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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23
COMMISSlON no MEET.
State Text Book Board VIII Be Here
May 10Th.

The new textbook commission has
been called in to Topeka for an informal
meeting on May IS. Primarily IL was
supposed that there would be nothing
fof. the textbook men to do for year
or more but Governor Stanley wants TO
see that good books are selected for the
next contract period and considered it a
good idea to have the board meet in
formally. The business that can be done
viii be Of the most preliminary nature
Some of the big publishing houses
have already expressed intention of sub
hitting propositions to this board. The
presence of eminent school men in the
personnel of the board at least gives
promise that capable selections will be
made. and the May meeting win lay a
foundation for the careful process of Sc
lection that is to follow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23
FLINT MAY COME.
Injunction Proceedings Against Hyp-
notist Are Dismissed.

The injunction case brought by the
city against Herbert L Flint, the hyp-
notist, was dismissed in the district
court this morning.
City Attorney Spencer appeared be-
fore the court and announced that he
thought the ordinance under which the
case was brought was not good and that
it would be of no use to go to trial Flint
has given yearly exhibitions of hyp-
notism in Topeka for many years and
during the theatrical season of 1S99-1900
he appeared at the Crawford and gave
a weeks entertainment. An injunction
was brought to compel him not to ap
pear here again. The injunction was
brought on the strength of a city
ordinance prohibiting hypnotic exhibit
lions. At the time Flint was allowed to
finish his weeks enga gement but he did
not appear here this winter on account
Of the case pending AGAINST him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23
SENTENCE AFFIRMED.
Supreme Court Verdict in jackson
Murder Case.

Kansas City, April ga Star special
from Jefferson city. Mo-, says:
The supreme court today affirmed the
20 year sentence Of the lower court as
sessed against Dr. Jefferson D. Goddard
Of Kansas City for the murder in 1897
of F. J. Jackson, a well to do laundry
man. Jackson, who was partially blind,
accused Goddard of being intimate with
Mrs. Jackson. The men quarrelled at
the woodland hotel. where the Jacksons
lived, and Goddard shot and killed jack
son. Jackson's daughters took the stand
in defense of their fathers murderer,
who had been the family physician God
dard was tried three times. the first trial
resulting in a hung jury. on the second
he was given 16 years, but a new trial
was granted on a technicality. Jackson
was formerly in business in Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23
Ont For a Jnnket.

The Agricultural college has sent its
committee out to investigate the work
ings and methods Of similar Institutions
in sister states. President E. r. Nichols
chairman. J. S. Mcdowell and F. ID. Co
burn, of the board Of regents, and Prof
H. NJ Cottre1l comprise the party, which
left yesterday They will be gone two
weeks and will visit the state agricul-
tural schools in Indiana, Illinois, Wis
consin, Minnesota, and Iowa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23
CARTER ZOE PRESIDENT.
Worlds Fair Commission Holds First
Meeting IN ST. Louis

st. Louis. April 23.--All the nine mem
bers OF the Worlds fair national com
Tnittee are in St. Louis. Eight of the
members came yesterday and ex-CoE-
gresham NJ. II. Glypn arrived today,
completing the quota This afternoon
the first meeting win be held and the
organization affected. 1t is learned or
what is thought to be very good au-
thorfty that ex-senator Thomas H. Car
ter of Montana viii be chosen president
and Joseph Flory, Republican candf-
date for governor Of Missouri last No
Eember. secretary
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23
MORE WARM WEATHER.
Suspicion That aCidero Smiths Storm
May Come.

The weather man still holds out a
promise of good weather although there
seems to be a suspicion that Cider
Smiths prediction for a storm may be
about to come true.
The forecaster is not very certain SO
he says fair tonight and probably We'd
neSday." The maximum temperature
up to noon today was so and the min
imum 90. The wind has been northeast
blowing about four miles an hour Yes
terdays maximum was II and the min
inaum a.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23

Minneapolis, April 2S.-The sash and
door manufacturers have agreed to
terminate on May 1, the arrangement
with the wood workers union, by which
the union label was stamped on all mill
work This action, it is feared, will
cause the strike of the carpenters now
in progress, to spread to all the other
building trades.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23
Strike Is DELAYED.

Pittsburg. April 23.-The strike Of the
employees of the McKeesport connecting
railroad ordered for this morning did
not take place and the system is being
operated as usual. The strikers claim,
however, that the road will be tied up
before another day and that all of the
men will refuse to work. Superintend-
ent Beattie says the road will be opera
ted in spite of the strike and the men in
sist that this will be impossible.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23

Free rural mail delivery win induce
good roads which in turn will lead to the
introduction of automobiles. Tt is only
a question of time till about all the con-
veniences of the city will be taken to the
farmers door
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23
TRIAL OF EASTMAN.
Harvard Instructor Arraigned For
Murder of Brother-in-Law.

Cambridge. Mass. April 23.-In the
trial of Charles r. Eastman. the Har-
ward Instructor charged with the muir
der Of his brother-in-law, Richard r.
Crogan, jr., the prosecutions case was
presented at the opening of court to-
day. The attorney asserted that on the
day previous to the one on which Gro
gan was shot he had accused Eastman
OF being out with a girl" The next
day while Grogan and Eastman We're
shooting at a target neighbors hearI
cries Of -helpl" .tmurdert" and the two
men were seen engaged in a struggle.
Whom neighbors reached GrOgan he was
lying on the ground groaning and ac-
cusing Eastman of having murdered
him Eastman met the accusations with
the Declaration that il was an accident
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23
COLORED ORPHANS HOME.
Movement Started to Establish One
in Topeka.

A meeting is being held this afternoon
at the st. Johns M T.. church at
Seventh and Topeka avenue to start a
movement to found a colored orphans
home in Topeka.
The cclored people Of Topeka have
wanted an institution of this kind for a
long while but the plans have never yet
fully matured. Mrs. Lulu Oden and Mrs.
George w. Smith are the leaders Of the
present agitation along this line.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23
Registered 1rail Stolen

AToncton, n. s. April PA large
quantity of registered mail which had
been made ready for transmission from
the postoffice here to st. John, Halifax.
and other points was stolen last night
after the clerks had left the Office by
some one VINO climbed over a partition
separating the lobby from the mail
rooms ana obtained the keys of the reg
istered pouches. There is no clew.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23
Johnny ReiF Rides winner.

London. April 23-At the first days
racing of the EPSON spring meeting to-
day the Great Metropolitan stakes,
handicap Of 100 sovereigns, was won by
H. J. Kings Evasit, with Johnny Reiff
In the saddle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23
Presidential Appointments.

Washington, April 2s.-The president
today made these appointments: F. Al
exander Stewart of Minnesota to be in
terpreter to the consulate of the United
States at Nagasaki. Japan Henry NJ
Cooper to be marshal Of the United
States for the western district Of ArlSan-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23
IN OLD CRACKER FACTORY
Hay Stacker Company Finds Place
For Its Factory.

The Buchey Stacker company which
was induced to locate in Topeka by
the Topeka Commercial club has found
quarters for factory at III North Kan
sas avenue in the building known as the
old cracker factory. A force Of men
are now busy remodeling and cleaning
up the building. The outside is also be-
ing painted. The uptown offices viii pc
in the Real Estate building on Seventh
and Jackson streets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23

A strange stiffness broods over the
state OF Mrs Nation and General Fun
ston- What Is Matching in Kansas
Cleveland Leader.
Kansas people are busy putting in
their crops. Be patient.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23
MIR. BAILEY RESIGNS.
Topeka License Collector Doesn't
Want the Place.

Luther c. Bailey, city license collector.
rendered his resignation today. He says
that he has not been able to properly
look after the work for two or three
months. He says he rendered his resig-
nation to Mayor Drew who requested
him to withhold it. All the money he
collected has been turned over to the
city treasurer though a formal report
has not been made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23
MR.. WILDER In EUROPE.
Santa Fe Official Will Visit Foreign
Countries.

Edward Wilder, treasurer of the San
ia Fe, will leave Friday for New York
city, where he will sail the following
Tuesday with his son Walter for Eu-
rope
Mr. Wi1der's other son, Edward, is
now in Europe and will be joined by
Mr.. Wilder in Paris. Two months viii
be spent among the European capitals
before they return to the United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23

When the pending legislation between
the rival candidates for mayor ends per
haps the council can find time to do
something toward Kidding the city Of a
few thousand dogs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23

London. April ga dispatch received
here from Berlin says that the scale OF
customs, which it is proposed shall gov
ern future commercial treaties, is as
follows. Wheat. rye and oats So
marks per 100 kilograms; Maize. pa
barley malt 51s; other malt 8; steers
COWS and calves marks per cwt. live
WEIGHT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23
I. 0. 0. F. EXCURSION
20 Kansas oity, Aprll "a.

A special T. o. Q. F. train win leave
Rock Island depot at $50 a. m. April
26th- Sufficient number Of coaches viii
be provided to comfortably accommo-
aa&e all Odd Fellows. their families
and friends are cordially invited 10 toin
this excersion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23

The question Of whether the Near
aqua or the Panama route is best for an
inter0ceanic canal seems likely to end
in a railroad across Tehuantepec.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23

Chicago Chronicle: When a man is
overwhelmingly in debt he ought to fear
the sheriff. When a nations Golfers are
overlooking with gold it has least cause
for apprehension of panic.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23
BARNUM'S
6l0 Kansas Avenue.

Over 100 rolls of Carpet, Mating and LinOeum
came in last week. They scarcely served to fill the
gap made by the selling of the past fortnight
However, there still others coming.
Truthful and judcious advertising have had
their effect, and made this department one of the
fastest growing in the west.
The advertised prices of last week will be MAIN
tanned THIS WEEK, and you will not be chasing
shadows when you come here, neither will you
the chance of purchasing patterns that PASSE-
this department will not hesitate to tell you about
that.
Below are the prices that to suit the people
and that will save you all the way from So. so to
$1,000 or more on your Carpet bill. We ABSO-
LUTELY GUARANTEE all prices quoted.
Good heavy Ingram Carpets 21c
Until closed out
Granite Carpets very latest brussel patterns, full
3thread quality dependable any SOC carpet 1890
Union Ingram very choicest patterns and coOrngs
all Observation-Disclosures. 35c and 45c
Extra supers of highest standard Makes strictly
Extra Super Carpets over Is rolls Of most beautiful
and effective patterns, highest standard of excelency-
at 00c up
Tapestry Brussels designs. .45c
Tapestry Brussels value 75c.................5 $50
Tapestry Brussels equal in every respect to Body
Brussels costing $lOO. DC
A splendid line Of Velvet Carpets in rich coorings
superb patterns of the most dependable kind,
att ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. S2Ac Csc $1.15
Moquettes and Administers in charming designs,
at NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. sac Csc $1.1O|
These prices will hold good for this week, unless
closed out We advise you. in your interest not
to delay your selection any longer We already
experiencing great difficulty our duplicate orders
We suggest that you make your selection now if desired
they can be stored for later delivery.
Chinese and Japanese Mattings.
A much larger range of patterns shown than in any
previous seasOn-prices range from. 12zc to Soc
An extra allowance of per cent will be made where
IL 40
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23

Perhaps J. Pierpont Morgan himself
started the report that the Gainsborough
portrait. stolen and recently recovered,
is not genuine, in order to bear the mar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23
Bows start $4,000 Ere

Winifred. s D, April 2S.-Big bust
ness portion Of this place was nearly
wiped out by fire this morning and the
loss aggregates $50 900. The fire was
started in an oil house by- small BOYS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23

State elections this year will be held IN
Maryland. Massachusetts, New Jersey.
Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia A gov
ernor will be chosen in all Of these states
except Maryland.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23

Mr.. Phillips has chosen a good time
for cornering corn Roads are bad,
farmers are busy and settlement day is
little more than a week of.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23

Between the snow storms Of Colorado
and those of Ohio and Kentucky, Kan
sas is experiencing some difficulty in be-
coming warmed up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23

Persons having corn to sell viii dc
wen to correspond with Mr.. Geo. II
Phillips also those wishing to buy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23

American fnanciers are about to loan
John Bull some more money with which
to buy American mules.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23

when J. Plerpont Morgan sees Vesu-
wius in action he may conclude to buy it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23

Nobody has accused Mark Hanna Of
settling the threatened steel strike
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23
DEATHs Avn FUNERALs.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary d. Bunce
who died Sunday at her home nine
the Bethel church Wednesday morning
at II o'clock
The funeral OF Jacob Miller. the y
ye2r-old son of Mr. and AIRS. Jacob Nil
Ter Of 700 East Sixth street, who died
Sunday was held yesterday at O'Clock
Burial was at Rochester cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23

These are great times for the Sultan
Of Turkey. Nobody has leisure to both
er with him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23
LinOIeun1s.

such as the state would not really have
use for and cannot hope to build, in or
der to get away from these complaints.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23

On mispeIled ad of the New York Mer
Co., first correct lists handed in were
No. I. Harry Shannon. III Van Buren,
Dora Adofratt, S12 Jefferson, 10 wards
Batiste, $3.50 No 3, J. L. Cottreli. 1880
Lincoln street. Hose. $1.O0.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23
Shade Department.

Still selling lots of Felt Shades with guaranteed
Spring Roller, DC
Heavy Opaque Shades with the guaranteed
spring roller. 25c and 35c
At these prices the shade pull goes along.
Shades with fringe at a moderate advance, but
they real beauties and very effective
Bear in mind this is the most dependable shade house
in the state
Shades made to order In almost any size.
Also Shade Cloth in the piece
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23
Lace Curtains.
Lace Curtains.

The most extensive line we have ever had the pleas
to show 500 pairs checked off, and put stock
since the first of March, and already compelled
to give recorders.
We show excellent curtain at 48c per pair of do
nestle manufacture, and at this price up $500 inn
ported makes in Nottingham Irish Point Brussels Net
from OSc to $I2.5O per pair.
Necessary Adjuncts to Carpet and Curtain Buying
Curtain Pole with brass fixtures, all complete 21c
reduced from 25c.
Brass Extension Rods extend 46 inches ......... Sc
Brass Extension Rods extra heavy ............ 15c
Walnut Stair Rods, nickel ends at per doz see
The highest grade Lace Curtain Stretchers improved
extension pattern sold everywhere at S1.75
ana %1OO, mere .....-.... 3As]S
Elegant assortment Furniture Gimp, the usual 64c
quality, yards for OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 1Oc
Curtain Scrim, 36 inches wide ............... 31zc
"A Stand Covers-"Chenille" ...............43
GA Stand Covers-Chenile. ...............69c CSC
Shade Pulls, many qualities -. &c 4c &c and 1Oc
Take Notice.
These prices will hold good for this week only
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23

Cecil Rhodes must be growing tired
Of remaining out Of sight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23
6lO Kansas Avenue.

of the sevrt the stairs leading carpet
room, been there upward of ten years quote prices
this week. ..4zAc $40 and 67Ac
Contracts solicited furnish Offices restaurants or
stores.
Goods sold at Eastern prices F. o. B. at Topeka
Fast selling of Carpets many Carpet Rem
nans. We have them in all Sizes up to ordinary
size On some shall want the invoice cost, others
will go below cost
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23
Rug Department

Is getting little bit depleted but have many kinds still
left, and the low price those remaining will largely
compensate for the absence of quantities. and then you
wouldn't buy more than 3 or at time anyhow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23
Chinese and Japanese Matthias.

A much larger range of patterns shown than in any
previous season-prices range from. 2Hc to Soc
An allowance of per cent will be made where
full rolls bought Gull roll contains 40 yards)
LinOIeums.
No cleaner sanitary floor covering in exis-
tance None so economical for dining room kitchen
bath - have any desired pattern cooring carry
mainly those of English Manufacture having given
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23

Take Notice.
These prices will hold good for this week only
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-11-13
Will ASK FOR light
CAPTAINS and SHIPPERS
WILL PETITION WASHINGTON
Northwest Point Of M9lokai Needs .
Light house Dangerous Menace
TO Vessels From
Coast.

Within a day or two every captain
OF deep.water vessels in port and all
the shipping firms of this city will
have signed q petition to the authori.
ties in Washington asking that light.
house of the first order be placed on
the northwest point of the Island OF
Molokai, known az Lac o ka lilo.
For some time an effort by local
people has been made to have light.
house established on the eastern end
n. the Island OF Oahu. but IL has been
decided that Tor all hands concerned
the light on Moiokai is the one most
needed and to be desired. A light in
this position would be a great help TO
ships coming down from the Coast, as
II would enable them to find their
places at night safely. The light on
the southwest end of Molokai Is abso.
lutely OF no use to ships coming from
the Coast. and from its position can
not be seen until vessels are well in
the Molokai channel. The light on Dia.
mond Head Is OF no value except when
vessels are close in OF koko Head.
That a light should be placed TO the
westward is Of the greatest importance
to all and would be OF untold service
to those having the responsibility OF
vessels and cargoes and oftcntimes
OF lives in their hands.
Not alone would the light be of ser.
vice to sailing vessels but all the
steamers would have a beacon to steer
| by. which would be very welcome
guide to the mariners. or the lights
on the Islands at present not one Is OF
the smallest use to vessel approach.
ing here from the north at nighttime.
and this being the ,act the greatest
possible pull via be eXerted on the
| lighthouse board, to have the proper
guides to navigation established.
Because there has not been an acct.
dent through lack OF light, Is looked
upon by the captains as the best of
good luck. Now that the trade of the
Islands is bringing many people here
who ale strangers In these waters II IL
considered as strictly of the greatest
Importance that some action should be
taken looking to the best interests OF
the shipping engaged in the Hawaiian
trade. The power OF the San Francis
co agents having interests In the Isl
ands will be also enlisted in this effort
to have the proper lights established
Besides the shippers the insurance
companies will play an important part
in the action to be taken.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-11-13
BIG SURF RUNNING.

A remarkable roughness of the sea
directly OF the channel was noticed
yesterday afternoon during the low
tide. Great rollers which were much
higher than are generally seen In the
neighborhood were coming in with
great force and forming several lines
of breakers much further out than il
usual in ordinary weather. Several
large Breakers rose and broke outside
Of the spar buoy and the swell off
shore was much higher than has been
seen here for years except in kona
storm.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-11-13
FOUND.

FoUND-A purse containing a sum of
money. For particulars call at the
police station. l9SO-tf
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-11-13
COSTLY OPIUM PIPE


Among the arrivals from down the
road this morning was Deputy Sheriu
Fernandes OF Eva and Waianae who
brought up Chinese prisoner, LeonS
Loi by name. under the charge OF lar
ceny In the second degree. The fellow
Is suspected OF having stolen a coat, q
fine opium pipe and SO In cash.
A number of days ago, All Sin ap-
peared at the police station and COM
planned that he had been robbed
While he was not certain Of the lden-
tity of the person who had purloined
his goods. he felt very sure that Leons
Loi who had been a visitor at his
house several times. would bear watch.
ing.
II WAS learned by the police author
lies that I.eopp Loi had gone back 70
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-11-13
NEW TODAY
NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that Mr.. s.
Koyama has this day rendered his res.
Ignation as manager of this company
owing to Illness, and that the same
las been accepted by the company.
IWAKAMI a. co.
Dated Honolulu, Nov. II, 1901.
l993-lt
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-11-13
FOR LEASE.

TO lEASE-rwostory house OF eight
large rooms, with oath and p. g. on
both floors, also hot and cold water:
partly furnished II desired; very rea.
sonabie to responsible party. Apply
II. German. Fort s., opp. Club stable.
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