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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
OVER so ADAY.
Death Rate in Havana Has Reached
FrightfuI Proportions

New York, Dec. PA dispatch to the
World from Havana says:
Havana's death rate is astounding.
There are between SO and IS deaths
here each day, the majority from ma
IariaI fever, typhoid claiming the next
largest mum of victims and pernicious
fever about the same.
The civil register today shows total
of 40 deaths in this city in the last "a
hours and two parishes where the death
rate was usually high made no report.
The mortality last week was at the rate
of 1O6 in every 1000 of the population.
This week it will be higher. In New
York the rate is only % deaths per
annum for every thousand of popula
ton.
All the hospitals are Overcrowded and
nc more patients can be received. The
municipal hospital, organized as an
emergency hospital to care for sick
reconcentrados, is taking care of 305
patients with space for only 100. A
surgeon in one hospital said today that
he had to leave sufferers lying in the
streets because there is no place to care
for them.
Vile stenches from the indescribable
dirtiness of some sections offer a
herculeaI task to the engineer officers
preparing to clean the city, making the
Americans here despair of any immed-
late lowering OF the frightful death
rate
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
ARBUCKLES MAKE A CUT.
Are Now $40 Below the Trust Price
on Refined Sugar.

Chicago, Dec. 24-The western head
quarters of Arbuckle Bros. today an
nounced another cut in the price of re-
fined sugar. Quotations of 5.14 cents
per pound were made to retail dealers
direct, jobbers being ignored as in yes
terday's cut. This is about 3-16 of a
cent below the American Sugar Rein
ing company's price. The reduction in
prices made by the Arbuckles has not
been met by the trust. When asked to-
day the reason for selling to retailers
direct instead of dealing with jobbers,
Arbuckle company representatives said
that their prices had not been recog-
niZed in the trust form combine. There
was a strong feeling as far as jobbers
were concerned, but whether the prac-
tice of dealing with retailers direct
would be continued had not been de-
cided.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

Children should always
increase in weight. Not to
grow, not to increase in flesh,
belongs to old age.
Present and future health
demands that this increase
in weight should be steady
and never falling.
To delicate children,
Scott's Emulsion brings
richer blood and frmer
flesh. Better color comes
to the cheeks and stronger
muscles to the limbs. The
gain in weight is substantial
it comes to stay.
soc. and st.oo all druggists.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, New York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
THE AIR SHAFT.

LFrom the Usage City Free Press.1
A washwoman hangs up lots Of stock
ings but gets very little out of them
We put two DIS after a preachers
name, but others put them in front Of
ours.
-
Our idea of a fool is the fellow in the
smoker who let's every body see his bot
tie.
=
If the devil should go into the church
the fire department would be needed to
put him out.
Experience is the difference between
what you pay for things and what you
get for them
To be real sure of a Christmas pres
ent yourself, it is we'll to send out a lot
a week or so before Christmas
Some folks think the Lord didn't tote
fair when he recommended charity to US
and kept vengeance for himself.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
WHERE THE COAL WENT.
Union Pacific Company Locate Coal
Thieves at Manhattan.

Manhattan, Dec. 24-The Union Pacific
railroad company has been losing consid-
cradle coal of late from fiat cars as its
trains passed through Manhattan. The
company was hardly of the impression
that its track was so rough that the mo-
ton of the train Jared the large Jumps
from their. places upon the cars to the
ground. So Marshal Boiler and Deputy
Sheriff Dug Finney boarded an outgoing
train with the express. purpose of locating
the trouble. As the train passed slowly
through the south part of town men were
seen heaving coal from the cars Ito beat
act. Eli Cruise and Jobe Hinton dodgpd
the bullets from the officers guns and
made good their escape. Monday Eli
arrested, but Jobe still roams at
large. In police court Tuesday morning
the boys were fined SO and sentenced to
10 days in Jail. James Riley Anderson.
Of police court fame, was also implicated
but plead guilty to jumping on a moving
train and was fined IS. James is also in
Jail
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
GLOBE SIGHTS.

IFrom the Atchison GIobe.1
The more worthless the man, the bet
ter his health.
Don't give a Christmas present to any
one whom you have been talking about.
Marriage a man said today, sis an
insane desire to pay two weeks board
at once.
Nearly every girl imagines that the
people are dying to see her neck, and
has photograph taken to satisfy their
curiosity.
No girl can become such a clever elo-
cutionist that she can bring tears to the
eyes of those who have been neighbors
to her all her life.
+
1t makes no difference how much
Christmas money a woman has, she
feels that if she had a little more it
would not be so difficult to get what
her friends want
This will never be a satisfactory
world to the women until a. machine is
invented which records their suffering,
to be shown to husbands when they
come home at night
Atchison is waiting with the feeling
that Overtakes a man who is standing
on the brink of a. river ready to plunge
in, to hear that some formerly of At
Gibson girl was among the number that
pushed HobsOn- for a kiss.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

light works. It makes It unlawful for
any person within the city to be employed
on Sunday as a barber, manager of baths,
in railroad construction or repair shops,
pensation, a motOrman a confectioner,
news dealer, a boOtblack, a hack or car
rage driver for pay, a cigar merchant or
salesman, an electrician, a miller, an en-
gineer a fireman. newspaper editor,
proofreader, a newspaper reporter
domestic servant. The ordinance makes it
unlawful for any person to enter the city
of Fort Scott on Sunday. The penalty is
fixed at $3.50 or not more than $500
A motion to pas Sthe ordinance was sec
onded, but under the rules it went over
until the next meeting, when it will be
called I'd.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
AUGUSTA COTTON STRIKE.
Wages of Operatives Throughout the
South Nav Be Affected.

Augusta, Ca, Dec. 24.-The committee
authorized. to speak for the cotton mill
strikers of this city has issued a long
statement, in which 1t reviews the cause
of the strike and declares the operatives
could no longer retain their positions al
the old rate and live. They declare that
the cut was unnecessary and that the sal
one clause says:
IF we return to work on reduced wages
it will bring about a reduction in the
wages of mill operatives throughout the
entire south, which will force the mills in
the New England states to a further re-
duction of wages in order to compete with
the southern laborers, and this in it's turn
will make it necessary for the Augusta
mills to again cut wages in the near fu-
ture."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
SCHOOL FOR KIoKAPoos.
New Buildings to Be Erected for the
Little Indians

Hiawatha, Dec. 24.-The new school
buildings to be erected at the Kiekapoo
reservation by James Nesbit of AtchisOn
have been an urgent necessity for many
years At present the children are
coOped up in two little buildings, one of
which was used relay station for the
old Salt Lake stage line which ran out
of AtchisOn.
The kickapoo Indian children live at
the school house, visiting their parents
only about once a month. There are now
between 40 and so children in the school.
H. E. Wilson, the reservation agent. who
worked for several years to secure a new
building, was transferred to Arizona a
few months ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
HIS HoRsELEss CARRIAGE
SaIina Man Finds That It Runs Well
Through Deep Mud.

Salina, Dec. 24-Mr. o. c. Duryea of
Peoria, Ill, arrived last night and with
Mr.. Shellabarger, gave Mr.. Shellabarger S
horseless carriage a trial trip through the
mud and ice. The trial was a very sat
isfactOry one to Mr.. Shellabarger as we'll
to the expert operator.
The carriage made trips through the mud
and water south of the mill with perfect
ease. At times the wheels sank in mud
half way to the axle, but went through
very nicely. They made a run down
Santa F'e avenue as far as Elm street and
a good rate of speed was obtained. Mr.
DUryea says the carriage has a record of
a mile in PHI, and on a fair track can
be made to travel at such speed with
perfect safety.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
terms

There IS much discussion in the east
ern papers regarding the size of Judge
Days fee for services on the peace
commission and some fear is apparent
that he will not get enough. Are the
commentators Of ones felIowmen no
longer regarded as Of any value2 Some
things cannot be compensated in mon
ey no matter how large the amount.
Then why attempt 1t? There is entirely
too much Of this estimating a duty
well done IN dollars and cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

In addition to operating the telegraph
and the telephones in Porto Rico, st
looks as though the government might
be compelled to conduct the religious
training OF the inhabitants also. It
seems that the title of all the church
buildings. converts, parish houses and
other religious buildings was in the
Spanish government, and by the trans
fer the title has passed to the United
States, which now owns more than 90
good churches and a propOrtionate
number Of other structures.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
SUNNY SLOPE SOLD.
Cross Ranch and 800 Herefords Sold
to c. A. stannard for $4,000.

Emporia, Kan, Dec. 24-Sunny Slope
farm and the 300 Herefords thereon were
sold to G. A. Stannard of Hope, Kan, for
$40 900, late yesterday afternoon.
The title was conveyed by joint deed
signed by First National Bank Receiver
Jobes, who awhile ago took possession Of
the farm asset of the bank, and Ad-
ministrator Newman. The court will de-
eide later whether the proceeds shall go to
the Cross estate or the bank. STANDARD
will consolidate his Sunrise farm at Hope
with Sunny Slope, making Sunny Slope the
largest Hereford farm in the world. He
takes possession next week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
Chronic Rheumatisu Cured.

DR.. H. B. Hettinger, INDIANAPOLIS
Ind, says: For several months after
spraining my ankle I was severely
afflicted with rheumatism. fnaIlv
tried Detchon's Mystic Cure for Rheu-
matism, and in days could walk with
out my cane; two bottles cured me
sound and well. I take great pleasure
in recommending the Mystic Cure to
all who are afflicted with rheumatism. ,
Sold by Swift & Holiday, druggists,
523 Kansas avenue. Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
WANTS EVERYTHING CLOSED.
Fort Scott Alderman Proposes Ordi-
nance Making Unlawful to Do Any
thing but Breathe on Sunday.

Fort Scott, Dec. 24-For several weeks
the journeymen BARRIERS Of this city have
been attempting to compel all the shops
in the city to close on Sunday and some
arrests have been made.
AS a. result of this fight Councilman Da-
venport, at the regular meeting of the
city council introduced a sweeping ordi-
nance which closes barber shops, bath
rooms, railroad repair CT construction
shops, street cars, butcher shops, baker
les, confectiOneries, news stands, hack or
carriage lines, cigar stands newspapers
or newspaper delivery wagons, or electric
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

Andrew Carnegie and DR.. Parkhurst
are said to have announced their inten-
ton Of supporting Mr.. Bryan for the
presidency in 1900 if he will drop the sill
yer Issue. Probably he could have won
the support of Grover Cleveland, Sena-
tor Palmer, General Buckner. W. D.
Bynum, Bourke Cochran and other
prominent people IN 1886 on the same
terms
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

the Twenty-third Kansas, are getting
along in Cuba. Monday night there viii
be an Old Folks concert. at the church
of Seventh and Topeka avenue. J. r.
Ransom, pastor.
DR.. Thomas will preach at the First
Baptist church, Sunday morning and
evening at IL a. m, the sermon Will be
appropriated to Christmas, and at 80
p. m the subject Will be Jesus. the
Perfect Man." seventh in the series On
"Great Characters OF the Morld.n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
Vicious Hoe Kills a Horse.

Eudora. Dec. Efficiently while in his
feed yard a vicious boar attacked Mr.. Al
Durr. Not thinking very much about It,
Mr.. Durr climbed into a wagon and began
throwing out corn to the hogs. Not to be
deprived of prey, the animal turned upon
a horse which was feeding. near by, and
with one stroke of its tusks cut an ar
terry in the horses leg. Before the wound
could be attended to the horse bled to
death.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
New Kansas Postmaatera.

Washington, Dec. 24.-The following
Kansas postoffice appointments have been
made: At Donegal, Dickinson county, Fred
K. Felber; at MedOra, Reno county, Jesse
d. Weaver; at Patterson, Harvey county,
Edwin r. Nash; at Putnam, Harvey coun-
tY- S. 7. Watts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
New Bank for ST. Paul

ST. Paul, Dec. 24-At the beginning of
the new year a new bank will open up for
business at St. Paul. It will be a state
bank. incorporated under the laws of Kan
sas. L. w. StiIweu of Garnett will be the
principal stockholder and the cashier of
S MeT of H a1S has h. eTyad 06
as county superintendent of Anderson
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

Presidential aspirants can we'll ar
ford to discuss territorial expansion
now, knowing that the question will be
settled before 1900. If complications
arise in the future it will be easy to say
It opposed it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
He SOLD LIQUOR.
First Conviction of Violating Prohibi-
tory Law Ever Made in
Smith County

man has been convicted of VioIating the
prohibitory law two counts, one of
maintaining a nuisance and one of selling
probably be 500 fine and 60 days in the
county Jail This is the first conviction
for violating the prohibitOry law ever OBJ
tanned in this county. Stockman's place
of business WAS at kenSingtOn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

It is true that others initiate the
methods employed in advertising BeEgs'
German Salvo, others claim to heal and
to cure disease because Beggs' German
Salve the one true ointment, has been
SO Wonderfully successful. But In thou
sands and thousands Of cases, as shown
bv grateful testimonials Beggs' German
Salve actually and permanently cures
when other medicines fail to do any
good whatever. For sale By all drug
pfSfS-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

It absolutely has no equal and all
others who claim theirs is as good as
Beggs' German Salve are fnitatOrs. A
fair trial will convince any one that
there is no preparation yet discovered
that stands even an equal IN allayinE
pain and in its healing qualities For
sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

For the 'steenth time It IS an
nounced that the Democratic party is
about to go to pieces. The Democratic
party is much like the joint snake. At
ter being broken into fragments. each
piece continues to wiggIe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

Speaker Street seems to think that
the business Of railroading bills through
the house needs some attention as we'll
as that Of railroading wheat and corn
out Of the state
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

Havana seems destined to become the
receptacle for a class OF citizens that
the United States doesn't need. Jim
Corbett and the Cherry sisters are list
ed among the prospective additions to
the society Of the Cuban capital
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

A Buffalo man died the other day
while engaged in shOveIing the snow off
his sidewalk. The warnings of Provi-
dence often come in a. way not to be
misunderstood.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

The Milwaukee council has buried the
plan OF Mayor Rose for street car fran
chise extensions. The roads were to pay
to the city in % years two and a quarter
millions dollars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

Washington Post: The wise Illinois
politician will stop before crossing the
gubernatorial track and look out for the
Carter B. Harrison locomotive
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
Pensions for Kansans.

Washington, Dec. Extensions have been
granted as follows:
Original-Sanders r. VermilIion, IIia-
Watha- IS: Elah S. Shaler, Louisville, IS.
Increa se-Thomas ]. Tindau. Lawrence,
Sc to IS; Carrot Davis, Topeka, Sc to S.
Der 13-John Arnold, Larned, Sc to IS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

It Is reported that Col Bryan, on the
occasion Of his recent visit to New
York. found his fences fearfully out Of
repair and the premises open to inrOads
OF the Croker and Harrison herds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

When you ask for De Wits Witch Haze.
Salve don't accept a counterfeit or iml- -
ton There are more cases of Piles be-
ing cured by this, than all Others COM
bined Geo W. Stansfeld. W. H Wilson-
A. ]. Arnold & Son. a. J. Kane & Co,
Druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

AT the rate the Spaniards are leav-
ing and the CUbans are dying, it looks
as though there might soon be nobody
but Americans on the island.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

Another millionaire Democrat has
started a newspaper in New York city.
Mr.. Perry Belmont will aid Mr.. Hearst
and Mr.. Pulitzer in saving the coun-
~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

Somebody has figured out that the
distance from New York to Manila by
the Suez canal route is 125 miles shorter
than it would be by way Of Nicaragua.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
Holiday Rates Via the Santa Fe.

On Dec. "a, Is. %, 81 and Jan. 1 and
2 we will sell tickets to all points within
200 miles at one fare for the round trip.
Final limit Jan. 4th. See T. L King,
agent, or Cromwell & Jeffers, North
Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

The St Paul Dispatch thinks that to
grant pensions to confederates would
be worse even than paying Spain for
Islands which we won in a fight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

Overcome evil with good. Overcome your
coughs and. colds with One Minute Cough
cure. II Is SO s4oo goo, cI rttqs CRY Ior u
grippe and all throat and lung diseases
Arnold e, son. A J. Kane & Co Drus-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
HOLIDAY Rates

The Missouri Pacific will sell tickets
on December "a. %, 26 and 81 and jan
uary 1 and 2, limited to January T. to
points within 200 miles distance, at one
fare for the round trip. Minimum rate
so cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

Silver Leaf Mfnce Meat makes the
best pies, ask your dealer for it.
OTTO KUEHNE & CO.
Manufacturers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

would like to assume the role of father
to the man for a few brief moments.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

That add a relish to your meal Silver
Leaf Sweet Pickles, bIince Meat, Cat
sup, Celery Relish, and Sweet India
Chow Chow OTTO KUEHNE & Co
Manufacturers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

Governor Stanley is reminded that
there will be a number of stockings
hung up an Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
CHICAGO NEWS PROVERBS

The greatest mystery Of some board
ing houses is how the boarders stand 1T.
Some peoples prospects are so fine
that 1t is almost impossible to find
them.
The man who always says exactly
what he means is more numerous than
popular.
-
The moth IS not a society favorite,
even If IL does frequently appear IN a
dress suit
When a woman has troubles she con-
ddes In a physician. When a man has
troubles he consults a lawyer.
You can't judge a Wife's love by the
kisses she gives her husband when he
comes domsi she may only be sus-
pict0us.
There are times when the average boy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

Hoods SarsapariIIa is
Americas Greatest Medicine
for the Blood and the
Best that Money Can Buy.
Hence take only Hoods.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

Carter Harrison's silence on territor-
tal expansion is one of the notable
things in Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

Carnegie and Cleveland decline to
take silver in their Democracy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
Hoods Coupon
Calendar
1900 W ! ss si ss':s s F to
"An American Girl"

One of handsomest pieces of color
work issued this year. Autographed,
with border of army and navy emblems
embossed in gold Leave your name
with your druggist and ask him to
save you a copy, or send g cents in
stamps for one to @. I HOOD & CO.,
Lowell, Mass.
Mention this paper.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

The greatest mystery of some board
ing houses is how the boarders stand it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

Some peoples prospects are so fine
that 1t is almost impossible to find
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

There are times when the average boy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

TFrom the Atchison Globe1
The more worthless the man, the bet
ter his health.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
Remembers

I Mention this paper.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

We put two d's after a preachers
name, but others put them In front Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

Our idea of a fool is the fellow in the
smoker who lets everybody see his bot