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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
TO AVOID FORECLOSURE.
Much Anxiety is Shown Regarding
Settlement of Pacific Railroad
Matter.

Washington, Feb. 2.-Attorney Cen
eral Harmon talked recently with mem
bers of the house committee on the Pa
cific railroads bill for a commission to
settle the relations of the government
with the Pacific railroads. The at
torney general is in favor of the plan,
but desires that the bill be drawn so
that the negotiations now under way
for a settlement of the affairs of the
Union Pacific should not be interfered
with. 1t is probable the committee
will accept an amendment drawn by
Representative Harrison of Alabama,
providing that pending negotiations be
not affected by the bill
The attorney general gave the opinion
that if a commission was created which
would be empowered to carry to a con-
clusion the settlement with the syndi
cate which stands ready to take the
Union Pacific, the syndicate might be
induced to raise it's bid in order to
avoid delay in taking the matter
through the courts. The commission
contemplated in Mr.. Harrison'S bill
would be able to carry on the settle
ment which he has begun.
1t is doubtful, however, whether the
Harrison bill will be considered by the
house this session, although the com
Enittee may report it to the house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
AN ALUMINIUM KITE.
One Successfully Flown in New York

New York Feb. &c. T. Woglom,
jeweler at John and Nassau streets, who
has made a number of interesting expert
ments in this city in kite flying, success
fully launched and flew aluminium kite
from the top of the big tower of the
Judson building on Washington square
today.
The kite had a seventy-two inch frame
with three-eights of an inch tubing of
aluminium. So far is known this is the
first aluminium kite that has ever been sue
eessfully launched and flown. The eX-
pertinent was a success and proves Wog
lom's theory that aluminium, as well as
wood or any other material, may be used
in the framework of a kite, or paralzite,
as he calls it.
In view Of the treacherous wind the
para.kite flew to height of about 900 feet.
When the wind was al all speedy it would
attain an angle of sixty to seventy de-
grees. 1t proved a mparatively steady
flyer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
UP TO DATE HORSES.
Councilman Skinner Says Fire De.
partment Horses Horses Must
he That Kind

Councilman Skinner introduced a re-
solution providing for the purchase of
three horses for the fire department,
one, for Station No. 1 and two for Sta
ton No. 4.
Councilman Skinner said in support
of his resolution:
This is something that should be
looked after. The fire marshal has
many good qualities but he has also
some faults like the rest of u.s. He per-
mits the horses in the department to
run down too much. He cannot bear to
part with an old horse and buying
new horse is like pulling teeth We
have one horse in North Topeka that
has been in the service for IA years and
is q years old. Officer Wyatt of the
Humane society would arrest the city
if he heard of this. We should have
up-to-date horses in our fire depart
ment."
The resolution Mas adopted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
MISS GOULD'S PRIZES.
Wants to Inculcate Patriotism in the
Hearts of School Children.

New York, Feb. miss Helen Gould
has offered three prizes to be competed
for by the pupils of the Tarrytown
High school, Each prize is So They
are for the best written examinations
in civics, the best composition on I'm
tied States history, the subject to be
''Washington's Patriotism and for the
best elecutionist in public speaking.
The first two are open to all, the last
to girls only. The competitions to oc-
cur in June.
Miss Gould has for some time offered
similar prizes to the pupils of Roxbury
N. Y, the former home of her father
Her object is to encourage patriotism
and love of country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
A SKOEMAKERS WAR.
800 Men Discharged at Brockton and
More to Follow.

Brockton, Mass, Feb. "A controversy
assuming almost the proportions of war
between the ShOemakers union and the
tated today by the action of Charles A.
Eaton & Co.. who operate one of the
largest shoe factories in this city in dis
tice that the factory would be closed in
denitely.
had difficulty in regard to the price lists
it is feared other factories will be closed.
Expressions heard today indicate a gem
eral movement will result to break down
the unions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
CONVICT FARM PAYS.
Prisoner Raise All They Consume
and Some to Spare.

Brunswick, Ga, Feb. "A commit
tee from the grand jury visited GIynn's
convict farm recently. They will re-
port favorably on its workings.
This farm is an object lesson to the
county commissioners generally
The county convicts have their head
quarters on it. The women, children
and old men till the soil and produce
the crops. From this the convicts are
fed. The surplus is sold and the rev.
enue applied to the county debt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
STEEL STANDS THE TEST.
And the Bethlehem Iron Company
Gets a jap G, n ract.

Bethlehem, Pa, Feb. 2.-The Bethle-
hem Iron company has been cabled
from Russia particulars of a very sue
cessful test there of the company's ar
NOR plate. The tested plate was one
representing 1900 tons of Harveyized
nickel steel side armor for the Russian
battleship, ROstilov, all of which will
now be accepted.
The company has received a contract
for making the shaftings and engine
forgings for two big cruisers for the
Japanese government.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
Hard Times Don't Affect Gas

New York, Feb. 2.-The directors of
the Chicago Gas company have de-
clared a regular quarterly dividend of
III per cent, payable February 25.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
Big Mining Property Sold.

Butte, Mont, Feb 2-The Butte and
Boston Mining company's property. con-
sisting of SO mining claims, smelters.
concentration and everything belonging
to the company was sold by Receiver
John F. Forbis, in front of the court
house this afternoon. The property
was bought by z. r. Morse chairI,,ay =,
of the Butte and Boston Reorga nization
company for 81. $50 600. but the bid was
$50,000 the difference being represented
by membranes On the property.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
no COAL CONTRACTS NOW.

The council decided to not advertise
for bids to supply coal to the city. The
Southwestern Fuel company presented
a communication agreeing to continue
to furnish coal until the council de-
cideS to award the contract The COM
pany had the contract last year. The
council will probably defer the award
until next summer. when they hope
coal will be cheaper.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
THE PRICE TOO HIGH.
b. G. Root Wants $12,5OO for Felitz
Island Near the City Park.

H. c. Root presented a proposition to
the council to sell the city five acres
adjacent to the city park and including
Felitz Island. Mr.. Root places the
price at So. 500. When Councilman Bur
CESS heard the amount read he whistled
softly which indicates that the pro-
position places the property beyond
reach of the city.
The communication was referred to
the committee on finance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
BuekIenl s Arnice salve.

The best salve In the world for Cnts
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum'
Fever Sores. letter. Chapped Hards'
Chilblains. Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price % cents Per box. For sale by !,
x. Jones. Fifth and Kansas Ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
IT FELL BY THE wAYsIDE-
The Park Commissioner Ordinance
Lost was Resurrected Last Night.

About a year ago an ordinance was
passed providing for the appointment
of a park commissioner to look after
the city park Prof. H WorraH was
named for the place but for some rea-
son the ordinance was lost and never
signed or published. The same ordi
nance was passed last night. The sal
airy is placed at IS per annum. Prof.
Worrall will be appointed after the or
dinance is signed and published.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
esolution was adopted.
NO CHANGE NOW.
Ward Lines Cannot be Altered Until
After Election.

City Attorney w. A. S. Bird told the
council that he had considered the
question of changing the ward lines in
the city and found that nothing can be
done until after the city election
Procedure now could not be cOnsum-
mated before the spring election
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
THE PAY ROLLS.

The fire department pay roll for jan
uary was 81, 960.97 The pay roll of
the street commissioner was 81, 04S. Al.
The engineering department was al
lowed SPAS for salaries. The electric
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
Three Friends Will be Tried.

Washington. Feb. 2.-The Supreme
court has granted the writ of certior-
ari asked by Attorney General Harmon,
in the case of the steamer, Three
Friends. and set the hearing for the
third Monday in February, the 18th.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

Constipation in its worst forms. dys-
pepsia, sick headache. billiousness and
arrangement of the liver are readily
cured by DeWitt's Little Early Risers
These little pills never grippe. small
pill. safe pill, best pill G. W. STAINS
field, 6a2 Kan. Ave,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
Two Lives Saved

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas of Junction CITY.
Ill, was told by her doctors that she
had consumption and that there was no
hope for her, but two bottles of DR.
Kings New Discovery completely cured
her and she says it saved her life. Mr..
Thos. Eggers, 139 Florida street, San
Francisco, suffered from a dreadful
cold, approaching consumption tried
without result everything else and then
bought one bottle of DR.. Kings New
Discovery and in two weeks was cured
He is naturally thankful 1t is such
results, of which these are samples
that prove the wonderful efficacy of
this medicine in coughs and colds Free
trial bottle at J. K. Jones' drug store,
Fifth street and Kansas avenue. Reg
ular size so cents and 81.
Special services are in progress at the
Madison Street Baptist church. Time
1870 Rev. J. S. Crooks.
Bradshaw. handmade harness, $40 K.A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
PETE GISH WANTS. MONEY.

Pete n. Gish, who was police captain
under the PeDulist administration two
years ago, has discovered that he
worked overtime and he presented a bill
last night modelled on the eight hour
plan. He claims $500 back pay for ex-
ira time between April, 1898, and jan
uary, 1895. The claim was presented
to the council last night, but no action
was taken
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

The city will soon have another dam
age suit on its hand. The compromise
claim of Mrs. H. S. Allen of Potwin for
$1,000 for damages sustained from Vall-
ing on a sidewalk was rejected by the
committee on ways and means. The
council ratified the action of the COM
mittee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

Minutes seem like hours when a life
is at stake. Group gives no time to send
for a doctor, delay may mean death.
One Minute Cough Cure gives instant
relief and insures recovery. The only
harmless remedy that produces imme-
Kan. Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
LOCAL DRAMATIC NEWS.

Tonight Lewis Morrison and his pro-
duction of Faust will be seen at the
Grand in this city. Supported by a good
company, at the head of which Miss
Florence Roberts and Mr.. White Whittel-
sey Marguerite" and Faust" Mr.
MorriSOn'S performance this season is up
to the standard maintained by him in the
past. and all theatergoers know what
that has been. The advance sale has been
steady, and Mr. Morrison will probably
morrow night the production will be re-
peated.
Next Monday evening Topeka theater-
gOerS will have chance to see one of the
most successful comic operas of this sea-
son. This is 1.-The Wizard of the Nile"
in which Mr.. Frank Daniels seen here
the leading part. The opera is the work
of Harry B. Smith. well known as the
author of robin Hood and Victor Her
bert, director of Gilmores band. The
story of the opera is concerning a GER
tain Persian wizard, who, having strolled
Ptolemys, pretends, in order to save his
life that he can cause the Nile to rise in
period of drought. To his surprise. the
Nile does rise coincident with his incan-
tationS. and in return he is promised the
hand of King Ptolemy's daughter. Cleo
derstand what love is. The magician
tries to teach her, but fails ignominously,
for when she realizes the force of the
tender passion, she declares that poster
ity will demand she should wait for Marc
Hanna. The part of I<ibosh, the wizard
as wide in scope as that of any similar
role, and which his known talent as a
comedian allows him to take full advant-
age of.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
A NUJSANCE

Councilman Stevens introduced a res
olution directing the city physician to
prevent the dumping of rubbish on East
State street near the city dump.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
Lincoln Parry Goes TO New Orleans.

Phoenix, A T., Feb. 2.-Robert Lin
coin, General W. Merritt. n. Fairbank
Marshall Field, General Porter have
the trip by easy stages.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

The sale of seats for the Topeka Ath-
letic association exhibition at the Grand
Opera House next Friday will open to-
morrow morning. The arrangement of
this exhibition is the farewell work of Mr..
H. w. Worth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

The twin stars, William and Willard
Newell, opened a weeks engagement at
popular prices to a crowded house at the
Crawford Opera House last night. The
Newell Brothers company is much bet
ter than the average repertoire company,
and the melOdrama. The Operator was
well rendered. Tonight the .'Corsican
Brothers will be given, and tomorrow
night the t'Clemenceau Case The re-
naming performances will be Thomas
Chatterton.' THE Silver Lining" and
1.-The Lyons Mail"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

John Philip Sousa and his famous band
will be in Topeka for a matinee on We'd
neSday afternoon, February 10. The band
plays the preceding night at Emporia
What is the matter with Topeka?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
IIRRARY DIRECTORS-

Eugene F. Ware, Rev. Linus Blakes-
ley and F. o. Popenoe were reappoint-
ed directors of the public library at the
request of President Edward Wilder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

Soothing for burns scaIds, chapped
hands and lips. Healing for cuts and
sores. Instant relief for piles stops
pain at once. These are the virtues of
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. G. w.
Stansfield, So Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

Try us on collars. We can make them
look like new. Peerless Steam Laundry.
112 and ia W. 8th st. Phone 332.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

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

GOLL-
The last pay roll of the Rogers police
regime was presented last night. The
salaries amounted to $50. 81. The
bills were $156.65 The fines collected
during the month of January were $113.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
Mill Sue FOR DAMAGES.

The appointments were confirmed with
out opposition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

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

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, 1897-02-02

Beecham's Pills will dispel the blues"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-21
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Some Solid Sense.

The Hope Dispatch has taken a
careful survey Of the political situa-
ton and sums it up thus: The main
fight with the Pops now seems to be
whether they Or the Democrats will
hold second place in the county this
year. The Democrats are after them
and they are after them hard. The
people are tired Of Populism in this
county. They are tired of the pres
ent leaders Of the Pop party, who are
the candidates themselves. No one
has any use for their previous calam-
ity talk, and some Of the present off,
cials, who are running again, have
been SO heightened and run everything
for their own pockets that few have
any more use for them. Their days
are numbered, politically, and we
hope to SEQ them showed under so
deep that they will think a Klondike
avalanche fell on to them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-21
The Lesson Of Thrift.

Topeka Capital: Two rich men
died within a week whose careers are
interesting and typical. One was the
head of the great Studebaker carriage
and wagon works who was worth
many hundred thousand dollars. he
started out in life as a peddler without
a dollar The other was John Lun-
dregan Of Dickinson county, a Kansas
farmer who left 100000, every dollar
of it the profits from Kansas farming.
Both men, like the landlord in Don
Quixote, had faculty for 'minding
their own business more than other
peoples and by sticking to work and
becoming masters Of their business
they became rich, without either cap
ital or influential friends to help'them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-21
Will Staatz for Treasurer

Enterprise journal; W. II. Staatz'
the Republican candidate for county
treasurer, is making campaign that
will prove to be a winner. He is a
son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. +. Staatz and
first saw the light Of day at farm on
Lyons creek 50 years ago, making
him a native born resident Of Dickin-
son county. As treasurer he will be
the first person to hold county office
in Dickinson who is a real product OF
the county. He is a German and
speaks the language as well as Eng
fish huently. About "a years ago he
removed with his parents to Enter
prise where he has since resided. j.
F. Staatz opened general store and
later took his son Will into partner
ship, the firm then being J. +. Staatz
Il Son. The store has been gradually
enlarged and now carries a complete
line of dry goods, furnishing goods
and groceries.
As a businessman Mr.. Staatz has
been found to be straightforward and
progressive In everything that has
tended toward the best interests OF
the city, in educational and social
matters, he has been leader and
wherever he is known, nothing but
praise for his upright character is
heard. Wherever there is German
community Mr. Staatz is found to be
popular with all. His business quail
tications will make him a model GUS
todian Of the county's funds and we
predict that he will be one of tie best
officials ever put into office. A man
who has been taught to attend strict
ly to the details Of business will give
to the office Of treasurer the same
careful attention he has to building
up the fine business enjoyed BY
Staatz Il Son here.
A vote for W. H. Staatz is vote
for one Of Dickinsons best citizens
and that he will be elected with few
hundred votes to spare is not doubted
by anyone who is posted on the
progress Of the campaign
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-21

The temporary loss Of little polit.
ical pie has greatly discomposed Ma
jor Tilton Of the Downs Times. He
publishes some resolutions Of respect
from the Eastern Star in which it is
stated: 1--WE do hereby resolve that
these resolutions be spread upon our
secretary's book, published in the
Downs Times, and copy sent to the
deceased" The present address Of
the deceased is not given.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-21
KANSAS ALIEN LAW.


First Suit to Test it, Legality Brought in
cherokee County.
TOPEKA, Kan, Oct 2O.-The first &C.
ton for the forfeiture Of property held
by aliens in Kansas has been COM
menced in Cherokee county and will
be heard November ~ in the district
court at Columbus. Charles Stevens,
the county attorney, is the plaintiff,
and the defendants are Eliza Bennett,
Bessie Berriman and Anna Bryant
The property involved consists of vari-
GUS lots in Weir City, formerly owned
by Richard Bennett, deceased. The
defendants are residents Of English
territory and are subjects by law Of
Queen Victoria.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-21
A Remarkable Showing.

The Geary county Populists lodged
the Abilene platform and the Tribune
in trying to explain its action says
ait recognized the fact that the legis-
lature failed to do its duty and this
was due to to the incontrovertable
fact tina. a few renegade Populists
were purchased to assist the Republic
cans in defeating great deal OF
wholesome legislation"
The junction City Republican pro-
ceeds to figure a little and this is
what it finds. In the senate were 40
members-ll Republicans and 20
Populists. 1t would have been neces'
sary to purchase 10 Populists to
make majority, hence 81 per cent
Of the members are declared by a
Populist convention to have been dis
honest. As to the house, there were
So Populists in that body. 1t would
take "a Of those, added to the 80 Re-
publicans, to make a majority. Yet
here comes the Populist party OF
Geary county, in convention assem-
bled, and declares by resolution that
"a. or over p per cent, of the So men
elected to the Legislature by the Pop
ulist party are corrupt" and "dis'
honest" and that they were "pur-
chased" and this declaration Of the
party is defended by the Tribune, the
organ of the party.
1t is as remarkable showing as
was ever presented of the sham Of
Populist reform.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-21
ABILENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR ABILENE KANSAS OCTOBER g. 8TWW PAGES
At It Again.

las there are still a number Of
papers in the state, and one at Man
haitian, who assert at every opportun-
ity that the Kansas State Agricul-
tural College Is losing students. or
has not made gains proportionate to
the gains Of the past, we will publish
a few facts taken from the college
records"
So reads the first paragraph Of an
article in the lndustrialist, issued by
the Populist faculty Of the State Agri-
cultural College, purporting to give
certain figures regarding the attend
ance OF past years. The Monitor of
this city gives the same kind Of a
song and dance. We beg to call its
attention to the following from the
Manhattan Nationalist. giving the
facts OF the matter: "We presume
the statement as to attendance is one
of fact SO far as it goes. Hereto
fore the examinations were rigid AMI
there has not been term for a num-
Der Of years where at the examina-
ton from 40 to so applicants have
not been turned away because of their
inability to pass the required exami-
nation. This year we are informed
no one failed to PASCAL were re-
ceived and made doubly welcome.
Even the city schools Of Manhattan
were drawn upon largely to supply
the possible deficiency, even to draw
ing from the Sth grade. So that
while the number Of students has not
decreased, the number is maintained
at the expense Of the efficiency of the
course and the lowering Of the stan
dard of the SCHOOL"
That is the way the State Agricul-
tural College is suffering under Pop
rule.