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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-30
NORTHERN GOLD BELT
Is Thought to be 500 Miles Long by
Canada's Surveyor General.

Spokane, Wash, Aug. 30.-In speak,
ing of the Klondike field, Mr.. Ogilvie,
Dominion surveyor for the Northwest
Territory, discourages all strangers
from going to that bleak country. He
denies that any difference regarding
the boundary line exists between Can
ada and the United States. He says:
Gold has been found in a certain
zone in British Columbia, running
through the Cariboo and Cassair dis
tricts. Project the axis of this zone
northwesterly and we touch the Teslin
lake, Hootalnqua river. Stewart river,
Indian creek, Troandike, Sixty Mile,
Forty Mile, American creek, Seventy
Mile and Birch creek. Now it is high
ly improbable that gold being found at
all these points, the intervening spaces
are barren and will do not more. Say
generally that we have a zone of up
wards of 500 miles in length, some of it
in Alaska, more of it in the Northwest
Territory, and much of it in British
Columbia, which will yet be the scene
of numerous mining enterprises, both
on the quartz and placer, the former
practically inexhaustible. The condi-
lions, however, are most unfavorable.
There is a nine months winter, barren
ness is almost total so far as vegetation
and food is concerned, and the earth
is bound in eternal frost and the Their
mometer often reaches so and 20 de-
greeS below Zero
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-30
THE PRESIDENTS SUNDAY.
Attended Church in the Morning and
a Dinner Party in the Evening.

Cleveland, o., Aug. 30.-President
Mckinley attended services yesterday
morning at Epworth Memorial NJ. E.
church, where he has a pew. He was
accompanied by Mr.. James F. Rhodes,
the historian, and Mrs. Rhodes. The
church was crowded to its utmost ca
pacity. The president gave close at
tention to the sermon by Rev. Mr.. Ward
Reecher Packard, and joined in the con-
gregatiOnal singing. At the conclusion
of the service the president shook hands
with a few ladies and gentlemen, but
went to his carriage as quickly as pos
sible and was driven to the home of
Senator Hanna.
The afternoon was passed quietly and
in the evening a dinner party was given
by Senator Hanna. Those at the table
besides Mr.. and Mrs. Mckinley were
Senator and Mrs. Hanna, Secretary AL
ger and Mrs. Alger, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H
Corning, Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Whitelaw,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Burnham, Colonel
and Mrs. NJ. T.SHerrick, Mr.. and Mrs
s 7. Everett, Mr.. and Mrs. Kenyon V.
Painter, Mr.. and Mrs. H. NJ. Hanna
end Miss Hanna.
The president will remain at Mr.. Han
mas home today and will take part in
no social or public functions.
Senator Hanna announced today that
the name of his home was not Winder-
mere, as it has been called in the news
papers, but Glenmere.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-30
ABOUT SCHOOL BOOKS.
Question of Their Exchange for New
Books Under the Law.

John F. Afford, state agent for Scott,
Foresman & Co., the Foley Printing
company, and J. S. Parks, in distribut-
ing the books for the above named par
ties, carrying out their contracts with
the state, said this morning in refer
ence to the suits brought against w. r.
SpilIman & Co., their agents at Man
haitian, to compel the taking up of
books now in use" that the above
quotation was taken from the law it
self, and he had by wire last night in
structed his agents in the state, in
the exchange of books, that when books
were presented by the school board
as the law requires, to follow the law
and exchange new books for books that
the school board stated were now in
use in their school district" and this
without any reference to the condition
the books are now in.
Mr.. Afford further said in speaking of
their prior instructions, that they were
honestly attempting to follow the in
structionS of the state school book
commission, but that he is now salts
fed that the law is broader than the
rule laid down by the commission, pro-
Viding for the exchange of books; that
so far as he is concerned he desires the
law to be a success, and all that can
be done to make it so upon the part of
the companies that he represents. will
be done promptly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-30
CLEVELAND'S GIFT.
Sends a Check for S 900 to Washing
ton and Lee University.

Richmond. Va, Aug 3O-Ex-Post-
master General Wilson, now president
of the Washington and Lee university
at Lexington, has just received a check
for $1,000 through President Cleveland
for that institution.
The writer says that the name of the
donor must remain secret 1t is how
ever, pretty certain that Mr. Cleveland
himself made the gift. 1t was he who
counseled his postmaster general to ac-
cept the head of the institution over
which General Robert E. Lee presided
and otherwise manifested a deep inter-
est in its affairs. Mr.. Cleveland be-
heves that in this position Mr.. Wilson
would be better able to render patriotic
service to the young men, and especial
Iy those from the south, than in any
other position to which he could be
called
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-30
MAY GET wATERwORks.
Obstacles to Their Purchase by the
City in 1901 Are Removed.

President Street of the Topeka Water
company has gone to Michigan to spend
his vacation. Before he left he formu-
lated a proposition which will put new
light on the waterworkS controversy
and will undoubtedly lead to a settle
ment of the litigation which has been
expensive to the city as well as to the
water company.
The city council has been cautious
about taking steps which may jeopar-
die the chances of the purchase of the
plant by the city when the franchise
expires in 1901. President Street made
a formal concession before he left which
removes any obstacle that might inter
fere with the purchase of the plant by
the city in 1901.
President Street gave the following
explanation of his proposition to a Jour-
nal reporter before he left:
TT seems that since 1 was in Topeka
last, there has been some little discus
sion as to what effect compromise be-
tween the city and the Water company
of the city to acquire the property in
1901, at which time the present fran
chise expires by limitation.
1.-The company has always conceded
the fact, that the city has the right to
purchase the property at the expiration
of the franchise, and the company has
also questioned the validity of certain
clauses in the franchise, which would
apparently indicate that the city was
required to purchase the property, sub
ject to existing liens. In other words,
the company practically cOncedeS that
the city has the right to purchase the
property at it's actual value in 1901.
There has been good deal of legisla-
ton on this subject and there is some
difference of opinion as to the effect
that this legislation has upon our fran
chise.
IF a satisfactory compromise could
be arranged at this time, we should I'M
dOubtedly be willing to enter into some
stipulation in regard to these questions.
I'VE believe that in this way the
rights of the city and the rights of the
Water company could be mutually pro-
tected."
The councilmen who represent por
lions of the city not reached by the
water mains are anxious to have a COM
promise made that will give them fire
protection during the four years the
franchise is to run Councilman War
ner who lives in the Fifth ward and
who is making efforts to have Chesney
park improved said today that one OF
the greatest drawbacks to the improve
ment of the park is the absence of water
supply. That portion of the city is abb
SoluteIy without fire protection.
The indications are that the trouble
with the Water company will be adj
justed soon and that the company will
make ten miles of extensions within a
very short time. Some formal agree
ment will be made about the price to be
paid for hydrant rental.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-30
THINGS HAVE CHANGED.
Bennington Discusses Fusion Now
and Years Ago.

W. H. Bennington, who claims to be
a PopuliSt, but whom the PopuliStS
claim not, and assert that he has been
employed by the Republican state COM
mittee during the past two campaigns
in Kansas, has replied to Chairman j.
Mack Loves interview recently pub
liShed in the Journal. The reply is in
the form of a circular letter and is be-
ing scattered throughout the state. 1t
is in part as follows:
I'm the early days of Populism it took
great skill and care to decOy PopuliSt
into a fusion with either of the twins of
iniquity-Democratic and Republican
party. Now it doesn't take anything
but a bold front.
Then it was just as bad to be bal
1otbox suffer of the south a Tam
many ring boodler of the east as it was
to be a Republican. 1t isn't that way
now. But they are all loyal, just the
same and are greatly devoted, at times,
to their party and principles CWatson)
and this characteristic is so strongly
entrenched that you will experience no
difficulty whatever in getting Demo-
Gratis into the places now occupied by
Prof. Stryker, Justice Allen, or any 9TH
er place you may take a liking to.
'All you have to do is to put on a
bold front, and state that it is necessa-
ry in order to down the common enc
my and save the country and these
patriotic gentlemen will rush, without
murmur to throw their offices, their til
ties and their salaries upon the altar.
IT anticipate, however, that your
greatest VIII De WIFI the less
office holding class. The
more intelligent and devoted among
them won't like it, but you can coax
some of them in line with a promise;
others by showing that half a loaf of
bread is better than no bread at all.
But the fellows you cannot pacify
in this way are kickers, and the way to
fix them is to get a lot of TRUSTEES like
Spy Simpson of Medicine Lodge to ac-
cuSe them of selling out to Mark Hanna
and what few you cannot control in
this way you will just have to let so to
the devil.
"As a matter of course there will be
a few fellows like Clemens and Sister
Annie Diggs whom you can't even alb
Solutely control in that way, but they
are all harmless, and chuck full of the
very best of discretion. They will kick
They will protest. They will admonish
and do lots of other foolish things, but
all you will have to do is to put on a
bold front, attend to your own bust
ness, pass them by unnoticed, and when
you get by, turn to them with a smile
they will follow-wor1d without end"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-30
M'KINLEY'S REGIMENT
Furnished Two Presidents and Many
Other Noted Men.

Fremont o. Aug. 30.-The first ana
second days of September VIII nave no
ted events here, at both of which Pres
ident Mckinley will be in attendance
September 1 occurs the wedding OF En-
sign Smith and Miss Hayes, the daugh-
ter OF the ex-preSident; ana on tne
same day occurs the reunion of the reg
iment in which Hayes and mckinney
served during the war.
The Twenty-third Ohio regiment
claims the distinction of having among
its officers more men who attained hlgh
positions during and after the war tnaIi
any other regiment in the United states:
Two of its officers became president OF
the United States-R. B. Hayes and
William Mckinley and one reached
the office of United States senator ana
associate justice of the supreme court
of the limited States-Stanley Matthews.
IT'S first colonel, w. s. RoSecranS, was
appointed brigadier general in the reg
ular army before his regiment reached tne
field. The next in command, f. =.
Scammon. was afterward made major
general of volunteers, and was equally
successful in business life. The fourtn
colonel, James M. Comfy, was mustered
out with the regiment, ana aIterWdIu
was known as distinguished journal
ist Lieutenant Colonel Russell Hast
ings now a resident of the Bermuda
islands is known as a successful man
of business in Ohio since the war. Cap
tain G. r. Giddings was appointed ma
ior in the United States army. Lieu
tenant r. P. Kennedy was later Heuten-
ant governor of Ohio and also mem
Der of congress. Lieutenant James L.
Botsworth was made captain ana as.
sistant adiutant general on the staff
of General Scammon- Lieutenant Geo
w. Hicks was made colonel of a New
York regiment. President Mckinney
rose from the ranks to second heuten-
ant September "a, 1852. He was promo
ted to first lieutenant February Z, 1858,
and to captain July 25. 1854, and was
afterwards breveted major.
The regiment saw severe and trying
service in the mountains of West Vir-
einia. and participated honorably in the
Sngapement of South mountain and
Antietam 1862 It was especially con-
spicuous at the celebrated battle of Ce-
dar creek, October 10, 1864, when Sheri-
dan made his ride to Winchester.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-30
PIGPENS IN THE CITY.
a Violation of the Law and a Filthy
Nuisance,

A Topeka citizen who lives in the
southwestern part of the city complains
of the unsanitary condition of the CITY
in the neighborhood of King and CLAY
streets. The following letter explains
the trouble:
To the Editor of The State Journal.
The attention of the board of health
should be called to the condition of the
alley between Clay and Buchanan and
between King and Twelfth streets Pig
pens are numerous in the alley, and at
night when the Swill (Which is carted
there from all over the city, is given to
the pigs the stencil is something terri
BILE. There are several cases of typhoid
fever in the vicinity of Clay and
Twelfth streets, and if these pigpens
are not removed there will be an cpl
denic of fever in the neighborhood. The
health officers certainly know of this
and immediate action should be taken
in regard to it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-30
Sacrifice of
Lace and
Embroidery Remnants.

Sc a yard for sc and &c Embroid-
cry remnants.
&c a yard for remnants of Swiss
Hamburg and NainSook Embroid-
cry. Remnants up to z inches wide
worth up to 121ac.
SC yard for 15c and zoe Embroid-
cry remnants.
lie a yard for Embroidery rem
nants 10 and IL inches wide, worth
.25c and soc.
&c a yard for remnants of Valen-
ciennes Laces in black, white and
butter colored; remnants of Bead
ings worth SIC and sc yard.
&c a yard for remnants; 121sc and
1Oc Laces-Net Top Valenciennes,
Torchons, Silk Laces.
SC a yard for lace remnants worth
1Sc and zoe, the Silk and Net Top,
cream, black and white Laces.
15c yard for remnants of Csc
Laces.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-30
WOMEN AUTHORS BARRED.
Baltimore Library Draws the Line
Against Well Known Writers.

Washington, August 30.-Against the
names of four we'll known women auth
ors the notice withdrawn from circu-
lation' appears in the EnOch Pratt Ii
brarieS of Baltimore.
This action was taken by Bernard c.
Steiner, librarian, on the ground that
the works are of a harmful, if not an
immoral character. The writer's are
Bertha NJ. Clay, Ann Stevens, Dora
Russell and Mrs. E. D. E. N. South
worth.
When Mrs. Southworth, who has been
a lifelong resident of Washington, was
advised of the action of Librarian
Steiner, she said:
1.-THE letters 1 have received and am
constantly receiving from my readers
show that have their hearts, and that
satisfies me-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-30
ELLIOTT WINS AGAIN.
Captures the Dupont Silver Trophy
by Killing 90 Birds Out of 100.

Eau Claire, Wis, Aug. 30.-With the
great score of 80 out of 100, J. A. R. Ell
lott of Kansas City captured the Du-
pont silver trophy and the champion
ship for live pigeon shooting from c.
w. Budd of Des MoineS here Saturday.
Budd scored "a birds.
OF the six falling out of bounds he
had failed to hit but one. ]. A. Watson
of Chicago was referee.
For 80 birds the champion was tied,
but Budd lost 4 in the next 25.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-30

Tt is always gratifying to receive
testimonials for Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and
when the endorsement is from a physi-
clan it is especially so. There is no
than Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy writes DIR. r. E.
Robey, physician and pharmacist, of
Olney, Mo-; and as he has used the rem
edy in his own family and sold it in his
drug store for six years he should GER
tainly know. For sale by all druggists.
Nothing as good as Ayers Hair Wig
or say all who use it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-30
LATE SPORTING NEWS.
Awful Scores Made in the West
ern League.
st. Paul Makes 80 Runs Off of
Grand Rapids.
Louisville and Cleveland Both De-
feated in Sundays Exhibition
Games-Star Pointer Cuts
the Mile Record Be.
low Two Minutes.


ST. PAUL 32-1O, GRAND RAPIDS 1872.
St: Paul, Aug. 30.-St. Paul and Grand
Rapids played two games yesterday, the
former winning both games. The first
game was characterized by excessive hit
ting by the Apostles. Scores:
First game R.H. E.
St. Paul .............1 S5417 2-S2 20 IL
Grand Rapids ......0 o 2-16 IA 8
Batteries-St. Paul, Denzer and Spies;
Grand Rapids, Hagerman, Brady, Twine-
ham and Fear.
Second game r. H. E.
St. Paul .........1 5 o 2 2 30 2
Grand Rapids ..-..-...-1 %
Batteries-St. Paul, Mullane and Spies;
Grand Rapids, O'DOnnel and Fear.
MILWAUKEE 6, COLUMBUS T.
Columbus. Aug. 30.-Umpire ManaSSau
was mobbed by the crowd at the close of
the game, but escaped with a slight cut
on the head. Six policemen escorted him
RHE
Columbus ............1 2 O O o. o
Milwaukee ..........2 8 o o o 0 0 - 6 9 2
Observation-Disclosures Foreman, Rettger
and Buckley; Milwaukee, Reidy and
Speer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-30
FAILED 10 PAY FEEs.
Fast Professional L. A w. Riders
Placed Under the Ban.

Some of the fast professionals who
were recently riding on the Kansas di-
vision racing circuit have come to grief
for on-payment of fees and have been
suspended by the national racing board
pending settlement.
L. J. Boyum, Minneapolis; E. Stade,
St Louis; H. w. Lindiage, Grand Is
land, Neb., and George D. Bartel of To-
peka are the riders who have been
placed under the ban by Chairman
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-30

Billiards. Horehound Syrup is not a
but is a scientifically prepared remedy
that cures coughs and colds, and all
throat and Ilung troubles. Its action is
quick, prompt and positive. Csc and SOC
Geo. w. Stansfield, 632 Kan. Ave. and
Miller's Pharmacy, Cor. 9Th and Topeka
aYenue-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-30
w. j. BRYAN AT HOME.
He Will Take Active Part in the State
Democratic Convention.

Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 30.-Wf1liam Jen-
nings Bryan has reached home after an
absence of three months. He will take
an active part in next Wednesday,
Democratic state convention, to which
he was elected delegate at the county
M. Bryan favors fusion of the Popu-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-30
Erastrs coming is Dead.

Albany, N. Y, Aug. 3o.-Erastus Cor
ming died today of apoplexy. aged 20
years He was descended from sam
uel or Ensign Corning of Beverly,
Mass. and was one of the wealthiest
men in the state. His charities were
numerous
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-30
ais ELECTION is Chinched.

Brest, Aug. 30.-The result of the par
liamentary election in the Third dis
trict of Brest yesterday is that the Able
Eyraud, Christian Socialist and Repub-
lican, whose return was invalidated on
the ground of clerical influence, has
been reelected to the chamber of depu-
ties by a large majority.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-30
Low Rates to Las Vegas Hot Springs.

Santa Fe Route has recently reduced
its regular round trip excursion rate
for Las Vegas Hot Springs, N. M, to
$31. Reopening of Montezuma hotel
there affords sumptuous accommoda-
lions at reasonable prices for tourists
and invalidS. Expert medical attend
ance. This is a delightful season for
visiting New Mexico. Inqire of w. c.
Garvey, agent A, T. & S. F. Ry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-30
Everybody Reads the State Journal

lists and free silver Republicans, and
his preference for the supreme court
justiceship is w. H Thompson OF
Grand Island, a free silver Democrat.
The Populists are not disposed to con-
cede this office to the Democrats. Mr.
Bryans stay in Lincoln is indefinite
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-30

A social entertainment and dance
will be given by Capital Lodge No. z,
D. of H, at 420 Kansas avenue, Monday
evening August Goth. All are invited
Admission 10 cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-30
ARMOURs 5. GALENA 2.

Galena Kan, Aug. 3O.-A hot game of
ball took place in Driving park between
Galena and Armour's nine, of Kansas
City. This is the second game played by
them. and stood to in favor of Kan
sas City. Yesterdays game stood 10 to
in favor of Galena. Attendance 1000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-30

Don't nauseate your stomach with
teas and bitter herbs, but regulate your
liver and sick headache by using those
famous little pills known as De Wits
Little Early RiSers. C. w. Stangfeld.
622 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-30

Free exhibit paintings and sketches,
American and European. by the late
Arthur Peck, S35 Monroe street, every
afternoon except Mondays.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-30
Pawtucket
PATERsON 4. LOUISVILLE

Paterson, N. J., Aug. 30.-The home
team won an exhibition game from Louis
vile today by punched hitting. Score:
r. H. E.
Paterson .........oO2 OoO200-4 10 5
Batteries-Paterson, Viau and West
lake; Louisville, MCGEE and Butler.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-30

AS standard cathartfc, Ayers Pills
81,
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DUBUQUE.
PEORIA,
WESTERN ASSN STANDING.
PAWTUCKET u, CLEVELAND

Providence, r. l., Aug. 3O.-The Paw
buckets played a patched-up Cleveland
in it at any stage of the game. Attend
ance, 1,500. Score:
R.H.E.
Pawtucket ..2020 PIP II
Cleveland ............0 o 0 @ 90 o. 1
Batteries-Pawtucket, Todd and F.
Beaumont; Cleveland, Brown and Meal
lister.
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Mineral Water.

The finest In the west. Come and try
IL / w. PHILLIPS,
61s w. Eighth st
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-13

nestle, is firm. Ordinary sizes, $1l.OOa
200; difficult sizes. $l3 OOQ1S 90; flooring,
boards, SIS. OOq22. 90; ship stuff $16. 5Oa2O. co.
sa wn ties, $l0.0 90.
Poultry-Steady; fair demand; spring
chickens, 25c per pair; half-grown 10
three-quarters grown. 80c to 35c pair; full
grown fowls. SOC per pair
Eggs-Market, full supply; candled, per
dozen, 1@l2c; country &c less.
Syrup-Market quiet; Georgia and Flor
ida syrup buying at 22c; selling at 23G25c:
sugar house at 18d32c; Cuba straight
goods, 234S0c; sugar house molasses, l5r
zoe. slsaI h,
Tobacco Market quiet and steady,
smoking, domestics, 2206Oc; chewing, COM
mon, sound, 24027c; fair 23035c; good. csc
Hides. Woods. -Hldes-The market
firm; dry flint, 111ac; dry salt, 91kc: green
sailed, 6l2c Wool-Nominal; prime Geor-
gia, free Of sand burs and black wool, BE:
blacks, lie; bury, &c. Wax, &c. Tallow,
&c. Deer skins. 15c.
Bagging and Ties-The market IS quiet
jute begging, 2h-pound, 61kc; 2-pound, &c;
1A-pound, SIC; quotations are for Job
lots; small lots higher; sea island bagging.
7AM8c; standard Arrow ties, steel "a
pounds, large lots, 75c small lots, SOC.
Dry Goods-The market is steady: de-
mand brisk; prints, 4d5c; Georgia brown
shirtings, 4Ac; *, 4lzc; a. brown shee.-
ings SIC; white osnaburgs, 7a7,hc.
checks, 4q5c; brown drillings 506lkc