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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-08

Any man given to statistics might have
discovered it, but the British chief of statis-
ticians, Mulhall, will surprise many by his
Statement that the Middle States are more
closely populated than the continent of Eu-
rope, the average being 14O to "a square
France
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-08

Senator Butler, Populist, of North Caro-
lima, yearns for income tax, and still
deplores the action of the Supreme Court
because he wants an unconstitutional in
come tax--one which will double the tax of
other localities to let his State out
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-08

The most eager opponent Of the Senate
tariff bill is Senator Jones, of Arkansas,
who is, at the same time, the most Jealous
advocate of the free coinage of silver He
seems to think that free trade and free sill
yer are inseparable
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-08

The latest advices from Spain do not in
dictate a purpose to change the policy of
the government toward Cuba. The recall
of the Ministry which is responsible for
sWeyler is not an encouraging Indication
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-08
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.


Yabsley-I see that somebody has got up
a beer siphon, said to be an Improvement
on the mineral water siphon.
Mudge-Said to be? 1t must be.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-08
A Modern Instnnce.

Weary Watkins-Dis here newspaper
says that half the cause Of de hard times
is de overcrowdin' of de professions.
Hungry HigginS-Its gittin that way in
our profession, to a dead certainty.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-08

Inadequate penalties and the delay and
uncertainty of the enforcement of the laws
are generally given as the cause of the
tragedy in Urbana, o. There can be little
doubt of this. Those accused of crimes
against the person are brought TO justice
with iho greatest difficulty. In Ohio per-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-08

Since the mayors gang took possession of
the hall and the meeting of the free-silver
push" the latter has not been heard from.
1t may be safe for the push to meet in
q private cellar hereafter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-08
80 Ss~i ''.''''''-'.'''
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-08
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

Can be found at the following places
NEW YORK-Windsor Hotel and Astor House.
CHICAGO Palmer House and p. o. News Co.,
Ut Dearborn street.
CINCINNATI-J. r. Hawley & Co.. 154 Vine
street.
1OU1SVILLE-C. r. Deering, northwest corner
Of Third and Jefferson streets, and Louisville
Book Co., 2Je Fourth avenue
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WASHINGTON, d. C.-Riggs House, Ebbitt
House, Willard's Hotel and the Washington
News Exchange, Fourteenth street, between
Penn. avenue and f STREET
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-08
A Mild Cnse.

Neutrality-suspicious. woman, you have
broken my heart!
Miss Wheeler-Oh don't think it is as
bad as that. Nothing worse than a small
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-08

Perhaps the Korean Prince, Eui Wha,
who has arrived in San Francisco, is on his
way to join the Shriners. At any rate he
is likely to be something of an imperial
nntentatn
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-08

There does not seem to be a vociferous
response to the proposition of Senator
Cannon, of Utah to pay a bounty upon
wheat and other farm products exported
Those who consider the matter cannot see
why there should be an explosive variety
of enthusiasm over it. First, the bounty
would not make a foreign demand for one
bushel more of wheat; and second, it
might stimulate production in this coun-
try to an extent that the increased crop
would force a reduction of the price of
all the wheat the American farmer has to
SELL The bounty might temporarily help
the comparatively limited number of pro-
ducers whose wheat is exported, but the
probability is that the exporters would
manage to get the 10 cents bushel, since
it would be quite impossible for any farmer
TO know that his crop would be exported.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-08

The Populist Board of Charities in Kan
sas has turned out nine experienced teach
ers from the State School for the Deaf and
Dumb and appointed persons to fill the va
cancies VINO never taught in such schools
and do not even know the deaf-and-dumb
alphabet They do know how to talk free
silver. though. and that's the main thing
with the Pops.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-08

Philadelphia Times.
Their willingness to hire windows at high
prices for the Queens jubilee parade, mere
iy shows the pains taken by some to see 1t.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-08

The Boston Transcript thinks it strange
that the dish we Iuow as bread and milk.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-08
OF Course.

Philadelphia Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
RAILROAD NEWS.
Signal Block System for the
Santa Fe.
Superintendent Turner to ES-
tablish 175 Miles
AS AN EXPERIMENT
Trial ON the Ottawa "Cut Off,
and EmpOria to Newton.
Where the System Has Been
AS AN EXPERIMENT
Where the System Has Been
Adopted No Collisions.

Mr.. Avery Turner, assistant general
superintendent of the Santa Fe, will
this month establish on IT'S miles of the
Santa Fe railway in Kansas signal
block system by means of which it is
hoped to do away with the possibility
of rear head or headend collisionsIf the
s. stem proves a success on this length OF
road, the entire Santa F'e railway prop
er will be similarly equipped before the
end of this year.
The system will be tried between Hol-
liday and Emporia juction on the En-
poria branch, and between Emporia and
Newton on the main line. 1t is the sig
nal block system originated by Mr.. U.
J. Fry, superintendent of telegraph of
the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul road
and consists of dividing the line in
blocks of five miles each. no two NOV
ing trains to be allowed in the same
block at the same time.
The system is now in use on all divis-
ions of the Chicago, Milwaukee & ST.
Paul railway, and since it's Inaugural
ton collisions have been unheard of on
that road. 1t is also in use on several
other northern and eastern lines, and
it's Inauguration on the Santa Fe rail-
way will be an important step towards
the safety of passengers and employees.
In order to divide the line into blocks
of five miles each it will be necessary
to open several new telegraph offices.
Four will be opened between Holiday
EmpOria junction, and two between
EmpOria and Newton. If the system Is
extended over the entire road several
new offices will have to be opened on
all divisions.
Only the usual semaphore station sig
nal will be used in the system, and the
blocking of trains will be done by the
operators regulating this board. When
a train enters one block that block will
be closed to all other trains, except
when meeting points are to be made.
The block system will be operated in
dependently of the regular telegraph
cOmmunica ton, and conductors and en-
gineers will run by their usual orders
On lines on which the system is now
in force it is found to in no way inter-
fere with the speed of trains as might
be supposed. The trains retain the
same speed. and additional security is
affOded passenegrs and employees.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
CENTRAL BRANCH ITEMS.
Depots at Various Points Will be Re-
built This Fall

Concordia, Aug. 3.-The movement of
grain out of the Central nch coun-
try is so large that the Missouri Pa
cific is unable to furnish cars fast
enough.
They are short 200 cars on the Cen
trail Branch division. The Central
Branch depots at Osborne, Palmer and
Linn will be rebuilt this fall
Engineer John Robinson of the Pros
ser Branch is enjoying his annual lay
off travelling, sight seeing and visiting.
The Central Branch sold over 1000
tickets from the several towns to pleas
ure seekers who took in the Downs
anniversary celebration.
Jack Nicholas, a former Central
Branch conductor, now filling like po-
sition on the Rock Island between Phil
lipsburg and Colorado Springs, is re-
ported as having struck it rich in his
gold mining claims near Cripple Creek.
The Missouri Pacific engineers are
making surveys in Omaha to connect
their tracks So as to run to the grounds
where the coming Transmississippi ex-
position is to be held.
j. r. Jackson, agent for the B. & NJ.
at Concordia, has one of the most beau
tiful lawns around the depot one will
see in the west. Five years ago it was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
CYCLE PARADE THURSDAY.
T. A. A. w. Will Give a Demonstra-
ton Thursday Night.

Thursday night the Topeka wheelmen
will give the first street parade of the
season and the demonstration will be
for the purpose of booming the circuit
races to be held Friday and Saturday.
The parade is being managed by the
T. A A. w. but all wheelmen in the
city are urged to take part. The riders
are requested to meet at Z or 7:30
O'Clock at the Jackson street entrance
to the state house grounds where the
parade Will be formed by Capt A G.
Sheer of the t. A. A. w. and his as
slstants. 1t is the purpose of the mana
gers to get started as early as possible.
A prize, value So, will be given to the
best decorated mans wheel and a prize
OF the same value will be given to the
lady having the best decorated wheel.
The Mid Continent band will head
the parade. All wheelmen will remem-
Der that an invitation is extended to
take part in the parade. There will be
a large number of visitors here and the
showing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
HARD TIMES IN JAPAN.
Having Adopted Gold Standard She
Will Get Her Dose of aCivilI-
zatiOn."

Tacoma, Wash, Aug 3-The steamer
Olympia from the Orient brings news
that the Japanese government is SER
iously embarrassed financially owing to
the rapid pace a which the nation has
Civilization has necessitated increased
expenditures in every direction, partic-
ularly in building railroad telegraph
lines, new government buildings, i'm
proving harbors and Strengthening the
army and navy. The treasury was not
directly benefited by the big war in
demnity paid by China because it has
been kept in England to pay for new
warships and armament owing to the
increased expenditures during the past
year, all the governments reserve funds
are exhausted
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03

committee instructed to make other ar
rangements with the company.
The matter of public speakers came
up for discussion, and it was decided to
invite Gov. Leedy, Eugene Ware, John
]. Ingalls, and Mayor Fellows to make
short talks.
The following committee was APP
pointed to take the barbecue in charge:
Chas. Wolff, chairman; John Schmidt,
Driesbeck. Ed Grote, Pitts, Haggart,
John Davis, Otto Kuehne and w. H.
Davis.
Just before closing the meeting, Sec
rotary William Dransfield was unani-
mOuSly selected as a committee of one
to wait upon Mr.. Jennings and make ar
engagements for good weather for the
day of the picnic.
The association adjourned to meet
Monday evening. August 8. at which
time every member of committee is
requested to be present
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
The "Marquis of Michigan"

Washington. Aug. 3.-The Marquis
of Michigan" a sparkling and breezy
comedy of three acts, was given its in
itial performance at the Columbia thea
ter here last night. The play is the joint
production of Glen McDonough and Ed
ward Townsend (Chimmie Fadden) The
authors developed some clever situa-
lions with good supply of original and
refreshing dialogues George E. Nash.
port take the principal roles. The pro-
duction was well received by the audi
ence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
Great Ice Crushing Steamships

ST. Petersburg. Aug. 3-The Russia
government has determined to keep
open during the winter the harbor of
Nladivostock, Siberia, the terminus of
the Trans Siberian railway This har-
Dor is closed by ice from November to
May but the government has Just sent
to NladivOstock, two immense ice
crushing steamers like those used in
keepil winter communication open be-
tween Denmark and Sweden
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03

Finance-Adacfarren, Wilder and Thomp-
son.
Buildings and grounds-Squires, Miller
and Wilson.
High school-Long, Howe and Griggs
Rules and regulations-Wilson Long
and Thompson.
Textbook and course of instruction
Howe Wilder and Griggs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
San Diego Land & Town Co.

San Diego, Cal, Aug. 3-The new or
ganlzation of the San Diego Land and
1oWn company has formerly decided the
property of the old company to receiver
tanning ana the deed placed on record.
The new company is organized under
the laws of Maine and B. P. c. Cheney
IS president The stock is mostly owned
in Boston and amounts to $3.50. OOO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
Phone 1884.
Special Exc ursion to Buffalo and Re-
turn

Via the Lake Shore & Michigan South
ern Ry., August 21st, 22nd and 23rd.
$1,000 for the round trip from Chicago.
A portion of the trip may be made by
boat if desired in either direction with
out additional cost. Return limit may
be extended to September goth. Full
information will be furnished on app4i-
cation to 3. P. Humphrey, T P. A,
Kansas City, Mo, or c. K. WILDER, A.
G. P. A, Chicago
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
There's No Webb Men all There

Washington, Aug. 3.-Advices receiv-
ed at the state department from China
are to the effect that the higher class
of Chinese are taking very kindly to
American plans of life insurance, even
in Tien Sien. American agents are al
ready doing profita BILE business. Chang
Now, managing director of the Chinese
Mining company, was among the first
tO insure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
Arrested for Blockading Crossines

The Burton Graphic says: Santa Fe
Conductor Pierce of the local was ar
rested by City Marshal Shive for block
ading the Main street crossing Wednes-
day morning. He was taken befOra PO-
lice Judge Van ArsdaIe, who assess d
fine of IS and costs, upon his pleadi- &
guilty. The costs were afterwards re
mitted
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
Pneuma.ic Tube Mail Service.

New York, Aug. 3.-Ground was bro
ken today for the pneumatic mail Serv-
ice for this city, which the poStoffice
contract requires shall be in operation
nv October / The eXcava ton was be-
gun in Park Row at the point where the
f1bes are to run into the general post
office. The tube system will provide
two lines between New York and
Brooklyn and eight other lines in this
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
Enlarge Emporia Yards.

Emporia, Aug. 3.-The A, t. & S.
F. has decided to enlarge the yards at
Emporia and improve them before the
fall and winter transit sets in. A new
80 ton scale will be put in. A number
of new pens will be built, charging te
yards one-third greater than their pres
ent capacity. Four new loading chutes
will be put in, thus increasing the num-
Der to seven.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
THE GREAT ROCK ISLAND.
The Official G. A r. Route to the
Buffelo Encampment

Solid train of chair cars and sleepers
through to Buffalo without change.
Leaves Topeka Saturday, Aug. 21st, 3:40
p. M, arrive at Buffalo Monday morn
ing 500 a. m. Only $3.50 for the round
trip. Secure your space in chair cars
and sleepers early.
For reservations and full information,
call on or address
A. NJ. FULLER,
City Pass. Agt.
Phone 1884
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
The Rock Island Ronte

Has through sleeping and chair cars
on both day and night trains to Colo
RADIO Springs and Denver; leave Topeka
1:20 p m, arriving at Colorado Springs
1855 next morning; leaving Topeka at
10:40 p. m, arriving at Colorado Springs
3:40 D m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
Not Going via Galveston.

Wellington, Aug. ST is a common
sight now to see solid trains of wheat
being shipped to market. The Rock Is
land is doing an immense wheat ship
ping business from points south of here.
ward is any indication, a great bulk of
the wheat south of here is being billed
to eastern markets
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03

All persons afflicted with Eye trouble
of whatever nature, can receive treat
ment by Mrs. Lucinda Thompson, Mag
netic Healer, on Saturday, August 9TH
No other patients treated on that day
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
THE GREAT ROCK ISLAND.
The Official G. A R. Route to the
Buffalo Encampment.

Solid train of chair cars and sleepers
through to Buffalo without change.
Leaves Topeka Saturday, Aug. 21st, $40
D. m, arrive at Buffalo Monday morn
ing 500 a. m Only 80 for the round
trip. Secure your space in chair cars
and sleepers early.
For reservations and full information,
call on or address
A. NJ. FULLER
City Pass. Agt-
Phone 324
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03

Pension Dinner By Corps No. 81.

Topeka Corps will serve dinner on
Wednesday, Aug. 4, at APP Kan. Ave.
Price Is cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03

mudhole and frog pond. Today it is
one of the most attractive places in
COncOrdia.
w. w. Pinkerton. a former Central
Branch conductor, is doing a thriving
hardware business in Courtland, Re
public county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
G. a. r. Ruffalo. N- = Ane DC to Q,

For the annual Encampment of the
G.. A. r., at Buffalo, n. Y. in Aug. the
UNION PACIFIC will make the great
ly reduced rate from Topeka of $22 so
for the round trip. Be sure yollr ticket
reads via the Union Pacific
For time tables and full information
call on F. A. LEWIS.
City Ticket Agent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03

Vim, vigor and victory-these are the
character sites of De Wits Little Early
Risers, the famous little pills for con-
stipation, biliousness and all stomach
and liver troubles. G., w. Stansfield,
632 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
Public Sale.

Two miles west of N. Topeka of fifty
breeding hogs, horses and mich cows,
Aug. 5th at p. m. Dutch lunch served
first. Come early.
o. P. UPDEGRAFF.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03

Taxation Bromo Carb sures headache
and neuralgia; guaranteed by all drug
gists or money refunded Price Csc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03

We do mending and sew on buttons
free of charge. Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03

Nothing as good as Ayers Hair Wig
Or" say all who use it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
The Updegraf Public Sale

OF horses mich cows and so breeding
hogs, Aug. 5th, 1 p. M, two miles west
of N Topeka.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-24
JUROR MILSAP
WANTED SUPPER
When His Appetite GnaWed
He Agreed Upon a
Verdict.
Came Into Court Next Day and
Announced a Change of
Opinion.
Queer Complications in a Damage
Suit Tried in a Los Angeles
Court.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, March 2s.-An
unheard of circumstance in the Superior
Court here to-day produced genuine SEN
sation. The furry among the attorneys
for the plaintiff in an action for heavy
damages was caused by q juror changing
his mind after agreeing upon q verdict in
favor of said plaintiff and then voting in
open court against his own decree and
that of his associates. A bare quorum"
had agreed upon the verdict, and there
fore the action of Juror Milsap in voting
mo" on the call of his name to sustain the
verdict kills it and makes it necessary to
try the case over again.
The case was one brought against the
Los Angeles Traction Street Railway Com
pany by the guardian of an incompetent,
Frank Abrahams. The verdict was formu-
lated and sealed yesterday This morn
agreed upon a verdict, Foreman Butler
said it had and read the following:
I'VE, the jury in the above-en titled ac-
ton, find for the plaintiff, and fix DAM
ages in the sum of $3.50"
The sensation of the day soon followed.
Juror. MiIsap. when his name WAS called
in the poll, promptly voted mo- along
with three others who had been against
the findings all along. The court an
nounced that he would have an investiga-
ton, and the case may go before the
Grand Jury. The only explanation OF
Miisap's strange conduct is that be was
anxious to go to his supper last night and
voted with the majority to hasten an ad-
journ ment.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-24

said his friend, sand I guess ron can get
the job"
The architect wasted no time, but as he
mao oeen told thai the lucky Partisan
spoke little English, he starre out frst TO
ind an interpreter, visions OF 5000 COM
mission filling his eye. He called up Tom
hncz, the notary, first, but as it was
wet, rainy night, that individual refused
TO go out OF bis coy home even when the
bait OF lat fee was offered.
darcourt WAS almost in despair. but he
5sthought himself of Attorney J. T. Cog
net, whom he knew TO be q Iiugaist IS
wei as iesrned. and, though the lawyer
.ooAsd askance at The peiting rain, be
thought OF the Zee and vent1red out
Hafcourt In tended TO recommend George
L LaWrenee as com petent arpenter and
builder who would put up the building,
so the latter accompanied the party.
arrived at the address furnished BIZ
Hareonrrs friend they met the intended
householder al the door He did not
hasten 10 invite them in, and the parry
STOOD shiyering out IN the rain for several
minutes talking of the weather and
wondering whether or not they would
have to do business On the pavement
he attorney finally preached the subject
OF going inside, but their host demurred
on the ground that the Iandladyss
daughter was holding a party in his
rooms and that it would be inconyenient.
Then the attorney got right down 10 brsi-
ness and tod the object OF the visit
"Oh, think you make misrs ke - said
the newly rich. al want not q house-I
want little bookcase about so long. 10
keep there my volumes of history. Is
your friend cabinet-maker?H
darcourt and MS friends fed precipi-
taiely, snd that is why the architects re-
ireshment bill IS large 'hese days