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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-31
CORRETT TOMORROW.


The Worlds Champion Tomorrow, and
Willie Collier Saturday Night
There il considerable excitement in
Topeka sporting circles this week and ii
all hinges on the appearance of the
worlds champion pugiIist James r.
Corbett at the Grand opera house to-
morrow night IN his play, "Gentleman
jack Critics have described Corbett
as very superior in his acting as com
pared with most other people Of note
who have taken up the stage as a pro-
fession- 1t is said too that the company
has been well selected
The theme Of Gentleman Jack" hinges
on happenings Of Mr.. Corbett's own ca
reer and gives him ample OPPORTUNITIES
Of showing his many resources for the
entertainment Of his audience.
Representations Of the Madison square
roof garden, New York. the arena Of the
Olympic club, New Orleans; the train
ing quarters at Lock Arbour and the
campus Of the Payene college are spe-
cial features Of the production. During
the roof garden scene q number Of en-
tertaining sp6cIaitles are introduced and
Ia the training quarter Mr. Corbett gives
an exhibition of bag punching and illus
frates MS methods OF training In the
scene of the olympic CLUB arena ne Will
spar four rounds with steve q Donnell
with the accessories Of scenic effects. the
plans 81 which were taken from an IN H
Simultaneous photograph made during
the world-renowned contest between
Corbett and Sullivan. vivid picture Is
shown. Dir. WIN. Delaney who has sec
onded and trained AIr. Corbett for
every contest he has engaged in, Will
appear with the champion during the
last two acts
Ills &lO,OOO namplonsnlp Deit Will Pc
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CHILDREN wANTING HOMES.
4 Company Of New York Children sent I
Montgomery County.

Montgomery County.
INDEPENDENCE, Oct 3L-A company
Of children sent by the ChiIdren's Aid
society of New York City will arrive in
Independence on Saturday, November
TO- seeking homes among the citizens of
Montgomery county. They will be from
one to sixteen years of age, aud viii be
placed in homes upon the following
terms:
Children from one to twelve years are
to remain until they are eighteen, and to
be treated as children of the family as to
schooling, clothing and training; children
between twelve and fifteen are to remain
until they are seventeen. for their board,
clothing and schooling; children over tif-
teen are TO remain until they are seven
teen, for their board and clothing, after
which they are at liberty to make their
own arrangements as to wages.
All the children are to have the benefit
Of the public schools during their SEES
sions-
The society reserves the right to re-
move child at any time for good cause
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-31
sLOAT ENDORSED AGAIN.


The Trades Assembly Endorses f4ts NaH-
dIdacy for Representatlve-
At the last meeting of the Trades and
Labor assent bly, of Topeka at it's hall "a
East Seventh street the following resulu-
tions endorsing r. J. 6Ioat as a candidate
for representative were passed. Aem-
bers of the assembly say they wish it uu-
derstood that they do not endorse 6loat aa
a Populist but as a laboring man. The
vote was not unanimous exactly. it "a un-
derstood. but the resolution carried at
least Here it is.
Whereas, r. J. Sloat Is an active union
man, and win work for the best interests
Of the laboring man il elected. and
Whereas, We as members OF labor
organizations, would ask and desire ths
cooperation Of all laboriug men, % aid
in securing his election. therefore BE 81
Resolved, That we. the mem bers of the
Topeka Trades assembly do endorse him
as representative union man, aud win
give him our support.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-31
SENATOR JONES EXPLAINS.
he Tens Large Audience It Reno

He Tells Large Audience at Reno
why He Left the Republicans
RENO, New. Oct 31.-Senstor John p
Jones. Of Nevada, and General A. J.
Warner. Of OHIO. addressed the largest
meeting ever held ia Reno last evening.
Senator Jones explained why he left the
Republican party. which had honored
him with the senatorial office four times.
lie is an advocate of monetary reform
and the Republican party is not.
Gen. Warner spoke until II o'clock,
and then the large audience did not
want him to stop. Great enthusiasm
prevailed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-31
Emporia Driving Meeting.

EMPoKIA. Oct 31.@Ihe IAN trotting
meeting Of the Emporia Driving Park
association commenced today aud viii
last three days. Among the notable events
VIII he match race tomorrow between
Walter + aud Sunrise Prince for a $500
purse. A match race viii also take place
between Riley Medium, 2:101s. and Susie
a.
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eraI merchandise store of Gould s. Dowd
al Bushong, in the northern part of Lyon
county. were totally destroyed by fire
yesterday. The hotel was owned by Mrs.
@. q. Jennings. The loss on the hotel is
$4,000: insurance, $500. Gould & Dowd's
loss is about $4,000; insured for $4,000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-31
FRISCO'S ANNUAL.
The Meeting Held Yesterday and Directors
Elected.

At ST. Louis yesterday the annual
meeting Of the Frisco was held and a
new board Of directors was elected. The
three receivers, Joseph c. Wilson, John
made directors The other directors
elected were: Edward King, James r.
Woodward, G. q. Rawlins. w. Edmonds
Roosevelt. New y ork City; #. B. Wesley,
Rye. y. H., ,. " B. Thayer. Brooklyn,
N. y; b F. Cheney, jr., Boston; H. l.
Morrill,, St Louis; J. T. McKeighan, St
Louis. r. c. Kerens, St Louis.
The new board Of directors viii meet in
New York for Organization in about ten
days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-31
ROCh ISLAND ROUTE.


On November 9th, we will sol
harvest excursion tickets h. ull
points in Texas. aud an points 80 New
Mexico. on the Pecos Valley railroad. And
to Demlng, at one lowest first class fare
plus $500 for the round trip. stop-0FeEs
allowed within the limit ia both dirne-
ti0ns. Limit of tickets twenty days from
date of sale.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-31
Attempt TO wreck Lake shore Z

BUFFALO n. u, Oct 8L-An attomUt
was made TO wreck the Boston and CAi-
cage special on the Lake Shore road iAst
night near Lake View, ten miles west of
Buffalo, by placing a plank and stones
on the track just west of a siding. This
obstruction was discovered, and the train
stopped in time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-31

Parsons. Oct. 31.=Arthur aNordyke
and Hugh Mcconnell. the two boys ar
rested here on suspicion OF having stolen
a leather apron and brace and bit. which
they were trying to dispose OF, and who
were brought here to answers charge
Of burglarizing a mill. were given
trial and were DISCHARGED.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-31

One word describes it-@perfectiou.
We refer to De Wits Witch Hazel Salve,
cures obstinate sores, burns, skin diseases
and is a well known cure for piles. J. X.
Jones.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-31
Is Eour Hair Dry and Brittle. rail-
Ing ONT or Turnlsa aanax

These are only indications that the fol-
licies or roots of the hair are getting
weakened or diseased Beggs' Hair
Remover will strengthen and invigorate
the follicies and the hair will regain its
natural color and become soft, glossy and
healthy. Sold by w. r. Kennady.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-31

NEWTON, Oct 31.-Guy Brown. son Of
s A. Brown, the Wells Fargo Express
agent, broke his leg between the ankle
and the knee yesterday while playing
football at the Third ward school house
during recess.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-31
Rock Island
Playing Iard&
No. Sol kans. Ave.

For instance, Mrs. Chas. Rogers, Of Bay
City, Mich, accidently spilled scalding
water over her little boy. She promptly
applied De Wits Witch Hazel Salves,
giving instant relief It's a wonderfully
gor salve for burnes, bruises, sores, and
ire cure for Piles. j. K Jones
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-31
LOVERS OF GOOD MUSIC.
Fully 900 of Them Heard the -Anlphion
Club Concert Last Night

Fully 900 Of Them Heard the AnlpIaion
Club Concert Last Night
The fact that classical music il en-
ioyed and appreciated by Topeka was
shown by the attendance at the first
AmphiOn concert in the Methodist church
last night The big auditorium and
balcony were packed and many people
stood up during the concert There were
no less than 800 people present. and IN
vTtati0ns could not have made the audi
ence more select
The Amphion club chorus Of sixty
voices under the superb leadership Of
Prof w I'll. Leib was accompanied by
the Detroit Philharmonic club under the
direction or Herr Ludwig Bleuer, aud
also by Mrs. G. 5. Gleed, pianist, and W.
+. Roehr, orgaEist Inc result was Inc
most meritOrIOus concert ever gwen IN
Topeka by I'M professional talent
The Bet oft Philharmonic club is
quarrette Of stringed instruments, and
their delicate harmonIes were never sur
passed ia Topeka Herr Bleuer was
distinguished looking foreigner and he
handled his bow with the grace Of
magician During his violin solo the
silence was intense.
In the other two concerts. which the
Amphion club will give this season. with
the assistance Of the best available
foreign talent, the chorus viii b. larger
The chorus has been hindered by the
lack Of sufficient male voices. but the
singers Of Topeka are beginning to APP
precIate the advantage Of choral prAc-
tice under leader Of expe rlence who is
familiar with the best music and its in
expectation.
The programme last night was:
rart Sn Boat Song .--- ~. COWen
t'As 7oH7 starry Crowns Baruaby
AlnpAi0n Club.
Quartette in Major Bee thoven
Allegro. Ma nOii tanFo.
SrMerxo. Andante Quasi AHegrettO.
Philharmonic Grub.
Soprano Solo Payer --.-.-. M;tseagni
Mrs p. III. Adams
Violin SolO-t4lpsy Melodies .-.-- SaFasate
Herr Ludwig Bleuer
Quartette ia Io Minor .----.-.. schubert
Philharmonic Club
Ladies solo Pregh era Marchett
Ladies' OF AnphlOn Club
C..ntata- Hear Ms Prayer AIendelSsOhn
Mrs Geo. III. I-arNhurst and AmpAlon Club
Vocal solo. ---- ..-.|.- -..-.----
Prof VI H. I-eib
Quartette in & Minor -..-.-.-..- .--..--- Haydn
Philharmonic Club.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-31

Ayers Sarsaparilla Is the quickest cure
for all blood diseases. It's effects are al
ways beneficial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-31
MAY EMPLOY RUSS.
The Associated Charities Looking for Z
Secretary.


The Associated Charities Looking for "a
Secretary
There will be a meeting of the board
of managers of the Associated Charities
this afternoon If enough of the mem bers
can be scraped together, for the purpose
Of electing a secretary to take charge Of
the Headquarters Of the association and
see that the v ork IS properly handled
for the winter
lit seems probable now that Walter L.
Russ. who was formerly tie superintend-
ent of the WATTS home, viii become the
secretary. After careful canvass Of
available persons, it has been decided by
a majority Of the leading members that
he is the best qualified A room for the
headquarters or central station has not
yet been selected
Alfred A. Farland is astonishing the
critics in the large cities by rendering
such works as Beethovan's sOuatas. the
overture to William Tell and Mendles-
banjo. Farland viii appear at Library
Hall, Thursday, Nov-1, and will be sup
ported BY the best local talent A pro-
gramme OF unusual excellence viii be
rendered and a most enjoyable evening
is assured all who attend. The concert
i under the auspices of the Imperial
Banjo club. Seats on sale at Guilds and
kellam's.
All the talk in the world viii not con
vince you SO quickly as one trial of De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve for Scalds.
Burns. Bruises, Skin Affections and Piles.
J. * Jones
Stewart stoves ct Sheldon s. Sheldon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-31

Thursday, November 1st, rally, in the
Interest Of the suffrage amendment will
be held in Hamilton hall Hon. A. L.
Williams. Mayor Harrison and others are
expected to address the meeting. Every
body invited.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-31

The STATE JOURNALS Want and Mis-
ceIlaneous columns reach each working
day in the week more than twice as
many Topeka people as can be reached
trough any other paper. This is fact
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-31

Come and hear the reply to Mr.. Over
myers argument against the amendment
at Hamilton hal November 1st
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-31
A Remarkable Achievement I'm Rail
road Affairs

Was the running Of the Exposition flyer
the famous twenty hour train between
Chicago and New York, via the Lake
Shore route. in service during the Worlds
fair. A handsome litho-water- color Of
this train may be secured by sending ten
cents il silver to G. K WILDER, Western
Passenger Agent, Chicago
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-31
4 NATURAL LIQUOR CURE.
spring Discovered in Michigan That
cures the liquor Habit.

IsHPENISG. Mich. Oct 31.-A report
comes from the Ropes gold mine, near
here. that at the bottom level spring
has been struck which supplies a strong
stream Of highly colored water, being
nearly as yellow as GOLD and plainly hold
ing considerable Of that precious mater
ial Ia its solution.
It Is very paiatabIe and ice cold. Sew
eral Of the men working in that level
have been IN the habit Of freely drinking
this water aud it was noticed that as
they drank, the desire for alcoholic slim
ulants died within them. Some OF the
men h4d been heavy drinkers of beer
and whisky. but since the use Of this
water they had wish for any stimu-
lants.
Their health and physical condition is
generally improved and it is be-
lieved that the water is YER
table and natural sgold cure" not
only for the liquor habit but for general
diseases OF all kinds There Is some
talk of erecting huge hospital af the
mine, using the water as a cure-all for
the ills Of men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-31
TODAY'S MARAET REPORT.
Furnished by the Associated Press to ths
State journal

CHICAGO. Oct. 31.-In spite Of higher
cables and reports of foreigners buying
wheat in New York, wheat was quiet
here today, Decem Der opening 1s a "a c
lower. The expectation of BradstreeLs
report showed large increase in the
worlds visible was bearish factor. De
cember started at 525sc, and firmed up
to 52Ic Later the market declined to
5258 W5234c, Liverpool &c higher and
outside buying orders foreign news firm,
with local traders sellers. The receipts
here II cars.
Corn started a shade higher at 5116c,
declined ~ and then firmed up 10 81 PC.
May oats opened a shade lower at
3258c, declined Ice and recovered TO the
opened price.
Provisions were strong on outside buy
ing January pork started &c higher at
$11.S and advanced to $685. Jan
uary lard opened 21zc higher at So IS,
and advanced to $69218.
Estimates for Thursday: Wheat 100
cars; corn 1s5 cars. oats 10 cara. hogs
1000 head.
WHEAT-October, 51s5c; November,
5158c; December, @52ssc; May, 57A
coRN-october. 5Izsc; November.
511sc; December, 501sc; May, 501s q
5058c.
OATs-October 2838c: Novemb Der 2814c;
Decem Der 1913 c: May, 321a@323sc
SHORT RIBS October, $6.lO@615; No
vember. 5000; January, $59715
PoRK n October, $1,000; January
$11.S21s
LARD-O October So So; November $685.;
January, $6.S5c; May, $6-9715.
RYE-Cash, 47c: December, 4sc;
MAY, 51c
BARLEY Choice. soc; medium, 531zc;
common, 50M51c.
HoGs-Receipts today $4,000; official
receipts yesterday, 2S obs head: shipments
$3.50; left over about 5000. Quality
not good; good heavy left on the
market Active and firm at 5I10c adj
vance: packers and shippers both buy
ing freely. Sales ranged at $420M46 50
for light. $4201440 for rough packing:
$435614.T % for mixed, $445914.S0 for
heavy packing and shipping lots, and
$2.50Nc4.40 for pigs.
CATTLE-Receipts. $1,000 Supply in
excess Of demand, hence prices are weak
and 5@10c lower
Receipts, $4,000. In good de-
mand, active and firm at 56110c advance.
Kansas cry Market
KANSAS CITY. Oct. 31.-CATTLE-Re-
ceipts $500; shipments, 800. Market
slow and weak. Texas steers. $1.7501
2.75: beef steers $2.2OQ5.50; native cows,
$1.O00325; stockers and feeders $40
036O.
Hoes-Receipts $500; shipments, 1000.
Market strong to 10c higher Bulk Of
sales, $435@4.55; heavies, $4354465;
packers, &4-4OM465: mixed, S41O0445;
lights. So 95@435; pigs, $3-001400.
SHEEP Receipts. $500; shipments
1900. Market steady. Natives So. 500
800. westerns 2.2503.O0; stockers and
feeders $3.50; lambs S3.O00400
WHEAT=Market steady. No. hard,
47c; No. red. 4515@46c: rejected, 42@
dc. Sales by sample on change 70. b..
Mississippi river: No. 2 hard 541Sc;
No. 2 red, 52140521lc.
Consolidated slow. No mixed,
4216@4234c; TO. white. 1880.
Steady. No. 2 mixed, 2902916c:
No white. 311z@32c. =
RYE=No 2. Acc
FLAX SEED=Steady at $1.29M130
BRAN-Nery dull at 59061c.
HAY-Market firm. Timothy $1,000
600; fancy prairie. $6.O008.OO
Observation-Disclosures
EGGs-J nchanged
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-31

Physicians prescribe Ayers Pills as
the fastest and most perfect cathartic
compounded
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-31

The new HaaD or Kansas

Size 22x16 inches. IN colors. Revised
and corrected in every detail with all
changes up to date. Each railroad bv
separate color. express companies and
lines over which they operate; the dis
lance between towns; each county in
distinct color. towns and streams correct
ly located Complied from official
sources and absolutely reliable. ~ mail
prepaid 10 cents (StamDsA Adams
Bros printers and publishers, Topeka
Capital Lodge No. Z. ID. Of H will
celebrate their eleventh anniversary wit
a literary entertainment and dance on
Saturday evening, November 8, 1894
All sister lodges are welcome. BY order
OF committee.
Buy the Smith Premier typewriter.
Buy the Webster non-typehlling ribbon.
The Smith-Premier agency, 10 West
Sixth street. Topeka. kan.
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...tawarl'' stovas At sheIdea s sheiden.
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New neck bands put On your shirts as
TOPEKA STEAM LAuSBHa-
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''sfewart' stoves at Sheldon s Sheldon.
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E'or sale ~ al Drueaista.
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CHAs BENEFITS Optical store. 1t8
Kansas avenue.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-03-08
PARIS Asa srAropr

The opening Of tue Manchester ship
canal hns given "A now impetus TO the
prj cot ijr making the French capital
a seaport htpfosent the port Of Paris
Is Havfc, at tho mouth Of the Seine,
"a miles distant from tho capital
While tuis Is four times o. far %
Manchester ia from the estuary Of the
Moucy, yol the contamination Of the
scheme would probably cost no more
tlan dId the Manchester canal, for
the channel OF the Seine would be Of
much greater assistancs proportion
ately iu aiding the work than was
the lrwclL La fac, 10 10 Inserted that
merely by O system Of dredging ihe
Seine could bo transformed into a
waterway 5r tho lafg II ships.
Vessels Of considerable slzo now ind
their way from the ocean to Paris by
way Of the Seine, hut these are uscd
cxcludvely DO freight iunie. The
passenger business along the river is
purely local, there being no connection
with tfausatantic tuiiiei that, aud u
great portion Of tho freight business, u
in the hands OF The railways that Join
ut nayrc. lt is claimed that 81 the
DIVER were opened ur, lhs great steam.
snip liuoi which now give 10 Havrc
much OF iis Importance as seaport
would change thulr terminals to paril,
taking ton 0r twelve hours In the TIP,
another claim Is that with direct access
TO the tca large portion Of
business that now goes 10 various
suaporis ior the continent would be- 81.
verified via Parig,and that Hsvre would
be- compensated Tor TO lcss uy the In.
creased volume Of commerce. Boucu,
"lhr Manchester Of France" is on the
Seine MY miles above HAVE, and
wouh also he on tho line OF direct
communication with the sun.
10 would DO no surprise TO lcifn Of
tue Pafisians cmbatking 30 tuoh an
undertaking, especially 70 onterprising
huauciers should take the matter up
AMI manage 10 convince the people
that II would add 10 the glory Of tho
metropolis. Ifonce started, tbe oeh,mo
would be qulckly carried out, for Paris
does not do things OF that Kidd by
halvss, as may DO seen Ia the wonder.
iui developments made in The city In
spite Of tho appalling disasters b. has
experienced ai various periods In Ito
history Up 10 the time Of the Franco.
prussian war aud the Commune. The
great French capital, now ll2 miles
from the nea, may yet alofi wharyes
aud safe harbor Tor the greas ocean.
going steamers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-03-08
CANAlURG AGAIN.

in continuation aud further oxg.nna.
ton OF the subject Of canaiyrp, which
was well treated by NoF Mexico
correspondent 10 the News columns
three weeks ngl, the same authority,
Mr. ~. j.. Baker, submits second
letter which viii be found on another
page AMI Will be read with much
pleasure aul profit. Accompanying
his present Communication came O.
box Of the cannigrc roots, which have
been publicly exhibited, and distrib'
utei among parties in this city inter
osled In the subject, and have excited
unusual interest In connection With
theso nreclmuus, aud iu answer 10 Ger.
tain doubts previously expressed ns O.
the parliuilar quality OF climate that
was necessary 10 the successful cuii'
walton Of the plant Me- Baker
makes tho slalsmuni that the roo.t
he sends were dug from the boil ut
Ramab, New Mexico, where tho tenn.
pofa,urr goes down 20 40 aud 10 degrees
below zero IN the wintct
Another correspondent, o. w. war.
nor, Of Moab, Grand county, write,
that ho would like 10 communicate
with come one acquainted With tam
ming, with references to a root which
grows in abundance Ia his locality,
aud b. called sour dock-which be
thinks 10 perhaps the same thing ar
cnnaigre. lie says the iafmcb have
expended considerable labor In trying
90 got rid II the weed, but II IL 10 Stub
born that 10 many cases they have not
yet been successful. lie asks a. % the
timc Of year to dlg the root, aud otiors
TO send a sample Of II 10 any tanner
who wants n, beaides undertaking, n
II 90 suitable, to furnish II Ia carload
lot.