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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01
COAL COMPANY FAILS.
The President is Made Receiver-His
Wife the Principal Creditor.

Pittsburg, April 3O.-The stockholders
and creditors of the John M FISCHER
appointment of a receiver. and Judge
White named John M FISCHER. The
bill sets forth that the corporation has
a capital of 100000 and an indebted
ness Of $135. 900.
Yesterday judgments aggregating
S115,000 were issued against the senior
member of the company in favor of his
wife. The present embarrassment is
attributed to the financial stringency
and the extreme depression in the coal
trade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01
The IDEAL Pan acea

James L. Francis. alderman, Chicago,
Guys 4 regard DR.. Kings New Dis
covery as an ideal panacea for coughs,
colds and lung complaints, having used
it in my family for the past five years
to the exclusion of physicians prescrip-
tons or other preparations.
Rev. John Bergus, Keokuk, Ia
writes: 4 have been a minister of the
Methodist Episcopal church for so
years or more, and have never found
anything so beneficial or that gave me
such speedy relief as DR.. Kings New
Discovery" Try this ideal cough rem
edy now. Trial bottles free at J. K
Jones drug store, Fifth street and
Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01
Carrier Pigeon in the White House.

washington, May IA weary carrier
pigeon, scarcely able to fly, f1uttered in
to one of the open windows of the ex-
ecutive mansion yesterday and cooed
of the door keepers. It has very evil
IDENTIFY completed a long flight, but
there was nothing to indicate whence
it came or where it's destination. Around
its neck was a steel band marked #
27-539." The pigeon was given food
and water and will be made comforta-
BILE at the White House until it's owner
can be found.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01
MICROBES HURT HIS EYES.
Workman at K. C. Packing House
Sues the Company

Kansas City, May 1.-The first suit
ever filed in the courts of this county
for damages because of injuries caused
by microbes was brought today by a
lawyer for Richard Hysen.
He was a. workman at Swift's pack
ing house, and was ordered to clean
dried blood and rust from an over
head iron runway. He says this blood
was full of microbes. A piece of it flew
into his eye, and Immediately the mi
crobes began to work and multiply.
They infamed his eye and made it sore
for months. so that he could not work,
and his sight was permanently injured.
He sues the company for $1,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01
FOR THE QUADRENNIAL
FUNNIEST.
st. Louis, NO, May to II, the Rock
Island

Will sell tickets at one fare for the
round trip. Tickets on sale May 5th
and 9Th, with final limit May 18th. For
full information call at Rock Island
passenger depot, corner First and kan
sas avenue, or by phone 1884
A. NJ. FULLER,
City Pass Agt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01

The ten pin bowling contest between the
T. A. A and Y. M. G. A. which has just
ended, was one of the most interesting
held in the city. The players showed up
well and the indicati ons are that next
winter games will be had with Lawrence
and Kansas City teams. The principal
single event was Oscar Pyle,s three
strikes the top frame. This is a
very unusual play and ELECTED much
praise. 7. A. A won by go points.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01

When the spring time comes, gentle
Annie like all other sensible persons,
will cleanse the liver and renovate the
system with DeWitt's Little Early
Risers. famous little pills for the liver
and stomach all the year round. G. w
StansheId, 632 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01
Bucklenls. Arnica salve.

The best saIve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
ChilbIains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. It is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price IS cents per box. For sale by J.
z. Jones. Fifth and Kansas Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01

The Hartsvil1e College, situated at Harris
Vile Indiana, was founded years ago in the
Interest of the United Brethren Church,
when the state mostly a wilderness, and
colleges we're scarce. The college is well
known throughout the country, former stu
aeRts having gone into all parts of the world.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01
LOCAL MENTION.

DR.. F. B. Lawrence of Ell Dorado was
appointed by Governor Leedy as 2.
member of the board of dental examiners
of this state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01

1t should be made matter of public
knowledge that DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Selve will speedily cure piles of the
longest standing It is the household
favorite for burns, scalds. cuts, bruises
and sores of all kinds. G. W. STAINS
field, 632 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01

John Goigins, a colored man. aged A
years, died of consumption at his home.
100 Jefferson street. Friday. The funeral
was held this afternoon at the First Bap-
tist church, and the nternent was in
Rochester cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01

Thirty years is a long time to fight
so painful a trouble as piles, but Jacob
Mitchell of Unionville. Pa. struggled
that long before he tried DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve which quickly and per-
manently cured him. It is equally eff
fective in eczema and all skin affec-
tons. G. w. Stansheld. 632 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01
AYERS

One leaf from the daily record of cures effected
by Ayers Sarsaparilla. From letter dated March
24th, 1897, signed Mrs. E. l. FOSTER, Whining
ton Del:
For five years my husband suffered cofu1a and then
contracted cah and very both got beyond control
We employed the best physicians city they pronounced
the ncurabe Sores appeared eating into the mouth and
throat The uguar vein the entirely eaten
the palate and tonss there large
on the outside of the throat After everything else had failed
he tried Ayers Sarsapara He used bottles and felt
much better that he purchased continued take
the medicine until he had taken dozen bottles He had
to take it through tube his throat swallow
Now after of terrible suffering he is fully restored health
and he able work speech greatly
affected by the loss tongue and palate"
Ayers Sarsaparla cures scrofula in its
hopeless forms
Ayers c4EebOk+ Of
Sarsaparilla.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01
GLASS TRUST ACTS.
An Advance of Five Per Gent Made
Throughout the Country on
Window Glass.

Pittsburg. May IA 5 per cent adj
vance in the price of window glass, IN
Guiding all sections of the country, will
go into effect today.
The Pittsburg and the western agen-
cfes, it is understood, are both in favor
of a greater advance in prices. The
demand for window glass is becoming
more active and the product is temper
arily decreased by repairs being made
in several factories.
Drs Minney & Magee have moved
their office to 634 Kansas avenue.
Among the greatest medical discov-
cries of the century was Ayers Sarsa-
parilla.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01

On May 4 and 5 the Santa Fe Route
will sell tickets to St. Louis and return
for S.. so; good till May II.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01

See Jones for ice. Phone 400.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-25

with a cafe-au-lait-colored skin He has a
sharp profile, excellent teeth. He often
wears a srubby black beard and has beau
tifully Denciled eyebrows, and, though
differing entirely in language, in physique
and type, he closely resembles the Bedouin
found in the Mahri and Cara mountains.
Furthermore, the mode Of life is the same
dwelling in caves when necessary, but
having permanent abodes on the lower
lands-and they have several other strik-
Ing points In common. Greetings take
place between the Arabian Bedouins and
socotran Bedouins IN similar fashion. by
touching each cheek and then rubbing
the nose. We found the Bedouin of Mount
Haghier fond Of dancing and palying his
teherane, and also peculiarly lax In his
religious oDservances, and, though osten-
sibly conforming 10 Mohammedan prac-
tlce. they observe next to none OF their
prcccpts, and II rs precisely the same with
The Bedouins whom we met In the Cara
mountains. There ~ certainly nothing
African about the Socotran Beduoins;
therefore ] am inclined 20 consider him as
a branch OF that aboriginal race which IN
habited Arabia, with a language Of ITS
own, and when Arabia Is Dhilologlcally
understood and It's various races invcsti-
gated 1 expect we shall hear Of several
new languages spoken by different
branches OF this aboriginal race, and then,
perhaps a parallel viii be found 10 the
proudly Isolated tongue OF this remote Is
land.
The Bedouin house Is round and sur
rounded by a round wall Ia which the
hocks are penncd at night II ~ fiat roof
ed and covered with soil, and inside Il IL
as destitute OF interest as Il Is possible
to conceive-a few mats on which the
family sleep a few jars IN which they
store their butter. and a skin churn In
which they make the same. IN one house
into which penetrated ! found a bundle
hanging from the ceiling. which ! found
10 BE- a baby by the exposure Of one Of
~ little feet
Everything In poor and pastoral he has
hardly any clothes 10 cover himself with.
nothing 20 keep him warm when the
weather is damp save his home-spun sheet
and he has not a soul above his hocks.
Tho closest intimacy exists between the
Bodouin and hi1 goats and his cows. The
animals understand and obey certain calls
with absolute accuracy. and YOU ~ 1crally
zee n E0c0trln ahephcrdegs walking before
her flock. and not after Il. and they stroke
and oaroaB their little COWS until they
a-ge Us tame az dogs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-25

goods made on the bias. The skirt was a
full round skirt with a broad facing of
the striped flannel cut on the bias.
One of this seasons bathing suits that
looks exceedingly old-fashioned is built
of cream serge. The waist is long Nor
folk jacket, with three box plaits at the
back and front. Edging each of the plaits
is a narrow bright red cord.
1t is cut square necked, with a facing
of the cream serge edged with red cord
giving a finish. The sleeves are short
puffs of the serge finished with a broad
band of the same There is no skirt to
this suit, and the straight "pantaloous"
fall just to the knees, where they are
finished with a fold of the serge that is
bordered with the narrow bright red cord
The bright red silk stockings and the
white sandals that are strapped up with
white ribbons add immensely to this
toilette.
A bright red silk cap of the same shade
as the stockings is worn with this suit.
Bathing suits are not as short as they
were, or perhaps the reason is that they
do not look as short, because we are more
used to short skirts than we used to be.
The bicycle has paved the way for them.
The utmost attention is being paid 20
color, and the prettiest combinations are
those that show the finest groups of color.
sJina Goodwin.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-25

and as finished is Is feet inches in diam
eter, IS inches thick, weighs 1900 pounds,
and is expected to seat forty people
around its generous circumference.
To obtain this specimen necessitated the
cutting down OF a tree $50 feet tall and
over II feet in diameter, the difference In
diameter between 1t and the finished piece
representing the thickness Of the bark on
the tree
1t was cut in the very heart Of great
forest on the tract OF the John Vance Mill
and Lumber Company, IN Humboldt coun-
~, tract noted for the size and quality
of It's timber. and where the forest giants
grow so thickly that their interviewer
foliage forms lofty roof through which
neither rain nor sunshine can ind It's way
TO the ground, a hundred feet or more be-
low
To successfully fell such a tree and UNI
der such circumstances required consider
able ekll and labor. The conditions, how
ever, were very little different from those
existing throughout the redwood belt. 80
that description OF the methods employ
ed IN Telling this particular tree will apply
to the work as carried on In the redwoods
generally
owing to It's great weightand hight. the
only serious problem IN Telling" n rcd
wood tree is to determine the direction OF
"fall'-one that will not only prevent the
shattering OF the tree by contact with les
neghbors. but will also afford the most
advantageous position on the ground for
cutting II into logs and for their SUISSE
quent removal. This problem Is soon SOW
ed by the average redwood logger" who
has become so expert In laying low these
giants that he can "fell' one so accurately
that It's top will drive home a stake pre-
viousy placed in the ground as a bearing
for a sight"
The first work was the erection Of a rude
staging around the tree TO enable the men
20 work above the "boio" or swelling.
where the roots commence 60 spread
about elk or eight feet above the ground.
Then the position IN which the tree
should lie having been chosen) the next
operation was putting In the undercut,"
which determines the general direction Of
the fail" and Is cut on the side Of the
tree toward which II ~ intended Il shall
fall.
Standing on the platform and stripped
Of all auperfluous clothing, two hrawny
choppers. the one working from the lcft
and the other from the right with heavy
double-edged. long strnlght-hclyed axes.
commenced cutting into the tree. aud az
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-25

ing was as creased and squatty as n
Dutchman's cap. They lay upon the hor-
lion shadowy and indistnct, as II limmed
on the sky by a brush dipped in a weak
solution, AS seen from the line Of the
Pennsylvania railway. away beyond tho
eastern branch of the Potomac, those
monuments of Washlngtou's glory wah-
bled incessantly, as though appearing
through windows OF fawel glass. The
whole landscape seemed to be in the throes
of a convulsive tremor. At first the mon
ument appeared upon the right OF the
dome, but as the train neared the city IL
moved slowly behind the massive editice
and assumed a position upon its left
where II stood like n colossal but uneasy
sentinel until the cars sped under the
new Anacostla bridge and dashed into
the tunnel.
Great as was the heat. however. II failed
to wilt the office-seekerS. They wene sta
toned In every nook and Granny of the
capitol, taking the sweltering congressman
unawares, and insisting upon his accom-
panying them to the departments. Some
had an insouciant air, others were more
debonnair, and few were meek and hum
BILE. The latter did not wear diamonds,
and talked in subdued tones. The repre-
sentatives who visited the departments
with these ofice-seekers mopped their
faces continually. With rare exceptions
those who used carriages paid for them
themselves. The street cars were good
enough for many a perspring senator.
Some carried umbrellas and others palm
leaf fans.
1t was a bad day to importune cabinet
officers. The dronlng buzzing Of the cleo
trio fans indicated a GOODNESS that was in
tensifled by the frlgid air OF the official
approached. 1t also had a somnolent effect
upon those who were compelled to await
their turn. A few. representatives. visited
the pension office on behalf of invalid sol
diers. Hot, sore-footed and painting with
exhaustion, their cheerfulness was not in
creased when negro servitor bluntly de-
clined to take their cards TO the COM
missioner saying that he was mot to be
seen to-day" Their discomfort was tenn
pered, however, by receiving every courte-
sy from the minor officials Despite the in
tense heat they are always gentlemanSy
and obliging.
A small army Of men looked for consul
ships and revenue Offices besieged the
white house. The rural political boss was
| among them larger than life, accompanied
| by either a senator or a representative
The President stood near the Hartstene
| DESK arrayed In conventional costume
Precipitation gathered upon his brow. but
| he received all with quiet courtesy and
| dignity. All-that Is. all who were ad-
mitted-for the crowd was well sifted by
| his secretary before admission was given
And so passed the day The night was
| correspondingly hot, but men breathed
more freely when they heard that the Sen
| ate had passed the tariff BILL and that on
| the morrow Speaker Reed would send II
| to a committee of conference
| Amos j. Cummings.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-25
Armed For EmergencIes.

When FridtJof Nansen was a young stu
dent he attended a bail and danced with
many partners. Returning long after mid
night through the streets 70 his lodgings
he heard loud outcries from woman who
was struggling with two HUMANS, says tho
Youths Companion. In another moment
the woman broke away from them and
ran toward the spot where Nansen was
standing. The two men we're close behind
her IN hot pursuit.
Nansen was an athlete fun Of courage
and vigor, and put himself on guard as tbs
mon approached. He allowed the woman
to pass, but called upon the Infatuated
pursuers 20 halt. standing directly In their
way, and hitting out first at one aud then
at tho other. Tho rufiians, angered by
this unexpected attack. turned resentfully
upon the rescucr and would have overpow-
cred him and possibly have murdered hims
n be had not shown presence OF mind.
Drawing himself up 10 his full hight and
throwing back his coat collar 80 as 10 ex-
pose the ootnlon favors which he had worn
during the ball he stornly asked them &c
they knew who he was
The two assallants. awed by his man.
nor and supposlng him 20 be n royal ofl-
cor. were az once cowed. They apologlzed
roughly for not recognizing him, dropped
their arms. and snoaked or In the oppo-
site direction from that which the woman
had taken.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-25
NIckERBocKERs SHOWED TRIFLE BELOW THE SKIRT"

80 are the materials more often chosen
~ 'nls seasons bathing suits. Mixed ma
-. ,.als IN blue or white. or blue and red,
.I.'leu with the predominatlng color,
very smart bathing suits.
h. % the more elaborate bathing suits
Jersey Of white silk, and over It was
- snort bolero of dark blue alpaca
Alo''ed at the front and was drawn
o,. S-sn a round pearl buckle. The skirt
-. vac Oiue alpaca was a double skirt with
~ bottom Of each trimmed round with
white silk braid.
b.,a.. Hi'cAerbockers showed just trihe
49, we SKIRT They bagged a trife over
''s knees, and were gathered down into a
clos. D'Hu OF white silk that buttoned
' ~, gust below the knee.
49,. ~. sleeves Of this bathing suit were
~ p1Hs Of the alpaca slit al the ton
vo,, 'ne upper part OF the arm. They
him. 81, at the top and bottom with
mo- ,,.''. ' attractive bathing suit was
g.. '''lpe' II had a waist OF deem red
ho, aDl over that was laid three broad
tu, F''''9 OF dark blue serge that left
va. "a'io" strips Of the red visible. II
la.o. cut long enough to form fun short
rs5 t,.. mat were belted in by a broad
WI, ' S.. The sleeves were elbow sleeve.
"a a' g1' little fullness. Fhey were nnlsh-
Mn. "''n a cum Of red serge. braided IN
"a a. , sou'lehe. The red serge that show.
v,,t ', ., the box plalts was covered
r ,S we soutaehe going cross ways
vl, ~ SKIRT was a godet Of the blue serge
i,.'., q 'hree-inch band Of the red seroe
ts.,, va Just above tho hem. Blue SOU
bo,s,.,e covered the band. The kn,eker.
ga ... were OF the blue serge. They bag.
so..s . ' 'l,ue at the knees and were brough,
,g' \" 'o no bands OF red serge that showed
, Z Urine below the skirt
sr Il o.'eh ana white bathing suit ,ns, 90.
nv 'o "a chic was made OF beayv ,~ Z !,
er.a ~, ,urah silk. The wals, was ctr
ana WI wi at The shoulders. back ana s,oa,
Aai,,5a ban caught down loosely INTO a,O", =
''''' 1t opened both at che ~ from,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-25
PREHISTORIC RELICS FOUND.
Exploring Party Finds Many Mounds
and an Ancient Fort.
From the Chicago Times Herald


From the Chicago Times Herald.
St Paul. Minn.-The st. Paul Dispatch
published a detailed account to-day Of an
exploring expedition recently sent out by
II in charge of Louis de Lestry. TO locate.
survey and define the prehistoric mounds
of the Missouri river valley IN South Da-
kota. A synopsis Is herewith given:
1.-THE existence OF mounds near the Mis-
souri, river has been known to the leader
Of the expedition for some five years.
while another member OF the party was
also aware of their existence fourteen
years ago. But at no time has there ever
been an effort made correctly 10 locate
them and obtain a definite knowledge of
their extent and character. The expedition
was so successful that another immense
area OF work has been opened to the fie7d
Of archaeology
''The expedition located two distinct
fields OF prehistoric mounds and one we'll
preserved fertilization within a distance
Of FIVE miles In length and three-quarters
OF a mile wide.
both groups OF mounds are OF consider
able magnitude. The largest group was
located opposite the mouth or Grand
river. and contains 10000 square feet OF
territory, with eighty-four counted ana
surveyed mounds upon the field, an eleva-
ton OF 175 feet above the Missouri river.
one of the largest mounds was opened by
the party and immense quantities or pre-
historic specimens secured ana brought
back TO this city.
The second field Of mounds. within this
same area, was four miles distant and 70
some extent obliterated by the pillow. But
there were upwards OF fifty mounds In this
field. and prehistoric pottery. arrows and
stone implements were found here also In
large numbers. Close 20 the edge OF this
second field, which lies IN township 124,
North Walworth county, South Dakota,
the party found several trenches contain
ing human skeletons, and several skulls
we're brought back.
One In particular Is that OF a very aged
person: most Of the teeth are still pre-
served, and tho skulls have excited the
attention Of medical men I'm this city.
They are harder heavier and thicker even
than those OF "A negro, and much unlike
those OF the Indians OF the Columbia.
A mile and n quarter from this place
the party located a well-preserved fortih~
cation Of earth. SIN showing the outer and
inner works Two springs are In existence
IN close proximity, while tho gateway or
entrances 20 the fortihcations are still
marked.
Here. too, the evidence OF prehistoric
character was abundant. and n number Of
stone implements were secured IL seems
az II an entire prehistoric settlement had
been properly located including 80 means
Of last defense The field invites the clos
est attention on the part OF archaeOlogists.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-25

A pleasant story Of her youth Is told
by an old lady whose early home was IA
Concord, Mass. says the Youths Com
panion. She was on her tardy way 20
school. crying In anticipation OF disgrace
and possible punishment when deep
voice By her side said.
what Is troubling you, my chlld2"
Bet wecn her sObs Annie explained.
~ viii write a note 10 your teacher ask
Ing her 10 excuse you" said the stranger
kindly.
The little girl protested. lie dld not
know her teacher Il would b. Of no use
But the big. black-haired man had writ
ten 4 few words on a page OF his note
book. and, tearing out the leaf, handed
II 20 the child.
III you give your teacher that. I think
she viii excuse you" be sad amilingly.
SUI unbolicvinE, the little girl handed
the scrap OF paper 20 her teacher, who
read 90 contents and promptly excused
the delinquent. The note read
"Wln Miss excuse Annie for being
late. ana obligo her most obedient aorv-
ant, Daniel Webster"