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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-15
3. 3. Presidents Summoned.

New York. May ia Wall street
news bureau prints the names of the
following railroad presidents as those
who have been summoned to appear at
Albany on May 20 to testify regarding
the coal combine: President Sloan of
the Delaware, Lackawanna, & West
ern; President Fowler of the New York
Ontario & Western; President OIiphant
of the Delaware & Hudson; President
Maxwell of the Jersey Central; Presi-
dent Harris of the Reading and Presi-
dent Milbur of The Lehigh valley
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-15
DON'T STOP
TOBACCO

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-15
Relief in SIX Honrs

ease relieved in six hours by the New
Great South American Kidney Cure
This new remedy is a great surprise on
relieving pain in the bladder, kidneys,
back and every part of the urinary pas
sages in male or female. It relieves re-
tention of water and pain in passing it
almost Immediately If you want quick
relief and cure this is your remedy
Sold by Geo. W. Stansfield, 622 Kansas
Ave, and Sim Drug Co. 6O7 Kansas
Ave, druggists, Topeka, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-15
A. P. A. Wants Vest Impeaohed.

Washington, May 15-The supreme
council of the American Protective as
ISOLATION has adopted a resolution en-
dOrsing the attitude of Senator Morgan
of Alabama on the Cuban question and
cOndemning and denOuncing Senator
Vest of Missouri for assertions that
teachers in the Indian service are bro
ken down preachers and teachers to
whom the Catholic priests were far su-
perior. The Vest resolution called on
the senate to impeach Mr.. Vest on the
allegation that he is not truly American
in his views
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-15
]. STEINER AWARDED $4,000
For Injuries Received on an Argen-
tine Railroad.

Alton, Ill, May 15.-Joseph Steiner
of this city has been notified by w.
T. Buchanan, United States minister
at Buenos Ayres of an award in his
favor by the Argentine government.
While travelling in Argentine eight
years ago Steiner was in train which
encountered one of the fierce grass fires
common in the valley of the Rio de la
Plata The train was consumed and
many passengers were cremated.
Steiner was terribly burned, but es-
capped. The railroad was controlled
by the government and Steiner filed a
claim against it for $4,000. The case
has been decided and he will receive
$50. 600.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-15
Old Soldiers Have Free License.

A law was passed by the last legis-
lature which relieves the council from
a responsibility. 1t is one that pro-
Vides that old soldiers who apply to the
city clerk shall be furnished with a free
license to peddle their own goods in all
cities in Kansas. City Clerk McFa dden
says that it is not generally known that
such a law was passed, but he has al
ready granted six free licenses under
the law. They are to the following veter-
ans: Silas Clifton, Jacob H. Tyler, D.
Bryant, John L. Stone, Levi T. Ellis, J.
w. Tucker.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-15
SHIPMENTS OF CATTLE.
Northern Movement is Now at It's
Height in the South.

Denver. May 81. E. Hurley, su-
perintendent of the Santa F'e at Las
Vegas, N. M, has written State Vet
erinarian Greswell that the April ship
ment of cattle north was twice as
heavy as last year, and the May ship
ment are expected to be equally as
great. but he does not look for as large
shipments in June and July.
The heavy shipments are due to the
provisions of the new tariff bill, which
the southerners are taking the precau-
ton to avoid as long as possible
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100000 Bonus for a Gunboat.

Bridgeport. Conn, May 15.-The Uni
ted States gunboat Nashville covered
the so mile course on her trial trip this
afternoon in three hours thirty min
Utes and thirty-nine seconds. averaging
over 16 knots and winning a bonus of
about $50, 900 for her builders
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GEN. FORSYTH RETIRED.
He Will Probably be Succeeded by
Brig. General Bliss.

Washington, May 15.-Major General
department of California, has been
placed on the retired list on his own
application.
The nomination of his successor will
go to the senate Monday and it is the
common understanding that Brigadier
General Bliss, commanding the depart
ment of Texas, will receive the nomina-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-15
Colorsd Naval Cadet Arrives

Annapolis Nd, May 15.-John Smith
(colOreO of Chicago, a candidate for a
cadetship at the naval academy has ar
rived in Annapolis and is creating
quite a sensation. He is the guest of
DR.. William Bishop colored.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-15

a Sample Package of TT. charcot's Kola
Nervine Tablets
no NERVOUS PEoPLE.
Every Reader of the Journal is In


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They are THE true invigorat tor of
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They cure Nervous Diseases and pre-
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Wis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-15

through the cab, completely demolish-
ing the machinery of the locomotive
on that side Fortunately the fireman
was at the fire door putting in coal.
Had he been in his customary place
on the fireman's seat he would have
been killed The locomotive was COM
pletely disabled by the accident
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-15
ooNNEorINe BOD RRoKE.

A Peculiar Accident or a Union Pa
cific Locomotive.
Cheyenne, Wyo., May 15-The Union
Pacific overland flyer was delayed seven
hours yesterday 80 miles west of Sid
ney by a peculiar accident
While running at high rate of speed
the connecting rod on the left side of
the locomotive broke and slashed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-15

Group and whooping cough are child
hoods terrors; but like pneumonia,
bronchitis, and other throat and lung
troubles, can be quickly cured by using
One Minute Cough Cure. C. w. STAINS
field, 632 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-15
Rock Island Rout
Mineral Water

Wichita and return, s4.62. May II. IS,
10
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-15

The finest in the west. Come and try it.
J. W. PHILLIPS. 612 W. Eighth Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-15
HOTELS TESTED.
New York Police at Work With Ham
mers, Squares and Augers-

New York, May 15.-The police in the
''tenderloin'' district are showing the
greatest activity in trying to find out
whether hotels and saloons are con-
structed according to the terms Of the
new Raines law.
No less than Is men were out in that
district today, hammeTing at partitions,
inspecting stalls and measuring floor
and air surfac es.
The men carried augers, saws, squares
and cOmpasses, and made a tour Of
Seventh, Sixth, Fifth and Fourth ave-
nueS. Tomorrow they will try Broad
way and as many side streets as posi-
BILE.
There are over 400 saloons and no.
tells in my precinct said Capt. Chap
man today, but by Saturday 1 expect
to know to a certainty whether any Of
them are violating the law. Such as [
find that have not complied with all
the requirements 1 shall warn, and IL
the warning be not needed. arrests will
quickly follow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-15

The Westfield (Ind.) News prints the
following in regard to an old resident
of that place: Frank McAvoy, for
many years in the employ of the L..
N A & c. Ry. here, says: I have used
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy for ten years or longer
am never without it in my family.
consider it the best remedy of the kind
manufactured. take pleasure in rec
ommending it It is a specific for
all bowel disorders. For sale by drug
giStS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-15

Our work will please you. Peerless
Steam Laundry, 112 and ia W. sth St.
See Jones for ice. Phone 43O.
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Rock Island Route.
Wichita and return, $4.62, May II. Is,
10.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-04
PALMER HARDWARE COMPANY.

Forty-fve years of a successive and sue
cessful business career is the record OF
the Palmer Hardware Company, as the firm
name reads at present For all these long
years. members of the same family have
been in the hardware business in SaVan-
nah
The removal of the firms business to the
large and commodous warerooms at the
corner of Bay and jefferson streets, few
years ago, showed a streak of business en-
terprise which has proved a success.
In these elegant quarters the proper ar
1angement of an immense stock is made
complete Every article in the numerous
varieties of hardware, agricultural imp.e-
ments builders materials, mill supplies,
tacksmths supplies, crockery, tinware,
and stoves is there displayed in such a
mothodical manner that glance takes in
the surroundings and gives pleasure to the
eve.
The Wholesale business of the Palmer
hardware Company continues to increase
uader enterprising efforts on the part of
the firm. Although houses throughout
NE north and west have Sendeavored to
AXE away trade from this section, the
Palmer Hardware Company have been
Prominent among Savannah business
houses to meet all competition. Ample
capital for conducting this extensive bus
mess in a successful manner is very nee
tssary and this company has the requisite
NJ his respect. The reliability of the
urn is recommends ton to all merchants
-" me country and the many years of sue
VFssful business dealings throughout Geor-
ga FLORIDA, South Carolina and Alabama
S proof of its popularity.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-04
KEHOE,s IRoN woRKs

Is an institution in which the citizens of
Savannah take great pride 1t is one of
the most extensive concerns in the south
and is right up to the times in every de-
tail The latest improved machinery has
been added to the immense plant, keeping
il right in touch with the advanced me-
chanical thought of the times. Messrs.
kehoe & Co. can handle any sized job and
do the work in the best manner and at the
lowest cost. Everything in the founders,
machinist's, blacksmiths and boiler max
er's line is executed at Kehoe's. In addi-
ton to those kinds of work, Messrs Ke-
hoe q Son make a speciality of sugar mills
and sugar pans. They claim that such arti-
cles manufactured by them are of superior
workmanship and give more general sat
isfaction than those of other makers. Hon.
William Kehoe the head of the firm, Is
one of Savannahs most prosperous citi-
zens, and is one of the honorable board
of county commissioners. Mr.. William j.
Kehoe, the junior member, is one of the
rising young men of the city, thoroughly
practical and energetic business man.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-04
THE ELECTRIC SUPPLY AND CON-
STRUCTION COMPANY.

One of the big institutions of the city is
the Electric Supply and Construction
Company. This company deals both
wholesale and retail in electric supplies
of every description, contracts for electric
light and bell wiring, electric light plants
and the transmission of power by cleo
trieity. 1t is the agent for the c. and c.
motors and dynamos, the best made in the
country. Standard telephones for
private lines and exchanges and the ia
nous Sunbeam lamp, unexcelled for
brilliancy and long life. This company
has constructed telephone lines and in
stalled electric light plants in many
places throughout Georgia, Florida, South
Carolina and Alabama, and in every in
stance complete satisfaction has been Civ
en-. The company has just completed
hne plant at Eastman and has now in
process Of construction very large one
at Mi.ledgeville. This company owes its
success to the interchangeable efforts of its
officers, Messrs Gustave Fox, president,
and Mr.. Joseph Walker, secretary and
manager. Mr.. Fox is one of our best
known citizens and a financier of marked
ability. Mr.. Walker is a practical cleo
trlcian and an able business man, and
these two gentlemen together make a
strong team and success every time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-04

y an annual dividend of per cent. on its
capital stock
It's new building, erected in 1Ss4-95 is a
model of modern architecture. 1t is the
. only absolutely dre-proof structure in Sa-
Vannah and one of the few of it's kind in
the southern states 1t is five stories high,
the total hight from the street level to
the top of the parapet being "a feet.
Inc banking room and offices are per-
maps the best equipped and most complete
IN detail in the south. This room is on the
street floor and is entered either from the
Drayton and Bryan street corners or on
Drayton street. The upper floors of the
building are used as offices by several
business men and lawyers.
The building throughout is fitted in the
most modern style and is equipped with
all necessaries and conveniences.
The Citizens Bank is equipped for doing
a general banking business under the most
favorable conditions. 1t has connections in
every city and town of any size in Geor-
Sia South Carolina, Florida and Alabama
and in all of the larger cities of the coun-
try.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-04
M.DoNOUGH & BALLANTyNE.

Iron founders, machinists, blacksmiths
and beilermakers are located on East
Broad street. and have one of the finest
plants in the south. They manufacture
stationery and portable engines Of the
most improved type and guarantee them
to be equal to any made elsewhere. They
also make the well known vertical and top
running corn mills and the celebrated
MED. & B. sugar pans and mills. Shaft
ing pulleys, etc. are always in stock
and all orders are carefully and promptly
filled. The firm is composed of Messrs. j.
j. McDonough and Thomas Ballantyne.
Mt McDonough was formerly mayor of
this city and is one of the largest lumber
operators in the south. Mr.. Ballantyne is
among the most prominent of Savannah's
business men and Is thoroughly up in his
line. He is a director in the Chatham
Bank and is connected with many of Sa-
vannahs enterprises
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-04
TIE CITIZENS, BANK.

rms strong financial establishment was
ntoiporated in September, 1887. into which
W. vas merged the Citizens Mutual Loan
oompany which Incorporated in 1873, with
capital of $l73,OO0
ne bank began business Jan. /, 1855
N'n capital stock of 100000, its author
HNs1 capital under the charter being $780,
WV N 1890 it was reorganized, the reor-
~ consisting in the continuation
US business on a larger scale In Au-
s05l 1880, the capital stock was increased
10000, the full amount authorized in
The charter
me officers and board of directors. com
tysed of well known business men.
ave demonstrated their ability in sue
rlully handling the financial transac-
IONS Of the institution.
= ne officers of the bank are President
r. a. Denmark; vice president, M b.
'1uei cashier. George C. Freeman These
5,ullemen have held their respective post
Unons almost since its organization. Mr..
h rellnark and Mr.. Freeman being elected
l9sS aud Mr.. Lane assuming his duties
vice president in 1891
CSC He citizens Bank has established it.
on solid basis and. is paying regular
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-04
j. c. SLATER

Has a splendidly equipped establishment,
on the southwest corner OF Congress and
ST. Julian streets, where he keeps at all
times a complete line of fresh fancy and
family groceries, 'fiuest wines, liquors and
tobacco. MIR. Slater makes a speciality
of the Country" trade, and enjoys a very
large share of that desirable business.
Mr. Slater has increased his lines and is
now prepared 10. meet any demand. One
of his leading specialities is hay and grain
and Texas rust proof seed oats. His es-
adjustment is a live institution, and the
country trade continues TO increase every
year This is evidence of the fair dealing
and satisfaction accorded every customer
MIR. Slater can handle more trade and
promises the best attention TO all orders.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-04
nErRoPoL1rAN CLOTHING co.

Starting out right In any kind of bust
ness means success. The Metropolitan
Clothing Company commenced business
last spring under the most flattering cir
cumstances Although at that time there
was a depression of trade generally, TINS
company depended much upon its faclh-
ties and enterprise for successful trade.
How well the mark was reached IS SHOWN
Nv every citizen of Savannah and thous-
auds of well pleased customers throughout
the surrounding country.
This company was organized by men
who had had years of experience in the
clothing business. Among them were cap
italists, prominent in the clothing business
of New York city, and young men VINO
are well known in Savannah and VINO are
capable to looking after the company
business at this end.
The extraordinary variety of new ideas,
stvIes and designs made available for wide
awake concerns were seized upon by TINS
company. and the patronage OF savannah
were quick TO appreciate the enterprise
Of the firm.
In few short months 1.-THE, Metropoli-
tan became a by-word among myers OF
clothing. A reputation for selling the nm
est class of clothing and furnishing goods
at the lowest possible price was quickly es-
tablished.
The METROPOLITAN has one of the most
attractive stocks of fall and winter cloth
ing even exhibited in Savannah 1t Will
he on exhibition in a few days and ready
for the inspection of city and country
buyers,
This company has made every effort pos
sible to secure goods that will please the
patrons of the establishment and 1t de-
serves the success which it has achieved
during the spring and summer and VIII
certainly merit an increase patronage ia
The future.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-04
r. BARRETT.

Years ago Mr.. Barrett began his bust
ness in a small way, but under his per-
sonal supervision 1t has grown every year
until now, he has one OF the most COM
plete and up to date establishments In the
south. Mr.. Barrett builds everything on
wheels, and builds them right too. To
have a Barrett job means you have the
best. Mr.. Barrett uses only the best ma
terial. and employs none but experience
and skilled workmen. He can build as
fine a buggy, wagon. truck, dray or other
vehicle as any man in the country. Mr..
Barrett gives personal attention to repair
work and his repairs stand. Low prices
are the rule, and a great speciality Is horse
shooting, by the most competent men in
the business. Let Barrett build you a We
hicle and YOU have one sure Let him do
your repairs and they will be well done.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-04

This house is the largest tin plate and
roofing supply house south of Philadel-
phia. In addition TO roofing supplies.
Messrs. Conklin &c Co. carry a full and
complete line of hardware and the most
complete and up-to-date lines of cutlery
in the entire south. They manufacture in
Atlanta tin ware, sheet iron goods and
similar wares and make Savannah the
distributing point for Florida and South
Georgia territory. No house in the city
has such excellent facilities for handling
business at a nominal cost as Messrs.
Conklin & Co. Their immense warehouse
extends both to the Central of Georgia
tracks and the Savannah river affording
direct connection for boats and cars. The
firm of Charles A Conklin & Co. stands
at the top notch of financial responsible
ity, and its great capital admits of buy
ing goods at the lowest prices and con-
sequently selling them at equally close
figures.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-04

The trade year under review in this issue
IF The Morning News has been quite sat
,.r,otorv TO the mercantile community;
indeed. TO the Graders of all classes, con-
,i5ared as a whole. While the volume of
trade has not been too large to be handled
with facility. the merchants nave, almost
-zitbout exception done profitable busl-
ness Savannah's business men, its mer-
.5ants. bankers and manufacturers do
business on sound methods. Their rules of
71siness are simple and safe and the
t,nkers are in close touch with the people.
As 2 result there has been no extensive
,,r,mercial failure here for many years.
nnring the past years the failures We're
rracticaFly nothing. While new houses
and FIRMS are established old ones remain,
the growth being natural and entirely
without relapses or reaction.
The commercial strength of Savannah is
eyervwhere recognized. This is due to
commercial conservatism, which, while
eve~v opportunity for legitimate invest
nent of profitable extension of trade is
re,ognized, forbids overtrading and specu-
laton.
lust opened is particularly bright. There
are very few idle working people in the
,-tv; they have all become wage-earners,
and therefore purchasers. The back coun-
trv tributary to Savannah is also in bet
Ter condition, from the point of view of
tbe tradesman, than has been the case for
long time The farmers have more to
sell than heretofore, and will as a con-
sequence buy more. Savannah trades
men. with characteristic enterprise, have
prepared themselves to take advantage OF
the returning flood tide of prosperity, and
will be found in the markets competing
with all possible or would-be rivals and
heating them in the majority of instances
Tie firms found below may be cOnsid-
cred representative in ability and probity
in the conduct Of their business, and in
forethought and public spirit in all that
conduces to promote the general welfare
Of the community.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-04
A. $. NICHOLS.

You know a Nichols shoe by It's lasting
qualities. The shape. style and general
get up, too, indicates the Nichols standard
of excellence Nichols shoes have been
known for years to possess every good
quality; they wear WELL look we'll and are
sold very cheap. Mr.. Nichols knows all
about the shoe business and with ample
capital strict personal attention and
courteous treatment to all, he has built
up one of the largest concerns in the city.
Just at this time Mr.. Nichols can supply
merchants with special sizes, at exceed
ingly low figures. His purchases have
been very heavy, and he offers great in
ducements. On every hand prices are ad-
vancing but at Nichols the same low
prices prevail and the quality is always
up to the standard.