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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-11
WANT CHEAP LABOR.
Big Railroads Oppose the Proposed
Anti Bill.

At a recent session of the immigration
committee of the senate at Washington,
Gen. W. w Dudley appeared in behalf of
the Chicago. Milwaukee and St Paul rail
road. He opposed the pending bill. He said
his client was an extensive employer of
labor and that it must be remembered that
the country wants Drawn and muscle as
well as brains. and that in the past it has
been found necessary to secure these from
the old country In the northwest the de-
rnand for labor, he said is greater than
the supply. He thought that under the
terms of the bill it would be impossible to
import common labor, and he was of the
opinion that on this account its adoption
would be opposed to the best interests of
the country.
The imposition of the literary test would
render it more and more difficult for the
company he represents, as well as for otn-
ers to carry on the improvements conteTn-
plated. Instead Of the educational test he
would have the immigrant show that he
had not been member of an ararchistic
society in Europe We should keep out
the dangerous and not the laboring
classes
Ex-Congressnan l.. B. Payson spoke for
the Southern Pacific railroad company
which, he said. pays out annually S32 000.-
COO for labor His clients were opposed tc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-11

Pain or duh ache in the back is unmis
taxable evidence of kidney trouble. 1t
is Natures timely warning to show you
that the track of health is not clear.
If these danger signals are unheeded,
more serious results are sure to follow;
Bright's disease, which is the worst
form of kidney trouble, may steal upon
you
The mild and the extraordinary effect
of the worldfamous kidney and bladder
remedy, DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root, IS
soon realized. 1t stands the highest for
its wonderful cures of the most Distress
ing cases. A trial will convince any,
one-and you may have a sample bottle
free, by mail
Backache, Uric Acid and Urinary Trouble
Among the many famous cures OF
terested, the one we publish Today
for the benefit of our readers, speaks in
tive properties of this great kidney rem
Dr. Kilmer & Co.. Binghamton, N Y;
Gentlemen--When wrote you last March
for sample bottle of Swamp Root, my
wife was a great sufferer from backache,
rheumatism and urinary troubles. also ex-
cess of uric acid. After trying the sample
bottle she bought q large bottle here at the
drug store. That did her so much good
she bought more. The effect of Swamp
Root was wonderful and almost immedi-
ate She has felt no return of the old
Oct, 1901 427 Best St, Buffaio, n Y.
Lame back is only one symptom of kid
ney trouble-one of many. Other symp-
toms showing that you need Swamp
Root are, obliged to pass water often
times at night. inability to hold your
urine, smarting or irritation in passing
brick-dust, or sediment in the urine ca
tarrh of the bladder, uric acid, constant
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-11
COL. HAYS DAUGHTER.
She Renews Her Engagement With
Russian Diplomat

Washington. Dec. 11.-Society was in
terested to learn today that the engage
ment OF Pierre Rogestvensly. second
secretary Of the Russian embassy, and
Miss Martha Hay was on again. The
engagement was first announced the
latter part Of September. the wedding
being fixed for some time in January
In less than d month it was broken by
mutual consent. It was generally I'M
derstOOd that the question OF finances
played an important part, as it is neces-
sary for foreign diplomat to live in 4
manner BETTING his station
Today it is stated authoritativeiy
that the differences are made up, how
or When. or wtere IS not known, and
that tie wedding will probably take
place in January as soon as the period
of Russian Lent, which is now on, is
over.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-11
Passenger Representatives Quarrel.

St LOUIS, Dec 1.-THE chairmen of
the Trunk Lines. Transcontinental and
Western Passenger associations are in
volved in an unpleasant fight, as a re-
suit of a dispute between the eastern
and western railroads as to the manner
in which the rates from the east to the
southwest should be divided when based
on the second class 'colonist' rates
made by the western lines from Chicago
and ST. Louis. Members of the Western
Passenger asSocia ton have received
copies of the correspondence between
the various chairmen to the alleged
quarrel
Commissioner Steele of the southwest
ern immigration agency has about de-
cided to arrange for headquarters for
the agency in the Columbia theater
building.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-11
COMING DRAMATIC EVENTS.

When Janice Meredith" was first
presented by Mary Mannering the play
was at once chr!stened the Sandow of
drawing room melOdramas." Now that
William Boneli, who is undoubtedly the
strongest actor, physically, in the coun-
try and who is known as 1.-The SandOW
of the stage" plays the hero in the
piece a strong all around performance
may be expected. This attraction plays
Saturday afternoon and night at the
Grand opera house.
The Ferris comedians will be at the
Grand opera house for one week, COM
meneing Monday. at 10, 20 and 80 cent
prices.
''On the Stroke of 12,'' a sensational
comedy drama comes to the Crawford
tonight. It is, under the MANAGEMENT
of w r. Lawrence and he has given
it IN excellent cast and a complete new
scenic equipment since closing it's third
successful season in the east last spring.
The colonial play alice of Old Vim
cennes.' will be the attraction at the
Crawford Friday. The tour of Gertrude
Coghlan in this play has been marked
by the most fattering appreciation and
applause from both the critics and thu
audiences, and her personal popularity
has increased to a remarlzab BILE degree.
OF the play itself it is necessary only to
say that it is generally conceded to be
the best of the dramatized novels. and
the adapter has succeeded rernarka bly,
well in retaining the atmosphere and
flavor OF the original story. All the
scenic suggestions of the book have been
utilized as far as it was mechanically
possible to do so. The scenery, esDe-
cially that which pictures AIice's home
at Nincennes with the Wabash river
most brilliant example of the scene
painters art.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-11
HE GOES TO PRISON.
Accidentally Killed a Map by Means
of Gun Set for Deer.

St Ignace, Mich, Dec. 1--Willian
Rosencranz, after being confined in the
Mackinac county Jail for nine months,
has been convicted on the charge of
manslaughter and will be sentenced to
a term of years in the Marquette peni-
Tertiary
Rosencranz killed man by means of
a set gun about a year ago. His victim
was a landlool.er named Cook. who
while looking land for the Wisconsin
Chair company stumbled into the deer
trap set near Rosencranz's homestead
and was dangerously shot. Cook was
brought to Marquette and died soon
after being taken to a hospital.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-11
4 Timely Suggestion.

This is the season of the year when the
prudent and careful housewife repienishes
her supply of Chamberlaihs Cough Rem
edy. It is certain to be needed before the
winter is over, and results are much more
prompt and satisfactory when it is kept at
hand and given as soon as the cold is con-
tracted and before it has become settled in
the system. In almost every instance A
severe cold may be warded off by taking
this remedy freely as soon as the first IN
dication of the cold appears. There is no
danger in giving it to children, for it con-
tains no harmful substance. 1t is pleasant
to take-both adults and children like it,
Buy it and you will get the best. Ii al
WAYS cures For sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-11

the educational tests. He thought the only
qualification that should be required Of
immigrants should be that of capacity for
Self-suppOrt. If the bill was aimed at an
archy it should be remembered that The
assassins of Mckinley and Garfield the in
citerS of the Haymarket riots also were
men of education The demand for labor
he argued. is far beyond the capacity Of
this country to supply. He said he had
been advised by the officials of his com
pany that 250000 Iaborers could oe absorbed
annually. He thought the third section of
the bill should be eliminated and that
without it the bill would prove to be de-
Sirable
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-11
Rheumatism Cured in 81 Hours.

T. j. Biackmore of Halter e. Blackmore,
Pittsburg.. Pa. says: "A short time since
me- e ont Of the house in q hours too,I ~
my bed with rheumatism months ago
and Mystic Cure is the only medicine that
did me any good. | had five of the best
physicians in the city, but 1 received very
little relief from them. I know the Mys-
tic Cure to be what 1t is represented and
take pleasure in recommending it to other
poor sufferers. Sold by Rowley & Snow
druggists, Sixth street and Kansas ave
You cannot guess the age of ladies
using Satin-Skin Cream and Satin-Skin
Powder. for these give to all sweet
sixteen" complexion. Csc. At Model.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-11
Gnuernment suatains a Defeat.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE government
has sustained a defeat in the house of
lords on the education bill, the London
correspondent of the Tribune says: In
modifying the proposition requiring the
managers of voluntary schools to be
responsible for all repairs, the lords
have unquestionabiy infeigned the privl-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-11
WILL BE BARRED.
Proceedings Are Begun Against
Diamond Contract Concerns.

Grand RAPIDS, Mich, Dec 11.-Word
was received from Lansing this after
noon that Deputy Attorney General H
i. Case has commenced the threatened
quo warranto proceedings against the
Devore Diamond Contract Co. Ltd
alleged successors of the cid Minnea polls
concern which was shut out of this state
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-11
N5IHr 2 UT
News from Santa, Fe Cutoff.

The Las gNegasrOptici Says F. Meredith
Jones, chief engineer on the Santa Fe cut
off. came up from Belen, N. M, this after
noon on a visit.to his family here. He
states that John Becker of Belen not only
granted the right of way through his
lands, but said he would also foot the bills
incurred bv the company in building that
way This is a broad assertion and must
be taken with some degree of allowance
However, there is no gainsaying the fact
that the construction of the line means
much for Belen in general and Mr.. Becker
in particular. The contracts will be let
on the 10th inst.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-11
New Wage Schedule on So. Pac.

Oakland, Cal, Dec 1.-THE Southern
Pacific company has granted a new
wage schedule for switchmen which es-
abhshes a straight rate per hour in
stead of the former wage rate of SIS per
month for day men and $50 and $50 aer
month for night men. The new rate is
as follows: Day helpers rs cents an
hour; day foremen 81 cents an hour;
night foremen 80 cents an hour. The
schedules provides for mo Sundays
off" but there is a rumor at the West
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-11

st. Paul, Dec. 1.-THE general pas
senger agents of the st. Paul Chicago
lines have decided to cancel all land
seekers rates on December IS. All the
lines have maintained the rates, which
call for one fare plus 81 for the round
trip. but most of the business has come
from Illinois, northern Missouri and
Iowa and the destinations have been
points in the Dakotas and Montana
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-11

bv order Of the courts. Several of the
men interested in the old concern are
alleged to be in this enterprise. The
proceedings are to compel it. too. to
cease doing business in Michigan.
There are a considerable number of
contracts in force in Grand Rapids and
an agent has been actively engaged Ill
soliciting business for it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-11
FORCE CHICKENS TO EAT.
Harvey Now Fattens His Fowls by
MACHINERY.

A poultry fattening house of 5000 ca
pacity has just been completed in New
ton for the Fred Harvey eating house
system By new process an instru-
ment is used for forcing prepared food
down the threats of chickens. causing
them to gain from, one to three pounds
of fat in about two weeks. With this
machine one man can feet about 300
chickens an hour, It being possible to
move the apparatus easily from one
coop to another. an y
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-11

lege of the lower house. for the bishop
of Manchester's amendment which was
carried by ia to SO, would in effect
throw an increased burden on rates. It
is certain that question of privilege will
be recommended by commons and the
result will in all probability be that the
lower house will on motion of the gov
eminent strike. out the amendment. The
lords will no doubt then let the matter
6rOp
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-11

"At the Old Cross Roads" will be pre-
scented here on Saturday for the first
time at the Crawford in precisely the
same manner that it was presented at
the Grand opera house, Kansas City.
last season. where it scored a remark
able h:t and succeeded in packing the
big playhouse nightly during it's entire
enlargement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-11
New Rock Island Line Completed

Guthrie, Ok, Dec. 1.-THE Rock Island
will complete its line from Lawton, Ok
through Temple and Walters to Waurika,
Ok, fifty miles. this week and regular
train service will be established at once.
The Waurika connection is made with the
main line to Fort Worth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-11
Raise for 400 Erie switchmen.

Cleveland o., Dec 1.-THE Erie Rail-
road company has raised the wages of
400 switchmen on it's Mahoning division,
Il and Is per cent. The increase is the
outcome of conference between the Of
fscials of the Brotherhood of Railway
Trainmen and the officers of the road
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-11

Oakland yards that the switchmen win
endeavor to have the company allow
two Sundays a month with full pay adj
ded. The engineers and firemen have
presented demand for increased pay
and it is reported that an increase of 8
per cent win be granted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-11
S. II. Barnes Resigns.

S. H. Barnes, superintendent of the
Choctaw. Oklahoma & Gulf, who has
been on a sick leave for some time, has
rendered his resignation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-11
Cron Condition. Excellent.

Washington Dec. 1.-THE monthly
crop report shows "a, 900. 600 acres; con-
dition 997 as compared with S6.7 in 1901
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-03-08
A Merry Afternoon.

Mrs. F. G.. Kerrs handsome resi-
dence on College hill was the center Of
attraction for many little ones on last
Saturday afternoon, the occasion beini
d party given by her to Miss Frances
Rebecca Miles, who with her mother
Mrs. A. F. Miles of Radford, Va. II
the guest of Mrs. Kerr.
Invitations were sent out early in the
week to about forty little girls and boys
asking them to attend from two to five
and during those hours the house rang
with merriment. and it was a pleasure
long to be remembered to see so many
joyous, happy faces.
Lovely palms and potted flowers add
ed beauty to the scene, and the children
In after years will often recall the de.
lights of that afternoon, and 1t will
certainly be put down in the calendar
of their lives as one Of the red-letter
days.
Mrs. Kerr had many and varied ar
rangements for their entertainment.
Foremost among them was a cake walk,
which was very interesting, and In
which Miss Virginia Wood carried off
the cake, which looked too good to eat.
A well in the hall, with vines trained
over IT, and rope and bucket for draw
ing water, was so realistic and the water
50 cool and refreshing that there were
crowds around it all the time.
An immense plum-pudding containing
present tied with n ribbon for each
child to pull out was an entertaining
feature Of the occasion.
Pinning tails on the pig caused much
amusement, and Miss Ruth Pape sue
ceeded in securing the prize, while the
consolation prize was given to Miss
Lyneth Bernard.
Dainty refreshments were served In
the dining-room, the centre of the table
holding a large cake in which had been
placed u thimble and silver bean, for
good luck. Each person was allowed
to cut one slice, and Mrs. Hoffman was
fortunate enough to cut the bean, while
Miss Caroline SCOTS slice contained
the thimble
The hour for leaving came all too
soon, and no doubt while saying good
bye many little ones wished that instead
of having an end parties could just go
on forever.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-03-08
Frisco Line Excursions.

Begin now to make your arrangements for a
California trip this summer rs the Frisco Sys'
TEN viii ODER the following unusually low rates,
The limts and st0p.over privileges viii be
very liberal, and passengers win be allowed
choice OF routes, even TO going by one route aud
returning via entirely dllcren, route. For fur.
Their particulars and FOR assistance IN arranging
route call on or address the undersigned No
trouble to answer questions,
The Frisco system viii sell excursion tickets
TO san Francisco and return at rate OF Si7, 30 on
the following dates
April I'D 10 9Th inclusive, on account OF con.
venton Of Federation of Women's Clubs,
ON June "a to ith, inclusive, account Of In.
pcrial Council Mobiles OF Mystic Shrine,
August 81 to slh, inclusive, on account OF bl.
cnnial meeting Knights of Py,hias,
During the months Of March and April tho
Frisco offers greatly reduced rates TO the Pacific
coast California points, s272G Puget Sound
points, s3li0 spokane Washington. $3.50, OK.
den aud salt Lake Ci,y, 5000, Montana points
greatly reduced also,
There are others, Ask the agent about them,
The rates are very low and limits liberal
Tickets on sale daily 10 all regular tours,
points Soc the undersigned If you contemplate
u trip,
=, W, Funny, Agent Frisco Limo,
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Public Speaking.

The candidates for representative will
address the voters of Crawford county
at the following times and places:
Jasper, at Glenwood, Monday March
10, 1902.
Uniontown, at precinct, Tuesday.
March 18th.
Cedarville, at precinct, Wednesday,
March 18th.
Chester, at precinct, Thursday March
18th.
Mountainburg, at precint, Friday,
March 14th.
Rudy, at district 90, Saturday March
18th.
Lafayette, at Dean Springs, Monday,
March 18th. =.
Maxey, at.Mulberrry Tuesday March
18th.
Dyer, at precinct, Wednesday March
10Th.
Richland, at Prairie Grove, Thurs
day. March Goth. ..
Haroldton, at precinct, (night) FRI
day, March 2lst.
Alma, at precinct, Saturday, March
22d.
Van Buren,, lat night Tuesday March
Goth.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-03-08
PROPOSED AMENDMENT
To the Constitution Of the State Of
Arkansas.

Notice is hereby given that the following Joint
resolution proposing an amendment 10 tho
State Constitution, was passed by the General
Assembly at its regular session OF 1901, ana that
the same will be submitted to the electors OF ne
state at the next general election to be held
September |, 1902, for adoption or rejection, VII;
PROPOSED AMENDMENT.
That Section l6, of Article g. OF the Constitution
of the State of Arkansas be amended so 81
to read as follows:
Article s, Section l6. Pay and Mileage. :,
The members of the General Assembly bhsH
receive such pay and mileage for their services
as shall be fixed by law, No member OF either
| house, shall, during the term for when ne hM
been elected receive any increase OF pay Tor Ms
services under any law passed during such term
! The term OF all members Of the General Assem-
bly, shall begin on the day Of their election.
! Approved May 70, 1901
Each cector may vote for or against above
amendment
Witness my Official signature and seal OF ofc,
'"'' wv '''' - JOHN ". CROCKETT
fsyAL.l Secretary OF StA;s
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HALF NOT YET TOLD.
Conditions in DrOutll Regions are Most
DistressIng.-MOre Aid Is
Badly Needed.

Crawford county people are in good
shape financially and we believe if a
proper effort were made considerable
sum could be raised here to help the I'M
fortunates In the northern tier of conn
ties, who, as all reports go to show =,
are, many of them, on the verge of
starvation. Are we to let it be known
abroad that we are not willing to help
those unfortunates1 God forbid. Ark
ansas can and should take care of these
unfortunate people, and Van Buren, and
Crawford county can and should lend q
helping hand,
The following is sample of the let
tiers received by our state papers from
representative men of that section.
A. II. Andrus, writing from Salem
under date of Feb. 28th to the editor of
the Arkansas Gazette says;
1.-THE drouth-stricken people of this
section of the state are In need Of imme-
diate relief. Salem today is full Of men
clamoring for food and clothing for
their families. 1t is truly pitiable.
Great, strong men who have always
had plenty and to spare, and have
cheerfully shared with neighbors in
distress, are here by the score, and
with anxious voice inquire when the
promised aid will be forthcoming.
Sturdy farmers with tears In their eyes
tell the same story of suffering and des-
titution. They need help and must
have It Immediately. The more fortu
nate of the community are doing their
full duty toward relieving the distress
but 1t is too big thing to be looked
after in a private way. Here are six
counties In north Arkansas all in the
same pitiable condition. The $l5, 900
loaned to the state is but u drop in the
bucket, There are five thousand fami-
lies In the six counties who must have
help, At least half of these are now
destitute, Fifteen thousand dollars will
be but three dollars to the family, II
will barely be sufficient to tide the
people over until private donations can
rescue them.
1.-THE picture Is not overdrawn. AS
grand people rs there is on earth
needs immediate assistance The banks
and business men have done all they
conld, 1t now remains for good people
who are more fortunate to come to their
aid and that at once,
MANY people of the sixteenth judi.
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], s, Grammar.

In this issue of THE PRESS we an
nounce the name of the above gentle
man AS candidate for county treasurer,
subject to the Democratic primary on
March Goth. Mr.. Grammar has an
extensive acquaintance in Crawford
county, and wherever known he mas
friends and supporters. He is a man
exceptionally we'll qualified for the per-
formance of the duties incumbent upon
the county's custodian of funds and
would, should he be the choice OF the
party and the people, make an able
successor to our present efficient treas
urer. We bespeak for Mr.. Grammar 8
claims careful consideration, assuring
our readers that should they honor him
with their votes their confidence VIII
not be misplaced and their choice fall
on worthy man.
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For Justice Of the Peace.

Mr.. Chas. F. Harvey announces ms
candidacy through the columns OF NE
Press this week Mr.. Harvey Is 80
we'll known to the voters of this town
shin that al introduction at our hands
is superfuous. Suffice it to say that MS
past iucumbency of the office has proven
him to be exceptionally well fitted to
discharge the duties Of magistrate ne e
possessing a fine analytical mind, stored
with the legal knowledge necessary to
try in a proper and legal way cases
coming before him, knowiege Ihat Is
so often lacking among our magistrates
Mr.. Harvey submits his claims 10 the
action of the Democracy.