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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-02
an influence on the sales of prices and

an influence on the sales of prices and
tanks.
Wages are in a fair way to be salts
factorily adjusted at Valley furnaces;
the reduction agreed upon is less than
originally announced Export orders
decrease and the Russian armor plate
contract may not go to an American
although his terms were The best Boot
and shoe shops receive more orders and
although quotations are nominally un-
changed many makers refuse new con-
tracts without a small advance The
upward tendency is SO general that
purchasers are eager to do business at
the current level Jobbers have arrived
at Boston in great number and in
uuirfes indicate that liberal sales will re-
suit Leather sells freely, particularly
of Union seal, but the large transac-
tions were probably at slight concessions
Glazed kid has become conspicuous
feature of the market, factories running
at full capacity but failing to meet the
demand The market is irregular with
more quotations advancing than de-
Ginning.
a sudden increase in sales Of wool at
the chief eastern markets to 5,412,0 900
pounds, against z,S93.400 in the previous
week, does not appear significant After
such an Unusually dull season some re-
covery was in order For five weeks
sales were Is. 6ST. 700 pounds against Is
579,930 in the same weeks of 1885, which
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-02
NO STATE SAT- PLANT.

The proposition to establish a state
salt plant at Hutchinson and run it by
the labor Of the men, in the reformation
viii not get through the legislature.
Senators Kennedy and Henley who went
to Hutchinson to inquire into the needs
of the refOrmatory and who also visited
the salt plants are convinced that
the scheme to establish the state plan
worked by the reformatory inmates is
impracticable.
1T would never do" said Senator
Kennedy. ut would be putting convict
labor in direct competition with free
labor and would require as many guards
as convicts as it is impossible to see
person a foot on account OF the steam.
1t requires expert labor TO work a salt
plant and the boys could do great dam
age to the machinery and not be detect
ed. If they were taught the salt bust
ness a number Of them would stay in
Hutchinson and work in the plants
there and the people OF that town OBJ
Ject to that Like the people Of Lea "
enwOrth they want an appropriation
made SO those released can be furnish
"a transportation TO the place they were
sent from. believe that the boys
should all be taught trades SO they
could earn a living in any country they
desired 20 60 after their release"
Senator Henley agreed with Senatoc
Kennedy for the same reasons
The state society OF labor and indus
try is also opposed to the plan and Of
fer the same arguments against it. They
place particular stress upon the fact
that it would throw good honest men
cat OF employment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-02
WAVE OLE MICROBES

Sweeping over Kansas this month Of
January has been a wave Of microbes,
so fierce, so resistless, that scarce an in
habitant of the sunhower state has been
lucky enough to avoid it's sickly and
deadly embrace. In different neighbor-
hoods it has appeared in different guises,
but the disease never failed to appear
Here It was grip. there it was smallpox,
yonder it was diphtheria- From Con-
cordia to Fort Scott, from Lal1in to Ar
gentine, not a town or hamlet has been
missed. Never in the history of the
state has there been such an epidemic of
disease as is on tap at present.
Schools have been closed weeks at a
time the sound of village church bells
is heard no more. and the physician
sleeps only as he rides on his daily and
nightly rounds Pest houses are no
longer an uncommon sight. and the
demand for handkerchiefs has far ex-
ceeded the supply in many quarters
These facts are especially observable to
one who closely scans the papers of the
state both daily and weekly.
But the amazing fact in connection
with this unusual visitation is that few
remarkably few, deaths are found in its
wake. The undertaken sits and observes
dumbfounded and in silent contempt
the feebleness of such an unworthy ally
But seriously, it is a blessing Of Provi-
dence indeed, that half the population
OF the Jayhawker state is not laid away
to rest under the sod, considering the
thoroughness with which the state is
enveloped by the storm How lucky that
it is grip. diphtheria. and so-ealled
smallpox, rather than cholera or the
black death.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-02
CONDITION OF TRADE
As Reported by the R. G. Dun Mer-
camille Agency.

New York, Feb. Pr G. Dun a Co s
Weekly Review of Trade says:
The week in general business has been
without striking new features but in
this respect the outcome has been ia
vorable. Not one Of the great industries
finds any scarcity Of orders for goods,
and business is done at prices which
show a slight tendency to rise, except
in textiles, which have been affected by
the reduction of 10 to 20 per cent. in the
seasons opening prices by the American
Wooden company This cut is expected
to be indefinitely continued. Develop
ments in the money market. however,
indicate that the dry goods trade is pre-
pairing for a season of activity and the
new woollen prices are not lower than
most buyers expected. There is nothing
discOuraging in the slight decline in
commodity prices from January 1 to
February l. and railroad earnings con-
tinue large, increasing Ill per cent for
three weeks of January over last year.
and 26.2 per cent over 1899 New York
bank clearings for the week gained 4S-S
per cent. over 1900, and outside of New
York the gain is 1913 per cent. There is
a loss of a per cent. outside of New
York for the week compared with 1899,
but it is due to the fact that the Feb
ruary settlements were increased in
that year While steel mills have con-
tracts on hand for their output from
three to six months ahead, prices nearly
rule firm Few actual advances are re-
corded but there is expectation OF
higher figure soon for Bessemer pig iron,
while rumOrs are numerous as to a raise
in biIlets, plates and structural innate
rails. All these lines show a brisk de-
mand Wire nails and barbed wire were
advanced 81 per ton owing to heavy or
ders from the west, and it is expected
that the few mills stiH idle will shortly
resume Activity in Texas oil fields had
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-02

was the smallest aggregate in five years.
These figures indicate present
conditions In this Industry.
Even the small operations were
only accepted at a further reduction In
quotations, the average now being the
lowest since June, 1889 Interior holders
are stubbornly refusing to accept pres
ent prices Heavy weight suitings were
opened at The expected reduction and
another week Of the London auction
sales is not expected to have any effect
Cotton vagaries have not been regard
ed with alarm by spinners since a ten
porary corner can not have any i'm
portant effect In the commercial world
Some mills sent their raw material TO
the aid OF short sighted individuals who
had sold cotton they did not possess al
though local stocks were known to he
light, and the manipulation OF the jan
uary option was rumored. For a few
Gays miodling uplands sold at - cents.
surprising all records for many year
but with the end Of the January deal
there was a sharp decline 70 a more ra'-
tionai position.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-02

The Pestana bill should be styled a
bill 70 establish the opposition to the
Republican party on a winning founda-
ton" Few can be found who do not
believe that political fusion Is sooner or
later certain death to the parties thereto.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-02

The government has played its big
gest trump in the Philippines. The in
habitants are warned that unless they
surrender and take the oath at once
they will be barred from holding Office
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-02

The Indiana legislature is being asked
to appropriate SIS 600 for the erection Of
a governors mansion. The state al
ready owns the site. Shall a Hoosier
governor be better housed than a Jay
hawlrer state executive?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-02

Peoria Journal; There is no doubt
that American shipping could be in
creased if the government was willing
to pay enough. We believe that men
could be found to take charge Of almost
any number of ships if the government
would build them, present them, and
then pay the expense OF running them.
But the same thing could be done with
any other kind of business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-02

When that Appleton. Wis, doctor
started out to demonstrate that small
pox is not contagious, the people all got
vacclnated before sitting down to await
the result Of the experiment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-02

St. Louis now has $4,000. 900 in sight
for her worlds fair. and there is little
doubt that the s5.O00.OOO expected from
the federal government viii be forth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-02

The proposition now pending in con-
gress to make silver dollars redeemable
in gold. does not arouse the attention It
would have done a few years ago when
gold was much less plentiful than it is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-02
QUAKER REF1EcrEoNs.
IFrom the Philadelphia Record-1
Even fattery sometimes falls fat

r rom me PhlIadeIpLIa FlecoEuI
Even fiattery sometimes falls fat
With the oculist. success is always in
sight.
The bicycle seems to be on the re-
tired list
ferences.
Even his Satanic Majesty is called by
nick names.
When a man gets tight he usually has
a. lot Of loose change.
The pretty girl may not marry her
photographer. but she is usually taken
BY him.
Living S3xe1eton-'sT ossifed man
can't get job Fat Woman-''H Hard
luck. isn't it?s
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-02

Just as the army reorganization bill is
about to become a law, It is discovered
that 1t may be necessary to send more
troops to China Affairs in the land Of
the Celestials are not as harmonious as
hey have sometimes seemed to be
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-02


GriddIe cake f7ours are becoming al
most as numerous as breakfast foods
The wonder grows that Mrs Carrie
Nations second husband doesn't also
drink himself to death
The manner in which you are being
worked probably excites the con-
tempt OF your acquaintance.
The baby's first shoe is having a
hard time as a Sacred Relic, competing
with the first prize a woman won at
cards.
It is hoped that some particular
honor IS shown the new arrivals in
heaven who left heavy life insurance
to their wives.
The two things that make the most
trouble i'm the world are whisky and
love. and neither one can be regulated
by rock throwing.
Every woman believes that the Lord
understands that it IS necessary for her
to pretend to like some people whom
she dislikes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-02

One great change has come to Albert
Edward since his accession to the throne.
Mrs. Langtry would not now dare to
slip a chunk Of ice down his back
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-02

The Chicago News prints an editorial
under the head OF Elevated Railroad
Fares" Somebody, probably. has tried
to put the price above five cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-02

A primary election bill which does
away entirely with the political conven-
ton has been introduced in the Wis
consin legislature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-02
PoINTEp PARAaRApHa.

II I0Ill IlIE NlIICllsO NENs-I
Merit often turns up in unexpected
places.
a man without country is one who
lives in a town.
Wise is he who has cage ready for
the bird In hand.
Corkserews have sunk more people
than cork jackets ever saved
When you can get horse at a bar
sain-drive the bargain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-02

The regular monthly consolidation Of
the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific
railways arrived promptly on the frs
Of February.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-02

The Grand Army Of the Republic is
about to welcome to its bosom thas
grizzled old fighter. Marcus Aurelius
Hanna.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-02

Indianapolis Journal: Nothing viii
tend more to create lawlessness than a
LOT Of laws on statute books which are
ignored
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-02

In the case of Mr. Towne the first
speech was the last.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-02

It apepars that when King Edward
needed money he went to his nephew
for It instead Of applying to his 'u--
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-02

Late reports indicate that Aguinaldo
Is stin engaged in the, business Of dying
for his country
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-02

Cawker. City entfces country trade
away from neighboring towns by giving
Saturday afternoon tree band concerts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-02

Neglected colds make fat pravc.
yards" DR.. Woods Norway Pine svrin
helps men and women to a happy. viz
orous old age
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-02
GLOBE srGHra

TF'rom the Atchison Globe1
Doc Morrison calls Theodore Thomas
Tom"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-02

An apology is merely egotism turned
wrong side out
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-02

TELEPHONES
Business. Offce....-.-....s.xBe Bell Phone 101
Reporters Room Bell 'Fhone off
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-02

Griddle cake f7ours are becoming al
most as numerous as breakfast foods.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-02

win the ocuilzt. success Is always in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-02

The wonder grows that Mrs. Carrie
Nations second husband doesn't also
drink himself to death
The age-herald., 1901-04-10
MIR. KNOX ATTENDS
 CABINET MEETING
Much of the Time Was Given to Discussing Indemni-
 ties in China

Washington April 9.-The cabinet meet ing today lasted about an hour MT. Knox, the new Attorney General was presented to his colleagues and created very fa- vorable impression. Much of the time of the meeting was given up to discussion of the indemnity which the powers are demanding of China. No official confir- nation has been received by the govern ment of the reported rejection of the Platt amendment by the Cuban constitu- tional convention. The matter was dis cussed by the cabinet and it was consid- cred strange that General Wood had not communicated si important a fact if 1t were true.
 The caoinet gave some attention to the China, 1t being brought forward by Sec retary Hay in connection with MT. Rock hills dispatches received since the last meeting. Great surprise was expressed at the enormous totals of the claims be- fore the ministers at Pelxin, which ap- proximate half a billion dollars. More over. at least one of the powers insists on keeping the account open until 1t elects to withdraw entirely from Pekin. at remote date to be fixed at it's own will thereby leaving the total of its claim to be increased greatly thereafter The opinion of the other cabinet officers completely accorded with that of Secre- tary Hay as to the desirability of secur- ing reduction of the claims
The age-herald., 1901-04-10
NEW RAILROAD.
Steps are Being Taken to Organize
 Louisville and Port Royal.

Louisville, April 9.-The Courier-Journal tomorrow will say:
 Steps are being taken to organize a company here to incorporate the Louis vile and Port Royal Railroad. Olof Berg strom of Cothenburg, Neb., one of the promoters of the road, reached here yes- terday, and called upon a number of business men. The matter was presented to them, and it is likely the company will be organized.
 It is understood that the railroad is to be backed entirely by English capital and a local company is only necessary to se- cure the rights of way and file the neces- sary incorporation papers. The men who are backing the road propose to build 1t from walhalla, N. C., to point in Ken lucky, near Louisville, though 1t is their ultimate intention to enter this city. It is proposed to open up a section of Ken lucky that is not traversed by rail- road now.
 The promoters have already secured a road running from Port Royal. s. C., to Walhalla, N. C.. and about 4000 miles of track will be constructed from Walhalla in this direction. The road will enter Kentucky from Pickett County, Tenn, and will pass through Clinton, Cumber- land. Adair, Green, Larue and Hardin Counties in this. State. MT. Bergstrom says the road will open up immense min erai. coal and timber lands in Kentucky and Tennessee. He says If iron is found
The age-herald., 1901-04-10
Description of Statue.

Washington, April 9.-The equestrian statue of Logan unveiled today represent ed seven years of labor on the part of Franklin Simmons, the sculptor, and marks departure in sculpture in Wash ington. in that 1t rests upon a pedestal of bronze. Congress appropriated $SO.OOO for the statue and $15, 900 was contributed by the Grand Army of Republic. The pedestal is twenty feet high. On its west face Is a group representing General Logan in consultation with leading of ficers in the army of the Tennessee. In this group are portrait groups of General Dodge, Hazen, Slocum, Leggett, Mower, Blair and Captain Strong.
 On the east face of the pedestal Is a group repre- senting General Logan talk ing the oath as United States Senator which is being administered by Vice. President Arthur In this group are DOT trait bronzes of Senators Cullom, Evarts, Conkling, Morton, Miller, Voorhees, and Thurman.
 The south front of the pedestal Is em- bellished with an allegorical figure of war and the north with another of peace The equestrian statue rises above the pedestal fourteen and Nhalf feet. General Logan, facing south, Is represented as riding along battle, his horsemen nov ing forward at a gentle trot, his hat on and sword drawn. The statue produces an impression of dignity beauty and power. Humbert, late King of Italy, after private view of the monument, knighted Mf. Simmons.
The age-herald., 1901-04-10
LATTER DAY SAINTS.
Recent Kansas City Conference Will
 Be Memorable One.

Kansas City, Mo, April 9.-The present conference of Latter Day Saints at Inde- pendence. Mo-, will be memorable in the history of the church because of the con- fiict of authority between President Jo- seph Smith and the quorum of twelve. President Smiths act of mercy towards Elder E. c. Briggs of Indiana in with holding from publication the proceedings of the quorum of twelve against Elder Briggs is the first of the presidents acts to be opposed by any of his followers since the organization of the church. He has. severe accusers and able defenders. Those who are opposed to him say that his action was justified only as a result of revelation, and as his course in the matter was revealed to him. he should give the revelation to the church and no one will question the wisdom of his act.
The age-herald., 1901-04-10
COURT HEARS THE
 CLAIMS OF BOERS
Great Crowd ofInterested Spec tators Listened to the Le-
 gal Proceedings

New Orleans, April 9.-The suit of the Boer representatives here against the agents of the steamship Angelo Austral- ian to prevent the shipment of mules and horses through New Orleans to South Africa for the use of the British army in the war against the Boers was taken up for trial before Judge Parlange Of the United States Circuit Court today. General Pearson of the Boer army and a number of British army officers were included in the large attendance of spec tators.
 Proceedings were opened with deposi- tions on the part of the defendants to the suit in which they denied that they were carrying munitions of war and in which they said their vessels were not armed to repel attack. They were simply suits.
 After recess attorneys for the plaintiffs argued that the shipment of mules from New Orleans was a violation of the neu- trality laws and was conducted under the supervision of British officers. and that as this was the base of supplies the court here was authorized to act. The defense claimed that they were engaged in legal business; that mules were not munitions of war and that the matter was political and in the hands of the executive branch of the government and without the jurls- diction of the courts. The court took -he matter under advisement
The age-herald., 1901-04-10
GOV. SANFORD RELEASES
 TWENTY-SIX MORE CONNECTS
They Were Sent to Pratt Mines from Butler County Charge ofVagrancy and Riding Trains-This Frees All Pris-
 oners Who Were Victims of Fee System

Montgomery April e-(specaI)-Governor pardoned twenty-six with stroke pen today. serving double charge riding vaganey from Butler Governor after thorough the had been convicted additional the having yesterday.
 Governor Sanford Examiner to But
  ane filed his differ important partcu published The the padons The following list of the pardoned
 
 
 Phadepha scotland Charles Reches of Bandery Sullivan Montgomery Charles kimba New Nssen Johnson Hai York; E. Hearst New J. Willie Hill. E.E K
The age-herald., 1901-04-10
HILL SAYS DEMOCRATS NEED COURAGE, UNITY
 AND AGGRESSIVENESS

Tennessee hospitality. which always re- call with much pleasure.
 Permit me to embrace this opportunity to thank the delegation from your State to the last national Democratic conven- ton at Kansas City for the many evi- dences of their friendship and confidence extended to me during the session of that memorable convention.
 "A single suggestion further. There IS much unnecessary discussion about the reorganization of the Democratic party. It is difficult to ascertain exactly what Is proposed by those who make use of 1t. The old party of Jefferson, Jackson and Tilden still lives and is good enough for us. What we need now is courage, pa- tience, unity and aggressiveness. Let us adhere to the old fashioned principles or Democracy and the future will take care of itself. I remain,
 Your fellow citizen,
 DAVID B. HILL. Albany, N. T., April 5, 1s01."
The age-herald., 1901-04-10

Nashville April s-Representative Borum of Shelby County, author of res olution adopted by the General Assem- ply, extending an invitation to Hon. David B. Hill of New York to address that body. has received a reply. In de- clining the invitation, MT. Hill says:
 ''I appreciate the honor you do me by your courteous invitation and regret that engagements already made for the near future will prevent its acceptance.
 ''The esteemed Governor of your State, Hon. Benton McMillin, whom have known for many years and continue to regard as my personal and political friend has supplemented your communi- cation with an urgent request that l ae- cept the same and assuring me of an old fashioned Tennessee welcome.
 'I know what such a welcome means, having some years ago visited Knox vile, Chattanooga and few other places in your State, and been the recipient of
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