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The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
EVENED Up.
Production and Consumption of Iror
About on Level

About on a Level
Cleveland, O., Dec. 21.-The Iron
Trade Review says:
With far more than the usual De-
cember activity, yet with a general
quiet that is in marked contrast with
conditions a few months ago the iron
trade comes to the end of this remark
able year. Production of pig iron is
now at the rate of 10000 tons a
year; apparent consumption is sub
stantiaHy on the same level, still a trife
higher according to the figures for De-
cember 1. We find nowhere any tangi-
bic signs Of diminished consumption
due to the present level of prices: but
with every month consumers who have
used up the material on their low level
contracts are coming to what seems a
prOdigiOus advance in their cost. The
decisions that Will be made in the next
two or three months in such cases will
have much to do in determining the
rate at which iron and steel will be
absorbed in the second half of 1900, L
appears that ore buyers for the most
part have contracted for supplies for
twelve months ahead and not to the
opening Of navigation in 1901
The pig iron situation has not chang
ed. The forces seem so well balanced
that at the moment a definite state
ment is difficult. In the east sales are
made at prices recently prevalent, 50
that the seller assumes the freight ad-
vances effective January L. Sentiment
ally, the situation is easier; what this
VIII come to Will be tested by the jan
uary buying that is generally looked
for. In the central west the latest
transactions in Bessemer iron have
been at the highest price and on some
lots the equivalent of $25, Pittsburg has
been paid. The gap between Bessemer
pig iron and steel is less than in the
more active fall months, the former be-
ing higher and the latter slightly lower.
Billet contracts for the first half could
be made no doubt at $35 to $36, central
western mill.
In finished material the readjust-
ments of prices are almost entirely in
plates and sheets. On the former 2.33
cents Pittsburg has been shaded on
bids on a 1,500 ton lot of ship plates for
delivery at a Lake Erie yard; but in
general 2.40 cents for tank and 2.50
cents to 2.60 cents for boiler steel is the
Pittsburg basis. A firmer stand on
sheets is in evidence in some markets
but this is not general. Structural ma
terial is quite active and in the matter
of deliveries this is the slOwest line
on the list. The high prices would con-
spicuOusly check demand here is
prophesy entirely discredited by the
condition of the mills. We note a 5000
ton contract in the Cleveland district;
10000 tons closed in the Chicago dis
trict, and an equal tonnage pending
there. Rail buying continues with good
prospects of further purchases both on
domestic and foreign account. A 10000
ton contract has just been made by a
western road.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
MILWAUKEE'S CHANCES.
Expects to Be Able to Pull the Dem
ocratic Convention.

Chicago. Dec. PA special to the
Chronicle from Milwaukee Wis, says:
The committee having charge of the
work to bring the national Democratic
convention to Milwaukee insists that the
chances of this city are still the best.
$ry work for the cause. He said: 4 will
leave for Washington on January Is, and
gress in the interest of Milwaukee from
Washington; will go through Maryland.
| may possibly visit some of the New
England cities for the purpose Of seeing
states or as manw of them as I am able
to find From the assurances that the To-
cal committee has received I feel that we
have an excellent chance of securing the
convention" >"
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
BRITISH SHIP SEIZED.
U. s. Gunboat Castine Puts a Prize
Crew Aboard.

Chicago Dec. 21-A special to the Rec
ord from Victoria, B. c., says:
According to the Hong Kong press the
British steamer Labulan which left San
dakan on November %. with clearance
papers, was seized by the United States
steamship Castine at CaldeIa Bay and
sent to Manila under a, prize crew. Cap
tain Pfort, master of the Lubuan, report
ed that permission was sought to proceed
to Gotta Batu to bring away several fam
lilies, as. they We're in danger of being kill
ed by the MOrOs, but that the permission
was refused and the commander of the
Castine ordered the British vessel to be
seized. A prize crew was then put on
board and the steamer sent to Manila.
The seizure was at once protested by the
master of the steamer.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
FRICK IS FIXED.
He VIII Not Organize a Fight Against
Carnegie.

He VIII Not Organize Fight Against
Carnegie.
New York, Dec. 21.-The Tribune
says:
The conferences concerning the future
organizations and operations of the
Carnegie Steel company are said to be
concluded for the present with every
thing settled While neither Mr. Car
negie nor Mr.. F'rick viii talk about the
situation, it was learned from a trust
worthy source that there is little like
lihOod of Mr. Frick's starting in to or
ganize a company to fight the Carnegie
company. Mr. Frick's interest, so this
authority said, are so deeply connected
with the Carnegie. company that for
him to do anything to hurt that COM
pany would work him great harm. The
Carnegie people are said to be aware of
this and, while they know that Mr..
Frick is irritated and disappointed just
now, they think he will come around all
right and join with Mr.. Carnegie and
others as a consulting partner.
There is a, plan under discussion, so
it is said, to abolish the office of chair
man and allow the office to die with
Mr.. Frick- Instead, another office, sim
liar in character, but bearing another
name. will be created. H. w. Oliver of
Pittsburg, has been named as likely to
take charge when Mr.. Frick steps aside.
No confirmation of this could be Sc
cured here, but it was said that formal
announcement would be made in due
time in Pittsburg.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
REPORTED DEAD.
DIR. LucelIa Day Returns From
KIOndike Married and Rich.

Chicago, Dec. 21-Dr. Luella Day
who two years ago left here for the
KIondike and whose death in a snow
slide was reported later. arrived at the
Auditorium hotel today and was regis
tered bv Edward Mcconnell, also
''KIondiker." as his wife. Mrs. McCon-
nell STRUCK it rich near Dawson ana
her husband who had already been
years in the Alaskan gold fields, owns
several rich claims. Mrs. Mcconnell
declared that after two years Whlch
she and her husband intend to spend
in travel she will return to Chicago and
erect a home and hospital for the
treatment Of crippled children
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
spreckeIses Own It AlI.

San Francisco, Dec. 21-The entire
capital stock and all the bonds of the
Coos Bay, Roseburg and Eastern rail-
road are now the property of J. D.
Spreckels & Bros. company, it having
gone into their possession by virtue of
an agreement with r. A. Graham,
whereby all of these securities We're to
become the property of Messrs. Spreck-
failed to redeem the securities by
payment of over a million dollars. The
railroad in question traverseS one of
the most resOurceful counties of the
state of Oregon and affords an outlet
for the immense coal fields of Coos
county
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
Speaker Henderson to Stay.

Washington, Dec 21.-Speaker Hen
derson will remain in Washington dur
ing the holiday recess and attended to
a. number of matters of house organiza-
tiOn, including the assignment of com
mittee rooms. The new inSular COM
nittee is to have cOmmOdiOuS quarters
in keeping with the important work it
will have in hand and there may be
some other reassignments, although
most of the old standing committees
will retain their former quarters.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
BACKED BY VAN WICK.
Movement of Dutch Sympathizers
Toward the Transvaal

Chicago. Dec. 21-Peter van Setback,
ex-president of the Holland society Of
Chicago, said today that he knows of
forty-eight men who are going from
this city to join the BOeT forces in the
field and that he expects the movement
to grow until there viii be an exodus
of Dutch sympathizers from New York
and other ports to South Africa. He
said:
country has some big men behind it
such men as Mayor VanWyck and
Robert Roosevelt of New YOr4z- OF
course Mayor Van Wyck is compelled
to work carefully because of his official
nosition. but he is nevertheIess active. >.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
ONE SENTENCED TO HANG.
Col Milligan Dies Peacefully In Bed
at Age of 81.

Huntington, Ind, Dec. 21.-ColoneI L
P Mnligan died at ihs home in this
city today He was 81 years old and
his name is familiar in national his
tory. In 1854 he was arrested on the
charge of treason and placed in a mill
tary prison at indianapolis. A military
commission found him guilty and he
was sentenced to be hanged on May
19 1865.
The gallOws was erected, but before
the execution the sentence was com
muted to life imprisonment. Later the
case was presented to the supreme court
and James A Garfield made one of the
arguments in Colonel MfIligan's behalf
and the prisoner was released
He went to Huntington and resumed
the practice of law, in which he contin-
ued until 1897, when he withdrew from
the. bar because of defective hearing
and other infirmities.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
APPEALS TO CLERGY.
William T. Stead Issues Anothe
Address.

New York Dec. 21--A dispatch to the
in war time is the title of a solemn re-
monstrance and appeal issued by William
a. stead TO the clergy of all denomina-
uons in Great britain He beseecheS those
who are at ease in zion who have been
and are dumb dogs and fathless shep-
herds of Israeli in the present crisis to
consider sons with seareehipg heart whether
have don all in their power TO avert the
terrible scourge of war. He says:
1t may be your duty to Slay your
brother, but that mournful duty should
never be undertaken save in d spirit of
intense sorrow and compassion. Above
all it stands damned if it is waged in a
spirit OF vengeance. It is this which
makes the apathy of the churches so
absolutely amazing
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21

Chicago, Dec. 2--The Ontario govern
nent held a sale of 39S square miles of
timber limits in the districts of Algmoa,
Nipissing and Rainy river here today.
1t was attended by all the leading Ameri-
can lumbernan in Michigan, who bought
freeIv Notwithstanding the fact that the
terms of sale prohibited export of saw
logs. and the expectation being that the
scarcity of lumber and increased demand
in the United States would necessitate a
large demand of manufactured stun from
Canada The price of the hntts showed
a good advance
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
READY TO TREAT.
Dom Paul Said to Be Ready to Con-
slider Peace Proposition.

slider Peace Proposition.
New York. Dec 21.-A dispatch to the
World from Brussels says:
Herr HOLDEN who is in charge of the
TransvaaI agency here while Dr. Leyds
is absent in France, was asked today
what truth there is in the report that
President Kruger is ready to sign a
treaty of peace if Great Britain win ask
for no further privileges for the Out
landers and will pay what the war has
cost the Beers.
Herr HOLDEN answered;
No such proposals have been fOrmu-
lated vet. A contingency inviting pro-
posals of peace would be welcome under
certain conditions. We have no au-
thorfty to indicate terms, but if any
government desires to mediate, the
South African republic will be found
ready to treat"
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
California Golden Jubiloe.

San Jose, Cal, Dec. 21--The celebra-
ton of the golden jubilee of the found
ing of CalifOrnia's government began
here yesterday. The chief feature Of
the proceedings was the reproduction
of the inauguration of Peter H Bur
nett. the first governor of the state
Among the pioneers present twenty are
now residents of New England The
exercises viii extend over two days.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
PLAYED chess Rlindfolded.

Lexington, Ky..Dec. .21-Chess Cham
pion H NJ. Pillsbury arrived here yes
played u simultaneous games with the
best of local players. Up to midnight
he had won four and drawn two games.
Many ladies were present at the Won
derfuI exhibition Mrs. Showalter, who
played one of the boards, was permit
ted to have a draw.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
MINISTER REYOLTs.
Canadian Premier Opposed to Sending
Troops TO BrItain's Aid.

New York. Dec 21.-A special to the
World from Ottawa. Ont, says;
Mr. Tarte minister of public works,
is reported to be in open revolt against
sending more troops to aid Britain He
failed to attend any cabinet council
called to arrange for the second cOntin-
GENT and withdrew to Montreal whittier
the premier journeyed last night to
cOnciliate his refractory colleague
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
$1,000 PER MONTH
Will Be Paid to DR. John Halls Sue
cesEOr.

New York. Dec. 21.-By unanimous
vote of the Congregation of the Fifth
Avenue Presbyterian church at a meet
ing last night. it was voted to extend
a call to the Rev. George T. Purvis, D.
d, Ii. d, professor of new testa-
ment literature and exegesis in Prince
ton college TO be pastor of the church
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
COMING pRAMATIC EVENTS

The Morrison production of Faust
Will be seen at the Crawford theater
Christmas afternoon and night. New
scenic and electrical effects were added
10 the production for Mr.. Morrison s
final tour with it last season, and all are
carried this year. The press has been
decidedly enthusiastic over the surpris-
ing additions which were made. The
present production is said to surpass all
former ones, and considerable has been
said and written about the vivid and
weird BrOcken scene, as well as the
beautiful garden setting. The prices
for the matinee viii be % and so cents.
and for the night performance, IS, so
and % cents
The Christmas attraction at the
Grand Opera house will be "AIaloney's 5
Wedding" a matinee and evening per
fOrmance will be given
Dan Maloney, the gOOd-natured vic
tim of a matrimonial venture, is a type
of character as true as life. He pos
sesses all of the native wit and Hiber-
nian michief known to his race. and
bubbles over with fun. The Widow
Chancy," the jolly partner OF his hum
orousIy complicated COurtship, and sub
seQuent bride, furnishes a fund of
sparkling Wit and jOviaIity.
During the performance singing and
dancing specialties are introduced
The Sweeney & AIvidi Minstrel com
pany will be at the Crawford theater
next Tuesday night The company is
said to number SO people.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21

your rough, hard chaPped from the repeated
ashngs necessary keep free from the office dirt examine
carefully soap you cheap toilet soap you viii fnd
it greasy, acd and irritating.
Ivory Soap makes prOfuse Iathe that removes the dirt and
rinses easily leaving the skin soft and clean.
If your office force is large there considerations that
will recommend Ivory Soap you quick in action saving
time; and is inexpensive.
Send the office boy for and try it.
nsasrrE oo1raa aaA.sEeo
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21

and successor to the late Rev. Dr.. John
Hall.
The salary offered to Rev. DR.. Purves
is S12, 600 per annum, payable quarterly
and he is to have the use of the parsOn-
age
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21

Wol4's Sugar Cured Hams, per ID. .1C
Sugar Cured Breakfast Bacon. per
lD-------- ------.-------- ----------- II
Sugar Cured California Hams, per
ID. ---.-------- .------+--. Y
Dry Salt Bacon, per fb............. .51g
ArmOur's Family Lard, per h.. -06
2 10 roll ArmOur's Best Butterine.. .25
Tomatoes per can.-....-..-.....--. -O5
1 can Lilac Fancy SuccOtash....... 10
1 can Lilac Fancy Lima Beams. 10
cans RiVerVieW Corn -15
4 cans Shenandoah Corn rn......-..-.. Pa
cans Lima Beans. Observation-Disclosures. .25
. cans White Wax Beans. S........... .15
2 cans String Beans ns-...---........ Is
Monarch Corn, per can.-........... 10
Monarch Pumpkin. per can........ 10
8 cans Hart Peas. pa
cans Hart extra Sifted Peas....-- -25
cans French Peas S--.--..-.--.-.... %
cans Van Camps SOup.-...--..- .25
1 can Monarch Tomatoes .15
Star LObSters, per can............. go
Monarch Shrimp, per can........... .25
3 cans BOneless Herring .25
Warren's Al Salmon, per CAM .15
Red Salmon, per can-......-......- 10
CherryStOne Oysters, per CAM. 10
cans, 1 10 Oysters INSTRUMENTATION. .25
cans Oil Sardines nes..-..-..-...-. -25
8 cans Mince Meat.....-....... .25
cans Clipped Beef. -25
6 cans POtted Ham or Tongue-.--. pa
Fancy Mushrooms, per can.......... 20
4 pkgs. fancy Condensed Mince
Meat -------.- %
8 lbs fancy Mince Meat. Instrumentation. -25
3 pkgs. New England AIince Meat. .25
2 rbs full cream New York Cheese. -S5
1 fb full cream Kansas Cheese. Ia
1t Will pay you to see our line OF dec
GRATED China and Lamps
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
The Star Grocery
j. s. SPROAT, Prop,
Telephone 112 East Sixth Street
WHOLESALE
J. S. SPROAT, Prop,
112 East Sixth Street

YOU CAN FIND HERE the balance of this week
hundreds Of pounds of fancy French Creams, hand
made Chocolates and Candies of all kinds at less than
wholesale prices. Oranges and Lemons, Nuts of all
kinds, at far below the regular price.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
LOWEST PRICES IN. THE CITY FOR THE BEST GOODS.

Remember, give you Premium Stamps every
article We do exclude the articles in line which
bring you the most stamps.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21

3 pkgs. fancy Cleaned Currants....
pkgs. fancy Seeded Raisins.
pkg imported Cleaned Seedless
RalSlnS .....-...-...
/ 10 fancy Glace Citron
! n fancy Lemon Peel.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
HYOMEI SKIN SOAP
Cieanses, Heals. Purifies, Beauties,

Price, 25 cents.
Sold by all druggists or sent by mail.
THE R. T. BOOTH COMPANY, Ithaca, N. Y.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
SNAPS.

Woln's Sugar Cured Hams, per ID.
Sugar Cured Breakfast Bacon. per
Ib-------- -----------.-- -----------
Sugar Cured California Hams, per
The Coconino sun., 1899-02-25

ihavc used Ripaus Tabules with % much safis. ssct.on that can checrfuily recommend them. Have been tfoubled for about three years with what called bilious attacks coming on regularly once . week. Was told by different physicians that k was caused by bad teeth, of which had several. had the teeth extracted, but the at tacks continued. had seen advertisements of Ripans Tabules in all the papers but had no faith in them. but about six weeks since . friend in
 duced me to try them. Have taken but two of the smal scent boxes of the Tabales and have had no recurrence of the attacks. Fave mover given testimonial for anything before. but the great amount of good which believe has been Gone me by Ripans TAbules induces me to add nlne to the many testimoniAls you doubtless have in your possession now. AT. DEWITT.
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THE cocoNINo SUN.

have been great sufferer from eonstipsnoA for over five years. Nothing gave me any relief My feet and leg8 and abdomen were bloated e Icould not wear shoes on my feet and only . loosa dress. Isaw Ripans Tabuies advertised in our daily paper. bought some and took them e direct cd. Have taken them about three weeks and thsre Is such achange! am not constipatsd any moro and owe 1t all to Ripans TabulsA lam thirty. seven years old. have no occupation. only my household duties and nursing my sick husband. He has had the dropsy and am trying Ripans Tabules for him. He feels some better but 1t will take some timc he has been sick go long. You may use my letter and name es yon like.
 Mrs. MART GoRAAS CLAAxk
 I have been suffering from headaches ever since was Q little girl. could never ride In
The Coconino sun., 1899-02-25

Reading some of the testimonials in favor Of kipans Tabules, l trici them. Ripan- Tabules not only relieved but actually cured my youn ster. the headaches have disappeared. boweis arc in good condition and Le never complains of his stomach. He Is now red chubby faced boy. This wonderful change Iaitr.buie to Ripans Tabuies. l am satisfied that they will bcnefs any one from the cradle to old age) if taken according to droc- tions. E.w. pRicK
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Tabules regularly. She keeps few cartons Eipans Tabuies in the house and says she win not be with. out them. The heartburn and sleeplessness have disappeared with the indirestioa which was formerly co great a burden for her. Our whole family take the Tabules regularly, especially after hearty meal. My mother is fifty years of ago and is enjoying the bestof health and sp its also eats hearty meals, an impossibility before she took Ripans Tabules. ANTON H. BLAUKxS.
The Coconino sun., 1899-02-25

RpAss lin a 1nowo sale  of nvec New h sent
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 Miss Braun WIKpnAx.
The Coconino sun., 1899-02-25

chr or Gp luto o1 cfoWut0 place without getting . headache and sick ut my stomach. Iheard about Rlpans Tabules from an aunt of mine who was taking them for catarrh of the stomach. Bhe had found such relief from their use she advised me to take them too. and 1 have been doing so since last October. and will say they have complete ly cured my headaches. l am twenty nino yesrs cid. You are welcome to use th!s testimonial
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The Coconino sun., 1899-02-25

A young man recently applied for a divorce from his wife on the ground that he had been ''married without his knowledge or consent" They had.
The Coconino sun., 1899-02-25

however, couple of children. If the whole was without his knowledge or consent, we certainly think him enti- tied to divorce.
The Coconino sun., 1899-02-25

My seven-ycar old boy suffered with pains in his head. constipation and complained of his stomach. He could not eat Ike children of his ago do and " hat be did eat did not agree with him. He was thin and of a saffron color.
The Coconino sun., 1899-02-25

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The Coconino sun., 1899-02-25

HNA~ANAANN&ANAANNANeAAA,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-03-28
Mining Notes and Personals.

An underground survey is soon to be
made of the Triumph mine near Silver
City.
A carload of ore from the Lion Consoli-
dated mine at Stockton was at the sam
pier yesterday.
Tim Sullivan of the Yankee ConsoIi-
dated mine, who is in from Eureka, states
that the property is looking We'll
Valeo was an active stock on the curb
yesterday, 1900 shares changing hands at
Sl.3212; but before the close of business
hours the stock was strong in the asking
at s1.40.
Joe Bowers was the favorite on the
curb yesterday afternoon. and was a
heavy seller at 2Oia and q cents. i'm
mediate delivery, and from Il to % cents
buyer thirty days.
NJ. NJ. Miller, the Texas capitalist who
is heavily interested in mining properties
of merit in Pixies Diggings and Eagle
Valley, has returned from the south
where he spent the winter, bringing his
family with him.
Briant s. Young, secretary of the Buck
eye and Bullion-Beck Tunnel companies
is the happy father of a fine baby boy,
which put in an appearance yesterday
morning. Briant only touches the high
places now when he walks the street
General Manager Victor NJ. Clement of
De Lamar'S mines states that there is no
truth in the rumor that the big mill at
De Lamar, New, is to be closed down
even temporarily, and he stated further
that every effort is being made to eradi-
cate the dust difficulty which has been so
obnoxious in the operation of the plant
The Highland Copper company. operat-