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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
KIPLING AS A REPORTER.

(F'rom the New Orleans Tfmes-Democrat.)
Il see the papers are reviVing the story
of Rudyard Kipling's San Francisco eX-
perience in journalism remarked a re-
porter who is familiar with the traditions
of the coast, but they have it all wrong.
The facts were simply these: Kipling
struck Frisco when he was oVerburdened
with neither money nor fame and applied
at one of the morning papers for job:
with his appearance, but he happened to
need help and gave him chance on the
force. The first assignment he got was
to write up a mercantile failure, which
he did in his own peculiar style. He
made no reference to the assets or Habili-
ties any of the other essential facts,
but confined himself chiefly to a striking
pen portrait of the bankrupt, whom he de-
picted as an oleaginouS rascal, ripe for
he came near having a fit. Here. you man
with spectacleS! he bawled, whoever told
you you was a journalist must have been
joking. Go and try shoemaking. That
was the way the creator of Mulvaney
came to be fired, and L was never able to
see exactly where the joke came in. There
are plenty of great literary artists VINO
wouldn't be worth their salt on daily
paper, and Kipling belongs to that cate
CORY. He was bounced, and ought to
have been bounced, and would be bounced
again if he turned up incog,' and took
staff assignment. Robert Louis Stevenson
had almost the same experience in San
Francisco in his youthful days. He sent
some of his manuscript to one of the pa
pers. and it was promptly turned down
unmitigated rot He used to say after
ward that the episode gave him great re-
spect for the sagacity of California ed
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
sPREEWALD HAIR MARKET
1Frono the New York Herald

In the lower German SpreewaId there
is a famous market for women's hair,
supplied almost entirely by peasant
girls especially those between the ages
of II and 3D. The industry is carried on
chiefly by old women, who secure orders
from wealthy patrons, and, with sam
pie of the sort desired, set out among
the Spreewald peasants and tempt the
girls or, rather, their parents, to give
them what they seek Their reason for
the selection of girls of the age men
toned is that they are young enough
to have perhaps a second or even a
third Crop of hair to reward other
Journeys into the region. The sum usu-
ally paid for crop ranges from $3.50
to 81 according to color, thickness
and length.
There is an understanding among the
women in the nature of a trust to
keep down prices among the peasants
as much as possible.
These women go to a town or village
and stop at the chief tavern, whence
the news of their arrival quickly
spreads, and girls soon appear in long
lines, under the care of mothers or
other relatives. Brides are the easiest
victims for the sum received is a very
material aid in the establishment of a
new peasant household.
When the bargaining time comes the
buyers are not above the use of infiu-
ence of the baser sort. They usually
supply some strong drinks, and the
hospitality thus offered is not with
out it's influence in securing some pretty
hard bargains from the unlucky girls,
or, rather, from their parents, who are
the ones to profit in the great majority
of instances.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
GOULD AS A COLONEL.
He Will Be Urged to Head the Sew
enth New Jersey.

Y. Bamford, who has placed his resigna-
be urged to accept the colonelcy of the
Seventh regiment of the New Jersey ma
tional guard, to succeed Colonel Charles
Y. Bambord who has placed his resigna-
ton in the hands of Adjutant General Stry-
ker. 1t is probable that Colonel Bamford
will be retired with the rank of brigadier
general.
The acceptance of the resignation of
General Plume commander viii be fol-
lowed by a reorganization of the New Jer-
Sey national guard. General Seward, COM
mander of the Second brigade, will be pro-
NOTED to general command The reor-
ganiza ton will be effected under his SUI
pervision.
The desire is general among the officers
to have Mr.. Gould accept the colonelcy of
the Seventh regiment, and no effort will
be spared to induce him to become Colonel
Bamford'S succeSsoE.
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These figures are on the basis of a
family occupying house OF from i've
to eight rooms which include modern
convenienceS, a horse and carriage and
hose to sprinkle one lot.
1t does not take a. great deal of dis
elimination to see that Topeka people
should have some relief and they should
not expect it from the people who have
always upheld the cause of the water
company and fought it's battles in the
courts.
The committee included in its report
the following extract from the Ameri-
can Waterworks Manual:
"Of the 1896 complete works in the
United States, 1, $50 or more than half
are owned by municipalities, which they
supply, and 1,4S9 by private companies.
One of the most significant things re-
garding ownership is the strong ten
dency to public control in the larger
cities. OF the so largest cities in the
United States. only nine are now de-
pendent upon private ownership. About
200 cities and villages have changed
from private to public ownership, and
only one-tenth of the number from pub
lie to private. Massachusetts takes the
lead Of the states in changes from
companies located in different cities.
have given away to public ownership
generally through purchase"
These things show that municipal
recognized everywhere as desirable. The
old plan of aIlowingg corporation to
control the supply to the people of ore
of the essential elements of physical
existence is falling into disuse. One by
one these corporations are passing I'M
der the ban of public sentiment and the
people step in and take charge.
Experts say that a 20 year water
franchise in Topeka is worth 81, 600 900.
1t is not surprising that the corporation
managers would not let plum like that
escape if they can help it. 1t would
be strange if they did not try to blind
the people to the true issues so that
they may dictate the election of the
men who will have charge of the city
affairs during the next two or three
years. They are playing for big stakes.
The citizens who believe in the tri-
umph of the people over the corpora
tions should not forget to vote next
Saturday. The women are as much
interested in this question as the men.
No woman who wants to see green
lawns and beautiful parkings can afford
to stay at home, The waterworks Ques-
ton is one which affects every man and
woman in Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
They Show That Topeka is Pay
ing Too Much For Water
Municipal Ownership the Only
Panacea For the Trouble.
POSITION OFMR. DREW
His Stand Admits of No Pos
sible Question.
He is O Man Who Has Been
Thoroughly Tried.

The people Of Topeka are now having
good cause to think about the water
works question. Those who have used
water know in an indefinite sort of
way that they have been oppressed by
the water company, but there are few
who have taken the trouble to study
the question and make a comparison
of figures to see what is the condition
that prevails in other cities.
The voters of Topeka know that next
Saturdays primary election will be a
test of the strength of the water COM
pany. Every friend of the waterWorks
is arrayed on one side of the fight.
Every energy is being used and pOliti-
cal jObbery of the worst kind is being
dalton in fact are being circulated
among the voters to prejudice them
against the candidate who has made a
record in the city council as a champion
of the interests of the people as against
the grasping power of a New Jersey
corporation.
Councilman Drew stands like a wall
of adamant against all these attacks.
He has been a citizen of Topeka for
thirty years and he has been tried In
the crucible of public opinion-the
water company expects no quarter from
him.
The story Of the wrongs that Topeka
has suffered at the hands of the water
company is long one. When the Ques-
ton of voting bonds for a new water
plant to be owned by the city came up
the Commercial club took up the mat
ter and a committee was appointed to
make a thorough investigation. That
research developed the fact that To-
peka is paying too much money to the
New Jersey corporation which has had
the temerity to call itself THE Topeka
Water company
The report of the committee resulted
in an almost unanimous endorsement of
the waterWorks bond proposition by the
Commercial club. The document was
an interesting one and was carefully
prepared. 1t was submitted by S. H
Downs. one of the oldest citizens of
Topeka.
Figures were collected showing a
comparison of the water tolls in To-
peka with cities which own their own
water plants and the following figures
are taken from the report of the COM
mittee:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
KIPLING ASKED QUESTIONS
LFrom the washington PostJ

IF'rOm the Washington Post
zone bright morning a few autumns
ago." said a young officer of the artil-
lery, now on war department duty, ct
was strolling along the river walk at
the arsenal was attached to one of
the heavy batteries there and was Of
ficer of the day-making a leisurely
trip of it from the commanding officers
office to the guardhouse. About half
way down the walk 1 saw a man sit
ting on the stone coping, idly dangling
his legs over the Potomac. He was TAX
ing a sun bath all by himself, and he
looked perfectly cOntented with his own
society. AS approached him he heard
the crunching of the gravel under my
boots, and he turned and looked at me
with some interest. He was a plain
looking man. of about thirty or around
that, had a stubby mustache, much bit
ten, a very square jaw and strong chin,
and he wore gold trimmed spectacIes
Morning. left'nant,' he said pleas
antly enough, and by his way OF han
ding my military title 1 knew he was
from the other side.
Morning I replied. Brilliant
weather, isn't it?'
He rose from his sitting posture on
the coping, brushed off his trousers and
looked down the river.
Fine old stream this, eh?' he said.
Teens with story and legend. too, I've
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
Would Have Paid $4,000
Per Box" Says He.

Fer what-why Morrow's Kid-ne-oidB.
They are only 80 cents a box and may
be had at every first class drug store.
There Is no doubt but what they are
worth it-but can the public afford to
pay tt7 William Nobleman Is a we'll
known groceryman OF Topeka. lis Kan
Eas avenue, says this: 81 have suffered
with a great deal OF pain in my back
Tn the region OF the kidneys; pain while
urinating; nervousness; and a general
AN broke up" mentally and physi-
calfy condition lost much time from
business and at one time was confined
to the bed for two weeks on account Of
my disease Ny trouble commenced
about two years ago and kept getting
worse and worse all the time read
Of the remarkable cures Morrow's Kid
ne-otds were performing so got a box
at the Swift & Holiday Drug Co. Four
doses gave me relief and one box has
completely cured me. If the price OF
AkoFr0wrs Kid-ne-oids were $1oo.0e per
box, knowing what now know would
have paid it,
Say mere II you can.
K4a-ne-oad5 always cure. Druggists
80 cents Manufactured by John
AorTOW g. Chemists. epEinE6el6
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
ONE SIDED.
American Goods Shipped Through
Canada and Vice Versa.

Washington, Feb. 2O.-A statement
has been prepared at the treasury de-
partment which shows that during the
calendar year 1898 the number of cars
loaded with goods shipped through the
United States from one point in Canada
to another was 10, 1855, the contents of
which weighed 209. 900 tons. The records
of the department show that during the
calendar year 1897 Che figures for 1898
not being available) the number of cars
loaded with American goods shipped
United States to another was 46O, 1853,
the contents of which weighed 5,637, 173
tons. 1t thus appears that the quantity
of American goods hauled by Canadian
roads was about twenty-seven times
greater than the quantity of Canadian
goods hauled by American roads.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
MURDERED WHILE ASLEEP
Victims Wife Awakes in Time to See
Two Shots Fired.

Chicago, Feb. 20-While asleep in his
home, S23 North Clark street, John
Sundstrom, a shoemaker, was shot and
killed by Andrew Nelson, a bearder at
the house. Nelson, who is a cousin of
Sundstrom'S wife entered and fired
three shots into Sundstrom, killing him
instantly. Mrs. Sundstrom awoke in
her husband.
After killing Sundstrom, Nelson
danced about the room shouting
like a maniac. He was finally over
powered by persons attracted by the
shooting and taken to the police sta ton.
Jealousy is said to have prompted the
crime
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
Waterworks for DAWSON.

Los Angeles, Gala, Feb. POI. A.
Acklen of this city has been granted
the privilege of maintaining a water
works at Dawson City by the Canadian
government. He will tap the Klondike
river. four miles above Dawson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
Deed Carries $4,000 Stamps.

Los Angeles. Gala, Feb 2O-A deed
of trust has been filed with the county
recorder here from the Los Angeles
Railway company to the Union Trust
company of San Francisco for IS, 000, 600,
as security for a bond issue of similar
amount on the principal street railways
of Los Angeles city. The deed carries
revenue stamps aggregatinE $500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
KAISER AND EGYPTOLOGY.

The German Emperor has shown the
keen interest he takes in the promotion of
the study of Egyptology by granting funds
for the publication of a dictionary of the
preserved in texts written in hieroglyph-
les, while references to Denote and Cop
tic texts VIII be introduced as essential to
the elucidation of words found in the
hieroglyphics. This great undertaking is
to be carried out under the conduct of a
envy of Sciences at Berlin and three other
leading learned societies in Germany, and
1t is estimated that the work will be I'm
1shed IN about eleven years. The coop
Grafton of the Administration of AntQui-
ties IN Egypt, of foreign museums and
owners of private collections, without
whose aid the proposed work could only
be very imperfect, is being sought, and
IN most cases, 1 learn, readily granted.
This assistance is specially requested in
the form Of copies. squeezes and photo
graphs of texts newly discovered or other
wise unknown. Communications of this
kind WILL of course, be regarded by the
committee as confidential, and would be
made use of only for the purpose of the
dictonary.-London News.
You are making a great mistake in
not sending for a 10 cent trial size of
Ely's Cream Balm. 1t is a specific for
catarrh and cold in the head. We mail
it, or the so cent size. Druggists all
keep 1t. Ely Brothers, Sc Warren Street,
New York.
Catarrh caused difficulty in speaking
and to a great extent loss of hearing
BY the use of Ely's Cream Balm drop
ping of mucous has ceased, voice and
hearing have greatly iInproved-J. w.
Davidson, Atty at Law, Monmouth, Ill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
G. p. GIVES IT'S NOTES.
To the Government For $5S,S21,-
216.

Washington, Feb 2O.-The settlement
of the obligations of the Central Pacific
railroad to the government has been
completed. United States Treasurer
Roberts was given the notes of the COM
pany for $5S, 821. 215. The notes are
twenty in number. payable semi-an-
nuaIly and are each for 81. $40, 635, bear
ing interest at per cent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20

Ladies. clean your kid gloves with
MilIer's G1oveine. For sale only by
Crosby Bros, sole agents for the fam
Gus Reynier and p. & L. kid gloves, all
the desirable shades. Gloves fitted and
warranted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20

tonic from Liverpool. While abroad Mr..
Kersey negotiated the purchase of the
steamships Vera and Fulda and as
soon as those boats have been refitted
they will be run from the Pacific coast
to Alaska
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
Two Ships for Alaskan Trade.

New York, Feb. 20.-H. Mainland
Kersey, now of the Yukon Steamship
company, was passenger on the Teu-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20

Large or small bundles sent fol, Amer
lean Steam Laundry. Telephone 2A1-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20

Chickenpie supper at Third Presby-
terrain church, February %. Supper 15c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
A PROPOSAL BY PROXY.

IF'rom the Boston Post.1
My brothers trouble was summed up
in these lines:
I swear adore her each morning rise,
Yet when I'm before her all my elo-
Quence flies.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11

driving in the cool ~ the afternoon. Ne
tAe principal drives ~ interest 1y IN
close proximity to tho firing limos the ca
rufsI0n WAS mot wiihoui the element -
danger so dear to tho heart o. both Of
hc.rF and aiF0niurc0mc women. Tho
admiral looked on for some time IN si-
ilncr. huf eventually meeting tho fair
charmor ono dly reprolclod her for taxi
ing such r.sks thinking perhaps he this
way Old stem fho practice so rapidly be-
coming popular among hIs mon. Tho
YOUNG indy promptly replied that She was
rnt .t ail afrIli of bullets when protect
co nF ono OFF noNeya officers.
"Net' rnuhed the admiral "if YOU DO
not object lo being kl'rl 7 have nothing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11
FUNSTON A CAR0LINIkN.
The Jim Crow Car Law G IS Into Er
ract june it

RALEIGH. y. c.. May 10-Speciai.--
This was Confederate Memorial Day here
Colonel Wharton j Green. OF Fayctte-
Vile was To- have delivered the address
on the late General Robert Ransom. but
this is indefinitely postponed. Senator
Ransom came here yesterday 70 hear the
address. not knowing of the postpone
mont The $50 graves I'm the Confederate
rarn1ferv were decorated thlg afternoon.
Tho Great North Carolina Council Of the
Rcd Men meets here tomorrow IN its
errrnf annual session. There arc now
sixteen tribes in the state Charles G
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11
OLD VIRGINIA NEVER TIRE.
Her Mcn and Women Pear on the
paim WhcrnHcr Soon.

CHARLESTON. s. g.. Nay 10 spoc.a
The parade to-day was O. great success
only the line of march wos too .on~
The virginia veterans bore OF the pal
among la uniformed camps
Everybody seems 20 be having good
time and there has not boon an acc.
dent 90 u,er the pleasure Of the occasion
as yet
The sponsors We're presented 90 The vet
Grams at the Auditorium Tonight and
Virginia in her sponsors and maids Of
honor was wen represented.
The Grand Camp will get down 10 bus
inces tomorrow
The next reunion seems 10 go a-boGeine
no city seems 10 Doe anxious Tor it a.
present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11

Na ID
n,arai I'm fn. e.v i..ns Uniform. black
e.onob bat. and .......,.. mu.l.fs Oh tae
,,.i ..'.-'... '. .,i .'.'..... .',....'.
70. .....,..,--.,,. D.
Tuu grpOr- cU5T9TD.
Hon. .,,fa rl.u.... and D.r... wore
.la.r.l .u..l. .f ...-r s... .l.ue t.,
o.tlr. r.8t. MI. .ns.ncs az c.nr...
l.r..l.r i'm III. boz. VAS source o. cone
siderable. fi .... 1..I...rt Do r.a...i t..
ci,v ,,-ir t.-d.. b.t did bot particle. o.
'n fh. rarle. uUre tl. Lu.r..
ORGANIZATIONS and DISTINGUISHED ef.-t.
and COMMITTEES there wer. probably 5000
PERSONS .n ... Ia. ri...... .NUul f..m
Veterans mh. parade us l.I ay c.nc-
val d.. T. Wa.ar lul 0 followed Dl
the escort composed NJ Obj. local militia
.oma.r..s the hawai- rasrr and caa.
ff.er .l.r. Ger.i.I COTTON ana his staff
followed hv.a lla. l.. ~ carriages cone
-.frlr- .u.r..r. and un.l. ~ honor o.
f,. ktr.nus ..mue Ie veterans WorO
ll bv General wade Hampton at fl.
head of .le army .. NurUew Virginia
and preceded ir Fr.t-nle h.ttIr lt-t
...r .f..- ..fs I.. n.-.- .f Tonnes
"i.h i-'
see i'-pN'i l'. " ..." -
Ice alu i1--i"'t .- amps zee
present'nas 'le -' l- army J"
.r........ ,-.t.-,-. l.......t. ODD. 3D..
'- -'
year ,.,r. ~o,-,r,,.-,...,
STATE COMMANDERS.
The State Divisions were 300 clmaud OF
tho following officers.
s.onfh C,,ronua General ~ 7 v-,lka-.
t-,~~iri9 c.n.r.f r-.nr.- ,r.r,I.rf
~. ~ .r.... H. ,-..t. -.,..,l
General iilIp N'-- Nl-lHii. r.-.ial
White, Mi is.urL General Cafell,
Florida. General Law. A..t.rq General
lrr~o,ie,r. Carrris Csne-.f Evans. ion.e-
laii"' Dt. "l N'''-t -''. I'D ''. '.''-.'
HeneIal De Ross N-r. ID l,ial OLE
ley; Tennessee General Geo. Vs. Guder,
Arkansas. General III I.Iau T.r-
il1oly' ,.'l ,......... -.., '..-
.er.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11

Carolina Division. I'm the handsome au-
dltorllm. erected for the occasion bog the
city OF Charleston. JOS enormous foor
space was crowded aud thousands were
unable to gain a1micmcc Co the buI'd-
ur. When General John b. Gordon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11
THE TIstEs RICHMOND VA. THU RsDAY MAY II. 1890

he referred u would do no harm 10 TO-
f-r them and n1 diarfenocf wsr intended
Every LOYAL Confederate appreciated the
courtesy and good Intentions of President
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11

ton. her IIaync. ard her beloved IIamp-
ton
III We turn from this incomplete array
OF her noble SONS To- The contemplation
Of the scars uuon Der bosom received iu
her battles for American frl dom az COW
pens. a. Camden. and Charleston. ~
Eutaw Springs. Fort Mouitrie. and King s.
Mountain. while her swamp Fox, with
his ragged brigade. roasted their rations
o. sweet potatolf in hcr forests 90 night.
ard bv their sudden sal.ies now from
the mountains and uow lfrm lhc marshes
amazed and hauiidcrcd tne British in-
vadors. II We add t0 this survey OF her
past tho record of beer princcly ilocraliiy
IN the donation of her soil t0 tine general
government. ue shall ran a. siili hr' fer
conception 1f tine lofty chara ieristics
and mchalouged patriotism of her pe1-
pie.
An ENYItBLE PRIVILEGE.
'I0 mc. personally who Assoc, laii'h5
with south CuoimifIs through The civil
war ana the sam more CALLING pe.iod OF
etrgetiou aud rehabilitation. save d
clearer insight into their motives and li-
ture aims. 70 is proud privilege Nouch-
safod 90 me to-day to stand boo your pres
ence ass the rcprce cntative OF these nat-
tc-bruiscd veterans and ten this people
how fully we recognize the.r worth ana
how gratefully wc acknowledge our ln-
dDofclness 90 Them
"f fo0i empowered hy your confidence
% send every patron .n every section
ni state tho f,atcmal greetings 0i this
convention aud of thc whole people. fo
pledge boo tho narro 0f every Confederate
ana son and daughter of Confederate
lhe lthf orn0l loyalty FOB cNort cause
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11

The cruiser Elie came I'D 10 the
CITY today and anchored oI the battery,
where size ICES dressed iu bunting from
ran t1 main truck AID day q feet ~
small craft have piled 10 her, carrying
visitors and Captain Clvi'au and bis ltl-
ccrs have boon busy showing tic hald-
some little cruiser chat helped Dewey
win the battle OF Mauia mo thc other side
CT The world.
Tic reception 20 Tho ship occurred early
this moruu-. Tho Reception Committee
boarded the cuttor CnifaE and tne lisni-
house steamer Wie..rlo and proceeded
down The L8rbor f0 whore thc cruiser ify
off Fort Srmtor. Cautg'u Coghan re-
crfrcl tine visitors. anf after an exchange
OF speeches the little leet steamed up me
harbor To tro booming guns 0t shore
battery. while tro Baioigh returned the
salute. AnorWard TIE I1IcIgrs officers