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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
CHAMPION CHECKER PLAYER.
Editor of the Concordia Blade Offers
60 Play Any Man in the Fifth
District Save One.

Concordia, March ii. NJ. Hagaman.
editor of the Concordia Blade, wants to
go to Klondike, and, needing about $500
ing checkers.
He says he will play % games with
any player in the Fifth congressional
district, barring J. Q. Strain of James
town, the one losing the most games
paying $500.
Each contestant must put up the like
amount with him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01

The president is quoted as saying that
he hopes the report of the board of in
quiry will sustain his theory that the
wrecking of the Maine was due to an
accident. This frame of mind seems
to, indicate slight consideration for the
reputation of the United States navy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01

Spanish newspaper says our sail
ors are drunkards. There is a settled
conviction in the American mind that
they can whip Spain drunk or sober.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01

After years of untold suffering from
piles, B. w. Pursell of Knitersville, Pa,
was cured by using single box of De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. Skin dis
eases such as eczema, rash, pimples
and obstinate sores are readily cured
by this famous remedy.-G. W. STAINS
field, 622 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
Library for Medicine Lodge.

Medicine Lodge March This city
&c to have q. free library. The Century
Publishing company donates the first
500 volumes with the stipulation that
the library shall be Incorporated and
free.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01

Tt is now stated positively that no
river and harbOr bill will be passed at
the present session of congress. This
means probably that Speaker Reed has
reached a conclusion on the matter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
TRoNICAL les.

From the Chicago News)
If a man has nothing to say he has
a splendid opportunity not to talk.
If love is weakness it manages to
make a pretty strong bluff at times.
If man bOrrows trouble he must ex-
pect to pay the highest rates of inter
est.
If there is such a thing as a spoiled
child, it always belongs to a neigh
Dor.
If we had no troubles but real ones,
this wouldn't be such a troublesome old
world.
If there is no water on the moon it
has a good excuse for getting full occa-
siOnally.
If a man ticks the hand that smOte
him, it's because he can't smite the
hand that licked him.
If people were compelled to express
all their thoughts in words or keep quiet
conversation would soon become a lost
art.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
To Cure Headache in ID Minutes.
Take Dr.. Davis Anti-headache. Druggists

J. H. Gregg, of Dundee. Kan, writes:
my little daughter who has been trou-
bIed with Group ever since she was
three months old, I never found any
thing to relieve her until I tried Beggs
Cherry Cough Syrup, and that has cured
her entirely. I think it is the best
Cough Syrup on the market At drug
gists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01

John w. Overall has been appointed
marshal over all the middle district of
Tennessee
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01

No matter how high a man may fly,
he's got to come down to earth occa-
Bionally for board and lodging.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
WILT NEVER ENDg
Poor Hayti Seems to Owe Indemnity
to Every European Government

rvinpston. March 1.-The italian claim
has been settled by Hayti paying the
f11lI amount demanded.
The French government is now press
ing a claim for damages for violation
81 the treaty rights of French citizens.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01

Don't annoy others by your coughing,
and risk your life by neglecting cold.
one Minute Cough Cure cures coughs,
colds, Group, grippe and all throat and
lung troubles. G. w. StanShelds 632
Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01

An old bachelor says that a woman's
change OF mind is an example of an eff
feet without a cause
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01

The man who mpnopolizes the atten-
tons Of the prettiest girl at a party is
both envied and hated by all the other
men present
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01

The richest OF Klondike finds is Beggs
Little Giant Pals. They cure not only
constipation. sick headaches and bill
liousness. but relieves all kinds of dis
order. Take no substitutes. At drug
gists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
Priestley's Black
Dress Goods
In plain EudOra, plain
and figured SoIeiIs,
POpIins and JaCquards

In buying BLACK Goods"
you should always get the
best. IF you buy Priest
ley's" you will have it in
either medium or high
grades. The EudOras have
a Double Silk Warp--it is
considered the queen Of
all fabrics. Examine it and
judge of its beauty; wear
one and learn of it's merits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01

What the very young man don't know
purpose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01

In the lower priced goods
we have excellent values
and show full lines of:
Crosses at. 25c to $1.OO I'd
Henriettas 25c to $1.25 I'd
Mohairs. .25c to $1.25 I'd
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01

A thrill of terror is experienced when
a brassy cough Of Group sounds through
the house at night. But the terror soon
changes to relief after One Minute
Cough Cure has been administered
Safe and harmless for children. q. "
Stansield, 632 Kansas avenue.
What pleasure is there in life with a
headache, constipation and biliousness2
Thousands experience them who could
become perfectly healthy by using De
Wits Little Early Risers, the famous
little pills. G. W. Stansfeld, 632 KAN
sas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
Black Wool
Dress Goods

In black wool Dress Goods
we feel very free to say that
no better line can be found
in the West than ours. Just
at this time Of the season it
is at its best.
New plain and brocaded
Mohairs, new plain and bro
cade Poplins, new plain and
brocade Crepons, new Gre
ponetts in pompadour fig
ures, new French Whip
Cords, new Drap d'Etes,
new Drap d'Almas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
GLOBE SIGHTS

From the Atchison Globe)
A woman can pay her husband no
greater compliment than to memorize
his poetry.
Women forgive more than the men,
because they are always hunting up
grievances to forgive.
Find 41s a man who ia willing IN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01

A man never realizes how insignifi-
cant he is until he attends his own we'd
ding
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
LIGHT PLANT TO CLOSE.

Burlington to Be in Darkness After
March z.
Burlington. March 1.-The Burlington
light plant here will close indefinitely
March z, leaving the city in darkness.
This is brought about by the city
withdrawing its patronage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
Black Silks.

AS is our custom, we lead
with all the new ideas, and
the prices for reliable Silks
are right-as a leader we
quote a 24-inch all Silk
DuChesse Satin, ZEc vd
a beauty, for. =. ~ w
A "a or 27-inch Liberty
Silk, rich and hand CT
some, a wearer, for. P
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01

Some men earn their living by selling
taffy and others by giving it away.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
Fatal Shooting at Hutchinson.

Hutchinson, March 1-Granville Lew
is shot and killed D. Cole near the Rock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
Pattern Suits
In Silk and Wool Nov
elites, plaid and two
toned effects.

Ask to see the new shades
in National Army, Yale
and Cadet Blues, Reseda,
Golden Brown, Casters and
Modes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
oHICAeo NEWS PRoVERRs.

The well man often forgets the sick
mans promises.
The silent man doesn't always abbre-
viate timber with a saw.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01

If love is weakness it manages to
make a pretty strong bluff at times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01

If a man bOrrows trouble he must ex-
pect to pay the highest rates of inter-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01

If there is no water on the moon
has a good excuse for getting full Occa
sionally.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01

If we had no troubles but real ones,
is wouldn't be such a troublesome old
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01

If there is such a thing as a spoiled
child, it always belongs to neigh
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-01-06
Is BIMErALLISM REPUDIATIoNS

This is a question OF importance these
days since the advocates Of gold stand
ard so claim, as do their leaiing organs
as we'll as their small pop guns. The
same position Is also taken by their rep
resentatives in congress and on the ros
tium.
But we may ask: Are creditors, hold
ers of government, state, county and
city bonds entitled to double pay and
double interest, in value? Are these
men entitled to receive better money
than they gave when they loaned their
money? And these questions have pre-.
cedence, for this is just what they have
succeeded in accomplishing, and they
wish to continue. Hence they fear a
return to blmetallism, and the free
coinage of silver when their interest and
principal might be paid wholly or large
ly in silver coin at the parity of l6 to l.
And according to these interested and
interesting gentlemen this silver busi-
ness would be repudiation Their rob-
berry is not repudiation Oh, no, that is
ali lovely in their eyes, These money
gamblers wantit, "heads l win-tails you
! lose."
These men are willing the people
should use silver, bank paper, etc, if it
should be deprecated. Now, according
to our laws, silver coin is yet tender in
payment of debts, and the misfortune
is we have had Presidents who have
been more anxious and ready to serve
the money magnates than the people
who placed them in power. 1t is to be
hoped this status will he changed in
time when the people will have friend
in the White House who will regard the
equities, establish justice and thus see to
the rights of the people. Is it not time?
This whole gold standard business in
this country is usurpation. There is no
Law and never has been, decreeing the
gold standard. Congress has never en-.
acted such law, and the executive has
always had the power to redeem govern
ment obligations in silver coin, the Mat.
thews resolution of 1878 so declaring
aud saving that paymentin silver would
not be reputation.
The French government has always
paid silver largely, indeed mostly, and
so has really had bimetallism right
along. No countryi in the world has had
her currency affairs better managed than
France--in fact no country so well.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-01-06
ILLINOIS APPORTIONMENT.

Governor Tanner, Of Illinois, seems to
have lost the respect of even the lead
ing papers OF his own party in Chicago,
papers that supported him. This COVER
nor is nothing but a narrow partisan,
ready for anything that will help his
party, in his judgment. His legislature,
in extra session, havegot in shape ras-
cally apportionment of the state, and
Republican papers generally are justify.
ing it b. saying the Democratic appor-
tionment was so unfair it would require
$4,000 majority to give Republicans a
maj jority of the legislature. The fact,
however, thatunder this apportionment,
the Republicans get 27 majority in the
state senate, and 2l majority in the
house, being 4S on joint ballot, shows it
was pretty fair districting of that state,
This fact alone shows the fallacy of their
excuse. 1t is only the VOLTS excuse for
devouring the lamb Both drinking at
the stream, the wolf charged the lamb
with rileing the water for him. The
lamb said that could not be as he was up
the stream and the water ran from him
The contradiction was then an excuse
and the poor and innocent lamb was
devoured. Wolvesare always after blood
and with wolfish people, poor excuse
is better than none.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-01-06
Respectfully yours,
A. w, Sharper.
THAT DINGLEY TARIFF

ls troublesome. The cutting down
wages in the cotton mills in New Eng
land is being explained by the protec-
ton organs, but it is not the fault of the
Dingley law, of course, They say it is
the cotton mills that have been started
south. They did not think of this ex-
cuse before the Dingley law as passed,
for mills were running south then. This
is only another piece Of sham to cover
their Dingley iniquities.
Canada has been good market for our
cotton goods, but the Dingley law caus-
ed the London authorities to add a
clause to their tariff law giving prefer
ence to British manufactures, and the
government organ at Montreal gives the
figures for November 1896 ard 1897 as
follows:
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-01-06
WOMAES LETTER TO WOMEN.
Written as Only One Woman
Can Write to Another.
Men Write From the Head, But
Women From the Heart.
That is Why All Women viii Be In
pressed By This Letter.

We publish an interesting letter from
Mrs. Anna b. Miller, of $40 West Main
ST., Ionia, Mich, with her portrait so
that our readers can see just how she looks
and almost, as 1t were, hear her speak.
"For forty years." she says, "I have
suffered from falling of the womb and
female weakness, which caused constipa-
ton and complete obstruction of the
bowels at times. In May, 1894, an abscess
formed. lay at the point of death for
days, given up, not only by my attending
physician, but by two others that were
called in. They said that If did recover
from that attack, 1t would only be to be a
helpless invalid the rest of my life.
During that time suffered with sleepless-
ness, was nervous and weak and was los
ing my memory. also had heart trouble.
Death would have been a welcome release
to me from all my troubles.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-01-06
Receivers Sale.

In pursuance Of an order of sale made by the
court of common pleas, Stark County, Ohio,
the undersigned will, on Saturday, January
10, 1898, at o'clock p. M, offer for sale at pub
lie auction, onthe premises, the en- tire manu-
featuring plant, business, good will and per
sonal property of the Canton Cycle Manufac
turing Company. situated at No. 400 South
Cherry street, Canton, Ohio.
Said plant consists of q 16 horse power motor
and full and complete line of the latest and
and appliances for the mandatory of bicycles
and children's wagons. The other personal
property consists OF a considerable quantity of
fnis ed and partly finished bicycles and
wagons and general assortment Ofstock, ma
terial, supplies and furnishings used in the
manufacture aud repair of bicycles and wagons
office and other furniture, etc.
The sale includes the personal property of
every description of said company Except ac'
counts and bills receivablela a complete inventory
of which can be seen at the company's office,
No. 400 South Cherry street, Canton, Ohio.
This property will be sold as an entirety or a
whole.
The building and land will not be included
in the sale The sale to be at the cOmpany's
office, No. 400 South Cherry street.
This is valuable plant and business and
the sale affords rare opportunity to parties
desiring to engage in this line of manufactures
Terms of sale: One'third to be paid cash
two thirds in three months with interest, fol
which note with approved security to be given
LEVI i. DEWEESE,
Receiver of The Canton Cycle
dec 16 h w-d Manufacturing, Company.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-01-06
rae NECESSITY OF BImErALLIsM.

Gold as Is we'll known, has been for
years our Urinary money, or redemp-
ton, or basic money. And this admin
istratioD, like its recent twain predeces-
sors, is endeavoring to establish it more
and more firmly upon our unwilling
people. Our American people, be it
known, have never endorsed the in.
EQUITY, but have been constantly and
villiinously deceived and betrayed d'those
in power falling in with the British gold
line.
Even silver is secondary form of
monev redeemable in gold, the same as
government paper. Gold then is our
only basis money, our only real and
recognized money; and no wonder gold
has an appreciated value, and under
this state of things it will continue to
have and we may count on periodical
scares when attempts are made to con-
vert secondary forms of our money into
gold. The base is too weak for the
amount resting on it, and hence the liza
biIity to topple. Judge Thurman, SEN
ator Evarts and Judge Howe, Of Wis
consin, took that position in the Paris
international conference years ago when
hey we're our delegates there. They
claimed there was not sufficient gold in
the world for a safe basis for the busi-
mss of the world. In this state OF
things there is no safety and security as
to business and values.
Why is it that France is not subject to
panics and scares asEngland hast Why
is it the Bank Of England has called up,
on the Bank of France for help and got
it, but the latter never called on the for.
mer2 The secret is that France has con.
tinued to use silver as primary money,
thus going on two legs instead Of one, at
England does. The American people
want the two legs as required in the con
stitution. The stability in France and
the panicky condition in England
should teach us the importance and ne
cessity of bimetallism. Continuing the
government as redeemer for the banks
will not help matters, for in case of 9
scare, in come the foreign creditors tc
draw the gold.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-01-06
THE COURTS.
An Action 10 Determine to Whom a
Bequest Should Be Given
Under the Law.

Joseph A. Pierson, administrator of
the last will of Eliza Gaskins, has
brought an action against Samuel II.
Adams ct al. to determine who is entitled
to bequest of $500 given by the deceas-
cd to 1.-THE First Church of God' in Can
ton. Plaintiff claims that there is no in
corporation under the name of the church
of God, but that there are three churches
whose trustees lay claim to the bequest
and threaten to sue plaintiff. Hence this
case to have the court determine what
church is meant by the terms of the
will. Meyer & Piero are plaintiff attor-
neys.
Bridget Burk has sued the Barry &
Lave Coal Company to secure o Judgment
for $4,000 alleged damages by reason of
failure to keep contract on coal lease
Nat @. Mclean filed the petition.
Mabel Sherlock has brought an action
against the City of Canton ct al. to pre-
vent the collection of taxes amounting
to $4252 alleged uniawfully assessed.
Meyer & Piero filed the petition.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-01-06
WAGES CUTS.

The present touch of prosperity rests
on mother earth in this country, giving
us grain to ship abroad where failure
made grain scarce. This is another eVi.
dence of the law of supply aud demand,
as the hard times the cotton mills of
New England are having is another ex-
ample with a different result. The
directors of the Lowell mills have also
decided to reduce wages from January
10, If the Mckinley administration got
credit for the rise in wheat, it ought to
be charged with the cotton mills cut In
wages. If not, why not2 If it is "Mc.
Kinley wages" in the one case, why not
in the other?
The Northern Pacific Railroad Com
pany have notified their car repairers
that after the first of the year they will
be paid 20 cents day less. The Hanna
organs are not saying much about these
wages cuts
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-01-06

court was fully oonversant with all the
facts in the case and he desired to add
nothing.
"You may stand up, Mr.. DePeyster,"
said Judge Taylor, and the defendant
stood up.
"Have you anything to say why sen
tence should not be passed upon youi"
"I have nothing to say, except what /
said on the stand, said DePeyster.
Judge Taylor then began: "You are
very fortunate man this morning.
You are fortunate that the jury erred, II
it did err on the side of mercy. And 1t
is proper that If there is error, it be on
/ that side. l have no quarrel with this
verdict, but IL you had been convicted
of either murder In the first degree or in
the second degree the court would have
hesitated long time before 1t would
have set aside the verdict on the ground
that there was not sufficient evidence to
support it. The jury must have believed
that you wers too drunk to form an in
tent, or that what you did, you did in the
heat of blood. No other theories are
consistent with this verdict. AS to the
trial, 1t has been battle royal indeed.
| The states case has been conducted by
the prosecutor fairly, ably, fearlessly
and impartially. You have been defend
ed ably, adroitly, skillfully. The court
has endeavored to be impartial, and err
on the side of mercy II it erred at all. The
jury did not believe your story. II it had
you would have been acquitted. 1t would
have been accidental death. bear you
no i'll will have no malice against you.
This is an unpleasant duty for me to
perform, but the public has some rights
the commonwealth has some rights. l
can only hope that the calamity which
has befallen you will do you some good,
and that it will have wholesome effect
upon your associates down in that dis
trlct am not going to punish you for
your bad companionship, but you sought
that companionship. The court might
sentence you to twenty years in the
penitentiary. The court might have been
called upon to sentence you to the cleo
trio chair, or to the penitentiary for life.
: You have had narrow chance. 1t is
the sentence of the court that you be
confined in the penitentiary at Columbus,
at hard labor, but without solitary CON
tlnement, for a period of fifteen yegs, ,,and
that you pay the costs of prosecution"
DePeyster sat down. He had borne the
ordeal we'll He had expectd from twelve
TO fifteen years and was not, therefore
disappointed. 1t has not been decided
when he will be taken to the peniten
tiary, but it will be within day or two