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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27

ago. we have done practically no bus
mess since the last report made to your
department. So, please accept the last
report and save the trouble incident to
our being compelled to make a new re-
port
Under the law this can not be done
and this gentleman as well as all others
who have adopted a similar ruse to
eYade the report will be required to re-
spond. This is the new law and the
secretary of state is required to enforce
it. He has no choice in the matter but
to perform his duty
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
They Had Little Gold

San Francisco. July 27.-The steamer
Umatilla arrived today from British
Columbia and Puget Sound with about
forty gold prospectoFs from the KIon-
dixie and a large number of other pas
sengers- There was not more than SIS
600 gold in the possession Of the men
who came from Dawson. The gold seek
ers came out from the Klondike over the
Chilcoot pass and went by coast steam
er to Victoria, where they boarded the
TTuatilIa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
HIS NAME ON EGGS.
Young Woman In England Sends a
Marriage Proposal to Kansas Man.

Last February Frank Fisher wrote
NJ. Bird Piles name and address on a
lot of eggs being packed for shipment
east. The eggs eventually reached Lon
don, England. and were unpacked by
20 year old girl This morning Bird re-
ceived a letter from her with a pro-
posaI for marriage, conditional upon
him being rich. Bird cabled the girl
that he was worth 0,000.-Wellingto
Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
Invasion of Grasshoppers.

Washington, July 27.-The agricul-
tural department is in receipt of in
formation of a threatened invasion of
c,rasshoppers in North Dakota and
Minnesota. These are of a migratory
species and breed in the Turtle noun
tains. Tt is probable the department
will cooperate with the state authori-
ties in dealing with the insects in case
they prove damaging.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
MUST REPORT.
Bush Corporation Law Cannot Be
Evaded.

Some of the small concerns doing
business in the state under a charter
are very anxious to evade the reports
provided by the Bush corporation law
showing the status of the business dur
ing the past year.
The burden of the mail received by
the secretary state pertains to these re-
ports. Many of the companies raise a
peculiar question. In a letter received
today the president of a company says:
Our business is Just about in the
same shape and condition it was a year
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
BAD Day For J. a. R. Elliott.

Ocean City, Nd. July 27.-This was the
first regular day of the third annual mid
summer shooting tournament a high
wind and driving rain prevented big
scores. Clay targets were shot al. The
highest possible score was 1S5, and the
nearest approach to it was by J. S. Fam
ming of San Francisco, who broke 169 tar
gets J. A. R. Elliott of Kansas City,
champion of the United States, shot
poorly and entered in but few Of the
events.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
Dry Goods Company Charter.

The P. Martin Dry Goods company of
Hutchinson has applied for a charter.
The company owns goods and property
to the value of $50, 900 and has a capital
stock of $50, 600. The directors are as
follows: Patrick Martin, f. H. Cost
and John D. Martin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
Saline OF the shepman.

Washington, July 27.-Gen. Otis to-
day notified the war department of the
sailing of the Sherman with 1887 Off
GERS and men of the California regi-
nnent and 256 discharged. Total passen-
gers l. 567.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
Left to otis

washington, July EFT is stated at
the war department that the matter of
organizing another regiment of volun-
teers in the Philippines in addition to
the Thirty-sixth, Thirty-seventh and
the cavalry regiment, will be left en-
who Is authorized to proceed with it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
c7iuan a Manila Job.

Washington, July 27.-F. L. Stocking,
assistant postmaster at Tacoma Wash,
TODAY was appointed assistant director
general of posts at Manila. He will be
next in rank to Director General Vallle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27

San Francisco, July 27.-The famous
Mariposa estate, territorially one of the
largest gold mining properties in the
United States and the first quartz prop
erty developed in California, is to be
reopened and worked after a suspension
of operations for nearly thirty-five
years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
Cryptic Masons at Pixies Peak.

On the occasion of the above meeting,
August 18th to 18th the Denver & Rio
Grande railroad will make rate of one
fare for the round trip from Denver.
Colorado Springs and Pueblo to ali
points in Colorado and to Salt Lake City
This will be an excellent opportunity
for an outing in the Rockies. For par
ticulars, call on agent or write s. K
Hooper, c. p. & 7. A, Denver, Col
Thomas Rhoads. Centerneld, o., writes:
IT suffered fro m piles seven or eight years,
No remedy gave me relief until De{VItt's
Witch Hazel Salve, less than box Of
which permanently cured me-" Sooth-
ing, healing, perfectly harmless. Beware
of counteTfeits. Geo. w. Stansheld w
H. Wilson, A. J. Arnold & Son, A. j. Kane
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
Humhnps.

Are they who tell you other cough
Cough Syrups. If you cannot get it from
your druggist, notify US at once and on
Guaranteed. Squires' Pharmacy, 732 Kan
SaS ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
Bic nraioritv For Federation.

Melbourne, Victoria, July 27-Voting
on the question of federation is proceed
ing in Victoria. Returns received up
to 5: 30 O'Clock this afternoon show 81. 600
votes cast in favor of federation and
II, 600 votes against the proposition. An
overwhelming majority in favor of fed
Grafton is assured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
special Excursion.

To Wathena Chautauqua Sunday. July
Both, 1899 via the Rock Island Route.
Leave Topeka 7:30 a. m, returning al
sos p. m. Only s1.25 for the round trip.
Heinz's Ice Cream made from pure
cream. Phone 397.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27

Special train to TT. Scott Aug. LIST via
Mo. Pac. Round trip $500.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01
A Soldiers View.

Comments of American soldiers on
the situation in the Philippines are al
ways interesting, and when the soldier
has the intelligence that is the high
characteristic of the American volun-
teer these comments on the country
and people are valuable. The st. Peter
Tribune, North Dakota, prints letter
from Philip N. Short, a soldier of the
regiment from that State, and son of
Calvin j. Short, formerly of Calais, Vt.
Among other things of general interest
Mr.. Short says of the Filipinos, after
referring to their condition under the
Spanish government:
Fifty years of good government will
make them capable OF managing most of
their own affairs, which at this time do not
believe they are capable OF doing. The
climate here Is not harmful to the man
who takes care Of himself but no man can
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01

unlike many parks, the ground is not level,
put hiily and picturesque. In eight years
III mas Deen laid out in beautiful drives and
covered with palms OF different varieties.
tne graceful branching date and the broad
fan-leaved palm, and many other trees and
shrubs OF this warm cline. The size to
which these have grown in 30 short a time
Is such q wonder to q little Green Noun
tam girl in whose home vegetation Is frozen
up tne greater part OF the year. On the es-
Cste are the two Smiley homes, plain in
comparison with the surroundings, but so
pleasant and home-like
BESIDES the varied and luxuriant growth
OF trees and foliage are the quantities of
nowers-geraniums, carnations and roses in
sucn PERCUSSION as L have never seen before.
az we wound around the pretty drives, still
climbing, we came across the little snmmer
houses with roofs OF palm leaves, with en-
ticing walks leading through shady hooks.
ana, as water always adds to Natures
cnsrms, IL was not forgotten here, q nina.
ture lake rejecting the scarlet eeraninms
on It's borders and the palms further awav,
And then there was the grandeur of the
mountain scenery, glimpses of which we
caught now and then. We gazed down 40
lar on to the plain and then across to the
SUBMITS OF the Sierra Madre range which
circles around Redlands, watching over the
land like giant sentinels. Some OF the
peaks are snow capped, and, to crown all
we had magnificent sunset, the mountain
Tops xspioa throwing back beautiful rays Of
varied hues. You will think I have
as severe an attack of California fever as
others who have been here, but it Is delight
iul to be writing on the piazza, with q sum-
merry breeze playing with the orange trees,
the mrs and willows about me-"
How Vermont girl can endure such en-
ervating scenes and influences, or write
spprovingly Of them. sowing discomfort
among her sisters in Vermont is, indeed,
marvel.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01

mind, who may, nevertheless, belong
to the ignoble army of kickers and
grumblers, are firmly of the opinion
that the value received in this depart
ment does not bear the relation to cost
that thrifty people managing their own
affairs, or corporations conducted on
rigid business lines, commonly insist
upon. There are two opinions, at
least, as to the wisdom, thrift, expedi-
england possibly in other respects
of the city's management of the street
and permanent road department. The
annual city convocation will present
the opportunity for the expression of
these opinions, if those who hold them
have the courage of their convictions.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01
A Midwinter June,

A Montpelier girl spending her midwin-
ter vacation in what, more aptly than Flor
ida, may be called the Italy OF America ap-
pears to be translated to the high heaven of
human felicity. In a recent letter she
writes in very tantalizing strain of the
scenes and her impressions of Southern
California-of the change from the snow
and cold of January in Vermont to the
semi-ropical foliage fruits and flowers, and
summer sunshine, Of the distant southwest,
near the Pacitcs waters:
"The sun shines 80 bright, the long day
through, from perfectly cloudless sky-so
strange 10 me, az We are hardly ever with
out the clouds in the east. Recent.
~ We drove through part OF Canon Ores
cent Park, or Smiley Heights, rs it is some.
times called. The two brothers, the Smi-
ley came here in 1891, and bought this
property, then covered with sage bush.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01

indulge In excuses OF eating and drinking
without danger to. his health. The SANTA
ry condition OF Manila has improved great
ly since American occupation, but many of
the filthy habits of life will cling to these
people for generation or two YET"
Mr.. Short was anticipating the posi-
bility which arrived later of having to
Ego out into the swamps and whip a
little sense into Aguinaldo." He lis a
smart boy, but too much prosperity is
likely to be his ruin" OF the army and
his regiment Mr. Short says:
1--WE have an army here that will fight as
the Yankee has always fought, that is to win.
We have in our regiment men who have
queens colors In India, many more from the
German, French, Norwegian and Swedish
armies, beside lots who fought the Indians
under Old Glory. This is now practically
veteran army. The men are tough as
tough can be, trained down to good weight
and anxious to do something - anything
rather than lie round in the barracks
As to the country and its resources, of
the soil, "its forests of valuable woods,
it's mountains full of coal, iron, copper
and gold" this writer is convinced that
the islands "cau but be valuable
addition to our territory, especially
when these resources are developed by
American capital and enterprise"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01

THE greatest literary light of the
times is Pickering in its socket in the
city of New York. The death of Rud-
yard Kipling would be an incalculable
loss to literature. Millions of readers
and admirers of the author of the Jun
gle Books, the tales of India, the long
series of other brilliant and unique lit
erary achievements, up to the incom-
parable Recessional, would feel in his
death deep sense of personal bereave-
ment.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01

How strong the Nicaragua canal
measure is in the Senate, was shown
by the fact that only three votes were
cast against the river and harbor bill,
containing an amendment providing
for the construction of the canal.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01
s 77,449 SO

~ ,449 90
To secure these "net sums, money
collected from various sources, by as
sessment or otherwise, in any depart
ment, and expended in that depart
ment, is deducted from the aggregate
expenditure. For example the sum of
S15,704 45, as appears from "Recapit-
ulation No. g" has been expended in
the street department; $1,179.25 has
been collected for sprinkling and from
other sources than taxation on the
grand list, but has been expended in
the street department. This sum is de-
Quoted from the aggregate of the ac-
tual expense of the street department
(S15, 704.45), and the "net, cost" of this
department is thus made $14, 525. 20.
In the sidewalk department the aggre.
gate expenditure is S4,460.17, but
$226.19 in assessments is deducted
from this aggregate, making an alleg-
ed net expenditure of $4,233 SO. In a
similar way the sewer, bridge, school,
miscellaneous and other departments
are made to show "net cost" as dis
tinct from larger actual cost. The
city liquor business being a matter of
trade, the cost is properly figured by
deducting cash received from the sale of
liquors. The aggregate of these deduc.
tions is some $4,000; 80 that it APP
pears that the actual aggregate ex-
penses of the city for the year are some
1888 900, instead of $77, 449. s6, the met
cost" evolved from "Recapitulation
No. g."
The city's road account for the year
appears TO be:
For street department., Sl5.7O4 45
For permanent roads, 1920 96
Total $27, 945 Al
This is approximately one-third of
the total expenditure for the year. 1t
is large sum, but if the people have
got a hundred cents of real value for
every dollar of expenditure, or if ex-
pense and return bear reasonable APP
Proclamation, the principal question is
as to the wisdom of the policy that in
wolves 30 large an annual expenditure
in this department. But some people
of a practical and observing turn of
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01

The New York Journal recently pub
lished an interview with Admiral Dew
ey, in which the admiral said: 81
would not accept nomination for the
presidency. have no desire for po-
litical office. l am untitled either in
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01

In view of the situation at Manila,
where Aguinaldo's hordes are firing on
the Red Cross, using the white flag to
lure American soldiers within range of
their rifles, acting as midnight incendi-
aries, and otherwise showing them
selves to be outside the pale civiliza-
ton, the speeches made in Congress in
praise of the Filipinos deserve the con.
domination of the country. Represen-
tative Cannon was precisely right, when
he said, in the House: "If the speeches
made here yesterday by Mr.. Simpson
(Jerry) and others had been made in
Manila, they would have been arrested,
tried by drum-head court.martial and
shot. The United States has and will
continue to exercise sovereignty in the
Philippines. If they are obstructed,
the power of the whole people, as rep
resented by the army and navy, will
see to it that our authority is main
tanned, and the rocks and mountains
will fall upon any individual or any
party which seeks to obstruct u.s."
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01
ROPES, General Editor.
The City Report.

The fourth annual report of the city
of Montpelier was published complete
on Saturday. The main facts the docu-
ment presents have been, for the
most part, printed from time to
time in this paper, and public in
terest in the report has thus been
largely anticipated But the opportun-
nifty to examine all the details of the
sity's expenditures and transactions to-
gether, and to make comparisons, i'm
parts new interest to the reports of
the various departments and assists in
the formation of more accurate judy
ment of the results of the years admin
istration.
The great body of the voters has no
stomach for details. General results,
the public debt, the cost of administer
ing the affairs of the municipality, are
the main points around which their chief
interest centers. The liabilities of the
city, February l, are thus stated:
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01

THE famous Oregon, most renowned
of warships, is brought conspicuously
before the world again, at about the
first anniversary of the beginning of
her historic voyage, by Admiral
Dewey's request that the big ship be
sent forthwith to Manila. The Oregon
is at Honolulu, having been ordered in
the late fall, with the Iowa, to the Pa
cific to be in favorable position for
any emergency that might arise in the
East. 1t is high mark of confidence
in Admiral Dewey's good judgment
that the Oregon is ordered to Manila
on his request, unsupported by knowl-
edge at Washington of the circums an
ces that seemed to render her presence
there desirable.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01

THE esteemed Burlington News will
accept the RECORDS apology for its re-
cent reflection upon the contemporaries
journalistic courtesy. CHANGING at the
end of the reports it was reprinting
from the RECORD in the Bradford bank
matter, credit in the usual place was
not discovered, but acknowledgment
was written into the body of It's COM
ments on the developments it WAS pub.
fishing.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01

The democratic claim of having COM
PEELED the acceptance of the amended
army reorganization bill by the Repub-
licans is bit of moonshine. The sim
pie truth is that the Democrats were
clear y outgeneraled by the Republi-
cane. In their anxiety to escape CEN
sure from the people for trying to tie
the hands of the administration, by OPP
posing the Hull army bill, the Demo-
Gratis offered to vote for bill that gives
practically everything the Hull bill
would have given, except that it only
provides for the additional men for two
years from next July, instead of leav-
ing it discretionary with the President
how long the additional men should be
kept in the army. President McKin.
ley and the Republican Senators took
advantage of the opportunity thus pre-
sented to prevent an extra session of
Congress. Their object in doing this
is obvious. First, they avoid an extra
session, which no one wanted; second,
the increased army is secured at once,
when it is needed, and last, but by no
means least, the next Congress can be
depended upon to pass any permanent
army legislation that may be recon-
mended by President Mckinley. 1t
will be seen, therefore, that the claim
of victory by the Democrats is just
about as substantial as that set up by
the Spaniards after Dewey had de-
stroyed their fleet at Manila, and later
when they announced that Cervera had
won a great victory. President Nc
Kinley has won a double triumph-se-
cured the soldiers he needs, and avoid
ed an extra session of Congress.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01
Net liabilities,
Net liabilities last year,
S151,83O 90
1861 36
SHIFTS GA

Increased liability, S17, 17S GA
The net liabilities of the city Februa-
ry l, 1897, were reported at S11S, 92S,-
SO. The liabilities on February l,
1898, represented an increase of $15,-
1872 40. Here is further increase dnr-
ing the year just ended of ST., 1854.
The question many voters are asking is
Is this yearly piling up of the city debt
a necessity? If not, why is it permit
ted to continue? If it is, why not i'm
pose a tax large enough to pay the
yearly expenses? "Pay as you go" is
believed to be good maxim in NUM-
cipal as we'll private business affairs.
The net aggregate expenses for the
past year are stated as follows
Street department including su-
perintendent's salary, S14,525 20
Sidewalk department., 1888 SO
Sewer department., l 776 20
Bridge department, 435 70
miscellaneous, 1876 40
Police department. 2,O9S 80
Light department, $685. 80
Fire department, 1886 SO
School department 12,481 46
Liquor agency, 645 70
Poor department, 1924 "a
Interest department (not includ-
ing interest water depart
menD 1856 80
Permanent road department, II, 653 80
Judge and justice of the peace
department.. 6S 50
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01

DURING The debate on the army appro-
priation bill in the house, Representative
johnson of Indiana again hoisted the
foodgates of vituperative oratory and
let down upon the President flood of
sensational accusation and denounce-
meDt. Nothing was too bad or low for
the Sucker Demosthenes. One of his
colleagues from Indiana reminded the
Representatives that Mr.. johnson had
been repudiated by his constituents,
and another replied to some of Mr..
Johnson's structures, but the Republic
can leaders ignored his attack and
with the silent contempt they merited.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01

education or training. 1 am deeply
grateful for the expressions of kindly
sentiment by the American people
but l desire to retire in peace to the
enjoyment of old age. The navy is
one profession, politics another. am
too old to learn another profession. 1
have been approached by politicians
repeatedly one way or another, but
have refused absolutely any PROPOSE
ton whatever. This is inal.n
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01

Mrs. j. O. Towle is recovering from her
recent illness.
Elmer aud Jesse Towle returned to their
homes last week.
Mrs. Nancie Kelley and son, of North
field, have been visiting at A. K. Lovejoy.
William G. Somerville and wife have
been spending few days in South Fayston.
Mrs. Annette Loveland of Burlington,
has been visiting at DR.. Haylett's for few
days.
Mrs Ruth Carpenter returned to Mont
pelier on Monday, after spending few days
in town.
Miss Elda Reynolds has returned to town
after having spent few weeks vacation
with her parents in Georgia.
There is to be a promenade at the hall
this week on Wednesday evening, given by
the young people Of the village. Music will
be furnished by members OF the watsfeld
band.
The Epworth and Junior Leagues held a
union meeting on Sunday evening. A
special programme was given consisting of
responsive services, recitations and singing
by the Juniors and a few selections given
by the choir. Some select readings were
given by Misses Cornelia Goss, Agnes Paul
and Fannie McCann. @. II. Ward sang a
solo which was much enjoyed by all pres
emit The collection amounted TO about
$3.50 which was intended for missionary
work in Corea,