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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-20
KANSAS NEWS.
Franklin County May Adopt a
New School System
Now in Vogue in Ohio and is a
Tax Saving Plan.
COACHES ARE USED
To Gather Up Scholars to One
Central School House.
COACHES ARE USED
One Township Saved 900
Less Teachers Required.

Ottawa. March 20--A suggestion has
been made to the county superintend-
ent and certain Franklin county school
boards of the excellencies of a new sys-
TEN which has sprung up in Ohio and
which is strongly urged for adoption in
this county. 1t is being considered.
The new plan is known as the
"kingsville system deriving its name
from the town of kingsville in Ashta-
bula county, where it was first tried
The Kingsville system gives to every
pupil in the township. no matter how
remote his home may be. graded
school education. This is ACCOMPLISH
ed by means of coaches, which stop at
the door of each house morning and
evening, carrying the children to and
from graded school at the center of
the township. The schools in each dis
trict OF that township are thus aban-
dOned The coaches used for transpor-
tatiOn are built according to certain in
structions given by the board of edu-
cation. They are made so that the
sides, front and back can be opened in
warm weather and closed in winter
The removable cover is made of rub
Der. The coaches vary in size but the
average seating capacity is 25 children
No coach comes from greater distance
than four miles The driver must start
in time to reach the central school be-
session and must be on hand when
school is out in the afternoon They
must stop at the home of each scholar
in the district, but if the child is not
ready the coach moves on and the pupil
is marked tardy.
At the beginning of each school year
bids for carrying the children are re-
ceived by the school board. Each driver
owns his own coach. The lowest bid
ders get the contract over many COM
petitors. At an average cost not ex-
ceeding s1.O5 a day the coaches and
drivers have been engaged.
whereas III separate districts seven
We're employed. The cost of heating
and maintaining four school houses in
outlying districts is also avoided. Thus
the saving to tax payers is by no means
a small item in considering the plan
In three years it was found to save
Kingsville township $1,000. The ex-
pense per capita was reduced from
so - to So %
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-20
RAISE LESS CORN
Is the Advice of the New Secretary of
Agriculture to the Farmers

Washington, March 2O.-Secretary of
Agriculture Wilson said today that as
soon as the beef certification regula-
lions which took effect on the 18th in
slant got into regular working order
and were properly understood by the
shippers the matter of the treatment
of our agriculture products abroad
would be taken up.
Inquiries will be Instituted through the
state department as to the reasons for
restrictions now being imposed and the
reports will be carefully considered. FL
nal action will hinge on the provisions
of the new tariff bill but where salts
faction is not secured through that
measure the law granting the president
authority to act in such cases, he said,
doubtless would be taken advantage of
and every step possible resOrted to by
the government to protect the inter
ests of those affected
There is too much production of corn
and other products If the farmers en-
ter on a policy or diversificatiOn they
will reduce these improbable big areas
and products and 50 avoid surplus to
bear down the market and then they
will get more for their cereals, etc, than
they get now. If this years crop were
only one-half of what it is there would
be much more money for the farmers.
AS to foreign countries. if they i'm
pose restrictions to- the detriment of our
agricultural interests they undoubtedly
will be met with retaliation by this
country If they don't give the pro-
ducts of our country a fair show they
will encounter similar conditions here.
That much is certain and positive.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-20
MARRIED MEMS PERIL.
Dare Not Write Letters Carelessly to
Their Wives it Appears.

A postoffice inspector. a dissatisfied
wife and an improper letter is responsible
for another mans trouble. Daniel Raider.
a man about 90 years of age. who now
resides at Mayetta. Kan, was brought to
the county jail in this city today by
Deputy United States Marshal Nicely,
charged with sending obscene matter
through the mails. Later he was released
on bond in the amount of 81, 693, executed
by his mother.
The matter was contained in a letter
mailed by Raider several months ago.
Raider was then in Excelsior Springs.
Mo. and the letter was written to his
wife, Mrs Oracle Raider. at Lawrence.
Kan. Mrs Raider has since brought suit
for divorce against her husband and pre-
ferred the charges against Raider before
PoStoffice Inspector Williams, as aid
in securing a separation
Raiders case will be taken up at the
April term of the grand jury. The whole
vast machinery of Uncle Sans courts Is
now used it appears, to jail husbands that
they fall out with. Judge Foster ought
one of these days to make example OF
some of these maleVolent women wei
the men. It will probably cost the gov
eminent several hundred dollars just 10
crafty this woman spite.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-20
TOMORROW'S WEATHER.
It Is Said Will Be Cloudy With Rains
But Not Likely.

Observer Connors. of Kansas City.
who forecas SITS the weather for this part
of the country. says that it will be cool
er tonight and that tomorrow Will be
cloudy Sabbath with a prOba bility of
rains in the afternoon. 1t doesn't look
bit like it now and the chances are il
won't.
The shower of last night was a small
one, only about one-tenth of an inch
having fallen. The rain of Thursday
night was half an inch
At seven O'clock this morning the
thermometer registered 3651 degrees.
and this afternoon at 2:30 it showed SO
degrees. The wind today is blowing at
the rate of 10 miles an hour. There have
been two thunder storms in this vicini-
ty in the past As hours. but no damage
is reported as a result of them. The
one last night effected the barometer
more than the one Thursday night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-20
AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY
Secures a Five Years. Contract With
the Newton School Board.

Newton, March 2O.-The school board
here yesterday made a contract with
the American Book company by which
they are to secure the present system
of text books in use here for the next
five years at the same prices and under
the same terms as those of the former
contract with the American Book COM
pany- The proposition was made by
the American Book company through
one of its representatives who met with
the school board at its meeting yester-
day. The new law provides for state
uniformity OF text books and absolute
~ prohibits the making of contracts for
books by the individual school boards
in the different towns of the state, and
the board therefore found it necessary
to make a contract while the old law
was still in force.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-20
GOV. SMITHS HARD FIGHT.
Leaves For Washington With Peti-
ton For His Retention.

Leavenworth. March 2O.-Gov. A. J.
Smith of the Soldiers Home left yes
terday for Washington to be present al
the special meeting of the board of
managers that is to be held next Tues
day.
Gov Smith will have the aid of his at
torney, Major Warner, while in Wash
ington and no stone will be left unturn-
ed to prevent his removal
A petition was circulated quietly
among Leavenworth business men ear
ly this week for signatures asking the
board of managers to retain Gov. Smith.
1t is presumed that this petition will be
placed before the board when Gov.
Smith makes his fight to remain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-20
OLDEST SANTA FE MEN.
Engineer Peter TelIin and Patrick
Reagan Have the Honor

Much interest has been created in the
list of oldest men on the Central
Branch of the Union Pacific
The Santa Fe can show many older
men in point OF service than those re-
Gently given. Probably the oldest is
Peter TeIlin, now running a passenger
engine between Nickerson and Jetmore
He helped to build the Santa Fe out
of Topeka in 1868 and has been in the
service continually ever since.
Patrick Reagan, gateman at Strong
City. went to work for the Santa Fe
in 1869 and worked beside Mr.. Tellin on
the construction from Topeka.
Jonas Stafford of Dodge City began
in 1863. He has been a section fore
man west of Dodge for % years and
is now a track walker.
Robert Bolton. roadmaster of the
Florence and Ellinwood branch. and
John Bender. conductor on the same.
are among the pioneers, having both
gone to work in 1870
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-20
NAME BRIS row NEXT WEEK

Washington, March 2O.-It is under
stood that Joseph L-Bristow of Ottawa,
Kan, has been selected by President
Mckinley for the Office of fourth assist
ant postmaster general and that the
nomination will be sent TO the senate
early next week. Mr. Bristow is about
40 years old and a newspaper man who
has been interested in politics most Of
his life.
For a number of years he was secre-
tary of the Republican state central
committee of Kansas and was private
secretary to Gov. Morrill,. The work of
appointing postmastters of the fourth
class will be resumed Immediately upon
Mr.. Bristow assuming Office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-20
NO SUCCESSOR FOR NEVIN.
President Ripley of the Santa Fe Has
APPOINTED No One

President Ripley of the Santa Fee who
has been in California for some weeks will
pass through Topeka Wednesday after
noon on his way home to Chicago. So lar
Mr. Ripley has not appointed a successor
to w G. Nevin, who has been general
manager of the Southern California.
Owing to the delay which has already
taken place with reference to this appoint
ment II is believed that Mr.. Ripley will
take no action until he returns to Chi
cago.
1t has been reported that c. NJ. Iiggin-
son would succeed Mr.. NeVin. but the ru-
NOR has not been confirmed and there
seems to be a sentiment among the wise
ones that Mr.. Higginson will be retained
as assistant to the president. which, If
true. means that some one else will be-
come general purchasing agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-20
RAILROAD NEWS.
Dodge City Conductors Give
Their Sixth Annual Ball.
About $50 Couple Participated
in the Grand March.
FLASH PHOTOS TAKEN
Engineer Peter Tellin the Old
est Santa Fe EmplOye.
Gateman Patrick Reagan of
Strong City Second.

Dodge City, March 20.-The sixth an
nual o. R. c. ball, held in this city
Thursday evening at McCarty's rink,
was a success in every particular. The
hall was decorated in a very handsome
manner and was more admired than
ever before, the lodge having spent
about ten days in the work of decorat-
ing.
Large numbers of visitors were kere
from points all along the division be-
tween here and La Junta. and about $50
couples participated in the grand
march, which took place at u. m, and
dancing continued without intermission
until a. m
During the evening, when about 1000
people were in the hail. a nash-light
photograph of the scene was taken
supper was served by the well known
caterer, Mrs, NJ. E. Durand. and was a
repast fit for the kings A history of
division No. 800 has been published in
the Journal heretofore and we will not
repeat except to say the lodge is in
a fourishing condition, with the follow
ing officers:
Chief conductor. John ]. Jones: as
sistant chief, J. NJ. Dodge; senior con-
ductor, l. e. Byers; secretary, J. A.
Corey; inside guard, E E. Zwick; out
side guard. NJ L. Haley; chairman
grievance committee, G. D. Pond
Music was furnished by Blossoms or
chestra of ten pieces and even excelled
their past high standard of dance
music.
Engineer Jerry Shaw and family have
gone to Pueblo on a visit Extra En-
gfneer John Shaw, his son, has his en-
CINE in his absence.
Conductor Zwick has reported for
DUTY after thirty daVS'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-20
HARRY C. PAINE DECLINES
McKinley's Offer of Diplomatic APP
pointment is Refused

Washington. March 2O.-Henry c.
Payne of Wisconsin, after a few days
consideration, has declined to accept
any of the diplomatic appointments
rendered to him and so advised the
president this morning. Mr.. Payne, in
answer to an inquiry upon the sub
ject, said: Yes, it is true that 1 have
declined to go abroad in any official
capacity I cannot bring myself to
agree to a long Sojourn in any other
country. The ties and associations
which bind me to Wisconsin and Mil
waukee are very strong. Life abroad
has never had for me any attraction I
feel that 1 could not be cOntented or
happy out of this country and away
from my friends for any great length or
time
1T has been suggested that you might
be Influenced in your action by pro-
posed candidacy for the senate to sue
coed Mr.. Mitchell Do you care TO
speak of this?''
THAT suggestion is without founda-
ton. 1 have given you without re-
serve the reason for my action
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-20
AFLOAT ON A BRIDGE.
Water Carries Out a Section of a
Bridge With Three Men on It.

Rock Valley, Iowa. March 20.-This
place was fun of excitement today on
account of the floods. L. H. Dearborn
rescued about Is persons from the is
land in a small boat. Brant Lyons of
InwoOd, W. E Kent of this place and
G. L. Hurd, editor of the Sioux Bee,
Ventured to go out on the partially
wrecked railroad bridge
The water carried out a section of the
bridge, cutting off their retreat and
leaving then on the remaining portion
of the bridge in midstream. After four
hours of anxious waiting they were res
cued by the use of ropes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-20
ROBBED A WAY CAR
Hutchinson Boys Admit Pilferiug a
Car at Nickerson.

Hutchinson, March 20.-About the
middle Of last month a Santa F'e way
car was broken into at NiclNersOn and
a number of articles belonging to one
of the trainmen were stolen. The
Santa Fe company yesterday got out a
warrant for four Hutchinson boys,
charging them with doing the mischief,
and Johnnie Hedrick. Bert Bucket,
Arthur Metcalf and Carroll F'allas were
later arrested by Constable DICK
Hodge.
The boys were taken before Justice
Barclay this morning for preliminary
hearing and cut the matter short by ad-
hitting that they took the things de-
Scribed,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-20
BOATS CARRIED OUT.
By the Breaking Up of the Ice at
Sheboygan.

Sheboygan, Mich. March 20.-The ice
was swept out of the river at this place
last night carrying three vessels out in
to the lake. The vessels were badly
damaged by striking bridges and docks
and fouling other crafts on their way
down stream.
Many other vessels along the docks
have been damaged. Otto Slagel and
John Perkins attempted to board the
schooner al1er as she moved from the
river but were swept out into the lake
Their fate is unknown.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-20

Many cases OF Grippe have lately
been cured by One Minute Cough Cure
This preparation seems especially
adapted to the cure of this disease It
acts quickly, thus preventing serious
complications and bad effects in which
this disease often leaves the patient G.
w. Stansfeld, 632 Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-20
CARSON RING WAS SMALL.
Tt Was Cut Down For the Kineto-
scope People.

Carson. New. March 20.-It has been dis
closed that the ring in which Corbett and
FitzSimmCns met last Wednesday was but
2 feet square instead of "a, as the rule re-
quired- Shortly before the contest the
ring was enlarged by shelves constructed
on its sides in accordance with the orders
given by the referee, but the night before
the contest Chief Carpenter Franklin.
acting under instructions from Stuart and
Wheelock. sawed off two feet around the
entire ring.
The posts were taken up and placed two
feet inward 1t is claimed this was done
to accommodate the kaleidoscope people.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-20
Fate Russell Sues Tor 5000

Fate Russell the colored man who fell
under a Union Pacific train at PerryVille
Kan, last September and had one of his
arms cut Off has brought suit in the Uni
ted States circuit court against the rail-
road company for the sum OF SOD dam
ages. Russell lives in this city
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-20
WILL KEEP HER SILVER.
Japan Has No Thought of Discarding
Tt From Use.

New York. March 2O.-Uchida consul
of Japan in this city, sent the following
communica ton to the Associated Press:
L am authorized to say that our coun-
try will not dispose of silver even after
she will have adopted the gold standard
as all available stock of silver is to be
coined into subsidiary coins
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-20
ANTHONY BRANCH KEPT OUT.
Frisco Road Refuses It's Track En-
trance to Arkansas City.

Arkansas City. March 20.-The Frisco
refused to allow the Anthony branch
train to come into the city on its tracks.
Yesterday morning the train was stop
ped on the west side of the river and
had to remain there until it returned to
Anthony in the afternoon. Mana ger
Eaton and Auditor Brown who were on
the train had to walk in to the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-20
TRAIN OF BROOM CORN.
Twenty One Cars to Leave Sterling
for New York.

Sterling March ga train of twenty
one cars loaded with broom corn and
appropriately decorated will leave here
at 2 o'clock next Thursday afternoon
for Onandaga. n. Y, for a whisk
broom mandatory.
This will be the largest shipment of
the kind ever made from any one point.
The train will stop a all the principal
cities on the way
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-20
Oliver Optic is Improving.

Boston, March 20.-Willfam T. Adams
(Oliver Optic is now resting comfort
ably at his residence in Dorchester
Dr. Tanner the attending physician
stated this morning that the noted
writer was now on the road to health
His recovery from a seemingly mort
bund condition is marvellous
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-20
ALGER EXTENDS AID.
Orders the Government Fleet at Cairo
to Help Flood Sufferers.

Washington, March Ex-senator Gull
lom today received a telegram from the
leading citizens of Cairo, ILL.,. asking
that the government fleet lying idle at
that place be put in commission and be
employed in affording relief to the suf-
fering on account of the floods between
that city and Memphis.
Senator CuIlom Immediately laid the
matter before the secretary of war.
Secretary Alger acted with great
promptness UPON the anGIica ton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-20
Hulled From the Pod

While green and tender and cooked in
the can ready for immediate use are
the Joan of Arc Red Beans. Served
hot or cold or as a salad, they are de
licious. Pride of Illinois, fancy canned
corn is grown from Baby Bunting seed
cut from the cob when very young. No
other corn so juicy. sweet and tender
Examine the samples the agents are
showing and give them your order to be
delivered by your grocer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-20
DUNLOP Will DO TINE.
Editor Of Chicago Dispatch Has No
Way of Escape.

Washington. March 2O.-The mandate in
the case of Joseph r. Dunlop. the Chi
cago newspaper publisher. has been is
sued by the United States supreme court
and should reach the officials of the fed
eral court in Chicago today
When delivered 1t will have the effect
of causing Mr. Dunlop to be taken into
custody for the execution of the Judgment
of the court. which imposes a fine of 81.
600 and Imprisonment for two years for
violation of the postal laws.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-20
Thrown From Santa Fe Train.

Bert McGiven of Walnut Grove was
thrown from the Santa Fee passenger
train near Fourteenth street this after
noon at 1:4O O'Clock, striking a pile of
ties with such force as to break his leg
below the knee and cause other in jur-
les. The young man was attempting
to board the train which was running
RAPIDLY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-20
Big Arena Attached

Carson, New, March 2O.-J. P. Donahue.
the San Francisco architect. who con-
Structed the big arena for Dan Stuart,
has plastered an attachment on the build
ing TO recover money he claims is due.
according to the contract made by Stuart.
The first attachment is for $299 and the
second for $40.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-20
Ellsworth ingalls, Seeks Office.

Atchison. March 20-Dispatches say
Ellsworth ingalls, is in Washington to
secure an appointment as auditor in
one of the departments.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-20
Santa Fe Bridge Work.

Wellington. March 2O.-The Santa Fe
has about three months hard work
ahead for the bridge builders. Ex-
tensive work is to be done on the En-
gleWood. Hunnewen and Caldwell
branches, as we'll as both east and
west of Wellington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-20
FROM KANSAS TOWNS
General and Personal News From All
Over the State.

EMPORIA-The base ball enthus-
lists of the Normal are jubilant over the
fact that at the recent meeting of the
board of regents they were given per
mission to- play games with other teams
beeing made to play series of games
in this city early in May, one of which
will come on the Sth, the date of the
Interstate Normal school contest in or
atory-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-20
Death of Mrs. Fisher.

Mrs. Joseph r. Fisher died of conges-
ton of the lungs today at 1:20 o'clock a [
her home S24 Jefferson street She was
IS years old and had been i'll for some
time She was the mother of Mrs. Jas.
Ramsey, Mrs. w. P. Emery. Mrs. w.
belong, and Mrs. Chas. EIdrige. The
funeral will be held on TUESDAY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-20

Mystic Cure" for rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in 1 to days
It's action upon the system IS remark
able and mysterious 1t removes at
once the cause and the disease imne-
diately disappears The first dose great
Iy benefits. T. F. Anthony. ex-post-
master of Promise City. Iowa, says, 7
bought one bottle of Mystic Cure" for
Rheumatism. and two doses Of II did
me more good than any medicine I ever
took" Sold by Swift & Holiday, drug
eists. 523 Kansas avenue, Topeka.
E e Turner OF Compton. Mo. writes
us that after suffering from piles for
seventeen years. he completely cured
them by using three boxes of DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. 1t cures eczema and
severe skin diseases. G. w Stansheld,
632 Kansas avenue
If You are considering trip to Texas
call on agent Santa Fe Route for infor-
nation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-20
Refrieerator Car for Mail.

Wellington. March 20-The Rock Is.
land passenger from the south Wednes-
day night arrived about two hours late
on account of broken trucks under the
mail car The car was set out and a
common refrigerator car substituted as
a mail car.