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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-01
MANY TELEPHONES.
Missouri and Kansas Company Will
Put Up 10000 Miles of Wire.

The Bell Telephone company. or the
Missouri Kansas company of which
John R. AIulvane of this city is presi-
dent, win set 600 miles of poles and
string 10000 miles of wire this year,
This is an official announcement made
by the management of the company
The improvements to be made have
been mapped cut and they cover a great
amount of territory. The company now
owns three disconnected systems Of toll
lines. The big one centers around Kan
sas City and. by its connections with
the long distance systems of the Amer
lean Telegraph and Telephone company
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-01
CORMANY OUT EARLY.
Fort Scott Man Wants to Succeed
Harry Richter.

W. A Germany of Fort Scott has
filed on the Office of lieutenant governor
for 1902 and for four years thereafter.
Germany comedies the nomination of
H. E. Richter. the present incumbent.
for the next two years, but says he will
be ready to take it when Richter quits
Germany was defeated for the noni-
nation by Richter in 1898. The Fort
Scott aspirant buys into the game at
this time to avoid the rush which he
thinks will soon begin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-01

WANTED-Ment to learn the barber trade
graduates; new field. can earn tuition.
two months complete. All information
with handsome 1900 souvenir mailed free.
MoIer Barber college. st. Louis, Mo.
statesmen Misunderstanding and
regular, reliable line, winner best
men u. S. affords; state greatest amount
scheme goods sold in a month when,
where and kind; salary and commission;
expenses advanced; several states and
territories vacant. Address Winner, care
Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-01

Lewis Dennis. Salem. Ind, says. 'sKo-
dol Dyspepsia Cure did me more good
than anything I ever took 1t digests
what you eat and can not help but cure
dyspepsia and stomach troubles. At all
drug stores.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-01

Size doesn't indicate quality. Beware Of
counterfeit and worthless sa.lve offered
for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Dewitt
is the only original. An infallible cure for
piles and ali skin diseases. At all drug
stores.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-01

J. I. Bevry, Loganton, Pa, writes 'T
willing to take my oath that I was
cured of pneume MIA entirely by the use
of One Minute Cough Cure after doctors
failed. 1t also "ured my children of
whoopiilg cough Quickly relieves and
cures coughs. colds, group, grippe and
like it. Mothers endorse it At all drug
stores.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-01
The Burlington Route Best Line.

West: Kansas City and st. Joseph to
Nebraska, Denver, Utah, Pacific Coast
Two Trains Daily Weekly California
Excursions.
Northwest: to Black Hills, Montana,
Washington, Puget Sound, via the
short Billings Route, the time saver
so to SCI miles saved. Tourist SIeepers
Tuesda 3 and Thursdays, Kansas City
and ST Joseph to Seattle.
East: unquestionably the best trains
via Chicago or ST Louis.
North: to st. Paul. Minneapolis and
the Northwest region.
Homeseekers' Excursions to the West
and Northwest.
$500 Miles of Standard Railroad The
Main Travelled Road in the Louisiana
Purchase.
-Nestibuled, Pintsch- lighted, COM
p1ete trains of chair cars (seats free),
Pullman sleepers.
All Ticket Agents can ticket via the
Great Burlington Route.
Write
L. W. WAKELEY,
Gen'I Passenger Agt.,
st. Louis, Mo.
j. C. BRAMHALL,
T. p. A, 1923 Main ST..
Kansas City, Mo.
HOWA RID ELLIOTT
Gene sa1 Manager, st. Joseph, Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-01

WANTED-To buy a ten or twelve
horse power boiler.
THE RALSTON YEAST co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-01

FOR SALE
8 good business houses at a bargain.
w. NJ. FORBES. lis w. 9Th st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-01
wANrED-m1scE11ANEoua

MISCELLANEOUS
WANTED
To exchange some choice vacant lots or
improved property for stone work and
go w NJ. FORBES. l1s W. 9Th St
WANTED-Horses to winter, best of stab
ling and care. H. w. McAfee. GIG Kan.
avenue
WANTED--Guns to trade or repair; big
line Golden Rule, 514 Kansas avenue.
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WANTED-AGENT
AGENTS WANTED-To sell groceries at
and town trade a Speciality: lowest prices,
best terms; goods guaranteed agents can
bash ave, Chicago.
FOR RENT-HoUsEs
~--~~o-o~~-~~~-~-~-~~-o-~-
FOR RENT-Modern nine room house.
Apply to T. E. Bowman & Co.
FOR RENTED Lincoln, room house
See Elder, s11 Kansas avenue
FOR RENT-FIat. PA E. 5th street
FOR RENT-EooMa
-----~S~~-~~~~---~-~-~-~ ~
FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms for
housekeeping, modern 713 Topeka ave.
FOR RENT-Large furnished front room.
also one side room sos Topeka ave.
FOR RENT
A good. store room, 24x5O. rs East 5th
W. NJ. FORBES. 1l6 W. 9Th st.
FOR RENT-Rooms with or without
board; modern ~ Van Buren, ST.
FOR RENT-Roons.n nice front room with
heat at 212 East Ninth street.
FOR RENT-Furnished or unfinished
rooms with or without board, sos East
9Th street
FOR RENT furnished rooms for light
housekeeping at 316 Quincy street.
==----------.------- -----.------=-=--=----=
FOR sALE-MISCELLA
~-~~~~----~~-~-~------~-
more street
FOR sALE-Good family COW 1888 Lane
street
FOR SALE-News stand with large pa
per route. Leaving city. 413 Kansas ave.
FOR sALE-Jersey COW; will be fresh
soon 1925 spruce street.
FOR SALE--Nicely located best home in
the city, for 81 eco; payments Address,
Owner, care Journal
FOR sALE-Household goods and mich
COW. 405 Fillmore street
LOST AND FOUND
LOST-A laprobe near the corner of 9Th
and Lane streets; finder return to 1410
West Sixth street and receive reward.
MISCELLANEOUS
TREATMENT for growing the hair with
out doubt: no charges until satisfied.
219 Chandler street.
STANDARD SYSTEM OF DRESS CUT
ting with Victor meas. 1924 Tyler st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-01

FOR SALE
9 room modern house. 2 lots, barn. III
SCOTT & co. 90 Kan. Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-01
wATcHMAKER.


WATCHES cleaned, 75c: clocks, SOC; main
springs, 75c: crystals, 10c. Cash paid for
old gold or silver. All work guaranteed.
Old iewelry exchanged for new. If hard
up see Uncle Sam, 5l2 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-01
FOR sALE-REA1, ESTATE.

FOR SALE
room house, IL lots, barn, we'll els
tern, $500; payment down, balance pay
SCOTT & CO.. els Kansas Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-01
cLEANER AVID pYER


I.ITTEN'S STEAM DYE WORKS
Does the finest work in city, fine press
ing and repairing done; clothing cailed
for and delivered. Drop me card. ITO
W. st St.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-01
PAVING.

THE OFFICE of the Capital City Vitrified
Brick and Paving Co, has been removed
to 1IS West Eighth street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-01
paYs1c1AN AND sURaEoNA

L. A RYDER, M. D
OFFICE and residence corner Gordon St,
and Central ave-, North Topeka. Phone
PA. Uses the Brinkerhoff system of rectal
ment for piles. hstula. fshure, liberation,
etc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-01
SPECIALISTS.

DIR. c. H. GUIBOR, Diseases Of the Nose,
Throat and Lungs. FOG Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-01

STAMPS. SEALS AND STENCILS.
~~~~~~-~~-----o-~-~-~- ~~~~~~~~~~~-o~~-~-0~~-~-
THE ]. C. DARLING Co. 734 KAN. Az.
High Grade Rubber Stamps prompt work.
low price. Catalogue free. Phone 292.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-01
TIN SHOPS


]. NJ. BAIRD, hot air furnaces. pumps
and tin roofing. 216 w. 9Th st. Tel. 359.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-01
BICYCLES.

--~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~-~~~~~~-
U. S. CYCLE CO., rs 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 all kinds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-01
MUsICAL.

MISS FRANCES GREGG, Guitar and
mandolin. Studio us w. Sth st. room 8.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-01

R-I-P-A-N-S, 10 for cents at druggists
They Danish pain and prolong life. One
gives relief. No matter what's the matter
one will do you good.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-01

IL w nom II May concern.
You are hereby notified that on the End
day Of January, 1900. the regular annual
meeting of the stockholders of the city
r. a. e. a'e Trust Company Of Colorado
VIII be held a the of ice of the mp, ny
IN Pu eol2. colorado, f. + the purpose of
electing a Board of Directors for said
company for the ensuing year and the
transaction of any other business that
may come before it
A. H. BATES, President.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-01
CHEMIST

--~----~~~--~~~-~---~-~~-~--
J. T. LOVEWELL. Phi. D.. Analytical
chemist and assayer- 523 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-01
wANrED-MALE HELP.

WANTED-Reliable man to deliver and
collect Salary SIS week and expenses.
Address Manufacturer, P. o. box 1927,
Philadelphia
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-01
RA1R GOODS

SWITCHES. CHAINS, Face treatments
Shampooing and hair dryed by not air
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-01

-o--~O~o0~~O~-~-0-~-0 -~~------~---~4~~-~~~
JAMES 3. HAYDEN. Jeweler and Opt
clan Complete stock of watches, dia
rnnnds silverware, etc, Eyes examined
and spectacles properly fitted
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-01
r1oR1sTR

~~-~-~~-~~~~-~-~-~-~--
MRS. J. r. HAGUE. Florist, successor to
r. J. Groves, SIT Kansas ave. Fhone eVz-
CUT. FLOWERS and floral designs at
Hayes 107 West Eighth st. Phone 5Ss.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-01
STORAGE

TOPEKA STORAGE AND WAREHOUs
Co. Packs and ships HOUSEHOLDS good
Tel, 1s6. c. D. Skinner, 123 East Sixth st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-01
MONEY.

500 OOO, oO0 TO INVEST through Bankers,
Brokers, Promoters: send for circular.
Investors Directory, N. Y.
LOANS on pianos, typewriters. bicycles.
guns, watches. diamonds and any per-
sonal property. L. Biscoe, 523 Kansas ave.
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IDA c. BARNES. NJ. D.


FRENCH AND GERMAN Taught either
in class or private, terms reasonable
Mrs. Hannah Kihlberg. 3l6 Harrison St
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-01
ATroRNEYs-AT-LAW

MILTON BROWN. lawyer, Practice IN a
state and federal courts. Suite Al, CraV
ford bldg. Topeka, Kan
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1900-05-16
Killing at Chester

Chester. Special. Watchman Lind
say killed Operative Weathers Mon
day at the Spnngstein Mill just as the
whistle was signalling dinner. AS the
operatives were leaving their places
Lindsay walked up to Weathers and
shot him through the heart with \
3S-calible gun. Weathers caught hold
OF Lindsay. threw him down. and was
about TO administer a sound clubbing.
when he rose. staggered back and fell
dead upon the floor OF the mill. Lind
say gave himself up to the sheriff and
Is now in Jail. He is not talking. put
says he can show sufficient grounds
for acquittal. His attorney. S. r. Nc
Fadden, will apply for bail at once!
Coroner shannon held an inquest over
the body and the verdict rendered was
that Weathers came to his death from
gunshot wound in the hands of Lind
say.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1900-05-16

December | thought there would be no
more trouble about 1t, and the paper did
apparently stop for II while, but 1t was only
little while, and they have been going on
ever since. The Mayor aud hnve stood IL
now for Il year, and we are not going to
stand ii any longer
AT this point Mr.. WnnamHker called his
private secretary into tho oilico as u wit
ness.
Il then informed Mr.. English that Tho
/ North Amerlcan Is tine property Of my son
IhOmas IL. Wauamaller, and is controlled
ana managed 10y him alone, and that / had
! nothing to do with the puhiicutiOn. | told
MIR. English l would not Interfere i'm anv
way with whatever my son intends TO do
| with his paper, and furthermore ] would
not permit the Director OF Public Safety or
the Mayor himself to dictate 10 me on a
question like this."
Mr.. English said:
Very well. Then / want to give Won
notice that for eight months we have been
looking up your personal record from the
time YOU were Postmaster General We
nave followed you throughout Washing
ton, Philadelphia, New York and even in
Europe, and we have fortified ourselves
with aildavits against Won, and since YOU
have heen attacking other people we will
now take our turn on you.
After some further controversy Mr.
English said:
"'Wel, sir, insist that YOU shall stop
these attacks of The North American on
the administration. Ii You do not, YOU
will have no one to blame for the conse-
quences but yourself. We will not stand il
any longer and we give you notice. You
can stop 1t if you want to-
81 replied:
Your language Is offensive and grossly
insulting. You come to me in my private
office and practically call me Il liar, and
threaten me- with the use OF afldavlts
which you say you have collected against
my character, IL do not comply with your
| wishes and stop the publication of GER
| tain newspaper In criticism OF your admin
| istration. l can hold no further conyersn-
tion with You. and request you to leave
my oiilce ut once Mr.. English then left
the office with his companton"
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1900-05-16

ashamed to see my name IN tne col
umn with less than a dollar attached
to IL. If | couldn't or wouldent give
more than dime or % cents, | would
say mark it cash and go on. A man
who can't afford to give a dollar
should not be called on.
Louisville is going to give a royal
welcome to the veterans and L hope
every one who can go VIII go. Louis
vile is the most intensely southern
city in the union-more so than Nash
Vile or Chattanooga or Atlanta, or
even. Charleston-and its people never
do things in half-hearted or penu-
rious way. The last time | was there
l saw the blue and the gray each about
200 strong sitting in the same hall lis
tening to an address for the benefit OF
confederate veterans. Yes. the same
kind of veterans we wish to uniform
and send there. These federal soldiers
came out and paid their money to
show their sympathy for the cause OF
the poor soldier. That sympathy has
existed in all civilized nations and
Sterne never wrote more touching
thing than when he wrote about Uncle
Toby, who when told that n poor sol
der was dying at. his gate. seized his
crutch and hurried to him, eXClaiminy
in his emotion. He shall not die. 'by
God! That oath was set down up-
on the book, but an angel dropped n
tear upon it and blotted it out forever.
So go ahead. Captain Dearing. and ask
for the money and l am sure it will
come. Atlanta never fails in a cause
like that
am an optimist now. The spring
has come at last and the birds are
singing and the roses are in bloom
and the sweet little children are all so
happy, 1t makes an old man happy too.
Our little ones help me to pick the
strawberries every day and it pleases
them to take Il sugared dish full to the
sick folks near by. and to tell how
pleased they were to get them. How
charming il is to witness the daily eX-
pansion OF their minds and hearts and
emotions. and listen to their loving
prattle. The little hvo-year-old look
ed with astonishmcnt at our turkey
gobbler as he gobbled and said
Gran ma, he must be sick. | reckon
fnr think he is vomiting" They en-
.ertain me every day ana won't let me-
look or the dark side The fact is
there is no shadow over this blessed
region. for we have peace and plenty.
No famines like they have in India
No war like that which RACES in the
Transvaal and the Philippines. no
floods or cloud burst, no mine explo-
sions, no pestilence, no great calamity
of any kind, and all our citizens. both
black and white, are peaceful and law
abiding. Some dirty scoundrel did
steal poor old Widow Holiness we'll
rope last night. but that's the ONLY
devilment l have heard of in n long
time. SO mote it be.-Bill Arp in At
Anta Constitution.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1900-05-16
For Charleston Harbor.

In the sunGry civil bill. which
passed the house Tuesday. the follow
ing appropriations were provided for
Charleston harbor: $4,000 for dredg-
ing and s175,OOO for completing the
new improvements which were au-
thoriZed last year It is the present
expectation OF the river and harhor
committee to pass at this session an
emergency bill. which. while not MAX
ing any additional appropriations:
will provide by legislation for such
cases as demand some immediate ac-
ton. Congressman Elliott has the as
surance of that committee that they
will include in their bill provision
authorizing the Secretary of War to
use the Sl75.00O for dredging under
the contract system. instead of devot-
ing that SUN to the building If 4
dredge. Under any circumstances.
however. there will be no lack of
money for carrying on the dredging
of the Bar
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1900-05-16
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
he Charges Virtual BlackmaiI Upon
a City Official.
A Demand That Newspaper Attacks On
Administration Should Cease or
He Would BE Exposed"

PHILADELPHIA (SpeciaD. John wana-
maker gave out for publication a lett er
and statement in which he makes the
charge that Director OF Public Safety Abra.
ham l.. English, in an attempt to silence
the attacks OF The North American upou
the administration of Mayor Ashbrldge.
threatened to retaliate by publishing AM
davits directed against the personal char-
acter OF Mr. Wanamaker.
In tho letter Mr.. Wnuamaker says that
the threat ''is u monstrous and audacious
attempt TO intimidate md coerce bv an un-
lawful and revolving abuse OF power" The
letter Is followed by Il cIrcumstantial ac-
count OF n remarkable interview between
Director English and Mr.. Wunamaker. al
legged to have taken place Friday in the
latter's office I'm his store
MIR. Wanamaier's story of the interview
is as follows:
ID irector English opened the.conversa-
tiou by saying:
~ have come over here to talk to YOU
about these attacks on the Mayor and the
administration I'm The North a IN erlcan Az
ter the talk he and L had with YOU last
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1900-05-16
Material for Eiisfnru

Chief Clerk Jesse T. CAN'T. of the
Secretary Of States office. has found
another batch of documents connected
with the Revolutionary records of the
State. They contain the original
awards and receipts OF Revolutionary
soldiers. Mr.. CAN'T thinks that he can
make up practically complete roster
of the troops from this State from the
records Of the office. The papers are
unassorted, and no effort has been
made TO classify the names Mr.. Can't
has been working on the records for
several months and thinks it will take
fully two years to classify, index. and
catalogue the names. Mr. CAN'T esti-
mates that there are from $1,000 to So
600 names in the papers he has. but
does not yet know how many are dupl
case names.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1900-05-16
Soldiers Home for Charleston

Charleston. s. c.. Special.-A com
mittee of representative business. and
professional men will leave here
Wednesday for Washington. where
they appear before the House COM
mittee on military affairs, on Thurs
day, in support of the Senate bill pro-
viding for the establishment at Char
lesion Of a branch of the National
Soldiers Homo. This project has
been approved by the United Confed
crate Veterans. by the Grand Army OF
the Republic in local and national en-
campments by the city council OF
Charleston. the Legislature of South
Carolina. and all Federal and State
officers in this State
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1900-05-16
THE NEWS EPlTOMlZED.
Washington Items.

The sale or postage stamps for the fiscal
year will reach Sl0S, 900, against 500
900 last year, the largest on record.
American newspaper publishers appealed
to Congress for relief from increased cost
of printing paper.
The President approved Senate Bill li77.
known as the Grand Army Pension bill
The House by vote OF 129 to l27 nm.
seated Mr.. Crawford, Democrat. Ninth
North Carolina District, and seated Rich
mond Pearson, the Republican contestant.
The Committee on Library OF the Senate
has commissioned Frank Edwin ElwelI of
New York City, to make Il bust Of the late
Vice-President Hobart for the Senate
Chamber.
A bill giving the widow of :he late Major
General Henry w. Lawton a peusion of s5n
per month was favorably reported to the
Senate.
A resolution calling on tho Secretary OF
the Treasury for Information in regard to
the manufacture of olcomurgarine was
adopted.
Two treaties were signed at the stat,
Department, one extending the time for
ratihcation OF the Hny -Pauucefote Treaty.
and the other extending the time for de-
limitation OF the Mexican boundary.
The system of registering letters bv mail
carriers has been extended to IG8 postof.
fees.
Senor Eduardo Wilde. the newly nm
pointed Argentine Minister presented hi,
credentials to the President at the White,
House. The usual fclicitous speeches were
exchanged
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1900-05-16
TO Correct Bashfu,ness.

The baShlul young girl must stop
thinking about herself" writes Mar
garet T.. SangStcr in the Ladies' Home
Journal. II heard the other day of a
man. college student, who went to
Visit his sister. Il college student also
lie was the one man, rs it, happened.
i'm the dinin@-room with five hundred
girls. and he had occasion To cross the
room with their bright eyes bcaming
on him with curiosity and interest. Said
my informant: The boy was com
pIelrly M his ease. You would have
thought his sister the only girl pres
cnt. Evidently the young mans
mother had brought him up i'm scnSi-
bic way and hc was free from that
banc of comfort lf-consciouSncsS. 1t
Is hard for very diiiidnnt person To be
Tree from awkWardHcSS. and very
acute distress and much humiliation
may be the results OF an extreme shy
ness. Try not To think how you look.
what impression YOU are making. what
sort of gown you have ON. DO not let
your mind dwell ON Yourself but think
OF what YOU are to do, and of making
others pleased and happy. Once you
are free from Sclf-cOnSciOusncSS bash
fuincsS Will trouble you no more"