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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-29
Irish Drama Friday Night

actor, will appear at the Grand Opera
House Friday night in ''MavOurneen, d"
an Irish drama. The piece has. late
ly finished what the advance notices
call a very successful run in New
York city. Olcott is a very good look
er if his Autographs are truthful, and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-29
COMM Attractiong.

The Chicago Festival orchestra which
is playing an engagement at the Audi
forum, Kansas City, this week, will be
at the Grand on the 9Th Richard
Mansfield will bring his big cOmDeny
to the Grand on October u under q big
guarantee. The local management
sayd that Mr. Mansfield takes the first
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-29
TAKES THACHER,S PLACE.
WILDER F. Porter is Nominated for
Governor of New York.

New York, Sept 29-Wflber F. Por-
ter Of WATERFOWL was last night nomi-
mated by the Democratic state commit
tee for governor to take the place Of
John Boyd Thacher Frederick Q.
Chaub Of Lewis was nominated for
lieutenant governor to take the place OF
Mr. Porter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-29
Minister MoDona1d III

Southampton, Sept. 2s.-Alexander
Mcdonald Of Virginia, the United
States minister to Persia who arrived
here on September . from the United
States on the New York, was danger
ously i'll with bronchitis during the
voyage and is now lying at the South
western hotel. under the care of a phv-
stefan Today. however, he is some
Eghat improved in health.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-29
Young Society Man Goes Wrong.

Hyde Park, Mass, Sept. 29.-Harold
Gray, a young society man of this place
is missing and warrant for his arrest
has been Issued. Gray was the Boston
manager of the American Wringer
company of New York and is wanted
to answer to the charge of misappro-
priation of $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-29

despOtic domination of the gold power.
It is a matter of general comment
that it was the most satisfying speech
yet made here on the question. in that
the speaker lodged no issue, but met
and answered every argument ad-
vanced by the opposition fairly and
squarely.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-29
Lambert and Blue at BURLINGTON.

Burlington, Sept. 29.-L E. Lambert
Of EmpOria addressed the Republicans
of this place at the Hamilton Opera
House September 26 and was warmly
greeted. Dick Blue will speak here
October 2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-29

Many political speakers, clergymen,
singers and others who use the voice
Cough Cure to prevent huskiness and
Ial-yngftis It's value as a preventative
is only equalled by its power to afford
instantaneous relief. George W. STAINS
field, 631 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-29
MIS-. Griegs as ssJustfce. ,

It was Mrs. A. L. Grfggs Of 900 West
Sixth street who iEnpersonated the
Goddess of Liberty in the Trades and
Labor Assembly float in the Labor Dey
parade yesterday, and not Miss GriEgB
as stated,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-29

A hacking cough is not only annoy
ing to others, but it is dangerous to
the person who has it. One Minute
Cough Cure will quickly put an end to
it. George w. Stanshelds 6s1 Kansas
avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-29

Weather Indications.
Chicago, Sept. 29.-For Kansas: Fair
tonight and Wednesday; westerly
winds.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1896-10-02
JOHN H. MITCHELL'S SPEECH
In the United States Senate,
January 80, 1895.
SEVEN MONTHS LATER AT WOODBURY.
He Repudiates His Own Words and Tramples
Truth in the Dust

The Committee Whole
t0n ofhe bill . r. protect redemp
ton fund.- and TO certificates Indebtedness
meet temporary deficiencies of revenue.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1896-10-02
THE SPEECH AT WOODBURY..
He Repudiates His Own Words and Advo.
Gates the Gold Standard.

Six months and four days after Senator Mtchels
eloquent and soulstirrng speech had reverberated in
the halls of congress, and had found its answering
echo in the hearts and minds Of millions of the pro-
ducers and toilers on the American continent he is
found at Woodburn, Oregon, upholding and adyoca-
ting the st. Louis PLATFORM as formulated by the re-
publican party in the interests of the money barons
of Lombard street.
This man, who only short time before, in words
Of burning eloquence, and with indignant men, be-
fore the senate of these United States had truthfuy
and without hesitancy said:
In conclusiop Mr. President not about time this great
nation these United States Of America should assert It's none
ary as we'll commercial independence? Are with
territory immeasurabe resources model
erDmsnt 70000O0 Of brave intelligent aggressive nde
pendent people, forever dependence
Great Britain any other earth 10 either monetary
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1896-10-02
"Erenchn Louis Was snciahla,

Louis Adams French Louis whose broken by
fall from wagon in Lvies valley Harney county the other
day. given this kindly sendof" by the Canyon City News
"Fench Louis peculiar character while he lived. He
kind those around him and known oppress
the poor He for many years sheephedev in this valley
off duty he rather feet Of foot In the pursuit of
happiness peculiar his occupation. He loved the flowing
bowl And 1t was trick that fellow played on
guiding band of lambs the rocky ribbed hills all
landing them safe in the fold when the storms of winter
were coming Louis giving exhibition Of re-eating.
He had Daucerlu Of brandy to which he had touched
match and it blazing immensely while he parook Of the
bazes By the spoonful when fellow poured kerosene into
the saucer while the FIRE wizard looking another dec
on and the next spoonful burned his mouth and broke the
chow. This merely incident in the life Of the poor fell
low, but 1t points to his socablity in this life.
I'm the life to which he has gone over across the dvde 1t
is hoped that nothing may occur to vex his SOUL"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1896-10-02
BRYAN cLUe MEETING.

Fair Sized Audience Greeted Thos G. Haley last Satur-
day Night.
The Athena Bryan Club attended by fair sized audi
The president appointed the following committee Ex
ecutiye A. T. Swaggsr j. N B. Gerking, j. M Hays, A. j.
Parker and James Mitchell by laws F. Boyd Charles
Norris and N. A. Miller
The meeting addressed by l. g. Haley of Pendeton,
who made of the most interesting logical addresses
delivered at this place. listened to with the closest at
tention He made telling points from start to nsh illustrate
ing with appropriate anecdotes He literally appauded
and the whole IL the enthusiastic meeting held
here during this campaign.
The Of free silver is still advancing Several republic
have expressed themselves being the side of Bryan
and American Independence The Bryan club numbers
over 100 members Of whom republicans j. E. Lat-
rop will address the citizens tomorrow night Several memb
of the Weston club expected and interesting time
assured Every body especially the ladies' invited be
present.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1896-10-02
A BIG JOB, BUT ITS DEAD EASY

IL would be big job to tell anything
would interest them goods but its done
way This paper Will tell several thousand at at nominal
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1896-10-02
KR ULAT0 z 4

Reader, did you ever take SIMMONS
LIVER REGULATOR, the "KING, OF
LIVER MEDICINES 2" Everybody needs
take liver remedy. 1t is sluggish or
diseased liver that impairs digestion
and causes constipation, when the waste
that should be carried off remains in
the body and poisons the whole system.
That dull, heavy feeling is due to a
torpid liver. Biliousness, Headache,
Malaria and Indigestion are all liver
diseases Keep the liver active by an
occasional dose of Simmons Liver Reg
ulator and you'll get rid of these trou-
bles, and give tone to the whole sys-
tenn. For a laxative Simmons Liver
Regulator is BETTER THAN PILLS. 1t
does not grippe, nor weaken, but greatly
refreshes and strengthens.
Every package has the Red z
stamp on the wrapper. .J. I'll.
Zeilin & Co., philadelphia.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1896-10-02
Wants Terminal Rates

The Spokane merchants who already engaged 10 suit
against the Northern Pacific for terminal have
ed similar proceedings in the United States circuit court to
compel the Great Northern railroad to grant them terminal
freight rates. which they aege promised them by Pes
dent James Hill in 1892 In default Of this they ask that
Hill shall give back the right Of way they and other citizens of
Spokane donated to the company the value Of which, in prop
erty, is estimated by them at about 100000.
The complaint tells of Hs visit to Spokane in 1892 when
alleged that he represented to the citizens that be and the
defendants desrous Of extending the Great Northern rail-
road through Spokane Puget Sound aud they wanted the
citizens contribute the right Of way through the cy dis
Of Ave miles, of uniform width OF about 90 Feet The
defendants represented that the citizens Of Spokane would
contribute said right way the road when completed would
carry freight and merchandise TO Spokane at terminal rates.
that s the rates charged to Pacific coast ermnas
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1896-10-02
Fee and furnish.

People saw Judge James A. Fer Ind William j. Furnish,
cashier Of the Pendeton Savings Bak leave town together
this morning for Ukish, in buggy They went campaign
tour They out get votes for Mckinley Palmer
anyone else rather than Bryan Judge Fee republican and
Cashier Furnish democrat. The two will hold
meeting Ukah the interest Of the gold standard ticket
Saturday evening.
Verify party lives have been wiped out like the school boys
done slate which has been by
he taacher-E o.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1896-10-02
Mckinley,s Cabinet.

The Memphis Commercial Appeal s the hrst In the feld
with good working cabinet for Mr. Mckinley Its composed
follows Secretary Of state Marcus Acbiades Hanna
reary Of the treasury Dollar Mark A. Hanna secretary Of the
navy d. Aphroditus Hanna secretary Of the interior Mark
Hanna secretary Of agriculture Met Asparagus Hanna at
torney general NJ A. Hanna; postmaster general Mail A.
Hanna
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1896-10-02
Paper from Any Old Thing.

Paper be manufactured from almost anything that
be pounded iuo pulp Over 80 kinds Of bark said be
used and banana SKINS bean stalks stalks cocoanu hher
straw and fresh water reeds and kinds Of
applicable 1t has also been made from hair fur and WOOL
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-04-30
Crude gurveyiuR,


tits commonly accepted theory that
a man steps three feet and many q
tract Of land has been stepped or
instead Of measured with q chain. In
ths west they obviate the dificulties Of
surveys by the land being divided into
sections. but in Pennsylvania much of
the property. especially In the noun
tains, must still be described by metes
and bounds. In one of the counties In
western Pennsylvania are two brothers,
one Of whom is tall and lank and the
other short and fat. Many years ago
they purchased tract Of mountain
land calling for mile square. They
divided the labor Of measuring II, c q
stepping of one side. the other the IT,
or side. Then they fenced It in I'D
were perfectly satisfied, until recently.
when suit was brought to recover a
considerable tract Of the land. Each
brother swore that he knew the meas
urement to be right and told how
1t had been done. Then, as tho
spectators saw the short legs OF
the one. scarcely long enough ,o
reach the floor when he sat In a cha r.
and the elongated extremities of t,
other. there was general laugh. n
which the Judge and the attornos
Joined. Upon surveying It was found
that one line was mile and a hair
long and the other only a little over
half . mile.-Washington Star.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-04-30
som. Frog md Toad Jon.h..


Most persons when they hear nat
uralist tell about peculiar doings by
birds. animals. or reptiles. grin and
ask about big fish. One tale. which nc
one but naturalists seem to believe. wa
told in the Forest and Stream recently
by Allen Chamberlain. He says hs
heard cry down In Florida such q
distressed frog makes and found tha,
a blacksnake was swallowing q frog
When the frog was out OF sight the
snake was shot throug the head and
the frog was liberated. At frst It wal
stupefied. but was soon as lively ai
ever. Within twenty years the same
paper has recorded at least score ol
Just such instances. reported by q
many individuals. who gave their rea
names and addresses. and who declared
they had seen the stupefed frog OF
toad come to rs from q trance. hor
about rs II dazed. and at last 70 ava,
as lively as ever.
8. d. Kendall. in the Forest ant
Stream for June. 1892. told about {
mother quail which in trying to protec
her young got within reach Of n rattle
snake. The snake was killed in tn,
act Of swallowing the bird. When re
leased the bird was for some time stu
pefied. but after awhile recovered
enough to stagger OF. On the next da,
she was all right and caring for hei
chicks.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-04-30
spoll.d Hls r..,. for rlssh.

spoiled His rasts for Flesh.
A man who has made careful study
Of the habits Of animals and birds, and
who firmly believes that birds
think and are controlled by
brain action in . great meas
ure-about. II not quite as much a. hu-
man beings. and not by the "overrated
instinct'-told q few nights ago Of the
odd effect natural history had on him.
do you know" said he. shat since
learned that birds and mammals
think. l have had a sort Of spleen
against flesh? When I eat a partridge
think Of the birds wiles used in its
endeavors to escape the hunters merci.
less shot. II ID the same with the
ducks. turkeys. deer and beeves. and all
other flesh. but not nsh. have the
dread. or feeling. that am eating ra-
tional being. think that II vegetar.
ianism ever becomes universal It will
be when we understand the thoughts
Of birds and mammals and are able to
converse with them. We are Just now
entering on a wonderful field Of 70.
search. We have found the door to
real natural history knowledge. and ws
are now cropping for the keyhole."
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-04-30
Their mypo,h,,lo., rr,c, IN x.,,uc.,

Their Hypothetical Tract In Kentucky.
John James ingalls,. the Kansas or.
ator. once bought farm at long range
and when he went to inspect It found
that It was in the bed Of the Mississippi
very low. and with no hope of recov-
cry. Two New York men, how ever, are
in . still worse fx than the fretful
man Of Kansas. Not long ago H. J..
Jones and j. T. Lamar Of Syracuse
purchased hypothetical 20O.0 900 acres
Of Kentucky. located In johnson coun-
ty. They got II at great bargain
caught the seller in a pinch, as they
thought, though subsequent develop.
ments do not bear out this idea. As
soon as the transfer was made the New
Workers. came to Kentucky to inspec,
their purchase. A faithful search has
failed to reveal any part Of It anywhere
on earth or In the heavens above or II
the waters on or under the earth. In
fact. the only place where they have
seen any trace Of the land is in the large
and enticing map which the seller OK.
hibited in making the sale, and which
he was kind enough to give them alons
with the deed to the mythical land
They have nothing else to show for tn,
good money they gave to the man in .
pinch and will try to get relief through
the United States courts.-Courier.
Journal.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-04-30
tro ss coxrrxusp.,
FAMOUS SOPRANO.
Two consinsats Pay rribuss to Ens-
Beach Ysw. the Great Singer.

Two consinsnts Pay Tribute 10 Ens.
Beach Ysw. the Great Singer.
In this closing Of the nineteenth CEN
tury there has dawned . star In tho
vocal armament which eclipses. In bird
like sweetness and phenomenal range.
all the voices of the past, says the New
York World. History will write tho
name and fame Of Ellen Beach Yaw as
the greatest soprano singer the world
has ever known-greater than Patti
greater than Nilsson-greater than
Lind. Tho American people will nnd
much satisfaction IN the thought that
Miss Yaw 10 an American girl: she was
born In New York state and the great
or portion Of her early life was spent
In California.
Miss Yaw IL tall. stately girl. whose
wealth Of blonde hair frames . face
that 10 beautiful and expressive. Her
bearing and manner indicate self-pos-
session and are the embodiment of all
that 10 graceful and refined. The beau
ty and phenomenal range Of her voice
became apparent some years ago. while
under the tuition Of Nine. Bjorksten Of
New York. and under whose guidance
Miss Yaw went to Paris and studied
with the famous Della Sedie and Bax.
It was not until two years ago that her
wonderful voice began to attract pub
lie attention-and In this brief period
she has sung herself Into . popularity
that has taken others lifetime to &C.
complain. Compared with other voices
Of worldwide fame. the scale stands
thua
Miss Yaw sings without the slishtes,
perceptible effort. from E below the ba,
to q In the altissimo-a range Of TWEEN.
ty-eight tones. Her famous note-the
E above high E Is 1--WE notes higher than
Patti ever attained-and the highes,
note ever voiced from human throat
Her singing and her methods cannot bs
likened to those Of Patti or Nilsson
there is distinctiveness and an indi.
viduality that has been created by and
belongs exclusively to Yaw. who is now
engaging the attention Of the whole
music-lovins world.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-04-30

and woodland. and portion of bright.
swift river. on whose banks 1t was Mar
gie's delight to sit through the purple
sunsets. and watch the play Of light
and shade on the bare. rocky cliff oppo-
site.
Nature proved a true friend to the
sore heart of the girl. The breezes. so
fresh and sweet. and clear. soothed
Margie inexpressibly. The sunshine
was message Of healing: the songs of
the birds carried her back to her happy
childhood. Wandering through the
leafy aisles Of the forest. she seemed
brought nearer to God and his mercy.
Only once had Nurse Day questioned
said:
II have done with the past forever.
Nurse Day. wish It never recalled to
me. have met with great sorrow--
one Of which I cannot speak. came
here to forget 1t. Never ask me any
thing about It. I would confde 1t to
you, II I could. but my word is given 20
another to keep silent. l acted for
what l thought best. Heaven knows
II erred. did not err willingly"
"Give It all into Gods hands," said
Nurse Day. reverently. He knows
Just what is best for u.s."
The days went on slowly. but they
brought something Of peace to Margie
Harrison. The violence Of her dis
tress passed away. and now there was
only q dull gain at her heart-a pain
that must always have Its abode there.
She held no communication with any
person In New York. save her aunt, and
her business agent. Mr.. Farley. and her
letters to them were posted In distant
town. in a neighboring state. where
Nurse Day had friends-and 20 Marsie's
place Of refuge was still secret.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-04-30
rond - tn. D..p,..d s,.,r,,.

A family over in Fort Leo il 30 fond
OF birds that during the winter when
few native birds are around they pc,
the English sparrows. but drive them
away in the spring to make way for the
native birds. These sparrows are fed
on the roof Of porch while the family
watches the operation from the win.
dow. But the sparrows are suspicious,
and II any one approaches the open
window they fly away. On tho approach
Of a cat they get away still more sud.
denly.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-04-30
Mo.t.ll.y In war.

at. Louis Globe Democrat: While there
are no means of ascertalning, even ap-
proxlmately, the number Of lives tnat nave
been lost in the worlds wars, the dessruc.
tion almost in our own day mas peeh
frightful to contemplate. Muinali esum.
ates that between 1890 and the Ptessn'
time 4,47O,OOO men per1shed on the patue'
field or In hospitals of WOUNDS anu us.
ease, while in the same length OF ti,lls
s15. 2S5, 600, 900, 900 have been expended
for military purposes. OF all the ENORMOUS oss
debts owed by the civilized nations OF the
earth, nlne-tenths have been incurred on
account of war.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-04-30

lying. pale and exhausted. in the arm,
Of Nurse Day.
"My blessed childr cried the old
lady; my precious little Margie! Ny
old eyes will almost grow young again
after having been cheered by the sight
Of yer And she kissed Margie again
and again. while Leo expressed his de-
light in true canine style-by barking
vociferously. and leaping over the
chairs and tables.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-04-30

CURED. She sat In her hard seat like
one in n trance, and paid no heed to the
lapse OF time. until the piteous whining
Of Leo warned her that night was near,
and the poor dog was hungry. At the
first stopping-place she purchased some
bread and meat for him. but nothing for
herself. She could not have swallowed
a mouthful.
Still the untiring train dashed on.
Boston was reached at last. She got
out. and stood. confused and bewil-
dered. gazing around her. It was
night and the place was strange to her.
The cries of the porters and hackmen-
the hustle and dire confusion, struck a
chill to her heart. The crowd hurried
hither and thither. each one intent on
his own business. and the lamps gave
out a dismal light, dimmed as they
were by the hanging clouds Of mist and
fog. Alone in a great city! For the
first time In her life she felt the signif-
canoe Of the words she had 30 often
heard. She had never travelled half a
dozen miles before, by herself, and she
felt almost as helpless as little child.
Carriage. ma'am?" said hackman,
touching ber arm.
Yes" she said. mechanically. and
put her hand in her pocket for her
porte-monnaie. with vague idea that
she must ray him before she started.
She uttered low cry of dismay! Her
pocket-book was missing. She
searched more thoroughly. but It was
not to be found. Her pocket had been
picked. She turned piteous face to
the hackman.
MY money is lost ,sir!' she said. but
II you will take me to place OF shelter
I will remunerate you some way"
Sorry to be obliged to refuse.
ma'ain." said the man. civilly enough,
but I'm q poor man With . family, sad
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-04-30
Nervous

People hnd Just the help they 20 much
need, in Hoods sarsaparilla. It fur
nishes the desired strength by puri-
flying, vitalizing and enriching the
blood, and thus builds up the nerves,
tones the stomach and regulates the
whole system. Read this:
vi want to praise Hoods ssrsapsrills.
Ny health run down, and had the grip.
After that, my heart and nervous system
were badly affected, 30 that could not do
my own work. Our physician gave me
some help, but did not cure. decided
to try Hoods 6arsaparilla. Soon could
do all my own housework. have taken
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-04-30
al Penainner.. rnxn.

etoneham, Maine. was very patriotic
during the civil war. One-fourth the
voters now living are pensioners. Dur
ing the war the number Of enlistments
exceeded the number of voters.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-04-30
a.,,.r Than Rel, ned aold

Il. bodilv comfort, This unspeakable boon 4
dsnied h many unfortunates for whose all
ments Hostetter's stomach Bitters 70 Z
promptly helpful remedy: The Tns ayspeRnIess yppIes
with bIIIousness or chills and fever, shonit
lose no time in availlng, themselves 9t M I'M
Comprehensive and genla! medicine. IL pro
NOTES appetite and nightly slumper.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-04-30

Customer-Whnt il your out side flg.
ure for a dozen photographer Photos-
rapher:-outsids figure. ~; 80 with
@thods rAys,-Yenksfs Statesman,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-04-30

When there is no gospel in the
preaching. what good will II do TO
eFoWd nv shpFchf-Rams Hoss-