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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
ABANDON TWO TRAINS.
Santa Fe's Splendid Flyer to Garry
Mail and 4O6 Dropped.

Two Santa F'e trains now on the
schedule through Topeka will be aban-
doned in the new time card now being
prepared to go into effect December 81.
Arrangements will be made to have No.
406 connect with No. 6 at Newton again
so that 400 will not run from Newton to
Kansas City after that date.
The other economy that comes about
through the change is affected by put
ting a mail car on the California linn
tied and running it from Kansas City
to La. Junta on the fast mails time. By
setting the WeStbound limited back
three hours more eastern roads trains
can connect with the limited at Chicago
also The flyer will be marked to leave
Chicago about O'Clock every afternoon
by making these changes. The fast
mail flyer win pass through Topeka at
3:50-55 a. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04

There has been a widely expressed de-
sire among Republican politicians to
find some way by which the congress
sional representation of the south might
be cut down Mr.. Crumpacker. of In
diana. appears to have reached a solu-
ton of the problem He has introduced
a reapportionment bill based upon the
census of 1900. which if passed will
cause a net loss to the south of nine
members and a considerable gain to
other sections of the union. The total
increase of membership would be but
eight Kansas and Nebraska each
would lose one member. North Caro-
lima would lose four. It is evident that
Mr.. Crumpacker has done some careful
figuring.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04

face Is rendered unsiRhtly by pimples
blotches and eruptions whose complexion
Is sallow, whose eyes are heavy, whose
shoulders are bent and whose carriage Is
slouchy. does not succeed, either IN bust
ness OF in social life. man like that
should be sentenced to live for thirty DAYS
in a room where all the walls were mirrors
He would then get sick Of his own unwhoie-
someness, just as other people do. Such a
man should have an honest protrait that
did not hatter him always before his eyes.
It only costs trihe for man to dress well,
and II costs still less for him to keep clean,
wholesome and healthy IN a physical way.
When mans stomach Is right and his d.
gestion Is right, his blood will be pure and
rich and he will be wholesome and healthy
physically. DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery makes a man right in every way
by making his stomach, liver and digestion
right II gives him q hearty appetite and
facilitates the assimilation Of the hfe-giv-
ing elements Of the food. II drives ont all
impurities from the blood. II Is the great
blood-maker and hesh-builder. Il does not
build habby flesh OF make 'corpulcut pco-
pie more corpuleut Honest druggists
don't advise substitutes
" was tired all the time" writes T. Edward
Davis Esq icsre Of Geo. r. I.asher), ~ No. 10th
St, Philadelphia Pa. 81 In the morning felt az
II had never slept and was too ianguid 10 enf
was troubled with pimples, bois, dizxy head
backache and hollow checks Al one time (
had twenty eight bells on my back ] was
very despondent and thought nothing would
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. riis rn-ii-
cine, together with Dr. pierccs Pellets, cured
me folks say. Hello. Edf whats trn-
come OF your plmolGsR'"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
TO LIMIT INJUNCTIONS.
Judiciary Committee Reports Favor
ably on "Conspiracy" Bill

Washington. Dec. 4.-Representative
Littlefeld (Me.) from the judiciary com
mittee OF the house today presented a
favorable report on what IS known as
the conspiracy" bill limiting the use
Of restraining orders and injunctions In
disputes between employer and employ
ed in places under federal control. The
report favors two changes IN the BILL
One strikes out the provision which
would have the effect Of excepting CONF
bination trade disputes from the opera
uons Of the Sherman antitrust law. The
other amends the bin 50 that Il viii not
cover instances Of threats to iniure per-
sons or property, business or occupation
or overt acts Of Interference with the
rights Of others. Otherwise the bill Is
preserved in limiting the scope Of In
functions, conspiracies, etc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
Discuss Trotting MATTER.

New York, Dec. 4-Members of the
National Trotting association to the
number of score or more met at the
Murray Hill hotel where they will be in
session several days. President p. P
Johnson of Lexington KY. acted as
chairman. The first work Of the day
was the taking of testimony in the mat
ter of disputed and contested races dur
ing the last season, cases of entering
horses out of class, the matter of fines
and explosions or suspensions from the
association of horses and their owners
and the matter of reinstatement of their
horses having been under suspension for
a greater or less length of time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
Paris Has a Guldensuppe Case

Paris. Dec. "A package containing
the severed head, arms and legs of a
young man have been discovered in some
waste ground near the Rue Des Plat
riers, at BelleveviIle, and another pack
age. containing a disemboweIed and
otherwise mutilated trunk was found
in a gateway on the Rue Du F'aubourg,
st. Denis, a mile and a half distant. The
two discoveries apparently connect with
the same murder. probably committed
yesterday, from the appearance of the
body when found. The first package
was deposited late last night by six
men, who were seen from a. dwelling
house opposite. The crime has caused
a great sensation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
THE CURFEW IN ENGLAND.
TFrom the London ChronIcle.l

From the London ChronicIe.I
The revival a few days ago in Buckins-
ham of the ancient custom of ringing the
curfew bell is a reminder that this pic
turesque relic of Norman England still
survives in more than thirty towns and
cities throughout the country. At some
of these the bell is rung at certain stated
periods only Thus at Pershore, in Wor-
cestershire the curfew is only heard be-
tween November 5 and Candlemas. and
at Brackley church from Michaelmas to
Lady day only: while its original signifi-
canoe is. of course. entirely thing of the
past. THE kneIl of parting day is-or
was until recent1y-stfl tolled from Cam
terbury cathedral and from the Church
of St. Nicholas. Bristol, every evening. By
a code of instructions dated 1881 the SUI
fragan of the Bristol diocese was directed
Ito ring curfew with one bell at TX of the
Clock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
WANTS COURT ROOM.
Lawyers Petition For Home For APP
pellate Court.

The lawyers of Topeka are signing a
petition to be presented to the board of
county commissioners asking that the
court rooms now occupied by the court
of appeals be given to the use Of the city
court after the court now occupying 1t
ceases to exist in January.
The lawyers who spend much time in
the city court are particularly anxious
that better quarters be secured. The
city court is a tribunal with sufficient
dignity and Importance to deserve a de-
cent court room. The city court is here
to stay and the commissioners will make
no mistake by giving the spacious court
room to the city court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
Industrial Convention Opens.

New Orleans, Dec. 4.--The SOUTHERN ifl-
dustrial convention opened here today
with fine attendance, both in numbers
and personnel. Among them are Gen.
John B. Jordan, who is to speak in be-
half of Georgia, and Cardinal Gibbons.
The convention is a representative one,
embracing men in every walk of indus
trial life in the south and including dele
gates not only from the south but from
every section of the country. The con-
vention was called to order by President
H H. Hargrove, and Bishop Davis Ses-
sums opened the proceedings with
prayer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04

The recent renewal by a large num-
Der of newspapers throughout the cOun-
try of attempts to justify the Porto
Rican tariff are equivalent to again
calling attention to an error of the
president. Perhaps in the future Mr.
Mckinley viii profit by this bit of ex
perience and avoid agreeing with the
Democrats on anything
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
Not Engaeed to Bismarck.

Chicago. Dec IN S. woodward,
father of Miss lone woodward of Evan
stOn, who with her mother were guests
Of Minister Conger during the siege of
Pekin, today denied the report that his
daughter was engaged to marry Lieut.
Frederick Won Bismarck, grandson Of the
Iron Chancellor" Miss Woodward and
Lieut. Won Bismarck were reported to
have met and become engaged during
the siege
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
MOWERS GETS A PLACE.
Former Topeka Man Returns to Take
Position With Santa Fe.

John W. Mowers who has lately been
in the Santa Fe general auditors Office.
at Chicago, has returned to Topeka. He
has been appointed to a new position
under I. S. Lauclz, auditor of disburse-
ments, being placed in charge of the
joint track account.
Mr.. Mowers reached the city yesterday
and was warmly greeted by his many
friends, who are glad to have him in
topeka again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
WHAT THEY SPENT
County Committee
Received Only 81, 1854.
Did Not Even Expend Ali That
Sum.

The following are the statements Of
election expenses filed late Monday af-
ternoon by the committees and the can
didates in Shawnee county with County
Clerk Wright according to law. Tomor-
row is the last day for filing.
The statement of Mr.. Weightman,
treasurer of the Shawnee county Re
publican central committee is as fol-
lows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04

than s5.000.OOO. mineral oils $1,000. 900.
tobacco and agricultural implements
nearly 81, 100000 each, and unmanufac-
tured cotton over s2s, 600 900. while in the
list of articles which show q decrease
there are but two cases in which the
falling or is az much as $1,00O0Oos corn
showing a reduction of a little more
than $1,000, 600 and wheat little more
than 81 O0O OOO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
no Admit Trnat Gooda Frae.

Washington, Dec. 4.-Senator Clay of
Georgia today introduced bills providing
for the admission free Of duty of ar
articles controlled by trusts and for the
refunding of the tax collected on raw
cotton in the event that the supreme
court holds to be unconstitutional the
law under which the tax was collected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
Cost Of Paris Commission.

Washington. Dec. 4-Commissioner
Peck's report of the expenditures of the
Paris commission for the year ending
November Is, 1900, was sent to the SEN
ate today. The total amount expended
was 1898 465. The principal items were:
Experts salaries, STAT 6O4; buildings,
$191. 427; jury. $53, 779; clerks salaries,
$69 145; general employees salaries, 49,
965; guards, $34. Sal; travelling expenses,
SEQ $40
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
COMPRESSOR PLEADS GUILTY
E. n. Brown, Who Led Police on
False Scents. Given q Year.

E. H. Brown pleaded guilty in the dis
trict court this morning to trying to
pass a worthless check on A Stein
berg and was sentenced to one year in
the penitentiary.
Brown attempted to pass a check on
Steinberg. The storekeeper was suspic-
ious and held him until the police ar
rived. Brown after his arrest con-
fessed to the police that he was one of
the Mills robbers and led the officers a
wild goose chase in search of the goods.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
To Get Rid of RnntelI.

Washington, Dec.4.-The Post will say:
plan is contemplated 20 place Rep
resentative Boutell nnminally chairman
OF the committee on naval affairs on the
retired list OF the navy. with the rank Of
captain. after which he would resign his
seat in the house Of Representatives Mr..
Boutell was a volunteer officer during
this. civil war
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
Lands All Taken.

Crookston, Mimi, Dec. 4-The agri-
cultural lands in the four ceded town
ships on the White Earth reservation
were thrown open to settlement at 8
o'clock this morning and by noon nearly
every available piece of land had been
filed upon. Everything passed off with
the utmost regularity and very quietly.
A large number of those who filed
claims left for the reservation today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
MRS. STEWART HURT.

Falls ia Her Door Yard and Breaks
Her Leg.
Mrs ]. z. Stewart, wife of the clerk
Of the board of education, sustained a
fracture of the thigh yesterday after
noon.
Mrs. Stewart was in the yard of her
home, 318 West Sixth avenue. She
tripped and fell. She walked to the
house and afterward a block before she
knew she had broken any bones
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
FOUGHT ALL DAY.
Knox and De Wet Engage in a
Sunday Battle.

London. Dec 4.-Gen. Kitchener re-
ports from South africa that the mount
ed troops of Gen. Knox were engaged all
day long Sunday, with part of Gen. De-
vets forces, north Of Bethulie. The
Beers, he added, were headed off and re-
tired in northeasterly direction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
No Investigate Hazing.

Washington. Dec. 4.-Mr. briggs IN.
W introduced a resolution in the house
today requesting the secretary of war
to investigate the practice of ''hazing'
at West Point and more particularly
the "hazing'' of Oscar L. Booze, for
merIy a cadet at the academy from the
Seventh district of Pennsylvania, who
died Yesterday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04

The thermometer Monday only varied
four degrees during the day. although
the fresh wind made the weather feel
colder toward evening. At o'clock in
49, and by o'clock in the evening. with
out falling back. had risen to 81. The
forecast sent out today IL generally
fair tonight and Wednesday" The
maximum today up to noon was 36 and
the minimum 49, The wind was west,
blowing nine miles an hour.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
STIRS UP TROUBLE.
Visit Of Dom Paul to Cologne Creates
Disturbance

Cologne, Dec An Anglophoebe DEM
onstration took place today in front of
the British consulate here. Mounted pO-
lice dispersed the rioters and arrested
the leaders. Serenades and ovations for
Mr.. Kruger. planned by various soci-
cites, have been forbidden in the inter-
eSts of public safety
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
COLORADO FLYER.

Via sGreat Rock Island Route"
Leaves Topeka $40 d. m, arriving
Colorado Springs 1926. Denver u:00
o'clock next a.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04

The continued activity of the Beers
is likely soon to cause General Butler
to resume his business of crossing and
reerossing rivers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
KANSAS CITY AND RETURN

$2.67 via "The Great Rock Island
Route
Tickets on sale Dec. 10 and 18th, 1imf-
ted for return Dec. 18th. Three Flyers
between Topeka and Kansas City. See
local time card.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04

EsWhen was a boy said the self
made man, pompously, IT worked in a
lumber mill for almost nothing" YES;
but you were always sure of your
board remarked the solemn young man
who reads the comic papers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
QUAKER REFLECTIONS.

GFrom the Philadelphia Record.1
Aspire to the church, steeple.
When it comes to dying. everybody
puts it off until the last minute.
Some people are too lazy to leave any
footprints in the sands of time
When a man throws himself away
rum is usually the power behind the
thrown.
Guzzler-''I always take a cocktail be-
appetite. I suppose"
Never measure prosperity by appear
ances. Lots of fellows win borrow a
nickel to have their shoes Shined.
Nell-"They say she is very pretty"
Belle Pretty Why, she's a. dream.
She's better looking than her photo
graphs"
I'm down to my last so cents" re-
marked the football player in the poker
game Still, many a game is won in
the last half"
1--WE are all too prone to talk about
our best friends" says the Manayunk
Philosopher I'VE are all very fond of
the turkey, and yet We roast him"
BIobbs-''Young Sappehedde has just
returned from a cunning trip up in
Maine. He says there is shooting up
there in great variety" Slobbs-"1e
ought to know. He shot a rabbit, a dog
and a guide
Blessings often come disguised;
Sorrows may at first abash-
If you had no Thanksgiving turkey yes
terday, don't let that worry you
but thank your stars that
You will have no turkey hash!
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04

The man who is not worth his salt
may still be of considerable value since
the trust has gained control Of the
mines
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04

When you need a soothing and heal
ing antiseptic annlication for iIlv purpose
use the original De Wits Witch Hazel
SaIVe, a well known cure for piles and
skin diseases. It heals sores without Ieav-
ing a scar. Beware of counterfeits- At
all drug stores.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04

IF BiIlionaire Belt shall succeed In
cornering all the gold in the world, the
world may retaliate by going on a silver
basis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
COLORADO FLYER.

Via @Great Rock Island Route"
Leaves Topeka $40 .. m, arriving
Colorado Springs 1875. Denver 11:00
o'clock next a. M.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04

When the preacher asks if any one
objects to the marriage, something Of
a disappointment is felt by the audience
because no one gets up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04

Kansas City and Return $2.67 via
the Santa Fe.
Tickets on sale Dec. 10th and nth.
limited Dec. 18th. Six trains a day in
each direction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04

Something is wrong; girls are so de-
lighted to assist in serving at a party,
but they balk in serving the dinner at
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
GLoBE s1aHTs.

TFrom the Atchfson Globe.1
1t is the easiest thing in the world to
begin things
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
4 New Trick

The next time you 60 from
home on q visit for a few days
take = bottle of Ayers Hair
Vigor With you. When you
come back your gray hair viii
have all the dark. rich color of
early life. You will look
twenty years younger. Father
and the boys won't know you.
and it makes the hair grow. too.
II you do not obtain the benefit you desire
from use of the Vigor. write the Doctor
about it. He viii tell You lust the right
thing todo. Address, DR.. J. C.AYERs Lowell
A&ss-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
KANSAS CITY AND RETURN

$2.67 via 1.-THE Great Rock Island
Route"
Tickets on sale Dec. 10 and 18th, limi-
ted for return Dec 18th Three Flyers
between Topeka and Kansas City. See
local time card
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
20 cold

Plated Thermometers at Chas Ben
nett's Optical store. 100 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
GRAND OPERA.

Kansas City and Return $2.67 via
the Santa Fe.
Tickets on sale Dec 10th and 11th
limited Dec. 18th. Six trains a day in
each direction
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04

Women's imaginary aches and pains
gave Christian science a foot-hold-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04

1--WE are all too prone to talk about
our best friends" says the Manayunk
Philosopher. I'VE are all very fond OF
the turkey, and yet we roast him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04

Guzzler-''I always take a cocktail be-
fore dinner" Wigwag-'"To wet your
appetite, I suppose"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04

When as many as four people gather
together these days, the hostess feels
that she must slSirmish around for
something to offer as a prize.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04

We suppose that in the oyster family
the smallest members are called mis-
sionariess because they are the one:
found at church socials.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04

Never measure prosperity by appear
ances. Lots of fellows will borrow
nickel to have their shoes shined.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04

Some men have an idea
at II Is beneath a mans
Ruity to trouble him
self much about his
, personal appearance
If anything is said
upon the subject
they snort with dis
- dain, and say they
leave vanity TO the
women.
A man never made a
greater mistake. A
man should not only
be 1t all times neatly
dressed. but also clean
and W ho1cso mc Of
body. The man who Is
so IS the man that sue
ceeds. The man who
does not care a copper
about his dress whrrr
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

The funeral services of Robert Har-
rison were held at the residence. 1243
Western avenue. at 4:30 this afternoon.
The services were very short Mr.. and
Mrs T. w. Harrison will take the body
to Emmetsburg, Iowa. tomorrow for
burial
The funeral of George W. Lippert,
who died at Las Vegas a few days ago,
will be held from the German Lutheran
church, at 2:30 D. m. Wednesday after
noon. Short services will be held at the
house PA North Chandler street, before
going to the church. The deceased was
% years old at the time of his death
Mrs. Harry DeCosta. of Kansas City,
who died Saturday. was buried today.
Mrs DeCosta was formerly a resident
of this city and has great many
friends in this city, who will be panied
to know of her death.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04

Attention is called to an Atchison girl
who wants it understood that she is
True Blue American; she wishes all
lords, dukes and counts to know that
she will have none of them. An Ameri-
can is good enough for her, if she can
ind one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04

I'm down to my last so cents" re-
marked the football player in the poker
game Still, many a game is won in
the last half"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04

Nell-'They say she is very pretty.
Belle-s'Prettyl Why, she's a dream
She's better looking than her photo
graphs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04

When a man sells a calf to the
butcher. it takes six weeks for his wife
and children to get over the feeling that
they are living with a dreadful ogre.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04

Be thankful that you are not very
wealthy: be thankful that you are not
belong to the middle class. You hear
a great deal lately of the manner in
which women are drinking to excess.
The women who drink to excess are
either very rich. or very poor; the tipple
of drunken women is champagne or
white line. Those middle class people
who have congenial tasks, and attend
to them, have produced all the great
men that have distinguished the coun-
try in a century, and the best women
all come from the middle class
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04

When a man throws himself away
thrown.