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The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-29
READY FOR PROPOSALS.
Government Asks Bids for Supplying
the Food for Klondike.

Chicago, Dec. 29.-Captain D. I. Brain
ard, who is to lead the government Klon-
dixie expedition. and who is now at the
Virginia hotel, is busy preparing and
sending TO papers in St. Paul. Kansas City,
Seattle, Tacoma, Portland, San Francisco
and in this city advertisements for pro-
posals for supplying the food.
The advertisement calls for the delivery
of 100000 pounds of food at Skaguay not
later than February s. The more import
ant items are 20 900 pounds of bacon, 112,-
600 pounds of -four, 5000 pounds of beans
and peas, 1900 pounds of butter and 1000
cans of condensed milk.
Captain Brainard said it had been de-
cided not to try to use condensed foods,
except milk. both for the reason that it
was felt that this was no occasion for
trying experiments, and because of the
belief that the food advertised for would
be found more suitable to the needs of
the occas sion than condensed foods. He
said he would leave for Vancouver bar
racks in a day or two and that it was
expected the expedition would leave Skag-
uay about the middle of February. It
will be composed of so soldiers. 60 Lap
drivers and 500 reindeer, and it was
thought it would be able to make the
trip to Dawson in four to eight weeks.
The one thing that was troubling him
now, he said, was the fear that they
would not have sufficient food for the
reindeer as he had been informed no
reindeer moss grows along the Dalton
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-29
HELD UP ON THE BRIDGE.
a NJ. Baird Has an Encounter With
Two Footpads

Two footpads met a Waterloo at the
hands of Archie Baird on the bridge Sun
day night.
When Mr.. Baird. who driving, near
ed the center of the bridge, two coIored
men rushed to the head of his horse. One
seized the Bride the other made a dive
for Mr. Baird. grabbing his coat making
at the same time effort to drag him
out of the buggy.
AS the footpad tugged at Mr.. Baird's
coat the buttons gave away with a rip
of the cloth. This made Mr.. Baird mad
and he jumped out of the buggy. struck
his assailant with his fist and seized him
by the throat, continuing to pound him
with his fist. The footpad was knocked
down, his head striking the iron railing,
which cut deep cash in the scalp which
bled profusely-
The assault on the part of Mr. Baird
continued. The colored man was used
up in minute, while his pal fed. Salts
flying himself that the negro had been
thoroughly chastised, Mr.. Baird climbed
into his buggy and drove home. He made
no attempt to cause the arrest of the par
ties.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-29
FIRE IN KLOND!KE.
Two COnflagratiOms Break Out
in the Log City.

San Francisco, Dec. 29.-AccOrding to
news received here from Dawson City,
under date of November 25, the Klon-
dixie mining camp has twice been in
danger of destruction by fire. On Mo-
vember % two Front street log houses
were destroyed by fire. One of them
was used as a lodging house on one
floor and a church on the other. The
lodgings contained food, outfits for ten
men and nothing saved. Steps have
been taken to relieve the destitute. The
fire was caused by the Overturning of a
lighted candle by a drunken man.
A fire from a similar cause broke out
on November %, and the opera house
and two saloons were burned to the
ground. The snow on the roofs saved
the rest of the Front street from de-
struction. large quantity of prOvis-
ions and liquors, valued at $4,000 in
Dawson was destroyed.
November 10, the Yukon frOze for the
winter and since then about 5000 per-
sons have started out over the ice be-
tween Dawson and Fort Selkirk.
Many of them were without dogs and
poorly supplied with provisions and
clothing and it is doubtful if they will
get through.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-29
FIRST SILVER WEDDING.

A Custom That Dates Back to the
Reign of HuGues Capet.
The fashion of silver weddings dates
back to the reign of Hugues Capet,
king of France in 9s7, says Vogue.
Once, as Hugues was arranging his
uncle's affairs, he found on one OF the
estates a servant who had grown gray
in the service of his relative. He had
been such a friend of his masters that
he was almost looked upon as one OF the
family.
On the farm with this ole man was
also a serving woman who was as old
as he, and also unmarried, and who had
been the most devoted and hard work
ing of the women servants of the kings
uncle. When the king heard these
praises of the two, he ordered them to
be brought before him, and said to the
woman:
your service is great, greater than
this mans, whose services were great
enough, for the woman always finds
work and obedience harder than man,
and therefore will give you reward.
At your age know of none better than
q dowry and a husband. The dowry
is here-this farm from this time forth
belongs to you. If this man who has
worked with you five and twenty years
is willing to marry you, then the hus-
band is ready"
''Your majesty" suffered the old
peasant, confusedly. chow is it possible
that we should marry, having already
silver hairs?''
Then it shall be silver wedding"
answered the king, land here give you
a wedding ring" drawing a costly
ring from his finger and placing the
hands of the thankful old people to-
gether.
This soon became known ali over
France. and raised such enthusiasm
that it became fashion after 25
years marriage to celebrate a silver
wedding.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-29
DIR. MINNEY ON HEALTH.
Some Of the Faults Found With the
School Room.

DR.. J. E. AIinney of Topeka startled
the teachers today by declaring that
the usual term examinations should be
banished from the public schools in
Kansas. He declared:
These term examinations impose a
dangerous and unnecessary burden up
on the teachers and pupils
DR.. Minney was discussing the de-
fective eyesight SO prevalent among
pupils and teachers. He further stated
that these examinations are not a true
test of scholarship.
Referring to the many causes of de-
fective eyes, Dr. Minney charged the
lead pencil with being responsible for
the majority of such difficulties. He
recommended that the lead pencil be
abolished and pen and ink substituted.
The association cheered this senti-
ment.
Surveying Representative hall, the
doctor said:
1T is not strange the legislators go
home with severe colds. This hall is
very poorly ventilated. The windows
should be supplied with equipment
which should be tilted and thereby
send the cold air to the ceiling instead
of pouring it in upon the heads of the
people"
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-29
CORBETT'S TRICK.
To Get Rid of Persistent Sou
brette in New York,

New York. Dec. 29.-The Telegram today
published the following:
Mr.. James J. Corbett, former champion
pugilist of the world, is a man of re-
sources. He proved this at Martins early
Saturday morning He came into Mar
tins late Friday night to have a farewell
lunch with a few friends prior to his de-
parture for the west. Somehow young
woman of the stage became a member of
the party. She devoted much attention
to Mr.. Corbett The young woman's at
tentions were so marked as to become
rather embarrassing to Corbett. Besides,
he was due to catch a train for Cincin-
natl in a few hours, and it was absolutely
necessary that he break away" Finally
he hit upon a rather brilliant idea. Bud
Woodthorpe, Nat c. Goodwin's stage
manager. and Corbetts former secretary,
was sitting at another table.
Corbett had a short conference with
Mr.. Woodthorpe, then he returned to the
table al which the persistent soubrette
was seated. moment later Wood
thorpe rushed at Corbett with a cleaning
knife in his hand. He apparently tried
to plunge it into the heart of the former
champion, and one of the liveliest stage
scuf1es imaginable took place. Finally
Corbett overpowered Mr.. Woodthorpe and
took the knife away from him. Then he
explained to the party that his unfortun-
ate friend needed his immediate attention
that he proposed to entice him TO a
sanftarium but that under no circum-
stances must anyone follow him. Then
Corbett made a quiet sneak, leading Mr..
Woodthorpe into the chilly morning air.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-29

madras, figured lawn or china silk.
Cut one curtain three times as long as
the other, the shorter one being Of a
length to just reach the window sill.
Fasten upon the pole by the usual ring
arrangement and overlapin the middle.
Now take the shorter curtain and
with a piece of bright ribbon loop it
to the first ring on the pole, tying it
tightly there.
Drape back the other curtain in Il
loose, graceful sweep with band of
the goods, and you will find that you
have a curtain that forms a double seal
lop. It will be very pretty and will not
darken the room
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-29
JANUARY eeSHOWS.''
List Of Theatrical Attractions for the
Coming Month


mime Sans Gene" the attraction in
which Kathryn Kidder was seen in this
city last season, was contracted for today
for the Crawford theater on January 20.
With Kathryn Kidder this was one of
the best attractions seen here last season.
Miss Kidder, however, is now seriously
i'll and may probably not be seen in this
city again. as she has announced her in
tention of quitting the stage.
The list of attractions for the month of
January is-not large. but the number will
probably be increased after the opening
of the year. The present list is as fol-
lows:
Hoyts "a Trip to Chinatown" Janu-
ary I; Gus Hills Vaudeville company.
January 5; Rice's 1892" January 6; THE
Brownies January s; Katie Emmett in
1.-The Waits of New York January Is;
1.-The Widow Brown" January 1s; Kath-
ryn Kidder in Mime. Sans Gene Janu-
ary 20; Walker Whiteside, the tragedian,
January p; Chas. Frohman's THE Girl
I Left Behind Me" January "A; "a Breezy
Time" January 26; Banda Rosa, January
25; Nine. Scalchi, January 2S.
With the exception of "A Trip to China
town." the Banda Rosa and possibly THE
Brownies and 1892" all the attractions
will be seen at the Crawford theater.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-29
COLORADO LEADS IN GOLD.
Output For the Whole Country This
Year Was 81 Per Capits.

Denver, Dec. 29.-The books of the Unit
ed States branch mint for the year 1897
are just closed. The deposits of gold are
slightly exceed S12. .20O. .OoO and a conserva-
tive estimate made by the mint officials
places the entire output of Colorado at
S22 900, 900 in round figures
Colorado will go far ahead of Calfor-
MIA as it is said to be doubtful if Cali
fornia's output will touch the SIS, OO0, 900
mark. Last year Colorado's output was
SIG 800 OG0 and that of California was ST.
O0Oc coo, while the total production of the
country was S61. 717926. The great in
crease in the Colorado output this year
will send the total for the United States
up to the $4,000, 900 mark.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-29
FRANCE PUSHES AHEAD.
Occupies Two More Important Posi-
tions in West Africa.

Paris. Dec. 29.-The French, it is an
nounced, have occupied Odienne ana
Nalligata. 1t is believed this indicates
that an advance against Chief Samory
is imminent
Chief Samory is a West African
chieftain who for over u years past,
has been the most dangerous antagon-
ist the Europeans have had to meet
After ten years of guerilla warfare, he
was driven out of the SOudan, but he
made a swoop upon the fertile region
of Kong. a dependency of the French
Ivory company Since then Chiet Sa-
mory has repeatedly been heard from.
In August last his forces surprised and
routed a detachment of French troops
sent to occupy the territory, which it is
said Samory had offered to Vacate.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-29
TALMAGE AS PROPHET,
Forecasts What Will Happen
During the Coming Year.

New York, Dec 29.-Among the an
swers received by the Journal to its
call for prophecies of what will happen
in 1898, is the following from Rev. 7.
Dewitt Talmage:
For the year 1898 I believe these
things will come to pass:
Autonomy will be established in the
island of Cuba. If Spain means what
she says and keeps her promises the
wounds of the Cubans will be healed
and peace will be restored. but if her
scheme is simply an illusion the island
will be lost to her and will acquire in
dependent government.
Our political conditions will be i'm
proved, with a ratio of progress never
known since this government was es
ablished. There will be vast improve
ment in every department of art, labor
and religion.
1 think the threat of war in Europe
and Asia, which we have heard for the
past % years, will not amount to any
thing. There will be no general out
afraid of one another They abused
Greece because they thought it was
safe to do so. But there will be no par
tition of China.
The arbitration principle will be
thoroughly esta ablished, and there will
be no more war among civilized ma
tiOns Perhaps there will be conflicts
of q tribal nature among the Savages
of Africa, but these outbreaks and any
which may occur in China will not af-
feet the peace of Europe, nor of the
world.
Turkey will not be carved though I
wish it might be. Mohammedan rule
will continue there for years to come.
MOhamm edaniSm represents more peO-
pie than Professionalism, so that it will
not be an easy task to relieve the Sui
tan of Turkey of his power. The Chris
tian feeling is getting so dominant that
war, which is wholesale massacre, will
fl16 1~aT1 1sar,
ever.
The great plaques of the earth will
not sweep through ChriStendom again.
Medical aid, through good Providence,
either destroy them or provide meth
DDS of quarantining. Cholera will not
affiict US during the ensuing year.
The twentieth century is only three
steps away, and it will bring us so
much Improvement that, in compari-
son, the conditions of the nineteenth
century, of which we have bOasted so
much, will be almost like the Dark
Ages.
The government of Great Britain will
continue as it is today. and if Queen
Victoria should die the Prince of Wales
will come into succession and prove
popular monarch. The government of
Great Britain is so much like that of
the United States that I consider it al
most ideal.
If the work of this congress is not
what it should be, one of another party
Will replace it. But predict that pros
perity will shine and that there will be
no labor troubles.
The union of New York and Brooklyn
as Greater New York will prove
great blessing. I advocated it Is years
ago in Brooklyn.
Mayor Van Wyck will give the city
splendid government, and will not be
Influenced by any but the right senti-
ments. The Journal will continue to
chase down the great evils of the day
and, together with the great movements
of Christianity, will ameliorate the
worlds condition nightly.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-29
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Frank Erickson, aged SO years, died
of typhoid fever last evening at the
Santa Fe hospital He lived at 200
Emmett street, and had been in the en-
DIoy of the railroad company in the
shops for II years. The funeral will be
held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock
at the residence.
Mrs Leoti Carter of 106 Monroe street
was buried today. the funeral services
being held at the cOIOred Baptist
church.
The funeral services over the re-
mains of Robert Mood will be held to-
morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
family residence, 400 East Eighth
street.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-29
ONLY THE FEW
Can Now Wear Seal Skin or Kill
Seals.

Washington, Dec. 29-Ex- Secretary
Foster had a brief conference with the
president today, after which the pres
ident approved the bill prohibiting the
killing of fur seals in the waters of the
North Pacific ocean," passed the day
congress adjourned for the holidays.
The act prohibits the killing of seals
by American citizens, except as they
may be taken on the Pribylof islands
by the North American Commercial
company. 1t also prohibits the impor-
tation of seal skins into the United
States, raw dressed, dyed or manu-ac-
tured.
The penalty for violation of the law
is a fine of not less than 5000 nor more
than $4,000, or imprisonment for not
more than six months, or both, for each
offense. including the forfeiture to the
United States of the vessel, it's tackle
and cargo.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-29
WANTS
Rents,
Situations,
= Real Estate,
Auction Sales,
AND OTHER
Classified Advertisements.
SITUATIONS wANrED-FREE.

Are you IN need OF worf2 If So you
are at liberty to use these columns for
assistance in that direction. While this
notice appears the State Journal Will
publish free on Saturday. Monday and
Tuesday. for Topeka or Kansas people.
all notices OF Situations Wanted" not to
exceed hve lines, or thirty-five words. in
length. provided that all advertisements
of that nature are handed in previous to
10 O'Clock Saturday morning: also
Wednesday. Thursday and Friday all ad-
vertising OF this class handed in by 10
O'Clock Wednesday morning.
No advertisements of this nature to be
started except on Saturdays and We'd
nesdays. HIo obligation is incurred on the
needy man or woman need hesitate to
take advantage Ut this offer. No one in
business or having employment is ex-
pected to take advantage of 1t. hut all
others are invited to avail themselves
freely.
The Topeka State Journal guarantees
circulation by far more than all other
Dailies combined. This makes this pa.
per the cheapest as well as the best.
daily medium in Topeka. the classified ad-
Serttsements below costing but
Five Cents a Line,
or 20 cents line for week: so cents by
the month.
Average circulation for first six months
Of 1sS7.
1854.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-29

", and fastens with a hook and eye un-
der the bow, which is also a made
one.
The bow and ends are doubled, and
along the edges, where the ribbon is
sewed. a tiny plating Of white chiffon
IS sewed in. This gives weight to the
ends and makes them part of the trim
ming of the dress. Many dressmakers
interline their ribbon sashes with
heavy cambria to give them stiH more
foundation. The chiffon is rutfied very
thick and is sewed between the edges
of the ribbon with machine stitching
These sashes are made of black and
white ribbon. ard are also. as in this
case, made Of ribbon with tiny figures
in It.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-29
ASKS LEAVE TO QUIT.
N. z. Mutual Life Will Ask the Court
to Let Tt Go in Peace.

Judge Albert H. Horton on behalf of
the Mutual Life of New York today
filed in the supreme court a notice stat
ing that on January he will ask the
court to dismiss the quo warrantO pro-
ceedings brought against the company
by Attorney General Boyle.
The company will show that it nas
withdrawn from Kansas, has settled
up it's business discharged all it's en-
ployes and asks permission to be dis
missed from the jurisdiction of the
court, after having paid all costs which
have accrued in the pending action.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-29
Eckatein a seatonite.

Otto Eckstein of Wichita, an ex-member
of the legislature and we'll known Re
publican lawyer, has Joined the forces
pushing John Seaton of Atchison for gov
ernor Mr. Eckstein will participate in
Nj Seaton's campaign.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-29
Holidav Excursion Rates

The Union Pacific will sell tickets to
all points within 200 miles at one fare
for the round trip. Tickets will be sold
Dec "a. 25. and 81, 1897. and Jan. 1.
1898. Final returning limit Jan. 4. 1898.
F. A LEWIS,
City Ticket Agent.
J. c. FULTON, Depot Agent.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-29
new WINDOW DRAPERY.

PartlcuIarIy Suitable for the sitting
or Sewing Room.
1t is often difficult to curtain the win
dow of a sewing-rOom without darken-
ing the interior too much. Often shades
are Objectionable, and yet the window
must be relieved of its bare appear
ance.
simple arrangement for this con-
sists of two curtains of thin material
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-29
whist1es of Amazement.

''Does my whistling disturb you?'
"Oh, not in the least. I'm used to hear
ing men whistle. I'm a collector for q
millinery house. u-Yonkers Statesman.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-29
THE WINTER SASH.

Dressy Ribbon Affair for Street or
Indoor Wear.
This is a white silk sash made out
of six yards of ribbon about eight
inches wide. The belt is made separate
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-29
Holiday Sale.

Ten per cent discount on all watches
and sterling goods this week
G. H. MORRISON,
sos Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-29
MISSOURI PACIFIC.

TOPEKA & FT. sScoTTf ACCOM-. 40. O. as5 si
arrive Iopeka. a...........s..........b:0 2. m
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-29

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Caad. Cathartic, cure constipation forever
10c, 25c. If c. c. C. fail, druggists refund money
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-29
SIX MEN HURT.

Chicago, Dec. 29.-Six men were in
jured by the derailment of an engine
on the Chicago, Hammond & Western
today.
The accident occurred at Salt Creek
two miles north of La Grange, Ill.
Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment gives
instant relief. It allays Inflammation
and heals It is prompt in its action
and positive in it's effect. It is the
the kind that cures without pains or
discomfort 1t is for piles only. Soc
Tubes 75c. Geo w. Stansfield, 632 Kan
sas avenue, and AIiller's Pharmacy, cor
ner Sixth and Topeka avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-29
FLORISTS.
STICK FOB BUGS

KiIIo REACHES, FIeas, Moths and Bedbugs Non
poisonous; won't stain Large hoCtIess az drug
Eists and grocerss % centas
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-29
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.

NOTICETO WHOM IT MAY CON-
CERN-Be it known that my petition is
on file in the office of the probate court
Of Shawnee county. Kansas, asking for a
permit to sell intoxicating liquors at 124
East Fourth St, in the Second ward in
the city of Topeka Kansas, and the hear
ing of the same is set for Monday. 9 u.
m, January 10, 1898.
NJ. A. PUNCHES.
Topeka, Kan, Dec. 9. 1897
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-29
LOST AND FOUND.

FOUND-Places to get watches and
clocks cleaned for Soc sos Kansas ave-,
upstairs
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-29
PAVING.

THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY.
MEETING every Wednesday. o. m. al
307 Van Buren st. Open to all
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-29
PsYcHOMETRY.

H. II. BROWN. minister of Soul Culture.
VIII heal read character and give
advice from the Spirit side of life us
East Sth st.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-29
JEWELERS..

TAMES b HAYDEN. Jeweler and OPP
- tician. Complete stock of watches, dia-
nOnds. silverware. etc Eyes examined
and spectacle5 properly fitted
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-29

STAMPS. SEALS AND STENCILS
THE J. C. DARLING co. .7s4 KAN. AVE,
TOPEKA Send for catalogue and prices.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-29
PRINTERS. !.


TOPEKA PRINTING CO., 112 EasI Sew
enth st. Mail orders given prompt at
tention. Print everything. Prices right.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-29
FUEL AND FEED.

HOROLOGIST.
SEE A WOLF, 116 East Sixth st,
when you want your watches and
clocks repaired. Work guaranteed.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-03-26
Conditions In Montana.

The STOCKMAN has this week re-
ceived reliable reports from many
points throughout Montana setting
forth the condition of stock on the
range and giving the probable
losses. The warm wave of ten DAYS
ago came just in time to prevent
great losses, but much weak stock
had already perished from the cold
weather which prevailed up to that
time. However, since the arrival
Of the warm wave stockmen are
breathing eaiser and feeling more
confident of the future. The east tern
part of the state has had winter of
almost unparalleled severity. In
Yellowstone, Cnster, Dawson: Val
ley, parts of Fergus and Teton and
in the Judith country the suffering
among stock is especially severe.
While January and FEBRUARY we're
mild and open, the weather started
in remarkably early with a severe
and continued November blizzard.
Hay was a very short crop, and
those who feed hay put upon on an
average hardly more than sufficient
for thirty days. This late cold
snap has by repea ted thawing and
freezing left the ground covered with
a coting of ice, making it almost i'm
possible for stock to find feed. The
cattle, TO- protection, have taken
refuge in river bottoms, where in
nearly all cases the sheep have
cropped the ground for strips of
three or four miles on each side of