
manned after the first order mad been
received.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23
Will Take Less Session Laws.

The senate bill authorizing the secre-
tary of state to purchase 5000 copies OF
the general statutes, of two volumes,
at $3.50 per set as compiled and ammo
tated by Judge Webb. passed unani
moUSly this moIning. 1t may fall short
little of supplying all the public Off
GERS in the several counties, including
two justices of the peace for every
township in the state, but as the judic-
larry committees of both houses have
agreed upon the number, it is proba BILE
that the senate bill will pass the house
without delay. With this compilation
of the statutes but 1000 or 5000 copies
of the session laws of 1897 are necessary
to supply all demands and Senator Lee
yelling will doubtless succeed in his eff
fort to cut the number thereof, from g.,
900 to g. 600.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23
OVERWHELMED BY SNOW.
! A Snow Slide Buries William Conway
and His Pack Train.

Breckenridge, Col. Feb. 23.-Word has
just been received here of a fatal snow
slide in the Montezuma district, by
which it is believed that William Con-
way and eleven jacks have persisted.
Mr.. Conway left Dillon on Friday
morning with his Jack train to pack
down ore from the Campbell & Ora
ham lease on the Atlantic mine on Col
lier mountain. AS he did not return,
his friends sent out a party to hunt for
him.
Word was sent in that Mr.. Conway
and his jack train were overwhelmed
by a snow slide and a party of eight
men went out to attempt TO rescue him,
The district where the accident occurred
is about IA miles from Dillon and con-
tains but few people at this season of
the year and it is hardly probable that
Conway will be found alive. About 80
men are at work digging in the slide.
Ask for cash customers books, free,
at Palace Clothing Co
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23
$500 IN GREENBAcKs BURN.
House at Mound Valley Worth ST.
500 Destroyed by Fire.

Mound Valley. Feb. 23.-The fine large
dwelling house of William Kemble, sit
uated on the south side of the school
house mound, together with it's furni-
ture and contents, was entirely con-
sumed by fire last night between and
10 o'clock Also, $500 in greenbacks
which Mr.. Kemble had hidden for safe
keeping says the Standard.
The building burned slowly, but could
not be saved. The house was insured
for 81 600 and the furniture for $500.
The building and furniture were worth
about S., 500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23
RIGGS GAIN IN DOUGLAS.
Recount OF vote Likely to Eleet 70

Recount Of Votes Likely to Elect Him
Lawrence. Feb. 23.-The recount of
the ballots of Douglas county has been
completed in the Riggs-Smart contest.
Smart gained in only one precinct
Clinton-while he made seven votes.
Riggs gained rs, as follows: Lawrence
First ward, Z; Second ward, %; Third
ward, %; Fourth ward. 3; Fifth ward,
l; Sixth ward, 1.-kanwaha township,
/; Vinland. 2; Big Springs, /: Lecomp-
ton. l; Marion, 8; Wakarusa, 3; Willow
Springs. 3. This gives Riggs a net gain
in Douglas county of S. votes. Smart
was elected on the face of the returns
by So majority in the district.
The recount was made by the attor-
neys Of the contestants, the senate COM
mittee agreeing to accept their figures.
Recruiting the ballots in Anderson
county will begin tomorrow.
1t is not likely that Mr.. Riggs will be
obliged to show any frauds in the cleo
ton, as the ballots themselves will prob
ably establish his election
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23
J.J. FREY IS CHEERFUL.
The General Manager of the Santa Fe
Stands Up for Kansas.

Denver Feb. 23.-From the stand
point as general manager of a great
transcontinenta1 railway system. J. ].
Frey of the Atchison, Topeka e Santa
Fe, who is stopping at the Brown for
few days. has great faith in the future
prosperity Of the country and of 4
steady betterment of commercial condi-
tions in the west. He registered from
Kansas to show his loyalty to the great
state which built up the Santa F'e sys-
tenn and which was materially aided by
the advertising done by the immigra-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23
SCORES OF DEAD BIRDS.
They Fall in the Tender of a Passen-
ger Engine.

Fort Collins. Col, Feb 23--As the Den
yer passenger train coming from
Loveland last evening in the midst of
big snow storm and fog, the locomotive
encountered a drove of snow birds which
drove at the headlight with such violence
that the glass guard was broken and the
light extinguished. and the train came
from Russell Creek to Fort Collins in
darkness.
The birds were killed by the score by
striking the cab and pilot. and fell into
the engine and tender and floor of the cab
falling so thickly that the fireman SCOOP
ed them up with his shovel and threw
them out. When this place was reached
at least 100 dead birds We're taken from
the locomotive and tender.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23
Santa ne Ice AT Arkansas CITY,.

Arkansas City, Feb. 23.-Thirteen car
loads of ice came in this morning from
Joliet, Ill, for the Santa Fe ice houses
here. This is the best ice the Santa Fe
has received here yet It is ten inches
in thickness and clear as crystal. This
shipment fills the new ice house, which
holds 400 tons. The old ice house is also
full and contains 500 tons of ice. The
Santa Ee has here now l 200 tons of ice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23
INGALLS, WEATHER STORY.
The Atchison Statesman Relates an
Anecdote.

Atchison, Feb. 23.-John J. ingalls,
was on the streets today and told
STORY which is unusual for him. He
said:
"A man was walking with a lady on Q
very bad day. You have not mentioned
the weather. she said, which is very
remarkable The fact is the man re-
piled, gentleman cannot properly
talk about such weather as this before a
lady"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23

took out a considerable amount of mon
ey, which he staked in the play with
Ayres, and Ayres won it. There. was
row about it, and Ayres left the cOun-
try. Wilson making good the loss.
Three or four days ago Ayres return
ed to Downs, to attend the funeral of
his father, and Wilson had him arrest
ed. Ayres gave bond for his appear
a nee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23
DEFINING TO GUAYMAs.
Construction of Railroad Will Be
Commenced Soon.

Santa Fe n. NJ. Feb. 23.-Capt. P. R.
Smith promoter of the Dening & Pacific
Southwestern road. arrived here today
from the east He says Chicago and New
York capital has been secured to build
the line. and that work win be commenced
from Guaymas north in six weeks.
English steel rails Will be used, and be-
fore May J. he thinks, construction viii
be inaugurated from Deming southwark
This line is to run through BoluS Pass in
the Sierra Madre range, and will be 552
miles in length.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23
FUGITIVE FOR IA YEARS.
William Ayres Returns to His Faith
er's Funeral Only to be Arrested.

Atchison, Feb. 23.-Fourteen years ago
George W-Wilson, now agent at Downs,
was agent of the Central Branch at Lee
nora.
One evening brakeman named Bill
Ayres began playing cards in Wilson's
@fFice with a Lenora man who has since
died Ayres won steadily. ana finally
the Lenora man went to the safe, n hfch
Wilson had carelessly left open, and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23
Must Paw il Money.

Should the senate concur with the ac-
ton of the house, it will, after the law
is signed and published, be un1a wfu1
for any corporation to pay the wages of
employees by other means than lawful
money of the United States. This bill
will destroy the company store sys-
tenn in vogue under the management of
corporations in Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23
TO Provide Now STATUTES.

The bill providing for an appropria-
ton of $4,000 TO pay Judge W. c. Webb
for 5000 copies of the general statutes
of 1897 was passed by the senate this
morning. The bill provides for a bond
OF S15,GG0 to be executed by Judge Webb
as an assurance that the statutes will
be compiled and delivered to the secre-
tary Of state on or before the first day
.nf N-o1-eLln hen. 12QL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23
cU111soN WITHOUT WATER.
Removal of the Railroad Tanks Will
Renuire Wells at Once.

Pratt, Feb 23.-The terminus of the
W. &. w. being moved from Cu1lison
leaves that city in bad fix for wa
ter, as it is necessary to go down 200
feet to insure plenty of it. At present
water is being supplied from the rail-
road tank and the place has a perfect
system of waterworks, the prairie be-
ing dotted with fire plugs and hydrants
for a considera BILE distance around.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23
Appropriation Bills First.

The committee appointed to revise the
senate calendar made a report to the
senate this morning. The revision places
all appropriation bills, providing for APP
prOpriaticRs OF state institutions, at the
head of the calendar under the head OF
general orders. Railroad, telegraph and
stock yard measure have been ad
Vanced to follow the appropriation bills.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23
ArCHIsoN ELEVATORS BUSY.
For the First Time in Their History
They All Run on Sunday.

Atchison, Feb. 23.-Atchison' three
elevators were all in operation Sunday.
Grain men say that this was the first
time in the history of the town that all
the elevators had so much business that
they had to run on Sunday. The Atch-
ison Grain company, which operates the
Santa Fe elevator. ships So or 40 cars a
day to Mexico, and Greenleaf & Baker
and s. r. Washer are shipping over 60
cars a day to England.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23

EFFINGHAM-A drive of six miles
square was made, participated in by
500 men, and two wolves were killed
big fellows, one weighing over 80
pounds in the drive at MonroVia
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23
What are the wild waves sayiDeP

Why. Roll up. tumble up, any way
to get up" to that cut prices on
everything" sale. The New Model,
one solid week, beginning Thursday
morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23
Michigan Has a Dock Strike

Ludington, Mich, Feb. 23.-The
freight handlers at the Flint & Pere
Marquette docks struck last night for
a restoration Of their pay to 20 cents
per hour. The strikers number about
400
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23
Trains to Stop at Pratt.

Pratt, Feb. 23.-It is commonly re
ported that no train will run west of
Pratt on the w. & w. after March 1.
Pipes are being laid from the water
works plant to the round house, and as
soon as water can be had the change
Will be made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23

PRATT-Peak's drug store was bro
ken into Saturday night and some eli
gars, chewing gum and alcohol were
taken. There is clue left by the thief
which may result in his apprehension
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23
What ere the wild waves sazingp

Why. Poll up. tumble up, any way
to get up to. that cut prices on
everything sale. The New Model
one solid week, beginning Thursday
morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23
FROM KANSAS TOWNS.
General and Personal News From All
Over the State.

EUREKA-The general merchandise
stores of c. NJ. WaggoRer at Climax and
Virgil were taken charge of today by
the Eureka bank as mortgages.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23
MANY Conc to Salina

Speaker Pro Tenn Weilep of the house
of representatives is attending the A o.
L. w. grand lodge meeting ct Salina.
He will return to Topeka Thursday.
Webb AfcNall, and John w. Breiden-
thai and Representative Doyle are
among those present.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23

for the commencement of actions from
the times in this act provided, shall be
null and void
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23
INDEPENDENCE-Joe

INDEPENDENCE BIosser and
his step father A. w. Long, of Vinita,
1. T., who were arrested a few days ago
for the murder of Joel Mack of this city
near Nowata, I. T., have been released
as it is now positively known that they
are innocent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23
The Paiges
In caste" tonight.

Presidential Inaugural Washing
ton, d. c., March 4. 1897. Santa F'e
Route, the Home road. will sell tickets
one fare, s29. 25 for round trip-Dates Of
sale, March 1 and good to return
March 10.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23

Why, Roll up. tumble up, any way
to get up to that cut prices on
everything sale. The New Model.
morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23
TOO LATE TO CLASIFYS.

DOR SALE-Household goods. every
Il thing in first-clasS condition. VIII be
sold cheap. Call this week at 500 West
Tenth Street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23

FIT. SCOTT-Will Long, who was ar
rested at Peoria, Franklin county, yes
terday, charged with burning a new
school house near Bronson, has confess
ed and implicated his. two younger
brothers, Irwin and Walker Long. They
are all in iail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23

Furnished by Goodwin Sc Chamberlin.
Stock Exchange:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23

LEAVENWO first consid-
cradle flight of ducks this season was
observed yesterday. There was another
good flight this morning and goodly
numbers of mallards and pintails were
bagged by the spOrtsmen whose in
stinct tells them when to HE away to
the duck grounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23
PRESIDENTIAL
INAUGURATION.

Washington. D. c., March 4. 1897,
Santa Fe Route, the Home road, will
sell tickets one fare. 1926 for round
trip. Dates of sale March l and 2-good
to return March 10.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23

We do mending and sew on buttons
free of charge. Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23
Mineral Water

The finest in the west. Come and try it
]. w. PHILLIPS. 612 w. Eighth Ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23

ABILENE-The motion for a new
trial in the case of the State VS.. James
McNaspy, argued in district court Sat
urday afternoon, was sustained by
Judge Moore. McNaspy's next trial will
be in May, and during time Intervening
he will probably have to remain in jail
as it will be difficult for him to give the
SIS. 600 bond required
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23

Liver complaints cured by BEECHAM's
PILLS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23

ATCHISON-NIiss Daisy Barbee- re-
Gently admitted to practice in the Grim
inal courts at ST. Louis, has been APP
pointed by Judge Zachritz to defend
Jennie A. John, indicted on a charge of
criminal larceny. This is the first time
that woman will appear as counsel in
a ST. Louis criminal court Miss Barbee
is an Atcnison girl.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23

DODGE CITY-At a meeting of the
city council last week Marshal w B.
Rhodes offered to plant shade trees on
Main street, extending from the Santa
Fe railroad depot to F. E. Smiths coal
office, if the city council would grant
him permission. Mr.. Rhodes agreed to
plant the trees free of expense to the
city and he would water and care for
them at his own cost. The council
accepted the offer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-23
The Paiges

In "Caste" tonight.
The news & observer., 1897-01-29

Senatorship, the Chatham Citizen (PopI-
listl says:
"The Raleigh Tribune in defending the
Populists who have bolted their party
caucus, remarks that il these seventeen
men be black listed they carry with
them BLACKLIST OF nearly 10000 Popu-
lists who voted for them and instructed
them to stand by The agreement of 1894.
In this list, it puts down 1,211 Populists
Of Chatham as backing Mr.. j. Il. Bryan,
of Chatham Now as to Chatham Popu-
lists. there was a cooperation ticket "
one Republican and two Populists and no
pledges as to United States Senator. OF
course, no Populists expected the Repub-
hcan to do anything but vote for the nom
inee OF the Republican caucus.
"Mr. Bryan said on his campaign that
he would vote for the nominee of the
Populist caucus.
1--WE think the Tribune viii be bother
ed to find 1,211 PopuIists in Chatham
who are willing to hold themselves re-
sponsible for Mr. Bryan in bolting the
caucus which he promised them he would
support
The news & observer., 1897-01-29
Shakers and Doctors
Talk Together.

In his able work entitled Longevity.
published few years ago, DIR. John Gard
ner, Of England, predicts that vegetable
agent will yet be found that shall SO re-
tard those changes that bring about ola
age as to prOlong human life mnch bn-
yond its present limit
Acting, perhaps. upon the impulse nra-
duced by this thought many eminent nbv-
slcians have called from time To time
upon the Shakers Of Mt. Lebanon tn in
qulre Of them concerning the secrets oF
medicinal plants, in which these sincere
simple-minded and God-fearing Deonls
are known to be wise and skilIfuI hevnnS
all other men.
Ihe Shakers willingly told what thav
mad learned, and in return received From,
their visitors much valuable Information
about disease; which they al once made
practical use Of The most importan+
point was that il a genuine and certain
remedy could be found for Indigestion and
dyspepsia, and the ailments growing ont
OF 1t, long step would be taken in the
right direction. Old age, said these ply
slclans, begins in a failure Of the diges-
tlon' and so do most diseases at any and
all periods Of life. The result Of these con-
situations was the discovery by the
shakers Of the desired specific, made
wholly from herbs, and now known as
the Shaker Digestive Cordial. It's action
is magical and worthy Of its origin.
Where there is distress after eating
heartburn, sick headache bad taste in
the mouth, biliousness. weakness and
WEAKNESS, cold hands and feet. aversion
to food, nervousness, or any other svmn-
tom Of dyspepsia, the Cordial will prove
its curative virtues. Behind it is the
reputation Of a people who have never
defrauded or deceived their fellow men.
In order to test whether this remedy
is adapted to your case, at practically No
cost, you may procure trial bottle for
ten cents Of almost any druggists.
The news & observer., 1897-01-29
ELECTRIC BITTERS.

Electric Bitters is a medicine suited
for any season, but perhaps more gener-
ally needed when the languid, exhausted
feeling prevails, when the liver is torpid
and sluggish and the need Of tonic and
Alternative is felt A prompt us of this
medicin has often averted perhaps
fatal bilious fevers. No medicine will
act more surely in counteracting and
freeing the system from the malarial
poison. Headache, Indigestion, COnsti-
patton, Dizziness yield to Electric Bitters.
soc. and $1.00 per bottle at any drug
store