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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01
BLACK PLAGUE NEAR.
A Case of It Almost Brought To the
United States.

san Francisco. May THE steam
ship Doric arrived last night from Hong
Kong and Yokohama with nine cabin
and 800 steerage passengers There
was no sickness on board and the Doric
was not compelled to go into quaran-
tine.
The black plague is still prevalent in
Hong Kong and Canton. Two Euro
pean have been attacked by the dis
ease.
Japan is taking elaborate precautions
to prevent the Introduction of the
plague. Yokohama, was greatly alarmed
when the DOric left, over the reported
outbreak of the plague in that city
One case diagnosed as plague had de-
veloped on the Gaelic while she was
at Hong Kong and another was found
on the steamer ChittagOng, just about
to sail for Portland, Ore. The Chit
TAGGING case, however. did not prove to
be genuine plague and the steamer was
allowed to sail for Portland.
The Chinese at Canton are in a great
state of excitement over an attempt
to clear the canal between the foreign
settlement and the native quarter Of
sampans and fishing boats. Anony-
nous prOclamatiOns have been posted
Offering rewards for foreigners heads
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01
CRUEL HEARTED ASSESSOR
Comes Down Hard on the Owners Of
BicYcIes.

More bicycles were gathered in by
the city assessors this year than ever
before. Not because there were more
wheels. but because the assessors went
out with the intention of making wheel
men pay some taxes
The man who charged the Santa F'e
office employees for the things which
they own got so bicycles on his list
He didn't do it without a little sehemlng
sometimes.
Here is a scene from his experience:
Assessor-You have a bicycle
CIerk-Yes, but it's SO model, isn't
assessor Crying to bluff)-Weu it
wasn't taxed last year The law al
lows US to double tax anything that
was skipped the year before. III just
collect for both years.
Clerk-Well, er-
Assessor-How about that new 500
wheel saw downstairs with your
name on it?
Clerk-Great Heavensl Did you see
that
Assessor-Sure thing.
Clerk-Weu this is hard luck that
now I have to pay for both of them
And I got that new wheel on February
Is only a day before it would have
been exempt too.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01
ON a MOUNT In THE VEST
Site Of the New Theosophy School
Decided Upon.

New York. May 1.-The site of the
new school of theosOphy has already
been decided upon. In fact, it is said
that a Mahatma, or something of the
kind has been guarding the chosen spot
carefully for many years. to prevent
the intrusion of prOfane feet. The ex-
act place is a secret, known only to the
illuminate. But it is known that the site
is on a mountain in the west.
James NJ Pryse who is an Occultist of
high degree, said:
THE university for the study of the
greater mysteries viii be on an eleva-
ton in order to obtain a clear atmOs-
phere and an equable climate. Such
schools already exist in other parts of
the world and have existed for centur-
les I have visited one in Peru and one
in Mexico"
The head of the institution viii be the
unrevealed Mahatma who is now in
New York DR.. Buck, the ex-vfce pres
ident of the society, anticipates that
science viii be benefited greatly by the
new school
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01
A MOCK GRAVE.
Realistic Take OF on Chicago CITY
Government.

Chicago, Nay L-Employes of W z.
PrOvancher, a liveryman at 500 West
Lake street, gathered up the dirt near
the entrance to the stable yesterday.
and, fashiOning it after a grave mound.
covered it neatly with sods of grass
Around the outer edges of this grave a
dozen small flags were set. with a larger
one waving from the center of the heap
Corn stalks, with the husks attached.
were distributed about as floral trib-
utes.
Pedestrians all stopped to examine
the mound, but the real interest BEGAN
about 3 O'Clock, when two signs were
placed on the mound. One was in
scribed AT Rest" and the other. bear
ing a skull and cross bones, read: In
Memory of the Street Cleaning Depart
ment-" About dusk dozen boys
marched solemnly up to the grave. and
grouping about the flag, sang 1.-THE
Land of the Free" with much gustO and
innumerable breaks. It seemed as if
there We're a half thousand men. women
and Children in the crowd that quickly
assembled The thrOng blocked cars
and traffic until Sergeant Conroy and
Officer Sullivan came from the West
Lake street station
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01
TRUST in PALS.
The Meek and Lowly Washtub Will
Also Advance in Price.

Chicago, May If the woodenware
trust does not kick the bucket it will
hoist the price of the same so high that
the ordinary mortal can hardly reach
it,
The meek and lowly washtub viii al
SO not be SO meek and lOw1y as it was.
If the plans of the trust do not miscar-
ry there viii be a general adjustment
of values to a higher level on or about
July l.
As starter an advance of Is per cent
has already been ordered. Immense
quantities of lard and butter pals and
fancy wooden packages of various sorts
are used in the territory which the trust
proposes to control.
Four Chicago packers alone use an
nually an average Of S150,000 worth
each. There are but four large estab-
hshments within a radius of 500 miles
of Chicago which manufactures pals.
They are controlled by three concerns,
which, in turn are controlled by but
one idea The plants, which are 10
Gated at Menasha, Wis, Minneapolis
and Bay City, and Saginaw, Mich, are
fitted out with the most expensive and
productive machinery. 1t is on this
fact mainly that they rely to keep out
opposition
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01

Ter filled with a substance which strong
" resembles wood ashes, though darker
in color.
When found first it was an aerolite,
hard as stone. In a year it began to
disintegrate and soon to send forth
black fluid The liquid kept boiling and
fermenting for some time, running over
the side of the glass, and eating like an
acid all the substances it touched
After a while this ceased, but the
bulk of the ash deposit kept increasing
and continues now to gradually over
flow from the glass to the dish around
it. No explanation Of the phenomena
has been found
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01
BESIEGED BY FAKIRS.
ouacls Offering to Restore a Million
aires Sight.

New York, May Since Charles
Broadway Rouss became blind he has
been overrun with takers who offer to
restore his eyesight for a consideration
ranging variOusly from 81 to 81 0OO. OOO
A few days ago Mr.. Rouss appointed a
substitute to undergo a special form Of
treatment prescribed by a man named
Thesis, claiming to be a physician. The
substitute was John Martin, who is also
blind, and Mr. ROuss agreed to pay
Thesis $50 if Martin derived any benefit
from the treatment.
Martin is now suing Thesis for $50 900
damages, and Mr.. Rouss is backing him
in the suit Martin alleges that Thesis
put him in a skeleton arrangement and
beat a tatto on his naked skin with
something less than a thousand sharp
needles, and that subsequently he
wanted to enter into a compact with
the patient by which they were to
bleed Mr.. Rouss.
Thesis viii probably be arrested
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01
MRS. KISTLER CHOSEN.
She VIII Be The Head Of Denver's
Republican County Committee.

Denver May 1.-The Republican
county central committee at its next
meeting viii elect woman as the head
OF IT'S organization. totally new condi-
ton OF aIalrs In the history Of politics
Mrs. Carrie O. Kistler. who is ia he
chosen as the head of the committee.
has been identified with the leading
women's organizations of the city and
she mas Deen a prominent member of
other associations, having i'm view the
betterment of the community
Her selection win not only be a tri-
butte to her as q woman, but to the di-
versihed interests she represents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01
FOR CIVIL SERVICE.
Examination for Postal Clerks and
Carriers on June 6.

The United States civil service COM
mission has ordered that an examina-
ton be held by its local board in this
city on Saturday, June g. commencing
at go clock a. M, for the grades of
clerk and carrier in the classified post
al service. Only citizens Of the United
States can be examined. The age limi-
tations for this examination are as fol-
lows: Clerk. Is years or over; carrier,
over q years and under 40 years. No
application will be accepted for this
examination unless fled with the UNI
dersigned, in complete form, on the
proper blank, before the hour of clos
ing business on Monday, May is. APP
phcations should be filed promptly.
therefore, in order that time may re-
main for correction if necessary.
The commission takes this Opportun-
1ty OF stating that the examinations
are open to all reputable citizens of the
United states who may desire to en-
ter the service, without regard to race
or to their political or religious afTilia.-
tions. All such citizens are invited to
apply They shall be examined, grad
ed, and certified with entire impartial
ty, and wholly without regard to any
consideration save their efficiency. as
shown by the grades they obtain in
the examination.
For application blanks, fun instruc-
lions. and information relative to the
duties and salaries OF the different 20
sitIonss apply to
j. #. DANIELS,
GeCV. Board of Exams Postal Gar~r7f0a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01
TO PROVIDE CUsPIDORs.
Cleveland Physicians Want to Pro-
tect Public Health.

Cleveland, May 1-Cleveland physi-
clans are planning the introduction to
the council of an ordinance to do away
with the expectoration nuisance.
The idea is to make it a punishable
ofense to expectorate on street car
floors or in public conveyances OF any
kind, or in business blocks, except by
the use Of cuspidors. A clause in the
proposed ordinance provides that all
public conveyances and all Railways in
public and Office buildings must be sup
piled with a sufficient number Of spit
toons, and these must be kept reason
ably clean and regularly washed with
antiseptics.
Bremner's Butter Wafers-The ideal
wafer for late lunches.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01
HEAP BIG MUM.
A Few of the Noble Red Men to Re
ceive 100000.

Decatur. Mich. May 1--Chief Polka
gon of the POttawattomfe tribe of In
dams, which is domiciled in southwest
ern Michigan, has received notice from
Washington that the sum of S1O4. 600
viii soon be distributed among the 257
members of the tribe.
The claim of the Indians has been
pending in the court of claims since
1866 and is for the lands decided to
the United States in 1893, when this
band refused to be removed to the
western reservation Chief Pokagon
father of the present chief. was one 81
the most active participants in the
massacre at Fort Dearborn in 1872
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01
VAST DEALIN DIRT.
Valuable Real Estate Reverts to the
Original Owner.

Chattanooga, Tenn, May Upwards
of 1000 acres of Lookout mountain
property has reverted by default in last
payment Of S54, 800 to Mrs. H L. White
side. Holders of Lookout Mountain
Consolidated company paid $1,000 cash
for an extension Of four months and
ten days which expired April %.
The property embraces the famous
Point park, Lulah lake and Rock City
property, and 602 lots surrounding
Lookout inn, the most valuable hold
ings in this section The purchasers
were eastern parties. 1t was the big
gest deal indirect of the late boom.
Hundreds of thousands Of dollars
were paid in.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01
Kansas Normal Musical Course.

At Topeka. June 1st to August 81st
W. c. u. Seeboeck, principal.
Assisted by q corps of talented teach
ers. including w. W Dah1en in Vocal
Dept For particulars call on or ad-
dress THOS.C. LOMBARD, Manager.
Lhe COPELAND. Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01
-FOUR HAPLEss CHILDREN.
Their Good For Nothing Parents Turn
Them Loose on the Community.

Them Loose on the Community.
District Judge Hazen nearly incurred
the deadly enmity or some newspaper
men today.
The court had four children on its
hands because of a divorce suit which
an old man was getting, and he testi-
fed that ne was too poor to support
the children AS their mother was no
where to be seen Judge Hazen was in a
Quandary.
What shall do with these four chill
dren2" he mused aloud. Il believe I
viii divide them between those two re-
porters," looking toward the rear Of the
court room.
''Bailif, he began. but he looked
again toward the rear Of the court
room, and there was nobody there.
The four poor children are at the
HlmshOHse.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01
HOMESEEKERS'
EXCURSIONS.
Santa Fe Route-One Fare plus $2)
for the Round Trip.

These tickets viii be sold to various
points in Oklahoma. Texas. Arkansas.
Missouri, Arizona and Indian territory.
The dates of sale viii be April 21st.
apd May 5th, with final limit Of q
days from date of sale. For tickets and
all particulars, call on
J. p. ROWLEY, City Ticket Agent,
Santa Fe Route, Topeka. kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01

Now is the time to do your house
wiring for electric lights. while house
cleaning cal. up E. P. Jordan for es-
Inmates. Bell Telephone 675.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01
CURIOUS AEROLITE.
Hard Substance Turns to Liquid Then
to Ashes

St. Paul, May ii. d. Fuller of Ro-
chester, MINI, possesses a glass tunb-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01

Order ice of WinslOw & Raney Ice
Go. Ben ,phone 674. once Us y. 18th St
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01

Bremner's Saratoga FIakes-Light,
crisp, delicious and wholesome.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01

Ladies shirt waists Numbered so that
the co1ors viii not fade by Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and ia W. sth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01

Try us on collars. We can make them
look like new. Peerless Steam Laundry,
112 and ia W. gth st. Phone 332.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01

suit the most critical customer. Peer
less Steam Laundry. 112 and ia West
Eighth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take laxative BromO Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure Csc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01

Home-seekers' Excursion Via Mis-
souri, Pacific Railway.
From all stations
in Kansas
To all stations in Arkansas,
Indian Territory,
Texas and Southern Missouri
Rate: One fare plus 81 for
the round trip.
minimum rate 81.
Date Of sale April 7ths
April 21st,
May 5th
For further Information call on near
est Missouri Pacific ticket agent, or
Write. H. Q. WNSEND
G. p. & T. A.
St. Louis. Mo.
r.. =. NIPPS, Agent,
IonaL-a K aneal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01

Ruled the Persans Of DID, our Cyrus Of Modern
times rules the political destiny of the Kansas abOrig
ines David of old slew Goliath with slung shot, even
David Of Kansas is knocking the stirling out Of
leon of old scattered the allied forces in his pathway
the Napoleon from Ohio is scattering the
man dispensed words of wisdom and comfort to his
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01

The finest in the west. Come and try it
j. w. PHILLIPS. e12 w. Eighth avg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01

Bremner's Butter Wafers-The best.
Sold by all leading grOcers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01

Everybody takes the JOURNAL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01

If you want all the news subscribe
for the JOURNAL.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01

See Davies Lumber Co. We viii make
SOU the lowest prices on all building
material. as our expenses are less.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01

Bremner's Biscuit; all varieties. Ac-
the best
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01

Or plain 'SoI he IS famary called, dispenses JOY
and comfort to the people of Topeka in these days when
old Sol from high is shedding his powerful rays.
Our Sol in his wisdom has stocked the GOLDEN EAGLE
with line Of straw hats unexeelled and seldom seen
in this section Of the world. They in all Styles
shapes and Makes and be obtained at figures
mencing at 25c and running up the scale at ten cent
Jumps to $500 If you would be powerful as Cyrus
strong as David, popular Napoleon and wise
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01
HOLDS A. P. A. IN CONTEMPT

aecysboaFd oI ElNams-sF0staI Service,
o. Address, Topeka, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-01

T.. z. NIPPS, Agent.
Topeka. Kansas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-21
A COUCH COMPANY.
Another New Industry for Rock
Island.
BACKED BY LOCAL CAPITAL

Baiiding Leased and Operations to Begin
In short Time Prospect Of De.
vsiopmsss Iato an Impor,snt Enter.
pr,.-.
The Rock Island Couch company
Is the name Of new industry. for
the direction OF which a company is
soon to be incorporated. although
the details are not entirely perfected.
1t is q sufficient guarantee for the
success OF the enterprise, though, 10
know that such business men ss
Clemsnn * Salzmann and q. D.
Huckstaedt are back OF it aud that
the latter is now disposing OF his
mercantile interests with a view TO
identifying himself closely with the
new corporation.
A building LEASED.
A building with dimensions Of
30x10J feet aud with two floors has
been leased Of J. $. Gilmore on First
avenue west % Sixteenth street, and
1t will be- put in shape for the re.
ception of the proposed plant. The
company proposes TO devote itself TO
the manufacture Of an exquisite line
OF couches and parlor furniture. II
will employ Is to 90 skilled work
men Mt the start, which number will
be increased as the business devel-
ops.
The Rock Island Couch company
gives promise Of an enterprise Of
which the city may be proud.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-21
CITY CHAT.

Thursday. May IS.
Fresh fish ut Hess Brss'
Try Horizons So cent flour.
Order carriages OF Cralle & Co.
Attend G.. .. Hue kstaedt's sale.
Excursion to Muscatine Sunday.
Sacrifice sale at g. q. Huckstaedt's.
Home grown strawberries at Hess
Bros.
Nice strawberries at Longs this
cveuing.
Ike Monk was here from Peoria
yesterday.
Finest turnouts and reliable driv-
crs. Crslle a. Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex DE Soland are
back fro m Quincy.
Gooscberries and early Richmond
cherries at Hess Bros.
Don't fail to see the free show on
Market square tonight.
All Pythians should be present at
the joint meeting tonight.
Through Russia aud Siberia" Mt
Odd Fellows hall tomorrow evening.
Go to Muscntine on the Mary Nor
ton next Sunday. A grand excur-
sion.
Mrs. August Sommers. is here
from st. Louis on visit to rela-
tives.
Mrs. !. G.. Caldwell. OF Washing.
ton. ID. c.. is guest Of Mrs. Ben r.
Cable.
Knights Of Pythiss should remem.
Der the joint meeting Of tho lodge:
tonight.
Trimmed hats at 81, sl.5O and up
ward all this week ut Mrs. &. G.
Hodges.
Carpets. furniture, and in fact,
my whole line Mt cut prices. G.. D.
Iluckstaedt.
Capt. Albert at Odd Fellows hal
tomorrow night on Through Russis
and Siberia"
Bargains in ladies' oxfords q. the
Fourth avenue Shoe store. 1901
Fourth avenue.
Tonight-Msrkct square-graud
s,ereopticon exhibition. Scenes from
the life Of Christ.
Miss Charlotte Buiord is expectct
tonight from Annapolis on visit t
Mrs. y. W. Hurst.
Dick Colmcre will run a skiff ferr,
from the boat yard to Ofrerman's isl
and for the season.
Something for nothing IL that i
what you want; be sure to be q
Market square tonight.
The Metropolitan Glse club prom
isss good dancing and a high clas
entertainment on boat.
The amateur contest at Bill,
Amcnt's circus tomorrow promise
TO be an interesting event.
Children's gift matinee ut Bill
Ament's circus Saturday afternoon
Every child gets present.
Prof. Otto's brass baud and orches
ira will play for the Metropo. ital
Gloe clubs moonlight excursion.
Capt. Alberti's lectures are boil
interesting and instructive. II vii
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-21
COUNTY BUILDING.
---.R-

l9-Elsie A. Virgins to Henry G.
Virgins. tract by metes and bounds.
nwl 90, 10, Sc, s25.
Henry Mardock to Thomas Thorpe.
lot ?, subdiv... nwl 20, 16, 5w, $50.
+. n. Thornton to Thomas Thorpe,
va mel mel 80. Is. 5w, s27O.
Robert &. Jcwett to Thomas
Thorpe.-nl WI nj so. l6, 5w. $3.50.
Joseph Busch to Thomas Thorpe
nwNswt IS. 16. CIV, $500.
I'D. Beecher to John Lynch. lot
IS. Beecher's replat, Rock Island
$3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-21

Perfect Wisdom

Perfect Wisdom
Would give Us perfect health. Be.
cause men and women are not per-
fectly wise. they must take medi-
ciues to keep themselves perfectly
healthy. Pure, rich blood is the
basis Of good health. Hoods Sarsa-
Parilla is the one true blood purifier.
IL gives good health because it builds
upon the true foundation - pure
blood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-21

Hoods Pills are purely vegetable.
perfectly harmless. always reliable
. nd beneficial.
The advocate., 1896-04-15
Temporary Paralysis.

How queer it seems to wake finding
your hand and arm, that were good Of
fective members of the body before you
left for dreamlsnd, now dull, dead and
lifeless, incapable Of moving themselves,
so to speak, and destitute of all feeling
save perhaps an Inappropriate prickly
sensation! Or to rise from chair and
be- notified that one leg has become an
honorary member, and wishes to be car
ried by the other!
This is sort Of temporary paralysis;
the veins have been oramped, the supply
Of blood temporarily shut off, and you
get an opportunity of knowing just how
you would feel throughout the whole
length and breadth Of your body, if it
were not for the rich strengthening red
fluid.
But there is nothing to fear, il you
know how to take care of the helpless
member. First, turn on the blood, 80 to
speak, by strengthening out the limb,
and thus opening the delicate conduits
that are lying ready but idle.
Second, remember that although the
blood is temporarily absent, the bones
are still there; and you should be more
careful Of them than ever.
Falling or leaning too heavily upon
one Of them might very easily break it
off short.
The wife OF a clergyman in Montclair,
N. j., had this experience not long ago.
She rose from a chair suddenly, found
that one of her legs was asleep, fell to
the floor, and when a physician was
called learned that the intense pain she
suffered was the result OF fracture. -
FDery Where.
The advocate., 1896-04-15

others have old wells, which recall the
time when each man could stand siege
within his own villa walls. Varied as is
the architecture and surroundings, there
are one or two points Of resemblance. 1t
Is noticeable that few are approached
as is the case with so many English
homes through avenues or stately rows
OF trees, for the original roads ran imme-
diately under the villa windows. Often
great house was built from one side of
the road to the other, the way running
through the house, or under an arch
across which the villa was built. This
invariable point of resemblance is less
noticeable now.-Scribner'S Magazine,