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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-06
Buffalo, N. Y, and Return $4,000, Via
the Santa Fe.

Account annual meeting Mystic
Shrine tickets on sale June 18th and
18th Final limit July End. The Lake
trip via steamer may be made from
Chicago to Buffalo on way or both di-
rections For particulars see T. L.
King, agent.
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.During 1sa4-,a5 at least one-half

"During 1s94-'95 at least one-half of the
deaths occurred in mill operatives who
were accustomed to drink canal water
without filtration.-Prof r. S. Lea. San
itarian. April, 1899
ma ItH1I GontlnueS 70 qrlilk un.
die annually at the rate of between thirty
and forty to the 1901 900. New York has
made more commendable advance over
her neighbor competitor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-06
Wichita and Return $462 Via the
Santa Fe.

Tickets on sale June 6, 7. 8; good re-
tuning June 18th. Account Christian
EndeaVor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-06
Denver, Pueblo, Colorado Springs and
Return, $4,000 by Santa Fe Route.

The summer tickets to above points
are now on sale with return limit of
Oct. 31st. Excellent services Rock
ballast track. Harvey eating houses.
For particulars see T. L. King, agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-06

The Peerless Steam Laundry has put
on the latest device for smoothing the
edges of collars and cuffs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-06
Unclaimed Freight Sale

Takes place at A, T. & s. F. Ry
Co.'S freight warehouse, commencing
Thursday, June sth, at a. IN.
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40. 30. &S2.6G

A warm number-Filipino at the
Grand Thursday and Friday evenings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-06
Homeseekers' Excursions Via the
Santa Fa Route.

On June 9Th and goth we will sell tick
cts, to points in Arkansas, Arizona, In
dian Territory, Louisiana, New Mexico,
Oklahoma and Texas at rate of one
fare plus 81 for the round trip. See
ticket agent for particulars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-06
WANTEp-HELR.

WANTED-Work by a widow. Any kind
of work-plain sewing, washing, house
work, or house-cleaning. Can on or adj
dress Jennie Smith. rs E. End ST., Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-06
wANTED-sALEsMEN.

WANTED-Couectors and solicitors at 121
East 5th st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-06

THREE good live men wanted at Room 4,
$50 Kansas ave, second floor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-06
INSURANCE.
FRESCo WORK.

--7~~-~-0~~~0-~~~-~N~-~~
w. w. GILLESPIE, Fresco Painter De-
signs and estimates furnished on all
classes of work. 1714 West Fifteenth To-
Qeka. Kan. Refers to his work>in State
Journal building.
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WANrEp-MA1E HELP.

~~~~~-~~~-~~---~-~-~-~-~
WANTED-At once, two tailorS' buShe
men. A. Hirbour, lis w. It'll st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-06
SPECIALISTS.


DIR. J. ALBERT BERRY, 631 Kan. ave
Tel 765. Stomach, Intesttnes and Rectum
DR.. C. H. GUIBOR, Diseases of the Nose
Throat and Lungs, 7o6 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-06
WATCHMAKER

WATCHES cleaned. 75c: clocks, SOC:
mainsprings, 75c; CRYSTALS, Zoe. Cash
paid for old gold silver. All work guar
anteed. Old jewelry exchanged for new.
If hard up, see Uncle Sam. SIP Kan. ave-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-06
FOR sALK-M1soELLANEoua

FOR SALE-Good milch COW cheap. 6
Branner st.
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TURKISH BATHS.

TURKISH AND MINERAL BATHS a
the Topeka Mineral Wells. Experienced
attendants. BIG Harrison st.
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MONEY.

-----~>--~>-~---~>--~~-->-~~
MONEY TO LOAN at reasonable rate.
See US about your mortgage. Topeka
realty Coz 5S4 Kansas ave-, H. Macfer-
ran, manage
LOANS on pianos, typewriters, bicycles
guns, watches. diamonds and any per-
sonal property. L. Riscoe. 523 Kansas ave
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-12-15
IMMENSE RAILWAY EARNINGS
Receipts on Many Roads Exceed the
Most Sanguine Expecta-
lions.

The budget of railway earnings which
was ANNOUNCED in Wall street, New
York, the other day must certainly have
realized the anticipations of the most
rampant bulls. From all parts of the
country comes the same story of enor-
nous railway receipts. The eXpendi-
lures which have been made upon the
important systems have caused sub
stantial reductions in operating eX-
penses, which are reflected in all of the
recent reports. One of the most aston
ishing statements was that of the
Southern Pacific company. During the
month of August its gross earnings in
creased $S94,o55 and its net earnings in
creased $423, 453. For two months ended
August 81 the gross increased $1,5S3,-
796 and net increased $670, 1903. Rock
Island increased for August, gross
$172,609, and net, $115,O55. Chicago &
Eastern Illinois increased, gross, for
September, $3s,295.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-12-15
JEWS IN CONGRESS.
Hebrews Who Have Occupied Seats
in Senate Chamber.
Senator Simon, of Oregon, VIII Not
BE the First Member of the
Race who Has Been
Thus HOnOred.

Senator Simon, of Oregon, who was
born in Germany, of Jewish parents,
will not be the first man of the Hebrew
race to hold seat in the United States
senate. Three others preceded him, all
from the south. The first, David L..
Yulee, of Florida, was a member of
that body from 1S45 to 1851 and again
from March, 1855, TO January l, 1861,
when he retired from congress to cast
his fortunes with the southern confed-
eracy. Senator Yulee was born in the
West Indies in 1911, came to this coun-
try with his father when quite young,
and located in Florida. Yulee's fathers
name was Levy, and he was of Jewish
extraction. The senator first sat in con-
gress as a delegate from Florida under
the name of David Levy, During the in
terval between his leaving the house
and entering the senate he changed his
name to Yulee, and was afterwards
known as David Levy Yulee. He died--1l
New York on October 10, 1896.
Judah p. Ben amin, of Louisiana, was
the most famous of the three, and one
of the most distinguished lawyers and
statesmen this country has produced.
He, too, was born in the West Indies,
his parents being English Jews, who
sailed from England in 1911 to settle in
New Orleans. Upon hearing that the
mouth of the Mississippi was blockaded
bya British fleet they put in at st. Croix,
where, on August IL, 1911, the future
lawyer and statesman was born. Ben
jamin was member of the senate from
March 3, 1853, to February 4, 1861, when
he and his colleague, John Slidell with
drew to join the confederacy. He had
sharp controversy with Jefferson
Davis on the floor of the senate which
came near resulting in a duel. Benja-
min was successfully attorney general,
secretary of war and secretary of state
of the confederacy, and after the sur
render at Appomattox escaped to Eu-
rope, where he remained until his death
in 1884.
Benjamin Franklin Jones represent
ed Louisiana for one term from 1879 to
1885. He was born in Kentucky and re-
moved to Adams county, ILL.,, where he
was educated. In 1853 he went to New
Orleans TO live, and was identified with
the confederacy. He was succeeded by
James B. Eustis, ambassador to France
under Cleveland.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-12-15
SUES MEXICO.
James G. Jewett Seeks to Recover
$780, for Aiding in War
of 1860.

James c. Jewett, surviving partner
Of James d. Jewett d Co., 81 William
street, Washington, sued the Mexican
government in the supreme court to re-
cover $566,221 and interest from May l,
1860, for services rendered in suppress
ing the instruction in 1859 and 1860.
The complaint furnished a history of
the rebellion of 1859.
The government had no ships, and
unless transports could be secured to
convey troops to Vera Cruz that place
would have to fall.
The complaint says that the Mexican
agent in this country engaged James d.
Jewett q Co. to secure the steamer
Wave for them, and agreed as payment
that the Mexican government would sell
the firm $4,000 tons of old scrap iron in
Vera Cruz at the rate of five dollars per
ton.
The Wave was sent to Vera Cruz and
there captured two vessels on which
were the marquis of Havana and Gen.
Miramon. This the plaintiff says broke
the rebellion.
Ships were sent to Vera Cruz to get
the old iron, but it had been sold, Mr..
Jewett securing but 200 tons. His suit
is to collect the difference, which, with
interest, amounts to the sum named.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-12-15
FUTURE OF DEWEY.
Gossip In the Navy Department az
Regards the Service of the
Famous Admiral.

There is much gossip in the navy de-
partment in regard TO the future duty
of Admiral Dewey, who now goes upon
waiting orders. There is an impression
he will ask to be retired when he reaches
the age when naval officers are usually
retired by law. This will be Deem
Der 26, but under the law which made
Dewey an admiral in the navy he does
not come within the laws which apply.
to other officers. He may continue to
do active duty. as did Porter, until his
death, although in the event of retire
ment he suffers no decrease in his pay
OF $4,000.
Dewey's position permits him GER
tain independence in his relations to
the service, and he would be consulted
in making any assignment to duty.
There is no prominent board now exist
ing which could properly claim the serv-
ices of an admiral, and the depart
ment has recorded itself as against any
specially constituted board to act as
an advisory body on new ships of war
The examining and retiring board
has usually been headed by rear adj
miral, and an officer of the same grade
has been president of the board of sur
vey. The duties of neither position arc
onerous, and it is within the human ca
pacity for one officer to act on both
boards.
The navy department has been IN
something of quandary in regard to
Dewey, and it would relieve matters
great deal were he to go on the retired
list.
There is, however, no real reason for
the retirement, as it would not result In
any promotions, and there would be no
saving to the government in the matter
of salary.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-12-15
HANDLE TONS OF MAIL.
Pounds of Letters, POstaIs and
Printed Matter in One Day.

The first days weighing of local
mails at Chicago shows that 293,4SS
pounds were mailed in Chicago on De-
tober 3.
1t is not intended to show the weight
of the mail received in Chicago from
other post offices. All of the 10000
post offices in the United States weigh
local mails between October and No
vember 6, and the combined totals will
give the weight of mail originating in
the United States during the 35 days.
Assistant Postmaster John M. Hub
bard said:
"Of the 293 ,4Ss pounds ALL except 49,
900 pounds, was sent out of Chicago.
The weight of the equipment used in
dispatching the 146h tons of mail
which originated in Chicago on Tues
day, was 46,613 pounds, or about 23
tons, of mail sacks, pouches, etc.
THE separate items weighed show
as originating in Chicago 1881 pounds
of letters and postal cards, 146,647
pounds of second-class matter, which
includes newspapers, and 1904
pounds of printed matter of other kinds
and merchandise.
SHOULD the average Of Tuesday con-
tinue we can fairly estimate the total
weight of mail originating in Chicago
during the year at about 10O,o0O,OOO
pounds, or in the neighborhood of 50,-
900 tons"
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-12-15
ALBUM IS PRESENTED.
pings Is Delivered to
Dewey's Nephew.

Admiral Dewey's nephew, Edward M.
Dewey, received for him the other day
the great album of newspaper clip
pings, the offering of the shipping In
terests of New York. The album in
three feet wide, few inches over three
feet long, a foot thick, and weighs $50
pounds. 1t is bound in seal leather,
and the corners are protected by heavy
silver plates. The upper corner has q
relief picture of the Olympia steaming
through the Narrows into the upper
bay of New York harbor, with the forts
saluting the admiraps flag. A large
plate in the center of the cover bears
the inscription: =
Admiral George Dewey, U. S. N,
May l, 1S9s-Sept. %, 1899"
The clippings, of which the book con-
tains 10000, begins with the account OF
the blowing up of the battleship Maine,
printed the morning after the disaster.
The book contains clippings from every
daily newspaper printed in the United,
States. Not only is every paper with
reference to Admiral Dewey there, but
at least one account of every event OF
the war with Spain. The book contains
many artists proofs of pictures pub
lished in the newspapers and magazines.
illustrating the war.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-12-15
TO BE MADE PERMANENT.
Handsome Dewey Arch at New York
City to BE Executed in
Marble.

"The Dewey arch will be made per-
manent; that is certain" said Charles
FL. Nicoll, secretary of the citizens
committee of New York city. Mr.. Nicoll
had spent the day investigating the
cost of substantial duplicate of the
Madison square arch, and he is now
prepared with facts and figures. "The
arch will cost in the neighborhood of
100000, as originally estimated. There
is no question about raising the money.
If New York can build monument
to d dead hero, it certainly can erect
one to live navy.
THE wealthiest men of New York
will be on our committee. To those
persons we could not reach personally
we have sent the following letter:
eff you believe the Dewey arch
should be made permanent to adorn
the city and perpetuate the memory
of the deeds of the American navy, you
will kindly signify your approval of
the plan to create a fund for such a
purpose, and will you consent to act
as a member of the citizens committee
on plan and scope? The favor of an
early response is earnestly requested
A meeting will be called in few
days
eve have received marvelously
small percentage of destinations in an
swer to this letter."
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-12-15
FIND RICH BEDS OF ASPHALT
Encouraging Results Are Realized
from Later behring's Mt LOgans-
port, Ind.

Larger beds of asphaltum lie under
the east end of Logansport, Ind, than
was first supposed, and the work of
getting the dimensions of the field is
now progressing. At the same time
the wells that are being sunk are of
sufficient size to be of use in getting
the valuable paving material to the
surface afterward, and the drilling is
thus performing a double purpose.
Experts believe that the bed extends
from under the eastern portion of this
city to a point about four miles east,
where asphaltum can be seen oozing
out from between the rocks on the
banks of the Wabash. At depth of
GA feet they found bed of asphaltum
four feet deep, and they stopped drill
ing to put down another well at point
some distance away.
The material is pronounced by ex-
perts to be of the best quality, and the
promoters Gall home people, have
leased all the ground in the east end
that could possibly be obtained. Only
a few people held out against the Of
fers of the promoters and readily
turned over the privilege of doing as
they pleased with their property for a
certain per cent. of the profits.
Capitalists from Chicago and ST.
Louis have made big offers for the
leases, but all have been refused ad-
mittance to the enterprise.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-12-15
BOSTON DENTISTS IN TROUBLE
Holders of Patent Attach the Omces
of Seven Prominent Prac-
tItiOners.

Acting Cd the recent decision of the
United States circuit court for the
southern district of New York establish
ing, it is claimed, the validity of the
patent issued in 1881 to James E. Low
for crown and bridge dental work,
which was assigned 10 certain com.
pany, the present holders of the patent
have placed attachments on the offices
of seven Boston dentists. This patent
has been the cause of an immense
amount of litigation, and it is said that
nearly every dentist in the country has
used the crown and bridge work. After
the New York decision a circular was
sent to dentists requesting that they
pay $25 year for every year during
which they have used the work. Some
of them, it is said, have agreed to this,
but most of them are determined to
avoid payment if possible, aud they
have organized to fight the case. They
say that the matter viii be taken TO the
United States court of appeals and to
the United States supreme court if nee
essary.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-12-15
NEED OF ICE PLANTS.
Army Officers Insist They Are Needed
in Colonies to Maintain Health
of Soldiers.

Army officers who have charge of the
subsistence of troops are urging that ice
plants be established in the Philippines,
Cuba and Porto Rico. The system,
which is represented as absolutely nee
essary to preserve food, will be a cost
ly one if adopted, but the subsistence
officers and the surgeons insist it will
be necessary for the health of the SOL
diers, to say nothing of the economy of
provisions, that ice plants be estab-
lished at all the garrisons.
The department experienced much
difficulty in awarding the contract for
large refrigerator at Manila, and the
question was pending for several
months. There was objection to giving
the contract to Chicago firm, which
was the lowest bidder, because the sys-
tenn was not approved by the authori-
ties. Proposals were repeatedly So
licited, with the same result each time.
1t is proposed to secure the best facili-
ties for preserving food, regardless of
expense.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-12-15
ONE REQUEST wITHA HISTORY
Members of the Ellis Family Fail t.
Profit Because of q Com
tested VIII.

Harvard has just been made the re-
cipient of two strange requests, one
in particular with history to it. The
first is from DR.. Calvin S. Ellis, who
graduated from Harvard in 1916. DIR.
Ellis left $4,000 to pay the tuition, room
rent fees and board of any descendant
of the Ellis family who should elect to
come to Harvard. This is the first be-
quest of the sort on record at Harvard,
but. it has another story, too. DR.. Ellis
died in 1888, and for 16 years his will
has been contested by his heirs. In
the meantime several descendants of
the Ellis family have gone through Har-
ward at their own expense. There are
now no descendants of the name so far
as is known. At the same time his sister
gave to Harvard 100000 for the medical
school
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-12-15
USED HIS BRAINS.
Brakeman on Baltimore & Ohio Road
Rewarded for Quick Wit-GOId
Watch for an Engineer.

Some time ago brakeman on the
Baltimore & Ohio railroad used his
brains and saved passenger train from
running into two derailed cars. The
company sent him check for $50 and
posted a bulletin complimenting him
for his quickness of thought.
A few daysl later Engineer John Hager-
ty was oiling his engine at Connellsville
while waiting for the passengers to
alight. He heard another train COM
ing and believed that it was not under
proper control. He sprang into his cab,
opened the throttle and started his
train. The other engine struck the rear
car, but it was not a hard blow, and
Hagerty's promptness saved ten or
dozen lives.
The company has ordered handsome
gold watch, suitably inscribed, and a
gold chain for Engineer Hagerty as
reward for his devotion to duty and
using his brains" in time of emer-
gency.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-12-15
SALE OF LANDS PROHIBITED.
ing Disposition of Property in
the Hawaiian Islands.

The navy department, as we'll as the
war department, having been obstruct-
ed in the acquisition of lands in Hawaii
actually needed for their purposes in
the execution of the Pearl harbor i'm
provement, the president has issued the
following executive order to meet the
case:
The president of the United States
hereby directs that all proceedings
taken or pending for the sale or dispo-
sition of the public lands in the Ha-
waiian islands shall be discontinued,
and that if any sales or agreements for
sale of said public lands have been made
since the adoption of the resolution of
annexation the purchasers shall be no.
tilted that the same are null and void,
and any considerations paid to the local
authorities on account thereof shall be
refunded"
The order is dated September II last,
but it has been withheld from publ
cation until it reached Honolulu.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-12-15
GIFT FROM CARNEGIE.
EnpOria, Kan, for Ander-
son Library.

Andrew Carnegie worked on the
Pennsylvania railroad when the late
Col. j. B. Anderson was important in
its management. Carnegie was admit
ted to the Anderson home and had the
use of the Anderson library of about
5000 volumes.
Two months ago Mr.. Carnegie wrote
to Mr.. Anderson's widow, now living at
Manhattan, Kan, saying he wanted to
do something for his old benefactors,
Col. and Mrs. Anderson, and suggested
erecting a memorial tablet in the new
addition to Carnegie library, Pitts
burgh, Pa, for them. Mrs. Anderson
replied that the library wherein MIR.
Carnegie used to browse was now in
the college of Emporia, not properly
housed, and she suggested that Mr.
Carnegie erect a building for it. Mr..
Carnegie has given his consent and di-
rected that architects draw the plans.
Mrs. Anderson's friends now hope to
secure $4,000 for building and the
same amount for an endowment for a
special religious library for the use OF
Calvinistic ministers all over the west.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-12-15
RICH FIND OF BLACK JACK.
Woman by Mysterious Power Locates
Large Deposit at British
Hollow, Wis.

British Hollow, small village about
10 miles from Platteville, Wis, is the
region of great mining excitement. A
mine was located there last week under
peculiar circumstances. A woman
from Iowa, who has gained newspaper
notoriety by claiming to be able by
some unknown power to locate deposits
of ore, made a successful find. A COM
pany was organized at that place, and
the woman sent to make the test. After
careful consideration she designated
the spot where the shaft should be
sunk. 1t was on the property of Thomas
Davis, where old miners all have agreed
it was useless to stick a pick. The
woman insisted, however, and the men
went to work. Although there were
none of the usual conditions found
which attend the discovery of rich
strike, after passing through solid rock
the miners were rewarded with several
buckets of the finest kind of black jack.
The lead now bids fair to outrival any
of its kind found in that vicinity for
many years.