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The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12

Venice, Italy, Dec. 12.-Engineers
Manfredi and Marangoni, who have
been entrusted with the care of the
basilica of st. Marks since the fall of
the campanile, have presented their
official report. 1t sets forth that the
condition of the basilica is most alarm
ing. The whole building shows weak
ness. The foundations are bending
and cracking. the walls are sinking
and the ceilings of two of the vaults
threaten to give way. If they fall it
may cause most of the basilica to give
way. The engineers recommend the
immediate erection of scaffolding and
propose a thorough restoration of the
whole building, including the repairing
of the foundations.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12
READ UP, MIR. BURROW.
Secretary of State Doesn't Understand
Road Laws.

Evidently Secretary of State Burrow
is not we'll acquainted with the road
tax laws. Recently he said:
"Under the present system the
road overseer, who tries to be good
fellow with his neighbors, lets people
work out their tax when it suits their
convenience, not when the work is
most needed. The best results. there
fore, are not obtained. Have the
work done by contract and it would
be uniform and satisfactory.
"I have talked to a great many
farmers and they say the proposed
legislation is good. am going to en-
ploy an attorney to prepare bill that
is valid, and then ask somebody to
introduce it,
The Kansas laws provide that the
township trustee, clerk and treasurer
of each township shall constitute a
highway commission which has charge
of the roads in the township and the
law also allows them to enter into con-
tracts under the highway commission
QrS act.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12

western country. Now the state should
fall in and see that the money it spends
in that direction accomplishes results.
"Experimentsss show that Arizona pine
will grow finely in the western part of
Kansas. That species is slow to start.
1t doesn't show much growth in the
first five years, but when it does get
established it shoots up like a weed. 1t
is valuable timber and grows without
much moisture. OF course the more
moisture it has the faster it grows, like
all other vegetation, but water isn't
essential to its life. Tree planting and
irrigation will come along together in
the semi-arid district and in a few years
the high prairies out there will become
as fertile as the valley of the Nile. But
the problems must be solved in a. scien-
tific way
Why wouldn't it be a good idea to
make the Ogallah forestry station
part of the Fort Hays experiment sta
ton? They are only a comparatively
short distance apart, and it is part of
the work of the Fort Hays station to
experiment in forestry and horticulture
with special reference to western Kan
saS.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12
WHY JOHNSON CRIED.
There's an End to All Good Things -
and That Was the Reason He Wept.

When Nat Johnson got back from
the Maine woods lasts summer, he told
his friends that for the first time since
he was a child, he sat down and cried
AS he put it, There I was away off
in the wilderness, and had smoked
my last Wadsworth Bros Chico and
knew I couldn't get another until I
reached civilization
It is strange what a hold the Wads-
worth Bros "Chicos" get on a man.
They are absolutely free from all ar
tificial favoring, just the natural flavor
of the pure Havana leaf, like that of
a Csc Carolina perfecto. They burn
evenly, with a solid white ash that
stays on as all good cigar ashes should
Geo. w. Stansield, 632 Kansas ave-
nue.. has the local agency for the
t'Chicos. and can now sell a genuine
long filler Havana cigar for sc that is
better than any of the 10c smokes on
the market. There is no "six-for-a-
quarter" about the "Chicos''; they are
straight 5c-worth 10e. Try one and
see how true this is.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12
ROSES 81 APIECE
That Is What Best American Beauties
VIII Cost at Christmas Time.

The price of cut flowers will go
soaring as the time before Christmas
grows shorter.
American beauty roses are selling in
the Topeka market now for IS per
dozen. This price will not last long,
however, and the price will be from
SIS and perhaps as high as $50 per
dozen at Christmas time.
La France roses are now selling at
SO per Dozen They will also sell at a
considerably higher figure at Christ
mas.
Carnations which now sell for 81
and $1.50 per dozen very likely will
not go above 81 per dozen.
Most Topeka9 people perhaps are
not aware Of the fact but the price
of cut flowers in Topeka is regulated
by the Chicago market and the To-
peka florists depend to a certain ex-
tent upon Chicago for their supply.
Nothing like enough American
Beauty roses are grown in Topeka to
supply the local demand. One Topeka
florist has about 400 plants and an
other bouth 500 plants. Both florists
do not get enough flowers from their
own plants to supply the trade for
year. For the balance of the demand
for American Beauty roses, the
local dealers have to send to
Chicago, and most of the local
certain amount of flowers are ship
ped to them every other day.
Most OF the flowers sold at whole
sale at Chicago are grown within a
radius of few hundred miles of that
city. People who sell to the whole
flower dealers in Chicago dispose of
their entire output to those dealers
and the flowers are afterwards dis
tributed to retailers for many hundred
miles in every direction.
The local dealers say that they have
already a large number of orders
booked for flowers to be delivered at
Christmas.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12
CHARTERS GRANTED.

Another old time Populist leader has
become a railroad magnate. Zen years
ago he was fighting the ra1lLoadS Win Win
might and main. He is J. Hudson,
who was a Populist congressman from
the Third district in Populist days.
Hudson, in company with n. IS
Hardy, t. F. c. Dodd, James hennsuy
and T9lrC. =. .Babb, all of Fredonia, has
chartered the Kansas Railroad com
pany, with a capital stock of $2.OOo'OOO'
The road is chartered to run from a
point on the east line OF the stAte III
Crawford county west through crazy
ford, Neosho, Wilson, Elk, Butter, Cow
ley, Sumner, Harper, Barber, Comanche
and Clark counties.
The state charter board mas also
granted charters to the following;
The Beverly Telephone company,
Beverly; capital $4,000.
The Mutual Telephone company, XIII
win; capital 81 500.
The Bethany Book Printing company
Lihdsborg; capital $4,000.
The Edwardsville Land company,
Kansas City; capital $4,000
The. Corwin State bank, Corwin; cap
ital $4,000.
The Cofnanehe Land and Cattle COM
pany Kiowa; capital $4,000.
The oxford Mutual Telephone COM
pany, Oxford; capital $1,000.
The Peoples Telephone company
Bentley; capital $500.
The Standard Vitrihed Brick COM
pany, Coffeyville; capital $4,000.
The Hoffman Elevator company, Ell
terprise; capital $150,OOO.
The Girard Cereal company, G1raros
capital $40, ,000
The Sabetha Hospital association, ,Sa-
betha; capital $4,000.
The Weber Telephone company
Weber; capital $4,000.
The Topeka Union Oil and Gas syn
dicate, Topeka; capital $4,000
The Steyner Oil and Gas company,
independence; capital $220,OO0.
The Riley County Farmers Telephone
company, Parallel; capital $4,000.
The Mcpherson Stone company, NC
Pherson; capital $4,000.
The keystone Oil company, Indepen-
dence; capital $4,000.
The Adsms Mercantile company,
Cedarvale; capital $4,000.
The Edwards County Telephone COM
pany, Lewis; capital $4,000.
The Blue Rapids Telephone company,
Blue Rapids; capital $4,000.
The Myers Planning Mill company,
Topeka; capital 100000
These foreign companies are admitted
into the state:
The Metropolitan Water company, of
Virginia; capital $1,000,0O0. This con-
Germ owns the Kansas City, Kan, wa
terworks plant
The United States Agricultural Socie-
ty. Chicago; capital $25, ,000
The Phelps Stone and Supply COM
pany, Kansas City. Mo; capital $4,000.
The Spring River Mining company,
of Portland Me-, with 100000 capital,
asked for a license to engage in busi-
ness in Kansas, but its application was
turned down because of an inadequate
financial showing.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12

ernment land frauds which have been cen
States circuit court in order, if possible
to finish them before the holidays.
While no names are yet openly connect-
in Colonel Green's hands for considera-
tion nevertheless it is believed that Lhe
district attorney intends to ask the IN
dictment of men of more than local prom
inence, who will make still more sensa-
tionaI the already famous cases.
Several DAYS ago subpoenas were sent
to Washington. D. C asking United
States Senator John I1itchell and Con-
pressman Binger Hermann to come to
Portland December 10 to testify. Their
answers have been received and state that
press of official business prevents their
attendance at the trial.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12
SMALLPOX IN BOURBON.
Farmer Fears to Leave Home on That
Account.

There is serious epidemic of small
pox in Bourbon county which has not
heretofore been announced.
The fact of the epidemic was di-
vulged in an affidavit filed in the dis
trict court of Shawnee county Friday.
The divorce case of Eseck L. Kepley
against Bertha Kepley was set for
hearing. An affidavit asking for a
continuance was filed and the affidavit
stated that John Kilborn, father of tn
defendant, feared to come to Topeka
and bring his daughter, Mrs. Kepley.
on account of an epidemic of smallpox
which had broken out in the camp of
a gang of gas pipe layers who were
camped in the sable and feed lot of
the Kilborn farm.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12
OYAMA ATTACKS.
Advance on the Russian Trenches
Near Mukden Is Repulsed.

Mukden, Dec. Ion Friday night
the japanese several times attacked
the trenches of the Russian right but
in each case they were repulsed.
Shelling Port Arthur.
Toxic, Dec. IA p. m.-The COM
mander of the Japanese naval land
battery reporting today says:
-Four Russian battleships, two
cruisers, one gunboat and one torpedo
storeship lying in Port Arthur har-
Dor are completely disabled. There is
no further necessity for bombarding
the Russian naval force.
I'VE are now engaged in shelling
the town of Port Arthur, which is be-
ing heavily damaged.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12
HOLIDAY FOOTWEAR.

Ladies Fur Trimmed Slippers in
black, blue, green, purple, cardinal, vici
kid, at 75c, 89c, 98c, up to $1.65.
Mems and Ladies' Felt Slippers at
SOC, 55c, SOC and 65c.
Velvet Velour Slippers, for Men, La
dies and Children, at per pair 39c.
Mems and Boys House Slippers, in
leather and velvet, assorted colors,
Opera and Everett styles, at SOC, 59c,
75c, CSC up to $1.75.
Children s Romeo Slippers, 39c to 55c.
Mems Patent Leather Pumps, special
value, pair $1.49.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12

Portland, Ore, Dec. 12.-The por-
ton of the Lewis and Clark fair
grounds which was allotted to the ex-
hibition of live stock, it is thought, will
prove inadequate to the demand, and
arrangements are being made to en-
large it. 1t is expected that breeders
from all over the country are planning
to send the best of their herds to
Portland. This prompted the exposi-
ton authorities to increase the appor-
uonment for premiums from $4,000
to $55-O00 and to consider the ad-
visibility of increasing the space to be
devoted to the display.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12
PRINCES TOUR HAS ENDED.
F'ushimi Is Packing His Trunks for
Homeward Journey.

New York, Dec. 12.-Prince Fushi-
mi has concluded his tour of observa-
ton and servants are busily engaged
preparing his baggage for the home
ward journey. He will leave tomor-
row for San Francisco.
In discussing the princes ooserva-
tions in America, one of his repre-
sentatives said of all things he had
seen and heard that which impressed
him most was the intensified activity
of commercial life as indicated by the
complete transformation of New York
city since he was here 20 years ago.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12
FANCY SILKS.

A new line of Fancy Silks, bought
especially for the Holiday trade; new
designs, suitable for Waists or Suits.
Also some special values in Black Silks.
Fancy Silks, in neat desirable checks
and plaids, per yard. .75c, 85c and 89c
Plain China Silk, 27 inches wide, all
colors. per ward .49c
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12
oldest Member of Commons Dies.

London, Dec. 12.-SDencer Char
rington, the oldest member of the
house of commons, is dead. He repre-
sented the Tower hamlets in the con-
servative interests for nearly so years.
This almost nonogenarian Che was
born in 1919 distinguished himself at
the close of the last session by sitting
through two all night debates when he
thought the government was threaten
ed, a feat of endurance which his COL
leagues recognized by presenting him
with a commem oratiYe silver cup.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12
To Shorten school Day.

New York, Dec .|12.-A- report is being
prepared by superintendent Maxwell
for presentation to the board of educa-
tion which, it is said, will be the first
step toward the adoption of a three
hour or a three and one-half hour day
for the lowest grades in all the elemen-
tary schools Of this city.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12
Head of Graham Paper co. Dead.

St Louis, Mo-, Dec. 12.-Benjamin
Brown Graham, president of the Gra-
Mechanics National bank and one Of
the directors of the Union Trust COM
pany. is dead at his home here from
the effects of an operation. Mr.. Gra-
ham was GA years old and was born
at Graham Mills, Ohio. He leaves a,
widow and one daughter.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12
Fire Under Bridge Approach.

New York, Dec. 12.-Several firemen
Were overcome by smoke, tenants of
night clothes to the cold streets and
damage to the extent of s75, 900 was done
by a fire early today in a five story
building occupied by Hopple & Andro-
vetti, importers of shellac and dye stuffs
almost directly under the Manhattan
approach of Brooklyn bridge.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12
CHRISTMAS FURS.

There is nothing more slightly
and serviceable which is appreci-
ated more than a pretty Fur Scarf.
We show an extensive line of Furs
in Coney, Black and Sable Hare,
Black and Stone Marten, Nutria
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12
Painless
Dentistry

In order to introduce
their painless method of ex-
tracing, filling and bridge
work, the great American
Painless Dentists are giving
their services absolutely
free to all who call at their
beautiful office, JOG West
Eighth street, within ten
days.
These eminent dentists will do all
classes of dental work absolutely free
(only making a small charge for ma
terial used, this includes everything
except painless extracting), to all VIII o
call at their Office within 10 days. The
American Painless Dentists desire to
impress upon the minds of the people
that their method is entirely new and
painless. Barbarous methods are no
longer used by them. They are pro-
gressive competent and up-to-date on
scientific dentistry, and wish to say
there is no need in being tortured in
the dental chair. as is usual with ordi-
nary dentists. Their object in making
this liberal offer is to introduce their
painless system of dental surgery and
to become rapidly and personally ac-
quainted with all who are in need of
the services of scientific, competent,
thoroughly reliable and progressive
dentists. Remember their services are
free except for the cost of material,
the only condition being that you call
at their office within ten days This
offer will positively be withdrawn at
the expiration of this time. If you are
in need of the services of competent
dentists call upon them while they are
making this grand offer. Their office
is 1O6 West Eighth street tower Santa
Ee Watch Goa
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12

Chicago, Dec. 12.-Mrs. Mary Negus
is dead of heart failure at her resi-
dence here, aged 81 years. Mrs. Negus
had a national reputation as temper
ance worker.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12

Greatest tonic and strength producing
remedy ever offered suffering humanity
Cures indigestion; constipation, headache,
stomach disorders That's what Hollis
ters Rocky Mountain Tea will do. Gatlfn
Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12
FANCY CHINA, ETC.

All the China markets of any note are
represented in our China Department.
Germany, Austria, France, Japan,
China, ETC., have contributed to make
this department complete. . :. 49,.
Cups and Saucers. 80. 1Oc up to $1.25
Plates .............. SC up to $1.5O
Sugars and Creamers :. .25c up to ST. SO
Cracker Jars ......... .59c up-to So SO
Cake Plates .......... .25c up to So SO
Chocolate Pots ..... .89c up to $2.75I
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12
SNAPsHOTS AT HOME NEWS

IDr. Quackenbos urges the establish
ment of an institute of hypnOtism, saying
9he general practice of the science would
be beneficial to ALL
Don't snap your fingers near my ma;
You'd change her smile into a frown-
She has been hypnottzed by pa
And thinks she's got brand new gown.
Or else there'H be an awful clash
Ma now controls those thoughts of his
And makes him give her all his cash.
The parlor's dark; pa went in there
And hypnotized my sisters beau
Until he said: well, I declare,
It's getting late and must CO.
ny Pa made her Ds sDger ahdfS diSappear- 6pen;
He made a pass or two again
And now she thinks her beau's still
there.
Pas went around all smiles today,
Last night a bill collector came ae
IA hypnotized him right away -rn nor
And the collector signed his name
And gave pa the receipted bill.
You see. the other man obeyed
Ny pas intense hypnotic will
And though at once the bill was paid.
lead my classes at our school
Pa simply makes a pass or two
And then know each word. and rule,
And all the sums have to dc.
Don't snap your fingers If you go
Into the kirchen-make no fuss.
Fas hypnotfzed the cook, and so
Shell II stay another week with us.
w. D. N. in, Chicago Tribune.
Only less than two weeks till Christ
mas
This is just a. touch of winter, enough
to drive the germs away.
This weather is more to the liking of
the peanut and popcorn man.
Director Jennings has proven that the
snow flake formula is still in his possess
sion.
Fay Thompson, travelling passenger
agent of the Rock Island was in Topeka
over Sunday.
The heaters have been placed in the
street cars but no fire has been placed
In the heaters.
Joseph. Hattie, JohE and Rider Reeves
are quarantined at 626 West street
with chickenpox.
This would have been a great morn
ing for rabbits 1.-THE snow had stay
ed the ground.
w. H. Wilson. who has been sick at
Stormont hospital for two weeks, is re-
ported much better.
Gleason, the horse tanner, will give the
opening of his second engagement in
Topeka al the Auditorium tonight.
Oliver T. Winner, of Mayetta, Kan,
has bought ex-Sheriff John NJ Wilker-
sons 800 acre farm north of town
Diment & Co. have purchased the
Continental Shoe and Clothing company
stock, and will close out the business
Three weeks from today the January
term of the district court will begin
and the new court officers will begin
their terms.
The Crawford Theatrical syndicate
has secured another opera house The
New Jefferson theater at Jefferson City
Mo, has been added to the Crawford
circuit
Charles s. E,ldridge, of the Kansas
fire inspection office, has issued a notice
to merchants warning them to be care
ful about fire during the holiday sea-
SON. There is extra danger at this time
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12
Arbitration Treaty Signed.

Washington, Dec. 12.-The arbitra-
ton treaty between Great Britain and
the United States was signed today.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12
ESTING ITEMS FOR CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS

Toy Engines and Train. ;. .10c to $1.50
Automobiles ........ .25c to $1.5O
Fire Engines, Hook and Lad
DER, oCc. LUG TO S1.OU
IOOl OnoSCS ZOC TO S1.UU
Iron Wagons .39c to $2.98
1OUDy 1OfS0S SOC TO y 6.OO
Go-Carts and Doll Cabs 5Oc to Sc 90
Shoe Flies s..... 49c to $3.50
Velocipedes 1.5O to $3.50
Tricycles So .49 to $4. SO
Rocking Chairs .. .25c to $4OO
Folding Go-Carts .......$ $3.50
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12
FANCY LAMPS.

The largest line of Fancy Lamps
shown in Topeka, ranging from SOC
to $8.75.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12

Salad Dishes .25c up to So. SO
Water Sets .....$1.1Oup to $2.75
Souvenir China Trays, Vases,
Creams, Plates, Cups and Saucers,
etc. Hundreds of items too numer-
GUS to mention.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12

Satins for Fancy Work, all shades, per
yard ............ 39c
Black Taffeta, wear guaranteed, yard
wide, best value ever shown, yard CSC
Peau de Sole, "a inches wide, good
heavy quality, per yard. d........ .90c
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12
DOLLS.

We import Dolls direct; the showing
this year is superb, the line is complete
in every detail.
China Dolls, lie to. .25c
Undressed Dolls, sc to. .......... $5.98
Dressed Dolls, 1Oc to. $500
Rubber Dolls at 10c, 15c, 25c and. Doc
Paper Dolls at 1Oc to- .25c
Doll Heads, in all sizes and styles,
prices range from sc to. ...... $500
TOYS.
AS usual we are headquarters on
Toys. The line comprises all that is
new in Foreign and Domestic Toys, as
well as full assortment of staple toys.
Spelling Blocks ............ Sc to SOC
Musical Horns .............. Sc to SOC
'1OpS OC TO QUO
Toy Coffee Mills. SC
Toy Animals of every description,
&c 10 DUG
Mechanical Toys ...... .10c to $1.98
Garden Sets ..............5 DC TO 1Oc
10y Watches ....4.. IOc
Musical Instruments -. .10c to $1.O0
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12
Kansas City and Return $2.25 via
Santa Ea

Account Boer war exhibition Tickets
on sale December IL to Is inclusive.
Final limit returning December 16,
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12

Portland. Ore, Dec. 12-It is the inten-
ton of the government to press the rest
of the cases in connection with the gov
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12

and Beaver, Wolf, Bear, Mink, Opos-
sum, etc., ranging from. .75c to $14.98
Fur Capes .$12.5O to $4,000
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12
FANCY BASKETS.

Toy Baskets ......... SC to 25c
Waste Paper Baskets. 25c to $298
Work Baskets -. .25c to 81 .98
Baby Baskets ..... SOC to 81. so
Sewing Baskets on stands
CSC to $500
Clothes Baskets or Hampers
75c to 81. SO
Market Baskets 49,. .49c to $1.98
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12
MORE SENSATIONAL.

Government Land Fraud Cases Ex-
pected to Grow in Interest.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12

We import Dolls direct; the showing
this year is superb, the line is complete
in every detail
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12
CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES.

This line consists of Fancy Work
Boxes, Toilet Sets, Smokers Sets, Mu-
sical Albums, Cuff and Collar Boxes
Jewel Boxes, etc., priced at 25c to $500
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-12
USEFUL PRESENTS FOR MEN.

Fine Silk Suspenders, oxidized silver
and Roman Buckles. :. .75c and CSC
Handkerchiefs in plain silk and initials,
from -. .10c to 75c
Muf1ers, an elegant assortment
Soc to $1.5O
Ties of all descriptions, at 25c and SOC
A large line of Cuff Buttons, Scarf Pins,
Collar Buttons, Shirt Studs, Watch
Chains, etc.. DC to $1.5O
Dress Shirts, desirable styles and pat
terms. SOC, 75c, CSC and $1.50
Fancy Sweaters, for men and boys
Soc to $225
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-06-28

PromiscuouI shooting OF rifles ID
the city should bs vigorously fol-
lowed up and stopped by the po
lice. A few days ago bsll wen
through the roof ard fell in the
room on Kukui lane where H vierrs,
Sr, was lying i'll. Had it gone
straight through the wall OF the
room il might easily have killed
somebody. The law is very strict on
the matter Of using 6resrms in the
city limits aud the police are dsre-
lict in their duty when they fail to
enforce It.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-06-28

The position OF Speaker Beckley
in politics is rather unique. He re-
ceived very strong support on Maui
and Molokai from both the Repub-
lican and Democratic parties, At
the same time, he was a member OF
the Home Rule party. Subsequent
Iy, however, he was read out OF the
Home Rule party and became par
ty unto himself. Just how strong
the Bsckley party may prove to be
in the coming campaign is cues
tion as interesting to Mr. Bsckley,
perhaps, as to his numerous friends.