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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-01
ROBERTS TURNED DOWN
Committee Rejects the Nor
mons Claim For Mileage.

Washington, Feb. 1.-The house COM
mittee on mileage today rejected the
claim of Brigham H. Roberts of Utah
for mileage in connection with his con-
test for a seat in the house Mr.. Rob
erts put in claim for mileage from
Salt Lake City to Washington. 1857
miles and return, atlthe usual rate of
twenty cents a mile each way. making
atotal of 81, OBS so. Mr.. Roberts was not
present today, and it was rumored he
had gone to Chicago.
Mr.. Cooper. of Texas, moved that
Roberts was entitled to mileage, but on
a tie vote. two to two, this motion
failed.
Chairman Barham will report this
action, which ne says is equivalent to
a rejection of the claim by the commit
tee.
AS a result of suggestions in the COM
mittee Mr.. Barham will confer with the
speaker concerning the recognition of
any member who may seek to secure
for Mr.. Roberts the $1,000 usually al
lowed in contested cases This, how
ever, is not the committee action, but
is due to a desire to afford opportunity
to bring the matter before the house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-01
WORRY ABOUT COAL.
New Troubles Continue to Arise In
England's Path.

London, Feb. 1.-The announcement
that a firm of Cardiff coal shippers has
contracted to supply foreign agents
with 100000 tons of steam coal for ship
ment abroad has occasioned genuine
uneasiness. The destination of the fuel
is not mentioned, but as coal at present
is exceptionally scarce in Germany,
France and Russia, it is probably going
to one of these countries.
France is already replacing her home
deficiency by buying in the United
States but the American shipments are
intended solely for railroad locomotives
and will not be used in the navy. The
vital interest which the question has
for Great Britain will be understood
when it is realized that Natal is de-
pending upon Wales for coal for the
numerous transports that have gone to
Durham, because the Colonial coal
fields have been closed by the war. It
is pointed out that it would be a good
move on the part of the Beers to drain
the fuel resources of Great Britain in
this manner and in the event of sud-
den demands, the British navy would be
perilously crippled by the loss of so
much coal. Some of the newspapers
advocate the government placing an
embargo on such transactions in time
of war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-01
100000 A YEAR.
Abolition of Commissions Will Save
Western Roads This Amount

New York, Feb. From this day
henceforth railroad ticket agents in all
parts of the United States must depend
on their salaries for support, for the
railroads have cut off all commissions,
which heretofore they have enjoyed. 1t
is said there will be an immediate re-
adjustment of the salaries of the agents
to meet this new condition; but in most
instances it is claimed by the traffic
managers that the salaries are Suffi
cfent One of the members of the trunk
lire association was asked if any agents
had resigned IN consequence of the
sweeping order of January 1.
mot one he said, and there won't
be one resignation. The agents get
good salaries and these commissions
merely We're extra compensation. In
fact. many of them constituted an I'M
derhanded system of rate discrimina-
ton. The poorest companies, in order
to get business, allowed agents the
heaviest commissions and many agents
would divide the commissions with the
passengers and send them over an in
feT1or cIrcuitOus route, to their own dis
comfort and detriment."
THE agents have no one but them
selves to blame for this" said a local
manager. They abused their oppor-
tunitieS. Commissions ranged from a
to Is per cent. Such commissions We're
a drain on the treasures of the compa-
MES. They amounted to millions of dol
lars in a year. Western roads alone Will
save $500, 600 a year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-01
SPANISH WAR CLAIMS.
a Number of New Jobs Provided For
Aspiring Patriots

Washington, Feb. 1.-The senate COM
mittee on foreign relations has author
lied Senator Davis TO report a substi-
tute for his bill providing for a COM
mission to Investigate the claims of
American citizens against Spain grow
ing out of the late war. The substi-
tute authorizes a committee of three,
nominated by the president and con-
firned by the senate, which is en-
powered to take testimony and make
awards. In connection With them sit
ting there is to be an assistant attor-
ney general, a clerk, typewriter, etc,
who are to be appointed regardless of
civil service rules.
All claims shall be filed within six
months from the date of the first meet
ing of the committee. and every claim
not fled within such time shall be for
ever barred.
1t is also provided that the award in
favor of any claimant shall be only for
the amount of the actual and immedi-
ate damage which the claimant shall
prove that he has sustained.
An added clause provides that remote
or prospective damages shall not be
awarded. and that interest shall not be
allowed"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-01
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE.
The Great English Vocalist With the
Great English Name Will Reach
Topeka February IL.

The Ladies' Music club of Topeka
having brought to US a great artist
from Russia will next try one from
England. The Russian was a great sue
cess and it is expected that the English
man, in his line, will be equally SO. 1t
seems hardly possible that one who
bears the name of William Shakespeare
could consent to be anything less than
a. master of his profession and so we
can readily believe the assurances of
the experts when they tell us that Mr..
Shakespeare is the greatest living vocal
teacher-at least among Englishmen.
For years, to have been a pupil of
Shakespeare has been among vocalists
like being a pupil of List or Ruben
stein or PadereWski among piano play
ers. Mr.. Shakespeare's programme at
the Grand Opera House February II will
consist of a lecture on the art of sing
ing, illustrated by numerous songs.
This lecture will be technical in a way
but it will also be popular. It will be
instructive and interesting to all sing
ers, all who love singing, all orators,
all who desire to be good takers either
public or private, ana all who merely
wish an evenings rich entertainment.
Mr.. Shakespeare only appears west of
Chicago in two places, Kansas City and
Topeka. We hope the patronage of the
club on Shakespeare night will equal
that on De Pachmann night and there
is every Indication that such will be the
case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-01

Miss Lizzie Du Roy proved herself
clever in character work in the part of
..Zaza's aunt. There was no weak
ness evident in the company as a whole
at any time.
'.Zaza" is the type of a play New
York demands. and it is not difficult to
understand why it should be so popu-
lar in that city. But even New York
has almost had a surfeit of plays of
the "Zaza" order, and just now there
is a dismal wall from that quarter for
more decency on the stage, but Mrs.
Langtry and her 'Degenerates" and
Naughty Anthony continue to play to
full houses. People have a right to
complain about the Influence of the
stage" SO long as they have characters
like 'Zaza" Haunted in their faces.
Gives US fewer tsZazas" and more plays
like THE Old Homestead" and "A Poor
Relation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-01
NORTH TOPEKA.

Items intended for this column should
be left with the Kimball Printing com
pany, S35 Kansas avenue.
W. H. Hurless is spending a few days
in Chicago.
F. B. Van Orsdal, of Silver Lake, was
a North side visitor today.
c. G. Bowman has been confined to
his home 915 Van Buren, street, this
week by illness.
The Fraternal Aid association gave
a dance last evening at their hall in
the Barrett block.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Miller of $40 Mon
roe street, are the parents of a son.
born Tuesday morning
There will be ltany service this even
ing at the Church of the Good Shepherd
followed by a choir practice.
Miss Lottie Scott, daughter of Mr..
Andy Scott, north of town, left today
for Missouri, where she will be the
guest of her sister.
The trustees of the Rochester Gene
terry association met this afternoon at
2 o'clock at the home of Miss Fannie
Cole, on Park street.
D c. Bergundthal, who has been Wis
iting his brother. W. s. Bergnndtha1, of
Jackson street, left on Tuesday for his
home in Indianapolis. Ind.
Mrs. Brazfer and daughter, Miss Maud
Brazier, mother and sister of Mrs. H.
G. Stafford, are expected to arrive to-
day from Pueblo, COl.s ana make an
extended visit here.
A horse belonging to Jack Felker ran
away last evening on the avenue. In
front of Proudfit's restaurant it col
lided with an iron awning pole, and
considerably damaged the pole and the
wagon.
The revival meetings which have been
in progress at the Baptist church will
close this evening with a baptismal ser
vice. Friday evening the choir viii re-
assemble for practice, under the leader
ship of W. N. Van Ness.
Miss Minna Mccall closed her school
at Menoken last evening and this
morning assumed charge of ner new
duties as teacher at Quincy school.
The members of the Menoken school
board will select q teacher Saturday,
and the school will be in session on
Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Steinberger en-
tertained three tables at high five last
evening at their home on Monroe street.
Their guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. Veg
gin of Hutchinson. Mr.. and Mrs. V. B.
Kistler, Mr. and Mrs. W. NJ. Costley,
Mr.. and Mrs. A M Petro, Mrs. Nit
cheIl of Cawker City, and Mr.. Bert
Green.
Mr.. c. H Rhodes. who has been in
Leavenworth for several days attend
ing a poultry exhibit, will go to Mis-
souri, the last of the week to judge some
poultry for some private parties. Mr.
Rhodes is considered an excellent judge
and has been busy since the early part
of the winter in this capacity. He has
visited Nebraska, Iowa and Oklahoma.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-01
POLICE COLLECTED ss26.
Frail Women Pay Bulk of Police Court
Revenue

The report of Jailer Grubbs for Jan
uary shows that the police department
s32e.75 and SIS in back fines.
Of this amount 500 was collected
from disorderly houses. The summary
shows Is arrests for selling liquor. Of
that number II cases have been con-
tinued, two discharged and two ap-
pealed. Other arrests were as follows:
Drunk q, obtaining money under false
pretenses /, keeping gambling house 1,
insane l, failing to report cases of con-
tagious disease 8, disorderly houses s,
inmates 16, Migrants Z, burglary IS,
larceny 4, petit larceny Z. begging 1.fast
driving 4. insulting women 1, highway
robbery 2. keeping vicious dog 2, dis
turbing the peace 1, runaway boys 3,
assault I. miscellaneous 4.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-01
DEWEY SPEAKS FOR THEM.
Appears Before Pension Committee in
Behalf of Relatives of Dead officers.

Washington, Feb. Admiral Dewey
appeared before the house committee
on pensions in behalf of the bills pend
ing before that committee to pension
the wodoW of late Capt. Gridley of the
Olympia at the rate of $500 per month;
the widow of the late commander E.
P. Wood of the Petrol at 800 a month;
the mother of Lieut.. Thomas M. Brum-
by at $50 a month and the widow of
the late Capt Henry E. Nichols of the
Monadncck at 500 per month.
Admiral Dewey spoke eloquently Of
the great services these officers had re1-
dered to their country and of the deep
interest he felt in those they had left
behind. While he did not advocate the
amounts asked for in the bills, he ap-
pealed to the committee to deal gener-
ously with these noble women.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-01
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.
Issued by Comptroller of the Curren-
cy For Jan uary.

Washington. Feb. 1.-The monthly
circulation statement issued by the
comptroller of the currency shows that
at the close of business, January 81,
1900, the total circulation of national
bank notes was $246,9S7, 1913. an increase
for the year of S3.745.6 92 and an increase
for the month of $791, $40 The circula-
ton based on United States bonds was
$210, 166, 7S9 a decrease for the year of
1914, $40, an increase for the month of
S406, SO4.
The circulation secured by lawful
money aggregated $36, $50. 4O4, an in
crease for the year of $4,620 202. and an
increase for the month of 1884, S66.
The amount of United States bonds
on deposit to secure circulating notes
was 1926. $50, 40 and to secure public de-
posts SIS. 299. $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-01
THE OTHER DIES.
George Lafiamboy, Who Was Found
Unconscious in a Bath Room.

Chicago, Feb. IA Chronicle special
from Grand Rapids, Mich, says:
George La11amboy who was found IN
conscious in bath room Monday night
with his brother, Prof. A. Lahamboy
dead in a tub of hot water, died last
night, without having regained conscious
ness. He was apparently suffering from
a powerful narcotic.
postmortem examination of the
body of George La1amboy showed a
heavy bruise on the small of the back
and two large blisters on the foot. How
these injuries were received deepens the
mystery as no evidences of a struggle
were found in the apartments occupied
by the brothers. There was nothing in
the bath room to cause the burns. The
theory now advanced is murder and
suicide but as yet nothing has developed
to substantiate it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-01
Train Robber Caught.

Sedalia, Mo, Feb. Charles Jones,
alias Charles Johnson, the train robber
who shot Railway Detective John Jack
son, of Sedalia, at the Holden round
UP Monday morning, was captured this
morning by posse near Chnhowie near
Holden. He had previously been re-
Two of Jones' pals are now in the
Bates county Jail awaiting a hearing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-01
rheumatism Cured in "a Hours.

T. J. Blackmore, of Halter & Black
more, Pittsburgh, Pa, says: "A short
time since 1 procured bottle of Mys-
tic Cure. It got ne out of the house in
"a hours. took to my bed with Rheu-
matism nine months ago and the Mys-
tic Cure is the only medicine that did
me any good. 1 had five of the best
physicians in the city, but I received
very little relief from them. 1 know
the Mystic Cure to be what it is repre-
scented and take pleasure in recon-
mending it to other poor sufferers. d"
Sold by Swift & Holiday, Druggists,
523 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-01
Where Is TaYlor aAtP0-

nounced that he favored holding the
Populist state convention to nominate
state officers at Topeka, is out in an
other interview in which he states that
the convention should be held at Wich-
ita. The convention to nominate del
egates to the national convention he
thinks should be held at Fort Scott
Parsons is also a candidate for one of
these conventions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-01
Would Do Business in Kansas.

The Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance
company of Philadelphia has made ap-
plication to the state insurance depart
ment for the necessary plans With
which to make application for admis-
sion 20 DO business in Kansas. The
general agent DR.. c. H. PhiIpott was
here a few days ago making the pre-
lirninary arrangements. The company
which was formerly in the assessment
class has been reorganized and now
maintains a legal reserve fund.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-01
GOMPERs GOES TO CUBA.
President of Federation of Labor Goes
Abroad For His Health.

New York, Feb. president Samuel
Gompers of the American Federation
of Labor. sailed for Cuba last night on
the steamship Orinoco, having obtained
a, months leave of absence from the ex-
ecutive council of the federation, to re-
cuperate from the effects of his recent
bicycle accident.
Gompers has been instructed to study
labor matters in Cuba while he is away
with view of forming unions there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-01
John Wolf Arrested.

John NJ Wolf was arrested yesterday
on a warrant sworn out in the city
court charging him with a misdemea-
nor. Wolf is charged with passing a
worthless check for $40 on H. NJ. Phil
lips and another on A T. Pigg on jan
uary 20 for $40 each. He left town and
did not return until yesterday. His bond
was placed at 500 which he did not fur
nish. AS both the checks are for but
$40 he will be prosecuted for misde-
meanor instead of a state offense.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-01
A Frightful Blunder.

Will often cause a horrible burn scald,
cut or bruise. Bucklens Arnica Salve,
will kill the pain and promptly heal it.
Cures fever sores. ulcers, boils, corns. all
skin eruptions. Best pile cure on earth.
Only % cents a box. Cure guaranteed.
Sold at Waggoner's drug store, 731 Kan
SaS avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-01
Colored First Ward Curtis Club.

Pursuant to previous notice a number
of colored voters of the First ward met
at 935 Western avenue on Wednesday
evening, January 81, and organized the
First Ward Curtis Republican club,
with the following officers: M. w. Ov-
erton, president; James McCord, vice
president; James A. Neale, secretary;
Spencer Fort, sergeant alarms The
club meets again on Monday evening,
February r.
W. s. Philpot Albany, Ga, says, DE
Wits Little Early Risers did me more
good than any pills 1 ever took The
famous little pills for constipation, bill
iousness and liver and bowel troubles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-01
1EaAr.

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(F'irst Published in Topeka State Journal
January "a, 1909
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-01
COUNTY INSTITUTE.
Ann ouncement of the First Series is
Made.

State Superintendent Nelson is send
ing out announcements concerning the
county Institutes which will be held in
Kansas this year, as follows:
First series-TO end June %; exami-
nations, July and 3.
seoond-To end July 27; examinations,
July 80 and 81.
Third-To end August "a; examina-
lions, August q and %.
The county superintendent will ar
range the institutes according to the
list of dates in which they have been
classified.
Cleanses and renovates the system.
cures dyspepsia and liver troubles. makes
new, rich blOOd-Beggs' Blood Purifier
Cured me of a bad case of blood dfsOr-
der."-John Wisener, Chippewa Falls,
Wis. r. w Squires, pharmacist. 1872 Kan
BaS avenue
Take Notice.
shall not pay any debts that my
wife, Mrs. Alice Strong, shall make
from this date, for she has left me.
Q. L. STRONG.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-01
WELLS DRILLED.

WELLS DRILLED OR BORED at very
low prices. II. Burkett, s34 Monroe st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-01
BICYCLES.

u. S. CYCLE CO., 11S E. Sth st. National
and Union bicycles. Sundries, repairs.
TOPEKA CYCLE CO., 112 W. sth St
Bicycles and sundries; bicycles and tam
denis for rent; repairing of ali kinds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-01
WATCHMAKER.

WATCHES cleaned. 75c; clocks, SOC; main
springs, 75c; crystals, 10c. Cash paid for
old gold or silver. All work guaranteed.
Old jewelry exchanged for new. If hard
up see Uncle Sam. 512 Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-01
EDUCATIONAL.

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FRENCH AND GERMAN Taught either
in class or private, terms reasonable
Mrs. Hannah kihlberg, 316 Harrison st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-01
WANTED-HELP.
WANTED-MAIE RELp.

WANTEDEWhite boy to work morning
and evening for board. SIG Harrison.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-01
LOST AND FOUND.


STRAYED-From 1923 Woodlawn avenue,
Potwfn Place, large Jersey cow, with
leather halter. Any Information given
either at the house or to w. NJ Forbes,
at 116 West Sixth avenue, will be appre-
ciated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-01
wANTED-AGENTs.

WANTED-Honest man or woman to
travel for large house; salary S65 month
~ and expenses with increase; position
permanent; inclose self addressed envel-
ope- Manager, $50 Caxton bldg, Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-01

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THE OFFICE of the Capital City vitrifled
Brick and Paving Co., has been removed
to 11S West Eighth street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-01

MRS. ]. r. HAGUE, Florist, successor to
r. ]. Groves. ST Kansas ave. Phone 6e2-
CUT FLOWERS and floral designs at
Hayes. i07 West Eighth ST. Phone $780,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-01
LEE INSURANCE.


LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES BOUGHT
for cash OF loaned on. A. F. Sherman
Crawford building.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-09-13

One OF the most chorming of the ju-
venile visitors to our city this summer
is little Miss Fish, who is boarding with
her parents at Mrs. Haynes. She at
tracts much attention by her grace and
individuality. A very precocious baby
is the eight months old child of Mr..
and Mrs. Meiste, of Atlanta, at Sheriff
Bishops. Among the older children,
Miss Cornelia Vaughan, of Savannah,
at Mrs. Brumby's, is an exceedingly
lovable and popular little lady. May
they all come again next summer.
Marrietta's summer boarders" like
hocks OF birds are beginning their jour
ney southwark.
Some go to church to weep, while
Others to sleep. Some go to their woes,
Others go to show their clothes. Some
go to hear the preacher, others like the
solo screecher. Boys go to reconnoiter,
girls go because they oughter. Many
go for some rehec tons, precious few to
help collections. Parsons Palladium.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-09-13
We Gan speed yOu
Onl to SUCCESS.
bear in Mind.

We make no advance in the
price of our goods, but on the
contrary the increase of trade
by this new plan will enable
us to sell closer than ever
before.
Green trading stamps are
an accumulation of discounts
for cash.
The trade, even our COM
petitors have long since come
to the realization that Nc
Clatchey has everything in
the fancy grocery line.
We desire that as you step
in our front door take a
peep at those