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The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-12-15
Japs Leaving Hawaii,

Honolulu, Dec. H.. Statistics of i'm
migration for the past few months
show that there is q considerable move
ment Of ortentals away from the
islands. During the past three months
the departures Of Japanese for japan
have exceeded the arrivals by over 700
and over 400 more Chinese have gone
home than have come here.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-12-15
WASHINGTON CELEBRATED
IT'S ONE HuNDREDTH YEAR
Ofilces ClOsed-All Departme nta Took
Part In the Festivities Of the Day
-Reception Was Given to Cow
ernors.

Washington, Dec. l3.-The national
capital was in gala attire Wednesday in
celebration Of the Tooth anniversary of
the settlement Of the seat Of federal gov
ernment at Washington. Business, public
and private, was suspended, while the
president and his cabinet, the senate and
house Of representatives, the federal ju-
! dietary, the governors Of many states and
territories and a great concourse Of citi-
zens and visitors Joined in the elaborate
festivities Of the day. Perhaps never again
will this generation witness such a sig-
nificant gathering Of the heads Of states.
One hundred years ago the transfer Of
the seat Of government was made from
Phladelphia to Washington, and the site
previously selected by President Washing.
ton was taken possession OF BY the varl-
GUS branches Of government, President
and Mrs. Adams driving over from Phlla-
delphia, the senate and house holding their
sessions here for the first time. For
months Washington has been preparing
for fitting commemoration Of TINS inter-
esting historical event and the celebration
today is designed to bring out the de-
vclopmcnt winch century has brought
forth, both in the capital and in the ila.
ton.
trom an early hour the streets were
filled with all eager and expectant throng
Pennsylvania avenue was blaze Of color
from end to end, the business houses be
ing hung with bunting, flags and patriot
ic devices. The great puDlic buildings
added their share to the brilliancy OF the
spectacle. From the front Of the treasury
radiated an enormous sunburst Of red
white and blue. further on the war, state
and navy departments and the department
Of justice were resplendent in the national
colots. At the other end Of Pennsylvania
, avenue the massive front of the capitol
was hung with long streamers, and from
the dome fluttered myriad of flags, while
the front Of the huge postofilce depart
ment was covered with the national colors
The program Of the day began with .
reception at 10 o'clock by President Nc
kiniey and his cabinet to the governors
OF states and territories at the executivt
mansion. This was followed by the un
yelling in the east room Of the model o.
the proposed enlarged executive mansion
which is to be y lasting memorial OF to
days celebration.
The other events Of the day were y
parade from the White House to the cap
itol, participated in by the president ant
other dignitaries and visiting and distric
militia, joint exercises by the senate ane
house in the hall Of the house Of repre-
sentatives. At night reception was ten
dered to the governors at the CorcoraI
Gallery Of Art.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-12-15
ch.rred with Rai.ing Bills

Vancouver, B. c., Dec. 1.-Two jap
anese, Hanay Hato and Mantoka Hama
guchi, were arrested Tuesday charged with
uttering raised bills. A number Of raised
bills have been in circulation here, in each
case the utterer, Japanese, claiming that
he was the innocent recipient of the raised
note from fellow countryman.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-12-15
Ex-Ch.mpion Il destitute.

New York, Dec. ll.-Paddy Ryan, one
time champion of the prize ring, is desti-
tute. He has lost his speech and is suf
fering from Bright's disease His friends
have started subscription for his bene'
fit. The list is headed by John l. Sulli'
van. Sullivan's fight that made him cham
pion was with Ryan. Afterwards Ryan
travelled with him as his sparring partner
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-12-15
Chased for -Four Miles.

Manila, Dec, IA detachment Of the
Fifth cavalry had fight with 100 in
surgents south OF Santa Cruz Sunday.
The insurgents were chased for four miles,
Fourteen of them were found dead. There
were no American casualties In addition
to this engagement there have been sever
al minor encounters between the troops
and the insurgents.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-12-15

Washington, Dec. l0-The text Of the
agreement reached between the powers at
Pekin has been received at the state de-
partmnt, and is now in process of trans
lation from the cipher code. 1t is not def
nitely known whether the acceptance by
any of the powers other than that OF
Japan has been had, but assurances have
been received that the remainder Of the
powers will promptly ratify the agree
ment.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-12-15

New Orleans, Dec ll.-The bureau re
port came like thunderclap to the local
cotton market Monday. In less than five
minutes after the reading Of the report,
March contracts had declined So points,
from $40 to 6S7, and May from 93S to 900.
After the Sensational decline the market
showed disposition to rally.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-12-15

Calcutta, Dec. ll.-Half a million in
gold was shipped to London December 10
for the payment Of silver purchased for
the coinage of rupees. The total purchases
for this account since February is
f4,7OO,OOO
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-12-15
Held Up the city Marshal.

Seville Ohio, Dec. l2.-Six masked burg
lars seized Town Marshal Weaver here,
and, after binding and gagging him, blew
open the safe in Highs bank, securing
about $1,000. Several citizens chased the
burglars, but they escaped on hand
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-12-15
xadin Killed.

Spokane, Dec. M.-Murdered in cold
blood and hidden away in the ground un-
der his own tepee. Such in brief is the
story Of the tragic ending Of an Indian life
not far from Spokane Friday or Saturday
night.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-12-15

OF the 10000, 100000 tons of freight
handled by the American railroads las'
year more than one-quarter or 25O,ooo'
900 tons was coal.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-12-15
! Final Decisiou.

The Hague, Dec. 1.-The Dutch gov
ernment has finally and definitely re-
fused to take the initiative in behalf Of
arbitration between the Tansvaal and
Great Hzitain :
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-12-15

| do not believe Piso's Cure for Coll-
sumption has an equal for coughs anu
colds.-John F. Boyer, Trinity springs
Ind, Feb. 15, 1900.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-12-15

What is the difference between . per.
son suffering from heat prostration and
Aliens Foot Easef One feels the heat
and the other heals the feet.-Lifs.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-12-15
Stops tho Dough ana
Works off the 0OIds
Laxative Bromo-Q -Quinine Tablets cure
. cold in one day. No cure, No Pay.
Price rs cents.
CLAIM, Strike Is Of.

Topeka, Kan, Dec. l2.-The Sante Fe
officials claim the telegraphers' strike is a
thing of the past. They say the strikers
places are so nearly filled that the hiring
Of men will be stopped tonight.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-12-15

A resolution has been introduced In
the German Reichstag doing away with
child labor.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-12-15

!here are said to be $4,000 trade up.
ionists in st. Louis.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-12-15

Machinists have 450 lodges.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-12-15

choetso has an automobile drivsr'
union.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-21

mated Memphis. Seeing that the senti-
ment of nearly every one is for Wash
ingtons I move that the ballot be de-
clarec formal and that the vote be
made unanimous for Washington" This
was seconded and passed. Resolutions
were then introduced and passed thank
ing all the cities who had been so kind
as to invite the Charities convention to
visit them, in 1901.
The time vas not definitely settled,
but it IA recommended that the meet
ing be held earlier IN the month than
usual. The appointment of the time was
left to be settled by the local commit
tee.
The labors of the committee on time
and place ceased on making their report
to the Conference this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-21
TEN NEW BANKS.
Kansas Enjoying a Boom in Financial
Institutions.

Ten new banks have been organized
in Kansas within he past week and APP
plication has been made for a charter to
do business under the state laws.
The capital of the proposed banks
ranges from $1,000 to SOC, 1000. The owns
where the new banks are being orga-
nized are as follows:
Ellsworth, Potter. Yates Center, Luray,
Ellis, Highland, Formosa, Eskridge,
Tbayer and Belleville.
Thus far but one state bank. the
Citizens of Lyons. has become a nation
al bank since the new currency law was
passed by congress.
Bank Commissioner B~reidenthal is
pleased to see the incorporation of the
new and small banks. He said today:
This gives the people better banking
facilities than larger banks at remote
distances. These new banks in smaller
towns are usually controlled by con-
s~ervative elements, farmers as a rule,
holding a majority of the stock. It4not
only furnishes good. facilities for the
business of the people but the new
banks furnish employment to many
people"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-21
AT CANTON JULY 4.
President Mckinley to Take Part in a
Celebration.

Washington, May 21.-President Nc
Kinley has accepted an invitation to De
in Canton on July 4 to take part III a
monster nonpartisan celebration OF the
day. The president had decided to go
to Canton late in June or early IN july
before the invitation to the national
holiday ceremonies reached him. It Is
not known whether the is to
ask the president to speak at Canton
on that date.
It is understood la the president in
tends to remain at Canton several
weeks. The changes on his home will
have been completed by the end of
June. and the President and Mrs. Nc
Kinley will stay in their own home dur
ing their visit.
The president this morning finally in
formed Senator Pritchard that he would
not be able to accept the invitation to
go to Charlotte, N. c.. on May % to at
tend the Mecklenburg celebration. The
president will go to Fredericksburg
May 25 to attend the reunion Of the So
ciety of the Army of the Potomac. May
&c he will go to Antietam to attend the
unwilling of a to the dead
of both armies. On June s he wants 70
go to Gettysburg. the occasion being
the thirty-fourth annual encampment
of the Pennsylvania G. A. R Comman-
der of Chief Shaw n other officials
of the National G. A. R. have accepted
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-21
"GRINSTEAD MUST STAY.
Governor Stanley Refuses to Pardon
Watheua Editor.

Governor Stanley. as predicted in the
State Journal, declined to issue a pardon
for Pool Grinstead, h Wathena editor.
serving a Jail sentence for criminal libel.
The anti-boss people have not yet off,
cially notified he governor h the
anti-boss league will bolt the state
ticket because the chief executive de-
clined to grant a pardon.
Grinstead was convicted in Judge
Stuart's court for having published
three alleged libels, as follows:
F1rst-That A J. Perry was running
the Democratic party of Doniphan coun-
ty in the interest of his brother-in-law.
Cyrus Leland.
Second@That State Senator John Full
ton received s., 1000 for his vote to locate
the insane asylum at Parsons.
Third-That Fulton offered a Young
woman a job in the legislature OF 1897.
the consideration being of an unpublish-
able character.
The sentence in the three cases aggre-
gated eleven monthz
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-21

citation was started in Chicago under
the direction of a number of philan-
thropic men and club women. Mr.. We'll
Ter is also an active emb of this or
g~anization.
SATURDAY NIGHTS MEETING.
The subject of Saturday nights meet
ing was Organization of Charity" The
report of the committee by Chairman c.
). Circuit, of Indianapolis, was listened
to. Following this, a paper was read
by George S. Wilson, general secretary
Associated Charities, Washington, D.
C., on out Door Relief in Relation to
Charity Organizations" Next, another
Daper was read IN the same subject by
Frederic Amy, secretary of the Char
ity Organization Society, of Buffalo, n.
The subjects under consideration at
the general session Sunday evening
were: Prisons and Reformatories for
Adults, and Care of Destitute AMI
Neglected Children"
0 w. E. Stanley addressed the
meeting Sunday evening. He spoke at
some length on Conditional Pardons."
TO MEET IN WASHINGTON.
The committee IN time and place met
at the Copeland hotel Saturday evening
n decided upon the city of Washing
ton as the place to hold the meetings of
the ext Charities convention.
The meeting was called to order by
the chairman, F. H. Nibecker of Penn
sylvanta- Nominations were then asked
for. Mr.. 3. T. Janney of the District of
Columbia nominated Washington for
the place to hold the next
This motion was seconded by c. L.
Stonaker Of Colorado. The other cities
nominated were: Columbus, by LIZ.
Eagleson: Milwaukee, by A. G. Nelson;
Cleveland, by Mr.. L. f. Millin; Seattle,
by Mr.. Clarence living; Memphis. by
Mr.. H. S. Williams.
After a spirited debate which was en-
tered into by nearly every n present
an informal ballot was taken. The bal
lot resulted in the following score:
Washington p. Memphis 1. Seattle 1.
and Milwaukee 1. After hearing the re-
suit of the ballot. Mr.. Hugh S. Williams
of Tennessee arose and said: Il nomi-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-21
TWO STUDENTS
While Trying to Shoot Rapids in a
Canoe

Princeton, May 1.-THE body of Phil
ip K. Hay, one of the two sophomores
drowned yesterday in the Kingstown
dam, was recovered today. Hays fathe
arrived from Uutley this morning and
arrangements for the burial of the two
students will be made today.
While trying to shoot the rapids in a
canoe at Kingstown dam, about two
miles from Princeton, Philip Kingsland
Hay, of Nutley, N. j., and Christopher
Colon Augur, of Evansville, H., mem
bers of the sophomore class, were
drowned yesterday afternoon. Augur's
body was recovered.
Augur was the son of Major J. A.
Augur, of the United States Fourth cav
airy, now at Manila. He was % years
old and assistant manager of the gym
nasium team.
Hay was 10 years old, a member of
the university gymnasium team and
tiger board and was editor-elect of
next years ~"bricabrac."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-21
REFORMERS TALK.
National Charity Convention
Continues Its Sessions.
ChicagO's Slums Discussed by
Charles F. Weller.
WORK NOW BEING DONE
Improved House Association
Trying to Improve Conditions.
Washington Chosen as Place of
Next Session.

Followingis heprogrammefort this ev-
ening and tomorrow of h National
Conference of Charities and Corrections
which is holding its sessions in Repre-
sentative hall:
Reformatories and Industrial Schools
Report of the committee, Supt. L. D.
Drake, Bonneville, No, chairman with
stereOpticon views).
Review Of Twenty Years Work in
Industrial or Reform Schools, T. J.
Charlton, Plainfield. Ind.
Discussion, opened by Supt. F. H.
Nibecker. Glen Mills, Pa
TUESDAY MORNING.
Business session-Care Of Feeble
Minded and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of the
committee, Supt. F. NJ. Powell, NJ. D.,
Glenlsood, Iowa, chairman.
My Experience in Caring for the
Predetermined, Supt. c. S. Newton, NJ.
D., Winfield.
Discussion give minute limit.
The Care Of Epileptics. VIM. P. Letch-
worth, LII. D, Portage, n. 7.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-21

BeIoit Saturday last. He promises his
friends that he is in the race to win.
and is meeting with announcement
wherever he has been. From present
indications the Populists and Demo-
Gratis of Mitchell county will be practi-
cally solid for him. Many of the Sixth
district Populist wire-pullers now think
it is wise and good politics for Tully
Scott, the Democratic nominee, to stay
in the race, for they claim that hun
dreds of Republicans say they will not
vote for Reeder, and are willing to COM
promise and prefer voting for a Demo-
crat rather than a Populist.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-21
LEEDY GIVES UP.
Did Not Make Fight on Breidenthal
in Douglas County.

Ex-Governor Leedy did not make a
fight against John Breidenthal in the
Douglas county convention at Law
renee. That is the report which was
sent out concerning the convention. II
Leedy made any effort against Breid-
enthaI he was defeated because the con-
vention instructed for BreidenthaL.
The Democrats also held a convention
in another hall and toe similar action.
Douglas county delegations were
instructed for w. H. Sears for lieuten-
ant governor and for the denomination
of Judge Samuel A. Riggs for Judge
of the FrankIin-DouglaS district.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-21
The Cure of Epilepsy, Supt. A. e. Os-
bornH, NJ. D., Eldridge, Cal.
Discussion (hve minute limit.
TTTESDAV NOON

IOfIns NJ. u, ElQrlQge, Cal.
Discussion Give minute limit.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
County and Municipal Charities.
Organization Of Charity.
Care of Destitute and Neglected Chill
dren.
Reformatories and Industrial Schools.
TUESDAY EVENING.
Jails, Lockups and Reformatories-
Report of the committee, c. L. Ston-
aker, Denver chairman with stereop-
ticon views).
The Management of County Jails,
Secretary James F. Jackson. st. Paul,
MINI.
jail Construction and Management, c.
NJ. Finch, st. Louis.
Discussion Give minute limit.
SUNDAY EVENING SESSION.
The S-tereOpticOn lecture that was to
have been given Sunday evening by
Tasting H. Hart, of Chicago, was onlit-
ted. Mr.. Hart has been unable to at
tend the convention because of the
death of his wife.
His place on the programme was filed
by Chas. F. Weller, superintendent Of
the West SIDE District of the Chicago
Bureau of Associated Charities. Mr..
Weller gave q stereopticon lecture on
THE Poor Children who Inhabit the
Slums of Great Cities"
The West Side district is the largest
under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of
Associated Charities. 1t lies etwec
Chicago avenue on the north and
Twelfth street on the south, and from
Chicago river to the city limits, east
and west. This district Aas a popula-
ton of something over 100. 900 and is
one of the worst slum districts in ex-
istence. The pictures for this lecture
were taken by Mr.. Weller in this dis
trict itself.
The slun district and tenement house
problem are probably as bad in Chi
cago as in any other city in the world.
Mr.. Jacob Riis, a New York expert in
such matters. upon making an investi-
cation in Chicago pronounced the con
ditions which existed as bad as any to
be seen in New York city.
a winter an improved house asso-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-21
N FAILS TO OPEN.
Has Liabilities Bordering Upon
100000.

Pentwater, Mich. May 21.@The bank
ing house of Nielsen & Co., failed to
open its doors today and the circuit
court has been asked to appoint H. H.
Bunyea, a brother-in-law of Mr.. Neil
sen, and one of the heaviest depositors
as receiver. A delegation of depositors
went before the court today and pro-
tested against Mr.. Bunyea1s appoint
men. The liabilities are unofficially
estimated at $751; 900 to 500, 600. 1t is
impossible at this time to form an esti-
mate of the assets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-21

780 yards 5O-in. figured Swiss will go in this
sale at 32c I'd; reduced from 4Oc yd.
$50 yards 50-inch White Madras will go in
this sale at 19c I'd; worth 4Oc I'd.
Is yards beautiful quality of Madras reduced
to 44c yd.; regular price 55c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-21

citation was started IL Chicago under
the direction of a number of philan-
thropic men and club women. Mr.. We'll
Ter is also an active membe of this or
ua nizaffOO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-21
DYKES ENCOURAGED.
Thinks Tully Scott May Draw Re-
publican Votes.

DR.. John B. Dykes. Populist nominee
for congress in the Sixth district, was in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-21

invitations to attend. On June Z the
president will attend the closing exer-
cises of the National University Law
in this city.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-12-07

was supposed they were dead. but a
late report from the county hospital
says that one of The children may re-
cover. The other child VIII und0ubted-
ly die.
A man named Kennedy. who got in
SeatOu's way after the tragedy was
shot in the back. but not seriously
wounded SeatOn fired three times at
Kelly before Kelly brought him down
with two well placed shots. which took
effect in his head and arm.
Talks COolly Of Crime.
Under the belief that all his intended
victims were actually dead, Seat0n told
the following story
Il was disguised with the actions Of
my sister, and after had knocked her
in the head with an AK / came to the
conclusion that I might as wei make
a clean sweep L smashed the skulls OF
the children in the barn and then threw
their bodies into d mauger. Returning.
TO the house, / saw my uncle asleep on
a sofa ] chopped his head almost on"
While telling his story Seaton gave
no evidence of insanity. In fact. he
made the specific statement that ha
was not insane.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-12-07
COMMITTEE DECIDES TO REPORT REVENUE
REDUCTION RCT FOR IMMEDIATE EFFECT

Washington. Dec. 6.-The ways and
means committee voted today to report
the revenue reduction bill as introduced
with an amendment making the act
take effect on its passage, instead of
thirty days thereafter. All substitutes
and amendments by the minority were
defeated, TO 9.
The committee met in special session
to consider the bill. which reduces the
war revenue taxes about $40, 600 600. and
was framed by the Republican mem
bers of the committee and introduced
by Chairman Payne. There were but
two bsentees-BabcOck Republican.
and Robinson, Democrat. When the
beer section was reached. fixing the
rebate at 20 per cent instead of 10 per
cent, which makes the rate 81. 90 per
barrel. Representative Richardson
ranking member of the minority. moved
a further reduction of all the increase
made by the revenue act The effect
of this motion. if carried. would have
been to make the rate 81 per barrel
The motion was defeated by party
vote, to s.
Mr.. Swanson of Virginia then moved
to recOnenit the bill To a subcommittee
with instructions to prepare a measure
making $50, COO 600 reduction This was
lost by the same vote.
Mr.. Swanson next unsucceSsfuIIy
moved to eliminate all special taxes on