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The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-06

play a game of foot ball in Topeka on
Monday, November 1. with the Washburn
college eleven. Iowa is the pennant holder
of the Kansas -A1issouri-Neb ebras aska-Iowa
league for last year.
W. A. Shook of Wyandotte county. who
was chief clerk in the office of Attorney
General John T. Little. has been appoint
ed justice of the peace for Kansas City
township. to fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation of Dow McLain.
The PopuIist state executive committee
will meet in this city Thursday evening to
compile the matter which is to appear in
the campaign handbook soon to be issued.
Chairman Riddle stated today that the
book would contain about a dozen essays
on various topics.
The Spooner Dramatic company which
plays at the Grand Opera House in this
city during the week commencing Octo-
Der IS is not the old original Spooner COM
pany of former Topeka favor. It is
headed by a brother of B. S. Spooner, who
is at the head of the original company.
Mr.. J. H. Squires said before the board
OF education: Il feel sure that if our
public schools had commerce and trades
departments, and especially if there was
a cooking department added to the high
school, the divorce lawyers would have
considerably less to do in Topeka inside
of ten years.
The beautiful display of the Edison
Electric light company which hung across
Eighth street at Van. Buren during Fes-
tivaI week was the work of Paul Battey,
an empIoye of the company. He is a
young man who was graduated from the
Topeka high school four years ago. The
combinations of lights were "a in num-
Der.
J. E. Nissley left yesterday for Daven-
port, Ia, to attend the meeting of the
executive committee OF the National
Creamery and Buttermazers' association.
MI. Nissley is president of the organiza-
ton and will endeavor to have the next
national meeting held in Topeka. Eight
hundred dollars has been pledged for this
meeting by the citizens of Topeka.
This morning at o'clock the residences
at 1925 and 1927 Clay street were burned.
The fire originated in the house at 1927
from a defective fiue. 1t was occupied
by A. J. DOOIey and family, and they
barely escaped from a falling roof. The
fire quickly spread to the house at 1925,
which was unoccupied. Both were de-
stroyed entirely. The loss on the Dooley
furniture is about 500. The houses were
owned by Mrs. Sims and Mr.. Ferguson.
The Apollo club last evening elected
permanent officers as follows: President,
f. E. Wear; vice president, NJ. c. Hol-
man; secretary, E. N. Strong; treasurer,
David Bowie. and librarian, Chas. L.
Polk. Members of the executive commit
tee are as follows: w. c. f. ReIchenbach.
Miss Helen Moon and Mrs. a. w. Lacey.
The Apollo club will give the third act of
.'Tannhauser'' under the direction ofProt.
Waldemar Won Dahlen some time this
winter. The club meets next Tuesday,
when regular rehearsaIs OF ''Tannhauser'
will be held.
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first time. and on motion of Mr.. Round
tree rule IS was suspended by the unan-
imous vote of the council.
Sections one and two were read. and
on separate motions adopted.
The ordinance was put upon it's final
passage and passed by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Burgess, Drew. Ell
lott, Morgan, Nettels, Pattison. RoJnd-
tree, Stephenson, Skinner and Warner
10.
The title was agreed to.
Mr.. Roundtree introduced ordinance
No. 1887, being An ordinance to auth
Orize the mayor and city clerk to issue
warrants to Charles Lane for sidewalks
constructed in 1897 which was read
the first time, when, on motion of Mr..
ROundtree, rule IS was suspended by
the unanimous vote of the council sec
uons one and two were read and con-
sidered, and on separate motions adopt
ed.
The ordinance was put upon it's final
passage and passed by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Burgess. Drew. Ell
lott, Morgan, Nettels. PattisOn, Round
tree, Stephenson, Skinner and Warner
10
The title was read and approved
Mr.. Nettels offered the following,
which, on motion, was referred to the
committee on streets and walks:
Whereas, The condition of the spur
track of the Topeka Railway company
at Topeka avenue and HuntOOn street
IS q menace TO the SSfety OF persons
using said streets. and
Whereas, Demand has been duly
made upon said Topeka Railway com
pany for the removal of said spur. and
the pavement of the space with vitri-
fed brick, which demand has not been
complied with; therefore,
Be it resolved, By the mayor and the
council of the city of Topeka. that the
street commissioner be and he is here
by directed, in conjunction with the
city engineer, to at once remove the
said spur track, and the limestone paw
ing in connection Herewith and to pave
the space thus left with Vitrified brick;
to keep an accurate account of the
value of all labor and material used in
said work, and certify the amount
thereof to the city clerk. Upon the re-
ceipt of said information the city clerk
shall prepare and present to said To-
peka Railway company an account for
the value of said material and labor
If payment be refused, the city attor-
ney is hereby directed to at once COM
mence an appropriate action in the dis
trict court against said company to re-
cover said amount.
On motion of Mr.. Roundtree the cOun-
ell adjourned to meet Monday evening,
October 1S, 1897, at 7:3O o'clock.
S. S McFADDEN
City Clerk
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GOLD STANDARD WAR.
It Causes Revolt and Bloodshed in
Costa Rica

New York, Oct. 6.-The first details of
the internal disorders which have re-
suited in President Iglesias of Costa
Rica declaring himself dictator We're re-
ceived today from Harrison R. Williams,
who until recently was United States con-
sui at san Jose, Costa Rlca, and who ar
rived here today on the steamer Alene
from Port Lima.
The agitation against President Iglesias
eliminated at Santo Domingo on Sunday,
September u. in a bloody riot in which
five men, three of them rich and the
others more or less wen known, were
killed and more than thirty others wound
ed. The riot was between influential par
tisans of President Iglesias and his op-
ponents. President Iglesias some time
ago was announced as u candidate to
succeed himself. The election is to be
held next month, and he is at the head
of what is known as the Civilist party.
There arose very bitter opposition to h m.
It's strength has been chiefly in the cities,
where the business men are deeply op-
posed to him and denOunce him because
he changed Costa Ricas standard to that
of gold exclusively.
They say the change is foolish and i'm
practicable and will work great harm to
the country. They also speak bitterly of
the Pacific railroad scheme, which will
cost 50, ,800. 900. President Iglesias is build
ing railroad across Costa Rica from
shore to shore. The men of the cities
saw that the cost of the road is excessive.
on the other hand, Mr.. Williams says,
President Iglesias is popular with the
country element. He has built bridges
and railroads and has projected internal
improvements that have endeared him
to the agricultural population. He. be-
lieves in spending more money on school
houses than on soldiers and has not only
carried out that policy, but has given
Costa Rica just and able administra-
ton. His opponents call themselves Lib
erals. Both parties had planned DEM
onstration in their club rooms in SantO
Domingo on September y. On the after
noon of that date they paraded through
the streets.
About 100 men were in both marching
parties. In order to reach their club
rooms they had to pass one another. They
met in the main street opposite the ca
thedraI Both sides had infamed tenn
pers. Both sides had words, when some
one fired a pistol. In a twinlkling bullets
were whizzing plentifuly. Clubs were
used and rocks hurled. Every man was
bent on bIoodshed. The priests came out
of the cathedral and called on the rioters
to desist The riot ragged for some little
time longer, but finally the efforts of the
priests were successful. The ground was
then found to be strewn with bleeding
men. Three were already dead and thirty
or more wounded.
When President Iglesias heard of the
affray he Immediately availed himself of
the opportunity to declare himself die
tator.
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WENT OVER CHILKOOT.
Colorado Man Has Seen Worse Pass
es, but the Trail is Bad.

Monument, Col, Oct. 6.-The follow
ing letter has been received today from
William Dugan, now on his way to the
K1Ondike gold fields.
Mr.. Dugan left Monument August 25,
stopping in Denver, where he bought
his supply of clothing, leaving Denver
on the morning of August 81:
Lake Linderman, Sept. 13, 1897
Left Seattle September 1. Arrived at
Lake Linderman September Is. Was
delayed by terrible storms and unable
tie anchored at Ska aguay where jump
ed off. hired a small boat and came up
to Dyea; took about 20 minutes to buy
my grub outfit and struck out on the
trail Left Dyea. one morning and
camped within two miles of the pass
and next morning started out and was
over that terrible pass and mile this
side by IL a. m. and carried a 6O-pound
pack all the way. My outfit weighed
about 125 pounds. l carried go and
hired an Indian to carry So pounds.
WAS it a bad pass? Well, 1 guess
it is to a tenderfoot, although I have
seen as bad in Colorado, but with bet
ter trails The trail was an awful
climb straight up, and powders three
way every few feet it kinder shakes a
fellow up with load on his back.
Freight costs so cents a pound from
Dyea to this point. Boats are selling
for $400 and cannot fill the demand.
Some have paid as high as $1,000 for
them.
Expect TO leaNe IN q couple OF Gays
for Dawson City. You ought to see the
people on the trail, all kinds. It is i'm
possible. almost to get a horse over the
pass, although there are few-have to
hold them with a rope to keep them
from falling over backwards. Packers
are making from $25 to $35 per day.
Have been wet through three days be
fore reaching this place-blankets and
eVerything-the rain is so fine and cold
it goes through anything. Had to sleep
in blankets soaking wet. Could not
kindle a fire most of the time-no wood.
The first day out from Dyea was
fine. nearly sweat to death. It was
warmer than at Monument. There are
several women on the trail, some with
little babies. The most cOmical thing
was a man leading an old white steer
by the horns, had a pack saddle on
him and about 400 pounds freight. Aft
er arrival killed and sold it for beef.
Meat sells for 81 per pound.
There are about 200 tents here Lalze
Linderran). Three biscuits and cup
of coffee cost 50. Letter sent out by
Indian and mailed at Vachou Wash
ington, September 2S
s'XVM DTTGAN -
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NOTICE.

Bids will be received by the County
superintendent of Public instruction Of
Montgomery County, Kansas, at his Of
flee in Independence, said county and
state, for the erection. construction
and completion of High School Building
at said Independence, up to and includ-
ing Wednesday, October 27, 1897, ac-
cording to the plans and specifications
now on file in the Office of said Superin-
tendent.
Bids will be received for entire build
ing complete. and also for masonry.
carpenter work, plumbing, heating and
painting, respectively, each bid to be
accompanied by a cash deposit or a Ger
titled check to said superintendent or
order, of two per cent. of it's amount.
School board reserves the right to
accept or reject any and all bids.
September 18th, 1897.
J. n. DOLLISON,
Chairman of Board
Later: Plans and specifications are
also on file at the Office OF the architect,
H. NJ. Hadley, Columbian building, To-
peka, Kansas.
J. n. DOLLISON.
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COMING ADJUSTMENTS.
Three Big Shows at Popular Prices
This Week.

The three biggest shows that have ev-
er been presented in Topeka at popular
prices Will be Lincoln J. Carter's TOR
nado," 'DefauIter'' and Fast Mall at
the Crawford opera house this week,
commencing tomorrow night. All of
the productions have visited Topeka
several times before, but have always
played a regular prices in the past.
While the company presenting the
pieces this year is said to contain some
good talent, persons attending the pro-
ductiOns may count on receiving the
worth of their money in stage realism,
and not bank too heavy on the charac-
ter of the acting to be witnessed. The
three productions depend almost eX-
clusiveIy on their scenic effects, and
these are by no means bad efforts at
stage realism. The sale OF seats fer
the three pieces opened at the RowIey
& Snow drug store this morning.
Andrew Mack is this week playing in
Kansas City, and the press of that city
praises him, not so much for his acting.
although this is said to be good, but
for the fact that in his new play AN
Irish Gentleman" he introduces an in
nOvatiOn in the field of Irish comedy
and drama. The new play is a depart
ure from the ancient standard of Irish
pieces and tells the story of an Irish
gentleman of means. It is one of
Ramsay Morris productions. Mack
will appear in the new play in this
city on Monday evening, October II.
Inc sale OF seats Will open friday at
ROwIey G Shows drug store.
HOyt's successful farce ga Milk
White Flag will be seen at the Craw-
ford opera house in this city on the
evening of October IA. This is the
farce burlesquing the militia, and con-
sidering the experience with the Kan
saS National Guards in this city last
week, comes at an Opportune time 1t
is one of the hest of HOyt's collection,
and Will probably attract a good au-
dience. It win mark the formal open
ing of the new Crawford theater
The production of 'CinderelIa' as put
on at the fair grounds for the benefit
of the Fall Festival in August by Mrs
f. B. Meredith, will be repeated at the
Crawford opera house on the evening
of Tuesday, October u. A matinee
performance will also be given on the
following Saturday afternoon October
16. A number of special features will
be added to the original production.
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Also reported back bill of w. D.
Cooper for cleaning two vaults on
Crane street and recommended that it
be not paid.
On motion the report was adopted
Bill of ]. e. Pottinger in case of the
Topeka Brick company for S71925 was
read and referred to the committee on
claims and accounts.
Also two bills of the Hall Lithograph-
ing company of $14OO each for two
dockets furnished W. S. McClintock,
justice of the peace, were read and re-
ferred.
The third estimate of the city engi-
neer of $1,125O0 in favor of Charles
Lane for sidewalks constructed, was
presented and approved.
D. s. Eclzert requested permission to
withdraw his proposition dated August
9, 1897, in relation to the opening of
Fillmore street, on account Of errors in
same.
On motion the request was granted.
w W. Phillips, agent, requested that
Sells Bros. be permitted to give their
exhibition in Topeka, oct. 20, 1897, at
half rate.
On motion the request was granted.
Communication of Henry r. KasSOn,
superintendent Barber Asphalt Paving
company, in relation to making repairs
on streets, was read and referred to the
judiciary committee.
Bond of John Ritchfe of $6,000.O0. sign
ed by him as principal, Geo. N. Holmes,
Otis E. Hungate, D. o. Crane, J. NJ.
Wright and A. GrOteWal as sureties,
NdS IGetu anu dppIONtu On roll call DV
the unanimous vote of the council.
Two bonds of L. Blackman for $4,000
each signed by him as principal and
A. J. Arnold as surety, for the main
tenance of sewers No. Is and 10 in lieu
of ten per cent to be retained for one
year, were read and referred to the
judiciary committee.
The following reports Of city officers
for September, 1897, were presented and
filed, viz:
City treasurer, police judge. food in
spectOr, superintendent electric lights
license collector, dump master and
WeighmaSterS.
Committee on public buildings and
parks reported back the proposition of
c. r. Munsell, superintendent. to heat
the city building with steam for $500 60
per year, and state that they believe it
would be good investment for the
city, but in view of the financial con-
ditiOn of the city at present, make no
recommendation
The report was adopted.
Same committee reported upon the
plans of the city engineer for the i'm
provement Of Chesney park and recon-
mended that the same be adopted.
On motion the report was adopted.
Mr.. Nettels introduced IAN ordinance
compromising difference between the
City of Topeka and the Topeka Water
company" which was read the first
time
Mr.. Nettels moved it be referred to
a special committee of three to be ap-
pointed by the mayor, which motion
prevailed.
Nettels, Drew and PattisOn were ap-
pointed as such committee to report at
the next meeting of the council.
Mr.. Roundtree introduced ordinance
No. 1886. being AN ordinance to appro-
pirate money etc, which was read the
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-06
THE TIE THAT BINDS
Politically is Severed by R. w. Turn


r. W. Turner appears to be making
preparations to bolt the POpulist
crowd which made him secretary of the
state board of railroad commissioners.
He said today:
I don't care a - for any party. At
ter this, 1 propose to vote just as I
think right. No party ties shall bind
me have strong convictions on GER
tain questions. The party which advo-
Gates those will receive my support be
1t republican, Democratic or POpu-
list
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NICARAGUA'S STANDARD.
Silver for Goods Sold for Cash-Credit
Payments in Gold

Washington, Oct. 6-The United
States consular agent al BIuefelds
department that the merchants there
have adopted a gold standard. Prices
he says will be given in silver for
goods sold for cash, but in the case of
credit every charge is to be in gold, and
either gold or its equivalent viii be ex-
acted at the time of payment"
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Special Election.

Gov. Leedy will soon issue a procla-
nation calling for a special election to
I'LL the vacancy caused by the resigna-
ton of Representative Lester Perry of
Wallace county, who has been appoint
ed postmaster of Sharon Springs by
President Mckinley
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Garnett,s New Bank.

Bank Commissioner Brefdenthal has
returned from Garnett, where he su-
perlntended the opening Of a new
bank. The institution has been char
tered as the First State bank, with
capital Of $4,000. The directors are as
follows: E NJ. Elliott and o. b Aldridge
of Garnett, w. w. Aldridge of Upton,
D. D. Bailey of Emporia and c. F.
Smith of Nickerson
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Ballard's Snow Liniment. There is
no pain it will not relieve, no swelling it
will not subdue, no wound it will not
heal 1t cures frost bites, chilblains
and cOrns. Geo. W. Stansfield, 622
Kansas avenue, and Miller's Pharmacy,
corner Sixth and Topeka avenue.
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Don't Tobacco spIt and snloke Your Life AVN.

DOH IODaccO opIL anu 9HlOAs 10HF IlIe AWHJ-
To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netic full Of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To-
Bac, the onder-wOrlIer that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, soc or 81. Cure guaran-
teed- Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-06

Shirts collars and cuffs Iaundered
to look like new by Peerless Steam
Laundry. 112 and ia West sth ST
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Kansas .Citv and Retnrn q.

Kansas City and return $500 via
Santa Fe Route. Tickets good on al
our numerous trains.
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Young women desiring to take Kin
dergarten training viii please call upon
the principal of the Training school
Mrs. f. D. Worden. at the Kindergar-
ten Polk, near Fourth street. from :: so
to 500 p. m A scholarship will be given
to a young woman who is a good plan
ist,
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Kansas City and Return s..

Kansas City and return $500 via
Santa Fe Route. Tickets good on ali
our numerous trains.
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LouisvilIe,s Melan Bridge.

A large Melan arch bridge is being
built in Louisville, Ky, by Keepers &
Thacher. 1t is the same as the Kan
sas avenue bridge, but not so large
Ed Vols of Topeka, who has been
working on the bridge here, will have
charge of the cement work. The key
stones of the Louisville bridge were
cast here yesterday and will be shipped
in a few days. The keystones represent
lions masks and are very good repre-
sentations. Charles Guy of Topeka had
the contract for the casting.
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ROBBED REFRIGERATOR.
Revenue Cutter Perry Deserted for
the Gold Fields by Sailors

Portland, Ore, Oct. 6.-The United
States revenue cutter Perry, Captain
I. L. Phillips, has arrived from Dutch
Harbor by way of Skaguay. On the
night of July 30, three OF the Perry s
sailors, Terp, Fra zier and McCuen de-
serted at Dutch Harbor, taking every
thing eatable from the cutters refrig-
orator. They stole a boat and two bar
rels of salmon from the Alaska Com
mercial cOmpany's store and struck out
for the gold fields Of the Yukon. Two
days were spent in cruising along the
coast in search of the deserters, but
without success.
Two days after leaving Dutch Har-
Dor and five days after the storm dur
ing which the schooner Bryant broke
away from the HOlyOke the Perry
spoke the English cutter Pheasant,
Captain Gartorth, and was informed
that the schooner Bryant had arrived
safely at Dutch Harbor
Captain Phillips says that the report
that the steamer Portland was not able
to coal at Dutch Harbor is not correct.
While fuel is at q low ebb there, enough
has been reserved for the Rush and
Corwin and the steamer Portland.
A vessel with 400 tons of coal from
COmOx was long overdue and it was
feared she had met with an accident in
the terrible storm which ragged on Sep
tenber 20, and 21 Captain Phillips did
not learn the name of the collier.
An abundance of coal is reported at
Sitka and the collier Willamette with
ZUU tons was due when the Perry left.
Word was brought down by the Per
ry of the tragical death on St. Paul's
island of Dr. NOse. the resident physi-
clan for the Alaska Commercial COM
pany, by an accident caused by a run
away mule team. Mr.. NOse was well
known along the whole coast. His po-
sitiOn has been filed for the winter by
DR.. Tucker, who went north as physi-
clan on the Perry
The United States fish commission
steamer Albatross accompanied the
Perry down as far as Comox where she
stopped for coal She is expected to
arrive on the sound today and viii at
once be put on the dry dock for re-
pairs On receiving his department or
ders here this morning. Captain Phillips
announced that he would proceed with
in a few days to Astoria. where the
Perry will be stationed for the winter
Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment gives
instant relief. It allays Inflammation
and heals. It is prompt in its action
and positive in its effect. 1t is the
the kind that cures without pains or
discomfort It is for piles only soc.
Tubes, 75c. Geo. w. Stansfield 632 Kan
sas avenue, and Miller's Pharmacy. cor
ner Sixth and Topeka avenue.
Young women desiring to take Kin
dergarten training viii please call upon
the principal of the Training School.
Mrs. E d. Worden, at the Kindergar-
ten Polk, near Fourth street. from . 20
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SO so 80 St. Louis and Return.
Via Santa Fe Route till October 9Th
inclusive. Via Santa Fe route you can
leave at 1880 a. m. and take supper in
ST. Louis.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-06

Much coughing Injuries the bronchial
tubes. Ayers Cherry PectoraI is a
speedy cure.
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FIRST Published in Topeka State Jour
nal Oct. 6, 1871
Council Proceedings.
Council Chamber

Oct. 4. 1897.
Council convened in regular monthly
session. Present: Councilmen Bur
cess, Drew, Elliott, Morgan, Nettels,
PattisOn, Roundtree, Stephenson, Skin
ner and Warner-10. Quorum present.
mayor c. A. Fellows presiding.
The minutes of September %, 1897,
were presented and partly read, when
on motion OF Mr. Burgess the further
reading was dispensed with and the
Journal was approved.
The following claims were presented
and referred to the committee on claims
and accounts, who reported the same
back and recommended payment viz
General revenue fund. 521 sc
Fire department fund ......... Pei O5
Metropolitan police fund .... 1850 90
Sewer district No. IS fund .. 81 02
Sewer district No. 10 fund .... 405 Il