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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13
TELEGRAPHERs' TROUBLE
With the Union Pacific to Be Settled
March l.

Omaha, Feb. 1S.-The grievance COM
mittee of the Union Pacific telegraph
erS which has been in session in this
city for two weeks had a short confer
ence with General Manager Dickinson
this morning. They have formulated
a scale of wages and regulations for
hours and terms of employment which
has been submitted to the company.
General Manager Dickinson asked to
have the settlement of the matter de-
ing business and to this the men acced-
ed. AT that time the whole matter will
be taken up and both the men and COM
pany officials express the belief that it
win be settled satisfactorily to all con-
cerned,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13
SVEN HEDIN'S JOURNEY.
IFrom Harper's weekly.J

w 00kIy.J
Another desert, the famous one of
Cobb or the dried-up sea, with whose
name we are so familiar on the maps,
remained to be traversed. While travel
ing to Lop Nor, the author passed
through a region which, though vastly
higher altitude, is not historically I'M
like Yucatan or Cambodia in it's arch
geological interest and abundance of
relics. Here Buddhism and civilization
once fiourished and evidently from quite
respectfully ancient times. This part of
the book will delight the scholar, for
the relics collected by Mr.. Hedin show
that even Greek taste and principles of
art had penetrated this region. The
beauty of the human faces and the lion
and other figures on the toys, the terra
Gotta ornaments and the tiles is strik-
ing. None the less so is the abundance
of Buddhist relics. Here, too are
mighty forests, reed SWampS and Wild
camels, asses and yaks. In one instance
the author expected himself and his
horse to be tossed into the air, but fort
unately got a bullet in the right place
at the exact second. Great indeed were
the wonders and thrilling were the ad-
ventures of the authors desert journey.
At one time he was robbed, but fortu-
nately met with a reSolute energy and
quick sense of justice in protecting the
interests of the European, which are
not unusual qualities in a Chinese man
DARN. Once more from Khotan he push
ed toward the rising sun, through north
ern Tibet and Tsaidam. over the dunes
and passes and down through valley,
which seemed little more than chain
of lakes, he reached inhabited regions
again. With vigilance he passed the
Tungut robbers ScathleSs. Then, study
ing the Mongols, he passed kokonor.
Buddhist temples by the thousands and
images by the millions were seen. Then
he moved eastward until he reached
Pekin-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13
QUITE A SNOWFALL.
As Much as Six Inches Reported to
Have Fallen.

The snow fall Of Friday night and
Saturday measured six inches but was
drifted so by the wind that the six inch
measurement is only approximately
correct.
The prediction for Kansas is "gener-
ally fair tonight and Tuesday. Warmer
tonight and in east portion tonight
According to the weather maps a warm
wave from the Gulf or from the Pacific
slope should start across the country
and moderate the weather here within
the week but unless such a warm wave
comes the cold will continue for some
time although not as cold as during the
past 4S hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13
STOPPED THE MARDI eRAs.
Celebration at Birmingham Called OFF
Owing to Cold.

Birmingham, Ala, Feb. Blowing to
the intensely cold weather, the Their
mometer being 10 degrees below zero,
the Birmingham Carnival society has
called off the Mardi Gras celebration,
which was to have been held today and
tomorrow. The town is full of visitors.
The present blizzard is the worst on
record
WARMER IN KANSAS CITY.
Kansas City, Feb. 13.-From a tenn
perature of % degrees below zero at
O'Clock Sunday morning, which is with
out a parallel on the weather records
for this section, the local official Their
mometer at the same time today reg
istered below. A continued modera-
fion is Dredicted
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13
BLASTS FROM THE RAMS HORN

Burden haring is cross bearing,
Nights of sorrow bring out the stars
of promise.
Chasing spray we tread diamonds I'M
der our feet.
The infideI is coolly inviting US all
back to the savage.
+
Some critics cut the meat out of the
Bible and then complain that it is all
bones.
They only who live for others are
alive to themselves.
The height of knowledge is to know
what you do not know.
Atheistic arguments are but the
Nhistling of towards in the dark.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13

Anyone who does not know that there
are two generals at Manila named Otis
is liable to get mixed up in reading the
dispatches regarding the war opera
lions. Maj. Gen. Elwen S. Otis is the
officer in command of the entire army.
Brig. Gen. Harrison Gray Otis, editor
of the Los Angeles Times, is in COM
mand of the brigade which includes the
Twentieth Kansas, the Third artillery
and a Montana regiment. 1t was this
brigade which successfully stormed the
Filipinos' entertainments at Caloocan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13
HOW lola GROWS.
of That City Increasing at
100 Citizens Per Month.
IFrom the lola Record

[From the lola Record
We are increasing the population of
lola in spite of the fact that no atten-
ton is paid to the matter any more
In the past few years the town has
grown at the rate of a little over a
hundred people a month.
Since the first of January we have
grown more than a hundred people and
the increase is going on faster as the
spring comes on. Take this week for
instance. Less than three days of the
week is past and we have gained % in
population. This is no fairy story. Here
are the names: Davis Wolf has five in
his family, Warner McCarty has three
in his family, S. A. Howard has nine
in his family, J. D. Howard has two in
his family and H. Elgerte has five in
his family. OF course there are others
who have come in this week but these
are the ones we have noticed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13
1T is GETTING WARMER.
Sunny Kansas Is Making q Mighty
Struggle to Recover.

The temperature throughout the
state has experienced a material rise
in the last II hours. Reports received at
the Santa Fre and Rock Island offices
here this afternoon show the tempera-
ture to be from 20 to 40 degrees above
zero. The state generally is enjoying
sunshine this afternoon and the ind1ca-
lions are that the cold spell is broken.
All interference to traffic in the way
of drifts of snow and sand has been
cleared away, and all trains are report
ed on time today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13
Pensions For Kansans.

Washington, Feb. Extensions have
been granted as follows:
Additional-Jacob Hoffman, Osborne.
to IS.
Supplemental-John E. Jackson, La
Cygne, SO.
field, Sc.
Inerease-William H. Kimple, Cold
water. Sc to IS; Horatio S. Wines,
Guelph, So to $12; Jacob LETTER, Eaton,
$12 to $14.
Mexican war widows - Charlotte
Goodin, WilIiamstown, IS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13
Newton Wants the ASYLUM.

Newton, Feb. 13.-Newton will enter
the contest for the location of a branch
insane asylum in this city. The Com
znercia1 club has taken up the matter
and has appointed a committee which
will go to Topeka today to look over
the situation and determine what steps
should be taken. The committee will
urge the central location of Newton
and its excellent railroad connections.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13
KUHN BUYS THE CHAMPION.
Atchison Daily Newspaper Will Here
after Be Democratic.

Atchison, Feb. 19.-This evening the
Atchison Champion, which has been
daily newspaper since 1855, will appear
as an afternoon Democratic newspaper,
with H. Kuhn, formerly of the Marion
Times. as editor, and James G. Kuhn,
son of the editor, as business manager.
The Atchison Champion was for years
the leading Republican daily newspaper
in Kansas. John Martin, deceased, eX-
governor of the state, was for years it's
editor and later Lieutenant Governor
Andrew Felt purchased it.
1t has always been a pronounced Re
publican organ,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13
PAYNE WAS FROM TOPEKA.

Ira Payne of Company A, who was
wounded in last nights slirmish at
Manila, is Topeka boy. and up to the
time the Twentieth Kansas regiment
left San Francisco acted as head cook
for the company. When in Topeka he
had place as cook at the Hotel Throop
and at different local restaurants at
various times
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13
Representative Shorts Condition.

Representative w. T. Short of Cloud
county who has been very sick for sew
eral weeks, is recovering slowly. but i
will probably be two weeks before he will
be able to again take his place in the
house. He was taken down with a Sc
we're attack of erysipelas during the Sec
ond week of the session. and has not been
out of his bed since. So sudden was his
attack that he could not be taken to his
home at Concordia, but has been confined
to his room at 81 West Seventh street For
a few days his recovery was doubtful
Meanwhile the bills which he introduced
into the house are passed by from time
to time awaiting his recovery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13
BIG WHEAT CROP.
Ellis County Shipped Out Last Year
1.6SO.SOO Bushels.

Hays City, Feb. 13.-There were 1915
cars of wheat shipped from Ellis county
for the year ending January 1, 1899
Counting 800 bushels of wheat to the
car means 1852, 900 bushels of wheat
shipped from the county.
Add to this the 2S6 car loads of flour
shipped from Hays and you have count
ing 800 bushels of wheat to a car of
flour 22S, 500 bushels more of wheat.Ad-
ding this to the 1875 cars of wheat and
you have a grand total of 1850, 900
bushels of wheat shipped from Ellis
county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13
Fort Scott Railway Sold.

Fort Scott, Feb. 19.-The Citizens
Street Railway company of this city,
Davenport, Ia, company the electric
street railway plant here has sold the
plant to the Davenport company and
some local men. The new company will
be known by the same name. w. G.
Perry is president and ]. H Crane Sec
rotary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13
Mattress Maker Bankrupt

st. Louis, Feb 1S.-Francis w. Bergen.
one of the largest mattress manufacture
ers in the west, filed a bankruptcy petit
ton in the United States district court to-
day. His liabilities aggregate $34 900. OF
this amount $22917 is secured by assets
said to be valued at $50, 100 The remain
ing 81, 093. apportioned among 60 creditors,
is unsecured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13
NOW MISSOURI PACIFIC.
That Company Purchases the Central
Branch West of Waterville.

Atchison, Kan. Feb. bit is officially
announced here that the Missouri Pacific
trail Branch lines west of Waterville.
There has been considerab BILE talk that the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
company had bought the property.
The Missouri Pacific has been operating
the lines for IS years under lease.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13
Hutchinson Dentist Drops Dead.

Hutchinson, Feb. 13.-Dr G.. Fred
Tucker. one of the oldest settlers of
here Saturday from heart trouble. He
was one of the best known dentists in
Kansas and was high in the Masonic
order. His partner, DR.. Robinson an
other old settler, fell dead on the street
here about two months ago from the
same cause,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13

Omaha Bee: Now that Judge Hazen
has knocked the contentious of the I'M
constitutionaHty of the extra session
of the Kansas legislature into a cooked
hat, the attorney general should lose
no time in declaring Judge Hazen un-
constitutional
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13
Chancellor Shows Record.

Lawrence, Feb 13.@The weather con-
tinues to break records. At the uni
versity Sunday morning the thermom-
eter went down to 241A degrees below
zero, the lowest point reached since
day on Chancellor Shows thirty-two
years record. The thermometers low
est point was 10 degrees below. but the
average for the entire day was lower
than ever known here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13
To Purchase an Electric Plant.

Leavenworth, Feb. 1s.-Ed Wealth
erby, representing a number of eastern
capitalists and now employed in New
York, arrived in this city today to make
an inspection of the Leavenworth Light
and Heating cOnpany's plant, with a
view to it's purchase by the syndicate
who owns a number of western plants,
including that of st. Joseph.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13
Burlington Smallpox Scare.

Burlington, Feb. 13.-There was
smallpox scare at Glenwood, a school
house east of here, yesterday, and the
school was closed. Charlie Hanes
escaped from the county jail a few days
ago and has been near Glenwood. There
is a supposed case of smallpox in the
Jail and Hanes had been exposed. The
farmers near there sent word to Sheriff
Green to go after Hanes or they would
mob him. Hanes was sent for and is
in 10
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13

man had gone, and left a message for
Nichols that she would see him later.
Searles is travelling man, and is
connected with a well known engraving
house in Chicago.
Nichols is a married man, and has
wife and daughter, who are at present
residing in Detroit Mich
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13

If Thomas Jefferson had foreseen the
varied constructions which would be
placed upon his utterances it is probable
he would have prepared a key.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13

The gold standard which Gen. John
NJ. Palmer battled for so nobly in 1896
seems to have come too late to benefit
him He is said to be absolutely with
out means and has just been voted a
government pension of $50 a month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13

1t seems improbable that the wealth
of Mr.. Clark, the newly elected senator
from Montana, has been exaggerated.
He still has left enough to warrant
the announcement that he will build
for himself a palace in New York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13
Four AGED Newtonians Die.

Newton, Feb. 13.-Four deaths were
reported this morning, grip figuring in
each one. All were old citizens; Mrs.
w A. Dotson, widow of a prominent
Methodist minister. who died twenty
years ago; Father" c. H. Tangeman,
aged rs; Mrs. Joseph Billick, aged so,
and Mrs. Mamie RurWell aged Is.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13
MIR. JENNINGS CHOSEN.

Leavenworth, Feb.13.-T. B. Jennings,
United States weather observer at To-
peka, Kan, was today elected grand
master of the Masonic grand lodge. W.
NJ. Shaver of Topeka was chosen grand
recorder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13
Suicide at the Great Northern.

Chicago, Feb. 13-On unknown man
about 80 years of age shot himself in the
right temple in the corridor of the Great
Northern hotel The deed was evidently
premedita ted, as the greatest care was
taken by the victim of self-destruct:on to
place his hat out of danger before he fired
the fatal shot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13
Church Burned at Chetopa.

Chetopa, Feb. 13.-The Presbyterian
church was burned yesterday after
noon. 1t caught fire from the flue. 1t
has just been enlarged and remodeIed.
The loss is partly covered by insurance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13

The men mentioned for the office of
librarian of congress are running about
an even race with those who stood on
the bridge with Dewey.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13
Cattle Dying on the Range.

Conductor Daughtry of the Rock Is
land reports that cattle hides are being
shipped along the route between here
and Liberal at the rate of about rs
day. Many who have shipped in cattle
from Texas are losing in large numbers.
1t is difficult to get these range cattle
to eat and the climate is too severe for
them=Pratt County Union.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13

Lancaster, Pa. Feb. 13.-Lancaster is
almost isolated this morning. No trains
arrived here on the Pennsylvania rail-
road from the west since 2 a.. m. The
Philadelphia & Reading road is entire
ly tied I'D.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13
A. O. o. w. Lodge Expeis Jointists.

The A. o. U. w. lodge of this city ex-
PEELED six jointists who were members.
from the organization at their last
meeting This was in accordance with
the orders of the Grand Lodge.-Con-
cordia Empire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13

Mr.. Wanamaker is keeping careful
watch, that Quay doesn't slip in during
the excitement over the war in the
Philippines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13

Kingman, Feb. 13.-The 3-year-e1d
daughter of William Glenn, a farmer
near this city, was horribly burned by
her clothes catching fire from a stove
She lived only few hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13

Gen. Charles King appears to be too
busy with other matters at present to
permit of his writing any stories. but
just wait till he gets back.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13

A pipe line for an exchange OF all
with the Philippine islands would do
good business just now.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13
Lawrence Residence Burned.

Lawrence, Feb. 13.-The new resi-
dence of Dr. Charles E. Esterley burned
Sunday noon from a defective f1ue. The
contents were saved, but the house was
nearly a total loss. Damage about $2,-
500
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13

One advantage attaching to war
1000 miles away is that it is likely to be
over before the magazine writers can
get to it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13

Unterrified by the fate of Andree,
man has announced his intention of
starting across the Pacific in an open
boat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13

Gen. Harrison Gray Otis, though only
an editor. fights as we'll as special
correspondent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13

"AguinaIdo must be crushed" says
the Worcester Spy. 1t will, of course,
be necessary to catch him first.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13

At present, the white mans burden
Is mostly a bod of coal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13

The introduction of horseless car
riages into many cities of this country
and Europe has again revived refer
ences to Mother Symptoms famous
prophecy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13

The beef having been embalmed, the
government is now preparing to hole
an inquest over the remains.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13

What terrible shock it is: the wom-
en- in the Philippines have four thous-
and husbands, brothers and lovers to
go in mourning over, but as they wear
no clothes, they can't do it, What could
Ruth Ashmore advise in such a predica-
ment?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13

Woodward, o. T., and return, one fare
via the Santa Fe. Tickets on sale Feb
- and Is, account live stock association
Tickets good for seven days. See Santa.
Fe agent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13

The yellow man stands no show when
1T comes to fighting with the white
man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13

When a woman's company arrives to
visit her, her husband goes around look
ing as he did when he was little and
was shut out from the parlor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13
REFLECTIONS OF a BACHELOR
IF'rom the New York Press.1
Man seeks; woman searches.

After a girl finds she is in love with
man, she is generally a lot less con-
ceited about the way she loves the Lord.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13
Ohio is Shaken.

Chillicothe, O., Feb. 13.-Earthquake
shocks were perceptible here at $3.50 a.
M The temperature is 10 to 20 below
zero.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13

Women are all right as long as they
have plenty of clothes and their owr
way; a man is all right as long as h
has plenty to eat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13

Apparently. it never gets so cold that
it can not become colder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13
Two Kansans in Washington.

Washington, Feb. I'D. r. Anthony
and ex-Marshal I. F. Nicely of Leaven-
worth are here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13

81 have tried all sorts of fun, bu
have found nothing equal to going t
bed at half past eight and sleeping unit
six the next morning. Drake Watson
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13

1t takes woman as long to select a
seat at the theater as it does for the
average man to pick out new suit of
clothes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13

OF all women who go wrong, half dc
so because they are better than the
men, and half because the men are
worse than they are.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13

We will wash your coloFed shirts anf
guarantee colols from fading. Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and ia w. sth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13

Strong, steady nerves
Are needed for success
Everywhere. Nerves
Depend simply, solely.
Upon the blood.
Pure, rich, nourishing
Blood feeds the nerves
And makes them strong.
The great nerve tonic IS
Hoods Sarsaparilla,
Because it makes
The blood rich and
Pure, giving it power
To feed the nerves.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Cures nervousness,
Dyspepsia, rheumatism.
Catarrh, scrofula,
And all forms of
Impure blood.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13

No girl has any right to get married
till she knows nine ways to use up
stale bread and how to fold a dress-suit
SO when a man wants to wear it he
won't have to pay dollar to get the
wrinkles pressed out of it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13

Wool Boots for Morkingmen at Fur
mans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13
GLOBE SIGHTS.

from the Atchison Globe1
We have noticed that when we are
busy some one insists on telling US a
Joke"
When people get a notion that a man
is making money fast they will throw
money at him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13

Ladies and Children's Leggins at
Furman'S.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13

Warm overshoes at Furman's.