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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-09
STOCK LETTERS SENT OUT
Z. c. Commission Men Having Letters
of Recommendation Sent Out.

In Missouri the stock yards compa-
MES are sending out letters to their cor
respondents and patrons calling upon
them to secure signatures to a letter
pronouncing the management of the
companies entirely satisfactory and the
rates reasonable. The answer which
the correspondents are expected to re-
turn, addressed to the mem bers of the
Missouri legislature, accompanies the
letter from the stock yards Legislative
committee" and is as follows:
"Gentlemen-In answer to your in
quiries reply: Based upon a practi-
cal knowledge of the customs and
charges of the live stock commission
merchants for the service of buying and
selling stock for their customers, 1 re-
gard the schedule of prices as published
in market reports as reasonable and
just, and that the charges so made are
but adequate and the same are entirely
satisfactory"
The belief that similar letters are cir
culating in Kansas has not been veri-
fed, but is probably well founded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-09
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
Would Have the State officers Hold
Four Years.

The house yesterday afternoon in
committee of the whole considered, Rep
resentative Trueblood' proposed amend
mants to the constitution concerning
elections, originating as house joint
resolution
Some minor amendments were made,
which terminated when the supply OF
printed copies was exhausted, and the
committee after providing for addition
al copies of the resolution, voted to take
Up the proposition at the next sitting.
The resolution provides for submit
ting the following amendment to the
constitutions
GERS shall be four years. The regular
term of all county and township officers
shall be two years. No state officer be-
ing eligible to an election for two con-
sacutive terms, and no county or town
ship officer for more than two consecu-
tive terms. Provided further, that the
county clerk shall not be eligible to the
office of county treasurer for the term
Immediately succeeding the expiration
of his term as county clerk The num-
Der of county commissioners and the
length of their term shall be such as
may be provided by law. Until such
provision be made their numbe shall
be three, and their term of office, two
years.
In the event of the adoption of this
provision the state officers elected in
1885, shall hold their office af follows:
The governor, lieutenant governor, at
torney general and auditor for the per-
iOd of two years. Secretary of state,
treasurer and superintendent of public
instruction for the period of four years.
The term of all state, county and
township officers shall commence on the
second Monday in January next sue
ceeding their election except the term
of office of county superintendent and
county treasurer which shall begin on
the first Tuesday of July and October
respectively next succeeding their cleo
ton"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-09
NO LIMIT TO CONFERENCE.
Measures Not to be Killed by Fail
ure to Agree at First.

During the sessions of the legislature
in past years, the rule that after two
conference committees had failed to
reach an agreement, no further confer
ences could be held, has killed many
measures.
One which was destroyed by this rule
was a proposed maximum freight rate
bill, championed in 1883 by J. NJ. Duns-
more, sergeant-at-arms of the present
house
houses of the present session. propose
that in the preparation of joint rules,
there shall be no limit as to the number
of conference committees which may be
provided.
Representative Weilep of Cherokee
presented the joint resolution providing
for the appointment of the house COM
mittee to confer with a like committee
from the senate. The resolution is now
in the hands of the senate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-09
VESTIBULE BILL.
Full Text of the Proposed Measure
Now Pending.


The present legislature will probably
pass an act requiring street railway
companies to place vestibules on their
cars during the winter months for the
protection of their employees The SEN
ate, as a committee of the whole yes
terday afternoon recommended for
passage Senator dwellings bill pro-
viding for such protection to motormen
and the measure will undoubtedly pass
that body. The bill recommended is
as follows:
Section 1. That it Shall be unlawful
for any street car company or other
person, association or corporation, who
own, control or operate any street car
system, in the state of Kansas, to run
or operate it's cars in the regular SerV-
ice of carrying passengers, during the
months of November, December, Janu-
airy, February or March of each year
without first providing a VeStibule or
other sufficient shelter for the motor
man or other emplOye, used by said
company to guide or operate the pro-
pelling power used on said car; pro-
vided, that this act shall not apply to
horse and cable cars.
Sec. 2 Every corporation. officer,
owner or manager of any such street
car company who shall fail or refuse to
comply with the provisions OF this act
shall be deemed guilty of INSIDE
meanOr, and on conviction shall be pun
ished by a fine of not less than IS nor
more than $23 for each offense, and
the opera ton of a car at any one time
during any one day during said months
without providing the vestibuIe or other
shelter, shall be deemed a single vio-
latiOn of this act.
Sec. 8. This act shall take effect and
be in force from and after its publica-
ton in the statute books.
A similar bill was also recommended
for passage by the house as a commit
tee of the whole Yesterday afternoon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-09
WOULD CLEAR THE BOOKS.
Superhuous and Out of Date Laws to
be Repealed.

representative A C. Foley (Pop of
Norton) introduced the following house
concurrent resolution today:
Whereas, There appears on our stat
ute books matters imperative, redund-
ant and superfluous, and,
Whereas, There is a probability OF
this legislature authorizing a compila-
ton of our statutes in two volumes ;
therefore, be it
Resolved, By the house of represent
tatives, the senate cOncurring therein,
that a committee of five members be
appointed, to consist of three on the
part of the house, to be appointed by
the speaker, and two members of the
senate, to be appointed by the president
thereof, whose duty it shall be to report
to the house and senate within 20 days
a bill or bills. striking out and repeating
such Superf1uOuS matter as in their
judgment may seem desirable"
The resolution will be acted upon to-
morrow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-09

the position rendered him by the gov
ernor, as he now represents the Twen-
tyfourth district in the house. He lives
at Weir City.
The salary of the mine inspector is
50, 600 per year, from which amount he
pays the salary of assistants, if he has
them, and his own expenses. Tt is the
duty of the mine inspector to visit each
of the 375 coal mines in the state twice
a year. These mines are located in 10
counties: Bourbon, ChauuauQua, Cher
okee, Coffey, Crawford, Ellsworth,
Franklin, Labette, Leavenworth, Lin
coin, Linn, Lyon, Mitchell, Nemaha,
Usage, Republic, Russell and Shaw
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-09

Senator Sterne has introduced a pc
tition, signed by a number OF physl-
clans of this city, asking that the legiS-
lature pass the bill providing for the
regulation of the barber trade.
The house in committee of the whole
yesterday recommended for passage the
substitute bill prepared by the committee
on county seats and county lines, provld-
ing for the DISCRIMINATION of townships
having less than % householders. and the
disposition of the territory or such town
ships and the Indebtedness and assets
thereto belonging.
Senator Titus bill providing for tax
of l mill on every dollar of taxable prop
erty real and personal, in the state, for
the support of the common schools. has
been recommended for passage by the
senate committee on assessment and tax
alton. The bill provides that the tax shah
be apportioned to counties in proportion to
the number of teachers employed.
Representative vogelgesang. Rep. of
RusseID, is the author Of bill which if
the present prohibitory law providing for
Imprisonment in addition to the fines i'm
from 500 to $50 for each count. This is
the fifth bill pending containing some at
tempt to regulate the prohibitory law.
Senator Sterne yesterday afternoon in
troduced a bill in the senate providing
for the purchase by the state of the IIar-
Vey tract of land, lying south of the aSy-
grounds of the Topeka institution The
tract includes forty acres, extending south
from the asylum GROUNDS TO the sixth
street road. and the appropriation asked
for it's purchase is 900. The state has
rented this tract of land for several years
as the asylum has no pasture land for
| it's cows.
Chairman Fairchild of the house
| committee. appointed to investigate
/ Coal OiP' Taylor, said today: 1.-THE
| committee will meet and organize some
| time this week and begin work. The
investigation will be conducted in To-
! peka." Mr.. Lobdell, the Republican
member of the committee, has decided
| to resign his position owing to the
| pressure of other business. This re-
quest will be presented to Speaker
! Street today or tomorrow.
| Senator Titus introduced a resolution
| in the senate yesterday afternoon in
| structing the state treasurer to prepare
| and furnish to the senate at the earliest
possible date a statement of all interest
| due and unpaid on November l, 1896, upon
various bonds owned by the permanent
| school fund, the state agricultural college
| fund, the state normal school fund and
| the state university fund The purpose
| of the resolution is to determine the
amount of loss sustained by the state by
| the investment of the school funds in
| worthless town bonds during the boom.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-09
CAN GO TO KANSAS CITY.
Live Stock Committee Authorized to
Go and Confer

The house today authorized the COM
mittee on live stock to go to Kansas
City and confer with the committee
from the Missouri Legislature upon pro-
posed legislation pertaining to the
stock yards companies
Chairman JaQuins asked that such
authority be granted, which was done
without dissenting vote. He is now
in correspondence with Chairman
Whitecotton of the Missouri legislature
to arrange a date for the conference.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-09
Big Sale of Trotting Horses.

Lexington, KY, Feb. 9.-Woodard &
Shanklin's breeders sale of trotters
opened auspiciously today. The at
tendance was good and there was a de-
mand for speed The only disappoint-
ment was the price brought by Lottie
Lcrine. 2:0615, who was not in condf-
ton, and sold for $4,000. Sixty-five
head were sold. Feliciana 2:17A,
brought the top price. The sales ag-
gregated $50. $50. an average of 1919. 80.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-09
ANOTHER DISTRICT TO GO.
Judge Prices Territory to be Divided
Between Mckay and Hutchinson.

The senate committee on district ap-
portionment has decided to abolish an
other judicial district. This is the
Thirty-f first, located in the southwestern
part of the state, and presided over at
present by Judge Price of Meade Cen
Goroanch flh and CiaTR the OF can0ta
now included in the Thirty-first district
will be combined with those of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-09
nae Texas Afloat Once More.

New York. Feb. 9.-The big battleship
Texas sailed last night for Galveston,
yard for several months, in which time
extensive repairs and alterations have
been made. At Galveston, the silver
service, a gift from the Lone Star state,
will be presented to the officers of the
battleship. The ceremony will take
place Feb. g.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-09
HOUSE WORK YESTERDAY.
a Few Local Bills Considered and
Passed.

The house late yesterday afternoon
passed the following bills:
BY Mr.. Mott-An act to disorganize
school district No. 60. in Harper county.
BY Jackson of Comanche-An act dis
solving joint school district No. 1 in
COmanche and Clark counties.
BY Mr.. Henley-An act authorizing the
commissioners of Douglas county to meet
once a month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-09
Most Stock Came From Kansas.

Lot Ravenscraft Pop. of Clark who
is pushing the proposed stock yards
legislation as a member of the house
committee, has a statement which
shows that of the 5.017, 119 head of cattle
received al the Kansas City stock yards
in 1895 and 1896, 2.61S,173 came from
Kansas and of the 1910. 349 head of hogs
received during the same period, 4,S52,-
GAS were from Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-09
Mr.. Ward .. Smith ofFrederickstown.

Mr.. Ward L. Smith of F'rederickstown,
Mo- was troubled with chronic 6iar-
rhoea for over thirty years. He had
become fully satisfied that it 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 a
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, 1897-02-09
a woman ELECTED Chaplain.

Boise, Ida, Feb 9.-Rebecca Mitchell
of Idaho Falls, president of the Idaho's
w. Q. T. u, has been elected chaplain
of the state legislature. She was large
ly instrumental in securing woman SUI
fra pa for Idaho
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-09
NJ j NYON' s

Improved Homeopathic Home Remedy
Company put up q separate cure for each
disease. At all druggists, mostly % cents.
Guide to Health free.
Personal letters to Prof. Munyon 1905
Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa, answered
with free medical advice for any disease.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-09

We are selling out our line of three
coated crystal steel'' enameled ware at
cost w. A. L. Thompson Hardware
company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-09
RHEU MATISM

Munyon's Rheumatism Cure is guaran-
teed to cure acute or muscular rheuma
tism in from to five days. Sharp.
shooting pains in any part of the body
stopped by a few doses A prompt, COM
plete and permanent cure for lameness,
soreness, stiff back and all pains in hips
and loins. Chronic rheumatism. sciatica
lumbago or pain in the back are speedily
cured. 1t seldom fails to give relief from
cures before one bottle has been used
Price 25c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-09
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

Senator Sterne has introduced a pc
tition, signed by a number of physi-
clans of this city asking that the legis-
lature pass the bill providing for the
regulation of the barber trade.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-19
PITHY POINTS.
Happenings Throughout the Country
Chronioled for Hasty Perusal.

Happenings Throughout the Country
ChronioIed for Hasty Perusal.
Next Thursday will bo Thanksgiving day.
The Mahunoy Plane broke down last night
but the damage was slight.
The business men of Mt. Carmel last even
ing organized a Board Of Trade.
NJ. II. Master, Of town, has a large number
Of men 40 work in the Charles Baber ceme-
terry at Pottsville.
The Borough Council Of Ashland has
granted the right Of way to the Ashland
Centutlia electric railway.
The appropriation for the Lyou-Dunn con-
test has been exhausted, and al additional
one viii have to be made.
County Commissioner Rentz to-day took
Mrs. Celestine SPAIN, of Ashland, to the
state hospital for the insane at Harrisburg.
The remains Of Daniel Boyle were brought
from Cripple Creek, where he died of pneu-
monia, to his former home at Coal Dale.
They were buried at Tamaqua.
w. ]. Watkins, Of the SHENANDOAH HER
AID took a stenogrphic report Of the West
Mahanoy township case. Mr.. Watkins is an
all around reliable newspaper reporter and
his report Of important trials are highly
interesting Journal.
Thomas Sanger, who for the past year has
held the position Of craftsman at Goyne
Bros. foundry at Ashland, resigned his posi-
tion, taking effect last Saturday. On Monday
morning he accepted a similar position with
the Mt. Carmel Iron Works and is now on
duty.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-19

The Girardville riot case of September
25th, that was so magnifed by correspond
ents Of the city newspapers, on trial before
Judge Koch, came to an end yesterday. The
defendants are Peter Mosofski, Joseph Rak-
outski, Anthony Ambromitis, Peter Chamolis
Michael Yoget, Thomas Samolis, Joseph
Wadalys, Joseph Zonas, Walter Sokumui
and Joseph Donsmiskie. VIM. Katzekiewicz,
the proprietor Of the saloon wrecked during
the fight, was the prosecutor, and alleged
malicious mischief, assault and battery, ag-
gravated assault and battery, and assault and
battery to kill. The jury brought in a YER
dict Of guilty against all the parties charged
and they were sentenced this morning to pay
a fine Of S1.00, costs and six months i'm
prisonment.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-19
POVERTY STRICKEN AMBASSADORS
One Lives on Dry Bread, ana Fears
Even That May Cease.

Lives on Dry Bread, ana Fears
Even That May Cease.
London, Nov. 19.-The Vienna corre-
~spondent of The Daily Telegraph w.
'Pecunfary embarrassment has reach
ed an acute stage at the Yildiz Kiosk.
Salaries Of ambassadors are left I'M
paid for months. Since the departure
Of Galib Bey, Turkish ambassador at
Berlin, another Turkish envoy has writ
ten Tewhk Pasha, the Turkish foreign
minister, declaring that he has sold
nearly everything, and lives almost en-
tirely on dry bread, adding that he even
fears he will be unable much longer to
borrow that. A third ambassador has
written to Tewhk Pasha, saying; 'All
my means are exhausted, and cannot
even buy a pair of gloves when obliged
to appear anywhere
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-19
NO TRAFFIC.
A Breach in the Middle of the PennsyIva-
MIA Tracks Near Wiggans.

HHAhN''H
Much disappointment was created among
the passengers on the $40 a. M. Pennsylya-
mia train to Pottsville this morning. The
tram had steamed ont of the Pennsylvania
station and was under full head of steam
when a red flag displayed by a Waterman
notified the engineer to come to a standstill
this side of Virgins.
Some time during the night a breach oo-
CURED in the middle of the tracks midway
between town and Wiggans. 1t was not dis
covered until this morning. The breach is
from 3 to 4 feet in width aud it's depth is
estimated to be 2j feet. The train was com
PEELED to return to town and make the trip
by way Of Delauo. Orders were issued to
that effect for the 1908 a. m. train. 1t is
expected that the breach will be filled up by
this afternoon and arrangements be made to
run the 4:2O p. m. train over the short route.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-19
At Kepchinskl's Arcade Cafe.
Cream Of tomato, free, during and between
the acts Of the performance tonight.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning.


The much talked of event in sporting
circles at present is the shooting match on
the Lavelle fair ground on Thanksgiving
Day. 1t is between Fen Cooper, of Mahanoy
City, and James Coleman, of Higgins. The
purse is for $50, eace contestant 10 shoot at
SO birds. Both sportsmen were entered in a
similar contest ssveral uysoks ego which 4v
suited in a tie.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-19
Meldaizis cafe.
Clam soup, free, tonight.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning.


Other Peoples Money" at Kaier's grand
opera house, Mahanoy City, tonight, is one
continuous laugh, and one laughs because of
the witty lines and true-to-life situations
handled by an actor of sympathetic and
artistic temperament. As Hutchinson
Hopper" a Chicago stock broker, Mr.. Leroyle
is irresistibly funny in a healthy way and his
reception in every quarter Of the country
has been such that there are multitudes who
predict him the worthy successor to a seat
among the best opponents of high comedy.
The press and public are profuse in praise of
"Other Peoples Money.n
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-19

The large number Of acquaintance in town
Of Miss Carrie Beddall, will be panied to
learn of her illness at her residence in Port
Carbon. While attending school on Monday
she was suddenly taken i'll. The case has
since developed into spinal meningitis, and
her condition at one time was considered
serious. A HERALD reporter in conversation
with the young lady's father, G.. w. Bed
dali, this morning, was informed that her
condition was somewhat improved and that
she is thought to be- out of danger.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-19

John A. Reilly, Jr., and P. j.. Burke, pub.
fishers Of the Daily News, were yesterday
ar%raigned before Judge Butler in the United
States District Court, in Philadelphia, and
pleaded guilty to the charge Of sending OBJ
scene literature through the mails, in the
shape Of stenographic reports Of the Bogart
trial in their paper. Judge Butler gave the
defendants a reprimand and imposed fine of
$50 and costs on each of the defendants.
The costs will amount to between $500 and
500.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-19

As well as the handsomest, and others arc
invited to call on any druggist and get free a
trial bottle Of Kcmp's Balsam for the
Throat aud Lungs, a remedy that is guaran-
teed 10 cure aud relieve an Chronic and
Acute Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis and Con.
sumption. Price 25c and SOC.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-19

All members of Maj Jennings Council, No.
1857, Jr. o. U. A. NJ, are urgently requested
to meet in their lodge room on Sunday even
ing, November 21st, at $3.50 p. m, to attend
services at the United Evangelical church in
a body. All members of sister councils are
extended an invitation to attend. By order of
+. A. poHERTY, Councillor.
Attest.-WM. REEVES, Sec'y. l1-19-2t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-19

The concert and social by the Ladies' Aid
Society of the P. NJ. church next Tuesday
evening will DO we'll worth attending.
Nightly rehearsals are being held by the
church choir for the event. The refresh
menti which will DO served in connection
with the event, will be set out in the base
ment of the church.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-19

Through the action Of the Borough Council
at its last session three more new arc lights
have been added to the Illuminating facilities
Of our town. They are situated at the
corners Of Cherry and White streets, Straw
berry alley and Catherine street and limerick
and Coal streets.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-19
GIRVIN's


A large 3 seam broom worth 25c., for 1Oc.
Another lot ? at. agate coffee pots worth
35c., for 1Oc.
l6xl7 roast pans worth 25c. for 1Oc.
Big assortment table cutlery and carvers
very cheap.
GRvIN's,
s South Main st.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-19

One lot of boots, shoes and rubbers, of
every description. VIII be sold as cheap as
the mud on the street. If you don't believe
this come and see. A pay day inducement at
the new Bee Hive, eos East Centre street ct
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-19

The friends Of Harry Preston, Of town, will
be pleased to learn Of his appointment TO
take charge Of the M, e. church at Mahanoy
Plane. He received notification to that effect
yesterday, Mr., Preston Is a devoted and
earnest worker In the NJ, E.. church hore.