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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05

Senator Lindsay informs the Kentucky
Democrats that he has no intention of
surrendering a. good job merely because
they have changed their minds about
silver. The senatorial term might be
shortened to meet contingencies of this
kind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05

EMPORIA-The state auditing board
of the w. r. @. of Kansas has just con-
cluded its quarterly meeting and exam
ination of accounts. The books of De-
partment Secretary Belle c. Harris of
Emporia and Department Treasurer
Lydia Logan of Towanda were found
correct. The present department Of
ficers have cleared off the debts which
they inherited from the previous admin
iStration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05

EMPORIA-CoI. H. C. Whitley, who
some days ago was appointed by Gov
Leedy as commissioner for Lyon coun-
ty to assist in raising subscriptions to
assist the Cuban sufferers, reports that
up to date he has been unable to obtain
any subscriptions, and says ne meets
the cold shoulder everyWhere.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05

We are anxious to do a little good in
this world and can think of no pleas
anter or better way to do it than by
recommending One Minute Cough Cure
as a preventive of pneumonia, con-
sumption and other serious lung trou-
bles that follow neglected colds. G. w.
Stansfeld, 692 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05

FORT SCOTT-Nace Scott, a wealthy
young farmer of Anderson county, re-
Gently sued his young wife, Nora scott,
for q divorce. and she has just filed a
cross petition asking for $500 temporary
and $4,000 permanent alimony. They
were but recently married
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05

Japan has made great progress in the
ways of civilized countries. The ad-
ministration has decided not to make
known its Chinese policy until after the
votes are counted in the approaching
afa~ffo7
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05
LEAVENWORTH-Four saloon

LEAVENWORTH-F saIoonkeep-
ers of Leavenworth have been notified
that they have been dropped from
membership in the Modern Woodmen of
America lodge because of their calling
Two of them are hotel keepers and they
propose to go into the courts to test
the right of the grand lodge officials to
eject them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05

1t is improbable that President Nc
KinIey will be called upon to exercise
the veto power during this session of
congress. 1t saves time and trouble to
allow Speaker Reed to do the vetoing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05

Whoopfng cough is the most Distress
ing malady; but is duration can be cut
short by the use of One Minute Cough
Cure, which is also the best known
bronchial troubles. G. W. Stansheld,
go Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05

WICHITA-A jury in the district
court, after 20 hours elaboration, re-
turned verdict in favor of Mrs. Mary
Weist and against the city of Wichita
on a defective sidewalk last Febru-
ary,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05

one when she believes her husband
couldn't love any one but her, one when
she believes he is in love with every
woman he looks at and one when she
doesn't care which of the two is true.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05

loo Iowa. says: MY hair has been fall
ing out for the past two years, and
could get nothing to stop it until I
tried Beggs Hair Remover. One bottle
stopped it completely. At druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05

LYONS-AIrs. Maria H. Lowrey, the
wife of VIM. Lowrey of this city, died at
her home very suddenly yesterday. Mr..
and Mrs. Lowrey were among the very
early settlers OF this county, coming
from Dayton, o., to this place in 1871.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05
r I.Medi11n-Dim.

The system of electric lighting now in
use on the Santa F'e Route cars admits
of these variations. The best light and
the best road.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05
FROM KANSAS TOWNS.

LAWRENCE-It has been decided to
formally dedicate, install and unveiI the
bust of eX-Gov. Charles Robinson, for
which the legislature appropriated 81
900 last winter, on Feb p.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05

MARYSVIILRS. E. Ruede of Os-
borne county has bought out the Mar
shall County Democrat ana consoloaI-
he PODIIlist
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05

Germany is inclined to do without
American apples as long as we can do
without German sugar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05
OFFICIAL PROGRAMME
OF the Creamery Buttermakers' Con-
vention to Open Feb. 81.

The programme for the national con-
vention of the creamery men in Topeka
February 21-26 includes some of the best
talent in the United States; men who are
the highest authority in their respective
lines and their addresses will be well
worth hearing.
On Monday, February q, the delegates
will meet and be assigned to places of en-
tertainment and to superintend the final
arrangement of exhibition hall.
After the parade at 1:S0 the order of the
day Tuesday follows:
Call to order
Music by Marshalrs band
address Of welcome-Governor ]. w
Address of welcome-Aayor Charles A.
Welcome on behalf of the agricultural
interests-F. D. Coburn.
G. H. PattiSOn.
Besponse-H. J. Neitert: Walker. Ia.
Presidents address-Irwin Paul, Spring
Committee reports.
Appointments of committees.
The programme for Tuesday evening
follows:
Address-W. K. Boardman, Nevada, Ia
influence of Occupation'-Rev F. S.
Blaney. Abilene.
Feeding and development of the Dairy
Cow" illustrated by stereopticon views
Prof. Clinton D. Smith, Michigan.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. %. 100 P. M.-BUT-
TERNAKERS DAY.
Maintaining a Harmonious Co-opera-
ton Between Buttermaker and Patrons"
M. w. Ashby, Hazleton, Ia.
state Aid for Dairying' Major Henry
z. Alvord, Washington, D. c.
''The Use of Gasoline Engines as Power
for Creameries and Swimming Stations
Chas. Harding, Norfolk, Neb.
Examination of buttermakers' class.
7:30 p. m.-Entertainment furnished by
Topeka Commercial club.
THURSDAY, FEB. "a 1890 A. M-PA-
IRONS DAY.
Selecting the Dairy Cow''-Prof. T. L.
Hacker, St. Anthony's Park, MINI. CThis
lecture will be illustrated by five or ten
living types of cows0
THURSDAY, 1870 P. NJ
1.-THE Value of Sl1im-rniIk for Calf Rails
ing''-Prof. Chas. +. Curtis, Ames, Ia.
1.-The Production of Milk'-Prof H. M
COttreu, Manhattan, Kan.
kansas and Its Possibilities as Dairy
State''-J. Dixon Avery, Chicago, III.
t'Pasteurizing for Buttermaking H E.
Schuknecht, Albert Lea, Mimi
Rural Institutes H. NJ. Brandt, Can
ton, Kan.
THURSDAY, 7:9O P. NJ
Eastern Markets and Western Butter
J. J. Macdonald, Philadelphia, Pa.
THE Dairy Farmer and His Cow'-Ex-
Governor Hoard Fort Atkinson, Wis.
Music.
Election of officers.
FRIDAY, FEB. 25, IL A. NJ.
Sale of butter.
FRIDAY, 1:3O P. NJ.
Addresses bv butter Judges.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05
Woman's Friend
The Great Medicine that Gives
Nerve Strength

Hoods SarsapariIIa Makes the
Blood Rich and Pure, Creates an
Appetite and Restores Health,
VigOr and Vitality.
'fI feel that I ought to write q few
words in praise of Hoods Sarsaparilla,
which has done great things for me.
was in a delicate condition and was sick
at my stomach and constipated. I tried
remedies highly recommended for female
weaknesses, but the medicines brought
on other troubles. I was so weak I
could not attend to my household duties,
and then determined to try Hoods Sar-
saparilla. After had taken this medicine
a short time began to gain strength. I
Grew Stronger Each Day
until was able to work all day without
any Inconvenience. I have taken Hoods
Pills for constipation, and am better to-
day than have been for five years.
Since taking Hoods Sarsaparilla and
Hoods Pills feel rested in the morning.
am less nervous and am sure I have
richer and purer blood. I have always
been bothered with scrofuIa, but now I
am rid of it. Before my last child was
born I took Hoods SarsapariIIa, and
my girl baby was fat and strong, while
my other child was not well and lived
to be only two years old.'7 Mrs. z. F.
DEAL, Box 419, Missouri Valley, Iowa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05
10 Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money If it
fails to cure. 25c. The genuine has l.
B. @. on each tablet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR,

(From the New York Press.)
The average girl will never admit that
she likes to see a man in his shirt
sleeves.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05

The men hate a backslider from a po-
litical faith as much as the women dis
like a man who leaves one church tC
join another.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05

The stepping stone in front of a sa-
loon leads to Succession the owner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05

An old maid says she loves cats be-
cause they are almost as 'treacherous as
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05

No man cares much for etiquette
when it is a warm day and he has got
a porous plaster on.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05

Marriage is a lottery in which the
prize winners draw aIimony.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05

A writer says that brains will tell.
Sometimes they do, and sometimes it is
brains that keeps a man from telling.
Some men tell their wives everything
that happens; and there are others who
tell them a great many things that
don't happen
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05

are purely vegetable. care
fully prepared Is cents
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05

If we were going to school to Miss
Atkins, at the Washington building, we
wouldn't mind her; she is so little.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05

The man a woman likes best is the
one who knows when to say nothing
and just pat her hand.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05

Nobody should ever get married. II
a man isn't good looking his wife will
look at other men, and if he is good
looking he will look at other women
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05

Our idea of a genius is a man who
can put anything away carefully, and
remember in a week where he put it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05
FRIDAY, 1870 P. NJ.

Addresses by butter judges.
1.-The Creamery Industry in Oklahoma
p. E. Nissley, Ell Reno, o. T.
1.-The Creamery Industry in South Da-
kota"-M. Myers, Huron, S. D.
How Can We Interest Patrons More IN
the Care of Cows and Milk?'-G. L. Hub
bell, Waukon, Ia.
Miscellaneous business.
Adjournment.
on Thursday a special train will bring
hundreds of farmers from eastern Kan
sas- This is being arranged by F. s. Hurd
Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05

A woman loves a mans devotion long
after she has quit loving the man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05
GLOBE SIGHTS.

(From the Atchison GIobe)
The man who wins a bet, talks about
It longer than the man who loses one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05
CHICAGO NEWS PROVERBS.

(From the Chicago News.)
Shame seldom comes to a man unless
he invites it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05

It's an ill wind that escapes and
leaves a fiabby tire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05

Society is very exacting. 1t not only
demands that a hostess furnish re-
freshments, but a prize" to be award
ed to the best guesser, or best card
player.
When a man spends part of his time
IOafing in a saloon, it is only a question
of time when he will spend all of his
time lOaing at the same place. The
lOafing around a saloon is worse than
the drinking.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05

II the average husband hurts his di-
gestion drinking whisky half as much
as she does hers by eating candy the
average wife would either make his life
miserable or go home to her parents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-05

] 1Eoman Generally Is three stages:
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-15
SPAIN BUYING VESSELS.
She VIII Hit Them Out as Privateers md
Auxiliary Cruisers.

New York. April 1i.-Official confir-
nation has been given to the announce
ment of the departure OF the armored
cruisers Nizcaya and the Almirante
Oquendo for the Cape Verde islands,
where the Spanish torpedo fleet is ly-
ing, says the Washington correspondent
of the Herald. II is stated that they
left San Juan five days ago, and are
expected to arrive at their destina-
ton within the next two or three days.
In accordance with the instructions
given by the Spanish minister of ma
rine. the mobilization of the Spanish
naval forces at Cadiz continues. Spain
is securing the European market for
desirable merchant ships which can be
transformed into auxiliary cruisers. No
confirmation has been received of the
rumored purchase by spain OF the Saale
and Spree of the North German Lloyd
line. Should IL prove true. and should
war break out within the next 10 days.
IL can be stated on excellent authority
that the Saaie. at least. will never fly
the Spanish flag. The Saale will arrive
at New York on Saturday next. With
hostilities in progress and with the
knowledge of the United States that
the Saale has been sold to Spain, there
Is no doubt that the government would
aeize the vessel at New York and inn
press her into the American naval
service.
The Spree is believed to be in Ger
man waters. so that II will be impossi-
BILE to reach her. Besides the Spree.
Saale. Normannia and Columbia. Ger
many has other merchant ships espe-
cially built for conversion into auxil-
iary cruisers. and which. IL is' believed
here. her agents are inspecting. Those
include the Fuerst Bismarck. Of 10000
tons. the Augusta Victoria, of 10000
tons, belonging to the Hamburg Amer
lean line. and the Kaiser Wilhelm der
Crosse. OF 1880 tons and % knots
speed: the Kaiser Friedrich, Of Il. 500
tons and II knots, and the Havel. of
$500 tons and 10 knots. belonging To
the North German Lloyds.
Confidence is expressed by the au-
thorities that Spain is purchasing these
vessels, not so much for service as aux
iliary cruisers, as for service as pri-
vateers. There is little doubt that an
attempt would be made to dispatch
them to the Pacific with view To ha-
RAISING American commerce on the Pa
cifc slope. II is not believed I'm naval
circles that Spain is negotiating for
these ships only in the German market.
but is inspecting merchant vessels else
where with a view to their addition To
her effective naval force. Spain now
has five vessels of the Campania Trans
Atlantic line of Cadiz on duty as naval
reserves, and is preparing to convert
the eight remaining ships of this line
into auxiliary cruisers.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-15
MURMURS IN MADRID
Parties Uniting Against Their
Austrian Queen.
THE ARMY is RESTLESS
The Suspension OF Hostilities Had La
mentable Effect-The Ministry Called
Contemplate Clique The
Queen Is Unpopular.

Madrid. via Bayonne. April 1.-THE
military press is divided in opinion on
the subject. The Correo Militair ad-
mits. however. that the decision of the
government TO suspend hostilities has
had a 'lamentable effect upon the
army"
The Correo Espano publishes a fiaring
article against the government asking
the ministers derisively where they
will so after making every possible
concession and yielding even the honor
of Spain to Mckinley" This causes
the Correo Espano TO say that the min
istry is "contemptuous clique when
we contemplate the cowardice on one
side and the villany on the other. We
must be governed by the hermaphro-
dites of Athens and must hide the tears
which run down the cheeks while the
lips curl in supreme sarcasm. We
laugh while our teeth clinch. the bile
turns in our stomachs. anger heats our
blood and our hands instinctively seek
an avenging weapon"
The Heraldo and Correo Espano con-
tinue their attacks upon the govern
ment. and the impression which gen.
orally prevails is that IL an external
certain.
To-day's issue of the Pals was con-
fiscated and copies of the paper were
only obtained surreptitiously. 1t head
ed its leading article. austrian
Gifts" and said: Easter has not
brought Spain's resurrection. The
passion is only beginning in the Garden
of Olives. The crucifixlon, however is
near Judas having given the traitors
kiss"
The feeling i'm Madrid is stronger
than ever. All parties are uniting
against the government, and there are
sinister references TO the Austrian"
which mean that the queen regent, who
has never been popular in Madrid. is
rapidly falling into increased disfavor.
The feeling against her majesty is ex-
asperated by the committee of the Eng
lish and French press on the sugges-
tions of Emperor rancis Josef respect
ing Cuba.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-15
hand signs reading: Death

contains hand signs reading: Death
to traitors"
In its leading article the Pals asks
whether the government Is preparing
another farce by the warlike attitude
of the council last night. Continuing,
the Pals charges the government with
having arranged the "armistice" with
the powers prior TO the United States
demanding 1t, the powers promising in
return the safety of the throne. should
the loss of Cuba lead TO an uprising"
The Pals ''also expresses the opinion
that last nights bold attitude of the
government was only a bluff to de-
ceive the people" Later the Pals re-
marks: The message completes Spain's
shame. and unless IL Is resented by the
ministers the Americans. being cow
ards. will bully in the proportion which
their opponent humiliates himself.
But Mr.. Nc Kinley Is mistaken in think
ing he knows Spain because he knows
her ministers. and the error will cost
him dear"
A dispatch from Havana to the Pals
says the Cuban volunteers intend pro-
testing against the armistice. and ac-
cuses President Mckinley of being in
league with the "separatist junta."
adding. while facts have been discov-
cred against Lee in connection with the
Maine explosion which the Spanish
government Is afraid to publish"
The Correo Espanol says: General
Woodford ought to have received his
passports on the receipt of Mckinley's
message. but the cowardly government
only dares to use force against patriots
crying viva Espana.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-15
IN HAVANA.
Alarm Created by the Increase In the
Price of Provisions.

Havana. April A.-Dr. Maximotiano
Crispi. described as an Italian baron. IL
is now announced was killed about
month ago together with an insurgent
brigadier general Signor Chico. the
Italian minister to Hayti and an expert
diplomat. has arrived here To take
charge of the Italian consulate. FL
Diario de la Marina. referring to Signor
Chicos arrival. takes occasion to publish
an extensive article in which II attempts
TO show the sisterhood existing between
Italy and Spain, and coupling the Incl
dent with the declarations made by the
captain Of the Italian warship Amerigo
Vespucci on his arrival at Key West
recently.
The Discussion says the increase I'm
the price of provisions is augmenting
the feeling Of alarm here.
La Lucha to-day published an article
attacking the Diario de Ia Marina for
crlticislng the charity OF the United
States and combating the assertion OF
the Diario that there is no necessity FOR
further help IN the case Of the recon-
certrados. In so doing. La Lucha
points out that the Diario previously
implored the assistance OF the United
States in behalf OF the reconcentrados.
adding that IL is useless now to COM
plain OF the consequences.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-15
ENGLISH OPINION.
Little sympathy shown for the Views of
the Fossil ned Ihundercr.

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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-15
COULDN'T SECURE A VOTE
Every Senator Is in Favor of
Action in Cuba.
A CONTINUOUS SESSION

The Hitch Comes on the Question OF
Recognizing the Independence Of the
Present Cuban Republic-Turner of
Washington Denounces the President
for His Pusillanimous Policy of Delay.
Hoar Of Massachusetts, Defends the
Administration Against the Attacks
of the Radicals. but He Also Demanded
That the Victims OF the Maine Be
Avenged-Gray and Fairbanks Lift
Their Voices for Action-Carter Tries
to Pour Oil on the Troubled Waters
of the Senate-He Said That the Peo-
pie OF the Country Expected Action
Not Speeches From the Senate-The
Senate Will Go Into Continuous Ses-
sion To-Day and Dispose OF the Reso.
lutions.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-15
Weyler's Partisans Were Re-
sponsible for the Explosion
of the Maine.
THE BUTCHERS TELEGRAM
Testimony of General Lee Before
the Senate COMMITTEES.
TEARS IN BLANCO'S EYES

Spanish Ofncers Made Merry Over the
Disaster-The Armistice Amounts to
Nothing-The Insurgents Will Pay No
Attention to It-Gomez Fighting the
War the Only Way 1t Can Be Done.
A Blockade Would Compel the Sur
render OF Havana in q Few Days.
Spanish Soldiers Badly Clothed. Poorly
Fed, Not Well Organized and Not
Drilled-Insurgents Have Only skel-
eton OF a Government.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-15
FLYING SQUADRON MOVES.
1t viii Target Practice for n short
Time.

New York. April 1f.-"Proceed to
southern drill grounds for manoeuvers
and target practice. TO continue for a
period OF "A hours. upon the expiration
OF which return to Hampton Roads.
Direct the Minneapolis and Columbia
to undergo speed trials" says the
Washington correspondent OF the Her
aid. In effect. these are the instruc-
tions telegraphed to Commodore Schley.
commander in chief of the flying
squadron. this morning, which caused
him to leave his anchorage of Fort
ress Monroe at 2 o'clock Wednesday
afternoon and proceed to sea. 1t can
he authoritatively stated that Commo-
dore Schley had no other instructions.
Should IL be deemed advisable while
he Is at sea TO direct him to sail to a
better strategic point than Hampton
Roads. or should war come. instruc-
tions will be sent TO him by one Of the
vessels now lying at Norfolk or at
Hampton Roads. The authorities are
desirous of stationing the flying squad
ron at better strategic point than
Hampton Roads. II is generally un-
derstood that the squadron will proceed
first to Porto Rico and thence to Euro
pean waters. and IL Is therefore con-
sidered a wise plan to put the ships as
near TO Porto Rico as possible in order
that no time may be lost after hostili-
ties have commenced.
There has been some talk of having
the ships drop down as far south as
Port Royal. but this would not be any
great gain in the amount of distance
saved. and the officials have therefore
considered the advisability of having
the vessels go TO the Bermudas or St
Thomas. No action, however. has been
taken.