davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The evening times., 1895-08-28

Mr. Frank stetsou, of this city, is
spending his vacation at Germantown, Md.
He will return next month.
The evening times., 1895-08-28

Miss Marie Howard will leave to-day for
seabright, N. j., to spend the balance of
the heated term.
The evening times., 1895-08-28

Mrs. Thomas C. Noyes, who is spend
ing the season at Cape May, last week
took part in tie Sunday evening concert
given at the Stockton Hotel.
The evening times., 1895-08-28

e. Count Rici, of tho Italian embassy, is
enjoying the gaycties OF Narragansett
Pier.
The evening times., 1895-08-28

Postmaster General Wilson has returned
from his visit to Long Branch, and Is now
in Washington. He will be joined here by
his family later in the season when arrange
nents will be made for their winter quarters.
The evening times., 1895-08-28

Corporal James n Tanner has gone ts
wier, N. H., 10 deliver the address at the
G. A. R. reunion.
The evening times., 1895-08-28

Mr.. and Mrs. George Salter left the
city on Sunday evening for a visit to
tie formers brother, Commander B.eecker.
Y. S. n. They will then go to Boston and
Canada. Before returning to Washing
ton Mrs. Salter will make a visit to her
mother in New York.
The evening times., 1895-08-28

Tho charge d'affaires OF the Argentine
legation and Madam Dominguez have gone
to Newport. Their presence in Washing
ton during the coming winter will add
materially to the pleasure Of the season.
During their former residence here they
always took a prominent part in the enter
tanning.
The evening times., 1895-08-28

Mrs. Justin Butterfield. Of this city,
is at Narragansett Pier.
The evening times., 1895-08-28

Mrs. R. f. Lewis has returned from a
months outing at Asbury Park.
The evening times., 1895-08-28

Count and Countess Alberti are at Mar
ragansett. -
The evening times., 1895-08-28

Mrs. Hosford. who has spent the past
three winters in Washington at the Port
land, has been since early in the season
at her summer horne at Plymouth, Mass,
where she has entertained house parties
throughout the summer. A number OF
Washing to mar have been among the
number.
The evening times., 1895-08-28

Mr. Charles Durham, who has been camp
ing for the past two weeks with a party of
friends at Bay Ridge, returned yesterday.
The evening times., 1895-08-28

Boston by sea- They will visit the resorts
OF the Maine and Massachusetts coasts be-
fore returning about the middle of Sep
tember.
The evening times., 1895-08-28

Mrs. F. L. Kerr returned from Boston Or
Saturday. Yesterday she left for two
weeks vacation at Atlantic City.
The evening times., 1895-08-28

Mr.. Letter, accompanied by his second
daugher, has sailed 70. this country. The
entire family have spent the summer abroad,
and enjoyed u visit to Hon. and Mrs. CurzOn.
The evening times., 1895-08-28

far West. He will remain In Washington
about two weeks. when he will take
trip to the seashore.
The evening times., 1895-08-28
Difference in Antlpati,ies.

Girls say that the mcanest work they
have TO do is ironing. Boys hate to ohurn
worse than anything else .-Atchisop
Globe
The evening times., 1895-08-28

Mr. George E. Morris and wife and Mrs
Morris mother, Mrs Evans, have gone to
The evening times., 1895-08-28

Gen. Benjamin F. L. Fevre is in ashing =
ton for n few days, having returned frunl a
visit to his old home in Ohio. He Will leave
to day for New York
The evening times., 1895-08-28

Miss Priscilla stearns, of this city, is
at present the guest OF Mrs. Hosford at
Plymouth, Mass.
The evening times., 1895-08-28

eraiof the Interior Department, ,hasretumed
The evening times., 1895-08-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Wilson are at
Mountain Lake Park for short stay.
Miss Alisan Wilson has spent the summer r
in Pennsylvania.
The evening times., 1895-08-28
Different Drea ms.

While the plutocratic maiden dreams
ORA lovely Newport villa
The shop girls thinking of ice creams
With lemon or vanilla.
-Indiapapolis Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06
First published on the 3rd day of August, IS!
in the official city paper.l
PROPOSALS.
OFFICE OF CITY CLERK,
TOPEKA, KANSAS,
August 8, 1895.

Seal proposals will be received at this office
until Friday, August g. 1895, at O'Clock D. m.
for The construction and completion of such Wit
rItied brick sidewalks, mentioned in a resolution
Which was adopted by the mayor and council of
the city of Topeka. July l. 1885, and such other
walks as have been ordered on petitions, except
ing therefrOm such walks as are constructed by
the owners of the property or as shall be exempt
by resolution OF the council. All walks to be
constructed in conformity with Ordinance No.
1926, approved June 2, 1891. Proposals to be
made Tor shawnee county Vltrihed brIck walks
on sand foundation per square loot.
All material uSeu in the construction of all the
sidewalks shall be subject to the inspection and
acceptance of the city engineer, or such other
person as may be designated by him; all of the
work to be done under his general supervision
and subject to the final inspection and accept
ance by the mayor and council.
Each bidder will be required to bid on sample
OF brick now on deposit III office OF city engineer
All proposals for any of the walks to be made
upon the basis of payments IN Sidewalk script
OF the city of Topeka, payable as follows: One
half on January /, 1896; One-fourth July l, 1885,
and one-fOurth October Is, 1896.
All proposals must be accompanied by certi-
fed check of 500, in favor OF The city of Topeka
a guarantee that if the work, any part of
it, shall be awarded to the party making such
proposals he will enter into written contract,
within three days after such award to perform
the work within such time the mayor and
council may deS Ignate at the time of awarding
the contract. And the successful bidder shall
SuretIeS, to be approved by the mayor, for the
faithful performance of his contract.
The mayor and council reserve the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
[SEALl Attest: S. s. MCFADDEN,
City Clerk.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06
1t Was q Kiss.

''The wretch, :" cried the girl, ''kissed
me-"
Surely they exclaimed, exchang-
ing glances of alarm, ''you must be
mistaken -
She shivered affrightedly.
No. she said, 81 cannot be mis-
taken. The microscope revealed the
characteristic bacillus. -
She had had her doubts in the begin
ming, but a archaeological examination
had discovered beyond the possibility of
cavil that she had been kissed. Detroit
Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06
aints FOR the Laundry.

Shirt bosoms, collars and cuffs should
be dipped into boiling starch into which
a small piece of lard has been melted
before being hung on the line They
should afterward be dipped into cold
starch. This should be thoroughly rub
bed into the articles, which should then
be tightly rolled in a clean cloth for a
few hours before ironing. A dull finish
is considered in better taste than pol
ish. If, however, polish is desired, an
iron comes especially for the purpose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06
SITUATIONS wANrED-FREE.

Are ysu In need Of werkP If So you are as
liberty TO use these columns for assistance in
shat d4reOtion- While this notice appears the
STATE JOURNAL will publish free on Saturday,
Monday Aad Tuesday, for Topeka or Kansas
people. ali notices of Situations Wanted. nos
exceeding Eve lines or thiHEy-avo words, in
length. Provided that ali advertisements Of
this nature are handed in previous to
ten O'Clock Saturday morning; also on Wednes.
day, Thursday aud Friday all advertising q
this class handed in by Ten o'clock Wednesday
morning.
except on Saturdays and Wednesdays. No OBJ
legation Is incurred on the part Of the advertiS-
er- No worthy and needy man or woman need
hesitate to take advantage of this offer. No one
IN business or having employment is expected 70
take advantage of il, bub all others invited -
avail themselves freely.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06
A Pointer For Canrasssrs.

Gentleman-Why do you always be-
gin to beg on the top floor instead of
beginning at the first floor?
Mendicant-Well, you see, if I begin
at the top floor and am thrown down a
fight of stairs, can keep right on beg
cling ON the next foor.-Texaa Siftings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06
Undue Exertion,

Ragged Haggard-Blame it all, Wab-
bly, Dere amt no rest for de weary
nowhere any more.
Wabbly Walker-Wat's de matter
now, pOdner?
Ragged Haggard-W'y, I went to
Sleep settin on de fence, and de top rail
broke, and, darn it, was obliged to fall
to de ground. Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06
{ First published in the Topeka State Journal
August 6, 1885,
Ordinance No. 1899.

AN ORDINANCE to appropriate money out OF
the General Revenue fund. Fire Depart
ment Fund, General improvement FUND. Met
ropOlitan Police Fund, Topeka Avenue raw
ing Fund, Judgment Fund. Opening Alley
Fund (Ihird Ward), Opening Locust street
Fund, Street Paving Fund and Sewer DlStrlcF
No. 16 Fund.
Be it Ordained by the Mayor and Councilmen
of the City of Topeka;
SECTION I. That the sum of eleven thousand
nine hundred and 16-10O dollars be and the
same is hereby appropriated out of the Gen
erai Revenue Fund, Fire Department Fund,
General improvement Fund, Metropolitan
Police Fund, Topeka Avenue Paving Fund.
judgment Fund, Opening Alley Fund (Ihird
ward) Opening Locust Street Fund, Library
Fund Street Paving Fund and Sewer District
No. IS Fund. to pay pay rolls and CLAIMS against
the city of Topeka for the month ending July
3lSt, 1885, as follows:
General Revenue fund........-....-....S1,S9 2 81
Fire Department fund ..........--...- 2,25O Is
General improvement fund ....--..... 3,O75 ~
Metropolitan Police fund .............. 1,461 Y
Topeka Avenue Paving Fund.--....... 90 90
Indictment Fund .................... 1,522 90
Opening Alley Fund (Thrd ward) -. 148 SO
Opening Locust Street Fund ........... 100 90
Street paving Fund. 10 20
sewer Sew r. district No. i6 Fund ....... 1874 Is
S11. 900 Is
SEC. Q This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force from and after its publication ID the
official city paper
Passed the council August 9Th, 1895.
Approved August 9Th, 1895.
lsEAL1 G. A. FELLOWS. Mayor.
Attest: S. s. MCFADDEN.
City Clerk.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06
PIANOS AND OCEANS
PIuMRERS

NO0NO~O~~~-O~~~~~~~~-O-O-~~~
w WELLS. No. SIG kansas ave-, base
w ment) plumbing. steam and gas fitting
Personal attention given to all work Satisfac-
ton guaranteed. prices moderate. Ornamental
window and pump work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06

ID OBERT MOOD, liz w. Sixth ave- Plumb
IA ing, gas fitting. steam and hot water heat
ing. A large assortment of gas fixtures. Both
telephones No. 131.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06

SHEAHAN & son, 123 East Seventh street
~ Contractors for plumbing and heating We
guarantee satisfactory work and moderate
prices. Tel. 307.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06
Art STORE.

w /. DRUMBULL. 720 Kansas ave-. fine
W. art store. etchlngs. water colors, Berlin
photos, etc. Dresden pastel colors. Latest
novelties in framing and mouIdings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06
FUMP SHOP

~~~~OS@~o~N-~N-~O~O~~~~~~
. STANTON, 207 w. sixth ave-, maker OF the
~ Topeka Force Pump. Also dealer in pumps
of all kinds, drive wells. Tin shop, roofing,
etc. Repairing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06

D I. JONES. 11s5 Kansas ave oroceriee
ANs flour and feed; meat market in connecTion
can save you money, as close prices prevail IN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06
REPAIR SHOPS

HARNESS AND REPAIR WORK-Harness
- and shoe shop; patent leather polish for
buggy tops; repairs in all kinds of leather
goods; shoes half sOled cheap. Z. f. Hen der
son, III East Sixth street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06

"ANTLD-Anv kind of work by boy Is years
W DID, city or country. 624 Kansas ave-, up
stairs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06
GROCERIES

~>~@@~-~~~->o~~~~~o-O~~-~~~ -~~~~-~~-~~~-~~~~
EXCHANGE CO.'S store, 1922 E. Sixth st H
II Often. manager. wholesale and retail: STABLE
and fine groceries a speciality, Headouarters
for farm supplies. go va
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06

VNANTED-Work in a hardware StOr by an
experienced hardware man. Can keep
books. c. A. Clauser 1906 Polk.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06
WANTED-HEL7.

"ANTED-Work of any kind by smart
w boy of IS. able and willing to work. Adj
dress u. @. care journal Office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06
FLORIST

-~N~~~-~~~~~~r~%~~~~~~~~~@O
RIRD & RODMAN. III w. Eighth. Green
- houses cor. 18th and Monroe. Cut flowers,
palms and decorative plants. Floral designs
artistically arranged Tels. 11s and 142.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06
EURNITIIRE

FNHE PHOENIX FURNITURE CO. ia Kan.
L sas ave- Window shades poles with trim
mings zoe each. Folding chairs and tables for
rent. repairing furniture, finishing and up
holStering neatly done.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06
INE WORKS

PLATING & MACHINE WORKS.
~@~-~~@~S@~~~N~~-~~>-~~
NJ LUX, 416 Jackson st. Gold silver and
ANs nickel plating and machine works. Brass
work. Bicycle repairing. enameling brass pol
ishing. safes. locks and repairing,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06
BOOTS AND Shoes


q NJ. CHASE & CO., 623 Kansas ave. Cor
w rect styles in high grade shoes at popular
prices.
w NJ. KIETZMAN, 416 Kansas ave- boots
w and Shoes Also ladies'. mems and
children's slippers and rubber goods. Best
bargains in the city by far.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06
cARPEr CLEANING

~o-~-@1@@c-cC-~10~- ->-0-7-~>
" Process Is like a newly laundred garment
Bright. clean and wholesome. Try it. SIS Kan
sas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06
IMPLEMENTS.

AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
4 ) RIGGS & AXIELL, POS west Sixth ave.
"a Can save money for those needing imple-
ments, hardware. lawn mowers, Duggies, har-
ness stoves. etc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06
hooks AND STATIONERY
BILLIARD PARLOR.

Icc-o~o-1~SI----r
VI parlor. 1872 Kansas ave. The largest and
finest equipped billiard and pool room in the
city Choice cigars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06

NoTE-A set of six beautiful Albertyps
Views of Rocky Mountain scenery, on
11x14 paper, suitable for framing, will be
sent upon receipt Of fifty cents (money
ordeE)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06
MILLINERY.

MEMS HATTERS & OUTFlTTERS
FAGLE & CURRY, sole agents.for The cele-
AZ brated "YOumanS' hats. Suits to order
Fine neck wear specially. Look at our line
of soc ties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06
BAKERIES.

TaNOPEkA EXCHANGE. Mrs. Anna Harvey,
Il sos Kansas ave-, sells celebrated RaIston
bread, home made bread, pies. cakes, ect. fresh
daily. Also groceries, country butter and eggs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06
STATE JOURNAL. TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 6, 1898.

= and feed. Only high-grade goods handled
at satisfactory prices. Country butter and eggs
specially.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06
MONEY TO LOAN

DARTIES wishing safe and paying invest
\ ment for Their money, call at once on S. NJ.
Wood & Co., 534 Kansas avenue.
NJ ONEY LOANED on horses, pianos, house
W hold goods and all kinds of chattel securi-
ties L. Biscoe 523 Kansas avenue room 8.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06

r OST-Alligator pocketbook with Mrs. T.
II Leon cards in it, Reward if returned to
500 west 9Th st
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06
TOPEKA TRUNK FACTORY.

TIE MOSS & PENWELL, 52S Quincy ST. 1. 0.
~ O. F. bldg. Practical funeral directors and
embalmers. Harrison phone No. a. Bell No. 1872.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06

VINEWOOD g. HIGHLAND PARK R. R.
Trains viii leave Quincy Street Station week
days for VinewOOd as follows: 6:45; 11:51, 1907;
5:41.
Trains will leave Vinewood for Quincy street
at 1857. 1902, 4:19. $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06

DARTIES having houses to move or raise to
L call on W. G. Tandy, 2O55 Fillmore st, To-
peka, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06
BRICK MANUFACTURERS.

~-~~~~~~~~|~~-~-~ -0~-~~~(~~~N~
CAPITAL CITY VERIFIED BRICK & Paw
~ ING CO., manufacturers of Paving, Build
ing and Sewer brick. Ill west 9Th st.
TEL 1872. M WEIGHTMAN, Sec.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-09-20
Land for Sale.

On Monday October 2lst. 1895 at the court
house door in Raleigh, n. C., | will sell at
public cutlery the tract of land in Wake
county, about six miles southwest of Rail
eigh, in Swift Creek township, which was
formerly owned by Donald Campbell, de-
ceased. Said tract adjOins the lands Of
Moses Woodland, c. T.. j. Goodwin, Colin
Campbell and others, and contains about
III acres. VIII be sold in two parcels.
plot showing the two parcels viii be
found in the record in the case of Hicks,
executor, VS.. Campbell ct ais, No. 1920 C. l.
D., Wake Superior Court
sale made by order of court in said case
OF Hicks, executor, VS.. Campbell ct ais.
Terms, cash. Hour of sale Il m.
c., S. f, MOBDECAI, Com.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-09-20
STATE NEWS ITEMS.

The Caucasian announces that Mr.. j.
Fl. Foy. of Onslow, has become a Popu-
list.
Rev. R. E. Peele has resigned as pastor
of the Brooklyn Baptist church in Will
mington.
DR.. @. J. Aston, of Lexington, was
thrown from a buggy on Wednesday.
His leg was broken.
Mr.. Joseph Meares, Of Hamlet, will be
married in Sampson county, Sept. Goth,
to Miss Bette Stanford.
Rev. Duncan Macleod, pastor Of the
Baptist church at Washington, N. o.,
has received call to Windsor, Va.
Mr.. Michael Hoke Justice will be mar
ried to Miss Lula Tanner at the Hen
rietta Methodist church October %.
Can't. W. J. Potter, one Of the best
known pilots on the South Atlantic
Coast, died Wednesday in Southport.
The colored Baptist State Convention
is in session at Warrenton, Rev. J. A.
Whitfield is president and Rev. G. Il.
Williamson secretary.
John r. Thompson, formerly post
master at Horse Cove, Macon county,
has been arrested, charged with short
age of 800. He gave bond.
North Carolina has as delegates at the
meeting of the Sovereign Grand Lodge,
l.. O. o. F., at Atlantic City W. D. Gas
ter, W. @. Douglass and I. E. Reynolds.
Rev. j. E Green, pastor of the Elkin
Baptist church, died of typhoid fever on
Tuesday. He was among the most prom
inent graduates of Wake Forest College.
A Shelby octogenarian, c. G. Durham,
who cast his first vote for the first Dem
cratic President, Andrew Jackson, says
sfJarvis is level headed and is right. !"
He says Jarvis knows what he is doing
and the people are with Jarvis and the
Democratic party must stick to silver,
says the Shelby Aurora.
The Jacksonville Times says: Last
Wednesday night the sharpe belonging
to Capt. William Hardison, with cargo
of 5 900 pounds of salt, consigned to Mr..
Lewis Marine, sunk at her wharf during
the absence Of the crew. 1t is supposed
that the sharpe was leaking, and, being
heavily loaded, soon foundered.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-09-20
HALF MILLION DOLLAR FIRE.
A Destructive ConffagratioR RACES in
Indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept. 18.-A fire
broke out on the third floor in the five
story stone and brick building on the
south side of Washington street this
morning, between Meridian and Penn
sylvania streets. 1t was at once real
lied that the fire would be disastrous
one, and the entire fire department was
summoned Notwithstanding the hard
fighting on the part of the department
to check the fire, it was not mastered
TOR nearly four hours, and not until a
total damage of half million dollars
had been done.
The buildings destroyed or, damaged
were the Indiana National Bank. The
large furniture and china store of East
man, Schleicher and Lee, Western Union
Telegraph building and two other build
ings occupied by various business firms.
The losses and assurances are as follows,
though many of the minor losses which
in the aggre gate will amount to several
thousand dollars are not included East
man, SchIeicher and Lee, six
story bnilding; building loss $50, 600,
covered by insurance. The firm will
lose $175, 900 on stock with 800, 900 in
surance. The Indiana National Bank
building destroyed, loss on building $40, =
900 to $50, 900; Addison @. Harris, law
library, SIS, 600, no insurance; George
Manifold, stock valued at $35, 900 to $40,
900; total insurance $25, 600. His loss
is mostly from smoke and water. George
Ingerlos, tobacco store, $1,000, covered
by insurance. Shoe store of J. W. Hart,
stock damaged, no estimated loss, but is
covered by insurance.
The New York store, owned by Pettis
Bro. s Dry Goods Company is a heavy
loser by fire and water. No figures, but
it will run away up into the thousands.
The Condit Western Union) block, loss
to telegraph company IS, 900 on batteries
and instruments The building was also
badly damaged In this building were
located the offices of Baldwin, Miller &
Co, whose loss is $4,000, with $4,000
insurance
Across + Washington street from the fire
the intense heat cracked many Of the
plate glass windows of the stores.
The total loss on stocks, on fixtures
and effects will amount to 1857, 900
The loss on buildings aggregate about
S97s 600, giving total loss of $454, 600.
Cure for Headache.
AS a remedy for all forms of Headache
Electric Bitters has proved to be the
very beat. 1t effects a permanent cure
and the most dreaded habitual sick head
aches yield to its influence. We urge all
who are afflicted to procure a bottle, and
give this remedy a fair trial. In cases
Of habitual constipation Electris Bitters
cures by giving the needed tone to the
bowels, and few cases long resist the use
of this medicine. Try it once. Large
bottles only Fifty cents at John Y. Nc
Rae's Drug Store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-09-20
ANARCHY INTHE CONGO STATE.
Some Belgian Troops and Englishmen
Slaughtered by the Natives.

LONDON, Sept IS There are indica-
tons that the powers may be invited to
interfere in the affairs of Belgium and
the Congo Free State
The feeling in England regarding King
Leopolds African venture was never ia
vorable, and the execution last January
of the English trader, Stokes, without,
it is ALLEGED, observance of the due pro-
cesse8 of law, excited much indignation
here, which found expression in the late
session Of Parliament, when the foreign
office was urged to demand explana-
tons.
The reports which have reached this
country ia private letters, as cabled eX-
clusively to the Associated Press yes
terday, that condition Of virtual an
arcy prevails in she Congo Free State;
that in several instances Belgian troops
have been defeated and slaughtered by
natives, and that two Englishmen were
murdered there and eaten by savages,
have intensified the feeling, which is
given voice in a leader in he st. James
Gazette this afternoon. After reciting
the facts above alleged to, the st. James
Gazette says:
ga troublous time is clearly at hand
for King Leopold, whose African re-
sponsibilities are far greater than'Mr.
Stanley led him to expect that they
would be. -