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The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-03
POEMS BY A WE'LL KNOWN CLER-
 CYMAN

Rev. Charles s. Olmsted D. D., rec ! tor of St. Asaphs' church, Bala, Pa., q wealthy suburban parish of Philadel- l phia, is the author of an exquisite little volume of verse entitled December
 Musings''
 Dr. Olmsted's book shows that he has
 the true poetic affiatus. Living as the l author did for many years beside that beautiful, historic lake made famous by the immortal genius of Cooper, under
 the shadow of the Otsego hills, amid surroundings unsurpassed for natural
 loveliness, his soul, even amid the ar duous duties of pastoral life both as rector of Christ church and archdeacon
 of the Susquehanna, caught the love-
 light that gleams on all nature and
 evoked that spiritual insight so neces-
 sary for the true poet that made him
 see,
 Tn all things bright and beautiful,
 In all things far and near'
 the wonderful works of God.
 At Bala, under the stimulus of do-
 nestle sorrow, Gas he tells us in the
 poem from which the book takes it's
 title), he wrote out of a full, glowing,
 sympathetic heart most of the poems in this book, which have already won for him enviable comparison with those venerated religious poets and teachers of the Anglican communion, Herbert, Keble and CoXe
 A literary critic in the "Churchman" of November 26th has said of Dr. Ohm sted's book in the course of a long and favorable review:
 It is a volume of religious and liter- ary poems. The religious element, we are glad to say, is nowhere marred by weak sentimentality The earnest sim plicity and deep tenderness with which he has treated his spiritual themes has saved him from that, Many of the poems, however, are literary, rather than religious-yet 1t is true that with few exceptions, they are all bathed in religious light. They seem always to leave religious impress, or one that both lifts and solemnizes the mind. They show how man who has thought much and read much, who is also re- ligious minded man, thinks of many things that deeply touch the human heart. In the longer and loftier pieces, we have strong thought and clear-cut conclusions on some of the 6 lSdl ouDJSClS LII IiuiIldIl Sluuy, plGeGle- ed in language whose beauty never weakens but always assists the inn pression.
 AS showing the fame and estimation which Dr. Olmsted's book has already won for him it may be mentioned that 1 among the hosts of laudatory notices that have been published, has been one of more than ordinary value. That | learned and scholarly man who ranks the first English writers of the present day and whose book, Leading Ideas of the Gospels is almost clas- sic, Archbishop Alexander, man who is well known in America, having lec- tured before Columbia university and elsewhere in this country, who is him self a poet of rare merit, has written pr. Olmsted a most appreclative and 1 heartfelt commendation of his book.
 Dr. Olmsted as many New Haveners know, Is a preacher of wonderful flu ancy, power, versatility and illumina- ion, a man of winsome personality and gentleman of scholarly md cultured tastes with a warm and vital interest in all that makes for the good of society and his fellow-men.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-03
A FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR RATS
 NEST.
The Governent Will Now Restore It 10
 the Discoverer.

The Governent Will Now Restore It to the Discoverer
 An interesting story about five Uni ted States treasury notes that were
 found by John Veeley, carpenter, more
 than thirty years ago in an old box car
 In Louisville, Ky, was revived to-day
 CDecember 21) when bill for his relief,
 which has been pending in congress for
 years, and which had already passed
 the senate passed the house. It thus
 becomes law, and Vealey will get good
 American dollars to the amount of fife
 hundred dollars and interest in the way
 of a Christmas gift from Uncle Sam.
 The bill was called up by Representa-
 tive Zenor of Indiana. It was first in
 troduced in the senate during the Fifty
 first congress on April 25. 1S90 and re-
 ferred to the committee on claims
 Senator Turpie secured it's passage in
 the upper house May r, 1S97
 It is in the reports of the committee on claims that the story of the treasu- ry notes is told. According to these re- ports John Veeley was on September 29, 1S6S employed in Louisville, Ky, as a carpenter by the Louisville and Nash vile railroad company, and while tear ing out the end of an old box car which was under repair he found five United States treasury notes, payable to bear CT. of one hundred dollars each. The notes were somewhat mutilated and ap- peared to have formed part of a rats nest, but there seems to have been no difficulty in determining their charac- ter, their denomir ation and date and the issue and series to which each be- longed. Veeley took the notes to the Louisville custom house, and they were forwarded to the treasury department for redemption, but the department re- fused to redeem them, and with the ap- proval of the secretary thay were re- turned to him in February, 1869. He then sold them to one Julius Wellman, a broker, for three hundred liars.
 In March. 1869, Wellman sent them again to the treasury department, and the matter was referred to the first who decided that they should neither be redeemed nor return to Wellman. Welman then made de- nand upon Veeley for the return of the purchase money, and it is alleged that m officer was sent to intimidate him md force a settlement. Veeley had in he meantime disposed of the three hundred dollars, and, being dependent )n his daily labor, it was not easy to f 'efund the money, but he at length did | 50 by installments, and whatever rights l were acquired by the original finding | were revived in him by the repayment |
 Veeley subsequently, renewed his ef- , orts to secure payment from the treas : Try department, but the request was lenied, and the notes still remained in he hands of the treasurer.
 Senator Turpie's bill, as amended by he senate committee on claims, directs he secretary of the treasury to pay 'eeley the value of the five treasury totes found by Veeley.
 This bill was favorably reported by he committee on March 31, 1897, and vas passed on May 17, 1897. It was in reduced in the house three days later nd final action was taken today Dispatch to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-03
SOME EARLY FOREIGN NEWS
AS TO DREYFUS STAR
 TIES COURT OF C.AssA1ION.
cies at Madrid Discussing u Reported

Grent Britain and Spain-oMcial Cir
 cies at Madrid Discussing u Reported
 Demand.
 London, Jan. "A dispatch from Paris to the St. James Gazette says that the gist of the testimony given be- lore the court of cessation by General Mercier, who was minister of war at the time of the condemnation of Drey- fus, has become public The former war minister's testimony, the dipatch says amounts to a declaration that he arrived at a conviction of Dreyfus' guilt by process of elimination. He hrst took the names of all the officers Who would be likely to be in possession or exclusive opportunities to perpetrate an act of treason by the disclosure of secret information, half of which he im- mediately discarded. Of those remaining he eliminated more, until there were only three names left. Two of these were thrown out leaving but one name, which was that of Dreyfus. It is said that tnls testimony, calmly given by general Mercier, threw the judges into state of consternation. It is report ed that General Mercier is about to crave British hospitality.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-03
GREAT BRITAIN AND FRANCE.
An Expression of Queen Victoria's Hor-
 Tor of War

Paris, Jan. 2.-The Journal has been informed by parsonage in the suite of the ex-Empress Eugenie that, on the eve of her departure from England, in the early days of the Fashoda incident. she took leave of Queen Victoria, and when leaving the queen said: If war should break out between France and England, I would ask God to allow me to die before hostilities begin" Three days later, it is said, the secretary of the ex-empress communicated the words of Queen Victoria to the French foreign office
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-03
SENIOR sAGAsTA RECOVERING

Madrid, Jan. 2.-The premier, Senor Sagasta, sat up for four hours yester- day and received successively the min- ister of war; the president of the cham Der and the prefect of Madrid. He will continue his receptions to-day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-03
GREAT BRITAIN AND SPAIN

Madrid, Jan. 2.-Official circles here ale warmly discussing the attitude of 'ireat Britain, owing to her pressing demands that Spain sell her a coaiing station in the Balearic Islands and other strategical points, so as to render Gibraltar unassailable. The negotia- tlons nave been in abeyance, owing to Premler Sagasta's illness, but it is be- heved that Spain, influenced by France ana Russia, will resist the demands of Great Britain.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-03
EMPEROR WILLIAM BETTER

Berlin. Jan. 2.-Emperor William, who was reported yesterday as being Ill with a cold, passed a good night, and is no longer feverish
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-03

Teacher-At what age is man most intelligent!
 Scholar-When he's baby.
 Teacher-How do you make that out? Scholar-Wel, ma s allus tellin pa an me that we ain't got the sense We's born With.-Truth.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-03
COMPRESSED AIR Carpet Cleaning Works. NO. 100 Court Street.

Carpets called Tor ana delivered.
 Carpets cleaned and laid, also made over in fact, everything done in the Carpet line. All work satisfactorily and promptly done. Teiephone call 131i2 Give us call.
 my19 VIM. r. KNAPP x co.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-03
ALL NEW DESIGNS

In WALL PAPER, whether for plainest residence cottage or mansion, may be 0b- tained from NEW HAVEN WALL PAPER COMPANY, Broadway, corner of York and Elm streets, 1G5.
 We shall be pleased to show you our pat terms at any time. We guarantee full length in each roll, and we do not sell faded Pas Ders.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-03
Antels.
THE HOTEL DAVENPORT,

THE HOTEL DAVENPORT, Corner of Court and Orange Streets,
 NOW OPEN.
 The Hotel Davenport Is an up-to-date ho. tel in every particular. Remodeled and handsomely furnished. Elegant suites or rooms with Baths Electric Elevators, steam Heat in every room, Electric Lights. every convenience Sample Rooms. Reasonable rates. Central location.
 n2 1y JOHN NERO, Proprietor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-11
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Quieting :
VS..
Irritating 8
Food E
TRY
Grape=Nuts :
Observation-Disclosures

Chinese dogs are taught to subsist
upon boiled rice with a little milk, and
become so placid that they will not even
bark says DR.. Oswald.
This seems to demonstrate the fact
that a largely vegetable diet fnclines
to quiet the nervous system, where, on
the contrary, a diet composed largely
of flesh is ultimately irritating, par
ticularly to one confined mostly to men
tai work.
Grape Nuts was placed on the market
for the use of brain workers. 1t is a
concentrated nourishing food, contain
ing in its make up minute particles Of
phosphate of potash obtained from the
field grains. This, when combined as
nature combines it in the human body
with albumen, makes the gray matter
of the brain and the nerve centers;
therefore, the use of Grape Nuts sup
plies the brain worker with steady
renewal of the daily losses from his en-
ployment. Grape Nuts do build brains,
as can be demonstrated by ten days or
two weeks use. There comes a steady,
sturdy feeling of independence and
strength.
The question of properly selected food
is the question of the day, and the in
dividuals who give this question their
care and attention, will become best
fitted to make a success of life. GrOcerS
sell Grape-NutS food.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-11
SOMETHING ABOUT PARKS.
a Former Topekan Points to Peoria,
Illinois.

Topeka has made cOmmendable pro-
gress towards a park in the improve
ments made at Garfield, or rather
nature has supplied a. magnificent
growth of trees and a stream of wa
ter which might easily be damned into
a lake of fair proportions All that has
been done reflects credit on those VINO
projected the improvements and carried
them to their present stage of progress
But Topeka has an equally favorable
spot for the development of summer
retreat from heat and dust, in her
present city park. The plan proposed
some time ago by Mr. Edward Wilder
would initiate a possible source of labor
for idle people during the coming win
ter, and gradually develop into most
charming locality under the eye of per-
sons of nice taste and the progressive
spirit for which Topeka is earning a
reputation
The situation of the city park is ad-
mirable, and nature has given it a fine
growth of trees and the adjacent water
of the river; and without water and
trees no park can be q, park of any mag
nitude or beauty. Topeka with its
asphalt and brick paVementS, its wide
streets, its excellent street car service,
its electric lights, its ample water sup
ply, its thorough drainage system, its
auditorium, its excellent library, it's
Santa F'e shops and offices. ought to
be able to boast of a, fine park Nature
has done its part in providing such a
desideratum, the city government ought
to begin at once to take advantage of
such a great step toward her highest
rank in the scale of progressive cities.
The city of Springfield, Ill, has, like
Topeka, no parks worthy the name
Washington park and Oak Ridge park,
are parks only in name. They scarcely
come up to our own Garfield park. But
Springfield is a great center for Wis
1tOrs, and one day Topeka, will have the
thrOngs of people to entertain which
Springfield has now Without an at
tractive park, Topeka will not have the
Lincoln monument, the state fair
grounds, and the inviting drive ways
and magnificently appointed cemetery
of Oak ridge-certainly not the colossal
brewery of Springfield to direct visitors
to Those who have had to do with
these visitors can testify to the as
tonished and disguised expression of
face with which you are met, when you
tell them that Springfield has no park
which is inviting as a holiday resort.
When you have referred them to the
cemetery, the state fair grounds and
the state house, you have given them
the best resorts the city affords.
It is different with Peoria, III. One
of its chief attractions is its park.
Twenty breweries, and other manu-
featuring ESTABLISHING are of inSig-
nificant interest, compared with the
park which the city has lost no oppor-
tunity to beautify and extend People
visit Peoria to see its park, who would
not be otherwise attracted to it's some
what dirty and smoky surroundings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-11
HIS SKELETON FOUND.
A Murder Mystery Cleared Up at
Mound CITY.

Mound City, Ill, Nov. IL Since June
q last, when Michael Tobin murdered
Major Thomas A. Fitzpatrick of this
city, the whereabouts of Tobin remain
ed a mystery until today. This after
noon his skeleton was fourd under a
tree in the woods two miles northeast
of here.
The bones were intact and showed
that the body had reclined against the
tree. Between the legs was the shot
gun which killed Fitzpatrick. A string
was attached to the right foot and to
the trigger of the gun TObin had I'M
dOubtedly committed suicide by dis
charging a. load of shot into his mouth,
the crown of his head being blown out.
Major Fitzpatrick was superintendent
of the National cemetery of this city.
TObin had been one of his employees for
six years. A few days previous to the
tragedy the major had notified Tobin
that he would have to dispense with his
services. TObin broOded over this I'M
til June q he walked up to his victim
and sent a. heavy charge of shot into
the majors chest. Death was instan-
taneous. TObin at once fed. Blood
hounds were put on the trail and large
rewards were offered but without re-
suits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-11
CORN YIELD GREATER
Than the Average For the Past Ten
Years.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE November
report of the statistician of the depart
ment of agriculture VIII give 25.2 bush
els as the average yield per acre of
corn, according to the preliminary re-
turns of the departments correspond
ents. The preliminary estimate last
year was 24.8 bushels, mat of 1897 23.7
bushels and the mean of the prelim-
mary estimates of the last ten years
$40 bushels. The indicated yield per
acre in the principal corn states is as
follows: Pennsylvania, 81; Ohio, "a;
Indiana, 81; Illinois, 80; Iowa, 81: Mis-
souri,, %; Kansas, %, and Nebraska, 27
bushels. The preliminary estimate of
the average yield of buckWheat is H. %
bushels per acre against 17.3 bushels
last year and POI bushels in 1897. The
averages in New York and Pennsyl-
vania, the two states of principal pro-
duction, are Is bushels and 20 bushels
per acre respectively
The estimated average in condition
of potatoes is SS.7 bushels Per acre as
compared with 1872 bushels last year,
646 bushels in 1897 and 1862 bushels.
the mean of the preliminary average of
the last ten years
The estimated average yield of hay
is 135 tons per acre, as compared with
l. So tons last year, 1.42 tons in 1897 and
1.27 tons the mean of the preliminary
averages for the last ten years. There
is a decided increase in the
rate. of yield throughout the
southwestern and Rocky Mountain
states, in fact it is only in Kansas, Ne
braska, South Dakota, North Dakota
and the Pacific states that the yield per
acre exceeds that of last year.
The usual report on the wheat crop
Will probably be made on December 10,
by which time the department will be in
full possession of the results of a spe-
ciaI investigate now being made in
the principal wheat states.
t. - n 17,,,7 Tee mr. TI7O,,,o q, E-o17.
trio Oil. A cut? Use DR.. Thomas Ec-
lectric Oil. At your druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-11
SEASON OF BULBS.
Suggestions For the Amateur Land
scape Gardener.

"A Topeka landscape gardener gives
the following suggestions for the bene-
fit of people who desire to plant bulbs:
THE proper time to plant fall bulbs,
such as hyacinthS, tulips, crOcus, mar
cissus, etc, out of doors, is the first
half of November in this latitude. If
the weather is warm the planting may
even be delayed till the latter part. It
is necessary that the bulbs should make
roots before spring, but not grow from
the crown, as then they might freeze
during cold weather. 1t is necessary
to give the beds a light covering, like
stable litter, sawdUst or anything loose
to the thickness of about 3 or 4 inches.
If this mulching material is not too
coarse or otherwise unsightly it may
be left on the beds during the blooming
season in early spring.
These plants are deserving of more
attention than they generally receive.
They are beautiful in color, delicious in
fra GRANGE and perfectly hardy.
In this climate they should be
taken up after blooming and kept in
a dry, airy place until 1t is time again
to plant them in bed or border.
There has been planted at the San
ia Fe general offices a small bed in the
shape of a fan of tulips of various col
Ors and shades. The asylum is plant
ing the bulbs quite extensively this
season and we may see some Of the
richest effects Imaginable.
This fall promises to extend the
planting time well up to December"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-11
BOYCOTT is ON.

Federation of Labor Fighting the
Street Car Company at Springfield.
Springfield, Ill, Nov. 1.-THE boycott
declared by the Federation of Labor
against the Springfield Consolidated
Street Railway company, instituted be-
cause the management refused to rec
ognize the National Association of Car
men, began Friday and last night the
leaders of the labor organization de-
clare the receipts of the company were
nearly 500 less than the previous day
though the street car people claim they
were about the same as last Fridays.
Miners, in particular, refused to ride,
and walked to and from their work
The labor leaders will commence run
ming hacks and excursion wagons to-
day for those who will not patronize
the street cars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-11
Because They Did Not Understand That This Was Method
of Application and Not Remedy.
THOUSANDS MORE WILL DIE
Unless They Are Taught the of That Remedy Which
Does Cure by Inhalation.
THERE IS BUT ONE.

patients
Treatment
Health
ducon consumption alone
and public informed medical have always
wasno fol
the MOST ASTOUNDING NAIUUE In
he new and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-11
DIED FROM SUFFOCATION.
Chicago Travelling Man Swallows a
Lozenge the Wrong Way.

Oshkosh Wis, Nov. 10. r. Ryan,
a travelling man in the employ of the
Lowe Silverware Manufacturing COM
pany of Chicago, died suddenly and in
great agony at the hotel last evening.
He had been ailing with sore throat
and bell boy who answered a hurried
call from his room found him gasping
and Writhing in agony He told the
doctors a IoZenge he had attempted 10
swallow had gone the wrong way"
All efforts to relieve failed and he died
apparently from suffOcation. He lived
at Reedsburg, Wis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-11
TO CLEAN CARPETS.

The park, its delightful drive ways, its
gorgeous beds of flowers, its artistic
and interesting cOnservatOry-fuu or
tropical wonders-its neat and home
like hotel-its log cabin of seventy
years ago-these viii keep alive the in
terest of a diversified crowd for day
or an hour as taste might incline.
Topeka wants a park. 1t ought to be-
gin work on it at once. Put il in the
hands of a, landscape gardener, such as
Peoria has. Let some work be project
ed now, looking to a great future for
Topeka-'"TOpeka on the Kaw."
GEO. w. BOWES.
Snringfield Ill
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-11
Relief In Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Disease
relieved in six hours by New Great
South American Kidney Cure It is a
great surprise on account of its exceeding
promptness in relieving pain in bladder.
kidneys and back, in male female. Re
ueves retention of water almost inmed-
lately. If you want quick relief and
cure this IS the remedy Sold by Sim
Drug Co, S34 Kansas avenue. and Geo.
W. Stansfeld, 632 Kansas avenue, drug
gists, Topeka, Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-11
For the Following Reason

Until the discovery Fyon no dry air gede had ever been found
inhalation possb without yoe all the nhaes in the
oft be given
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-11
Monnett Attacks Salt Trust.

Pomeroy, O., Nov. 11-Suit was begun
General Nonnett to GUST the National
Salt company, Familiarity termed the
Salt trust" Incorporated the laws of
New York, on the ground that it has in
violation of the Valentine antitrust
law, forfeited the right to do business in
Ohio The salt works at this place.
which were purchased by the National
Salt company have been closed and the
price OF salt has been advanced, it is
said, 80 cents on the barrel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-11
How K. d. FeaIa

Lawrence, Nov. 11-FootbaH men
here are not worrying over the Tigers
objections to playing the Thanksgiving
game in Convention hall. They know
their part in the contract and are ready
to fulfill it.
In case Missouri calls the game off,
Kansas university may play Drake uni
versity in Convention hall. A PROPOSE
ton to play the Thanksgiving game
there was received from Drake and is
being seriously considered.