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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-29
PEECHER PLEADS GUILTY.
Fined So and $A1.3o Costs-Ponce
Indignant

Justice Grover this morning allowed
the Attorneys for Anthony Peecher the
man whom Special Officer Watts shot
while arresting, and who confessed to
having entered barn on Third street
to steal chickens, to enter a plea of
guilty to the charge of petty larceny.
The charge against him had been burg
larry and larceny. The justice fined him
So for the offense and charged the costs
to him, which amount TO S4130.
The police officers who worked up the
case are indignant at the action taken.
Peecher confessed to four of them that
he had burglariZed the barn. Assistant
county Attorney Guy agreed to submit
the case to the justice and accordingly
the case was settled in this way Now
the county will have to board Peecher
at so cents a day for A days. His
wound will not permit of his cracking
any stone for some time yet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-29

county clerk 81. 500 for the same serv-
ices. and the county attorney 81, 800. All
fees in these offices are paid into the
treasury.
salaries of the probate judge, clerk Of
the district court, sheriff and register of
deeds of Shawnee county. This bill
reduces fees paid in the Office of pro-
bate Judge about 20 per cent and those
paid in the offices of clerk and sheriff
from % to SO 1-3 per cent, and about Is
per cent or 90 per cent in the office of
register of deeds. The probate judge is
to receive for salary for himself and as
sistants all fees to the amount of $2,-
SOC and one-half of all fees in excess
of that amount The other half of the
fees in excess of 81, 500 is paid into the
county treasurer.
The clerk of the district court is to
receive for himself and assistants a
salary of 81, 200 and one-half of all fees
in excess of that amount. The other
half of such excess is paid into the
county treasury.
THE sheriff receives $4,000 for himself
and assistants and the same condition
as to fees in excess as provided for the
judge and district clerk.
The register of deeds receives 81, 200
for himself and assistants with same
provision as to excess fees beyond that
amount. Each of these officers is re-
quired to keep q fee book in which
he enters all fees charged collected to
whom charged, by whom paid and date
Of payment and to make a report based
on this book to the board of county
commissioners quarterly. Neglect of
office to report is punished by a fine OF
$40 for each days failure, and failure
to do so within 10 days works forfeiture
of his Office.
If the fees in any one of these offices
fall below the amount specified as
yearly salary, that is all the officer
gets for his services. The county does
not guarantee his salary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-29
STATE REAL ESTATE LOANS.
Kansas to Loan School Fund in Small
Amounts to farmers.

It is possible that the school fund
commissioners of the state of Kansas
may become the largest loan company
in the state.
The bill introduced in the senate Inv
senator Cooke (Pop Mitchell COUNTY,
providing for the loaning of the Drin
cipal Oh the permanent school fund to
Sltl1ehS OF the state of Kansas and Dro-
Illbitlng the investment of the fund in
ponds, has been recommended To the
senate for passage by the committee on
state affairs. 'Ai
Under the provisions of the bill anv
citizen of the state who owns min
cunoered property, his title to which
can be proven valid, may borrow from
amount limited to one-haIf of its an
praised cash value less all perisha HE
improvements; provided that this
one case. ~ any
mortgage on the land will be ia
Ken py the commissioners, the same to
bear per cent interest
The bill authorizes the county GU,
perintendent and county cOr1p7issioreI.r
OF each county to appoint appraisers
three to each commissioner district
me duty of the appraisers will consist
IN appraising all lands in their resnect-
I've counties on which application for
loans nave been made Thev will re-
SelVe IN compensation for their work
% p5i Jay Tor actual time so employed
All loans Will be made direct by the
school fund commissioners 1lDor7 rer,o,-+s
from the appraisers -
NO one but resident freebooter of
any county can act as an appraiser u
In reference to this bill Senator
Cooke said: : ~
4 think this is a very popular r,eas-
ure among members of the leeisla t11re
irrespective of party. It is something
that will help the citizens of this state
and serve to make us more independent
IN regard to eastern investments 1t
will also offer a safe investment for our
school fund.-
No bonds are being voted at present
ana there is now $3.50 coo accumulated
IN the state treasury the principal of
TINS fund. By limiting the loans to ST.
OoO each it win serve to distribute this
amount thoroughly throughout the
state. look for no opposition to the
measure in either house,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-29
M'KINLEY AT 81.
Mrs. Mckinley Telephones Congratu-
lations From Chicago.

Canton, O., Jan. 29.-Mrs. Mckinley,
who is still in Chicago congratulated
her husband by telephone early this
morning, the major being "a years old
today. No special demonstrat ton in
honor of the event was made during
the day.
Many persons called. Hon. Titus
Sheard of Little Falls, Herkimer coun-
ty, New York, called and had a private
conference with the major.
Mr.. B. c. Faurst, a banker of Lima,
O.. and an old friend of the majors, was
also visitor today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-29
Carr Sisters Buv Evans Flats

The George H. Evans fats near the cor
ner of Tenth and Tyler streets have been
sold to the Carr sisters who have been in
the millinery business in Topeka several
years. The price paid was $6.000 There
are three houses each with eight rooms
and they are among the finest buildings
of the kind il the city Contractor George
H Evans built the flats when in the
zenith of his prosperity and lost them &
year ago by mortgage foreclosure. They
cost him three times the present selling
price.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-29
KANSAS DAY.
Celebration by the Legislature is
POSTPONED Till Evening.

The legislative celebration of Kansas
Day previously announced for this
afternoon will take place this evening in
Represen tative hall The exercises
will begin at 8 o'clock. Chief Justice
Doster will preside and speak. Gov
ernor Leedy, ex-senator Martin, John
H. Atwood, David Overmyer, J. r. Bur-
ton, c. E. Lobdell and Judge Horton
are expected to speak.
MarshalPs band will furnish the
music The exercises will be open to
the public.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-29
THURSTON'S POSITION.
He Represents His Party and Not
the People of Nebraska

Washington, Jan. 2e.-Referring to
the action of the Nebraska legislature
in instructing him to vote for the free
coinage of silver, Senator ThurstOn said
today:
The present Nebraska legislature
does not represent the party that elect
ed me to the senate. When any of the
legislators show a disposition to come
to my proposition, I will consider the
matter We are now as far apart as
the poles and there is no apparent
prospect of agreement"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-29
ALGER WAR OFFICE.
He Will be offered the War Portfolio
by Mckinley.

Cleveland, Jan. 2e.-GeneraI Russell
A. Alger of Michigan arrived in the
city early this morning and was at once
driven to the office of NJ. A. Hanna
At IL o'clock General Alger left for
Canton, where it is stated he has been
summoned by the president-elect. This
means that Alger has been decided up
on for the war portfolio
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-29
RICE'S CHORUS GIRLS.
Ate 1921 Worth ct Hotel Savoy and
the Management Sues for the
Money

Kansas City, Jan. 29.-The Savoy ho-
tel company of 223 West Ninth street
brought an attachment suit in the cir
cult court against Rice's ''Evangeline'
company to collect 1921 for the board
of II chorus girls for this week.
The company is playing at the Ninth
Street Opera House and the sheriff will
garnish money in the hands of Manager
Clark.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-29
SHAWNEE COUNTY SALARIES.
Il. G. Larimer's Bill to RegulateThem
Introduced

Representative Larimer today intro
duced two bills in the house which will
effect Shawnee county officials
Mr.. Larimer's first bill provides that
the county treasurer receive a salary
Cor himself and assistants of $4,000, the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-29
Senter for Chief cIe1k.

The board of railroad commissioners
this afternoon appointed J. NJ. Senter
chief clerk and Joseph Ely stenogra-
pher. Senter served as chief clerk dur
ing the past two years for the Republi-
can board. Ely is a resident of this
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-29
The Billet Pool viii Stand.

Pittsburg Jan. 29.-The steel billet pool
will not be dissolved but will be reorgan-
lied upon a firmer and better basis. This
action was decided upon today at meet
ing of the American Bessemer associa-
ton in this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-29
All Kinds of Coal.

When you want coal, wholesale or re-
tail, full weight guaranteed, see
A. F. WESSEN COAL CO.,
Telephone sos. 500 East Fourth st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-29
Formosa Bas the Plarue.

st. Petersburg, Jan. 29.-The officials
of the japanese legation here confirm
the report that the plague has broken
out in the Island of Formosa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-29

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, 1897-01-29

Try US on collars. We can make them
look like new. Peerless Steam Laundry,
112 and ia W. Sth st. Phone $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-29

Athletic park was flooded last night
and the skating is fine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-29

Ask for cash customers books, free,
at Palace Clothing Co.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1897-04-15

vested in her present home md judicious
loans, had doubled. ~ ohm had gone
into business, lost heavily through a
dishonest partner, signed note with a
supposed FRIEND, @and paid it, then been
glad to accept1a situation as clerk. Five
years ago he had asked his sister to adj
vance money on his pretty. home.
Sarah had refused CURLY and scolded
him for mourning needless expense.
1t may do no good" he admitted,
but cannot let Amy suffer as she does
without one more effort for her relief -
II don't believe there is much the
matter with Amy" the sister declared.
Somehow the pink and white prettiness
of Amy Grant had always exasper-
ated Miss Sarah. If she'd exert her
self more and f"gs#.$ ). >>1sGs"t
But John rose hastily. 1--WE will not
discuss that. It is time was at the
store" and he walked proudly away.
Years had widened the breach. Mrs.
Grant was still an invalid. The six
children were all OVERLOOKING with spir-
it's rosy-cheeked and happy. Sadie,
the Oldest, at fifteen played at being
housekeeper and nurse. The house
was always bright and clean, but it was
too noisy and disorderly to suit fas-
tidious Miss Sarah. Sadie, too, was an
other grievance. Shewas a dimpled-faced
girlwith her father clear gray eyes and
proud poise of the head.
"A regular Grant, Miss Sarah said
to herself. 3 I'D take her and do well
by her. But I won't soon forget Mad
am Amy's almost indignation at my
proposal. Give away one of my chill
dren? o, I couldn't think of such a
thing she said. Then there is her
ridiculous name. She was .christened
Sarah Catherine. but it's too plain and
cld-fashioned, so she's Sadie now" "
The shadow of evening had gathered
while Miss Grant sat over her untasted
supper. She pushed her plate away
and was about to rise when a gentle rap
sounded on the door. Without waiting
to light lamp she opened the door,
and peered ont in the fast falling dark
ness. No one was there. Her foot
struck against something lying on the
doorsill. 1t was long, narrow pack
age. apparently box. Agreat wave of
anger rolled over the spjnster's heart
How dare those boys try fool tricks
OF mel" she muttered. IF | had 'em
here I'd teach 'em lesson. right
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1897-04-15

quick" and with one sturdy kick she
sent the obnoxious boxshalf way to the
street. ! &~* III @%
20, Miss SARAH" cried out a child's
piping voice. what air you doing
that to your Easter present for2 o..
y-S What are you doing here, Maggie
Smith? Miss Grant demanded, sharp
~: Are you. concerned in this dis
graceful affair? Come here this min
ute and tell me all about its
y Frightened by the sternness of the
voice, Maggie came whimpering and
trembling.
II jest don't know nothin'." she de-
clared. II was comm down the street
with this ere loaf of bread ma sent
me after when l seed Miss Effie Dean
come up your walk. She laid down that
bundle, knocked on the door, and
skipped. Hope to die, Miss Sarah,
that's everything know
Miss Grant was puzzled. She vainly
tried, in the dim light, to scan Maggie's
face. -
|. Bring me that package" she said,
sternly. e~,,. . .-.. 81
4 Maggie obeyed. a-.
~. Now 60 straig hit home. If T. find you
have deceived me in any way shall see
that you are severely punished"
Trembling with fear, Maggie started
Upon reaching the street, she broke
into a run. AS for Miss Sarah, she car
ried the mysterious package into the
dining-room, lighted a lamp, pulled
down the window shades, locked the
door and sat down to think. Eftie
Dean-the sweet, refined daughter of
Miss Sarah's pastor! Would she insult
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1897-04-15

There is more Catarrh in this section of
the country than all other diseases put to-
gether, and until the last few years was
supposed to be incurable. For great many
years doctors pronounced it local disease,
and prescribed local remedies, and by con-
stantly failing to cure with local treatment,
pronounced it incurable Science has proven
catarrh to be constitutional disease, and
therefore requires constitutional treatment.
Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only
constitutional cure on the market. It is
taken internally in doses from 10 drops to
teaspoonful. It acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any case it
fails to cure. Send for circulars and testi-
monials. Address F. J. Cheney & Co., To.
kedo, 0. Sold by Druggists, 75c. =: -
I, Halls Family Pills are the best. y
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1897-04-15

the old woman to whom she had always
been s. SO kind? Surely not. What had
Maggie meant about Easter? A mo-
ments thoughtyes, the morrow was.
Easter as we'll as All Fools day. She
1er 9 twinge OF conscience as she re-
lnembered that her anger against the
prospective pranks of the boys had
dotted out her memory Of Christ's
proven immortality. She came back TO
the present with start. There lay
the bundle. @'s
why don't open it?" she queried.
"Of course, it's ali nonsense. As likely
as not another hit at my being an old
maid" .3..
Upon removing the paper she found
pasteboard box. Taking of the cover
she held her breath in establishment.
There. on bed of softest moss, lay
great clusters of Easter lilies. The
woman felt her anger slipping fren
her, and an unexplainable hush seemed
to settle down upon her. Reverently
lifting the card tied to the lilies, she
read: I'm loving remembrance of the
joyful morrow" Joyful? All, not to
her. And why not? Could there be
any reason save that she had shut out of
her life the influence of the risen
Saviour? What if she had been lonely
and misunderstood? Had she always
been just to others? And had not He,
the divine One, been misunderstood?
Her tears were dripping on the waxen
petals of the flowers. Burying her face
in their cool depths. fervent prayer
rose from her heart. "A
The next morning was bright and
sunny. The little church was gay with
flowers, and to Miss Sarah the very air
seemed alive with loving memories of
the first Easter morning. 20 day of
Joy and Sgladness!" sang the choir, and
the heart of the spinster repeated the
words over and over At the close Of
the service she fastened to her broth-
er's pew.
''How is your mamma. dear?" she
asked Sadie in so sympathetic tone
that the girls eyes opened wide.
what little woman you are, Sadie,
to keep the children so quiet through
church. Here's a note for your father.
You can tell him will come over and
talk to him after dinner: I'll bring your
mamma some. of my ounce jelly. Poor
thing, | wish she could get out these
nice days." G.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1897-04-15
Opium ana WHISKY HABITS.

= The letter quoted below, written March
q, lSe6, BY the editor and manager Of the
to doubt that successful treatment for
the cure Of the liquor habit exists:
Or. B: M: ,Woolley, Atlanta, Ga: Your
antidote for the liquor habit will do all you
claim for it. After drinking whisky for
more than twenty years find myself en-
tirely relieved of the accursed appetite
through the use of three bottles Of your
medicine; It is absolutely specific for the
liquor habit, and leaves no bad effects.
"E. M. RAGIAND"
Shinnston, W. va.,-Dr. B. M. Wool.
ley, Atlanta, Ca: I have been cured, or
quit taking the antidote nineteen months,
and never had any call for opium after
taking the first dose Of your Antidote. You
wanted to know if you might use my let.
te,. Yes, and my name, also. Any one
may write to me if they wish to know OF
my cure or ask any questions as to the
efheaey OF the A;ntidote, and If they en-.
GEO. j. RIBLET. ER.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1897-04-15
The Eirnf Icaman

The storage and sale Of ice as busi-
ness DID not commence until 1905, when
Frederick Tudor, OF Boston. cut 400
tons from his own pond, bought a
vessel, because no ship owner would
take the Ice asa cargo, and shipped !
lot TO Martinique. West Indies, whers
the yellow fever was raging.-Bostou
Budget. Z S.,. .a '-'2
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1897-04-15
Horrid Torture.

This is often felt in every joint and muscle
Of the body by turns, by people who, ex-
tism, neglect to arrest the malady, as they
may easily do, with Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers, a professionally authenticated remedy
for the agonizing complaint. Recollect that
rheumatism unchecked often lasts lifetime,
or abruptly terminates it when the malady
attacks the heart. The Bitters also RENE
dies ehills and fever, dyspepsia and liver
complaint.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1897-04-15

tiny yard that sep
arated her cottage from the street. 1t
was the last day of March, but the air
was full of the magnetic influence of
spring. The grass was freshening while
in the bed of brown earth at the right of
the walk hardy daffodils, jonquils and
one adventurous hyacinth nodded to
The passers-by.
Miss Grant sighed little impatiently
as she turned from the window. Her
neatly spread tea table stood waiting.
There were solitary cup, saucer and
plate, each of rare old china. The sill
yer was massive, of the fashion OF a
half century ago. There were slices of
snowy homemade bread, all cut of ex-
sctly the same thickness, pot of gold
en- butter, chicken salad, milk, glass
of amber jelly, and sugared doughnuts.
It looked tempting. But the cloud
did not lift from Miss Grants face as
che brought the steaming teapot from
the kitchen and seated herself for her
evening meal. She bowed in silence for
a moment. Then, adjusting her nap
Kin carefully over her neat black CASH
mere, she said to herself:
And to-morrow's April Fools day.
too! AS if there wasn't enough. to
bother without that! For the fact of
its being Sunday won't make any diff
ference with those unruly boys. Well,
il they attempt to play any tricks upon
me they'll suffer, that's ALL" z
Had the most daring urchin in Glen
vile beheld the scowl upon Miss Sarah's
face he would have hesitated long before
attempting to fool" her. She creamed
her tea and slowly buttered slice of
bread.
Il haven't the heart to eat," she ex-
claimed moment later. "To think that
a Grant should have his home sold on a
mortgage. I'm glad our father didn't
live to know it, + - # h
Miss Sarah had devoted the: earlier
part of the afternoon to making calls. 1t
was at Mrs. Atherton's that some one
bad spoken of John Grant, Miss Sarah s
only brother. There was an awkward
pause, then dear old Grandma Atherton
said, gently: - s &> =>.. i 3:
Sarah, you will pardon your moth
er's friend if she tells YOU netting.
Johns home is to be sold on the mort
gage in three weeks. Did you know it ?'
NO." was Miss Grants uncompro-
missing reply. 7@ ~r~~'. -->'&-
1T is too bad" grandma went on,
after moment. "He mortgaged it to
get money to take his wife to New
York for medical aid. It did her no
good, poor thing. Well, times are hard
and a man with an invalid wife and six
small children finds it almost impos-
sible to live on clerks salary"
There was no softening of . Miss
Sarah's face. After few minutes she
stiff1y bowed herself out. Grandma
Anterior watched her pass down the
street, troubled expression on the
usually placid old face.
Ppm so sorry" she said, shaking her
silvered head. Sarah could so we'll af-
ford to help John. She has been grow
ing richer all these years while he has
been growing poorer"
This was the subject Miss Sarah was
revolving in her mind as she sat at the
tea table. It was 20 years since the
death of her parents. The family
wealth had been equally divided be-
fween John and herself. Her share, In
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1897-04-15

The fact that there is so much stuff that
shines like gold makes the story Of disaster
one Of the saddest chapters ever written
Rams Horn. -,
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1897-04-15

Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DR.. Kline s
Great Nerve Restorer. Free So trial bottle &
treatise. DR.. Kline, 933 Arch st., Phila,, Pa.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1897-04-15

Every eligible young man has price
mark that the women have set on him that
in no way represents his real value.-Atch.
ison Globe.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1897-04-15

Defect in our behavior, coming short o
the utmost gracefulness, often escapes ou
observation ...,.. :.,.,.,. :. , =.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1897-04-15

The ill-natured man gives himself a large
field to expatiate in; he exposes those fail.
lngs in human nature which the others
would east a veil over.-Addison. :,
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1897-04-15

We have often wondered why one can new
'er find a thing until he quits hunting for it.
Washington Democrat.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1897-04-15

I cannot speak too highly of Piso's Cure
w. ed st., New York, Oct. %, 1894.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1897-04-15

Are you bruised? Use St. Jacobs Oil and
you won't be long. Shortest way.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1897-04-15

The secret of secret is to know how and
when to tell it.-Ram's Horn. "
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1897-04-15
No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.

Over 400,000cured. Why not let No-To- BAG
regulate or remove your desire tor tobacco
Saves money, makes health and manhood.
Cure guaranteed, Soc and 81 90, all druggists.