davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-13
THE POST CHECK TO DATE.

Mr.. G. w Post. author of the Post
Check currency system. with his assist
ants in the work of pushing it forward
have issued a statement designed to
show the present status of the work.
While il does not record complete sue
cess. it is shown that substantial and
gratifying progress has been made.
which enables them to predict the pas
sage of the bills at the next congress
The statement is as follows.
The Fifty-seventh congress closed
without enaeting into law the Post
Check bill but the friends of the meas
ure may well feel greatly encouraged
at the substantial progress made within
the past year. During that time. or in
Elk months actual session of congress.
the bills were introduced. then amended
sind reintroduceds referred to the post
office committee of the house and SEN
ate by them referred to the postmaster
general and the secretary of the treas
ury, considered by a commission of high
officials of each department and then
sent back to congress with q divided re-
port,
At the opening of the second session
such pressure was brought to bear
again from the newspapers and business
houses that the bills were taken up for
serious consideration by the commit
tees. The house committee gave hear
iugs on the bill. and after CONSIDERING
carefully the statements pro and con.
voted. on January So to report the bin
providing for 81. g. and s. Post Check
notes with amendments to the house
with the recommendation that it be
passed as amended The amendments
do not change the general principle Of
the DlT9 but tend to greater simplicity
in detad, and are designed to overcome
certain objections raised by treasury Of
dcials.
The bill as amended was reintroduced
by Representative Washington Gardner
Of Michigan, and he and other mem
bers friendly to the measure made everv
effort to have the bin brought I'D and
passed, but this was found to be i'm
possible.
in the senate the amended bill was
introduced By Senator A j. Beveridge
and the subcommittee of which he was
chairman favored the bill, but, owing to
the congested condition Of business in
the senate it was impossible for him to
secure definite action.
We are pleased to report the above
facts because they evidence an unusual
degree of success in a comDaratfvel,
short time, and. we believe that this s,lc
cess has been achieved through tbs
hearty efforts Of the press throueho4
the country, the representations IRON
business houses, and the pressure from
the people generally who demand tbi
additional postal convenience.
1he thanks Of the advocates Of tn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-13
THE LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE
This Country Has More Than 5000
Beacons Along Sea Coasts

The full extent of the lighthouse ser
vice can best be appreciated, says a
writer in the Scientific American, by
simply stating that there are some 5000
warning lights and signals stretched
along the American coasts, forming a
perfect link so that the navigator need
never be beyond the sight of one of the
beacOns OF this grand total-includ-
ing lighthouses of different classes,
buoys, beacons and danger signals
over 1000 are lighted giving forth their
signals at night time. One thousand
of these lights are located on the Allan
tic coast, 1,500 are scattered along the
rivers and inland waterways, 500 on
the Great Lakes and 200 on the Pacific
coast These so-caIled lighted aids
include q great variety of modern in
ventions, from the tall hasnlight light
house, with it's base Of steel and stone,
and costly lamp operated by electric
power to the modern gas and electric
lighted buoys, beaeOns and 1ghtshlps.
Modern lighthouses cost more tnan
they did in former days. but that is
due to the fact that they are built on a
larger scale and the lights are of far
greater power and intensity. A modern
. meriean lighthouse frequently costs
St25 000 and often one-third of this IS
spent in the electric light and appara-
tus alone. Ia the old system the lights
-epresented a comparatively small pro-
portion of the expense. The finest
4 French mirrors and lenses used were
considered costly, but not in compari-
son to the electric lights and equip
ineuts The gain obtained in the pow E
Of the light more than counterbalances
the extra cost There are a score OF
two OF lighthouses in existence whose
( Iiel-ts throw a beam Of 100, 600 candle
power. The tendency is to increase tbs
power of the lights, for by so doing tbs
great link of lighthouses is made more
secure and more trustworthy.
To maintain the lighthouse service
corps of over 1000 men is constantly
employed and fleet of more than
! fifty vessels. These latter are required
/ TO make periodical visits to the differ
ent lighthouses, lightships and buoys
! carrying supplies to the men and in
speeding the lights in the interest OF
! the department
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-13

Philadelphia Bulletin. Tt turns out
that the clause in the immigration bill
forbidding the sale of liquor in the capt
toll omitted to provide any punishment
for the infraction of this prohibition.
Originally inserted as joke or piece
OF buncombe by Representative Lands.
this rule was unexpectedly adopted by
the senate after the house had passed it,
and now the question Of its enforcement
comes up. Probably if the house had
really meant to stop the flow Of intoxi-
cants i'm its restaurant it would have
affixed a penalty to the omense. The
language of the prohibitory section is
explicit, however, and the capitol au-
thorities are under a plain obligation to
carry ID out
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-13
NEW BEDROOM CHINA.
Quantity Shaped and Prettily Deco
rated Wares to Be Had Cheap

Bedroom sets comprising water pitcher.
candlestick. covered match safe and
decorated, with tray to match. can
be had for 81 or S. Sets of finer ware
cost from $12 up. They are snug, Of
convenient size and very suggestive OF
comfort.
fashioned but very lively looking
figures in night cap and dressing gown
are portrayed on some of them. Others
of cOstlier pattern have for decoration
cOmical silhouettes struck off in very
dark colOrs or in black. on a delicateiy
tinted ground, the silhouette framed
about with a tracery of black and gold
interspersed with spangles.
Where flowers form the decoration
they are of the hardy varieties, honey
suckles. daisies and hOllyhOcks rather
than the blossoms cultivated in hot
houses and well trained gardens. An
uncommOnly pretty bedroom set has for
ornament the likeness of a court beauty
with deliberately dressed hair. bejeWelled
arms and fingers and full-hOunced skirts
from which delicately pointed slipper
toe peeps out. The groundwork Of the
set is ivory tinted and the medallion-
like picture is enwreathed with dark
blue spangies.
The facilities for china making have
so advanced of late that the toilet set
costing 81 or SIS today is better mod
elled and far more tastefully decorated
than any that cost $50 some years ago.
The newest sets have tall, straight
BALIuCASs HdtIOWlAS LDWdIu lllE lN'J dttNA
set off with poster figures and quaint
border work The design is reproduced
on the wide-brlmmed basin.
A novel set of this poster description
has the look of the Hght-tinted Swedish
modern ware that is so effective for or
naments. The ivory china groundwork
/ is bordered and paneled in mulberry ana
russell color, which further carries out
the resemblance to wooden ware.
An odd set has the body of the pitcher
wheel-shaped. higher and f1atter than it
] is round. modelled after old pottery
uTns. There are Greek wrestlers and
/ hirsute figures depicted in eeru tints on
a rich dark background.
COodly sets meant for bungalows and
waterside cottages have sailing yachts.
windmills. bikes and some of the char
acteristic scenes adapted from old tiles
that are hand decorated. One model has
a gourd vine tWined about it. the tiny
gourds and thick-veined leaves and ten
/ drills showing attractively.
Ducks swimming about in a grass Dor
/ dered basin enliven another set And
/ others have the all-over green body with
quaint dark handles seen in Dutch pot
terry. These sets are h0spitable and
4 homely rather than handsome, most of
the gliding being light and delicate in
1 stead of massive.
New sets for children's rooms are sen
OFF with scenes and figures from Mother
Goose and the popular fairy tales. They
are brought out in all grades of china
and porcelain, simply patterned and Of
dimensions to suit the small washstands
for juvenile use.-New York Sun
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-13
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
[From the Chicago Daily News-l

IFrom the Chicago Daily News.l
When wife reigns she sometimes
storms.
An ounce of happiness is worth a ton OF
misery.
woman always does as she pleases,
and it is I'D to a man to please her
An ounce of keep-your- mouth-shut IS
worth pound of o-square-yourself-
A diplomat is a man who tells his wife
everything that happens not to happen.
The bent of a mans mind doesn't neces-
sarly prove that he is intellectually
crooked.
When man sits down suddenly and I'M
expectedly he realizes what hard world
this is
The world is charitable enough to for
give the man who writes poetry because
he needs the money.
According to a fashion journal, sealskin
sacques are now made so they can not be
distinguished from real plush.
There's no objection to a man taking
up his residence almost anywhere, but
when it comes to -Iifting-wen that
different
Men of strong character make many en-
emies but that doesn't necessarily imply
that men who have many enemies possess
strong characters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-13

Post Check are especially due to the
following public officials and members
of congress for their efforts in behalf
Of the measure during the past year:
Henry c. Payne, postmaster general;
E. @. Madden. third assistant posrmas-
ter general; Fl. A. Castle. auditor for the
postohice department.; Senator A. J.
Beverage. member senate postohiee
committee; Representa- tive Washington
Gardner. Of Michigan; E. T. Loud, Cali
forpia. chairman house postofice COM
rnittee; J. Fl. BromweIl. Ohio, meu2ber
house postonice committee: " E. Ma
son Illinois. chairman senate Dostohiee
committee: also Boies Penrose, Pennsyi-
vania; S. B. EllSins. West Virginia; II.
G. Lodge. Massachusetts, J. H. Mitch
ell, Oregon: F. It. Dubois. Idaho. of the
senate postofice committee; and G. W.
Smith, Illinois; w. G. Cowherd, Mis-
souri,; j. j. Gardner. New Jersey; Ell.
II. Bingham, Pennsylvania. G. W. Gre
mer Indiana; Thomas Hedge, Iowa: J.
c.. Sibley, Pennsylvania H. S. BoutelL
Illinois; 3. s. Rodey. New Mexico, Of
the house postofice committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-13
Buying Climate.

Californians are accused Of selling
climate. Perhaps it is so. 1t is a good
investment. 1t pays better than buy
ing coal. Open doors, fresh vegetable
all the year, flowers and grass and
fruits all winter-that is health and
happiness and life
Where lands will produce everything
that grows in the middle west. ana
nearly everything that gre=s in the
semi tropics. it's climate is worth snv
mans coin. Two crops of winter vees-
tables p year on the same land. corn
and oranges in the same field. FnrIish
Walnuts and French prunes. Spain's
olives or Bohemia's hops. wheat Or az
falfa, and four cuttings per season of
the latter, $50 a year from each COW
or $500 an acre from prunes or oranges
that is to be able to choose atone fha
line Of your tastes. or your ability or
your experience.
Lands are cheap water plenty. soil
rich add nowhere can a man more
easily "gat started The state is nroe-
porous, labor in demand and sd ran
idly do things grow, that a familv's
expenses are easily provided Until
June IS. Pacific lines win be based On
S33 from Chicago Write H @ KAN
general agent. Southern Pacific Co
Kansas City. No.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-13
ASPARAGUS, Is CTS. STALK
A Luxury in Household Vegetables
Coming in for the Very Rich.

suppose the costIiest of all vegetab Ies
sold here at this time Of year. or at any
time, for that matter" said a dealer in fine
fruits and vegetables. would be the hot
house asparagus that has just come in. tt
is produced by a grower in Illinois. This
retails now at $40 a dozen punches or 81 a
bunch. Zach bunch is likely to contain
seven or eight stalks and of these some are
sure to be pretty slen5iVF5 50 that YOU don L
get very much asparagus for a dollar
Take the stalks. big and little as they
run, and they cost you about Is cents
apiece The prices for this asparagus hold
up pretty will till say along in March.
when they get down to about $50 a dozen
There is more of such asparagus sold
than formerly. but altogether there is not
a very great quantity though there are
more people in New York now than ever
before well able to buy whatever lux1irfez
they want. and they buy costly fruits and
vegetables more freely than they ever
did.f-NeW York Sun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-13
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
IFrom the New York Press.l

All is not shape that squeezes.
1T takes imagination to fall in love, and
fortitude to stay there
When man can't find any other trouble
to get into ne viii begin to build a house
The woman who plays with fire at TWEEN
Is Is Kept busy putting salve on her burns
at fnrt--
Some women always act as if men knew
as much about their clothes as a lady's
tailor
A man is the lord but not the master
when he is married; he is neither when he
has children.
Two inalienable privileges Of a free born
man are to groWl at his breakfast and kick
against the government
after a college graduate wears off some
Of his knowledge he has chance to learn
now to know sonnet hing
Woman is SO naturally deceitful that
when she steals kiss from a man she
acts like he ought to apologize for it.
Most men could earn mere money by
driving street car than they expect ia
get waiting for rich relatives to die.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-13
THE NAVY AS TRADE.
Secretary Moody Points Out It's op-
portunities for Young Men.

Not only the man behind the gun, but
the man behind the coal shovel. the mar
behind the wheel. the man in front Of the
engine, and, not by any means least Of all,
the man in front of the galley range-each
Of these is the subject Of sClicitous thought
BY men who are distinguished as brillia at
commanders of ships and of squadrOns.
said Secretary of the Navy Moody,
aprcpos OF the impending departure of en-
listing parties for the navy, which are
shortly to start cut to cover the middle
west and southwest
Il mean by that to convey forcibly that
each of the many trades. cailings and oe-
cupations which constitute the industrial
lie of a modern warship is being scrufi-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-13
SERVANTS IN MANILA.
Their Methods Would Not Exactly
Suit an American Housewife.

From my friends here I learn that
much Of the oaTiarchal system of hv-
ing still prevails even in Manila, says
an American woman in The Outlook In
some large houses there are from 20 to
80 dependents of all degrees, from poor
relations to cooks ana scuilions- These
persons live about the house, Sleeping.
in corners. and are clothed and fed By
the mistress. They marry, have chill
dTen. and raise them IN a haruin
scarum way that would drive an Amer
lean woman to an insane asylum.
Again and a-ain I have seen in one o.
the finest houses here small naked
children asleeD behind the parlor door.
while large-eyed, placid women nursed
babies quite unabashed as they crouched
on the floor in the Railways. These
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-13
In Hands of Bonilla.

Panama. Colombia, March 13.-Cable
advices received here from Honduras by
way Of Salvador say that the depart
ments of COpan, Graeias, Initibuoat,
Lapaz, CCmayaqua and ParafsO are in
the hands of the troops Of General Bon
lila, the president-elect of Honduras,
who is marching on Santa Bara bara.
The forces of President Sierra of Hon
duras, it is added, occupy the capitals
of the departments of Tegucigalpa.
Chofuteca and Vale
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-13
Made Distriot seoretarv.

New York, March 13.-The American
Missionary association announced to-
day the election of Rev ". L. Tenney
of North Adams, Mass, as district
secretary for the western district of the
association with headquarters at Chi
cage. Mr.. Tenney was trained in ODER
lin and Harvard and has held pas
torates in Ohio, Michigan and AIassa-
ch1isaffs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-13

The religious impulse is bedded in
mans constitution. 1t is not something
that man makes. but it IS something
which helps to make man. When you
consider what a factor religion has been
in the world. with all sorts Of Bibles.
priests and prophets. it is as idle TO
deny that the religious impulse is a
basic part OF our nature as it would be
to deny that the art impulse is such a
part.-Rev. DR.. Parkhurst, Presby terrain,
New York
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-13
Attempted Suicide.

Manila. March 1S.-Bartlett Sinclair
treasurer of Rial province, attempted
to commit suicide today by taking pOis-
on in the Office of the attorney general
when informed that the government in
tended to prosecute him for neglecting
his office and permitting the peculation
OF funds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-13
REWARD FOR MRS. Stafford

Cards have been issued by Chief of
Police Donovan offering a reward of $25
for the recovery of the body of Mrs
Alice Stafford, supposed to have been
drowned in the Kansas river on
March 10
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-13

The agitation which papers outside of
Kansas have started regarding what
fluid shall be used in christening the
battleship Kansas seems very silly in
view of the fact that the navy depart
ment has not yet called for bids for its
construction 1t win he some years
before anybody VIII be called upon to
choose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-13
a "a Par 90 Lille.

Wilkesbarre. Pa. March 1s.-Lehigh
Valley enginemen, yard conductors,
trainmen, switchmen and engine Wipers
were given a 20 per cent advance IN
wages today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-13

The car of Russia has ait last decided
20 permit his people to believe what
they choose on religious matters.
Doubtless they win regard this action
ais real kind on the part of the car.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-13

Some of the Baptists are trying to
establish a claim TO ST. Patrick. but UNI
til they show a clear abstract of title
the wearers of the green VIII continue
10 celebrate the anniversary of his birth
In the sane Old loxaI fashion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-13

Morgan of Alabama appears to have
given mp al last but one can't always
tell The senate has agreed to vote on
the caral treaty next Tuesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-13

Sufficient time VIII elapse between the
April election and the next one to pros
vide voting machines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-13

no more primaries this year and but
one election. Never before did the
voter have such period of rest before
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-13

To a good many Democrats it begins
90 look like Judge Parker or a split in
1904.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-13

Fiso's Cure for Consumption always
gives relief in cases Of coughs and colds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14
n CLEAN RECORD

The liquid which has given supreme
satisfaction TO househoiders Is s3LPHo
NAPTtioI. II nIls numerous everyday
wants because Il can DO utilized In many
ways ss q perfect cleanser and purinsr.
BROWN 5Ros. CO.. &C Exchange Place
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14

WHO CAN AFFORD TO PAY. RENT
Wheh they may own home Tor tne
same money? Our handsome cottages are
up-to-date. wen built and guaranteed TO
SUIT the most critical taste; only szVo
down required. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

WE ARE PREPARING PLANS FOR
spring building. and we suggest now -
the time 10 make comparison OF prices
ana arrangements of plans. deciding the
entire home question as you want IL.
ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14

MANY A YOUNG HAPPY COUPLE
are living comfortably In one or our
modern homes at Washington PARK
bought on our easy payment system.
why not you? ISAAC L. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

FOR sALE-oN wAYLAND AVE,
near Elton, 10 rooms; modern house
steam heat q. Ia 4 III. j. GROSS. MAI
ayers or EStates, Union Trust Bldg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14

FOR sALE-A COTTAGE WITH I'M
proVements; steam heat, etc. for S5oU.
wiz be sold on easy terms, TOO. lSAAC
~. GOFF CO., III Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14

FOR SALE-ON FALLS PLACE. TWO
four-family houses; rental $50 month, ,
good Investment O.. l.. 81 II. J. GkOsS
managers or Estates, Union Trust Bldg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14

mo - ~ c z RrAuN SCUM q
n heard abort suLPHo NAPTHoL.
Its merits az a perfect cleanser and puri.
ner have The true ring. II does not vary
IN quality ana II reliable even where the
most unsanitsry conditions prevail
BROWN BROS. Co.. ~ Exehanss Place
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14

FOR SALE-A FAMILY HOUSE OF 10
rooms on oxford street for S2600. IL you
want good bargain see US about this.
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

FOR sALE-slOo is ALI. you NEED
20 secure n Idce home In a choice suDur-
pan location. Your rent does the rest
ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14

FOR SAI-E-ON PINE ST.. NEAR
somerset. S-family house; IN rooms; I'M
Provements; large amount on morteaBe'
O.. L. q III. j. Gross, Managers OF rs
tateS, Union Trust Bldg
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14

FOR sAI.E-A HOUSE OF 12 RoOMs
and 30 acres OF land i'm Clayville: large
stable. outbuildings. etc; fine orchard
ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14

FOR SALE-ON POTTER AVE, COR.
Baxter st, cottage OF 5 rooms; 1000 SO.
~, OF land; price low. g. Il. x n. j.
GRoSS, Managers OF Estates. Union
Trust Bldg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14

FOR SALEM RIVERSIDE. T-RooM
cottage; price $500: also lots OF lana
adjoining for yi76. q. l.. a. II. j. GROSS.
Managers OF Estates, Union Trust Bldg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14

FOR SALE-ON WHEELER AVE.
Edgewood. modern 10-room cottage
seesm heat: Is II. OF land; thoroughly uI
10 date. q. l.. 81 ii. J. GROSS. Manager
or Estates, Union Trust Bldg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14

FOR SALE-YOU WILL NOT FIND
anyone who Will give you better terms on
home than we do. That's why you
better come to US. ISAAC l.. GOFt CO'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14

FOR SALEM BRISTOL. ON HIGH
ST. near Union. H-room house; sell Tor
near assessed value. G.. l.. a. II. j.
GROSS. Managers of Estates, Union
Trust Bldg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14

FOR SALE-HOw is THIS? A BRAND
new home Just on the outskirts for yleo.
N you would be delighted with coun-
try home with city improvements, here's
the place: easy terms. ISAAC l.. GOFF
co.