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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07
ELECTRIC PLANT SOLD.
Parsons Lights to Be Reconstructed
and Made up to Date.

Parsons, March THE Parsons cleo
trio light plant has been sold to Walter
Conn. Charles McVeigh, an expert of
the General Electric company, has al
ready arrived here, who will rebuild the
plant, and construct it up to date. The
three engines in the power house will be
taken out and a 300 horsepower Corliss
engine put in.
1t is also stated that the new owner
now has under contemplation the matter
of putting in an electric street car line
at the earliest feasible opportunity. The
price at which the plant was sold was
$40, 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07
BOARD OF VISITORS.
To the Naval Academy Appointed by
the President

Washington, March THE president
has appointed the following named per-
sons as a board of visitors to the naval
academy:
Rev. James Lewis, Joliet, Ill.
Rev. Alexander Mckay Smith of
Washington, D. c.
Mr.. Edward H. Harrison of Chicago.
Mr.. James S. Browning of Pocohon-
tas, Va.
Mr.. w. H. Halle of Springfield, Mass.
Mr.. ]. J. McCardy of st. Paul, Mimi.
Mr.. Frank J. Symmes OF San Fran
cisco.
The vice president has not yet desig-
mated the representation of the senate
on this board of visitors, but Speaker
Reed has named for the house, Repre-
sentative Steele of Indiana and Repre-
sentative Settle of Kentucky.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07
REACH THERE MARCHI7
Court of Inquiry to Visit Kansas City
Packing Houses.

Washington, March THE court of
inquiry investigating the army beef
scandals will visit Kansas City, going
of the court will leave here for Chicago
tomorrow and will probably remain
there until March Is, reaching Kansas
City bout March II. They will exam
of all packing establishments which
sold meat to the army during the war
with Spain.
One point the court is DESTROYS of
clearing up on this trip is the process
of packing which was in operation when
the meat which it is claimed made the
soldiers ill was put up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07
COLONY FOR MULvANE.
One Family of Forty People Arrives
From Illinois in Southern Kansas

Mulvane, March ii. J. Eldridge and
wife and sons and daughters, with their
families, forty people in all. have ar
rived in Kansas from Illinois, and have
located on 1000 acres of land, just re-
Gently purchased, nine miles east of
Mulvane.
They left behind them large body of
good Illinois land, free of debt, and
came to Kansas because they thought
they could make more money and make
it easier. They will all live in one neigh
borhood and the children will all attend
the same school.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07

After all the money and time that
have been spent in surveying canal
routes across Nicaragua and after, as is
alleged, work has already been COM
menced on the ditch which is to join
the two oceans, it turns out that moth
ing is known about the route and con-
gress has appropriated 100000 to be
used in obtaining information which will
enable it to act with intelligence in the
prosecution of the enterprise.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07

Only the conqueror praises the good
qualities of his opponent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07
ROOSEVELT'S WAY
Of Checking Private and Local Legis-
iation.

New York, March 7.-Governor Roose-
velt states that it is his intention. to refuse
come to him from the legislature after
March 10. This, is a reiteration of the
statement made by him directly after his
inauguration He says that he will not
sign any such bills which come to him
after that date unless there is some SUI,
ficient reason why they had not reached
him by that date.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07
Pensions For Kansans.

Washington, March 7.-Pensions have
been granted as follows:
Original-Daniel Dunlap, Abilene, S.;
William S. Small, National Military
Home, Leavenworth, S.
Renewal-Simon P. Horlacher, Parker,
Sc.
Reissue-Special, February 21.-M. R.
William Grebe, Bonner Springs, $40;
Christian Scheck, Atchison, IS.
Original widows, etc.-Sarah c. Vos-
burg, Marquette, So.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07
Chanee al the NationaL

Messrs. Hankla Bros, proprietors of
the National Hotel of this city, whose
lease expired March 9Th, have retired
from the hotel as proprietors but will
continue in control of the business for
the present for the First National bank
who are owners of the property. Just
who will be their successors is not
known at this time. Messrs. Hanlxlas
have been engaged in the hotel business
for many years and are well known
throughout the west and have an ex-
cellent reputation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07
BAPTISTS WIN.
Sunday School of Ottawa Given a
Prize on Decorations.

Ottawa, March THE First Baptist
Sunday school of this place has re
ceived notice from New York city
firm that they won the prize of SIS for
their decorations last Christmas.
This company furnishes supplies for
entertainments of this nature, and this
year asked that each school in the
United States using their supplies make
a photograph of them and they would
award prizes. The First Baptist Sun
day school of this city did so with the
above result.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07
NO LAYING THERE.
/ Not Civil or Criminal Suit Before
This Justice in Twenty Years.

IFrom the Mcpherson Republican,
If the recording angel had as little to
do in keeping tab on the world, individ-
ually, and collectively, as he has in writ
ing the history of New Gotland town
ship he would have an almost endless
pIaytime of it. Twenty years ago the
township purchased two dockets for the
justices of the peace. Up to this week
not a line had been written in them.
There had been neither a criminal nor
a civil case tried.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07
Wants Rural Mail Delivery.

Jewell City, March 7.-Congress has
appropriated $50, 900 to experiment with
free rural mail delivery. A first rate
field for such an experiment is in the
country south of Jewell, in Prairie and
Browns Creek townships. They are
from to miles. distant from any post
office, and a carrier on horseback could
easily serve 100 families in a day. The
people down there are taking the mat
ter in hand and urging the postoffice de-
partment to locate one of their routes
in this territory.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07
Sugar Goes Up.

New York, March IAN all around
advance in the prices of refined sugars
was made today by the American Su-
gar Refining company, Arbuckle Broth
named firm representing the independ-
ent refiners. The advance is a cent
pound, bringing barrel sugar up to 51s
cents and package sugar to 81 cents.
The Mollenhauer refinery, one of the
independent concerns, resumed opera
tiOQS tOdaV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07

Only the conqueror praises the good
qualities of his opponent.
The greatest trouble in everyone's
life is something he never had.
-
THE only pedigree in our family" an
Atchison woman said, lis the dogs"
A man gets just what he kicks for at
a. boarding house. In many homes, a
man is less fortunate
An Atchison woman who has very
light hair. is so popular with the other
women that they do not accuse her of
blondining her hair.
When a girl of sixteen, who is pref
ty. and has good clothes, gets a sad
look in her eyes, it means that she has
heard it is becoming; nothing more.
When a lot of people get together in
the evening, they yawn and look bored
when the singing is going on. and never
show any real interest until the gossip
begins.
When a man builds a large and costly
house. he should plan it with a view to
its fitness for a boarding house for that
is what every large house ultimately
comes to.
An Atchison man went into a. restau-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07

AS might have been expected the
Golden Rule" mayor of Toledo has
been turned down by his party in the
nominating convention. Again is the
truth of Mr.. ingalls, remarks concern
ing the decalogue and the golden rule
in politics indicated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07
Band Carnival Successful

Coffeyville, March THE band car
nival at the band hall proved very sue
cessful from both a social and financial
standpoint. Supper was served both
evenings and dinner Thursday. The
contributions of the business men were
sold at a good profit. The net profits
were $175.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07
Leaned Into the Ohio.

Cincinnati, March abraham Moses. a
wealthy cotton broker of Natchez. Miss,
who has been in the Jewish hospital under
last night and. making his way to the sus-
pension bridge between Cincinnati and
He was seen by men on the bank, one
of whom swan out after him and others
pulled out in boat and rescued him. He
mill
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07
EAGAN LEAVES.
Starts to Honolulu Tonight From
Washington.

Washington. March 7.-Commissary
General Charles p. Eagan, who has re-
manned in Washington since the court
martial suspending him from the service
for his attack General Miles, has ar
ranged to leave Washington tonight for
the west. He will go to San Francisco
and thence embark for Honolulu, where
he has a son who has large interests in
coffee plantations
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07
Knights of Columbus Meet.

New Haven, Conn, March THE ma
tional council of the Knights of Column
bus of the United States assem- led in this
city today for its annual meeting. The
fierce snow storm did not interfere with
the attendance. practically all the 43 dele
gates from other states having arrived in
New Haven last night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07

Everyone who is a Kansan should up
hold Kansas by buying Kansas manu-
featured goods. By so doing you will
help home industries to grow; help
build up factories and cities, and in the
end help yourselves. The further a dol
lar goes away from home the longer
it will take it to come back. Be wise
and call for the Silver Leaf" brand of
goods All made at home and every
grocer carries them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07
AS the season of the year VIII,

AS the season of the year when pneu-
monia la grippe, sore throat, coughs,
colds, catarrh, bronchitis and lung trou-
bles are to be guarded against, nothing
sis a fine substitute will answer the
purpose" or is Just as good" as One
Minute Cough Cure. That is the one
infallible remedy for all lung, throat or
bronchial troubles. Insist vigorously
upon having 1t If something else is Of
fered you. Geo. w. Stansfieid, w. H.
Wilson, A. ]. Arnold & Son, A. J. Kane
& Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07

In compliance with a sentiment loudly
expressed in some quarters, in favor
of a man for librarian of congress who
knows something about books, it is said
that the president has decided to offer
the place to Mr.. Herbert Putnam, super
dntendent of the Boston public library.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07
SUMNER COUNTY BRIDGES.
Is Now the Possessor of Fifty Struc-
lures at q Cost of S146.215

Wellington, March I'm the early
days of the county several public fer
ries over various streams were main
tanned by private individuals. Increased
traffic necessitated better facilities for
travel, and in 1872 the first bridge built
in Sumner county was erected over the
Arkansas river east of Oxford. This
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07

THE only pedigree in our family" an
Atchison woman said, lis the dog's''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07

It appears now that the kaiser didn't
know how things were going at Manila
or ne would have put a stop to Admiral
Won Diedrichs' actions long ago. Dewey
is no tattler. What he had to say he
said to the admiral direct.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07

Chicago, March For Kansas: Part
" cloudy tonight and Wednesday
warmer tonight; warmer in east portion
Wednesday; southerly winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07

In the affairs of Matthew Stanley
Quay there is an interregnum- For the
first time in II years he is not a United
states senator. 1t looks as though he
Tnigla- experience great difficulty in
uniting the ends of the severed chain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07

Though the administration has re-
moved Senator Gray from the fighting
line in the senatorial contest going on
ut Dover by appointing him to a federal
judgeship the war shows no signs of
abatement. Mr.. Gray's supporters
promptly took up another Democrat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07
Republican Paper Seized.

Madrid March THE republican dep
uties at a meeting just held have de-
cided upon a vigorous republican pro-
paganda. The Pals, a republican news
paper has been seized.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07
wellington's Band Out of Debt.

Wellington, March With the pro-
ceeds of the midwinter fair the band
has paid every cent it owes, including
Prof. Ansell's salary, and has about $50
in the treasury. They hope to soon be
able to purchase new uniforms, which
will cost 5000 or $500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07
Charity Was Ill Repaid.

Girard, March Last Saturday T.
s Stone, a farmer living north of this
man he had kept overnight Stone
tracked the thief to Fort Scott and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07
STRICKEN WITH APoP1ExY..
Dead Body of Commissioner Found
on the Prairie Near Coolidge.

Coolidge, March THE dead body of
Joseph Klyne, one of the county COM
RE near here Sunday. It is thought ap-
Oplexy killed him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07

If any more evidence that Germany
isn't looking for any trouble with the
United States is wanted the kaiser will
doubtless supply it on short notice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07

there lost him. He gave a good descrip-
ton of the man and the officers are on
his trail. He is thought to be wanted
at other places for shady dealings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07

Congressman LIQUIDS remark that Mr..
Cleveland had the courage Of his con-
victions leads the Chicago Journal to
exclaim: $50 does a mule
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07
Death of Henry M. Burt.

Springfield. Mass, March Henry, NJ
Burt, founder of the paper published on
the top of Mount Washington, known as
Among the Clouds died at his home in
this city today of pneumonia Mr.. Burt
was IS years or age.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07

Dewey is to be allowed to select his
own uniform. Just suppose he should
choose a baseball suit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07
To Stop Betting on Races.

San Francisco, March by a vote of
to the supervisors of this city and county
have passed to print an ordinance prohfb-
tting betting on horse dog races, botn
within and without racing Enclosures. This
ordinance, should it become a law, will
result in the killing of the Ingleside race
track.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07

The greatest trouble in everyone's
life is something he never had.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07

Mexico and South American countries
seem disposed to regard Cecil Rhodes
recent dream of American empire an the
light of a pipe story.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07
Fred Harvey to Build.

Leavenworth, March Fired Harvey
is having plans prepared for three brick
residences on the site where now stands
the old Stevenson livery barn, on Fifth
avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07

The Peoria Journal intimates tina
Carter Harrison will be contented wit
the Office of governor in 1900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07
Death of Mrs. Gertrude Mcdonald.

Mcdonald, wife of Charles B. McDon-
aid, cashier of the Citizens National
bank, and one of the most popular
young women in this city, died here last
night after an illness of but three days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07

A lot of work begun by the last con-
sress will have to be started all over
again by the next.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07

By the passage of the navy personnel
bill Schley is placed two points ahead
of Sampson, but in the matter OF prize
money Sampson is likely to be far in
the lead.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07

Congress having adjourned, Cen Otis
now feels free to act and will inaugurate
a campaign against the Filipinos which
is calculated to bring the trouble to a
speedy termination
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07

Joe Bailey has concluded that he may
as well roll up the constitution and take
1t home with him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07
GLOBE SIGHTS.

From the Atchison Globe1
Both wealth and poverty produce
philosophers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07

Joe Bailey's grief over the hole
knocked in the constitution was as
suaged when he saw Speaker Reed look
General Wheeler squarely in the eye
z1-ithoIJt seeing him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07

Spain finds herself up against the pro-
position of no treaty, no pay.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07

At least Eagan should have been COM
pelled to eat some of the beef.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07

Trade follows the flag and wages are
beginning to follow the prices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07

Large or small bundles sent for, Amer
lean Steam Laundry. Telephone BAL.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-07

We will wash your colored shirts ana
guarantee colo1s from fading. Peerless
Steam Laundry. H. and ia w. Sth.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-05-12
HIT EN- HARD.
Manager Of the Manila -Dagupan
Railway Returns From Fill
pino Lines,
Being Advised That He Cannot
Longer Be Assured Personal
Safety.
Reports of Decentralization Are
True and Americans Should
Strike Hard.
General Otis Sends an Optimistic
Observation-Disclosures Congress
Wants to Quit.

MANILA. Nay lo.--6:45 p. m.-Mr.
Higgins, manager of the Manila-Dagu-
pan railway and two of his assistants
who had remained inside the insurgent
lines to protect the property of the rail-
way company, arrived at San Fernando
on Wednesday. They had been in
formed by the insurgents that they
would be no longer responsible for their
safety if they remained longer within
their lines. Mr. Higgins corroborates
the story that has been told of the de-
moralization of the Filipinos and says
that the rebels are looting all the ma
tive property. Mr.. Higgins adds that
now is the time for the Americans tC
strike hard.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-05-12
PEACE Is DESIRED.
Maj ,rity of tho Filipino Congress said to
BE willing to Lay Down Arms

AlHJ III tu0 I"pSuo ~uUB '-"'SA ~
Be willing to Lay Down Arms
MANILA. May io.-Reports received
from the insurgent lines. which. how
ever. have not been confirmed, say that
a meeting of the Filipino congress has
been held at San lsidro. There was no
quorum present. but iii spite of this
fact some business was transacted. The
reports add that although those who al
tended were mostly partisans of Aguin-
aldo a strong desire for peace was ex-
, pressed.
Major General Macarthur will prob
ably remain at San Fernando until
fresh troops can be forwarded to him
from this city 10 replace some of the
volunteers. who have become exhausted
from the long campaign.
Filipino ritiemen to the number OF
s. 900 are entrenched on three sides OF
Bacolor. The Americans, however. are
fully able to hold the city If Monday
attack was specimen of the enemys
fighting ability.
The United States Philippine commits
sion has been considering a provisional
constitution for the island of Negros
which was framed by Colonel Smitl
and leading natives.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-05-12
Ar HIS OWN PLEASURE.
Navy Department VIII Not Dictate
Dewey, Route Home.

WASHINGTON. May l2.-Secretary
Lon. said tina. the navy department
would not seek 10 influence Admiral
Dewey III any way IL the selection OF
the route bv wnicl. lie Will return to the
United States. Ey an old custom OF
the department. an admiral may re-
turn from his tour Of service on for
eisn station IN his own flagship, and
Admiral Dewey may choose his own
cours". returning either by way of Suez
or directly acros, the Pacific. The de-
partment now expects that he will
reach this country early Ill July.
though it is stated that he will not leave
Manila until he has completed his func'
tions as one of the Philippine commits
,it,. al least TO the extent Of terminal
ing hostilities.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-05-12
no TROOPS on BOARD.
Returning Transports Bring Only Sic
and Wounded Soldiers.

Returning Transports Bring Only Sick
and Wounded Soldiers.
WASHINGTON, May 12.-ln reply to
the cable of Adjutant General Corbin
regarding return Of volunteers, General
Otis cabled:
Manila. May IL. -Adjutant General,
Washington: Volunteer organizations
first to return now at Negros and 40
miles from Manila. at front. Expected
that transports now arriving will take
returning volunteers. Volunteers un-
derstand they will begin to leave for
United States the latter part of the
month: know importance of their pres.
ence here at this time and accept sacri'
fee which United States interests make
imperative. Hancock now entering
harbor. Transports returning this week
carry sick and wounded men. Penn
sylyania and st. Paul not needed longer
in southern waters where they have
been retained, hence dispatch; trans
ports Nelson and Cleveland brough
freight: return without cargo
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-05-12
STOVE TRUST NOW.
Consolidation of the nufact urers Of he
Country seems Probable.

Country Seems Probable.
CINCINNATI. May IA consolidation
Of the stove manufacturing interests of
the country may result from the meet
ing Of manufacturers now being held
here. The occasion is the 2sth annual
convention of the National Association
of Stove manufacturers. and there are
represented about 600 firms who control
30 per cent of the business of the coun-
try in that line These manufacturers.
after listening to a proposition by John
Walker. an attorney of Philadelphia.
representing Eastern and foreign capi.
tai. decided 10 appoint committee OF
seven leading manufacturers to gather
data from the stove men as to the
amount Of capital invested respectively
and IN the aggregate. the number OF
plants that could be secured. etc. This
committee is authorized to confer with
Mr.. Baker and his associates, to agre,
upon JOINT proposition, when option
blanks and papers will be sent 10 al
! the stove manufacturers of the country