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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-02
HELEN GOULD's FRENCH
VIII Acquire Fluency by the Arriva
of the Castsllanea

New York. Oct. BY the time the
Castellanes arrive in this country
Miss Helen Gould will be able to speak
French most f1uently.
For the last year she has been the
chief spirit Of a little French converse
ton class, which meets at the homes
of its members at Dobbs Ferry Their
teacher is the wife of a well known
French professor. and the class itself
Is very exclusive after the lesson
there is tea and a small social reunion.
at which only the GaInc tongue is spo-
ken. This class has been going on
steadily almost all summer. and some
very delightful little reunions of its
members have taken place at Ardsley
Casino
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-02

The Kansas City. Fort Scott & Mem
phis Railroad company has just issued
q MAGNIFICENT book OF sixty or more
photo-engraved views OF varied seen
cry in south Missouri From these
views an accurate knowledge can be
obtained as to the productions and gen
eral topography Of that highly favored
section that is now attracting the at
tention OF h0me-seskers and investors
the country over.
The title of the book IS Snap Shots
IN South Missouri" 1t will be mailed
free. address
j. 2. LOCKWOOD,
Aansaa CITY. "a.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-02

he
ten
and
going
sent al
who call
ocrats ant
ing another
am not critl
lara ton that na
can ticket. but
the history Of Il a9l-
knew a political pa, tie empl,
man to make speech under its
ces when they knew that he wa
going to vote for the ticket which
said they were going to vote for
plause.1
MY friends. 7 call your attention to
it because i want to show you what
transparent fraud that boiling Demo-
cratic organization is. III has all the
characteristics Of q gold bug Republic
can except the courage to vote for the
Republican ticket. / call YOUR atten-
ton to another thing. and that is that
instead OF declaring themselves gold
standard men they call themselves
advocates Of sound money. because they
are ashamed to use the name even
that describes their position Great
applause.) Instead of saying that they
are for gold, they pra te a bout on honest
dollar, when they know that the gold
the land today. and they love it most
when it is most dishonest" Great ap-
plause)
Mr.. Bryan concluded his address with
a statement of his position before the
people He advocated the principles
which he earnestly believed. he said
He asked for the vote Of no man. but he
appealed to every citizen to study care
fully the issues Of the campaign and
to vote for the principles which he be-
lieved to be right. He had come be-
fore the people simply to give them the
platform upon which he stands, and
tell them that if elected he would carry
it out
Yesterday was the twelfth anniver-
sary Of the marriage Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Bryan and the ninth anniversary Of
their residence in Lincoln. During the
dav Mr.. Bryan spoke Of the fact and
often expressed his regret at not being
able to spend this day at his home He
sent telegram to Mrs. Bryan ana re-
cejved one from her fitting for the oc-
casion. The party left for Charleston,
w. Va, at Il o'clock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-02
INGERsOLL ZOE STLVER.
What the Noted Agnostic Said About
the White Metal

Leavenworth Oct. 2.-The recent an
nouncement that Colonel Bob Ingersou
would speak for Mckinley and the gold
standard has caused the coloners local
friends to look up his record on silver
In a volume entitled Great Speeches
of Ingersoll." page SO, the following
words on silver are addressed to farm
ers.
For my part. I do not ask for any
Interference on the part of the govern
ment except to undo the wrong it has
done I do not ask that money be
made out of nothing. But I do ask
for the reconciliation Of silver ST.
Yer was demonetized by fraud Tt is
an imposition upon every honest debtor
in the United States 1t assassinated
labor Tt was done in the interest OF
avarice and greed, and should be IN
done by honest men,"
Mineral Water.
The finest in the west. Come and try il
J. w. PHILLIPS. 612 W. Eighth Ave.
Ladies admire Ayers Hair vigor. for
the rich lustre it gives the hair. 1t re-
stores original color.
Ladies' shirt waists Numbered SO that
The ealors win not fade by Peerless
steam Lrundry III ana l14 wv. sth-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-02
sANTA FE. HOLE ROUTE.

Excursion to Soldiers Home, Lsaven-
worth.
Friday and Saturday $3.50 round tr-p,
good to return Monday, october 5th-
Train leaves santa Fe depot at 1880
Friday and Saturday morning.
Subscribe Ter the State JOURNAL.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-02
A PLAGUE OF BUGS
Swarm Upon Chicago in Showers
and GET Down Peoples Neclzs.

Chicago. Oct. "A swarm OF black
beetles has descended upon this city
entirely eclipsing all previous plaques
of sand flies which have visited the
place
The creatures were about one and
one-half inches long and oval in shape.
They fell almost in showers in some OF
the most brilliantly lighted streets.
perishing by myriads under the feet Of
pedestrians and the wheels of vehi-
cles They fell so thickly that people
could not prevent them from slipping
unawsres down their necks and the
unusual visitation caused much dis
comfort.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-02

The Eiffel tower, which was the sensa-
ton of the last Paris exposition is to be
paralleled or excelled in the universal cx-
position Of 1900 by the mammoth globe Of
n Borgal-COurt, which measures $50
metres in diameter and 245 metres in height.
Tt is q perfect world in miniature Ever y
considerable town and natural feature OF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-02

Very low rates VIII be made by ehe
Missouri, Kansas & Texas railway To-
excursions Of August 4th and 18th
September 1st 18th and 18th. to the
south. for homeseekers and harvesters
For particulars apply to the nearest 10
cal agent. or address:
6. A.. MAC MUTT.
1044 Uuicn Ave,
EEauzza City hfo,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-02
g OFT o. 10

Persons are troubled with tIAE
FEVER and CAlAlEIl. aua IS
should be taken care Of o due
time.
Fay Fever Season is al hanA
A bottle Of Dr. Potter's Ce q
brated HAY FEY Err AND CA-
TAFRH CURE viii save you
money and hours of -uherlug
from such a dreaded disease as
hay FlNER. lha price being
only &C, it PAGES this ceIei rated
remedy within reach OF every
body.
The success OF our treatment
has been pfenoneu We guar
au1ee q cure II the directions are
fully followed out. i or sale at
swift q Holiday. a. z " ag-
gouer. G.. W. etansdeid, J. u.
Jones. j. T. Rowiey. A. J. arr
nod. A. W. Lacey.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-02

Try US on collars. We can make theg
COX like new. Peerless Steam Laundry
IL and Ia W. sth St Phone s82.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-02
A RIVAL OF THE EIFFEL TOWER.

the globe win be exhibited On the exterior
and the interior VIII be a panorama Of
the earthfs inhabitants. customs and pro-
auctions A system Of electric railroad
viii convey spectators TO every part, aad
the boast Of the promoter is that he VIII
take people around the world. show them
all the sights. and ali in So minutes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-02

7. T. LOCK WOOD.
Kansas City Nc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-02

Ladies' shirt waists Numbered SO that
che eolors viii not fade by Peerless
Steam LrunHry. liz and liza TT. Gth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-02

Ladies admire Ayers Hair Vigor. for
the rich lustre 1T gives the hair. 1t re-
stores original color.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-18
CHEERS FOR CUBA LiBRE
Go Up as it Becomes More Certain that Maceo
Still Lives.

Key West. Fla, Dec. ls.-Passengers
by the steamer Olivette, last night. re-
port that great uneasiness is felt in
Havana on account Of the uncertainty
of Maceo's death. II is reported on
good authority that Gen. Prats. COM
mander of MatanZas province. has
notified Gen. Weyler by telegram to
cease all demonstrations on account of
the death of Maceo, and that Gen. Ber-
nal of said province, had an engage
ment, Tuesday of last week. with
Maceo, who had 5000 men with him
The Spaniards report a victory as
usual
The passengers state that The report
of Maceo's death is we'll understood in
Havana and that it was made up by
order of the home government tn in
tiuence the Congress of the United
States.
There was the widest kind of ex
citement on the deck, last night. when
the facts became known. Cheers for
Cuba libre shook the dock. 1t is said
that there are private letters in the
city concerning the above. but it is i'm
possible to get them tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-18
4 POISONED LIVER.
DON'T II ElsP POISON IN YOUR BODY
LONGE IL THAN YOU HAVE TO.

II your stomach poisons your iiver the
may be serious
What poisons arise In your stomach
come from undigested food which has de-
composed there. They are absorbed ny
your blood and go to your liver, where
they paralyze its functions and make you
bilious.
Finally they go into the blood again
and are carried all over the body. disor-
dering your different organs. ana perhaps
making you dangerously SICK.
This is the origin of many diseases
which are not always known Tor what
they are.
The poisons of undigested food can only
be got rid of by the use OF purifying,
strengthening. digestive tonic, like The
Shaker Digestive Cordial
A few doses of this wonderful cordial
will soon clear away all undigested, fer
mcnting. poisonous substances, restore
your appetite aid you to digest your rood
purify your liver and blood OF all danger
Gus poisons, and restores you TO perfect
health.
Ii will cure biliousness. indigestion nau-
sea dizziness, mental depression. weak
ness fever, flatulence. constipation loss or
appetite. bad taste in mouth, stomach
ache, anaemia. rheumatism etc. where
other medicines will barely give relief.
At druggists. Ten cents for trial
bottle.
Write for free book to The Shakers 30
Readc Street, New York. fritopcolnrtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-18
Speeding on the Causeway.

Only about four inches of snow is
required to bring the speedy steppers
of Gardiner out on the CauseWay, to
show to the populace that this city
has some excellent specimens of horse
flesh. Every winter they trot on the
famous Causeway, which has been the
scene Of many a lively brush and which
will not lose its reputation this year.
if the snow flakes will only charm the
earth with their presence.
Among the speedy ones that VIII APP
pear in the conflicts are as follows:
c. NJ. Phillips, grey gelding: P. A.
Houlehan. tom Bent a grey geld
ing: DIR. C. f. Pickering. roam gelding;
Frank Harrington, the Harmon PAGER,
A. j. Burns, the Churchill PAGER; Mich
ael Mcdonald. bay horse; H. NJ. Davis,
bay horse; Charles Trask, a black
horse that can go like the wind; Frank
Hodgkins, bay PAGER; Chas. 7. Stack
pole. Venture" Libby Bros. of the
Pine Tree Stock farm. some speedy
ones; Henry Barker black colt; Joseph
Bardsley, brown mare: w. G. Preble,
the old stand by. John l." Charles
Jones. chestnut horse. Some hot
stuff is looked for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-18
The Polo Situation.

No meeting of the Gardinerites who
are interested in the establishment of
a polo team in this city was held. yes
terday afternoon. The executive COM
mittee of the board of trade, however,
was in session. and decided to have
an expert from Utica, n. Y. arrive.
Saturday, look over the situation to
see what plans could be made for heat
ing the Coliseum.
y letter was received by Mr.. Snow
man of Bath. yesterday afternoon.
which was full of encouragement and
in which the writer said he was ready
to take an interest in the team. There
seems to be lots of enthusiasm man
ifested regarding having Gardiner rep
resented in the Maine Roller Polo
League. and man from this city will
go to Brunswick to attend the next
meeting of the league schedule COM
mittee. Interesting developments on
the matter are expected in a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-18
REVITY is THE SOUL OF W.T."
GOOD WIFE! YOU NEED
SAPOl 10

power Of Spain in Cuba. The offer has
been made in the following telegram
to Senator Watson G. Squire. United
States Senate. Washington: For
Cuba's freedom Tacoma has a volun-
teer regiment to place at the disposal
of the government. (Signed) w. i.
Fife" The work of organizing was
begun several months ago when the
talk Of war with Spain was first heard.
Officers were carefully chosen and the
men were thoroughly drilled. The
plan has been kept a secret and no
one outside of the organization Itself
has been allowed TO get an inkling of
what was going on. The formation OF
The regiment is of four battalions of
three companies each. Each company
has its full compliment of 100 men
Colonel Fife has been chosen the COM
mander of the regiment.
Two strong shocks of earthquake
We're felt throughout Wales, the Mid
lands and the south of England, early
Thursday. The first shock occurred at
3 o'clock and the second at so the
waves passing from west to east.
Houses were violently shaken beds
moved from their places, doors forced
open and furniture overturned. Tele-
grams from all quarters concur in the
statement that the first shock was OF
50 seconds duration and was followed
by a loud rumbling sound and minor
trembling of the earth. The second
shock was shorter but more severe
Many people in Windsor. Cheltenham
and other places rushed out of Their
houses, but no one was hurt Inc
cathedral at Hereford was somewhat
damaged but no other serious damage
is reported The area of the seismic
disturbances was unusually wide, ex-
tending hundreds OF miles from Lon
don north to Lincoln. thence west 70
Lancashire, south through Wales 10
Taunton, southeast to Southampton
over 2G0 towns and villages being al
fected There We're no fatalities except
in the case of a woman who dleu
from fright at Hereford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-18
HIS HEAD SPLIT OPEN.
Cold. Blooded Murder Of John Dean, Aged
Citizen Of Maynard. Mass.

Marlboro, Mass, Dec. IA murder
which evidently had robbery as a mo-
tive was committed in the town of
Maynard. about Is miles from this city
this evening. The victim was John
Dean. over 20 years of age, who lived
alone on farm during the day, and
whose two daughters kept him COM
pany nights. When they returned
home, tonight, from Maynard village.
where they are employed, they found
their father lying dead upon the kitchen
floor.
His head had been split open with
an axe, which was found by his side
coy cred with blood. Near him milk
pail partly filed. was setting, and it
was evident that he had finished milk
ing and had been brutally murdered by
some one concealed in the house when
he entered. The fact that Mr.. Dean
was known To have had quite a little
money on his person when was miss
ing when his dead body was discovered
furnishes good ground for the belief
that robbery was the motive for the
act.
y neighbor states that about 545 u.
NJ. he saw a stranger pass his house
in the direction of Mi Deans. y fur
Their description was given by the neigh
Dor. but there is not the slightest clue
to the perpetrator of the crime.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-18
NEWS NUGGETS.
Brought by the Wires from North. East,
South and West.

Patrick Donnelly. lumber merchant,
Montreal, has assigned with 100000
liabilities.
The National Wool Growers Asso-
citation adjourned sine die, at Washing
ton. Thursday. subject 10 the call of
the president. No business was trans
acted.
The official statistics of the bubonic
plague at Bombay. show 1851 cases and
1894 deaths from the disease. over
200, 900 persons have fled from the city
and the fight continues daily.
The canvass of the official vote of South
Dakota was completed. Thursday. The
Popuists get the Governor attorney
general and railroad commissioner, and
the Republicans all the remaining Off
GERS. The official vote for highest cleo
tors is as follows: Bryan. Al, 225; Mckin-
ley. 4l,042; lowering. 66i.
A Cape Henry. Va. dispatch says that
the British steamer kildonan. stranded
near False Cape is we'll in-shore. resting
easy, and is making no water Thirteen
of the crew We're landed on the beach,
and the remainder of the crew are
aboard. The Kildonan sailed from Clyde,
Nov. so, for Newport News.
In consequence of the disturbances
al Hamburg, the strikers are prohibited
by the police from patrolling the port.
Numbers of strikers are seeking to re-
turn to work but the employers refuse
to receive them until the strike is
ended.
Justice TruaX. at New York, Thurs
day, appointed receiver for latter
sails of New York (Limited), in an
action for voluntary dissolution. Liza
biIities. $4,000, outside of debenture
bonds. which amount to $4,000; assets.
about $11 900.
Louis F. Sockalexis. the famous In
dian from Old Town. Me-, considered
one of the best all-round base ball play
ers in the Eastern colleges. severed his
connection with Holy Cross college
Thursday. and went to Notre Dame
college, near South Bend. Ind
Enrique Jose Alvarez. representative
of the Cuban junta at Boston, said,
Wednesday: IF the Three Friends
lands in Cuba there will be no more
Moro Castle. Not one stone will be
left standing The Three Friends car
ried big cargo of. men and ammuni-
ton.
A Philadelphia dispatch says: The
brig Arcadia. which arrived here.
Wednesday, from Port au Prince. re-
ports the natives there dying like
sheep of yellow fever The disease has
broken out on board number of yes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-18
VERDICT OF ONE CENT
Awarded Mrs. Adams. Who Sued Seavey for
Board OF His Daughter.

Skowhegan. Dec. 11.-(SpeciaD.-Th
most of the day was consumed in fin
George W. SeaVey. in which action
was brought to recover for the board
ing of defendants daughter for several
months The jury reported a verdict
this afternoon, awarding the plaintiff
one cent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-18

than the most sanguine expectations
had looked for. At $50 o'clock, sup
per was served. the following ladies
acting as entertainers: Mrs. Gustavus
Moore. Mrs. T.. johnson, Mrs. W. NJ.
Rogers. Mrs. John Mari.
After the supper, an entertainments
was given. with the following pro-
gramme: Hymn; recitation. Miss
Alice Billings; piano solo. Miss Ella
Wise. recitation, Miss Carrie Law
renee: vocal solo, Miss Bessie I4anders:
recitation. Miss Hattie Wise; hymn.
Taken all in all, it was a great success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-18

Ii surely looks as if Gardiner would
not have a representation in Names
National Guard. two new companies
having been recently admitted to mem
bership in the State militia. Perhaps
next year enough enthusiasm may be
aroused among the eligible soldiers to
have a company in this city. There
Nas.a time when the city had as good
a representation in the militia as any
tcWn or city in the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-18
Maine Pensions.

Washington. Dec 17.-These pensions
have been awarded to Maine residents,
today:
Original Leon Rothe Togus. Restora-
ton and additional. Hiram Wilson. de-
ceased. East Benton. Increase. Philip r.
Goodrich. Brunswick Reissue Robert
Il. Nichols. Starks. Original. widows. AL
media Dearborn. West Baldwin. Phebe A
Wilson. East Benton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-18

The three masted schooner Puritan,
from Portland for Glen Cove. l.. L..
which stranded near Third Cliff, Scitu-
ate. Mass, Wednesday,, will be a total
loss. Her three masts have gone by
the board and are hanging over the
side hetd by the rigging. None of the
cargo of syrup barrels have drifted
ashore as yet and it is presumed that
the hull is still intact.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-18

The Gardiner Stars will play Gilley's
aggregation of Augusta, game of
polo on the ice above the Gardiner and
Fittston bridge. Saturday afternoon,
play to be called at 80 O'Clock. The
Stars will be lined up as follows:
Woodcock. first rush; Lambard sec
ond rush; Benner. center; Murray.
goal: Marley, halfback. A hot game
ic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-18

The w. c. T. L., assisted by the
Benevolent Society. viii send out its
annual Christmas dinners as in past
wears Contributions of poultry, meats.
vegetables. also cooked food, pread.
pies and doughnuts are solicited. and
may be left at the city council rooms.
early Wednesday afternoon, Dec. "a.
Contributions of money may be left
with Mrs j. S. Hamilton, Mrs. +.
RoWen or Mrs. c. f. Parsons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-18

The Maine Central Railroad will give
special rates of fare for those who, wish
to attend the annual meeting of the
United Ornithologists of Maine, which
will be held al the High school building
in this city. Dec. IS and 20. Everyone
interested in the study of ornlthology
is invited to be present. TIE meeting
will doubtless be an interesting one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-18

Sam Cooper representing Edward
Harrington. was in the city, yesterday.
making arrangements for the presenta-
ton of Mr. Harringtons oldest play
"Olavander" which will take place at
the johnson Opera house. Tuesday
evening. Dec %. Manager Johnson has
booked "OHoulihan's Wedding" for
Feb. Is and Cleveland's Ministries have
written for terms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-18

Jas. H. Leigh & Co. show a couple OF
bright Christmas windows. These
Christmas times are fortunate in rlany
ways. They certainly are an ince ntiVe
to live merchants, causing them to
search out their most attractive goods
and display them in the windows. Ii
makes the business street appear more
cheerful and might proiitably be fol-
lowed each week in the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-18

About 135 members of the Maine
State Grange. which is holding its an
nual session in Augusta. arrived in the
city. Thursday morning. and pro-
ceeded to the Togus Home, which was
visited by them. The party returned at
neon and left for Augusta. much
pleased with the Home. They received
courteous treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-18

Daniel BrookiL gs Post. No. AZ. &. A.
r.. will hold its fair. Jan. 10. 20 and p.
The tickets will be put into circulation
at once. Thirty-one grand prizes are
on the list and the tickets viii proha-
bly, meet with a ready sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-18

W. c. Johnson. who has been III Bos-
ten on a business trip the past Week
returned home, Thursday evening MS
daughter. Miss Ethel. who has beef
in attendance at Lasele seminary, Au-
burndale, accompanied him nome, ano
will spend the holiday vacation at hel
home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-18

The funeral of the late James Howard
of South Gardiner, who died of consump-
ton. Tuesday. was held at the resi-
dence. at o'clock. Thursday afternoon.
Rev. A. l.. Struthers officiating. The
bearers were intimate friends of the
deceased. The floral tributes We're
beautiful and appropriated and showed
the high esteem in which the deceased
was held by his friends. a large num-
Der was present The interment was at
Mt. Hope cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-18

The ice men in this locality We're
busily engaged, Thursday, in clearing
their fields OF the dirty ice that has
accumulated. With a good freeze. the
ice business will boom.