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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

Philadelphia Bulletin: It will interest
Americans to know that the biggest
single pile of gold on the face of the
globe is in. the United States treasury
today. Neither the Bank of England,
that great fortress of financial power,
nor the Bank of France, nor the govern
ments Of Germany and Russia, with
their boards of the yellow metal, care
fully treasured for military purposes,
have at their immediate disposal a sum
of gold equal to the 1926. 2S9371 which
reposes in our national strongbox And
unless the financial experts are all
wrong. even a greater amount of gold
than this is held by banks and private
individuals throughout the country The
entire accommodations of the precious
substance in the United States are
placed at more than one billion dollars.
Even if this estimate should exceed the
reality by hundred millions or so. the
American people would still have in
their possession more gold than is owned
in any other country under the sun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
PoINTEp PARAeRAPHs.

LFrom the Chicago News.1
It's a mighty poor tramp that hasn't
got a scent.
The engagement ring is the usual out
growth of a combination.
The man who makes a fool Of him
SELF usually turns out good job.
Many a man owes his continued ex-
fstence to the fact that murder is a
crime.
A young lady resembles a show win
dow when she takes great pains with
her sash.
The average wife knows the prick of
conscience is productive OF pin-money.
The average man doesn't learn to live
until he is about ready to die.
If men could read each others
thought there would be a radical change
in thinking.
AS an aid. to cutting ones eye-teeth
a gold brick is more effective than a
rubber ring.
An old bachelor says the only thing
that can equal the warmth Of woman :
love is her temper.
If you don't want to lose your good
name it is a good plan not to have it
engraved on an umbrella handle.
You can always tell the hoorwalker
in a dry goods store from the propri-
etor by the good clothes the hoorwa1ke1
wears.
| A young mans feelings are more apt
to be injured by the pin in a girls belt
than by her efforts to remove his arm
from around her waist.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
ANTITRUST CASE DROPPED

Cleveland. Ohio. May s.-At the re-
quest of Attorney General Sheets, the
antitrust proceedings against the Cleve-
land and Sandusky Brewing company
were dismissed in the circuit court to-
day. The company owns ten breWeries
in Cleveland and Sandusky. The attor-
ney general told the court that his pre-
decessor. after long and diligent en-
deavor, had not adduced enough testi-
mOny against the company to warrant
the state in proceeding.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
Labor Unions Join In.

Madrid. May All the commercial
and working mems unions even the en-
ployes of the horse car lines, slaughter
houses and cafes, announce their inten-
tions of joining in tomorrow's demon
stration and the stores, etc, will close
from noon till 8 p. m. Arrangements
have now been made for a similar pro-
test tomorrow at Cadiz, Valencia. To-
ledO, Barcelona, Sara gossa and perhaps
other towns The authorities everywhere
will take precautionary measures, but
will not intervene unless disorder oc-
cllrS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
-. REPEAL OF WAR TAX.
Subject introduced in the House by
Mcclellan.

Washington, May AT the meeting
of the ways and means committee to-
day Mr. Mcclellan of Kentucky sought
to bring up the question of repeating the
war revenue tax on beer but as no bill
for this specific purpose had been in
troduced, action was deferred. The gen
eral question of amending the war rev
enue act did not come up but members
of the committee expressed the individ-
ual view after the meeting that action
on a matter of this extent was not like
" to be entered upon at this late day in
fhe session
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

From the Pnlla0elpnla RecOrQ.l
The man who beefs is liable to get
roasted.
The oysters will not be in the soup
much longer.
Genius and happiness seldom go
hand in hand.
The breath of suspicion is usually
aromatic of cloves.
If talk counts for anything. women
should make good pugilists.
It's natural that girl who bleaches
her hair should wear lilacs.
The pessimist never believes the
good things he hears about himself.
The fellow who drops a plugged
nickel in a photograph beats the record.
The surgeon who has a fashionable
practice must be expected occasionally
to cut a swell.
The very people who talk about
vulgar trade" are usually the ones who
never pay their bills.
The greatest regret that death
brings to some people is that they can't
hear the funeral orations.
I'D leave my happy home for you"
sung the absconding husband of the
shrewish wife as he skipped out and
left her in sole possession.
why do you call your horse DEATH? %
asked the man in the plaid suit. BE
cause he's a sure thing" replied the
horseman.
Dramatic Critic-"She's not much of
an actress, and yet she is successful.
1 suppose it's her presence" Manager
OR her past"
"Matrimony is not exactly like war
fare" says the confirmed bachelor. In
matrimony the fighting doesn't come
until after the engagement"
Hoax-"she got that little Count at
| bargain rates, and now they say she
/ beats him. Joax-'tWeil, there's no
! law against striking a bargain
Blobbs-'What does Borrowed do for
| a living?" Slobbs-'He's a separator. -
! Blobbs-"E lucidate." Slobbs-''He sep
arates people from their money"
Any man who has the price of a wig
can raise a good head of hair
People who are always late to meals
should be forced to eat from timetables
It's a good thing for a lot of people
that they can't see themselves as Others
see them.
IT'S now the time of year when we
begin to hunt the elusive berry in the
shortcake.
From a, woman's point of view tbs
live news of the day is to be found il
the death notices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
St. Louig Fair Matter POSTPONED.

Washington, May st was expected
that q determination would be reached
today on the extent of the government
participation in the St. Louis exposition
concentrating the Louisiana purchase,
but the meeting of the house committee
having the matter in charge went over
til tomorrow owing to Chairman
Tawney's engagement on the ways and
means cOTnmittae
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
N. E. CONFERENCE.
Discusses Revision of the Organic Law
of the Church.

Chicago. May 9.-The Methodist gen.
eral conference was opened with devo-
tional services today conducted by DR..
II. T. Grey of Philadelphia.
The business session began at a. m.
with Bishop Foss presiding. After roll
call several memorials, appeals, petit
tons and resolutions We're presented
but the most of the session was devoted
to the consideration of the report of the
special commission appointed four years
ago to revise the organic laws of the
church
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
STRUCK BY VESUvIUS.
Fate of Tourists Who Slipped
Past the Guards.

Naples, May 9.-The cable service up
Mount Vesuvius has been suspended in
consequence of the eruption. Four Eng
lishmen attempted to ascend the noun
tain on foot and eluding the vigilance of
the carbineers who form a Gordon at
height beyond which the ascent is con-
sidered unsafe. they approached the
summit. Suddenly the volcano short forth
a stream of lava and stones. which de-
scended upon the foothardy tourists, Who
were rescued in a terribly bruised condi-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
ACCEPTED ONLY TEN.
Organization of New Military Com
pany q Difficult Task.

LIBERALIZATION VI NGW MILITARY OOAU-
pany a Difficult Task.
At a meeting held in the old court
house last night for the purpose of re-
cruiting men to fill the ranks of Com
pany A, Second regiment, Kansas Ma
tional Guard, only about ten applicants
were. accepted. Altogether about TWEEN
ty candidates presented their creden-
tials but the others failed in one or the
other of the required physical tests.
One hundred men are needed for the
company of which only forty have as
yet been secured. This means that there
is yet a chance. for sixty more men.
Those wishing to join may secure an
application blank of the janitor at the
old court house, any time during the
coming week. Another meeting will be
held next Tuesday at which time all
the new candidates will be given a
chance to take the examination.
Wigg-'It's a wonder Bjones never
got married" Wagg-"Hes afraid to.
He talks in his Sleep"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

What will it profit Mr.. Mckinley if
he secure Roosevelt for a running
mate and lose the electoral vote of New
York? That seems to be the thought
that is in the mind of the governor and
he viii go down to Washington and talk
1t over with the president.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
win Sue Mrs. Greenspan.

The county commissioners have in
structed County Attorney Jetmore to
commence a suit against Mrs. Sells
Greenspan to recover from her the cost
to which the county was put in twice
trying her husband, Simon Greenspan
for insanity. The total sum amounts to
a little over 800 The suit viii settle
the question whether a wife is. liable for
the expenses Of her husband in sucn a
case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
Missing Steamer

London, May 9.-The following steam
ers have ben posted at Iloyds as
missing: The German steamer Livorno,
Captain Wallis, from New York, Feb.
%, for Pernambuco and Santos. The
French steamer Paullae, Capt Gycquel
from New York Feb. Is for Haxre.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

A statement of the Monte Carlo gam
bling company shows that last year the
income from the gambling tables was in
round numbers $4,000 900. and $4,000
more was derived from the rental of the
hotel and cafe. After deducting all ex-
penses and $4,000 given to charity, the
net profits amounted to $2,375, 000 or
about 40 per cent on the capital stock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

Members of the Volks Rad have come
in from the firing line long enough to at
tend to some necessary legislative mat
tiers. There must be a lot of Joe Wheel
ers in the Transvaal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

The sultan would better devote the
money which the repairing of his old
gunboats will cost to the payment of
that little bill due Uncle Sam. In that
way he will rid himself of the debt and
the necessity of the ironclads at one
and the same time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
MEDICS ARE HERE.
Homeopathic and Eclectic School
Representatives in Session.

Two medical societies are meeting in
Topeka today. The Kansas Eclectic
Medical association opened it's thirtieth
annual session in the parlors of the Ma
tional at 10 o'clock this forenoon, and
at 2 o'clock this afternoon the thirty
second annual meeting of the Homeo-
pathic Medical society opened in the
parlors of the 7. w. C. A
The attendance at both meetings is
light. Tonight a joint meeting of the
two societies will be held at the Ma
tional.
Both societies will continue in session
until Friday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
"Geat Oaks From
Little AcornS Grozv. -

4 single n1tcrobe contains
the germ Of the most n1atfg-
nant n1aLadfes. The blood Is
the means by qUhich microbes
are sent on their deadly mis-
SION Small at first, the mi
crobe soon becomes a giant.
Hoods Sarsaparitla IS the
arch enemy of all germs of
whatever nature. It's small
doses master these microbes
by diSSozOtng and passing them
off as refuse of the system.
Female Weakness haze had
female zVeakness ali my life and suffered
day and night from headache. haze
taken Hoods SarsapzraLa and an noD
strong AGAIN. Mrs. Gertie Landon,
Harlem, No.
rheumatism" IF Ihave touch of
rheumatism, I take Hoods SarsaparMa
and # soon cures me. II IS the BEST rem
edy I knoD of for that trouble" II. W.
Hutchinson, NeDark Valley. ". Y.
Neuralgia - took Hoods Sarsapa-
rzla for neuralgia and IN less than one
month IqOas perfectly cured, Annie IA.
Luck, Benfer, Pa.
d6od5 Saa1qb0dM
k:szsss Issg:ll7gg
HOODS PMS cure liver ills the norirTitating and
onlx cathartic e take with Aood's saTsapaTilIa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

It will be encouraging to the friends
of Dom Paul to receive the old gentle
mans assurance that the treasury is
still in good condition and the mines
giving forth of their store.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
GEN. BRAGG HURT.
Thrown From a Horse and His Leg
Broken.

Fond Du Lac. Wis. May General Ed
ward S Bragg. commander of the fam
gus Iron brigade, was thrown from his
morse tooay ana MS rlght leg broken IN
old and his advanced age renders the in
jury serious
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

Dewey would make a poor showing in
a race for the presidency. He tires too
easily. This is proven by the record of
his present tour. He could never stand
a front porch or a rear platform season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

He gulped down a sob. There were
tears in his voice as he called for a
cocktail in which to drown his sorrow.
Then smile lowered around his lips
as he raised his glass. Here's to you, .
he said, and he swallowed the smile.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

Congress has decided that eight dol
lars a month is not enough for woman
to live on, hence the passage of the
Grand Army pension bill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

One Republican congressional con-
vention after another declares and
passes resolutions expressing sympathy
with the Beers but congress is showing
no disposition to take the hint.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
Presidential Appointments.

Washington. May e-The following NOM
nations were sent to the senate by the
president today: Sergeant Major VIM. H.
Glendin Forty-sixth infantry, Z. S. V,
to be second lieutenant; Lieutenant Gum
Tor grade) Jay r. Sypher, to be a heuten-
ant in the navy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

The flag has been 'hoisted over some
more islands in the Pacific, and the
question Of whether the constitution can
reach so far viii arise in due time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

Senator Butler appears to regard as
an act Of great magnanimity the nom
nation of Mr.. Bryan by his party. But
Ter always was funny.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
Ohio Department Commander.

Findlay, O., May s-Capt. E. R. Men
efee, of Cincinnati. was elected com
mander of the Ohio department Grand
Army of the Republic.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
SHELDON'S $4,000.
Completes Distribution of His Share
Sheldon Edition Profits.

Rev. Charles NJ. Sheldon has made
known his purpose to give $500 of the pro-
fits of the Sheldon edition of the Capital
for the establishment of a public drink
ing fountain in Topeka 1t will be an or
namental affair. and will probably be
placed near the transfer station. It will
packed with ice during the hot months
Mr.. Sheldon has thus far received S., 600
from the Sheldon edition to be applied to
lows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

Judge Lochren has no hesitation in
saying that in his opinion the constitu-
ton follows the fag-goes right along
with it in fact.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

The postofice department is evincing
a disposition to interfere with the BUSH
ness Of long distance healing Of the
sick
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

The British confess without a blush
that Roberts army outnumbers the
Beers five to one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

From the AIcnlSOh 01ODe-I
Washing seems to have the same eff
feet on a girls shirt waist that mar
riage has on a pretty girl.
The season is coming when modest
man can't look into a cherry tree for
fear of seeing a girls feet dangling
down.
When a man acts a great deal
younger than he really is, you will find,
as a result, his wife looking very much
older than her years.
There may be good cooks in the
world. but isn't it a fact that your
plate OF greens is made up Of two
thirds Of greenish water?
After a woman's son has been given
a job in a store, she can't understand
why his employer should feel any neces-
sity for going to the store at all.
After a man has told his wife of an
increase in salary and found a new
carpet in the house next day, he keeps
further signs Of advancement to him
self.
Church people who entertain dele
gates to a convention and go to church
and draw the guests coming to them,
know all the sensations experienced in
gambling.
Mrs. Lysander John Appleton bought
four Belgian hares last week, and
wanted credit at a dry goods store this
morning for $50 worth of goods to be
paid for when her Belgian hares begin
to be profitable. Every man whose
wife owns COW, knows a story to
match it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

Mrs. Muggins-"w have Mr.. and
Mrs. Wigwag quarreled?" Mrs. Bug
gins-"Because he had rubber heels put
on his shoes, and now she never hears
him when he comes home late"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

Rounder-.I didn't get any sleep last
night" Askin-"How was that?"
Rounder@.'Well. it was late when I got
home, and by the time my wife had I'm
ished questioning me about where I had
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

After a woman's son has been given
a job in a store, she can't understand
why his employer should feel any neces-
sity for going to the store at all.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

There may be good cooks in the
world. but isn't it a fact that your
plate OF greens is made up Of two
thirds of greenish water?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
GLOBE SIGHTS.

IF'rom the Atchison- Globe.1
Washing seems to have the same eff
feet on a girls shirt waist that mar
riage has on q pretty girl
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

IT'S now the time of year when W
begin to hunt the elusive berry in tn
shortcake.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

It's a good thing for a lot of people
that they can't see themselves as others
see them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

When a man acts great deal
younger than he really is, you will find
as a result, his wife looking very much
older than her years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

Any man who has the price of a wig
can raise a good head of hair
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

People who are always late to meals
should be forced to eat from timetables.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

From a, woman's point of view the
live news of the day is to be found in
the death notices
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

The season is coming when a modest
man can't look into a cherry tree for
fear of seeing a girls feet dangling
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

Blobbs-''What does Borrowed do for
a living?" Slobbs-"He's a separator -
Blobbs-"Elucidate. Slobbs-''He sep
arates people from their money"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

Hoax-"She got that little Count a
bargain rates, and now they say sh
beats him" Joax-'Well, there's nj
law against striking a bargain
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

''Matrimony is not exactly like war
fare" says the confirmed bachelor. In
matrimony the fighting doesn't come
until after the engag cement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
QUAKER REFLECTIONS.

IFrom the Philadelphia Record.1
The man who beefs is liable to get
'OaSted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

If you don't want to lose your gooc
name it is a good plan not to have il
engraved on an umbrella handle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

Dramatic Critic-"She's not much of
an actress, and yet she is successful.
1 suppose it's her presence" Manager
-"Or her past"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

The breath of suspicion is usually
aromatic of cloves.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

A young mans feelings are more ap
to be injured by the pin in a girls bel
than by her efforts to remove his arm
from around her waist.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

You can always tell the fioorwaIkel
in a dry goods store from the propri-
etor by the good clothes the hoorwalkel
wears.
North Park union., 1900-03-16
CHAPTER XIII.

Sf1Af NIL.
For once in his life. Richard Eivin
was staggered.
Hes gone!" yelled Lemuel Starne.
The elder man made no answer.
Hes gone!" shouted Starne again.
Don't you see what u fool you've
been?"
Richard Elvin was at all times quick
| to resent taunt.
Fool" he echoed why have I
been fool? The boy may be outside" z"
"Yes-a good way outside" replied
Starne, in disgust.
We'll. what do You mean. anyhow?
You come here like believing bull
rush around to stab people. and howl
at me for being fool. What have you
learned?"
With a sneer OF bitterness too deep
for words Starne drew a folded letter
from his pocket.
Read that" he said.
1t was Rob's letter to his uncle. With
trembling fingers Elvin held it, and
read it through. He returned 1t to
Starne without word.
why don't you speak," demanded
| tne SOn. fiOW 10 YOU leel, now tHut
your foolishness has upset the whole
scheme?'
But has it?" asked Elvin. Il GER
tainly thought the fellow was all right.
How did you get this letter."
why. since 1t became known-or
supposed. as this indicates-that Rob
Cleverdale was lost overheard and
drowned. old Horton has been SO
broken In spirits that he can scarcely
attend to business. He had to have
someone near him whom he could
trust-and that someone was myself.
More and more have l worked into his
confidence. OF late he has not been
feeling well, and l have attended to
all his correspondence. In the last
mail yesterday this letter came.
| opened 1t with many others. You can
imagine my feelings when I read 1t.
North Park union., 1900-03-16
o.x. Ax.x H.r ,4ill,oa,. .

Mrs. Leland Stanford writes to friends
in Washington that she has now dis
fortune becueathed to her by the late
Senator Stanford. and has, recently
signed deeds transferring nll his reAl
estate to tho trustees OF Lelnnd-Stan.
ford university. This includes the lar
gest cattle ranches. horse-brccdinE
establishments and vineyards in the
world, with various farms. country
houses and large tracts of wild land:
The deed covered sixty-eight pages Of
typewrtttcn manuscript and required 81
900 in Internal revenue stamps. Mrs.
Stanford Ind previously transferred to
the trustees OF the university all her
personal estate. embracing stocks and
bonds valued at SIS. .00o. .0o0. and. 80 far
us tho actual ownership of property II
concerned. she Is now us destitute As
the day on which she was born. sho
eees, under which she is to receive for
life an annuity OF $4,000. to be used as
she pienses. and all her relatives were
literally provided for in Mr.. Stanfords
will.