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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
NOT SOVEREIGN CITIZENS
But Political Slaves Says Miss An
thonY of Her Sex.

Washington, Feb. 16.-The afternoon
meeting of the Women's Council yester-
day was the most largely attended as yet,
ard was devoted to the consideration of
disarmament. All of the speakers took
ground in favor of arbitration and most
of them were for speedy disarmament.
Some expressed in no uncertain terms
their opposition to increased army in
this country and their diSapproval of the
Spanish-American war.
Rev. Anna Howard Shaw presided. Rev.
Amanda DeyO of Philadelphia, president
of the Universal Peace union, delivered an
address on The Rela Between the
coming Paris congress, she said, the Wo-
men of the world will ask the nations for
nothing less than disarmament.
There was considerable discussion the
subject matter of the address, those par
ticipating including Mrs. BelVa A. Lock
wood of this city and Mrs. Elizabeth B.
GranniS of New York.
The latter declared that the Spanish war
was simply a matter of brute force and
settled only by the country which had the
most money and the ability to defeat the
other.
The missionaries say the open doors of
all nations have been ready to welcome
us: but will, she asked, the mothers of the
FilpinoS accept our gospel now2
The remainder of the afternoon " az con-
sumed in discussing the attitude of the
women toward the cars peace confer
ence. Much of it hung upon a petition
presented by Rev. Amanda Deyo, express
ing the hearty sympathy of the under
States with the cars noble effort for the
cause of humanity
Miss Susan B. Anthony objected to the
phrase sovereign citizens in Rev. Mrs.
thing SO absurd she said I've are not
sovereign offensive are political slaves
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
Philadelphia Citizens Supposed
1t Was Plated.
A BUILDING SCANDAL.
Contract For the Alleged Plat
ing Cost Over 100000.
Work Guaranteed to Remain
White For Years.

Philadelphia, Feb. 16.-The metal
covered dome of the city hall must be
painted. Instead of the beautiful white
promised the dome is dull black. 1t
was supposed to have been plated with
aluminium so that it would remain
white for all time.
'eWhere is the aluminium" is the
question heard everywhere. and there
are hints of a building scandal.
Joseph W. Richards, Phi. D., professor
of metaIlurgy and mineralogy in Lee
high university makes the possibility OF
a scandal actually startling by assert
ing that no practical method of plating
with aluminium ever has been discoV-
cred.
Whether the company which under
took the work was deceived or deceived
the building commission L do not I'M
dertake to say" says the professor.
But seriously doubt if any aluminium
ever got into the plates of the big dome,
or, if it did, that it reached it in any
thing more than the powdered form or
a precipitate made up as a paint.
Il have heard that the contract for
alleged plating with aluminium cost the
city more than 500, 900. All the money
was thrown away, for the dome is an
unsightly black"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
A 3O-YEAR FRANCHISE
Granted by Chicago to New Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company.

Chicago, Feb. 16.-The ordinance of
the Illinois Telephone and Telegraph
company after being amended to meet
some requirements of the mayor has
been passed by the city council by
vote of SO to 4.
The ordinance as amended provides
for franchise for thirty years, covering
all the territory inside the limits of the
city of Chicago.
The compensation to be paid the city
is nothing for the first ten years; 3 per
cent of the gross receipts for the second
ten years; per cent for the next five
years, and per cent for the remaining
five years. In all conduits one duct
shall be given to the city and the city
can use all the company's poles.
The cost of telephones shall not be
more than $S5 a year for business in
struments, $50 for residences and $125
for public telephones.
The city is given number of tele-
phones free, and can rent instruments
for fire and police use for SIS a year.
An option is given the city to pur-
chase the plant at the expiration of the
franchise.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16

Railway company against the city for
$4,000 damages.
Topeka will have clean streets when
Drew is elected mayor and the city. owns
the waterwOrkS, for the streets will be
washed with a hose every night. The
water company won't allow this now.
Everybody can afford to sprinkle his
lawn when the city owns the waterworks,
for water will be made so cheap you can
afford it. Let every woman who likes
green lawn go to the primaries and vote
for Drew.
The Union Pacific fountain in North To-
peka is now a solid formation of ice. The
water was allowed to flow during the cold
weather of last week with the result that
it froZe around the Statue in pictur-
esquely uneven shape.
New signs have been placed at various
locations. in the state house grounds re-
questing people to keep off the grass.
Since the legislature has been in session
several new diagonal walks have been laid
out through the grounds.
The proprietor of a, Topeka barber shop
and bath establishment who is compelled
to pay $35 a year for water will vote for
Drew for mayor because under city own
ership of the plant he will save from SO
TO SIS on his water bills. City ownership
means less money for your water.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
TO REMODEL THE HOUSE.
Members May Be Deprived of Their


Washington, Feb. 16.-Several plans
for remodeling the house of representa-
tives will be considered today by the
house committee on ventilation and
acoustics.
Mr.. Heatwole (Minn.) recently renew
ed attention to the subject by Offering
a resolution for the expenditure of $780,
900 for remodeling the hall and putting
in a complete system of ventilation.
Mr.. Heatwole's plan contemplates tax
ing out the desks of members so that
attention of members will be centered
to the work of the house rather than to
letter writing, etc. 1t also proposes
much more retiring room, both for 1eis-
ure, writing and the private work US
uaIly done at the members desk.
Another plan by Mr.. Leech (Ohio)
embraces the idea of a forum to be
placed in front of the speakers desk
from which members will speak in adj
dressing the house. Some time since
Speaker Reed suggested a remodeling
in line with the chamber of the house
of commons. These several plans and
suggestions will be considered and an
effort made to have the remodeling ac-
comp1ished during the coming recess of
congress,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16

the Objectionable features can be rem
edied.
The other bill which was contested
was one introduced by Representative
Johnston of kearney county, providing
for a special assessment on the cattle
OF non-reSidentS in Grant, kearney and
KiOWa counties. This bill was killed
by the committee on assessment and
taxation because it was unconstitution-
al, but DR.. Johnston got it reSurrected
and placed on the calendar through
another committee
When it came up last night Mr.. Elan
nelly, who sits just behind DR.. Johnston,
moved to strike out the enacting clause.
around, shook his finger in Mr.. Elan
nelly's face and said dramatically:
Il demand to know why you are try
ing to kill my bill, when it does not in
terest you in any way?"
Simply because it is not constitution
al, and there is a general bill before the
house which is constitutional and will
cover the same ground as this bill,' re-
piled Mr.. F'lannelly quietly.
Il don't want this house to pass on
the constitutionality of my bills roar
ed Johnston. THAT is for the courts to
do and this house has no business ques-
tfoning their constitutionality.''
The bill was at length referred to the
judiciary committee to be patched up.
DR.. Johnston is the member of the
agricultural committee who is said to
have gained his place on the committee
through the influence of the friends of
the anti-oleo bill, on his promise to do
all he could to get the bill through. but
when it comes before the committee no
member, with the possible exception of
Edwards of WyandOtte, who comes
from the packing house district of Kan
sas City, did more to defeat the bill
than he. Since that time the anti-oleo-
margarine people have been against
anything that Mr.. Johnston wants.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
AT THE JENKINS GRAVE.
Citizens of Pittsburg Remembered the
Maine

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb 16.-The naval re-
serves and the Duquesne Grays COM
memorated the blowing up of the
Maine by special services at the grave
of Lieut.. F. w. Jenkins of Allegheny,
who was victim of the Maine horror.
The memorial services at the grave
were preceded by a parade of the two
military organizations from the court
house in this city to Uniondale, a dis
lance of about three miles. One of the
principal participants was Sergeant of
Marines William B. Anthony, whose
famous report to Capt. Sigsbee of Cap
tain, 1 have the honor to report sir
that the ship is blown up and sinking -
will make him live in history Sergt
Anthony, who was a great admirer of
Lieut.. Jenkins, secured a furlough from
the Brooklyn navy yard in order to be
present at the ceremOnV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
CONSTITUTIONAL OR NOT.
DR.. Johnston Wants the House to
Pass Bills Tt Knows Are Wrong.

last evening and recommended for pas
sage 80 local bills. Attempts were made
to kill two. bills, and one of these was
Topeka's bill to give the police court
jurisdiction over preliminary hearings
in criminal cases, which are now heard
in justices courts. Several members
objected to the provision which COM
PEELED such hearings to be brought be-
fore the police judge, thereby taking
them entirely out of the jurisdiction of
the justices of the peace.
Mr.. McKeever, who is pushing the
bill, said that if the Topeka city court
bill passes there will be no necessity for
this bill, and in order to save it from
being killed outright he persuaded the
house to postpone it for a time until
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
81 lG.CCk1S
POROUS PLASTERS

Why are Allcock's the best plasterss
Because they make the cures where all
others fail Why do they make the cures2
Because they contain the right materials
the nasty smell Of all other plasters.
Your sense of smell will tell you which
is the best. Did you know that Allcock's
have a greater sale than all the other kinds
put together? Did you know that all
makes and brands Of so-called porous
plasters are in imitation of Allcock's?
But they initiate in appearance only
Don't waste your money in buying the
false. Get ALLCOCK'S, the standard
plaster Of the world
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
JACK THE HAIR CLIPPER,
Is Caught After He Had Operated on
About 500 Girls.

Chicago, Feb. 16.-J. w. Jorgensen, or
Jack the Hair Clipper" as he has been
known for the last four years, was ar
rested last night while in the act of
cutting a braid from the head of Erna
Fransky. When seized Jorgensen Sc
verely cut one of the police officers with
his shears. A long braid of hair was
found in Jorgensen's pocket when he
was searched and later he confessed
that he had cut the hair from the heads
of 300 girls and women. Jorgensen says
his strange mania took hold of him four
years ago after an illness of several
months
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
HENRY ALLEN LECTURING.
The Governor Has a Substitute for
Conferences and Church Meetings.

Henry Allen, the governors private
secretary has returned to Topeka, safe
ly from Baldwin, where he delivered a
lecture on Cuba before the students of
Baker university, narrating his expert
ences with the invading army which
made the Spanish war famous by the
battle of Santiago and the brilliant
charge upon the hill of FL Caney.
Mr.. Allen will also take the COVER
nor's place at the Methodist conference
of northeast Kansas, where the execu-
tive was asked to preside and deliver
an address.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
Akron Has a Big Fire.

Akron, O., Feb. ia fire that broke
out late last night destroyed the i'm
mense plant and office building of the
Thomas Building and Lumber company.
The property loss will amount to $780,
600 or more, largely insured. The entire
business portion of the city was threat
ened for a time. Sparks and burning
enbers were carried for several miles.
Several small fires were started but
quickly extin guished. Millions of feet
of lumber was destroyed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
Central Branch Fireman Injured.

Atchison, Feb. 16.-John Burke,
Central Branch fireman. fell from his
engine at Frankfort and had his skull
fractured. He was brought to Atchison
last night and taken to the house of his
father, Peter Burke, in West Atchison,
where he lies unconscious. Physicians
say he can not recover.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
The Deadly Canned Beef

Portland, Ore, Feb. 16--Herman and
Edward Grisgrows brothers, aged % and
Fulton from a mysterious cause. The
physician who attended them expressed
eating canned meat. An autopsy will be
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16

John E. Stewart, Carmel Ind, writes:
My daughter has weak lungs and
catches cold at almost every change of
weather. We have tried many remedies,
but nothing stops her cough equal to
Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup. For sale
BY all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Dis
ease relieved in six hours by New
Great South American Kidney Cure -
1t is a great surprise on account of its
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back, in male
or female. Relieves retention almost
Immediately. If you want quick relief
and cure this is the remedy. Sold by
Geo. w. Stansfield, 632 Kansas avenue
and the Sim Drug Co, 607 Kansas ave
nue., druggists, Topeka, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16

Have you tried the silver Leaf
brand of catsup, sweet India chow and
celery relish; if not, try it, Ask your
grocer for it. Every bottle guaranteed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16

The smallest things may exert the
greatest influence. De Wits Little
Early Risers are unequalled for over
coming constipation and liver troubles.
Small pill, best pill, safe pill Geo.
w. Stansfeld, w. Il. Wilson, A
J. Arnold & Son, A. J. Kane & Co..
druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16

DR.. Rhodes has removed from III
Kan. Ave. to 511 Kan. Ave, up stairs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Snaps for Friday
and Saturday.
If you buy our White
House brand of FlOuH

You will never have poor Light
Bread or Biscuits, Pies or Cakes.
Every sack is alike. It Is uniformly
the best High Patent Floor we have
ever offered for sale. You will use
no other kind after trying It.
5O-Ib. sack 81 90
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
MONEY FOR BUILDING.
Ways and Means Committee Recon-
mends Appropriations for Ag-
ricultura1 College.

The senate ways and means commit
tee has introduced a bill carrying the
following appropriations for the state
agricultural college at Manhattan:
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-09-21

sidered. He we'll knows that he is
only tool playing the part OF a stalk
ing horse in the interests of his politi-
cal masters.
Pattison evidently thinks that i'm
perialism is strong in Pennsylvania.
Hence he has announced himself as an
imperialist. Those who are encourag-
ing Mr.. Pattison and are responsible
for his conduct would not permit him
to manufacture public opinion against
imperialism as they intend to give their
support to Mr.. Mckinley in case their
program in the Democratic convention
miscarries. But, on the other hand,
German who has announced himself rs
opposed to an imperialistic policy. as
a matter of principle, but in favor of
carrying out such policy as matter
of fact is the ideal candidate of Mr..
Pattison's hackers in case they have
the power to make choice.
The gold combination and the inn
perialists are desperate and will resort
to the most desperate means to COM
pass their ends. Therefore we desire
to make an especial appeal to the
friends of the Chicago platfyrm in the
state of Pennsylvania to buckle on
their armor and enter at once actively
into the contest for the control of the
delegation to the next Democratic ma
tional convention from that state. If
they do this. there is not the slightest
chance for the gold combinations to
defeat them.-Ndttoiaal Watchnadn.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-09-21
MO-. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 21 1899.

quarter, and the west half OF the southwest
quarter, OF section thirty-two t32l, in town
ship thirty-two (32), north, range three t3)
east, situate in Iron county, State OF Missouri.
Gan itemized statement, in the nature of a
tax bill, showing the amount of taxes now
due on said real estate for the years aforesaid,
amounting in the aggregate to the sum of
$3.50, is filed with said petition, as pro-
vlded by law.J And unless they be and ap-
pear at the next term of said Court, to be
holden for the County of Iron, and State of
Missouri, at the courthouse in said County,
on the fourth Monday in October next 1S9 81,
and on or before the third day thereof (if the
term shall so long continue; and, if not, then
before the end of the term), and plead, an
swer or demur to said plaintiff petition, the
same will be taken as confessed, Judgment
rendered in accordance with the prayer of
said petition, and said real estate, or so much
thereof as may be necessary to satisfy said
Judgment, interest and costs, be sold under
special feri facias to be issued thereon.
1t is further ordered that copy hereof be
published according to law in the IRON
COUNTY REGISTER, a weekly newspaper
published in said County of Iron, and State
of Missouri.
ARTHUR HUFF, Clerk.
A true copy:
Attest, with seal, this 7th day OF August,
ARTHUR HUFF, Clerk
Iron County Circuit Court.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-09-21
ARTHUR HUFF, Clerk.
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

In the circuit court of Iron county, Missou-
ri, in vacation-August l4th, 1899.
The State of Missouri, at the relation and to
the use of w. T. O'Neal, Collector of the
revenue of Iron county, Missouri,
against
H. E. Loomis, Mrs. Harriet E. Loomis,
Emiline F. May, Clara May, Minnie May,
Jessie Rain, minor, John Mahon, and
all unknown interested parties, defendants.
Action to Enforce Lien for Taxes.
Now at this day comes the plaintiff, w. T.
O'Neal, Collector of the revenue of Iron
county, Missouri, and files his petition and
affidavit, setting forth among other things
that the defendants are non-residents of the
State of Missouri, and cannot be summoned
in this action by the ordinary process of law;
it is, therefore, ordered by the Clerk of the
Circuit Court of Iron County, Missouri, in
vacation, that publication be made, notifying
said defendants that an action has been
commenced against them in the Circuit Court
of said County, the object and general nature
of which is to enforce the lien of the State of
Missouri on the following real estate, situate
in Iron County, Missouri, belonging to the
said defendants, for back taxes for the year
1897, to wit:
The south half of lot one (D of the south
west quarter of section seven J, in township
thirty-two (32), north, of range three l3)
east, situate in Iron county, State of Mis-
souri,.
Gan itemized statement, in the nature of a
| tax bill, showing the amount of taxes now
| due on said real estate for theyears aforesaid,
amounting in the aggregate to the sum OF
S0.95, is filed with said petition, as pro-
vided by law.) And unless they be and ap-
pear at the next term of said Court, to be
holden for the County of Iron, and State OF
| Missouri, at the courthouse in said County,
on the fourth Monday in October next (l899),
and on or before the third day thereof Cif the
term shall so long continue; and, if not, then
before the end of the term), and plead, an
swer or demur to said plaintiffs petition, the
/ same will be taken as confessed, Judgment
rendered in accordance with the prayer oi
| said petition, and said real estate, or so much
| thereof as may be necessary to satisfy said
| Judgment, interest and costs, be sold under
| a special fieri facias to be issued thereon.
1t is further ordered that copy hereof be
published according to law in the IRON
| COUNTY REGISTER, a weekly newspaper
published in said County of Iron, and State
| of Missouri.
| ARTHUR HUFF, Clerk.
A true copy:
| Attest, with seal, this l4th day OF Au-
lsEAL1 gust, 1899.
| ARTHUR HUFF, Clerk
! Iron County Circuit Court.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-09-21
ORDER. OF PUBLICATION.

In the circuit court of Iron county, Missouri,
in vacation, August 14th, 1899.
The State of Missouri, at the relation and to
the use of w. I. O'Neal, collector of the
revenue of Iron county, Missouri,
against
H. S. Stevenson, A. H. Miller, Peter F.
Tourville, Myron NJ. Fowler, and all un-
known interested parties, defendants.
Action to Enforce Lien for Taxes.
Now at this day comes the plaintiff, w. T.
O'Neal, collector of the revenue of Iron
county, Missouri, and files his petition and
affidavit, setting forth, among other things,
that the defendants, H. S. Stevenson, A. H
Miller, Myron NJ. Fowler and all unknown
interested parties are non-residents of the
State of Missouri, and cannot be summoned
in this action by the ordinary process of law; !;
it is, therefore, ordered by the Clerk of the
Circuit Court of Iron County, Missouri, in
vacation, that publication be made, notifying
said defendants that an action has been
commenced against them in the Circuit Court
of said County, the object and general nature
OF which is to enforce the lien of the State of
Missouri on the following real estate, situate
in Iron County, Missouri, belonging to the
said defendants, for back taxes for the years
1894, 1896 and 1897, to wit:
The west half of the northwest quarter OF
section nine t9), in township thirty two (32),
north, of range four a. east, situate in Iron
county, State of Missouri.
Gan ltemized statement, in the nature of a
tax bill, showing the amount of taxes now
due on said real estate for the years aforesaid,
amounting in the aggregate to the sum of
S3.61, is filed with said petition, as pro-
vided by law.) And unless they be and ap-
pear at the next term of said Court, to be
holden for the County of Iron, and State Of
Missouri, at the courthouse in said County,
on the fourth Monday in October next (1S9 81,
and on or before the third day thereof (if the
term shall so long continue; and, if not, then
before the end of the term), and plead, an
swer or demur to said plaintiffs petition, the
same will be taken as confessed, judgment
rendered in accordance with the prayer of
said petition, and said real estate, or so much
thereof as may be necessary to satisfy said
Judgment, interest and costs, be sold under
a special fieri facias to be issued thereon.
1t is further ordered that copy hereof be
published according to law in the IRON
COUNTY REGISTER, a weekly newspaper
published in said County of Iron, and State
of Missouri.
ARTHUR HUFF, Clerk.
A true copy:
Attest, with seal, this 14th day of Au-
sEALl gust, 1899.
ARTHUR HUFF, Clerk
Iron County Circuit Court.