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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-20

Philadelphia Pa, March 2O--Laye Cross
has finally signed with the Philadelphia
American league team. and Connie
Mack thus secures another first class
player for his aggregation Lave will
play third base here, in which position
he was first tried by the Phillies several
years ago with more or less success.
After being traded to St. Louis he de-
veloped into a star at the position, and
he rendered valuable services there for
Brooklyn last season
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-20
echoola oloae al Lvona.

Lyons, Kas, March 20.-The school
board ordered the public schools Of
Lyons closed this morning for an in
definite period, on account of scarlet
fever There has been but one death,
and there has so far developed only one
other case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-20

being built, some of which are as fine
as any in southern Kansas Several new
business buildings are also being con-
structed- More property is exchanging
hands than was ever known before, both
in this city and the farming lands in this
vicinity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-20
Rural Delivery Carrier Appointed.

Washington, D. C., March Bob. Tan
quarry has been appointed a rural free
delivery carrier at Beloit, Kas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-20
Rni1dine Boon I'd Independence.

Independence, Kas., March 20.-This
city is experiencing building boom,
which is the greatest in the history Of
the town. About 200 new homes are now
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-20

ui.-zr seen any sign OF nv old trouble - Ms
L ,. JACKSON, 1914 MCGEE St, Kansas City, No.
S. S S neutralizes this acid poison,
cools the blood and restores6t to a healthy.
natural state, and the rough. unhealthy
akin becomes soft, smooth and clear.
SIS 3; :.5 J: J. !: J; J: J; J:
blood Send for our book and write us
about your case. Our physicians have
made these diseases a life study, and can
help you by their advice; we make no
charge for this service. All correspondence
ID conducted in strictest Conscience.
ERE SWIFT GPERlEln ea.. RTLEMTA. GA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-20

state-Ieague in 'ss and pitched several
games against Sa1ina for Atchison, viii
Eyler pitched Denver into the champion
ship Of the Western league last year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-20

Strong City. March 2O.-Elwood Eyler,
the pitcher who played In the Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-20
McFarland Loval to the Quakera.

HUI tl11auu Loyal 20 t445 4uaksfs-
Cleveland O., March 20-Catcher Gadie
Philadelphia National league club for this
season.
Evening star., 1901-12-17
Transoce.nic signals.

Marconi's triumph is not yet complete,
even though the experiments conducted at
st. Johns seem to demonstrate the possi-
bility of telegraphing without wires across
the Atlantic. Much remains to be done
before 1t is satisfactorily established that
readable signals can be sent over the ocean
by this means. The mere transmission Of a
single repeated letter might be possible
without leading to Ineligible communica-
tfon. The great value in the experiments
lies in the showing that the curvature OF
the earth is not necessarily an obstacle to
the successful transmission of the vibration
by the Marconi method. Heretofore 1t has
been considered necessary to erect sta
tions high enough to overcome both the
low atmospheric disturbances and the cur
vature. Transoceanic communication has
been regarded as impossible because of the
prohibitive height of stations sufficient to
overcome the curve. 1t seems to be proved
by Marconi's latest tests that the vfbra-
tions are sent along the earth's curve,
rather than in a geometricaily straight line
from station to station. This means a stu
pendous advance in the science. almost as
great in it's way as the original discovery
of the utility Of the more subtle etheric
waves for the transmission of signals.
Evening star., 1901-12-17
One Stem Nearer a Canal.

The practically unanimous ratification Of
the canal treaty by the Senate places the
great project Sone step nearer consumma-
ton. There is now secured, for the first
time in many years. working understand
ing between this government and England
regarding the terms Of the piercing of the
isthmus. The diplomatic obstacles have
been swept away by a compact which gives
to this country all thatft could reasonably
ask for and expect TO receive from England.
The new treaty permits the construction Of
a canal which Will be in all practical re-
spects an American trade and war agency.
available for the commerce Of the world.
but particularly valuable to that Of these
states. The vote for ratification was sure
index Of the congressional temper on the
subject of the canal itself 1t presages an
emphatic Endorsement Of any wel-drawn
bill. Opposition to such a bin must now
spring from selfish interest in either the
great transcontinental railroads or the
franchise of the Panama company.
The friends Of the canal should require no
specific encouragement to send them for
ward in the work to secure early this win
ter the necessary legislation for the con-
struction OF the canal. They have accu-
rately estimated the public temper on the
subject. They have finally gained ali that
American diplomacy can secure for them in
this new treaty, and they were never in so
strong a position from which to assail the
remnants Of the opposition. The choice of
route cannot longer serve to comphcate and
delay the final solution. Congress is fully
informed as to the engineering and finan-
cial factors in the case. Procrastination has
marked this project from its Inception, and
is today the only hope Of the selfish oppo-
stiOn. The real friends Of the canal, who
are unquestionably in a heavy majority in
both houses, will presumably not play into
the hands of the railroads and the Panama
people by permitting the weeks to slip past
without action The Senate has set the
pace in its treatment Of the treaty
Evening star., 1901-12-17
COrsets Make
Useful HOLIDAY Gifts.

Daintily Trimmed Corsets are now
quite popular as holiday gifts. They
are gifts that are sure to be appre-
ciated. We have superb collection
of handsome Corsets, including ex-
elusive styles of Our own direct inn
portation, tastefully trimmed with
laces and ribbons and with silk laces
to natch-white and dainty colors.
We especially recommend the fol-
lowing:
Parame Corsets. straight front long and short
ap' and eassse. aSs o. iane! eoutn $500 to SIS 90
Sapphire Corsets made Of satin. fancy coutn and
oatiste, in all the latest S6 90 to 500 m
models. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. T'o w p@O-oo
Lily of France Corsets. made Of silk, embroid-
cred batiste and fancy cou- S6 m to Cor M
til, in all the latest models. r'o.oo W ~S.oO
Also full assortment Of do
nestle Corsets, in all the best zoo to c. IN
81, SHRED red Ribbon Elastic' in ST. 80 and $2.oo
Pulley E1astics, with large ribbon bows ST. 90
IN neat box. ....-.....-..........
Second floor
Evening star., 1901-12-17
Oil Paintings
A Third Off.

The Picture Department is a high.
ly interesting place now for lovers OF
art. -
We are having holiday sale OF
Oil Paintings at one-third of mark
ed prices. The collection embraces
about IS subjects in landscape, ma
rine views, rurals, pastorals and hg-
ures, and it is worthy of the attention
of those who may be interested in
high-class oil work.
In connection with the above. we
offer a number of large framed pic
lures, at one-half the regular price.
These consist of several large COM
bination hunting and sporting scenes
in hand-colored photographers; also
a number OF life subjects in black and
colors, in Art Nouveau and rich
Florentine frames.
An excellent opportunity is thus
afforded those desirous of purchas-
ing elegant gifts for Christmas, at
specially low prices.
Fourth floor.
Evening star., 1901-12-17
Useful Xmas Gifts
for Infants and Children.

Dainty White and Gingham
Dresses, Silk Caps, Long Slips,
Coats, ETC., in fact, everything that
pertains to the Infant or Child, from
the little Cambria Slip to the beauti-
full Handmade Partisan Garments,
and all reasonably priced. Very SER
viceable gifts.
White and Gingham Dresses, Hubbard ore
styles, Jokes Of tucks and insertion
: Infants Cream Silk Caps, close fitting, made Of
fine tucks, finished around face with mar roc
row lace Each. ........--.. Co~'
Infants Long Slips, yoke of fine tucks,
finished with ruffie. Regular price, $1.00. 7cc
Each ............-'.'.'.
Infants Long Slips, pointed yoke Of tucks and
insertion, rufhe on neck and sleeves Reg cOc
ular price, 75c. Each. ch...........-.......... w.
Infants India Iinon Pillow Cases. trimmed with
cluster of tucks, finished with rufie. 2Sc.
Each. ~
Children's Colored Cloth Coats, cape trimmed
with bands Of stitched velvet; small sizes. S.. 20
Regular price, $3.50. Each. .............. p~'o0
Second floor.
Evening star., 1901-12-17
The Interest. of Capital and Labor.

Senator Hanna. who Is a delegate to the
conferences now In session in New York
considering the relations between cap,tai
and labor. is quoted as follows on the mat
ter In hand:
'sI would rather have the credit of max
Ing successful the movement TO Drlng iapor
and capital into close relation of commence
and reliance than to be President OF the
United States. If by resigning my seat IN
the United States Senate l could bring TO
fruition the plans that we are now los.e, ea.
ing to make strikes, lockouts and great
labor disputes impossible, would giaa4S
do so. l think 1t is the grandest thing thal
could be accomplished in this country.
would want no greater monument tnan 10
have the world remember that I did some
thing to end wars between American cap
ital and labor.
These are noble sentiments, and they have
been accepted as entirely sincere by the
delegates to the conference representing
labor. And why should they not be sin
cere? Mr. Hanna has, ever since his young
manhood, been an employer of labor on a
large scale. and is accredited with having
dealt justly by labor. He must then have
seen it in its best estate, and must nave
manifested toward It his best disposition
Naturally. therefore, reasoning from his
own individual experience, he pleads Tor
terms which In widest application will
bring labor and capital together In Work
able bond of good will.
This conference in New York ought TO
produce good results. Not to feel this
would be to despair of the country. Capital
Is represented by some of the most sue
cessfuI of American citizens of large az
fairs and labor by men equally eminent
and successful in the walks of every day
endeavor. Then we have in Archbishop
Ireland and Bishop Potter two of the
most eloquent and influential churchmen
in the United States lending the weight
of their counsels to the general welfare.
How could the conference be strengthen
ed? What element entitled to be heard Is
unrepresented? Why should not the pick
of the temporal and the spiritual in our
affairs, acting in harmony. contribute to
so great cause as that of the general well
fare something of a practical and perma-
nent value?
Every conference of this character makes
for progress and peace. The representa-
tives Of capital and of labor cannot see
too much of each other. They cannot
meet too often face to face and discuss
questions of interest to both. They can
not deal too frankly with each other when
they do meet. a great deal of the trouble
that arises between capital and labor
grows either out of misapprehension, or
out of willful perversion of facts by
those who are not the friends of either
capital or labor. If fair men of both sides
could be summoned whenever differences
appear, and be empowered to deal with
them after full investigation, we should
soon see the end of useless chickering's and
disastrous strife between men who must
work together In order to work effectively.
Mr. Hanna does not rate the services Of
the man who adjusts difficulties between
capital and labor too high. They are
among the most important performed by
any American citizen, in office or out,
cleric or Iayman
Evening star., 1901-12-17
No Time for Destructive Economy.

One reason advanced for the demand for
a reduction Of the Districts estimates is
| that Secretary Cages recommendation
opens the way to q possible stroke of econ
omy. Here Is chance to prune the an
| nual budget, perhaps as an offset against
| some of the extravaganees and necessarily
| large bills which are almost certain to be
proposed and carried through at this ses-
| sion. There is the excuse of District
deficit, Of an apparently bankrupt munich
| pality and Congress will perhaps be ap-
| plauded outside of Washington for it's care
| full attention to details in the expenditure of
the public money.
| If this is the reason, It does not square
either with the condition of the federal
treasury with the absolute needs of the
District. The vast national surplus is al
ready the subject of comment Definite
proposals for its absorption through a re-
duction of federal taxation are under dis
cussion. There was never less need for
cheese-paring than at present. The gov
ernment Is in a position not only to ac-
eommodate the large enterprises which are
about to be undertaken in the name of ma
tionai progress, but to provide properly for
the maintenance of it's capital.
If the treasury were depleted, and If the
Districts dehclt were the result OF a series
of genuine local extravagances, there would
| then be some excuse for curtailing the an
nual allotment Of money for the support of
| the capital. But that deficit is the result
wholly of the infractions of the law by Con-
gress itself AS The Star showed yesterday
| in it's news columns. as long as the houses
respect the central principle of the organic
act the District accumulates surplus: &c.
If genuine economy is the aim of the
House committee. it were far better that
| the full amount of the District estimates
be accepted, for those estimates are based
| upon the real needs of the capital, which
must be provided for sooner or later The
lapse Of years will serve only to increase
the ultimate cost of the necessary improve
ments. Sites for school houses will grow
greatly in value as the years go by. The
general tendency of prices is upward
Is the District to be kept perpetually beg
ging Congress for a fulfllment of the prom
ise made in 1873? It cheerfully stands a
heavy taxation burden, expecting that the
money it raises shall be expended, along
with an equal sum from the federal treas
ury. upon the maintenance of capital
| worthy of the nation.
Evening star., 1901-12-17

greater efficiency In parliament and the
adoption Of q tone of greater amiabihty to-
ward the other nations. It is the conserva-
tive policy modified. It is neither jingoistic
nor indecisive. 1t is an admirable line OF
action. But 1t is not likely to stimulate the
liberal party to extraordinary efforts.
Rosebery's offer Of his services does not
measure as pleasant guarantee that II
the liberals work their way once more into
power he viii not be adverse to accepting
the premiership. But leadership demands
something more than a pieuge to take or
fee when the fight is won. VIII Rosebery
take off his coat and fight while the party
is in the minority? Will he continue his
illuminative discourses on the public plat
form anu in the house Of lords when parlia-
ment reassembeso He Is sorely needed at
the head of the line. The party requires an
aggressive. constructive leader more than
ever if it Is to adopt his policy Of semi-con-
servatism and fight the government in
large part upon its own ground. Such q
campaign calls for a remarkable man.
There is seemingly no one in the ranks or
among the putative leaders in the house
Of commons capable Of conducting it.
This speech does infinite credit to Rose
bery's patriotism and sagacity. 1t remains
to be seen whether 1t will serve to lift his
party out Of the mire Of dependency and
inefficiency into which it has blundered in
the absence Of capable guide.
Evening star., 1901-12-17
Rosebery's Advice.

Lord Rosebery's speech is at once pleas
Ing and unsatisfactory. 1t Is the utter
ance OF the statesman, not of the poiiti-
cian- IL Is conservative, although address,
ed by liberal leader to liberal followers.
1t betokens q remarkable shifting in Brit
ish politics. to result, perhaps. In further
changes when the war is over. II Rose
berys advice Is accepted the liberal party
may win at the next general elections,
which. the speaker declared yesterCay,
should be held Immediately after the def
But Will II be accepted? VIII 1t persuade
the curious association of political work.
ers Of all shades Of faith now under the
liberal standard to discard their old Irish
allies and to abandon policies which have
been fundaments OF liberal belief for mapv
years?
The former premier specifically refr,ins
from critieising the fact Of the war AL
though he censures some of the moves
which the government has made He ac-
quits the government OF cruel measures.
while accusing II Of injuGicious proc:ama-
tions. He directs his shafts particularly
against Mr.. Chamberlain, VINO, he says,
has unnecessarily made enemies for Great
Britain among the powers.
The Rosebery program may be thus
summed up: Vigorous prosecution of the
war. liberal terms to the conquered Beers.
radical reorganization Of the army and
navy administration. sharp prosecu .on If
TIE hght to regain British trade sgpee,nacy
Evening star., 1901-12-17
Women's Outing
Flannel Garments
(FOr Xmas)

Especially desirable for cold weather
wear, for night, use and house
negligee; also for the sick room and
nursery. The long Kimonas and
gowns are much used as bath robes.
They come in pretty patterns, are at
tractively made and cost no more
than the ordinary muslin garment.
women,s Outing Cloth Gowns Hubbard styfe. Yoke
back and front, trimmed with featherstitch- rOr
ing-dainty pink and blue stripes. Each.... ~
women's Outing Cloth Short Skirts. deep roc
nounce, yoke band. Each. ................. oS~'
Women's Outing Cloth Dressing Sacques.
kimona style, with yoke back and front and
borders to match - neat pink and blue cof>
stf1pes Aacn'. ...'....'..'s'.'' -
Women's Outing Cloth Kimona sacques, in dainty
shades Of pink and blue; yoke back and 'front.'
trimmed with white cord and fastened ST ~
women's Outing Cloth Long Kimonss IN pretty
pink and blue stripes; yoke back and EJ ~
front. With border Of pink and blue. Each.
Second floor.
Evening star., 1901-12-17

The question OF reducing the revenues
will not be taken up by the ways and
means committee until after the holidays
Everything relating to the matter Is In
the air as yet. Reductions are expected,
and some interests are moving to bring
them about The whiskey, the beer, and
the tobacco men are, as usual, particular
ly alert. They want to be remembered
when the knife Is drawn, and are pre-
pared with figures in support Of their
wishes. If their figures were accepted
Congress would find 1t unnecessary to go
any further in the matter The whole
cost would take place on those three
items.
Chairman Payne IN a brief statement
points out the necessity of going slow In
the premises. He favors careful exam
ination of the whole matter The surplus
revenue is large, and so large a surplus is
ordinarily, undesirable. But there are
some big things on the tapis, and II they
are sanctioned by Congress some CORE
spondingly big appropriations must go with
them. We cannot do big things without
big money; and as We have the big money
on hand. and provisions made for accumu-
lating more. we should explicitly define
our attitude toward all new propositions
calling for money by the government
This advice is good, and Congress is likely
to act upon It.
The situation leads naturally to general
izing, and generalizing often leads no.
where. 1t Is safe to say on the one hand
that Congress should not be extravagant
with the peoples money; that while the
people pay 1t into the treasury willingly
when the government needs 1T, they expect
II Iz
mate public necessities. They want no
franking with the aid of their hard cash.
1t is quite as safe to say on the other
| hand that the people want no skinny
policy adopted in maintaining the govern.
| ment- They realize It's. obligations. are
aware of the growth Of the country, and
are proud of the governments position In
the family of nations. In word the peo-
pie are willing to support their govern
Evening star., 1901-12-17
ment In a style OF living expected Of one

ment In a style OF living expected of one
Of the foremost Of the worlds powers-
If 1t is decided. after thorough investi-
cation of the subject, that some OF the
revenues now collected can be safely dis
pensed with. the cuts should be made. not
on 1uxuries. but on what may be termed
the necessaries Of life. The smoker and
the drinker can at all times afford to pay
for their indulgencies. Their tastes should
always be laid under a generous tribute in
the matter of taxation. II any war taxes
are to be reduced, therefore, those on
whisky, beer and tobacco should be last
considered. They pay well. and justly pay
well,
Evening star., 1901-12-17
Electric RAILWAYS.
From the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tr1bune
Electric roads In Germany are under a
cloud Just now. The boom In them. was
pushed too swiftly and with haste which
gave too little study to practical conditions
and to questions Of the possibility of
prompt development of business. But the
electric lines in this country seem In the
main to be prosperous. Americans have
much more money per capita as a rule to
spend in local travel than the Teutonic peo-
pies have, and they make more liberal use
of the facilities afforded by the railroads
than the millions who live in the German
empire. In this rich prosperous and rest
less republic there Is no serious danger of
ary great financial disaster from the ex-
cessive building of electric railroads. Troll
ley comi,anies often invade both public and
daciously. but few Of them go into bank
ruutcy,
Evening star., 1901-12-17
The Santa C1au. Letter.

We smiled when Little Willie wrote
His note to Santa Claus,
And yet me didn't have the heart
To bid the youngster pause.
For have we not In silence kept
The hopes that we have priced
Without the chance that Willies have
OF being realized2
Let him who In his day-dreams builds
No castle in the air,
Who never hopes the morn will dawn
With gifts SURPRISING fair,
Who never made the best of less
Than what he fain would ask
Let him make bold to stay the child
In his fond, trustful task.
Evening star., 1901-12-17
Gifts of Use and Beauty
Inn Upholstery Store.

Unusually large display beautiful things suitable for
Christmas gifts reasonably priced serviceabe and
Luxurious Pillows for Cozy Corners Dens and Davenports
Danasks Oriental Embroder and many other sufs.
Iabouees in carved Teakwood Pyoechig and Golden Oak
Screens suitable for the paro library the dining and the
reception hall. -
Table Covers decorated Velour Embroidery
Tapestry all Sizes
Furniture.
Reproductions of Historic Armor library coy
Fine Leather Couches and Easy Chairs library,
Evening star., 1901-12-17
Table Covers.

A most acceptable Xmas gift with
the. use, side uppermost. We show
a complete and diversified assort-
ment in all the latest effects and ma
terials.
Eaesp Tsspestry Table Covers -. soc. to 81. 50
Tapestry Table Covers, 6-4. SI ro to G. ro
Tapestry Table Covers. S-4 60 ~ to SIo 10
Tapestry Table Covers, 10-4. S2 90 TO Ss *
EACH, ......... ~ 'S' -
Tapestry Table Covers. 124. O. ro to &zoo
ra.h wsl0ur Table Covers. "a. $500 and $1,000
Velour Table Covers, "a. ST1 M RI crRno
Each. ~
e. Velour Table Covers, 10-4. Each. h...... PAo'oo
Velour Table Covers, 124. EACH. P~o'eo
Second floor.
Evening star., 1901-12-17
A Conscientious Decision.

"Are you going to hang up your stocking
on Christmas eve? asked the modern
child's uncle.
Certainly not" answered the youth as
he polished his spectacles. Il feel that 1t is
time to call attention to the fact that en-
lghtenment has progressed so far and these
practical problems are so pressing that we
are no longer morally at liberty to encour-
age our parents in those frivolous and old
fashioned fancies." "-.......r. af..