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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07
1T BEATS ALL RECORDS.
The Amount of Coal Mined Last Year
the Greatest Ever Known.

Washington, April From a pre-
1iminary statement compiled by E. w.
Parker, statistician of the United States
geological survey it is shown that the
total output of coal in the United
States in 1897 amounted approximately
to 1873, csc, 900 short tons, with an aggre-
gate value of $198, 100. 900, a fraction less
than 81 per ton. Compared with 1896
this Shows an increase in tonnage of
6,27O, 900 tons, or about 1856 per cent. The
increase in the value of the product was
only 900, a little less than 81 of
one per cent.
The amount of coal produced in 1897
was the largest on record. The average
value per ton was the lowest ever
known, continuing the declining tend
ency which has been shown without
any reaction for the past six years. The
increase in production and the decline
in value was confined to the output of
bituminous coal The anthracite pro-
duction in Pennsylvania decreased near
~ two and a quarter million tons from
81, SAG, 081 short tons of 1000 pounds to
So 122, 408 short tons in 1897, while the
average price received at the mines was
81. 65 per short ton ($1.S5 per long ton)
in both years. This is not an increase,
but it is much better than a loss of 1
cent per ton, meaning total of more
than a half a million of dollars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07
ssTOOLS OF GLASS TRUST"
Glass Dealers Assert That They Have
Lost Their Independence-Din
lev Law is Condemned.

New York, April IA prominent
glass dealer said yesterday: I'VE are no
longer merchants, but simply tools of
the glass trust" This remark was
prompted by the advance of five per
cent in prices, made by the American
Window Glass company last Friday.
This is the fourth increase made in
prices by that company since it sue
ceeded in securing additional protection
under the Dingley bill. Two years ago
8x10 glass sold for $1.07 per box; one
year ago the price was raised to $1.53;
and now it is $2.O1. Jobbers say the
publication by the trust of their rates
to buyers is manifestly unfair. 1t is
estimated that the trust controls 95 per
cent of the total output of window glass
in this country. and the last five per
cent increase will bring the price up to
a point just inside the cost of the for
eign article, plus the duty.
Local dealers say that in no line of
business is the DINGHY bill working to
the detriment of the general public
a more direct and onerous way than in
the glass industry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07
GriDpe Cared.

''Last winter 1 had bad cold and
severe cough. I was lame in every joint
and muscle 1 was sick and felt as
though 1 was coming down with typhoid
fever. 1t was no doubt bad case of
grippe. Mr.. E. P. Bulge gave me bot
tie of Brazilian Balm, saying he was
sure it would help me. The relief was
almost instantaneous. It quickly
stopped my cough and took the grippe
with all the pains and soreness out of
my system. / gave the balance of the
50-cent bottle to Mrs. Bishop Wiley for
her daughter. It proved so beneficial
she says she never intends to be without
it. edwin Fitz Jones, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Sold by druggists. A. j. Arnold &
Son. wholesale agents. Topeka, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07
Prof. l.. i. Blake's Wireless
Telegraph System
May Be Used to Communicate
With War Vessels
BY THE GOVERNMENT.
Experimenting With the Ma
rine Telegraph at Key West.
The Kansas Professor a Friend
of Commander Schley.

Lawrence, April I'm the event of
war with Spain the United States gov
eminent may possibly make use of the
wireless telegraph system recently in
vented by Prof. Lucien I. Blake, of the
Kansas State university, to communi-
cate with war vessels or fleets and OBJ
tain results of actions almost instantly.
The government is now considering
experimenting with the invention be-
tween Key West and Washington, and
though Prof. Blake declines to say how
nearly the arrangements are made, he
admits that the matter is under serious
consideration.
81 do not feel at liberty to talk freely
in regard to my dealings with the gov
eminent at this time said he this
this morning, but I do not doubt that
if the telegraph works satisfactorily at
SO long distance as that it may be
used as means of communication be-
tween the seat of government or any
other point and war ships hundreds of
miles away"
Prof. Blake's invention, a full descrip-
ton of the working of which was given
some time ago, admits of telegraphic
messages being transmitted through the
air without the aid of any conductor,
except the ether. Experiments con-
Quoted several months ago seemingly
proved the invention a success and the
only question raised was as to it's prac-
ticability. Since that time Prof. Blake
has done much work on the original in
vention and improved it in many ways.
If it can be put to practical use it WILL
revolutionize the present uncertain
system of communicating with ships at
sea and will give the United States an
advantage in this particular over every
country in the world.
Prof Blake is a close friend of Com
mander Schley of the flying squadron
and it is through the commander that
his inventions have been brought to the
notice of the government.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07

There is something suggestive in the
interference of Germany in the Span
lsh-Cuban affair. The German warship
Geier has been sent to Cuba to demand
Indemnity from the Spanish govern
ment because several Germans were
killed by the insurgents. What might
not this claim lead to? Suppose Spain
would say, I'VE admit the claim, but
we are embarrassed in such a way that
we can not pay you, unless you take a
mortgage on the island of Cuba This
at once introduces the German helmet
and Krupp gun into the fray 1t would
be interesting to find ourselves facing
the half-cracked and senseless emperor
of Germany with his hundred battle
ships and army OF 2,o00,00o men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07
FROM AN ICE PRISON.
One of the Frozen-in WhaIers Reaches
Portland.

Portland, Ore, April 7.-G. F. Tilton.
third officer of the whaling ship Belyi-
dere, one of the fleet fast in the Arctic
ocean north of Point Barrow, Alaska, has
arrived in Portland with F. K: Lotchoff,
guide of the expedition under Lieutenant
Jarvis that was sent in the revenue cut
ter Bear last fal Ito rescue the whalers
and two natives, man and a woman
who came from northwestern Alaska.
T1lton claims to have story of ire
mendous Importance, but will reveal moth
ing of it unless paid several hundred dol
lars. 1t is believed that he has no in
formation of value not already given out
This is to the effect that though in a per-
ilous position, the lives of the whalers are
not in immediate danger. but their vessels
may be crushed when the ice breaks Up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07
SHADOWS OF WAR

By Mrs. c. S. Baker, Topeka.)
The golden light of the April sun
Is cleaning now through the budding
tree,
The flowers are coming one by one
But springtime beauty we cannot see.
With plumage of night bird flies near,
IT'S hiding the sky with its sable wings;
A bugIe call from his throat we hear
And cry to arms is the song he sings.
With listening ear and nameless dread,
For shadows are growing Oh, must 1t
be-
Our country calling her sons has said
The Isle of Cuba must be free.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07
BOARD SUED INDIVIDUALLY.
Lyon County Commissioners Sued by
the Civic Federation.

Emporia, April County Attorney
Dickson, at the instance of the civic
federation, has prepared papers which
Will be filed this evening or tomorrow,
suing the old members of the board of
county commissioners individually
The amount in each case is composed
OF three items, viz, overcharge of sal
airy Tor attendance upon regular and
special meetings of the board livery
and expense charges and overcharges
for bridge inspection and superintend-
A. Miller for 1868 and Jacob Jacobs for
81 168.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07
SPAIN LIKE THE BENDERs.

1t is rather strange that while Spain
in her newspapers sprinkles the editor
ials with Justice and right and
honor and humanity" she never for
an instant mentions the 100000 men,
women and children starved to death in
Cuba. Spain shows an apparently
beautiful front to the world, but an
awful permeating stencil comes up
from below. The Bender family kept
an honest country inn,'' but there
were not enough disinfectants in the
cellar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07

The amiable gentleman who gets the
news from the navy department of the
United States will probably write
there is no unusual activity about the
navy department" even when the com
bined fleets of Spain and the United
States are engaged in mortal combat.
We begin to think that the man who
docs" the navy department is an
awful guy who permits the officials
there to chuck him full of wind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07

And now some partisan papers are
talking about the red hot irons" that
were used to scare an incorrigible negro
at the reformatory as worse than the
"Inquisition.' This is nearly as anus
ing as Campaign material" as filling a
coal oil barrel with water and palming
it off on the coal oil inspector.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07

The history of the United States both
before our independence and since,
shows that there has been a war every
30 or IS years. Each generation seems
urged by some unseen force to settle
an important question by a resort to
arms. 1t is doubtful if the preaching
Of peace has ever made a deep impress
even on the most enlightened of the
human race
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07
MCPHERSON BANK FAILURE.
Original Directors of the First Nation
al Bank Sued by Receiver of
First State.

Mcpherson, April I'D. A Rradlev who
was appointed receiver for the First State
pank, which failed last September, has
Drought suit against the original direct
ors of the First National bank from
WINCH the former concern was organized
IN 1SS2 The suit is to recover $50. 600 al
most the entire amount of liabilities.
Ihe old directors guaranteed to the new
caused its failure The directors of th,
original institution met Tuesday to take
steps for compromise of the lawsuit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07
ohieago Carpenters win.

Chicago, April THE carpenters
strike which began Monday, came to a
sudden end when all the large contract
ors signed the union carpenters agree
ment. The strike caused 5000 union
carpenters to quit work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07

Now if Spain were as lacking in spirit
as China, President Mckinley wouldn't
have such a pesky mean job on his
hands. But as the country is going to
do the fighting and not President Nc
Kinley, he might let the country have
its way
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07
Reduced Rates to Grand Encampment
Mining District, Wyo.

The Union Pacific will sell tickets at
One Fare for the Round Trip, plus S. 90,
from all points in Kansas, Nebraska,
Colorado and Utah to Rawlins, Wyo.
Dates on which tickets will be sold are
1st and Sd Tuesday in May, June, July,
Aug, Sept, Oct. and Nov. Stage line
RawIins and Grand Encampment.
For full information call on or ad-
dress F. A. LEWIS,
City Ticket Agent.
J. C. FULTON. Depot Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07
Emporia Mans Mad Act.

Colorado Springs, April &c. Howbaker
Jumped under the wheels of a Santa Fe
train as it was leaving Fountain TODAY.
he was ground to pieces. A note was
round IN his grip on the train saying he
to Portland, Ore. He had written that
ne was losing his mind and would take
his life at the first ODDOrt11nitv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07

Brown, a practical driller. was hard at
work for the Western Coal and Mining
company near Yale, and also at F1enn-
The company has had options on a large
Dody OF land for some time and has been
qrllnng II. Last week SatiSfa Glory work
nad been done on the Harvey Walker
darm OF 16O acres and the sale is closed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07

The question is, do you want a war
bad enough to stand up and let a Span
lard shoot at you, for Cuba's sake
Hutchinson News.
Or are you man enough to avenge the
treacherous blowing up of the Maine
and the killing of 264 American citizens?
If not, let us adopt the flag of China at
once, and take the kicks and blows of
every nation on the globe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07

Tt could not be proved in a court of
law that the Spanish officials blew up
the Maine; but there was all the evil
dence a posse of western horSethief
catchers would want, and they seldom
made q mistake.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07
NOTHING IN 1T.
Andree Story is Fake and Second
Hand One at That.

Victoria, B. c., April THE story
told by Carr, the United States mail
carrier that he had news from Andree
the balloonist, proves to be a fake, pure
and simple. Carr got the idea from a
little paper published in St. Michaels
which recently published a highly i'm
probable story regarding the missing
aerOnaut
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07
BRICK PLANT MAY FAIL
Projected Independence Industry
Lost Through Apathy.

Coffeyville Journal: Owing to a lack of
interest upon the part of business men
though the Independence brick plant
would not be constructed and that the
decided upon. the shale had been tested
and a large part of the stock subscribed.
But it seems that the projected industry
will not be constructed because the bal
ance of the stock cannot be sold
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07

With one or two exceptions every
convict who is let out of the peniten-
tiary with a great deal of sniveling)
goes to stealing again. When the pub
lie gets well rid of a nuisance, why
isn't it allowed to stay rid of it?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07
CASE OF c. L. HILL.
Wife of the Man Charged With Muir
der in Brooklyn Living in SaI1na-

salina, April THE New York Journal
has teIegraphed to Salina for inforInaI lon
Concerning C. L. Hill, who is cnarged
with the murder OF Albert Darlington of
Brooklyn. - ga
was in the tailoring business with MS
father. He married the daughter of e.
". Hoggstrand, and is now menDer
of the New York militia. HIS WlIe Is
visiting in Salina at present
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07
Total shipped and driven. BAIL

year-olds this spring, and were nearly
all native breeds, and only very few
were southern or western bred. The
prices paid have been almost equal TO
that of mature cattle of like grade.
Received at the stock yards from
Kansas points during March:
S+nars .,.5 0.196 head.
Cows AV'SaI .
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07
LIVE STOCK SHIPMENTS.
Inspector McCoy's Report of Kansas
Cattle in and Out of z. G.
During March.

Kansas City, Kas., April Live
Stock Il spector ]. I. Mccoy reports the
following number of cattle taken to
place during the month of March:
Skinned 81, 224 head.
nI,iXen ont 34S7 50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07
Only One Night to Denver.

Colorado Springs and Pueblo via Santa
Fe Route. Pullman palace sleepers and
free reclining chair cars through. No
other line runs its trains through all
these points.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07

Convey the warning to Cy Leland.
Topeka has elected two Democratic
councilmen. Cyrus, thee had better
mend thy ways before next fall.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07

The Santa Fe plug leaving Topeka
every day at 7:2e a. m, is designed pri-
rnariIy for the accommodation of To-
peka people and its journeys begin and
end here
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07

A New York paper says Charles
Seheur has become insane after smok-
ing ten packages of cigarettes in one
day. Why say has. become?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07
Why Not

Take the Union Pacific's new 500 a. M,
train for Kansas City? Returning, you
can leave Kansas City at p. M, reach
at p. m, which reaches Topeka at $3.50
p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07
Buck1en,s Arnica salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers. salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin eruptions, and positive
~ cures piles. or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price Is cents per box.
For sale by Swift & Holiday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07
WHY Not

Take the Union Pacific's new 500 a. M
train for Kansas City? Returning, you
can leave Kansas City at p. M, reach
take the Limited, leaving Kansas City
at z p. m, which reaches Topeka at $3.50
n m
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07

Since the Diogenes has been named
1.-THE Topeka" it will not go after
things with a lantern, but will take a
searchlight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07
81 q42
Total receipts

Total receipts .....---.-- o1,S4o
1t is apparent that KanSanS SOLD 20
e37 head more cattle than they bought,
and therefore the balance of trade is
largely in their favor, not TO mention
the 1853, 1874 hogs and 39,07S sheep mar
keted here during the same month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07

Kansas will raise more corn and
more something else, too, this year.
Both will be useful in the war with
Spain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07

If Russia had decided to intervene il
Cuban affairs it would have all beer
over two years ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07

Italy is in the market with a large
part of her navy. America and His
pana fight, but We sella de boat"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07

Uncle Sans eagle promises to make
a meal off of Spain's flock of Canaries
the very first thing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07

Everybody wants municipal owner
ship of public utilities now. In Chicago
they used to hang people for talking too
loud about such things.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07
A Train for Topeka-

The Santa Fe plug leaving Topeka
every day at 7:30 a. m, is designed pri-
marily for the accommodation of To-
peka people and ats journeys begin and
end here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07

Give US some new war songs, now.
The words are not of great Importance,
but the music must be as good as.
Red, White and Blue and Tramp,
Tramp, Tramp the Boys are Marching"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07

The lingo has finally kicked and cuff
ed his fellow citizens into sense of
shame.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07
STRONG CITY STONE
To Be Used in the Normal School
Building at Alva, O. I.

Strong City, April 7,-John Walk ana an
are here to purchase stone for the con-
struction of the normal school building at
The building will cost $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07

We don't want to fight, but by lingo
If we do, it won't be until we're kicked
and cuffed until we cry, boohool
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07

Secretary F. L. Brown of the Repub-
lican state committee is at headquart-
ers this week doing some work towards
furthering the campaign.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07

Taylor Riddle, chairman of the Pop
ulist state committee is attending the
Fifth district congressional committee
meeting at Clay Center today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07
no Cure a Cold in One DAY.

Take Laxative Bromoa Quinine Tablets.
fails to cure. Csc. The genuine has l.
B. Q. on each tablet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07
POLITICAL NOTES.

l. z. Lambert wagered a suit of
clothes with a friend yesterday, that
war will be declared before the week
ends.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07
Mineral Water.

The finest in the west. Come and try
It. J. w. PHILLIPS,
612 West Eighth st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07

Not how cheap but how good is the
way we try to do our work. Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and ia West sth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07
BIG MINING DEAL.
Company Near Pittsburg Buys $50
Acres of Land at $50 Per Acre

Pittsburg Tribune: Sometime since the
Tribune chronic1ed the fact that H. A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07

The wheelmen of Salina are taking
hand in politics. They are supporting
good roads candidates for street com
missioner They have kept up a lively
fight in this direction for a couple Of
years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07

Reggs' Eye Salve will cure inf1amed
or weak eyes. Nothing better, Try it.
At druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07

G. c. Clemens will spend ten days in
southeastern Kansas this month push
ing the organization of social Democra-
cy clubs. The Populist state central
committee is helping him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-07
BITS FROM RILLV1LLE.

1t is now feared there will be no war;
but Wen apply for pensions anyhow, as
some of us lost our voices hollerin' for
it,