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The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-02
CONTAINED NITRo-eLYoER1NE
Startling Contents of satchel Found
by a Downs Man In His Yard.

Downs, Dec. IL. Z. Blunt, of this
city. found secreted in the shrubbery in
his yard a small hand satchel which
he kept in his house for several days
awaiting a claimant.
No owner came for it and he opened
it expecting to find some clue whereby
he might find out who the rightful own
er was. No person was ever more
panic-stricken as he emptied it of its
contents. which contained a set of
burglars tools besides a quantity of
nitrO-glycerine and several sticks of
dynamite, enough of either which if it
had exploded would have blown his
house and those adjoining to atoms.
Mr.. Blunt considers himself lucky
that he handled the contents with the
srrea test care.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-02
WINFIELD HOSPITAL.
Stock to the Amount of $4,000 Sub
scribed and the Building
Assured.

Winfield, Dec. 2-The stock to the
hospital fund amounting to $4,000, is
subscribed and the hardest work is
done. The hospital is now assured be-
yond any question of doubt. The So
liciting committee reported its work
done to the stockholders meeting. The
committee was discharged and the
work will now be shifted partially at
least to other shoulders.
The stockholders elected directors as
follows: J P. Baden, P. H Albright,
w. c. Robinson. T F. Axteu, Dr. c.
A Martin, H. T. Trice. F. K. Robin
son, w T. Madden and w. H. SOmer-
mier. The directors viii meet and elect
officers in the near future.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-02
Memphis Report shows Decrease

The annual report Of the directors Of
the Kansas City, Fort Scott and
Memphis road for the year ended June
80. last, has recently been submitted to
the stockholders. The earnings showed
marked decreases as compared to those
of the fiscal year Immediately previous.
The gross earnings of the twelve months
footed up S4,769. .348. a decrease of $313,-
421. The operating expenses amounted
to 50. .304, rs a decrease of S2O4. sol. and
the net earnings, which were 81. .465. 233,
showed falling of of S108.773. As com
pared to that of the year ended June
30, 1898. the surplus showed a decrease
of about $50 600
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-02

sciousness. which she never regained.
The cause of her death was typhoid
pneumonia, which carried away her
mother.
A brief service was held last evening
and at 1 O'Clock this morning the strick-
en- father left with the remains for
Rogers. Ark. to which place he has
made six trips, carrying his dead, since
September 11th. He Will not return
here unless it is to close out his inter-
ests here He has closed his butcher
shop and taken his remaining children
to Rogers
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-02
ARE SIGNING THE PLEDGE.
at Chapman 2o0 Persons Have
signed-Temperanc Meetings
at Abilene Next

Abilene, Dec. 2.-There is a revival of
signing of temperance pledges in this
county. The town of Chapman has
been having meetings all this week and
it is reported that fully 200 have signed
the pledge, many OF them hard drink
ers. Chapman is the place where the
reward for evidence recently caused
the arrest of two Joint keepers and
there has been following a boycott of
the supposed infOrmer. Much bad feel
ing has been engendered, but the pres
ent meetings are expected to restore
harmony. The meetings will be held
here next week
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-02
MILLER FAMILY7s FATE
Death Takes Six of the Members
Within About Two Months.

Fort Scott. Dec. death has ac-
complished another stroke with his
fatal sickle in the family of Willis Mil
ler the north side butcher, and took
the life of Miss Emma, the 20-year-Old
daughter, who is the sixth member of
the family to die in little more than
two months
Miss Emma was taken i'll a few days
before the funeral of her sister, Mrs
Aus, two weeks ago, and when her
mother died, less than week ago, she
was in a critical condition She was
not apprised of her mothers death, and
a day or two afterwards she lost con-
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-02
New Santa Fe Freight Route.

Pueblo. Dec 2.-Another new agree
ment has been put into effect between
the Colorado & Southern and the Santa
Fe by which fruit shippers Will greatly
profit. In the past all traffic from Col
orado to Texas handled by the Santa
F'e has gone through Kansas. Under
the new agreement all freight carried
by the Santa F'e consigned to Texas or
the coast will be carried over the Fort
Worth & Denver City branch Of the c.
& S,
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Injured by Exploding Gas.

Paola. Dec 2.-By an explosion of
gas in the furnace in the basement OF
the Peoples National bank building
Friday. Harry Land. business manager
of the Western Spirit, was badly burn
ed The engineer had turned on the
gas and left it. It failed to ignite at
one burner and Land. hearing the es-
Gaping gas, entered for the purpose of
turning it off. The explosion followed.
His face, head and neck were burned.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-02
REEDER's SECRETARY.
A Scramble For the Position of Con-
gressman's Confidential Clerk.

Logan, Dec. 2-There are rumors of
a scramble going on for private secre-
tary to Congressman w. A. Reeder, E.
w. Jermark. of BeIOit, nephew of the
congressman, seems to have the long
est string. Mr.. Jermark has grown TO
manhood in BelOit, and is thoroughly
competent in all matters pertaining to
the Office. He expects to leave for
Washington in 3 few DAYS.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-02
RAILROAD LOCALS.

". H. Firth, general agent Of the pas
senger department of the Rock Island
with headquarters at Denver was in
Topeka Friday on business
E E jerks has been promoted to
take charge of the east erecting shops
of the Santa Fe, and VIM. Carrie takes
Mr.. jerks place. These promotions
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-02
SEE MARRIEs a NEeRo.
White Woman School Teacher United
With a Co ored Man.

Leavenworth, Dec. News has been
received here of the marriage in Win
chester yesterday of J. H. Shaffer, a
Young negro. to Miss Capitola NIingus,
a white girl. who has been teaching
school near Winchester for several
years The parents OF the girl We're
opposed to the marriage, but finally
consented to it and the Rev. Mr. Bal
lou. formerly chaplain of the Kansas
penitentfary, performed the ceremony.
The groom is a son of the Rev. J. H
Shafer, a negro minister of Topeka,
county
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Transferred to the aKatv.

Nevada No. Dec "A deed conveying
the Kansas City. Eldorado and Southern
railway, a road extending from EldOradO.
No. to a connection with the Missouri.
Kansas and Texas company. was fled in
the Vernon county recorders 5 Office here
today The conveyance was made by
Otto Miller Of Cleveland, O., and while
the consideration named is only 81 there
are s231 worth Of revenue stamps which
shows the real price % have been 81. .092
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-02
A Letter to Ms. Pinkham Brought
Health to Mrs. Archambo.
LLErrER TO MRS. PINKzAx NO. 4z,59sl


'DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM-FOr two
years I felt tired and so weak and dizzy
that some days I could hardly go
around the house. Backache and head
ache all the time and my food would
not digest and had such pains in the
womb and troubled with leucorrhoea
and kidneys were affected.
After birth of each child grew
weaker, and hearing so much of the
good you had done, wrote to you and
have taken six bottles of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, one
box of Lozenges, one box of Liver Pills,
one package of Sanative Wash, and to-
day am feeling as well as ever did
When I get up in the morning I feel as
fresh as did when a girl and eat and
sleep well and do all of my work. If
ever 1 feel weak again shall know
where to get my strength. I know
ourmedicine cured me. ."-MRs. SALINA
ARCHA1IBo, CHARLEMoNT, MASS.
The present Mrs. Pinkham's expert
ence in treating female ills is unparal-
leled; for years she worked side BY
side with Mrs. Lydia z. Pinkham, and
for sometime past has had sole charge
of the correspondence department of
her great business, treating by letter
as many as hundred thousand ailing
women a year. All women who suffeZ
are invited to write to Mrs Pinkham
at Lynn, Mass, for advice. which win
be promptly given without charge.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-02
FIavator q scottsril1e-

Scottsville, Dec. 2--This town is go
ing to have its first elevator, W. T.
Daniels, our grain dealer, has com
menced the erection of a 10 900 busheI
capacity elevator, with all the modern
of operating it attached.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-02
Loean PostoHee Growa

Logan. Dec 2.-In the next adjust
ment Of salaries of pOstoffices. it is ex-
pected the Logan Office will be made a
presidential one The first Uhree-Qua--
tiers of the year show a handsome in
crease of business.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-02
DYER TO REMOVE TO DENVER
Change of Residence Is Incidental to
His Association With a
Colorado Line.

In support of the announcement that
Mr.. Charles Dyer would shortly sever
his connection with the Santa Fe to
take a better position with one Of the
Colorado lines, the Denver News print
ed the following this week:
Superintendent Charles Dyer Of the
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-02
Rest and Health to Motber and child

MRS. wINsLoWs SOOTHING SYRUP
12s 2een used for over FIFTY YEARS
SaILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with
EEFtECI SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the
C6dll-D. SOEIENS the GUNS. ALLAYS
Al Al PAIN. CURES WIND COLIC and is
the best remedy for DTARRHOEA Sold
BY Druggists in every part of the world
Be sure TO ask for Mrs XVfnslovy's SoOth-
&Y-dYe cents 8 bottle.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-02
Fireman Gets $4,000.

Nevada No. Dec missouri Pacific
Fireman A G. Cherry resigned his posi-
tiOn today to take possession Of a SO 0O0
estate at PaOlas Kansas, left him by his
father recently deceased
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-02

serve the district in congress it is safe
to bet your last dollar that neither Of
them will lend his name for congress-
man-at-large.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-02
DR.. WOOD,
THE EXPERT SPECIALIST AND
AGNOSTICIAN,
Is Located at 118 West Sixth Street,
Between Kansas Avenue and
Jackson Street.

Having devoted % years exclusively to
the study. treatment and cure Of chronic
diseases, treats with remarkable success
diseases Of the eye and ear. nose. throat
and lungs, gOiter neck. nerve and brain
affections. Catarrh. diseases Of the heart.
stomach. liver and kidneys. Painful az
urination. speedily cured Chronic con-
stipatiOn. piles, cancers. epileptlc fits.
paralysis, rheumatism. neuralgia asrh-
ma. hay fever, erysipelas, salt rheum.
dropsy, and all skin and blood diseases
EEs- Special Attention Given TO Dis.
cas- = of Women and Children
All weaknesses peculiar to either sex.
no matter from what cause. promptly
yield to the skiIlful treatment OF DR..
Wood.
Consultation and advice free Prices
reasonable. Office hours to y a. m. I
TO ; and to p. m Sundays TO 8
Medicine sent by express. Address with
stamp enclosed.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-02
ReIief "a s. Honrs-

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Disease
reneEed IN SIX n9urs oy NeW Great
great surprise on account of its exceeding
promDtness in relieving pain in bladder.
Iieves retention Of water almost immed-
lately. If you want quick relief ard
cure this is the remedy. Sold b. Sim
Drug Co. s34 Kansas avenue. and Gen.
W. Stansfeld. 632 Kansas avenue, drug
Gists, Topeka, Kansas
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-02

Through Sleeper to San Antonio via
Santa Fe Route
peka daily on night trains. Also
through sleeping car reservations made
in City of Mexico sleeper.
The record-union., 1899-10-24

Growers Association has fixed the fol-
lowing minimum prices for standard
grades of new crop Raisins: Seediess, so
= boxes. &C. 2-crown jsoose slos Museatels 51sc;
crown. 81; 5-crown, $3.50; 6-crown. So:
valencias, loose three grades), fancy, size
per 70; choice. 4lac; c. standard tan s1kc; Val
choice, &c; standard SC per 10. All prices
are f. o. b. at common shipping points in
California. The local prices are 1bc per
10 higher than the above quotations on
loose and 1Gc per box.
-Creamery-Fancy, 3oQ31c per
ID; seconds, 27Q29c per 10; Creamery, in
tubs, 24Q25c. Dairy-Fancy, 24Q26c; other
grades 21@23c per h. Packed Butter
Picked Roll, 23a24c per frkin. 211aQ2Sc per
10.
CHEEsE-New. 11@12c; old, &c: Cal
ifornia Cream Cheddar, &c; Young
America, 111ac: Eastern, 15Q16c; Western,
EGGs-california Store Eggs, 25@S3c
per dozen; Ranch, 34Q40c, occasionally Al
lected, 27031c; Oregon, 221aG24c per dozen.
POULTRY-Live Turkeys, 13114c per 10
for Hens and 13Q14c for Gobblers; Young
Turkeys, 15Q17c per fb; Dressed do, nom
inal; BOOSTERS, s4Q45O for old and s404. 50
Hens. 4a5.5O; Ducks, s4a450 per dozen
for old and $5G6 for young; Geese, ST.
az per pair for old and I.75Q2 for Cos
lings; Pigeons, $1.2501.50 per dozen for old
and s1.75Gt2 for young.
GAME-Hare, $l.5O per dozen; Rabbits,
ST. 125@1.50; Canvasback Ducks, -; NAL
lards, $6Q8; Sprig, $2.50Q4; Teal. $250G4;
Widgeon, $2Q3; Black Jacks, 81. 1.5Od1 rs |;
Brant, s1.5O62; Quail, s1.75Q2; English
Snipe, $3.50; Common do, $1.50; Doves, 75c
per dozen.
The record-union., 1899-10-24
Notice Of Sherif'S Sale of Real Property.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
County of Sacramento State of Cali

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
County of Sacramento, State of Cali
fornia.
RECLAMATION, District No. -55s, plaintiff,
merly Mary J. Thisby); Robert Thisby.
ara Charles fhisby, Defendants. A -'''-
Under and by virtue Of an order of sale
issued out Of the the snperieE Court of the
fornia, on the 9Th day of August, 1899, in
the above entitled action wherein Recla-
nation District No; 556, the above named
Green 1formerly known as Mary
Thisby EhsOy Riam RoOeEF Thisby bbsog AND Gfoge fog
ard rti9 Charles Thisby, the the ABOVE Above
named defendants, on the 18th day of
February, 1897, for the sum of 81 6S
which said decree was on the 18th day Of
Book Of said court at page 849. I am
situate in the County of Sacramento
State of California. and being Swamp
Land Survey No. S23 of the, County of
Sacramento, and particularly described as
follows, to wit:
Beginning at point on the E. bank of
the Sacramento River, the N. ". corner
m meander an @ up Stream N. 19e E. 22.2s chains chains
to the. S. ": corner of swamp Land Sur
vey. No, 32t: thence s. g. 80 E. 35S9
with said line 1852 chains. to the n f.
corner of Swamp Land Survey No. S22;
thence N. 80 w. 3o.3l cna1nS TO the place
Of beginning. Surveyed by true meridian
magnetic variation 1s' 25' E., containing
1854 acres.
Notice is, hereby given that on TUES,
O'Clock a. m. of that day, in front of the
Courthouse of the Superior Court of Sac
Seventh and 1 streets. in the City of Sac
ramento, State of California, 1 will in
obedience to said order of sale and decree
of lien, sell the above described property
or so much thereof as may be necessary
to satisfy said Plaintiffs judgment, with
interest thereon at the rate of per cent
per annum from the date of said iudg-
ment and the expenses of said
sale, at public auction, to the highest and
best bidder for cash.
Sheriff of the County of Sacramento
State of California
This sale is continued to TUESDAY,
October 81, 1899
FRANK. T. JOHNSON, Sheriff.
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CITY TAXES, 1899.

The city taxes on all personal property
and one-half of the taxes on all real prop
erty will be due and payable at the office
of the City Collector on the first Mon
quent on the last Monday in November
next thereafter. at o'clock p M, and
unless paid prior thereto Il. per cent. will
said one-half be not paid before the last
Monday in April next thereafter, at 6
o'clock p. m, an additional per cent.
will be added thereto. The remaining
one-half of the taxes on all real prop
erty will be payable on or after the first
Monday in January, 1900, and will be de-
linquent on the last Monday in April next
thereafter at 6 o'clock p. m, and unless
paid prior thereto, per GENT. will be
added to the amount thereof.
All taxes may be paid at the time the
C. C. ROBERTSON,City Collector.
Room 8, southwest corner OF. Fourth
and ] streets. - 81
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CITY OFFICIAL ADVERTISING.

the city into an intersecting highway. so
as to make turn into the latter nearer
tnan six feet from the nearest curb cor
ner, except for the purpose of stopping
Immediately beyond such corner 1t Shall
De unlawful TO drive or propeI or cause
10 be driven or propelled, any vehicle
drawn Dy an animal or animals or TO
roe any animal from one street alley or
Iane, into an intersecting street alley or
lane, so that turning in the new direction
Will bring said vehicle or driver, animal
and rider, upon the left hand side of the
newly entered street, alley or lane except
Tor the purpose of Immediately stonDing
upon such left hand side In all other
cases the change of direction must be
made by driving or riding as nearly as
may be done under prevailing conditions
70 or beyond the junction of the center
lneS OF such intersecting WAYS so that
the change of direction will bring the ve-
nlcle and driver or animal and rider upon
the right hand of the street, alley or lane
newly entered, and along the line of di-
rection.s 1t is hereby ordered that the
custom or usage known as THE Law of
thes1Road relative to driving and pass
ing on public highways, and as obtaining
generally among the American people,
observed as the law in the city of Sacra-
mento. It shall be unlawful to drive any
Vehicle drawn by an animal or animals
or by electricity, steam or vapor power
or 10 ride any animal upon any sidewalk
IN the city of Sacramento, or on any foot
path in any public park in the city OF
Sacramento. 80
Passed. February 21, 1898.
ID. MCKAY,
President of Board of Trustees.
Approved February %, 1898.
VIM LAND Mavor
The record-union., 1899-10-24

colonies had been invaded, he consid-
cred it to be consistent with all the
laws of war, if, when it was brought
to successful termination, the tax
payer should at any rate have to bear
part of the cost
The Transvaal, he continued. was
wealthy in its gold fields There had
been complaints from those interested
in the gold fields that there had been
excessive taxation, but he believed,
from the best of information. that un-
der pure and honest government it
would be perfectly possible for the
Transvaal to bear not only the ordinary
expenses of government and of provid-
ing for the maintenance of peace and
order within the territory, but also to
provide a reasonable sum toward the
expenses of the war. with a reduction
at the same time of the taxation of the
gold fields.
Continuing, Sir Michael Hicks Beach
said: IF these anticipations are not
fulfilled and the sum borrowed proves
to be but part of the total cost of the
war, we shall appeal to your patriotism
next April. We believe that those who
have supported us in the prosecution
OF this work will not fail us when it
| comes to pay the bill. If fresh taxa
ton were introduced tomorrow it
might prolong the debate and produce
a division, which might be entirely
misunderstood abroad. I shall not take
any course which will promote a divl-
sion or prevent us from presenting a
united front in this crisis
Sir Henry Campbell -Bannerman, the
leader of the opposition, agreed that
this was not the proper time to dis
cuss the financial question, and that 1t
was not desirable to show a sign of dis
union
The proposals of Sir Michael HicKs-
Beach were agreed to by vote of
336 to 2
/ The reference of the Chancellor of
the Exchequer to the anxiety as to the
latest news apparently referred to Lord
IsWolseley's announcement that the Brit
ish were drawing back from Dundee be-
fore superior forces.
During the course of the days pro-
| ceedings, while the house was discuss
The record-union., 1899-10-24
SACRAMENTO MARKET.
Fairly Good Days Trade in Local
Produce Circles.

Sacramento, Oct. I'D.
Trade was of fair proportions in local
produce circles to-day. But very little
game came in, and that found ready pur-
chasers.
Following the the retail prices for the
various articles mentioned:
.FLOUR-Family Extras. s.sa per 100
fbs; 81 for so lbs.
FRUTT-Oranges. sOc per doz; Lemons.
25Q3oc;. Lines. 15c; Prunes,. sc; Peaches.
SC per 10. Apples, 3Q4c per fb Pineapples,
40Q50c each; Strawberries, 10c per basket
9 for 25c; Figs, sc per 10; Grapes, &c per
loupes. 5Q10c each; Nutmeg Melons, for
10c; Cranberries, 15c per quart. or quarts
VEGETABLEs-Tom &c per 10,
Caulifiower, 10c per head; Carrots, Let
tuce, Radishes, Leek, Green Onions, 1212c
per dozen punches; Onions, &c per 10; Ro-
Sc: &C. Pota m toes, &c per peri ID; Green Corn, 15S
25c per dozen; Cucumbers, 15c per Dozen
Egg Plant, &c per 10; Summer Squash, &c;
Sweet Potatoes Sc; Alameda Peas. 8 lbs
for 26c; Pumpkins, 1c per 10; Hubbard
Squash, lc per 10
per 10; Corned Beef. sq12c; Sausage, 12lac:
Vienna Sausage, 15c; Bacon, 15c; Loin
Steak, 1l22a15e; Rump Steak. 1Oe; Chuck
Steak, M Ioc. veal veal-.Ioin q and Rib i6 Chops, Chops
l5c; Roast Veal, 12c. Mutton-Leg, 11g
l21ac; Loin and Rib Chops 121ac;- Mutton
Stew, SC: SHOULDER Chops, SC. Pork-s9
POULTRY-Hens, 60c each; Spring, soc
each; Broilers, 25Q40c each; Tame Geese,
$3.50 each; Tame Ducks, 50d65c each; Tur-
keys. lie for live and 2oc. for dressed per
GAME-Ducks-M -Manaras, 81 per pair;
Fea sa, 4of 6cks aSa s9 sPrgs Sc
Gray, 75c; Honkers. 81; Brants. SOC; Rab-
bits 15c each; Hare, 25c per pair; Quail
EGGS-California, soc per dozen.
DAIRY -Butter-Pickle, zoe
per 10: Mountain, zoe; Valley Roll, zoe;
roll. Cheese-California 15c per 10;
15020c; Genuine Swiss, 4Oc; American
Swiss, 2Oc; Neufchatel, 10o.
| HAY AND GRAIN-Oat or Wheat Hay,
45a50c; Alfalfa, 4oc; Whole Barley. 81:
LBS; Middlings 81; Shorts, Csc; Bran, soc;
Straw, SOC; Corn, large, s1.S5: Small, $50;
Cracked Corn, s145: Ground Corn, s135.
NUTS-New Walnuts, 15c per 10; New
Almonds, 15G20c; New Brazils, 1212c; Pc
cans, Ice; ,Filbertss. 15c; Chestnuts. 15c per
COAL OIL-Pearl (cases), 19c: Star, lsc;
Eocene, 2c; Extra Star, 23c; Elaine, 24c;
Water White (bulk), 13c.
ELECTRIC LIGHT CANDLES-Sixes
16 OF, 20 sets, sac per set; IA OF, 20 sets,
SSs 4 Fl % MS1N ffS f e G7 e ssts e
16 OF, 40 sets, 10Ac per set; 16 OF, 20 sets,
1011c; IA OF. 40 sets, 914c; IA OF, 20 sets, 91ac
-PARAFTNE wax CANDLES-ones, IA
OF, 25 sets, white 11Ac per set; twos, "A
OF, 25 sets, white. 11114c; fours. Il OF, SO
white, 11Ae; Twelves, IA OF, 36 sets, white
11Ac. Colored, 1c higher.