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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-31
Improve School Boards.

TO the editor of the State Journal:
A city election is coming on apace
Why not give more than usual atten-
ton to selection of candidates for city
offices? Why not make an attempt to
select the best men? We have material
enough; good, sound, honest material
Why not call out the best? We do not
always, perhaps not often, do we get
the bad. But can we not do better?
Take our school board for instance.
Why do we not choose men or women
for these places purely because of their
special qualifications? Not every good
man is fit for member of the school
board. Not every good business man
As fit for it. nor is every scholarly man.
Members of the school board should
possess. If possible, two special quali-
ties. One should be business ability.
and the other scholarship. It is not
difficult to find the two combined, as
At is seen in the present head of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-31
40 Laava tha Rowarv.

New York, Jan. S1-The Bowery is in
deep despair-Steve Brodie, who says he
to desert Gotham and go to Buffalo.
I've sold this place to my brother"
says Steve. I've leased nearly an entire
block in Main street. Buffalo, close to the
Tiff house. and I'm, going to have a
music hall there which will transfer the
Bowery of New York to the Broadway Of
Buffalo. But it will be a Broadway re-
sort just the same
There was certainly an air of gloom
surrounding every one present at this an
nOuncement.
Il hate to do it, Brodie went on, 'sbut
I've got three children and I've got to do
He said he would take several persons
of Bowery celebrity with him as assist
ants, but they would not indulge in the
speeialties that had made them famous
rather than lose Steve's patronage the
characters had volunteered to reform.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-31
Threatens to Take Convention
From Philadelphia.
Is Disguised With Failure to
Raise 100000
FOR CAMPAIGN FUND.
Intends to Demand a Guarantee
of the Money.
Many Of the Finance Committee
Are Resigning.

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Hanna,
as chairman of the Republicans national
committee, and representative Dick,
his political factOtum, are angry
enough at the conduct of Philadelphia
in connection with the national conven-
ton to reconvene the committee and
award the convention to Chicago or
some other city.
Philadelphia has not only not raised
cent of the 100000 which was suppos-
ed to be secured by a certified cheek,
but a majority OF the members of the
local committee charged with the task
of raising the money are reSigning.
President Henry Burk, a millionaire
Who by the way, was paraded as the
signer of the certified check-Wyatt A
j. Ennis and Robert NJ. McWade have
announced their intention of resigning
from the committee. Chairman Shields
of the boom committee is also thinking
about resigning. To increase the diff
culties of the situation the directors
of the export exposition building, which
had been selected as the place for hold
ing the convention, have refused abso-
lutely to permit any of the changes
suggested by the officers of the national
committee to be made until they are
assured that they will be paid.
Chairman Hanna and Secretary Dick
are going to Philadelphia and before
they return to Washington it is their
purpose to have a talk with the men
who We're responsible for the sale of the
gold brick to the national committee.
They will demand a complete reorgani-
cation of the local committee and a
guarantee from some body of respon-
sible business men that at least part
of the fund shall be paid before Feb
ruary Is. If they cannot receive as
surances that their demand will be
complied with they will threaten to
take the convention away from Phila-
delphia. The local committee are hold
ing out the uncertain prospect that civ
ic pride will sooner or Iacer seize Phil
adelphia's citizens and impel them to
make good the guarantee that was so
sOlemnly pledged in Washington, but
this is not satisfactory to Hanna and
Dick and their co-members of the ma
tional committee. They want cash and
they want it now.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-31
CURTIS CLUB OFFICIALS.
Vice Presidents Selected In Every
Ward and Township.

The following vice presidents have
been named for the Shawnee County
Curtis club:
First ward-H. c. Stafford, E. c.
Stoner.
Second ward-A. KuyKendall, George
H. Elliott.
Third ward-D. W. Mulvane. W. t.
McNi~ht
Fourth ward-A M. Fuller. w. f.
Schoch.
Fifth ward-C. H. Titus, Dennis Hope
Sixth ward-James A. Troutman, S.
A. Swendson
Rossville ownship-Harlow Kline, ].
z. Taylor.
Silver Lake township-Will Van Ors-
dial. G. w. West.
Menoken township-C. S. Ward, John
Ostrand.
Soldier township-Robert Keith. VIM.
Ream.
Topeka township-C. S. Morse, George
E. Flanders.
Williamsport township. F. Hanna,
C. w. Smith.
Tecumseh township-H. w. Rice, ].
R. Naylor.
Mission township E. Maus. c. N.
Houghton.
Dover township - Harry Perkins,
George Anderson
Monmouth township-L- M. Beard,
Robert Reid.
Auburn township-A. w. Padgett, F.
M, Stahl.
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YEAR FOR DEMOCRATS.
Bale Waggener Thinks They Can
Elect q Congressman.

The Democrats, according to B. P.
Waggener of Atchison are planning to
election this year. The Republicans are
paving the way for a Democratic vic
tory" says Mr.. Waggener. The district
is the only one in Kansas that never sent
a fusionist to congress.
I'm AtchisOn county" continued Mr..
Waggener, some of the most influential
Republicans are making a personal mat
Ter OF the contest: II Is unLortunaILes 70
Mr.. Baileys friends under any other cir
cumstances who are fighting him bitterly,
because they don't like Mr.. Leland. Other
men are fighting Mr.. Curtis because Mr..
Leland is against him and for no other
reason.
IF the Democrats are ever to carry the
First district this is their year, for the
Republicans are doing all they can to
help them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-31
INDIAN BANK DEPOsITOR.
South Dakota Cashier Surprised as q
Squaw Hands Over Roll of Bills.

Deadwood, S. D, Jan. 31.-A bank in
Rapid City has an Indian depositor.
Stories about the Indians being a
thrIftless people and natural spend
thrills are thus refuted. A few days
ago an old Indian buck, his squaw and
little daughter started from one of the
Indian reservations for a visit to the
Indian school at Rapid City. Before
starting the old squaw carefully dug up
all of the family wealth and packed it
carefully in two small hand satchelS
Upon arriving at Rapid City the trio
sought out the first bank they came to,
and entering, made known to the cash
Ter that they wished to place in the
white mans vaults some of their sur
plus cash.
The cashier soon grasped the situa-
ton and made known to the squaw that
he was ready to take anything she had.
The old woman of the plains, with Il
satisfied grunt, reached for satchel No
l, and, opening it, she pulled out a roll
of bills. These she handed to the cash
Ter. He counted out $500. The second
time the old squaW reached for bills
and again she pulled out $500.
The third time she brought to light
a big handful of gold coins of different
denominations. She hesitated a mo-
ment and then placed them carefully
back in the grip. The glitter of the
yellow metal was too much for her In
dian nature.
Again she dove to the bottom of the
handbag and out came another roll of
greenbacls. The cashier was complete
ly astounded. He counted out another
$500. The old squaw closed the grip
with snap, and grunting with salts
faction reached for satcheI No. 2, which
was being held by the little daughter.
Opening the grip the woman disclosed
a large number Of gold and silver coins
OF all denominations. There was a hur-
ried family consultation, the coins
were passed by and there was another
dive for more bills Out came several
small rolls and all were landed on the
cashiers window. Another count and
another $780, Grip No was closed
and the woman of the tepee signified by
signs that she was through her part of
the transaction. The cashier counted
all of the rolls, prepared a certificate
of deposit, the unpronounceabIe name
was affixed and the business was closed
I'D
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-31
Observation-Disclosures
She Criticises
the Way of
Serving
Grape=Nuts.
Observation-Disclosures

81 think you make mistake in
your first receipt on the Grape Nuts
package, viz, to put the food, dry,
into saucer and pour cream next
to it.
1--WE like it much better by covering
it with rich milk or cream and set on
the back part of the range to heat, not
boil. This swel1s the granules, and it
is really most delicious
This illustrates the variety in human
taste. Some like Grape-Nuts crisp,
dry and 'chewabIe" Others soft, hot.
and almost mush-like. Either way, the
food can be depended upon as thor
oughly cooked at the factory and ready
for instant service, hot or cold. Hot
by pouring hot cream, milk or water
over it. The health value of Grape
Nuts is beyond computation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-31

There are times in mans life when it is necessary
to act quickly, and decSiVely.
Times when life itself depends the doing OF the
right thing at the right time.
Times, perhaps, when disease has reached the point
where delay Of even day week may prove fatal.
Kidney troubles slowly but surely dragging
thousands Of and to the grave. 1t is
only backache at first, doesn't amount to MUCH they
think. Then headaches, dizzy spells, urinary
troubles, diabetes and then, if it isn't checked,
Bright's Disease, and Death
But there's way of escape. Hundreds and hun
dreds Of Topeka people have found it.
DOan's Kidney Pills never fail Topeka people say
people who have been cured. Here's one in
stance:
Mr. G. T. Schumacher No 4 Quincy painter by trade employed by
D. o. a
kidney trouble for months the and bad could
Many night
night The pain like knife
describe much suffered
cvd little benefit until Doan Kidney Pills Row Shows
drug store The relief
before had taken all
which does all that
you
don't a - Buffalo, NJ
ROwLEY SNOW, Druggists 500
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-31
KANSAS REVISITED.
Colonel Hinton to Write About His
Trip.

Col. Richard ]. Hinton, who lectures
tonight at the high school assembly
hall on Richard Realf, the earliest
Kansas poet. viii write of his present
visit to Kansas.
The articles will be for the New York
Tribune on kansas Revisited" Dur
ing the days when the state was known
as bleeding Kansas Colonel Hinton
was a soldier and a correspondent
Later he was with the Dole Indian
committee. He will visit the Territory
apd also write of the changes there.
On February IS he will lecture before
the Unity club at Lawrence, and on
EARLY Kansas History The lecture
tonight is free.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-31
STEALING PRUNES.
A. N. Andrews, Sentenced to Peniten-
tiarY, Appeals.

R. R. Rees of Minneapolis, has filed
in the supreme court an appeal in the
case of the State VS.. A N. Andrews, in
which the district court of Ottawa
county found Andrews guilty of grand
larceny. The charge against Andrews
was stealing green coffee, prunes and
sugar from a Santa Fe freight car.
Andrews was sentenced to two and
one-half years in the penitentiary.
Pending the hearing in the supreme
court Chief Justice Doster issued an or
der restraining execution of sentence
and Andrews will be released until the
supreme court passes on the case, pro-
vided he can furnish bond in the sum
of 81 ZOO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-31

board. Ever ymember of the school
board should not only have a consider
able degree of education, but he should
have ideas and positive interests in
school matters.
Added to these qualities members of
the school board should keep in close
touch with the everyday workings of
the schools. No one should accept such
a position who has not the will and
the time to visit the schools often and
Familiarity.
The business end of a school board
viii attend to the raising and expendi-
ture of money. There should be a.
scholarly, a practical school mans end
to look at the educational part of the
system.
There is room in Topeka and in
nearly every other section for reform
in this line. Why not begin it?
OLD TEACHER.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-31
AT THE PLAY LAST NIGHT

Darkest Russia was seen in the
hands of practically the same company
as presented it here last season at the
Crawford theater last night. The most
noticeable change in the cast was in the
part of Alexis and the acting of the
young man who now has that role
proved to be more objectionable than
that of his predecessor. Darkest Rus
sia'' is so strong fundamentally that
unnatural speeches and studied ges-
lures crowd each other for space, and
the climaxes are so numerous that the
upper house portion of the audience
must necessarily indulge in a contin-
uous performance to supply sufficient
applause.
However, Darkest Russia has its
good features. and this is more than
can be said of the majority of produc-
lions of its class. Good character parts
have been supplied in Col. Septimus
Cobb" and Baroness Won Rhineberg'
and they are capably handled by Mr..
Harry D. Byers and Miss Alta Perry.
Countess Karsicheff' is a stronger
part than most melodramas can boast,
and Miss Kate JepSon graSpS the posi-
bilities of it fully. Considerable special
scenery is used in the production.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-31
JAPAN BUILDING SHIPS.
Turning Out Vesaels Fully Equal to
American Makes.

concern has just turned out a 12 900
ton steel, twin screw steamer, the Ava
Maru, which according to United States
Consul Harris at Nagasaki. who re-
ports the fact to the state department,
is equal in every respect including
cabin accommodations, to the best class
of Atlantic steamships. Material has
been ordered for two other steamers of
the same size for the same line; four
more are under construction for an
other line, and altogether the new in
dustry in Japan appears to be -four
fishing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-31
sANDBAGGED AND ROBBED.
Printer Knocked Down by Colored
Man.

Frank Potter. a white man, was
sandbagged and robbed on East Seventh
street last night between Kansas ave-
nue. and Quincy street.
Potter was in the Delmonico res
taurant when attacked. There was
trouble there and the police were called.
AS they turned from Kansas avenue
east on Seventh street they saw Potter
lying in the street. A man was stand
ing over him and struck him and ran
Potter was in the restaurant when first
assaulted. When the officers reached
him he said he had been robbed of his
watch and some money but he would
tell nothing about his assailant. Potter
works on The Plaindealer, the colored
paper published by Nick Chiles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-31
INCREASE SUPREME COURT
State Bar Association Favors Consti-
tutional Amendment.

The State Bar association, officially,
will urge the adoption of the proposed
amendment to the constitution of the
state increasing the number of supreme
court judges from three to seven.
The association has also voted to
work for the enactment of a law fixing
the requirements for county attorneys.
During the past few years the courts
have been troubled by imperfect cases
instituted by Incompetent attorneys
serving the county and the effort to
have the standard elevated will meet
the approval of the people of the state
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-31
Girls Rich GIFT.

Albany. Jan. 31.-Nfiss Jennie Murphy,
10 years old, a daughter of former
United States Senator Edward Murphy,
Jr, of Troy, had an unusual birthday
celebration. On coming down to break
fast in the morning she found under
her plate a check from her father for
500, 600. The young woman during the
day received many congratulations and
several other handsome presents from
her friends
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-31
BIG FIRE ST. LOUIS.
Six Story Building Burning For
Hours.

ST Louis, Jan. 31.-The six story
building at Fourth and Spruce streets,
occupied by the Aroma Coffee and Spice
company, was partially destroyed to-
day by a fire that broke out before day
light, and the entire stock is ruined.
Fifteen streams that been pouring on
the building for several hours. Snow
and ice make it impossible to learn
now just how badly the building is
damaged. The loss on stock and build
ing is estimated at 100000 but it may
be more; partially insured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-31
ANOTHER STORY.
Reported That Burton Influence De-
feated Wichita.

The following dispatch from Wichita
was received today in Topeka: THE
committee sent from here to Topeka to
secure the Republican convention ar
rived home today and reported that the
Burton influence in the state committee
worked against and defeated Wichita.
The Republicans are indignant, and
open threats are made against Burton -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-31
COMMISSIONED IN MANILA.
Kansas Now Has an Omc
There

Governor Stanley has commissioned
Allison D. Gibbs commissioner of deeds
for the city and province of Manila.
This is the first appointment, outside of
the military forces, which the governor
has sent to foreign lands.
The duties of a commissioner of deeds
correspond to those of a notary public
In this country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-31
REWARDS OFFERED.
Governor Would Pay $3.50 For Cap
ture of James Hardeson.

Governor Stanley has offered reward
of $3.50 for the arrest and conviction of
James Hardeson, who is wanted at Scam
mon, Kan, for murder
January 20 Hardeson shot and killed
Geary Stevens and has since been a fugi-
tive. AS the murder was unprovoked, the
be5d the criminal # IS Believed bY the
local authorities that the reward will
stimulate the efforts of the officers and
result in the capture of Hardeson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-31
Becoming a
Mother

cy robs confinement of all pain
safety to mother and child. Til
godsend to all women at the Ii
through the perils of childbirth
system for the coming event,
other discomforts of this period.
bottle Send for free booklet to
Atlanta. GeorEia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-31
BRIEF TELEGRAMS.

Washington, Jan. 31.-The secretary of
war has transmitted to the house rec
ommeRdation for the general Improve
ment of San Pedro harbor, CAL to Sc
cure "a feet of water from the ocean to
the head of the river basin, to cost $780,
600.
San Francisco. CAL. Jan. s1-The Unit
ed States transport Senator arrived last
night from Manila She has thirty-four
sick and seventeen insane soldiers aboard.
Washington, JAN 31-From the senate
committee on public lands, Senator Car
ter reported favorabIy a bill granting
$4,000 acres of land to Montana for the
maintenance of an asylum for the blind.
Vallejo Cal, Jan 31.-Co1onel Charles
F. Williams, commissioner of the United
States marine corps, at Mare Island. died
suddenly today of hemorrhage of the
stomach
San Francisco Cal, Jan. 91.--Four YES
sells were posted at the Merchants Ex-
change today as being overdue. They are
the May Flint, from Hong Kong to Ia
coma, now out seventy-eight days; the
Englehorne: ffty-four days from Yoko-
hama for Tacoma; CHAMPION ISL days
from San Francisco to Antwerp, and the
Siloh, which is out eighty-four days from
Hong Kong for Vancouver. Eight per
cent reinsurance has been ordered on all
the vessels.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-31

San Francisco, Jan. 31.-The City of
Puebla has arrived from Manila. The
Puebla only brought back one passenger.
There was no sickness on board, but she
had to undergo a thorough fumiga ton
because she had touched at Honolulu.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-31

Can't be perfect health without pure
blood. Burdock Blood Bitters makes
pure blood. Tones and invigorates the
whole system.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-31
I.ieht and water Chean.

Butler, Ind, Jan. 31-One of the most
remarkable examples of municipal
ownership in the United States is shown
by the town reports of Edinburg, Ind.
Incandescent electric lights are furnish
ed to residences for Is cents a month
and business houses for 20 cents a
month for IS candle power lights. Wa
terworks are also operated, at an an
nual charge of 81 to each consumer, and
a complete and perfect telephone ex-
change is maintained. with q monthly
rental of so cents. These are municipal
enterprises, all self-supporting, and the
city has achieved almost a national
reputation in consequence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-31

Baltimore Jan. 31.-Slingsluff, Johns &
Co.. Wholesale boot and shoe dealers.
made application today for the admin
istration of their business under the pro-
visions of the national bankrupt act
Their liabilities are said to be $2S2 176 and
assets about $135, 600
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-31

and danger, and insures
S scientific .liniment is a
ne of their most critical
RS FRIEND carry woman safely
/, but its use gently prepares The
prevents morning sickness" auc
Sold by al druggists at 500 pc
TIE BRADFIELD REGULATOR Co.
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Is ordeal which all approach with Understandable
5sr TOT nGthlg can eorare with the horrors OF chldbrth
the mother OF all pleasant anticipation of the coming
event and shadow gloom that
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-10-08

Barton. - *
Aaron Drown is putting up new work
shop.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. E: Bailey were in No.
Troy last week. ; s
w. S. Cooper and SON were in st. Johns
bury last week.
j. n. Webster was in Montpelier on
business last week. .z
Miss Bessie Mcdonald of Burlington is
visiting friends in town. #
Little Vivian Ready fell while playing
recently and broke her arm.
Rev. ]. P. Marvin of Hardwick visited
at E. w. Barron's last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. L. Webster are visiting
in the south part of the state.
Mrs. I. A. Wyman, who is in hospital
in Montreal, is improving slowly.
Mrs. Helen Peterson and son Earl have
returned from No. Woodstock, N. III.
A. NJ. Cutler took short vacation last
week and visited the fair in Brockton
Fred Dwyer and wife of Newport are in
town for few weeks visit among friends
Mr.. and Mrs. o. E. CowIes were appoint
ed delegates to s. s. convention at Derby
Remember the auction, sale of seats for
the lecture course Tuesday evening, Oct.
18th.
Mrs. Sheaff and Mrs. Stannard We're ap-
pointed delegates to state s. S. convention
at Barre.
Mrs. Smith and two children of St.
Johnsbury East visited Mrs. B. F. Grout
last week.
Richard Kendall of Troy and c. S.
Webster OF this village were in Boston
last week.
@. r. Labar of Pennsylvania is in town
looking after fir trees to ship away and sell
for Christmas trees.