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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-07
FOUR BIG WARSHIPS.
Naval Appropriation Bill Includes
Provision for That Number.

Washington, Feb. THE naval ap-
preparation bill reported to the house
carries SIS, 048, 42O, or S6142,089 less than
the estimates
The current appropriation is SIS, S56 363.
In addition to the provision for the con-
struction Of the three first class battle =
shiDS one first class aruOred cruiser.
two steel training ships and one wooden
brig, the bill allows the selection OF two
midshipmen for each senator, represen-
tative and delegate, thus doubling the
number. The committee says that
with the present deficiency OF 81 OH
GERS and with the number Of officers
that will be required for the SHIPS lA
process of construction the deficiency
in the number of officers at the end O.
tours years will be 1850, unless add
tional midshipmen are authorized. Fur
Their provision is made for the appoint
ment Of twelve ensigns from warrana
officers and for the appointment OF 50
additional lieutenant commanders, 30
additional Iieutenants. 80 additional sur
and assistant surgeons, % naval con
structors, 81 additional officers for the
pay corps, and 5000 enlisted men.
To the marine corps the bill adds one
colonel, one lieutenant colonel, i've ma
jors, Il captains 25 first ieutenants, Il
second lieutenants, one assistant adju-
tant, and inspector with the rank OF
major, two assistant ad1utants with
rank of major. one assistant quarter
master with rank Of lieutenant colone1,
five assistant quartermasters with the
rank of captain, two assistant paymas
tiers and SO more enlisted men.
The limit of cost for the building o.
the naval academy is to be increased
from $4,000 600 to SO 600 600.
The sum of $4,000 is appropriated for
experiment stations and testing labora-
tory in the department of marine engi-
neering and naval division.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-07
a. M. erover for Judge.

Judge F. NJ Grover. for eight years
a Topeka justice Of the psace, is seek
ing the Republican nomination as judge
of the court of Topeka. Judge Growers
canvass is one of the interesting fea
lures of the campaign, for he is the
only candidate ever proposed for the
office who was totally blind. Judge
Grover read law before he lost his eye
sight and is a man of ability and wide
information. He has demonstrated his
ability to act in the capacity Of judge
by serving satisfactorily for eight years
as Justice of the peace. His heroic
struggle against the great misfortune on
blindness merits the admiration ana
sympathy of all
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-07
TAKE A FRESH HOLD.
Good Food a Stepping Stone.

The route back to health is nine times
out of ten through the use of proper
food. The healthy enjoy life, it is the
siekly and weak who have lost interest.
Restoring health Through scientific
feeding) means restoring happiness too.
You must take a fresh hold. Here is
a sample casa lady of Dallas, Texas,
who writes Two years ago was sick
all the time. None of the food I was
eating agreed with me. It did not di-
gest and suffered dreadfully.
7 went to Florida and stayed three
months but got worse all the time.
Came back to Georgia and finally came
west At this time I felt as if I were
losing my mind. Ny health was slip
ping away. strength and energy were
gone and I stood in fear Of the dreaded
asylum 7 would not have given two
cents to see the greatest city in the
world, but continued to travel, hoping
il would help me
Finally ] tried Grape-Nuts and
must say words are insufficient to ex-
press the good the food did me. I have
been using it some time and my health
is better, my mind clearer and I weigh
more than I have in ten years. I eat
anything want and nothing seems to
disagree with me.
7 don't take any medicine at all now
and I feel wen all the time. I simply
would not be without Grape-Nuts. -
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Creek. Mich.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-07
Land IL Bethanv coIlege.

Kansas City, Feb. For the in
terests Of Kansas City, for those Of
Bethany college, of Ldndsborg, kan.
and himself, a wealthy resident of this
city has offered either Of two eighteen
acre tracts OF land in the eastern part
of the city to that educational institu-
ton in case it will move here. The
name of the person win not be dis
closed now. but it is understood that he
is financially able to back up this offer
substantially with other gifts in case
the Swedish school win come to Kan
sas City. In case Bethany is not re-
moved to this place, this realty may be
bestowed upon @ hospital or other pub
lie institution which may be brought
here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-07
LESS ALARMING.
The Acre Question Takes on a More
Subdued Tone.

New York, Feb. THE Acre question
is growing less alarming says the Her
AIDS correspondent in Rio Janeiro. Ba-
ron Rio Branco. minister of foreign af-
fairs, has declared to newspaper man
that negotiations were progressing sat
isfactorily. He hopes for a perfect sOlu-
ton and laments the attacks of the
Brazilian press on the Bolivian minis
ter, Senior Pinilla-
There are run1ors about mediation but
nothing definite is known yet. In the
meanwhile authorities continue the or
ganization OF a northern expedition. The
government has purchased eight bat
teries of Krupp field guns. A commits
sion of the Bolivian syndicate has ar
rived at Para
The commander of the American cruz
ser Detroit maintains the most cordial
relations with the authorities at Para
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-07
FOR PIANO LOVERS.
What the Famous ossip Gabrilowitsch
Viii Play in Topeka.

The programme which Ossip Gabrilo-
witsch, the great Russian pianist, will
play in the Auditorium one week from
Wednesday night has been received. II
includes one number composed by the
young musician himself and others by
Chopin, Beethoven, Rubinstein, Bach
Tausig, ArenslSy and Henselt AS the
recital comes on the same night of the
week as the rehearsal of the Choral So
ciety the rehearsal will be held earlier
than usual that the members may hear
Gabrilowitsch. The programme:
PART l.
Bach-Tausig( Toccato and F'ugue Cd
minor).
Beethoven-Op. %. Senate Pastorale).
Allegro, Andante, ScherzO, RondO.
PART II
Chopin-Improptu CF sharp major).
Etude &C majOr). Prelude Cd fat ma
jOr), ScherzO (B minor).
PART III
Gabrilowitsch-Op. 2, Gavotte-
Arensky- Pres de Ia NIer'' esquisse.
Henselt-Si oiseau jetais.
Rubinstein-Op. is, Valse lie Ball"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-07

Carnegie is giving away his fortune
FOR libraries Dr. x La Motto Sage
purposes to put the most useful book
in all libraries. free of charge. right
into the homes of the people For this
purpose he has just donated $4,000, and
a big publishing house is busy day and
night turning out the books for free
distribution The book DR.. Sage wishes
TO distribute free of charge is entitled
1.-THE Philosophy of Personal influence.
1t is heartily indorsed by the ablest bus
lness men, ministers, doctors and law
yers of two continents. 1t is beautiful
~ Illustrated with the finest half-tone
engravings, and every page is brimful
of intensely interesting and practical in
formation. 1t is book which should be
In every home 1t is by far the most
remarkable work of the kind that has
even been written. and it has truly
created a sensation in the book world.
Tt explains numerous instances in
which people have been secretly and in
simultaneously controlled by hypnotic in
duence. 1t tells you how to learn to
protect yourself from the use of hyp-
motto power over you. 1t tells you how
to learn to develop and use your mag
netic power so as to WELD a wonderful
influence over those with whom you
come in contact
Men like Vanderbilt, Morgan, Rookie
teller and other millionaires have stud
fed the very methods explained in this
book and have used them in their bust
ness to pile UP millions. This book
lays bare secrets in the lives of rich
men of which you have never dreamed.
1t reveals all the hidden mysteries OF
personal magnetism. hypnotism, mag
netic healing, etc, and disclOses the real
source of power and influence in every
walk of life. Tt contains secret infor-
nation of inestimable value to every
person who wants to succeed in life
Many Of the most prominent public men
in this country have obtained this book
and read every line. and they are daily
using it's teachings to their own profit
and gain.
1t explains to you the power by which
you may cure yourself and others of all
diseases and bad habits without the aid
of drugs or medicines. 1t tells of a Sc
cret, instantaneous method by which
you may produce a state of insensibil-
ity to pain in any part of the body, so
that the teeth may be extracted and
surgical operations performed without
the use of cocaine, ether or anaesthetics
Of any kind.
1t tells you how to learn to induce
sleep in yourself or others at any time
OF the day or night that you may de-
sire. 1t tells you Of a subtle power by
which you can develop your mental
faculties, improve your memory, eradf-
cate disagreeable tempers and habits in
children, strengthen your viii power
and rise to "a position of prominence in
your community. 1t VIII truly make
you a leader of men,
If YOU have not achieved the success
to which your abilities and talents just
~ entitle you, if you would like to Sc
cure good paying position, obtain an
increase in salary if you care to rise
higher in your accepted business or call
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-07

Washington, Feb. Pensions for
Kansans nave been granted as follows:
Originals-Chancy B. DIVISION, Lath-
am. S12 War with Spain.)
Increase, reissue, etc.-Josiah T. Ep-
pley, Adams. $40; John Warbritton
Garrett. 81; George w. FairchiId. In
dependence, IS; John Bethard, New
Albany, $12; Thomas J. Wilett. Alden,
IS; Simon p. Lantz, Waldo, $17; James
V. Nelson. Wichita, S17; Jerome A.
Payson. Brewster. SO; Edgar Hollo-
way, Topeka, $12 CWar with Spain.)
Widows, minors and dependent rela-
tives-Millie A Sherfick, Kansas City,
$12: Mary Thackery. Smith Center. s..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-07
NOT SATISFIED WITH IT.
Bale Weggener's Mortgage Provision
in Tax Bill Will Be Changed.

only dozen members of the joint tax
committee were in the senate chamber
last evening for the purpose Of working
upon the new tax bill and as a conse-
quence no problem over which there was
room for much dispute was taken up.
Many of the sections of the tax law are
simply transcripts of the existing tax
laws and the committee hurried over a
number of pages of this sort or matter.
A few minor changes were suggested
and some of them Incorporated with the
law. 1T was stated last night that John
Francis had IN important amendment
which would be laid before the COM
mittee shortly.
Mr. Francis idea is to leave state
taxes in the hands of the counties where
they are collected until actually nee ded
Instead of the creation of county de-
positories. as recommended in the gov
ernor's message, he would simply have
the state treasurer draw monthly esti-
mates and call upon the county treas
urers for their proportion as needed BY
this means the interest accruing upon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-07
$4,000 AUTO WRECKED
Occupants Thrown Into a Ditch
and Hurt.

New York. Feb. An $4,000 autono-
bile was wrecked in Floral park, Long
Island, yesterday, and its five occupants
were injured, three of them severely
The machine was running along the
Jericho turnpike at a rapid rate, when
it suddenly ''skidded" and its occupants
were thrown into the deep ditch by the
side of the road.
The automobile rolled and bumped
through this ditch and up on the other
side finally being stopped by tele-
graph pole. It was completely wrecked.
Two of its occupants had each his left
shoulder fractured anG another sustain
ed deep scalp wound.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-07
KLOPSCH GOES TO SWEDEN
To Look After Distribution of Famine
Relief Fund.

New York, Feb. Among the pas
sengers sailing today on the steamship
Butcher, of the Hamburg American line
is DR.. Louis Klopsch, who will visit the
famine stricken provinces of Finland,
Lapland and Sweden, in the interest of
the Christian Herald relief fund. A
third remittance of $4,000 has been ca
bled to the central relief committee at
Helsinfors and s., zoe to the Swedish
famine commission. Stockholm. for the
relief of suffering Swedes, making a to
tai of $4,000 thus far cabled from the
famine fund.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-07

House concurrent resolution No. 6, by
Representative Francis. of Allen coun
ty, was taken UP by the committee Of
the whole Friday and favorably report
dalton that it be %assed The resolu-
ton is aimed at grafters. It proposes
an amendment to the constitution SO
that the governor of the state viii be
empowered to strike out any items of
an appropriation bill he sees fit withOus
killing the entire bill This will catch
inserted claims and make legislative
grating a fallen industry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-07
Neil for Councilman.

George Neil is so far the only cam
didate to announce himself as a candi~
date for membership in the city council
from the Third ward. Mr.. Neil has
served one term in the council, and is
chairman of the ways and means coIn~
mittee. which is one of the two import
ant committees of the body. Mr.. Neil
is not one of the councilmen who is
long on speechmaking or grand-stand
plays, but he takes an active interest
in the work and looks after the interests
of mis- constituents and votes for what
he believes to be right.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-07

NJ A Low. who has been in Wash
ington for several days, leaves for home
today.
A postoffice has been established at
Arbor. Greer county, o. T., with John
P. Montgomery as postma ster-
The postoffice at Waldeck, Marion
county, Kan, has been discontinued
mail to Dole Park, Mcpherson county.
Representative Miller, of Kansas
yesterday called on Supervising Archi-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-07
Better Than GoIo.

chronic Indigestion and nervous dehil-
ity' writes F J. Green, OF Lancaster. n.
III mo remedy helped ne until ] began
using Electric Bitters. which did me more
good than all the medicine ever used.
They have also kept my wife IN excel
bftters are just splendid for female
troubles. that they are a grand tonic and
irvigorator for weak, run down women
No other medicine can take its place in
our family Try them. Only soc Salts
faction guaranteed by Arnold Drug Co.
81 North Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-07

Mr. II. Haggins of Melbourne. Fla,
writes My doctor told me that I had
consumption and nothing could be done
for me. I was given up to die The Of
fer of a free trial bottle of Or. King g
New Discovery for Consumption. induced
me to try it. Results were startling.
I am now on the road to recocery and
owe all TO Dr.. Kings New Discovery.
1t surely saved my life This great cure
is guaranteed for all throat and lung dis
eases by Arnold Drug Co.. S2l North kan
sas avenue. Price soc and 800. Trial bot
ties free
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-07

tect Taylor, of the treasury depart
ment, and asked that the department
use Kansas stone in the building of the
Emporia public building.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-07

Sullivan. Ind, Feb. Judge o. B.
Harris Of the circuit court has held that
the state law deprivins a sheriff of his
Office should he fail to protect a pris-
oner from a mob unconstitutional
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-07
KaraveloF Dc of Apoplezz.

Sofa, Bulgaria. Feb Former
Premier Karaveloff who was one of
the regents of Bulgaria after the abdi-
cation Of Prince Alexander, died yes
terday Of apOplexy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-07
$4,000 DONATED
TO HYPNOTISM.
Dr. x La Motto Sage, Noted Scientist, Donates $4,000
to Be Used for the Publication and Free Distribu-
ton of Valuable Work Personal
Magnetism and Hypnotic Influence.
Wants to Demonstrate the Practical Value AMI Power Of This
New Science in Business. IN Society, in the Home,
in Politics, IN Love- in Diseases and as a
Factor in Influencing and Swaying
the Minds Of People

Prominent Business Gospel
Heartily Indorse the N1ovemen-A Noted College
Undertakes the Work Of Free Distribution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-07

Any May Absolutely Free So Long Edition
Hidden Mysteries OF This Marvellous
Power at His Own Home-Many jealousy
Guarded Secrets Made Pebble
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-03
NEGRO PRISONER JUMPED
FROM BUGGY.
Had EndeavOred to Sell a stolen Ok
at BIOOmin dale.

Had EndeavOred to Sell a Stolen OK
at BIOOminGdale.
Suspected of stealing an OK, and
while being brought to Savannah from
Broomingdale by Louis Connoway, a
negro who gave his name as John Small
jumped from a buggy near Pooler
yesterday and made his escape.
Several shots were fired at the sus-
pect, but he managed to make his es-
cape and disappeared in the woods.
He had offered the OK for sale at
Blootningdale and talked with Mr..
Connoway The Bloomingdale man
was certain that the animal had been
stolen when Small offered to part with
it for SIS. He at once took charge
of the OK and placed the negro under
arrest.
Mr.. Connoway determined to bring
the suspect to Savannah in his buggy
and turn Small over to the authori-
ties until the owner of the OK could be
located. The negro expressed willing
ness to make the trip and offered no
resistance on the road. When near
Pooler,. however, he suddenly sprang
from the buggy and ran into the woods.
Mr.. Connoway fired several shots in
an unsuccessful effort TO stop him.
Upon his return to Boomingdale he
called up police headquarters and re-
ported the happening to Desk Sergeant
McCool.
The OK that Mr.. Connoway took from
the negro had been reported stolen
early in the morning. Patsy Fulton,
a negro living on the Ogeechee road,
near the Georgia Car Works, called at
police headquarters and reported to
Desk Sergeant Mock that some one
had stolen a valuable trained OK from
his premises during the night. The OK
taken from the negro at Bloomingdale
was the one stolen from Fulton's place
and will be turned over to the owner.
In the meantime the officers have got
ten no trace of the thief. He is not
believed to have been wounded
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-03
GROCERS IN TROUBLE
S. w. BRANCH COMPANY OFFERS A
SETTLEMENT.
FIFTY CENTS ON DOLLAR
WILL BE PAID THE CREDITORS IF
1T IS AGREEABLE.

Circular Letter Sent Out Yesterday
Morning by G. T. q j. F. Cam,
Representing the Stockholders.
If Proposition Is Accepted at
Meeting TO BE Held Next Week
There viii BE "A Reorganization.
One of oldest Grocery Stores in
the City-OHers to Pay One-Third
Cash and the Balance in Sixty and
Ninety Days.
The s. w. Branch Grocery Compa-
ny, operating one of the oldest retail
grocery stores in Savannah, has
been unable to meet it's obligations as
they fell due and a circular letter was
mailed yesterday morning to the cred
itors by Messrs. G. T. & ]. f. Cam,
attorneys.
There will be a meeting of the cred
itors next Tuesday afternoon, when it
is believed that the proposition made
by the grocery company will be accept
ed. In that event there will be a gen.
eral reorganization and the business
will be continued.
AS will be seen by the letter sent
out by the attorneys the stockholders
in the company agree to pay so cents
on the dollar. No statement as to why
the company has been unable to meet
it's obligations as they became due
could be secured from its legal repre-
sentatives.
The letter sent to the creditors is as
follows:
AS you are probably aware, our
client, the S. w. Branch Grocery Com
pany, has had difficulty for several
months past, in meeting it's obliga-
lions promptly as they matured and
we deem it at this time to the best in
terests of the creditors that the debts
due by the corporation should be COM
promised on a basis of so cents on the
dollar. We consider the cash settle
ment would be more acceptable to
creditors than an extension for two or
three years.
"Of this so per cent. One-third will
be paid in cash. third in sixty
days, and the remaining one-third in
ninety DAYS. This is made necessary
because the money required to effect
this payment of so per cent. can only
be raised in the proportion and paya-
Die at lI6 LlIIleS dDONt IlelllIOuGu.
I'VE have investigated the affairs of
the corporate very fully and find the
following approximately the condition
of the business
Assets-Stock, Sc, 500; fixtures, horses,
wagons, etc. $4,000; accounts, esti-
mated, $40. 00O-$2O 800.
Debts-Due on open account, So
1880; bills payable, ,99O.29-$1S,1O 1.O9.
In view of the above we request
the creditors to attend a meeting at
our Office, No. 90 Bryan street, east,
Savannah, Ca, to consider and act
upon the above proposition of settle
ment on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 4 o'clock
D. m.
I'VE enclose YOU a form for your
signature should you decide to accept
this proposition and be unable to at
tend the meeting of creditors in per-
son. At the meeting of creditors the
books of the company will be submit
ted for examination by creditors"