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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-26

to feel the effects Of industrial depres-
sion and almost the last to receive the
benefits of revived business activity.
The fruits of restored business conf
dence and industrial activity must be
realized in increased production before
the railroads can reap their share Of the
general prosperity.
Since 1892 railroad building has been
practically at a standstill The hard
times. combined with hostile legislation
in the west, drove many roads into the
hands Of receivers, and those that We're
fortunate enough to escape receivers
were careful to make no outlays for ex-
tensions and no additions to equipment
that were not absolutely necessary to
handle the business. They were also
seriously handicapped by the demoraH-
cation in freight rates following the de-
cision of the supreme court which dis
solved traffic agreements.
The railroads have been waiting for
evidences of permanent business i'm
provement before entering upon any
extended plans for railway building or
the purchase of new equipment. They
are now convinced that the traffic of
the future will warrant heavy outlay
for new lines, new bridges, new engines
and new cars. Statistics of railway bus
mess for the first three months Of 1870
show enormously increased earnings
compared with the first three months of
1899. The increased gross earnings of
los systems is given as follows:
First three months 1900. ..... 1888, 843, 99S
First three months 1899. ...... 118, 812, 259
Increase for 19OO.........s s5,Os1. 739
That railway managers are convinced
that the prosperity of the country is
permanent and that Industrial activity
will increase rather than diminish is
evidenced by their decision to invest
$4,000, 900 in new trackage and equip
ment to handle the increased business
of the future instead of paying it out In
dividends. This decision is reached in
spite of the greatly increased cost of
materials entering into railway con-
struction.
The disbursement OF this $50, OO0, 00C
means employment of a vast army OF
laborers and increased activity in many
branches of productive industry all over
the Union.
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LOCAL MENTION.

Capital lodge No A o. U. w. will
give a social entertainment after the
iniation tonight.
T. L Newcomb, publisher of the Po-
mona Enterprise is in Topeka He is
on the way home from Clay Center
where he has been attending the Pop
ulist convention.
Grant Harrington of the Kansas
Democrat published in Hiawatha is a
initiation tonight.
Scott Yeatman of Kinsley, who has
been in the city for a few days, return
ed home today.
The jury in the district court awarded
T. W. Thompson, who brought suit
against Mary and John Hedge for de-
stroying a hedge fence which belonged
to him, damages to the amount of one
cent.
The probate court has allowed A. Ber-
gen and I. L. Better $4,000 each for
their services as executors of the estate
of the late G. G. Gage. They handled
$4,000 and the amounts allowed are in
full for their services. The fee is con-
sidered reasonable.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-26
BURLINGTON ROUTE.
New Through Trains to Portland and
Puget Sound.


Puget Sound.
1.-THE Burlington Northern Pacific Ex-
PRESS a New Daily Through Train
from Grand Island for Northwest Ne
braska, Black Hills, Wyoming, Mon
tana, Washington, Tacoma, Seattle,
Puget Sound and Portland, Oregon, via
Billings, Montana-the short line and
time saver to the Upper Northwest. To
Central Montana in "a hours; to the
Puget Sound in 81 hours from the Mis-
souri, river. Through coaches and chair
cars, through tourist sleepers, through
dining car service and standard sleep
ers. This is the main Travelled road Mis-
souri, river to the Northwest.
Number Is, Kansas City and st.
Joseph to Nebraska, Denver, Colorado,
Utah, Pacific Coast and the Northwest,
via Ogden; also to the Northwest
Montana, Washington, Oregon, via Lin
coin and Billings. Weekly California
Excursions.
Number %, Nebraska Colorado Ex-
press" from Hastings for Nebraska,
Colorado, Utah and Pacific Coast
To the East: Chicago and st. Louis,
greatly improved trains in time and
equipment.
To the North: Best trains daily to
Omaha, St. Paul, Minneapolis and the
Lake Region. J. c. BRAMHALL,
T. ?. A, S23 Main st. Kansas City, Mo.
L. w. WAKELEY,
GenI Passenger Agent, ST. Louis, Mo.
HOWARD ELLIOTT,
GenI Manager st. Joseph, Mo.
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EXPORTERS COMBINE.
Unite in an Association For Mutual
Protection.

st. Louis, April 26.-The Post Dispatch
today says that the Gulf Port Grain
Exporters association has been formed,
with headquarters at St. Louis by the
largest exporters of ST. Louis, Chicago
and Kansas City for the purpose of pro-
tecting the exporters of the country
against the arbitrary and constantly
changing regulations of the maritime
association.
Officers of the association are H. f.
Hall of Hall & Robinson. Kansas City,
president; Fred c. Orthwein of the VIM
D. Orthwein Grain company, st. Louis,
secretary and treasurer; and an execu-
tive committee composed of William
Suede, Fred c. Orthwein and VIM. J.
Orthwein. The membership consists of
the principal exporting firms of Kansas
City Chicago and st. Louis to which
will be added those of New Orleans and
Galveston.
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Pointed PARAeRAPHs.
[From the Chicago News.1
letter of credit is a capital letter.

LFrom the Chicago NewsJ
A letter of credit is a capital letter.
The Lent jokes of the humorist are
now being returned.
A boy is always a boy. but a man isn't
always a man.
Time isn't always money to the man
who does a credit business.
The little word but" blunts the point
Of many a good argument.
When everything else fails beautiful
bonnet will turn woman's head.
If angels fear to tread where fools
rush in they should use their wings.
The indolent man knows nothing of
the enjoyment resulting from honest Ia
Dor.
not expect to retain her husbands ad-
miration.
The young man who is about to pop
the question should first question the
girls pop.
The author Of a recent novel 1ikens
the hair of his heroine to spun yarn. 1t
is evidently a chestnut.
When a widower begins to wear bet
ter clothes than usual all the women in
the neighborhood whisper mysteriously.
A scientist says there are 1s0, 900 hairs
in the average woman's head. The
number of hairs in the average man s
head depends on the length Of time he
has been married.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-26

New York World: The American
Steel and Wire company is a protected
trust, and its conduct and that of John
w. Gates. its manager, are Characters
tic. Gates appeared before the indus
trial commission last November and
testified that his trust had doubled"
the price of wire nails; that it furnish
ed England with so per cent Of her sup
ply, and that it sold it's goods to for
eigners for lesser prices than 1t charged
Americans; that his company made
big profits" He wanted the govern
ment to subsidize his industry, although,
as he confessed. the protective tariff
had already done much for it. He
thought that if the people would tax
themselves a little more for the iron
men this country would do 80 per cent
Of the wire trade of the world The trust
has raised prices. and every farmer and
mechanic is interested in the cost of it's
nails and its wire fencing. From De-
cember, 1885,. to December, 1899. the
price Of wire nails increased from $1.37h
to $3.50 key. ana during the same time
the price of barbed wire went up from
S1.S25k a hundred pounds to S413. The
general theory of the trust is that it
lowers prices by cheapening administra-
tion. This trust has had a different
effect. It charges what it pleases. even
II by increasing prices it prevents or de-
creases consumption. Besides, the Am
erican pays nearly $3.50 more than an
Englishman for key of the nails Of
this American protected trust and SO
per cent more for its wire fencing. An
other trust theory is that trusts are
good for labor, but this concern shuts
up twelve mills and turns about 49, coo
runrIrnnen ont of ennnlnvn1enf
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POLL TAX PETITION FILED.
Judge Hazen Refuses Temporary In
junction Without Hearing.

The petition for an injunction re-
straining the city from collecting roll
tax was filed in the district court this
morning, and Judge Hazen refused to
grant temporary injunction without
a hearing. Monday at 9 O'Clock was set
for the hearing.
This is a matter which has been
hanging fire. for long time" said
Judge Hazen. Il think the court ought
not to make any order unless TIE de-
PENDANT is on hand. I will hear the ap-
pIication for a temporary injunction on
Monday. This is an ordinance that has
been on the books for some time, and
do not like to grant a restraining order,
when injury might result, without a
hearing
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THEIR SOLDIER BOY.
Tablet Dedicated to High School Stu
dent Who Fell in Philippines.

Memorial exercises were held in
honor of Reset Ethan Manahan, the To-
peka high school student killed in the
Philippines, in the assembly hall of the
Topeka High school this morning at IL
O'Clock.
The exercises were opened with prayer
by the Rev DR.. Mcfarland After a
vocal solo by Mrs. Charles Kleinhans
the opening address was made by Capt.
Clad Hamilton. He said:
when man enters. the military SER
vice of the United States he takes an
oath to bear true faith and allegiance
to the United States of America and to
serve them honestly and faithfully
against all their enemies whomsoever-'
have been taking that oath and have
been dying to make it good, and because
they have died we are better men and
women and boys and girls. Because
they nave thus exemplified their high
courage and deep sense of duty; because
they have thus proven their great devO-
ton we have better memories to sus-
tain US.
To-day We are here to pay honor to
the memory of a soldier, to young
man who has gone out and laid down
his young life in order that we might
love our country more. And 1t is fitting
that we should be here and that we
should honor his memory, for he has
paid for some Of the things which we
are enjoying today.
$50 We blazon his name upon the
walls. The simple story Of his manly
life is carved in bronze. It will tell
the young who come here day by day
that he served his country honestly and
faithfully"
Next followed a vocal solo by Miss
Nina Thomas. Prof Whittemore then
introduced Joe Waters who made the
principal address of the day.
Prof. Whittemore then gave a brief
story of the life of Resell Mammalian. He
was student of the class of 1902. He be-
gan high school in the fall of 1898 and
not long after enlisted. At the time of his
enlistment he was not IL years OF age.
Had he remained in school he now would
death occurred just a year ago today. At
that time some thought was given the
plan of erecting a memorial tablet, but
action was deferred.
At the time of the arrival home of the
Twentieth Kansas, the plan was again
brought forward with the result that to-
day the memorial tablet is in place at
the head of the first flight of stairs lead
ing to the assembly hall of the high
school building where everyone passing
| out and in may see it.
The tablet was draped in the national
| colors, two silken flags. Just as the first
notes were sounded on the bugle by Earl
| Mcfarland the flags were raised.
After this ceremony the audience pass
/ ed out in order, each taking a look at the
tablet The inscription is as follows:
PRO PATRIA
IN MEMORY OF
RESELL ETHAN MANAHAN,
| CLASS OF JANUARY, 1902,
| CO. A 18th KANSAS VOLUNTEERS
CALUMPIT, P. I.
APRIL rs, 1893.
ERECTED BY THE
| TOPEKA HIGH SCHOOL
/ 1900
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From the AtchiSOn Globe.1
Never be satisfied with your own
work.
Most attempted reforms are only ad-
vertisements for the evil they would re-
form.
1t is said of an Atchison man that as
he has lost his job. it is a sure thing
that he is to get married right away.
A man may think he is his own lord
and master, but he waits until his wife
says SO before he takes off his winter
hannels.
If a man doesn't think that the let
tuce his wife grew in her garden is
better than that bought down town. he
is a brute.
A man win lie about the marvellous
powers of his photograph as readily as
he will lie about his wonderful shotgun
or watch.
When you get off a joke, and the man
you are talking with smiles in a sickly
sort of way, it is a sign he didn't hear
what you said
It has been decided by the Lancaster
Literary society that S12 week is the
smallest amount on which a. couple can
marry, and retain their love.
There are number of young men in
Atchison who are not only a worry to
their parents, but they are schooling
themselves to become worthless all their
lives They are not vicious young men:
they are simply worthless. They do
not stick to anything. When they have
a job, they do not half do their work,
expecting something better every day,
and as a result they are soon discharg-
ed. If you amount to anything in this
world, you must begin early.
It is important to do things right
in the first place. Too many people
imagine that they will not live here in
three or four years; that they will re-
ceive call from New York or London.
Acting on this impression, they do ev-
erything hurriedly. and are compelled
to do it over. An Atchison man has
been rebuilding his house and fixing
it for the past ten years. His neighbor
who built his house right in the first
place, and attended to grades and side
walks, has been living in peace during
the same period. while the other man
has been in constant hot water: pipes
| freezing in winter, cellar filing with
water during every rain, etc.
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We have remarked that people are
very appreciative when they have occa-
sion to be. When people are not APP
preciative, they are expected to feel
grateful for something they do not
like: some fool wants credit for some
thing that he is not entitled to credit
for There was a good rain yesterday
and last night, after a long drouth.
Nine out of ten people we have met to-
day has expressed qualification and
appreciation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-26
JAKE STITT GETS $3.50.
Allowed That Sum For Nursing
John frey.

A claim was filed in the probate court
this morning by Jacob Stitt against
the estate of the late John frey for
1915, claimed for services rendered dur
ing his last sickness.
The claim sets forth the following:
ITO attendance and care for deceased
during his last sickness, from June %,
1898, to December 8. 1898. at $50 a month,
$500. To nursing. attending and caring
for deceased during his last sickness
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commencing December 6. 1898, four
months, at $50 a month, 1915 Total.
$685.
]. B. McAfee, executor of the estate
of frey, compromised the claim and
allowed .Stitt $3.50. Stitt occupied the
second story Of a building on East
Fourth street owned by frey. During
Firey's last Illness Stitt cared FOR him
in a small rear room. Stitt is a leader
in the Holiness church, and several
times induced frey to contribute to
that organization.
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wand Uniform Freieht Rate.

st. Louis, April 26.-Members Of the
railroad and warehouse commissions Of
Missouri, Illinois and Iowa met here to-
day to see if a uniform rate could not
be secured from the railroads of those
states and Nebraska for the handling OF
freight. A number of shippers and
traffic managers and other railroad Of
ficials appeared before the joint meet
ing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-26

Congressman Moody of Massachus-
etts has done his country a service by
calling attention to the increasing ten
dency to raid the treasury surplus, and
by incidentally putting an end to the
pneumatic tube job. He can do more
along the same line If he will turn the
light on the fast mail' jobs when that
item is reached in the discussion Of the
post0nee appropriation bill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-26

The time is about ripe for the poll
ticians Of each party to begin figuring
out how their candidate can be elected
without the vote of New York, but this
win not deter them from doing every
thing possible to secure the electoral
vote OF the Empire state. The man
who carries New York is usually elected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-26
SUBSIDY STANDS.

Washington, April ga motion to
strike out the appropriation for spe-
ciaI mail facilities from New York to
New Orleans was defeated-41 to 80. A
motion to strike out the appropriation
for specialties from Kansas City, Mo-.
to Newton, Kas., was also defeated
az To 81
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-26

W. A. Collins. Monroe La, writes: ST
was completely run down and suffering
from nervous trouble that made life a
misery; since using Beggs' Blood Purifier
1 am a well man." For twenty years it
has been preventing disease and making
sick people well. r. w. Squires, Phar-
macfst, 1872 Kansas ave.
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One James Creelman predicts an over
whelming victory for Bryan this year.
Wonder If this is the same Creelman
who has made so many predictions that
foolishness-must be same man.-G1obe-
Democrat.
He is the same Creelman who foretold
McKinley's election in 1896 and estab-
lished a reputation as a political fore
caster.
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Remarkable Cure of Rheumatism.

henna, JACKSON Co, ". VA.
About three years ago my wife had an
attack of rheumatism which confined her
to her bed for over month and rendered
her unable to walk a step without as
sistance, her limbs being swollen to dou-
Bile their normal size. Mr.. S. Maddox in
sisted my using Chamberlain's Pain
Balm. l purchased a fifty-cent bottle and
used it according to the directions and the
next morning she walked to reakfast
she has not had a similar attack since
A. B. Parsons. For sale by al druggists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-26

The chief objection to the nomination
of Schley for vice president by the
Democrats is that it would revive the
controversy about who fought and won
the Battle of Santiago.
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Since the vote the Quay case has
ended so disastrously to the claimant
it wouldn't be surprising to hear that
Mr.. Wanamaker has treated his Sunday
school to ice cream.
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VAST SUMS TO BE SPENT By
RAILROADS.
[F'rom q Chieago Times-Herald.1

IFrom the Chicago Times Herald.I
Better proof that improved business
conditions have come to stay could not
be furnished than the proposed expendi-
ture Of fifty million dollars by the rail-
roads Of this country for new equipment
and for extension Of their lines.
ghe carrier corporations are the first
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The sultan told the missionaries that
they are permitted to rebuild the prop
erty destroyed by his subjects but he
said nothing about furnishing the money
for the work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-26

Occasionally somebody tries to make
a joke on the man who drinks a quart
of whisky on a wager, but the practice
is gradually dying out.-W Washington
Post.
So are the drinkers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-26

The Indian princes contribute large
sums to carry on the war in Africa,
while the American princes contribute
piles Of corn to stop the famine in In
Gfa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-26

Senator Hanna's refusal to accept a
place on the delegation TO Philadelphia,
probably was due to a desire to give
the boys a chance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-26

Little Ethel-'T wouldn't want to be
Eve" EthePs Mamma-'FWhy not,
dear?" Little Ethel-"Just think how
slow it would be in the Garden of Eden
on Easter when there were no other
ladies to see your new bonnet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-26

The senate will now take up the CASE
Of Scott Of West Virginia. Let the gooc
work 90 on.
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The army in the Philippines is to be
fed on canned roast beef. Perhaps Mr..
Alger will look upon this as vindica-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-26
TIE FoOD DRINK

Grain-O is not a stimu-
liant, like coffee. 1t is a
tonic and its effects are
permanent.
A successful substitute
for coffee, because it has
the coffee flavor that al
most everybody likes.
Lots of coffee substi-
tutes in the market, but
only one food drink
Grain-O.
An erocera JEc ana q5c
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Perhaps it has never occurred to the
sultan to take advantage Of the bank
rnnt law
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-26

Pennsylvania Republicans favor cleo
ton Of United States senators by pop
ular vote. No wonder.
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Dyspepsia go Years
Could Eat Only stale Bread = All
Else Caused Distress.

stI have derived so much benefit
from Hoods Sarsaparilla, after having
been sufferer for more than 20 years
from bad stomach trouble, that
would like to tell about For years
was obliged to live on stale bread and
the juice of beefsteak. had a great
deal of Inflammation and gastric
trouble and was twice at deaths door.
A friend told me of Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla and decided to try bottle. l
derived 80 much benefit from it that
got three more, and after taking them
felt that l was entirely cured. am
now 80 years old and enjoy excellent
health for one of my years, but every
spring / take q bottle of Hoods SO
that may feel strong and well during
the summer, and l recommend it to
anyone who suffers from dyspepsia
or Indigestion" MRS. A. q. MARsON,
IL Mason Street, Salem, Mass.
All Run Down : Torpid Liver.
ssEvery spring suffer from torpid
liver and the facilitating influence
of the change from cold to warmer
weather. Last spring found me un-
usually run down, having nursed
four Of my children, unassisted,
through q siege of scarlet fever. /
took Hoods Sarsaparilla and passed
through the trying months without
any inconvenience whatever. l be-
lieve for persons having an inactive
liver and poor blood Hoods Sarsapa-
is q good medicine" Mrs. E. B.
GROSS, Findlay, Ohio.
It is because Hoods Sarsaparilla is
Peculiar to Itself that it effects such
remarkable cures. Try it.
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The important question at present is,
win Roberts surround the Beers or Will
the Beers surround Roberts?
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To Meet at Detroit.

Boston, April 26-The National Man
its next convention at Detroit, Mich
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Transportation me, but have you
seen a policeman"
Pedestrian-''No.'
Tramp-'No? Then viii you be kind
enough to hand me your watch and
your purse? ''-Heitere Welt.
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her favorite song?" Buggins-"It seems
to be Oft in the Silly Night
The man who falls into a fortune new
er complains when he strikes the hard
cash.
The chronic borrower should make a
good walking delegate. He's always on
a strike.
There is nothing like a whist club to
develop conversational powers in a diff
ident woman.
Baseball magnates are not the only
people who can be depended upon to
settle old scores.
No, Maude, dear although the men
who work in banks may handle for
tunes, they are not fortune tellers.