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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-04
ED. GREER's HISTORY
Said to be Good One by Mr.. Jaquins
and He Wants It Adopted.

Representative Jaquins has intro
duced a bill into the house supplement
tary to the textbook bill to have a his
tory of Kansas added to the list of state
textbooks. 1t is introduced in the in
tereSt of the Kansas history which has
been written by Ed. Greer of Winfield.
Although Greer is a Republican and
JaQuins is a Populist, Jaquins is push
ing the passage of the bill. He says the
history is a good thing.
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Called a Ponulist.

When the house went into committee
of the whole yesterday afternoon
Speaker Osborn called Representative
Fairchild to the chair as chairman of
the committee. This is said to be the
first time a speaker has ever placed a
political opponent in the chair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-04
Law Concerning Teachers.

If a bill which has been introduced
into the house by Representative Kutz
passes first grade teachers may be ex-
empt from examinations If the holder
receives a grade of 50 per cent on all
branches. A permanent certificate shall
be given in such cases, but it lapses if
the teacher ceases teaching for more
than two years at a time. 1t also re-
quires such teachers to be readers of
some educational journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-04
Mr. Crosby Goes.

The Populists of the house have Sc
lected Representative Crosby of Chey-
enne to take Representative Ravens
crafts place on the special committee
to go to saltwater, Mimi, to investigate
the binding plant there, and ne has been
elected by the house. The committee
will start this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-04
GRAY MAY GO BACK.
Delaware Republicans Losing Pa
thence With Addicks

Dover, Del, Feb 4.-The regular Repub-
Iicans who have been voting for Colonel
A Gray in the fight against J. Edward
Addicks. went into conference last last, even ven
up some independent Republican and give
the Addicks men ten days in which to de,
regulars will vote with the Democrats to
elect Gray.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-04

occupied with the consideration of gen.
eraI business, during which time num-
Der of the members asked to be ex-
cused until next week That a quorum
would not be present for today's bust
ness was apparent and the adjournment
was taken.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-04

then frmed up to $40. 121kQ1o 10. MAY, lard
started a shade better al S5.75 and declined
to 1905. 7215. May ribs began shade
lower at s5.0flz@5.10 and weakened to sos.
RYE-Cash, SIC; May, 5612c.
BARLEY-Cash, 41d51c.
TIMOTHY-February 81 40; March s. AZ.
FLAX Cash northwestern, $118s4
southwestern $1.15; May, $1.14A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-04
Kansas City Produce Market

Kansas City, Feb. a.
WHFAT@Steady. No. 2 hard, 64065c /;
No. 3, 62Q64c; No. 2 red, 73a7S1ae; no. 3,
69Q72c.
CORN-weak. No. mixed, 32a4 @33c;
No. 2 white, 3514 @1kc: No. 8. 33c.
OATS-Steady. No. 2 white, 29Gl291Ac.
RYE-Steady. No. 2. SIC.
HAY-Firm and unchanged.
BUTTER-Steady. Separator, 16Q1Sc;
dairy, lac.
EGGS-Steady. Fresh, 1870.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-04

1t absolutely has no equal and all
others who claim theirs is as good
Beggs' German Salve are imitators.
fair trial will convince any one that
there is no preparation yet discovered.
that stands even an equal IN allaying
pain and in it's healing qualities. For
sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-04
HEADS THE CLASS.
Growth of the Farmers Alliance In
surance Company

The first insurance company TO file its
annual statement for 1899 is the Farm
ers Alliance of Mcpherson county,
which shows a membership of $4,000.
Losses paid for 1898 2O,916 90
Resources premium notes 140,S20. Y
No. of loans farm mortgages II, 4O0
Cash on hand. 2,246. ~
Liabilities, losses in process
of adjustments, etc.,. 1921. 81
Risks in force. II, 321 ,252 so
The company started as county mu-
tual in Mcpherson eleven years ago,
since which time it has spread it's BUSH
ness into so counties of the state and
during the past year has written over
54OO policies on farm property. The
company is managed by a board of Is
directors, three of whom are elected an
nually by the patrons of the company
Insurance is furnished at actual cost
and the liability of a member is fixed
according to the amount of the risk
carried.
This is one of the Kansas insurance
companies thath as been a success.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-04

Horrible agony is caused by Piles.
Burns and Skin Diseases. These are
Immediately relieved and quickly cured
ware of worthless limitations. Geo. w.
Stansfield, W. H Wilson, A. J. Arnold
& Son. A. ] Kane & Co. druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-04
Sugar Market.

New York, Feb. a.
sUGAR,Raw. strong; fair refining. sAc;
35sc. Refined strong: crushed, SIC; pow
dered, SIC; granulated. &c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-04
AN OUTLET To THE SEA
4 Report That the Memphis
Will Extend East.

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. A rumor is cur
rent here that the Kansas City, Fort
Scott & Memphis railroad has pur-
chased the Seaboard Air line and will
reach Birmingham from Atlanta by
using the east and west railroad.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-04
Chicago Livestock Market.

HoGs-Receipts. 10000. Left over. 52a7.
ceipts for tomorrow, &c, 600; next week. 1870
600. One load fancy heavy, So. 80: mixed
O.. s71z: rough heavy, $S.55Q3.65; light, $3.50
Q3.75.
steady.
sHEEP-Receipts, 5000. Market dull, IN
changed.
Official yesterday:
HOG@Receipts, g. 921: Shipments 5ss1.
945.
SHEEP-Receipts 2,64o; shipments, GAS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-04
Cotton Market.

New York, Feb. T.
COTTON-Spot closed quiet. Middling
uplands.-.6 .9-16c; middling gulf, 5-16c.
Sales, 81 bales.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-04
Senate Adjourns Until Monday.

The senate adjourned at o'clock
Friday afternoon until o'clock Mon
day afternoon. Friday afternoon was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-04
Open High Low Close
RANGES of Prices on Stock.

Furnished by E. NJ Strawn Broker
age Co., Room 3 Central National Bank
Bldg. Seventh and Kansas ave-. Topeka.
Kan. Telephone No. 637.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-04
Kansas City Livestock Market.

Kansas City, Feb. 4.
CATTLE Receipts, 70. Market I'M
changed.
HOGS-Receipts. $500. Market 501oc
lower. Bulk of sales. So. 55D3. IS; heaVies,
So. 60a3. rs; packers. So. 55@370: mixed So $50
3.671z; lights, S. 4043.60; workers, So. 60;
pigs, So. 20d3. 40.
SHEEP-NO market
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-04

Food does more harm than good when
not digested. Kodo1 Dyspepsia Cure
digests what you eat. 1t prevents vast
dng diseases and cures stomach troubles
1t cures indigestion, sour stomach and
be1ching. and allows a wornout stomach
rest. 1t acts instantly. Geo. w. Stans-
field, w. H. Wilson, A. J. Arnold &
Son, A J. Kane & Co., druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-04
BUSINESS CHANCES.

~~-~~oO~-~-~~~-~~~-~~~~-
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The money-making chances in. stocks,
wheat, cotton and bonds Better and
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losses under plan, and a stipulated
income on your capital is guaranteed.
Every facility for successful investment is
offered our clients. Write for free advice
and literature, showing how you may in
crease your income without risk. c. f.
Mackey & Co., Wall ST., New York.
ENORMOUS PROFITS have been made
on the recent rise in wheat. We can
make just as much another deal now
getting ready to be launched. Those who
send US 800 and upward will realize that
small investment sometimes produce re-
suits beyond the conception of conserva-
tive investors. No experience necessary.
We attend to everything for share of the
profits Money can be Withdrawn on de-
mand. Bank references. Particulars free.
Chicago Financial Co., 228 La Sale ST.,
Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-04

FOR SALE-CITY PROPERTY
No. 1913 room brick house on Polk St,
modern in every particular, good barn and
brick walks, So, 500
No; 1913 room house on Polk, one and
one half lots, 1000
No. 372-One and one-haIf lots, 10 room
two street car lines, $1,000
No; POS room house on Tyler close
to 9Th, 81 500.
No. 962-On 10th St, a room cottage.
barn, cellar, well and cistern, lots. $3.50
No; 1868 room house, well and barn,
one lot, on East 10th, $500.
No. 3S1-6 room cottage house, IIar-
rison close to 4th ST., lots. Make us an
offer.
No: 19s17 room house, barn, ? lots, on
Hancock between Bird and 4th ZOO.
No. 336-7 room house, barn, lots, on
HANCOCK between End and Bird, $1,000.
A room cottage. lots, barn, cistern
and well, Buchanan st. between 5th and
9Th, 5000; $500 cash, balance monthly.
Modern house on Clay of rooms, very
cheap.
A double brick house separated by a
solid brick wall, rooms each, located on
a paved street, pavement paid for, whole
property rents for $35 per month. is clear
of membranes; want to trade for bust
ness property.
We have a great many homes both large
and small, ranging in price from $500 to
s., 600, located in North Topeka, that
can sell on easy terms
PAYNE & THOMPSON
627 Kansas ave.
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Rance of Pricaa

Furnished by E. NJ. Strawn Broker.
age Co, Room 8 Central National Bank
Bldg, Seventh and Kansas ave. Topeka.
Kan. Telephone No. 637
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-04
wANTED-AGENTS.


AGENTS-We will pay 800 per month and
railroad expense to any man who will
faithfully represent US in taking orders
for the most reliable portrait copying
house in the world. We pay strictly sal
airy. Address a once Dept 14S. G. E.
Martel, New York City.
AGENTS WANTED-Plays wigs, whis-
kers, paints, tricks and novelties. Illus
trated catalogue giving full particulars
sent free. Try this snap. Address Chas.
Marshall. Mgr, Iockport, N. Y.
ONLY PERFECT BATH CABINET;
latest patent; greatest seller. r. NJ. r.
win, Nashville, Tenn, ST Louis, Mo.
CANVASSERS WANTED-Sewing ma
chine attachment for ripping seams;
state rights for sale; correspondence So
Icited. Eureka Ripper Co, 41S Roanoke
Bldg, Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-04

In addition to this there will be the
label: Made in Kansas City, U. S. A"
which will be in English.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-04

We mend and sew on buttons free.
American Steam Laundry. Tele. 341.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-04

FOR RENT
No. 1147 Clay ST.. 6 rooms, $13.
No. 500 North Quincy St, room cot
No. SIS North Quincy ST.. room brick
house, SIG.
No. sig Buchanan, 5 room cottage and
barn. $15.
No, 1903 Western ave-, 5 room house.
$3.50.
A p room modern house on Topeka ave.
from March 1, $40.
No. as Kansas ave-, store room, $35 per
month.
Office. and sleeping rooms, I'd and Sd
floor, 50 to Sc.
PAYNE & THOMPSON.
627 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-04

FOR RENT-Fine large residence on West
Tenth. w. r. Hazen, 115 West Fifth.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-06-02

fare" the shorln further raid "but n
be- ana Bile men would take up labor
with these hotels and lodging houses.
and pun ovcry ono Of them found hnr-
boring young girls and men Of cvli ~
putc great amount or good would BE-
accomplished"
''Whero are the places you refer 10.
locntcdg' cnqulrcd the reporter.
Fright la the heart OF the city" was
the reply
"Ilayo you list OF themy'
u have, and Il ig open 10 In
spcctlon by the chief Of police. or any
Of his men,"
Il have been criticised" went on
sheriff ilowolla "for allowing Sunday
baseball games at Fort Douglas. but
want 10 say that tho Fort IL entirely
outside OF my jurisdiction. It being a
part Of the government reservation.
otherwise a stop would have been put
10 the practice tho inst Sunday any
game occurred. 1 am Ia for good goy-
ornment | believe IN enforcing tho
laws. but I do not think Il right Of me
~ NEEDLE with matters that concern
tho police department. neither do 1
think they have any right TO Interfere
ln Affairs that belong TO the aherin'a
office. I have % duty 10 perform and
BY tho help of God am going 60 do Il.
regardless OF the consequence. I have
consulted the county attorney with rc-
Hpcct 60 certain matters, and ! want
10 give notice that from now uu the law
prohibiting the sale Of liquor on SUM
day W 40 be- enforced. and / take ID that
q hint 10 the wise ~ runiclcnt"
Coming back Co the hotel QueatlOn
Sherln lioWolla said that Few nights
HEu man ana young girl registered
nt "a certain house a. husband and wife.
The clerk OF the hotel knew the girl was
not married, but yet allowed her to
occupy apartments with tho man. The
Hhorin called the pruprietur'H attention
10 tho matter and the clork was ln-
Htanuy discharged. shorln Ilowolln
cited other instances OF similar char
nctor that have come under his person.
al observation and he advocatts warn
Ing prupriotorf OF these places that the
practice must stop. or they should be-
made TO feel tho heavy hand OF the
law.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-06-02

The notorious "1ioic-in-thc-wair'
nur which Tor Year. hna been ap
,..siy associated with tho equally no.
,-,ou, "Robbcrs.Roost" outlaws and
N, al,o form a part OF the same con-
,ssnuon of bandits executed a very
airing and dangerous exploit ncar VIII
rr wro.. at an carly hour this morn
o..
The deed consisted Of the deliberate
-ss veil executed plan Of holding up
ns Union Pacific passenger train. COM
r-r,ltg with the Oregon Short Line AZ
osisn and duo In this city at a.ao this
afternoon. The nrst information 20
rueh Salt Lake city Of tho desperate
cop WIS received by the Dcaerut News
I'D communicated forthwith TO the 10.
al Offices In this city.
Central Passenger Agent clay had
h,ird nothing whatever Of the robbery
uihid been notified that the train was
trs hours late ana received informa-
taa al "a late hour this afternoon TO tho
EJECT that &, would not rcnch salt Lake
until $40 this evening. lie was high.
D. PLEASED TO know that none Of tho
fass5nrcru were moleatcd. as were also
rany people In this city. who had rcla-
uvss ana friends on the train.
Some apprehension was folt by tho
phclac Expires company rcgardinE tho
robbery. and Afr. J. T. Daniels Of tho
hird division win leave for wilcox.
wyo, this evening 90 make an onlclnl
iHyoruratlon. although It docs not APP
PEAR that the company has been heavy
llorsr
Tha "IIolo.in-thc-wnll" Eang are ale
i,, q me 'Robbcr'a iloost' outlaws In
t7a,hHn Utah II Will be- remembered
rsi Governor Wells and tho governors
% Idaho and colorado hold "a cone
i5rao In this city a. little leas than
a yoif ago with Wow 20 breaking up
their operations Governor Wells re-
Gently a win also be- remembered, ret
o. price upon the heads or more than
o. dozen ~ them.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-06-02

mlttcd IN New York city and tho ptl-
HonCu should have beyn brought hero
nt once. Tho captain says b. will APP
peal 90 Gov Roosevelt if tho prisoners
arr not Immediately given up Co him.
The baby passed u peaceful night in
hcr home. capt McCluHkcy would not
say q word about what he considered
The motive Tor the abduction OF tho
child.
Arthur W. clark. the father Of Marion
Clark today secured q warrant Tor tho
arrest Of james ana jennie Wilson and
Carrie Jones,
a crowd began 20 nHromhlA about
the clark home early today. School
children prcdominntcd but there were
many grown people who Joined In the
shouts for a sight of the baby. Finally
Mrs. clark went 60 a window. raised
une of the naHheH and held Marion up.
The crowd chcorrd and yelled and the
mother and child laughed Tor sheer
happiness. The cheers kOpt up for
some minutes ana the child klarcd hcr
hand 10 hor admirers Mt clark II de-
termincd 10 prosecute any one who has
been In any way connected with the
abduction Of the child,
The man named WILSON ~ said 10 be
George BearcEard Harrow. newspaper
reporter lie ~ also said 60 be- 4 son
OF Judge John G, Barrow Of Little rock,
Ark
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-06-02
Claim Is Made that Certain Hotels
are Run for Immoral Purposes.
ALLURING OF YOUNG GIRLS.
county onicer Agrees 90 Furnish Po'
lice Department with "a List Of
IIouscs-A Note Of Warning.

There are a number Of a0-cniiod
hotels In this city that are nothing
moro nor less than aauignatiou houses"
said shonn Howolls to o News re-.
porter today II have tho proof" he
continued "that YOUNG kris, under
the age OF n. frequent these placau. and
are allowed TO pass the nighi Ia the
company of mon" The sheHn cited
the case OF sixteen yonr Ola Maud
Evans. who only few nights ago. was
found occupying room az hoicl near
the oregon Short Limo dcuoi.wh.oh had
been procured for her BY a certain
miiroad man. "Chicf Hilton talks Of
breaking up dcns and houaG OF NJ.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-06-02

Additional Detail, nerariinE the Route
urcomuienuth.

Nrcomuteunfts
Sew York. June IA special to tho
Herald from Washington anyu.
Additional details have been received
lu regard 90 Tho route recommended ~
tho Nlcumruan Canal commission fur
The proposed inthmian waterway
While thr route outlined lu Che ryu-
0pHIH ~ the cnmmiHalun'n report Just
made public hy thr state department o.
preferred hY the CummlHnlun, "a lH UNI
dputuul that that body submits HeV-
rrai variants which may BE- adopted by
the cuuhtruc ton engineer " De deems
% proper 90 30 H0
The commission o. nrrcod that tho
route from iirito To- the san Junuillo
river should De uH Hrt forth, but states
that thOru nru two ways uf connecting
the canal nt this point with the Carib-
bean Ura, the first across tho low
country 90 Ur,ytowu, and couneciing hy
"a straight line with the canal nt san
Iuuuiliu 90 the Caribbean sea. where u
new hurbUr viii have 90 De- built Tho
commiafion nuda there viii b. iiltio
difference in The cost OF the several
choice with the construction engineers
49, TO which route shall be- adopted.
The single dam which tho preferred
route contemplate WIN hr located az
huca San Carlos. Just above Ochon and
above the mouth OF the San Carlos.
the dam because. tho commission states.
the constructor viii be able 10 avert
the hnuVy now NJ water which pmpues
into the San Juan river from the San
Carlos Just below that point The cum.
mission also submits ana alternative
proposition Tor the Building VI three
dams. one M Hoca san Carlos, aud
midway between that point and
Machuun rapids and thp third al
Maehuca fnpida, Tho dams. In case II
construction. viii be eighteen foot IN
height.
There viii De ten locks 10 the canal.
four uu The west side. ana the remain.
der on tho eastern station between nocn
san Carlos ana the Atlantic. Each lock
win be no feet wide From u1cA San
Carlos 90 San Juan del Norte. the canal
VIII De- 100 feet ln width. FROM Hocn
san Carlos 90 Fort San Carlos. the lake
outlet of the canal. q will be- 800 feot In
width.
The canal Increases iu width from
Fort San carlos 60 Just opposite the
Suloniiuume lrlundH whore II % 600 feet
IN width. ana 10 viii mnlntaiu this width
untll IL reaches las ll jas. where IL de-.
crcnHoH 90 80 feet and remains "a that
widlh throughout thc remainder OF is
The depth ~ the canal estimated up.
on u 30 feet throughout
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-06-02

Rev York. the mother refused 20 tel
w. saying she preferred not 70 90 20. %
she was certain her daughter hud not
taken any baby She said her'lnughicr
was twenty-five years Old. aud she had
had one child bat lt had died. While
giving there few facts Mrs hcNully
broke down. Her husband, who was
present. said.
You can't tell You don't know what
VIII happen these days OF couuc. !
can't believe anything " this Kind un-
less I know u. but u may be- right
The ola folks were much anoctcd by
The ucwr and were nuNlnun 90 learn an
the details Ut the arrest
Tho connection OF the Harrow or W.
ron woman with ihc case. u Do thought
may explain thU white copy pnpcf
used boz She original letter signed
'rhrCo." The persons any who have
boun in the News Office 10Y there was
no paper OF that Kind used in the News
Office There were IN The ONCE. az IN
nll country uarorH. several kinds u
copy paper" but Tho general run o.
70 was the same Mind nH that upon
which the note 90 the Clarke family was
written. The woman knew how o. pre-
pare copy Tor printers ana uidsrst0od
pararuphing and punciunting we'll.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-06-02
sTArrMrNr nv OFFICIALS.
iald.ap Accomplished In the Midst % 4
nrenchihg Rain.

Omaha, June g-Tho Union Pacific
officials furnish tho following account
" the robbery OF tho wost bound train
no. ] which loft this city yesterday
morning.
Just before daylight this morning
10 the midst OF a drcnohlng rain tho
Ialn wan held up just beyond Wilcox.
"yo' The robbers blow up the express
car With dynamite. severely wouneinr
we engineer and thon escaped a. tho
mountains According 10 tho officials
NJ Tho express company the robbers OBJ
lalnod only a nominal reward for their
auing crime. 4 posse under command
oi rho sheriff of Carbon county Is In
pursuit and officers are confident Of
capturing them.
REPORT or ENGINEER JONES.
Union Pacific onlclala received their
hrat Information OF the AFFAIR from En-
Nlneer lonea OF the train that was held
UP His message was an followa'
First section No, held up a mile
west Of Wilcox. Express car blown