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The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1897-11-05

PROFOUND sensation has been
caused in Athens, by naval scandal
OF formidable proportions. 1t has just
been ascertained that all the cart
ridges fitted TO the torpedoes during
the war between Greece and Turkey
were unprovided with percussion caps
and illuminate mercury. Hence if
the torpedoes had of been called into
use they would have been perfectly
harmless.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1897-11-05

The comparative statement of the
receipts anu expenditures of the United
States. issued on the LIST, showed that
the total receipts for the month of Oc-
tober were va, S9l, Ais, and the expendi-
lures S33, 7oi, 5ls, making the excess Of
expenditures over receipts for the
month 90, 32O,p07.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1897-11-05
Appropriately Named.
He was in a reminiscent mood


recall one occasion" he said, when
wore a bright red sweater into a f,eId
where large, irritable bull was cor.
hned. was not looking for itforma-
ton, but | acquired some"
Such as what?"
Wen, among other things, made nm
my mind before | finally got over the
fence that that particular feature of ~
attire was appropriately named."-Chi.
cago Post
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1897-11-05

A DISPATCH from Tangier, says: "rhe
sultan of Morocco has won a victory
over the Benanier tribe at fabla. The
tribesmen fled to the mountains
Many prisoners were taken, and 50
heads were spiked on the walls of Mar
kesh.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1897-11-05

THE monthly statement of the direc-
tor of the mint, issued on the LIST,
showed that the coinage executed dur
ing October aggregated S5,4s6, 500, as
follows: cold, SO, $40, 900; silver, S., 30l,
600; minor coins, $3.50. 00u.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1897-11-05

A MEDAL of honor has been pre-
sented To Ma. -Gen. Daniel T.. Sickles
u. 5. A., retired, for most distinguished
gallantry, while in command of the
third army corps at Gettysburg, Pa,
July 2, 1868.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1897-11-05

SENIOR PUIGcERvER, Spanish minister
OF finance, declared, on the Goth, that
in view OF the satisfactory news from
Cuba and the United States and the
Philippine islands" there is no imme
date necessity for the issue of fresh
loan.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1897-11-05
Looking Ahead.

An, yes" she sighed, lit will he n
year next Tuesday that my dear bus-
band died. I'm so glad!"
What Glad that he is dead?"
NO, Oh no; not thatl But | need a
little pink to light up my complexion. !"
Chicago News.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1897-11-05

HENRY GEORGE, the candidate of the
Greater New York, died in the Union
Square hotel III that city, ON the 29th,
Mt 4:45 a. M. Death was due to cere bral
apoplexy. superinduced by overwork
in the campaign.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1897-11-05

COUNT HENRY DE PENALoZA, one Of
the leaders in Paris of the Carlst move
ment, was passenger on the White
Star liner Gernanic, which arrived at
New York from Liverpool on the 2sth.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1897-11-05

SENATOR WoLCoTT, of Colorado,
chairman of the United States none
tary commission. left London for Paris,
en- the 18th, in the hope of prevailing
upon the French government to agree
w fresh bimetallic proposals. 1t was
believed in London, however, that the
government of France would not do
anything further in the matter.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1897-11-05

GEN. WEYLER left Havana on the
the Goth, on the steamer Mon tzerrat.
He was accompanied only by his staff
officers and aides-de-camp. There were
no other passengers on the steamer.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1897-11-05

THE police of Paris. on the 2sth,
seized German comic paper, the Lus-
tig Batter, containing cartoons ridi-
culing President Faure and the French
republic
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1897-11-05

Lots of men find out two OF three H.
about the. Bible and then they put in NV
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1897-11-05

The strike of the bakers in Madrid
became general, on the Goth, and it
was difficult to procure bread in the
city. Soldiers were put to work as
bakers
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1897-11-05

Cure your cough with Hale's Hone, u
Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one miur-
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1897-11-05

AvIeoeous fights being made to pre-
vent the Palisades of the Hudson from
being used by INSCRIPTIONS quarrymen.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1897-11-05

A SON was born to the household of
Grover Cleveland, former president of
the United States. at Princeton. n. j.,
on the 2Sth.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1897-11-05
TENNESSEE'S BEAUTY
SPEAKS FOR HER SEX.
Nsa.zN @eE>l
Menstrual SunDression.

This occurs in early womanhood. esp~n
tally when the constitution Is not strons
1t may result from sudden exposure to cold
immersion of the hands and feet in cod
water, sitting on the cold ground or damn
tons, continued standing on the feet. irree,
ular hours and forcing the developme mt Of
the mind at school. Rest Is essential and
moderate exercise in the open air most bona
fetal. The bowels should be moved at least
once day by small doses of DR.. M A. Sim,
mons Liver Medicine, and the restorative
effects of DIR. simmons Squaw Vine VIM
should be secured by taking regularly =
dose three times day for several week.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1897-11-05

As pathetic thing as one sees il.
trying to be dude on two dollar a NO ~
salary.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1897-11-05
0HW G1eG

Celina, Tenn, writes: Hsys
used DIR. M. A. Simmons
Liver Medicine 10 years for
Sick Stomach, Loss OF
Flesh, Low Spirits. II
also cures Liver Disease.
Bi1iousness, Constipated
Bowels. 1t does not grippe.
and takes less to operate on
me than either ''Black
Draught" or "Zeilin's." and
1t has a more thorough and
gentle effect, and leaves nv
ter condition than either
~ ~ stZafIs,s- -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-09

that there is a man living on Jackson
street who has had contracts with the
city. who is never known to clean the
snow OF his sidewalks. while his neigh
borS on either side of him always make
their walks paSsable soon possible
The Grand Opera House will be dark
after the last presentation of Human
Hearts next Wednesday evening until
the evening of January .. On the 25th
Rosabel Morrison will appear in Car
men," Fanny Rice the 25th. Thomas
Keene in 'Richelieu' on the 27th, and
Katie Emmett in the WAITS of New
York on the 18th. These will compose
the list of attractions for this month.
The Rose Electric company Of St. Louis,
through its attorneys. Rossington-
Smith and Dallas, has filed a suit
in the district court asking that
a receiver be appointed for the Brush
Electric Light and Power company Of
this city. They claim to have secured a
judgment against the Brush company at
the September term of the Shawnee dis
trict court for $5g7-20 which has not been
settled. This is the second suit which has
been filed against the Brush company
within d week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-09
SCHOOL. OF FENCING.
One Has Been Started in Topeka by
Messrs Abmeyer and Utterman-

If there is one branch of athletics
which has been neglected in Topeka, it
is fencing. Topeka is amply able to sup
port q school in fencing There is no
and as a teacher of etiquette it has no
competitor except dancing. The prac-
ticed fencer invOluntariIy assumes q
grace of physical carriage which marks
him among his fellows. His every
movement is graceful He has no
stumbling gait, no awkward bearing
In fencing, nearly every muscle in the
body is brought into play and causes
the body to become we'll poised. The
exercise of fencing is neither exhaust
ing, nor partakes of the brutality at
tending boxing In the armies of Eur
ope. fencing probably enjoys first place.
both as q paStime and as a required
training. Especially is this so among
the officers.
Topeka might have long ago had q
school in fencing. This school has now
materialized, and it devOlveS entirely
upon the nature of the support given
whether it will prove a success. MeSsrs-
Abmeyer and Uterman are skilled in
all the points of fencing, both having
had considerable experience as teachers.
Mr.. Uterman has conducted a success
full school Of fencing in Kansas City.
His speciality in the Topeka school will
be the brOad-sword and sabre. Mr. a b.
meyer is fairly well known in Topeka
as a fencer. having taught the art
among the Turner's. Among his ad-
nlirers is H. w Worth, physical direc-
tor of the Topeka Athletic association.
who highly recommends him. Mr.. Alb
meyers speciality will be foil fencing.
There viii be classes for both ladies'
and gentlemen. The school occupies
pleasant rooms over the Southwestern
Fuel Co $ Office. corner Kansas avenue
and Seventh streets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-09
HUGH CAMERON COMING.
Will Attend the Inauguration Of Gov
ernor Lsedy Carrying a Bible


Hugh Cameron, the Kansas hermit,
" no lives in the woods near Lawrence,
win march to Topeka to attend the in
auguration ceremonies and will carry
with him the Holy Bible and a copy of
the Declaration of Independence. This
march viii be begun at sunrise on the
morning of Jan. 10 from Camp Ben
Harrison which is the headquarters
of the hermit. four miles northwest of
Lawrence. He Will attend the inaugu
ration ceremonies, as he has done for
many years.
This queer. old man has a large farm
near Lawrence, where he lives. He IS
& bachelor and sleeps in a patch of
woods on a high patch of ground Both
winter and summer he has but the can
Opy of heaven for a covering, using an
old door for a bed and a coat folded for
a pillow.
lie is strange looking, having hair
three feet long and q beard three and
half feet in length. During Benjamin
Harrison's campaign for the presidency
Hermit Cameron camped on the river
bank at Lawrence under the Massachu-
sets street bridge and erected a pole
to the candidate. So ardent an admirer
of the elder Harrison and his
grand son, is the hermit, that he has
named his abode Camp Ben Harrison. p"
Last Easter morning on some lots
near the Eidemiller ice house in Law
renee the hermit raised a 60 foot pole
to commemorate the Resurrection of
Jesus Christ. The night before he slept
on the ground near the spot where he
was to plant the pole. AT daybreak he
and a few hired hands raised the pole,
on the top of which was a large Amer
lean eagle, a liberty cap and an Aneri-
can flag
The Kansas hermit is a dyed in the
WOOL Republican, but he is more of a
patriot, and for this reason he will
attend the Inauguration, grasp Gov.
Leedy by the hand and wish for a pros
porous reign of the powers that be-
He is a religious man, temperate in
all things and intensely earnest in all
his acts. The following is the official
announcement which the kansas Her
nit furnishes the State Journal:
Camp Ben Harrison, Glen Barn,
Douglas County, Kan, Jan Z, 1S97.-The
undersigned, a self respecting, law OBJ
serving citizen of the United States of
America, duly grateful to Almighty
God for all the benefits and blessings
I which he as such of right enjoys, will
manifest his gratitude to the bountiful
giver. not by word only. but also by a
walk from Camp Ben Harrison to the
capital of the state of Kansas to attend
the gubernatOria1 inauguration on the
18th inst He will carry with him for
| display because of the truth. the Holy
Bible and the Declaration of 1ndepend-
/ ence TO proclaim liberty throughout
+ all the land, to all the Inhabitants there
| Of
/ All who profess to love God with I'M
| divided soul mind and strength, are
/ invited to join this expedition of CRATE
| full acknowledgment before men, The
| K. S. Z. professors. members of the
| walking club, with K. s. L. students,
| are also invited They vii rendezvous
at the place on Cameron's Bluff. The
/ tramp will begin at sunrise of the
(Signed) HUGH CAMERON,
Kansas Hermit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-09
THANKED THE JOURNAL.
The Poultry Association Liked its
Report Of the Show.

At the meeting of the State Poultry
association last night it was decided
not to select the place of holding the
next annual meeting but to receive
bids from the cities who desire to en-
terrain the exhibitors. the selection to
be made by the executive officers.
The business of the meeting has been
concluded and the exhibition will close
late tonight.
The organization has been incorpora-
ted under the name Kansas State
Poultry association The directors
named for the first year are as follows:
J. w. Core, Eskridge; W. c. Adkins.
Horton; p. W. Smith. Manhattan: VIII
liam Vesper, Topeka; and Porter Moore
of Parsons.
The members voted upon a judge for
the show next year. ". s. Russell, OF
tuTnWa, Iowa. was first choice, Theo.
Sternberg, Ellsworth. second, G. H
Rhodes, North Topeka judge of the
present show being third choice.
A resolution was adopted commend
ing and thanking the Journal for the
creditable and accurate reports of the
show.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-09
An Atlanta Enterprise of Great Merit

It affords US pleasure to call especial
attention to the advertisement of The
Mothers Friend, appearing in this is
sue.
The BraGfeld Regulator Co. of At
lanta, Ga, have al great expense issued
a most attractive and meritorious book
which they mail free. containing infor-
nation of the greatest value and i'm
pCrtance to all ladies expecting to be
come mothers.
That the Mothers Friend is a rem
edy wonderful in its effects. and re-
lieves the expectant mother of incredi-
BILE suffering and robs the final hour OF
confinement Of it's dread, pain and ter
ror is fully attested by the experience
OF happy mothers all over this cont
nent.
y perusal of the book will convince
any lady, and the use of Mothers
Friend" cause her to become its enthu-
siastic friend. blessing the hour when
first she heard of it and was induced to
use it
Send your name and address to The
Bradford Regulator Co.. Atlanta Ga.
and receive in return, free, this excel
lent book. To Expectant Mothers -
containing information of value to all
ladies'.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-09
TO HOLD MONTHLY SOCIALS
Knights and Ladies of Security Began
With Pleasant One Last Night

Columbia council No. so knights and
Ladies of Security gave a unit social at
Lincoln Post hall last evening which
was we'll attended. A programme was
given as follows:
Address of welcome, Prof. J.W. Stout,
president CT the council.
Recitation, Miss Hattie Moore
Song. Miss COmstock.
Recitation, Little Eveline Henderson.
Song, Master Ray Conner
Guitar duet, Mr.. Lawrence and Miss
Tee.
The evening exercises were inter-
persed by selections by Lawrence's
mandolin club
After the programme was completed
the lunch boxes were opened. coffee
served by the committee, and the even
ing pleasantly spent in social inter
course No. so has arranged to hold
months.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-09
THREW A BOOK AT URMY.
Lawyer Branaman Makes a Scene in
Judge Furry's Court.

Yesterday in Justice Furry's court the
assistant county attorney. s S JTrray and
Lawyer D H. Branarnan created a scene
~ the case of Minnie Wicks for viola ton
OF the marital relation the two lawyers
engaged in a little personal quarreIing
from which the judge warned them to de-
slSt They became more angry and Bran
aman hurled a large law book at Urmy's
mead The latter lodged it and it struck
me 1oof across the room He picked up
aHOther and was about TO hurl it at the
prosecuting attorney when Constable Viii
him. - ~
Judge Furry fined Branarnan $40 for
conSelnpt of court. and upon Branarnan' s
sItolpslZlng TO the court the fine was
changed to 80 Mr.. Urmy. who had NOT
showed nght was not fined, nor required
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-09
RECEIVER FOR BRUSH co.
Judge Hazen Has Appointed John
Norton to Take Charge.

Judge Hazen yesterday appointed
John Norton as receiver of the Brush
Electric Light and Power company.
Within the past week two suits have
been fled against the Brush company
7 esterday the Rose Electric company
Of st. Louis asked the court to appoint
a receiver for the company on a judg-
meiEt secured against it last Septem-
ber. Yesterday morning a mortgage
was filed by which the plant was mort
gagged to five Topeka parties for ST.
ga 65.
Wear Coal OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. s439 IS
Bartholomew Real Estate & In
vestment corporation ..-..... s5S 90
John Norton .....-...--.......3 19 SO
John Guthrie -..... $50 90
Arthur Lee NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 66 GA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-09
SANTA FE's NEW OFFICE.
Atchison Road to Establish an Agen-
cy in st. Louis

which, since its divorce from the FRS
co, has had no office in st. Louis is
now making arrangements to establish
general agency here at los North
Fourth street, opposite the Planters
hotel
Mr.. I. WEXFORD at present general
agent of the freight department, at
Pittsburg, will come to St. Louis as
general agent of both the freight and
passenger departments. He was in the
city yesterday with General Passenger
Agent Nicholson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-09
HOBART Is SLIGHTED.
His Candidate for Postmaste Was
Not Appointed.

New York. Jan. 9.-President Cleve-
land today appointed Herman J. Kohl
haas postmaster at Paterson, N J.
The appointment met with the general
approval in that city and was sig
nal victory for the regular Democratic
organization.
The defeated candidate was Endorsed
by Carrot y. Hobart, vice president
elect who seems to have no influence
with the present administration
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-09
Rebekah Lodge officers.

Deputy Grand Master Mrs. Mary VIII
marth Installed the following officers
If CAPITAL Rebekah lodge No. 219 I. O.
O. F.. at the last regular meeting; Mrs.
I,vda May. N c.; Miss Lille Beeton,
v. G.: Mrs Clara McGirk, recording
secretary: Mrs Matte White. hnan-
(.iaI secretary: Mrs Mary Fisher. treas
urer. After the installation and bust
ness meeting refreshments were served.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-09

ssAIy daughter. when recovering from
an attack of fever, was q great sufferer
from pain in the back and hips writes
Louden Grover of Sardfs, KY. After
using quite z number of remedies with
out any benefit. she tried one bottle of
Chamberlain Pain Balm, and it has
given entire relief" Chamberlain
Pain Balm is also q certain cure for
rheumatism. Sold by druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-09

Jefferson City. Jan 9.-'The Democratic
caucus last night nominated Senator Geo.
coed himself Governor Stones name was
placed before the caucus by Mr. Wash
burn OF Polk county. Speaker Farris for
the governor, and by his authority stated
he was not candidate and withdrew his
name. The legislature viii vote for United
States senator on January 10. when IT is
confidently expected that Vest Will be re-
elected
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-09
Fort Pillow Post omcerz.

r. A Randlett. past commander of G.
A r. post No Il. assisted by Van Smith
adjutant. installed the following officers
of Fort Pillow post No. 321 last night:
Charles Grey. commander: Warren Jack
son. senior vice commander; c H Hile.
junior vice commander, Fl. J. Lacy. Off
Ger of the day: H Radford. chaplain !:
William Holmes, adiutant. The remain
ing officers We're unable to be present but
will be installed at the next meeting OF
he
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-09
TIME OF SHOPS INCREASED.
The Central Branch Shops at Atchi.
son Put on a Full Force.

The working time OF the Central
Branch shops at Atehison has been in
creased to eight hours a day. and a full
force of men is now at work This is
oecasioned by the necessary repair of
rolling stock so heavily used during the
past few months in grain and live
stock traffic Since the latter part of
the summer the Central Branch shops
have been working but small force
and running but four days a week The
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-09
Favorable for Dubois.

Boise Idaho. Jan. 9.-The supporters OF
Senator Dubois are feeling confident OF
his election. The opposition to him is sc
rat1ch at loose ends 1t seems to be the
idea now that the Populists will not Sc
lect 4 nominee until Monday. They arc
endeavoring to come to some arrange
ment with the Democrats but do not ap-
pear to make any progress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-09
Total cost to date .s 500 gS2. =

More than enough pledges have been Sc
cured to pay the entire indebtedness
above $6S016 and it is the intention to COL
lect and pay these debts before April l.
at which time the church is to receive
81. 600 from the church extension board to
complete the interior of the building
and make it ready for occupancy.
At previous time has the church
been in better condition financially or
otherwise
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-09
TO APPEAL SANTA FE CASE.
Keeler and Eite Will Take it to the
Sunrsme Court

Messrs. Keller and Hite of this city
have ordered a transcript of the rec
ords in the Santa Fe receivership case
to be taken at Oskaloosa and sent to
Topeka, after receipt of which, it is
stated the case will be Immediately
appeaIe led to the supreme court of the
state The attorneys interested in the
case, however, will first consult with
the new attorney general, L. c. Boyle.
as that gentleman will have charge OF
The case If taken to the supreme court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-09
Delaware Bump House in Session.

Dover. Del. Jan. 9.3The runp house Of
Republican representatives held q short
session in the Hotel Richardson yester-
day afternoon. ARRANGEMENTS were made
providing for the daily pay of members.
selecting the hotel the permanent
meeting place and agreeing to meet every
third day after January 70. The session
was held behind closed DOORS 8
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-09

1ste order increasing the time and force
gives profitable employment to many of
the former shopmen who We're in needy
circumstances.