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The times., 1900-12-26
The Death Penalty for <Idnnpers.


(From the Chicago Iimes-HeraId)
Death on the gallovs Of hend who will sub
iect parents to the indescrihable torture Of
threatening to burn out a child's eyes unless he
IS rsnsomed can hardly compensate a mother for
her heartache and her agonizing suspense. The
State cannot requite her 10 for her suffering
eompensc her loss.
The next General Assembly will have the back
ing OF public sentiment il il amends the laws
making kidnapping for ransom punishable by
hanging
The times., 1900-12-26

1t is the general consensus OF opinion
in New York. that the Hon. Theodore
Roosevelt has been the poorest Cover
no- who has occupied the Executive Man
is no one TO compare him to. but
Black. and Black is now regarded as in
finitely his superior both in brains and
honesty of purpose. Black made no pre-
tences All of RoosevelSs have been
stripped away.
The times., 1900-12-26
Griggs In History.

(From the Wheeling Register)
Attorney General Griggs' Interpretation of the
ideas of the who framed the Constitution OF
the United States continues to be the greatest
wonder of closing century. Griggs will be
known to history mainly through his late argu-
ment before the Supreme Court.
The times., 1900-12-26
Vice in New York.

The sapient Mr.. Dooley. who has come
to be the guide, philosopher, and friend to
whom all good Americans turn when at a
loss for a word to describe their political
and social sensations. has this to say of
the vice crusade in New York:
.'As people, Hnnissy. we're tn greatest cru
saders that iver was-fr a short distance On a
quarter-nile track can crusade at rate that
wud make Hogan's frind. Godfrey tn Bullion.
look like crab. But tn throuble is tn crusade
don't last aither tn first sprint III crusaders
drops out iv tn procession TO take drink or
put little money ON tn ace, an be tn time
tn end iy tn line iv march is reached tn boss
crusader is alone In th' job. an his former iol-
lowers is hurlin' bricks at him firm tn windows
iv policy siiops Tn boss crusader always gets
IL double cross"
The times., 1900-12-26
Syndicate Rule in south Africa.

(from the Indianapolis Sentinel.)
Advices from London say that the British Coy
ernment will not venture to carry out its prom
ise Of putting a large portion Of the burden OF the
expense of he Boer war the South African
gold mines The reason given is that in the face
of a solid Dutch sentiment against the Govern
ment il would be unwse to weaken the British
party, which is so largely sustained by the min
ing syndicates. Syndicate rule in South Africa
is regarded as assured.
The times., 1900-12-26
cut and housed Her own Corn.

tFrom the Minneapolis Times)
Huron, 5. D., Dec l6-Becsuse she was I'M
able to procure help for the gathering Of her
large crop OF corn. Mrs. Mary King. residing a
few miles south of Hitchcock. went into the field
with her son and the two worked till they
had cribbed the entire crop, amounting to more
than L 200 bushels.
The times., 1900-12-26
But he enjoys it to the full. AS Mr..
Dcoley remarks:

"His pitcher is in III papers irry mornin'. an
his sermons is directhry " places iv amlse-
inent. He sey, to himself. 4 am improvin' tn
wurruld, an me name Will 20 down To tn
eneratcns as tn greatest vice buster iv tn
cinchry. Nhin | get through. they won't be
enough criUe left in this city to sthrang-
er fr' Hannybal Missoury f'r twinty minyits.
he says. That's where he's wrong. Atther
while people gets tired iv III pastine. They
want somewhere to 70 nights Most people amt
vicious, Hinnssy. an il takes vice to hunt vice
That accounts fr polisinen. Besides III horse
show or tn football games or something else
excitin' divarts their attintion. an wan day til
boss crusader finds that hes alone in sodcm."
The spectacle now presented in New
York would be most encouraging 10 a
stranger, but the seasoned citizen is no
more convinced of the ability. Of the non
partisan Committee of Fifteen to reform a
vicious system than he is OF the sincerity
of the Tammany Hall Committee in going
to their aid. Purists tire easily and just
in proportion to the amount of energy
they display at the outset. Tarnmany
knowing this, marks time with great
stamping of feet-and waits.
The truth is, New Yori, does not want
to be too pure. 1t interferes with business
as well as with that sense OF luxury n
enjoyment. which every Gothamite consid-
ers a part of his blrth-right. Mr.. Dopley
understands this. "Vice amt so bad, sfther
all, he says
4 notice business was betther whin twas
rampant Says van la-ad. Sure. ye're right soys
another I haven't sold single pink shirt since
that man Parkcrs closed tn faro games says he
.Th' theayter business amt what il was wlrin
they was more vice. says another This amt
no Connecticut village. he says. so It's no use
thryin' to inthrajoose sOomchury legislatioG in
this impeeryal American city he says. where
people come pursooed be tn sheriff fr'm iyry
corner iv tn wurruld, he says 'Ye can't make
Iaws fr' this community that wud suit New
England village he SAYS, where he says, 'th
people ar-re too civilized to be immoral he
says. Vice he says, goes long way tow'rd
maxim life bearable. he SAYS. "A little vice now
an thin is relished ne III best iv men,
This is about all there is of it, New
York needs an honest mayor and an honest
chief of police. but as she knows she will
never get either in Platt and Croker's
day. she smilingly resigns herself to her
The times., 1900-12-26

The fault in the English contention in
the isthmian canal dispute is basic.
Great Britain is not "a great North
American power and it never has been
since the surrender of Lord CORVALLIS
at Yorktown.
The times., 1900-12-26
Revarding the Faithful.
, the Hartford Courant.

tFrom the -ffaTtiUFu tUtHsHt1
The President says there Will be an extra
session of the Senate next spring. That means
new and Important appointments. needing con-
hrmation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-22

continuance of negotiations depend
upon the execution of the princes and
officials thought responsible for the out
RACES is another form of the PROPOSE
ton submitted to the Washington gov
eminent several weeks ago by Baron
Won Sternberg, then German charge
d'affaires. Germany proposed at that
time, that as condition precedent to
negotiations, the Chinese government be
compelled to surrender the first and
real perpetrators of the crimes commit
ted against international law"
The response Of the United States was
that it could not Join in a demand OF
this character; that China should be
afforded opportunity to punish the
criminals; and that provision for their
punishment should be made in the ne
gotiations for final settlement.
The president is considering the new
German proposal, and he will probably
decline to agree to it, suggesting some
modification that may lead to a salts
factory solution
An official said that as some of the
men condemned by the ministers are
powerful princes and officials, control
ling Chinese forces, 1t is plain that un-
less the imperial government. desirous
of carrying out the ultimatum of the
foreign representatives, is able to arrest
the cuIprits separately they are likely to
com bine in their own defense The pos
sibility is suggested that they might kill
the emperor. Such an act would be
signal for an anti-foreign outbreak all
over China, and would have conse-
ouences which the authorities hesitate
to contemplate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-22

cradle Mr. Seaton who announces that
he Will present a joint resolution to pro-
hibit women from being employed in
the two houses
Another objection urged against the
employment of women in the legislature
is the fact that they cannot vote and
that giving a place or places to them de-
prives the voters and party workers Of
the rewards to which they are entitled.
Z believe" Mr.. Seaton says, that
this is one of the most important re-
forms which might be inaugurated and
L am heartily in favor of it.
L viii present the matter to the house
as soon as it is organized and sincerely
hope the members will agree to the en-
ployment of men only in the capacity
of clerks and stenographe1's.
There have been connected with the
legislative sessions many scandals Of one
kind or another and / believe that the
best thing the Republican party can do
at the outset is to eliminate the POSSIBLE
tiles for a, repetition of the incidents of
the last session by not only employing
men only, but to cut down the list Of
employees
There is no emergency demanding an
unnecessary and extravaga expendi-
ture Of the peoples money and the ten
ufe of office for the party depends, in
my opinion, upon the wisdom exercised
by the legislature in its deliberations at
the coming session
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-22
LABOR UNION DINNER.
Bishop Potter and Controller Coler
Make Remarks

New York. Nov 22.-Bishop Potter was
one Of the speakers at the annual din
ner Of the Central Labor union OF
Brooklyn last night. About 400 persons
including many women, attended the
dinner. John Phillips presided Bishop
Potter said, IN part.
Il was asked IN Washington what I
thought was most important in connec-
ton with the meeting OF the board OF
mediation and arbitration industrial
commission, and am afraid / shocked
the gentlemen by answering the pufing
CT a cigar When the board first got to-
gether they had a very cold time Of it.
But managed TO get them to my house
and on the table there were coffee-and
another thing that missed here to-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-22
WANTS KILLING FIRST.
Executions Made Precedent to
Further Chinese Farley.

New York, Nov 22-According to a
special from Washington to the Herald
Minister Conger'a dispatch to Secretary
Hay asserting his belief that the pun
ishment of Chinese leaders imposed by
the decree issued by the Chinese govern
ment IS not adequate, = opPOse eal ~ 49,, 80
opinion held by the president ana secre-
tary of state.
Another important development in the
situation is that Germany has proposed
that as a condition to continuing the
negotiations, China be compelled to ex-
ecute the eleven princes and officials al
legged to be responsible for the Cnlnese
outrages. This condition is very us
tasteful to the administration, Whlch IS
expected to take steps to secure its
modifica ton.
Mr. Conger's measure was in response
to ar inquiry from Secretary Hay sent
Immediately after the presentation OF
the decree to this government by Min
lister WI. The secretary cabled that the
United States did not intend to pursue
q policy OF vengeance, but stated that
because Of Mr.. Conger's experience the
president necessarily left in his hands
the determination Of whether the pun
ishments imposed were adequate sec
rotary Hay also urged him to take into
full consideration the attitude of the
Chinese and the ability u the Imperial
government to carry out more severe
sentences
siege through which Mr.. Conger and
other ministers went last summer has
angered them against the Chinese and
caused them to be foremost in demand
ing blood expiation. In the hope Of de-
terring Mr.. Conger from any ideas Of
vengeance, Mr.. ". ". Rockhill was sent
to Pekin as his adviser. 1t is an open
secret that the authorities would have
preferred the reference OF the negotia-
tions to a commission. formed of COM
znissioners. three in number appointed
by each power. but this plan failed Of
accom- pIishment.
The proposal of Germany that the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-22
HOSIERY AND UNDERWEAR.

Children's fleece lined Vests, Pants
and Drawers
Size ..........2O % "a &c % 80 s2 "a
Price 2O 20 25 25 so 80 IS 35
Children's Gray Half Wool Ribbed
Vests and Pants-all sizes to At child
from 2 to 10 years-A special, per Gar
ment .............. ..................4 Sc
Ladies' Jersey Ribbed, Cotton, fleece
lined Union Suits in Gray and Ecru-A
special, per Suit. ...................4 Sc
Ladies Jersey Ribbed Gray Union
suit . . o1c
Mems Jersey Ribbed, Cotton, fleece
lined Shirts and Drawers-A special,
per Garment ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 3Sc
Mems Jersey Ribbed, Australian
Wool STEAM SHRUNK." Shirt and
Drawers-A special, per Garment 95c
Mems Natural Gray Wool Shirts and
Drawers, Extra Heavy, VERY Fine and
and soft--A special. per Suit. S2.75
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-22
END IT NOW.
John SeatOn, Venerable Law
Maker, Raises His Voice.
Champions Nom Employment of
Women in Legislature.
CAUSE OF SCANDALS.
Members Not Always Particular
About Glass Employed.
Good Women Compelled to As
sOciate With Bad.
Will Introduce a Joint Resolu-
tiOn in the House.
CAUSE OF SCANDALS.

Captain John Seaton of Atehison, the
venerable member of the house Of rep
resentatives. reelected again, is the
champion Of an effort to reform the
legislature by keeping women off the
pay roll as committee clerks and stenog-
raphers-
Mr.. Seaton is the only man who has
had the courage to suggest this sort of
a reform. because others fear the con-
sequences OF such an Outspoken cam
paign-
The average legislature, although com
posed of men who believe in according
the proper respect and consideration to
women. neglects to do this when the
body is in session.
Young girls and women are subjected
to the annoyances of public places and
the members are not careful in their
converse ton. In this way. although it
may be unintentional. modest women are
often Inundated and made ashamed.
Il IS always a noticeable fact that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-22

night-a box OF cigars These things
created a common atmosphere.
The cement OF human society f. fra
ternal feeling. and you cannot build any
cooperative service for the race unless
you establish the feeling OF brotherhood.
You can't establish the right feeling be-
tween the clasaes-I detest the word
unless you base Il on brotherhood"
ments made in the charities department
as the greatest that had been made In
any Of the city departments He sug-
gested that the labor unions should nr-
range to have their complaints present
ed IN proper form, 80 that when they get
into the courts they would not be
thrown out
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-22
CHANDLER Is CONFIDENT.
New Hampshire Senator Expects to
Be Returned.


New York. Nov. Ex-senator William
f. Chandler Of New Hampshire, who. is
here. says that he expects 10 be return
ed to the senate. THE joint legislature
will have 325 members" he says. "and
I am fairly confident that 1 shall receive
the support OF 10. I know about the at
titude OF 100 OF these members already.
There are a number OF candidates ia the
field. Some OF them are Mr. Baller. M.
Burnham, Mr.. Sulloway and Mr.. Quin-
by. The situation today r. the same as
a few days ago. when 4 issued my state
ment. so far as the attitude Of my OPP
ponents Is concerned"
Senator Carter Of Montana. is also
here. His term expires next year When
he was asked about his successor ne
said.
The legislature Of MontaE1 is Demo
cratic by four or five majority and uu-
der the circumstance 1, OF course, 90
not expect to be returned. There are
number of candidates and no one can
tell exactly who Will be elected.
Mr.. Carter would not talk about the
possibility Of his taking a federal APP
appointment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-22

You will find added
35c, 55c and 00c Tables
of Angora
reduced to z5c
coorngs Cames Hair that 1925 &c
Wine, Oxford Golden Brown.
that
Wine, Navy Mode Plum
will at
in 56-inch Golf Cloth 90
Grey, nandSea
shades in 5Oinch
Medium Grey Brown Navy and Dark Grey
shades Pebble Cloth,
Navy, Old Blue Wine Golden Brown, Tam
that reao haven ma ow prices
Black that $3.50 $175 White that $500
$125 $1OO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-22
ENJOYS FROM JAPAN.
Visit America to Get Good Govern
ment Pointers.

New York, Nov. 22.-ATayor Van Wyck
has had an unusual number of callers
Of late. The more prominent have been
Mark Twain, Senator William +. Mackey
and the Japanese consul, Salaz1chI
Jchida- The consul introduced Baron
Nd. Masudaira- member Of the house of
peers of Japan. and DR.. Jur R. Otsukf,
vice buTgomaster Of KIoto The last
named two are travelling through the
United States studying the conditions
here in order to follew the best plans in
the government Of their ogn country.
At the request OF the japanese consul
the visitors received letters Of introduc-
ton to the heads Of all departments
with a request from Mayor Van Wyclz
that every courtesy be shown them and
that they be allowed to study the work
ings OF the respective departments
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-22

surrounding every legislature there are
some women who should be at home
yet imbued with the idea that they are
entitled to recognition, become very dis
agreeable in their officeseeking tactics.
Often there are also women who do not
belong in respect table places.
There is a corner in both the house
and senate set apart for the place
hunters These corners are always &C.
cupied.. The opinion which the mem
bers hold concerning these particular
places might be imagined by the fact
that when their wives or daughters come
to visit the legislature they always oc-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-22

ate. and not antagonize each other in
their efforts to promote the general
good of our citizens; therefore, be it
Resolved, That we, the Ministerial
Union. do hereby most earnestly request
all friends and advocates of true relig-
ion good order and educational fellow
ship, to respect the wishes and long
established usag es Of our churches, and,
as far as possible, to arrange their pub
lie entertainments. lectures, and con-
certs, so as not to interfere with our
regular Thursday evening services.
Resolved, That a copy of this reso-
luton be published in the daily papers,
and read in all our pulpits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-22
ALL ABOUT KANSAS.
Three Men Assigned the Task Of Writ
ing of the State

Frank Montgomery will write a piece
about northwestern Kansas, Tom Nc
Neal about southwestern Kansas and r.
w Wright of Dodge City about Front
Ter Life" for the annual meeting Of the
State Historical society in January.
Prof. E. Haworth Of Lawrence win al
so have a paper on geological subjects.
The program will also include some
musical and miscellaneous numbers OF
interest.
The persons who are expected to APP
pear on the programme have been in
structed concerning the new rule adopt
ed by the society that all papers shall
be within a limit Of $500 words.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-22

Mems Munsing Union Suits. Fleece
lined COtton--A special, per suit. LAB
Children's Black Cotton Hose, Xxi RIB.
Double hnee-extra heavy. This IS a
special. per pair. .............-....lo DC
Children's Black Cashmere Hose. Xxi
KID, per pair .Ala-o
Children's Black Wool Hose. extra
heavy, XXI Rib. Double Knee-Special.
per pair OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES G
Have more OF those Ladies' Black
F1eece-lined Hose. per pair. 49,. 12lko
Ladies' Black F'leece-lined Hose, extra
heavy, high spliced heel, double sole-6
pair LOT . = loo
Ladies' Fine Black silk Fleece-lined
Hose, extra heavy, spliced heel and
double sole. This is a special value. per
PAIR -. -. - =. - 800. .. -s,oe
ribbed-A special, per pair. ..25c
Mems Black Fleece-lined Hose, dou-
bic heel and toe-A special. per
pair ........... ...............-....A< 1tc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-22

cHpy seats by the side of the particular
member by whom they are entertained,
and are not sent to the guests . cor
ner
Then the members are made the prey
of women who have no business in the
legislative halls. The Hobbies are always
crowded by this class and none of the
members disagree with the idea that
these women should be excluded from
all privileges Of the floor. There are
galleries set apart for them. and there
they should be sent.
At least this is the opinion OF the ven
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-22
MINISTER'S CALL A HALT.
Request That No Entertainments BE
Held on Thursday Evenings.

The following resolution was adopted
at the Ministerial Union OF this city at
their meeting last Monday morning:
Whereas. Nearly all the churches be-
longing to the different denoYnina tions
represented in the city, hold their mid
week services on Thursday evenings
and
Whereas, A long and varied expert
ence has more than demonstrated that
these services are Of vital Importance to
the cause of righteousness and truth;
and
Whereas All our religious and educa-
IS, schools ana colleges. should cooper
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-22

78 dozen Ladies' Handkerchiefs Embroidered
Corners regular sc kind-each. Sc
10 dozen Ladies' (140O Linen) Handkerchiefs
Plain Hemstitched-a bargain-each. =. Sc
% dozen Ladies (1eoo Linen) Hdlzfs-Plain
Hemstitched-a bargain-each. 1OC
80 dozen Mems Colored Bordered Hdkfs.-
see them tomorrow-each ..............7
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-22
plnene 1nfected Ports.

Cape Town. Nov. z2.-In connection
with the bubonic plague, Sir Alfred Mil
ner, the British high commissioner, has
proclaimed that all the east coast ports
OF South America between the tenth
and fortieth parallels are Infected
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-22

The balance of those Ladies' Gauntlet
Gloves will be 20c pair.
Children's Kid Gloves, not all sizes or
colors, but all very cheap, at Soc pair.
Ladies' Kid Gloves, z5c a pair. A dol
lar quality; not every size, but nearly 50.
La Mure " Kid Gloves, @1.15 pair.
g Perrin 50 the regular $3.50 quality I am
going to sell certain shades and sizes, 81. 10.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-22
SILKS.
Insurance as Applied to Silks.

For many years have made it a point to have Dress
Silks that could be guaranteed and have been Agents
for the American Queen Silks, which have stood the
of all purchasers have had dress
turned not durable. It is little early to talk Christ
mas but if any desires to anticipate will sell 21n
24in Satin Duchess, Peau de Sole eros q 90
Graln-Sl on value TOT. W. ~
To our line of Silks that are Insured have added
Black Taffeta-Cold Taffeta (washable) and Cold Satin
Duchess. Try some of the above.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-22
LaCeS and 6AD 6 K
EmbrOideries. N n
A Special Line OF Cream AIl-Over Laces.

5peces this
ChHons Embroidered RedYelow
noqsefne de soie Liberty s4sc all the shades but
g
Pink and Yellow Silk 0IuIeone
Black White Oriental Chantny last
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-22
This will create sensation in my department:
FleeCed Black Wrapper Cloths, SC yard

These choice styles, and quality haven {
sold this season under SIC yard, will be sale kc
Tomorrow and until sold per yard .......-.... ~
Another item to increase sales will be Imperial Ten
mis- Flannels, in pink and blue stripe, z1@c
This is a good quality and at this price is a
bargain
A few pieces of Amoskeag and Renfrew Dress Cling
hams, 1Oc yard, per yard 7kc
COIored Table DamasE, I7c yard.
This is special lot sent us by our New York Office
that they thought very cheap, and you will
the price its marked, per yard &c
Hemmed Turkish Towels cream, sizes 25x4S 2IC EACH
Bed Comforts, SI.6o-Figured Silkone rufled edge,
filed with soft white cotton, $160-reduced from So
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-22

pleased with the result Of
to
more
and Handkerc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-22

The Department Managers Sale been depart
Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-22

All Wool Ingram Carpets, good
patterns, per yard 40
rolls Saxony Administer Carpets, per
yard Observation-Disclosures. Use
Sanford's Velvet Carpets, $1.0O quail
ity, per yard. $50
rolls Body Brussels, Hartford quail
ity, per yard ..........S1.OO