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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23
HANGING BACK.
Settle the Shop Fund Holding
Back.

Only two subscriptions were reported
to the finance committee of the Santa
Fe shop fund loan. today: Joseph
Bromich, the enterprising proprietor of
h Topeka Boiler works. subscribed 5000:
and c. G.. Blakely, the insurance man,
subscribed $25, making the total $780,
225.
The banks of the city lave it in their
power to close this thing up in another
day. It was confidently expected that
four of the banks of the city would on
tribute not less than ST. 0 each. None
of the mills have as yet contributed a
dollar.
Never in the history of Topeka was so
good a proposition made the city as this
one, and it is surprising that so many
people are backward in coming forward
with their subscriptions. It is expected
that every dollar subscribed will be re-
turned to the subscribers within a year,
through the voting of bonds. This will
distribute h amount where it be
longs,-upon the whole people, as the
entire city gets the benefit.
The Santa Fe company has the money
ready to commence building at once. 1t
is strange that those who can make this
thing an assured fact in a day do not come
forward. A great many who gave to
the Twentieth Kansas reception, and
who gave to Fall Festivals, have re-
fused to subscribe anything to this en-
terprise which will bring several hun
dred new people to Topeka at once, and
within a year or two will bring a thou
\ sand workmen. and with their families
and those who come with them Will
swell the population of Topeka from s.
600 to 10000. Members of the finance
committee have not only subscribed Iib-
orally, but have neglected their business
day after day in the endeavor to raise
this money. Please report your name
and h amount you will subscribe, at
once, and let the committee notify the
santa Fe company that the amount is
raised and that it can proceed with the
building.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23
HOUSE is STARTLED
By the ChapIain's Reference to
Cuban Frauds in His Prayer.

Washington, May 23.-The chaplain in
his invocation in the house today rather
startled the house by referring to the
Cuban frauds which he said brought
the blush Of shame to the cheek of ev-
cry true American.
I'VE pray" he continued, that the
culprit will be brought to speedy justice
that we may give an object lesson to
the world in dealing with perfdy and
Mr.. Payne, chairman of the ways and
means committee, presented from thai
committee a resolution to empower the
ways and means committee to
slider the reduction and revision
of the war revenue tax. There is a
great demand for the reduction of
these taxes" observed Mr.. Livingston
lGa.) Why can not the committee
consider this subject now?'
L Will explain" said Mr.. Payne, who
offered 20 minutes on a side for debate.
4 object" said Mr.. De Almond (Mo)
The entire session has been frittered
away. There is no necessity for cut
ting off debate on this resolution"
Mr.. Payne then proceeded TO answer
the inquiry of Livingston on the resolu-
ton He explained that the total sur
plus for the ten months and % days Of
the present fiscal year was $50. 45S, 313.
The surplus had averaged 5000. 600 a
month until April, when it fell to 81
600, 600 and for the first % days of the
present month to less thar a million. He
then explained the policy entered upon
by the treasury of %refunding A and 5
per cent bonds in 2 per cents. Already
about $685. 600. 600 of bonds had beer ex-
changed. He pointed out the saving
in interest that would result to the tax
payers. This re%funding process, he said.
did not show in the treasury balances
but as a draft against the balance.
Some S25. 800. 900 of those bonds remain
ed to be refunded, or a draft of $50. 000,-
600 against the surplus since March IA.
most nothing and in view of the falling
off of the surplus in April and May, he
said, it would be unsafe to reduce the
war taxes now. The ways and means
committee had given some hearings and
had found that all who paid war taxes
favored their repeal or reduction but
the majority did not p to enter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23
NEELY FRAUD GROWS.
He Is Now Charged With Making
Away With $500, 900.

New York, May 2s.-Papers are today
enroute from Washington to New York.
which will result in the preferring of
other charges against Charles F. W
Nelly, now confined in the Ludlow street
jail. 1t is a~scertained that these papers
were sent from Cuba to the department
at Washington and charge the alleged de-
faulting postal employee with the embez-
Element of a sum approximately 100000.
This alleged embezzlement consists in
the conversion into cash of the 800. 900
worth of s-sureharged' Cuban stamps
which We're ordered destroyed, and which
were certified as having been destroyed
by the committee appointed for that pur-
pose, of which Nicely was the head. This
announcement comes from Edward K.
Jones, special assistant to the United
States attorney general.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23
NEXT TO ENGLAND.
Stands Germany in Matter of Trade
With United States.

Washington, May 2S-Viee Consul
Murphy at Magdeburg has transmitted
to the state department an extract from
a German publication of recent date
concerning facts and figures which in
dicate strongly the prime Importance
of Germany's trade with the United
States.
A statement of the exports to the
United States from the consular dis
tricts in northern Germany alone for
the first quarter of 1900 is shown as
amounting to SIS .1G6. 900. The amount
is nearly double the value of the ex-
ports during the first quarter Of 1888.
These figures are for northern Germany
alone. When the o. for the re-
mainder of the empire are added. the
total is estimated at about SAP 5000 0
How many thousands of Germans
are now dependent upon this trade for
their support" says the article, would
be without bread il it We're TO sud
denly stop? In the trade with the
United States Germany las won an i'm
portant position, standing next to Eng
land in the matter of goods exported
to the United States last year In 1898
the United States imported SO, zoe, 900
worth of sugar from Germany. The
o of sugar in byg0ne years that
had been sent from Germany to the
United States has varied with the crops.
in favorable years as much as S23, $780,
600 worth being exported to that u
try. This immense trade IN sugar. the
article states. will continue provided
peaceful and friendly relations are
maintained with the United States. But
if the Americans are forced into retail
alton by the strict enforcement sof tn =
meat inspection law and friendly trade
relations are r~uptured, the expectation
Of German sugar to the United States
will come to a stop and Germany will
be left without a purchaser for the
e0OrmolS mass of sugar produced"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23

st. Louis is engaged in the profitable
work of counting up the cost of the re-
cent strike in that city on the street
car lines. The Republic notes that the
bank clearings fell of in one week
81. 25O. 900; that the loss on business DUR
ing the first five days of the strike
amounted to $1,000, 900. Nearly every
mercantile activity in the city has been
crippled. The cost to individuals
mounts up. for instead of five cents to
rid to their work. the wagons charged
individuals from 10 to so cents for rid
ing. Those who could afford it paid
still more for riding in carriages. The
only persons in St Louis directly or in
directly benefited by the strike were the
livery stable people and the team and
wagon owners h wealth that has
been destroyed, the Republic urges, is
as great as if a big fire had swept the
CITY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23

the APPROVAL of the president, who is
deeply shocked at the shameful be-
trayal of trust on the part of officials
in whom confidence had been reposed.
and who directs that in dealing with all
Irregularities which have been or may
be disclosed. the sole rule of action
shall be thorough and complete investi-
cation, the rigorous and unsparing
prosecution of all guilty persons and
their swift and condign punishment.
You will communicate these instruc-
lions to General Wood, keeping him
fully Informed Is you proceed and re-
porting regularly to the department.
Respectfully yours.
(Signed) ''CHARLES EMORY SMITH
POSTMASTER General"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23
ALMOST AN ULTIMATUM
Character of the Last Note Ad-
dressed to Turkey.

Washington. May 23.-Beyond the
statement that the department is still
earnestly pressing the indemnity claims
against the Turkish government the
officials of the state department decline
to indicate the character of the las in
~struction sent to Charge Griscom.
Therefore, it is to be assumed, that the
Constantinople dispatch accurately sets
out the character of the communication.
1t is certainly not an ultimatum but
is believed to be as strong in its repre-
sentation as a diplomatic note could
be made without becoming an ulti-
matum. 1t is probable before taking
the step h president might call pon
congress, the war making power, for an
as to insure full support in the execu-
ton of any policy which he may feel
called upon to adopt.
indication of it's wish in the matter. so
The fact hat this last note to Mr..
GriScom was complete the day that
Ahmed Pasha landed in New York re-
putedly clothed with some mission in
connection with the missionary claims,
has given rise to a belief here that the
United States government will not give
sanction to any such compromise II
the claims as has been suggested The
government having at the instance OF
the claimants, undertaken to present
and collect the claims, must certainly
be consulted before it sanctions their
withdrawal, so that any effort to ar
range for a settlement directly between
the claimants and the Turkish
representatives under cover of the pur-
chase of a war ship or otherwise, would
probably have to be made G. matter of
public record, if permitted at all. If
this is done. it is hard to perceive VIVA
advantage is to accrue to the Turkish
government from UGH a roundabout
method of settlement. which, after all
would speedily become known to all of
the European creditors of that govern
mont
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23
CAGES LETTER
Regarding Withdrawal of Public
Funds From Rark

Funds From Banks.
Washington, May 2s5Secretarv Of the
Treasury Gage has sent to the national
bank repositories the following letter Of
instructions as to withdrawal of de-
positS: You are hereby directed to de-
posit on or before Jun 5, proximo. with
an assistant treasurer of the United
States, to the credit of the treasurer OF
the United States, as a transfer OF
funds from got bank the sum Of
dollars. This direction is one of a
series this day issued which will op-
crate to transfer to the su~b-treasury
s., 900, 900 Of the surplus public moneys
temporarily placed with depository
banks and the action is taken in antici-
patton Of disbursements from the treas
ury the redemption of the $25,S64, SOC
outstanding bonds of the funded loan
Of 1891, continued at 2 per cent Which
We're called by department circular OF
18th instant.
1t being the intention of the depart
ment to utilize temporary balances IN
depositary banks for the payment Of
said bonds, further transfers viii be or
dered from time to time to keep pace,
in a general way. with the demand for
bond redemptions. Public notice has
been given to the holders of the bonds
in question that they may present said
bonds for payment at any time before
August 10 next, at which interest will
cease
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23
STATE REPORTS.
The Chief Feature of Today's Session
of Mothers Congress.

Des Moines, May Estate reports
We're the chief feature of the third
days session of the national congress
of mothers. Reports of state regents
fro New York, Michigan, Pennsyl-
vania, Iowa, Virginia, District Of Co
lumbia, Texas, Utah, Tennessee and
Nebraska were presented regarding the
progress of h work of organizing
mothers clubs and were followed by
discussions as to the best methods.
In the afternoon DR.. Leartus Conner
of Detroit, Mich, and Henry Sabin of
Des Moines, presented papers on Child
training.
No election of officers will take place
this year.
The chief interest of the congress is
centered in the selection of the city for
holding the next congress. Milwaukee,
Chicago, Indianapolis, Boston and Phil
adelphia are in the field.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23
QUAKER REFLECTIONS.

[From the Philadelphia Record.l
The wheel Of fortune las turned many
a mans head.
No woman is sc ~friendless that she
hasn't some one to tell secrets to.
Perhaps it's because self-preservation
is the first law of nature that women
make up.
Hoax-"The world is sure to hear
from that young man" Joax-"A gen
ius, eh?" Joax-"No;h he plays the rom
bOne."
Sillicus-'Do you believe that May is
In unlucky month for marrying ?"Cyni-
cus-"No more so than the other
eleven"
Blobbs-'Does Wigwag play poker?"
Slobbs-"Yes; but he won't play for
stakes" Blobbs-"Why not ?" Slobbs-
He's a vegetarian"
Mrs. Muggins-"Does your husband
appeal to you as a vocalist2" Mrs. Bug
gins-"NO; it's quite the other way. I
appeal to him to stop"
Wigg-'"The trouble with me is that
I don take life seriously. I haven't
enough to worry me-" Wagg-'Why
dom you get married?"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23

1t is now reported that Philadelphia
completed the 500, 900 fund promised
Mark Hanna by deducting from the
total the cost of preparing for the con-
vention. Something similar to this
happened once in a Kansas town. A
donation party was arranged for the
benefit of the local preacher. A num-
Der of people outside the churc made
up a purse of S25 and sent it to the par
sonage. When the minister drew his
quarterly salary he found that this
amount had been deducted from it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23
Millions For the mississippi.

Washington. May 23.-The senate
committee on appropriations today con-
cluded its work on the sundry civil ap-
preparation bill and reported the bill
to the senate. As amended by the com
mittee a net increase of sA.316,6 So is
made over the amount carried by the
bill as it passed the house. The pril-
cipal item Of increase was one Of So
$50. 600 for the Improvement of the Mis-
sissippi river, and Of this sum 81 100000
is to be expended below the mouth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23
Governor Asks For Rate.

Governor Stanley and the state Off
GERS of the G. A. R.. are today sending
kilograms petitioning those in power to
make a rate of one-half fare for the old
soldiers to the national encampment at
Chicago. The subject is now under con-
sideration at the headquarters of the
rate makers and the various organiza-
tons throughout the west are bringing
influence to bear with the hope of Sc
euI-ng a reduction of rates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23

The siege of Mafeking began on Oc-
tober IS. five days after the issuance
of President Kruger's ultimatum. The
town did not adapt itself easily to de-
Tense, but by an ingenious system OF
barbados and trenches Colonel Baden
Powell enabled his twelve hundred men
to withstand one attack after another.
So far as is known. the town was never
in actual danger of capture so long as
the vigilance of the defenders was kept
~.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23

President Mckinley did not leave the
Boer ENJOYS long in suspense. He told
them plainly that he could do nothing
for them. Our most recent interference
between the oppressed and the oppres-
sors brought enough trouble to last a
1o,C tfD1a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23
An opportunity to Visit the East.

Pleasantly and economically is afford
ed by the tourist tickets on sale via the
49, shore <. Michigan Southern rail-
wav on and after jun 1. Chautauqua
Lake. Niagara Falls, the St Lawrence
river, White Mountains and the At
lantic coast resorts are among the more
important points reached. Summer edi-
ton of Book of Trains" showing spe-
cjmen tours, viii be Of interest in ar
ranging for your trip. sent free on ap-
plication to 3. P. Humphrey. T. p. A,
Kansas City, No. or F. NJ. Byron. G.
W. A. room 81, Station building. Chi
cago. The new t~wenty-six hour train
to Boston is now in service.
ct was almost a miracle. Burdock
Blood Bitters cured me Of a terrible
breaking out all over the body. [ am
very grateful" Miss Julia Filbridge,
West Cornwell, Conn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23

The long fight in the Methodist church
over the admission of women delegates
to the conferences has ended at last in
the triumph of the women. The same
persistence will ultimately gain for
them equal political rights with the
lords of creation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23

upon legislation now that might create
a deficit in the treasury. (Republican
a~pplause.) During the recess the whole
subject could be investigated and a
comprehensive and intelligent measure
framed for introduction at the opening
of the session in December.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23

If Secretary Gage is forced to call in
the national bank deposits in order to
redeem the old two per cent bonds. the
transaction will not have much effect
in loosening up the money market.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23

The British have had little to rejoice
over since the war began, so, when an
event like the relief Of Mafeking comes
along none can blame them for work
ing it to the limit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23

So far it does not seem to have oc-
CURED to the wealthy princes of India
to sell some Of their vast store of jewels
and devote the proceeds to the relief Of
their starving fellow citizens.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23
Smear Boosted Again.

New York. May 23.-An grades Of re-
fined sugar has been advanced 10
points by the American Sugar Refining
The independent refners
later followed the advance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23
viii Paw June Interest.

Washington, May 23.-The treasury
department today will anticipate the
interest due June 1 on the old two per
cent. bonds now being received under
the recent call.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23

It is plain tina no effort viii be spared
by the friends of Embezzler Nicely In
their efforts to extricate him from the
clutches Of the law. 1t is the Carter
case over again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23
Lake view. ore. Rurned

Portland, Ore, May ga special to
the Gazette says that the portion of
Lake View. Ore, has been destroyed 10y
fire. Lake View has a population of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23

The loss of Sc Of Buffers men by
means Of a Boer ambush may serve as
a check to the rejoicing in London over
the relief Of Mafeking.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23
NELLY 1 L

Washington. May 23.-The house has
passed the Nicely extradition bill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23

If China ants her boxers suppress
ed in short order she should secure the
service Of u Jims, Corbett and Jeffries.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23

The stories that end with declaring
that they we'd happily eve after"
were evidently written the day after the
marriage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23

If a young man is late, he is accused
of letting his love grow cold, and after
he is married, it is his dinner
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23

The Boer question having been dis
posed Of, now is a good time to prod the
sultan of Turkey again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23

An Atchison woman does not object
to her husband taking Christian Sci
ence treatments, but as most of the
healers are wOmen she insists on hav-
ing him AXE absent treatments.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23

We have noticed tha after a woman
passes 40, when she wants to attract a
mans attention she gives him a vicious
punch while a younger woman will give
him a scared nudge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23

Not much happens in this country
these days without a relative of Dom
Paul in some way connected with it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23

1t is horrible, but a woman who holds
up her skirts at a crossing, is m
times known to forget herself when
she has a rainy skirt on.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23
Account Natl Baptist Anniversary
Detroit, Mich, NAY % to %.

The Rock Island has made rate S22.5 sc
for the round trip. Tickets on sale May
4, % and 23, good returning June list,
See A. NJ. Fuller for full information.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23

Probably no one ever mourned for
the dead in a satisfactory to all
his friends.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23
Arthur REELECTED

Milwaukee. May 2s.-Grand Chief Ar
thur Of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers, was reelected at h conven-
ton today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23
TALK No. 80.
SEE TO 1T.

If your children complain that
their eyes trouble or hurt them,
give the matter attention before it
has gone too far. It is not fancy
upon the part of the child. but
some strain or overwork is going on
which ought to be stopped at once.
Have the eyes thoroughly exam
nee and if any defects exist, have
them corrected. The future vel
fare of the child depends upon the
Importance which you attach to
these complaints. If the trouble is
allowed TO progress. it win be much
more difficult to check or remedy
it, than il is now Do not imagine
that he complains of his eyes be-
cause some of his playmates ear
glasses. This is not so in one case
out Of a thousand. If it should be
so, the examination will tell the
story and you Will be upon the safe
side. 1 will gladly make an exam
nation at any time and will tell
you just what is needed. I do not
charge for consultation and advice.
My exclusive attention is given to
fitting glasses.
CHAS.
OP3JCIAN.
$50 Kansas Avenue.
Established 1879.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23

1t is always easier for any to
please a man than the n who is mar
RED to him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23

Monarch oven pain. Burns, cuts,
sprains. stings. Instant relief. Dr..
Thomas Electric Oil. At an drug store.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23
Detroit, Michigan, and Return $22.5O
Via the Santa Fe.

Account National Baptist anniVer
saries, on sale May 21-22-23; fnal limit
May 30. See T. L. King, agent, for par
ticulars. Z
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23

An Atchison woman. whose husband
has been flirting, will shortly bring
suit against the other woman aging
the damages at $50. She refuses to sue
for more, claiming that it would hatter
her husband
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23
GLOBE SIGHTS.

IFrom the Atchison Globe.1
The best tree in a yard is always in
the poorest location.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-23

strike you for a golf leg?' It's fshy,'
answered Rivers. standing off and in
speeding him. "Fishy?' That's what
1 said. It makes me think of a small
planked shad.' Does it, thought
Yes. It's a small plaided shank."-Chi-
cago Tribune.