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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06

two minutes and exceeding the ovations
usually accorded the favorites of the
party. Following this the announce
ment that the Is to 1 idea was retained
in the platform received only faint
and iIl-sustained recognition, the ap-
plause being limited to a few minutes.
1t was regarded as a significant show
ing on the sentiment of the delegates
quite as convincing as the terms of the
platform they had put forward
Another stirring event of the day
was the appearance of Webster Davis,
formerly assistant secretary of the in
terror under Mr.. McKinley's admins
tration, in a speech severely arraignins
the Republican party for it's lack Of
sympathy for the Beers, and formally
announcing his allegiance to the Demo-
cratic party.
But the great battle of the convention
has not been fought under the eyes of
cheering thousands but in the privacy
or closely guarded quarters of the COM
mittee onp latform. Here was waged
throughout Wednesday night and again
yesterday morning one of the most re-
markable struggles that has ever rack
ed this historic party. On the one hand
was the influence of Bryan and the alb
Solute unity of devotion felt toward
him and the cause of silver with his
name inseparably linked On the
other hand were many of the patriarchs
of the party, men like Daniels of Vir-
ginia, insisting that the very life of the
organization was endangered by chang
ing its old issues and that the duty of
the hour called for new issues based on
new and vital events. This contest was
at last narrowed down to the one issue
of specifically reaff1rning the party's
adherence to a Is to standard, as de-
sired by Mr.. Bryan. of reaffirming
the silver plank in most general terms.
And on this issue the brains, the sa
gacity. the persuasive eloquence and
the best ability of the convention had
for the thirty-six hours been engaged
in a battle royal for supremacy. And
out of this fierce battle the adherents
of Bryan emerged, SCARED, but victor
ious. They have written the platform
in their own way, with 16 to L But it
was a victory by a scratch, for a single
vote would have turned the scale. And
it has not been a victory without con-
cession, for in the final draft silver is
no longer paramount" it is far in the
platform, while in the very forefront is
the declaration that imperialism is the
paramount" issue Of this campaign.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06
WHY he WROTE IT
Ironquill Tells of His lnspira-
tion For "HellO Kansas"
Began by Figuring on Election
of P0puIist Justice.
MAY BE SECOND EDITION
In Doubt Whether it Should
be Published.
Says Pamphlet Has Not Pleased
MAY BE SECOND EDITION
Says Pamphlet Has Not Pleased
the P0puIists.

Eugene Ware, alias 'Tronquill'' and
Paint Creek is still hearing from his
pamphlet Hello Kansas"
Just now he is figuring with his pub
fishers about a second edition of the
book 1t went even faster than his
poems and in less than a week after
publication the first edition was ex-
hausted. When asked about the crit
icisms he had received Mr.. Ware said:
Criticisms are very numerous 1 am
inclined to think that the pamphlet has
not pleased Joe Waters and Pat Coney.
Several POpulistic newspapers seem to
be OF the opinion that the pamphlet
ought not to have been written. I am
in some doubt myself upon that sub
ject. I have received orders for more
than 1,000 copies and am figuring with
my publishers whether I will get out
another edition or not. have grave
doubts whether a second edition should
pamphlet has failed to receive from
Populist sources that degree of com
mendaIion which the statistics de-
serve
What do some of the critics say?'
was asked.
1T would be egotistical for me to
say" replied Mr.. Ware.
How did you happen to write the
book?''
The way I got into it," said Mr.
Ware, was while I was examining in
to statistics to make up my mind
whether a Populist supreme judge
would be elected this year for if that
would happen the supreme court would
be Populistfc and Socialistic and Judge
Johnson would be defeated I started
in to figure out where we are going to
land and the result was the examina-
ton of a great many figures until got
off from the original field into new sta
tistics which found had not been much
examined -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06
WILL CATCH UP.
Councilman Elliott Says All This
Years Work Will be Finished.

1.-THE paving on Fillmore street will
be commenced Monday" said Council
man Elliott today. "An of the paving
that IS contracted for will be COM
pleted on time and much of it before the
time limit has expired" he remarked,
and added: THAT Fillmore street con-
tract has been giving a great deal OF
trouble and I am glad that the work
is to be commenced at once. Mr. Richie
informed me that the work would have
been started today but there is a little
filling to be done where it is graded too
deep. When the work on Fillmore and
one block on Tyler and one on Topeka
avenue have been completed the Topeka
Brick company will have finished all
their contracts for brick for paving and
will be able to turn out brick for the
new contracts There are ten more
blocks for which the contract will soon
be let and the council may possibly con-
tract for three or four blocks more All
of this will be done by January 1. 1901.
NO contracts will be let that can not
be completed this year The laying of
the brick sidewalks is progressing in a
very satisfactory manner and is several
days ahead of time. 1 am confident that
the city will soon be up with the old
contracts which have been causing the
trouble -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06

For the best Of feed and hay. at lowest
prices. try Geo. Wheaton,, at e33 KAN
sas avenue Tel. 49,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06
Miners Want More Paw.

Leavenworth, July ga meeting of
the grievance committee of the Kansas
Miners union and the Leavenworth
mine proprietors will be held here next
Tuesday to try and agree on a scale Of
wages for the ensuing year. The local
coal miners win ask for an increase over
the present price, and it is probable
that it will be granted. The miners
committee and the mine proprietors are
anxious to avoid a controversy and
there is very little prospect of a strike
In the past the miners strikes have
proved disastrous for all concerned and
greatly damaged the business interests
of the city. At present there is not
much work at the mines, as this is the
dull season of the year.
What's the secret of happy, vigorous
health2 Simply keeping the bowels. the
stomach. the liver and kidneys strong
and active. Burdock Blood Bitters does
it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06

See Swan Fountain Pens Benefits
Book Store, $50 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06
NEW CABLE 5000 FEET.
Telephone Company to Extend I'M
proved Wire System.

During the next few months the tele-
phone system in Topeka will be i'm
proved by the addition of 5000 feet of
cable
There will be II or Is telephones in
the new city hall and a cable on 40
foot poles will carry the wires to the
building. Much of the old cable will
be replaced and new leads will be put
in several lines. Manager Bayless an
nounces that there is no call at present
for the extension of the lines in the
city New phones are being put in at
the rate of 20 a month On July 1, SO
new toll lines in Kansas and Missouri
were added to the list Among the
towns connected with the system by
the new lines are Wichita, Winfield, Ar
kansas City, Strong City, Sterling and
Newton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06
CONTAGIOUS BLOOD POISON

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06
Contagious Blood ]

Mrs. T.w. Lee. Mont
gomery. Ala writes
" Several years ago l
was inocuiated with
poison by a diseased
nurse. who infected
my baby, and for SIX
long wears 1 suffered
untold misery Ny
BODY was covered with
sores and ulcers Sew
eraI physicians treated
me. but all to no pur-
pose. The mercury and
potash they gave me
seemed to add fuel TO
the awful fame which
was devcuTin e me
Friends advised me TO
frv ; s. s I began tax
ing II and improved
from the start. and a
complete and perfect
cure was the result"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-12
Caught a Dreadful Cold.

Marion Kooke, manager for T. M.
Thompson, large importer of fine
millinery at 1858 Milwaukee Avenue,
Chicago, says: during the late Sc
we're weather caught dreadful cold
which kept me awake at night and
made me un to attend my work
during the day. One of my milliners
was taking Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for severe cold at that
time, which seemed to relieve her SO
quickly that ! bought some for my
self. 1t acted like magic and | began
to improve at once. am now entire
ly well and feel very pleased to
acknowledge its merits" For sale by
all druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-12
Spreads Like WildAre.

When things are "the best" they
become "the best selling" Abraham
Hare, leading druggist, Of Belleville,
o., writes: Electric Bitters are the
best selling bitters | have handled in
20 years. You know whyp Most
diseases begin in disorders of stomach,
liver, kidneys, bowels, blood and
nerves. Electric Bitters tones up the
stomach, regulates liver, kidneys and
bowels, purihes the bloc
the nerves, hence curesd, strengthens
maladies. 1t builds up the entire
system. Puts new life and vigor into
any weak, sickly, rundown man or
woman. Price so cents. Sold by j.
NJ. Gleissner, Druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-12

Rev. W. L. Sitzen, W. Cation, N. Y,
writes, al had dyspepsia over twenty
years, and tried doctors and medi.
cines without benefit. was per
suaded to use Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
and it helped me from the start.
believe it to be panacea for all forms
81 Indigestion" 1t digests what you
eat. For sale by all druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-12
DotcetoDdiIlQuultIaX-P Payers
DICKINSON COUNTY, KAS.
OFFICE OF COUNTY TREASURER. !
DICKINSON COUNTY, KANSAS. I
ABILENE, KANSAS, March 26. l9

ABILENE, KANSAS, March 26, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that the following is list of
lands city and town ots situated in the County of Dckin
son and state of Kansas sold the 9TH day OF September
1897 for the unpaid taxes of 1896 and unredeemed on the
above mentioned dae containing the names of the persons
to whom the assessed whenever such name ap
pears the assessment and tax rolls and the amount Of
taxes due on each parcel Of land with interest thereon cal
and that unless such lands and Its are redeemed on or be-
fore the said 9TH day of September 1900 that being the
last day of redemption allowed by law, they will be subject
to Deeds
W. A. MATTESON,
r. "A. WILCOX, County Treasurer
Deputy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-12
The Rock Island Wall Map Of the
United States

Is the best offered to the public. 1t
is very large and specially adapted to
school purposes. Every teacher Of
geography and every business office
should have one. 1t will be sent
postpaid to any address on receipt Of
fifteen cents in postage stamps or
coin. Address,
JOHN SEBAsrIAN,G. P. A.,
Chicago, III.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-12
GAS r. q II Z A.
B..,, Ii. Hlhs Kind You Have Always Bough
''', Il N<MzMx
Through sleepers and Chair Cars to
San Antonio via Milano.

Pullman sleepers and free chair
cars leave Kansas City daily at 10 P.
M. via Santa Fe route. Absolutely
no change Of cars. An irreproach-
able service. Folders, tickets and
reservations may be had by applying
to W. X. ROBERTSON, Agent,
Abilene, Kas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-12

Constant coughing will, il neglect.
ed, inhame the entire mucous mem;
brane lining the air passages. Lichty's
Cough Cure is the only medicine to
be relied upon to give quick relief
and allay inflammation. 1t is soothing
in its effect; is pleasant and agree.
able to take; children like it. Sold
by j. NJ. Gleissner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-12
What Do the Children Drink

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have
you tried the new food drink called
GRAIN-Op 1t is delicious and nour-
ishing and takes the place of coffee.
The more Grain.0 you give the chill
dren the more health you distribute
through their systems. Grain'O is
made OF pure grains, and when prop
erly prepared tastes like the choice
grades Of coffee but costs about ! as
much. All grocers sell it. l5c and
25C.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-12

VIM. Orr, Newark, o., says, 1--WE
never feel safe without One Minute
Cough Cure in the house. 1t saved
my little boys life when he had the
pneumonia. We think 1t is the best
medicine made" 1t cures coughs
and all lung diseases. Pleasant to
take, harmless, and gives immediate
results. For sale by all druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-12

II troubled with rheumatism, give
Chamberlain Pain-Balm q trial. 1t
will not cost you cent II it does no
good. One application will relieve
the pain. 1t also cures sprains and
bruises in one-third the time required
by any other treatment. Cuts, burns,
frostbites, quinsey, pains in the sides
and chest, glandular and other swell
ings are quickly cured by applying it.
Every bottle warranted. Price % and
80 cts. For sale by all druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-12

TO secure the original witch hazel
salve, ask for DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve, we'll known as a certain cure
for piles and skin diseases. Beware
of worthless counterieits. They are
dangerous. For sale by all druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-12

Krause's Cold Cure will break up
your cold. 1t is not necessary to
stay in the house while you are being
cured. For sale by J. NJ. Gleissner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-12
I'VE Don't Want Money Bad. ;

We want it good and we will give
you value received, as is every bottle
Of DR.. Ca dwell's Syrup Pepsin, no
matter be it l0c, SOC or $l.O0, as we
guarantee it for constipation, indi-
gestion, sick headache and stomach
trouble. All druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-12

NJ. B. Smith, Butternut, Mich +,
says, "DeWitt's Little Early Risers
are the very best pills ! ever used for
costiveness. liver and bowel troubles. y
For sale by all druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-12

INDIGESTION, resulting from
] weakness of the stomach, Is relieved
by Hoods Sarsaparilla, the great stom.
ach tonic and cure for DYSPEPSIA.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-12
GA TORI A.
Bears tn. H1hs Kind You Have Always Bought
'', e &ZzM

Go to Beaver & Miller, under Shear.
er's shoe storeIfor an easy shave or
a stylish hair cut. Coke dandruff
cure, guaranteed as recommended.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-12
wabl's Add.
Wahps Add,
Ms Woods, lt2. bk | .,,.,,.....,.. =.
7 Lutheran Church, lt3, bk H.. n.,

Ms Woods, IT.. bk II ..........a. 80.
7 Lutheran Church, lt3, bk L.. u.,,,
Lots In l6.i3.2.
] D Edwards, begin 23O II n and 800 n W
of sc cor 1912, thence n 200 II W ~
rs 100 n 0 10 II 10 beginning ...,...
J B Edwards. begin 20 II n and 100 n W
ofse cor 1912, thence n 200 II W 10
~ 200 II Q 10 II to beginning. ......5
] B Edwards. begin 800 fl n and $40 IT W
OF 10 cor 1852, thence n 200 II W $50
# $ 200 n Q 250 n to beginning a....
] b Edwards, begin is0 II n and $50 II W
OF Sc cor 1912, thence n to R Of
Way OF q P Ry. thence sw along said
X OF Way TO Q side Of 0plens Ave,
20 # Q 10 II To place Of beginning,
containing Az acres .
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-09-15
A Masterdon Found .

Mr.. Ellis, of Lorman, brought
us huge bone, evidently that OF a
giant masterdon. 1t was the up
per JOINT of the right foreleg-the
shoulder blade and measures
across the socket (which was part
ly worn away 54x8t inches. Mr..
Ellis says an old negro has a por-
ton of the jawbone containing q
portion of a tooth measuring Z
inches across the top.
This find was made on the creek
bank some 10 feet below the sur
face and only the head and shout
ders have caved out, while the
remainder of the animal lies bur
led, with several portions OF its
huge bones projecting.
Mr.. Ellis left the specimen for
the Jefferson county high school,
and says he will dig up the remain
der Of the animal and bring il
-Fayette Chronicle.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-09-15
In Blind Tiger Towns.

Mississippi annals were blacken-
ed on Saturday last by two afrays
growing out of the drink habit.
In Meridian whlskey crazed man
who was making a murderous
assault upon a negro woman, was
shot and killed by a policeman.
In Winona an almost identical
tragedy was enacted-a drunken
hoodlum being killed by the city
marshal, to protect the mayor, Mr..
Witty, OF that town, who was
wantonly set upon while in the
discharge OF his official duties.
Most deplorably the drunken
man fatally stabbed has victim,
one of the most useful and popular
young men of Winona, before the
marshal shot him. Meridian and
Winona are both dry towns
Vicksburg Dispatch.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-09-15
Wheat Growing in Attala.

1t may not be generallay known,
but it is q fact nevertheless that q
few of the progressive farmers OF
the county have tor the last few
years been growing wheat with
good results and are making all
the flour for home consumption.
Last week 1t was the privilege OF
the writer to 90 over the farm of
Mr.. Thomas Brunt five mills north
of the city, and after noting his
splendid crops of corn and cotton,
we came to the plot Of ground
sown in wheat the past season, and
Mr.. Brunt stated that he had
harvested an average Of ten bush
els to the acre and would have
plenty of -four to supply his family
the next twelve months.
Mr.. Hamp Walker, another
good farmer who is growing his
own wheat successfully, stated t.
us this week that Mr.. r. J. Bell,
of Ethel, would put up a first-clas'
Touring mill If given satisfactory
assurances that the farmers of thu
surrounding country would engage
in growing wheat sufficiently tt
Justify the Observation-Disclosures
ko, Star.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-09-15
Coming to the Front.

The present year fully demon
strates the superiority of Missis-
sippl over goodly number OF her
sister states. Despite the abnor-
NAL and unusually adverse condi-
tions obtaining this year, such as
excessive rainfall early in the
season, followed by extreme dry
weather, this grand old common
wealth will produce an ample sut-
ficlency foi all her citizens. A
complete failure is an impossibll-
ity IN Mississippi. Her products
are so manifold and varied as to
preclude the possibility of such a
contingency so recurrent in one
crop regions. The prevailing high
price will oounterbalance the
shortage of the cotton crop, and
the abundant yield of hay, pota-
toes, tomatoes, fruits, ETC., will
readily supply the deficiency in
the corn crop. To fully appre,
ciate Mississippi u person must
live a while in one-orop country
like the wheat belt of the north
west, where crop fallure--the
rule rather than the exception
utterly paralyzes all departments
of industry. --Durant News.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-09-15
Good Water.

Doddsville artesian we'll is the
best we'll for flow of water, pleas
ant taste and GOODNESS that we have
seen anywhere in the delta. The
flow is IS gallons a minute, or
122, 400 gallons day, an almost
unprecedented flow, and the cost
of the we'll was so small that al
most any of our large planters can
afford one. The Messrs. Dodds
have piped the water all over their
little town, giving each of the III
habitants pure and wholesome
water, without money and without
price. Such a thing in itself should
cause q rush of citizens to a town
that can boast such public spirited
men.-Indianola Tocsin.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-09-15
A State Sorrow.

The death of Mrs. A. f. Fox,
which occurred at West Point last
Monday, has been received with
deep regret. Mrs. Fox has been
i'll for many months, and the
friends of her distinguished bus.
band Hon. A. F. Fox, member OF
congress from this, the Fourth
district, tender their sympathy in
this, his hour of mourning. -Gren'
ada Grenadain.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-09-15
Good Roads.

There seems to be a general
awakening throughout the state to
the importance of good roads,,
and the press is agitating the sub
lect quite theoretically and sue
cessully. A good roads convenen-
ton was held in Lefore county
last week at which addresses were
delivered by Senator Money, State
Seator Gardner, w. G. George and
James X. Vardaman, and the senti-
ment Of the meeting declared that
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-09-15
The Scarcity Of Quails.

Sportsmen begin to note tho
scarcity of quails this season. It
is a very rare thing that a flock OF
Young birds can be seen. This is
accounted for by the wet weather
during their rearing time. The
little birds cannot thrive IN wet
grass and there has been super
abundance of both grass and water
all spring and summer. Terry
Headlight.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-09-15
Timely Topics from
1.-The State Press.

the roads of the county should be
worked under the contract system
and the tax payers would willingly
stand the extra levy necessary
There seems to be q disposition
throughout the state towards the
abandonment of dirt roads and the
building of stone highway. While
the movement is yet in its infancy,
the present agitation will undoubt-
eddy result in much good and a
better condition of the public
highway is presaged. jackson
Correspondent of Natchez Des-
patel
Rankin County Hay Crop.
More hay has been saved in
r ankin county this year than IN
two season before, and the end is
not vet, for the good work is
going on every day. Only last
Saturday we saw two new mowers
and rakes brought from the depot,
1t is true that necessity was the
cause of this unusual activity in
themeadows, but it will prove a
Wholesome lesson, and will teach
everybody what few already
knew-that feed for stock can be
more easily, economically and
profitable secured in this way than
in any other Brandon News.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-09-15
Lowdnes County Fair.

Arrangements for holding the
live stock fair in this city Octo-
Der %, "a and IS are fast being
perfected. That the fair will be
held is an assured fact. The
program and premium list is now
in the hands of the printer and
will be ready for distribution at q
very early date. Columbus Com
mercial.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-09-15
A Wise Suggestion.

The farmer. should hurry the
harvest and sale of his cotton.
When the price is wavering be-,
tween 0 and II cents it is good
time to unload, and it is unfortun-
ate that so few producers are
ready to accept the opportunities
to sell at surch good profils.-
Meridian Star
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-09-15
The Press of Greenviile.

Don't forget it brethren, that
the smallestIindustry in Greenvllle
is of more value to the city than
any politician that ever tried to
prove the worst the better cause.
Street corner politics never put a
cent over the counter.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-09-15
Interesting Items
Cleaned from
Many Sources

passed. A late fall is very m 1Ncl,
70 be disired, but a toning down
Of the hot weather is not to DO
despised. -Grenada Grenadaln'