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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-11
NEBRASKA PROSPERITY.
The state Has Paid up $4,000 900 IN
Back Taxes in Four Years.

dex 70 the great prosperity Of Nebraska
Is furnished BY the biennial report of the
state treasurer, made 10 the governor
today -Four years ago there were ST.
000sa0G Of back taxes due; today there
are only s. 900, coo unpaid and these rep
resent the sums owing by man who left
the state IN the hard times. Four years
ago Per cent state warrants were sell
ing at q and 50 cents today per cent
cent -Four years ago there was less than
500 600 In the treasury and the stare
was $I000. COO behind on its general fund
warrants Today the balance on hand IS
1915. 600 and the floating indebtedness
has been reduced to $524, COO
The treasury recommends that IN view
Of the prosperous conditions and the
growth Of the state that the levy be IN
creased from five 10 seven mills and the
interest on state warrants be reduced to
3 per cent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-11
TO California, the American Summer
land.

The Overland Limited via Union
Pacific makes Is hours quicker time be-
tween Missouri river and San Francisco
than any other line
Finely equipped with Double Draw
ing Room Palace EleeperS Buffet
Smoking and Library Cars with Barber
Shop and Pleasant Reading Rooms.
Dining Cars, Meals a Ia carte, Pintsch
Light. Steam Heat
OF this train Admiral Reresf0gd says
teNhy. I never saw anything like it,;
and then, too. this dining car system
it Is grand The appoin tments Of the
Union Pacific trains are a constant
source Of surprise to me-
T. C FULTON, Depot Agent
J. G. FULLER Depot Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-11
$40 FOR 4 BUNCH OF ROSES.
MT Rockefallsr's Courtesy Starts a
New Industry at Old Home.

BinghamFon. n r.. Dec IA short
distance from Hunts Corners in BrooEne
county is the Rockefeller homestead and
the school house where the millionaire re-
ce1Eed his primary education Nearby are
several rose bushes A short time ago
one Of the residents gathered q bouquet
and sent it to Mr. Rockefellas a reminder
of his boy hood days.
A ten-doilar bill was returned as an &C
acknowledgement eff the gift. and this has
given an Impetus to Z new industry Tina I
rose bush has been slipped trarlsp laIlEed
and forced until several hundred carefully
tended roses are the result These viii
o. done up into bouquets BY their various
owners and shipped to the millionaire at
SD per bunch. that is. the donors VIII
watch the mails for ten-d0lIar bills Atr.
IN a deluge OF roses from his bdshCod
home
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-11
STRIKE AT CRIPPLE CREEK
Large Ore Body Found at Depth Of
$50 Feet, in Second Zone

Cripple Creek. Col. Dec TzOne OF
the biggest strikes and by far the most
important one. which has been made in
the camp this year was entered at tbs
tlepth Of $50 feet IN the Anaconda COM
rEanysss workings At the depth Of 400
feet below the tunnel level. in q drift,
there are now FIVE feet Of ore. all Of il
showing sylvantte in abundance
Assays indicate value of about $40
a ton Fer 3. distance OF 500 feet q bar
Yan zone was run through The dis
coveFv is very significant both for the
Anaeonda company as well as for The
entire camp II has been the general
belief that there was not a second zone.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-11
sOUsA'S BAND ABROAD.
After Tour Of America Organization
Will Start For Glasgow Exposition.

New York. Dec. 11.-John Philip S0usa
and his band viii play at the inteFna-
tianal exposition Of 1901 at Glasgow,
Scotland. for four weeks next October.
After his Glasgow season Sousa viii
take his band to London for a series of
concerts. after which he will make a
tour Of the principal cities of Great Brit
ain and ireland. returning to America
on IT weeks teur OF the United States
on January g. playing in 100 different
cities in all parts Of this country. He viii
play during tie month of June at the
Pan-AmeTican exposition at Buffalo and
for two weeks at the Pittsburg exposi-
ton prior to sailing for England.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-11
BLEW HOUSE TO ATOMS.
Whiteeaps Resent : Man Living With
Seven Women

Huntsville. Ala, Dec. 11-Whitecaps
blew the residence of A. J. Thomas.
near the little town Of CiuttsvIlle. into
atoms last night with dynamite
Thomas was about 20 years old and IN
married
His oAense against the moral little
community in which he lived was that
seven women lived with him Several
warnings 10 send the women away
were sent TO him Only one woman Is
known 10 have been seriously hurt IN
the explosion Thomas and the others
haNa fed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-11
RENEW THE BATTLE.
Clay Center and Parsons Ready For
Asylum Fray.

Asylum Fray.
Clay Center is going before the Iegis-
latura to renew the fight for the insane
asylum
Parsons Is now enjoined from taking
further action towards the construction
OF the asylum, until March. The injunc-
tiGn granted by the district court 0f
Clay county will not be heard until
March at which time court convenes at
Clay Center.
In this meantime the controversy will
be disposed OF by the legislature. EVhan
the legislature acts. the matter viii be
taken oue Of the hands OF the court.
Clay Center hopes to be able to defeat
Parsons IN the fight before the Iegisla-
ture. Both towns are now making pre-
porations to have the legislature Local :
the asylum
In view Of the six legal battles already
won. Clay Center hopes 10 cfnch the vic
tory
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-11
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Teresa Manspeaker and husband to
the A0nadnock Savings bank SIS, 600 lots
1S15-17-19-21 and 3, Tenth avenue east
TIE the Capital Building and Loan as-
ISOLATION: c. c. Fuller and wife, S55a.
lot $50 Clay street.
Frank Blanch and wife. 81 500, lot 1s7
and south half 1e5 Buchanan street,
Homes addition
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-11
Drove shears Through His Neck.

Philadelphia. Dec 11.-GeoS Wagner,
a salesman committed suicide today by
driving a large pair Of shears through
his neck, making use Of q Ratchet to ac-
complish the act Domestic trouble Is
the reason assigned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-11

Help IS needed at once when a persons
life IS in danger A neglected cough or
cold may soon become serious and should
be stopped at once One Minute Cough
Cure quickly cures coughs aud colds ard
the worst cases or Group Bronchitis
grippe and other throat and lung troubles
At al drug stores.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-11
LOST AND FOUND.


LOST-On December 9Th one buggy TOP.
Grated and marked IT. f. =. Finder VIII
please leave same az 504 and CO.. Jackson
street and receive reward
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-11

De Wits Little Early Risers are dainty
little pills. but they never faiI to cleanse
the liver. remove Instructions and fnvig-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-11
BOOMING WEIGH.
Delegation Of Lawyers Ask His Ap-
pointment as Associate Justice

pointment as Associate Justice.
A large delegation Of TonAtsa LAWYERS
called on Governor STANLEY This r7orr9frs-
urging the appointment Of r. II Tyalch
as associate justice Of the supreun :
court
There were 30 men in the delegation.
representing both the older and v0uns-er
element OF lawyers in Topeka.
w z Pagan. filed with the govarna~
following a speech which he made IN tia
interests Of Mr. WEIGH 81 personal let
tiers from all parts Of the state. urging
the appointment Of Mr.. WeIeh-
Judge Henry keeler. Mr.. Fagan. David
Owermyer, W. A S. Bird d. G. TiIlOtsarl
G A. Huron A. NJ Thomas and J. n
Guy made speeches to the governor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-11

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THE INTERSTATE SECRET SERVICE
Bureau-M. w. Gilmore. mauarlrr Roy
d. Marsh. secretary. General Detective
and Waterman service Private detectives
trusted to Us promptly executed Ieio-
phone 2az-a. 90 Kama ave. Iop.lLa. Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-11

Everybody reads the State Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-11

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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCEHN-My ap~
plea f0n Tor q permit 20 sell tntQNleat-
ing liquors. according 70 law or "a l-Aal
Fourth street. in The second ward ot the
CITY OF Topeka. Il nov on hle IN the OF
noe OF the probate judge Of ShaWuee
county. Kansas The hearing 9t tue same
IS set for Thursday. az o'clock a. M
January 10 1901 NJ A. LUNCHES
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN-My APP
Dffcation for a permit % sell lufoNlcat-
frr fiouors. according Co law. az 900 kan
so avenue. ia the Second ward 81 The
cftv Of Topeka. Is now nn ME IN the OF
ara 81 the probate judge Of Shawnee
county kansas The hearing ~ The sumo
A. set Tor Monday. al O'Clock a. In..
December s1st 1900 J. HENRIETTA.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-11

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SWITCHES CHAINS. WIGS. HAN
pooling. etc. Mrs. Hattie Van Fleok. -
East Firth. Phone SIS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-11
IEaAI.


NOTICE TO STCCKHOLDEFiS-' reg
ular annual meeting OF the st1clzhoiler
OF The First National Bank OF Topeka
Kansas. Tor the election OF directors, VIZ
be held at the banking office Of that Crr-
poratiou between the hours Of % a. IA ana
u m on Tuesday January tth. 1901
WM HENDERSON. Cashier
Topeka. kan, Dec. eth, 1900
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-11
cLAIRvoxANr.

SPIRIT WORLD-ThoEe wishing 10 bear
from loved ones and receive other ktlu-
able Information. past. present ara I4-
ture, business venture. exc. VIII ral ca
Mra- Janetta Fuller. ssi Madison street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-11
MONEY

TO LOAN-Money on Topeka real estate
Pay back mqpthly- Low Interest rate
shawnee BuiIdiuE and Loan Association
See Eastman. az us West sixth street
MONEY TO LOAN on live stock. pianos.
rrgaus ry-peWriter1. h9u en- Ia goods an4
personal security L. Biscue, 80 kan ave-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-11
MIsCELLANEoUs.


FOR REsNT-I50 acres fine bottom farm.
at 500 acre room house, barn.
cribs orchard and fine improvements
well and running water
J. A. DAVIS & CO, sol Kansas Ave.
GASOLINE STOVES promptly cleaned
and repaired lis East Eighth st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-11
BUSINESS CHANCES.


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pictures for Is cents. stamps Phoenix.
NuskOgee, I. T.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-11

L a. RYDER. ~. D..
OFFICE w residence corner Gordon "a.
and Central ave, North Topeka. frhDu
Pa Uses the Brtnkerhon system o. rcc "a
treatment, a successful and painless treat
ment for plies, nsrula. assure. uicera ton
etc
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-10-11
TO MOVE CHINESE CAPITAL.
Imperial Edict Announces Intention of
Royal Family of China.

Imperial Edict Announces Intention of
Royal Family of China.
The Japanese acting consul at
Shanghai reported on the 26th ultimo
the publication in Chinese papers Of
an undated imperial edict, the pur'
port of which was as follows;
Though we have accompanied her
majesty, the Empress Dowager, to
Tai Yen and settled there, it is not
our intention to remain there per-
manently. Inasmuch as Chang An
was the seat of the ancient rulers of
China and is defended by nature, we
order the acting governor of Shansi
to secure suitable site for the i'm
perial palace in the city Of ST Nan
and to provide everything necessary
for our journey thereto. He should
bear in mind the hardships we are
now exposed to and refrain from all
extravaganza preparations.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-10-11
DYNAMITE EXPLOSION.
Two Hundred People We're Hurt and
$4,000 in Property Destroyed.

Two Hundred People We're Hurt and
100000 in Property Destroyed.
Seven thousand five hundred
pounds of dynamite in the powder
magazine at the Spruce mine, about
half mile from Evelthe, Mimi, blew
up Sunday afternoon. A hole one
hundred feet square and 25 feet deep
marks the spot whore the magazine
stood. The force of the explosion
was so great that there is not piece
of glass over a foot square within q
radius of two miles of the mill. Every
window and mirror in town was
broken, while in saloons all bottled
goods were demolished, The loss in
the city is estimated at $50, 900.
At least 200 people were hurt more
or less from being thrown down by
the shock or hit by shattered glass.
The cause OF the explosion is not
known.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-10-11
STRIKE NEARING AN END
President Mitchell Of Mine Workers to
Call a Convention.
4 FAVORABLE DECISION IS Probable
In Regard to the Operators Oher OF
an Increase in Wages-Strikers
Close Two Large Galleries
at Latimer.

A Philadelphia special says; Pres
ident Mitchell has at last announced
his intention to call a convention to
decide what move shall be taken in
the 10 per cent increase in wages. He
made the announcement at miners
meeting at Shenandoah. He said he
would issue call in few days, and
the belief is general that the men
will give a majority vote in favor OF
accepting the concession made by
the operators, which include reduc-
ton in the price OF powder
All the colleries were closed Satur-
day, the most important being the
mines OF Calvin Pardee &, Co. at Lat
inner. Mr.. Pardee announced that
work would be suspended at the
mines until further notice because,
as he said the authorities did not
afford sufficient protection to his en-
ployes from intimidation by march.
ing mobs of strikers, and he there.
fore would cease work to prevent
injury to property and possible loss
of life.
Many hundreds of strikers accom-
panied by women marched to the
Latimer mines, and, though they did
not attack the workmen or commit
any violence, they marched back and
forth on the public road near the
mines in such menacing manner
that the Pardee employees feared at.
tack should any emerge from their
homes to go to work. In this way
the strikers effectually prevented the
starting of operations, and Mr.. Par
dee's decision to close the mine fol-
lowed.
The Delaware & Hudson Company
joined with the other operators
and posted notices offering the 10 per
cent increase. The Pennsylvania
Coal Company is the only other large
operator that has not posted the no.
tices, but President Thorre has been
quoted as saying his company will
agree to whatever the others do.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-10-11
INSURGENTS ARE ACTIVE
Rebels Are Concentrating in the
Mountains of Iolio Province.
REGIMENT SENT TO Martinique ISLAND
To Stamp Out the Instruction There.
No Further News Received From
Captain Shields and Men as to
Their Fate-RevenueS.

A Manila dispatch says; Four
troops OF cavalry and two companies
of infantry have recently reinforced
General Young in northern Luzon,
where the insurgents are concentrate
ing in the mountains of north and
south Iolio provinces, with the ex-
communicated priest and renegade.
General Limo and General Villain
euye, who have been quiet for some
time, are now showing signs of be-
coming active as the end of the rainy
season appears.
OF late there has been considerable
scouting and skirmishing in the prov.
inces of Abra and North Iliocos, with
out any actual results. 1t is obvious,
however, that the maneuvers OF the
Filipinos are more skillful than for
merly and that the field tactics of the
Americans are being followed by
them.
This week the commission will be-
gin the work of revising the tariff,
making use of the results of investi-
CATION of the army board in this d.
rec ton. 1t is the intention of the
commission to give the Americans a
better chance than they have hith-
erto enjoyed, !
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-10-11
WHOLE REGIMENT
Sent to Stamp Out Trouble on Marin
duque Island.

Sent to Stamp Out Trouble on Marin-
duque Island.
The following cablegram has been
received at the war department from
General Macarthur at Manila:
"Firt Infantry to Martinique,
October 6, on Sumner. General Hare
to command island, with orders to
push operations until insurrection is
stamped out absolutely. He will
have twelve full companies Of in
fantry for the purpose. Anderson's
first operations developed nothing.
Ne report since October 81
The above dispatch relates to re-
Inducements sent to the island of
Martinique, where Captain Shields
and ffty.one men of the Twenty
ninth Volunteer Infantry were either
killed or captured by the insurgents.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-10-11
Book Business Divided.

The reports OF the County School
Book Committees have commenced to
arrive at the Office of the State Super
intendent OF Education. The re-
ports of the committee will not re-
ceive formal consideration by the
State Board of Education until Octo-
Der 10, on which date all counties are
required by order OF the board to have
their reports on file. An examina-
ton of those already received show
that the American Book Company
still retains a larger percentage of the
business than the others, the Univer-
sity Publishing Company and the B.
F. Johnson Publishing Company are
close seconds. Heretofore the Ameri-
can has held about two-thirds of the
business, placing their books in near
ly all the desirable counties.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-10-11
A DESTRUCTIVE TORNADO
Kills TWO People and Destroys 100000
Worth of Property.

Kills Two People and Destroys 100000
Worth of Property.
One Of the fercest tornadoes that
ever visited northern Minnesota and
parts of Wisconsin struck the edge OF
the Mesaba range town OF Biwabik
Saturday, killing two persons, injur.
ing eight and doing damage variously
estimated at from $500, 900 to $3.50.
600.
Dead-John Moriarity, crushed by
falling wall; Mrs. John Moriarity,
blown against tree, head crushed.
The principal damage consists Of
the destruction of shaft houses, dwell.
ing and business houses. The Aus
trian settlement at Biwabik suffered
severely. Twenty houses were blown
down.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-10-11
MISSISSIPPI NEWS,
Back Tax Contest to Gene Up Bp,ors the
Supreme Court


Back Tax Contest to Gene Up BpIore the
Supreme Court
State Revenue Agent Writ Adams,
Judge Edwin Mayes and Hon. Mar
cellus Green will leave next Monday
for Washington, D. c., where the ia
nous Mississippi 81, 500, 900 back tax
suit against the Illinois Central road
and it's branches will be taken up for
argument before this supreme court
Monday morning.
The amount now involved in the
suit, including the taxes for 1900, is
over 81, 600, 900, and the cases will be
argued on two points, first, whether
the supreme court of the United
States has Jurisdiction in the appeals
taken, and, second, on the merits of
the points involved, the chief one be-
ing whether the statutory law ex-
empting railroads from taxation
really granted exemption. The taxes
claimed to be due are for the years
1856 to 1898 inclusive,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-10-11
ENGLAND IN LINE
with the United States in Settlement OF
Chinese Affairs.

with the United States in Settlement OF
Chinese Affairs.
A Washington special says: The
British government has followed in
the wake Of the United States steps
in the Chinese agreement. Sir Claude
Macdonald, the British minister at
Pekin, has been instructed to enter
into relations with the Chinese Off
GERS just as our government did in
the case of Minister Conger. 1t has
given its minister discretionary
powers to pass on the sufficiency OF
the credentials Of Ii Hung Chang,
Prince Ching and the other Chinese
ENJOYS. Although the formal re-
Spouse to the last German PROPOSE
ton has not been returned by Lord
Salisbury, the United States govern
ment has been informed that, though
such an answer may not be made at
all, being unnecessary, yet Sir Claude
Macdonald will be Instructed to
make the same inquiry relative to
the punishment of the Chinese ring
leaders that have been committed to
Mr.. Conger.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-10-11
FLOODS IN MEXICO.
Great Destruction OF Life and Property
Is Reported.

treat OBSTRUCTION OF Lie anu property
Is Reported.
Telegraphic advices from Tampico,
Mexico, state that the Panuco and
Tames rivers, which empty into the
gulf at that place, are on one of the
biggest rises in their history, and
great damage has been done by the
floods in the populated and cultivated
valleys above there.
At one point, near Chila Station,
on the line of the Mexican Central
railroad, the Tames is over fifty miles
wide and has swept to destruction
hundreds of houses occupied by Mex
lean farmers and laborers. Many
deaths by drowning are reported.
All the tributaries to these rivers
in the south and eastern parts of the
state of San Louis Potosi are out Of
their banks and have washed away
whole villages and ruined thousands
Of acres of growing crops.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-10-11
After the Trustn.
known.

Hundreds OF Chicago corporation are
affected by determined steps taken by
state officials to determine whether
the firms are allied with trusts. Sec
rotary of State Rose has sent out
2S. 900 notices to various Illinois con-
Germs notifying them that they must
make affidavit that they are in no
manner connected with the combina-
tions. If the affidavits are not re-
turned to the Secretary of State s
Office within three days the law per-
mits him to institute legal proceed
ings against the offenders.