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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-25
MISS TORBETT WEDNESDAY
The vIolinist and Her Company at Ham
i1ton Hall.

The Yio1inist and Her Company at Ham
i1ton Hall.
Topeka musical people are looking
forward with a great deal of interest to
the engagement of the Ollie Torbett
Concert company, which will be at Ham
ilton hall next Wednesday evening.
Miss Torbett is the only American in
the company and has gained great deal
of applause because of her clever violin
performances.
Dir. Won Scarpa. the pianist, is said to
be superior and the Lutteman sextette is
an organization that has sung success
fully in all the principal cities of Europe
and America. 1t is composed only of
gentlemen.
Seats are on sale at Kellam's for 90
oeRt&
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-25
Ryan and Purtell to Meet.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, March 23-Arrange-
ments are about perfected by which
Tommy Ryan, welter-weight champion
of the world, and Patsy Purtel viii
meet in an eight-round glove contest
in Kansas City. April Is is set for the
date of the bout which will be a scien-
tific and friendly set-to for points and
it is proba BILE that the Auditorium will
be the scene of it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-25
sixtx-one Funerals.

EVANSTON, Wyo., March 25.-Walter
Miller, the last of the victims of the
coal mine disaster at Red Canon on
the goth, was found Saturday night.
The sixty-one who met their death the
same day were laid to rest yesterday
with most impressive ceremonies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-25

COLUMBUS, Kan, March 25.-John A.
Dix post, No. SO G. A r., has engaged
Gen. John b. Gordon, the noted ex-
confederate, to deliver his lecture, 1.-The
Last Days of the Confederacy," on the
evening of April g. The Grand Army
boys will give Gen. Gordon warm re-
oapti0n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-25

Boston, March 25.-John l. Sullivan's
condition is improving. He slept we'll
last night and this morning partook of a
cool breakfast 1t is expected that he
will be out in a few days
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-25
THE POLICE AFTER THEM.

Pugilists Can Fight at Coney Island, bus
Matches Cannot Be Made in New York.
New YORK, March 25. The McAuliffe-
Critic fight is likely to cost the princi-
pals and their friends dear before it
even takes place. McAu1iffe and his
hackers and the hackers of the Aus
tralian met Saturday and signed arti-
cles of agreement to fight to a finish
for S1OO side. The pub
licity given to the event has at
tracted the notice of Superintendent
Byrnes. If there are sufficient grounds
for believing that the laws regarding
prize fighting have been violated, he
will apply for warrants and have the
principals and the aiders and abettors
arrested. All those present are now
being looked for as witnesses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-25
Rock island Texas Excursion.

Leaving Topeka April End, via the
short line to Texas. Rate for round trip
50 90 more than one fare. Stop overs in
Indian Territory and Oklahoma tickets
good for 20 days.
See Rock Island agents at Depot, Post
office. North Topeka, OF 601 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-25
THE WHISKY TRUST.

Gen. McNulta Appointed Sole Receiver by
Judge Grosscup.
CHICAGO, March 25.-It had been ru-
mored that Receiver Lawrence, of the
whisky trust, would resign Saturday,
it being reported that he had become
dissatisfied with his treatment by the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-25
Poisoned with baking Powder.

GUTHRIE, Ok, March 25.-Five or
six people in Lincoln county have been
poisoned by eating bread made with a
cheap baking powder. One of the
victims, Mrs. J. B. Stewart, is in a
very serious condition
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-25
BISMARCK'S BIRTHDAY.
of the Reichs.ag WIN COngratu-

Members of the Reichstag win Congratu-
late Him in Person.
BERLIN, March 25.--The celebration of
the SUsn anniversary of the birth of
Prince Bismarck which occurs April l,
may be said to have commenced today as
1872 members of the 'reichstag and of the
Prussian diet started during the day for
Friederichsruhe in order to congratulate
the ex-chancellor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-25
BANK PROTESTS IN VAIN.

Gov. Stone Signs the Bill for Inspection
of Financial Concerns.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, March 25.-
Gov. Stone Saturday signed the Marsh
bill, providing for the state inspection
of banks and trust companies under d.
rection of the secretary of state. Six
hundred banks fled a protest against
the bill, but executive approval was
given nevertheless.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-25
sonth DakotA Farmers Diseouraged.

WORTHWHILE, s. D.. March s5.-High
winds have been blowing from the
south for the past few days and the
drought remains anbroken. Farmers
say that if the moisture does not come
soon they will do no wheat seeding,
Old settlers SAYS that the outlook for a
wheat crop in this section of the coun-
try is the worst they ever saw at this
time of the year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-25

Frank Mason was arrested in Hanni-
bal, Mo, charged with robbing the
post Office at Woodville, Macon county
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-25
ROmeseeker's Excursion, Santa Fe
Route.

On April 2, the Santa Fe will sell ex-
cursion tickets to Texas points at one
fare (plus $2) for the round trip. These
tickets will be good for twenty days and
will be good to stop off anywhere in
Oklahoma, Indian Territory and Texas.
RowLEY Bros, G. p Agents,
Topeka. Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-25
SHE WAS DISMISSED.

The City Unable to Prove Maude Rains
Home Disorder1y.
The case in which Maude Rain was
charged with keeping a disorderly house
on east Tenth street, was tried in police
court this morning. and Mrs Rain was
dismissed.
4 large number of witnesses was pro-
duced, but nothing discriminating
brought out The young men who were
arrested in the house were conseq uently
dismissed. The police went into this
case without having a particle of evil
dence to sustain the charge After the
arrest was made, the necessary evidence
could not be secured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-25

Spring suitings now on, $3.50 and up
May berry Tailoring Company, 713 Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-25

The Missouri legislature adjourned
sine die on the 23ds
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-09

OF the states W supplement the ST.
Adams Messenger pertnently says:
CAT the outset, The Messenger desires
to disclaim any hand in the printing OF
this clumsy, awkwardly arranged sup
plement. 1t was furnished to this pa.
per by the state of Vermont, and it is
neither credit to the commonwealth
nor any one else. The state has squan-
dered its money on cheap job again,
and the newspapers are obliged to pub
lish the evidences of its folly"
"THE public is keeping its eye upon
Major Grout of Derby, a long recog-
nized gubernatorial possibility" So
observes a correspondent of the Boston
Globe. Will the correspondent define
the metes and bounds If the "public "
that is watching the gallant major?
Senator White of Rutland has been
named for lieutenant governor by some
uneasy soul, and the same or another
ghostly spirit, forbidden sleep and res ,
is Willing away the time in conjur-
ing up governors.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1895-10-04

start, twelve completing the Journey 70
bordeaux and ten returned to Paris
within the time prescribed.
Iho start was made on June II. aut
lno speed made between these two ciiios
was as high as sixteen miles per hour
ON ihe average from Paris to bordeaux
ana hltcen miles per hour on the return
ulp. the carriages driven hy petroleum
motors proving the best. The electrical
carriage dropped out Of the race soon
eiier leaving Paris. There is little
uoubt that electricity win finally SUI
pefsodc all other motor powers. but at
thnt time the storage battery systems
We're too imperfect to compete with
me better ndorstood systems OF using
OIL, gas and steam.
Through the courtesy Of the Chicago
Iimes-Herald We are enabled to illus
rate on oui first page the nine vehicles
lnat took the prlzcn. IN looking over
Ihe results OF this competition Il 20 in
mrottlng TO notice that the steam car
riagos failed 10 make any showing
compared 20 the petroleum motors. also
mat the electric carriage compared
very unfavorably with either Of the
others. Il Is stated that the cost Of OPP
Grafton Of the petroleum carriages will
not exceed two cents mile. This. with
the convenience and much greater
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1895-10-04

Common pine or even Eastwood may
be rendered almost indcstructlblc. Il Il
said. by soaking In a solution composed
Of one part blue vitriol and twenty oil
water. A French railway contractor
announces n method OF treating plnnks,
etc, that greatly enhances their value.
lilo piles the lumber In a tank and then
covers thiclsly with quiclslimc Water
Is slowly added I'll the lime Is Stacked,
In about week tho wood becomes I'm,
pregnated, and u ready for use Tim
Der prepared In this way has been used
In mlnes and other exposed construc.
lions with good results Dr. lcuch.
wnnRor gives an account OF the expert
ments made by him for the prescrvn.
ton OF wood. lie says that wood boiled
frat In lime water and then coated
with ailicato Of soda. or liquid glass.
will last n very long time. The mixture
Is 10 per cent alknli and 10 per cent
pure soda detroit Free Press
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1895-10-04

Tho cost Of building IA wonderfully
reduced by the use OF machinery. Walls
made Of brick, stone, cement plaster,
etc, are reduced In cost more than one.
half Large buildings, the estimate OF
which IA about one dollar per cubic
foot, can be built for thirty or forty
cents per cubic foot by the employment
Of laoor.saving machinery and devices
Cement and mortar, ali the materials
for stone work, with tho brick and
stone itself, may be mixed and handled
almost entirely by machinery. A der.
rick, litter and crane will perform In
an incredible short space Of time worl,
that II formerly took days aud scores
OF men 10 complete IL would be- ad.
vantagcous u tho same power aud mp.
plinnccs could be go arranged as To be
utilizablo In small towns ON the same
principle Ms those used IN the large
cities. As II now IA In suburban local
tiles, almost everything Is done by
hand. N. Y. Ledger
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1895-10-04

medal. the same being open to COM
petition 10 the world. Second prize.
81 800. with n stipulation that In the
event OF the FIRST prize being awarded
10 a vehicle OF foreign invention or
manufacture. the prize shall 20 10 tho
most successful American competitor.
Third prize, 81 600. Fourth prize. 5000
The Timen-Hornld has adopted the
term "motocyclo" 10 be used In place
OF "horBelcHs carriage" There ~ no
doubt that many European vehicles VIII
be present ana make the run.
The results OF thla race Will be bone
hclal In many ways, not the least OF
which VIII be TO call attention TO the
condition OF our roads. With the COM
Ing into use OF motorcycles on a grand
scale there must OF necessity be i'm
provement In our highways. when the
demand becomes emphatic the work
VIII be done.
The Farmers Review does not Wish
to take tho position OF an alarmlst, and
throw out the impression that we VIII
henoeforth have no use for horses. on
the other hand, II can but advise horse
breeders TO keep n sharp eye on the
situation. We see the lnroads the
bicycle has made on the business OF
the hVerymnn, and also on the bust
neAs or producing the family horse.
ihe coming OF motorcycles win doubt
lehs work something Of n revolution In
the equine world. The FIRST effects Will
W lelt IN lcaaoned demand for carriage
horses. The last 10 feel the effects VIII
op heavy draft horses. and the common
ialm work horse. Ultimately even
theae may feel the effects OF comptti-
tion from motors. but II "a 10 far In
,he iuture that the sale OF draft horses
uelng bred and reared now viii not be
sleaty curtailed. Hence. draft horse
breeding would seem 10 be safest for the
turner. II takes five yeara 20 produce n
arait horse. and the market Is not like
" 10 be oyerEtocked. As 10 the speed
with which mechanics win supplant
muscle, we can only conjecture. The
pl.yole was In use for twenty-five years
nelore II really became a great factor
W our economics. Only within the last
~ years has II expandcd beyond all
anuelpations and btome what Is de-
nominated craze" But motorcycles
VIII doubtless not be thus slow In win
nihs their way. The bicycle has
oroken the Ice" 30 60 speak, and the
nllns that can manufacture at rea-
sohable price motorcycle family car
Iiases that Will cost only a few cent
pSt hour to run them. viii y oFrrfdG
Win orders from the fr- 80 - 20
moW the construction r"r. ~
hhes has increase lom Rt.. Lao
leW year J. irnr 4nse lIop0r-
uohA " y. futrf ave i''G YiN Aoi
,sp' ls.Htif rto win 'as ala
iocon, vl and -, SIC, RI
w pll arr -s.y ktelly alive 10
a.. 20 invention that win in
A"I comfort or meet their ne
ys' and, like the Athenlans Of old,
un aIter every new thing. Incredullty
n. sNlnB way TO progress Farmers'
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1895-10-04
JETsANI.

To this day Lapp men and women
Dress precisely alike.
Italian grape culturlsts are now maxi
Ing Illuminating oil from grape seeds
In certain towns OF Germany the tele-
phone II introduced by tobacconists as
an additional attraction 10 customers.
In France n very good gas is made
from the fatty materials contained I'm
the soapsuds after washing woods and
yarns
OF the $4,000 young conacrlp,s who
presented themselves for military SER
Vice In the French army last year. no
fewer than 1900 did not know how 10
read and write.
a horse can draw on metal rails one
and two-thirds as much as on asphalt
pavement, three and onc-third times as
much as on good Belgian blocks. fve
times as much as on good cobblestonc.
twenty times as much as on good earth
road. and forty times as much as on
nand.
European ladies are often invited 10
the harema OF the rich Moors In Mo-
rocco. Some time ago one OF the In
mates-a beautiful young girl-fainted
at the sight OF one Of the lady visitors
removing her gloves, The young lady
thought she was removing thick nkln
from her hand, and the sight frightened
her 10 much that II was some time be-
fore she could regain consciousness.
There IN a bank cashier atlli living In
Chicago who was tho hero OF wonder
ful performance Just after the great fire
In 1870. The books OF the bank In which
he was employed were entirely de-
Stroyed by the flames. and with no data
except the pass books OF the depositors
and his memory. this man restored all
the fifteen hundred accounts 30 sue
cessfully that every deposition was sat
isnod.
The splitting Of the forest trees by
frost Is popularity ascrlbcd to the Same
cause as the bursting OF water pipes,
namely. the expansion OF the sap In
turning Into Ice. But this Is not the
case. The splitting IL due 10 the con-
traction OF the wood by frost In sim
liar way. but IN less degree 70 what
happens when the wood IN dried. When
the thaw comes the trees expand 20
their original dimensions.
The powder used In the big guns IN
quoer-ioolng stun. Each grain II
hcxagonal prism an inch wide and two
thirds OF an inch thick, with n hole
bored through the middle OF IT, In np-
pearance II resembles nothing so much
as a piece OF wood. II YOU touch a
match TO Il Il will take seven or eight
seconds TO 20 on. slow-burning powder
like this is employed IN cannon because
Il does not strain the gun 10 much. The
quicker the explosion. the great the
shock and the shorter the life OF the
weapon.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1895-10-04
THE DRUG CLERKS STORY.


and Give, n Cure Tor 10th.
From the Evening News. Newark - 7
The following interesting story au
told by Henry Mailer. who hsrfe o,,t
medicine over the counter % Dr An
Grew +. Hurkhardts drug store at gsi
orange Street, this city. viii prove
OF interest 20 all sufferers from head.
ache ana nervousness tfa said. ~
was not always strong ana robust
na | am now. Long hours ~ tgorl
ana study had left me IN n ,vretrbed
condition. Frlshtful. lingering head.
aches found me a ready Victim and AZ
times / was m nervous That the dron,
ping Of pin would cause mo 10 riye n
violent start. and then 1 would be- g,fv,J
with NJ OF trembling that was. 10 nut
II mildly. exceedingly bOthcrsomc. Won
1 began 70 doctor myself Now | fiat
ter myself that I know something OF
medlcine' but with all my knowledge.
j could INA notLlnr that would ctirc
those terrible headaches or put an end
60 my extreme nervousness Vbcn \
picked up n bottle my hand would shake
MS though had the chilla. ana II IL was
powder that was handling 1 stood n
good chance OF sprlnkling 1t ali over
these black trousers. Things went from
bad TO worse. and soon realized mai
man OF my physical condition mad
better not attempt 20 mix any medicine,
"'Try n box Of DR.. Williams PInE
Pills said Or. Burkhardt, ono day. and
nH you know the Doctors advice in nj.
ways worth following I got the PINK
Pills and began 10 take them. Aiaddin's
lamp never performed the wonders of
there pills. Would you believe ~ Re-
fore l had taken the contents OF one
toN my headache began 20 give mo n
day on occasionally. and soon IL ieft
me entirely. How about my nervous
ncss2 Well, the pills put an end 10 that
with almost startling ahruptncaa. You
zee know enough about the buslness
60 appreciate the Importance OF follow
ing the prescribing physlcuns' dIrec-
tions. and by paying strict attention 10
those given by Or. williams with each
box OF his Pink Pills. I was soon mn.
other fellow. Look at me now A pic
turc Of health, ch2 Well that IN what
Or williams Pink Pills win do Tor n
man. or n woman other Soc can hold
this glass Of water out now without ppii-
ling drop, hut ! couldn't do that two
months ago, and
what " a.. mn'am?' he asked ns n
neatly dressed woman came up 10 the
counter. "a box OF Or. Wuilnms' Pink
pllis." "Noa, ma'am. ffty cents, please.
Thank you
These Pink pills arc great thinrs"
nnid Mr. Mailer. AZ he turned 10 Tho re-
porter again. ana the latter. after ali he
had heard. thought 30 too
ur. williams Pink Pills contain nil
the elements necessary 10 give new life
and richness to the blood ana regtore
shattered nerves They ARE for sale by
all druggists. or may be had by mail
from DR.. Williams Medicine Company.
schenectady. N. Y. for 20 cents per BOY
or six boxes for $3.50.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1895-10-04

however, attract wide attention. A
road race for horseloss vehicles was ar
ranged last year between Paris and
Rouon. n distance OF eighty mllrs. A
preliminary trial took place about the
middle OF July. 1894. There were 1902
entries. and about onc-half OF these
turned mp ut the trial. which was over
n distance OF abolt thirty miles. The
result was the selection OF twonty-one
carriages TO take part In the race Of
Sunday. July %. 1894. or the twenty
one carriages entering. about one-thlrd
were propelled by steam motors OF some
Kind. the remainder being propelled by
oil motors. There were no entries OF
oithor compressed air or electrical
vehicles. The designs were OF all de-
scrlptlons, but the type most general
carried four passengers. though one car
riod as high MS ten. Peugeot Frorcs
had fve carriages entered. all driven by
oil engines. Panhard q Leyaasor had
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1895-10-04
Highest Of all in Leavenng PowerIacs U. S. Govt Report
RlH:A|!I B Bskdsg':
ABSOLUTELY PURE


IL Is an interesting thing to know
that Z, 200 species OF plants are gather
ed and used for commercial purposes In
Europe OF these f2O have a perfume
that Is pleasing and enter largely into
the manufacture OF scents, soaps and
sachctH There are more species OF
white flowers gathered than OF any
other color-i,l2i OF these i97 have
an agreeable scent an extraordinarily
large proportion, Next In order coma
yellow blossoms, with p5i, ~ OF them
being pcrfumed, Red flowers number
saa, OF which "a are scented. The blue
flowers are spi varieties, "a Of which
arc perinmed, and the violet blossoms
numbering sos, 10 OF which are pleas.
antly odoriferous. st Louis Post Dis,
patch.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1895-10-04

way. These but indicate the prlmeyal
condition In which the whole transpor-
tation question there remains. Goods
are carried Mt great expense on the
backs Of camels. asses and coolies. Civ
illzation In those countries IN waiting
for n better interchange OF products.
both Of the hand and OF the brain. Till
that time-barbarlsm.
In Europe and In the United States
learned men OF many trades are devot-
Ing their efforts 10 various problems
OF transportation, from swimming I'M
der water TO flying In the air. Bicycle
riding IL described ms being the next
thing TO flying. The wonderful de-
velopment OF that means OF locomotion
Is but an earnest OF what Is to take
place In the other branches. Horaelesa
carriages are the next In order TO ex-
perience the effects OF inventive genius
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1895-10-04

A combination OF the Westinghouse
Electric and baldwin Locomotive
works Is surely n very appropriate mr..
rnngemont In these times Of electrical
development II looks very much like
taking time by the forelock, and IL II a
big step In the direction OF supcrscding
steam with electricity. Perhaps, We
shall see. one OF these days, the same
locomotives that now 90 numbering
noisily along under high steam pres
sure, pulling their long trains easily by
the help Of an electrical motor attach.
ment The old provcrb that there Ia
nothing new under the ~, hns long
since fallen into dlsusc. We sem Just
entering upon grand err OF new
things -lioston Traveller.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1895-10-04

II Is true that municipal affairs are.
generally speaking, conducted here
more economically and much more
thoroughly than IA the case In Amcri.
can cities. Thus In 1875 the streets OF
berlin, covering a total area Of 0,7sO,.
600 square meters, were cleaned at an
annual expenditure OF 1000. 900 marlss
ts5O.,OJ0l. Now, the area OF llcrlin
streets having Increased by 1875 TO over
5000, 900 square meters, the streets are
cleaned for but $500, 0OO-and cleaned,
let me say, better than In any other
large city In the world This ia due to
system, TO the excellent pavemonts.
constantly renewed aud mended. and
TO machine swccping, which costa 90
per cent less than the sweeping done
by hand. IL Is the same with the
street sprinkling. This ia done during
the season whenever needed. on hot.
dusty days twice, and 1900 900 cubic
meters OF water are used up In the
thorough system OF sprinlling between
April and November 10. The city
does IL NJ an expense OF but 2, 3di. ono
marks this year.-Cor. Chicago Record.
HALLS CATAiliiu CURE T. q iiquiu ana y
inkon internally, aud acts directly on ihc blood
and mucous surfaces 81 the hyaifln, Write for
tcatimoulala, free Manufactured by
a. J. CHENEY a CO, Toledo, O.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1895-10-04

make 5000 miles u an expense OF not
more than $40 for motive power. ana
no hostler or coachman is required.
The horseloss carriage has unlimited
staying qualities Il does not get Urea.
II "a not possible to m cruel to u. II "
ready At any and all times and does not
sui1er from Influenza. Drive horse
thirty or forty miles one day ana ne
must rest two. Drive a horscless car
riage sevonty-fve miles one day ana zVV
the next. n you choose. and the humane
society can enter no protest. rue
horseless carriage has the greater ION.
gevlty. The life OF a horse does not
much exceed eight years. The horseless