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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-19
FOREIGN IRON.
It Is Finding Ready salei in the Amer
lean Market.

New York, March 19.-The Iron Age
in its review Of the iron and steel trade
says:
A somewhat unexpected situation has
followed the advance in the prices or
lake ores in the eastern territory. Fur
naces are in some cases not taking lake
ere at all and are buying a larger per
cent. OF foreign ores. These are indi-
cations that the coke movement is inn
proving and a number of furnaces idle
for some time are being started.
1t is not believed, however, that nor
NAL conditions will prevail until thirty
days from this time. There has been
further activity in pig iron for steel pur-
poses east and west. So far as basic pig
in the east is concerned a number OF
leading buyers are now covered. some
Of them over third quarter. In the Chi
cago district steel works have purchased
about 5000 tons of southern basic pig
for delivery we'll into the second 1half.
In that district too, buyers have taken
some valley Ressemer.
There is continued inquiry for foreign
low phosphorus pig. and some business
IS pending. Altogether the position for
steel purposes is very strong
The deadlock in foundry iron con-
tinues, except in the New England mar
ket, where a good deal of iron for the
second half IS being contracted for a
a large share of its foreign ore s South
ern association furnaces are asking
$3.50 for No 2 Birmingham for the sec
ond half, while outside furnaces are
quoting SIS. Buyers, however are hold
ing out for $3.50. 1t is understood
that a leading pipe interest has taken d
large quantity Of gray forge for the Sec
ond half at $3.50.
About 5000 tons of foreign iron have
been sold to consumers in leading lake
cities lately. The eastern cast iron pipe
makers have advanced prices still fur
Their There IS continued tone for
foreign steel, but the mills can not Of
fer any large quantities except for July
shipment ana later. Business in foreign
billets has been done at $29 26 duty paid.
The reports from the finished iron and
steel trades are very encourag ing, con-
sumption continuing on an enormous
scale. In the central west and west the
bar trade is very active Wire rods are
higher, and the rush for wire products
continues unabated The manufacturers
of wrought iron pine have revised dis
counts on the larger sizes, from to II
strong. In the sheet iron trade low
prices are being withdrawn and a gen
eral upward movement seems imminent.
In the structural iron trade there is
of course, some uneasiness over the Ia
Dor situation. The magnitude of the
trouble is overstated if large part
of the force continues at work. It is
believed, however that the struggle at
Pittsburg may be prolonged.
Lead has been advanced again by the
American Smelling & Refining company
to $685. while lake copper has been
marked up to Is cents without however,
finding an enthusiastic response from
buyers,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-19
swonsson May Go to Sweden

Washington. March 19.-Prof. Swens-
son, of Bethany college, at Lindsborg,
kas., has been in cores oOndence with
Senator Burton relative to d movement
to invite the crown prince Of Sweden to
visit the United States during the St.
Louis fair. and the senator has laid the
matter before the fair people. with d
view to having Prof Swensson convey
the invitation to Sweden. The profess
sor personally enjoys the acquaintance
and friendship of the Swedish court, ana
is regarded as the man most likely 10
be successful L sent to Sweden on such
a mission
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-19
WORKED ALL NIGHT.
Lake Vessels Caught in an Ice
Eloe.

Muskegon, Mich, March 19-The
steamer Alice Stafford, from this port
for Chicago. which became stuck in
foe of slush ice last night. was freed
at a. m. by the Goodrich line steamer
Atlanta Having worked the Stafford
out the ice closed around the Atlanta,
which was imprisoned for several hours
Both steamers struggled all night and
finally reached Grand Haven this morn
ing. They left later to work their way
out through the ice to Chicago. Moth
ing has been heard from them since
The ice foe is two miles wide, Il miles
long and 20 feet deep.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-19
Charge Delay of the Mail.

Victoria. B. C, March 19.-President
Estes was summoned by the city police
last night to appear in the police court
today to answer to the charge of con-
spiracy to delay his majesty's mails.
This action IS taken as result of the
strike on the Canadian Pacific Naviga-
ton company's steamers which was de-
clared on Monday in sympathy with the
strike along the Canadian Pacific rail-
way The strike leader has retained
counsel and viii fight the case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-19

" A while ago my health began to
fail because of female troubles. The
doctor did not help me. I remembered
that nv mother had used Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
on many occasions for irregularities
and uterine troubles, and I felt sure
that it could not harm me at any rate
to give it trial.
81 was certainly glad to find that
within a week I felt much better, the
terrible pains IN ny back and side
were beginning to cease. and at the
time of mcnstruation I did not have
nearly as serious a time as hereto
fore, 50 I continued its use for two
months. and at the end of that time I
was like q new woman. I really have
never felt better in my life, have not
had a sick headache since, and weigh
20 pounds more than I ever did, SO /
unhesitatinglv recommend Vegetable
Compound. - Mrs. MAY HAULE, Ed
gerton, Wis, President Household
Economics Club. - $4,000 forfeit # original Of
a50ge letter proving geHaFeHess cannot &c prodaesd
Women should remember there
IS one tried and true remedy for
all female ills, Lydia Z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. Re-
fuse to buy any other medicine
you need the best
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-19
THE PRODIGAL son.
Synopsis of Oratorio to Be Given by
Choral Society.

The "Prodigal Son" is a very pleas
ing oratorio by Henry j. Vincent IL
is replete with melody and fine chorus
effects and the solos are particularly
pleasing. The solo parts have been
strongly cast and the following synop-
sis of the Oratorio will give a fair idea
of the character of the entertainment:
PROGRAMME.
Part l.
1. Recitative, Chorus, "A Certain
>. Aria. tenor. Father, Give Me the
Portion Of Goods.
8. Recitative, baritone. MY Son. At
tend Unto My Words. ="
4. Aria, baritone, Trust IN the
Lord
3. Chorus. Trust in the Lord"
6. Duet. tenor. Father Give Ne the
Portion of Goods
Baritone, "Oh, Ny Son. Attend
Unto Ny Words
Z. Chorus, Turn Thou the Heart"
Part ?.
s. Prelude, instrumental
Recitative. contralto, And the
Younger Son"
9. Chorus, Let Us Eat and Drink"
10. Reeitative. soprano. Woe Unto
Them.
II. Chorus, 1.-The Mirth of Tabrets."
r. Quartet. Love Not the World"
1S- Aria, soprano. Love Not the
World
II. Prelude, instrumental.
Reeitative. contralto, And When
He Had Spent All"
Is. Aria, eontraltO, "Oh, That Thou
Hadst Hearkened."
16. Chorus, "Oh, That Thou Hadst
Hearkened.
Duet. soprano and contralto. "Oh.
That They Were Wise"
Chorus, with contralto obligato).
"Oh That Thou Hadst Hearkened'
Part 3.
IL. Prelude instrumental.
Rec.tative. tenor, How Many
Hired Servants"
IS. Aria, tenor, Father, L Have Sim
10. Chorus. THE Sacrifices of God"
20. Recitative, soprano, And He
p. Duet. baritone. MY Son Is Yet
Tenor. Il Am No More worthy
%. Chorus. They Shall Hunger No
More
Part A.
%. March, instrumental.
Recitative, baritone, Bring Forth
the Best Robe"
"a Aria baritone. For This Ny Son.
.. Chorus, There Is Joy
26. Duet. soprano and contralto,
They Went Astray.
q. Quartet. "He Win Not Always
Chide"
%. choral fanfare. "Oh. That Men
Would Therefore Praise the Lord. =
The Choral society viii attend the
revival meeting at the tabernacle in a
body on Wednesday evening Tt IS
understood that Mr.. Williams viii de-
liver a short discourse and close early
in order to enable those who wish to
attend the ora torio in the auditorium.
The opening chorus viii be rendered
promptly at $40. This VIII give all
those who desire an opportunity TO at
tend the concert.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-19
schwab Is at Work.

New York, March 19.-President
Schwab and several of the LEGAL repre-
sentatives of the United States Steel
corporation were in conference today.
The object of the meeting could not be
learned. 1t is reoorted that the forth
coming annual report of the corporation
win embody a comprehensive statement
of the operations for the past year and
will deal especially with the matter of
production.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-19
Carnegie win PAY for It.

Ithaca, n. Y, March 1e.-President
Schurmanof Cornell university tsday err
ceived a letter from Andrew Carnegie
Offering to pay for the projected Cor
nell filtering plant. Mr.. Carnegie in his
letter says he has followed with anxious
interest Cornelfs sad plight regarding
pure water The trustees undoubtedly
Will accept Mr.. Carnegie's offer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-19

Joliet H. March 19-The postof6ce
at Wilmington. few miles south of
3oliet was rsidcd bv robbers early to
day. The safe was blown open and the
interior of the office wrecked Over 500
in stamps and money and some mail
was taken. The robbers escaped, al
though pursued by a posse of citizens
who were aroused by the explosion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-19
This Is @Joke. y

Col George r. LugtOn. who manip-
ulates the crank on the elevator at the
federal building. has set ahoat the fol.
lowing spring joke: How do the trees
put on their new dresses without open
ing their trunks" Here is the answer
Because they leave them out in the
spring."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-19
It Is Erie R. R. Am the Wav.

Travel via the Erie railroad from Chi
cago to New York Every mile pic
tu~esque and every mile protected by
safety block signals. Through service
to New York. Boston and Columbus
Stopover Of ten days allowed on all
through tickets at Cambridge Springs
and Niagara Falls. Lowest rates A.
W Moore. travelling passenger agent,
Kansas City, Missouri.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-19
suceeeds JON Havs Hammond.

Denver. March 19.-The announcement
is made here that Ernest A. Wiltses of
Denver has been appointed American
representative Of the Venture corpora
ton of London. vice John Hays Ham
mord who recently resigned to take a
position with the Guggenheims.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-19

your stomach with a lot Of useless
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ana you uil feel a hundred times bet
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send -our name and address for q
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il "a plain wrav uer. with full directions
hpH to use d.. books and testimonials
from Hundreds who have been cured
Send for the free trial package today,
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-19
Lawn Grass.

Fresh new croD seed All kinds fresh
garden seeds. Get Downs mixture *
the largest and best strain Of panzy
seed All kinds of fresh flower seeds.
FIUwering bulbs. hardy roses and flower
ing shrubs at Topeka Seed House sos
Kansss ave. S. Il. DOWNS. Manager.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-19

Keep a cake of Ivory
Soap at the stables il is
most excellent for wash
ing CALLED spots and
scratches on horses. for
&c Will cleanse with.
out Irritating. and the
vegetable oils OF which
it is made are cooling
and healing in effect.
Gt Floats.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-19

City Ticket once. Union Pacific
railroad. SIS Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-19

HauIe, OF EdgertOn, Wis, tells
how she was cured OF irregulari-
ties and uterine trouble, terrible
pains and backaChe by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-19

ICnlElL Ehdi5CliSl 81 AlltdlAiS VIII de
dress his remarks to the railroad PEG
pie particularly
Another afternoon meeting viii be
held tomorrow. and the series viii again
be taken up next Wednesday.
Saturday afternoon the address viii
be to women only, on the subject Maid.
Wife and Mother Sunday afternoon a
mems only meeting VIII be held at the
tabernacle at 2-30.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-19

ing oratorio by Henry b. Vincent. IL
is replete with melody and fine chorus
effects and the solos are particularly
pleasing. The solo parts have been
strongly cast and the following synOp-
sis of the oratorio Will give a fair idea
of the character of the entertainment:
The Washington times., 1903-04-02
PETERSON NOT BADLY
USED AT ASYLUM
Visits to City Cut Off Because of Alleged Violation
of Rules.

The authorities of St. Elizabe5h's Hos
pital have forwarded q report to Score
tary Of the Interior Huchcock on he
mental condition of Charles P. Peter
son. d civil war veteran. in answer .
charges Of inhumau- treatment preferred
by the ex-soldier- The man recently
sent a letter 20 the Secretary stating
that he had been subjected to fragrant
indignities, and solicited the Iatter's
aid in having his tormeutors brought o
Justice
The officials state that Petersou's as
sertions are merely the ramblings of a
deranged mind. He was admitted to the
hospital about a-year ago, suffering with
extreme melancholy. and also believed
himself to be a great inventor He has
never shown any indications of vio-
Ience. and has frequently been permitted
10 visit Washington. These trips were
stopped. however. because Of his per
sistence IN supplying the otheg inmates
with whisky.
While no credit Is given 10 such state
ments from maniac. an investigation is
made as matter of form That he
allegations are the wauderings of dis
eased brain is shown by the disconnccr-
cd wording Of the communication.
letter much similar 10 that sent to Sec
rotary Hitchcock was received by The
Times II reads as follows:
Sir. I wish 10 make Public announce
ment through the Columns of your val
liable newspaper. If you kindly find space
10 insert a few lines. that ! have for
several weeks Been subjected TO cruel
and inhuman treatment. being sick with
The Washington times., 1903-04-02

d severe maIady, and Being Refused
Hospital Accommodations or medicine.
Being during the several weeks Locked
up in Isolated part OF Institution
Amongst q lot OF Lunatics and forced 10
10 stay Every Day although not Being
able TO be out Of Bed. Being aiiy
more Dead than alive. am Compelled to
60 up and down y flights of stairs daily
10 get meals, am very weak and exhaust
tea by sickness and in constant exertion
] am compelled to endure. Being af1icts
with a severe sickness starving to death
for medicine and a Place TO lay Nv
Head, body actually Emitting od0r OF
Decay Being so near dead 4 OF Il
hours Hours from the grave. Mr.. Edi-
tor. I hope and trust that you kindly
cause my Cruel and Inhumane Treat
ment to Come to the Notice OF the Put
lie. and that some humane society. or
other authority will kindly see that my
Painful and Miserabiy inhumane Exist
ence Is Mitigated- I would be Pleased
to he out amongst the Colored People.
The 'NIggers' n Anacostia Would be
Sanity People for me 10 be with for
they would treat me kindly. But / am
Locked up sick in misery and torture,
Starving TO Death for medicine in the
PIenitude OF a generous Government l
earnestly hope that the Times will
cause an abatement OF this cruel and
tortuous treatment l am subjected 70.
II is unfortunate 10 be sick and Have
tc starYe to Death or Die for Want Of
Medicine or attention. The Times Is
the medium through which / Expect 20
obtain q Change of Conditions.
in anticipation that the Times Will
cause an enquire to Be Made as TO NJ
DepIorab!e Condition.
Il Remain Very Respectfully.
CHARLES P PETERSON,
Late 18th Vol. Cav"
The Washington times., 1903-04-02
FILE COMPLAINT AGAINST
PENNSYL WANNA RAILROAD
Charges of Discrimination Made to In
terstate Commerce Commission.

". J Kock and H. ". Kock doing
business under the name OF ". !. Kock
& Co. Philadelphia. Pa yesterday
fled a complaint with the Interstate
Commerce Commission, against the
Pennsylvania Railroad Compaal. and
the Pittsburg. Cincinnati, Chicago and
St Louis Railway Company.
The complaiuants are reeotveT5 and
shippers of grain and.operate 4 mill To-
Gated at Harrisburg. Pa They alIege
unjust discrimination against The Local
ity of Harrisburg and undue preference
to milling points located on he PITS
burg, Cincinnati. Chicago AMI st. Louis
Railway
The Washington times., 1903-04-02
NEW REVENUE CUTTER
GETS HER DOCK TRIAL

A successful dock trial Of the revenue
cutter Wmnisimet. now building al the
Speddan Ship Yard, Baltimore, was held
yesterday in the presence OF the board
Of examining engineers, consisting Of
Capt. J. " Collins, engineer in chief
OF the Revenue Cutter Service, Chief
Engineer McAlister. First Assistant En-
gineer Walton. and several other Off
GERS The engines ran al fun speed for
six hours without hitch The trial un-
derWay will be held in about two weeks.
and is is expected the cutter will be
ready for service at the end OF month.
The Wiunisimet has already been as
signed 10 the port Of Boston
The Washington times., 1903-04-02
OPENHYMS RELATIVES
BELIEVED HE WAS DEAD

NEW YORK, April THE police of
this city have been unable TO obtain any
further information in regard TO the
mysterious disappearance OF Adolphe
Openhym the millionaire silk merchant.
on Monday last That the members Of
Mr. 0penhym's family are convinced
that he is me man who was reported
10 have jumped from the High Bridge
On Monday last IS proven by the fact
that they have offered reward Of
S2.00p for the recovery OF the body
The Washington times., 1903-04-02
C0LLIDED WITH FREIGHT.

NORTH MANCHESTER. Ind-.Aprii .
a Big Four passenger train. running at
fun speed. ran into a southbound freight
train at Rose Hill, near here, last night.
Engineer Seavey. OF Wabash. was in
staR1ly killed and Brakeman VIII Hagen.
Of this place was badly burned Bag
Gageman Crouch sustained probably ia
tai injuries.
The Washington times., 1903-04-02
BUILDING FUND FAIR
FOR DOUGLAS CHURCH
Pretty Booths Fill Northeast Temple
This Week.

The fair given by the Epworth League
of Douglas Memorial N. F. Church open
ed on schedule tine on Monday evening
weather The hall presented marked
contrast 10 the gloomy conditions out
side, Each booth had a separate color
scheme. the attendants wearing cos
tunes in harmony
The Washington times., 1903-04-02
BURTON HOLMES TO MARRY.

BALTIMORE. April Announcement
was made yesterday of the engagement
of Margaret Oliver. daughter OF Mr. and
Mrs Charles K oliver. 20 Burton
Holmes, the lecturer. The young couple
first met on board ship last summer
when going TO Europe. The marriage
will take place in June
The Washington times., 1903-04-02
OIL MEN PROMISE AN
ERA Of GOOD TINES
Output Of Russian Fields
Declining.
PRICE ADVANCES TO $3.50
Emmett Queen, Independent Producer
and Expert, Talks On Outlook for
Trade IN This Country.
PRICE ADVANCES TO $3.50

american oil viii steadily advance
from now on, said Emmett Queen. one
Of the weaIrhfest oil producers in the
country, this morning at the New Viii
lard 10 a reporter for The Times.
The Baku oil fields in Russia are
steadily declining. and the demand for
crude oil is greater now than for some
time Pennsylvania oil has advanced in
price from 81 barrel, which obtained a
few months ago, 10 $1.50, the price to
day While this means increased mil
lions to the Standard Oil Company. it
also means millions for the indepen-
deuf producer.
The Washington times., 1903-04-02
MR.. VAUGHN APPOINTED.

Frank E Vaughn has been appointed
register Of the land office at Vancouver.
Wash
The Washington times., 1903-04-02
Specials in Mems Furnishings

About 81 dozen pairs of new spring Half Hose; drop
ped5tch patterns; solid Coors Hose that sell usual
fer zoe pair, The special price is only ONE IN
HALF 49,. 49,. ~
Mems Balbr9gan Shirts, in light weight This is
chance for repenish the Underwear suppl
if you need Shirts only. Some have long and = Z =
others have the short sleeves. Worth SOC each. 4 ~
Lot of odds and ends of regular 25c Silk Neckwea
Four-in Hands and Tecks; all fancy patterns = g
The Washington times., 1903-04-02
HandkerChiefS

Women's Hemstitched Haadker-
chiefs. nice sheer quality. y II
Plain white and colored Dor oJ
ders- sc value. Friday, for -
WOmen's and Mems Handker-
chiefs, plain white hemstitch- n TT
ed fancy borders and other XII
styles. Worth Sc Friday for "
The Washington times., 1903-04-02
Silk Remnants.

Remnants OF Silks, consisting of
Stripe Tanetas. Corded Tafetas,
CoIored Tafetas, Black Tafetas.
Striped Pongee. 24-inch Figured
Foulards. Figured Satin Liberty,
Black Japanese Habutai. Black Satin.
Liberty. Black Corded Taf- = FE
fetas. etc. Sold as high as 69c ~
To close at. a yard ..........VO
The Washington times., 1903-04-02
New American Fields.

The defined oil territories Of this
country show a falling off in production.
but there is much undeveloped property.
which must contain goodly quantities of
the fluid It would not surprise me TO
hear Of oil discoveries in this section Of
the country. although the oil develop
ment has all been Westward
Mr. Queen has been an extensive ODpr-
ator in western Pennsylvania, West Vfr,
GINA Indiana, and Texas. Re is part
ner OF Wesley Gufey, OF Pittsburg. and
both made their fortunes in the old Nc
Donald field. His statements concern
ing the Baku, Russia, fields are verified
by United States Consul James c. Cham
hers. of Baum. Russia. in a communf-
cation just received by the State De-
paTtment Consul Chambers says:
The erude-oiI production Of the BakI
fields, for the first time since 1884. fell
of last year. leaving 1901 the record
year as far as the volume Of production
IS. concerned The falling of was Ger
tainly not great, but it was a break in
the monotony of steady increase which
has been going on for eight years, re
sulting in more than doubling the pro
duction IN that time
The Washington times., 1903-04-02
Mattings and
Upholstery Goods

A lot OF remnants OF China Mat
tings, in a variety Of desirable STYLES
and coloTs. Suitable lengths. HC
offered tomorrow for quick nj
selling, per yard. at--.--..-.....O
a lot of odd rolls Of Seamless
China and Japanese Cotton-warp
Mattings, in this seasons choicest
patterns Regular prices. SO to sl2
per roll. Sold only by the CN no
roll OF 10 yards Tomor- n OX
Lot Of Mating Rugs. Toe each.
Irish Point Panel Laces, in narrow
or wide widths. Lovely de- HnC
signs. Worth 81 to s1-25 a 1uL
yard. Tomorrow -..-.......-..OO
4 remnant accumuIat ton of DrapeTY
Goods. consisting of Curtain Nets.
Swisses. Denims. CTetonnes. Golden
Draperies and SiIkolines. Good 70
lengths. Qualities sold regu- ii
larly up to l5c a yard, for......J
The Washington times., 1903-04-02
Specials in Mems and Boys Hats

There's great Hat special scheduled for the men for
tomorrow. so dozen Derbys and soft Hats the more
staple Of the spring shapes All the Derbys Black the
Soft Hats in Black Pearl and STEEL Stanhopes with
the big bms Telescopes that all the rage and Apines
that dimensioned N the lines.