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The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-04
BLOW TO THE SPORTS.
LeadvilIe Gambling ParaphernaIia,
Valued at $4,000, Burned by Or
der of the Court

Leadvi11e, Dec. 4-For the first time in
the history of Colorado the destruction
of cOnfscated gambling material occurred
here at 5 o'clock yesterday evening, when,
as per order of the district court, Judge
Overs presiding, 5000 worth of handsome
gambling paraphernalia was burned up by
special officers appointed by the court.
The stuff belonged to George L. Able
and Peter Stewart, and was eonfscated
some months ago. All of the higher courts
have been appealed to in vain to save the
goods. All efforts failing the entire lot of
goods confiscated was chopped up and
then burned in the presence of a big
crowd early in the evening. Some of the
gambling devices cost $500 each, but were
destroyed as mercilessly as the less vaIu-
able stuff
The sheriff refused to assist in the de-
struction of the material, and the court
had it done by its own baiIiff and ten
special officers commissioned for the
work.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-04
PRICES GO UP.
Comm ODDITIES Have Risen IS Per Cent
and Wages SO Per Cent in Ten
Years in japan.

Washington, Dec. 4-Vice Consul Sharp
a Hiogo has sent to the state department
some clippings from papers in Japan re-
lating to prices and labor in that country.
The Kokurnin Shimbun says the rise in
the price of commodities becomes greater
and greater every day. Compared with
ten years ago, prices have risen 45 per
cent, while wages have increased 1872 per
cent. The high price of rice has been Sc
we're on the poor.
Th Kobe Herald gives some statistics
regarding japanese laborers abroad. In
1896 there were 20, ,O36 males and 2263 fe-
males. Hawaii and Russia have the bulk
of these Iaborers. In 1896 the United
States had 1,025 males and 72 females
Hawaii in 1895 had 1872 males and 443 fe-
males. and in 1896, 1850 males and 1853 fe-
males.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-04
Rheamatism Cured in q Dav.

Mystic Cure" for RI1eunsa tism and
Neuralgia radically cures in 1 to 8 days
It's action upon the system is remarka-
Bile and mysterious. 1t removes at once
the cause and the disease Immediately
disappears. The first dose greatly ben
efits
T. F Anthony, Ex-Postmaster of
Promise City Iowa, says; 4 bought
one bottle of Mystic Cure for Rheuma-
tism, and two doses of it did me more
good than any medicine I ever took"
rs cents Sold by Swift & Holiday
Drug Co, 523 Kansas avenue. Topeka.
Miss Della Day. writing from Water
loo, Iowa. says" my hair has been fall
ing out for the past two years, and
could get nothing to stop it until
tried Beggs Hair Renewer. One bottle
stopped it completely. At druggists.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-04
COLOR LINE AGAIN.
Hoke Smiths Newspaper suspends
All Negro Carrier Boys.

Atlanta, Ca, Dec. 4-The negroes of
this city held several Indignation meet
ings last night denouncing the Atlanta
Journal, of which ex-Secretary of the
Interior HOlxe Smith is princiuaI owner
because it had drawn the color line
against negro carriers and newsboys
Trouble has been brewing for some
time between the white and black car
riers. Two weeks ago they had a con-
hict and several were arrested. Last
Thursday, when the colored boys ap-
piled at the Journal office for papers
they were turned down. Manager Ca
baniss said today that it was true that
negroes had been suspended temporar-
lily because of the prevalence of small
pox among them and their refusal to
by the board of health as a. means of
forcing the negroes to submit to vacci-
nation. The negroes insist that it is
but a surrender to the white boys and
are greatly aroused over the situation
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-04
BY FEBRUARY NEXT
The Wire Trust With $5O,OoO,OOO
Capital Will be in Control.

Pittsburg, Dec. 4-The Leader publishes
the details of the proposed wire trust. The
facts gathered, it is claimed, are from an
authoritative source and are vouched for
by parties interested in the deal The
combination will have capital of $4,000
and is backed by J. P. Morgan & Co. OF
New York. 1t will take every wire, wire
rod and wire nail plant in the United
States besides these two blast furnaces,
one of which has its own ore supply, and
three steel plants will be included in the
deal.
The proposition is to buy outright every
plant which is in any way interested in
the manufacture of wire in any shape,
paying two-thirds of the purchase price
in cash and the other third in stock Of
the new company. Appraisers are now at
work fixing the value ofsthe different
plants which are to be bought up, and
they are expected to get through with
their work by February, when the con-
solidation Of the interests will probably
be finally effected.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-04
esBIG MAY MURRAY
And "Little FIossie Maitland" Arrest
ed for Lifting" SeaIskins.

New York, Dec. 4-Annie Drayton. alias
big May Murray" and Laura Moore,
better known as Little F'lossie Maitland
were caught today lifting sealskin coats
from stores. Two valuable garments were
found in the cab in which they were rid
ing. Another garment valued at $3.50 was
found beneath Mays skirts.
Big May is known as one of the most
successful shoplifters in this country.
With Race Track Reilly a well known
bettor on the turf, she is said to have
Travelled all over the United States. She
was arrested in Chicago several years
ago, but was discharged.
Little Flossie" was married to a young
man in New Haven, Conn, four years ago
who had just inherited $25, 900. After his
wife had squandered his fortune on the
race track he went back home and OBJ
tanned a divorce.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-04
TWENTY CONTESTS.
Motions of That Number Have Been
Filed With the Clerk of the
HOuse.

Washington, Dec. 4.-The clerk Of the
house has received notices of twenty con-
tests to be made in the next house. The
list viii be presented to the house on Mon
day next and is as follows:
Second Alabama district-T. H. Clark,
National Democrat. versus J. S. stalIings,
Democrat.
Third Alabama district-G. L. Conner.
National Democrat, versus H. D. Clayton,
Democrat.
Fourth AIabama-A. L. AIdrich. POpu-
list. versus H P Plowman. Democrat.
Fifth AIabama-T. G. Goodman, Popu-
list, versus William Breemer. Democrat
Delaware-at-large- S. Willis, Union
Republican, versus V. S. Irving Handy,
Democrat
Third Kentucly-W G. Godfrey Hunter
Republican, versus J. L. Rhea, Democrat.
First Louisiana-Armard Roamen, Re-
publican. and Joseph Cassafne, Labor,ver-
sus Adolph Myer-
Third NIississippi-C. J Jones, Republi-
can. versus T. c. Catchings, Democrat.
Sixteenth New York-Ben l. Fairchild
Republican, versus w L. Ward, Repub-
ncan.
Thirty-hrst New York-William E Ryan.
Democrat, versus T. L. Brewster, Repub-
ncan.
First Oregon-w. T. vanderberg. Pop
ulist, versus Thomas H. Tongue, Repub-
Ican.
Third Pennsylvania-Samuel L. Hudson.
Democrat. versus William McCauIey, gold
Democrat
First South Carolina-G. w. Murray.
Republican. versus William Elliott, Dem
ocrat.
Second South Carolina-G. T. Chatfeld.
Republican, versus W. Jasper Talbert,
Democrat
Seventh South Carolfna-J. B. Johnston,
ocrat.
Eleventh Tennessee-Josiah Patterson,
gold Democrat, versus Z. w. Carmack,
Democrat.
Second Virginia-R- A. Wise, Repubh-
can, versus William A Young, Demo-
crat.
Fourth Virginia-R. r Thorpe, Republi-
can, versus f. D. Finney, Democrat.
Fifth Virginia-J. r. Brown, RepubIi-
can. versus Claude A Swanson Demo-
crat.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-04

good. Finally I got him a bottle of Nun
yon's rheumatism Cure and gave it to
him After the second dose he smiled
for the first time in months. and said
that the medicine was helping him. 1t
took hve bottles to cure him. He has
been relieved from all pain. and now
walks as well IS ever. He asked me to
write to that white man in the East who
made that great cure from pain and say
that he was very thankful to him.
Mrs w 3. Mead, 313 W Central
been troubled more or less for nearly
twenty years with Rheumatism, have
been confined to my bed for two months
a time and had to be lifted and laid
like a child I suffered tortures and
was afraid to have anyone come near
me. Two bottles OF Munyon's Rheuma-
tism Cure have greatly relieved me, and
feel better than I have for years.
Munyon's s homeopathic Home Remedy
Company compounds a separate specific
for Rheuma tism, Dyspepsia, Kidney Com
plaints Liver Disease, Fevers, Bad
blood Nervous Derangements, and other
Maladfes. These remedies may be OBJ
tanned from druggists, mostly at % cents
a vial If in doubt. write to Professor
RItnyon. at Philadelphia, and secure the
best medical advice free OF charge.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-04
OF THE PAST.
Surgical Operations for the Cure of
piles and Rectal Diseases
Longer Necessary.
A Medical Discovery Which Will
Change the Treatment OF
All Such Diseases.


It has long been thought not only by
some physicians but by people in gen
eraI that the common, painful and ex-
ceedingIv annoying trouble, piles, was
practically incurable by any other
means than a surgical operation and
this belief has been the cause Of years
of needless suffering, because of the
natural dread of surgical operations.
There are many salves, Ointments
and similar remedies on the market
which afford relief in cases of piles,
but the Pyramid Pile Cure is the only
preparation so far introduced that can
be reliably depended upon to cure to
stay cured, every form of itching,
bleeding or protruding piles.
Mrs. M. G. Hinckley OF 6Ol MISSISSIPPI
pi street, Indianapolis, who was told
by her physicians that nothing but a
surgical operations costing between
800 and $780, could cure her as
She had suffered for Is years; yet even
in such a case as hers the Pyramid
Pile Cure accomplished complete
cure. She says: q knew an operation
would be death to me and tried the
pyramid with very little hope and it is
not to be wondered at that am so en-
thusiastic in it's praise.
Mr. D. E. Reed of South Lyons, Mich,
saws 1 would not take $500 and be
placed back where was before used
the Pyramid Pile Cure, suffered for
years and it is now eighteen months
since I used it and not the slightest
trace of the trouble has returned
The Pyramid Pile Cure is sold by
nearly ali druggists at so cents and 81
per package and as it contains no OPT
UNI cocaine or other poisonous drug
can be used with perfect safety
No one need suffer from piles in any
form who will give this excellent rem
edy. trial. Send for book on cause and
cure of piles, sent free by addressing
Pyramid Drug Co, Marshall Mich.
formerly Albion, Mich.)
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-04
TERRAPIN SENT TO ROME.
Baltimore Girl Prepares a Special
Luncheon in the Eternal City

Baltimore, Dec. 4.-Miss Virginia
MacTavish is making arrangements to
have the first Maryland oysters and
terrapin sent to Rome for an American
luncheon, which she proposes to give on
her return to the eternal city.
The tarrapin are to be sent alive by
way of Genoa, reaching Rome about
the same time that Miss MacTavish
gets there. Mrs. and Miss MacTavish
entertained extensively last winter in
the Bandini palace, which they will
again occupy. 1t is their purpose to
give a luncheon at which American
dishes will be served.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-04
The Burlington's New Observation
Vestibuled Trains.

A very handsome set of wide obser-
walton vestibuled trains are just out of
the Burlington's shops. They are avail
able for all classes of travel, and are
the only trains of their kind to St
Louis from the Missouri River. These
are the Denver, Missouri River and St.
Louis limited trains. Every car has a
wide observation vestibule. The trains
are lighted throughout with Pintsch
gas and equipped also with standard
and compartment sleepers.
These trains are a duplicate of the
new Elf to Chicago.
This achievement reflects the high
est credit upon the Burlington man
agement in Missouri, which is the first
to introduce into the service, from the
west to St Louis, these solid, complete
wide-vestibuled trains for all classes of
travel.
ASK your Ticket Agent for handsome
descriptive folder.
HOWARD ELLIOTT.
General Manager,
St. Joseph. Mo.
L. W. WAKELEY
General Passenger Agent,
St. Louis, Mo.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-04
The Union Pacific

Passes through the best cities and
towns of Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming
and Utah, and is the best route to Den
yer, Cheyenne. Salt Lake City, San
Francisco, Portland and all Pu6et
Sound points
The advantages gained by travelling
via the Union Pacific are Quick Time,
UneQualed Service.
Magnificent Equipment.
Double Drawing Room.
Pullman Palace Sleepers
Pullman Dining Cars
Free Reclining Chairs
Pullman Tourist Sleepers.
For time tables, pamphlets descrip-
tive of the country traversed, rates of
fare, sleeping car accommodations, or
any other information, apply to
F. A. LEWIS
City Ticket Agent
J. c. FULTON,
Depot Agent.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-04
Don,t be persuaded into buving nni-

Don't be persuaded into buying lfnf-
ments without reputation or merit
Chamberlain's Pain Balm costs no
more, and its merits have been proven
by test of many years. Such letters
Hueneme, Cal. are constantly being
received: 1.-The best remedy for pain
I have ever used is Chamberlain's Pain
Balm, and I say so after having used
it in my family for several years" 1t
cures rheumatism, lame back, sprains,
and swellings. For sale by all drug
gists.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-04
PEARLS IN IT'S TEETH.
Skeleton Unearthed Showing Signs
of Prehistoric Dentistry.

Portsmouth, Dec. 4-CharIes Noel.
who has been examining a number of
Indian mounds in this vicinity, while
excavating a mound on the Feurt farm,
five miles from Portsmouth and on the
banks of the SciOto river, found skeI-
eton, which partially crumbled away
when brought to the surface
Enough was saved, however, to show
that the aborigines practiced a form of
dentistry. All the teeth in the skull
were sound, save two, and these were
filled by pearls.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-04

Mrs. Mary Bird, Harrisburg, Pa. says,
MY child is worth millions to me; yet
I would have lost her by Group had I
not invested twenty-five cents in a bot
tie of One Minute Cough Cure" It
cures coughs. colds and all throat and
lung troubles. G. W. StanSheld, 63z
Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-04

KIN 0 W til q t
g TT e r many
months of suf-
fering he was
D e r m q nently
cured Of rheu-
m a It's m b y
N u n y o n 5
r h g u m atism
Cure. He had
terrible pains
in his legs, was
unable 10 sleep
nights, and be-
Ii 6 re d that
death was only
q matter Of q
short time. 1
took pity upon
him, and gave
him some rem
edies, but they
did him no
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-04
Cut Off Gas Supply.

NObieSVille, Ind, Dec. All manu-
factories using gas were startled today
by an order from the local gas company
to turn off the gas from their furnaces.
The company finds it impossible to SUD-
ply manufacturers and do Justice to
private consumers. Some are using
corn cObs until Prepared for coal
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-04

It is easy to catch cold and just as
easy to get rid of it if you commence
early to use One Minute Cough Cure
It cures coughs. colds, bronchitis pneu-
monia and all throat and lung troubles
It is pleasant to take, safe to use and
sas avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-04
Munyon's Sympathy.
As Far Reaching and Bound
less as Faith.

Mr. c. ". Hoffman, Elbowoods, N. d.
says: " am we'll acquainted with
Strike Enemy an Indian Well-known
Aere. and also among other tribes, and
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-04
Relief in Six Hours

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
ease relieved in six hours by the New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
This new remedy is a great surprise on
account of it's exceeding proL1ptness in
relieving pain in the bladder, kidneys,
back and every part Of the urinary pas
Ga ees in male or female. It relieves re-
tention of water and pain in passing it
almost Immediately. If you want quick
relief and cure this is your remedy.
Sold by Geo. w. Stansfeld, 632 Kansas
Ave. and Sim Drug Co, 607 Kansas
Ave, druggists. Topeka, Kan.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-04

P. G. Essex. the leading Attorney Of
Golden City. Mo, writes: Have been
troubled for years with Blind, Itching
and Bleeding Piles, and one box OF
Beggs German Salve cured me entire
Iy. At druggists.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-04

The most successful remedy for
throat and lung complaints is Aver s
Cherry PectOral.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-04

The Cremerfe, 726 Kansas avenue.
SCOTT & SCOTT.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-04

Olof Ekberg. merchant tailor, 71S
Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-04

New place-72s Kan. Ave, Cremerie,
Scott & Scout.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-04

but failed. We called
several physicians but
the spasms continued,
her tongue became
partially paralyzed
and the doctors said
sne would never talk
again. Night and day
we watched the poor
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-04

Subscribe tor The State Journal
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-04

Everything in season at the Cremerie.
SCOTT & SCOTT.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-04

One Minute Cough Cure cures quick
w That's what you wantl G. w.
Stansfield, 632 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-04

Scott & Scott, The Cremerie, 726 Ave.
The record-union., 1897-04-16
SOCIAL EVENTS.

At high noon yesterday Miss Nellie l..
Remick and John c. Vogelgesang were
united in marriage at the residence of
the brides parents at 1414 0 street, the
Hev. H. Hoyt officiating. The wedding
was very quiet affair, only relatives
and intimate friends of the contracting
parties being present. The bride has re-
sided in Sacramento but a year, having
come from San Luis Obispo, when her
father entered the State Treasurer Of
flee, but in that time has made host
of friends The groom is wellknown in
Sacramento, and is a machinist in the
employ of the Southern Pacific Com
pany. Miss Lena Weight was brides
maid and James S. Remick, brother to
the bride, was best man. The day was
the twenty-t third anniversary of the
wedding of the brides parents. The
nuptial knot was tied under a true
lovers knot in parlor which had been
tastily decorated in green and white
After the ceremony the guests did ample
Justice to a bounteous breakfast at
which toasts were given to the future
happiness of the young couple. Mr.
and Mrs. Vogelgesang departed for Los
Angeles and points south, and upon
their return viii take up their residence
at their new home at Twenty fifth and
j streets The many friends of the young
people unite in wishing them happy and
prosperous voyage through life.
The record-union., 1897-04-16
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Action Taken For Increasing rlember-
ship-Beet Sugar Culture.

regular meeting of the directors
of the Chamber of Commerce was held
last night. In addition to routine busi-
ness and the consideration of a num-
Der OF communications, a general dis
cussion was had as to the Importance
OF strengthening the organization by
increasing its membership and awak-
ening an interest on the part of the
members. In this connection the fol-
lowing resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That the Committee on
Membership be requested to formulate
plan for the upbuilding of the cham
ber, increasing the membership and
fostering more interest on the part of
the members.
The Committee on Sugar Beet In
dustry reported that paintings had
been made as follows: Eight patches
on the south side and four on the north
side of the American River, six in the
Florln district, two near Elk Grove
and one at Orangevale Other plant
ings will be made near the Cosumnes
and Sacramento Rivers as soon as the
lands are in condition. Seed has also
been issued to such persons as have
been willing to plant and cultivate ac-
cOrdlng to Instructions
The record-union., 1897-04-16
Wrencned and Racked

By the pangs of rheumatism the joints
eventually become grievously distorted,
and sometimes assume an almost gro
tesque deformity. To prevent such re-
suits by a simple and agreeable means
is certainly the part OF wisdom. A
tendency to rheumatic ailments may be
successfully combatted with Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, a medicine with
the prestige of a long and successful
career, of unbounded popularity and of
emphatic professional Endorsement. 1t
removes from the blood those inf1amma-
tory impurities which pathologists as
sign as the cause of rheumatism. and
rot only rurifies the life current, but
enriches it, promoting vigor by fe1-tiliz-
ing its source. Digestion, the action os
the bowels and the secretion of the bile
are aided by it, and it impels the kid
neys and bladder to regular and ac-
tive performance Of their functions. 1t
is beside a thoroughly reliable remedy
for, and means of preventing, periodic
TeverS.
The record-union., 1897-04-16
THE STATES HEALTH.
Report of the Secretary of the Stat,
Board of Health for rlarch.

DIR. j. r. Laine, Secretary of the State
Board of Health, has made his month
ly report of the mortality of the State
and the conditions of disease in it.
Reports from 46 cities, towns villages
and sanitary districts, aggregating a
population of al, $50, show a mortality
of 1,oIi-a death rate OF "A per thou
sand for March, or 172S per thousand
per annum.
There were 194 deaths from consump-
ton, 80 from pneumonia, 30 from bron-
chitis, IL from congestion of the lungs,
) from diarrhoea, 30 from other dis
eases of the stomach and bowels, II
from diphtheria, s from Group, 2 from
scarlatina, 5 from measles, 9 from
whooping- cough, y from typhoid fe-
yer, from malarial fevers, 5 from
cerebro-s spinal fevers, 43 from cancer,
l from erysipelas, rs from diseases Of
the heart, q from alcoholism, 53S from
other causes, II of which were from
la grippe.
Reports from % localities outside Of
the larger cities and towns give p
cases of pneumonia, 120 of bronchitis,
16 of pleurdsy, II of congestion of the
lungs, 26 of diarrhoea, & OF dysentery,
2 of cholera morbus, I of diphtheria, I
of Group, of scarlatina, 669 Of mea-
sles, 81 of whooping- cough, 1S6 of la
grippe, ] of typhoid fever 40 of ma
larial fevers, seven of erysipelas, 10 of
rheumatism, "a of tonsilitis, and 81
of pharyngitiS.
Measles were reported epidemic at
Fresno, Vallejo, Truckee, Selma and
San Rafael
Whooping cough was reported epi-
demic at Fresno, WatSonville and VAL
lejo, and chiclSenpox at San Rafael.
The record-union., 1897-04-16
A STOCKTON BOY WINS.
of Candidates for Ac-
mission to the Naval Academy.

Examination OF candidates for ad-
mission to the Naval Academy at An
napois was held yesterday at the State
Capitol. But a small number of appli-
cants were present for examination, 1t
appearing that the advertisement of
the time and place of holding the ex-
animation was not sufficient
The applicants were given a rigid
physical examination by DIR. McGet-
tigan Of the Mater Miserecordiae Hos
pital. after which a committee consist
ing Of Professor J. A. Smell of the
Oroville High School, George McNoble
of Woodbridge and Peter j. Shields of
Sacramento took them in hand for the
mental examination. The result of the
very thorough examination was that
Charles Kerrick of Stockton obtained
the highest percentage, and Carl T.
Jones of Grass Valley received the next
highest This is the order in which
they will be reported to Congressman
de Vries.
The record-union., 1897-04-16
PERSONAL MENTION.

w. s. Hall is over from Woodland and
is stopping at the Golden Eagle.
Joel A Smell came down from Oro-
vile yesterday and is at the Golden
Eagle.
E. II. Barnes and wife and Miss
Blanche Lacy of Chico are at the Golden
Eagle.
F. G. NJ Shipman and A. F. Moulton
came down from Chico yesterday and
are at the Golden Eagle.
Rev. A S. Warrel is the guest Of Rev.
T. Fl. =. Anderson, and viii visit Win
ters, Davisvlle and Woodland before he
returns to his home in the East. Twenty
years ago he was President of the Vaca-
vile College.