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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-01
AN ORINOCO COLONY.
100 Men and 20 Cars of Goods to Go
to Venezuela.

St. Louis, Feb. IA representative of
Donald Grant of Faribault, Mimi, chief
promoter of the Orinoco company,
syndicate owning 100000 900 acres of
land along the Orinoco river, in Santa
Catalina, Venezuela, has been in st.
Louis for two days purchasing supplies
for an expedition to Venezuela that
promises to be the largest undertaking
of the kind ever attempted.
Over 100 Americans will go with the
have the double purpose in view of
making money for themselves and
opening up a trade between the United
States and South America. The pur-
chases made in st. Louis for this eXpe-
dition amount to many thousands of
dollars and will require about 20 cars
to carry the goods to the port of New
York
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-01
EX-QUEEN LII POSES.
She Sits for Photograph in Wash
ipgton Studio.

Washington, Feb. 1.-Ex-Queen Lii
has had her picture taken.
The novel sight of a hired cab, orna-
mented on top with a trunk, a sizable
valize and a big blue calico bundle, go
ing at breakneck speed up F street. from
the Shoreham yesterday noon, caused
considera BILE speculation among foot
travellers and no end of excitement
among small boys, which was by no
means diminished when the driver
drew up with a round turn at build
ing on Seventeenth street, and dis
mounting, threw open the door for her
royal highness, Queen Lii, and her at
PENDANTS, with man of business from
Boston.
The distinguished party entered the
building, followed by one attendant
with the traps, trunk, valise and a big
blue calico bundle. and mounting four
flights of narrow steps, knocked loudly
al the door of studio where they were
promptly admitted. bag and baggage.
The cab, the boys and a crowd of idlers,
anxiOusly waited on the outside in Gag
er expectation of something startling.
In the stdio the Queen attired herself
in a regal robe of purple, put on her
crown Jewels and the crown of Hawaii
and sat for a picture.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-01
HOW A BOUNTY WORKS.
German Sugar is Sold Cheaper in
America Than in Germany.

Washington, Feb. In his annual
summary of the work of the United
States consulate, United States Consul
General De Kay submits some very in
teresting remarks to point out the dan
gers of a subsidy system carried to ex-
tremes. He says:
In consequence of the great bOuntieS
paid exporters of sugar by way of re-
Enitted taxes, the bet sugar crop grow
larger every year, Notwithstanding GER
tain penalties which are exacted in or
der to limit the quantity produced.
More factories have been built, the old
factories have produced more sugar.
The consequence is that Germans pay
high prices for their own sugar, but
America and England very low prices
for German sugar. Overproduction
has already crowded profits here to the
wall and the sugar manufacturers and
beet growers are already petitiOning for
further favorS on the plea that French,
Belgian and Austrian rivals may
Guido them. Should Cuba come to
terms with Spain this spring and the
production of beet sugar in the United
States increase in the same ratio that
it has heretofore, grave troubles may
be expected in this branch of business
in Germany.
Speaking of general trade with the
United States, the consul general says
that just now sugar, toys, chemicals
and rice seem to be the only exports to
America which retain their former vi
tality. Though the trade in textiles
not satisfy the merchants. Great hopes
were founded on a brisk demand from
the United States after the election for
silk, half silk, linen and wooden goods,
but these hopes were delusive. Com
penSatiOn was found, however, in or
derS from other parts of the world, and
with the exception of the silk industry
the season has been a good one for
textiles.
The consul general says: '"The reason
for the fine record of Germany in 1896
must be recognized to have its basis in
her financial position. Owing to the
sound finances the rate of interest has
been very low and money was to be had
for all legitimate business ventures.
The liveliness of industries had its good
effect on agriculture and both together
produce the largest surplus in railway
income ever known in Germany. So
large is that surplus that it has upset
all calculations of the ministry of nm
ance and removed the old arguments
against an increase in railway facilities,
rolling stock, wages of minor officials,
wages of schoolmasters and others who
have suffered terribly from the rise in
the cost of living"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-01
GREELEY POTATO MARKET.
The Cooperative Exchange Working
Very Well.

Greeley, Feb. 1.-The Northern Color
ado Produce exchange held a meeting
in the court house Saturday afternoon.
Between 200 and 300 members were pres
ent
The potato question was talked over
and the utmost good feeling prevailed
The members are we'll pleased with the
working of the exchange and are now
debating a permanent organization to
do their marketing, without the aid of
the dealers. They also contemplate
erecting warehouses through this sec
ton next fall An effort was made.
prior to this evening, to ascertain the
amount of marketable potatoes in the
Greeley belt, but nothing definite was
obtained. although the best authorities
stated that only about One-half the
number of saclfuls are now on hand as
compared with this time last year. Ow-
ing to subterfuges adopted by some un-
scrupulOuS dealers calling the Rural
New York potato a Pearl, the price of
the former was reduced five cents
which brings the Pearls and Rural New
Workers at so cents a hundred weight.
Reds still command so cents
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-01
THE CASTLES RETURN.
Never Care to Wander From Their
Own Preside, Hereafter.

San Francisco, Feb. 1.-Walter E.
Castle and wife arrived in this city
yesterday on the Overland train from
Philadelphia. They were mete at the
Oakland pier by Arthur. a brother of
Mr. Castle. AS soon as they arrived on
this side they entered q carriage and
were driven to the Martinez hotel,
where they were received by the fani-
ly.
Mrs. Castle appeared to be very tired
and retired soon after dinner. She is
still sufferin gfrom the effects of sew
eral severe surgical operations perform
ed in Philadelphia some weeks ago
Arthur Castle said that she was COM
pletely broken down in health and that
it would be a long time before she
would entirely recover. Mr.. and Mrs.
Castle intend to remain permanently in
this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-01
MAMMOTH RESERVOIR.
Preparations for Construction of a
Huge Dam at Fort Seldom.

Santa F'e, N. NJ, Feb. 1.-Advices
from Los Cruces state that President
Edgerton, head of the Scotch syndicate
which is to dam the Rio Grande near
Fort Seldom, has gone to London 10 pre-
sent his final report to the capitalists
who are back of the enterprise. The re-
port is highly favorable, the prelimina-
ry work has been finished and all the
details carefully figured out. The Atch-
ison. Topeka & Santa Fe company has
finished spur to the dam site and a
ship load of Portland cement is about
to be delivered.
With two possible exceptions this is
to be the largest alter storage reser-
voir in the world. 1t will cost nearly
81. 100000 and will irrigate 100000 acres
of Rio Grande valley land between Fort
Seldom and Ell PasO. Mr. Edgerton has
charge of the construction of similar
works in India for the English govern
ment. and when he returns in April he
will bring with him a corps of engineer
ing assistants, who were engaged in In
dia with him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-01
800 HOUNDS in CHASE.
Mammoth Fox Hunt Among the
Hills of Pennsylvania

Phoenixville, Pa. Feb. 1.-The big fox
hunt came eff Saturday, but the sly old
fox managed to save his brush, not
understanding the fact he was closely
pursued by some of the finest hounds
and most daring riders in the country
When the clock struck II Frank
RhoadeS, master of hounds for the oc-
casiOn, loaded the fox into a carriage
proceeded to the driving park, about
half a mile distant. In order that all
might see the fox Mr.. Wall had a wire
cage made for him, and as he rode
along the road he blinked contentedIy
at the horsemen, who were soon to be
chasing him over the hills.
At 1890 O'Clock the cage door was
opened by Mr.. RhOadeS and as the fox
leaped from his narrow prison into the
inclOsure in front of the grand stand a
shout went up from 1000 Threats and a
blast from a score of busles- The
hounds too, set up a howl as they
caught the scent on the clear, cold air.
The frightened animal made rush for
liberty, but soon found nigh board
fence in his way. He turned and rushed
through the crowd and out of the gate
into the road, and then like the wind,
struck across the fields, to the west
ward.
Fifteen minutes after the drop the
kennel doors were thrown open ana out
rushed 800 hounds ready for the chase
They soon picked up the trail and out
the gate they went and across the fields
after the fleeing fox. A hundred OF
more riders in gay hunting suits gal
loped after the hounds.
The fox lost no time in getting away,
for he was two miles ahead when the
dogs were released. He ran westward
over the Charlstown hills and then cir
cIed through the Pikelands, and just as
the hounds We're closing in upon him
he took to earth near the historic old
Tor hot oil
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-01
AREVIVAL NEXT FALL.
Depew Says the High Tariff Will
Bring Prosperity.

New York, Feb. 1.-Chauncey NJ. De-
pew said today:
I'VE shall have harder times until af-
ter the extra session of congress has
been held. What the country requires
now is an extra session to formulate
a businesS-like tariff measure. We are
confronted by a crisis at this time, and
we ought to look upon the situation as
We would look upon sudden outbreak
of hostiIities with another power That
which we are called upon to face IS
scarcely less grave than an actual war"
Consequently, Mr.. DepeW thinks,
war tariff is demanded.
Congress-" he said. must not shirk
IFS liabilities. 1t must have the courage
and it should find the means to fight the
danger that threatens us as a people
BY next fall, if an extra session of
congress is held, and the members per-
form their duty, there will be an I'M
precedented revival in all branches of
business
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-01
CHICAGO CHARITIES.
Robert Treat Paine the Boston Mil
lionaire Philanthropist, In
terests Himself

Chicago, Feb. Robert Treat Paine.
the Boston millionaire philanthropist,
Will arrive in Chicago tomorrow after
noon and Immediately begin his work
of enlisting the people of this city in the
cause of organized charities. Nupner-
Gus conferences, lectures and social en-
tertainments are planned for the days
of his visit.
The work of Mr.. Paine will be con-
Quoted with special reference to the
present emergency needs of the desti-
tute of this city, and it is expected that
his visit Will result in establishing a
permanent interest in the work of the
various city agencies which look after
the poor and suffering.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-01
RETURNS TO COSTA RIGA.
E. G. Foutch Will Make a Second Trip
to Central America.

Ed Foutch left this morning for To-
peka and in a few days he will start for
Costa Rica, Central America, where he
goes in the interests of the Bella Vista
Mining company. Prof. Franklin OF the
state university will accompany him as
aSSayer and chemist for the company
Ed says he will take a good United
States carriage and three good mules
back with him for mountaineering
Dorado Republican.
Mr. Foutch is well known in this city
and throughout the state, having trav-
eled for some time past as the agent of
the Accounting Trust company Last
fall he made a trip to Costa RIGA in
the interests of parties who were think
ing of making investments there. He
will go back to make further investiga-
tiOnS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-01
Died in Africa.

Millersburg. O., Feb. Judge Armor
and family are sorely bereaved over
news just received by cable of the death
of his only son, Dr. Samuel Armor,
which took place in the interior of
Africa nearly three months ago. The
doctor had a liking for the sea and
was on a gunboat in the employ of
Brazil during the trouble in that
country a few years ago. He joined
the expedition to Africa about one year
ago, where he sickened and died. He
was a young man, being less than so
years old and had bright future be-
fore him in his profession.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-01
BRYAN AT GALVESTON.
He is Greeted by a Large Crowd and
Goes Duck Hunting.

Galveston, Tex, Feb. 1-William J.
Bryan accompanied by Ex-Governor
Hogg and Speaker Daniel, arrived at
9:15 last night. Bryan was received by
a large crowd at the Union station and
was heartily greeted by Congressman
Towne, Berry and others of the con-
gressional committee now here. After
an impromptu reception he was taken
to the residence of Col. w L. Moody,
whose guest he will be while here.
Today in company with Ex-Governor
Hogg, Speaker Dashiel and Col Moody
he will go to Lake Surprise on a duck
hunt. He will return Wednesday when
a public reception will be rendered him
and he will lecture at night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-01
HARRISON KELLEY STUCK.
Sent the Government a Counterfeit
Fifty Cent Piece in 1878.

In going over the records at the Uni
ted States land office, a document was
found which recalled the days when
shin plasters'' were in active circul-
alton.
A letter written in 1873 by the United
States land commissioner and address
sed to ex-Congressman Harrison Kelley
was found and attached to it was
paper 50-cent bill stamped by the gov
eminent bad" The bill had been sent
with others to the land office and had
been found to be a counterfeit.
Receiver Hit says the counterfeit is
a clever peice of work and it could
not be told from a good one by an or
binary individual
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-01
INSPECTING PUPILS.
Daily Examination in New York to
Prevent the Spread of Sickness.

New York, Feb. IA committee of
the board of education and President
Wilson of the board of health, held a
conference today to discuss the adop-
tion of rules regulations and methods
of medical examination of school chill
dren.
At a meeting of the board of health
inspectors, whose duties it would be to
examine the primary school children
each morning for symptoms of contag-
iOuS diseases and make reports in the
sicknesses that kept children away. DR.
Roberts of the health department, has
drawn up rules which will be gone over
today at the conference.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-01
GAGE DENIES 1T.
Prospective Secretary of the Treasury
Not Single Taxer.

Chicago, Feb. Lyman j. Gage
the prospective secretary of the treas
ury in President-elect McKiniey's cab
met, positively denied yesterday the
story published in a New York paper
that he was a single taxer and an un-
compromising adherent of Henry
George upon the subject.
There is not the slightest foundation
for the report that 1 am now or ever
was a single tax man." said Mr.. Gage,
land nothing that I have ever said or
written on economic subjects could fur
nish the slightest ground for such a
statement"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-01
HEARTLEss LANDLORDS.
Throw Renters Who are Behind Out
in the Storms in New York.

New York Feb. 1.-Thousands of the
city's unemployed got work Saturday
shoveling snow, but even that work
was not enough to go around. One
contractor who wanted 800 men was
mobbed by 1000 others and had to call
the police.
Sixty-nine evictions for rent due av-
eraging $12 was the feature of the day.
Families with their belongings were be-
ing put out in the snow drifts. Civil
Justice GoldfOgle announced that here
after landlords could not get eviction
papers in his court on stormy days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-01
Dispensary Law for Alabama.

Montgomery, Ala, Feb. 1.-The state
whisky dispensary bill was passed by
the senate by a vote of IS to 10. Sew
eral of the larger counties were exempt
ed from its provisions, however. The
bill provides for the Inauguration of the
liquor system now in effect in South
Carolina, and which has been recently
declared unconstitutional by the United
States supreme court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-01

few months ago Mr.. Byron Every
of Woodstock, Mich, was badly afflicted
with rheumatism. His right leg was
swollen the full length, causing him
great suffering. He was advised to try
Chamberlain'S Pain Balm. The first
bottle of it helped him considerably and
the second bottle effected cure The
25 and so cent sizes are for sale by
druggists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-01
MISS COUSINS BETTER.
She Has Passed the Critical Stage of
Her Illness.

st. Louis. Feb. Miss Phoebe Cous-
FMS, who came to st. Louis two weeks
ago from Excelsior Springs, Mo, for
medical treatment, is still at the private
hospital, Pts Chestnut street, to which
she was conveyed upon her arrival.
After the operation, which was per-
formed at the hospital, Miss Cousins
condition became quite serious. She
is still unable to receive visitors, but it
was stated yesterday at the hospital
that she was doing well
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-01
BRYAN AFTER DUCKS.
Closes His Texas Lecture Tour at San
Antonio, Saturday Night.

Austin, Tex, Feb. Wv. ]. Bryan
closed his series of Texas lectures Sat
urday night at San Antonio to $4,000
people.
Mr. Bryan announces this lecture is
the last under the present management
and that he has not formulated any
plans for the future. Today he will go
to Chambers county and have a duck
hunt with party to be chaperoned by
Ex-Governor Hogg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-01
Indians Will March.

Guthrie, o. T., Feb. 1-Woodson.
Indians, has received a letter from Cen
eral Porter asking for number of Chey-
enne and Arapahoe Indians to march
in the Inaugural parade at Washing
ton on March 4. a band of so reds will
be sent to the capitol as requested.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-01

Badness is either hereditary or caused
by sickness, mental exhaustion, wear
ing tight-fitting hats, and by over
work and trouble. Halls Remover Will
prevent it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-01

Broken edge collars made smooth by
Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-01
Weather In dications

Chicago, Feb. For Kansas: Fair
tonight and Tuesday; variable winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-01
Min eral Water .

The finest in the west. Come and try 1t.
]. w. PHILLIPS. 612 w. Eighth Ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-01
False Face Scared Him to Death.

WilliamspOrt, Pa. Feb. 1-Walter.
the 2-year-old son of William Priest of
Muncy, died in commissions today as the
result of fright. Last evening Marga-
ret Colley, a playmate, donned hide
Gus false face and ran into the Priest
residence for the purpose of frighten-
ing the child. She succeeded so well
that Walter screamed himself into con-
VulsionS, which resulted in death.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-01

Not how cheap but how good is the
way we try to do our work Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and ia West Sth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-01

Ask for cash customers books, free,
at Palace Clothing Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-01

PILLS cure Sick Headache.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-19

One day lie said t. p. u.s
mamma, what are the r
"Thcy are fiock OF at .u.
that God drives forth at night tot f
MS pasture in the sky"
HIM" said the littla hoy, .uua
to his father. Papa, what "t. Oh
stars?"
"They are redhot nail thnr Hn.. 'a
sky fast to the bottom Of Gods tu.y
and keep it from crashiug down ul.
our heads.
"H H'ml" said the littla boy, t-r...
10 his mothers sister "Aulr''- N..i
are the stars?"
"The sky is the Virgin. pin
and the stars are tho heads nt ,.. ..
which she"-
"Hm!' said the litt.. .rv ur..
to his fathers brother, DuD.O rNH
are the stars?n
"They are the eyes of ruour 10y ..
gels, peeping through lu'.s iu . .
blue tent that incloses bat tNnv ,.'
circus and we call the planetary
tem.
"H'mr' said the littlr .oy. tn'r
TO the old woman who to- ..M lei.
wonderful stories of wrr..rn.
during the blue mids,rrarr u.-u.
Nurse, what are the stars
"Well," answered Il old W,-...
"some say that the stars are tne ;.ar- ..
the dead, which turn into roH and
glow. But say
"Yes?" said the little boy eagerly
II say that only God knows.
The little boy looked Disappointed
Then he raised his head and lJ,.t
steadily upward.
Il suppose, " he said, after Il sil u.,
that shall never know what the ss.
really are"
mot until you 80 among thpru AU.
may the hour of your going be late, m,
darling" said the old woman. -Chpg
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