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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05
AGREEMENT REACHED.
Foreign Ministers Get Together
ON Chinese Matter.

Washington. Dec. 5.-The state depart
ment has been Informed that the foreign
minister at Pekin yesterday reached an
agreement which is submitted to the
home Offices Secretary Hay today ca
bled Mr.. Conger authorization to sign the
agreement on behalf of the United
States government. It is difficult to gath
er details of the understanding at this
time However, it is known that in the
two important issues that were still
open, namely those relating to punish
ment and indemnity, the view of the
United States government has prevail
ed. AS TO punishments, they are to be
the seVerest that can be inflicted by the
Chinese government AS to the indenn-
nifty the Chinese government is to form
ally admit its liability and then the mat
ter is to be left for future negotiation.
1t was understood that on the other
points the French proposition has form
ed the basis of the agreement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05
WITH BOTH FEET.
Mccall of Massachusetts, Jumps Onto
Army Reorganization Bill.

washington, Dec. 5.-Something of a
sensation was created during the debate
this afternoon on the army bill in the
house by Mr.. Mccall (dass), who de-
hvered an hours speech in opposition
to the bill. He criticised some of the
technical features of the bill, charging
that the organization proposed was not
economical, in that it contemplated the
same number of officers for an army of
$4,000 as for an army Of 100 900. He was
especially severe upon the proposition
to lodge in the president, for all time,
unless congress acted to the contrary,
the power to double the strength of the
army at viii. But it was against the
policy Of retaining the Philippines and
the inauguration of a colonial policy
that he opened all his batteries. Mem
bers streamed into the house from the
cloak rooms when it became noised
about that Mr.. Mccall was speaking,
and listened with great eagerness to his
speech.
Mr.. Cochran (0do.) declared that no
army that marched on the face of the
earth could accomplish the subjugation
of the Philippines Mr.. Kleberg CFex)
and Mr.. Mcclellan IN. 70 opposed the
bill
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05
THE JURY MUST HEAR.
To Decide Whether Mrs. Castles
Last Statement Is Genuine.

Kansas City, Dec. 5.--A special to the
Star from FL Dorado says: Notwith-
standing Judge Shinn had at the morn
ing session held that Mrs. Castles
statement should practically in full be
accepted as evidence, he announced at
the opening of the afternoon session
that the jury must hear the evidence
connected with the making OF the
statement. They must. he said, decide
themselves whether or not the state
ments Introduced by the prosecution are
the actual expressions Of Mrs. Castle.
So it became necessary that all the wit
nesses who testified yesterday while the
jury was excused from the room to be
examined again. This will prolong the
trial at least a day or more, and makes
it improbable that the case will go TO
the Jury this week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05
q CENTURY, oF ExPANsToN
IFrom the New York World.l

IFrom the New York World
In the year 1900 the territory of the
United States was SIS, PA square miles:
IN 1900 it is 3.76S. 521 square miles This is
an expansion of nearly 5000. 900 square
miles in 100 years. It is the most amaz-
ing record of territorial growth ever
made by a nation, if we consider that
the great bulk of all the area gained
forms a continuous domain on one con-
tinent, which it spans from ocean TO
ocean, and whose inhabitants speak the
same language and live under substan-
tally the same laws
Great Britain has expanded the area
of her empire from 1.042. 5s5 square miles
in 1900 TO 12.151, 900 square miles in 1900
But her newly acquired territories are
widely scattered and are peopled by
large variety of alien races, speaking
different languages and living under diff
ferent laws.
France, which ruled over Lose. 726
square miles in 1900. now flies her flag
over s.sSS'755 square miles. but in her
case also her enlarged territory is popu-
lated by many alien races.
Russian territory has increased from
b,Ols.l2T square miles in 1900 to 6.4Ss, 6S2
square miles in 1900
Germany is a brand new empire. which
dates from 1870 only, and now embraces
territory that aggregates i, ops, $40 square
miles.
And If the world is regarded simply as
a big landed estate, these four nations
the United States. Russia, Great Brit
ain and France-own %, O00, 900 of its to-
tai area Of 51,0o0,0 600 square miles, in
Guiding by far the most valuable of it
all
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05
THOUSANDS OF FARMERS.
Large Attendance at the Chicago
Live Stock Exposition.

the International Livestock exposition
was the largest of any day this week.
Morning trains brought in thousands Of
farmers and their families from Iowa,
Minnesota, Indiana and Illinois and from
states farther away Texas and Cali
fornia contributing a number. Judging
of the various grades of blooded stock
will be practically concluded tomorrow
when the slaughtering tests will be held.
The blooded cattle sale of the Hereford
for stock will also be watched closely.
Breeders association was continued to-
day and number of pure breed of Berk-
shire hogs were also put on the market.
Some high prices were realized.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05
TWO CASES NOLLIED.
County Attorney Jetmore Keeping
UP His Old Record.

Three liquor cases of long standing
We're disposed of by the district court
yesterday. Two were nollied and one
man was sentenced.
Hut Marker was fined 800 and SEM
to the county Jail. Marker was arrested
May e. 1899, by Sheriff Cook for selling
liquor at 233 Jefferson street. He was
tried some time ago but the officers
could not find him to have sentence
passed upon him until yesterday. The
case against c. Hoffman and Chris
Smith for selling liquor June II, 1899,
was nollied by the county attorney. The
case against Frank Long, who was ar
rested for selling liquor during the fall
festival of 1899 was also nollied.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05

The president win make another effort
to provide w. d. Bynum with a job, The
distinguished Hoosier has been for four
years in the unfortunate situation of
having earned a place which he has
been unable to get. Democrats in the
senate have opposed his confirmation be
cause they considered him a traitor
while Republicans have opposed il be
cause they wanted all the good things
for known and tried members of the
party But Bynum appears to have the
gift of patience, either inherent or
ACQUIRED. He is still waiting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05
SEAS BREAK OVER HER.
Schooner Ashore Near Atlantic
House, ScarbOrO, Ne.

Boston. Dec 5.-Dispatehes from va
rious points on the New England coast
show that the storm of last night did
considerable damage to local shipping
and to piers and sea walls. Except in
the case of the schooner Mary A.
Brown, wrecked off Portsmouth. N. H.,
loss of life has not been reported.
An unknown schooner of about 100
tons is ashore near the Atlantic house,
Scarboro. Me. The seas are washing
over the schooner and she will prob
ably go to pieces. Nothing is known OF
the fate of the crew
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05

Pointer and setter dogs may be all
right for ducks, and quail. and prairie
chickens. but it takes a cur dog to get
rabbits
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05
SANTA FE MAY BUY.
Reason to Think the I. I. I. Road
VIII Be Purchased.

South Bend, Ind, Dec.5.-There is some
reason to believe that the Santa F'e has
purchased the Indiana, Illinois & Iowa
railroad. At a recent meeting of the
three 1 directors OF the Grand Trunk and
Santa Fe were present. A trip was made
over the first named road, the same en-
CINE and crew taking the party b1ck to
Chicago over the Grand Trunk tracks,
which is regarded as very unusual and
significant fact
The sale of the Grand Trunk and its
subsidiary lines in Indiana and Illinois
was recorded today, the price being 3d.
7O2 FOL OS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05
INDIANA WOMAN's FAST.
Has Already Abstained From Food
and Drink Forty-two Days.

Laporte. Ind, Dec. 5.-Mrs. Mary Van
Vactor, of Marshall county, today COM
pleted the forty second day of a. fast
which promises to be ended only by
death. Mrs Van Vactor's case has been
an enigma to the medical fraternity,
no physician having been able to afford
her any relief. During the forty two
days which have elapsed since she was
stricken. not a particle of food has
passed her lips, neither has she been
able to swallow any form of liquid She
is being literally starved to death
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05
GLOBE SIGHTS.

TFrorn the Atchison Globe.1
There is only one remedy for tooth
ne. and it hurts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05
KILLS AN OIL INDUSTRY.
Shortage of Natural Gas at Peru
Causes q Complete Shutdown.

Peru, Ind, Dec. 5.-The famous Peru
oil field was killed today by a single
blow, when the natural gas company
shut off the supply of fuel for pumping
purposes. over seventy-five wells with
in a mile of this city and about forty
farther out shut down, it would not
pay to operate them with wood or coal
as fuel. They will be dismantled and
the machinery will be moved to other
fields.
The action of the gas company was
taken to enable it to supply domestic
consumers Over 1000 barrels of oil a
month has been taken from the oil field.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05

Atchison churches ought to be we'll at
tended. There is so little going on Sun
days that you can look at the sky fiv
minutes and draw a crowd OF hundre'
people.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05

hotel. besides a bar license. None OF
these viii be allowed to sell native In
toxicants. Places are licensed sepa-
Eately for the latter. They are prohibit
ed from selling to soldiers. and Sunday
closing is required. But hotels can
serve liquors with meals. Licenses are
imposed on distilers. brewers and
wholesale dealers.
The commission has passed an act re-
curing wholesome food supplies for ami
mails used in transportation and inpOs-
ing penalties for cruelty to animala
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05

1t can be said of almost every man
that he needs a new suit of clothes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05
QUAKER REFLECT1oNs

TFrom the Philadelphia Record.I
Poker among choir boys is a game of
chants
of trials
The girl Of the period is never in a
state OF coma.
Turkey hash still fingers from Thanks
giving.
No woman in a decollette gown can
be said to be overdressed.
It isn't only the poor that we have
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05
A Miraculous Esoape.

Scranton. Pa. Dec. "a serious cave
in occurred this morning at the Nay Aug
mine, near Dunmore. by which 81 men
were entcmbed. The reseuing party ar
ter nearly three hours hard work Sue
ceeded in digging into the chamber IN
which the men were. All were rescued
not one being seriously injured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05
MISS sYLvA,s CORNs.
They May Prevent Her Appearance
Here Tonight.

st. Joseph, Mo, Dec. 5.-Marguerita
sylvia, OF the princess. Chic'A opera
company, underwent two surgical oper-
ations here at 3 o'clock p. m. and last
midnight There was a callous on Miss
SyIva's right foot which caused her in
tense pain, caused by wearing tight
boots. A local physician removed the
callous, and Miss sylvia will miss none
of her dates.
The above dispatch from st. Joe is
greatly exaggerated, according to the
stories told by the members of the com
pany who arrived here at noon over the
Rock Island from Leavenworth, where
the company appeared last night Miss
sylvia was, however, not able to appear
at Leavenworth last night, and Miss
Agnes Paul took her part Miss sylvia
is suffering from a very painful corn
just a common corn-such as all ladies,
whether they are stars or members OF
the chorus, are liable to have when
tight, high heeled shoes have to be worn.
The story of an operation is said to be
a fake. Miss sylvia did not arrive with
the company at noon, but Is expected
here at o'clock, and may be able to
take the part.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05
Chonping OF Heads.

Berlin, Dec. 5.-The Chinese minister
here has handed the foreign office Off
Gals here a telegram from Ii Hung
Chang to the effect that Sih LANG, the
nav governor of Shan 81, has publicly
executed upwards of so rebel leaders and
asserting that he is otherwise acting
with the greatest severity in the sup
preston of the boxers and energetically
protecting the missionaries.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05
New Free Delivery Route.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The following
rural free delivery route will be estab-
lished December Is: Rossville, Shaw
nee county, Kansas; carrier, w. C. Bay
1iss; route, twenty seven miles; popula-
ton. $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05
Tax Reduction s4o,ooo.ooo.

Washington, Dec. 5--Members of the
ways and means committee estimate the
aggregate reductions of taxes by the bill
as framed at $4,000. 900. The reduction
on beer is understood to be reduced by
making the rebate 20 per cent instead of
III cents. The 20 per cent rebate on 81
per barrel would be 40 cents. making the
new tax $1.60.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05
Illinois Official Count.

Springfield, ILL.,. Dec. 5.-The canvass
ing board today announced the result of
the vote on presidential electors to be,
Republican, 597, 9S5; Democrat, 5O3061;
for governor, Yates 6Rep), $50. 1873; AL
SCHUYLER (DemO. 518 966.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05

Most people figure so poorly that they
cannot tell when they are spending more
than they earn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05

If the English continue to take Boss
Croker's money through the media OF
the races and the tax collector at the
rate at which they have begun, the
question. where did he get it." is likely
to lose interest on this side
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05

Help is needed at once when a persons
life is in danger. neglected cough or
cold may soon become serious and should
be stopped at once. One Minute Cough
Cure quickly cures coughs and colds and
the worst cases of Group, bronchitis
grippe and other throat and lung troubles
At all drug stores.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05

A New York judge has decided that
draw poker is not game OF chance. 1t
is clear that he has. at some time, been
bluffed into laying down the best hand.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05

It isn't only the poor that we have
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05

When the stomach is tired out it must
have a rest. but we CANT 1--we without
food KodoI Dyspepsia Cure ''digests what
you eat so that you can eat all the good
food you want while it is restoring the
digestive organs to health 1t is the only
preparation that digests all kinds of food.
At all drug stores.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05

Senator Pettigrew has resumed his
former habit Of asking embarrassing
questions. If President Mckinley knows
anything about postal frauds in Cuba.
Mr.. Pettigrew would like to share that
information with him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05

Perhaps nobody thought Of it, but
there was the decline of the premium
stamp craze to be thankful for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05

Bodily pain loses its terror if you've a
bottle of DR.. Thomas Electric Oil in
the house. Instant relief in cases of
burns, cuts, sprains, accidents of any
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05

IF'rom the Atchison Globe.1
There is only one remedy for tooth
ache, and it hurts.
one nuisance no sooner leaves town
than another lights
To forget to wind a watch is a sure
sign you are getting old
Don't quarrel. if you can help It:
quarrel ia never made up.
The princess Chic should be pro-
nounced Princess Sheek.'
1t is a question which is the worse
spoilt: the first or the last baby
1t can be said of almost every man
that he needs a new suit of clothes.
Most people figure so poorly that they
cannot tell when they are spending more
than they earn.
Pointer and setter dogs may be all
right for ducks, and quail. and prairie
rabbits
There is so much trouble In the
world, at best. that you should have az
ambition to annoy others as little as
possible.
Half the men subpoenaed as witnesses
claim they do not know anything, and
in most cases they are telling the truth
Atchison churches ought to be we'll at
tended. There is so little going on sun
days that you can look at the sky five
minutes and draw a crowd OF a hundred
people
A recent prize, for which thirty wo-
men fought for three hours, and friend
ships of many years. standing were
shattered in disputes over points. cost
just three cents
cry one should exercise a good deal Now
comes a scientist" who declares that
exercise is injurious, and that the rest
cure is the proper thing.
When woman sits and looks around
her parlor houghtfully, her husband
might as we'll be warned that she is de-
Gliding how she will arrange the furni-
ture when she gives a reception.
The man who says he can make him
self understood in a foreign language
always reminds US of the woman who
plays the piano for her own amuse-
ment;" one talks as badly as the other
plays
If you have time to spend in investi-
eating a subject, investigate something
known to be true: something like cleo
trieity, or astronomy DON'T waste val
liable time in investigating spiTitualisn,
hypnotism, occultism, or telepathy.
The pennant for getting up the most
elaborate Thanksgiving dinner belongs
to a North Atchison woman. She had IL
guests. -Four have been in bed ever
since, three are half sick, and the bal
ance haven't been good natured since
the dinner.
st notice you do not print Hicks
weather prophecies writes a subscrt-
her. No; neither do we print the pro
phecies of fortune tellers. Hicks knows
nothing whatever about the wealth. to
believe that he does. is an evidence of
rr1arlraI
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05

Hoax-''He's a man of considerable
rank, isn't hep Joax-"Well, he sup
plies our boarding house with butter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05
AT EXACT COST

We know that this will prove profitable to you. W.
requirements.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05

Just as congress was preparing for q
business session. somebody fired into tbs
house a resolution of sympathy for tbs
Beers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05

Perhaps China. guided by the example
Of the sultan. may want to settle the
claims against her for outrages by the
boxers by ordering war ships in this
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05
COLORADO FLYER.

Via @Great Rock Island Route"
Leaves Topeka $40 Q. m, arriving
Colorado Springs 1895. Denver Hoo
o'clock next a. m
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05

The last stand of the Beers IN South
Africa is developing characteristics of
the continuous performance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05
Maurice Thompson Seriously Ill.

Thompson, the author, who has been i'll
at his home in this city for several
weeks, is now reported to be in an
alarming condition. 1t is feared that
his illness will prove fatal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05

Blobbs-"Some men are always in hot
water" Slobbs-''Yes; know a fellow
who can't even take a bath without
putting his foot in it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05
~; 4; y: BARNUM'S ~. Il: \:
Our Holiday Dept.
WILL BE IN SHAPE
Thursday Morning.

Double the display of last year having added many
new features and all the newest novelties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05

The death of Sir Arthur Sullivan is to
be made an excuse for a revival Of Pin
afore'' in New York
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05

Mr.. Sulzer is the first member Of con-
gress at this session to put a kink in the
tail of the British lion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05

Il may Become chronic.

1t may become chronic.
1t may cover the body with large.
inflamed. burning. itching. scaling
patches and cause intense suffering.
1t has been known to do so.
Do not delay treatment.
Thoroughly cleanse the system of
the humors on which this ailment de-
ponds and prevent their return.
The medicine taken by Mrs. Ida z. Ward.
Cove Point, Nd. was Hoods Sarsaparilla.
She writes: had disagreeable itching on
my arms which l concluded was salt rheum.
l began taking Hoods SarsapariIla and IN
two days felt better. 1t was not long before
was cured. and have never had any skin
disease since
Hoods Sas.sapas.fEEa
Promises TO cure and keeps the
promise It is positively unequaled
for all cutaneous eruptions. Take It,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05
Canital Lodga No. I. S. b. e.

You are hereby notified that the cleo
ton Of officers will take place on Wed
nesday evening, December 9Th A full
attendance is requested. By order of
ERNEST MUELLER. Rec.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05

No woman in a decollette gown can
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05
COLORADO FLYER.

Via @Great Rock Island Route"
Leaves Topeka $40 p. m, arriving
Colorado Springs 1895. Denver HOO
o'clock next a. m
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05

Liquor is a curse!' shouted the tenn
perance lecturer; how shall we get rid
of it?" Drink it'll" replied a husky
voice from the rear of the hall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05

Save your money and buy your cloth
ing at the quit business SALE 40 Kan
saS avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-05
KANSAS CITY AND RETURN
$2.67 via "The Great Rock Island
Route"

Tickets on sale Dec 10 and 11th 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, 1900-12-05
KANSAS CITY AND RETURN
$2.o7 via sThe 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, 1900-12-05
Smoking Jackets,
Office Goats,
THE LAST CALL.

The LAST CALL. IIUttoO OOelto'
Grandest opportunity for holiday gift Such
auctions unheard Of
A Pure Wool Smoking Jacket. ...............$1.S S
very fine Jacket or Office Coat ............$2.0 S
Instead of $4OO
Superb quality Smoking Jacket, very nobby So 80
Instead of $500
Our highest quality Smoking Jackets or House Coat
made from finest materials, richly trimmed WG 90
very best Innings worth $1,000 ........... WOsOO
Only few of each kind left.
One case of Boys and Girls School Hose-seam- o.
less and fast colors-on sale at ............ "