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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22
KANSAS PROSPEROUS.
Maj. Anderson Says That the State Is
Booming.

Major Anderson has returned from
the second trip with the committee to
locate the insane asylum. On this trip
mute. lola and Parsons 1t will finish
its work next week by going to juno
ton City on Monday, Salina on Tues
day, Concordia on Wednesday and Clay
Center on Thursday.
This trip has proven to me-" said
the major today, that Kansas is right
up and coming. All the towns we have
how to go after things. Everybody is
talking prosperity.
I'm southeastern Kansas, though,
there are thousands of acres that have
not been touched by the plow yet, be-
cause it is too wet 1 don't believe 1
saw twenty fields of corn up and doing
well. The wheat crop is short, too, ex-
cept in Wilson county"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22
MAYORS CONFERENCE.
He Asks For Ideas on Enforcement
of Law.

Mayor Drew has invited those people
who do not think that the officers are do
ing all they can to enforce the law at
present to meet the chief of police and
the police judge at the mayors office this
afternoon and point out the particulars
in which the police service can be rem
dered more efficient.
young men called on Mayor Drew and
made complaint of the manner in which
the law is being enforced, and the mayor
then invited them to meet with the two
officers named any time they saw fit to
talk the matter over. They accepted the
invitation and set the time for this aft
ernoon. At the churches yesterday no
tees We're read extending the invitation
to all men who are interested in the en-
forcement of the law.
Mayor Drew did not know whether the
delegation which called him was au-
thorized by any organization or not.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22

Lawrence. May 22.-The funeral SER
vice over the body of Mrs. Captain Fred
Buchan, was held here Saturday after
noon at Trinity Episcopal church, in
the presence of a large number of sor-
rowing friends. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. d. w w. Ayres, as
sisted by Rev. Mr.. c. Mendenhan, of
Kansas City, Kan. The church was
most beautifully decorated with palms
and white flowers, the work of young
girl friends of Mrs. Buchan. The uni
versity faculty attended in a body, as
did also Pi Beta Phi fraternity, of which
Mrs. Buchan was a member, and Phi
Kappa Psi fraternity, of which Captain
Buchan was a member. The body was
escorted by cadets from Kansas City,
Kan.,and the pallbearers were: Messrs.
w H. H. Piatt, A. B. Bates, Edward
Meyer and Percy HILL of Kansas City,
Mo-; Maurice Alden, of Kansas City,
Kan. and luther Lewis. of LAWRENCE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22
OUR ISLAND POSSESSIONS.
President Mckinley Makes Announce
ment Relating to Their In
ternal Affairs.

Washington, May 22.-President Nc
Kinley, through Assistant Secretary of
War MeikIejohn, has made the follow
ing important announcement relating
islands under the military control of the
United States:
F'irst-Collectors of customs at the
several ports under military jurisdiction
tofOre invested in United States con-
suls or consular officers in said terri
tory as far as concerns seamen, vessels,
clearances, etc.
Second-No vessel is to be allowed to
clear from any port in Cuba or Porto
Rico for another port until all her car
go is landed or accounted for.
Third-CoOpers' wares in shocks, also
hoops and headings, are only required
to pay II cents per 100 kilos into Porto
Rico.
Fourth-The president directs that
hereafter when the importation of beer
takes place in barrels the receptacles
shall be dutiable on 80 per cent of gross
weights instead of Is per cent as for
merly. When the importation is eff
wooden cases or barrels, shippers will
be relieved from the exaction of paying
duty the casks, bottles and TASKS.
Only the net weight of the liquid is
compelled to pay duty and receptacles
pay only according to the proper claS
sification that they come under.
Fifth-This order affects the Philip
pines as we'll as Cuba and Porto Rico
Hereafter for assessment of duty the
currency of the invoices must be re-
United States, upon the basis of the
values of foreign coins, as proclaimed
by the secretary of the treasury on
the first days of January, April July
and October of each year. Fully de-
scriptive invoices must be made out
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22
FOOLED THE SANTA FEE.
(From the Ell Paso Herald.)

an, 1f'rom the Ell Paso Herald)
worked said aai sanfa Fe eio ofcia fiof to
Heraid reporter yesterday "One instance
time ago even It viii fihP9 give you far
idea how we have to watch our transac
the , fall Of the year. and the great races
at Hranktort, Ind, had just drawn to a
ifested, and some of the best racing stock
IN the country was there. One, whom
one of the horsemen, made arrangements
70 send his horse to Los Angeles over the
blanketd in fine shape and Instructed the
agent to issue his transportation and
would be paid wren the destination Was
reached; His proposition was promptly
to be very valuable. He, was given a
car and transportation and his horse load
ed ed with the greatest care. At St; Louis
Los Angeles; He got his feed the same
smoothly. His wants along the line were
t look after b and the people who heard
We're very anxious to see the animal.
Word had been sent ahead to the horse
est racers east of the Mississippi was go
ing to participate in the winter races and
the arrival of the animal was watched for
with great interest.
Imagine the surprise of all concerned
reached the Los Angeles yards, to find
nothing there but an old. bony horse. The
feed and blanket and disclosed a pile of
bones which could not used successfully
California we could not sell the critter
for 10 days and it would cost more than
he was worth to keep him that long on
hay at cents a day.
II do not recollect just how the affair
did terminate but If 1 remember correct
~. the company paid small boy for TAX
ing it away So you see there are more
pany. This nervy Individual saved the
price of his fare between the two points.
Whlch was 500, and was extended every
courtesy along the line.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22
Pensions For Kansans.

Washington, May Extensions have
been granted as follows:
Original-Dias Vandike, Greeley, Sc;
Geo. Shemely, Sterling, Sc.
Restoration and reissue - Joseph
Thompson, dead, Morrill, S.
Increase-John w. WOodside, Caney,
Sc to IS; James A. Snider, Conway
Springs. Sc to SO; Francis NJ. Spangler,
Sterling, S14 to 81: Weston w. Dow,
Martin Liberty, s12 to 'S17; Elijah F.
Kiser, Shawnee. Sc to So; Robert E.
Sweeney, Chanute, Sc to IS; Albert J.
Weaver, Wichita, $14 to $17; John Tolle,
Lyle, IS to $40; Samuel Carson, Wichita,
IS to S12.
Reissue and increase-Edwin D. Cook.
Edna, Sc to IS; Patrick J. Leary Ma
tional Military home, Leavenworth, sc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22
ONE LONE PASSENGER
Is Responsible For the Story of Trou-
BILE at Bluefields.

Colon, Colombia, May %, via Calves
ton Tex-A passenger who arrived
here from Bocas del Zorro is alone re-
sponsible for the rumor that the Nicar-
aguan gun vessel San JacintO has been
sunk by the United States cruiser De-
troit after the former had fired upon
the American war ship. He says the
report was generally discredited at
Bocas del Zorro and that it probably
came from Bluefields where the Detroit
and San Jacinto are supposed to be.
The officials of the American consul
late here are without news of any such
event as the sinking of the San Jacinto
by the Detroit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22

cess with the ladies is out. Whenever
he meets one he has not seen for sew
eral days, he asks her if she hasn't
been out of town. Women so love to
be missed.
No man can talk in a discouraged
and respondent tone when he is eat
ing. The next time you hear a man
talk blue" don't try words of en-
enlargement; try pie. We say a good
deal about the controlling influence of
the heart, the soul, and the mind, but
the stomach is more important.
Some men never get drunk except
when they go to a large town, but an
AtchisOn man gives a very good reason
for staying sober upon such an occa-
sion, and getting drunk at home. He
says that you can have fun in a big
town sober, but you can't have fun in
little town unless you are drunk
1t is a wonder that some men do not
wear out their hope Within a year,
certain Atchison man has invested in
four different schemes, all of which
promised to make him rich. He be-
heved that each one would make him
rich, and now he is interested in the
fifth. the other four having failed. OF
course he has neglected his business,
which would be very profitable if at
tended to, to fool with these schemes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22
MRS. WARDALL PRESIDES.
Theosophists Assemble in Convention
in Chicago.

Chicago, May 22-The thirteenth an
nual convention of the American section
of the Theosophical society was opened
yesterday in the Athenaeum building
by Alexander Fullerton of New York,
general secretary. Mrs NJ. E. Wardall
of Topeka, Kan, was made temporary
chairman, Miss Pauline Graham Kelly
of Chicago was selected to serve as
temporary and permanent secretary.
The committee on credentials report
ed that delegates from sixty-seven So
cieties of the American section were en-
titled to vote. About fifty delegates
from outside of Chicago are in attend
ance at the convention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22
TO BE AN EDITOR
To Print seThe Anti-Imperialist" -
"He1 of War" to Be Used in
Every Issue.

Boston, May 22.-Edward Atkinson an
nounces that he is to become an editor.
He has decided to issue a serial or
weekly publication, entitled the Anti-Im-
such a period may be. judicious," in
formation corresponding to that in the
addenda to No. of his series of pam
phlets will be published. and in each
weekly number the three articles, l, 2
and 8, will be repeated.
The articles referred to include 1.-THE
He'll of War and Criminal Aggression"
manifestos which the government prohib-
tied Mr.. Atkinson from sending the SOL
diers in the Philippines. The ''addenda"
include fresh observations of the Atkin-
sonian brand on the same subject.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22
WHITE HOPEFUL.
Looks For Good Results From the
Peace Congress.

The Hague. May 22.-Andrew D.
White, the United States ambassador at
Berlin and head of the American dele
cation, in an interview here with
representative of the Associated Press
said he regarded the situation as prom
Using and that the first work of organic
alton will be well done. He added: I
am hopeful that it will be possible to
reach a practical conclusion. The
scepticism of the first few days must
yield to serious hopes without at the
same time indulging in exaggerated ex-
pectationS."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22
EEEDKMkA5Q $500 Gentlemans Shoes are
the best that money buy
EEIDkHkN5Q $3.50 Ladies' Walking Shoes
the best offered for the price

bassador at Paris, and head of the Ger
man delegation, would withdraw from the
conference. Such stories must be receiv
ed with caution, as persons hostile to the
aims of the conference have been busilv
engaged in spreading distruSt. The story
about Count Won Munster probably arose
from the fact that his name does not APP
tees, while the other chiefs of delegations
have Joined one or, more committees But
delegates, although not members of a
committee, are privileged to attend its
sessions and participate in the discus
SiOnS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22
STORIES GET ABROAD.
About bitches in the Workings of
the Peace Congress.

The Hague May 22.-The chiefs of dele
cations have had frequent conferences
with the view of arriving at agree
ment in regard to the choice of officers
of the committees. But apparently many
difficulties have arisen, nothing has
been finally settled.
Many false and exaggerated reports
have been circulated regarding these
bitches. For instance, it has been said
that Count Won Munster, the German am
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22

The English and the American appear
to have secured control of the cars
peace congress and the deliberations
will be along the line of international
arbitration with disarmament rele-
gated to the back ground. The prospect
of accomplishing something is thereby
greatly enhanced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22

Walnut Valley Times: Topeka is get
ting ready to splurge when the Twen-
tieth Kansas returns home That s
right, give the boys the glad hand and
all the plaudits they deserve, which
will keep the people yelling for some
days Topeka is the proper place to
receive the Twentieth, where they
were mustered in and are to be mus
tered out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22
AN EARLY CONVENTION.
Finney County Republicans Nomi-
nate Their Ticket

Garden City. May 22.-The Republi-
cans of Finney county held their coun-
ty convention Saturday and nominated
the following ticket: c. A. Sneider.
county clerk; d. A. Minis, register of
deeds; William Ford, treasurer; David
Weeks, surveyor; A. r. Clark, coroner;
A. r. Jessup. sheriff; G. L. Holmes,
county commissioner. The only contest
was over sheriff, and of four candidates
Jessup was nominated on the ninth bal
lot
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22
Advance All Along the Line.

Detroit, May 22.-The committee of
the amalgamated association have in
hand the wage schedule in the matter
of the heating slabs, scraping and
shingling scale made it's report today
and the Recommendations contained
therein were vigorously discussed 1t
was agreed to ask for an advance all
along the line equivalent with advances
asked in the other subordinate scales.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22

After all it is not improbable that
Admiral Dewey will refuse to live in
that house which is to be built for him
in Washington. He is not piece or
public property to be located like an old
cannon He has a home and friends IN
Vermont and will no doubt choose to
spend his declining years amid the
scenes of his youth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22

That nothing is so small as not to be
susceptible of division was demonstrated
at Kansas City recently when the
middle -the-road Populists again spht'
part of them repudiating the Barker
DonnelIy ticket which the party had
nominated at Cincinnati.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22

From the AtchiSon GlObe.1
Chaperons never go where they are
needed.
Drift: it is just as pleasant down the
river as up.
When you hear fools abused, take
some of it to yourself.
The smaller the town the less kindly
Its people take to frills in a singer.
It is not creditable for any girl to
have several young men ION the
string"
An Atchison man is looking for a
piece of property for his father-in-law
to purchase for him.
It is awfully hard to admit the good
looks and talent of some other man in
your line of business.
praise of her new spring hat leads her
TO confess that it is an old one she
trimmed over.
When two women meet on the
streets. and talk long time, it is a
sign that one is telling the other how
some man has been acting.
The secret of an Atchison mans sue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22
Singers Welcomed Home.

Ottawa. May 22.-Ottawa's chorus re-
turned from the Hutchinson Jubilee
Saturday and were met at the depot by
a band and 100 citizens. The procession
went down Main street which was
decked with flags and bunting. A form
a reception was given the VictOrs az
the Conservatory of Music. May Het-
rick rendered Director Cravens the keys
of the city, saying nothing was too
good for him and his band of -sinsers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22

The indianapolis News suggests that
Mr.. Yerkes, the Chicago street car
rnagnate who sold out for 5000 600 ana
is going to New York to live, VIII be
eligible to admission into the 400, from
the fact that he has been divorced and
married agan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22

Gen. Lawton is gradually winning q
place in public attention just py sheer
hard fighting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22

Mr.. Quay declined to become can
Siidate for state treasurer Evidently
he prefers to handle the funds from
distance and without giving bond.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22

Mr.. Carnegie is a notable exponent
of the brotherhood of man idea in one
respect. He gives freely of his SUD-
stance both in England and America.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22
Miner Has His Legs Cut Off

Pittsburg, May 22.-Matt Bambow,
an aged miner at Frontenac. was run
over by the electric street car Saturday
night and both his legs were cut off.
He will die.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22

In naming his three boys Dewey
Sampson and Schley that New York
parent appears to have laid the founda-
ton for future trouble between two OF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22

man has a right to use a limited ticket
which he has agreed, in consideration
of reduced fare, not to sell.-Guntons
MagaZine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22

Gen. Lawton appears to be the Ie-
cumseh Sherman of the Philippine cam
paign.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22

Atchison Globe: If Kansas CITY gets
Fred Funston away from IopeKa' ~
will be a plain case of Kidnapping
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22
Steamer Danube Ashore.

Victoria, B. c., May 22.-The steam
err Danube, running from Seattle to
Dyea is ashore at Cape Nudge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22

The harder a girl tries to marry a
man the surer he is that he wants tC
marry some girl who won't have him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22
So lis Worth a
Bag of GoM."

This applies to nothing Bet
ter than the glorious Spring
time that n1oUeS all Oerdure to
life and brings around the day
1Uhen all humanity can haze
an opportunity to cleanse their
blood and thus put into opera
ton all the health and ufgor
that is possible. Everybody
naturally turns to Americas
Greatest Spring Ne die inc,
Hoods Sarsaparilla, to prepare them
selves for the joys and pleasures of sum-
mer. 1t 'aeUer dtsappOirats.
COItPe -" For AZ years II had goitre or
swellings on my neck, which was dis
cOuraging and troublesome. rheumatism
also annoyed me. Hoods Sarsaparilla
cured me completely and the swelling has
entirely DISAPPEARED. A lady in Michigan
saw my previous testimonial and used
Hoods and was entirely cured OF the same
trouble. She thanked me for recommend
ing it." Mrs. ANNA SUTHERLAND, 406 Lowell
Street, Kalamazoo, Mich.
Blood POisOn-"I lived in a bed of fire
for years owing to blood poisoning that fol-
lowed small pox. 1t broke out all over my
body. itching intensely. Tried doctors and
hospitals in vain. tried Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla. 1t helped. I kept at it and was en-
tirely cured. could go on the housetops
and shout about it," MRS. ]. T. WILLIAMS,
Carbonate, Pa.
Bad Blood" Although past 20 years Of
age 1 am thoroughly well. 1t was three
bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla that made
me SO after spending over $50 in medical
attendance. My trouble was a raw sore on
my ankle" MRS. LOUISA MASON, Court
Street, Lowell Mass.
Kidneys =" My kidneys troubled me,
and on advice took Hoods Sarsaparilla
which gave prompt relief, better appetite.
My sleep is refreshing. 1t cured my wife
also" MICHAEL BOYLE, 3473 Denny Street,
Pittsburg, Pa.
Rheumatism My husband was
obliged to give up work on account of rheu-
matism. No remedy helped until he used
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which permanently
cured him. 1t cured my daughter of ca
tarrh. / give it to the children with good
results" Mrs. ]. s. McMATH, Stamford, CT.
Eood5 Saad4basd1z
zLazzzsI ES:IllsziTa
Hoods Fills cure liver MS the non-irrfating and
only cathartic TO take with HOODS sarsaPariIls.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

[F'rom the New York Press
The only thing on earth that doesn't
care whether it is laughed at or not is
Love.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22

One of the queer things is how much
unmarried men know about feminine
lingerie and girls about babies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22
GLOBE SIGHTS.

From the Atchison Globe.1
Chaperons never go where they are
needed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22

Children's questions aren't nearly 80
embarrassing as some of the ones that
grownup people don't ask, but only
think.
After man has caught his train with
several minutes to spare, he knows how
the engaged fellow feels who wonders
why he chased her so fast.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22

It is not creditable for any girl to
have several young men ION the
81
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22

An Atchison man is looking for
piece of property for his father-in-law
to purchase for him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22

It is awfully hard to admit the good
looks and talent of some other man in
your line of business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22

Drift: it is just as pleasant down the
river as up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-22

The smaller the town. the less kindly
Its people take to frills in a singer.
The age-herald., 1899-05-02
SOUTHERN PROGRESS
The New Industries Reported in the South in Week by the Tradesman

Chattanooga, Tenn, May 1.-Among the more important of the new industries re- ported by the Tradesman during the week ended April 29, are a box factory in Texas; a brick and tile works in Kentucky; coal mines in Kentucky, Virginia and West Vir- ginia a cotton mill supplies factory in South Carolina; cotton and woolen mill in North Carolina; $1,000,000 cotton mill in Louisiana; $75,00O one in South Caro- lima, and two of 10,GG0 and 1900 spindles, re- spectively, in East Tennessee; two cotton seed oil mills in Arkansas and one each in South Carolina and Texas; an electric light and water works plant in West Vir- ginia; electric light plant in Mississippi; an electric light and power plant in Geor- gia; 100-barrel Touring mill in Georgia, two of 25-barrel and one of 50-barre ca- pacity in South Carolina, and a 1G0-barrel mill (new) and 000 mill (rebuiD in Tennessee; foundry and machine shop in upper East Tennessee; a $25,090 guano fac tory in Alabama; an ice factory in Arkan- sas; lumber mills in Arkansas, Florida and Virgfnia machine shop in Northern Ala bama; a $200 GOO marble company in Vir- ginia mattress factory and natural gas and oil company in Texas; a 600-barrel su- gar refinery to be built by Memphis capi- talists a $2,000,000 iron and stee company in Virginia; telephone companies in Arkan- sas Kentucky and Virginia