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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-31
A GOOD SHOWING
Was Made in Business by the
Year Just Closing.
Outlook Is Good for a Still Bet
ter Showing This Year.
RAILWAY EARNINGS
Increased 7.2 Per Cent Over
Same Period Last Year.
Few Cities Fail to Show Gain I'm
Bank Clsarings.
RAILWAY EARNINGS

New York, Dec. 31.-R- G. Dun &
Co.'S Weekly Review OF Trade says:
Holiday week brought the CUSTOM
airy quiet conditions in the business
world. inventories and preparations for
annual settlements monopolizing atten-
ton except in some branches of man
ufacture where immediate deliveries
were required Severe storms also in
terrupted communication and transpor-
tation. particularly at the west, but on
the whole the elements were hopeful.
for drouth was broken in the Pittsburg
region. By this resumption OF boat
ing stage on the rivers shipments of
coal were made possible and the coke
output restored to normal volume. An
nual reviews indicate that the year has
made a much better showing than
seemed possible at the outset, the sec
ond half comparing very favorably
with the first six months, and the
amount of business on the books in
the leading Industries promises still
further Improvement in 1905. Traffic
returns Of December indicate that gross
earnings OF the railways were ~ per
cent larger than in the previous year,
and foreign commerce for the last week
at this port shows an increase OF 81, 543,-
163 in exports and a very large gain of
245 in imports as compared with
1908.
"'Buoyant sentiments prevail in the
Iron and steel industry. Quotations are
not only fully maintained, but in many
instances further advances marked the
on the whole is in remarkably strong
position as compared with the close of
last year.
Supplies of native hides are accum-
ulating owing to the liberal movement
of cattle. and the tone IS easy, but small
stocks Of branded hides maintain that
department. The leather market is
istrong in tone because IL is believed
THAT footwear manufacturers have
small stocks on hand and win purchase
freely in the near future. Although
statesmen for New England shoe fac
tories have secured few spring orders
in the western territory, owing to the
high prices demanded, the limited sup
plies in the hands of jobbers and deal
ers will necessitate replacing of broken
Rsscrtments in the near future.
Textile manufacturing is progressing
satisfactorily, despite the peculiar con-
dftions of the raw material markets.
Buyers of cotton goods are reluctant
to place orders on account of the sharp
decline in cotton, but the limited stocks
and difficulty of securing prompt deliv-
cry hold prices steady. Wooden goods
are advancing because of the upward
tendency of raw wool. and purchasers
are more willing to place contracts at
prevailing rates.
Failures this week number 252 in the
United States. against 232 last year,
and II in Canada, compared with II a
year ago."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-31
DIPHTHERIA
Fistula and Piles

I do feel like coming out boldly and in
forming the public of the wonderful value
of the new germicide, the Golden Chem
icaI Compound. I had suffered day and
night for months with fstula and had
doctored with one of our leading physi-
clans, who finally informed me I could not
be cured without a surgical operation.
I told him to put it off until cold weather
if possible. In the meantime my son came
to me and told me to try the G. C. c.
He had been using it and said he believed
1t would cure me. So gave it a trial,
and, to my utter establishment, in a few
weeks was once more a well man and
had no need of a surgical operation. This
was three months ago and there has not
been the least signs of it left. I tell you
it will pay the people to try this uncom-
monty valuable remedy. It not only saved
me a big doctor bill, but also a surgical
operation and weeks of suffering. There
is no doubt in my mind now but that it
will cure piles.
j. critics, South Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-31
GERMAN WOMEN GARDENERS.
Ming1ing of Flowers. Fruits
and Vegetables.

Most American travellers in Ger
many go to the principal cities, see as
much sights of art, architecture and
scenery as possible and return without
having a chance to stop on the way-
sides and learn of the real home life
of the people. No existing guide
books lead to such roads. Mecklen-
burg-Schwerin, with it's little sister
state, Strelitz, is only % German miles
long and fourteen broad, but it is one
of the most fertile agricultural dis
tricts existing. The finest breeds of
farm animals, the richest crops of
grain, fruit and grass are raised here.
Husbandry in all its branches is
studied from long experiences and
when We consider that all farm land
has been for centuries under cuItiva-
ton, with no loss of productiveness,
we see that there must be some reason
and effort which keeps it up to so high
a standard.
Every family has a garden and the
work in it is done exclusively by wo-
men. In the villages, where a min
lister resides, who always has a big
farm to cultivate as his support, his
wife is the leading spirit in the gar
den. In other places, perhaps the
wife of the schoolmaster or forester
takes the lead. Often there is a friend
ly contest to see who shall have the
first peas and carrots for the table:
of course, everything grows in open
air. On Whitsunday all try to have
the first lettuce. and, If possible,
young chicken or pigeon for dinner
Generally the garden is close to the
house; when surrounded by a stone
fence, the main path runs in the mid
die. If the green hedge incloses it,
the path runs all around next to it,
because close to the hedge nothing
will grow. All beds are laid out in
straight lines, no turf whatever. Gar
den land may not be wasted and grass
grows in the meadows. Along the
main walk on both sides are beds
about five feet wide, called rabbats
At each end is generally a clump of
lilacs or cherries. Rose, currant and
gooseberry bushes are planted at in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-31
FOUR PERSONS HURT.
Collision of Two .'L'' Road Cars in
Kansas City.

Kansas City, Mo-. Dec. 31.-Four per-
sons were injured today as the result
of rear end collision between two
al" road cars. The injured:
Cyrus Walton. motorman, both legs
shattered and internal injuries; prob
ably will die.
Henry Dingle, conductor. cut by fall
ing glass.
Michael Krous, passenger, cut on
forehead and face and bruised.
John Malloy, passenger arm sprain-
ed, bruised and side injured.
Several other persons were more or
less hurt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-31
Didn't Wors That WAY.

II met a man in a Kansas town said
the Pfttsburg drummer, who had a had
case OF chronic rheumatism in the legs
"and l happened to think of a story ~
was about New Hampshire man who
mad bad case of rheumatism and had
doctored Tor years without relief. One
day, when hobbling along the highway
a. bull which had broken loose, charged
him, and In the excitement of the rnonnent
the invalid picked up his legs and strncis
2:4o fat, and found himself Completely
And you advised the Kansas sufssrar
to do Hkewise?" was Queried
NO, sir. I simply told the var, ana
left him to advise himself. That very dav
ne went dragging his legs over a rast1,rss
wherein vicious bull was conAnald 49,
or course, Taurus went for him y '
work." trlck
am sorry to say it didn't. The noo-
man came down dead after heinz $685. oos
skgsnign. and I suppose his relatives feel
DIT eugeWise towards me 1t was 80
fault, though. He knew I was a dr wSs ms
ana ne knew that New Hampshire wa =
tnousand miles away and he ougb1 =.
nave Kept away from that bull ana tr, 70
letting mule kick the aches out Of MI ae 2
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Bradstreet's.
Bradstreet today says:

Bradstreet today says:
Distributive trade generally Is mark
Ing time. while past results and future
prospects are subjects of consideration.
a period of marked, even unexpected
activity in holiday goods of higher than
usual quality has brought to a close a
year which. because of marked i'm
provement in the last quarter, has end
ed better than it began and certainly
in far better shape than seemed posi-
BILE at the turn OF the year. Wholesale
trade IS naturally of the nghtest at
this season Of stock taking and inven-
tory and stormy weather and the furry
in raw cotton have been additional
chilling Influences. Rather less than the
usual annual clearing sales have Oc-
CURED because Of the notable absence
of stocks of finished goods pressing
Tor sale. Collections show some effect
from the recent heavy circulation of
ceipts.
Industry is of notably large volume
Tor this season of the year especially
in iron and steel and kindred lines of
favorable in that increased earnings
are quite general and the only draw
back is the country wide reports of car
shortage.
At the west an important feature has
been the breaking up of the winter
wheat drouth.
Prices of metals have hardened this
week; copper on good demand, ad-
vancing to the highest point yet
reached.
Wool is strong and stocks in dealers
hands are the highest in years. This
makes for strength in the finished prod
uct. business in which, however, is
light
Business failures in the United States
for the week ending December 90 num-
Der 21s. against 249 last week, 2O9 in the
like week in 1908. POP in 1902. 26S in 1901
and 229 in 1900. In Canada failures for
the week number 20 against 81 last
week and is this week a year ago
Wheat, including -four. exports for
the week ending December 29 aggre-
gate 9S1. 14O bushels against 1880, 70s
last week. 2.s15.236 this week last year,
1886. 206 in 1902. and 4.S1S.471 in 1901.
From July l to date the exports aggre-
gate 34,74s. 327 bushels against Sc $780,
7ss last year. 129. O56. 225 in 1902 and 49,
221135 in 1901.
Corn exports for the week aggregate
1s24.342 bushels against 1852. s93 last
week. 925.0S5 a year ago. 1851. $40 in
1902. and 270.236 in 1901. From July 1
to date the exports of corn aggregate
5.501.2S bushels against %, 623. 436 in
1903. 1862, 337 in 1902 and 19,S26,542 in
1901.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-31
SCIENTISTS GO HOME.
Thirty-seventh Annual Session Comes
to End Today.

The thirty-seventh annual meeting of
the Kansas Academy of Science adjourn
ed this morning at II o'clock after select
ing Lawrence as the place for the next
meeting. The time for this meeting will
be selected by the executive committee.
The academy also passed resolutions in
dorsing the ''anti-typhoid'' law which has
been drawn up by the state board of
health for the purpose of protecting the
water supply of the state. These reSolu-
lions We're in line with the annual address
of President Edward Barlow on Water
Supplies of Southeastern Kansas" which
was delivered at the meeting of the acad-
erny Friday night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-31

him.
"Of course" she answered.
81 told you" 1 said. that 1 knew
how it would end"
''I think Eustace seemed nicer than
ever!" she exclaimed.
"Then I suppose z must OFFER my
congratulations the 1r't time see
Are you going to Lady Ashmore's
tomorrow night?"
Are your" I asked.
"Wh'- should 1 stay away" she
demanded, rather excitedly.
'"Then certainly 1 shall go!"
Because Eustace will be there ?''
said Sibella.
II am to congratulate him?"
asked.
He would think it rather odd if you
admire Them" she added.
Whom? ?"
'I wish" cried Sibella, you would
try to remember what we were talk
IT can never forget" I answered.
''I asked whether you admired
ooh, yes!" 1 exclaimed.
do you?"
at admire women in general"
began.
"And none in PARTICULAR
"Ah, WELL" I answered. cit is an
old story
How oId?" asked sibella. and she
leaned back languidly on the sofa.
Put it down at a decade"
"But then--then I could only have
you see," 1 urged, ITS something
like life itself. Nobody knows when IL
actually begins"
"Or where it ends.' said Sibella.
ut will never end" 1 answered; and
she smiled, yet not all unkindly.
"Of course" cried Sibella, abruptly.
they are often immensely richl"
"Those who cherish an ideal. you
mean?"
How absurd you are todayl" she
answered.
What did you"
81 thought you had grasped the fact
that I was talking about American
girls" said Sibella reproachfully.
"Oh-ah-yes!"
'I SUPPOSE she continued. their
money is an attraction to some men"
Fortunate that Maitland wasn't at
tracted by it," suggested, and I fam
cied she looked at me rather reproach-
fully.
You don't think Eustace is that
kind of a MANI" she said.
The proof of the pudding is in the
eating"
81 shall see you at Lady Ashmore's
she exclaimed, as she rose
from her seat on the sofa.
II intend to try to do my duty"
You shall have two waltzes as a
said Sibella. graciously.
1T is immensely tantalizing-'
"Tantalizing?"
$50 near and yet so far" I answered.
But STILL" added, "I hope you will
lave a good time"
why shouldn't II" she demanded.
shall try and congratulate you
ooth'
''Both?' she murmured.
"Of course-you and Maitland"
ut is scarcely thing to joke abouti'
The exclaimed, with her face af1ame.
Il assure you" 1 insisted. II never
cit less like Joking in my life"
Mould be congratulated % demanded
sibella, in rather low voice.
Upon your engagement-'
That" Sibella faltered, was ended
months ago."
d."
Indeed" she said, with a sigh. "I-I
old you nothing of the kind"
Upon my word I insisted, you GER
ainly said I must congra tulate Matt
and
why, of coursei"
when 1 meet him at Lady Ash
nore's tomorrow night"
Don't you understand" cried Sibeila
He is going to narrysofne
american GIRL and she laughed a little
trange1y.
"Sibella," I said.
"Well?'' answered SibeIla
Upon my word, I am sorry f.
How very absurd you are this af-
she exclaimed, but she turned
way her head as I took her hand
'homaS Cobb, In London Sketch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-31
Bank CIearings.

New York. Dec. 3o-The following table,
by Bradstreet. shows the bank
clearings at the principal cities for the
week ended December %. with the per-
centage of increase and decrease. as COM
pared with the corresponding week last
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-31
CHURCH NOTICES.

Swedish Lutheran, Fourth and Tyler
streets. Rev. S. NJ. L. Herenius. pastor.
Sunday school at 10 a. m. New Years
services at IL a. m. Communion ser
vices and deception of new members
at 1880 p. m. Special music at Vesper
services.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-31
AT THE THEATER
5fThs Tenderfoot'' Does Not
Give Satisfaction.
Character of the Production as
Stated in the State Journal.

The Tenderfoot" was at the Craw-
ford theater again last nigh.. AS antici-
pated the audience was small. The
Crawfords advertised the show to have
70 to rs people in the cast. The State
Journal showed the people of Topeka
that there were less than so, and in
fact that there were but about 40 peo-
pie in the company.
The State Journal gave the people of
Topeka the advantage of the newspaper
which were to the effect that the show
was in no way an equal to the original
company seen in Topeka with Richard
earle. the author of the book, in the
cast.
The show has been here and has
gone. The people who witnessed 1t
know that the notices of the show
printed in the State Journal before it
played here were true.
The principals were not up to stand
ard. The choruSes were the best fea-
ture of the show and even they were
not what they should have been for the
money.
And that brings up the question Of
price again.
Topeka people were asked to pay $3.50
prices for the show as presented by
the No. road company IN spite of the
fact that that the original production
with Richard earle himself in the cast
was given here at the same prices.
ME Brier Bush" is at the Crawford
theater today, matinee and night.
Stoddart is regarded as one of the
foremost of actors, but notwithstand-
both the afternoon and tonight's per-
formances has been very slim. Judg-
ing from the number of tickets sold
in advance the audience at both the
afternoon and night performances will
be small.
The only explanation of this is that
the theater goers are using that
method to express their diSapprovaI of
shows produced in the Crawford
theater, with the additional fact that
the theater is known to be a menace
to life. The people are also dissatisfied
with the limited room and facilities
of the small Crawford stage which
will not permit the use of the full
scenic equipment of the larger pro-
auctions.
while we have enumerated many
defects discovered by this inspection,
and have recommended changes and
that could be made, we
would not have your honorable body
consider that If these improvements
should be carried out in a satisfactory
manner, that we then deem the
building flreproof, and in absolutely
safe condition. The suggestions given
are for the elimination of the most
glaring defects discovered, and for
the Improvement of egress of an
audience assembled therein''-from
the report to the city council of the
committee which inspected the Craw-
ford theater less than a year ago and
which is signed by
GEORGE o. WILMARTH,
Fire Marshal.
JAMES McCABE.
City Engineer.
HENRY BENNETT.
NJ. HEERY.
JOHN SARGENT.
CHAS. E. ELDRIDGE,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-31

Grace Cathedral, CEpiscopal) corner
Taylor and Eighth streets. Very Rev.
]. P. de B. Kaye, dean. Holy COM
munion, 7:30 a. m. Sunday school, $3.50
a. m. Morning service and sermon II
a. m. Evensong and sermon at 1880
O'Clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-31
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

A SUBTLE charm, alluring attractive
ness is given by Satin Skin Powder
both protects and beautifies4 tints. 25c-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-31

Inmune-'Doctor' said the caller
somehow I'm afraid of pneumonia There
is a good deal of it in town. What causes
it? Riding in the cold carg?"
Mo- said the doctor. That toughens
a man. All my pneumonia patients con-
tracted the malady by living in overhead
ed steam flats
The caller went away with light heart.
He was doubly safe.-Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-31

Generously Observation-Disclosures Tatters
Say, boss, gimme the price of a meal.
I'm nearly star
Stingiman-Can't do it, me poor fellow
but the next man you ask may, so here's
a toothpick--Philadelp Ledger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-31

If you have not read that paragraph
carefully read it over again, and satisfy
yourself as to exactly what 1t says. You
will note that the committee was careful
not to take the responsibility of saying
that, in their judgment, the Crawford
theater is a safe building in which the
public should assemble. You will also note
that the committee said the improve
ments suggested would Improve" egress
of an audience assembled therein
The committee was careful not to take
the responsibility upon themselves of
saying to the people OF Topeka that the
Improvement suggested would be suffi-
Client to make it absolutely safe for people
who might be in the house if a fire or
panic were to occur.
After the report was filed with the city
council the Crawford theater underwent a
number of improvements, but the report
printed above and signed by the above
well-known citizens of Topeka says:
I'VE would not then have your honora-
BILE body consider that if these improve
ments should be carried out in satisfac-
tory manner, that we then deem the
building fireproof and in absolutely safe
condition"
1.-The Sign of the Cross is booked for
the Crawford theater at prices ranging
from IS cents down. At Crawford's the
alter at ST. Joseph, Mo-, this play will be
given and so cents buys the best seat in
the house.
Topeka people are only expected to pay
one-third more. Will they do it? The
Crawford theater management seems to
think
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Totals in U. S. Sc, 020 $50, s54 17.6 -.
Outside N. ". 755. 374. 6o9 ITO 80.
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The h re best O. m pr
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DILLINGHAM; ON LABOR.

At talked with Senator Hopkins
Dillingham; chairman of the Senate Com
immigration labor The Vermont
that subject which will be
teresting in Hawaii.
Cone might well try whistle against the North wind said
Mr.. Dillingham; "as pass the educational quahca-
The for labor going
from parts country unable enough labor
Vermont The lack nearly all through the South
negroes are not enough the work that is
wanted of great present. judgment the
legislation whereby the immigrants
encouraged into the country
districts whe is in demand.
Il convinced yet how bring this about although
have method It will be along
the lines of bureaus reliably informing employers OF labor where
they reliably informing the immigrants where
brought about would be
blessing would thing the
colonization immigrants the cities and make them
useful to the country"
Senator Dillingham; belief that there would be little
legislation affecting this session OF Congress-
His uty pressing the educational clause
probably interesting thing he said far Hawaii is
concerned.
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CANDY FOR THE CHILDREN
MUSIC EVERY EVENING
7 80 to $50 BY FIRST CLASS
QUINTETTE CLUB.
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L. B. KERR & COMPANY, LTD, s Afs1<sf*'
MOVEMENT TO REDUCE
TARIFF RATES ON SUGAR
Continued from Page ID

of his rivals discovered for reducing the blood of the
making commercial product He
could such himself and he told that his
failure do this actually drove him of the packing business So
the industry The has changed much
that there good lowering the duty
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THE POSTMASTERSHIP.

The situation with reference the Honolulu is
changed Mr. Pratt prospective is still here
and has been the Capitol He IS however simply
his refuses do anything the cand
acy of Postmaster who been endorsed by Delegate
nianaole Robertson.
is still in New York and known here what
he will have bringing the Delegate around support
dent let be distinctly understood that Gov
would be decisive Federal office Territory
at the he would prefer that the
be had
Mr. Alexander Young Capitol times
He Mr. William Haywood the Delegate
together at luncheon yesterday the House
ERNEST G. WALKER.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-03-25

up to date, and in the new chapters
the author vii betray no little salts
faction in pointing out that history
has confirmed the predictions he made
In the first edition of his book con-
corning the international and expan-
sion policy of Russia. Mr. Foulke
will be remembered as the author of
articles on history and other sub
jects that have appeared in the mag
azines from time to time He is
president of the American Woman's
Suffrage Association and a member
Of other societies.
-. H~7E
In the Saturday Evening Post for
March Goth under the title of "The
Case of Santo Domingo appears an
eloquent and striking dissertation
from the pen Of Mr.. William Bayard
Hale, formerly Of this city Mr.. Hale
is a well known writer, articles and
stories by him having appeared in
many Of the leading publications of
this country.