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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
NELSON on SCHOOLS.
Favors Consolidation in Article in
Review of Reviews.

The December number of the Review
of Reviews contains an article by Sup
erintendent Frank Nelson on the con-
solidation of public schools. Mr.. Mel
sons article outlines the plan and it's
advantages, and it is followed by anoth-
er by w. B. Shaw giving the progress
which the movement has thus far made
in the United States. Both articles are
illustrated. among the pictures being a
half tone illustration of the Lorraine
consolidated school in Ellsworth county.
In his article Superintendent Nelson
says:
BY consolidation all the children of a
large territory, usually a whole town
ship, can be brought together IN one
building. thus giving them the benefit Of
a graded school and the inspiration that
comes from numbers. In many of our
smaller schools the classes range from
two TO three pupils. Under such condi-
lions it is impossible for the teacher to
create or maintain enthusiasm and in
terest. There is no incentive for the
pupils to put forth their best efforts, be-
cause, with the small attendance. the
work is necessarily tiresome and monot-
onous. In consolidated school, how
ever, large classes thoroughly graded
can be organized, thus calling forth the
best efforts of all the members of the
school, Longer recitation periods bet
ter courses of study, and better teach
ers will give better and larger oppor-
tunities for instruction There is no
valid reason why we should not give
the pupils of the rural communities the
same advantages in the matter of
courses of study and instruction az
those enjoyed by the pupils of the large
centers of population. The consolidation
of schools will concentrate the commun-
ity of wealth in one good school. thus
giving to the community larger and
better educational advantages
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
nvIDENCEs o. PROSPERITY.

In the matter of prosperity as meas
ured by railroad earnings the New York
World is convinced that it is condi-
ton as well as theory that confronts
the country.
The interstate commerce commits
sions preliminary report on the railroad
business of the country for the year
that ended June 30 1902, shows that the
gross earnings of the roads from all
sources amounted to $1,771, 754 200-an
average of $S.736 per mile. Their gross
operating expenses amounted to $1,106.-
137, 405-an average of $5.645 per mile
Their net earnings were 1865, SIC, 7s5-
an average of $s,091 per mile.
AS compared with the previous year
the railroads Of the United States in
creased their net earnings by the sum
of $51. 1875, 421. With their freight yards
blocked with merchandise which is de-
layed because cars cannot be made fast
enough to overtake the enormous
growth in the volume of traffic, con-
tinues the World, the railroads viii
probably show still larger net earnings
for the current year. Nor does the wage
advance Of 10 per cent even if even
tually extended to all lines. interfere
with that pleasant prospect for the host
of railroad shareholders. The net
amount to be realized by the advance
in freight rates is variously estimated
but no estimate puts it at less than
enough to fully offset at least the ad-
vance in wages.
The contrast between the ebb and flood
tide of business is very accurately re-
fiected in railroad earnings. Hence it
is interesting to note that five years age
1Ss7) the net earnings amounted to
1888 100000, using round figures-or not
much more than one-half the amount
just reported for last year.
The increase of about $40. 600. 900 in its
total receipts compared with last year
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
FOUL MURDER DONE.
Body of Unknown Man With
Feet Tied Found.

White City. Dec. 3.-Rock Island sec
ton men WORKING on the right of way
near Latiner. Norris county, Tuesday
The head was crushed and the feet We're
bound together. The body had been
badly mutilated by dogs or wolves.
A coroner's jury sitting in the case to-
day decided that the body had been
placed there about three weeks ago. Ii
is plain case Of murder, but the crime
is shrouded in the deepest mystery.
There were no papers or anything else
in the pockets by which the body could
be identified, and the man had been dead
so long that 1t would be impossible for
anyone to recognize the face.
The body may have been thrown from
train after the pockets had been rified
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
WEIBLE ELECTED.
Sunfiower Camp Modern Woodmer
Choose officers.

Election of officers for Sunflower
camp 536. Modern Woodmen of America,
was held Tuesday evening with the fol-
lowing result:
Venerable consul, w. r. Weible;
worthy adviser, o. K. Swayze: clerk:
M w. Saxon: assistant clerk J. J.
Schneider; banker, Willis Coates; escort,
George E. Maroney; Waterman, A. L
Palmer; sentry, Louis Hoffman; man.
ager for three year term, H. E. Ever
sole; manager for one year term, vice
Willis Coates. L. B. Pechner. Owing, to
his contemplated withdrawal from the
city in the near future, Porter S. Cook,
who most Of the time since the organt-
zation of the lodge has been its banker,
resigned after the position again had
been rendered him by a unanimous
vote.
Sunhower camp is one of the strong
est of that order in the state and is in
excellent condition. Its meetings are to
be held temporarily in the hall occupied
by the A o. u. w. lodge No. IL, until!
the completion of the new Bates build
ing, corner of Sixth and Jackson streets.
The installation of the officers elected
Tuesday evening viii be held in the
early part of January.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
GLOBE SIGHTS.



The young people have such odd
names these days that you can't tell
when you get a letter if it is from
him or her"
Atchison musicians are so clever that
it is impossible to maintain an orchestra
here, as no one can be found to play
the second fiddle.
After one reaches 40, he must arrange
his affairs so that half of his time can
be spared for those of 20, telling their
future plans.
dressed as SON. or Daughter"
seem to be handicapped; at least they
are apt to be badly spoiled.
The more successful a woman is in
making the paint and powder on her
face resemble nature. the greater injury
she is doing to her skin
One of the worst things about falling
into a hole is the number of people VINO
gather on the bank to point out the
falling in.
The. women are always asking at
what age the men quit. We don't
know, but at Middlesboro. KY, yester-
day, man of SO shot and killed a girl
in a Jealous rage.
No one can define Happiness for an
other. An Atchison woman is married
to a man who has the pictures of his
first and second wives in the parlor, and
she is happy
A woman dropped dead in Leaven-
worth recently. and gossips do say that
it was from sheer surprise because her
husband got up and offered her rock
ing chair
A newly married man said today:
Marriage has a tendency to encourage
a man in lying Whereupon an old
married man inquired: Commenced
yet?" The bridegroom looked thought
full for a time, and then YEARLY nodded
his head in assent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
RATTLEsNAKE VENOM.
In Worldwide Demand at Its Present
Price of S25 a Drachm.

Cyanide of mercury, prnsslc aclu.
Strychnine and arsenic are Stron5
poiSOns, yet right here in Rocnester y
poison that is far more powerful IS DC
ing manufactured This is the powder
made from the venom of rattlesnakes
by Rattlesnake Pete at his Mil stree,
museum Sc, wonderful in its workings
is this deadly powder that scientists IN
all parts of the civilized world are en-
gagged in studying its properties Sorie
weeks ago Pete received a coTnmunlca-
ton from Germany directed to Rattie-
snake Pete, Rochester America, ASKING
in what quantities the venom froEa
rattlesnakes could be furnished by the
Rochester snake man and what he
charged for it.
When interviewed today Pete said: Il
have Just received another letter FROM
Germany. It is from DIR. Edwin l..
Faust, archaeological laboratory, Un1-
versity Of Strasburg, and he wants $oo0
worth of rattlesnake venom in its pow
dered form to experiment with Ht-
thinks my price of $25 per drachm is
too high, but when it comes to procurins
the stnff, in the manner it has to be
taken from the snake, with a slip mean
ing bite that would result in either
death or weeks in the hospital | can tell
you / will not furnish a drachm for ono
cent less. / have to pick each snake up
with my hand and force a spoon into its
mouth in order to procure the venom,
and although have handled rattlers all
my life l never court trouble unless
there is a financial consideration worth
taking the risks fer
The rattlesnake venom is used by the
medical world in cases of leprosy, diph :
liberia. lockjaw and other diseases were
desperate chances are taken for the pa
tents recovery.-Rocheste Post Ex-
aress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
IS A SERIOUS MATTER.
The Most Serious and Fatal Diseases
Arise From Indigestion.

Chronic indigestion or Dyspepsia, while
a very common trouble. has for some
time been looked upon by able ohysi-
clans as a serious thing, and that no
time should be lost in treating it pro-
perly at the start, because recent re-
searches have shown that the most ser
ious. fatal and incurable diseases have
their origin in simple dyspepsia or in
digestion
Diabetes is simply one form of indi-
gestion. the sugar and Starchy food not
being assimilated by the digestive or
gans In Bright's disease the a1bumen
is not properly assimilated
While consumption and dyspepsia are
twin diseases, it is beyond question
that dyspepsia makes a fertile soil for
the seeds of consumption. But the trou-
bic has been to find a remedy that
could be depended upon to cure dyspep-
STA. as it is VIGOROUSLY obstinate and
difficult to cure.
This has been the question which has
puzzled physicians and dyspeptics alike,
until the question was solved three
years ago by the appearance of new
discovery in the medical world known
as Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, which it
was claimed was certain, reliable cure
for every form. of stomach trouble.
Physicians. however, would not ac-
eept such statements without first Civ
ing the new remedy many tests and
carefully observing results.
For three years the remedy has been
thoroughly tested in every section of
the country and with surprising and
satisfactory results.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets can be
honestly claimed to be a specific, a radi-
cal lasting cure for indigestion in the
various forms of acid dyspepsia or sour
stomach. gas or wind on. stomach. too
much bile, undue. fullness or pressure
after eating and similar symptoms re-
sulting from disordered digestion.
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets were not
placed before the public until this three
years trial left no doubt as to their
value and they have recently been
placed in the trade and can be found on
sale at all druggists at the nominal
price of 50 cents per package.
No extravagant claims are made for
the remedy. it will not cure rheuma-
Jism. pneumonia, typhoid fever nor
anything but lust what it is claimed to
cure and that is every form of stomach
trouble. No dieting is necessary, good
wholesome food and plenty of it AMI
you NAV rest assured that Stuart's
Dyspepsia Tablets will digest IT Drug
gists claim for it that it is a pleasure to
recommend it to dyspeptics, because it
gives such universal satisfaction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

EFron the Chicago News.l
Youth and debt are the worlds great
est stinulants
It takes pluck to acquire fruit from
your neighbor's tree.
Some men are pleasant to talk to but
disagreeable to listen to-
Burglars are willing to enter almost
any house-except station house.
Many a man finds it difficult to in
duce his neighbors to have good opin-
ion Of him
The man who pays his rent must
hustle. and the man who doesn't pay is
obliged to keep moving
Take the conceit out of some people
and their most intimate friends would
De unable to recognize them
Some fine examples of still life are
lucky, but they are hard TO find.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
storm on Rock Island

1t is reported at the Rock Island off,
ces here today that considerable trou-
ton of telegraph wires and of trains on
account of the storm which has been
raging on some parts of the line for
more than "a hours. Since 10 o'clo1 k
Tuesday morning, the Chicago wire has
been Frustrated and between Chicago
and Trenton. Mo. a fierce snow storm
is said to be raging. The New Mexico
wire cannot be worked on account of a
break west of here, but the difficulty is
being largely overcome by using the To-
cal wires The Western Union had diff
ficulty today and most of Tuesday IN
working between Chicago and Kansas
City. Trains on the Rock Island from
the west today have been delayed on
account of a severe windstorm which
prevails in western Kansas and Color
ado.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
RUN OVER BY BEER WAGON.
For This D. R. Cole Wants $4,000
Damages.

There is only one jury case left for
trial in the United States circuit court.
All of the other cases on the docket
have either been settled or continued.
Not single case has been before the
jury this term, and the jurors have had
nothing to do but sit around and draw
their SO per day and mileage.
The last case comes up for trial this
afternoon, unless it too is settled out Of
court.
One important case was compromised
this morning, and submitted to Judge
Hook on an agreed statement of facts.
In this case d. R. Cole claimed 81, 600
The case came from Kansas City. Cole
claimed that Helms beer wagon ran
into his buggy, demolished it and in
jured him. The court allowed Cole $780,
which is considered liberal settlement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03

One of the numerous Smiths from
Michigan has laid the foundation for
trouble in congress already by intro
ducing a bill to put paper. wood pulp
and a number Of other articles on the
free list Mr.. Smith has chosen a good
method for getting a place at the top of
column next to pure reading matter in
the newspapers. The tariff on paper and
wood pulp so palpably plays into the
hands of the paper trust, that it is sur
prising that the publishers have allow
ed it to continue so long without an
organized effort against it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03

Kansas is often referred to by the
eastern newspapers as land of freaks.
Among the Kansans recently made the
butt Of their comment is Mrs. Carrie
Nation Her methods of dealing with
unlawful institutions has been con-
demned, ridiculed, moralized over. Now
comes District Attorney Jerome of New
York in an imitation of the great
smasher. Armed with axes. sledges and
ladders the reform band swooped down
on the fashionable gambling places,
smashed furniture. blew open safes, and
carried general destruction wherever it
went. The officers even refused to en-
ter at doors purposely left open for
them, pgeferring to smash their way in.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
CAN'T. TICKET WINS.
Mrs. J. F. Daniels Elected President
of Orphans Home

The political fight which has been going
on in the ranks of the women connected
with the Topeka Orphans Home was set
tied at the election held Monday.
Mrs. Howell Jones has been secretary for
some time and one faction has been term
ed the Jones' faction and the other The
anti Jones' faction. The dispute of the
two factions was over the management
of the home. The ants won by electing
Mrs. j. F. Daniels president in place of
Mrs S. T. Howe, Mrs. L. S. Wolverton
secretary in place of Mrs. Howell Jones,
Mrs. W. H. Davis treasurer in place of
Mrs. DIR. All<ire. The women canvassed
like real politicians The t'antis eau
cused Saturday at the home of Mrs. Will
liam Green and the caucusers held to-
gether and elected the ticket they ar
ranged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
Henderson Goes WEST.

George R. Henderson. superintendent
of Santa F'e OF motive power. left this
meet today, John w. Kendrick, third
vice president of the system From
Kansas City Mr. Kendrick and Mr..
Henderson will start on a tour of the
western lines of road going through to
San Francisco They will visit the coast
Offices at Los Angeles and will look over
the new shops at San Berrardino. Cal,
and Albuquerque, n. M. They will pro-
badly return in time to attend the an
nual directors meeting to be held in
this city Dehember Il.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
LOCAL MENTION.

Rev. Mr.. Hallerberg, of st. Louis, will
preach in the sign language of the deaf
at the German Lutheran church this
evening at 7:30.
Ralph Douglass. the young man who
attempted suicide Monday night, stin
Christ hospital this afternoon says that
he is no worse, is resting easily and
shows no signs of poisoning from the
bullet which passed through his brain.
Miss Kittie Kiley. of Lenox, Mass, is
visiting Mrs. 7. J. Coughlin.
Rev E. A Fredenhagen, secretary for
the Kansas Society for the Frfendless
has appealed to the public for assistance
in furnishing convicts released from the
state penitentiary with the clothing nee
within short time II of these men are
to be set free and he hopes to supply
them with proper clothing Donations
may be left at the Star grocery or at
1907 Lane street.
Mr.. and Mrs. William EberJe are the
parents of son. born this morning. Mr..
Eberle is deputy county treasurer
Mrs. Preston Doty, of Kansas CITY. ia
the guest of Mrs. Charles Cooper of 4l6
East Sixth avenue.
M. c. Campbell. chairman of the state
live stock sanitary board, was here to-
day from Wichita
G. W. Smith, of Westphalia, is here.
W. K. Hanna was up from Burlingame
toda@f.
VIII Ratley. colored, was arrested to-
day by detectives while in the act of
selling a bicycle which had been stolen
from storehouse on Quincy street Rat
ley was porter in a barber shop adj
joining the warehouse belonging to
Skinner. The wheel which be was try
ing to sell was stolen about a month
ago. and after his arrest he confessed
Slso to the theft of a second bicycle
from the same place two weeks later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
NEW WRINKLEIN POLICY.
Bets Are Taken in One Place and
Transferred to Another.

said, have been adopted by managers of
policy games to dodge the authorities.
When a couple of men, arrested for run
ming a policy shop were arraigned IN the
west side court yesterday. it was said The
players placed their bets in Thirty-efghth
street and the managers of the game later
collected the bets and took them to the
right place.
The prisoners were William Eichle of
No 346 West Thirty-eighth street. nusi-
clan. and Frederick Schoenfeider of No. c47
West Thirty-eighth street, carpenter.
They were arrested on Saturday night IN
the complaint of Agent BrehTne of the
Goddard. AntI-Policy society. They were
held for trial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
He Identified the Money.

St Louis, Dec. s3.--When. Phillip Stock,
Legislative agent" for the Suburban
Street Railway company. took the stand
today for the state in the trial of Henry
Nicolaus millionaire brewer and Subur
ban director. charged with bribery, he
identified two packages of money con-
tanning s135, 600, which had been placed
in escrow for the purpose of expediting
the passage of a franchise bill. He
counted the money in the presence OF
the jury, and told over again the same
story given by him on the stand in tbs
case of Julius Lehman and Harry
Faulkner. convicted recently.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
KLINEIS ON TRIAL.
He Again Faces a Jury for Joy
Assault

The second trial of Sylvan Kline
charged with assauIting s. Joy, night
waiter at Frank Longs restaurant, was
begun in the district court this morn
ing.
had fight onS nishf and low So saws Il
was all Kline'S fault and that the first
joy knew, to his sorrow, Kline with
great glee was hurting pewter knives
and chinaware at JOY Joy found this
proceeding anything but joyful to him
and now for his amusement he has
Kline up for trial the second time. The
last time Kline was convicted but was
allowed a new trial
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
COSTLY WEDDING CUSTOM
Male Guests Break 1o1 Plates to
Dance With the Bride.

Greer Bay. Wis, Dec. s-The festivi-
ties attending the wedding of Miss Joseph
inc Malegker and Frank Kubee. which
took place last Wednesday morning at
the Polish monastery, were concluded this
morning at / clock. Following the usual
custom plates were spun by the male
guests for a chance to dance with the
bride AS a result 101 plates were broken
and s2c5 was paid out for the honor of
dancing with the bride who danced two
hours and ten minutes by the watch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
VALUE OF SCHOOL FUND.
Interest Helped to the Extent OF
$421, SAC Last Year.

What the saate permanent school
fund means to the public schools of
Kansas is shown by the fact that the
interest on it helped the common schools
during the past year to the amount of
$421. 649. 10. according to Supt. Nelson's
forthcoming biennial report.
It's distribution is based upon the per
capita of each district Wyandotte
county, of course. gets more than any
other county in the state. The past year
the schools of that county received s19,-
801.21 for the interest on the state school
fund. Shawnee county received $14,-
552 20
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
Crossed Wires Cause a Fire.

Allentown, Pa, Dec. 3-Crossed wires
caused a fire today, which completely
burned out 1ittner. Hunsicker & Co s
wholesale dry goods store and several
local lodges occupying the large four
story building of Elias Bittner Loss
on building, 10000: insurance s12, 900;
loss on contents, $780, 900; insurance,
$10O, 000 The Allentown House, furnish
ing building was water soaked. Loss
$40 900; insurance $500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03

Perhaps it would have been better for
New York to have chosen. a business
man for mayor instead of electing
school teacher. Good school teachers
rarely make a success at any other
kind of business. The fact that they
are united for other callings is what
makes them good teachers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
Funeral of DIR. Parker.

London, Dec. 3.-Thousands of persons
of all classes marched in procession past
the body of DR.. Parker, the late pastor
of the City Temple, in that edifice today
while long lines of people undeterred by
the miserable weather prevailing awaited
their turn outside. According to the
wishes of the dead clergyman no mourn
ing was worn but there was a great dis
play of floral tributes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03

The way in which President Roose-
velt's message impressed Wall street is
indicated by the decline in the price Of
stocks which followed its publication.
The gamblers in trust securities were
waiting to be frightened and would have
run to cover just the same no matter
what the message contained.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
Damaged bv Gales.

Swansea. Wales. Dec. s.-The new
British shin Byrr~ner, which sailed
from Earr.-. November 10, for Delaeoa
bay. has returned to this port having
been damaged by Gales in the Bay of
Eiscay. The Rrynyn1er had on board
FIVE of the crew of the Spanish steam
er NeptuneA bound from Antwerp for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03

Congressman Cannon has introduced
a bill appropriating $4,000 for defraying
the expenses of the anthracite strike ar
bitration commission. With Mr.. Cannon
behind the measure is likely to glide
through without difficulty. There is no
body to object The Cannon of the OPP
position to spending money has been
sDfked