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The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
AN ENORMOUS WASTE.
Last Census Cost Over $S,OOO,OOC
More Than Was Neeessarz.

Washington. Dec. Bin response TO an
inquiry from Senator Lodge. Carroll d.
Wright, commissioner of labor has writ
ten detailed estimate of the saving that
would have occurred in the compilation OF
the last census had the census office at
that time been under civil service. The
inquiry from Senator Lodge was prompt
ed by the statement recently made by Mr.
Wright that 100000 would have been
saved by this arrangement.
The estimate tends to show that in re-
ality the saving EouId have amounted to
nearer eight and a half millions. The
comparison is based on the work of the
census bureau and the department of
labor, the latter under the civil service.
Tables are given by Commissioner Wright
showing the cost per 1000 ems of collect
ing matter in the field, of preparing it IN
the office and printing engraving and
binding. Under the head Of that there
is enough similarity in the work of the
two departments to make this comparison
hold good in actual practice.
The result may be summarized as fol-
lows: The total cost Of the census work
exclusive of printing and binding. had it
been carried on under the civil service
would have been So, ,4S2, instead of $40
OF, ST., a saving of S6.42 .245; while the
cost, exclusive of field force and Of print
ing and binding. in other words. the ex-
pense of the office force would have been
s., ,29s, s21 instead of $5.e7o,s47, a saving OF
$8.372. OPS.
Mr.. Wright refers to his own experience
as the head of census bureau. saying that
the chief executive officer cannot be ex-
peeted to render the highest grade Of
service when, in addition to his expert
duties he is continually harrassed with
political hunters.
In conclusion, he says that during his
incumbency the total number of employees
on the rolls was nearly 80 per cent greater
than the total number employed at any
one time, showing d constantly shifting
force, condition that would not have
existed under the civil service rules.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
lin What Does It Consist and
How Few Women Ever Find
IT.

This lady is happily principally be-
cause she is healthy. 1t is sad that all
other women do not enjoy equally good
health. Ahl weak weary women, tired
and broken down, whose lives are made
miserable through the blighting infiu-
euce Of female complaints. why do you
suffer? Why allow yourself to become
''blue.' discouraged and respondent?
Why endure the torture of backaches,
headaches, bearing down pains. nerv-
BUSINESS and other weaknesses caused
BY menstrual or womb trOubles2 There
is help for you and for all other wo-
men who suffer in this way Read these
words which were recently written by
one woman who sought and found re-
lief
Mrs. H. P. G. Carnes. one of the best
known ladies of Butler. Pa. says: For
nearly three years I was under the
doctors care, a constant sufferer from
female weaknesses in the most aggra-
waited form Medicine did me no good
and my suffering was so great that at
times / felt that death would be a relief
At last, a discovery Of which l had
heard much but about which l knew
little. was recommended to me and
decided to try it. Before I had finished
one bottle I was astOnished at the mar
veIOus change it made in my health It
has completely cured me am now
feeling perfectly well, am able to attend
to all my duties and owe my restored
health wholly to that grand discovery
Warmers Safe Cure"
This is only one case among thous-
ands in which this great remedy has
= been the means of curing the distress
ing ailments peculiar to women Time
and again it has proved to be unequal
ed for giving quick and permanent re-
lief No woman who wishes to escape
misery and suffering can afford to be
without it. 1t is remedy that can be
relied upon. a remedy that never fails
and one that has always proved to be
Woman'S best friend.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
NEW RULE FOR POSTMEN.
Private Bonds Will Not ba Accepted
by the Department

Washington, Dec. 15.-Postmaster
General Gary has amended regulations
so as to require that after April I, next
the bond supplied by letter carriers for
the faithful performance of their duties
shall be that supplied by surety COM
panieS. At the present time about half
the carriers have surety companies
and the other half private individual
bonds
By the death of bonds1nen and for
other reasons the individual bonds are
often found to be worthless and the
new system is believed to be in accord
ance with practical business methods.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
Little Left for Probate Jndea

Under the new fee and salary law pass
ed by the last legislature there is but lit
tie announcement in Office holding offer
ed to probate judges. However. under an
opinion rendered by Attorney General
Boyle today the fees which druggists pay
for certificate books and permits may
hereafter be applied to towards remuner-
ating the Judge for public service. The
point was raised by Frank Strain. probate.
Judge of Phillips county These fees have
ordinarily reverted to the county, but the
attorney general has examined all the
laws bearing upon this subject and is Of
the opinion that the fees rightfulIy be-
long to the official.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15

The newly elected officers of the Ar
canum are as follows: Past regent,
B. T. Lewis; regent, c. W. Ryus; vice
regent. A. c. McKitrick; orator, John
Norton: secretary. J. E. Dubreuil; col
Iector. Chas. B. Tyler; treasurer E
Gaylord; guide, A. Larson: chaplain
W. H Stewart; warden. H. NJ. Hadley;
sentry, E. H. Shumway.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
LODGE ELECTIONS.

The Patriarchs of America have
elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: Fast Patriarch, c. w.
Harrison; senior patriarch. A. D. Bau-
er: vice patriarch, Mrs. Kate Blanch;
priest, Miss Bessie Bates; financial
scribe. Frank Blanch; secretary. Chas.
B. Tyler; treasurer, John T. CLANCY
guide, Warren CLANCY; guard. E. L.
Good; porter, A. 3. HanWay; medical
director. W z McXeN.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15

H. L. Rose of Rosedale, Wyandotte
county. is in the city cOnferrfne with
Governor Leedy. Mr- Rose brings dia-
grams, maps. the census and other Of
fetal documents to convince the gov
ernor that ROsedale is eligible to the
list of cities Of the second class. The
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
coBURN FOR GOVERNOR.
He Seems to be a Genuine Farmer
Candidate

The boom for Secretary F. D. Coburn
for governor is not a myth. He is re-
ceiYing letters daily from all parts of
the state from men prominent in the
republican party, urging him to be-
come candidate for the place
Mr.. Coburn is saying nothing
s. There is probably not single indi-
Vidual in the state of Kansas who
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
LEFT TO TIE COURT.
Plan to Settle Tax QuarreIs Between
the State and Various Counties.

The controversies between the state
auditor and the county clerks of Kan
sas are likely to result in the fling Of
nlandamus suits against the auditor
on an agreed statement Of facts. for the
purpose Of securing from the supreme
court a decision upon the points in
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15

governor viii issue a proclamation con
ferring the honors on the Kansas City
Kan. suburb.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15

Billiards. Snow Liniment will cure
Lame back, Sore Throat, Wounds,
Strains, Bruises. Cuts, Old Sores La
dies, it will cure your back-ache. Geo.
w. Stansfield, So Kan. Ave, and Mil
ler's Pharmacy. Cor. 9Th and Topeka
avenue
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15

OIof Ekberg. merchant tailor rs
Kansas avenue, first-class suit Of
clothes for S25.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15

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., 1897-12-15

New pIace-726 Kan. Ave. Cremerie.
Scott & Scott.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
No Tidings of the Cleveland.

Port Townsend. Wash. Dee 14-Noth-
ing has yet been heard from the overdue
steamer Cleveland. and shipping men are
beginning to despair of her reaching port
No report has been received from Tatoosh
today. as the government wire is down
Group and whooping cough are cured
by the use Of Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15

We do mending and sew on buttons
free Of charge. Peerless Steam Laundry.
Everything in season at the Cremerie.
SCOTT & SCOTT.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-14

A man can hold penny 70 close to his
eye that it win shut out the sun, and
he CON also become so absorbed in the
advancement OF his own interests ES TO
forget every body eise's. So ssa n
sAmrsA.- Charity and Children
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-14
CLAUDE w. SMITH.


|ember of this Legislature from john
on county, is the oldest son Of Major
Tilliam A. Smith. the well-known p0liti-
ban; president of the North Carolina
Iailroad, and Congressman from this
bate in 1871. Mr.. Claude Smith, as a
Nv, attended both Horner's and Bing-
INNS military schools, and later Van
&rbilt University, in Nashville, Tenn,
ssere he graduated He studied law UNI
+ the famous Judge Ruffin at Hills.
ro, N. c., and received his license at
early age.
[n 1879 he married lady from Wash
Eton. y. c., but of Northern birth, and
mt west. to Montana, where, shortly,
was appointed clerk of the court.
later he returned to Washington, u. g.,
accept position as Examiner Of Pen
ms. Finally, returning to his BIRTH
&c in North Carolina, Mr.. Smith has
voted himself to his large cotton plan
ion in Johnston county.
Iast July he was nominated by accla-
ton by the Democrats Of his county
the Legislature, and was elected by
large majority.
fr. Smith is Il man of great intelligence,
th natural gift for politics; he is also
hscientious, working faithfully for all
tiers entrusted to him, and ever loyal
his party.
Personally, he is one OF the most at
ctive men on the floor Of the House
has made friends among all parues.
lie is one of the most popular men IN
staunch Democratic county of john
n, and has well and faithfully looked
er the interest of his constituents IN
mittee rooms and on the floor Of the
use.
Irs. Smith is a lady of refinement and
Re attainment, and as a vocalist mas
superiors. She has been good deal
Raleigh and is popular with a large
lie OF friends.
johnston county has given to the party
|ny firm and faithful and valuable
Hers. 1t is training another one in the
son OF Mr.. Claude w. Smith, and
who will be heard and needed in its
ncils in the days when it will again
e from the despOilers the reigns OF
ernnent.
JAMES ALEXANDER LEAK.
or y century nearly, the name Of Leak
been prominent in the industrial,
fal and POLITICAL life Of orr Pee Dee
ton
tr. jones Alexander Leak, member
the House Of Representatives, is a
mher cf tiIat large and influential
lly.
r. Leak IS young Iaan and il IN
fried, hat be is q man Ct extended
boss relations, and occupies a promi-
Dcsitoa III the general industrial
l,naacial affairs OF lis town and
g was, unlu q few weeks ago,
don't 81 The FIRST National bank Oh
asboro w1en he resigned in order
i've 'm8re attention 70 his mercantile
osHeF business interests.
e is The senior member Of the extern
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-14

Beprese ntative Bailey, OF DaYie, made
the LIT Of the legislative season Wien he
proposed to close up hf G4pitol Said
Mr. Bailey
There ere two bills / have b. "a think
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-14
WILLIAM AVERY CQNLEY.

Mr. Conley is a native Of Caldwell
county.-born in this county in 1S43.
Several years ago he moved to Marion,
Mcdowell county, which county he
represents in the lower House of the
present Legislature Mr.. Conley is one
Of those safe, honest, substantial BUSH
ness men, who make wise, conservative
and valuable legislators.
lie is an extensive planter and manu-
facturer. and in his business connections
has the confidence OF the business public,
and enjoys the esteem and highest re-
speet OF every man who knows hiIn. lie
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-14

II would take a very large book to tell
aluat the misd0ings Of our late Iegisla-
lure. aud the goods deeds could be told
ia single qnarter-column. This large
book would not end like most stories all
getting married ANA living happy ever
after. but from the very start would get
hotter and hotter, until a general row
breaks out in the honored hails OF State.
l'his conduct Of men who are elected
10 pass laws for the peace and dignity OF
the State is disgraceful, of course, and
the people ara responsible for it, but
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-14

Since the Legislature Of 1868 no such
disgraeeful proceedings have been wit
messed in Raleigh as tae rioting in the
House Of Representatives at different
times during the session of 1897. For
twenty-nine years the representatives
have met in Raleigh in an orderly body
endeaYoring to carry out the wishes Of tine
people. After their work had been finish
ed to return to their homes still com
handing the respect Of their fellow man.
Wilson Advance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-14

If North Carolina was disgraced by the
House proceedings of Thursday, it WAS
doubly so on Saturday The House was
converted from an orderly body such as
it should always be, to roaring, madden
ed mob. Members cursed one another.
Weapons were drawn, profanity echoed
and -reechocd from gallery to dome, and
all ia all, the conduct Of the members is
probably without parallel in the legisla-
tive annals Of any State in the Union.
May Heaven avert such another calamity
as the election two years hence Of a body
6ka thie-Cq fslt1rv NEOrd
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-14

The men elected to represent the various
counties in the Legislature have in the
majority Of instances proven to be men
capable of any low down deviltry or
crime that would put dollar in their
pockets. More than half the members
were known to be open to inducements"
and that fact would not been more plain
ly manifested if the thieying wretches
had tag fastened to their coat bearing
the legend I'm for sale. Jacksonville
Times
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-14

The Legislature adjourned Tuesday at
noon. 1t viii require several months to
find out all it has done, but enough is
known to forever damn it in the eyes of
honest and self-respecting men. May
It's memory perish, but the lesson taught
by It's disgraceful proceedings be remeln-
berpdi Cleveland Star
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-14

The Legislature adjourned on last
Tuesday, and every body lis reioiced there
at except some OF its members and its
horde of clerks and employees who were
receiving big pay for very little work.
Although this Legislature was elected
by men who called themselves reform
ers" and who strongly advocated re-
trenchment, yet it's expenses have been
greater and its appropriations have ex-
ceeded any previous Legislature, since
1868. Instead OF reducing taxes and ex-
penditures, it has increased both 1t has
been decidedly the most disOrderly Legs
lafture ever convened in this State This
is admitted by both Populists and Re
pubicans. 1t has also been the most Of
fee seeking Legislature ever known In
this Stationary OF its members devot-
ing their whole time in frantic efforts to
get offices. More charges OF bribery
have been made against it than against
any Legislature snce 1868, when the
Republicans laet had control. Indeed this
Legislature has made such bad record
that scarcely anybody can be found to
defend it-''none so poor TO 10 1t reyer-
ence."
And such j. thc result Of reform" in
poor old North Carolina Chatham Re
cord.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-14

4 new word is coined almost every
day III the year by some more or less en-
terprising American citizen. Here goes
another: The boiling Populists and their
allies will be known from this day as
"Pietriots." Definition: Men who be-
lieve one thing and do another, traitors
for Progressive Farmer
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-08-11
4 Novel Bridge at Rouen.

This novel engineering work is called 'spont transbordeur' and is designed to fulfill all the purposes of q bridge, while it will offer no obstruction to the passage of ships with towering masts. On each side of theriver will be erected a small Eiffel tower, about ITO feet in height, and these towers will be joined at the top by a latticework bridge upon which lines of rails will be laid On these rails will run skeleton platform. which can be pulled from side to side by the agency of steam CT electricity. From this platform, which will be l60 feet above the quays, will depend steel wire ropes, which will support at the level of the river banks slung carriage large enough to accommodate a tram car full of passengers, besides other vehicles.
 1t is intended that this novel form of bridge shall be in connection with the tram system at both sides Of tie river, so that passengers can be carried across the river without leaving ticir seats i'll the cars. Tie work of building the tow CTS has already been commenced, and it is expected that the bridge will be open for traffic i'll s months time. It is said that the only eontrivanee bearing any resemblance to this 'pont transbor- 1eur' is in operation at Bilbao. Cham bers' Journal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-08-11
Game of Three Things.

Three things is game played by any number of persons sitting in TOW or circle. The one who begins gives to his left hand neighlor the name of three things begi ming with the same letter, which the latter must then connect it' some way and then give three othei things to the next i'll line. When aiiy one is unable tl connect the names ho receives, he must pay forfeit, and the names are passed along to thenext play CT. Thus he player gives out, Heh, ham and heaviness. The second says ssThe hen tried to eat the ham and found that leaviness ill the crop result cd. I give door, dinner and duty z Int third says, I opened the door to go ID to dinner when had to so back to tui' fill T forgotten duty, and so on.--Ex change.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-08-11
Diamonds m aa Extinot volcano.

An interesting discovery from a geo. logical point of view was recently made by an explorer ill the mountains of Wit zies Hook, Natal On the summit of an extinct volcano, on the edge of lake that occupies the crater, soundings re- vealed a layer of sand inclosing small diamonds. It would be interesting to know whether these diamonds were there aeeidentally-that is, as the re- suit of washing operations carried on by the natiyes-or whether this discov- cry corresponds to all actual mine of diamonds, for the hills of Witzies Hook are not situated ill regions known to be diamond bearing. On the last hypoth- esis the presence of precious stones ill the crater of volcano would doubtless throw some light on the formation of the gems in nature Genie Civil.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-08-11

he usually tilts his back in order to spill the load of headgear. Of course that means that the fellow who is making the awkward over is down, and the game begins anew h case hats, is passed successfully, the next step is an over, and the hats are placed on the ground. After the next over they must be picked up with the teeth and tossed backward over the boy who is down. To touch the hat of any other boy in the game, either picking up or after the toss has been made, is a fault. The game is sel- dom played through, for the mischief, and therefore the enjoyment, consists ill placing obstacles in the way of one's colleagues.
 In foot and half the down raises the elevation of his back after each over. Another variation is to increase the dis tance from which the leap is made. But this is q dangerous pastime and should not be indulged in.
 III sailors bombay the fellow who is down stays, and every one who makes a fault goes down beside him until the number of humpbacks becomes too many to be leaped over.--st. Louis Republic.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-08-11
CUNNING OF THE LEFT HAND
Some of the Advantages That Are Pos
 sessed by the Ambidextrous.

some of the Advantages That Are Pos
 sessed by the Ambidextrous
 Manifestations men and women, or those who can use either right or left hand with equal facility, are not near ly so frequently met with as might at first be supposed-in fact, they are quite rare. This double faculty is, however, much more frequently met with among butchers and sailors than i'll any other walks of life. Left handed butchers are numerous, as walk through any of our large market houses will quickly demonstrate, but 1t is very interest ing study to watch one of them who will cut, chop, saw and handle his meat without once changing it from one side to the other on the block or changing his own position.
 In view of the many advantages de- rived from the ability to use both hands equally well many people have often expressed surprise at the action of edu- cational authorities i'll insisting on the use of only the right hand instead of trying to develop an equal skill ill the other. They all stick to the right hand ed idea, however, and an old resident of Frankford. noted for his ambidex- trousness, is still mourning the loss of prize at school through the use of his left hand in writing, although he was equally skillful as penman with his right
 The benefits derived from the use of both hands were excellently illustrated ill the experience of two carpenters who lived in Frankford sea1e years ago. Their names were Cross and Walton, and the former was right handed, the latter left handed. As one was also very tall and the other very short, they made Q curious couple, but they always worked together laying floors and put ting up joiners' work in buildings.
 They could take jobs of this oharae ter cheaper than any other, becaus they could work from either end towa each other so handily. Cross we square q floor board at one end Walton weald scribe and cut to fit at tha other end and then down, werl z together from o.;l ends
 Left h. i macbinists are aiV at a (iissd tase, as machinery is variably a'.. ptet to people who T right haraed, but the ambide1a man or woman is always at home whatever N 3fII Is undertaken. -Phl.g delphia Record.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-08-11
FOR LITTLE FOLKS.
LEAP FROG.
A Game of Many Variations, Some of
 Which Arc Unusually Exciting.

Game of Many Variations, Some of
 Which Are Unusually Exciting.
 Leap frog, bombay, foot and a half and sailors bombay are all forms of that game where g boy ties himself into a knot aud lets his companions dig their knuckles into the muscles of his spine and leap over him. Leap frog is @ sim. pie jumping of one boy over another. In bombay those leaping have first q free over, then they must leap upon the spine of the boy who is down first with their knuckles, then with slap on the part of his anatomy sacred to the slip per, then with kick in the same spot as they are going over. Then each lad must deposit his hat on the upturned back. Here is where the fnesse comes in; also little strategy on the part of the young man who is down.
 When a companion for whom he has little love is making an over in "hot :"