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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18

In 1901 the form of submitting BIDS
was changed and since than both Crane
& Co and the Hall Lithographing COM
pany have submitted bids on four sizes
of blanks at prices per hundred, 500 and
1000. Before that all blanks, no mat
ter what size, or whether for 100 or 1000
were sold to the county at the same
price per hundred.
Under the new prices submitted a
saving was made to the county on a
jority of the cases the price was
promptly increased, especially so on
small orders. The change in price
charged the county is shown in the fol-
lowing:
One-eighth cap size 81 by s1z. for 100,
81; for 500, So; for 1000. Sc. Former
price at $1.15 per hundred, for 100, $1.15;
for 500, s5.75; for 1000. $11.5O.
One-quarter cap size by So for
10o So; for 500, $3.50; for 1000, So. For
mer price at $1.15 per hundred, for 100,
LIS; for 500. 575; for 1000, $11.50.
| Half cap, size 81z by IA, for 100, $3.50;
for 500, $3.50; for 1000, $11. Former price
at $1.15 per hundred. for 100, $1.15; for
| 500. $5.75; for 1000. s11.50.
Full cap size, IA by II, for 100. $13;
for 500, SIG; for 1000, $40. Former price
500, S5.75; for 1000. $11.50.
Under the new schedule of prices Shaw
nee county paid a much higher price fol
all orders of 100 blanks of any size and
| higher than the former schedule Tht
only material gain to the county was II
the price per thousand, which was lowe
for 4. Il and = under the new schedule
| but higher for the full size AS the great
| er part of the orders for blanks were
given for lots of 100 shawnee county wai
! forced to pay a higher price under the
new contracts since January, 1903, thar
before
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18
CHARITY AT HOME FOR ONCE

lFrom the Washington Post.l
This is at least one season in which
good people all turn to the true stand
ard of missionary work. which is the
rescue, the relief, the exaltation of their
own. AS Christmas approaches, we be-
gin to think less of the heather souls
than of the moral, religious and mater
ial welfare of those who dwell-and suf-
fer-within reach of us. No doubt it
is a fine thing to rouse a pagan from
his besotted dream and reveal to him
the beauties of our own superior creeds
and practices. Perhaps-since so many
excellent persons seem to think SOFT
is better to disturb aLascar in his theo-
logical hopes than to carry hope. and
comfort and surcease of pain to a help
less and afflicted neighbor. We are
not sure upon these points, and there is
no need to discuss them now. But it is
quite clear to our mind that Christmas
ushers in a dispensation which breaks
down controversy and brings the hearts
Of all into a very noble harmony. For
the time being, at least, we are of one
mind as to our most pressing and i'm
mediate duty. For the time being, we
take leisure from our solicitude for dis
ldIlL suffering WHO 10 4lOI Wdul Sl1iO
concentrate it upon those close by who
do.
Already one hears the stir and pre-
paration of the charitable. We have
this blessed interval of affectionate
concern for those who need our care
and have no other hope. We withdraw
the gaze of anxiety from foreign lands
and hostile peoples to fix it on the
stricken ones at home. 1t is a welcome
time. Pity that it should come but once
year and make so brief a stay. It
may be better in the sight of heaven to
preach distasteful doctrine in China or
Asia Minor than to heal the wounds of
the brother fainting within our gates.
We do not believe it, but it may be so.
None the less, however, do we hail the
Christmas time and thank the loving
ones who celebrate it. 1t is more Chris
tian-like to hear groan of sorrow from
next door, and more excellent to allevi-
ate it's cause, than fly to the inhibitants
of the uttermost parts of the earth
with unwelcome doctrine in our hands.
1t was Christ Himself who said that the
poor are always with us. 1t was He
who lauded the Samaritan. Why is it
that we give only one month out Of the
twelve to Him?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18

game of baseball. Men could bet on
the results, as upon other games of
skill. He said that the concession or
right of the Jai Alai company was
granted before the American occupa-
ton, and that the concession for which
General Wood had been criticised was
that for an addition to the building of
the company. The only question in re-
gard to this grant was whether or not
it would be contrary to the Foraker
amendment. The whole matter was re
ferred to the war department by Gen
eral Wood. The subject was first con-
sidered by Judge Magoon, law officer OF
the bureau Of insuIar affairs, who, after
most careful review of the case, had
held that the extension did not come
within the Foraker amendment prevent
ing the granting Of a franchise in Cuba
The secretary said he reviewed Judge
Magoon's opinion and came to the same
conclusion. The authority granted tC
the company was then approved by the
war department so that General Wood
in this matter, acted under the instruc-
lions and with the approval of the wal
department
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18
TAKING IT'S TIME.
Midland Bridge Company Is in
No Hurry.

Today the city clerk received another
letter from the Midland Bridge COM
pany, which has the contract for re-
building the East Eighth street bridge.
The company enclosed the signed con-
tracts for the job, and also stated that
it expects to be able to complete the
work by forty days after December 20
or January 81. It was stated that the
iron work for the bridge has already
been shipped to Topeka, and that the
lumber will be here just as soon as the
mills can get the cars to ship it,
The city council passed a resolution
some time ago giving the Midland
company until December 20 to sign the
contracts and until January 1 to begin
work The bridge company politely
informs the city in its last letter that
it will begin work as soon as 1t can.
and finish as soon as possible, and that
if it is not able to get through within
forty days after December 20, it will
expect the city council to grant it an
extension Of time.
The council may get mad at such a
| reply. and try to forfeit the $50 guar
antee OF the Midland company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18
THE BLANK CONTRACTS.
How County Lost Money by
Change in Form.

The change in the manner of sub
milling bids for Shawnee county print
ing was made in January 1901, ana
since then the county has been forced
to pay much more for legal blanks
than before, as shown by the discoy-
cries made by County Auditor Welch'
and which caused the county commits
sioners to decide not to call for bids
for supplying the county during the
coming year.
Previous to 1901 the contracts for
blanks to be furnished the county read
as follows: "Stock blanks and printed
blanks printed to order in lots of 1000
or more, at -- per hundred" From
1890 to 1901 the price per hundred va
ried from IS cents to $1.15. The con-
tract price for furnishing blanks to the
county form 1880 to 1901 was as fol
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18

Washington several times recently, in
spired the action of the representa-
tiveS.
Several newspapers in New York re-
Gently INDUCED in criticism of the poll
ticians of the city and state for their
indifference on the subject of obtaining
national conventions, and pointed out
that success in this direction was to be
attained only by hard work New York
expects to name the candidate for presi-
dent, whether he be Judge Parker or
Senator German, and Tammany is de-
sirous of dominating the party councils
of the state as well as the greater city.
No surer step toward the accomplish
ment of this ambition could be taken
than to send the convention to New
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18
BALK AT THAT BANNER.
President Refuses Use of His Portrait
on Lodge Flag.

Wilmington, Del, Dec. 1S.-According to
a letter received by a prominent Orange
man here President Roosevelt has de-
clined to permit the Roosevelt True Blue
Lodge of Orangemen of Bryn Mawr, Pa I,
to use his picture on its new banner Re-
ident asking for his portrait from which
to paint a picture on the banner, at the
same time informing the president that
the lodge had been named for him. A
reply from Secretary Loeb was promptly
received, in which he says:
The president withholds his consent for
the use of his photograph on the banner
of any fraternal organization.
This letter has been forwarded to Jo-
seph Whitecroft, master, and s. J. Car
roll secretary of the Bryn -Mawr lodge,
and it is said at the next meeting of the
lodge action may be taken toward chang
ing its name.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18
AFTER THE CONVENTION.
New York Democrats Organize to
Secure the National Meeting.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-New York will
make a bid for. the national Demo-
cratic convention The Democratic
representatives of that city have form
ed an organization, the purpose of
which is to arouse public sentiment in
New York in favor of sending a COM
mittee to Washington to urge the
Democratic national committee to Sc
lect that city for the convention. It is
taken for granted that Tammany Hall,
through it's leaders, who have Visited
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18

John E. Frost, George E. Noble, Rich
ard Wilson, w. w. Mills, Otto Kuehne,
j. B. Belts, L. NJ Penwell, c. L. Wood,
N. H. Loomis. Under the new amend
ment to the constitution nominations
are made by a specially appointed
committee two weeks before the cleo
ton. Other nominations can be made
on motion of any fifteen members and
must be posted for a few days before
the election night. 1t is unlikely that
any other nominations will be made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18

York If New York enters the contest
with sincerity and earnestness it is not
improbable that she will carry off the
prize. Thus far St. Louis seems to be
the only city that is making an earnest
effort to collect the evidence of good
faith which exercises q winning influ-
ence upon the minds of the party COM
mitteemen,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18

Indianapolis Journal: The Missouri
'boodlers" have found new way to
escape punishment This is interesting
news but from late developments it ap-
pears that any new methods are super
huous. These rascals were doing pretty
well with the old, well established
modes of eluding justice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18
New York Monev Markat.

New York, Dec. -Close-MONEY-
Prime mercantile paper 6 per cent; ster-
ling exchange strong. with actual bust
ness in bankers bills at 81 s4S5d4 S491 for
demand and at 81. S140G4s1 45 for 90 days;
posted rates, $482 and 81 S5iz; commercial
sILvER@Bar silver. 551zc; Mexican dol
BoNDsGovernment bonds steady.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18

That Jai Alai affair appears in a very
different light when explained by Secre-
tary Root. The secretary told the com
xnittee that the Jai Alai company was
not a gambling company. nor was the
game pelota, played under the manage
ment OF the company. gambling game.
any more than was a horse race or a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18

There is now available for coinage
into subsidiary coin less than 5000, 900
ounces of silver. This will be exhaust
ed approximately at the close of the
current fiscal year. The present vol
urne of silver stored in the vaults of
the treasury is equivalent to nearly 500
carloads of 80 tons each. 1t would cost
100000 to recount it. This enormous
amount is worth in bullion less than
half of it's coinage value, but it is all
redeemable, at the discretion of the
secretary and treasury, in gold. Here
IS a problem for this or some succeed
ing congress to wrestle with.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18

The boodlers Of the country should
form union and prevent members
from selling their votes as low as $50,
as did that Grand Rapids alderman.
Such competition as that is likely to
ruin the entire industry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18

Washington Post: Several exiled
Missouri boodlers have decided to re-
turn to the state, convinced that it is
cheaper to have their cases nolled in
the supreme court than to stand the ex-
pense of living abroad.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18
Commercial Club Directors.

At meeting Thursday afternoon the
committee appointed by the CONNER
cial club to make nominations for the
board of directors Of the club decided
upon the following names and they
have been posted in the club rooms:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18

The work for which the president
called congress together in extra session
is finished at last. The Cuban reci-
procity measure is a law and will be-
come effective in ten days. Probably the
business Of manufacturing beet sugar
will continue just the same as before
and the people will continue to buy
sugar at about the same price.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18
Kaiaer Shot Nine staga.

Berlin, Dec. 1S-Emperor William shot
nine stays and three wild boars at
Goehrde today. The foresters beat up the
game past stations where the emperor
and his guests stood partially concealed
behind pines and frs stuck in the ground
The sport lasted tive hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18

Commissioner Ware predicts that
within ten years the pension roll will
cease to be a burden to the country.
Not unless there should be failure in
the crop of pension attorneys. There
Is still large number of old soldiers
and some young ones unprovided for by
any existing law and the trouble with
Colombia not settled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18

The firm foundation on which the
prosperity of the country and its
finances rest is we'll set forth in the
annual report of the secretary of the
treasury. He says: "Our currency
system has been subjected during the
year to some very severe tests. I'm
precedented prosperity encouraged the
natural optimism of our people to such
an extent that property of all kinds
found ready and eager buyers at fig
ures phenomenally high. A condition,
therefore, existed which of necessity
could not last. Within year the mar
ket value of stocks and bonds, the
proper and legitimate holdings of the
people, has deprecated in an amount
estimated far in excess of the cost of
four years devastating civil war. Yet
notwithstanding this enormous and in
conceivable shrinkage, it has not af-
2ected in noticeable degree other classes
of property. Banking institutions have
exhibited no suggestion of weakness
few business failures have occurred
there has been a slight curtailment
in commercial enterprises, very little
apparent hardship. and absolutely nc
fear of any depreciation in any form
of currency. To all appearances the
crisis is passed. There now exists
scant reason forapprehension-ce
" no occasion for alarm
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18

It has been suggested that those per-
sons who desire to make John D. Rock
efeller a Christmas present can do so by
buying an extra gallon of coal oil each.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18

With an addition of 100000 to its
treasury, the Santa Fe is likely to make
things interesting for its competitors
Tor a while
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18

Senator Dietrich seems in fair way
20 learn that it would have been better
Tor him to have been elected from Mis-
souri,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18

Hartford Post: The principal func-
tion of the supreme court of Missouri
these days is to rescue and release the
boodlers convicted by Folk
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18

The attempt to pull down Genera
Wood appears to have been a failure
His enemies in their eagerness appar.
entity overdid the matter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18

The first six or seven miles of the
Frankfort railroad, out from Topeka.
should entail very little expense for
grading.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18
Coal Nina Burns.

Bloomington ILL.,, Dec. 1S.-The south
shaft coal mine at Lincoln, was de-
stroyed by fire today. Loss 100000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18

FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-09-10
OOMMUNIOArED.
EDITOR COLUMBIAN:


Dear Sir-The Mifflinville bridge
controversy in litigation is another
verv strong argument in favor of
government ownership of all our
railroad lines. The people are
bossed around by corporations, and
if they do not obey orders then they
resort to the courts. Different
Grand juries at various suudry
times recommended county river
bridge at the point of dispute, and
no legal objections were offered un-
til the superstructure or abutments
were we'll under way. Under the
circumstances the Mifflinville bridge
will cost the taxpayers of Columbia
county more than three times as
much as the actual cost of construc-
ton. Now certain attorneys will
reap greater harvest through this
controversy than the bridge con-
tractors will. If it is anything at
all, it is dead beat on the people
of Columbia county. Evidently a
county bridge at that point is a
public necessity as much so as the
railroad which is contesting the
right at grade crossing. But the
question arises: Why was not the
grade crossing problem solved
and settled before the bridge was
contracted for? Right at this point
either the county officials are at
fault, or the railroad company is.
At all events it is another step in
advance in favor of government
ownership of railroads. Whether
socialism is right or wrong, this
bridge controversy will III a k e
thousands of socialistic votes. The
people tire and get disguised at such
wholesale waste, and profligacy, of
uselessly squandering their hard
earned cash on questions Of the
mere right to cross railroads at
grade. But Of course the Pennsyl-
vania railroad company is so much
greater than the people Of Columbia
county that there is no parallel OF
comparison. If we had choice we
would prefer the amount of the cost
in ligitation to settle the question
of grade crossing than the cost of
constructing the bridge across the
river. OF course the Columbia
county goose is pretty fat one to
pick; and the railroad goose is still
a fatter one; and between the two,
there will be pile of feathers pick
ed, to feather many nests.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-09-10
CANAL btIDGES,

When the Pennsylvania Canal
Company abandoned the use of the
canal they did it in such a way as
not to leave themselves liable for
the maintenance of bridges. By
their consent the Market street and
Catharine street bridges were re-
moved and the canal filled up level
with the road, by the town. The
bridge at the trolley barn still re-
mains, and is matter of expense
to the town. 1t is now contem-
plated to remove the bridge and fill
in the canal, the town to have the
bridge for removing it. There is
another place where it can be util-
lied to good advantage. Such a
proposition has been made to the
Canal Company and the matter will
come before the Council at its meet
ing tonight.
In Danville they have been hav.
ing their troubles with the bridges.
The bridge at Church street had
become dangerous and the borough
notified the Company to repair it,
The latter replied that il it was
dangerous people must keep off
from it, and therefore nailed it shut.
AT night it was opened up by some
unknown person, and again it was
closed up by the Company by plant
ing heavy posts in the road. On
Monday night these were all sawed
off. While the Borough and the
Canal people are quarrellipg over
who is to repair the bridge, some
one will get hurt.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-09-10
FAIR NEXT.

Only a month till fair. This
years exhibition is going to be a
record breaker in more ways than
one. Every mail brings a lot of
inquiries and requests for space.
The demand for the latter appears
to be greater than ever.
Good music, which is always an
enjoyable feature, is assured. The
committee has engaged the Cata-
wissa, Bloomsbury, and the cele-
brated Ninth Regiment Bands, so
that there will be nothing lacking
in this line.
Among the attractions already
secured to entertain the people be-
tween the races is a cycle whirl.
The feats performed by the riders
is said to be the most daring and
death defying ever attempted. Nc
better attraction than this could
have been secured, and it is one O
several others that will be presented
All railroads will lead to Blooms
burg during the fair, and if the
weather is favorable we expect to
see the largest attendance the
society has ever had. Remember
the dates, Oct. I3 to ro inclusive.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-09-10
Gray And The Presidency.
Judges Friends Will Push His Candidacy
with vigor.

The chance of Judge George Gray
securing the Democratic Presidential
nomination, which has grown from a
remote one to probability, is rapidly
turning the feeling in favor of the ex.
leader of the Democrats of Delaware.
Young Democrats all over the State
are discussing the organization OF
clubs for the purpose of pushing
Judge Gray's candidacy. 9
Several clubs will be organized this
month. 1t is suggested by the Gray
leaders that, by organizing at once
and starting a small savings fund,
enough money could be saved 10 de.
tray the expenses of trip to the
National Democratic Convention with
bands of music and the determine.
ton to gain all the votes possible for
the Delawarean.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-09-10
A SURPRISE PARTY.

On Monday last a party of six
gentlemen who had previously
made all the preliminary arrange
ments drove up to Orangeville to
take dinner at F. l.. Ricketts,
They reached there in due time,
and were joined by a prominent
resident of that borough, making
Jolly crew of bachelors, off on a
lark. D."
But they were not all bachelors.
Five of them were married men.
They passed the time pleasantly
until dinner was announced, and
then prepared TO enter the dining
room. The door was closed, and
as they approached it the man in the
lead turned to his nearest follower
and said, You go first, my dear
Alphonse. " But the man from
New York replied, after you, my
dear CASTOR" And then the door
opened and they walked in. The
leader threw up his hands and
calculated an exclamation in Italian.
The others followed after, and each
in turn become speechless with
surprise. Banker, railroad official,
silk maker, Desk Co. officer, and
insurance man, all had to acknowl-
edge themselves outwitted, for there
on the opposite side of the table, in
a row, sat-their wives.
Though totally unexpected this
addition to the party was a very
agreeable one, and pleasant day
was spent, the party not reaching
Bloom until late at night.
After their husbands had started
for Orangeville one Of the ladies
phoned to the others suggesting
the idea of the surprise party, and
it didn't take long to make the
arrangements. Buckalew's three
seated carriage was secured, and by
the assistance of a lady friend
notice was given Mr.. Ricketts, that
the ladies would be there for dinner
and precautions were taken to en-
able them to enter the house with
out being seen. The plans went
through without a hitch, and a
more surprised set of men never
sat down together,