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The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
COMPULSORY EDUCATION.
New Law Works Well IN Indiana
To Extend the Age Limit

1ndianapolis,D Dec. 15--Indiana educators.
and especially those engaged in the work
of the common schools, have found some
surprising results under the operations of
the new compulsory education law, and
there is a strong probability that the next
legislature will be asked to extend the
age limit from IA to 16 years, or perhaps
Il years, experience having shown that
many persons who are now beyond the
maximum limit of the law have never
been in school at all, and this class, un-
less the limit is extended, can never be
reached.
But the most astounding revelation that
has come with the passage and enforce
ment of the law consists in the great
number of children that have thus been
brought into the schools. No complete
reports have been made regarding the
number, but it is believed that it will not
average less than 200 to the county, thus
aggregating for the state between $1,000
and 10000 In some localities the great
increase in the number of pupils has
caused the construction of new school
buildings for their accommodation, and
in many towns and cities rooms adjacent
to the school buildings have been rented
in order to make temporary room for the
children that the law has brought into
the schools.
AS rule the new additions represent
a class that has never been in school at
all. and the work of the primary teach
ers is necessarily greatly increased, and
often present the unique condition of boys
and girls 10 y years of age learning
to read by the little tots of or T. Ex-
cept in the cities where the children come
into school against their will, the teachers
testify that the new accessions seem to
appreciate their surroundings and become
earnest and energetic in pursuit of learn
ing.
The good effects of the law are very ap-
parent in this city, and in others through
out the state, where boys, ranging in age
from to IA. are employed in the messen-
ger service by telegraph and other COM
panies and business firms. These boys
had no means of securing an education
before the law was enacted, or, rather, re-
fused to take advantage of the helps that
existed, but now they are all in school.
Those that are employed in the daytime
attend schools at night and those that
are employed at night are found in school
during the day.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
ENGLAND WANTS TOD SLOAN.
But He Can Make Twice as Much on
the American Turf.

London, Dec. 15.-The space filed by
Tod Sloan in the English racing f1rma-
ment. is indicated by the unprecedented
amount of gossip concerning him and
his plans published in the sporting
press.
Although he told a correspondent
positively the other evening. that he is
going to America as soon as possible
a story has been published here since
then that he is negotiating with Mr.
FIeischmann to release him from his
American engagements for next season
so he may ride here.
Sloan says he makes $4,000 a year in
the United States, while one of the first
sporting authorities in England said
today that Sloan could not possibly
earn more than $35, 900 on the English
turf in a season. The question, there
fore, is whether Sloan is so ambitious
to ride the cOlors of royalties, dukes and
earls that he would sacrifice half his
income. SlOan's friends laugh at the
suggestion.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
SHOOTING AT WELLSVILLE.

WeTsville. Kan, Dec. 15.-WeHsville
was startled last night by the report
that Charles Sloan, a prominent young
farmer had been shot to death. The
report proved only too true.
Sloan, Pete Kelly, George Waddle,
Jim Upp and Lew Sparger were drink
ing at Sloan's place, a fight arose and
Sloan received the contents of a shot
gun fired by Upp.
Sloan lay for three hours alone in a
cold room before medical aid reached
him. Only by a miracle can he live
through the day. Upp, Sparger and
WaddeI are held pending developments.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15

fine new paper and carpets in the state
superintendent office.
Miss Maude Earnest is called Santa
Claus by the postofdce employees because
she handles nearly all of the Christmas
packages
Owing to the illness of his wife Cover
nor Leedy did not return from Lawrence
yesterday. Mrs. Leedy has been sick sew
eral days.
The committee of the Commercial club
has not yet found a building which will
accommodate the National Buttermakers'
association.
The Topeka Tent and Awning company
sold a large bill of goods today which
was sent to Washington, D. c. The order
came by mail.
James Handley of Wellington, O., who
has been visiting his sisters, Mrs. John
Taylor and Mrs. A H. Mooney, has re-
turned to his home.
The Western Sorosis will meet Saturday
in the physical culture rooms. at which
time Mrs. A. Zahner of Potwin will read
paper on "Falstaff.'
Police NIatron Thorpe says that if every
church society in the city would take care
of two or three destitute families suffer-
ing would be greatly decreased.
Attorney General Boyle is at work pre-
parlnS 1Or the quo WdfTanIO proceedings
against the Mutual Life of New York.
The case comes up in January.
An eastern magazine sent postal card
addressed to the chief of police of Topeka
announcing an article in its next issue on
Abuses of Police Power in Municipal Re
form"
Wind velocity, wind direction rainfall
and sunshine are all recorded on strip
of paper in Weather Observer Jennings
office in the Columbian building. The
instruments are on the roof.
Last evening the first of a series of con-
certs for the Christian Endeavor societies
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
A BEECHER MUSEUM.
Relics and Mementos of the Famous
Preacher to be Kept in Fly
mouth Church.

New York, Dec. ia new office that
of historian, has been established at
Plymouth church, in Brooklyn, and Fred
eriek c. Marvel, long the clerk of the
church, has been chosen to fill it.
It has also been decided to have one
or more rooms in the church set apart
for the reception of relics of Henry Ward
Beecher, with the view eventually of es-
tablishing a museum in commemoration
of the famous pastor and bearing his
name. Persons having any interesting
mementos of Mr.. Beecher are requested
to forward them to Mr.. Marvel at his
home Clark street, Brooklyn.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
A FRIEND Misunderstood.
willing TO Help Whenever Needed
But Unable TO Until Properly Re-


L got tired of drinking Postum
Food Coffee after trying it about 6
days and went back to common coffee
but my nervous feelings and heart pal
pitation returned. SO that wouldn't do.
I confess hadn't taken a great fan
cy TO the taste of Postum and proba bly,
would never have tried it again had it
not been for the discovery that it had
never been served to me properly pre-
pared.
At a friends house had Postum that
was revelation.
It was a clear and beautiful deep seal
brown, almost black, the taste crisp,
piuuant and elegant.
INQUIRY developed that my
cook had been accustomed
to placing the boiler on the
stove and leaving it there 10 minutes
but the secret is to allow it to continue
boiling full is minutes after it commen-
ces to boil. That makes it delicious and
extracts the food value.
It is plain that I cannot use COM
mon coffee and 1 have no further de-
sire to since Postum is understood"
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
Boys and
Children's Dept.

This department is filed With. useful Xmas
presents for the boys
Boys Suits 21z to 20 years.
Boys Refers 21s to Is years
Boys Overcoats 3 to 20 years
Boys NTackintOshes to 18 years
Boys Rubber Coats to IS years
Boy's Sweaters 8 to IS years
Boys Shirts u to "a years.
Boys Wash Ties, Puf1s Tecks Bows and
FVfndsors, 25c and SOC each.
SPECIAL-50 dOz- Boys Leather Leggings,
SIZE 3 to 10 years, of fine quality pebble leather
18th either 1 or straps-what better Xmas
present for a bOys price .-.-.---...S S1-25 pair
Give age of boy when ordering
25 doz Jersey LegginQs for Ladies. Misses
and Children, button full length These the
best quality Jersey cloth
Chidren,s, size 3 to 10 years, price. .....- 75c
Misses size II TO y years, No I, price .--- csc
Ladies size 2 to (shOe meaSure) price. $1.5O
Just the thing for Xmas presents.
BOYS SHIRTS-2O doz Boys Patch Bosom
Shirts of fancy checks, plaids and Roman
striped Percale- These with one pair separate
link cuffs Size y to IA Just the thing your
boy wants for his Xmas present, price 55c each
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
Bald and Michael Matched.

New York, Dec. Representative
of E. G. Bald and James Michael ar
ranged a match between the two last
night. The conditions are as follows:
The race to be mile heats, best two
in three; each rider to be entitled to
eight pacemakers, to be named before
the start; corners and positions to be
decided by toss; Albert Mott to ap-
point the referee; race to take place
Saturday, Jan. s, next, in Madison
Square Garden; each rider to follow his
own pace only and not to follow his op-
pOnent'S rear wheel.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
Bargain Sale of Cats.

Watervine. Me, Dec. ia $1,000 ship
ment of cats has just been made to
Philadelphia merchant, who has conceiv-
ed the novelty of placing them on sale
in a big department store in the Quaker
city. The shipment includes 100 kittens
of all kinds and colors. the Angora va
riety predominating.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
Great Selling of Ladies'
Silk Waists
s9.es. $500 and R6.es

at 3 popular prices. .s3.9s, $500 and s5.85
Over 500 Just bought of a prominent manu-
facturer at less than price of material
All made with the new blouse fronts of fancy
and changeable Ta1etas, plain black Tanetas
and Satius solid cOlOrs, blue, red, green, etc,
and all at almost what you would have to pay
for silk alone Mail orders get prompt atten-
ton
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
DINGLEY LAW TO STAND.
Republicans in Congress Have De-
cided on That Much.

Washington, Dec 15.-The Dingley tar
iff law will not be changed in any of
its customs features at the present ses-
sion of congress. A general understand
ing to this effect has been reached among
the Republican members of the ways and
means committee, who feel that it is most
desirable to avoid what is generally
known as tariff tinkering.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
Jameg q. Troutnan seeks the Plaes

James A Troutman' left for Washington
a O. clock yesterday afternoon to land.
if possible the appointment as special
commissioner to adjust the affairs of the
Usage Indians in this state and the Indian
Territory and allot lands originally held
by them, and to investigate and dispose
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
Dan Stuart still ralks Eight.

Carson. New, Dec. ia. Livingston
has received a communication from
Dan Stuart, stating that a fight is be-
ing arranged between Corbett and
Fitzsimmons. as well as other pugil-
lists. to be held at Carson City in July,
1888, and adding that definite arrange
mentS will be completed within a
fortnight. Stuart promises $50. 600 in
racing purses and says meeting will
also be held in Carson when the best
eastern horses will run.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15

Is your child puny. peeked and .pees--
fsh? Does it fret and cry without
seeming cause? Does it have convui-
sions? If so, is has worms, and W h1te's
Cream Vermifuge will safely expel them
Sfans6eld. 632 Kan. Ave, and Miller's
Pharmacy. Cor. 6tn and Topeka Ave
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
Furniture for Christmas.

beautiful present can be chosen from this big
stock. Much time and is taken in selecting
your wants. Now boast of having one of the
finest assOrtments of Furniture in the West Remem-
ber that in gathering this stock. in mind
that you want TO money SO purchase in such
quantities and for cash that the prices offer
the lowest possible
sofa Beds, Mahogany frame. upholstered. Green
Velvet ss82 so $50
sofa BEDS upholstered Red Velvet S6i5. 81 so
Sofa Beds upholstered Green figured
Mahogany ChfOniere. sRB4. SSsBsB
Antique oak Rocker Polish finish d 1 SO 80.
Antique oak Rocker. aR2 S1.1D
Mahogany finish Rocker cane So. Sc. SO
Ladies Writing Desks antique oak. Flemish oak
ana Mahogany finish special bargain 9. >
Antique oak cane seat brace dining
Chair rs 90c
Dining Table quarter sawed antique .x6ft.
for $3.50
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
virginia AgainsU FootbalI.

Richmond, Va. Dec. 15.-By a vote of
3 to a committee of the state senate
today ordered a favorable report on an
anti-fOotban bill
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
one yea for stealinc $4,000.

Cheyenne, WyO., Dec. 15.-In the United
States court Judge HaIIet sentenced Wal
ter Boughton the ex-postal clerk convict
ed of stealing a registered package con-
tanning $4,000 to one years imprison-
ment in the penitentiary.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15

of the city was given at the First Pres
byterian church. Mr.. Waldemar Won
Dahlen. Miss Huey, Miss Tracy and the
Christian Endeavor chorus under the di-
rection of Samuel Tracy furnished the
concert numbers, which were appreciated.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
Another Sweeping Reduction.

The Trumbull Art Stock must be
sold. Beginning with Monday, Decem-
Der 6, all the pictures and ready made
frames in this magnificent stock will
be sold at 20 per cent less than they
have ever heretofore been offered.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
Selling Out

The entire stock until everything is
disposed of, Dry Goods, ClOaks, Blank
cts, in fact everything as we will go out
of business. The place is known as the
Golden Rod at 433 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15

of the litigation in which the PROPERTY OF
the tribe is involved. The place was ten
dered to Howell Jones Of this city through
the instrumentality Of Congressman Cur
tbs, but Mr.. Jones declined because Of the
lack of time to give the matter atten-
ton.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
Ladies' Gloves
For Christmas.

Never have we been showing such q complete
assortment of fine glOves-ali the latest shades.
clasps and stitchingS The new modes castor,
greens. reds and all the shades OF browns and
tans.
New Trefousse Glove. in all the fancy shades
and stitchings and clasps, cOlOTs. bright reds,
greens. heltorope. purple. pearls and whites
The Suede Glove Or.-......-...........s So. 90
The GIace Glove for -... So 25
Our 4-Button Dress Kid Glove in French Kid
and made in Grenoble-the best glove made
for the price. .--....S1. 80
4-Button. large pearl buttons, in ali the
shades price. ..... 8 l. 25
2-Clasp Pique Glove, wide embroidered
backs. for ss1.OO pair
A box Of gloves containing = dozen from
t6O0 20 S24OO box. u sensible and elegant
present for ladies'
Boys Refer Bows and Ties. 25c to soc
Grand Are. Floor.
GtOUe Dept.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15

Buyers of Ladies' and Misses Gar
ments are earnestly requested to note
the following announcement most care
fully. Cut this part of the ad. out ana
preserve it:
The contemplated remodeling of our
Dry Goods room necessitates the pro-
bable abandonment of this department
on the first floor To reduce the stock
to the very lowest notch is now our
simple aim. No sacrifice, however large
it may appear, will stop us now.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15

A magnificent assortment of the
choicest productions of this season is
now open for your inspection. Every
Garment has been re-priced at an act
ual loss to US from MANUFA CTUR-
ER'S COST of from Is to 25 per cent.
Our line of Children's and Misses
Garments, in ages to 49, is especially
first class, embracing all the latest and
most popular novelties.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-03-11
March Ladies' Home Journal.

The first article of notable series de-
scribing the official, social and domestic
sides OF life in the White House is one OF
a score or more admirable features which
make up the March Ladies' Home Journal
1t is by ex-President HARRISON and pre-
sents a vivid, interesting pen picture of
"a Day With the President at His Desk, :"
detailing the wcarsOme routine of our
Chief Executives daily life. Another ar
ticle with a bearing in the same direction
recalls ''When Lincoln was First Inaug-
urated." 1t tells the Incidents of Mr.
Lincoln's memorable trip to Washington
and his inauguration, the apprehension
for his safety, and the excited condition
OF the country at that time. Conspicuous
in the same issue are Paolo Tosti's
"Home Again "a song without words
the first instrumental composition by
this wOrd-famous song writer, and Alice
Barber Stephens drawing, "Tbe Woman
in Religion" the second of her "Ameri-
can Women sketches. "The Day After
the Servr got H." delightful short
story, records the romantic adventure of
a Princess, and The Colonel and Me, -
| the first of a series ofchats by Isabel A,
| Mallon, gives some charming glimpses
of Southern life. Edward W Box speaks
with directness and to the point regard
| igg the fast young man; discusses the
rewards Of literature, and the Uses of ad-
versity; to teach Us the bright side Of
things. Evangelist Moody addresses
his Bible Class on degeneration" and
''Droch' discusses ''English Social Life
in English Fiction in his delightful vein.
| William George Jordan tells many re-
markable anatomical facts about" These
| Wonderful Bodies of Ours and EXPIRES
| ident Harrison, with an article on Con
| gress. concludes his admirable series on
! This Country OF Ours Mrs. ROrer' $
departments are, OF course, rich in inter
est for women. Her lessons are on cook
| lEg fish and oysters, and other cOntribu-
| tlOns cover the whole field of household
economy. This Casters New Hats and
| BOnnetS,' illustrated from the most re-
cent Paris models; "The New Easter Cos
tunes. planting the Lawn "a Model
$1,000 House, "Amateur Photography
at Its Best, etc, are among the numer-
Gus practical articles of timely value.
| The pictorial features of the March Jour-
nal are admirable, especially the cover
which gracefully and beautifully symbol
/ ICES the blrth-month OF the crOcus. BY
| The Curtis Publishing Company. PbiGa-
delphia Ten cents per copy; one dollar
Der wear
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-03-11
NOW FOR BETTER TINES.

1t /, hoped that the Inauguration Of
President Mckinley viii mark The be
ginning Of better times IN the Country.
No man ever assumed the rcins of gov
crnmen,al administration with more
serious problems confronting him than
nul ne Wy Inaugurated President, and
liz should have the good wishes and
Encouragement Of all classes in his un
ipnb'ed effort, TO bring back the in
,iua!Glal and commercial activity OF
four or five years ago.
|; is quite certain that 10 one Will
,',., President Mckinley in the four
years Of hard work and amending wOr-
~ that arc the inevitable portion OF
dc Chief Executive of this great and
growing nation, and the people Of the
country, who in themselves really con
s,I,u,c the government, should, regard
less of political preferences, lend their
moral support to the promotion OIL
better times. Let The buliness men o.
the country exhibit an increased conf
| dence in the stability of our free instr
tons and in our financial integrity
and the reCuperatlVe powers OF the
land will soon be pat in vigorous mo
ton. Let this be done, let the none,
chests be unlocked and the s:snews 0
war put in circulation, and there car
be but one result-the sluggish time
of the past two years will be dssipatet
and in their stead Will loom up
healthy stimulus in every avenue Q
trade; once more will prosperity re
veal her shining CountenanCe to tn
discouraged yeomanry of Uncle Sam
broad domain; once more will the an
vii of industry ring with the melod
of a qulCkened and vigorous CONNER
Clal activity.
That the new Administration vii
bend every endeavor to bring about 81
desirable a condition of affairs admit
of no argument. President Mckinle'
has surrounded himself with ottiCia
advisers OF acknowledged ability ant
OF the strictest integrity, and with TIT
business men of the country in llk,
manner eNertlng their powerful lElll
enCe IN the very laudabIe direction in
Dictated, there Is no reason why TIT
| lOnSlOoked for better times shoulC
not be forthcoming and no longer ;
mere chlmera Of the Imagination.
Our hats off to the new regime.
Now let prosperity come German
town Independent Gazette.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-03-11
\ DAMNABLE DISGRACE.
That is the Sentence the Caucasian
Passes on the Legislature.

That is the Sentence the Caucasian
Passes on the Legislature.
About ten more days remain of the
legislative session. Unless there shall
be, within this time, an almost miraC-
ulous change, the record of the legis
iature will be nothing-a absolutely
nothing. All it will have done, when
it resigns, will be the spending Of sixty
or seventy thousand dollars of the
public funds, for which nothing will
be returned.
Even the Populists seem 10 be I'M
usually apathetic. Perhaps the Popn-
lists feel the imposslbllity of accom-
plishing anything while the disrepu-
table s'combine' of Reps and boilers
is in the saddle, and feel somewhat
hopeless and dull; but this, in our
opinion, cannot excuse them from
trying to edo somelhng.' Up tc
this date, the legislature is damnable
disgrace to the State.
OF course there are some good men
here who cannot, in justice, be held
responsible for the record, but we are
speaking now of the record of the
Legislature as whole; and unless that
record shall be phenomenally changed
within the next week, it will be the
imperative duty, and we think il
will be the pleasure Of the people to
see that such crowd is never sent up
to make laws again.
| The various committees to whom
bills are referred, seem to be COM
posed of men who are either generally
Indifferent or pitiably ignorant. 1t is
almost impossible to get their atten.
tion to any bill that does not carry
some Oh with it. OF course they will
read bill, and then make a motion
to either report favorably or untavor
ably, and thus get rid of it without
knowing or caring what the bill is OF
what it con'emplates.
Democratic papers and one or two
hlreling hoboes who issue what they
call Republican paper here, have
named certain liltle gang the 'mi
nority Populists, but these fellows are
nothing less than deep dyed Republi
cans of the most radical stripe. The,
are more Republican in point Of pit
grabbing and general cussedness thar
those who call themselves Republicans
Raleigh Caucasian.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-03-11
DEAFNESS CAN NOT BE CURED.

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way to cure deafness, and that is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an inhamed condition of the
mucous lining of the eustachian tube.
When this tube gets intlamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when it is entirely closed deafness is the
result, and unless the inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its nor
nal condition, hearing will be destroyed
forever; nine cases out of ten are caused bd
catarrh, which is nothing but an infancy
condition of the mucus surfaces.
Wewill give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of deafness (caused by catarrh) that
cannpt be cured by Halls Cata-rh Cure.
3 I'd for circulars, free.
F. J. CHEVY & co., Toledo, O.
sIg"S "a hv DRUGGISTS 75c