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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08
THEATER FOR VETERANS.
It's Stage Will Equal That of the Audi
toriun in Kansas CITY

Leavenworth, March SIN addition
to the new barrack building which the
soldiers home is to have this year, an
amusement hall is to be erected, but
the money for its construction is pro-
vided by the post fund of the home
and not by congress.
The plans have been prepared by
Architect Johns of the home and bids
will be called for in a few days. The
building is to cost SIS, O00 1t will be an
amusement hall and hotel combined
and from the description will be a mod
ern playhouse with a seating capacity
for 400 persons.
The site will be about half way be-
tween the chapel and the brick road
leading to the grounds from the cleo
trio railway. The stage will have a
width of forty feet and will be about
the size of the Auditorium stage in
Kansas City.
The building will face on Franklin
avenue with the hotel part. On the first
floor of this part will be the store and
postofhce, with the main entrance to
the theater. From this entrance it will
be but a few stairs to the balcony and
q few down to the foyer Of the auditor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08
GAVE BOGUS CHECKS.
a St Louis Swindler Works Several
Kansas Towns.

Ellsworth, March S.-For several
weeks past a man giving his name as
w. c. Cole of ST. Louis and claiming to
be a veterinary surgeon has been drift
ing around between Lincoln, Sylvan
Grove, Lucas and Wilson. He Dor
rowed money when he could, and when
unable to do this longer, he began issu-
ing checks against a supposed deposit
he had in the Wilson bank.
He secured money on a number Of
such checks. This method of meeting
expenses worked all right until the
checks got around to the Wilson bank.
Then the endorsers and cashiers of the
checks learned that they had been
worked" and became anxious to find
Mr.. Horse Doctor. kilograms were sent
to neighbOring towns with the result
that Sheriff Pohlman found and arrest
ed the man.
Sheriff Jackson has taken his man to
lincoln
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08
TO REFUND BONDS.
Commissioners of Saline County Save
the Taxpayers $4,000.
[From the SaIina Union.

From the SaIina Union.l
The county commissioners have closed
a contract with Splitter & Co., of To-
ledo, O., whereby they are to refund
100000 of railroad bonds The bonds
are a series issued in favor of the Rock
Island and Santa Fe railroads and are
80 year 6 per cent bonds. The Santa Fe
bonds fall due in 1917 and the Rock Is
land series come due in 1907
In the refunding of these bonds the
commissioners have effected a saving
of about $4,000 to the county. Very
favorable terms were made. A part of
the Indebtedness is made to fall due
each year until the entire amount is
wiped away. The new bonds will draw
but AZ per cent interest. In the year
1900 81, 600 are to be paid and each sue
ceeding year $4,000 will be taken up
until the year 1915 when it is agreed
the remaining $4,000 will be paid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08
HoPELEssLY INSANE.
Sad Case of ]. C. Godding of Jewell
CitY.

Jewell City, March 81. c. Godding
of this city has become hopelessly in
sane, caused by tumors on the brain.
His condition for the past year has been
such that his family could manage him.
disposition and if he continues to live
his removal to the insane asylum is I'M
aVoidable.
For months he has been unable to see
to the right or left, look up or down,
objects only being visible when on a
level with his eyes, but now the tumors
have rolled the eyes upward so that
he sees nothing practically, and the
sense of recognition is gone.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08
SHEEP FEEDING PAYS.
One Firm Near Nickerson Wintering
10000 Head.

Nickerson, March San industry
which has proved a source of much
prosperity to Nickerson is the sheep
feeding business of the J. K. Knowlin
company. Last year $4,000 sheep were
wintered and fed and this year &c, 900
head are being cared for. The institu-
ton furnishes employment for about
thirty five men, but this is the least of
its beneficiaries.
1t is estimated that 100000 bushels
of corn are yearly consumed, besides
10000 tons of coarse feed and bedding
which finds a ready market there. On
several occasions more than 100 loads of
hay and straw were brought here in
one day at an average price of 81 a
load.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08
MAY BUILD CEREAL PLANT.
Offer Made Salina Citizens by South
ern Company.

Salina, March 8-A representative of
the Pure Food company of Stribling
Springs has made the people of Sa-
lima the following proposition:
He agrees to build a $4,000 cereal
plant in Salina, providing the citizens
will take stock to the amount of 10000
The company, he says. will run a night
and day force and will employ SO or
more hands. The capacity of the plant
will be 5000 bushels of pure food every
"a hours. In addition to the cereal
plant two box factories will be estab-
lished-one for straw and one for wood
running order the company agrees to
start a ginger snap and cracker factory.
The citizens have the offer under con-
Sideration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08
IMPLEMENT FACTORY.
May Come From Kansas City to To-
peka If Encouraged.

There is a probability of the Doggett-
Punteney implement manufacturing plant
of Kansas City being moved from that
city to Topeka, giving this city another
large manufacturing industry a repre-
sentative of the company will appear be
fore the Commercial club tonight and dis
cusS a removal of the plant to Topeka.
The management of the company believes
it can transact its business in as satisfac-
tory manner at a much less expense in
Topeka than Kansas City. Just what
Inducements will be wanted for bringing
the plant here are not yet known. but it is
understood that the company is anxious to
make the change in locations. The head
of the company is Mr. DOggett of the Dog
gett dry goods concern
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08
DUPES THE FARMERS.
Lightning Rod Agents at Work in
Ford County.

Spearvil1e. March s.-Deputy Sheriff
w P Marshall has stopped the opera
lions of a gang of lightning rod agents
that have been swindling the rural pop
ulation of Ford county.
A contract stating that $500 worth of
lightning rods are to be put on the
farmers buildings without cost to him
and solely for the advertising it will
give to the rod company is eagerly sign
ed and turns UP in the bank as a
promissory note for $300-the contract
having been changed to note and sold.
Large or small bundles sent or,Amer-
lean Steam Laundry. Telephone 341.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08
VOTE FOR SALISBURY
Delaware Democrats Hunt Out One
of the Old Name.

Dover, Del, March S-Willard Sauls-
bury received the full Democratic strength
in the ballOting for United States senator
today. The ninetieth ballot resulted
Willard Salisbury (Dem.). 81; Edward J.
Addicks Union Rep). is; F. Richards
Teguar Rep), IL; absent. 2; total vote. SO;
necessary to a choice, 26. No election.
The ninety-frst and ninety-second ballots
were the same except that the regular Re-
publicans dropped Richards and voted for
General lanes Z. Wilson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08

The fears of those who have been in
dread of the establishment of a large
standing army will probably be par
TALLY allayed by the presidents declar-
alton that he will not exercise the full
authority granted him to recruit the
army to $1,000 men, believing that SO, 900,
the number of regulars provided for,
will be enough.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08

ium. The second story of the front
building will be a hotel of nine rooms
for the accommodation of theatrical
companies and for visitors coming to
the home
In the basement of this part of the
building and on a level with the audi
forum will be the restaurant. a foyer
ten feet wide separating the hotel from
the theater. On each side of the audi
forum will be three large doors for
rapid exit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08

The competition among the sugar re-
finers has become so intense that the
price Of graduated has been advanced
an eighth of a cent on the pound. Prob
ably this is necessary in order to pay
the expenses of the fight which the
country has been given to understand
has been going on between the indie
pendent concerns and the trust.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08
LONG HAIR CAUSED DEATH

Battle Greek. Mich. March S.-Aiss Eth
lyn NJ. Wallace of this place has died from
the weight of her hair.
Her locks were four and a half feet long
and caused brain trouble, as she could not
allow them to be cut
Her hair was a beautiful tint of brown
down.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08

Chicago Record: The future editions
Of soldiers manuals probably will be-
gin with several chapters Of instruc-
tons as to the proper maneuvers to be
performed in conducting a case before
a court of inquiry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08

Governor Roosevelt has given the
New York legislature a pointer on ex-
pediting business by notifying the
members that no local or private legis-
lation will receive any attention from
him after the 18th inst.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08
COURT ROOM TOO SMALL.
the Opera House toIAccommo-
date the Curious.

Yates Center March S.-John Bell, 20
years old, of Chanute, was placed on
trial here for murder in the first degree
yesterday. Bell shot and killed Byron
Cushman at Humboldt last Fourth of
July. The defense admits the killing,
but claims self-defense, and that Bell
is weak minded. Over 100 witnesses will
testify.
The trial is being held in the opera
house, which is crowded with specta-
tors,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08

Ohio's Don Quixote, Attorney General
Monett. has tackled another windmill
in the form of the sugar trust. When
Monet gets whipped he doesn't stop
fighting. He hunts for another adver-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08

Dewey will now receive a salary of
s13. 600 a year. He outranks every other
officer in the naval or military service
Of the United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08

Mr.. Rockefeller, having secured the
return of a portion of his taxes. will
probably feel warranted in INDUCING in
a lay-off during at least a portion of
the heated term
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08

Stocks have about reached a point
which viii warrant the launching of a
war scare or something which will give
the bears a chance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08

Congress has learned a thing or two
from the states, it seems. For the first
time in the history of the country the
president has been voted a contingent
fund. He will have So. 900, 900 at his dis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08

Having no missionaries to offer up as
a sacrifice for their country's good. Italy
Just made an off hand demand for her
slice of the Chinese pie.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08

So many investigation commissions
are now at work in various parts of
the country that an advance in the
price of lime may be looked forward to
with confidence
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08

Now that congress has adjourned. ex-
Senator Quay can devote all his time to
eliminating that ex from his title.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08

Woman suffrage has been turned
down again, this time by the lower
house of the Massachusetts, legislature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08

Philadelphia Times: Spain has rea-
son to envy Germany. The latter gets
its warships safely away from where
Dewey is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08

Clearly there are some things which
Governor Stanley believes can not be
made by act of Observation-Disclosures and
druggists, for instance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08
Death Under the Ice.

Lawrence, March S.-George Yeager
colored boy 1S years of age was
drowned in the river north Of Lawrence
yesterday, while crossing on the ice
from the shore to an island He had a
camp on the island and was going to it
with companion when the ice broke
and he went under.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08
Cycle Co.,
II2 West 9Th ST.

and were lost on the prairie all the
night. They were found Sunday by a
ranchman when they were about to
give up the fight against the storm.
All were badly frost-bitten.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08

We have noticed that when Death
gets his sickle out, and looks thought
fully around, his eyes glisten with an
ticipation when he catches sight of the
father of eight or nine small children.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08

The question now arises. where did
Gen. Gomez conceal those $4,000 Cuban
soldiers during the war?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08
Nine O'clock a. m,

Nine O'Clock a. m,
Saturday, March IL the entire salvage
stock from the Palace Clothing COM
pany's Big Fire will be placed on sale
regardless of value, at 507 Kansas ave,
west side street, between Fifth and
Sixth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08
TO BE SURE

Of having your work AS you
want It, and WHEN you want 1t,
call up
1853, Topeka Steam Laundry.
We do '.VeIvet Edge Collars and Cuffs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08

Eagan will now go to Hawaii where
it takes longer for the newspapers to
reach him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08

Boston, Mass, March 8.-A message
received at Harvard college observa-
tory today from the European associa-
ton of astronomers, announced the dis
covery of a faint comet by DR.. Wolfo
1t is probably Tuttle's comet the re-
turn of which is looked for this year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08

Nevertheless and notwithstanding II
was Schley who did the fighting and not
Sampson
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08

When a good man dies they say he
has gone to his reward. Why not be
equally frank when a man goes to his
punishment?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

The funeral of Mrs. Emmett whipple
will be held Thursday afternoon at 23O
o'clock from her late residence, 300
Tyler street. Rev. Linus Blakesley Of
the First Congregational church will
off1ciate. The interment will be in To-
peka cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs. Harriet A. ShiI-
lfngford will be held from the residence
of her sister, Mrs. Mary Macferran. to-
morrow afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08

Mr. Quay should arrange to have his
trial take place in Missouri
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08

One advantage of living in a small
town is that the top is not as high up
as in a larger town
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08
GLOBE SIGHTS.

[F'rom the Atchison Globe.1
Some people have worked so long
they can't get along without it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08
WILL MEET ANYWAY.

The senators Immediately made a
canvass among themselves and twenty
three, two more than a majority, de-
cided that they would come to Topeka,
March q and sit as court of inquiry
anyway, pay OF no pay.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08

We will wash your co1ored shirts and
guarantee colors from fading. Peerless
Steam Laundry, 112 and LA w. sth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08

We will wash your colored shirts ana
guarantee co1o1S from fading. Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and ia W. 9Th.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08

Your linen left spotless. American
Steam Laundry, 112 West Seventh
Telephone BAL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08

If you make a long call you can settle
II in your own mind that you are
bore; the most agreeable callers stay
but a short time. The rule that one
never gets enough of a good thing can
be applied in this case is in others.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-08

When an old friend visits you he is
sure to tell something that you do not
want to know. An old friend recently
visited Charley Parker, and now it is
known that his name is not Charley at
ALL but Cyrus He was named Cyrus,
but disliked 1t. and insisted upon being
called Charley. Now that people know
he dislil<es to be called Cyrus he will
never be called Charley again. It is a
way people have.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-09
FOR KEEPER OF THE CAPITOL

To the Editor: You don't believe "the
Confederate soldier has played out.
Neither do l. There is an important yet
humble office to be flied in a few days
by the present General Assembly. There
is n Catawba man ms pure and of as
rue Democratic grit as ever rasped
the conscience if there is such a thinGl
of cranky Fusion cOrruptionistS-a man
as capable. as deserving. as honest rs
any that ever filled an office in the old
Banner county. He is an eXCOnfederate
soldier as faithful and as brave as any
that followed Lee. AS evidence of his
sOldierly qualities he bears wooden
leg. obeys the laws of his country, ana
cannot be driven from his convictions.
He was the faithful Register Of Deeds
of Catawba county for sixteen years and
he would still be holding that office II
the morals and judgment of our country
had. not been perverted and blinded by
false lights. AS evidence of his sound
Democracy, wnen his party is assailed he
grows red in the face and an issue is
joined. He always votes right.
This man is George w. Cochran. He
is too modest to clamor for office. He
wants merit to win. L. A. HOYLE.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-09
AN AMERICAN RAILROAD IN
CHINA.

Moneyed men from the United States
have secured franchise for building
railroad from Hong Kong, China, dis
lance of nearly 700 miles. 1t will run
through a very fertile and rich section
of country, and open up new opportu-
mites for the people to prosper. While
railroads are necessary to nations
prosperity, health is still more necessary.
A sick man can't make money if there
are Il thousand railroads. One of the
reasons why America is so progressive
is the fact that in every drug store
is sold Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
that celebrated tonic for the weak,
stimuant for the kidneys. appetizer for
the dyspeptic, purifier for the blood and
sedative for the nerves. IT is taken
with great success by thousands of men
and women who are run down. pale and
weak. 1t increases the weight of thin
people. and the gain is permanent and
substantial.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-09
HIS LIFE WAS SAVED.

Mr.. ]. e. Lilly, prominent citizen of
Hannibal, Mo-, lately had wonderful
deliverance from frightful death. In
telling of it he says: Il was taken with
Typhoid Fever, that ran into Pneu-
mOnia. My lungs became hardened.
was SO weak | couldn't even sit up in
bed. Nothing helped me. l expected to
soon die of Consumption, when l heard
of DIR. Kings New Discovery. One bot
tie gave great relief. I continued to use
it, and now am well and strong, / can't
say too much in its praise" This mar.
velous medicine is the surest and quick.
est cure in the world for all Throat and
Lung Trouble. Regular sizes so cents
and .$100 Trial bottles free at any
Drug Store; every bottle guaranteed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-09
Batium soCk Spring Water

is natures specific for every form of skin de-
sease and blood poison 1t does not, like soap
and ointment merely destroy for time the ex-
ternal signs but goes to the root Of the evil and
drives out the poison in the blood which causes
the eruptions to app EAR.
PROF. j. w THOMSON, winthrop Normal
and Industrial Colleg-, Rock Hill, S. G.
stuff red for years from Eczema and tried all
coming to this place, seven years ago, was
pursuaded to try the "Barium Water" | did
so, drinking it regularly, and applying extern
ally twice day. was soon relieved.
Ten gallons sent prepaid for $780, Express
order on Troutmans, NC.
Booklt free.
BARIUM Rock SPRINGS MINERAL WATER Co.,
Barium Springs, N. c.