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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-16
NORTH TOPEKA.

Hats at cost at the Bazaar.
The foundation of the Arnold build
ing is now about completed.
The farmers report that the green
squirrels are taking the corn.
Mr.. John French will go to Peoria,
Ill, tomorrow to visit relatives.
Earl Thomas is slowly recovering
from an attack of malarial fever.
Trimmed hats at half price at Mrs.
S. L. Courtneys, Friday and Saturday
Mrs. c. w. Petro has returned from
visit to relatives at Central City, Neb.
Miss Fannie Cole will go to Kansas
City the first of next week to visit rela-
tives-
Miss Mary Petro is home from visit
to her brother and family at Hutchin-
son.
Miss Matte French was the guest
this week of the Misses Caldwell of
Rochester.
Items intended for this column should
be left with the Kimban Printing COM
pany, S35 Kansas avenue.
See Ward & Steele for Fire and Tor
nadO Insurance Agents for Shawnee
Fire Insurance company, SIT North
Kansas avenue.
Mrs. E. D. Small and daughter Adele
and son Arthur, and niece, Miss Jessie
Warner, expect to leave tomorrow for
Miss Warmers home in Wilmington,
Ill.
Charles French, one of the young
men from Kansas, who recently passed
the examination which will admit him
to West Point a cadet, is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. John French of 1917 Quin-
cy street. Mr.. French was at one time
a pupil at the Topeka high school.
The following programme will be Civ
en- Sunday at the Semi-annual cOnVen-
ton of Soldier Township Sunday School
association at Indian creek school
house. The meeting will be opened at
10 o'clock by a song service, lead by
Mrs. Bryan. Greatest needs of our
Sunday school," Robert Stone. Dis
cussions by superintendent. Music.
Music in the Sunday school," s. F.
Wright. Discussion, led by Miss Grace
Campdoras. Music. 1.-The Sunday
school lesson" t H. Balm The after
noon programme will be: Music. "A
ems. Music. "Our Christian Sabbath;
is it properly observed?'' Rev F. NJ
Jackson. Discussion led by S. H. Pitch
er. Music. How shall we get the par
ents interested in the Sunday SCHOOL,"
J. r. Thompson. Discussion led by Al
bert Bartram. Music. The spiritual
phase of Sunday school work. Rev. w.
B. Hutchinson. Discussion led by T.
w. Stephens. Music. Question box. A
review of the suggestions of the day,
A. o. Beach. Music and benediction.
The Ladies' Aid society will give an
ice cream social at the home of Mr..
Scott Kelsey, Belmont avenue. Oak
land, June 49, All are cordially invited.
We mend and sew on buttons free.
American Steam Laundry. Tele. BAL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-16
HE WANTS A DIVORCE.
Columbus, Ind, Man Wearies of Mar
ried Life at the Age of 1O3-

Columbus Ind, June 16.-George
wray, whose age is 1O3 years, is plain
tiff in a divorce suit, while the defend
ant. Susan E. Wray, is but 30 years OF
age.
Wray is a remarkable man. He was
born in Londonderry, Ireland, May 1,
1856, and for three-quarters of a CEN
fury has lived in Brown county, Indi-
ana He is six feet two inches tall and
weighs 1877 younds, is always smooth
shaven and from his appearance might
be taken for a man of so. He has been
married three times and is the father of
u children. Three children by his pres
ent wife are still living, the eldest being
IS wears of age.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-16
STANLEY WILL WAIT.
Governor Refuses to Discuss Impor-
Itation of Southern Negroes.

Governor Stanley this afternoon de-
clined to discuss, for publication, the
importation of southern negroes into
the southeastern Kansas mining dis
trict where the strike is now on among
the laboring men.
Asked for his opinion the governor
replied by saying: Il don't know any
thing about it,
What is your opinion2''
THAT is too important a, subject to
be interviewed upon. 1.-The governor said
Il will say nothing until we see how
this trouble is going to end
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-16
GREAT TROUBLE.
Experienced In Paying Out That
100000.

Havana, June 16.--The greatest con-
fusion exists in the lists of Cuban SOL
diers. Many of them cannot collect
their s75 as they appear on the rolls
as having been promoted to the ranks
Of officers, of which fact they had no
knowledge previously. The Remedies
regiment contains apparently over 1000
men, while the lists only give the names
of 700. Soldiers who have fought since
1895 are not shown on the lists. while
boys who served as camp followers are
able to secure payment. A petition
has been sent to General Brooke ask
ing him to order a revision of the lists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-16
SAIL THE MISSISSIPPI.
From Source to Mouth In a Canvas
Folding Boat

Laporte, Ind, June 16.-Leroy L.
Smith. local editor of the Laporte Pro-
gress-R Review, and S. K. Langsdale.
railway man, will start from the source
of the Mississippi and go in a small
boat to its mouth. The trip down the
river will be made in a canvas folding
boat, such as the northern explorers
use On their trip they viii pass
through some 300 cities and towns:
Thev are now on their way north, and
will drive from Park Rapids, Mimi, to
fernando de Soto, where the start will
be made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-16

The Topeka lodge of Elks have named
the A. T. & S. F. and Missouri Pacific
as official routes to St. Louis, leaving
Topeka on Santa Fe plug at
$50 a m Monday, June 18th,
and joining Colorado Elks at Kansas
City and going by special train over
Missouri Pacific from there The rate
is one fare plus 81 for the round trip
and is open to the public Dates Of
sale June 19 tn and 2eth, limited for
return June oath. For further informo-
ton call on T. l. KING,
Ticket Agent A, T. & S F. Ry.
Or F. E. NIPPS, Agent Mo. Pac. Ry-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-16
GOLD IN TRANSVAAL.
Official Reports Show the Yield Is
No Less than $2,o92,5o5 a Week.

Washington, D. c.. June 16.-The out
put of gold from the Transvaa1 during
last March, the date of the latest Off
cial report, was far in excess of any
previous month, the figures being 1884,
036 ounces, valued at IS, 5S4 666, and no
less than s., 0a2, 595 of gold are being
shipped each week from South Africa.
The March output was double the
figures of two years ago, and the in
crease still goes on
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-16
POINCARE DECLINES.
viii Not Undertake to Form a
Cabinet.

Paris, June 16.-M. Poincare is on his
way to the Elysee palace for the pur-
pose of informing President Loubet that
he declines to form a cabinet The
reason for the declinatiOn is understood
to be due to objection of the Radicals
to the presence of NM. Ribot and Bar
thou in the cabinet, while NJ. POincare
wished them to join him in the minis
try
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-16
ALONG THE MISSISSIPPI.
Clinton and Davenport. to be Joined
by a Bicyclists' Roadway.

Clinton. Ia, June 16.-Forty miles of BIZ
cycle path. most of it in sight of the Mis-
slsstppi river. is projected by the wheel
men of this city A twenty-miIe path from
Clinton to LIE Claire is all that is required.
between that place and Davenport one
mas already been constructed The project
is backed by men of means who are in
terested in a club house at Camanche.
which is on the line of the proposed road.
The board of supervisors will be asked
70 assist in making a driveway as far
Camanche.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-16
LAST MEETING
Of the Cabinet Before the Presidents
Vacation.

Washington, June 16.-The last cab
met meeting before the presidents de-
parture for New England this after
noon was held today. Quite a, number
of topics were discussed in a gossipy
way but no action was taken Gen.
Otis dispatch chronicling the repulse
of AguinaldO's force at San Fernando
was read with a good deal of satisfac-
ton. The presidential party leaves al
4:30 for Holyoke and will arrive there
tomorrow morning
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-16
Loubet,s Assailant sentenced.

Paris, June 1.-the correctional po-
lice court today sentenced Comte de
Dion, COmte d'Aubigny and Comte
d Assy to a fortnight in prison and to
pay 100 francs for participa ting in the
disturbances at Autueil. June 4. Others
were sentenced to Imprisonment for
from one month to three months on
the same charge
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-16
$50, so. S325G

The above greatly reduced rate has
been made by the Union Pacific to Cali
fornia points Through tourist sleepers
quicker time than any other line
For tickets and full information cali
on F. A Lewis. city ticket agent, or
= c. Fulton. depot agent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-16
St Louis and Return $1L2o, Via the
Santa Fe

Account annual reunion of Elks, tick
cts on sale June 18th and 10th. Final
limit June oath See 7. L. King, agent,
tor paticulsrs-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-16

The Union Pacific has made the great
~ reduced rate of S2S.S5 to Portland and
other Puget Sound points, also to Hell
ena and Montana points. Salt Lake
CITY and Utah points.
For tickets and full Information can
on F. A. Lewis. city ticket agent. or
J. C. Fulton, depot agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-16

Special prices on all bedding plants
w c. Groves, 1173 Clay street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-16

The Peerless Steam Laundry has pu
on the latest device for smoothing tn
edges of collars and cuffs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-16

The Quick Meal the best gasoline
Itove on earth Culver & Bailey, s29
Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-16

Ia, ia. razor-edge collars. We put
on smooth edge Peerless Steam Laun-
dry 1I2 and ia West Sth-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-16
FREsCo WORK.

W. W. GILLESPIE. Fresco Painter. De-
signs and estimates furnished on all
classes of work 1714 West Fifteenth. To-
peka. Kan Refers to his work in State
journal building.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-16
MASSAGE

VAPOR BATHS and rnaSsa ge treatment,
212 Kansas ave, by Mrs. Blanchard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-16
$685..
S0S85.

Geraniums at ; cts. each. w. c.
Groves, 1173 Clay street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-16

oxygenors at room 50. Columbian Bid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-16

The Ladies' Aid society will give an
ice cream social at the home of Mr..
Scott Kelsey, Belmont avenue. Oak
land, June 10. All are cordially invited.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-16

We mend and sew buttons free.
American Steam Laundry. Tele. BAL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-16
INSURANCE.

>~~~-~~-~~~~~-~-----~-~~
GOSSETT & BLAKELY, No. SIG Kansas
ave. (Dudley's banx), having purchased
the Van VaIken burg Insuran nee agency.
solicit your business. Fire insurance com
panies represented: Liverpool & LoIl.iOn
& Globe. Hartford, Niagara, North Brit
ish & Mercantile. Sun. and Imperial The
Standard Accident and New Jersey Plate
Glass are also represented
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-16

SPECIALISTS
DR.. J. 4LBERT BERRY. 6S Kan ave-
Tel. 1856. Stomach, Intestines and Rectum.
DIR. C. H. GUIBOR. Diseases of the Nose,
Throat and Lungs. zoe Kansas ave.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-01-19
NO. A..

der was resolved upon. The country
was settled for ten miles in every direo.
ton. each man stalking off as much land
as he thought he could hold. which was
estimated by the size of his arsenal.
Gradually the "sooners" thinned out
and established other towns and settle
ments, leaving only few thousands of
people in possession-the lucky "soon-
ers" who had got in on the basement
floor and were a bic to hold down" their
claims. At another time since, on the
opening Of strip" Guthrie has in
creased its population SO per cent. IN
one day. The city now has population
of $4,000.
Oklahoma is now pleading for state
hood-a territory eight years old. for it
was not erected into a territory until
one year after the opening for settle
ment. The people argue that with a
population of 100000, and voting
strength of 60,ooo, they are entitled to
statehood. While there is no constitu-
tional requirement for specified popu
lation, they think that they have
enough to be admitted as state. Ne
vada has not 60, 600, and at the last gen.
eral election did not poll 1900 votes,
and many of these are miners who have
no particular home, and whose votes
are purchasable. Our statesmen, now
ever, seem to think that Oklahoma and
Indian territory should be united and
both come in as one state. The terri
tory politicians object to this. as there
would not be enough offices. The peo-
pie are divided upon the issue. some fa-
varing large state and small taxation,
while others think that the people of
each territory are rich enough to main
tain state government. But the In
dian territory will not be ready for
statehood for several years, and Okla
homa does not want to wait. This di-
vision question has resulted in riot
at more than one territorial conven-
ton. and promises to be a live issue for
several years. Oklahoma contains 49,.
600 Indians, and these are known as the
''five civilized tribes" The Indian
territory is full of them. For this rea-
son Oklahoma prefers to be alone. The
wealth Of this territory is estimated at
s10O,0OO,oO0, and the people are better
able to support state government
than some of the small states: but per-
haps the country would not be SO pros
porous if it had more ofiiceholders to
feed and to rob them.
The Indians of this territory are more
civilized than those in any other Sec
ton of the United States. and they are
more prosperous and industrious. They
are increasing in numbers. while every
| where else they are decreasing. This
is specially so in the cases of those
who have had their land allotments.
They have built comfortable houses,
cultivate farms and send their children
to school. Those who live in tribal re.
lations are not so prosperous-they de-
pend upon the government for every
thing. -.
Each tribe will have separate
schools, and some of the Indians have
progressed far enough to become
teachers. Attendance is compulsory
at the government schools, and this
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-01-19

Is no doubt the cause of the advance
ment of these Indians. The system
would doubtless work well among the
pale faces. There arc number OF
private schools, to which the more
prosperous and wealthy Indians send
their children. The Usage tribe, the
richest of the five tribes, have finer
school buildings than any other tribe
in the United States. And they are
the wealthiest. They have about $780,
600 acres of land, and lease the most
of it to cattle men, which, in addition
to the income from their farms and
herds, enables these aborigines to live
in almost regal splendor. They are
the richest aborigines in the world.
and are the only independent tribe, il
a treaty counts for anything. Under
ment no state or territory shall have
jurisdiction over them without their
own consent. There are about 1000 Of
these aristocratic Indians, who live
upon their incomes, part of which
is five per cent. interest on $S,000.o0o
to their credit in the United States
treasury. They Will oppose statehood
for the territory, as they wish to live
alone in their baronial Independence
and communal government. 1t may
be novelty to see white men work
ing for these lnLian nabobs. the own
ers OF the soil! They have held 1t
against all boomers and "sooners, and
have ever refused 10 sell it to the gov
ernment, or 10 permit government
control over their affairs. This is the
only treaty Of thai ia tine in existence.
]. N. scANIsAND.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-01-19
ASPIRING OKLAHOMA
Its Progressive Citizens Clamoring
Loudly for Statehood.
A Great Community Which SpranE
Into Existence in n Single Day,
an Event Unparalleled
In History.
Especial Guthrie %. To- Letter.l

Especial Guthrie %. T.) Letter.]
Oklahoma territory is perhaps the
strangest section of the United States,
and its brief history is the most remark
able. The territory is only nine years old,
dating its history from the time it was
thrown open to settlement by the white
people and civilization. Before that time
il was an open prairie, Inhabited by
Indians, wild animals and few out
laws who fled from justice from the
States" When the country was opened
for settlement it began with popula-
tion of about $4,000. exclusive of the un-
civilized Indians and renegade white
people, whom the Indians refused to
receive as fellow citizens. The "booln-
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-30

II senator Hanna was one Of the men
present was not aware Of the fact"
Explaining tho purchases OF the canned
roast beef, Gen. Esgan said 10 was only
intended as makeshift, to be used when
fresh meat could not be secured.
some reports favorable 20 IL and others
unfavorable came 70 me concerning IL.
He thought he had mentioned the Pow
ell proposition TO preserve beef to some
OF the beef mon, but had only done SO
casually and then only because many of
them thought beef could not be kept ~
hours AS for himself he would not
touch the process nor would he have 40
cepted any bid Ia which the bidder de.
pended upon process other than freez-
ing or chilling beef. Gen. Eagan sald
that Armour and company had put In
bid for ''processed beef, but IL was not
accepted and he did not remember the
details concerning 1t.
The witness said he had conversed with
neither Gen. Miles nor Gen. Shafter con-
corning the army ration. but that Gen.
Brooke had made some recommendations
concerning bacon in cans.
With this Gen. Eagan's stimony
closed and the court adjourned for the
day, with the understanding that some
witnesses in Gen. Miles's behalf would
be- heard tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-30
PACKING TRUNKS FOR THE EURO,
PEAN TRIP,

How many are doing it about this
timel The great study is to know what
to leave out and what to take. The daily
comfort must not be forgotten, and a
good supply should be laid in. even if the
cover Of the. trunk will not go down with
out some one standing on it, as Is often
the case.
Recently an American lady, while in
Paris. found, to her dismay, that her
favorite toilet article had given ont. SO,
with q faint heart, she sailed forth one
morning to sec what she could find. En-
ts.ing one of the principal drug stores on
the Rue de Ia Paix she inquired for a
good tooth powder. Ihe salesman at once
recognized her as All American and said:
~ think / know just what you want. F"
and handed her package ofsDr. Lyons
Tooth Powder. She was most happy as
she expressed it, TO meet with an ola
friend, and at once laid in good supply.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-30
SUICIDE OF AN AUGUSTA MAN.

Boston, March 29.-Henry Pishon, aged
SO years, killed himself by shooting. at
his loom, in CTS fremont street tonight.
He + + ~ - Augusta, Me The
police say that Pishon was respondent
through "a LESS reverses. A telegram
was sent to \ gusta tonight and relatives
will IT the body.
H.Mr. Pishon was we'll known in Augusta
;, mere Le has lived for many years. He
served in tho navy during he civil war "a
an ensign with credit to himself, having
distinguished himself several times in
action. He was a prominent member of
the Dem ocratic party aud for some years
occupied clerical position at the Togus
home. He leaves wife and son, both
residents Of Augusta.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-30
FIRE WAS CONFINED.

Boston, March 29. The Badger block.
a i've story structure on Wareham street,
In the heart of the wood planning district
of the South End, was practically Quilted
by nre late 3his afternoon. The gale OF
wind which was blowing made the blaze
Of menacing proportions. and the dreaded
fourth alarm was sounded. The size OF
the fire fighting force was the chief factor
IN combining the fire to the one large
building and the total loss is about $751;
DOO
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-30
MISSING ONES FOUND.

New York, March 29.-Nellie McCor-
mick and Josephine Reynolds, Windsor
hotel domestics reported missing, were
roday found to be safe and well. Polly
Noonan, a chambermaid, who was re-
ported missing, was also found today to
be safe She said she slid down a rope
and when she got to the ground, saw Mir.
and Mrs. A. B. johnson of Newburyport,
Mass, on the sidewalk. The Johnsons
have been reported missing and many In
uniries have been made for them
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-30
Old LANDMARKS GOING.

The buildings numb ered $40 and 65l
Congress street, which are being torn
down TO make way for the addition to the
Columbia, are very old. One of these. the
Cassassa fruit store. was built when the
region was an alder swamp. The other
house was built by Samuel MayberIy In
1906 From 1928 to 1899 the Redlon
family occupied it, first Nathaniel He'd
Ion and then his son$Lather.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-30
BROKE WINDOW AND STOLE
SHOES.

p1Between nine and ten clock last night
window In Bannon's shoe stcrs on
Middle street, was broken and three or
four pairs of SHOES were stolen. There is
no clue to the thieves 1t Is uDdoubted-
ly the same gang which has been Ell =
gagged in smashing the windows OF stores
In quiet places about the city and Sealing
a few articles This is the third break of
this kind in two weeks.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-30
ARMY WON'T BE INCREASED.

Washington, March 29.--It Is stated at
the war department that the subject of
mastering In 1900 volunteers as per-
mitted by the army reorganization bill
has not been mentioned to the President,
either by Acting secretary of War Meikle-
John or Adjutant General Corbin. There
is no intention to bring forward this
question at present ~
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-30
DIDN'T STAND TEST.

Sandy Hook N. j., March 29.-At tie
the ten inoh breech loading rifles. under
proof test, burst it, breech, the block of
which 6yinS backwards. penetrated the
sand butt erection, killing Henry V.
Murphy and injuring Privates Harrigan
and Deemer of the ordnance department.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-30
. COMMANDER FORSYTHE
VALIDED.

Washington, March 29.--Commmander
j. NJ. ForsyShe hrs been assigned to the
command of tue Baltimore, now on the
Manila station, Vice Captain Dyer who
has been invAlided home.