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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-28
REUNION OF THE GRANTS.
Celebrate 3ooth Anniversary of the
Birth of Priscilla Grant.


New York, Feb. 28.-Sfxty members Of
the Grant Family association and their
guests celebrated in this city last night
the third annual reunion and the three
hundreGth anniversary of the birth of
Priscilla Grant 1T was announced that
there ere now 1900 of the descendants
of Matthew and Priscilla Grant In this
country.
Matthew Graf and his wife Priscilla
landed in this country in 1880. The late
Gen. II. S. Grant was one of their de-
scendants. His sister, Mrs. Mary Grant
Cramer, of East Orange, N. J.. was
present last night and sat at the head
of the table.
The menu cards contained the various
theories concerning the origin of the
Grant family. Rev. Arthur H. Grant
believes that it was of Scotch origin;
Rev Roland d. Grant that it was OF
Gallo or Norman blood, but the Ri. Rev.
Phelim O'Toole in his work on THE
Round Towers of Ireland" claims that
the Grants are a family antedating the
birth of the first Irish kings. The no
tice on the menu cards concluded with
the sentence: "a learned genealogfst has
lately proved that the Grants are de-
scended from AsIatic pirates who ex-
kilograms were received from Grant
associations who celebrated last night
in Cleveland, Ohio, Westf1eld and North
arnpton, Mass, and kilograms were sent
to those societies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-28
NIXON HAS EMS LED.
His Labors at Suppression Of Vice
Are at an End.


New York. Feb 2S.-Lewis Nixon, the
chairman Of the TamElany committee Of
five which recently disbanded, has gone
back to his shipbuilding yards IN Eilz-
abethport, N, J., saying thai his official
labOrS in connection with the stamping
out OF vice in New York were ended. He
made a statement just before going
away in which he discussed BREEZY the
labors Of the committee.
our committee was appointed TO Co
operate with any other body Of citizens,
he said, but while number OF citizens
came to US with complaints, which We're
acted upon, none Of the other commit
tees ever expressed any desire to act
with US. We were forced to move inde-
pendently- Having now finished my
work on the committee, wish to say
that whereas I have been freely crit
icised myself, I have no desire to crit
fcise others. So far as 1 can say, the
results Of the Dey street raid have been
such as to shatter the faith of the gam
blers in their immunity.
Having spent three months in this
work, taking up q great deal OF my time.
I feel that am now entitled to the OPP
pOrtunity to attend to my own business
and in the future shall not discuss the
vice question"
Asked as to whether or not he would
give aid to the committee of fifteen he
said: I shall do my share as a private
citizen whenever the opportunity Of
fers."
by his committee. Mr.. NixOc said: You
win understand how difficult it is to
please everybody. In fact, il seems that
we can not please anybody. Some mem
bers within the organization who did
not understand our motives, thought
that we were trying to hurt the organiz-
alton. The Republicans were dissatis-
fed because in our work OF reform we
acted irrespectively Of whom we might
hurt, 1t acted both ways"
Asked what he thought Of the raid Of
the committee of fifteen or gambling
houses Tuesday night. Mr.. Nixon said
he did not wish to discuss the matter,
but added: IF the commit tee of 1--WE
paraphernalia what would have been
said Of us2 I think that the raid we
made could stand as an object les
SON We showed them how to get i'm
portant Witnesses
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no sAYE ssO.O0O.OOO.
What Court Decision Nay Do For
New York City.

New York City.
New York. Feb. 2s-1fore than $780,
100000 may be saved to this city by a
decision of the court Of appeals in the
case of Contractor William J. Rogers
who refused to nay the prevailing rate
Of wages. As interpreted by municipal
experts this decision means not only
that the prevailing rate Of wages fixed
by law has received its death blow, but
that all acts forcing the city to pay IFS
employees prescribed salaries are uncon-
stitutional.
The question has also been raised that
this decision affects the constftutionality
Of the recent policy law which abolished
the old board and under which Com-
missioner Murphy was named last week
If it is held that the decision means
that the legislature can not fix salaries
of city employees, the Davis law fncreas
ing salaries Of teachers, S., 600, 900 will be
void 1t will AFFECT also the salaries Of
all policemen, fremen and about half
the employees in the department Of street
cleaning.
There was CONSERVATION in all city de-
partments when the text Of the edict
from the court of appeals became
known. Comptroller Coler said: 1T IS
the most sweeping decision that has ever
been rendered in regard to the city,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-28
SALOONS IN PLENTY.
But Mantua. o., Had No Fire
Protection and Burned.

Mantua, Ohio, Feb. 2s.-A fire orfgina-
ing in the saloon of J. v. Rosensteei
shortly before midnight destroyed a
large portion of the business part Of
Nantua this morning. The village IS
without fire protection and the fire soon
gained such Roadway as to be beyond
control, and aid was summoned from
Cleveland. The district burned over ex-
tends along Main street frem Prospect
street south to the Erie railroad and one
block east en- Prospect street. The prin-
cipal losers are: I. J. Hays, clothier:
Mrs Goddard. Bazaar; Joseph Kirk, pho
tpgrapher S. Eldredge. jeweler; the
posIoffice; G. c. White, grocer: J. NJ
Ielnan, residence; Mrs. "A. K. Goddard
residence; tho Brown House; the Man
tuaL House. J VI P0sensteel, saaoon. "A
GertiIlo, saloon; M. Brown, saloon. The
loss viii amount to SIS, OOe and is only
partly covered by insurance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-28

has sent the most encouraging. reports,
and he is a good soldier and thought
full man"
In conclusion he said: 1T is certain
that We must maintain a large army in
the Philippines and for long time to
come The Flljpinos must be impressed.
They have no respect for anything 50
much as for force.
I'VE shall hold the Philippines, and
the Fiiipinos must be either our part
ners or our proteges- It is not a ques-
ton Of holding onto the Philippines; It
afford to let go. Promises don't settle
the policies of nations, and that applies
to Cuba as wen as to the PhIlippines..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-28
CAME BACK DEAD.
Bodies of Fifteen Soldiers Brough
Over From Manila

San Francisco. Feb 2s.-The trans
port Indiana brought from Manila the
bodies of fifteen soldiers, who died in
the Philippines, as follows:
Lieut.. J. Morrison jr-, Fourth cav
airy DR. Louis p. Smith, Private Her
man Buehler. company @ F'orty-second
infantry; Hans Cofford, company D,
Forty-sixth infantry; P. A Fitzgerald,
company K Thirty-seventh infantry !:
Arthur E. Gleason. company L, Forty
sixth infantry; Guy A. Price, company
K Thirty-fifth infantry; Louis E Sill
yer, company f. Fourth United States
infantry; Samuel Tweek, company NJ.
Thirty-ninth infantry; Leonard Wenzel,
company II. Third infantry: Charles D.
Smith, company d, Thirty ninth infan-
try; Geo. W Halen, Twelfth United
States infantry; Corpora. Herbert
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-28
NOT BY HIS ORDERs.
Mayor Van Wyck win Not Call out
National Guards

New York, Feb. 2S.-Mayor Van WyclS
has Informed members of the armory
board that the National, guard would
never be called out by his orders.
Brigadier Generals Butt. and McLeer
resented the mayor s reflection on the
guard General Butt had asked for an
appropriation for a rifle range for the
Thirteenth regiment, of which Colonel
David Austen is the head General Butt
explained that soldiers who could not
shoot were of no use.
''They don't need to shoot in this city
said the mayor. with our excellent po-
lice force there is no use for militia
General McLeer turned quickly toward
Mayor Van Wyck and said:
There have been strikes when the serv-
ices sof the guard were called for
NOt since have been mayor OF New
York." was the retort You nor anyone
else win have to call them out while,
am the chief executive of the city. The
police force Is capable of handling any
and all disturbances, and there win be no
shooting"
When the remarks Of the mayor were
reported at National guard headquarters
officers OF General Roe's staff were
amazed.
Il cannot understand how the. mayor
would stand for such a statement said
Colonel n. B. Thusston. But for the
services or the militia last year at Croton
dam the. whole Of New York might have
been without water. A little dynamite
would have done the work"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-28
2. D. AIPPS, Ticket Agent. Topeka. Kan.
ADVANCE IN IRON.
Big Order For Rails From Ecuador Is
Recorded

Cleveland, Feb. 2S-The Iron Trade
Review this week says:
The coincidence of further awakening
IN the market and the organization OF
the worlds greatest industrial CONSOLE
dalton make the past week a notable one
in the iron trade. Prices in nearly every
quarter of the market have advanced in
the week and the United States steel
corporation begins it's life under condi-
tons that could scarcely be more favor
able, barring the one drawback of
dwindiing buying for export. As to the
policy of the new consolidation and It's
effect upon the iron industry, the trade
is all at sea.
Speculation as to what is ahead IS
plentiful, but SO far as the iron market
is concerned, what was said in this col
uInn one week ago, may be repeated
the active buying movement is to be at
tr1buted to inherent conditions rather
than to the negotiations in New York.
Pig iron has made a further advance.
ing interest put at $4,000 tons last week,
were nearer 100000, it now appears, and
to this amount are to be added buying
for Pittsburg and Shenango Valley open
hearth plants and a considera BILE amount
In eastern Pennsylvania
Bessemer iron is still in demand and
sales have been made at prices ranging
from $14 to $3.50 in the past week On
early delivery metal STATS has been
touched and some furnaces have their
figure at $15 ir the valley. There is very
little Bessemer iron to be had for deliV-
cry before July 1 and after its remark
able advance the market is very firm.
About 100000 tons of Bessemer iron, it
is estimated has been bought in the
valley stree the middle Of January ,
Grand forge is also very strong.
Producers of foundry iron in central
western Indiana districts have felt the
effect of the movement in mill ard
steel works grades to a greater extent
than furnaces in the east and south But
the latter are ROW asking 25 to SO cents
a ton more for foundry grades, while
some valley producers have advanced
their prices 70 cents in the past two
weeks on foundry iron for delivery be-
fore July 1.
Bar iron has advanced 81 a ton and is
now sold at -M-45 at Mahoning valley
mill Steel bars range from 81 So 10
81 -45 Pittsburg, according to the condi-
ton Of the seller. A notable rail order
booked at Pittsburg the past week is for
10000 tons for shipment to Ecuador
Conditions throughout the market are
stronger than at any time in II month
and the wise heads in the trade are al
ready sounding a caution. Ore prices.
contrary to report, have not yet been
established for 1901, though it is proba-
Bile the matter will come up before the
middle of March.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-28
PREss CAN TEACH C0URTs.
Judge Z. nj. Cullen Speaks . Good
Word For Newspapers

New York. Feb. 28.--About zoo mem
bers Of the Brooklyn Bar association at
ner given by them in Brooklyn in honor
OF Judge Edgar n. Cullen OF the court
Of appeals.
Responding to the toast What the
Courts Can Learn From the Press" st.
Clair McKelway said in part:
Now. what can the bench learn from
the press? It can learn, I think, for the
history. Of the press constantly teaches
the lesson, that the greatest benefit and
the surest and longest fame are involved
in the PRONUNCIATION of fundamental
principles on the line OF moral right II.
their application to human contentious
and to all conditions Of government ard
OF men, The newspa pers Of notoriety
viii stand for On example az tia perish
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-28
SANTA FE FUEL.
Something About the Crude Oil
Found in California.

Bakersfield Cal, Feb 2s-Locomotives
on the santa. F'e system are now burning
oli-crude oil pumped from fields In Cali
fornia, which are creating more excite
ment than was stirred un in the most
Oil burners are not only being put into
the fastest passenger engines. but the fur
naces OF great factories are being fitted to
utilize the new California fuel
New fields are constantly being deveI-
created twelve hours of excitement on
the oil exchange in Frisco Every day
McKitfrick oil fields, which are now pro-
ducing enormous quantities of the crude
product There have been the most won
derful developments within the last year
In the Means ranch in the bakersfield
found oil indications on the side of a blum
on the Kern river. He dug down fifty
such volume as TO run him out of the
hole Within a week every acre of land
derricks. Oil was found everywhere and
in large quantity
The first well in this district was SUMS
over q year ago in a shaIe basin. AT AGO
feet oil was struck and a car load imme-
dfately shipped. Some miles to the north
and west IS the Gould anu California
bore 1000 feet if necessary. ~e 81 STANDS
were struck at a depth of 250 to S75 feet
famous wells of the Kern River Oil COM
pany.
Three hundred new wells are now be-
ing sunk and nearly 1900 wells have
reached the production stage. producing
200 barrels daily The output of 1900 is
estimated at 4.000. 900 barrels. 1t is con-
tended here that the movement is at its
beginning and the output is liable TO reach
100000 barrels the present year.
Locomotive engineers who are using oil
as fuel say that cae result is satisfactory,
that it is a steam producer, clean and
saves much labor.
on the high sea it is claimed that three
and 0ne-half barrels of crude petroleum,
costing 81 per barrel, is equal to one ton
Of coal, costing from $6.25 to 81 a ton. and
occupies space but little over three
hfths of that taken up by the black dia-
monds. These figures are given out by
those interested. to controvert the claim
that at the present rate OF production
there will soon be a huge oversupply. 1t
is claimed that If the railway systems of
California should elect TO use petroleum
for fuel exclusively and the supply be ten
times greater than at present it would
be years before the demand could be
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-28
suprame conrt clerk Hire.

The senate committee which was ap-
pointed to investigate the complaint made
BIZ Senator Allen concerning the wages
paid Miss Grace Fouiks and Miss Alta
Dennis clerks in the clerk of the supreme
courts office. reported to the senate yes
terday- The committee recommended that
the salary CT both the clerks be raised
10 $50 and shat they be paid $50 per month
Tor the last fourteen months. The report
was referred to the ways and means COM
mittee. The investigation was caused by
a complaint Of Miss FOulks that she was
obliged To divide her salary every month
with Miss Dennis. The clerk OF the su-
prene court explained that he was al
lowed only so much FOR clerk hire and
that II required two clerks to do the
work. 50 he divided the $50 he was al
lowed between them This has been done
FOR the past fourteen months.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-28
THE DUTY OF MOTHERS.

What suffering frequently results
from mothers ignorance or more
frequently from mothers neglect to
properly instruct her daughter
Tradition says woman must suf-
fer" and young women are SO taught.
There il little truth and great deal
Of exaggeration in this. II q young
woman suffers severely she needs
treatment, and her mother should see
that she gets it.
Many mothers hesitate to take their
daughters to a physician for examina-
ton but no mother need hesitate to
write freely about her daughter or
herself to Mgs. Pinkham and secure
the most efficient advice without
charge. Mrs Pinkham's address is
Lynn, Mass.
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Francis called Down.

J. A. Buckiin. CT Thomas. rose to a
question Of personal privilege in the
house this morning. and called on Chair
man John Francis. of the ways and
means committee. 20 know why his bill
creating a state grain commissioner, to
buy and sell farmers grain. had not
been reported 1T had been considered
in cOmraittee and ordered placed on the
calendar without recommendation. John
Francis replied tlat the committee had
afterWard raconsidered the bill and de-
cided to report it adversely. Out of
courtesy TO members adverse bills had
been withheld. aud this with them. he
said. but he would row report it rec
ommended not to pass
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-28

Philadelphia, Feb. 28.-Governor Nash,
of Ohio, mas consented to act as pre-
siding officer at the inter university de-
bate Between the University OF Penn
sylvania and the University Of Mich
igan, which will be held at Ann Arbor.
Mich, on March S. The question which
the students will debate is Resolved,
That the United States senators should
be elec.ed by direct vote Of the people.
The Qualzers will defend the negative
SIDE OF the question
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-28
MUST KEEP BIG ARMY

In tho Philippines For q Long Time
to Come.
New York. Feb. 2S.-PIesident Jacob
G. Schur1nan, Of Cornell university, ad-
dressed the N elnbers of the Phi Beta
Kappa alumni in New York last night
on the TOPIC The Philippines: a Retro
spect md a Forecast
Among other things he declared that
congress win be guilty Of a criminal
act il it does not pass the Spooner bill
defining the political rights Of the Fill
ipinos."
Speaking of the future of the Philip
pines, he said: THE situation over
there has improved wonderfully within
the last three months and is contin-
uing to improve General Macarthur
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-28
Live stock Rill Passes.

The bill enla rging the powers and du-
ties OF The live stock sanitary commits
sion. which had a hard time going
through the senate, passed the house
last evening without any considerable
difficulty Nevertheless it is regarded
as an injury by Stockmen, creating ad-
ditiOEal offices and laying them liable
to more inspection .'holdups" than ever.
even though a government inspection
bill of health be given consignments OF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-28
MANYRENDERED HOMELESS
Fire in the Suburbs of San Juan
Canses II eavY Losses.

San Juan, Porto Rico, Feb ga fire
which started early this morning at
Puerta TERRA. a suburb Of San Juan,
destroyed fourteen wen built wooden
houses and eight huts. over a. hundred
persons were rendered homeless The
loss amounts to SIS, 900. Only two Of the
buildings were insured, ore for 81 500
and the other for $500. The owners are
mostly poor people. The fire depart
nent did not arrive until after the build
ings We're burned to the ground.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-28
etanlev Annrovea RilIa

Governor Stanley returned to the
house with his approval and signature
attached the following bills.
Appropriation for The state Agricul-
tural college
Relating to weighing and inspection
Of grain.
To prevent double taxation Of personal
property, which means cattle brought
into the state for feeding purposes
The charities and corrections bill pro-
viding for the government OF state char
liable Institutions and Changing the
names OF "asylums'' to hospitals"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-28

has read more books than most men,
the number reaching more than 8O0 The
boy is well versed in the life and po-
ltical history of his great ancestor, and
nothing affords him more pleasure than
to come into contact with any one who
is fond of discussing the lives and In
cidents of great American heroes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-28

amendment and. debate The ways and
means COMMITTEES introduced two bills
this morning to provide for the expenses
and salaries Of the state grain inspection
department.. All ways and means bills
on the calendar were called up the drst
thing his mornins and passed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-28
MUNYON'S
DYSPEPSIA
CURE

When Prof. Munyon says his Dyspepsia CuRs
will cure indigestion and all forms Of stomach
trouble he simply tells the truth. It will cure .
stomach that has been abused by over-eating and
over-drinkins- AZ will cure stomach that has
toward making an old stomach act like SQUAD one
Al all druggists, as cents Fifty-six other cures.
AIunyons New York and Philadelphia
MUNYON'S INHALER CURES CATARRHs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-28
Shuts of Lobby.

, The senate decided to enforce rule d.
this morning. The rule provides that
no one but senator's, senate employees,
or persons holding permits from sena-
tors can visit the senate chamber while
the senate is in session. The lobby has
been increasing IN size and volubilitv
during the past few days and the senate
has been bothered too much. From now
on the senate viii rush business and DO
less visiting with friends and lobbyists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-28
BOYS REFUSE no PAY.
Tell the Court at Monmouth They
Will Serve Out Fines in Jail.

Monmouth, Ill, Feb. Is. The twenty
four Monmouth college boys accused Of
riottng were summoned before the court
today for the purpose of erecting a set
Element of the fine imposed upon them
The boys. asked for further time and they
were given until 5 o. clock. At that hour
they marched TO the court house and in
formed the officials that they had decided
not to pay the fine and were ready to be
incarcerated in the county jail The Of
hcers, however. did not comply. with their
Dended
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-28
WILL QUIT rHIs WEE.
House Decides That All Legislation
Must End This Week

The house took up the question Of ad-
3ournment this morning and came to a
determination that All legislation Will
cease with this week Senator Morrow 5
resolution was amended so that both
house and senate VIII cease to consider
bills originating. each IN its own branch,
on Friday at midnight. The rest Of the
time up to Saturday midnight is to be
devoted to considering bills, from the
other house. conference eports, etc.
After that time nothing will be consid-
cred except messages from +he governor
until final adjournment. This would
keep a few members only over for some
dayS next week.
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No Committees Of Whole

As ca means Of rushing legislation be-
cause the inevitable end f. coming, the
house has dispensed with, committee OF
the whole and pushes all its bills TO the
front Tor third reading, subject to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-28

If your druggist cannot supply you, send
ms fI-oo and We viii express a bottle TO you,
all charges prepaid Be sure and give US
your nearest express Office
ArER Co, Lewell, Mass
6snd Ter eur handsome beck On The Hair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-28

New York Feb 2S-According to a
Paris dispatch to the Herald, Comtesse
Boni de Castellane viii sail Tor New York
on Saturday.