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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16

The New York Journal whose editor,
William r. Hearst, is president of the
League OF Democratic Clubs. is carry
ing on a systematic agitation against
further adherence to the free silver is
sue. It gives the history of the free
silver movement, pointing out that at
the outset it was chiefly under Repubh-
can direction and control The contro-
versy turned upon the policy initiated
by the act of 1873 the claim being adj
vanced that the enactment was with
out popular knowledge or approval. The
issue as between the gold standard and
the silver standard was, however, thor
oughly discussed before the people in the
election of 1896, and decided in favor of
the gold standard. The legislation estab-
fishing the gold standard was again sub
mitted to the people in the recent presi-
dental election, and again the people
decided in favor of the gold standard.
The Journal makes the point that the
issues growing out of the act of 1878 are
settled, and that any further monetary
issues which may arise will originate
from the financial legislation since 1896
Free silver is a dead ISSUE it says and
the shape the monetary issue is likely
to take in the future is whether the
circulating medium shall be controlled
by the banks or issued by the govern
ment- In other words, the greenback
issue il to succeed the free silver issue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16
MoRMoNs AT EMPoR1A.
Two Elders VIII Hold Meetings in
School House.

Emporia, Nov. 1.-two of the Nor
mons who struck town several days ago
are still tailoring in the community
This evening they will begin a series Of
meetings in the school house at Twelfth
and Peyton avenues. This ia the first
meeting they have been able to hold in
a house since their difficulty with the
Church OF God people occurred a few
weeks ago.
They and the Church of God people
thought they had discovered that they
were kindred souls when a joint debate
on the proper day to observe as the
lords day, disillusioned them. A few
diplomatic talks with the directors of
the school has resulted in the permission
for the Mormons to talk in the school
house The two elders who are left are
supposed to administer to the needs of
the town The other two are doing the
country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16

From the Chicago NeWz1
A swallow of brandy is a bird of i'll
omen.
Cruelty requires no other motive than
opportunity.
One way to make both ends meet Is to
tie them together.
Some children cry for cause and 9TH
ers for pure meanness-
The real proof of the pudding is in the
possession thereof
It is useless to acquire knowledge I'M
less you intend to use it.
Things are seldom what they seem;
imagination is the ruler of the world
There is a great deal of satisfaction in
being able to deceive the deceiver.
The man who is prudent in the choice
of his companions is proyident of his
time
The factory hand may indulge in song.
but he prefers to knOck-on with
whistle
Come easy. go easy" is an ancient
saying-and good resolutions don't cost
anything.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16
RAID ON A BANK.
Robbers Fail in an Attempt at
Morganville.

Morganville Kan. Nov. 1e.-An unsuc-
cessful attempt was made to rob the
State bank here at o'clock Thursday
morning. An entrance was gained in some
manner through the front door, and the
vault door was blown open, probably with
nitroglycerine. After the explosion the
robbers went to g. nearby blacksmith shop
to get tools to continue their work.
The report of the explosion. however,
was so loud that citizens were aroused
without getting any booty. An examina-
ton of the vault showed that the door
had been thoroughly soaked before the
explosion took place.
Sheriff Nicely was notified and arrived
here from Clay Center within twenty-five
minutes after the discovery of the rob
berry The search was at once organized
and today three men whose names are IN
known are held at Palmer on suspicion
Captain w. M. Fletcher is president of
cashier.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16
TRADE FOLLOWS TIE Flag.

The manufacturing and farming in
terests seem to be about equally ben
Gifted by the increased export trade
with Porto Rico. The tariff act went
into effect May 1, 1900. and the Treasury
Bureau of Statistics has just completed
the figures covering the months of
our commerce since that act became op-
erative. These figures show that the
exports to the island from May l, 1900,
to October I, 1900 were 81, 754, 2O5, against
S76S SOP in the same months OF 1897, the
last year in which Porto Rico was under
the Spanish flag. or nearly times as
much In the months of 1900 as in the
corresponding months of 1897.
All the great classes of manufactures
show a marked increase in 1900 as COM
pared with 1897. and SO do all the great
classes OF agricultural products. Agri-
cultural implements increased from
s1.217 in the months of 1897 to 1885
IN the same months of 1900: sewing ma
chimes increased from 81, sos to So 1872:
cars and carriages, from 1884 to S12,-
200; builders hardware, from ABS to
So. 0S6; furniture, from SO. 1872 to $23, 22O,
lumber. from 1854 to SIS. SAT petroleum.
from s12s3O to S65.s56; and cotton cloth,
from s1.42s to s4O6, 1874
Agricultural products show an equally
striking increase. Corn increased from
S357 in the months Of 1897 to S6.T12 in
the same months OF 1900; butter, from
3.1s1 to So. 400; cheese, from 81. 062 to s26.-
463; bacon. from $6.s49 to $2S. ADJ; pork.
from s75.s29 to $94.5s7; lard. from ISL. Se2
to s201. 404. and -four, from $294,27S to
$4o2. 912 There are many other items
both in manufactures and agricultural
products which show an increase, while
the products of the mine also show a
marked growth, especially in the case of
coal. which increased from $1z, $50 to
s2s. 5ss.
The list Of imports Is very much small
ar than that o. exports. the chief items
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16
Ell DORADO MURDER CASE.
Miss Jessie Morrlson's Trial to Come
Up Next Monday.

Eldorado, Kan, Nov 1s.-The case of
Miss Jessie Morrison, charged with the
murder of Mrs. Olin Castle, on June %
by cutting her throat with razor, is set
for the November term of court, which
meets here next Wednesday.
Today County Attorney Brumback was
served a notice issued by Judge Shinn at
Eureka, directing him to deliver to the
attorneys for the defense the statement
he has in his possession made by Mrs.
Castle just before her death, or any state
ments he may have that were made by
the deceased. During the preliminary the
attorneys for Miss Morrison tried to get
this statement introduced into court. so
defense, but failed and this order is a
point in their favor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16
THE FORTUNE TELLER FLED.s
Colored Woman Fleeoes Atchison
Negroes Out of Money.

Atchison Nov. 16.-Mrs Dr. Taylor.
spirit medium, fortune teller, massage ar
list and almost anything to part people
from their money, left town suddenly yes
terday afternoon. taking her children and
husband with her
Mrs. Taylor Is a colored woman and
weighs Sl2 pounds She came here two
weeks ago, with her husband and children
and took a room at Mrs. St Glars col
ored boarding house, situated in the ally
near Haroum'S undertake ng esta blishmenG
Her husband cooked the meals. washed
the clothes and took care of the children
while she went out and hustled for bust
ness She got a lot of cOlored people on
her staff, and it is said that she fieeced
them right and left.
A colored man complained to Policeman
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16

Horigan this morning that Mrs. TAYLOR
had heeced his girl out Of s51. Mrs. Tay-
lots of style, and carried things with
high hand. She packed her trunks yes
terday afternoon, saying that she was go
ing to another boarding house, but In
reality she took the train for some point
in Illinois. A number of women called at
Mrs. ST Glars boarding house last night
looking for Mrs. Taylor, and one of them.
a very old woman, cried when she discov-
cred that she had left town. Mrs. Taylor
owed her for washing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16
Has 5000 Bushels of Apples.

Junction City, Nov. 16.-Mr. F. A.
Sehermer.horns near Ogden. had $500
bushels Of picked apples this year. and
400 of windfalls. The crop was cleaned
up late last week, the entire crop going
a so cents. Mr.. Schermerhorn is about
the only man in Central Kansas who
had apples this season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16
H. G. TOWN SEND. G. R&TA., st. Louis, No.
P.R. NIPPS, Ticket Agent, Topeka, Kan.

was a lucky thing that he did. as there
would have been a Jail delivery tonight.
He found that the prisoners who had been
allowed the freedom Of the corridor had
succeeded in removing one of the large
stones of the inner wall and only had
thin course of rock In the outer wall to
complished in a few minutes. A large
bench had been set against the hole and
the prisoners were waiting for dusk TO
make their dash for liberty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16

dressed poultry a day. This IS a heavy
drain, and everyone that can possibly
raise chickens is doing SO, as there is
such a great demand for them. On the
other hand there is a good demand for
eggs, and they have been selling for II
and IS cents dozen. The farmer re-
ceives from Il to 16 cents a Dozen
Those shipped to New York sell from
20 to % cents a dozen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16
GOING TO AFRICA

MCPHERSON Man EnRouteEto the Land
of the Beers
Mcpherson, Nov. 16.-Marshan LameT'
is on his way to South Africa. In a let
ter to his father he stated that he would
leave New Orleans for Cape Town last
Friday or Saturday. He is going with
a newspaper man and Is well fixed and
is assured a position.
Marshall is a Mcpherson county boy
and his friends here are somewhat sur
prised to learn that he is on his way
to the land of the Beers, but wish him
all kinds of good luck. He was form
erly in the law business with John d.
Milliken.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16
wILL PREsENr MEpA1s.
goth Kansas Boys to Be Honored on
Nov. 90. at Abilene

Abilene, Nov Heterogeneous have
been completed for the presentation of
medals to the members Of company l.
Twentieth Kansas. It will occur in A.
o. u. w. hall. November 20, at p. m,
and each member of the company or a
relative has been invited to be present
that they may receive their medal. Rev.
c. d. Shaffer will deliver the address,
and there will be other suitable ceTe-
monies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16
OFF FOR A LONG TRIP.
Atohison Men Will Go to Algiers to
Work on Bridge Construction

Atchison, Nov. 16.-Peter Wagner,
George Young, Mike Wagner. Ray Wag-
ner and VIII Wagner left this morning
for New Orleans. where they viii imne-
diately begin work on a floating dock
for the government for the repair OF war
vessels The floating dock is to be built
in the Mississippi river. It Is a job which
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16
PoULrRY INDUSTRY.
Chicken Raisers of Lyon County
Reaping Harvest.

Emporia, Nov. ia car of chickens
was shipped to Chicago by T. Jenson &
Co. this week This means between s, 900
or 5000 chickens taken from the sur
rounding country These chickens will
weight nearly Is, 900 pounds Besides this
the Armour Packing company ship be-
tween seven and eight barrels Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16

St. Louis is having as hard a time to
raise her Worlds fair fund as Phil
adeIphia had to accumulate the 100000
promised Mr.. Hanna for the national
Republican convention Let US hope that
she will succeed better
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16

The proposed spectacle of Mr. C1eve-
lands handful of followers recognizing
the six and a half million Democrats
of the country has not been equaled
since 20. 600 musicians played to an
audience Of 1000 persons at Pat Gil
rnore's peace Jubilee in Boston.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16
oUAKER REFLECTIONS.

[From the Philadelphia Record.1
Sound money must be the kind that
talks.
It's long lane that has no short
comings-
Hats oftl" was the command Of yes
When a man loses his money his
friends try to lose him.
Some candidates run for Office. while
others just have a walk-over.
When an employer loses his temper
his employees are apt to get it
Some people wouldn't recognize the
point of a joke If they sat down on it.
No, Maude, dear, the fortunes of war
have nothing to do with the shell game
The timid man would sometimes
rather cook his own meat than meet his
own cook.
THE fellow who doesn't live within
his income says the Manayunk
Philosopher. may some day be forced
to live without it"
Lots of men are not SO much inter
eSted in the questions of the day as they
are in the questions of the night after
they get home to their wives
Facts always speak for themselves"
says the Chronic Bachelor. 1T is. per-
haps. needless to state that a woman is
an uncontrovertible fact"
sinieus-"As a rule. we can only do
one thing WELL Cynicus-''Yes; I've
noticed that lots of men who have no
difficulty in making money are dismal
failures as spenders"
WiIlie's Mama-'It isn't polite to ask
for a second piece of pie You never
hear Mrs. Skinhint's little boy do that"
Willie-"He knows it's no use They
never have a second piece
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16

There is no reason why everybody
should not get a portion of the prevail
ing prosperity while it lasts no matter
what ticket he voted Further, there is
no apparent reason why this same pros
perity should not continue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16
Pensions For Kansans.

washington. Nov. 16.-Psnsions have
been granted as follows.
Original-Philip Newcc mer. AErlcola. s..
Charles II. Bing. Atlanta. So; Horace l..
Gault Galena, Sc.
Additional-Alonzo Bickford Linn s..
William Lucas. Monmouth So
Increase--Daniel Ashton, n clkerson, ST.
Harrington, National Military home
LeaVenWorth. S.
Increase-Wnliam r. Fisher Liberal
$50: Hamilton III Henry. Emp7ria. 81.
Newell w. Smith Clay Center. Sl7. Jesse
Wilson, Humboldt So.
Relssue--Henry Chrysler, Ellis, 80.
Original widows. etc.-Tempy Markg
mother. Parsons. So; Mary II. Sells
Wichita. s.
Special account. October 30-Mary G..
Marian, GMorlan). Welda, $si Judy q. At
kinson. Goncordiaa s.; Jennie b. Mona
han, wellington, g.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16

will require six months work with. a
large force Of men.
AS soon as this work 10 completed the
five men VIII sail for Algiers. Africa.
over the Kadela river. II VIII be a two
vaara' fOb
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16

Charles A Towne not only retired
from the ticket but also withdrew from
public gaze before the crash came.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16

Nicaragua's minister to this country
brings from his native country the well
come intelligence that the way is clear
at his end of the line for the building Of
the big canal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16

As an example of the tail wagging
the dog Don Dickinson's proposition to
reorganize the Democratic party is
striking
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16

Mr.. Bryan's future has suddenly be
come as interesting as that of an ex
president
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16

The Democrats could scarcely have
done worse if they had taken Dewey.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16

After the 4th of next March the U. g.
senate probably viii consist Of 80 mem
bers and Gas Addiczs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16

The smoke of the political battle has
cleared away and David B. Hill stands
forth still a Democrat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16
Near to a Jail Escape.

E1dorado Kan, Nov. 16.-Deputy Sheriff
Young made an examination Of the corri-
dor in the county jail here today and 1t
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16

We've saved the country now let's i'm
prove it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16

This was not a good year politically
for any party that views with alarm"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16


An old man is content with a civ
ing"s a young man wants a fortune.
A man who is poor always says that
he would rather be poor than rich and
mean.
A funny thing about a musicale is
that You seldom hear a strain of real
music at one.
The real smooth girl is the one who
can chase, and have no one suspect that
she is doing it.
A woman can go into a book store
look through a fashion magazine, and
appropriate half of its contents in i've
minutes.
We have noticed that less is said
when a woman is disappointed in
husband than when she is disappointed
in a COW.
Notice is served ON the world that
Atchison Is a very sensible town; the
Reginalds here don't do any better
with the women than the Jeremiahs
and Johns.
It is remarkable with what patience
a woman trims her dress with buttons
this season, while man has so much
trouble getting the few sewed on that
are necessary
When a woman Caller D0SAAS the CDAA-
versation by praising her hostess cook
ing, the hostess should throw out a
torpedo net; it means that she is to be
asked to bake for a church social
Soldiers are deserving by the dozen
at Fort Leavenworth because they
don't like the meals served them A
soldiers life is not so hard; there's the
married man, for instance, whose
meals don't suit him-he can't desert.
For. thirty-six years an Atchison man
has hung his clothes over a certain
chair set in certain place, every
night before retiring. Recently the
furniture was moved for some reason,
and he didn't sleep well; he had been
Jared out of his rut. and he didn't like
it.
Times are always hard. but they are
good now compared with ordinary
times. 1t is always difficult to make
living, but it is easier in the United
States than in any other country in
the world; the per capita wealth in
this country is greater than in any
other. ct is hard to die. but drown
ing is said to be the easiest method
knoWn-)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16

What's the secret OF happy. vigorous
health2 Simply keeping the bowels. the
stomach, the liver and kidneys strong
and active. Bhrdock Blood Bittera does
IT.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16
GLOBE SIGHTS.

rFrom the Atchison Globe
An old man is content with a "hv-
ing; young man wants a fortune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16

A woman can go into a book store
look through a fashion magazine, and
appropriate half of its contents in i've
minutes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16

The real smooth girl is the one who
can chase, and have no one suspect that
she is doing it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16

A funny thing about a musicale is
that yolI seldom hear a strain of real
music at one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16

When a woman caller begins the con-
veT'sation by praising her hostess cook
ing, the hostess should throw out a
torpedo net; it means that she is to be
asked to bake for church social
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16

1t is remarkable with what patience
a woman trims her dress with buttons
this season, while a man has so much
trouble getting the few sewed on that
are necessary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16

We have noticed that less is said
when a woman is disappointed in q
husband than when she is disappointed
in a COW.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16

Notice is served on the world that
Atchison is a very sensible town; the
Reginalds here don't do any better
with the women than the Jereniahs
and Johns.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16

A man who is poor always says that
he would rather be poor than rich and
mean.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16

Soldiers are deserving by the dozen
at Fort LeavenwOrth because they
don't like the meals served them A
soldiers life is not SO hard; there's the
married man, for instance, whose
meals don't suit him-he can't desert.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16

Sillicus-"As a rule, we can only d
one thing well" Cynicus-'sYeS "
noticed that lots of men who have n
difficulty in making money. are disma
failures as spenders' -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16

WiIlie's Mama-'It isn't polite to asl
for a second piece of pie. You neve
hear Mrs. Skinhint's little boy do that
Willie-"He knows it's no use. The.
never have a second piece"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

From the Chicago Newzl
A swallow of brandy is bird of i'll
,men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16

Facts always speak for themselves,
says the Chronic Bachelor. 1T is. per
haps. needless to state that a woman i
an uncOntrovertible fact"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16

LONDON OFFICE.
. Red Lion Court. Fleet Street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-16

Lots of men are not SO much inter
ested in the questions of the day as the
are in the questions of the night afte
they get home to their wives
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-12-18
GENIUS sa ECCENTRIC.
as Is Proved by Some Recent DoinKx
 of Aotors.


 of Actors.
 The ancient wearers of the sock and buskin had many draw backs to con, tend against The strollers who sol emnly performed their parts on the insecure boards of a cart must have felt at times that they were leaving altogether too much to the imagina- ton Of the ope1-mouthed auditors. Yet we have no reason to believe thai they ever cut short tragedy because of these unpleasant restrictions nor that they rudely drove away in the midst of mutilated comedy. It re- mains for the later-day actor, with his wealth of realistic surroundings, to flare up over trifies and bare his quivering nerves before a presumably sympathetic audience Miss Julia Arthur stops her performance and de- nounces the murmur Of a ehattering box party. Actor Richard Mansfield throws up his hands In disgust and rings down the curtain because of a sputtering steam pipe. Perhaps he felt at the moment very much as the oldtime actor did when greatly an- moved by the crying of an infant child. Breaking off abruptly, he advanced to the footlights and grayely observed: Unless the play stops, the child can not go on.'' MT. Mansfield. however. said nothing-at least. nothing audi ble to the audience. He tacitly con- fessed his unwfliingness to match the ordinary vocal pipes against the va pory sort, and rang down the curtain. Genius has always borne reputation for eceentrieity. but only in later years has it burst through the ens virenments of time, and place, and professional obligation. and domi- nated it's chosen field. The musical genius warbles or thrums at will; the actor treads the boards at will. Per haps this independence of action will mark the other professions in tima. Genius has become, In a measure, petty autoerat, and as long as there are servile necks for 1t to pirouette upon, it may be expected to show still further proofs Of unpleasant eccen' tricity.