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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

In the early part of 1880, there were
60,S73 telephones under rental in this
country. In the latter part of 1898 there
were 1,124,S46. The increase has varied
from 1896 a year to nearly $50. 900. The
total increase in the period indicated
has been nearly 1.10O. 600 The greatest
increase was in the past year The tel
ephOne exchanges have meanwhile in
creased from 40S to over 2.1OO. There
are nearly 100000 miles of wire in use
in the telephone service In 1885. there
were 1925 miles of wire underground.
This year there are 35S. 1874. In 1885. 1
per cent of the exchange wires were
underground. Now about so per cent
are under It is estimated that the to-
tai number of connections made be
tween points in the same exchanges on
the last day of 1893 was 3.S23.O7O Null
tiply that figure by 365.and take a sense
of the extent Of telephone talk in the
country Beside this about 80. SOC. 900
extra territOrial messages were sent in
1898 between towns. The average num-
Der of calls at each station in the
country is s Is a day. All the COM
panies operating under the Bell pat
ents had, up to the close Of 1898. ex-
pended s111. 159, 302 for construction and
real estate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09
ALUoKY SPECULATION.
a Winfield Man Makes $4,000 on
Corn Deal

Winfield, Dec 9.-Dr Clyde Bull of
this city has recently made over $4,000
clear without a cent of capital. He
has an uncle living near Augusta, O.
r, in conversation with whom DR.. Bull
incidentally learned that kaffir corn
was worth sc cents per shock. A day or
two after that he had occasion to drive
some distance south of Augusta and in
conversation with a farmer learned
that he had SO, 600 shocks and would
take Is cents a shock. DR.. Bull bought
the corn without more ado and drove
to Augusta to get a bank check. He
gave the farmer a check for the amount
on the bank of Alva.
Now he did not have a cent in the
bank at Alva and it behoOved him to
make some disposition of that corn
without delay. With this thought up
permOst in his mind he decided to drive
to Alva that night, which he did, ar
irving there about daylight next morn
ing. After a refreshing nap he ap-
peared at the bank just after it opened
for business and introduced himself to
Mr.. Stein. The banker was interested
at once and made him an offer of 321a
cents a shock. DR.. Bull wanted SO, but
finally compromised on 35 and Mr.. Stein
gave him check for the amount. He
deposited enough to meet the check he
had given the day before and drew the
remainder $500 in cash.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09
POINTED PARAGRAPHs.


From the Chicago News.1
he daughters of a millionaire always
have fine figures.
A thinking cap is not becoming to the
head Of every man.
The Judge often gets a mans mis-
deeds down to a fine point.
A man may not be a liar and yet oc-
casionally distort the truth.
It spoils the effect when a man gets
angry during a religious argument.
To the world at large it matters very
little what you do or what you don't.
Don't count your poultry until they
get big enough to get away from the
cat
seIfshness is the only thing that
stands between some people and happi-
ness.
Some mems motto seems to be: eff
at first you don't get rich-fail, fail
again
When you call a man a gentleman
and he gets mad, apologize by calling
yourself a liar.
A writer says angels are women's
doubles. It isn't necessary to mention
the sex of the writer.
The swell of the ocean makes people
sick and some of the sweIs one en-
counters on land have a, similar effect.
There are several different kinds of
idiots. One kind wears his cravat aWry
in order to show his diamond stud.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09
Moving the Dead Conviota.

Leavenworth, Dec 9.-Warden Tom
linson of the penitentiary has a force Of
prisoners moving the Convict grave
yard This graveyard is close to the
northeast corner of the main prison
wall, and within a stones throw of the
women's department. 1t became neces-
sary to use the ground and part of
the clay in the graveyard for the new
penitentiary brick plant. In all $50 bod
les of cOnvicts We're buried in the pen
itentiary graveyard. Everybody except
one is that is a convict. The exception
is that of a stranger who died near the
prison walls where he was trying to
seek shelter from the cold two years
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

Lawrence Journal: A press agent IS
a valuable member of society, and es-
pecially is he valuable to a public Of
fetal The readers of Kansas "spec-
ials" from Washington We're led to be
Heve that Congressman Long was the
whole thing in the fight against Rob-
erts. Mr.. Longs name was not men
toned in the press dispatches: he did
not make speech. and was not called
upon to promuIgate his views. Wash
ington press agents who make advance
dates for their champions ought to see
to it that those dates are kept
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09
Western Grain Men Meet.

Hutchinson. Dec. 9.-The grain buy
ers of western and central Kansas held
a meeting here yesterday. There were
about fifty persons present. They came
from points west of Newton, the west
ern half of the state. Tho object of
the meeting was for mutual protection
and to further mutual interests among
them, better rates, more careful inspec-
ton, more accurate weights and other
items of interest to grain men. They
discIaim any intention of attempting
in anX MaN to control prices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09
Farmer Commits Suicide.

Manhattan, Dec. Erred Teske, a
wealthy farmer of Center township,
committed suicide last night by hang
ing himself to a rafter in the barn on
his late homestead Tesl1e was in a
state of temporary alteration of the
mind. and was labOring under the BELIEF
that some person was going to take his
homestead from him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

Congressman Richardson's play that
he and his party colleagues have but
recently ascertained what is contained
IL the Republican currency bill and
have not had time to prepare for dis
cussing argues a greater ignorance on
their part than on that of the pub
lie. The latter has known all about the
bill for great while
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09
The Craignenk Ashore.

London, Dec. 9-The British steamer,
Craigneuk which arrived at Hamburg on
November %, from Galveston. is ashore
in the Tyne. All on board were saved.
The 3. r. Maltby which arrived at I4iv-
erpool on NovembGr IA from Savannah
and which was reported ashore yester-
day on the Tyne, has broken in two
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09
IT WAS NEARLY MURDER.
Lawrence Thieves Severely Injure a
Man In Robbing Him.

Lawrence, Dee. 9-The homo of R. A.
Kier, a coal dealer, who lives in North
Lawrence, was entered by burglars
Thursday night, Mr.. Kier was beaten
on the head with an axe and left IN
conscious, and his home was robbed of
800. money he had taken home with
him the night before as treasurer of a
lodge, and to pay for some coal he had
recently purchased. The crime was not
discovered until his family awoke Fri
day, and he was then found in an I'M
conscious condition on his bed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09
SON OF ADJUTANT FOX.
Will Be Made Commandant at St
Johns Military School
TFrom the SaIina Union

TFrOm the Salina UniOn1
Lieutenant Fox, formerly of the
Twentieth Kansas, has been selected to
succeed Captain George r. Rising, as
commandant at the st. Johns Military
school Mr.. Fox is reported as having
made a good war record While in the
Philippines. He is a son of Col. Fox,
the present adjutant general of Kan
sas The new commandment will arrive
next week to assume his duties.
George Rising, the present comman-
dant, resigned to accept the position of
city editor Of the Lawrence World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09
In q Fit of RAGE.

san Francisco, Dec. 6.-The six Chin
csc companies have decided TO donate
81 600 to the state board OF trade, to
show their desire to bring about closer
business relations between China and
the United States. This is the first time
in the history Of this city that such &C
ton has been taken by the Chinese.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09
Newton Poultry Show.

Newton. Dec. 9.-The fourth annual
show of the Harvey County Poultry as
ISOLATION, which viii close Saturday
night, is the best in the history of the
organization. Eighty different fanciers
mostly from this county, have entered
100 birds, representing nearly every
breed known TO the west.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09
A Honsa For BRYAN.

Austin, Tex, Dec. 9.-When w. ].
Bryan returns to Austin from his duck
hunt he viii be rendered one of the
handsomest residences in the city for
the use of himself and family as long
as they desire to remain in the city.
County Judge E. S. Walker, a warm
admirer of Mr.. Bryan, is the donor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09
STREET RAILWAY SOLD.
Wichita Line Purchased by an East
ern Syndicate.

Wichita. Dec 9.-W b Mckinley.
representing a company of capitalists
in Portland, Me. arrived in Wichita
Friday and closed a deal for the pur-
chase of the Wichita street railway sys-
TEN. The price paid is reported to be
about $50. 600 BY this agreement the
Batchelder syndicate of Keene. \. H,
owners of the old plant. transfer all
privileges of their franchise, which has
four years to run, to the new company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09
and that of a murderer whose crime
was particularly brutal.

and that of a murderer whose crime
was particularly brutal
The women are beginning to divide
their friends into two classes; those
who can be paid with a Christmas card,
and those for whom they must buy
presents.
When a man complains that he has
to borrow money to pay his December
taxes. his daughters wonder why he
doesn't borrow to buy Christmas pres
ents instead.
A man should be careful of what he
says at this season of the year If he
says he likes the music of hand or
gan, he viii find on Christmas that one
has been charged to him.
The average woman makes the life
of a dressmaker almost unbearable. She
haunts the dressmaker to death to
make a dress, even though the dress
maker says she has more on hand than
she can accomplish. Having persuaded
the dressmaker to make the dress, the
woman proceeds to exact a promise
from her that she will have it done at
a certain time, which is always several
days sooner than it is needed. and the
dressmaker is made to rush and hurry
it through. After the dress is compile
ted, the woman points out the mistakes
in it to the dressmaker, and tells her
friends it is impossible to get a de
say the hardest women to please are
those who do not understand the least
thing about sewing.
Beginning with December IS, and
extending until New Years, is prOba-
bly, the most unhappy time in every
wOman's life, and all caused by her eff
fort to celebrate the birthday Of
Christ in a manner which she cOnsid-
ers appropriate. She spends more mon
ey than she can afford. her husband
gets cross. the home is neglected, she
works herself sick trying to make a
present out of ten cents worth of yarn
that viii look as if it cost a dollar, and
she is not satisfied with what she gives
nor with what she receives. She spends
a week after Christmas in calculating
how much the silly affair cost her and
dreading the receipt of the first of Jan
uary bills. This is an annual affair,
and no one gets any wiser by the pain
full experience or acts any better. The
formation of an Anti-Christmas Giving
society would indicate more sense than
the formation of so many literary clubs
at which no book but an authority on
whist is ever opened.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09
Wheat Crop in Australia.

Sydney. Dec, st is estimated that the
Wales This year will reach 10. 500 900 bush
els, as against about 10.500000 bushels last
year The quality IS exceptionally good,
but the average yield is estimated at only
about nine and one-half bushels to the
plus win amount to 2500.000 bushels.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09
A Keen Clear Brain.

Your best feelings, your social position
or business success depends largely on
the perfect action of your Stomach and
Liver DR.. Kings New Life Pills give in
creased strength, a keen. clear brain, high
ambition. A % cent box will make you
feel like a new being. Sold by Waggoner,
druggist, 731 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09
Wants to Buy Arms For Soldiers.

Brussels, Dec. 9.-The Belgian govern
ment today asked the chamber of depu-
ties for a credit of $4,000 for new mill
tary. equipment. 1t is desired to buy a
considerable number of quick-ffring field
guns, to increase the stock of Mauser
rifles, lay in a supply of small arm ammu
milton and supply the officers with reVol-
VerS Of an irnDrONed TINE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

While the churches continue to spend
millions annually in foreign missionary
fields, people go right ahead burning
negroes alive down south. and the ne
groes go right on committing acts
which render them liable to such ven
eeanca
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09
VALUABLE COST MARKS.

a Burglar Breaks Into a Window
Display With Much Success
Pittsburg, Dec. "a burglar made a
good haul last night by breaking the
front window in Emerech's clothing
store and taking from suits of clothes
IS and SO bills pinned on them to indi-
cate the prices of the suits The amount
aggregated about $500. The store is in
the very center of the city and the 10
cation is seldom without some one in
view to detect any attempt of theft of
that kind. The burglar performed the
work in about five minutes in the glare
of about thirty electric lamps that are
ALWAYS burning in the windows.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09
Amonfo Benzilene Soap; try it.

NV son has been troubled for years with
chronic diarrhOea. Some time ago I per
suaded him to take some of Chamber
Iain's Collie Cholera and DiarrhOea Rene
DIV After using two bottle of the 25-ceut
size he was cured. / give this testimonial
hoping some one similarly afflicted may
read II and be observation-disclosures G. Bow
er, Glencoe, O. For sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09
Paid Dear For His Leg

B. D. Blanton Of Thackerville, Texas
in two years paid over $4,000 to doctors
to cure a Running sore on his leg. Then
with one box of Bucklen'A Arnica Salve
Guaranteed cure for Piles. p cents a box.
Sold by WaggOner, druggist, 731 Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

1t viii take England a long time to
dig out of the Transvaal mines the cost
of the war, even if she should succeed
in gaining possession of them, which at
present does not seem to be at all Ger
tain
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09
10000
STARRING

Some are SO weak already they are falling by
the way And they will continue to fall out I'M
less they are given food. these hairs of yours.
There are 10000 hairs on an average head.
How many of these have you lost since yester-
day2 Since year ago? And how long do
you expect this Can keep up without your having
thin hair which is about as bad badness itself?
Feed your hair. and give it more strength and
vigor. Feed it with Ayers Hair V1gor. the
only genuine hair food you can buy. It will
stop falling out and begin to grow thick and
l sog b. And taa this 5s df ss eeof color had
years ago.
in of
;,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

The presidents message being dis
posed Of. the Barker and DonneIly par
ty is now preparing to claim share of
public attention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

Cen. Otis now thinks Aguinaldo is
headed in the direction OF Manila. Per-
haps he is coming IN to surrender to
Consul whitman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

Perhaps Col Bryan could inform an
anxious Nebraska public, for certain"
who is to be named for senator from
that state, but he won't.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09
STILL GREATER CHICAGO.
Movement Launched to Unite Cook
County Taxing Bodies.

Chicago, Dec. 9.-Representative citizens
comprising the committee of 100 provided
by the civic federation met today and
launched movement to unite the numer-
Gus taxing bodies in Cook county under
one responsible head and create a Greater
Chicago. An executive committee of fif-
teen will be named TO carry the de-
tails of the work and arrange for cam
paign. An amendment to the state con-
SututtOn viii be prepared authorizing the
consolidation of the city and county gov
ernments for presentation to the legisla-
ture in 1901.
Grocers sell Amonio BenziIene Soap.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

If provision is to be made for the is
suance of more bonds as is contempla-
ted in the house financial bill, what is
the use of redeeming those now out
standing at a premium?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

The prices which government coin
bonds are commanding in the market,
do not seem to indicate that the coun-
try's credit is in need of bolstering up
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

Allen of Nebraska probably will get
back to the senate in time to say a
word on the currency bill
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

Senator Hanna has not yet resigned
the Craftsmanship of the national com
nittee. on account of the presidents
5ab at the trusts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

What sort of idea of strict neutrality
Is that which permits British agents to
continue to buy mules in the United
States for use in fighting the Boers2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09
New National Bank For Kansas Citz:

washington, Dec. 9.-The application Of
the following persons for authority to or
ganize the City National bank Of Kansas
City, No, with a capital of $3.50 900 has
been approved: j. G; Stream, ohm 4: Wiles,
O. H. Dean, 2. I. Bonebrake, R. NJ Sny-
der, W. F. Wyman and George P. Sny-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

The government bonds which Mr..
Cleveland sold at S1.O4 We're quoted at
1.345l in New York yesterday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

The impression may become preva-
lent that the president was trying to
make his message commensurate with
the increased size Of the eountry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

SO far as heard from no trust has yet
gone out of business as a result of per-
using the Presidents message.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

A marked copy of the presidential
message should be mailed to the Sultan
of Turkey
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

A man can never understand why g
woman never seems to have any peck
ets,when they have SO much more room
where there isn't anything.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

The Dalymple Comedy company viii
be at the Crawford theater for five
nights next week, opening Monday ev
ening. The prices will be 10. 20 and so
cents, and on the opening night ladies
will be admitted free. Specialties are
said to form a feature of each perform
ance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

When a couple of old married women
get together it tickles them half to
death to have a man call them you
girls"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09
COMING DRAMATIC EVENTS

Wrinkle" at the hands of the jefferson
Comedy company, opened at the CraW-
ford theater at 2:30 this afternoon. A
second performance viii be given to-
night. The performances introduce
three sons of the famous comedian.
Thomas jefferson fills his fathers part
in the title role.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

It is supposed that this will end the
long fight to get a new street railway
system.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

The general advance in the wages of |
cotton mill employees has extended to /
the south.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

you the Vigo,
the Doctor He will the right thing and
viii send you his book the Hair and Scalp you request Address,
DR.. J. c. AYR,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

Every man feels more like making
love to a woman right after he has
gone and had his hair cut.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09
BACHELOR BUTTONS

LFrom the New York Press
The DEVILS business needs a lot of 81
lent partners.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

There is very little difference in a
football players picture in the papers,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

Some men never go anywhere, ex-
cept when there is a fire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

Next Saturday afternoon and night
Mr.. Lewis Morrison and his company
will be seen at the Crawford theater in
"Frederick the Great" In Lewis Nor
risOn Topeka theater goers have the
opportunity of seeing one Of the most
accomplished actors on the American
stage and his new piece is said to be
preteusfOuS in every way
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

Marriage is a ship and babies are the
barnacles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09
GLOBE SIGHTS

From the Atchison GIobe.1
Every man hates the consequence
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

When a man complains that he has
to borrow money to pay his December
taxes. his daughters wonder why he
doesn't borrow to buy Christmas pres
ents instead.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

lFrom the Chicago News1
he daughters of a millionaire always
have fine figures.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

Grocers sell Amonio Benzilene Soap.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

A thinking cap is not becoming to the
head of every man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

The judge often gets a mans mis-
deeds down to a fine point.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

A man may not be a liar and yet oc-
casiOnally distOrt the truth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

The women are beginning to divide
their friends into two classes; those
who can be paid with a Christmas card,
and those for whom they must buy
presents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

A man should be careful of what he
says at this season of the year. If he
says he likes the music of a hand or
gan, he will find on Christmas that one
has been charged to him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-09

It spOils the effect when a. man gets
angry during a religious argument.