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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-03
Hats of-or on-in EIevatorsP

Washington Post:
1.-THE etiquette of the elevator-the
question whether or not n man should
take off his hat in an elevator in which
there is a Woman-has been under ac-
tive discussion in the press of the cOun-
try for some weeks. and it is not en-
tirely surprising that the northern
press is pretty well agreed on the mega
tive side of the question. Observing
with regret that The Washington Post
published on the border of Dixie has
also lined up on that side, the Atlanta
Constitution fears that the last strong
hold of masculine chivalry is about to
be invaded by the northern idea ?
which, as regards women. is quite diff
ferent from the southern idea. The
Post having argued that a man does
not take off his hat in a street car or a
shop In which there are women. and
that this act in an elevator is 'unmean-
ing 'senseless,' doesn't represent any
sentiment of reasonable Difference and
that no sensible woman expects it, the
Constitution retorts that this far down
the gentleman who removes his head
gear in the presence of the sex divine
in a cramped elevator is not open to
any argument whatsoever. He is sim
ply born that way
BY George! You said it then, and
said it we'll. As to how a man looks at
this and other matters affecting his
conduct when he is in contact with
women depends,not upon the argument
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-03

Samuel T. Howe, one of the members
Of the committee from the council ap-
pointed TO investigate the charges
against the police. will not serve He
said today: Il will decline to serve on
this committee. While 1 am not hunt
ing trouble. I do not shirk response
bility, but I do not believe a commit
tee from the council can investigate
these charges in a manner satisfactory
to the people at large. I think the in
vestigation should be made by the
whole council. It would have the au-
thority to compel witnesses to testify,
while the committee. as I understand
it, would not have such power and any
testimony given would be voluntary
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-03
LOCAL MENTION.

The r. w club will meet at the home
of Mrs. Boasen. 1915 Kansas avenue,
February ), Thursday afternoon
Al 5.5T Monday afternoon, a two story
brick house at Ill Madison street, own
ed by Hale Ritchie and occupied by A.
c. Reynolds caught fire from SCOT on
the roof and was slightly damaged
Mayor Parker viii leave Wednesday
for a trip to southern Kansas. He VIII
be gone several days
Saturday night the girls basketball
team from Washburn viii play the
Y. ". c. A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-03
Receipts and Expenditures.

Washington. Feb. 3.-The monthly com
paratiVe statement of the government re-
oeipts and expenditures show that for the
month Of January. 1903. the total receipts
were $685.. 3s7 and the expenditures SD
e32. 243. leaving a surplus for the month Of
80 254 O99. The receipts from the several
sources of revenue are given as follows:
Customs S24,1S7.S53. increase 81. $50 600; in
ternal revenue SIS, .152 decrease 81 H.
col; miscellaneous 1853. 800, increase S4O0. -
coo. The expenditures on account of the
war department show a decrease of 81 500. =
coo. An increase CT about 81 $40 600 is shown
on account of the navy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-03
NEW BRISTOW RUMOR.
Again Reported That He will
Resign His Place.

The purchase of the Salina Republican,
Journal by Joseph L. Bristow. fourth as
sistant postmaster general, will result in
any number of stories that Bristow in
tends to resign his present place in Wash
ington. In fact a number of such stories
have already been starred On the
strength of them a boom has been started
for Judge William G. Holt, of Wyandotte
county. for a place as assistant attorney
general OF the United States to succeed
Judge William Van Deventer of Wyom-
ing who becomes q federal Iudge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-03
Monthly Circulation Statement.

Washington. Feb. 3.-The monthly cir
culatiOn statement issued by the comp
troller of the currency shows that at the
close Of business January 81. 1868. the total
circulation of national bank notes was
1888 973 546, an increase rCr she yfar Of
S2452S 931 and decrease for the month
of 1856. 23S The circulation based on United
states bonds amounted to S3t0. ISL, $3.50, an
Increase for the year Of SIS. 54S. and
decrease for the month Of $1,5S9.905- The
circulation secured by lawful money
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-03

Tt is proposed to reduce the number
of members fin the Philadelphia council
one-half This may be a move on the
part of the franchise seeking corpora
ton inaugurated in the interest of
economy: but if the remaining members
should double the price what would
hp rafned2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-03

Mr. Byrne of Delaware probably will
recall the old saw about "a bird in the
hand etc Byrne was United states
district attorney for Delaware and also
an Addicks man. Last fall he resigned
his position in the government service
to make the race for congress He lost.
Thereupon the president reappointed
him to his old job but the senate judi
ciary committee has refused to stand
for it and the outlook is good for Byrne's
being compelled to remain in the ranks
Of statesmen out of a job.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-03

opals are unlucIxy2" Second-story sam
Sure. I never swiDed one yet that
didn't get pinched.'
Hubbub-'How bright and clean ev-
erything looks out here" Subbub-
securing the country last week"
NeIl-'tThat girl who sat in front Of
US at the theater said the play quite
took her breath away" Belle-s'I'm
glad Of that. She had been eating on
ions
This parting gives me paint" he cried;
Tt does. in very truth
And when his mouth was open wide
The dentist pulled the tooth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-03
SHARKEY AND MUNROE
Sign for Twenty Round Contest
Within Four Months.

New York Feb. SACK Munroe and
Tom Sharkey signed articles today for
2a-round contest, to take place some time
after four months Bids for the fight
will be opened on March 3. 1t is provided
that the club securing the fight must be
satisfactory to both men,
The men agree to split the purse. . per
cent. to the winner and > per cent to the
loser. The referee is to be agreed on one
month before the fight and Marquis of
Queensbury rules are to govern the con-
fer-t.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-03
monthly Coinage Statement.

Washington. Feb. 3.-The monthly coin
age statement shows that the total coin
age executed al the minis Of the United
States during January. 1903 was S9,56S oSS,
as follows Cold S7.635.17S; silver. $,707,
600; minor coins. sz21 $40.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-03

The immense strides being made by
the colored race in the business world
is again illustrated by the failure Of a
bank in Texas with assets of but ten
cents. The institution was organized
and conducted by negroes for people Of
their rare
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-03
REFLECTIONS OF a PAoHELoR

IFrom the New York Press.
All is not figure that heshens.
On the stage tragedies are farce COM
edles to the real thing in personal life.
The surest way to convince a woman
that she IS wrong is to sit still and let
her try to convince you that she isn't
It IS so easy for a woman to fool a
man that she can give him a kiss and
make him apologize for having stolen IT,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-03

The political opponents Of Senator
Teller apparently have found much sat
isfaction in referring from time to time
10 his tear shedding act performed at
ST. Louis in 1896 1t looks as though it
IS now UP to the opposition to do the
.-.a--Tr--
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-03

It might be money in the pockets Of
the Louisiana Purchase exposition
stockholders to pay the claims of the
allies and settle the trouble at once.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-03

Washington. Feb. 3.-The last statement
of the treasury balances I'm the genera
fund, exclusive of the Sl500o9-0o0 gold re
serve in the division Of redemption shows
Available cash balance $2lS34o,s55; gold
$97. 7S3 746.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-03

1t may be that when Mr.. Beveridge
has been in congress as long as has Mr.
Quay. he viii be able to handle meas
IRE as well as the Pennsylvania is
handling the Omnibus bill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-03

Tt might be a good plan for Venezuela
and China to organize a pool Turkey
would be eligible to membership also.
United they could cause the allies more
trouble than has been thought of hith-
erin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-03

Another reason advanced for increas-
ing the presidents salary is that he has
more territory to look after than for
merlv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-03
Nominations by the President.

Washington. Feb. 3.-The president mas
sent the following nominations to the
senate:
POSTMASTERS
I<ansas-James NJ. Morgan. Osborne.
Indian TerritOry-Davld s Blossom Alto
ka. Charles p. Ramsey Dayls Samuel s.
Cobb, Wagner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-03
DAWES IS DYING.
Former Chairman of Indian
Commission Can Not Live.

Springfield. Mass, Feb. "a special
to the Union from Pittsfeld says:
Ex- Senator H L. Dawes condition is
extremely critical He has been uncon-
scious all day and it is thought he viii
survive but q few hours.
Mr.. Dawes was made chairman of the
commission to adjust the tribal differ
enees and claims of the Indian Terri
tory Indians and the commission has
since been known as the Dawes com
mission He was a member of congress
from 1857 to 1873, and United States sen
ator from 1875 to 1893 He was born in
1916.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-03

FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED TREss
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-29
Uncle Sam Says the
Beef Packers Lied

A Washington telegram to the Mem
phis Commercial Appeal says:
That there is no foundation whatev-
er in the statement of the beef pack
ers that the recent rise in the price
Of beef is due to a scarcity of cattle
was proved by an investigation at the
agricultural department and interviews
with officials.
''There is no shortage of cattle in
the country" said Assistant Secretary
Brigham, land so far as indications
point there is not likely to be. The
conditions in the west are favorable
and have been for some time. So
far as the investigations Of the agri-
cultural department there is no reason
for the recent advance in beef The
price at present charged by wholesal-
ers and retailers is altogether out of
proportion to the supply Of cattle.
There promises to be, in the near fu-
ture, small decrease in the corned
cattle, but this will be so small as to
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-29
The Boat Club.

The boat club is now flourishing.
The boys have a sail boat and the
present windy weather is fine for the
sailing of it. Every evening some Of
the members can be seen on the river
with the small craft making up or
down the Arkansas, and the fever is
spreading, as the club is taking in new
members all the time, and there are
more applications in to be acted upon.
Sailing and rowing are excellent ex-
ercise, and is great sport. There is
a move on foot to organize two racing
crews and procure racing boats There
is no reason why Pine Bluff could not
have their share of sport on the river.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-29
Senator killou&h Chosen
As Lieutenant Governor
st. Louis Post.Dispatch.

complimentary vote.
On the second ballot Senator Kill
Tough was nominated.
The doors were thrown open imme-
diately after the result was declared
and the chairman announced that Sen
ators Hinkle, Mears and Gray were
lieutenant governor to the chair.
Senator Killough mounted the ros-
trum and began in a humorous way to
comment upon his election. He said
that his selection was a foregone con-
clusion, for he was positive that he
had promised as many as eighteen of
the senators to pardon them if they
ever got into trouble with their grand
juries, and if he was in the governors
chair at the time. Laughter). Seri-
ously, he said that he thoroughly ap-
preciated the high honor thus bestowed
upon him. He paid high compliment
to his opponents, and spoke of the
clean. manly campaign that had been
made in the race In conclusion, he as
sured the senate that in all his official
acts, if they should be called into re-
QUESTION. as we'll as his private acts,
he would be found standing for Ar
kansas first, last and all the time.
(Applause.)
Senator Killoush is thirty-seven
years of age, native Of Arkansas, a
member of the bar at Vanndale and
is president Of the board of directors
of the st. Francis levee district. He
has served as prosecuting attorney Of
his district, and two years ago was a
member of the house.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-29

Little kock, April 29.-In executive
session yesterday the senate refused
to confirm the nomination OF Judge
J. G. Wallace, of Pope county, to be
chancellor of the new Ninth district,
composed of the counties Of Pope,
Conway, Faulkner, Johnson, Perry
and Yell The nominations Of G. T..
Humphries, of Fulton county; J. v.
Bourland, of Franklin county, and T..
H. Humphreys, of Washington county,
as chancellors OF the Eighth, Tenth
and Eleventh districts, respectively,
were confirmed.
Senator Cottons concurrent resolu-
ton instructing the attorney general
to institute quo warranto proceedings
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-29
THE u. s. SUPREME COURT
Without Jurisdiction in Case Of the Me-
gro Vote in Southern States

situation. Judge Holmes, who deliv-
cred the opinion, declined to give out
the written opinion in the case, hence
it is impossible to obtain the text. In
the justices of the supreme court
said:
The suit was bill in equity filed
by a negro in his own behalf and q
number Of others. It alleged that by
the constitution of Alabama a pre-
liminary registration was provided fo1,
! and that those who got on the prelim-
mary list became permanently entitled
ss-as. and would not be subject to
property and other disqualifcations
affecting permanent registration: that
although entitled to be registered on
the preliminary list. the complainant
/ had been refused registry, and the eff
] feet Of the mode of conducting the
preliminary registration was to fraud
ulently disquaify the colored people
in Alabama. and that this was to be
effected by keeping them off the pre-
lminary list, while all the whites had
been put on the list.
I'm brief the court decided that
whatever might be an ilN:vidlial right
in an action at bar to redress a polit-
ical wrong that there was no power
in court of equity to redress a po-
litical wrong of this kind; that the le-
gitimate outcome of the prayer was
that the court of equity should take
charge Of the state government and
administer it, which is an unheard of
proposition. If the remedy at law
was not adequate the relief must be
sought at the hands of the political
department.
"The decision does not pass upon
the validity of the constitution of Al
ALBANIA. but simply holds that assum-
| ing it unconstitutional court Of equity
is without power
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-29
Placed 1,1oo Small Banks.

Mr.. H. C. Henderson, J. Macquoid
and A Pool left today NOR Morrillton,
Ark, where they will take up the same
line Of banking business that they
have been doing here for the Cotton
Belt bank. They have succeeded in
placing LOO of the small savings
banks for this bank, which they con-
slider was very liberal patronage, con-
sidering that they have had opposition.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-29
]. F. GEORGE
AS Secretary Of the Local Young Mems
Christian Association

The board Of directors of the y. NJ
C. A. met last night, and among 9TH
er business disposed of was the res
ignation of J. F. George as secretary
Mr. George has been offered very
fattering position with railroad in
West Virginia and has accepted. Tie
board passed a resolution Of regret.
They. as we'll as the members and the
citizens. regret to know that he is
@Cing away Mr.. George has the en-
tire respect and highest regard OF the
people of the city. He has always
been identified With the best moral
Influences OF the city. He is active,
and is a man who accOmplishes some
thing. alive to new conditions, ardently
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-29
Ex-senator MCNemer Taken Back Into
Church and Will Enter Ministry

Ex-senator j. +. McNemer has been
restored to fun fellowship in the
Second Baptist church, says the Lit
tie Rock Democrat of Monday.
At the revival service held ycstcr-
day forenoon he arose and made full
confession OF the errors, principally
gambling, which had been the grounds
for the withdrawal Of the hand of fell
loWshiR from him several weeks ago.
His remarks We're deeply approci-
ated by all who heard them, bcspcak-
ing hmHiIHy and regret at his past
Life. AMI he closed With renew ing his
VOWS to the church, promising to live
q biamefess life in the future On mo-
tion of Hon. James T. Eagle he was
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-29

The North Pine Bluff Land company
has finished the town site on the north
side of the river. The original town
is composed of sixt"-fnnr blocks, with
lots 60 by 1874 feet, with streets 100
feet wide alternating with 60foot
streets running north and south. The
streets running east and west with
the river are named The first is
Front street, and then run by num-
bers up to Eighth street. The lots are
selling at $50 each for every other
lot The sale of this property is as
sured to some extent as several were
sold almost before the plat had been
recorded The company is now get
ting an estimate on a steam ferry and
ere long this will be a convenience
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-29

restored to fellowship. He said that
during the iast fifteen years he had
felt an almost irresistible inclination
to enter the ministry, and that he
might yet ask TO be ordained. The
proposition has been discussed favor.
ably, and it is probable that he will
enter tho ministry in the near future
He offered the opening invocation
at last nights service, and it is said
that seldom has a moro eloquent
prayer been offered in the church.
When questioned concerning the
report. Mr.. MeNemer said that it is
true, and hat as soon as he can wind
up his law business he proposes to
cnter the ministry and devote his life
To the cause of Christianity.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-29
One Of Jeff's Chancery Judges
Turned Down by the s nate

against the state capitol commission
appointed by Gov Davis was adopted
Dy the house.
The house concluded consideration
Of the deaf mute institute appropria-
tion bill
The senate rejected house bill
by Mr.. Moore, of Newton, abolishing
separate chancery courts.
A warm discussion occurred in the
house over a senate bin appropriating
$4,000 for the salaries two years Of
OF the four new chancellors provided
for in the recent act of the legislature.
A motion to table the bill failed
The day was busy one in both
branches Of the legislature. A large
number OF bills were passed upon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-29

have no effect whatever on the general
result Our investigations are very
complete, and We see no reason for
any assertions of scarcity in the west
or anywhere else
Figures compiled by the bureau of
statistics of the department Of agri-
culture show only very small decrease
in the number of cattle other than
milch cows over last year. In 1902
the number reported was 44722,797.
This year the number was 44,659, ,2O6,
making the net decrease only 5S,591.
In speaking Of this matter an official
of the bureau of statistics said that
,, there was no reason so far as the re-
ports showed any scarcity of cattle or
any fear Of scarcity. Crop conditions
/ have been favorable and the reports
show no reason for any present in
crease in the price OF beef
The agricultural departments re-
turns are very complete in the matter
| OF beef cattle and are gathered from
state and township correspondents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-29
RESIGNSPOOL ROOM TO PULPIT

working for the best interest of the
y. NJ. G. A. BY his earnest and care
ful work lie has built the y. Nj. G.. A.
membership to the present high
number and good financial standing,
until il is nov ono of the best reg
uated and most solid associations in
the southwest
The board has plans Oh foot to 90
IN with some extensive improvements
and there are s0mc changes to be
made that will make the gymnasium
and bath rooms the best in the state.
The collections are getting along nice
ly, yet there aro some in arrears,
though the present condition of the
association is quite lattering.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-29

Little Rock, April Ex-senator Oil
yer Newton Killough, representing the
Seventh senatorial district, composed
CT Cross and Woodruff counties, was
nominated for president pro tempore
Of the senate, or ex-officio lieutenant
governor, by the senatorial caucus
yesterday afternoon On the second bal
lot. He will be formally elected by
the senate before final adjournment
tomorrow and will serve until January,
1905.
AS soon as the senate adjourned yes
terday afternoon Senator Norwood
moved that the senator from Lee
(Senator Wood) be made the chairman
Of the caucus, which motion was
adopted by unanimous vote.
Senator Flenniken moved that Sec
retary Hurley and Journal Clerk Price
be made the secretary and assistant
secretary, respectively, of the caucus,
which motion prevailed.
motion was then made that the
caucus be held in secret and the pub
lie be excluded. This motion also
prevailed.
After the caucus had adjourned it
was learned that there were four can
didates presented, and they were: Sen
ators Hinkle, by Senator King; Kill
lough, by Senator huddleston: Mears,
by Senator Wilson, and Gray, by Sen
ator Rison.
On the first ballot there was no cleo
ton. no candidate receiving a major
ity of the votes cast, and Senators
Brown and Covington each receiving a
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-29
Directory for Jonesboro.

Mr. Geo. II. Adams returned last
night from Jonesboro, where he
bought tie complete census of Jones
ooro, and will begin at once to issue
a new illustrated, classified business
directory of that city This will be
the first directory Jonesboro has ever
kad. but owing to the large growth
of that city, directory has become
necessity.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-29
Plat of North Pine Bluff
Completed and Recorded

not heretofore enjoyed by the public.
Broadway, the principal street in North
Pine Bluff is on parallel with Tex
as street in Pine Bluff, and the town
site runs west even with the Hotel
Trulock and east to the Cotton Belt
shops Arrangements are now being
made to erect some dwellings and be-
fore long the town will show signs Of
life and prosperity.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-29
Plans for We'll Building.

Charles We'll is having plans made
for a two-story brick building on the
lot on Main street, just south Of the
Gould -Balbraith Supply company. The
new building will be handsome i'm
proyement. More business houses are
needed in Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-29
Field Day.

Field day for the public schools oc
ours Friday, May 8, instead of Satur
day, May 9, as was announced.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-29

Work to Begin on Barraque.
The work on Barraque street will
begin Monday. The first thing to be
done will be to place all the curbing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-29

Mr.. James r. Moore is in the city
today from Charlottesville, Mo-, look
ing into the real estate field.