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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-18
ALBERT PARKER RECEIVER
Of the Metcalf Property-Named by
judge Hazen.

Judge Hazen this morning appointed
Albert Parker receiver for a portion OF
the Metcalf properly on Monroe street
between Eighth and Ninth streets. I'M
der petition of the Belknap Savings
bank This institution holds a mort
gage on the property and foreclosure
proceedings are now in progress.
In the petition for the appointment of
a, receiver the bank claimed that the
property was not sufficient to satisfy
the debt, and that the taxes were not
being paid Three houses are located
on the property in question, and in one
of these Mrs. Metca1f resides. Judge
Hazen refused to include this house in
appointing g. receiver. but placed the
other two houses and lots on which
they are situated in charge of Mr..
Parker.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-18
ONLY A WATER BARREL
But Tt Put a Man Behind Prison
Bars.

It was only an old water barrel. Tt
was good barrel. its true. but to the
average person it was unattractive and
but little value would be placed on it.
That was what Sam Hayden and Will
lis Stevens thought when they saw the
barrel. These two men have been buy
ing junk lately. This morning they
saw this water barrel lying Just off the
sidewalk in front of a house on lower
Van Buren street. There was no owner
in sight, and the barrel seemed to say,
Take me as I am"
The two men loaded it on their wagon
and drove away. But that old water
barrel had an owner and he soon hove
in sight. He caught a glimpse of Hay
den, Stevens and the water barrel go
ing around the corner of Second street
He followed and caused the men to be
arrested. Patrolmen McFadden took
them to the police station, where they
were locked up. Strange to say, the
charge against them was made dis
turbance of the peace
Said Hayden from behind the bars:
1--WE saw the barrel lying there and
thought no one wanted it, so We loaded
it up. We figured on selling it for
some CIDER
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-18
Driving Over Sidewalks

Two farmers forgot their citv man
ners yesterday when they drove to TO
peka, and as result they We're arrest
60 by the police. w. NJ McBrfar so
years old, drove over a sidewalk and
Detective Price placed him under ar
rest He was fined s. Some time
a a W. N. Walker, another
IaIIher % years old, was arrested by
De9ectlve Price for the same offense
and it cost him So There have been
many sidewalks in this city damaged
oy people driving wagons over them
ana Chlet Steele has needed the com
ed his officers to look out for this sort
of violation of the city ordinance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-18
BOOK TRUST is BUSY
Seeking to Make Five Year Contracts
With School Districts.

The representatives of the American
Book company are now engaged in
united effort to circumvent the new
school text book law.
The book trust is sending the school
district boards throughout the state
letter urging them to make contracts
for school books for a. period of five
years, the term provided in the new
law.
Being charitabIy disposed since the
passage of the law designed to put an
end to practices which have not been
altogether regular it is said, the COM
pany now proposes to furnish books
upon a five year contract 80 per cent
below the present prices
The state superintendent is flooded
with letters from all parts of the state
inquiring if such contracts would be
legal and asking for advice with refer
ence 10 them. To all such inquirers
Mr.. Stryker has suggested that no at
tention be paid to the letters and that
the making of such contracts be avoid
ed.
This move is contrary to the provis-
ions of the new law. which will become
operative after publication in the Of
fetal state paper tomorrow, after which
the names of the new school text book
commissioners will be sent to the sen
ate for confirmation, a majority of the
members of. that body having arranged
to be present tomorrow for that pur-
pose.
The law provides a schedule of max
imum prices for books which is so per
cent less than the existing prices. The
book companies opposed the law, as
sorting that it would be impossible to
publish the books at less than present
prices. Now they are willing to make
five year contracts at 80 per cent be-
low the present prices for books.
Should such contracts be secured
with school boards before the law is
effective they will probably hold good,
but an effort is being made by all par
ties interested to prevent such action.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-18
Dangers of the Grin.

The greatest danger from La Grippe
is of its resulting in pneumonia. If
reasonable care is used, however. and
Chamberlafn's Cough Remedy taken,
all danger will be avoided. Among the
tens of thousands who have used this
remedy for la grippe, we have yet to
learn of single case resulting in pneu-
monia, which shows concIusively that
this remedy is a certain preventive of
that dread disease. It will effect a.
permanent cure in less time than any
other treatment. The 25 and so cent
sizes for sale by druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-18
WILL BE JOE BRISTOW.
Mark Hanna Says He Will Be Mr..
Gary's Fourth Assis tant

Washington, March 18.-National
Committeeman Cy Leland of Kansas,
arrived in the city yesterday afternoon
and has taken up his quarters at the
Normandie. He is accompanied by L E.
Lambert and Calvin Hood, of Emporia
and L. S. Crum of OseNegO.
In the first place Leland is out and
out for Joe Bristow. Nothing in the gift
of the administration, apparently, is too
good for him. Leland, on the other
hand, is non-comGittaI as to Ryan, and
it is feared that Ryan's bOora for the
assistant secret aryship of the interior
will not increase in size by reason of
any comfort which may be bestowed
upon it by him.
The most important development of
of the day regarding the Kansas Situa-
ton is that BristOw is practically as
sured of the berth of fourth assistant
postmaster general. In fact the tip was
given out by no less parsonage than
Mark Hanna
Apparently, Hanna has found the
man he is looking for in the person of
the ex-secretary of the Republican state
committee of Kansas, and he positively
announced today that BristOw would
fill one of the assistant postmaster gen
eralships. The places he said would be
equally divided between the east and
west
In the meantime, Ryan's friends say
he is not out of it for the place he wants
in the interior department, and, if any
thing they feel more hopeful than ever
before They derived much comfort
from the fact that they received no
word today that Picker of South Da-
kota, has been switched off and will be
given the position of commissioner of
Indian affairs
The mandate of President Mckinley
that rival factions shall agree before
they come to him makes necessary a
meeting between Baker and Leland. It
was arranged for today, but was post
poned until tomorrow It is hardly pro-
babIe that Leland and Baker can agree
on more than a few places. For the
others it will have to be a fight. Baker
has with his however, Represen ia tives
Curtis and Brodericlz. They do not like
Leland and would be rejoiced to see
him turned down.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-18
Who Made the Error.

The statement that the error in the
senate miscellaneous appropriation bill.
under which payment of claims has
been made by the state auditor. is due
to the enrolling committee, is untrue.
The difficulty and the possibility rests
upon the senate committee which pre-
pared the amendments to the bill and
the clerks who had charge of it. The
provisions authorizing the auditor to
draw warrants to pay the claims is en-
tirely omitted from the original bill
Consequently no fault is attached to
the work Of the engrossing COMMITTEES
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-18


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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-18
Burlineton officials Tour.

Perkins of the Burlington railway,
Vice President G. 3. Harris, General
Counselor c. F. Henderson, General
Manager c. w. Holdredge, c. B. SceV-
er and division officers of the road have
arrived in Denver on their annual tour
of inspection. Ex-senator Manderson
spoke enthusiastically of the outlook
throughout the country, and more es-
peciaIly along the Burlington system.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-18
REV. GRAEBNER RESIGNS.
Pastor of the German Lutheran
Church Goes to Bay City, Mich.

Rev. c. F. Graebner of the German
Lutheran church has resigned and accept
ed a call to the pastorate of the Lutheran
church at Bay City. Mich. Mr.. Graebner
will leave Topeka on April r. The To-
pel1a church has offered the position 10
Rev. John Schmidt of Carrolton, Mo-, but
he has not yet accepted and it is not
known whether he will
Mr.. Graebner has made many friends in
Topeka and he was well liked by his con-
gregation. He will have a large church
in his new field
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-18
Using the Gate System

Denver March 1s-The gate system
is being tested by the management of
the Gulf in Colorado. The passenger
train between Denver and Greeley, leav-
ing Denver at a. m and returning al
O. m, has been supplied with gates
on the platforms, and no person can
enter or leave the train without passing
through a gate opened by one Of the
train men
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-18
REOPEN CLEMENTS' STORE.
z Stock Company Formed to Give the
Popular Haberdasher Backing.

A stock company has been organized
which will reopen the D. A Clements
store. The exact date of the opening is
not known but it will probably be next
week. Charles Blood Smith is president
of the new company and Cliff Eisted is
secretary. Mr.. Clements is manager of
the company and will have charge of the
store when
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-18

California Limited leaves Topeka
Thursdays and Sundays, 1913 a. m,
via Santa Fe Route. 81 hours TO Cali
fornia. Vestibuled Pullman sleepers,
buffet smoker and dining car through
California Express, with Pullman pal
ace and tourist sleepers leaves daily at
ABS p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-18
The Graham-Ear1a Comnanv.

A good audience celebrated st. Pat
rick's day by going to see My Irish
Queen" by the Graham Earle company
at the Crawford Opera House last
title, the play was an irish drama. and
in it the company appeared to good ad-
vantage Tonight The Cross of Cold
will be presented. This peace is a COM
edy drama and has no connection with
labor or Mr.. Bryan's famous speech.
The engagement of the company will
end Saturday night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-18

Dandruff is due to an enfeebled state
of the skin. Halls Hair Remover
quickens the nutritive functions of the
skin. healing and preventing the forma-
ton of dandruff.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-18
Santa Fe Annointment

F. c. Gay, general freight agent of
the Santa Fe, has announced the ap-
pointment of A Andrews as commercial
agent OF the Santa Fe at Milwaukee,
Wis, vice r. H. Davis resigned. The
appointment was effective Monday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-18
SHERIFF GETS OFF EASY.
Sheriff Pays the Injured sMr. Smith
81 and Settles Costs.

The damage case against Sheriff KEEP
ley and Under Sheriff Lucas, brought by
officers searched for an escaped prisoner
last summer has been dismissed. KEEP
ley gave the attorney 81 for his injured
feelings and paid the costs of the suit,
which amounted to $32
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-18

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, 1897-03-18
Mineral w alter

The finest in the west Come and try 1t.
J. w. PHILLIPS, 612 w. Eighth Ave.
Subscribe for The State journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-18

Broken edge collars made smooth by
Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-18

That sense of extreme WEAKNESS in
dicates disordered blood. Ayers Sar-
sapari1Ia purifies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-18

BEECHAMs PILLS for Stomach and
Liver Ills.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-18
published March 18th, 1871
SENATE BILL NO. $685.
AN ACT

Making an appropriation to pay the sew
eral counties of the state, deficiencies IN
the expenses incurred in the n1afnten-
ance of the destitute insane persons
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-18

Be it enacted by the legislature of the
State of Kansas:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-18
A BIRDLIKE LIZARD.

New zealand has reptile
N ere
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-08
1887.

For this year the Court made an
allowance of s5,sss.so to pay coun-
ty debt. 1t does not show by its
records what the debt consisted of,
nor when it was contracted
If this sum goes in as part of
the receipts for this year, then
there was an over-issue on the
county fund of S117.29. If it
should not go as part of the re-
ceipts for this year, then there was
issued in excess of the levy 227 or
ders amounting to $1,000 %.
These orders have been paid.
On the Poor fund for this year,
there was issued in excess of the
levy, 40 orders amounting to
S943.26.
The orders have been paid.
The Road districts for this year
as shown by Sheriff's settlement
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-08
Our Chance.

Now that all our locks on the
Great Kanawha are about COM
pleted. which will afford six feet of
water the year round to head of
navigation, and Point Pleasant be-
ing at the mouth of the river. will
necessarily be the main town for
supplies, &c, on the river. it be-
hooyes cur people to take advant-
age of matters as we now find them.
Grasp what is in sight and make
the most of our opportunities.
Right here is where a Board of
Trade would be of great benefit to
our town. Our business men
should now prepare to reap all the
benefits that will accrue from this
great improvement of the Kama
wha river.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-08
1885,.

For this year the Court in its
estimate allowed for old debt
SS996.11. If this sum should not
be counted as assets against the
orders issued during this year, then
there was issued in excess of the
levy 800 orders amounting to
ss208g78. IF it should be taken as
credit, then there was issued in
excess of levy $4212.67 on the
county fund. These orders have
been paid.
On the poor fund there was is
sued in excess of levy 15 orders
amounting to S621.73; these orders
have been paid.
The road districts for this year
were overdrawn as follows as shown
by the Sheriff's settlement for this
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-08

What town of this size can boast
of as fine school building as Point
Pleasant has? Surely none. 1t
is grand monument to the cause
of education. The boys and girls
that go in and out thereat will
some day be men and women of
more than ordinary eduoations
thanks to our public schools.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-08
Anlhrnsin

Special Correspondence Dec and
Mr.. James Pullin, who has been
sick for some time, is better.
Charley, the infant son of Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Childs, is yery
sick.
Miss Mary Mitchell, is still nun.
bered with the sick.
Business is very lively at Mr..
7. Pullin's mill.
Mr.. Samuel Oliver, has taken a
picture of our public school, which
is hoped viii be good, as each pu-
pil will like to-have one.
Mr.. James Lewis, sold Mr.. VIM.
Childs, hog which dressed 40
pounds.
Mr.. Robt. Camden. was made
happy few days since, over the
arrival of son at his home.
Mr. Sam Childs, who has been
visiting his sister, at Buffalo, has
returned.
Success to the Daily Register.
HAPPY JACK.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-08

FU16NITO4tlts
CARPETS, dagtfHgss wall Paper
Window Blinds and
Baby Carriages.

AT no time IN the history of
Point Pleasant has there been an
opportunity to buy the following
goods as cheap as we are now of
fering. Carpets, extra heavy, zoo.
Lace Curtains, fine quaIity,3 yards
long, SOC per pair. Bed Room
Suits, 5000 and up. Six Chairs,
$2.25. High Back Oak Rocker,
500. Bed Lounges, $3.50. Bed
Steads, solid oak, $175, $2.25 and
$3.50. Bed Springs, best made,
$I.20. Mattresses, cotton tops,
$500, 1925 and $3.50. Woven
Wire Cots, S1.25. Best Refrigera-
tors made with water cooler. $500
and up. Baby Carriages. $500,
and up. Window Blinds, 15c and
up. We direct special attention
to our line of Wall Paper; we have
the greatest line at lowest prices
ever brought to this city We are
the largest and most reliable deal
ers of the above in the country.
Special inducements to people
just going TO house keeping.
Respectfully,
POINT PLEASANT FURNITURE AND
CARPET COMPANY,
o. B. HARPER, Manager.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-08
Death of Capt. Neale.

Special to Register
CLIFTON, Dec. 9th, 1877 Capt.
John w. Neale, was stricken with
apoplexy Sunday at $50 a. M.
and died at 1890 p. m. Funeral
Tuesday, at 200 p. m. The de-
Ceased was prominent in the affairs
of this county, and his death is
greatly deplored.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-08
Robbers Around.

The residence of Mrs. A. ii.
Gibbons, on upper Wand street,
was entered by burglars Saturday
night, and a lot of her silverware
taken from the dining room. It is
well for house-keepers to keep a
sharp look out, for they may re.
ceive visit at any time from these
robbers.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-08
were behind as follows:
1883.

For this year, in its estimate IL g
Court allowed $4,000 to be applied
on debt of county. The Court does
not by its record state what the
debt is or when created.
If this sum goes in the receipts
of this year against the business
done by the Court for this year,
then there was surplus of
$6163.97 on the county fund. If
this sum should not be taken in
there there was surplus of
$6,163.97, on the county fund. IF
this sum should not be taken in
then there was surplus of $163, 81.
On the poor fund there were is
sued in excess of the levy 100 or
ders amounting to So, 861.7o.
These orders have been paid.
On the road fund of the various
districts the following was in ex-
cess of the levy:
Arbuckle. ............. $40 Al
cooper. III Il
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-08

Haven't you ever noticed how
good the Daily Register is? Tt
would be a credit to a much larger
town than Point Pleasant, and it
deserves the patronage of every
citizen and every business man.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-08

A Board of Trade, composed of
active, pushing, enterprising bust
ness men, is one of the great needs
of Point Pleasant. We are sur
prised that our business men do
not move in this matter. Much
can be accomplished for the town
by a good Board of Trade.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-08
Handkerchiefs.

From one cent to $3.50 each. Our
stock of these goods is always large,
but this season the assortment is
larger, better, and prices we think,
lower than ever We are ready to
show you the goods, you be the
Judge.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-08

Every year the attention of the
capital of the world is being direct
ed more and more toward West
Virginia. The opportunities for
Investment in this State exceed
those of any other state if not any
state in the union. West Virgin
las greatness is but beginning.
Her future will be one of wonder
full growth and marvellous develop
ment.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-08

Remember we handle some of
the prettiest queensware, glassware,
chinaware and lamps, ever shown
in Point Pleasant. All new goods
for the holidays. F1LsoN Bros.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-08

The main streets of our town are
in very bad condition, and the
street crossings horrible. The
Street Commissioners should have
the crossings kept clear of mud.
He is paid to do this work and
the Street Committee should see
that he does it.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-08

E. LaLaine, late of the North
ern New York Railroad, has been
appointed Master Mechanic of the
Ohio River Railroad to succeed w.
w. Layman. He will take charge
today.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-08

On Monday we will have on ex-
hibition one of the most beautiful
line of holiday goods ever brought
to this town, fine china and queens
ware, and glassware. We invite
everyone to call and see our hand
some stock Monday.
Drre,c,, Pnoe
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-08
SEASONABLE
SUGGESTIONS!
CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS

We are living in practical age.
The time is past when trivial trinkets
with no utility are appreciated a,
presents Nowadays it's the useful
article We have prepared magni-
ficent array of that class. The fol-
lowing is a list from which you might
well select a SUITABLE as well as
USEFUL PRESENT One that
would be appreciated and enjoyed by
everyone Here's part of the list
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-08

The Kentucky preacher who re-
pudiated the old-fashioned idea of
hell, is now camping out in an adj
joining county and placing few
much-needed repairs on his theolo-
gical views
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-08
1889.

On county orders there was a
surplus for this year of s1,115.99.
On the Poor fund there was is
sued in excess of the levy, so or
ders to the amount of 81, 212.12.
All of these have been paid.
Most of the Road districts were
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-08
Stamped Linens.

Embroidered Dresses, Scarfs and
Pillow Shams, Down Pillows, Purses,
Fascinators, Fine Hosiery, Wool and
Silk Mitttens.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-08
Fafnted.

Mr. Geo. Gable, the popular
clerk in Messrs. j. Friedman &
Co.'S. Shoe Store. during the dance
at the hall of the Winter Dancing
Club last night. while taking a
part in a quadrille, slipped and fell
lighting SO hard, that his collar and
chin came in contact, cutting a
cash which was SO painful, that he
tainted. Moral-don't wear high
collars.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-08

Between the City Newspaper and
Your Home journal.

Between the City n newspaper and
Your Home journal.
II is your local paper that re-
cords your births. publishes your
marriages and chronicles your
HdeathF. To the forty page COM
pendium of the happenings of the
world you are not even mere
cipher. To get the least notice
from them you must steal $4,000.
commit an atrocious crime, or have
half a dozen living wives. But
your local paper watches over you
with solicitude at all times. IF
you are sick. 1t is sorry and hopes
you viii soon get well, it tells when
you come and go, when your house
burns down and when you build a
new one; when Johnny has the
mumps and Mary has the measles,
and how much Pete weighed when
he arrived Take the city paper if
you are interested in Africa, but if
you want local news take the local
paper