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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24
DIDN'T Want TO KNOW.
Bribery Committee Not Anxious
to Press Witness.

Washington, Ian. 24-In the bribery
investigation late this afternoon
John McCullagh. state superintendent
OIL elections in New York. testified that
W aSh1ngIOn after the latter'S election.
he mad read deposition of Henry D.
AeFtzsan architect of New York, who de-
posed that he was noe interested in poll
ties, but was a believer in the Holland
Boat company, for whom Hertz was
building a house and who knew Of his
friendship for Mr. McCuliagh, Mr.. Rice
suggested that Hertz see McCullagh to
have the latter see Lessler. who was
opposed to the construction Of the boats.
He acquiesced. Mr.. Hertzs deposition
said that he had no interest in the COM
peny and never had.
Mr.. McCullagh then proceeded to
describe the meeting with Mr.. Lessler
in Washington. At that meeting which
occurred in Mr.. LeSsler's room in his
hotel, Mr. McCullagh testified that Mr.
Lessler had spoken of his, Lessler's
debt of gratitude to him, McCuHagh
for his election. Mr.. McCullagh testi-
ned that he protested that he had done
nothing except perform his duty. Mr.
McCullagh then testified that he told
Mr.. Lessler of his errand. He told him
ne came from a friend who had no in
terest in the Holland boat to ask him
to vote for the appropriation. Mr..
Lessler, he testified, replied that he
could not support the proposition He
said he was no 49, fool, that he was
not born yesterday
He told me" witness said that there
was not a man on the committee he would
trust except one. do not remember the
name, although he mentioned it.
We are glad you don't. cried several
Of the members in chorus and there was
a general laugh around the room.
Proceeding, Mr.. McCullagh testified that
Mr.; LESSER went en- to say that he was
satisfied there was a lobby here in the
interest of the boats.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24

ably. have some legislative places at
his disposal, and said the way TO get
one Was to line up his representative,
John f. JONES' for Barker Cook did
so but Barker was defeated and
Mackey had nosIegislative jobs to give.
It IS asserted that Jones then went to
Cyrus Leland aAd ". Y. Morgan and
proposed to vote fer either Stanley or
Long for senator OF they would get
Cook a job, and they made arrange,
ments to do so. But the Curtis man
ayers suspected what was up and in.
sisted that Secretary .Rurrow allow them
to put Cook in his Office. Burrow
finally consented, and the Curtis people
then held Jones IN line for Curtis on the
strength Of that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24
RICKETY CHILDREN.

Loose joints, bow legs, big
head, and soft bones-mean
ricketts,. It is a typical disease
for the best workings Of SCOTS
Emulsion.
For the weak bones SCOTS
E Int lsion supplies those
powerful tones the hypoPhos-
phites. For the loss Of flesh
SCOTS Emulsion provides the
nourishing cod-liver oil.
SCOTS Emulsion corrects
the effects Of imperfect nour-
ishment and brings rapid i'm
p-ovement in every way to
ricLety children.
Send for Free Sample
SCOTT & BOVINE Chemists. 4oa Pearl ST.. N. Y.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24
STRIKES SNAG.
City Given a Check In Gas
Hearing.
Coal Men Told to Get Their
Books.
COST OF THE PLANT.
Buildings and Ground Valued at
About $4,000.
L
Mr.. Philips Says the Company
Pays About SO, 1000 Taxes.

Another snag has been struck by the
city in the dollar gas case. At Fri
day afternoons session OF the hearing
before Special Master Brock p J.
Monaghan. N. r. Wear and J. W. F.
Hughes, three Topeka coal dealers,
were subpoenaed to tell what they
know about the amount of coal used
by the gas company, and the price
which the company paid therefor. Each
Of the dealers was provided with mem
oranda Of these facts, made from the
books Of their respective companies.
When Judge Mcfarland. on behalf
Of the city attempted to introduce this
evidence, it was objected to by Chas.
Blood Smith for the gas company, who
said that if the city desired to introduce
such evidence, he would insist that the
books Of the coal companies be brought
into court, as that was what the city
had demanded as to the gas conpany's
records. Mr. Brock sustained this OBJ
lection. and no testimony Of import
anee was. secured from the coal men,
because none of them could remember
anything Independent of the memoran-
da they they had made from their
books.
p J. Monaghan, of the Southwestern
Fuel company, stated that he was very
much opposed to bringing the books of
his firm into court. and would not do
so unless compelled to. There is some
question as to whether or not the court
can compel his company to bring its
books into court.
N. F. Wear, of the Wear Coal com
pany, said that the books of his COM
pany had been mostly taken to Kan
sas City, where the headquarters are
now located.
The city has been securing some good
testimony as to the value of the COM
pany's real estate and buildings. Sew
eral real estate men of sterling repute
have testified that the land which the
company claims is worth about $4,000,
is really worth molly about ST 600 The
value Of the eOmpany's buildings is also
being carefully investigated. and three
Wen known Topeka contractors testified
on Friday afternoon on this point.
NJ. Heery said that the building could
he duplicated for s13.341 10 and that al
lowing for depreciation. the buildings
are now worth SO ,SS5.79
James Sargent, of the firm of Cuth-
bert & Sargent, said that the building
could be duplicated for 81 .65070, but
he allowed only 117001 for depreciation.
making the present value 11.480.69
NJ. Council estimated the buildings 10
be worth new S12,S20.50 and allowed 81 l.
213.49 for depreciation, making the totol
Si1.60701-
Mr.. Heery's figures on the property in
"H
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

The funeral of Mrs. L. A. Irwin win be
held at the Cumberland Presbyterian
church. corner of Fifth and West streets,
at 2.30 O'clock Sunday afternoon.
The funeral Of Mr.. John Greff will he
held from the Masonic hall at o'clock
Sunday. the Masons having charge of the
services. Marshalfs band will take part
in the services and accompany the remains
to the cemetery.
The funeral of G. ". Canaan was held
from the residence at 1924 College avenue
at o'clock this afternoon. The Odd Eel
lows had charge of the funeral services
Rev. J. W. Jackson and Rev J. A. stave-
ly spoke at the funeral
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24
GEN. WOODS SUBJECT.
He Will Discuss in Topeka
Reasons for Reciprocity

General Leonard Wood will speak on
Reasons for Reciprocity at the Kansas
Day banquet next Thursday night. While
he accepted the invitation of the club some
time ago to make an address, Secretary
Clad Hamilton has just been informed OF
his subject
General Funston has also given assur-
ance that he will be present at the ban
quot.
The arrangements for the banquet have
been completed. It will be held in Sc
curity hall and plates viii be laid for 336-
The tickets VIII therefore be limited to
that number. A large portion have al
read been sold
The biggest problem of all was how to
get the beefsteahs cooked and served hot.
all at once, for the beefsteaks will be the
finest that can be secured. Arrangements
have been made to have them cooked at
the various hotels and restaurants within
easy reach Of the hall and carried to the
banaueters before they get cold.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24
ContInua Anotber -

The evangelistic meetings that have
been in progress this week at the First
Fres byterian church win be continued
next week under the direction of Tr
Rnd Mrs. j. Alexander Vinton OF New
York city. The large chorus win con-
tinue their good work. and VIII be as
sisted by Mr.. Burg +. Zeis and Mrs.
tlnton. The interest this week has been
marked, and there are number to be
received into the church at once. DR..
VintOn is a pleasing speaker. and he is
ably assisted by Mrs. Vinton as a soIoist
Special programme for each evening
next week al 7:3O.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24

a branch at every army post and naval
station She said that the privilege, 90
portunity and protection accorded to
women in the United States, such as are
found nowhere else in the world. come
through the chivalry and ardent self
sacrificing Ia Dor of the men of the Uni
ted States, and that It is peculiarly ap-
prorriate that tie womer OF the coun-
try should show their appreciation by
devotine some OF their time and thought
to movements that bensfit men, Fx-
Secretary Foster spoke OF the efforts Of
some scientists to disprove Christian
doctrines. calling them fruitless.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24

Mrs. Johanna Soderholm of Fergus Fails
Mimi, fell and dislocated her shoulder. she
had a surgeon get it back in place as soon
as possible, but ii was quite sore snd
paired her very much. Her son men
toned that he had seen ChamberlaiS1's
Pain Balm advertised for sprains and sore
ness, and she asked him to buy her a boz
tie of it, which he did. 1t quickly relieved
her and enabled her to sleep, which she
had not done for several days. The son
was much pleased with the relief Il eave
his mother and he has since recommended
it to many others. For sale by al dr-1T-
Eists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24
MISS GOULD's WORK.

Washington Jan. 24-In connection
with the golden jubilee Of the local
branch of the Young Mems Christian
association, the National Woman's Aux
iiiary Of that organization held meet
ing at the horue Of ex-Secretary John
w. Foster Miss Helen Gould spoke Of
he work 50 New York and RroaklyU.
ard urged that the auxiliary establish
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24
COOK TO HAVE PLACE.

viii Get Reward for Vote for
Curtis.
It is announced that S. A Cook, of
Cove county, viii get a place in the
office of she secretary of state. Just
which one has not yet been announced.
Secretary Burrow says that he has also
selected the balance of his Office force,
but he will not make it public until after
the adjournment of the legislature.
Some o. tie present force viii probably
remain in the Office, but not ALL
The landing of Cook in a state job
is said to be the price of the vote of
Representative Jones of Cove for Cur
tbs. Before the legislature met Cook
came to Topeka expecting to corral a
legislative job. " H. Mackey. director
general of the Barker forces in speaker
ship fight. told him he would prob
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24

Senator c. q. Branine Of Harvey eoun-
ty has formally entered the race of
congressman in the Seventh district to
succeed Congressman Long. The New
ton kansan Of last evening contains an
editorial endorsement of his candida
accompanied BY double column cut OF
Senator Branine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24
marahalra Band

All members In possession of uniforms
are requested to be at band rooms Sun
day at 2:30 p. m. sharp. Wear fun IA
tigue uniform.
q. E. BARNEs. Secretary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24

Little children should grow not only
outwardly, but should develop big
strong hearts and lungs and other vital
organs to prepare for adult life. SCOTS
Emulsion is an excellent medicine for
growth both outside and inside.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24
DEMOCRATS WATT.
They Take No Action on the Mayor
Question.

The meeting of the Democratic CITY cen
trail committee which was held last night
at the Democratic Flambeau club accom-
plished very little so far as actual business
was concerned. The time was taken up
with a discussion of the prospects OF the
Democrats in the coming city election and
the best methods for nominating candi-
dateG.
Since the death of Major A. p. shreve
the committee has been without a sec
Tetary and no permanent incumbent has
been selected. At a meeting of the com
mittee 20 be held next Thursday it Is esl-
pected that this win be done
tt Is also probable ar the next meeting
It viii be decided how the candidates will
be nominated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24
Hun7OrS

They take possession Of the body, and
are Lords OF Alisrule.
They are attended by pimples, boils, the
Itching letter, salt rheum, and other Gu
taneous eruptions; by feelings Of weakness.
languOr, general debility and what not.
They cause more suffering than anything
else.
Health, Strength, Peace and Pleasure
require their expulsion, and this is posi-
lively effected, according to thousands Of
grateful testimonials, by
Hoods J0rSGpdriLl0
Which radically and permanently drives
them out and builds up the whole system.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24

scoIT s BoWNE. chsnlsss. 4aa PesEl 81. n. Z.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-03-09

William Carr. Villa Rica, Ga.-Wil-
liam Carr of Villa Rica, Ga, wishes the
address of the lady that inquired for
William Carr during some time last
year. or viii pay for copy Of Constitu-
tion that contains it.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-03-09

Mrs. S. T. Widman. Body Camp, Va
Will some of the sisters who have made
shuclz hats please send me a sample Of
the work at once, showing how to cut,
fold and sew on the shucks. ] will appre-
ciate their kindness so much and viii re-
turn thu favor and postage. l have been
reader of The Constitution :or fifteen
years.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-03-03
BANK CLERKS In ENGLAND.
Many of Them Are Subject to s~mptu-
@ry Laws and Other Try
ing Restrictions

Bank clerks generally look so sleek
and comfortable. and are invariably so
well groomed that their grievances
rarely receive patient hearing One
who was recently discharged for the
terrible crime Of smoking a pipe in
city cafe during one of the hours sacred
to what is called by city court esy lunch,
writes giving list of restrictions which
he declares are absurd, says the London
Express.
No clerk is allowed to smoke a pipe
in the streets during banking hours or
at lunch. The average clerks salary is
not SO very high. but. nevertheless. he
must wear silk hat and come to the
Office dressed as one with double the
salary. Wearing a cap to business is
not to be thought of. as il is an unpar-
donabie offense in the eyes of the bank
officials. The salary of the average
bank clerk ranges from about 36s per
week. but in many banks the salary is
much lower and the chances of promo
fion very small.
4 clerks money is greatly diminished
by his having to subscribe tonumerous
funds such as a sports fund. to keep
the cricket OF football ground in order.
which he himself is never able to see.
Saturday is no holiday for him. as he
does not leave the Office on those days
until about fourier five O'Clock. It
must not be supposed that the DAYS
work of bank clerk ends with the
closing of the bank TO customers, in
fact it only begins at that time.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-03-03
EGYPTIAN PRINCESS FOR SALE
Daughter OF the Pharaohx Fetehes
Up An ma English Aue-
tfon Room.

slot 270a." said an English auction
eer, us princess, an Egyptian prin-
cess in mummified condition. There
it is, very perfect mummy"
OF truth it is an irreverent age,
dull. vandal, detestably democratic
age, in which daughter of Rameses
IIs together with two X-ray full
plate photographs showing the pres
ervation of her bones, can be hawked
in Covent garden sale room for G 10
los. says London newspaper.
True, she was, as the auctioneer
put it, in mummified condition. But
what of thatl Was it, then, for this
that she slept for 80 Centuries amidst
the dust of the kings of the earth?
Was it for this that the cunning en-
balmer. when the world was young,
Tapped her tender Hmps in spices,
swathed her unsul,ied body in fine
twined linen? For 10 los?
Had it, now. been the dead cay of
imperial Caesar one would have mind
ed less; in this case Shakespeare
prepared us for some such thing. But
an Egyptian royal princess-one of
the 119 daughters and sons of Sotep-
en-Ra Ramessu-meri-Amen, -who
knew not Joseph'-to be lying here
on bench. her sarcophagus burst
open, staggered at by bargain hunt
ersl Was it revengel
"A royal mummy for c 10 10s-that's
absurd" moaned the auctioneer; '-it's
worth that to a paint manufacturer"
That was the end.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-03-03
PRETTY BIG PARISH.
An American Priest Ham 10 Travel
Over One Larger Than ALI
Ireland

An American priest who has q
parish larger than the whole of Ire
land in area is Rev. Father f. b.
Hayes, and his parish includes part
of Montana and North Dakota and
stretches for hundreds of miles
through Wyoming. Father Hayes is
young man of about 80 years and
was ordained at Cheyenne by Bishop
Lenahan May II. 1899.
During the first year of his priest
hood Father Hayes travelled over TO-
600 miles in discharge of his clerical
duties. looking after the spiritual vel
fare of his scattered forces. says the
Pittsburgh Catholic On one occa-
sion he rode 143 miles on train, IS
miles by stage and 215 milez on
horseback TO baptize a child. On an
other occasion Father HAYES rode 500
miles on horseback through the noun
tain region of Wyoming to attend to
the spiritual needs of few scattered
Catholic families. Father Hayes is an
athlete of the type so much sought
after in a crack college team He
can make 20 or 30 miles at a good
pace and frequently walks from his
home at New Castle on Sunday morn
ing is miles into the mountains.
where there is situated a small mis-
sion, saying masses at both places
on the same day. The reason this
particular walk is made is the fact
that the trail is not a passable one
in several places for even the most
rugged and practical mountain climb
inc uonv
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-03-03
CHURCH MEETINGS.

CHURCH MEETINGS.
Regular meetings at the Congrega-
tionsl Church in Challis
Morning services each Sunday at IL
o'clock. Evening services at 1880
o'clock each Sunday.
Sabbath School each Sunday at 2
o'clock p. m.
Christian Endeavor meeting every
Thursday evening at 1880 O'clock.
REV. r. s. MCPHERSON, Pastor.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-03-03
WINGS OF HOPE

Wings OF hope, o! snowy pinionS.
Like the whiteness Of a dove;
Reckoning angels bid thee welcome
To their peaceful realms above.
Low declining though the sun be,
Late the stars OF eventime.
Still there's shining
Hopes effulgent ray sue%c@A
'Twixt the daylight and the darkness,
When the twilight's interlude
Gains the oft discordant music
Worldly thoughts would fain intrude
Then. supernal. rich with promise,
To the heart that wept till then,
Bright, eternal,
Hopes sweet message comes again
Wings OF hope. o bear me onward,
Ever upward and away;
TIL we reach the gate that opens
To the glorious land OF cay
There, abiding In His presence,
Where His love Is all supreme,
Safely hiding.
Joy shall be no fiesting dream.
Gently fall the evening shadows
With the waning afternoon;
Flowers close their petals, slumb' ring.
Night is coming swift and soon
Life Is fieeting. eyes are closing.
Fading fast this earthly shore;
Still entreating
Hope invites me evermors.
Wings Of hope that never languish.
Prayers of faith that never fail;
Naught shall fold thy snowy pinions,
Nothing 'gainst thee can prevail
Heavenward Aging. let US ever
Earthly doubts and longings Leave:
Still relying
On his promise to receive
Arthur L Tubbs. in N. Y. Observer.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-03-03

A small stingless bee is found in the
state of Sinaloa and in Topic The
honey of these bees is not great in
quantity, is dark colofed, very liquid
and is said not TO crystalline. Another
popularity of the honey is that it has
q decidedly sour or tart taste. and on
this account it is much sought after as
being greater delicacy than the sweet
honey of the tame bee. The reason
these bees are small producers is that.
as they are stingless, they are CON-
stantly robbed by the larger varieties.
the tame bee being one of the robbers.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-03-03

SUPREME COURT.
James f. Ailshie,
l. N. Sullivan,
Charles Stockslager.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-03-03

Wife-Oh, George. fear your love
for me has grown cold.
Husband Shouldn't wonder, my
dear. The feet you bring to bed with
you every night are enough to CONCEAL
an oil stove.-Chicago Chronicle.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-03-03
Management of Detsetlv%..

/ know about detectives. on account
of having them in the family. and if
you don't want them to find out about
thing, it's best to have thea around
when you do it.-Mark Twain.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-03-03

English women are not supposed to
read the daily newspapers. They take
TO the weeklies, and that is why Lon
don has number of that class of .
high order.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-03-03

An experienced chemist says that
fresh meat in a room filed with smoke
of tobacco absorbs nicotine readily and
may become badly tainted.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-01
WEATHER.
Tonight and Sunday fair.
LAW IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL.

Good lawyers express the opinion
that the new law requiring assessors
10 take the word of the banks for the
valuation of their stock and other
property is clearly unconstitutional,
being class legislation. No other
property owners are given the priv
ilege of making their own assess
ments. If this practice were made
general there would be no need of
such an officer as an assessor, as each
owner of property could simply hand
in his list of taxable property to a
messenger boy sent around to collect
such statements.
Whether the law is unconstitutional
or not it is certain that it does not
apply to the assessment of bank stock
for this year. as the law was not ap-
proved until March Sd, while the gen
eral revenue law requires the county
assessor to take values as they exist
ed on March 1st. But the banks of
this city led the county and city as
SCISSORS to believe that the law applied
20 this years assessments and in that
way secured a big reduction from the
valuation fixed by Assessor Cadman
last year.
It is the duty of the county commits
sioners sitting as a board of equaliza
ton to correct this error and to restore
the assessed valuation of bank stock
to the figures of last year. To do otn
erwise would be to confess that the
First National Bank is right in its
contention in a suit now pending ir
the federal court to prevent the county
treasurer from collecting the tax or
its stock levied last year under the
same law that was still in effect wheI
this years assessment was made.