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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24
YOUNG GAGE RETURNS.
Son of the New Secretary of the
Treasury Home From Alaska

Tacoma, Wash, Feb 24.!-En A.
Gage, son of Lyman ]. Gage, the Chi
cago banker, has visited the new placer
mining camp in Alaska, which is furn-
ishing work to miners at 81 an hour,
and which has claims that run as high
as $S3 to the pan, and out of which the
fortunate possessor can clear up $500
day The new camp is on Klondyke
river 1t is claimed as British terri
tory Six hundred claims have already
been flied, upon which the Canadian
government has, collected $4,000 as reve-
nue..
A town site has also been laid off and
town lots for choice locations have
brought $1,000. The district has been
tramped over for years by seekers for
gold in Alaska, but not until the pres
ent season was pay dirt discovered.
This is accounted for by the fact that
the nuggets are at a depth of about 10
feet.
Mr.. Gage who has just returned from
the camp, regrets that it is located on
British soil. He left KlOndyke on De-
cember 10, and encountered great hard
ships owning to a shortage of provis-
ions and to the severity of the weather,
with the thermometer registering 80 de-
greeS below zero.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24
a NEW TAX LAW.
House Mineral Reserve Bill Recon-
mended in the Senate.

After considerable opposition, Repre-
sentative Trueblood's BILL providing for
the assessment and taxa ton of mineral
reserves, or leases or separately owned
mineral or mineral rights, was recon-
mended for passage by the senate as a
committee of the whole yesterday after
noon. The measure, as sent to the sen
ate from the house, was strongly oppOs-
ed by Senators FarreIey and Young,
who reside in counties where natural
gas and oil are found Their objections
were based on the possibility of natural
gas and oil being held to be minerals,
and included in the taxation. To tax
these products, they stated, would serve
to kill the work of prospecting for gas
and oil in this state
Amendments providing for the excln-
sion of gas and oil were offered by both
Senator Young and Senator Farreley
but were opposed by a number of sena-
tors on the ground that to change the
bill would necessitate it being sent back
to the house, and that the session was
so far advanced it would probably new
er be taken up again The bill was
finally recommended for passage IN
changed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24

The bill covers seventeen pages of type
written paper. dealing with every detail of
the fee sand salaries. The allowances for
clerk hire are cut down and the fees ex-
perienced some reductions. The most i'm
pcrtant changes are shown in the above
statement.
In considering the bill the PepuIists in
timated that the measure was of the
promised reforms from that party. This
was resented by some of the Republicans,
in explaining their votes. The majority
Of the votes for the bill came from the
POpulists, the vote on final passage being
50 to %.
Those voting for the bill were: Barker,
Barley, Brooke, Brown of Cowley,
Brown of Greeley. Brown of Pratt. Burk-
holder, Carr. Cassin, Clark. Conger. Cros-
BY, Cubbinson, Dalton. Davis, Dewitt.
Eeighner, Fell, Foley Fouts. Fulton,
Giesler, Gillespie, Goodno. Graves,
Grimes. Hackney, Harbaugh. Harvey
Hickman Henley, Hibner, Ingle. Jackson
Of Harvey, JaquinS, johnson of Chase,
Johnson of Labette, johnson of Nemaha,
coln Lambert of Lyon, Larimer, Lawson,
Lewis, Longley, LOOMS. Malin, Marks.
Marty. Mccarthy. McKeever, Merrill
Muenzenmayer, Montgomery, Outcalt,
Patton, Perry, Ravenscraft, Reed, Rich
ards. Russell, Rutledge, Seaton. Seaver,
Shouse. Singleton. Smith of Brown, Stew
ems, Stoner Tapscott, Taylor, Turner.
and Street.
Those voting against the bill were: Ras-
gall, Bacon, Botkin, Bradley, Buell., Bur-
It's Finney, Fitzgerald, Gates Hackbusch
Haywood, Heminger, Hollenbeak, Irwin
Jackson of Comanche, Jameson Keddie
Rothweiler, Simmons, Trueblood, Vogelge-
sang and Walters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24
FITZ rs SCARED.
He is Afraid Somebody Will Tamper
With His Food.

Carson City, New. Feb. 24.-The ex-
element caused by the presence of both
Corbett and Fitzsimmons in the vicinity
is gradually wearing off, and Carson
City is perhaps the most peaceful town
in the country today.
Some stories were af1Oat to the effect
that the cold which F'itz contracted af-
ter his arrival had developed into bad
case of grip, but this is denied at the
New Zealander'S training quarters
Fitzsimmons has been trying to work
off his cold by light gymnasium work
and he has partially succeeded, if his
trainers statements are to be believed
He declined to take medicine, but IN
sisted upon resorting to old fashloned
remedies, hot whisky being his favor
tie.
Out at Corbett's quarters work is go
ing smoothly. His only difficulty ap-
pears to be with his trainers, who, al
though not lazy by any means, still OBJ
ject to the amount of labor required of
them by the California boxer.
FitzsirnmOns did not work at all yes
terday, that is to say, no work for Fitz-
simmons. He appears to regard every
stranger with undisguised suspicion and
is not at all inclined to be communica-
tive
Although Fitz does not say he sus-
poets anyone of putting up a job to
tamper with his food, one man in his
party has been assigned to the task of
watching everything that is put upon
the table from the time OF its purchase
until it reaches the New ZealanderS
plate. Julian has arrived from San
Francisco. He had with him Chinese
cook and enough provisions to keep the
house going for at least week Julian
and Fitzsimmons discussed the PROPOSE
ton which has been made to allow wo-
men at the ringside. Neither of them
could see any reason why the fair sex
should not see the great battle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24
COLOR LINE IS DRAWN.
Negroes of Georgia Complain No Ac-
commodations are Provided

Atlanta, Feb 24-The state railroad
commission on Tuesday will give a
special hearing to Bishop Turner of the
African Methodist church protesting
against the failure of the railroad COM
panies to furnish accommoda tions at
eating houses for respectable colored
people. He instances a recent case. in
which at o'clock in the morning in
the city of Macon, as he was passing
through from a long journey, he was
refused a cup of coffee or bite of food
at the railroad lunch stand. The result
was that he had to endure the pangs of
hunger until he reached Atlanta.
Bishop Turner thinks that the rail-
road companies should furnish accom-
modations for colored people, and if
those now in charge are unable to do it
he asks that he may be permitted to set
up separate stands for the benefit OF
his DeOple
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24
Something to Know.

If may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restor-
ing the tired out nervous system to a
healthy vigor is Electric Bitters. This
medicine is purely vegetable, acts by
giving tone to the nerve centers in the
Stomach, gently stimulates the Liver
and Kidneys, and aids these organs
in throwing off impurities in the blood.
Electric Bltters improves the appetite.
those who have tried it as the very
best blood purifier and nerve tonic
Try it Sold for soc and 81 per bottle
at ]. K. Jones' Drug Store, Fifth and
Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24
]. R. BURTON SPEAKS.
Believes Men in General are Honest
and Legislators Especially So.

J. r. Burton was visiting on the floor
of Representative hall yesterday after
house was busily engaged in considering
business but motion of Representative
Hackney Of Sumner. Mr.. Burton was in
Vited to address the house.
In introducing his few remarks, Mr..
Burton referred to the recent contest for
United States senator and mentioned the
fact that the difficulty was that the other
said: my vote was erninentIy respecta-
BILE but it was too small. However, 1 will
is a gentleman of integrity and high hon
or, and I believe that while filling the ex-
allied position he will at all times act
conscientiously and strive to represent the
learned to believe that all men are hon
est. 1 have had the honor of serving in
at various times, and l never knew a
suspicion of dishonesty to attach to but
two or three.
II also believe that the average legisla-
tor is honest. believe that legislator
gives more attention and care to his duty
than to his private business. I take no
stock in assertions to the contrary. 1 be-
lieve that there is as much honor in poll
tics as in business, and he who declaims
against the honor and integrity of free
holders is teaching a wrong lesson"
tr seuf fSroA MT BVre0f 6 al
states within the past two years and
want to say that Kansas today is better
than any other state in the union to come
to- 1t affords better opportunities for la
ber;i it affords better opportunities for cap
Uai-the husband and W1fe OF business
which can not be divorced. InJure one
and you injure the other.
I understand you people on the floor
have rows Yet, when you come face to
face with each other, you have confidence
in each other, don't your Yes we do
came from the Populist side.
In striving to do your duty, may
suggest in closing, that each of you make
every effort to show the people of the Uni
ted States that Kansas is all right and
aid her to take and maintain her rightful
place as the brightest star in the galaxy
of states"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24

Hackney's bill to prevent blacklisting
of employees, providing penalties there
for and also for the recovery of dam
ages.
Any employer who violates the law
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemean-
or and upon conviction shall be fined
$500 for each offense.
Any person, firm or corporation found
guilty of violating this law shall be liza
BILE to the party injured for an amount
equal to three times the sum he may
be injured, and also be held liable for
a reasonable attorneys fee.
Mr.. Cubbison sought to have the bill
so amended that persons SO injured
should receive as punitive or exemplary
damages the sum of $4,000, but was de-
feated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24
FEES AND SALARIES.
A Measure Fixing the Compensation
of County officers.

The first general measure which has
passed the house is the fee and salary
bill relating to county officers. The foun-
dation of the bill and it's provisions, were
prepared by Mr.. Barley (Pop) of Elk
county. The committee on fees and sal
arises, of which he is chairman,
made changes and amendments. the bill
appearing in the house, with the recon-
mendation that it be passed Three days
were consumed in discussion of the bill
in committee of the whole house. 1t was
finally recommended for passage, and at
$50 yesterday, called up third reading
and passed.
The following statement shows first the
population for each county, second the
salary which the officers shall receive;
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24
APPELLATE COURT LAWS.
Measure to Reduce Clerks Salaries
and Change Terms of Court.

There is a proposition before the leg
islature to cut the salaries of the
clerks of the six divisions of the
courts of appeal from $1,000 to $1,000
per year. The present law provides
that fees to the amount of $1,000 shall be
retained by the clerk as compensation.
The same provision remains in the new
bill, but the amount is 81, 200.
The proposed amendments to the ex-
listing law fix the terms of court as
follows:
Eastern Divisions-March, June and
November.
Central Divisions-January, May and
October.
Western Divisions-February,S eptem-
Der and December.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24
HOUSE HAS A CONTEMPT ACT.
Substitutes it for the Senate Measure
1t Copies the Federal Law.

The house yesterday substituted for
Senator Harris bill pertaining to con-
tempt proceeding, a bill introduced by
Mr.. Fell of Pawnee. Mr.. Fell's substi-
tute is a copy of the bill which has
been passed by the United States SEN
ate.
BY the measure which was passed
contempts of court are divided into two
classes, direct and indirect. The first
includes such offenses as may be COM
mitted during the term of court.
Indirect includes all other offenses
of that character.
The first or direct contempt of court
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24
MRS. M'KINLEY'S QUILT.
Remarkable Piece of Patchwork Made
at Chicago.

Chicago, Feb. 24.-The first public view
was given today of the quilt which is to
be presented to Mrs. Mckinley by the
Ladies Society of ST; Johns Reformed
be the most elaborate article of the kind
ever put together.
Although no count has been made the
number Of separate pieces is said to APP
proxinlate 10000 The center is composed
of an American flag, supported above and
below by pictures Of Mckinley and Ho-
bart. and every available inch over the
remainder is covered with autographs of
Chicagoans. Among the names that thus
figure are those of Bishop Cheney, Mr.
and Mrs. P. D. Armour and Lyman ].
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24

Mr.. Ward L. Smith of Frederickstown,
Mo, was troubled with chronic diar-
rhoea for over thirty years He had
become fully satisfied that 1t was only
a question of a short time when he
would have to give up. He had been
treated by some of the best physicians
in Europe and America, but got no per-
manent relief. One day he picked up
newspaper and CHANGED to read an ad-
vertisement of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He
got a bottle of it, the first dose helped
him and it's continued use cured him.
For sale by druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24
THE PURIFYING TORCH.
Good People Remove Offenders
Against Public Decency by Fire.

Wheeling. w. Va. Feb. 24.-News reach
ed here from Tyler county. of an outrage
persons We're burned to death and several
others badly injured The better element
in one of the interior oil fields, having be-
COME Disguised at the conduct in their
midst of speak easy and a house oc-
cupied by disreputable women, notified the
keepers of the place to leave.
The warming was not needed, and on
Saturday night the male population of
the settlement bore down upon the two
houses which stood side by side. and APP
piled the torch; The occupants of the
delayed in making their escape. 1t is re-
ported that one or two girls were burned
to death in one house, and that two men
lost their lives in the speak easy" In
addition to these reports. it is positively
known that several others were terribly
burned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24

the assignments of mortgage has not
been recorded, as herein provided, may
maintain his action for the collection of
such Indebtedness, but such action
shall be subject to all defenses, legal
and equitable, for payments made on
such mortgage, to which indebtedness
might have been subject in the hands of
the original payee, or if transferred, in
the hands of any prior transferee.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24
M'KINLEY'S UNCLE, TOO.
Is on His Way to Canton to Ask to
be Made Postmaster at San


Muncie, Ind, Feb 24--B. F. McKin-
lev of san Francisco, an uncle of Pres
ident-elect Mckinley, is in the city Wis
iting Mrs W. P. Flanagan, cousin of
the next executive. He is on his way
to Canton, so it is understood, TO ask
to be appointed the next postmaster of
San Francisco
He is at present connected with the
postoffice a position he has held for
fifteen years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24
MRS. CLEVELAND AT HOME.
She is Met by Prof. West of Princeton
College.

Princeton. N. J.. Feb 24-Mrs CIeye-
land, accompanied by her three children
and her mother, Mrs. Perrine, arrived in
special car at the Pennsylvania depot in
Princeton yesterday afternoon. They
were met by Prof. Andrew ]. West, Of
Princeton university, and were driven i'm
mediately to President Cleveland's new
home.
Mrs. Cleveland will devote next week to
becoming settled in her new home. She
Will return to Washington to attend the
inaugural ceremonies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24
TO DENOUNCE THE GOAT.
An Anti Secret Society Nesting Will
BE Held at Willmar, Mimi,

willmar, Mimi, Feb. 24.-On February
"a an anti-secret society meeting will be
1t will be attended by prominent anti
secret society men from all over the state
and neighboring states. Indications are
that there will be a large gathering.
The Lutherans take a strong stand in
opposition to secret societies. and it is
expected that large number of Scandi-
navian Lutheran ministers and laymen
will be here to denounce the goat and his
mysteries. Willmar is a strong secret So
ciety town.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24
THE GREAT
ROCK ISLAND ROUTE
For the Inaugural, Washington, D. c.,
March &, 1897.

The Rock Island will sell tickets at
one fare for the round trip. Tickets on
sale March LIST and End, final limit
March 10th. For full iuforma ton call
at Rock Island passenger depot, Cor.
1st and Kansas ave, or by phone 1884.
A. NJ. FULLER,
City Pass. ARf-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24
Latest Thing Out.

We have just put in the best and
most complete Mangle west of
Chicago. It finishes perfectly four
sheets or table cloths per minute,
ironing both sides without wear or
tear. Call any time and see the
machine in operation. Also, see
other parts of the laundry and ex-
anime our work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24

California Limited leaves Topeka
Thursdays and Sundays, 11:33 a. m,
via Santa Fe Route. "a hours to Cali
fornia. Vestibuled Pullman sleepers,
buffet smoker and dining car through.
California Express, with Pullman pal
ABS p. n.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24

Lack of vitality and color-matter in
the bulb causes the hair to fall out and
turn gray. We recommend Halls Hair
Remover to prevent badness and gray
ness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24

Bishop Warren says of it: chaplain
McCabe'S lecture on The Bright Side of
graphic and interesting I have ever
heard Hamilton Hall, Monday night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24

Presidential Notwithstanding
ton, D. G, March 4, 1897, Santa Fe
Route. the Home road. will sell tickets
one fare, $2e.2 % for round trip-Dates Of
sale, March 1 and 2-good to return
March 10.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24

A real treat is in store for lovers of
old china in the loan exhibit now being
held at old Bethany. Admission rs cts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24

no county superintendent shall receive
more than $1,000 per annum- In counties
having more than 100 teachers, exclusive
of those in cities of the first-class, the
commissioners may add 5000. or as much
thereof as may be necessary. Should the
superintendent fail to spend at least two
hours a day in each school of the county
during the year. $500 shall be deducted
from his salary for each delinquency.
The salaries of county attorneys shall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24

The Ladies' Free Silver club will give
a chicken pie dinner tomorrow at S14
Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24
BLACKLIsTING BILL
Besides Fine it Provides for Thrib-
BILE Damages.

The house has passed, and will send
to the senate today, Representative
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24

Try US on collars We can make them
look like new. Peerless Steam Laundry,
112 and ia W. Sth st. Phone 3S2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24

Every Night
1.-The Paiges'' and ''Triograph''-New
Playsl New Views!
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24
When You Want

Leavenworth Coal, Frontenac or Weir
City Coal, or first class Usage City
Shaft, -Burlingame or Scranton, see
A. F. WESSEN COAL CO.,
Telephone 500. 500 East Fourth ST.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24

Broken edge collars made smooth By
Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24
Every Night.

1.-THE Paiges'' and Telegraph
Plays! New Viewsi
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24

a city of the first-class may allow $500 for
assistant county attorneys.
The clerk of the district court is al
lowed fees, in amount about the same as
those now existing. The salaries are to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-24

Chaplain Mccabe, Mar. Hamilton hall
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-10-15
NOTICE
TAX SALE.
Orr,cr or County TREASURER,

OFFICE OF COUNTY TREASURER,
PESS1Neros CoUNrY, STATE OF South DAkoTA:
T. William H. LaBee, treasurer of the county of Pen
ningtou, in the State Of South Dakota, hereby notify all
persons concerned that the following is q list OF lands
thu non.paynent Of taxes and interest charged against
such lands and lots on the duplicates OF said county
in the manner provided bv law, for the amount of taxes
and interest and penalty charged against the same, to-
gether with the costs Of advertising and costs OF sale,
Said sale will commence on the
FIRST MONDAY IN
next, being the first day of said month, between the
hours Of . O'Clock a, IN. and 4 O'Clock p. m: at the coun..
ty treasurer's office in Rapid City, in said county OF
Pennington, in said State of South Dakota, and will
continue the anne from day to day until all the lands,
lots or real property have been offered for sale. con,
Witness my hand this LIST day OF October, A; u. 1884,
WILLIAM H. LABEE,
Treasurer of Pennington County, South Dakota.
The record-union., 1897-05-03
A PASTORS TROUBLES.
His Congregation Objected to Hearing
About the Devil.

PHILADELPHIA, May 2-Rev. Rich
ard Harcourt, d. D., pastor of the Park
avenue M. E. Church, has become dis
satisfied with his relations at the church
and at a meeting of the quarterly con-
ference, he announced his intention of
asking the Presiding Elder for a change
Of pastoral relations at the end of the
year. His request will be made be-
cause of objections entered to series of
sermons he announced. He is now in
the second year of his pastorate at the
church.
DR.. Harcourt was formerly in the
service of the Protestant Episcopal
Church, and has been in the ministry for
twenty-five years. He formerly was in
charge of the largest Methodist Church
in San Francisco, and later was pastor
for five years of Grace Church in Balti-
more. At the Park avenue Church he
was the successor of the venerable DR..
Chapman. and at the recent conference
in Bethlehem his service had appar
emily been so satisfactory that he was
again appointed to the pastorate. Since
then all the trouble has arisen. The pro-
posed sermons were to have been de-
livered under the general head of The
Devil in Philadelphia"