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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-09
TO MEXICAN SOLDIERS.
Provisions of Pension Law of 'e3 Ex-
tended by House Bill

Washington. April e.-At the opening
Of the session of the house today, Mr..
Wilson (Idaho) called up the following
resolution of inquiry. which was
adopted:
Resolved, That the secretary of the
interior be requested to inform the
house the number of acres now included
within forest reserves belonging to land
grant railroads or other corporations at
the time Of the creation of such forest
reserves. also the amount Of strip is
sued therefor; also what extensions Of
existing reserves are in contemplation,
with the amount of railroad grants in
proposed reserves or extensions and the
number of acres located by forest re-
serve scrip.
In presenting the resolution Mr.. VIII
son said the information was desired
as basis for legislation in contempla-
ton by the committee on public lands.
visions Of the act of January 5, 1893, to
all Mexican soldiers pensionable under
law
The house then went into the COM
mittee of the whole and took up the
consideration Of the agricultural appro-
pr1atiOn bill under an agreement to
close general debate at o'clock to
morrow, unless closed sooner by unani-
nous consent
Mr. Wadsworth. chairman Of the
committee on agriculture, briefly ex-
planned the general provisions OF the
Oil, which carries $4,116,S00.
Reliable gasoline stoves. CLANCY &
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-09
APENSION COURT.
The idea Is Meeting With Great Fa-
vor at Washington.


Washington, April 9.-The committee
of the Grand Army of the Republic con-
sisting of Commander -chief A D.
Shaw and Gen. Daniel Sickles, which is
endeavoring to secure legislation look
ing to the creation of a court Of pension
appeals has submitted the proposed
measure to some of the most eminent
jurists of the country and it has been
endorsed by them The committee also
has conferred with the president on the
subject. 1.-The legal authorities and
others who have examined the bill"
said Gen. Shaw today, ARE of opinion
that the measure if it becomes a law
will justify itself by securing disinter-
ested and prompt adjudication of pen
sion claims. The proposed court would
be composed of men of learning and
dignity and would not. like the present
board of pension appeals be appointed
by those persons from whose rulings
appeals are taken. The proposed court
would soon be able to simplify the mat
ter of appeals by codifying it's decisions
and could make recommendations to
congress as to further legislation if any
were needed
Gen. Shaw has just returned from a
trip through 13 southern states. He says
he found the old sectional feeling about
wiped out.
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Polish Editor Dead.

Chicago. April 9.-Michael ]. Sadow-
ski, managing editor of the National
Polish Daily News, died at his home in
this city, Sunday. Mr.. Sadowski was
born in Warsaw in June, 1857 He grad
uated from the Warsaw university as
lawyer and moved to this country in
1881. He came to Chicago and worked
for some time as a sketch artist and in
structor of drawing. In 1887 he went to
Buffalo. n. Y, where he edited the Pol
ish Daily Echo. He was for three years
pOstofhce superintendent at Buffalo. In
1895 he was elected general secretary of
the Polish National Alliance He re-
signed that position last fall to become
managing editor Of the National Polish
Daily News of this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-09
NEW ARMY POST.
Uncle Sam Will Locate at Skaguay,
Alaska

Seattle, Wn., April 9.-Gen. Randall
U. S. A, commander Of the department
of Alaska. sailed for Skaguay last night
where he will select a site for an army
post there. He viii also inspect the
troops at Wrangel and Skaguay and re-
turn in ten days to Seattle.
Gen. Randall expresses the belief that
the government, will, in the near future,
find a telegraph cable to Port Valdes a
necessity and build. giving the states
direct Geographic communication with
Nome via the Yukon telegraph line to
be built at once from Valdes.
Quartermaster Robinson. U. S. A, of
this city, has called for bids for lighter
ing $4,000 tons of government freight at
Valdes, St. Michael and Nome this sum-
T7aqr
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-09
MISTAKES OF BULLER.
A Correspondent Roasts the General
to Rich Brown.


Correspondence Of the Associated Press
London. March s1.-The officer with
General Butler. who so scathinely de-
scrcibed the disaster at Spion Kop. in To-
DAY continues his remarkable series. This
week his article Is confined to a general
review Of the strategy or rather lack of
StIsleey when preceded the relief of
l5adysmith. and he includes a terrible in
dictment against the useless sacrifice of
the Irish brigade. whose gaIlantrv excites
so much admiration i'm England
~ es, writes the officer, "I.advsmith
has been relieved at last. We have been
blundering along the line of hills thar
form the north bank Of the Tugela for
many months. attempting TO pass it at all
sort OF impossible places and suffering
heavy loss each time That is an accur-
ate description Of the ten weeks car1rafa-n
on the Iugela- No one knew the ground
or took the trouble TO learn Ii. AS an ex-
ample Of this sublime Indifference Cen
eral Butler was not aware that Hang
wani mountain. which commanded the
crossing OF the Iugela- was on the south
ern side of the river till he had failed
In three different attempts. Yet ne lived
Tor weeks within three or four miles of
tne NIL ana at the battle OF C0lensO his
right flank extended beyond it. AS Ia
strategy. there was none. neither good nor
PAD me troops were moved along and
when hill or entrenchment appeared in
front. they were ordered to take it
Sometimes they failed, sometimes thew
succeeded: often when they had succeed
ed, after terrible loss. the position was
found TO be useless and was abandoned.
nave
been engaged. and which more through
good luck than good management. has
eventually succeeded. But had not Lord
HNoDerls victory drawn away a great
part Of the Beers for the defense of their
own country. IL would never have sue
ceeded and Ladysmfth would have fallen
Thus weakened, the Beers had not force
enough to occupy such a long defensive
position, and one by one the strong places
tell into our hands.
~On Friday February 3. General Hart
was ordered to send up the Connaughi
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-09
M'NALL SATISFIED
Will Accept Nomination as superin-
tendent of Insurance.

Webb B4cNan is in Topeka today. He
announced that he would accept the
If it is offered him by the fusion forces,
and predicted the nomination of N B.
Mccormick at the Populist senatorial
convention at Phillipsburg tomorrow.
Mr. McNall says the logical thing for
the PoouIists of Kansas to do is to
nominate John Breidenthal for gov
ernor He says the indications are&au
in favor Of Breidenthais nomination
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-09
Anthracite in wichita nFountaing.

Wichita, April 9.-Anthracite coal of
excellent quality has been found in the
Wichita mountains. An FL Reno coal
merchant declares that the opening Of
the Kiawo and Comanche country
will result in giving access to an I'M
menSe coal field
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-09
Down on McKinley County.

Washington, April 9.-The house COM
miItee on territories today reported a
bill disappearing the action of New
Mexico in creating Mckinley county,
on the ground that the locality lacked
the population and business to warrant
county organization.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-09
WARREN M.CROSBYaCc
o(0e DRY GOODS
Easter Dress Goods.

1t is no figure of speech to say that
our Dress Goods Section is in full
bloom. There's going to be some spe-
cial selling 'twixt this and Easter.
Better try to be among the buyers.
Elegant Pattern Suits, Grenadine eff
fects- NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. $1o.Oo
Stylish Imported Suits, exclusive
patterns. .--............-.-. $42oO
Handsome Pattern Suits, two-toned
clOuns 1901
Wool Crepon, colored, As inches
VIDE. Scc 20
Wool and Silk Crepons, two
colorS- -.......-.....-.... $1.oO I'd
Pretty Tailor Stripes, 45 inches
vide S1.oO I'd
54-ineh Venitians, for tailor
suits. Observation-Disclosures $L25 I'd
52-inch Cancels Hair Cheviots,
colors ---..--...-. Zoe I'd
Pretty Mixtures, Checks and
PlaldS. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 0Oc Yd-
Black Cheviots, Rough Cloths,
5o-lnch- Observation-Disclosures. $1.OO I'd
Black Smooth Cloths at
zoe, $Loo, $1.25 and $3.50 I'd.
Black repons-Special-
$1.25, $L.5o and $1.75 I'd.
Black Cravenetted finished goods, all
kinds, viii not spot
Silks. Lace Stripe. 81. $I.25 I'd.
Hemstitch and Lace Stripes,
at .-. $125, $3.50 I'd.
24-inch Foulard silks, 75c, 500 I'd.
Satin Partisan Foulards. -. 800 I'd.
AII-Overs, in Silk and Chiffon for
Yokes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-09
Plague in Australia.

Perth, Western Australia, April "a
at Fremontle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-09
Anti-Cigarette Law Sustained.

Washington. April 9.-The United
States supreme court today decided the
case of Gundling vs.. the city Of Chi
eago, involving the validity of the
anti-eigarette ordinance of that city
The ordinance was attacked as uncon-
stitutionaI The opinion was handed
down by Justice Peckham. and held the
ordinace not to be unconstitutional
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-09

And what woman ever thought of
going out on Easter morning without
q new pair of Gloves? Our Easter
Glove Sale is the most important sale
of its kind that takes place in this store
in twelve month. Loaded for it
again.
ssTrefousse'' SUICIDES, 8 clasp -
modes and tans -
only ten dozen of them-opened yes
terday. $500 quality for S1.oo pr
stTamDa." 2-clasp, dressed = all
the popular colors =
self and contrasting stitching. A very
satisfactory glove for 49,. $1-oo pr.
"Queen Louise" 2-olasP "a
Glove in the best shades. 80. sL25 pr
"Doris. 2-clasp-medium heavy
for street wear - good
line of colors, for ........ $1.25 pr.
"Dorothy,' a-clasp real kid
new embroidery.
We can't say too much for this Glove;
it cannot be beat at this price $3.50 pr.
especial" P. K. A new Glove Low.
new colors. $3.50 pr.
Easter Novelties. delicate colors and
fancy embroidery. .......... $1-75 pr.
A few dozen of Fosters ssWilliamv
at zee pr, and Fosters "Fowler +"
at...- .......... .......-.-.-. $1.IS pr.
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The Burlington Route the 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 500 miles saved Tourist SIeepers
Tuesdays 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
Purchase.
e-Vestibuled, Pintsch-lighted. COM
plete trains of chair cars (seats free),
Pullman sleepers-
All Ticket Agents can ticket via the
Great Burlington Route
Write
L. W. WAKELEY.
GenI Passenger Agt..
st. Louis No.
J c. BRAMHALL,
T. P. A, 1928 Main St..
Kansas City. No
HOWARD ELLIOTT.
General Manager. St Joseph. Mo
White enamel lined refrigerators Cha
ney & Morton. 623 Kansas avenue
Topeka STATE JOURNALS cents
per month. by mail.
White enamel lined refrigerators Cha
ney & Morton. 6z3 Kansas avenue
wanted-First-class miliiners at once.
Troup's Enterprise.
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White enamel lined refrigerators Cha
ney & Morton. 6z3 Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-09

wanted-First-c milliners at once.
Troup's Enterprise.
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TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL-S0 cents
per month, by mail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-09

White enamel lined refrigerators Cha
ney & Morton. 62S Kansas avenue
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"Reliable'' gasoline stoves. Chaney &
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Morton
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= y DIl[L.7LLLlLLlIl9
T. P. A, 1913 Main ST..
Kansas City, Mo-
HOWARD ELLIOTT,
General Manager. St Joseph. Mo.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-09-22
Dairylng L. the Southwest.


The southwestern section of the
United States possesses, theoretically.
every advantage for dairying. The
thing that is wanting is the practical
application of natural advantages. The
climate is mild, the feed abundant and
cheap, with green pasturage possible
all the year round, and all the grain
feeds used In the rich dairy sections
growing luxuriantly. and in the home
Of the great staple ft.od, cotton seed,
or its by-products; and yet CONNER
cial dairying in all this favored sec
ton is insignificant. Private dairies,
wherever judiciously managed, are
profitable. Why. should not more ex-
tebsive plants be equally sol. Large
creamery experiments made several
years ago, without a proper knowl-
edge If the economies of the industry,
failed. The failures were due to lack
of practical knowledge OF the details,
10 too expensive plants, 10 insufficient
cows, both in number and quality, and
t. want of specific knowled,,e OH the
part Of cow owners. 1t is about time
the subject should he taken up again.
The experience of the past in the
southwest has been passed through
in the most prospercrs dairy sections
Of the country. The first creameries
in the western states were failures.
but learning wisdom from, their errors,
the people amended their policy and
low prosperity reigns in the creamery
and dairy sections Of the west. Good
cows, good feed and plenty of it. and
a thorough knowledge Of the business.
are The requisites for dairying. We
can have all Of thu sc, il we turn our
attention to the matter Farm end
Ranch.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-09-22
Pig Feeding Experiments.

At the Maryland station a series OF
experiments on pig feeding have just
been completed, and the following are
some of the important results as pub
lished:
l. 1t was found that with some ra-
tons the gains on pigs, could be pro-
duced as low as 2h cents per pound.
2. In all the tests where properly
compounded rations were used pork
was produced at profit when the
pigs were not allowed to become too
old.
3. The cost of producing pound OF
pork increases with the age of pig.
4. The aim should be to produce from
$50 to 200-pound pigs at six to seven
months old for the greatest profit.
5. Skim milk was found to have \
feeding value for pigs equal to fully
double the price charged at most OF
the creameries of the state.
6. Separator skim milk at one-half
cent per gallon, and linseed and gluten
meals at SIS per ton, have about the
same value for balancing rations for
pig feed.
z. Cream or king" gluten meal was
foud to be more economical for balanc-
ing rations for pigs than linseed meal.
&. Ground fodder, such as the New
Corn Product, was found to be valu-
able addition to the rations for pigs.
Q. Sweet potato strings, COW pea
pasture and artichoke pasture, when
properly used, produced pork econom-
ically.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-09-22
THE FAT MANS LITTLE JOKE
tain and Got His Large
Party Aboard.

A Coney Island excursion steamer was
leaving New York with but few passengers
aboard. The boat had just cast of, says the
Sun, when a stout man with a very red face
rushed down the pier, and, fourishing his
stick, shouted: "Hey, captain! Put back
back her quick. Here's large party wants
to Co."
The captain was at first derisive, but final
~ shouted from the pilot house: "How
large 10 the party?"
For an instant the fat man hesitated, then
be yelled back: Between GO and q"
A soon as the captain heard this number
he instantly ordered the steamer back and
made fast again. The fat man waddled
across the gangplank, and, picking out =
nice deck seat, famed himself with his
straw hat. Meanwhile the captain and his
crew waited for the party to arrive. After
waiting five minutes and more, the captain
turned impatiently toward the stout man
and asked: "Where's your party between
go and 20? This boat can't wait all day for
them"
"Oh, that's al right" replied the fat pas
senger, with bland smile. TIN the party
IS to-day, sir"
The captains face grew redder even than
the passengers as he furiously rang the bell
to steam ahead, but the fat man at once b.
came the hero of the boat Is
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-09-22
Exrerine.t. In PIG Feeding.

Some extensive experiments in pig
feeding were recently concluded at the
Maryland experiment station, and the
following conclusions have been pub
lished:
/. That with some rations the gains
on pigs could be produced as low n
q. cents per pound.
2. In all the test where properly
compounded rations were used pork
was produced at profit when the pigs
were not allowed to become too old.
3. The cost Of producing pound Of
pork increases with the age of pig.
4. The aim should be to produce
from $50 to compound pigs at six to
seven months old for the greatest
profit.
5. Skim milk was found to have a
feeding value for pigs equal to fully
double the price charged at most OF
the creameries Of the state.
6. Separator skim milk at one-hali
cent per gallon, and linseed and glut-
en- meal at SIS per ton, have about the
same value for balancing rations for
pig feed.
Z. Gluten meal was found to be more
economical for balancing rations for
pigs than linseed meal. Fk#
s. Sweet potato strings and COW
pea pasture, when properly used, pro-
duced pork Observation-Disclosures
Home Journal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-09-22
wasteful FaFaing.

American farmers are the most
wasteful in the world, and American
farming the most wasteful business in
our most wastefalcountry. Theywaste
land by keeping many acres unused on
which they waste money by paying
taxes. They waste their crops by leav-
ing = large portion to die and dry up
in the fields, or they leave their grain
standing until wasted by wind. rain.
insects and fungi, or shock it and leave
it to take the weather az it comes.
They waste feed after saving it, BY
feeding in . wasteful manner. They
waste the fertility Of the fields by care
less methods Of cropping, while the
home supply Of manure is permitted
to waste by means of sun and rain.
They waste their substance by buying
on credit flor which privilege they pay
. liberal tax in over-charges). or Dor
rowing money for which they have
to pay interest - well ~ principal.
They waste tools and implements BY
leaving them exposed TO weather, and
then must further waste valuable time
working with ineffective tools. Waste
Is found in the kitchen, and every de-
partment of the househould, ~ well
as in the fields and barn. The success
Of German farmers, Chinese farmers.
Of farmers from sny other country. =
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-09-22
The s.ece.ar-l IA, ner.

II q farmer is wise he never under
takes more than he can do and do we'll.
A small acreage in grain thoroughly
cultivated gives better results than
large fields poorly attended. And .
few head Of stock well kept and looked
after will sell for more money than
twice the number neglected and half
starved. The successful man watches
closely every head and hoof from the
time it is born until sold, never allow
ing ii to 60 hungry or thirsty single
day. His land, whether much or little,
is closely and carefully cultivated,
even the fence corners are kept 30
clean that bluegrass takes the place
Of useless weeds. His fences are kept
in good repair, and his farm machin-
cry under sheds, which are also kept
without leaks. The thrifty farmer
finds great deal to do. But by using
his time judiciously he is seldom be-
hind with his work. On q well regu-
lated farm everything fed is raised
and the produce exchanged with the
city merchants usually supplies the
house with commodities not raised.-
Cor. Drovers' Journal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-09-22
SON HAD THE ADVANTAGE.


William Scott, Of Pittsburgh. who b.
been brought 90 prominently before the pup.
lie recently through being Mr.: Cafhegiea
lawyer in the famous "multi-millioh-dollef-
controversy" between Frick and Carnegie
asked one question too many the other day.
Everyone interested in legal Affairs knows
how the two millionaires have always con-
suited the same law firm because their In
terests were identical, and that when the
split came this firm, Of which Judge Need,
president of the Lake Erie railroad, il the
head, refused to take sides with either Client
and that new attorneys had to be chosen:
Mr.. Carnegie chose Mr.. Scott, q brilliant and
well-known Princeton alumnus OF the ciaSa
Of go, says the Philadelphia Post.
On June 9, at the opening Of Nassau's COM
mencement, when Princeton took the base
ball championship from Yale and younl
King Scott, Mr.. Scots SON, had the honor
Of being substitute pitcher for Hildebrand,
Mr.. Scott was among the favored guests.
Mr.. Scott is fond OF getting evidence from
people. and when q freshman who idolized
King Scott came up to shake hands With the
father after the game Mr.. Scott asked Nun
what he thought was the best thing IN col
fAthleties, sir" was the freshman's cage.
answer ats the greatest thing OF al. II
does fellow no end of good. ;.
"And why athletics?" insisted Mr.: Scott:
"Well, SIR" was the answer, its Just thu
way: guess you were good student here
Mr.. Scott, and read 4 heap OF books
nobody has ever heard of you, and the whole
world knows about King.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-09-22
HERE AND THERE.

There is only one crop the farmer
can raise without work-thas il
weeds.
The man is bed who hears birds
sing in the morning will have weeds
in his field, and his pigs will squeal
for corn and his children wear rags.
The pillow with mule ut one end
and a manly man At the other is the
wedge that splits open nature and
gives man her gt odncss.
You can't raife a good crop Of corn
without you feed il manure in some
shape: and you can't make . fat hog
without feeding it the corn.
You can't rise a croI, Of garden
truck in n poultry yard. CT. in other
words, you can't raise vegetable and
animal crop ON the same ground at the
e;,Me time.
TO have good, sweet turnips. don't
SOW too early but In rich ground; and
to have good early turrip greens. SOW
ut proper time and at the hsginping Of
wister cover the patch lightly viii
csAyye stable manure.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-09-22

mainly attributable to their practice
Of . system Of farm economy learned
where economy or starvation were al.
ternatives. Here the alternative II not
70 exacting. II II merely economy or
comparative poverty. In this country
q farmer may live and emerge from
the years business without actual loss,
and at the same time waste enough
to feed foreigner, or several horses.
or enough to iatten . beef or two, or
several hogs. Rigid economy may NOT
be actually imperative here, but it il
judicious.-Farm and Ranch.