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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-03
MEANING OF U. s.
Committee Submits Two Reports on
the Matter.

Washington, Feb. 3.-The reports sub
mitted by the ways and means sub
committee, on the meaning of the term
United States" as applicable to Porto
Rico, the Philippines, Hawaii and other
possessions were received with great
interest and We're regarded as determ-
lining a most important line of policy
by those in authority. The majority re-
port by Mr.. DalzeH (Pa-), Mr.. Hopkins
(Il.), and Mr.. GrOSvenOr (O.) asserts
that the term United States" as used
in the provision of the constitution
dealing with duties and imports, means
and is confined to the states that con-
stitute the federal union, and does not
cover also the territory belonging to
United States.
Continuing the majority submits the
following propositions viz:
"(A)-That the United States may
acquire territory either under the treaty
making and war power of the constitu-
ton or by virtue of its general powers
of sovereignty as a nation in which are
included all the inherent powers of
sovereignty both of the United States
! as an independent nation and all the
! powers of the several states as SOW
| 'ereigns.
"(B)-That the power to govern ac-
quired territory results from the right
| to acquire; and also from the provision
of section three. article w., of the con-
| stitutiOn, to-wit:
Z" Power to dispose of and make all
needful rules and regulations respecting
| the territory and other property belong
| ing to the United States
"(C)-That the congress has power
| to govern acquired territory independ-
! ent of the limitations of the constitu-
| lions, but in cases where territory has
| been acquired for the purposes of state
| hood, congress would be subject to
| those fundamental limitations in favor
| of personal rights which are formulated
/ in the constitution and it's amendments;
| but these limitations exist rather by
| Inference and the general spirit of the
| constitution which from congress de-
| rives all its power. than by any express
/ and direct application of it's provisions
| "(D)-That congress has power to
| govern Porto Rico and the Philippines
| independent of the limitations of the
/ constitution
The minority by Mr.. Richardson
/ quotes the opinion of Chief Justice Mar
| shall of the supreme court, in the case
| OF LOughborOugh versus Blake five
/ Wheaton $50, in which it is stated as to
| section 8, of article one, of the constitu-
/ ton:
This grant is general, without Iimita-
| ton as to place. It consequently extends
to all places over which the government
extends"
l. Continuing, Mr.. Richardson says:
] Does this term designate the whole
| or any particular portion of the Ameri-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-03
Want TO MEET BRYAN.
A Republican Club Will Give
Him a Reception.

Holyoke. Mass, Feb. s.-William ].
Bryan arrived here from Montpelier in
time for an early breakfast with Chris
topher T. Callahan, chairman of the
Democratic state committee. AT 2
O'Clock Mr.. Bryan will board train
bound for Chicopee where he will speak
in the city hal. Later he will go to
Springfield, where, after addressing a
public meeting in the city hall, he will
hold a reception in the mayors office.
Mr.. Bryan will return to Holyoke to
make speech before a mass meeting
While here Mr.. Bryan will be given re-
ceptions by the Bryan club. the mayor
and the Bay State club. The latter, a
Republican organization whose mem
bers desire to meet Mr.. Bryan social
1xr
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-03
RECOIL HAS CONE.
Marked Falling OF in Orders Due to
High Prices.

New York, Feb. 3.-R. C. Dun & Cos
Weekly Review of Trade says:
This year starts with much of the
years business already done and all
comparisons will prove misleading if
that fact is not taken into account.
Last year the certainty of great i'm
provement had come before the year
opened and there was a rush to get III
orders before works became crowded
and prices advanced. This year the
works were already crowded for months
ahead in most lines and prices had al
ready advanced so far that recOl had
already commenced in some branches
and was thought probable IL others.
With the one exception of wooden men,
the chief industries have met less new
business in January than last year,
though deliveries on previous contracts
have been larger than year ago. In
work turned out. the past month proba-
bly, surpasses all others and rightly
considered the fact that new contracts
for works, already well supplied, are
smaller than last year, is not of Itself
'discouraging. The great burst of spec
ulation last year swelled January pay
mentS through clearing houses far be-
yond those of this year at New York
and such payments at other (540) cit
les also averaged per business day a
shade larger than this year, but much
greater decrease must have appeared in
transaction connected with formation
of new companies.
wheat rose one cent, DuI soon react
ed. Atlantic exports only 1866, 592 bush
els, flour included, for the week, against
1912 436 bushels last year, had more in
huence than the decrease in eastern re-
ceipts which have been for the week
43 per cent and for five weeks 40 per
cent less than last year, while the de-
crease in Atlantic exports for five
weeks has been 81 per cent. Pacific ex-
ports have been 1909 300 bushels in five
weeks, against 3,67O $50 bushels last
year. The price of corn is fairly steady
with exports for the week much small
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-03

er than last year, but in five weeks TO-
1875 bushels against 1855, 514 bushels
last year. The western receipts decreas-
ed much more than the exports. Specu-
latiOn in cotton has raised the price to
81 cents without improvement in de-
mand. The receipts from plantations
still fall so far behind last. years that
low estimates of yield are aided.
Wool is rather weaker in some grades,
but stronger in others so that the av-
erage of quotations is steady notwith-
standing some sales at concessions. The
mills have taken extraordinary orders
for the heavy weight season without az
forwards looking for wool, obviously
have on hand large stocks, so that the
market depends upon the sufhciency OF
the supplies they hold. Prices of goods
are still rising a little but are relative
ly lower than the material. Boot and
shoe manufacturers have passed all
records in deliveries, nearly 20 per cent
beyond those of January last year, but
new orders have been greatly restricted
by recent sales of hemlOck sole and OF
rough. while hides at Chicago continue
their gradual decline.
The iron and steel industry is so far
tied up by contracts reaching through
most of the year that the effect of pro-
ductiOn exceeding consumption is felt
only in some branches. A little lower
prices have been made for foundry iron
in considerable transactions, though
bessemer does not yield, but steel bill
let's are offered by some at $35 per ton.
Differences between producers and
some of the largest consumers of steel
block the market. In plates and bars
concessions are still made to secure
business; in sheets the demand Is
stronger and in rails structural forms,
tin plates and nails prices are held firm
ly.
Failures for the week have been 2S2
in the United States against 224 last
year, and "a in Canada, against rs last
year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-03
SNOW IN LONDON.
Worst Storm in Years Visits the
British Isles

London, Feb. 3.-This metropolis
awoke this morning to find the streets
two inches deep in snow which was soon
converted into mud and slush Snow
and bitter cold weather are reported
from many points in the provinces. In
Bedfordshire the people are suffering
from the worst snow storm experienced
in years, lasting until noon and cover
ing the ground more than foot deep.
The roads are impossible and the drifts
reach to the hedge tops The railroad
lines are partially blocked. The tele-
graph poles are down in many places.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-03
Working Night and Dav.

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever was made is DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. These pills change weakness
into strength, listlessness into energy,
brain flag into mental power. They re
wonderful in building up the health. Only
Csc per box. Sold at Waggoner's drug
store, 731 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-03
CURTIS is COMING.
Will Soon Make Things Hum in First
District.

Congressman Charles Curtis announ-
ces that he will be home in a few weeks
to take up the work of his campaign.
At that time Mr.. Curtis Will make a
personal canvass in some of the coun-
ties. He will take q short rest from
official duties and be present during the
convention at AtchisOn March 20.
Bailey and Curtis will be here prior
to the convention and will be on the
ground during the contest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-03
URY LANDS LAST.
Receives Federal Appointment Which
Pays $1,000 Year.

Newt Try of Fort Scott has landed
federal job at last. He has been ap-
pointed appraiser of Indian lands, which
means 81, 200 per year and travelling ex-
penses The term of office will be at
least three years.
The work consists of occasionally
making an appraisement of land. There
is practically nothing to do and Try
will not be detained from other business
interests The place is a SNAP"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-03
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 500 miles saved. Tourist Sleepers
Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kansas City
and St. Joseph to Seattle.
East: unGuestionably the best trains
via Chicago or st. Louis.
North: to St. Paul, Minneapolis and
the Northwest region.
Homeseekers' Excursions to the West
and Northwest.
1850 Miles of Standard Railroad The
Main Travelled Road in the Louisiana
Purchase
e-Vestibuled, Pintsch-lighted, COM
piete trains of chair cars Seats free),
Pullman sleepers.
All Ticket Agents can ticket via the
Great Burlington Route.
Write
l.. w WAKELEY,
Gen1 Passenger Agt.
St Louis Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-03
sclatic Rheumatism Cured.

L. Wagner, Wholesale Druggist
Richmond, Va, says: 4 had fearful
attack of Sciatic rheumatism, was laid
up almost two months; was fortunate
enough to get Mystic Cure for Rheu-
matism. This cured me after doctors
prescriptions had failed to have any eff
feet. I have Also heard of fine results
from others who have used it" Sold by
Swift & Holiday, Druggists, 523 Kan
SaS avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-03
Leavenworth Bill Passed Senate.

Washington, Feb. BIN the senate
Senator Baker called up the bill to ap-
ply 100000 to the erection of a hospital
at Fort Leavenworth, which the house
passed several days ago. The bill pass
ed and now goes to the president for his
signature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-03
KOBBE IS THERE.
Occupies Islands of Samar and
Leyte.

Manila, Feb. as p. m-Brigadier
Gen. Kobbe has occupied the islands
of Samar and Leyte. In the fight at
Tacloban, ten insurgents were killed and
the Americans captured five cannon
with their artillery men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-03

Dallas, Ore, Feb. 3.-W. H. Mayors was
hanged here for the murder of Ray Sink,
a farmer of Wasco, Sherman county, in
September of 1898. Mayors at one time
worked for Sink. Robbery was the mo-
tive of the crime.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-03

W. s. Philpot. Albany, Ga, says, ''De
Wits Little Early Risers did me more
good than any pills I ever took The
famous little pills for constipation, bill
iousness and liver and bowel troubles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-03
J. c. BRAMHALL,
T. P. A., 1913 Main St..
Kansas City, Mo.
HOWARD ELLIOTT,
General Manager, st. Joseph, Mo.

Prof. NJ H. Kasper, Evangelical Luth-
Gran Seminary, Addison, Ills, writes
had been suffering fer some time with
severe pains in my lungs and coughed al
most constantly. One bottle Beggs' Cher
ry Cough Syrup entirely cured me- 1t is
guaranteed to cure-haS never failed. R.
". SQuires. pharmacist. 732 kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-03

San Francisco, Feb, 3.-Two men and
one woman We're found dead yesterday
afternoon in the rear of a saloon. Their
death is attributed to asphyxiation, as
gas was found issuing from a cook stove
in the room Only one body has been
identified that of B.. Patterson, one of the
men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-03

Stockholm, Feb. 3.-The archbishop of
Sweden, the Most Rev. Anton Sundberg,
who was believed to have recovered from
appendicitis, is dead. He was born in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-03

Is it a burn? Use DR.. Thomas Eclec-
trio Oil. A cut? Use DR.. Thomas Eclec-
tric Oil. At your druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-03
Change OfLife
These Women Helped Through WOman's Great Cris
by Mrs. Pinkham-AH MiddIe-Aged Women
Should Read Their Letters.
Nine Years of Suffering

MRS. PNKHAM:When first you in very bad
passing through change ife
Douglas Island news., 1900-04-04
RESOLUTIONS

In regard to the death of Geo. w. Stephenson, member of the Northern Light Rebekah Lodge No. l, Douglas Alaska.
 WHEREAS, Almighty God the Great or and Preserver of all mankind, in His unbounded wisdom has seen fit to re- move our faithful and beloved brother, Geo. w. Stephenson, P. G. and
 WHEREAS, By the death of our be- loved brother. this Lodge has lost a faithful and true member, and the com munity a respected and noble citizen;
 Resolved, By Northern Light Rehe- kah Lodge Mo- l, I. o, o. F., that the heartfelt sympathy of each and all of the members of this Lodge be ex- tended to those whose hearts have been saddened by the death of our beloved brother, whose companionship of earth has been severed forever; and be it further
 Resolved, That in extending to those who were dear to him our sympathy we also enjoy with them the fond hope that we may be united again in that beautiful and better land, where death never enters, and where friendship, love and truth lives on forever; and be it further
 Resolved, That as mark of respect for the memory of our departed brother the charter of this Lodge be draped in mourning for thirty days, that copy of these resolutions be sent to the widow and brother of the deceased, that a copy be entered upon the minutes of this Lodge, and that copy be given to the Douglas Island News for publi- cation.
Douglas Island news., 1900-04-04

wintered here, have shown good judg- ment in buying their supplies of the merchants here instead of sending be- low. They evidently know when they are treated right, and our merchants being wide awake business men of course know that they cannot af- ford to let the boys send to Seattle or Tacoma for their outfits. You can rest assured that the merchants of Haines are all right and always treat their cus- toners right. By the way, we have as fine a lot of merchants in Haines as you will find anywhere. Among the most popular ones will be found Harry Fay, S. Weitzman, D. Goldberg, Sol Ripin- sky, M. Rippin and R. M. Odell.
 defy any town or city in Alaska to produce better or more popular hotel than the Hotel Northern. Geo. Kern and Johnny Morrison know just how to make their guests feel at home, while Mrs. Morrison's equal in the dining room cannot be found. RIALTo.
Douglas Island news., 1900-04-04
A FAREWELL PARTY.

A number of the friends of Mir. and Mrs. D. E. Landsberg gathered at the house of Judge and Mrs. Bach last Thursday evening to do honor to Mrs. Landsberg, who will depart in a few days for her former home in Seattle, Washington.
 When all was in readiness Mrs. Lands berg was sent for and the surprise was complete.
 Music and games served to while away the hours until 12 o'clock when a beautiful lunch was served. A most pleasant time isreported. Among those present were the following:
 Judge and Mrs. Bach, Mir. and Mrs Gould, MT. and Mrs, M. J. O'Connor Mir. and Mrs. D. E. Landsbe rg, Mrs Elmer E. Smith, Mrs, William Smith Miss Jennie Jordan, Miss Kate Spiers Miss Gertrude Spiers, Miss Sadie West Mrs. Edward Webster, Mir. William Stubbins, Mir. Harry Winters, MT John Duckworth, Mr. Charles Fox, Gertie and Frankie Landsberg anc Lenora and Alice Bach.
Douglas Island news., 1900-04-04
Committee
. D. l.. Rood,
 c. H. Stevens,
 Maude l.. Hubbard.
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER, 1900.
cation.

A series of special sermons on "Jesus Christ and the great things beyond this Present Life" will be given in the Con- gregational Church at 8 o'clock,by Rev. H. Hammond Cole, the particular sub- iects being as follows:
 Monday evening, April 9th., "The Second Mystery in Personal Human Experience-called Death"
 Tuesday evening, April 10th, "The Intermediate State, or what is Next Beyond Death"
 Wednesday evening, April 11th., "The Second Coming of Christ, The Supreme Event to Men, Angels and Devils"
 Thursday evening, April 12th., "The Resurrection, or the Future Glorified Body of the Redeemed"
 Friday evening, April 13th., "rhe Eternal Issues of the Judgment, and who will be saved"
 On Sunday, April 15th., there will be a celebration of Easter, with beautiful floral decorations choice musical selec- tions, and Easter Sermons-Morning services and Communion at lO;3O o'clock, Sunday School service in the afternoon at ? o'clock, the evening ser vices at 8 o'clock.
 This series of sermons comprise re- markabIe subjects of the greatest pos sible interest to everyone and are we'll worth hearing.
 The public cordially invited to at tend these services in observance of the Holy week and Easter.
Douglas Island news., 1900-04-04
CAKE WALKING ON THEIR WAY.

EDITOR NEws.-Among the throng of people that are now crowding into the Porcupine are several that are well known on Douglas Island. This week there arrived here Mir. and Mrs. Ed. Finley, MT. and Mrs. Nj. Danforth, MT. and Mrs. Cranston, Mr. and Mrs. Ban ta, all of whom I believe are we'll and favorably known in your lovely little city. q think it must be lovely, judg- ing from late copy of the News that recently came under my notice) These folks had intended to tarry with us but night, but the softness of the trail compelled them to stay over The good ladies of Haines could not overlook an opportunity of this kind, and iii less time than it takes to tell it, dance was gotten up in honor of the visitors, and on Friday evening last the event took place at Barnett hall.
 Now, as you probably know, Ed. Fin, ley and wife and M. Danforth and wife, spent the winter on the Sound, and they came back to Alaska chock full of new ideas on the way of dancing, and here was a chance to spring them on the innocent and guileless people of Haines. so after preliminary dances, Finley announced a cake walk, expect ing to knock the Hainesites silly but he immediately fell off the water bucket himself when MT. and Mrs. Henry Erie, of this place, announced that they would walk for that cake; Johnny Mor- rison and Mrs. Blankenberg thought that the people who had been to Seat tie were not so many, and then began a cake walk for your life. Mir. Danforth took Mrs. Erie for a partner, Mrs. D. hooked on to MT. Erie, Ed Finley cut a pigeon wing up to Mrs. Blankenberg, who responded in kind, and Johnny Morrison hoed down in the direction of Mrs. Finley. Stout's orchestra then commenced to grind out rag time mu- sic, and the cake walk began, and for half an hour it kept going, to the de- light of all present and everybody re- marked how graceful and light of foot was Ed. Finley, while the ladies all fell in love with our friend Danforth, who cut pigeon wings, danced essences of Old Virginia, and tcok other steps that filled every one with dmazement. The cake, however, was awarded to Johnny Morrison and Mrs. Finley as the best and most up-to-date delineat- ors of the old plantation cake walk.
 Ordinary, every day dancing was then resumed and kept up until one o'clock, when all adjourned to the Hotel North ern where an oyster supper was served, and the visitors retired, voting the Haines people the most hospitable in Alaska
Douglas Island news., 1900-04-04
LBNTEN SERVICES.

The sixth of the special services in observance of Lent will be held in the Congregational Church next Friday afternoon at ? o'clock, conducted by Rev. H. Hammond Cole. The subject to be "Jesus praying for His disciples" based upon the seventeenth chapter of John. The pablic cordially invited to attend.
Douglas Island news., 1900-04-04
HAYNES ITEMS.
AN INTERESTING BUDGET OF NEWS, PERSON AL AND OTHERWISE, FROM SKAGWAY'S
 REPUTED RIVAL.

REPUTED RIVAL.
 E. w. Murry and wife with H. N. Brandon left on the Farallon for Seat tie, from which place they will sail for Nome.
 Mrs. J. M. Blankenburg, wife of our popular photographer, left on the Far allon on Wednesday for Skagway, where she will visit among friends for short time.
 Bernhard Burg of Skagway and w. B. Stout of this place paid visit to Pyramid last week on business. l have heard it whispered that it was mer- cantiIe deal,
 C.P. Cahoon and wife are the guests of MT. and Mrs. s. J. Campbell, waiting for the trail to get in better condition before they depart for their home in the Porcupine.
 G.. F. Boyer, who has been at Skag- way all winter, has returned to Haines fully convinced that this is the place. He says Skagway is very dull since the rush to Nome set in.
 Samuel Lucas took Indian Paddy, one of the Indians implicated in the Horton murder, to Skagway last Mon. day, returning on Wednesday. He, too, reports Skagway as being very dull.
 The steamers Rosalie, Farallon and City of Seattle all called at Haines on their north bound trips Tuesday and Wednesday and discharged quite a large amount of freight and passengers.
 Edward Hanley, Jack Dalton's part, her, who has been down to the Sound all winter, has returned and is now at tending to the company's business in getting their freight through before the trail breaks up.
 Manly Danforth and wife, George Penz, T. J. Stewart and c. G. Lewis, who have been stopping at the Hotel Northern, left Wednesday morning for Porcupine, in company with Homer Banta and wife.
 G. w. Haines, who was in the Porcu- pine last summer, and who has quite large mining interests there, but has been spending the winter with his fam fly in Crookston, Minn., has returned and gone up to his claims.
 The Indians in this neck O woods have been conducting Salvation Army meetings ever since the arrest of those implicated in the murder of Horton and his wife. hope they will all get converted and quit killing people.
 Miss May Macintosh, the popular teacher in the Indian school here, paid Juneau a visit last Saturday, returning Monday. Miss Macintosh is teaching a good school and is well liked. They made a good selection when they em- ployed her to teach.
 The Indians at different times have made threats and acted somewhat ugly to the whites in this part of the coun- try and the citizens sent petition to the head military officer at Skagway to have some soldiers stationed here, but we have not seen any indication of any soldiers coming here as yet. I have heard that all the citizens to whom the petition was presented signed it except one man, and he said he considered the whites more dangerous than the In dians. We'll, perhaps that is true in some cases, but I will take my chances with the whites.
 Peter Nissen and Scott Cranston started with their last load of supplies for the summer for the Porcupine on Wednesday morning. The boys, who