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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05
BURNS CEMENT MILL.
Has a Profitable Year and Is Now
Employing Twenty Men.

Peabody, Jan. 5.-The Kansas South
ern Cement Plaster company held its
regular annual meeting at Burns and
closed its years business. The develop
ment of cement beds in this country
is a new industry for this part of the
state. The mill was completed last
summer and is located at Burns in
Chase county. 1t has a capacity of 120
tons a day, employing from sixteen to
twenty men. The stucco manufactured
E. H. Bonesteel, treasurer of the com
pany, who lives in Peabody, believes
that coal, salt and other minerals exist
in paying quantities under this county.
He was instrumental in getting a bill
passed by the last legislature authoriz-
ing the county commissioners to pur-
chase drill to be used in prospecting
and developing these resources.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05
PASSES ABOLISHED.
Metropolitan Street Railway Com
pany Displeases City Fathers

Metropolitan Street Railway Com
pany Displeases City Fathers
Kansas City, Kan, Jan. 5.@The ac-
ton of the Metropolitan Street Railway
company in abolishing passes January
1 and issuing in lieu thereof books of
coupons has created no little dissatis-
faction among the members of the city
council and city officials At the meet
ing of the aldermen last night, they
with one exception, surrendered their
books and instructed one of their num-
Der to return them to the street rail-
way company with their thanks. The
books contain 100 coupons, each good
for one ride. The trouble arises from
the fact that the company has announc-
ed that it will not renew the books
oftener than once in 80 days. BY the
provisions of the new and extended
franchises recently granted to the Met
roDolitan company. the latter is re-
quired to carry free all city officials and
aldermen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05

Representative Lentz, OF Ohio, has in
troduced resolutions reciting published
reports that the secretary of the treas
ury will turn over internal revenue
receipts to the National City bank Of
New York, and providing for the ap-
pointment Of a special non-partisan
committee Of twelve members Of the
house for a thorough and impartial in
vestigation to determine the truth or
falsity OF the charges" A simpler way
would be to ask Mr.. Gage about It
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05
the city and bonds have been issued to

the city and bonds have been issued to
pay for it.
The information concerning this new
departure on behalf of the city came to
the state house today to the office of the
state auditor, where the bonds were
filed for registration, in the amount of
So. 200.
The bonds were regularly issued and
in proper form and were duly registered
and certified by the state auditor.
The control of the gas plant by the
city was assumed at the beginning of
the present year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05

is that there is no way of showing that
he is a bad speller.
Can any one get so old that he is too
old to be talked about?''
The man who gets rich does it IN
the face of opposition from everybody
It is a sign that a boy on a visit is
not enjoying himself if he is afraid to
go out in the kitchen.
one of the unfortunate things in life
is that it IS so easy for men to fall IN
love with the daughters OF penniless
men.
Lysander John Appleton was unable
to buy his family any meat today, ne
subscribed to SO many FUNDS 20 help
rich families.
When the women refer to the life of
a married woman as being interesting,
it means that the woman is unhappily
married.
If a woman looks contented and hap
py, it is usually a sign that she is
widow, and that her late husband had
a lot Of life insurance.
When a girl has her picture taken,
she seems to think that her friends
want a likeness of her ribs and collar
bone, and has her dress cut low for the
occasion
When an agent comes to town, he
usually secures q citizen as an &C
complete. who points out the men to
proceed against. Citizens should stand
together.
When a husband gets up to give his
wife a chair, she fairly beams at the
thought that other women now see
that he idolizes her, and would be will
ing to die for her.
January is the most trying month in
the year for the women: it is the month
when they either have to renew their
magazine subscriptions for another
year, or never know the ending of the
continued stories they were reading.
An Atchison woman will start the
publication Of a magazine in the
spring, devoted entirely to mems in
terests. She urges that if Edward
Box knows what women like, surely a
woman can give advice to the men
Her first article will be, Heart to
Heart Talks With the Men on How to
Tie a Cravat."
st will sing you a song about a man, -
said the minstrel. -the-Way, did
you ever notice that there never was a
song written about a man? All songs
are about roses, and maidens, ana
love, and trysting places, and sunsets,
and mothers: never one about the old
man Come to think about it. though,
there was one: Father, Dear Father,
Come Home With Me Now in this
song, the old man is drunk in the first
verse;"
Lysander John Appleton, Kin Com
missioner General for the United
States, and who is at home for the holi-
days, had a queer problem laid before
him last night. An Atchison man who
married a widow is supporting his
wife's first husbands mother and faith
err He wants to know If marrying a
widow obligates man to carry all the
dead mans burdens. Mr.. Appleton
suspended judgment while looking up
the authorities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05
To Train Princeton.

Indianapolis, Jan. 5-James Robinson,
athletic trainer for Yale. who is in this
city today said he has received an offer
from Princeton and will sign a con-
tract to train Princeton teams about
February 1. Robinson went from
Princeton to Yale about two years ago
At present he is on a tour with the
Yale basket bali team
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05
Charter Granted.

The Drumlunnon Mining company of
Galena has been Incorporated with a
capital of $4,000. The directors named
for the first year are as follows: J.
Shannon, S. E. Bowlby. Galena, Alex.
Burrel, Marysville, Mont, C. w. Mer-
rill, Alameda Cal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05

Watered stocks and wind-flled indus
trial enterprises have had their turn at
the speculative market What will the
promoters turn their attention to next
year. The real estate boom is almost
certain to come sooner or later, with it's
accompaniment of town and railroad
b1liIdine
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05

While Colonel Bryan was in Texas
stories of panther hunts and ostrich
rides followed each other in quick sue
cession. If he had remained much
longer, perhaps, we should have heard
Of a snipe hunt. The colonel is now
about to start after bigger game, and
viii inaugurate his quadrenniaI ele-
plant hunt at an early date.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05
Pensions For Kansana,

Washington, Jan 5.-Pensions have
been granted as follows:
Original-Moses st. Mary Admire,
S.; Jacob Wolny, Everest, $12; Reason
H. Hobson, Clearwater, Sc; George w.
Clement. Powhatan. Sc; William Ben
edix, Valley Falls, IS; Leonard A. Boys,
Richter, IS; eter Peterson, Smith Cen
ter, $12.
IS to $40.
Original widows, special accd, Deem
Der 19-Margaret Mcclure, Kansas City,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05

AS in the case Of every bond issuing
bill ever passed by congress. the pend
ing senate measure is urged on the
ground Of strengthening the nations
credit. A nation whose two per cent
bonds redeemable in silver or gold,
command 8 premium Of 25S per cent
does not seem to be in anv immediate
need Of strengthening pIasters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05
Newton NJ. 6. 2. o. War on Joint

Newton, Jan. 5.-The liquor cases re-
Gently brought by the w. c. T. u,
through their attorney, were called late
yesterday afternoon, in a justice court.
An application for a change of venue
was twice denied. A motion by the
county attorney, to dismiss, was over
ruled. The cases promise q legal tangle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05

Just when the German emperor had
begun to regain lost standing in the
eyes of the world, which for a long
time regarded him somewhat queer, ="
he must jump up and try to make the
current year go as the beginning Of the
goth century.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05
Whites Appointment Reported.

Washington, Jan. 5.-The nomination
of Andy White to be census supervisor
of the First congressional district of
Kansas was today favorably reported
to the senate from the committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05

Those British generals appear to have
set a bad example in offering explana-
tions of how it happened. All the
Spanish commanders have taken their
cue and are explaining their defeats in
the war with America
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05
CITY GAS PLANT.

Humboldt Issues Bonds and Will
Have Its Own Light.
Humboldt is the first city in Kansas
to engage in the now popular plan of
owning it's own gas plant.
Humboldt has not been making a
great noise about its intentions, but the
gas plant has become the property of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05
shawnee Paws Its Taxes. {.

County Treasurer Phillips yesterday
afternoon paid $4,000 into the state
treasury in payment of Shawnee coun-
tvs state taxes. The different funds
to which the money was applied was:
General revenue, $31, $500; state house,
81, $50. 80; interest, 1,590.90.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05

Mexico seems to be in the same class
with England as regards winning vic
tories on paper. After a long and
uniformly successful campaign against
the Yaquis. comes the announce
ment that the city of Guaymas
is in danger of falling into the hands of
the red men and along with the Sonoran
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05
Premium Stamps, 2 for 1.

That's the way we will do business
for few days yet; 20 Blue Stamps for
every s1.00 worth of Coal you buy of US.
Cor. 1st and Kansas Ave Tel. 800.
DAVIES & NICHOLSON.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05
DILLON GYPSUM BEDS.

Abilene, Jan. 5.-The mill hands are
removing the machinery from the large
Gypsum mill at Dillon, this county, as
the beds there have been nearly ex-
hausted- The company will develop new
beds near Quanah, Texas, where rich
deposits have been found. The new de-
posits are said to be the largest in the
west
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05

Detroit Journal: Just to show how
economically a trust can be managed
for the benefit of the public. the Ameri-
can Steel company has advanced prices
25 per cent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05
Art Cataloeues.

The catalogues of the Helen Taylor
art exhibit to be given in Library hall
to raise a fund for buying pictures for
public schools can be obtained at KEEL
lam's and at LETTERS and James
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05

If by making the speech Of the silver
men for them Senator Aldrich hopes to
shut them out of the debate, he shows
a woeful lack Of appreciation Of the re-
sources of some of them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05
Mvra Morella Dying.

Archer, Fla, Jan. Miss Myra
Morella, the prima donna, is in a crit
ical condition from lung affection and
the end is expected at any time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05

The manana habit appears to have
seized the British generals in Africa
The big battle which was to be fought
is ike a iack-o'-lantern.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05

Emperor William has sustained his
reputation as a swift young man by
getting a year ahead of the remainder
of the world
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05
London Out of Meat.

London. Jan. Sowing to the with
drawal of the transatlantic liners for
war transports and the consequent non
arrivals of American meat, the butch
ers here have the utmost difficulty in
securing supplies and are advancing
prices two pence to three pence per
pound.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05

Before her husband has been sick
three weeks a woman has generally de-
cided in her own mind just how well
she would look in mourning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05

A good lie is something that isn't
true, but 1t ought to be. and a good
proverb is something that ought to be
true but it isn't
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05
Grand Opera House
FIVE h aRaESf Tuesday, January 9
PAULINE AND oARNAvEAUx
Hypnotist and Mind Reader.

Watch for the perilous blindfold street
drive on Tuesday at II o'clock noon. Car
navetux, blindfolded, will drive at full
speed to the postoffice, find key hidden
by the committee, open box, deliver let
ter to party addressed and return key
to owner.
Prices for this engagement 10, 20. and 30
cents. Ladies' free tickets Tuesday night.
Reserved seat sale begins on Monday at
Flad & Grubbs drug store.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05

The friends of Schley and Sampson
have quarreled until it has been de-
cided at Washington to get along with
out any vice admirals.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05

1t has been a dozen years since To-
peka had a new railroad line she
could use one into the Northwest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05

The Torrens land law has stood the
test OF another state court. this time in
Massachusetts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05

Quarreling with a woman is a. loi
like pulling cats tail. Just take hold
of it and the cat will do all of the
pulling for you and make all of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05

President Mckinley knocked at the
Chinese portal and it was opened
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05

Having opened the mills, President
Mckinley is now about to open the
Chinese door.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05

The stamp craze has not yet been ex-
tended to theater tickets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05
GLOBE SIGHTS.

TFrom the Atchison GIobe.1
One thing in favor Of a poor penman
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05

When q woman will, she will; when
she won't, she will If you tell her not to-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05
BACHELOR RurroNs

LFrom the New York Press.1
A house is only the body; home il
the soul.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05

An Atchison woman will start the
publication of a magazine in the
spring, devoted entirely to mems in
terests. She urges that if Edward
Box knows what women like, surely a
woman can give advice to the men.
Her first article will be, Heart to
Heart Talks With the Men on How to
Tie a Cravat."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-05

January is the most trying month in
the year for the women: it is the month
when they either have to renew their
magazine subscriptions for another
year, or never know the ending of the
continued stories they were reading.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-06-28

William r. Jones died suddenly at his
home on the Mckee. Sunday evening,
aged 73 years. He had apparently been
in fair health and had been engaged in
| haying for some time past. Sunday
evening while talking with his son, Yves
ley, he was attacked with spasm which
was followed by two more and in the
third he died. 1t is supposed his death
was due to rheumatism OF the heart.
The deceased was born in GAINESVILLE
Ohio, and moved to Yakima in 1879 from
Eugene City, Oregon. He leaves wife,
who is in very delicate health, and one
son. The funeral was held on Tuesday,
the services being conducted at the GEM
etery by Rev. Lyons of the Baptist
church.
Walter J. Milroy arrived in the city on
Saturday last and spent several days as
the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. L. S. Hewlett.
Mr.. Milroy left for Olympia on Tuesday
and will take one OF the first boats from
Seattle for his return to Nome. He re-
ports that his brother Bruce has acquired
some valuable mining properties during
the winter and they expect to make a
cleanup this season. r. B. Milroy will
come out this fall but Walter will remain
through the winter.
Wesley Beeks and two companions
were driving to the city from the Mckee
during the storm Of Saturday night when,
midst flash of binding lightning, the
wagon collapsed and they We're thrown
into the road. They claim that the ran
ming gear of the wagon was struck by
lightning, but others maintain that it
was just the natural breaking down of
worn out vehicle.
The condition of w. H. Rowe, who
has been in the hospital for the past
three weeks, is so serious that it is not
believed he can live long and telegram
has been sent to his daughter in Indian
apolis asking her to come Immediately.
one Is cApcCteu utTe tO'uhy.
Mrs. 0. M. Graves and DR.. Della Grace
Baker will leave next week for Fort
Simcoe for brief visit with Mrs. T. j.
Heffiing and season of camping at the
reservation Soda Springs.
Mrs. II. Thomas and daughter, who
have been passing the past two or three
months in North Yakima, expect to re.
turn to Tacoma next week.
Van Camps condensed soups are the
thing for this hot weather. For sale by
Kinsey & Co. 23.2
The Elite wants to fix you out on fire.
works, Tags or decorations. Prices are
lower than ever. Next to postoffice. "A
Andy Mulhollan is looking forward to
spending the 4th of July in Tacoma.
Let Mcconnell figure with you on that
bill of furniture. "a
The best 40 cent tea in town at Kin
sey's. 23.3
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-06-28
NORTH YAKIMA AND VICINITY

Malcolm McLennan shipped a train
load OF mutton sheep to Chicago on Sat
urday.
Firecrackers, toy pistols. caps, flags,
ETC., at Robert E. Smiths cheaper than
ever before offered "a
The families OF D. l.. Druse and S.
j. Sherwood left yesterday for two
weeks outing on the Ahtanum.
G. ]. Crandall of The Dalles, the archi-
tect of the Schott building, arrived in
the city this week to superintend the
work of construction.
X. +. Wahlstein and daughter, of San
Francisco, friends OF Lieut. Lemon, were
Yakima visitors during several days of
the past week leaving for their home on
Wednesday.
The three months old child of Mr.. and
Mrs G W. Story, who are visiting J. II
Gard and family, died on Thursday.
June 81, and was buried the following
day in Tahoma cemetery.
Frank Liggett returned Friday from
Pullman. He reports that the crops Of
the Paouse as being in fine condition
and all danger to the wheat from red
rust has disappeared.
The ROYAL Tribe OF Joseph will hold
pnhlic installation or Mason,s onaxo
house in the evening of July 6. There
will be no admittance fee or other charges
and all are invited to attend.
j. II. Fraser returned from Elensburg
Monday. He reports his sheep in Kitt-
tas county doing well, the grass being
excellent. The farmers up that way are
also assured OF immense hay crops this
season.
The two advertisements OF Lost" in
THE HERALD last week were effective.
In each instance the property was re-
turned to the owner. Scan the adyertis.
ing columns closely. There are announce
ments of both lost and found in this
issue. as we'll as other business an
nouncements.
A large number of soldier boys, re-
cruited in Minneapolis and st. Paul,
passed through Yakima Tuesday, en-
route for China. Expansion is a great
thing. 1t makes business lively for the
railroads, army contractors and the un.
dertakers' trust.
The Indians, headed by White Swan
and Charley Wesley, who have been en-.
gagged for the Seattle celebration, and to
give Wild West show on the side, will
leave North Yakima in three cars on
Sunday. A Number Of cowboys who are
expert in throwing the lariat and in rid
ing bucking broncos have been employed
to accompany the aggregation.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-06-28

l.. Il. smith, an Olu-Iltne rallrOad man
spent couple OF days in the city during
the past week. He was member of
the hospital corps at Manila and saws
that Gen. Otis was correct in his state
mont that the Fiipnos are the best and
most intelligent of the Asiatic races
dwelling on the islands of the Pacific or
along the coast. They have a wonderful
adaptation for music, according to Mr.
Smith, and Filipino band that has
been organized for the purpose Of tour
ing the United States will prove a reve-
laton.
Neglect is the short step so many take
from cough or cold to consumption.
The early use of One Minute Cough Cure
prevents consumption. 1t is the only
harmless remedy that gives immediate
results. 1t cures all throat and lung
troubles Children all like it and mothers
endorse it. Quiett & Ayres Drug Co.
The last Cascade Miner notes the re-
ported strike of ore averaging $500 per
ton in the Gold Bug mine, located on
Hawkins Mountain. in the Gle Elum dis
trict. The claim is owned by NJ Z. Kay,
w. Ii. Whitaker and Mr.. Bertram.
All who suffer from piles will be glad
to learn that DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
will give them instant and permanent
relief. 1t will cure eczema and all skin
diseases. Beware of counteriets Qniett
& Ayres Drug Co.
Word has been received that Judge V.
d. Lay, formerly of Ainsworth and later
of Pasco, committed suicide in the Sol
diers' Home, California. The Judge was
we'll known by most of the old timers of
Yakima
Four very tough hobos were Jailed on
Sunday and on Monday they were given
the alternative of ten days work on the
streets with ball and chain or two hours
in which to leave town. They left.
T. r. Fisher is in receipt of letter
from A. L. Atkins, Aledo, H., in which
the latter speaks of the death OF his
father which occurred on the Goth inst.
after much suffering.
Prices are away down this year on
fireworks. We have nice line and in
vite You to see them and get our prices.
Robert r. Smith. "a
j. w. Peck and wife left on Saturday
for Tacoma. Mr.. Peck took over one OF
his young cocker spaniels which he will
present to friend.
Mrs. Phil Fitterer of Ellensburg spent
several days in the city during the past
week with her sisters, Mrs. P. A. Bounds
and Mrs. Neyin.
Tacoma News: Mrs. E. W. Reed has
returned to Tacoma, much better for her
fiye.months' sojourn at Ellensburg and
Ahtanum.
l. P. Englehart has been selected as
the member from this state OF the nation.
al executive committee of republican
clubs.
John D. CIemmer and wife left on
Saturday for Boise, Idaho, where Mr..
Clemmer intends to open meat market.
E. n. Ford arrived from Tacoma last
week to open up the saloon property
purchased by him from E. w. Dooly.
Don't buy works of any kind until
you have called at Robert E. Smiths and
seen what he is offering. "a
Fine line of stoves and ranges at Nc
Connell's "a
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-06-28
JULY Sd.

FORENOON
Arrival Of State National Guard and
escort of same to their headquarters.
AFTERNOON
Reception of visitors on board Battle
ship IOWA.
WATER CARNIVAL
from the Battleship Iowa.
Yacht Races. Indian Canoe Races.
EVENING
Band Concerts on Pacific and Tacoma
Avenues.
Illumination of Streets.