davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30
electric LIGHT ENGINE.
Contract Will Be Given to the W. NJ
Thompson Company for $7,o45.

The city council committee on electric
lights met this forenoon and agreed
that the contract for a NV engine for
the electric light plant should be
awarded to the ". NJ Thompson COM
pany Of Sioux City. Iowa The contract
price is s., O45. The only other bid which
was regular, was submitted by the J.
=. Ersham & Sons Machine company of
Enterprise. and it was above the esti-
mate OF the city engineer, being 81, 146.
The engine will be a very large size,
the horse power being 500, and it will
be capable of running two or three
more dynamos than are now in use. The
Fly wheel will be IS feet in diameter and
will weigh 33, 600 pounds In fact, the
new engine will almost double the
capacity Of the plant. Three 75-hOrse
power engines are now in use and they
have done duty for the past ten years,
and besides being of insufficient power
TO do the required work, they are very
much worm
The only question raised at the meet
ing today was about the payments. The
provision in the contract was that half
the money should be paid when the
machinery was on the ground and the
other half at the end of 60 days, when
the machinery had been accepted by the
council.
Councilman Warner thought that the
city should not make a payment on the
machinery until il was in operation.
You have a bond to protect you in
any event" said W. NJ. Thompson, rep
resentative OF the company.
1t seems to me that the terms are
fair enough said Councilman Drew.
Unless the contractor is allowed esti-
mates on his work he would have to
borrow money, and I think that it is no
more than fair to make a payment on
this machinery as soon as it arrives,
for the city IS protected"
Councilman Warner-Is the city en-
gineer satisfied with this engineer
Engineer BarneS-I think that 1t
meets the requirements in every re-
spect-
SUPERINTENDENT Marshall of the cleo
trio light plant, also gave it as his opin-
ion that the engine was satisfactory and
a favorable report was agreed upon.
The council will ratify the action Mon
dav evening
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30
THERE'S HALT.
Continued from First Page.)

Il
embarrassing committee He said
the member who had promised the hot
stuff" in the investigation was pur-
posely absent from the state when the
committee was called.
Outcalt in explaining his motion for
the tabling of the resolution said that
every measure in favor of corporations
and in which Doodle was concerned had
bers.
Burkholder of Marion again jumped
to his feet. I challenge that state
ment, he shouted TT is false
Outcalt retOrted by challenging the
statement made by the Republican,
that the Populists were self confessed
and self-convicted boodlers."
RaVenscraft resented the accusation
Of McKeever that he had left the state
so as not to testify at the investiga-
ton when his name was called. IF any
of our men took money for their votes
1t was to vote for the same measures
the Republicans voted for without
money. vote against this resolution
because want all the facts hurled
back at the Republican side. I vote
mo 3"
Seaver. Republican, went after Out
calf for saying that the Republicans
voted in favor of the corporations
Never in Gods world could you have
passed the stock yards and text book
bills without our help he said.
IF there has been any boodling
DONE said Ward of Mitchell. 81 believe
in pulling the boodlers through in the
courts. I vote aye"
Weilep explained his vote. He said
that the statement the Republicans
made during the campaign, that he had
said the legislature of 1897 was the
greatest boodling legislature since the
days of the POmeroy legislature, was
absolutely false. He said he got rid of
the matter for good and voted aye.
The man who cries investigation the
loudest,' said Eli Williams, lis the one
who needs it the most. I believe this is
a matter of run thief and I want to
get rid Of it. I vote aye"
Speaker Street rose to explain his
vote when his name was called It
want to say that the evidence I gave
before that investigating committee is
on file in the governors office. That
report will show that I was offered
$1,000 by the American Book company,
and believe I could have demanded
$4,000 and secured it. I was invited out
to supper by a man whom supposed
was a friend, a. Republican. Because Of
his party I should have known better
than to associate with him. but didn't.
After supper he said he wanted me to
meet a friend and I went with him and
this matter occurred. I wish every
man, woman and child in Kansas could
read the testimony I gave. There is
not a bit of evidence in that report that
shows that any member of this side
engaged in any boodling This matter
| was brought up simply to use time and
| delay legislation, and I vote aye"
Speaker Pro TEN Weilep announced
81 votes for tabling the resolution to so
against, as the result. Finney, Repub b.
| lican, at once demanded q call of the
house, but said it was too late as the
result had been announced. Finney
| then challenged the vote, but on second
roll call the result was the same and the
| resolution was tabled
The house then adjourned until 2
| o'clock this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30
GOV. LEEDY DIDN'T DO IT.
The Story That He Promised to Sign
Any Bill Said to Be a Fake.

Private Secretary Lewis says that Gov
ernOr Leedy has never signed any promise
to sign any railroad bill the legislature
might pass.
Governor Leedy would be very slow to
abrOgate any authority given him to re-
view the acts of the legislator said Mr.
Lewis today THE story that was start
ed that he signed such a promise is a fake
and without foundation, and was started
The Populist caucus has not yet acted
finally on the question as to whether the
special session shall adjourn when the
railroad bill has passed both houses, or
whether it shall stay and push through
more legislation. There seems to be a
growing sentiment that it would be well
to adjourn some time next week anyway,
after the railroad bill has passed the sem
ate and has been signed by the governor.
There is a possibility that the senate may
declare an emergency and take up the
railroad bill for final passage some time
this afternoon, but it is not probable that
1t will come up until it comes in regular
order tomorrow.
The Populist joint caucus has decided
that it is no longer necessary to count
noses when it meets, now that the rail-
road bill is safely through the house. Con-
SeQuently no roll was called at the caucus
last night to see whether there was a quo
rum of house members present.
The caucus did not decide to bring forth
any more legislation until the railroad bill
is safely through the senate, the mem
bers did not want to be in a jangle pro-
Viding the senate should happen to amend
the bill and send it back to the house to
be acted on again Copies of some of the
ed printed so that the members may study
their provisions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30
BILLS INTRODUCED
Providing for City Waterworks, fol
Enforcing Railroad Bill, Etc.

A bill introduced in the house this
morning by Rutledge by request pro-
VideS for the condemnation and pur-
chase of the property of waterworks,
light plants, telephone systems and
street railway systems in the same
manner that private property is now
condemned and purchased
A second bill introduced by him by
request makes it unlawful for the may
or and city council of any city to grant
franchises to street railway companies
until authorized to do so by a vote of
the people.
The bill framed by G. G. Clemens,
which is supplemental to the caucus
railroad bill was also introduced in the
house this morning. It provides that
any duty required by a railroad cor
poratfon by any law may be enforced
by direct proceedings for the purpose
in any court which may be created and
given Jurisdiction IN such matters. AL
so that every duty of a. railroad cor
poration to any person, municipality
or the public may be enforced by the
state in it's own name in any court of
competent jurisdiction.
1t also contains a section requiring
railroads to pay employees reasonable
wages, thereby making a basis for the
strike section in the railroad measure.
The bill introduced by Farrell this
morning in reference to the govern
rnent of private corporations and Great
ing a charter board is the measure
framed by Secretary of State Bush
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30
CHOKED OEE.
Continued From First Page.)

Continued From First Page)
During the late war Havana has ever
Deen the objective point. Now Spain
has been driven out but the Cuban sol
der must not enter.
The Cubans compromised on the or
iginal plans two days ago. 1t was said
the soldiers might enter on the second
prox. Five days rejoicing was planned.
The people of Havana planned a great
feast for the soldiers.
Gen. Brooke, who is supposed to act
under instructions from washington,
said this arrangement could not be car
ried out
The developments of the next few
days may mean peace or war between
the United States and Cuba. Havana
citizens say they beg not to be driven
away from the United States.
The second battalion of the Second
Illinois has been ordered to Santa Clara
province, 200 miles from Havana. Com
panies G., E, H and F, leave early to-
morrow morning for that place under
command of Major Dusenberry The IL
hnois soldiers are to preserve order as
the SpaniardS withdraw. There has
been some rioting in that district and
the Illinois troops were given hurry-up
orders. One battalion of the Forty
ninth Iowa is ordered to Cienfuegos.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30
DROP CENTRAL BRANCH
Missouri Pacific to Give 1t Up
West of WaterViIle.

Kansas City, Dec. 3O.-A Star special
from Atchison says: 1t is stated that
the Central Branch lines west of Wa
terville will, in a few weeks, pass out
of the control of the Missouri Pacific.
The Central Branch running from Wa
tervilIe to Lenora is owned principally
by Boston capitalists except some ex-
tensions made by the Missouri Pacific.
The Missouri Pacific has for some time.
it is said, been making negotiations for
the purchase of the entire road, but it
is now given out that no terms could be
agreed on. The Missouri Pacific recent
" purchased the branch from Atchison
to Waterville-
It Is said the lines west of WateTville
will be operated by the Boston capital
lists as a separate organization, or sold
to some other road.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30
TODAY'S MARKET REPORT.
Furnished by the Associated Press to
the State Journal

Chicago, Dec. 80.
WHEAT-Wheat started higher today
with a fair general demand and with lit
tie Offering except from longs, who were
anxious to get out over the holidays. The
remarkable drop in receipts in the north
west the last few days had the effect of
bringing outsiders into the market again
and nearly every commission house had
large buying orders Trade became very
active as the session progressed, the diff
ficulty of filling orders alarming shorts
and bringing them in also, the result be
ing that prices, were bid up rapidly. May
soon bid up to 711sc, where the market
held for a short time. But everything
stantly increasing demand the market
again advanced, May reaching ussc be-
shorts Northwestern receipts. were 42s
cars, compared with 1856 cars last week
and 59 geS cars year age C Ghicago receipts
CORN-Corn was active and higher. AS
in wheat, there was greatly increased
of offerings. The strength was mainly
with wheat. Receipts were 5O4 cars. May
opened 44d9sc higher at Ss7sq7Ac and ad-
OATS-Oats also showed some activity
and strength. Elevator interests were
buyers against cash sales. Receipts were
23S cars. May opened about 1sc higher at
2SAc and advanced to 2S3sc.
early but not very active. The strength
was with grain and on improved yard
prices Later the tr S,1 Became a very
and especially for lard. May pork opened
sc lower to PFC higher at $40 471R410. 55, adj
Vanced to S10.571b and reacted to SO. 5215 a
1855. May lard opened unchanged at S.. %
and advanced to s5.821k. May ribs opened
unchanged at $500 and advanced to $5.223A.
BARLEY-Cash, 40Q4Sc.
RYE-Cash, Size; December, 5494c; May,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, g. IS; March, SPAS.
FLAX-Cash northwestern, $1.171a; De-
ceInber, $1.1314; May, $1.16.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30
NO NARROWER.
Topeka Streets Can Not Be Paved
Less Than 80 Feet Wide

The city council has placed a limit
on narrow paYements- Any movement
to pave s street with less than a 80 foot
roadway will not meet the approval OF
the city council-and of course itshould
not
The committee on streets and walks
reported a petition to pave Thirteenth
street from Clay to Fillmore with a q
foot roadway back to the council last
night with an unfavorable recOmmenda-
ton The report was adopted but NJ A.
Low and other signers of the petition
had heard that the council would not
approve the petition and a new one was
submitted providing for a 80 foot road
way and this WAS approved
The new pavement provided for in the
petitions that were approved by the
council last night will extend from To-
peka avenue west on Huntoon street
10 Fillmore and south on Fillmore to
Thirteenth and then west on Thirteenth
TO Clay.
1t is possible that the pavement may
be extended still farther west but up
to this time nothing more has been
done No remOnStTance against build
Ana thu pavement has been received.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30
New York Money Market

New York. Dec. 80
MONEY-Money call firmer at per
cent; prime mercantile paper, 3G394 per
cent: sterling exchange. easier, with act
ual business in bankers bills at 81 81 al,
for demand and at S4.s11Lds< for 60 days.
posted rates, 81 s216Q4 S51z; commercial
LVER-SiIver certificates, 591bd 60lzc.
bar silver, SEC; Mexican dollars. 465Ec-
BON DS-GOvernmen bonds irregular IS.
107a4; new As, registered. 1885; new IS. cou-
pom, 129; As, 1119s; coupon, 1884,: Is, S934s
IS of '99, 1925.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30
Kansas City Livestock nFAket-

Kansas City. Dec. 80.
CATTLE-Receipts, 1900 Market strong.
Native steers. So. 20Q5. 80; Texas steers, $3.50
and heifers 81. 1904 IS: stockers and feed
ers. $3645O; bulls, g seas IS.
strong Bulk of sales. s.. 3593.60; heayies.
Sc 45G3 20; packers. 50. 35G3.65; mixed. So. 80
1850: lights So 1OQ3.45; yorkers, 50. 4043. 45;
sHEEPwReceipts 1000. Market strong.
Lambs s.. 5OQ5 10; muttons, $2.25Q4.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30

For diarrhoea dysentery, collie, chol-
era fux and all summer complaints,
nothing is SO gentle, soothing and eff
fective, as Beggs' Diarrhoea Balsam.
It never fails to give relief and if taken
in time will effect a speedy cure. Be
sure that you get ftBeggs" the only
remedy with a national reputation. For
sale by all
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30
A Visit to the National Capital

may be enjoyed without extra cost for
fare in going to Philadelphia and New
York over Vandalia-Pennsylva
Short Lines Tickets to those points via
Washington may be obtained at same
fares as apply over Vandalia-Pennsyl-
vania direct lines, and will be good for
ten days sojourn at the National Capt.
tai For particular information apply
to w F. Drummer, A. G. p. Agt., st.
T,oT1iS Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30
Market Gosain.


Liverpool: Wheat, sd lower; Germ. ssd
lower.
Chicago receipts; Wheat, 15s cars; corn.
504 cars: oats. 238 cars
Receipts of hogs: Chicago, 25. 600. steady
Kansas City, 1900. steady; Omaha 12.0oo.
steady.
Chicago: Estimated receipts OF hogs for
tomorrow, a 900.
Northwestern receipts: Minneapolis. rs
cars: Duluth, 40 cars.
Liverpool, second cable: Wheat sd
higher.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30
Kansas Gig Produee 1aarket

Kansas City, Dec 30.
wHEATcm-33kc higher No. 2 81 hard ard e5qsse;
3 sFd6Sc; No. 2 spring, 641kQ65e; NJ g.,
GOKN-Steady. Nc mixed, 35c; No.
white, 351zc; No. g. Csc.
OATSSteady. No. white, &c.
RYNSteady No 2 Size.
HAY-25c higher Choice timothy. s7.25
also; choice prairie, $7Q7.25.
BUTTER-Steady. Separator, 19c; dairy,
EGGs-steady. Fresh, zoe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30

Themost interesting person who will at
tend the Kansas Day banquet next month
is Franklin Matthews, a New York jour
nalst, who is one of the editorial Stah of
the New York Sun. Mr.. Matthews is in
teresting to Kansans because he is one of
the first writers to demand that halt be
called in the abuse of the state in the
eastern press. As the representative of
Harpers' Weekly he Travelled over Kansas
and his letters were a reflection of the
growth and progress of Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30
The Cold Wave Came.

The thermometer touched eight above
this morning at o'clock, which was the
lowest point reached by the cold wave
By noon the temperature reached 10,
and seems to be rising a little. The
forecast sent out today for Kansas is,
snow furries this afternoon; partly
cloudy and colder tonight. Saturday
fair. Sunday probably fair"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30
MIR. JUMPERS PIPE.
How He Enjoys It in seclusion Be
fore PRAYER Time.

Senator Jumper misses prayers but
not his pipe these fine mornings in the
senate. The gentleman from Usage
smokes a cob pipe which would make n
beautiful disinfectant, but he infiicts it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30
Sugar Market

New York. Dec -
SUGAR-Raw, irregular and nominal,
fair refining, SIC: centrifugal IS test. SO;
molasses sugar, Sssc. Refined. dull: crush
ed, sac; powdered, SIC; granularedy &C
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30
OUGHT 10 PAY IT.
Senate Ought to See to It That Girl
Stenographers and Clerks
ara Paid

Dozens of clerks, girl stenographers
and other assistants in the state house
and appellate courts have claims in
the deficiency appropriation bill but the
senate ways and means COMMITTEES kill
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30

1t is not likely that anything will be
done until spring but the contract will
probably be awarded some time next
month. The pavement will be 80 feet
in width, the entire length of the street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30
The Curzons Reach Bombay.

Bombay. Dec. 9O.--Baron Curzon OF
Kedleston. the new Viceroy of India and
LADY Curzon. with their children, arrived
here today in the Peninsula and Oriental
ceulber 9.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30
only upon those who follo7

only upon those who follow him
around.
Mr.. Jumper goes into the cloak room,
and as the roll call reaches his name,
pokes his head through the door and
announces himself present. He then re-
tires into seclusion with his pipe until
after prayer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30
Chicago Livestock Market.

HOGS-Receipts. 30. 900; left over, 7,414.
Market fairly active, steady to strong.
$9.3OdS. 4711; rough, S3SOQ3.4o; yorkers, $3.50
CATTLE-Receipts. 5000 Good strong.
others slow. Beeves, $3.9065.70; cows and
heifers, $2d4.75; Texas steers. 3.40d4.6 So;
stockers and feeders. s.. SO64. 40.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30
Range of Prices.

Furnished by E. NJ. Strawn Broker
age Co. Room 3 Central National Bank
Bldg Seventh and Kansas ave- Topeka
Kan. Telephone No. 6S7.
Chicago. Dec. Do
Article. Open High Low Close Yea
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30

Hogmanae-Topeka Scottish society
viii celebrate in G. A. r. hall, this
evening. Admission 25c a couple.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30

Hogmanae-Topeka Scottish society
will celebrate in G.. A r. hall this
evening. Admission Csc a couple.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30

SHEEP-Receipts, {, COO. Steady. Natives,
$2.50d425; westerns, S3q416; lambs, $40
5.35
Official yesterday:
HOGS-Receipts, 80 223: shipments. 2,755.
CATTLE-Receipts, $685. shipments, B.
1885,
SHEEP-Receipts As16: shipments, 1880.
Estimated receipts SOf hogs for temor-
row, "A, 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30

Silver Leaf Mince Meat makes the
best pies, ask your dealer for it.
OTTO KUEHNE & CO.,
Manufacturers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30

MIA. A. Hurd, solicitor of the Santa
Fe railway for Kansas, today sent to
Senator King, chairman of the senate
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30
NORTH TOPEKA.

items intended for this column should
be left at the Kimban Pig. Co.. before u
o'clock in the morning.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-06-24
NOTICE TO THE
PUBLIC.
BUILDING

Mr.. G. Howard, Jr., of the firm of
Howard, Train &c Page, architects,
desires to announce to his friends and
the public, that during his absence
from the Islands, all business entrust-
ed to said firm, will receive the close
and painstaling attention of his part
ner Mr.. George w. Page.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-06-24
NOTICE.

During the time lunch is being
served to the Boys in Blue and up
to 1880 p. M, only Ladies of the Com
mittee (Ladies willing to assist in
entertaining, members of the Com
mittee of One Hundred, members Of
the National Guard, and members and
guests of the Officers Club will be
admitted to the grounds of the Ex-
ecutive Building. No vehicles will be
allowed. After 800 p. IN. the grounds
will be thrown open.
By order of the Executive Commit
tee. ED TOWSE,
Secretary.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-06-24
NEW ADVERTISER ENTS.
MEETING NOTICE.

MEETING NOTICE.
Hawaiian Lodge, f. q A. M...Page S
NOTICE.
y. VI. Brown. Marshal ......Page )
OFFICIAL PROGRAM.
Hawaiian Jockey Club .......Pagc )
COLLECTIONS.
Albert Iloogs .......... .....Pagc 5
MISCELLANEOUS.
Golden Rule Bazaar .........Page 2
Hawaiian Hardware Co....Iage
II. T.. Walker ............,....P Page
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-06-24
NOTICE.

Tickets for admission to the grand
stand at the Blue Ribbon Meet at Cy-
clomere, on next Saturday evening,
are on sale at Wall Nichols Co., Ben
son. Smith &y Co., Hebron Drug Co.,
and f. w. Thrum's. at so cents each.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-06-24
SOUVENIR PAPER.

Thrum's book store has issued some
fancy paper suitable for souvenirs of
the present time. 1t is elegantly
printed in colors, showing the eagle
perching on the Hawaiian shield.
There are envelopes to match and a
neat silk flag. They should command
q large sale.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-06-24
FOR ONE WEEK.

Great bargains will be offered Tor
one week at L. b. Kerr's Queen street
store. Sheeting, pillow casing, table
linen, napkins and dress goods, will
be sold at cost prices. Heads of fami-
lies will no doubt take advantage OF
this sale to lay in years supply.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-06-24
Collection Agency

ANY accounts entrusted to me will
be collected with promptness and i'm
mediate returns made.
ALBERT HOOGS.
In Office of j. \. Magoon, Attorney
at Law. next to PostOtfice, Honolulu.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-06-24
POWER OF ATTORNEY.

During my absence from the Ha-
waiian Islands DR.. II. w. Howard will
act for me under full power of at
torney. GEO. \. HOWARD.
Honolulu. June %. 1885,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-06-24
SHIP OTTERSPOOL.

Neither the Captain or the Under
signed, consignees of the above YES
sci, will be responsible for any debts
contracted by members of the crew.
THEO. II. DAVIES e. co. GTD)