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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
NEW OAKLAND CHURCH.
Christian Branch Is Organized on
Sunday.

After a fortnight's special services held
by Rev. Charles A. Finch, pastor of the
First Christian church, in Harrison's hail.
Oakland, a society of that denomination
was organized Sunday afternoon, the
services being conducted by Rev.
Mr.. Finch. Rev. Frank Mallory and Rev
William Ireland, all of this city. The
membership at the outset is about so. The
three deacons elected were: Grant Web
ster, George Anderson and Mr.. Ray Mr.
Webster was elected secretary and treas
urer of the organization and steps were
Immediately taken looking to the erection
of a church building. In the meantime
the services will be conducted in Harri-
sons hall There will be no regular pas
tor three white ministers of that demon
nation, Charles A Finch, Frank Mallory
and J. T. Purvis looking after the spirit
ual welfare of the members.
Mr. Webster was also placed in charge
Of Sunday school which has been or
ganized with a membership of 43. Miss
A1urieI Busick is secretary. There have
been a great many members of this de-
nomination residing in Oakland and it is
for their convenience in having a place
to worship that this new society has been
instituted. The total membership of the
Christian church in Topeka is about
200
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24

Philippine islands. number about IS
millions-that is, barely per cent. Of
the worlds total inhabitants. according
to its highest estimate. This per cent
has at present taken possession of 20
per cent. of all the cultivated area of the
earth. Wis. 4ef,4 million acres out of
1898 million acres. A land of mar
veIous fertility offered itself for tillage.
and the husbandman had but to gather
in the produce. The virgin soil made
his work easier. and its extensiveness
rendered the application Of artificial fer
tilizers practically unnecessary, al
though the agricultural offices of the
states and the union have constantly
by excellent advice and practical eX-
pert assistance been furnishing the ways
and means towards more intense cult
walton.
Let US examine the corn crops for the
six years 1So5-190O. The worlds total
product fuctuated between &c and 8
billion bushels per annum, a total of
1875 billions for the period, with an an
nual average of 2.77 billions. OF this
amount the United States alone pro-
duced 12.4 billions, an average of 2.O7
billion bushels per annum, or IS per
cent. of the worlds crop.
Toward the worlds wheat crop the
United States contributed in the five
years 1S96-19OO, POI per cent, while for
the year 1901 its contribution to the
worlds production of wheat amounted
to rs per cent. During the years 1896
1900 there were grown 147 billion bush
els of oats in the world, and of this 3.74
billion bushels. or 25.5 per cent, were
produced by the United States.
In the production of iron ore the
United States proved itself to be a
veritable land of unbounded possibili-
ties. 1t produced very nearly So per
cent. of the total iron produced. and
that of the very best quality In the
past year the United States produced
1913 per cent. of the worlds product OF
pig iron. In 1900 it produced, roughly,
10.1 million tons of steel, or AZ per cent
of the worlds product and in the year
1901 the United States output was in
creased to lS.5 million tons.
The United States produces nearly
90 per cent. of all the worlds copper.
THE output of lead in the United
States since 1895 has increased to such
a extent that it has wrested from Spain
the position of Drimacy in the worlds
production. In 1900 the United States
~ C0NNO0 -J-o per C6It-s WDlie Spain )
share bad receded to 1877 per cent. In
1901 the United States increased it's pro
ductiOn of lead to 100000 tons
The rivalry of the United States in
the production of quicksilver has been
equally strenuous In 1900 for the first
time SPANS product is slightly exceeded
by that of the United States. In 1901
SPANS share in the worlds product
fn hut
United States furnishes SO per cent. of
the worlds total product
THE total worlds production of gold
for the year 1900 was estimated to be
255.6 million dollars: that of silver rep
resented coinage value of 223.5 million
dollars. For the year 1901 estimates for
both metals amount to PCS million dol
lars. In each of the two years the
United States showed the greatest share
of both metals. 81 per cent for gold and
80 per cent. for silver
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
JOINTIST NOT IN JAIL.
o. Kempton in Jail Office for a Little
While.

This may seem strange but it is true.
Q. Kempton was sentenced to the county
jail this morning on the charge of violat-
ing the prohibitory law.
o. Kempton was the unlucky Individual.
He was tried by Assistant Attorney Cen
eral A. L. Redden on p counts and con-
victed on one, the count of maintaining a
nuisance. Judge Hazen gave him 30 days
in the county Jail and 500 fine.
Kempton was taken to the county jail
by the sheriff.
Later. Kempton remained in the Jail
office until his attorney brought a new
bond for him to file, the case was appeal
ed and he resumed the even tenor of his
way-outside the jail.
The sentencing Of Keppton. was bluff.
His bondsmen were scared. That was all.
He got new bondsrner-.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
KNIGHTS AT Usage.
Topeka Members of the Order to At
tend Rally.

A grand rally of the knights of Ply
thias will be held at Usage City tomor-
row. They have secured a rate of one
and one-t third fare on all railroads and
expect to have a large attendance. The
Topeka Knights, led by District Com
mander L. NJ. Penwell, will be there in
force, with Gala company, uniform
rank, and the famous K. P. band of 26
pieces. Thew will meet at the armory,
Sixth and Quincy streets, at 1920 a. m.
and march in a body to the Santa Fe
depot where they will take No. for
Usage City.
The rally is an annual affair. and was
held in Topeka last year, November &c
1t is the occasion for banquets, conferr-
ing of ranks and speech making by the
leaders. The grand chancellor will be
one of the speakers at Usage City to-
morrow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
WRIGHT WILL STAY.
County Clerk Will Show New officers
the Details.

A Newman. county clerk-elect. who
will take charge of the office in Janu-
ary will have John Wright, the present
county clerk, for his assistant for awhile.
Newman and the county commission
ers held a conference this morning. The
commissioners are DESTROYS of having
Wright retained as first assistant. Mr.
Newman said today: Il have asked
Mr. Wright to remain in the office until
I am thoroughly familiar with the posi-
ton and he has consented to do so.
After that l don't know what will be
deputy"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
HE'S FOR PRINGLE.
Representative William Murdoch
Tells Where He Stands.

One after another the members of the
legislature are lining up on the speaker
ship proposition. Today William Muir
dock, of Clifton. reoresentative-elect
from Washington county, stated that he
will support J. T. Pringle for speaker
in order that the speaker may be in full
harmony with Governor Bailey and his
administration. A great many members
of the legislature are taking the position
that the speaker should be tied up with
none of the senatorial candidates but
should be especially friendly to Governor
Bailey. and for this reason they are
lining uD for PringIe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
LAIRD LEFT THE STATE.
Why He Wasn't Prosecuted in Wolff
Case.

has become of the case against
'"Red" Laird. who tried to extort money
from the packer, Charles Wolff, on the
threat of killing his son.
County Attorney Nichols was called
upon by Judge Hazen this morning to
tell what was the reason the case
which has been hanging over from one
term to the other, has not been disposed
of. Mr.. Wolff agreed through his at
torneys. said Nichols, not to prose-
cute Laird if Laird would leave the
state Laird did leave the state and
this case has been sort of held over
him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24

Senator Harris got his political status
changed in the congressional directory
just in time to be in line for place on
the isthmian canal commission. There
is a place in that body for a Democrat
but none for a PoDulist. He was a
Democrat before he became a PoDulist
In a contest with Jones and Sayres for
the appointment there seems to be no
substantial reason why the Kansas SEN
ator should not win. He is a practical
engineer. which ought to count largely
in his favor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
UNDER WATER.
Serious Floods in the Washita
and Blue Valleys.

Ardmore, I. T.. Nov PA serious food
exists in the Washita and Blue valleys in
the Chickasaw nation, the country for
miles around being under water. In some
sections it has rained continuously for
four days. causing the rivers to overflow
Many families have been forced to aban-
don their homes and seek shelter on higher
ground, numerous bridges have been wash
ed out and railr cad traffic is impeded. No
trains have been run over the Choctaw
railroad into Ardmore since Friday and
work on the Frisco road has been stopped
1t is believed that heavy loss Will result
to top cotton. No lives are reported lost.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
READY FOR SPIES.
Henry Allen Says Bailey's Telephone
Communications Are Overheard.

w. j. Bailey over the long distance tele-
phone. Before the conversation had gone
far Allen said:
Before you say very much, governor,
[ want to warn you that all your con-
versa lions to Topeka over the telephone
are heard by outside parties
Mr.. Bailey evidently expressed incre-
dulity, for Allen said:
Yes. it's true though. Everything you
say goes right to the Curtis crowd
Allen listens.
Yes" he says again, there is a man
listening to this conversation right now
and taking it down. There is one com
forting thing about it though-what they
hear lust makes them feel that much
vvorse''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24

It seems that as soon as Wayne Mac
Veagh finished interrogating John
Mitchell at Scranton. he hurried to New
York to see Pierpont Morgan. The
movement toward an adjustment out of
court which followed Immediately, indi-
Gates that he told Mr.. Morgan they had
failed to make a good case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24

Commissioner of Indian Affairs Jones
in his annual report estimates that the
government from its foundation to 1890,
spent sS45, 975 29Q in fighting, subduing
and controlling the Indians of the coun-
try and $40, 100000 for the education
and care of their children. If these
figures had been reversed. it might have
been better for the Indian and more
creditable to the country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
UNBoUNDED POSSIBILITIES.

1.-The Land of Unbounded Possibili-
ties is the title of a series of articles
on conditions in the United States, pre-
pared by Ludwig Max Goldberger of
Berlin. royal privy councillor of com
merce and member of the imperial Ger
man consultative board for commercial
measures, to be republished by the
treasury bureau of statistics in its forth
coming issue of the monthly summary
of commerce and finance.
These statements are the result of an
eight months official tour of the United
States by Mr. Goldberger, in which he
made personal observations and inves-
legations into industrial commercial
and economic conditions. His detailed
reports uDon these subjects were made
direct to the emperor and the minister
of commerce. and have not yet been
officially published. Meantime, how
ever. he has published in a leading
weekly journal of Berlin a series of
signed articles under the above title.
THE Land of Unbounded Posi-
bilities; Observations on the Economic
Life of the United States" from which
the following are extracts:
The United States. like an enchanted
garden. has brought forth from a mar
velously productive soil splendid results
of human ingenuity. Yet the thing that
causes most wonder is that the con-
centrated intelligence which. intend
ing to replace human factors by ma
chinery. has in working towards its aim
been giving to constantly growing num-
bers of wor1nnen an opportunity to sup
port themselves and become productive
factors.
THE inhabitants of the United States,
including Porto Rico, Hawaii and the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24

The coal barons insisted long and
loudly that there was nothing to arbi-
trate and that they would not submit
to interference, but arbitration was con-
scented to- They then declared that they
would not recognize the miners organ
ization but the indications at present
are that they will do that very thing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
Charter Bos I'd Hears It

The state charter board is holding
seance this afternoon over the matter
of resembling the charter of the Lake
Keen Irrigation company. Attorneys
representing the Koen and Stilwell COM
panies are telling why the charter
should not be rescinded. while some of
the creditors of the company are in
Sisting that it should be.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
OCEAN GROVE AWAKE.
Association Consents to the Intro
duction of Gas.

Ocean Grove, N J., Nov 24-At the
thirty-third annual meeting of the
Ocean Grove Camp Meeting association
today it was voted to investigate ways
and means best adapted for the intro
duction of gas in the Grove. This
means that the wishes of the townspeo-
pie. long expressed by protest and petit
ton, are to be recognized.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24

The railroad mergers enable the man
agement of the combinations to dis
pense with a lot of high salaried Off
cials. The money thus saved is heing
added to the wages of the men who do
the work. This course if persisted in is
likely to go a long way in reconciling
the public to the railway merger. IT'S
On i'll wind etc"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
NO CANVASS TODAY.
All Election Returns Are Not Yet
In.

The state board of charities did not at
tempt to canvass any state election returns
today. The returns from Atehison and
Baker counties are not vet IN. although
the latter will probably be received toner
row. 1t is under stood that the board will
simply adjourn fl ON day to day until the
complete official returns have been re-
ceived. It may be several days before the
official vote on governor will be deter
t1nd
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
100 Creameries Sold.

Madison. Wis, Nov. 24.-One hundred
and thirty creameries, owned by the de-
funct Elgin Creamery company, were sold
today by order of Judge Bum, of the
federal court, to Cobe & McGibbon. of
Chicago. the highest bidders, for S45, 900.
1t is said the purchase is made for a new
creamery organization to be effected
soon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
GOING TO WASHINGTON.
President Mitchell and His At.
tOrney About to Start.

Scranton. Pa, Nov 24-Pres:dent
Mitchell accompanied, by Clarence s.
Darrow and Henry D. Lloyd will leave
for Washington late this afternoon and
are scheduled to arrive there at II, 30 a.
m. Mr.. Mitchell refused to say what
is the nature of the business which
takes him to Washington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
GIVEN ANOTHER CHANCE.
Judge Hazen Tells County Attorney
to Try Buckner Again:

Judge Hazen will set the trial of George
Buckner, charged with highway robbery
sometime during the present term of re,,frt'
Buckner was charged with 5natchinr a
purse from Mrs. Bell one night last spring.
Buckner was tried and the Jury found
him guilty, but Judge Hazen refused I'd
ACCEPT the verdict on the ground that
there was not sufficient evidence To con-
vict. Buckner was given a new trial
Galen Nichols pI prosecuted the case you
ought to DO better with the case this
time than before" said judge Haze, 20
Nichols 'Ill try to-, said Nichols.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
HEERY SPENT NOTHING.
The Populist Committee Spent Only
$500 Account of Election.

M. Heery, the Democratic candidate
for county treasurer has filed a state
ment that he spent nothing in the cam
paign.
P. E. Cook, treasurer of the Pennies
party in Shawnee. has filed a Statement
of the expenses of the candidates paid
by the party treasurer. The total was
Sla.oO, the nlgnest payment being 81. so
for incidentals. H P. Miller. 1ennov
cratic candidate for county clerk. spent
$43.15
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
Choked on Church Candy.

Chester. Pa, Nov. 24-Mrs Eva john
son of Deshong street, attended a social
at the Union church and while at the
candy table gulped down some confec-
tions while laughing at a joke of a
friend. The candy stuck in her throat
and it took doctor an hour to re-
move it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
TWO SMALL FIRES.

A gasoline stove caused a small fire at
the home of Judge A. Bergen this morn
ing at 1853 o'clock. The residence is 1112
Topeka avenue. The damage is set down
on the fire department bulletin 'trif-
ing"
Another small fire at 1877 Lincoln street
was reported Sunday afternoon at 2:18
o'clock A dwelling owned and occupied
by J. w. Silly caught fire from a defec-
tive f1ue, and the damage was slight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24

ticians at once slated him for good
job under the incoming administration.
Mr.. Kimbalfs friends denied that he mad
any such aspirations, however, and he
has now gone into another line of bust
ness by becoming president of big
wholesale confectionery company at Sa-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
Minor Amendments.

Washington. Nov 24-John W. wiIker-
son. storekeeper and guager at Kansas
City. Mo-, has resigned. Miss Louise
Clark of Pana. H.. has been appointed
teacher at Haskell. Kan. and w. H. Cur
tbs of Lawrence, Kan, a carpenter at
Jicarella IN. M school,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24

New Anaconda Mont, Nov. 24-John
McGeary. who killed superintendent John
Evans of the Washoe smeiter in July last
was sentenced to u years in the peniten-
tiary this morning, the verdict being muir
der in the second degree.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
Low Sleeping Car Rates.

To st. Paul and Minneapolis. The Chi
cago Great Western railway has three
tourist sleeping cars per week to 81
Paul and Minneapolis Rate for fSoubIe
berth only $3.50. For particulars in
quire of any Chicago Great western
agent. or j. r Elmer, G. p. A., Chicago.
Illiuais-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
Railaz,s Father Alive.

A telephone message from w. J. Bailey
this afternoon stated that his fathers
condition remains unchanged He is
alive, but that is all that can be said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
BARKER IS IN 1T.
Makes Formal Announcement of
Candidacy for Speaker.

Lawrence, Nov. 24.-George ]. Barker
today makes formal announcement of
his candidacy for speaker of the house
of representatives, not in the interest of
any senat orial candidate.
The action of Judge Barker was not
unexpected, as it has been generally con-
coded that he would enter the race for
reelection.
This is SUPPOSED to mean that Con-
gresham Curtis will stand by Barker.
Mr.. Curtis could rot be found. 1t was
announced that his office had not been
opened today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24

There is a great deal said about the
dressing at the New York horse show,
also about the lack of it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
Kimball Goes Into Business.

A few weeks ago James A KimbaH, a
member of the Republican central COM
nittee and a friend of Goyernor-elect
Bailey. resigned his position with the H.
D. Lee company at Salina, and the poll
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Charles Smith, age 10 years. died last
night at los Kansas avenue. The fun
eral will be Tuesday afternoon from the
undertaking rooms of Willitts & Con-
we'll. Burial in Rochester.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24

Martha Jones, colored. died this morn
ing at o'clock of stomach trouble at
her home, 226 Monroe street. The fun
eral will be tomorrow and the interment
will be in Rochester.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24

The play house was formerly the Cen
fury and it will now be the home of
stock company. 1t is understood that
Kane will maintain what interest he has
in the Grand opera house here and that
he will look after both his Kansas City
and his Topeka theaters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24

Guy Robinette. son of Mr. and Mrs.
Frank G. Robinette died at their home,
140S East Eighth avenue Sunday Of
diphtheria. The funeral will be held
Tuesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24

It is expected that the Mississippi
bears will celebrate Thanksgiving with
more than ordinary enjoyment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
JdrS0p0riLL0
and Pills

Which thoroughlycleanse the blood,
expelling all humors and building
up the whole system. They cure
Hoods Sarsaparilla permanently cured j.
G.. Hines, Franks. Ill. of eczema. from which
he had suffered for some time; and Miss
Alvina Wolter. Box 212. Algona. Wis. of pim-
pies on her face and back and chafed skin on
Der body. by which she had been greatly
troubled There are more testimonials in
favor of Hoods than can be published.
hoods SarsaParIIIa promises to
cure and keeps the promlses
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
ErupfiOnS

Dry, moist, scaly letter, all forms
of eczema or salt rheum, pimples
and other cutaneous eruptions pro-
coed from humors, either inherited,
or acquired through defect We di-
gestion and assimilation.
To treat these eruptions with
drying medicines is dangerous.
The thing to do is to take
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
KANE TO KANSAS CITY.
Popular Local Theatrical Manager
Leaves to Take Position Elsewhere.

A. S. Kane, of Topeka. is to manage
the Gertrude Berkeley play house at Kan
sas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24

FULL LEASED WIRE RE2oRT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.
The Washington times., 1902-12-02

before experienced I'm the history OF tho
transportation business At all dis
tributing centers the cars are conrested
FOR the want OF motor power. while the
factories are unable 70 meet the de-
mands OF the railroads for locomotives
and cars.
As near as Washington junction. the
intersection OF the Metropolitan branch
OF the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and
its old main line to Baltimore. there are
said to be thousands Of cars of coal
with no engines TO move It. The same
condition exists around Pittsburg and
other shipping centers and the railroad
officials seem TO be powerless to afford
relief They are swamped with the com
bination OF prosperity and deferred coal
shipments
Another condition that has initiated
against Washington In the distribution
OF coal is said 20 be the fact that # is
not a commercial city and that the rail-
roads naturally have to care for those
localities first that furnish them with
their business. There being no factories
Of consequence in this city. there Is lit
tie freight originating here. The freight
business Of the city is considered OF but
little consequence