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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
COTTON CROP TOTALS.
Nearly Ten Million Bales Picked
from % Million Acres.

Washington, Dec. 3.-Preliminary re-
turns to the chief of the bureau of sta
tistics Of the department of agriculture
indicate that the actual growth of cot
ton in the United States in the year
1904 viii amount to 1852, 039 bales, of
an average net weight of 1905 pounds
The area picked, or to be picked is
estimated at %, 104, $50 acres, a reduc-
ton of 6s2,49 acres, or 800 per cent
from the acreage planted.
The total production of lint cotton is
estimated at 4889, 267 pounds, an
average of 174.5 pounds per acre.
The estimated production by pounds
of lint cotton per acre in Texas is 143
In Oklahoma 223; in Indian Territory
231
In the reports of its regular CORE
Spondents, the bureau of statistics has
had the benefit of an investigation of
the effect of the boil weevil upon the cot
ton crop of Texas for 1903 conducted
under the direction of the chief of the
division of entomology. The results
OF this investigation have been given
due weight on the present report and
the details will be published later by
the division of entomology. Through
the courtesy of the officials of the census
Office the department has also had ac-
cess TO the estimates made by the cen
sus agents as to the amount of cotton
remaining unginned. These estimates
were turned over to the department too
late, however, to receive full considera-
ton and they were therefore not used
in making the present estimate
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
QUIT UNITED STATES.
$500 Storage Passengers on
Outgoing Steamers.

New York, Dec. 3-Fifteen hundred
steerage passengers sailed on the White
Star liner Cedric which left here yes
terday for Liverpool. This is the larg-
est number of steerage passengers ever
carried from a United States port on
any steamer. The French line steamer
La 1ouraine which sailed today, car
ried 1000 steerage passengers, and it
was estimated that over 200 steerage
passengers with tickets were left on
the dock owing to the overselling of
accommodation The company has
agents over all the country selling the
tickets, and as the advice for the num-
Der of tickets sold for vessel are not
received until the day before sailing it
is impossible to control the number of
tickets sold. Those who came first
were sent on board after their tickets
had been examined.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
"CLEANING HOUSE
A Change of Food Cleans the Souls
House.

When the body is c1ogged up by the
use of improper food and sickness sets
in there is nothing so good as a house
cleaning and the right way to do this
is to change the food, for although TAX
ing medicines may afford temporary
relief a complete change of food is
much the surest and safest way.
The highest medical authority in the
world, 1.-The Lancet of London, says of
Grape Nuts: Our analysis shows it is
nutritive of a high order since it con-
tains the constituents of a complete
food in very satisfactory and rich pro-
portion and in an easily assimilab1e
state" About two years ago." says a
resident of Springville, Ind, II had ter
rible stomach trouble and although
tried all kinds of medicines none of
them cured me. 7 was so run down
could not eat got very little sleep, and
was dizzy headed and miserable all of
the time. About that time a friend
told me that the only way to cure my
trouble was to change my food and rec
commended Grape-Nuts.
From my very first meal of Grape
Nuts my stomach began to get better
and all the improvements that come
from a healthy stomach in place Of an
unhealthy one soon followed, and this
was not ALL for just as great an i'm
provement came in my brain. All of the
dizziness is gone and my brain is now
clear and active. I can eat anything
I want, sleep well and am altogether
a new man mentally and physically,
'tAt the time I commenced to use this
food 1 was nothing but a skeleton
weighing 40 pounds but now I have
got back my normal weight of nearly
200" Name given by Postum Co., Bat
tie Creek, Mich.
There's a reason.
Look in each package for a copy of
the famous little book. The Road to
Wellville.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
TO PURIFY ZION.
Guards Ordered to Expel ALI
Not of the Faith.

Chicago. Dec. S.-"An who have not
Zion in their hearts can not come into
Zion," is the order inaugurated today
by John Alexander Dowie through his
chief of police. The order to the Zion
guards the police force in the Dowie-
lite town of Zion City, continued as fol-
lows:
From now arrest or escort to the
city limits every person who is not of
| the faith or United States official. We
will bow to the government alone"
Following this order the usual force
of Zion guards was doubled, many of
them patrolling the outskirts of the
Zion City, with ponies. The lace fac
tories, lumber mills and other indus
tries continued in operation today and
| contrary to expectation Dowie trade
checks were taken instead of money at
| the general store, a Dowie institution
in the hands of the federal receivers.
There was a rush for the general
store. Many who had exhausted their
ready supplies of money were unable
to purchase provisions with trade
checks yesterday, and were in extreme
need of food.
Federal Custodian Redeski said today
| that his inspection of Dowie's books led
| him to believe that Dowie is better off
ever known. The custodian added,
however, that the receivership would
undoubtedly last several months. Re-
| ceivers Blount and Currie arrived in
of examining into the condition of
Dowie's finances. The receivers are at
a loss to understand where they can get
the money to pay workmen employed in
the factories. Dowie, however declares
his people will work for nothing pro-
vided they are furnished with food.
While there is enough provisions in the
city to feed the people for a week, now
that script is being accepted, it is fear
ed by the receivers that hard times may
come when this is gone. prominent
canning and provision company has re-
fused credit to Zion agents and an
nounced that cash would be required
for all provisions furnished in the flu
ture. This is said to be the attitude of
other supply houses with reference to
Zion City.
Federal Judge Kohlsaat has appoint
ed Dowie temporary manager of Zion
City's industries.
1t is the idea of the court and receiv-
ers to interfere as little as possible with
the established order of Dowie's indus
tries. Dowie will be the agent of the
receivers, and the arrangement will be
discontinued if it is found that the in
terests managed by him are not made
to pay.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
PROMINENT TRAIT RACE
Negroes Love of Music Manifest in His
Daily Avocations.

Marvel as you will at the negro's
penchant for music, it stands out as the
most pronounced trait of the race"
said Representative Williams of Mis-
sissippi- They love harmony of sound.
1t is innate with them. They excel in
music, although it is not developed
in its higher phases, because they draw
from the most ordinary surroundings. A
negro WoOdchopper, a rOuSt-abOut, a
railsplitter, viii inject the idea of mus
ic. the harmony of sounds, into his
work. Show me a boolkkeeper or bank
cashier who ever juggles figures in a
manner to make them suggest music
and I'll show you a model of Gabriel's
horn.
1.-THE conclusion is forced that the
cold, intensely practical affairs of the
up-to-date business man exclude all
sentimental feelings The banker goes
The broker hears only the monotOnouS
ticking of the telegraph instrument.
The bank clerk is abjured to work ST
lently. If he whistles or sings in the
counting room he is corrected, if not
dismissed.
Mote the difference. The negro split
ting rails III the woods mingles his
voice in a. weII-blended manner with
the noise made by the maui The
swing Of his voice matches the swing
of the maui, and falls with greatest
force just when the wedge is struck.
The steamboat rouster hau1s in a line
with a sort of rhythm that suggests
music. chanting the while. So it is
with these fellows. Watch them lamp
ing the asphalt with those heavy irons.
Observe the precision of their move
ments. Catch the sounds as the heavy
weights fall. If the ear is properly
attuned you will hear the music of
the sound and also the rhythm of the
movements. Out of this simple manual
labor those negroes get as much music
as an ordinary drum corps would pro-
duce.
"a few days ago I had my shoes
polished in Natchez. I wasN surprised
to catch the strains of 'There'll Be a
Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight
from the swish of the cloth the negro
was using, and 1 discovered that he
could family produce several other sim
pie airs. In a barber shop a negro
boy used a whisk broom on my clothes,
and the first thing I knew he was
fairly sweeping music off my shoulders
Watch for such demonstrations if you
do not believe the correctness of the
instances 1 have given. You will soon
be convinced. ''-WaShingtOn Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
High School Play.

The annual play at the high school
Will be given by the members of the
sub-senior class Friday evening. Two
separate one-act plays will be given,
the Obstinate Family translated
from the German. and the Revolving
Wedge" a football farce. The students
have been practicing for the perform
ances under the direction of Miss Henry
of Bethany college. The plays will be
given by separate casts. From the pro-
ceeds Of the performance it is the in
tention of the sub-senior class to get
up a dinner for the members of the
football team and also to purchase a
piece of statuary for the high school
building in accordance with the Gus
tom of high school classes during their
graduate year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
NORTH TOPEKA.

LLeave items Cor this column with the
Kimball Printing company, Sl2 North
Picture framing and pictures at
James.
c. r. Bickel has returned from juno
ton City
See Rutter's new line of couches be-
fore buying.
B. NJ Greisbach of Silver Lake was a
north side visitor yesterday.
Miss Jeanette Wolcott is home from
a short visit to AtchisOn friends.
Buy your Christmas rockers at Rut-
ter's, 909 North Kansas avenue.
J. H. FOUGHT, who has been suffering
from an attack of pleurisy, is able to be
out.
A. B. Rose has returned from Abilene
and Clay Center where he has been for
the past few days.
We have a good assortment of roller
top desks and office chairs. w H. Rut-
ter, 909 North Kansas avenue
Dr. H. c. Miner and Ralph Campbell
spent Wednesday in the country rabbit
hunting and came home laden with
spoils.
Pick out your Christmas goods and
we will store them for you until Christ
mas W. H. Rutter. 909 North Kansas
avenue.
The ]. r. S. are good cigars. They are
the kind that makes a man risk burn
ing his lips to get the last Whit. Try
one and you Will buy more.
Don't fan to see Rutter's assortment
of Christmas rockers, settees, odd chairs,
tables, desks, tabourettes, rugs, etc, be-
fore purchasing. Large assortment just
received.
DIR. E. J. White and son Lester Of
Holland are spending few days in To-
peka and are the guests of DR.. Whites
sister-in-law, Mrs. White of 1014 Mon
roe street.
Mrs Charles steinberger was in To-
peka a short time Wednesday. She was
en- route from her home in Wa Keeney
to Hoyt, where she will visit her mother,
Mrs. p. H Steward.
If you expect to buy anything in the
line of furniture, carpets or rugs for
Christmas, kindly inspect our line. You
will find our assortment good and prices
low, quality being considered. w. H.
Rutter. 900 North Kansas avenue. =
Miss Anna Henry returned yesterday
from Ottawa where she has been nurs-
ing her sister, Mrs. Harvey Fowler, who
has been quite il for several weeks. Mrs.
Fowler is improving and expects to be
able to come to Topeka shortly
McMASTER- SWARTZ.
The marriage of Miss Loudell Nc
Master, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Robt.
B. AcMaster, to Mr.. Harry F. Swartz
of Taloga, Okla, was solemnized We'd
nesday evening at half-past seven
o'clock at the McMaster home, SIC
jackson street. Tt was a simple home
wedding. only the immediate relatives
of the young people being present. Rev
w B. Hutchinson of the Baptist church
officiated, using the ring ceremony and
the bride and bridegroom were unat-
tended. The brides gown was unusual
" becoming and was of soft silk. The
decorations throughout the house were
of carnations and ferns, pink and white
flowers being used in the front parlor
where the ceremony took place. The
color scheme was also carried out N
the refreshments. Mr.. and Mrs. Swartz
left on the midnight train for Talo-sl,
Okla, where they win be at home after
January L The brides going away
gown was of blue cloth with hat 10
match. Among the out of town guests
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
Man Expect q Visitor.

Poor Commissioner Hale can expect a
visitor The Emporia Gazette SAYS: A
tramp is making his headquarters at
the city jail today. He is Ovid Com
Fort, whose home is in New York and
who has been west as far as New Mex
leo He Is totally blind and has been so
for fourteen years. He hopes to enter
a blind asylum and work at his trade as
a broommaker. Mr.. Comfort was well
dressed and clean and says he has been
through one asylum where he learned
his trade He was stranded in Okla
hona and would probably have Jared
badly as he was away from civilization
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03

miners shall be permitted to select pit
bosses and camp physicians. If the
operators refuse to grant a conference
or in the event that a conference is
granted and no agreement is reached,
it is said to be the intention of the
mine workers officials to tie up ali Cci-
orado mining industries in a sympathe-
tic strike Impossible.
Runners. have been sent to the sur
rounding camps to spread the news
that President Mitchell will make a
public address here this afternoon.
Thousands of miners will attend the
meeting.
President Mitchell was today served
with a summons to court in the suit of
the Victor Fuel company for an injunc-
ton to restrain the United Mine Work.
ers' officers from interfering in any
manner with the operation of the CON-
pany'S mines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
A TWO-COLUMN SCOOP.

'I used to have a profound respect
for the newspaper interviewer said the
senator from the west but after my
election several things happened to
make me lose it. For instance, a GER
tain daily in my district wanted to
know my attitude towards a certain
measure that was to come before con-
gress When the scribe sent to my
house to interview me arrived l was
away with my family to attend the
funeral of a relative. The man saun-
tered around for awhile and then left,
and next day his paper had a two-col-
uInn interview with me- was made TO
stand so and so, and gesture to and so,
and to state my position and all that.
1t was even said that I had on a red
necktie and q badly worn coat, and that
my wife took a very prominent part in
the interview.
There wasn't a word of truth or fact
from beginning to end, but before writ
ing the editor an indignant protest
went out to the barn and asked of my
:. Moses, was there stranger here
yesterday
.Dar was, sah,' he replied.
g Did he ask you any questions about
me?'
Bout To- hundred, sab
Did you answer any of the1n?'
.Jist one. sah-iist one.'
& BE careful. now
ooh. I'll be keerful huff, sab. He
sot down right over dar an took out a
book an pencil an went ahead wild his
queshunss while was bIackin' de har-
ness. 1 waited till de very last one, sab,
before answered tall
g What was the last one2'
g He dun axed me whether I was in
Tub wild de culIsd cook. sab, an 1 dun
answered dat vas
And what did he say to that?'
He dun shet up his book, sab, an
said dat was huff to make two-col-
urnn scoop wild. an den he got up an
walked away!'"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
THE GAMBLING CASES.
They Will Be Called in City Court
TomorroW.

The preliminary hearing of Mike
Thompson, Wood Fowler, lobe Tobias
and al Hurst is set for hearing in the
city court before Judge McCabe for 8
o'clock. Friday morning
The four defendants can either waive
their preliminary or have a hearing. Ut
Is generally supposed that they will
waive and be bound over to stand
trial in the district court 1t is DOS
sible that the preliminary hearing will
take place. but that is not thought TO
be proba ole.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
BEER PLACED ON TRIAL
1t Is FOund Guilty and Ordered
Spilled.

Four joint cases were set for hearing
at the morning session of police court
but only two of them were tried. Frank
Rayner, the old timer, who has not been
moleSted before since last summer, was
the first victim, and he was convicted
and fined the customary 500 and 80
days, although the evidence did not
bear heavily on him as an individual.
The raid on the Frank Raynor place at
301 Kansas avenue was made November
26. NJ. Perry, the bartender in the
place, was arrested at the time, Raynor
not being present When Raynor heard
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
Strike oraer Affects but Six.

Chicago, Dec. 3.-In Chicago only six
men are affected by the general strike
ordere of bridge and structural iron
workers against the George A. Fuller
Construction company. The Fuller COM
pany has but one contract in this city.
If it is necessary Frank Buchanan,
president of the International union
says he will ask the support of the as
ISOLATED building trades in the fight
against the Fuller company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
Shawnee to Have Street Oars.

Guthrie, Okla. Dec 3.-The Shawnee
Traction company, with offices at Shaw
nee, Okla, and Denver, Colo, capital
$500, GOO, was chartered here today to
construct a street railway system at
Shawnee. The incorporators are Shaw
nee and Denver capitalists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
Steel Colossus Officials Confer.

Pittsburg, Dec. 3.--Fhe officials of the
subsidiary companies Of the United
States Steel corporation were again in
conference here today. The meeting is
said to be the usual monthly gathering
of the officials of the different interests
allied with the United States Steel cor
MIRA tiOn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
Senator Jewell surrenders.

Kansas City, Mo, Dec. 3.-State Sen
ator Jesse L. Jewell charged with So
Letting a bride in connection with bak-
ing powder legislation at Jefferson City
court here today. He was arraigned,
pleaded not guilty and his bond was
fixed at $1,000. The bond was furnished
by Samuel f. Scott. ex-postmaster of
Kansas City, and Senator Jewell was
released. His case was set for hear
ing on February 8, next.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
Granville Bridge Ready.

The bridge across the Kaw river or
the Granville road will be open fol
travel tomorrow morning. The approach
is being finished today, and is almost
completed. Tomorrow will be the firsi
day since May % that it has been pos
sibIe to cross this bridge
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
MITCHELL SUMMONED.
Served With Papers in an In.
junction Suit.

Trinidad. Colo. Dec. a.-President
John Mitchell OF the United Mine
Workers of America and the national
organizers and officials of district Is. re-
sumed this morning the conference in
regard to the secret session which was
begun last evening 1t is reported that
it has been decided to insist that the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
JOKECK Is DEAD.
Foreigner Whose Feet Were Frozen
Off Dies at Poor Farm.

Antoine Jokeck died this morning at
the county poor farm north of town.
Jokeck was an unknown wanderer
VINO was found in an allev
with his feet frozen two winters ago.
He was sent to a hospital and his feet
We're amputated. He could talk no
Engnsh and no one was found who
could understand from his converse
ton where he came from or anything
about him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03

along the railroad, when a construction
gang stopped it's train and picked him
up He rode as far as Emporia with
the gang, and will be sent to Topeka by
the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
Gold in Transit.

New York. Dec. 5.-Heidelback, Ikle-
heimer & Co, announce a gold en-
gagement of 1926, 900 in London. The
gold is now in transit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03

were Mr.. Swartz's uncle and aunt
Prof. and Mrs Roach CT salfna and
his brother-in-law and sister, mr.. and
Mrs. E. R. Ward of Colby, Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
Wm. M. epringer be- Ill.

washington, Dec. 3.-Former Con-
gresham William NJ. Springer of I'LL
nois is seriously i'll in this city with
pneumonia. Mr.. Springer contracted q
cold while in Chicago week ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
Worst Is over at Butler.

Butler, Pa, Dec 3.-The total num-
Der of cases of typhoid fever. reported
up today was 1.143. There was one
death and several new cases today but
the belief is general that the worst is
over
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03

"Cure the cough and save the life
DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup cures
coughs and colds. down to the very
verge of consumption.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
COMING DRAMATIC EvENST.

Merriment will reign at the new Craw
ford Saturday matinee and evening when
the jolly farce comedy, "A Bunch OF
Keys will be presented. This is COM
edy skit that is not handicapped by any
great amount ar story or plot, although
containing enough to serve a thread
upon which has been cleverly strung nu-
merous clever .specialties, lot of tuneful
music, up-to-date topical songs and some
funny scenes and climaxes.
Maize Trumbull. the soubrette. feature
pears at the new Crawford ION Sunday
night, is winsOme little woman whose
work is characterized by conscientious eff
forts and refined and natural method.
| This season she is introducing new and
novel speciality which forms one of the
many strong features in this amusing
slkit.
Mrs. Madge Carr Cook, Mabel TaIiaferro,
VIII T. Hodge, Helen Lowell and others
are to be seen in Liebler & Co.'S great
production, Mrs. Wigs of Cabbage
| Patch" one week from tomorrow night.
Seat reservations are being made at the
theater.
Adelaide Thurston, who has firmly en-
trenched herself in the hearts of the the
ater-goers of Topeka, is to present her
new play, Polly Primrose" at the CraW-
| ford theater on Saturday, matinee and
found her new play by Paul Wilstach to
be admirably suited to her requirements
| Polly Primrose is. of course, tmper-
sonated by Miss Thurston. and it has
been discovered to be a role which fits
her talents and personality to a dot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
WIN Plead avpnotlsm.

Chicago, Dec. 3-Hypnotism will be
the plea put in by Emil Roeski, one of
the car barn bandits, as his defense on
trial for murder. His attorney notified
the states attorney today that experts
will be introduced at the trial to prove
that Roeski was hypnotized by another
of the bandits, Peter Neidermeir.
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Everybody reads the STATE Journal.