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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-19
BLOCK ienaIa.

Referring to the little book on block
signals, issued by the New York Central,
the Electrical Review" which is the
recogn lzed authority upon everything
pertaining to electrical science, has this
to say:
ain the Four Track Series No II. the
passenger department of the New York
Central & Hudson River Railroad has
published a most interesting story IN
der the title of 'Block Signals on Amer
ica's Greatest Railroad The latter
press and illustrations in color are uu-
usually fiue The technical description
is BY Nr. John P. O'DonnelI, a member
of the American Society of Civil En-
gineers. The New York Central has
spent more than $1,00O,00J in equipping
It's lines with the safest and most com
plete system of block signal devices for
handling trains known to railway science.
The block signal system is a mystery to
the average men, and we can image NJ
more Instructive or interesting pastime
than TO take trip over the New York
Central road. with copy of this book in
hand, aud observe what is to be seen OF
the practical working of the block sigma
system"
A copy Of the book will be sent free
post paid to any address in the world
upon receipt of three two cent stamps
by George II. Daniels, General Passen
ger Agent, Grand Central Station, New
York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-19
BIG FAIR In 1900.
Project to Hold Occidental and Oriental
Exposition In Tacoma.

Project to Hold Occidental and Oriental
Exposition In Tacoma.
TACOMA, Wash, Sept. 10 "A project to
hold an Occidental and Oriental fair in
Tacoma in the summer of the year 1900
was considered by a large meeting of
citizens held at the chamber of commerce
and unanimously approved.
A preliminary organization was form
ed and committee appointed to perfect
plans and get the work started both in
this country and in the countries OF the
east which it il hoped to interest. The
object will be to foster trade relations
between the United States and Oriental
nations.
Congress will be asked early in tn =,
next session to appropriate 100000 ior
the fair on the ground that the Pacific
coast is entitled to an appropriation for a
fair. never having had one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-19
NOT SAID FOR PUBLICATION.

Weather Observer Jennings:-If I
don't get cold wave soon it will not be
safe to appear on the streets.
Il. NJ Cockrell:-Hy corn is big, but it
won't require step ladder.
Tom WIlkerson The new court house
will be ready for use by the first of the
year.
Justice Grover:-The Scotch society
will flourish this winter. There will be
lots of oaa cakes
Dr. l. 81. Munn:-For ten years Joe
Wilson was the best friend l had in To-
peka.
5. 81. Scott am working for S. n.
Scott now and not for glory. You ought
to see my Colorado farm.
Sheriff Burdge:-I travel around some
and the more / see of other towns the
better like Topeka
Arthur Capper:-I wish there we're
trout in the Kaw like they have in Colo
RADIO.
D. c. TiIIotson:-This weather outdoes
the oldest inha bitant Most remarka BILE
weather 1 ever saw.
Joe Reed:-Every bull dog in the
country ought to be killed, and every
owner of bull dog should be killed, too
DR.. l. 7. Grubts: The board of health
would like 10 have more sanitary officers
if the council would allow it.
Councilman Stevens:-It is foolish to
talk of closing the wells east Of the santa
Fe tracks. The water in my we'll is ex-
ceiIent.
d. A Clements: = This weather is
knocking the bottom out of business.
City Attorney Bird:-I am trying to
do the best | can for the city.
s. S. McFadden:-Some other people
seem to know more about my affairs than
/ do.
F. c. Downey:-The upper dam is not
dead. We are not doing any talking,
however.
F. w. Fox:-I dragged coIored wo-
man from under the heels of her horses
and she thanked me by falling on my
neck before the large crowd.
Sanitary Sergeant Fowler:-The diph-
liberia cases have got one ahead of me.
j. G. Slonecker:-IngaIls is an active
worker.
DR.. J. F. Buck:-I have lost my voice
| again. We shall have a change in the
weather.
Judge N. C. McFarland:-I took out a
$4,000 life insurance policy when I was
a young man and l paid in the entire
$3,00O years ago 1t was poor business
investment
Frank Jarren:-I started out when
about IA years old to be big railroad
man and got to be night operator.
Eugene Hagan:-Joe Wilson was s
great hunter He was tireleSs when
after game.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-19
SNAP SHOTS At HOME NEWS.

This is the year 5656 in the Jewish
calendar
Joe Reed uses the expression sim
maculate gall"
The only class in Hebrew in Kansas is
at Washburn college.
Marshall's band will give concert at
Garfield park next Sunday afternoon.
Topeka has been bankrupted on glass
fruit Jars several times this season.
About every other woman in town is
hunting for a recipe for sweet pickles
The district court room is just a trif1e
warmer than any other place in town.
There are over 800 Adventists in at
tendance at the o .kland camp meeting
Small boys battle in the Raw every
afternoon in plain view of the Oakland
cars.
Chief of Police Wilkerson says DR..
Fraker expects to keep out of the peni-
Tertiary.
A Topeka man who uses a night key
| leaves it in the door almost every even
ing that he uses it.
All the mail received at the Oakland
camp meeting is placed in box and
! every person is his own postmaster.
The little daughter of MIR. and Mrs.
| Geo. Sharitt who has been seriously i'll
/ for some time is thought to be mprovin g
slowly.
! The chancellor of the state university
| and the jauitor of Baker university spent
the summer in Europe. They were not
/ together, however.
The colored camp meeting at Garfield
! park is not crowded owing TO a charge
of 10 cents at the gate. This kind of re-
ligion is a fraud
Frank Barlow, who was brought from
Coffeyville to answer to the charge of
stealing a coat, was found guilty by jus.
tice Furry yesterday. He will work 76
days for the county.
Congressman Charles Curtis is wor-
ried about the number of cases of diph-
iberia in his part of the city. There is
case of the disease in the families re-
siding on both sides of him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-19
CAN'T STAND 1T.

Insurance Agents Taking Steps to
Keep From Going to the Wall.
The local fire insurance agents are to
hold q meeting Saturday for the purpose
of entering into an agreement in regard
to the division of commissions with To-
peka merchants and business men.
A prominent insurance man said to a
JOURNAL reporters; "The agents have
nothing TO do with fixing the rates, but
there has been so much cutting of COM
missions lately that we have got to get
together or quit business.
''Some of the merchants have come to
believe that an insurance agent can give
up all his commissions and then carry
them month in and month out.
''What we propose to do is to enter
into an agreement to make every man in
Topeka who buys insurance pay his pre-
miums IN cash when his policy is writ
ten. The company requires the agent to
turn in the money Immediately and there
is no sense in our allowing the business
men to pay US three and four dollars q
month just as it suits them.
sour commissions are small enough
and we have to work too hard for bust
meas to divide with all the business men
in Topeka. l think there is no doubt
but that an agreement will be made to
stop all these irregularities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-19
POLICE COURT NOTES.
Two Unsteady Drinkers Brought Into
Court and Fined.

Two Unsteady Drinkers Brought Into
Court and Fined.
Two DRINKS made up the police court
docket this morning.
". c. Tilton says he is a chemist.
He was found in an unsteady condition
at u o'clock last night He put up So
for his appearance and was let go.
Whether he was any more sober when
he left than before he as arrested is q
question. He forfeited the 50 this morn
ing.
The police made "cast of the net" at
the Rock Island 'Y" at midnight and
found number of tramps. F. Edwards
was too drunk to stand on his feet and
the patrol wagon was called. He said in
court this morning that he is a consump-
tive, and took a couple of drinks of
whisky as medicine, and it knocked"
him. City Attorney Bird thought he
should be fined for drinking whisky
this hot weather. Judge Ferry made it
R6
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-19
Hardware Dept

Large assortment of Pocket Knives,
10c to 25c each.
American Table Cutlery, Refined Cast
Steel, 4Jc per set.
Wharick Shears, 25c.
Razors-H Hubbard. Spencer, Bartlett 8
Co, finest quality, $L25.
Butcher Knives, fully warranted, Csc.
Sckle's Saws, &c inch, soc.
CHEST Handles, Japanese, loo.
Drawer Pulls, &c.
Balls, tip butts, &c
Hasp and Staples, 10c.
Blind Hinges, 10c
Rim Knob Locks, SOC
Villa Door Sets. Coo.
Mortise Knob Lock, Soc.
Kitchen Knives, 10c.
Tack Hammer, 10c.
Coat and Hat Hooks, 18c per doz
Shingleing Hatchet, 50c
Bird Cages. 60c.
Soap Dishes, impoved, 20c.
Turban Cake Mould, 2Oc.
Preserving Kettle, Soc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-19
Rrr Gnnaan enf.

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Is replete with new styles, fresh
weaves and desirable bargains; daily adj
ditions to an already immense stock
Amoskeag Bingham 4c.
American Blue Prints 4c
Silver Gray Prints 4c.
Cambria Linen 315c.
Toweling Crash &C.
Ali wool 46-inch Serge SOC.
All wool Henrietta 35c
Double fold Henrietta 15c.
BoksgIre Dress Twiils 12c
In curtains we have large assortment
and the prices will please you.
Windsor ties Sc.
Ladies' and Children's Hose &c up.
Linen and Cotton Crash sc up.
Table Linen, good value 20c
Coats Thread, &c per spool.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-19
FAMILY TROUBLES.
John King Brings suit Against His Wife
and Son.

John King has fled a suit in the dis
triet court against his son, John King,
Jr., and his wife, Sophia King. The fam
lily lives on the Disney farm west Of
town.
When the farm was purchased by Mr..
King in 1891 partnership arrangement
was entered into between the three par
ties. The bow and his mother were to
have the crops for '92 and after that they
were to farm the land and divide with
Mr. King after the expenses were paid
Mr.. King says they have failed to do
this. When he demanded settlement
on Monday his sou threw him out of the
house and drove him off of the place He
wants an accounting between hi mself
and the other members of the firm. He
also asks Judge Hazen to restrain the N
from selling any of the property.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-19
wOodenware Dep

Large Clothes Baskets, 50c.
Well Buckets, 25c
Wash boards, 10c.
good Brooms, 25c.
Extra Parlor Brooms, 2 for 25c.
Lunch Baskets, &C.
3.hoop Oak Tubs. 80.
Good Water Pals, 10c.
Washboards, 10c.
Churns, improved. SOC.
Peck Baskets, dozen, Soc.
Good ParIor Broom, 10c.
We have everything in the line, but
can not quote all here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-19

Lion Coffee pkg. loo, limited to pkgs.
Arbuckle coffee per pkg. 15c., limited
to 2 pkgs.
% lbs finest granulated sugar S1.0o,
limited to 500 worth.
Silver spoon with pkg. coffee. zoe.
Royal Baking Powder, per ID. can, Soc.
DR.. Prices Baking Powder per h. can
35c.
s bars Kinks White Russian Soap. Csc.
s bars Silk soap 25c
s bars Fairbanks Brown Soap, 25c
Rio coffee. cracked, per ID. 121zc
doz. quart Mason jars soc
doz. pint Mason jars 45c
5 cans SALON 25c
Best soda crackers per H. by box sc.
lb. plug chewing tobacco 15c
Horse Shoe Tobacco per ID. Soc.
Star tobacco per Id. &c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-19
GLAD THE ROOF'S GONE.

The Emp0ria Normal Roof Was Eye
sore Well d ingerOus.
George c Jones of Emporia is in the
city securing supplies for the rebuilding
of the normal wing roof. Mr. Jones says
there will be a more slightly roof this
time, and he hopes a more substantial
one.
Mr.. Jones said: .Ifs no miracle that
the roof blew off, as an examination
shows it to have been in a dangerous
condition, and might have fallen in at
any time while school was in session and
destroyed good many lives.
"There is considerable feeling being
stirred up over the matter, and some of
the Emporis people are demanding an
investigation of the methods of the
former contractors"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-19
shoe DrDt.

No advance in prices on accJul Of
rise in leather We have the largest aud
best assortment in the city.
Infants Dongoia Button Shoes, 35e per
pair.
Child's School Shoes, large assortment,
75c per pair.
Misses Dongola Button, Patent Tips,
1925
Ladies' Dongola Button, Patent Tips;
1925
Mems Working Shoes, good value,
$1.25.
We have large line of ladies' and
Mems dress shoes So per pair. Call and
examine prices in our shoe department
No trouble to show goods
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-19
r0IIet aonn Dr.

T0IIet SOAP Dept
Cocoanut Oil, 115c per cake.
Turkish Bath, &c per cake
Old Glory, 4c per cake.
Big 5, Cocoanut Toilet, 4c per cake.
Home Cheer, large cake, different de-
signs. sc.
Mexican Soap Root, cakes for 15c.
Benzine Butfermilk, cakes for 15c
Lettuce Cream Toilet Soap. &c per
cake.
Triiby Complexion Soap, very fine, 1oc
cake for Sc.
Pine Tar Soap, 10c.
The celebrated Honey Soap 10c
American Beauty. 15c.
Creme de la Creme Complexion Soap.
zoe per box.
old English Shaving Soap, zoe per
box
Oberne's Cream Shaving Soap, 1oc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-19
ICE CREAM AND "PIECEs''
Entertain a GoOdly n lumber of the Knights
and Ladies' of Security.

and Ladies' of Security.
The Knights ard Ladies of Security
held a social last evening at Lincoln post
hall which was largely attended. Ice
cream and cake was served and this in
terestiug programme given:
Overture, Bailey's orchestra; address
of welcome, j. c. Wallace of No 2; rec
itation, Miss Verie Johnson; recitation.
Miss DERRICK; Instrumental solo. Miss
Stella Nelson; recitation, Miss Myrtle
Karr; song, sir. W. j. Medley; recitation,
orchestra; address, Our Order" DR.. H.
A. Warner; whistling solo. Mr.. Pnenis;
recitation, Miss Gertie knight; instru-
mental music, Messrs Karr aud Storms;
recitation. Miss Eva Corning; either solo,
Prof. Horacek; recitation, Miss Brezette.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-19
Hon. Not Hoe Than EE az Crop.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 49, 1t is estimated
by Ezra Meeker, the leading grower and
shipper of hops in Washington, that the
crop will not be more than half that of
former years. Estimates place the crop
at from 10000 to 1900 bales, and from
5000 to 10000 bales east of the Cascades.
As result of the low price growers are
only paying seventy five cents box.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-19
Queensware Dept.

Decorated Chamber Sets 81 Is.
Sauce dishes per dozen 35c.
Berry sets per dozen soc.
Tumblers, per dozen 25c.
Tea sets, six pieces 60c.
Cake Plates, varieties. zoe.
Berry Stands 1Sc.
Olive Dishes, &c.
Imported semi-pOrceIaIn. decorated,
1I0 pieces dinner = cts, S12 80.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-19
Are We An sunday ViOIators.

The Seventh Day Adventists are oppos-
ed to the law governing the examina-
ton of teachers because it designates
Saturday, which is their Sunday, as the
day upon which examinations shall be
he d. The members in session at Oak
land passed resolutions to that effect yes
fardav.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-19
suspeeeeI Of aishx ~ Robb ary.

sWsWr NEN I d EEIS NV y NOUu9Fys
Three suspected persons were arrested
last night at the Union Pacific yards in
North Topeka and are being held at the
city prison. They said they were direct
from Denver, and I'LL the descriptions of
three men wanted there for highway rob-
berry. They gave their names and occu-
pRtions as F. G Carey, sign painter; Ed
BARLEY, laborer. and George Hewlett,
plasterer. The Denver authorities have
been notified, and further information is
axnacted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-19
Fresh Meat Eb.Dt.

Fresh Meat Es.Dt.
Boiling Meat, &c lh.
Summer Sausage, 19c 10.
Breakfast Bacon, SIC ID.
Cheese Dept.
Imported Adam Cheese.
4 lbs Kansas Cream Cheese, Csc.
2 lbs Limburger Cheese, 35c
lbs Kansas Cream Cheese, Soc.
Pure Cream Cheese, loo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-19
Clothing Department..

Mems full suits So 90.
Boys full suits $L25.
Extra good shirt 80.
We carry the best line of clothing Of
any house in the state. Neckties 10c
Others get 25c Don't buy before com
ing here.
Good felt hat Acc.
Boys school caps Csc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-19
Teas.

lbs Japan, 81.
lbs Gunpowder, 81.
lbs English Breakfast, 81
4 lbs Oolong, ST.
6Oc grade of Japan, Acc; lbs, Site.
60c grade English Breakfast 4Jc.: )
lbs. $175.
soc grade Oolong, original chest al
these grades of teas, "a lbs in a chest,
soc per lb.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-19
FsrOver Foiftv Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for children teething. 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums allays all
pain, cures wind collie. and is the best
remedy for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents
a bottle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-19
The Model Supply Store
200. aoa ao4. aOe. aos 40 sixth Aveuue

Tomorrow in
a o
to
values
wish to
wish to get acquainted with Here
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-19
O.sge Coal at Bed Rock Prices.

For delivery during present month we
will take orders for best quality Usage
Coal at following prices:
Best Usage City Shaft, de-
nvered. .......... $3.50 per ton
Best Usage County Shaft
delivered ........... 1926 per ton
The above is for the product of the
Usage Carbon Co. win be we'll screened
when loaded on wagons at our yard Il
purchaser 50 desires, will be weighed on
city scales. Now is the time to fix your
selves for hard winter.
THE SOUTHWESTERN FUEL Co.,
634 Kansas ave.
Tel 1913. at Office.
Tel IA at Yard
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-19

All mixed Spices, 25c per ID.
(Whole and ground)
Pepper.
Ginger.
Mustard
Cayenne Pepper.
Cream Tartar. In original boz. 6 lbs, 81
per box
These goods are pure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-19
The OLD Men and Women do Bless
Him.

Thousands of people come or send
every year to DR.. Bye for his balmy oil
to cure them of cancer and other malig-
nant diseases Out of this nun Der u
great many very old people, whose ages
range from 70 to one hundred years.
on account OF distance and infirmities of
age, they send for home treatment A
free book is sent telling what they think
of the treatment Address DIR. Bye,
Kansas City, NO. IF not aft icted. cut
this out and send it to some suffering
one
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-19

Currycombs. 4c
WoUdsaw, soc
Infants Bathtub. 81.
Stove Pots. Soc.
Frying Pans, 10c.
Stove Shovel, sc.
5 gallon OIL Can. SOC
Elbows, 12c
steel Currycombs. sc. 10c. 15c.
Leather back Horse Brush, SOC
Plain Brace. roc.
Ratchet Brace, 75c.
Dlsston's Saw, $40
Axe aud Handle, 65c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-19
King Kole De- Dead.

Low prices now reign. Best lump coal
$225 and $3.50 Big reduction in other
grades
Kansas & Texas Coal Co,
A. F. HoRNER, Agent.
Sixth and Kansaa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-19
Grnnite Ironwars nept.

Coffee Pots soc.
Sauce Pans zoe.
Wash Bowles Csc
We have everything in this line.
Pudding Pans, 20c.
Large Sauce Pans, zoe.
Rice Boiler, 65c.
Drinking cups, zoe.
Preserving Cups, 10c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-19

5 Bottle Casters, So 90.
Syrup Pitchers, $225.
Pickle Casters, So 90.
Mugs, lined with gold, $1.25.
Spoon Holders, lined with gold, $200
Cream Pitchers, $500
Butter Dishes, So. 90.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-19
Osawe CIV shaft

Best quality.
$500 per ton.
GREEN CoAI. Co,
621 Kansas ave.
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BuckIen's Arnica s=.=a.
The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fee
yer Sores. letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded Price
20 cents per box For sale by ]. z.
Jones, sol Kansas ave.
Scranton shaft
Screened Coal,
81 20 per ton.
GREEN COAL Co,
621 Kansas avenue.
A Big Cat
In lump coal. best quality. 1925 and
$3.50. All other grades way down.
Kansas & Texas Coal Co..
A. 4. HoRNER, Agent
Sixth and Kansas
Scranton Rhafe
Screened Coal,
$2.25 per ton.
GREEN Coal Co,
621 Kansas avenue.
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Excursion to Horton and return on the
goth, S100
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-19

'Li1lls GEM 81. EYerybody smokes e
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-05-24

they Will catch II when young. =
same : Americsn motkers handle fhs
~chickenpox q measles pffoblem.
= have : sister who was taken down,
with the black smallpox when she ~
but fourteen years old. The Amer.
lean doctors did everything they could,
but finally decided the case was hope.
less. Il was then that the Mexican
nurse, Maria, asked If she could try her
hand. She explained the remedy, and
we g~ave'asscnt. What do you suppose
she did? She went out and hunted
around until she got q black rooster.
One with q white feather wouldn't do.
It would spoil the charm. Thisrooster
was decapitated in the sickroom, and
the warm blood used to battle my sis
ter. Improvement began at once, and
to this day ! don't know whether it
was the black rooster which saved nv
sister or the dropping Of the case by
the doctors"
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-05-24
SAVED BY A BLACK ROOSTER
A Mexican Remedy Which Proved Efflca.
ciOus in q Case of Smallnox.

A Mexican Remedy Which Proved Ef1ca-
cious in a Case of Smallpox.
At a prominent hotel a few days ago
was a gentleman hailing from New
Mexico. He had been on the frontier
since boyhood, and was RECALLING sever
al friends with choice bits of personal
"Reminiscences, eagerly listened to by his
audience. Finally, says the New York
Telegram, drawing attention to the
pitted condition of his face, which
showed the ravages of that dread
scourge, smallpox, he said:
eyes, l had a dose of it in Socorro
along about 1881, Everyone gets small
pox down there, from force of example.
You hardly ever see a Mexican who is
not Scared, and yet they never go out
of their way to avoid it. There is a Pc
culiar superstition held by Mexicans
regarding the disease. With them it
is associated with their religious creed.
1t is this: Should one of them die of
smallpox, there il no grief manifested
by his relatives, as the cause of death is
regarded as one of open sesame to the
kingdom come, the pilgrim avoiding
any tiresome wait in purgatory or other
stations on the route. Why, they take
their children where it is, SO that