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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-11

China's foreign trade. and especially
her trade with the United States, deveI-
oped verygapidIy in 1899, as is shown by
a statement just received by the treas
ury bureau of statistics. The statement
in question, from the Returns of
Trade" by the Imperial Maritime Gus
toms Service of China, shows especially
rapid development in the section where
railways have recently been opened.
The following are extracts from the
report:
THE foreign trade of China during
the year 1899. was characterized by an
astonishing development. and mer-
chants. both foreign and native, made
handsome profits in almost every
branch. The gratifying result was that
the year beat all previous records and
showed an advance without precedent.
The total trade was valued at 460, 533, -
2SS haikwan taels, (the average value OF
the Haikwan tael was S114S in $780,
$685. in 1898, and SO.722 in 1890, a rise Of
91916,SO5 haikwan taels on 1898, and
more than double the figures for 1890
The internal trade of the country was
also unusually brisk and the important
changes which will be brought about by
the extension of railways have already
been proved NeWchWang and TientSin
have promptly responded to the stimu-
lus Of better means of communication.
and the trade of those ports has Ieaped
forward, although the former suffered
from a severe outbreak of the plague. 1t
is found that Immediately trains begin
to run. districts through which there
was little traffic such as between Paot-
ing and Pelkin. suddenly commence to
hum with life and activity. and there
springs up a hOurishing trade which
was formerly undreamt of and impos-
sible for want of cheap transportation.
The Russian line has been completed as
far north as Moukden, andsthe extraor-
binary richness Of Manchuria Will soon
become evident The Lu-Han railway.
from Pelin to Hankow. makes steady
progress. Within six months it is ex-
pected that trains win be running as
far south as Chingting. The difficulties
in the southern section. where extensive
tunnellng is required. make construc-
ton slower there, but rails have been
laid for 40 kilometres northwards from
Hanl<ow. the track is now being made
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-11

different state of things in the New
World. We know that at the very
time when the Jameson raid threatened
the independence of the Transvaal the
American republic succeeded in inducing
Great Britain to submit to arbitration
a question which involved not her ex-
istence but the frontier interests of the
republic of Venezuela. AS you obtained
had declared it was impossible so we
venture to- hope the free enlightened peo-
pie will succeed in inducing the power
attacking our very existence to stay her
hand and submit the question of the
future government of these regions to
the free Judgment of an impartial tri-
hl1nal"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-11
Digestive Powers of the Ostrich.

[FrOm Good Words.
The digestive powers of the ostrich
have long ago passed into a proverb;
the birds will swallow almost anything
that they can get into their beaks. They
are amusingly greedy, and will gulp
down whole oranges more rapidly than
they can take them into their stomachs,
so that half dozen may be seen pass
ing down their long necks at the same
time, each orange producing a queer
looking protuberance. When visitors
stand near the fence of one of the in
closures the birds will peck in a most
persistent manner at any bright object
such as the head of an umbrella or a
walking cane, a watch chain, locket,
brooch or button. It does not surprise
US to be told by the attendant that in
digestion is the prevalent malady
among ostriches and usually is respon-
sible for their death. 1t is said that an
attempt is sometimes made to relieve
their systems of an accumulation of in
digestible matter by administering half
a gallon of castor oil in one dose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-11

That fast, clever little champion,
kid McF'adden. of San Francisco. has
now set his cap in earnest for Terry
McGovern's honors. He feels that he
can put it on Terrible Terry at lis
pounds. Whether he could do this or
not is a question, but certain it is that
there are plenty of boys at lis pounds
whom he can defeat. For instance, Os-
car Gardner claims that he can do 116
pounds. If this is so, he and A1cFadden
would undoubtedly make hot battle.
They are both fighters
The Kid has been doing more than
his share of fighting of late. They don't
seem able to come too fast for him,
however. The more the merrier.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-11
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

IF'rom the Chicago News.1
AS a moss gatherer the rolling joke
heads the list.
The original bunko man probably
came over in the steerage.
When the small boy gets the marble
fever he stoOps to conquer.
It isn't so much what man thinks
as what he does that counts.
Flannel cakes are probably so-called
because they clothe the inner man.
People who never look forward to the
future seldom manage to get ahead.
A child sometimes gets on the wrong
track because Of misplaced switch.
No woman should think of marrying
until she acquires a forgiving disposi-
ton.
The man who never made a blunder
is a poor one to have in a responsible
position
Attend to trifies today. The more i'm
portant matters will come in due time.
When a woman neglects her hus-
bands shirt she is no longer the wife
of his bosom.
Some people you meet act as though
they imagined you were responsible for
the weather.
A poor baseball player and poor
match are reasonably sure to strike out
at a critical moment.
When man starts out to make a
night Of 1t, the small hours disappear
about as rapidly as his small change.
scientist says that greenbacks
breed disease. There is no question that
the fever for them is contagious.
mo man can serve two masters .
says the proverb; and from the mas
ter's point of view but few men can
serve one satisfactorily.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-11
Wrestling scripture.
IFrom the Philadelphia Gail.

[From the Philadelphia Call
Maria said Mr.. Smart whenever
I go to the club 1 always think of the
verse, Where the wicked cease from
troubling and the weary are rest
alter one word and feel perfectly hap
py."
(Which word do you changer" asked
Mrs. Smart
Il say: Now, am where the women
cease from troubling and the weary are
at rest ?"
John Smart" said his wife severely
you should change word in the last
part of that. I should be: Where the
women cease from troubling and the
wicked are at restr''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-11
AGED AND INSANE.
Colored Man Claiming to Be 1O5 Years
Old Sent to Prison.

Charles Lee. an old colored man
claiming to be los years old, was ad-
judged insane in the probate court this
morning
Lee was found aimlessly wandering
around town by Sheriff Cook. He is
very feeble and could barely hobble
along with cane. He could not tell
where he came from nor where he was
going. In court he said he had 80 chill
dren, and the jury decided that he has
a claim upon the state for future care.
He is demented
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-11
SENTENCE COMMITTED
From Death by Shooting to 90 Years
in the Penitentiary.

Washington. May lin the case of
Private Frank Miller, company I,
by general court martial and convicted
on a charge of criminal assault at or
near San Nicolas, island OF Cebu, on the
goth day of October, 1892 and sentenced
to be shot, the president has upon the
recommendation Of the major general
commanding the army concurred in by
the secretary of war, committed the
sentence to dishonorabfe discharge for
fixture of pay and allowances, and con-
finement at hard labor in a penitentiary
for the period of twenty years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-11
BOER HOPES.
Peace Commissioners Expect Much
of the United States.

London, May 11.-W. T. Stead who
was the last man in Europe to bid fare
we'll to the Boer delegates obtained from
Abraham Fischer Ca member of the
Orange Free State executive council and
one of the delegates) a message to the
American people which is practically in
the same words as the message prev
iously sent through the Associated
Press. Mr.. Fischer however, added:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-11

Major T. J. Anderson today received
a letter from w E. Gault, Of Richmond,
Kas., enclosing bills of lading for two
car loads of corn, which have just be
shipped from there for the India famine
relief enterprise. There are 500 bushels
in each car Mr.. Gault says that one
car is contributed by the citizens of
Richmond, and the other is given by
q p. Putnam. a Richmond banker.
Richmond is a small place on the South
ern Kansas road below ottawa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-11
TWOHUNDRED MILLION
Immense Amount of Insurance Writ
ten in Kansas Last Year.

Seventy-thr fire insurance COM
panies doing business in Kansas in
1899 transacted business as follows:
Risks written $1S3, 444. 731.00.
Premiums received, 81, 949, 0S1.71.
Losses paid, 81. III, 1890
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-11

Pennsylvania win have the unusual
distinction this year of furnishing two
candidates for the presidency. If the
votes which both will receive in the
state We're given to one, it is unlikely
that he would do better than to stand
third in the race.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-11
Notice.

This is to notify the public that from
and after this date I viii not pay or be
responsible for any bills contracted,
checks or drafts sold, money borrowed
or any action taken by VIM. H. Green,
q minor. VIM. GREEN.
Topeka, Kas., May IL, 1900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-11

It is not improbable that Wharton
Barker's resemblance to Dom Paul may
have Influenced the middle of the road
ers to stick to him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-11
ouAKER REFLFCTToNs.

TFrom the Philadelphia Record
A frieze on the wall won't keep
things cold in the refrigerator.
All men are prone to give advice ex-
eept professional men. They sell it.
No, Maude dear, when a vessel lays
to it has nothing to do with the hatch
way.
The man who has spent all his life
in a boarding house seldom has to take
anti-fat.
Blobbs-''Why do you call her an
anti-expansionist? Slobbs-"She goes
in for tight lacing."
Many a fellow spends his summers
in town in order that his wife may do
the spending out of town
Hoax-'Isn't Sappehedde a little
f1ighty?" Joax-''N1aybe he is 1 often
see him wearing a swallow-tail coat. .
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-11

Some rich men add dignity to their
establishments by marrying their
daughters to English lords, while others
just hire English buffers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-11

The question of the United States
duty toward the Beers can not be called
a party one Conventions of all parties
are passing resolutions of sympathy
more or less strongly expressed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-11

President Kruger has been invited tC
call out the women reserves. Perhaps
that would be the most effective move
he could make.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-11

The brevity of the middle Of the road
platform may be accepted as an evil
dence that Ignatius Donnelly was not
feeling well.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-11
GLoRE sIGHrs

[From the Atchison Globe1
The older the girl, the less. applause
it requires to induce her to sing again.
The dearest child is the one too
young to know that there is more to a
circus than the parade
If you feel that you must OCCASION
ally yield to temptation to tell a
lie, tell one so big that no one will be-
lieve it.
If a man was a generous uncle to his
sisters children before he married, she
always looks upon his children as in
terlopers.
When married daughter lives next
door to her mother, she can save some
money by getting along without a
nurse girl.
To give the proper flavor to fried
chicken, it should be served with a
written guarantee that it is the fowl
that tore up your garden
We have often wondered what the
little cups are for that stand on a table
in a woman's parlOr. and have found
out at last: they are to make some
thing moro to dust.
An Atchison woman is very patient
when her friends boast of rubber tires
and cut glass. The consciousness that
she has managing up in her parlOr a
framed receipted bill showing that she
paid doctor $346 makes her feel supe-
rior to the trivial claims of greatness
made by other women
Poor house reports show that dis
regard of family ties is responsible
for sending a large number of persons
to the poor farm. We have always
claimed that a statistician can prove
anything. Here is one who claims
that giving his kin presents on their
birthday and lending them money will
keep a man from the poor housed
Two girls started to say goodbye to
each other at $50 last evening, and at
o'clock they We're still at it. The
hostess walked with her guest to the
corner, and after talking awhile, they
walked back again. Then they
walked to the corner again, and then
they walked back. It was so hard to
part that at z the guest yielded to an
invitation she had been hearing for an
hour and went back to her hostess
home for supper. The girls live in the
same block and see each other every
day, but that doesn't make parting any
easier for girls love each other very
hard
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-11

If you feel that you must OCCASION
ally yield to temptation to tell a
lie, tell one SO big that no one will be-
lieVe it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-11

With Bobs there seems to be always
zone more river to cross"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-11

When a married daughter lives next
door to her mother, she can save some
money by getting along without a
nurse girl.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-11

If a man was a generous uncle to his
sisters children before he married, she
always looks upon his children as in
terlopers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-11

To give the proper flavor to fried
chicken, it should be served with a
written guarantee that it is the fowl
that tore up your garden
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-11

The dearest child is the one too
young to know that there is more to a
circus than the parade
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-11

We have often wondered what the
little cups are for that stand on a table
in a woman's parlor. and have found
out at last: they are to make some
thing more to dust.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-11

[From the Atchison Globe1
The older the girl, the less. applause
it requires to induce her to sing again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-11

All men are prone to give advice ex-
eept professional men. They sell it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-11

A scientist says that greenback
breed disease. There is no question tina
the fever for them is contagious.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-11

mo man can serve two masters,
says the proverb; and from the mas
ter's point of view but few men car
serve one satisfactorily.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-11

No, Maude, dear, when a. vessel lays
to it has nothing to do with the hatch
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-11

When a man starts out to make {
night Of 1t, the small hours disappear
about as rapidly as his small change.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-12-15
SATISFACTORY ADJUSTMENT.

The agreement among the powers on the
Chinese question recognizes the points con-
tended for by the American government
from the beginning OF the troubles The
entity of the Chinese nation and the pies
ervation OF that countrv'S territorial limits
are guaranteed. The results of this whole
Chinese affair are most tlattering to the
skill ana ability of American diplomacy.
Our country was the first to establish the
fact that the legatloners at Pekin were
alive, the first to open communication with
them and the first in organizing the relief
expedition. Now the policy announced by
President Mckinley in the beginning has
been recognized as the international policy
notwithstanding the fact that in the begin
ming it was not the policy OF a single
European state. Some of the London
papers are still complaining about the mod
crate terms forced upon the powers by the
United States.
These negotiations have established two
things beyond doubt. The United
States is universally recognized as one of
the great world powers, and as such is the
balance OF power among the nations.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-12-15
MINING INVESTMENTS.

The Seattle Times is urging the citizens
of Seattle to invest in Washington, Ore
gon. Idaho and British Columbia mining
stocks. The Seattle paper might include
Alaska mines in its list with profit to its
readers, There is more development being
done now in Alaska and the contiguous
portions of canada on new properties than
in the whole country to which the Seattle
Times directs attention. and the prospect
for advance in stocks is greater in the
north than there.
10 fact, it would be we'll for Skagwsv
people TO follow the advice Of the Seattle
Times and invest in mining stocks, but let
them confine their operations to the mines
of the north. OF course, the investment
should by no means be made ndjscrimi-
nateIv There should ALWAYS be careful
Investigation. But there are companies
organized and being organized whose prop
srty must become valuable Those fortu-
nate ones who invested in the first stock
sold bv the Engineer COMPANY can give
testimony to the profit to be derived in
putting money into the stock Of a good
mining company.
Money invested in this way does not
only furnish the investor an opportunity
to permit his spare money to earn hand
some profit, but it assists in developing
substantial resources for their home citv,
TO be owned at home. Alaska is mining
country and upon the DEVELOPMENT Of its
mines depends its future growth. The
prospecting within the district of whth
Skagwav is the center has developed the
fact bevond dispute that great quartz re-
gon i here but awaiting the touch Of
drill and blast. But It requires money to
put mine on a paving basis. Perhaps no
place on the continent offers 50 many
quartz mines that can be made dividend
PAYERS at less expense than Southern Al IS
ka, Northern British Columbia and the
Yukon, both American and Canadian.
And in this connection it nay in truth
be said that he who opens Up mine. or
assists in il, is public benefactor, The
benefit is particularly appreciible in the
locality Of the mine. but is also general in
its scope. Gold and silver and copper dug
from the ground is added to the wealth Of
the world. The operation Of the mines
furnishes labor with employment and the
merchant and producer a market for their
wares. The gold produced enters the
channels Of trade and furnishes new blood
for the commercial life of the body polite,
Wealth gained in mining does not repre-
sent the earnings OF others. as is too often
the case with fortunes made in other en-
terprses, 1t is wealth simply added to
the grand total OF the worlds possessions,
and wealth that is sure to give additional
employment to labor. Money invested IN
good and legitimate mining stocks IS woi-
thlv EMPLOYED.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-12-15

SEATTLE AGENCY
Northern Hotel News Stand Northern
Hotel, First Street, Seattle, Wash.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-12-15

Gold Seal pacs at c avson's.
First class bath for IS cents. The Prin
oipal, ~posite u. S Barracks. 28In
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-12-15

Just received - Gentlemen's high cut
shoe; strictly waterpro of. Brown Shoe Go
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-12-15

Section l.
Whoever shall appear in any public place
or In any place exposed TO the public view
within said city. in a state of nudity, or in
a dress not belonging to his or her sex.
or in any indecent or lewd dress, or shall
make any indecent exposure of his or her
person. or be guilty of any lewd or indecent
act or behavior shall on conviction be fined
not less than five dollars, nor more than IF
ty dollars and costs or imprisonment in
the city or district jail not to exceed thirty
La.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-12-15

Eagle" will probably be the name Of
the Yacht which will be built to defend
Americas cup against Lipton's Shamrock
II, next August. The defender will be
built by syndicate already organized, of
which w. Butler Duncan, of New York
city, is manager. It will be built BY Here
shoff, who says he can beat the Columbia
which vanqushed the first Shamrock a
little more than a wear ago.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-12-15

The American people will concur in the
presidents recommendation for a contin-
uation OF the construction of b ttleships
and cruisers for the navy. They will also
approve the recommendation, which Of ne
cessity goes with the other, that the num-
Der Of men in the naval forces be increased
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-12-15

Gold Seal pacs at c avson's.
First class bath for IS cents. The Prin
eipal, "poste u. S Barracks. 28Im
Skagway has grown all around T. H
Clavson q Co.'S store.
Just received - Gentemen's high cut
shoe; strictly waterpro Of. Brown Shoe GO
Moccdsins at Clavson $,
All the latest designs of Christmas
cardsfor sale at the postotfice news stand.
The Seattle Bohemian Draught Beer is
the best and most expensive draught beer
made in Seattle. For sale at the Seattle
saloon. corner State and Sixth avenue.
New porcelain tubs have arrived at the
Principal barber shop. Bath 25c. OPP
poste u. S. barracks. 2-I3-Im
Blankets at Clayson's.
Overcoats at Claysoh's.
Just received winter shoes and slippers
also best felt shoes. Fife Alaska Co.
Fourth street.
Those desiring to take lessons in EIocu
ton and Voice Culture would do well to
consult Miss c. A. Dunbar, who will give
both private and class lessons,
All the leading brands of cigars at the
POstoftlce News Stand.
Seattle Export Beer is as good as tie
best and as cheap rs the cheapest. Trv it.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-12-15

"The King of Alaska" il the title the
Vancouver Province besiows upon Cover
Brady. While the Province is guilty of
sxsggtration the title is more applicable
than Alaskans would have it.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-12-15
Sale of Obscene Books, Etc.
Section .

Whoever shall bring within the limits of
said city for the purpose of sale, or shall
sell or offer to sell. or shall give away, or
offer to give away, or shall make, draw,
print or publish within said city any OBJ
scene, indecent or scandaous book, pam
phlet, newspaper journal, print, publica-
ton, slip, paper or writing, of any kind or
character. or any obscene, indecent or scan
dalous picture, drawing, engraving, card,
photograph. model. cast or instrument, or
any article OF indecent or immoral use, shall
on conviction be fined not less than one dol
lar, nor more than one hundred dollars, and
costs for each offense. or Imprisonment in
the city or district Jail not TO exceed thirty
DAYS
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-12-15
Sweet Cider.

Just received several barrels genuine
Kentucky sweet russell cider. BY the
glass, pint or gallon,
II 5 81 Chealander'S, 5th ave.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-12-15
Obscene Play.
Section 2

Whoever shall exhibit or perform, or shall
assist In exhibiting and performing, any
Indecent. obscene, or lewd play, exhibition
or other representation, or shall permit the
same to be performed in any building or
premises owned or controlled by him, SHAH