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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-14

circulation bases on additional deposits
of bonds.
National banks are permitted under
the law to issue circulation up to an
amount equal to their capital The total
capital of all national banks is $616,00O,-
000 The total circulation outstanding
is $3.50, 600 900. There is, therefore, a pos
sibility of an increase in circulation of
1868, 600, 900, although the price of the
new two per cent bonds, as already
foreshadowed by market quotations in
advance of their issue, promises to be
so high that the profit to the banks in
taking out circulation will not be
enough to make the increase anything
like such a possible total"
Comptroller Dawes when asked what
his course would be in connection with
requests for national bank charters I'M
der the new law said:
THE question of the best methods of
preventing the abuse of the new law
which authorizes the establishment of
banks of $4,000 capital in towns with
not exceeding 5000 population has had
my careful consideration.
In view of the large number of ap-
plications for charters Of small banks,
I shall institute special inquiry in ad-
ditiOn to the usual examination as au-
thorized by section 5169 of the revised
statutes of the United States whenever
there is the slightest ground to suspect
the existence of improper motives on the
part of those applying for charters I'M
der the national system. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-14
HIGH WATER DAMAGE.
Much Loss of Property at Ottawa an6
La Salle--More Flood Feared.

Ottawa, ILL.,, March 1.-THE damage
caused by the high water in the Illi-
nois and Fox rivers at this point during
the past "a hours will amount to thou
sands of dollars. A great portion of
the city is under water. Never before
except in 1888 have the waters in the
Fox and Illinois rivers risen to a point
as high as at the present time. Grave
apprehension is felt that greater dam
age will be done by the heavy ice.
Today the water in the Illinois river
is 10 feet above the low water mark.
The people residing along the banks of
the Fox and Illinois rivers were COM
PEELED to abandon their homes, many
being forced out during the hours of
the night. Portions of buildings, out
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-14
HENRY SAVAGE LANDOR.
Noted Traveller Sees Danger For Eng
land in the Boer War.

Chicago. March 14.-Henry Savage
Landor of London, traveller and explorer,
whose name was brought prominently
to public notice two and one-half years
ago through the fortunes he suffered
while in captivity in Thibet, Asia, ar
rived in Chicago last night and regis
tered at the Auditorium Annex Mr..
Lander is only SO years old, but he says
there is hardly a country on the globe
he has not visited He has Travelled
since he was 16. His journeys include
all the nations of Europe, Morocco,
of both the American continents, Japan,
Mongolia, Corea, Kurila islands, Aus
tralia, South Sea Islands, Tasmania,
India and Africa.
MIR. Lander says he has watched
closely the progress of the war in the
Transvaal and declares that unless
England achieves decisive victories i'm
mediately France and Russia will in
tervene in behalf of the Beers.
1T took $4,000 English soldiers to cap
ture 5000 Beers" he said, land all the
British have done has been to relieve
Ladysmith and Kimberley. England is
in danger. There is no doubt that
Russia is preparing to enter India She
has 900 troops along the border of
Afghanistan. The declaration sent out
short time ago by the ameer of At
ghanistan that he was in sympathy
with Great Britain was made merely
to throw dust into England'S eyes The
fact is that the ameer is hand in glove
with Russia"
Mr. Iandor is of the opinion that in
event of war between Russia and Eng
land Japan would remain neutralaS heI
naval and military force is not of such
condition as to permit interference
He thinks Japan'S facilities of warfare
have been exaggerated. Tonight Mr.
Lander will lecture before the CenturJ
club
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-14

houses, etc, were completely wrecked
and carried out into the channel of the
river.
So grave becara the situation at noon
order closing the bridge and suspending
traffic between Ottawa. and South Otta-
wa and on the east and west limits OF
the town the situation was almost as
bad but traffic was not suspended. The
clay beds and car line of the Pioneer
Fire Proof Construction company were
completely covered with water and the
factory was compelled to suspend. The
Ottawa Boat club house was wrecked
Allen Park was six feet under water and
the W. ]. Simon & Companys bathing
establishment was greatly damaged A
heavy ice gorge is forming in the 1llt-
nois three miles above this city and id
is feared that when it gives way greater
damage will be done.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-14
o Prove What the Great Kidney Remedy SwapRoot Will Do for
Reader of the estate Journal" May have Sample Fir
How to Find Out if You
Need Swamp-Root.

It used to be considered that only
urinary and bladder troubles were to be
traced to the kidneys, but now modern
science proves that nearly all diseases
have their beginning in the disorder OF
these most important organs.
The kidneys filter and purify the blood
that is their work
So when your kidneys are weak or
out of order, you can understand how
quickly your entire body is affected,
and how every organ seems to fail to
do its duty.
If you are sick or ''fee1 badly be-
gin taking the famuos new discovery,
DR.. KiImer's Swamp-Root, because as
soon as your kidneys are well they will
help all the other organs to health A
trial will convince anyone
Weak and unhealthy kidneys are rea
sponsible for more sickness and suffere
ing than any other disease, and if per-
mitted to continue fatal results are
sure to follow. Kidney trouble initiates
the nerves, makes you dizzy, restless,
sIeepIess and irritable; makes you pass
water often during the day, and obliges
you to get up many times during the
night; causes puffy or dark circles un-
der the eyes. rheumatism. gravel
ache in the back, joints and musciess
makes your head ache and back aches
! causes indigestion, stomach and liver
| trouble; you get a sallow, yellow COM
pIexion; makes you feel as though you
| had heart trouble; you have plenty on
ambition, but no strength; get WeaA
and waste away.
The cure for these troubles is DR.. Kill
1 mer'a SWamp-Root, the world famous
kidney remedy In taking Swamp-Roor
you afford natural help to nature, for
Swamp-Root is the most perfect healer
| and gentle aid to the kidneys that is
| known to medical science.
| If there is any doubt in your mind as
| to your condition, take from your urine
in rising about four ounces, place it IN
a glass or bottle and let it stand TWEEN
ty-four hours. If, on examination, it is
milky or cloudy, if there is a briclk-dust
settling, OF if small particles float about
in it, your kidneys are in need Of imme-
date attention.
| Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and
is used in the leading hospitals, recon-
mended by sIxillfuI physicians in their
private practice, and is taken by doc
tors, themselves who have kidney all
ments, because they recognize in it the
greatest and most successful remedy
for kidney, liver and bladder troubles
II you are already convinced that
Swamp-Root is what you need you can
purchase the regular fifty-cent and one
dollar size bottles at the drug stores
| everywhere.
cial arrangement has been made by
Also a book telling all about kidney
om men and woman cured by swamp
ress to Dr.. KiImer & Co., BinghamtOn, n. Y.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-14
KENTUCKY WAR ENDS.
Rival Factions Have at Last
Reached an Agreement.

Frankfort, KY, March 1.-THE legis-
lature of Kentucky adjourned sine die
last night. A conference between
Adjutant Generals Collier and Castle
man resulted in a perfect understand
ing being reached.
Governor Taylor will continue to act
as governor. Governor Beckham will
make no move toward securing purifica-
ton of the state buildings until the
court of appeals has decided the mat
ter. The legislature appropriated $780,
900 for the use of Governor Beckham in
recognizing the state militia
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-14
P. & @. Sale Monday.

The sale of the Kansas City, Pitts
burg & Gulf line will take place at
Joplin next Monday. The reorganiza-
ton committee will assemble in Kansas
City on Saturday and proceed to Joplin
on Sunday evening. It is again re-
ported that Vice President Brad bury, of
the Lake Erie & Western, has been
offered the presidency of the reorgan-
lied Pittsburg & Gulf.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-14
GOLD BILL PASSES.
Only Lacks the Presidents Signature
to Become a Law,

Washington, March 1.-THE last leg
islative step in the enactment of the
financial bill was taken by the house
of representatives yesterday afternoon
when the conference report on the bill
was adopted by vote of yeas 166, nays
120, present and not voting 10. The SEN
ate had already adopted the conference
report, so that it remains only for
President Mckinley to affix his sigma
ture to the measure to make it a law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-14
No Excuse For Being Sick.

Gavitt's System Regulator cures all
diseases of the Kidneys, Liver, Stomacu
and Blood. There are $4,000 people in
Kansas who will vouch for this states
ment being true. Composed of herbs
roots and banks in powder form. Great
est Compound for chronic diseases
known SOC. 900 TESTIMONIALS on file
Is DAYS TRIAL TEST BY MAIL FOR
25c IN STAMPS. GREE TO MINIS
TERSO Not in Drug Stores. Agents
wanted
w. w. GAVI TT, MEDICAL CO,
Topeka, Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-14
Lillian Bell to Marry.

Chicago, March 14.-It was announced
here today that Miss Lillian Bell, the
authoress and Arthur H. Bogue, a
young Chicagoan, well known in society
here, will be married April g. Miss Bell
became known to fame seven years ago,
when her first book THE Love Affairs
of an Old Maid" was published.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-14
Grand Army Coal.

We have moved our Office and yard
to 511 East Fifth street, on west side
Mo P depot, and we are still selling
Usage City Shaft coal for $3.50 per ton
for spot cash, delivered. Call phone $50
and order your coal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-14
Crippled by
Rheumatism.

Those who have rheumatism find
themselves growing steadily worse all
the while. One reason Of this is that
the remedies prescribed by the doctors
contain mercury and potash, which ulti-
mately intensity the disease by causing
the Joints to swell and stiffen, produc-
ing a severe aching Of the bones. S. s.
S. has been curing Rheumatism for
twenty years-even the worst cases
which seemed almost incurable.
Capt. o. Z. Hughes, the popular railroad con-
ductor Of Colu1bia S. O., had an experience
IL 49,. risr, .zhich conNinced him that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-14

pointment, but hopes to secure him for
the lecture at some future date The
regular church prayer meeting will be
held on Thursday evening" at which the
topic will be, 1.-THE Newspaper and Re-
ligion."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-14
Dr.. Ki1naer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y.

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-14

THEODORUS VAN WICK former Editor of the Mt.
Vernon News, and of the prosperous real
estate brokers in New York, 1913 South Eleventh
Avenue, Mount Vernon, N. Y,
To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
had been sufferer for severe
acks of rheumatism and kidney trouble probably con-
racted by exposure hunting expeditions wading
trout streams tried many patent other
kind but none of them seemed to do any good
pursuaded by old and valued friend Swamp Root
and frankly confess that it has benefited
medicine has feel like myself again have
the constant aches and pains which to
make life unbearable 1t is positive benefit ailments
of this kind. always keep house. as is lust as
necessary as bread and butter.
Very respectfully
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-14

mend it to any one suffering from any blood
disease"
Everybody knows that Rheumatism
Is a diseased state of the blood, and that
a blood remedy is the only proper treat
ment, but one containing potash and
mercury only aggravates the trouble
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-14
Blood

being Purely Vegetable, goes direct to
the very cause of the disease and a per
manent cure always results. It is the
only blood remedy guaranteed to con-
tain no potash, mercury OF other dan
gerous minerals.
Books mailed free By Swift Specific
Company. Atlanta, Georgia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-14

His Physician Prescribed Swamp-Root.

His Physician Prescribed Swamp-RoOt.
NeaU York, NOO ~, 1899
aCGS all run dozen in health and spirits from
O0eTac0rk on the Exchange floor. Ide0eLObed nervous
neuralgia and also suffered from acute attack of
rheumatism
OF course, had careful medical attention, bit
SCfIe cO's0aleScing physician himself ordered
me to take Scamp Root MP my nervous system
and PIT my kidneys fs shape helped than
any cHratfOe tonic 1Sed and nOav aIaUayS
Keep it in my medicine chest.
With best ufSHeS for suffers,
.x0zSza1<>gASzzzE
Dictated, ,. &aUnGe @<~
G-ez<z44& &ar-,z@.Z ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-14

a 80 ~ - < - - 9 - p 49, "
there is only one cure Tor
that painful disease. He
Gays: i was a great SUI
fereT fro m muscular
Rheuma tism for WO
years. l could get no
permanent relief from
any medicine prescribed
by my physician 1 took
about a dozen bottles of
ycur 3. S. s., and now I
an as well as I ever was
IN my life. I am sure
fhatyourmedicine cured
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-14

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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-13

Unless something can be speedily done
by the civilized powers to terminate the
reign of terror which the bloodthirsty Dow
ager Empress is maintaining in China,
there will be no choice left but partition
of the Empire among powers able and will
ing to establish and enforce order and re-
spect for life and property. Partly because
of Great Britain's unfortunate preoccupa-
ton and perhaps partly through fear of
Russia. the States whose citizens and in
terests are most menaced on the Chinese
mainland have been slow to act in the
face of a situation which is rapidly be-
coming one of unlimited barbarism and an
archy. The female fiend who rules at
Pekin is exciting the worst elements Of
the rabble against Christianity and for
eigners generally, is everywhere causing
the arrest and murder of Cinnamon favor
able to the introduction of Western meth
DDS, and is showing herself more cruel
and intolerable tyrant than Theebaw of
Burmah or the King of Dahomey both of
whom had to be violently suppressed in the
interest of common humanity.
Viceroys of nine out of the eighteen prov
inces of China have warned the Empress
Dowager that unless she ceases 10 perse-
cute the reformers and foreigners the
masses, led by the progressive class, will
revolt and attempt to wipe out the Manchu
dynasty forever. If she is fairly representa-
tive OF 1t, the design cannot be carried into
effect too soon. Isl An is blot on even
e,,cb .i,,ili1atiou as her country has known
She should be dealt with peremptorily and
removed from the scene of her crimes.
China will never be otherwise than men
ace to the worlds peace while this creature
is allow I'd to be at large.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-13
THE PARLoR CAR COMBINE.
An Objection TO the Deal by n stock
holder OverruIed.

NEW YORK, April 12.-The motion Of
William H. n. Francis. stakeholder of the
Wagner Palace Car Company, to enjoin
the transfer of the stock of that company
to the Pullman Palace Car Company, has
been denied by Justice Beekman. of the
Supreme Court Francis owns 100 shares
of the Wagner Palace Car Company, and
was the only stakeholder to fight the p o.
posed arrangement. The owners Of 1SI,fSS
shares out OF 1875, 695 voted for it. By he
agreement the stock of the Wagner Palace
Car Company was put at $3.50 a share, AID
was to be exchanged, share for share. To-
new stock, to be issued by the Pullman
Company.
Stockholders of the Wagner Company
who did not desire to go in are entitl d 10
receive $3.50 share for their stock. The
Judge says that the plan OF LIQUIDATION ard
the consideration to be paid for the prcp-
erty seem to be reasonable, fair. and adc-
quate, and that there seems to be nothing
in the proposed transfer viii h is inju ions
to the public interests.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-13

their heavy bill of fare is abhorrent to tie
mercurial Frenchman. In tropical eSun-
tries there is developed a taste for spices,
fruits and pepper, partly. no doubt. be-
cause these things grow near the equator,
and would therefore naturally be used Tor
food, but also because they are proper and
healthful food for people living in that
climate. The Louisianan eats his gumbo
with relish, though the pepper in it would
bring tears TO the eyes of Michigan lum-
herman; and the lumberman devours baked
beans, favored with pork and molasses,
which would probably be sure death 10 the
day. 1t is safe TO assume, on general prin-
ciples that the natural food of the people
of any country is best for their health.
If crusade in favor of corn is really ef-
fective, it might be a good thing to have
one in America. The decline in the use OF
cornmeal here is not due to any geograph-
ical or climatic reasons. 1t was once used,
North and South, in making various deli
cious and nutritious articles Of food, and
children and grown people th-ove on corn
pone, hasty pudding, sweet corn, and john
ny-cake. The Southerner makes his corn
bread often without leavening, using only
the meal. water, and little salt or
course, other ingredients are generally
added but many old Southerners declare
that nothing tastes as good as the "pone'
cooked in the fireplace of NANNY
cabin, and that was extremely simple In its
construction. In New England the brick
oven was the usual means of baking, and
the bread was yellow, light, and sweet as
a spongecake, with all the natural rich
ness of the corn, unspoiled by the removal
of the most nutritious element The corn
dodger, muffin, bread, and pudding are dis
appearing partly because modern cooks do
not know how TO make them and partly be-
cause we have come to depend more and
more on bakeries. 1t is impossible to
make good cornbread with drugs to ensure
lghtness and puff up the loaves TO twice
their normal size; and the ignorant masses
of the people want as large loaf as they
can get for five cents. So the airy, in
nutritious, and unsubstantial bakers bread.
full of holes and made with white flour.
about as satisfying as chips, has taken the
place of the corn cake and brown bread,
and the teeth and digestion of the Amer
lean people suffer accordingly. This state
of things could be remedied by little per
sistent effort, and ought to be-. ..-.a -
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-13

gentleman named Murphy has been
spending some ten years in trying TO in
duce Europe to appreciate Indian corn.
For a part OF that time he was special
agent Of the Department of Agriculture.
He has been talking cornmeal to all the
European nations with vigor and enthu-
siasm deserving Of reward. He says that
owing TO his missionary labors 100000
bushels of corn are now yearly exported 10
Europe, as against $4,000 when he began
his work. To be sure. 1t will fill the hearts
of the temperance societies with conster-
nation 10 know that. since France and Ger
many have disdained corn as human food,
Holland and Belgium are thriftily making
it into gin; but that does not change the
fact that the corn is sold.
There has been some talk of sending
special exhibit of corn to the Paris EXPOSE
ton, with department of cookery, where
by the Partisan shall be taught to appre-
ciate roasted sweet corn and the festive
johnny-cake and corndodger. Popcorn is
also not TO be sighted, and Ii is hoped
that the Parisians VIII see the error Of their
ways and come to appreciate these articles
OF American diet
Undoubtedly il would be good Tor Ameri-
can pocketbooks if foreign countries could
be taught to eat some of cur national
dishes. for this would stimulate the de-
mand for the materials thereof, and the
farmer and stock raiser would reap the
benefits The question is whether this is
possible or not. The tenacity with which
the German and Italian cling TO their be-
loved sauerkraut and macaroni when
they emigrate TO this country proves that
there is something in these edibles which
suits the cons titutions of those who eat
them. II should be understood that the
climate and customs OF place determine,
to a great extent. the food which is eaten
there. The American, with his active
habits, inyigorating air, and eclectic tastes,
seems TO be able TO assimilate almost any
thing in the way Of food, and certainly
some articles of his diet would give dys-
pepsia 10 Patagonisn. The misty air of
the British Isles and the calm tempera-
ment of the people makes the roast beef
OF cid England" 4 national dish, whereas
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-13
TREASURY FOR CUBA.
One Established Mt Havana to Han
die Island Revenues.

phe Csthb1sneu Ht havana 10 num-
die Island Revenues.
Gen Leonard Wood, Military Governor Of
Cuba, in accordance with instructions is
sued by the Secretary of War. has estab-
lished treasury in the city Of Havana
for the reception and disbursement of
revenues collected in the island. The
treasury will be opened on the 18th of
the present month, and after that date
all insular funds received at Havana will
be deposited in the treasury and paid out
only on warrants, signed and counter
signed in the way provided ~ the present
laws of the island.
In addition to the treasury. chartered
banks and trust companies will be Ier-
mitted to act as repositories upon their
giving security equal to the maximum
amount of insular money which each VIII
be allowed to receive. At least 30 per
cent of such security must be in
United States Government bonds. at their
market value, or bonds of the city Of
Havana at par. The remainder of the Sc
curity must be in bonds of some surety
company or companies authorized 10 do
business in Cuba, subject to the approval
of the Secretary of War
General Wood says that in view of the
services of the North American Trust
Company, and also in view of the fact
that 1t has been the fiscal agent of the
United States, that company is to have
preference as depository in places where
1t has banking houses, namely. Havana,
Matanzas. Cienfuegos. and Santiago. For
the receipt and payment of public moneys
an allowance will be made to the deposit
tory OF one-fourth OF l per cent when the
payment is in the same place where the
deposit is made. and one-half of ] per cent
when payment is at a different place than
that in which the deposit was made.