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The Topeka state journal., 1902-12-16

We give you the choice of over 250 Ladies'
Jackets and Capes every one made up of an
excellent quality Beaver, and Kersey Cloak
ing, all made in the very latest and most
sought for styles; can furnish you any shade
desired. See South Window.
LOWER THAN EVER.
$50 Ladies Walking and Dress Skirts A
consignment from an Overstocked manufac-
turer. In this purchase is represented all the
latest fabrics and made up in fashions latest
decree. We make the price for this week,
ST. % for the So. 25 values; ST.. OS for the So. so
kinds; S2.4S for the $32 values; S3.35 for
the 81. 90 and 81. SO values Remember every
skirt will be taken back if not as stated
We show an exceedingly pleasing -assort-
ment of Children's and Misses Long Goats
just the thing for real cold weather, you can
buy these at off, being overstocked on
these, due largely to the unreasonable weather
of the past. a'7 rs . -
$50 dozen Ladies, Misses and Children's
Golf Gloves larger variety, prettier and more
reasonable than ever.
so dozen Ladies' clasp Kid Gloves lin all
the latest fall and winter shades 6 to So
every pair warranted d............ sc
Finer qualities ........S1. 90 and $3.50
LADIES' HOUSE WRAPPERS.
A very suitable Xmas gift for your good
wife. Special this week zoC o8C SIIo SI.35
Were $1.00 $1.25 81. 80 81. Is
Very Excellent Articles for Xmas Gifts.
Greatly reduced for quick selling finest
Shetland Floss and Wool Fascinators, good
Sizes 2Tc, 3Oc, soc, 58c, 75c, o6c.
Baby Hoods-25c, 3oc, soc, 65c.
Children's heavy School Hoods all colors,
25c, 3Oc, soc, 75c.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-12-16

Senator Hanna is opposed to compul-
sorry arbitration but he is convinced that
compulsory publicity is about the proper
thing in dealing with corporations.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-12-16

Mr. J. Pierpont Morgan has decided
to play the part of Uncle Leslie Shaw
to Wall street this time. but he is likely
to make the denizens of the street pay
roundly for the assistance
The Topeka state journal., 1902-12-16

It is said. that President Mitchell of
the coal miners union is about to write
a book. How does he expect to market
it with coal at present prices?
The Topeka state journal., 1902-12-16

If Uncle Sam would turn George
Dewey and Fred Funston loose for
few days that Venezuelan matter would
he cleared up so that it would stay clear
for a while.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-12-16

Hartford Post: When type of mar
who is too poor to buy necessities for his
wife but rich enough to buy luxuries
for himself is up for Office we always
take exquisite pleasure in voting the
ofher ticket
The Topeka state journal., 1902-12-16

The disposition to take a stack of
chips in the South American war game,
which is being shown by Argentina and
Chilli may be intended as an offset to
Italy's action in joining the European
alliance
The Topeka state journal., 1902-12-16

venezueIa's troubles are arousing o
spirit of Monroeism throughout South
America.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-12-16

be expected before the holiday recess.
the adminstra ton is hopeful of prompt
consideration of it as soon as congress
reconvenes.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-12-16

All take your partners for the war in
South America.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-12-16

has been no meeting of the ways and
means committee called vet to consider
the resolution which was referred to u.s.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-12-16

1t appears that Pat Grove has made
one more effort to surrender and has
failed.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-12-16
WENT INTO A DITCH.
Wreck of Eastbound Limited on the
Erie Results in One Death

Cleveland, O., Dee. 16-The eastbound
limited on the Erie which left here
shortly after noon went into a ditch at
Newberg, suburb. John Ross. the
engineer, is reported to have been killed
and Fireman Landon seriously injured
Several passengers are also reported
hurt.
For warranted scissors, see Forbes.
For warranted shears. see Forbes.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-12-16

Constant changes of tempera ture sap
skins life and natural oil. drying,
vri-kI:ng. ageing Satin-Skin Cream
counteracts climatic changes, insures
satiny skin. 25c. Kemper & Paxton
The Topeka state journal., 1902-12-16
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Thomas w. Weightman, aged rs years,
died last night at his home 1890 Morris
avenue, of consumption. The funeral
viii be held at Oskaloosa tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-12-16

An excellent line of Comfortables, of large
size, extra heavy, as also those of feather
weight. .zoc, oSc, SI.Io, I.35, I.z5 and up.
Bleached Table Damask, of both foreign
and domestic manufacture, at 25c, 33C, 48c,
6oc, 75c, oSc, and up What more pleasing
than pure white spread for your Xmas din
ner?
A splendid line of Damask and Huck Tow
els-a most pleasing gift, and one that is al
ways appreciated
I5c, Ioc, 25c, soc, soc, 75c, and up
DRESS PATTERN.
Our experience has been that there is moth
ing SO pleasing to the recipient as a pretty
dress pattern, and if you cannot find a pretty
one here, you will not be able to find it else
where. We have just received a large ship
ment of the latest things in Black Dress Stuffs
the kinds that are very popular. Special
prices this week-5oc, 0Oc, 75c, 8Sc, $I.Oo,
SI.Io, I.4S. Also cheaper grades, 25c up.
Fancy Dress Weaves, suitable for childrens
etc., Ioc, I2hc, I5c, 25c, 3Oc, 4Sc, and up
wards, to the finest.
There are thousands of items of which we
should like to make special mention, but we
are too busy just now.
Come to the store. Everything is marked
in plain figures. You have no trouble here.
No red tape-plain sailing.
DON'T FORGET.
With every girls coat costing 1925 or over,
we give nice dressed doll
With every boys suit or overcoat costing
81. rs or over a pair of good skates free
With the purchase Of each dollars worth in
our Holiday Department, box of fine candy
free.
Be sure and bring the little ones to our
Grand Holiday Bazaar. 1t will be a great
treat to them.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-12-16

George T. Lambert died last night at
Christ hospital of pneumonia. at the age
Of 40 years. The remains were taken to
Russell. KY. for burial.
Edwin H Prouty, 13-year- son of
Frank G. Prouty, died at Rush Springs,
Okla, yesterday. The remains, accom-
panied by the father arrived in Topeka
this afternoon. and the funeral will be
held at Grace cathedral Wednesday.
Last year the boy lived with his grand
mother. Mrs. Prouty, at SIS Topeka ave-
nue..
Women love a clear healthy COM
plexion. Pure blood makes it. Burdock
Blood Bitters makes pure blood.
For skates. see Forbes.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-12-16

For fine carving sets, see Forbes.
For warranted scissors. see Forbes
The Topeka state journal., 1902-12-16

For skates, see Forbes.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-12-16

For warranted scissors, see FORBES.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10
CHOCTAW SOLD
To ROCK ISLAND.
Purchase of Western Railroad
Made Through the Speyer
Banking Firm.

Philadelphia. April Announcement was
made to-day by Edward B. Smith & Co. Of
this city. bankers, that the Choctaw. Okla
homa and Gulf Railroad Company had been
sold to Speyer & Co., bankers. Of New York
The announcement is in part as follows:
'The price paid was SO for the common
and $50 for the preferred, both ex-April div
idend Stockholders will be asked to deposit
their stock with the Giratd Trust Company.
Philadelphia
As the April dividend amounts to SIS on
preferred stock the price named is equivai-
ent to sS1.25. The dividend on the common
stock per share is sl5. Dividends are pay
able on April so to stockholders as regis
tered April u. Mr.. Smith intimated to-day
that the sale would bring over s2l 900 to
this city. where most of the stock is held.
Change In Mn nagement.
Francis I. Gowan. president of the Choc-
taw. said tonight that he was not in po-
sition to talk in detail on the subject. He
said the transfer would mean revolution
In the management Of the road. hut in what
| way he could not say.
The stock issue OF the Choctaw amounts
to 5000 shares of common, par value S,So.
and 13O.0OO shares Of preferred. par value
$500 900.
There is a strong belief that the Rock
Island Road is the real purchaser; ms ms
belief Is strengthened by the fact that the
Board Of Directors of the Rock Island Road
are about to issue $lb,Ooo.0cO in new capital
stock.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10
OUTLOOK FOR BOERS
SEEMS GLOOMY.
British Making Preparations for
Another Extensive Series
of "Drives."

Pretoria April 9-The British are making
preparations for a great series Of "dr.>es"
on the arrival Of re-enforcements.
The. general outlook for the Beers is said
to be most disheartening.
1t is thought here that the bulk OF the
burghers are only waiting a promise that
they will not be bandished to come in and
surrender.
The negotiations. thus far. have been
mainly explanations Of British intentions. 1t
has been plain to the leaders that their
surrender will not entail banishment. and
this has been a potent influence.
The leading Transvaalers urge their allies
to arrange peace terms. II the present in
dications are fulfilled and the Transvaalers
agree to surrender. the backbone OF Boer
resistance will be broken. and Free Staters'
opposition to surrender will soon be over
come.
Mr. Steyn. the former President Of the
Orange Free State. who is taking part in
the peace negotiations in South Africa IS
suffering from severe ophthalmia. and is
threatened with fatal blindness.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10
PROSPECTS FOR DEMOCRACY.
Gov. Dockery Discusses Political
Situation in State and Nation.
REPIYBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Jefferson City. Mo. April s-''This." Gov
ernor Dockery said, sis to be Democratic
year, both in the State and nation. Mis-
souri,. . as usual viii MI lead d., the van.
the dominant party. incident to the Access
sion of Vice President to the presidency
is already vexing the Republicans. and will
almost certainly defeat them in the coming
election.
THE popular branch of Congress is likely
to pass under Democratic control
There seems to be a disposition among
the Democrats almost everywhere to ger
together and Democratic harmony assures
success. The air is already electric with
manifestations of coming Democratic tri-
umaRhs. .aRhs o,.v elections ., , vsss ..o a,so,,..
souri @ agains, the poicies Of the Repubiean
party. This was emphasized yesterday by
the results Of the elections in the great cities
| Of St. Joseph and Kansas City.
THE Democracy of Missouri Is united
| against Republican policies, and favors
continuation Of our magnificent educational
| system, wholly divorced from partisan con-
| troll.
"The Democracy favors a continuation of
\ that superb fiscal system, which for thirty
the State in harmony with the progress OF
| the times. and yet reduce our tax rate tc
the lowest Of any State of the Union.
"The Democracy favors continuation Of
! the policy which imposes just and fair taxa
| tion upon all forms of property, whether
| corporate. real or personal.
| Inc DeHlOCTdCy lGNors d system Oh laws
which will fully conserve the interests of
| labor, while at the same time dealing justly
| with capital
THE Democracy favors honest election
| laws, guaranteeing to the people the high
| bonn right of untrammeied and uncorrupted
suffrage.
I the interests Of agriculture, manufacture.
| labor and all the other varied and mighty
| interests of this sovereign State.
Along these lines the Democratic party
| of Missouri will move to an Old-time trt-
| umph: and the election in Kansas City en-
| phasizes the warning, which 1 now give to
| public-service corporations, to keep cut of
politics and not attempt to control conven-
| tons primaries or elections"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10
Jackson County Club Hangs Up
This Banner: Reed for
Governor in 1904"
OFFICIAL ELECTION RETURNS.
Complete Count Gives Democrats
a Plurality of 9S6-Repub
licans Get Three AL
dermen.


REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Kansas City. Mo-, April s.-Oficial returns
show that Mayor Reed was reelected by a
plurality of 9S6 The last precincts to hear
from were heavily Republican. Democrats
are delighted with the result. kilograms
are pouring in on them from all parts Of
the State. Four days ago Alderman Pen
dergast stated in an interview that II Reed
won On Tuesday he would at once enter the
lists for the nomination for Governor. To-
day that declaration was recalled and the
Jackson County Club members are running
away with the idea.
The Mayor himself, when asked for his
views. said: Il have all / can do just now
TO attend to this office of Mayor. 1t is
pretty big Job and will take all the atten-
tion / can give it. For the present l can
only remark 1 am more interested in beat
ing the corporations than 1 am in being
again elected to serve as Mayor of Kansas
CITY,"
Mayor Reed received more than 100 tele-
grams. These came from the jefferson Club
a personal message from Harry Halves, o.
P. Gentry. General Cameron Sam Cook.
Mayor Wells, Joe p. Rice, r. =. Williams
and five State Committeeman.
One from Des Moines read: "A great VIC
tory. / congratulate you. You can be
elected Governor on the same platform"
The receipt Of these kilograms famed the
boom for Governor. By noon a banner was
hung in the club reading, Reed for Gov
ernor in 1904"
r. T. Crittenden was congratulated by the
Governor. the Secretary of State, Harry
Hawes and several other State politicians
upon bis successful management of his end
of the campaign. Commissioner Kemper's
club, the Jackson County Club. has by COM
mon consent been conceded the central or
ganization Of Democratic politics, and Re-
publicans tonight are talking of reorgan-
izing the Missouri Republican Club on lines
to fight Kemper's organization.
Late returns confirm the report last night
that the entire Democratic ticket is elected,
excepting three CT the twenty-one Alder
men who were voted on.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10
Marine Intelligence.

Naples. April 9-Arrived: Kaiserin Maria
Theresa, from New York.
Liverpool, April 9.-Arrived: Oceanic,
from New York
s New York. April s.-Arrived: Pennland.
from Antwerp.
Salerno April 9.-Arrived: Argyll, Port
land. Oreia. st. Vincent, c. V. and Naples.
Queenstown April s.-Arrived: Ivernia,
Boston, for Liverpool.
Southampton, April 9.-Sailed: Kaiser
Wilhelm der Crosse Cfrom Bremen), for
New York, via Cherbourg.
New York, April s.-Sailed: st. Louis,
Southampton; Majestic, Liverpool; South
wark, Antwerp.
Southampton. April 9.-Arrived: st. Paul.
New York.
Cherbourg. April 9.-Sailed: Kaiser VIII
helm der Crosse, Bremen and Southampton
for New York.
Brow Head, April s.-Passed: Noordland.
Philadelphia, via New York, for Queens
town.
St Michaels, April 9.-Arrived: Aller
Genoa, Naples and Gibraltar, for New
York.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10
HORSES CHANGE HANDS AT MEMPHIS
Man With the Halter Has Been Quite
Figure mt Montgomery Park.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Memphis. Tenn, April 9.-Several horses
meeting opened last Monday. Albert ST.
mons took the promising 2-year-old Foxey
Kane. Onondaga-Patty Of Cork, from
Bennett had Foxey Kane entered tor $500
Simons boosted the colt up to $780, at
which Benefits trainer let him 60 Ben
has won his only two starts, scoring at
colt is half brother to Irish Lady and a
locker and revels in the mud Shrewd
the price Simons paid for him.
s-year-old by King Regent. from Sam Hill
dreth the other day for $500. Hildreth stood
to win lot of money on this colt the day
go route, and has been improving with
race
Charlie Ellison made killing on satur--
to be sold for $500. After the race Steve
L'Hommidieu ran the horse up $500 over
his selling price. Ellison protected his
NJ. Fl. Tichenor G Co. of Chicago had an
option on Jake Marklein's crack 2-year-old
Doctor Walker for $4,000. This is the colt
ton Hotel stakes. Doctor Walker probably
is a better colt than Bcnnett,s crack. as he
was used up at the post before the start;
race. When the start was e1ected ne got
of back in the bunch, while Mallory broke
second and had clear sailing. Doctor Wal.
ker, after running around his field. closed
strong and all but r!pped Mallory, who
was ridden out. Doctor Walker Is son
Of Pontiac. He Is nice Individual and
probably real runner. Marklein claims
that he Is a better horse than Garry Her
mann. Tichenor & Co.'S option on the colt
expired Saturday night.
sam Htldreth bought the 2-year -oid 1om
Cogan, by the Sailor Prince. from Jake
Markletn. for 5000. This is the only 2.year-
old Hildreth has in his big stable. Hidreth
Is negotiating for a first-class rider. He IS
said to be after Birkenruth. The latter is
under contract to Louis Ezell The latter
wants 10000 for his contract on the boy.
which has still two years to run Blrgen-
ruth rode at San Francisco last winter
The Executive Committee of the New
Memphis Jockey Club was to have rendered
decision in the Fred Cook case Saturday.
but the matter had to be postponed on ac-
count of the absence from Memphis OF
Captain Rees. who went to Ptttsburg to at
tend the funeral Of bis sister. II Captain
Rees has his say about the matter, the
chances are that 1t will go hard with Cook
and Mark Moore, another well-known book
maker. Another prominent bookmaker was
up before the Executive Committee Satur-
day.
During Captain Rees's absence from Mem
phis, S. NJ. Apperson of Little Rock has
been acting as presiding judge and NJ. n.
QacFarlane. associate fudge.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10
HARDWARE MERGER NO TRUST
Wallace D. Simmons Outlines Pol
icy of New Concern.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
New York, April 9-"The general plans for
for the consolidation of hardware interests
have been arranged and will go into effect
in about thirty days. Only the details re-
This statement is made to The Republic
by Wallace D. Simmons who is now on
his way to St Louis. and who has been
chosen for chairman OF the Executive Com
mittee, and whose fatner, L. u simmons
is to be president.
Mr. Simmons Is particularly emphatic in
declaring that the new combination of inter-
ests Is not a trust, ana tnat It's purpose Is
not to stife competition. but to protect the
small retailers and give the public the ben-
eft Of economies which will result from the
merger. Mr. Simmons In outlining the pol
Icy of the consolidated concerns, SAID: To
begin with. this is not a trust. So many
abuses have been developed in the hard
ware trade during the last few years that
something of this kind seemed necessary
to protect the interests & OF an concerned.
Many economies can be practiced which
the public will ultimately get the benefit:
of. Well-assorted stocks VIII be kept at all
great distributing centers on which the
local dealers may draw frequently. and by
means OF which they will be enabled TO
carry a larger assortment, do a larger busi-
ness and make more money with the same
Investment of capital and labor.
There Is TO be no attempt at monopoly
or dictat,on. and no intention Of destroying
competition. We go into 1t with the idea
of being better able to serve the trade sat
isfactorily and assisting the small retail
merchant to meet competltion: no matter
houses are already In. including most OF
the Iarge- and more important ones.
.1n a few words this Joining Of interests
which partakes in no way OF the nature OF
a trust, is made TO enaole us 10 oe1ter
serve the trade, ana neip 10 hoio II witnin
healthy lines -
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10
NINE. NoRDICA HAS ARRIVED.
Famous Singer Not Entirely Re
covered From Recent Injury.

Mime. Lillian Nor1ica, her sister, Mrs W.
r. Baldwin: her accompanist, e. Romayne
Simmons; Mrs. Katharine Fiske, contralto,
and an aggregation of secretaries, maids,
dogs and birds, arrived in ST. Louis from
Cleveland, o.. last night. The party regis
tered at the Planters Hotel shortly after 10
o'clock
this evening.
The famous singer has not entirely recov-
cred from the effects of the injury she re-
ceived in the railroad wreck IN Georgia last
January. She says she has not walked in
the open, except from railroad stations to
carriages. since the accident occurred.
After to-night's performance Nordica will
take a short rest as she intends to sail for
London on April IL. She has a three months
engagement TO fill across the water.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10

MRS. JENNIE r. ODONNELL,
Prestden: of Oakland woman's Riding Club.
the wonderful curative value of lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. For eight years had female
trouble, falling of the womb and other
complications. During that time was
more or less of an invalid and not much
good for anything, until one day 1
found book in my hall telling of
the cures you could perform. 1 became
interested / bought q bottle of Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and was helped; continued its
use and in seven months was cured, and
since that time l have had perfect
health. Thanks, dear Mrs Pinkham
again, for the health l now enioy."-
Mrs. JENNIE O'DoNNELI, 27s East 31st
St., Chicago, H. - $4,000 forfeit # atovs
testimonial is not genuine.
Women suffering from any
form of female ills can be cured
by Lydia u. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound. That's sure.
Mrs. Pinkham advises sick wO-
men free. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10
DRIVES NAIL INTO
Her HUSBANDS HEAD
Oklahoma Woman, Afraid of Sec.
Ond Beating, Kills Drunken
Man While He Sleeps. 4

Wellington, Kas., April SIN Grant coun-
ty. Oklahoma. just across the line from
here. Mrs. PEBBLES. Bohemian. Is reported
to have killed her husband by driving q
nail into his head.
PEBBLES, who Is a farmer. went homo
drunk, beat his wife and after ordering her
to get supper. went to sleep with his head
leaning against a pine partition.
When supper was ready the woman tried
to awaken him. but failed. Fearing that
he would beat her again when he awoke
she drove nail through from the otx
side of the partition into the mans .kead,
killing him. Mrs. PEBBLES made no at
tempt to escape
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10
REPUBLICAN PLURALITY EIGHT.
Democrats Will Have a Majority
in st. Joseph Assembly.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
ST. Joseph, Mo-. April s.-The official
count OF yesterdays election which was
ans the Mayor, with plurality of eight
and the principal part Of the city officers
with the exception of the Municipal As
majority of two on joint ballot.
The official figures on the mayoralty race
give Borden 3.161. Spratt 375s: for Treas
urer. w. A: Dolman Rep) had plurality
over Rice Gilkey of S20
With the exception of City Attorney the
other Republican candidates ran almost
equally as we'll.
Charles Mayer was elected City Attorney
by q plurality of 556.
The Republican ticket was nominated by
the silk etess.rx faction, the bosses Of