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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31
ARCHED THE TUNNEL,
The Hole Through the Cumberland
Gap Mountains is Now Safe.

Middlesboro, KY, July 31.-The IA
nous Cumberland Gap tunnel, two
miles south of here, which is S,7S2 feet
long, and which has been such a men
ace to the travelling public and the rail
road men ever since it was built, has at
last been made as safe as any tunnel in
the country.
This tunnel. which is the outlet of the
Louisville and Nashville railroad to
Tennessee and the seaboard, has been
a source of much annoyance to the
company.
Owing to the peculiar formation of the
mountain through which the tunnel is
cut, it was constantly falling in, and
no amount of timbering could prevent
it.
1t was finally decided early last wear
to arch the entire tunnel with brick, and
2OO men were put to work the first of
last August on the task. They were di-
vided into night and day shifts and
there has not been an hour since the
first day of last August that 100 men
were not at work in the tunnel. The
south end of the tunnel being the most
dangerous, work was begun there, and
at this writing 1,436 feet of the tunnel
has been arched with brick and made
absolutely safe.
The walls have concrete foundations
followed by stone On these the brick
walls, nine brick thick, are started and
carried to a perfect arch. Now that
the most dangerous part of the is safe
as money and skill can make it and
there is no immediate danger in the
north end of the tunnel, work will be
suspended until next year, when the
north end will be arched with brick in
the same manner as the work just ac-
comphshed.
The making of this tunnel safe has
already cost the Louisville and Nash
Vile company hundreds of thousands of
dollars, but it has increased the eff
cheney of it's fast freight service to the
east a hundred fold so that the enor-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31
NOT WORTH $40.
Isaac 3. Allen, Boston's Colored Coun
Gilman, in the Poor Debtors curt.

Boston, July Ex-Governor Wolcott's
"distinguished' colored advisor, Coun-
cillor Isaac b. Allen, who represents
the wealthy Back Bay district in the
executive council, has been declared in
the poor debtors courts not to be worth
$50. Rouis Meyers recently obtained
judgment against Allen for $22. so on a
rent bill two years old, and secured a
warrant for arrest and imprisonment
for debt. Judge Burke in the poor
debtors court examined Allen as to his
property and income, and then render
ed a decision that he was not possessed
of $40, and consequently could not be
arrested.
Allen, in answer to questions, gave
his occupation as window washing, odd
Jobs and politics.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31
Excursion to the Southwest.

On August 8. II. Sept. Z and 81. and
Oct. and 10. 1897. the Santa Fe Route
will run cheap excursions to all points
in Arkansas, Arizona, Oklahoma, Texas
and Indian Territory; also to various
points in Louisiana and New Mexico
Ticket rate, one fare plus 81 for round
privileges. These excursions will ena-
BILE you to take an outing and see Ma
lures rich rewards for well-directed toll
For free literature Cescr. ptIve of lands
in the Great Southwest, address w. j.
Black, G. P. A, A, T. & S. F. Ry, To-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31
HOT STUFF.
From the Emporia Gazette

F>rom the Emporia Gazette.)
Mr.. Jennings, the celebrated pub
Hcist of this city contributes the follow
ing gem to our hot weather depart
ment:
Two little barefoot girls on the street,
Experiencing opposite follies,
Corn husks were Chill to Polly's feet,
But the same were hot to-Molly's.
1t would be we'll to go and take
drink of something soothing before
reading the following about Mary's lit
tie sister:
Laura was a greedy girl,
Indeed she was quite glutton;
Twas not the poet laureate,
But it was Mary's little mutton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31


Everyone dislikes the man who is too
good to tell a lie to save a friend.
Every year we think less of 16-year-
old girls and more of old maids.
=
There is no perfume in the world
equal to the perfume from a barrel of
apples.
Another AtchisOn girl with cut-glass
tastes has become engaged 10 a tin-cup
young man.
Some folks believe they are so good
that people will never think of gossip
ing about them. But they are mis-
taken.
The cold truth is that no amount of
polish will make man an agreeable
conversatiOnalist unless he sandwiches
in some gossip.
When man gets job, after loafing
a long time. about the first thing he
does is to monkey around and see if he
can't lose it.
What fool trick it is for country
town on a hot day when he might have
remained at home in the shaded
We hope we are patient, but when we
approach man and ask him if he
knows anything new, and he studies
half an hour before answering NO"
we hate him.
When man falls in love with a wo-
man there is no use in calling his at
tention to the fact that there are mil
lions more in, the world of the same
sex; he knows it.
BY some mischance, the women who
claim that large family can live COM
fortably on $25 a month, if we'll man
aged, never seem to be the women who
are suing for alimony.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31
Chean Rates East

The Union Pacific will sell tickets to
Chicago for $10.50 and to st. Louis for
$40 July 18th to 21st inclusive; also on
July 23d, 26th and S0th, August I'd, 9Th,
9Th and 18th. Proportionately cheap
rates TO all eastern points. For further
information call on F. A. Lewis, City
Ticket Agent, SIS Kansas avenue, or J.
c. Fulton. Depot Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31
Chasn Ratas East.

The Union Pacific VIII sell tickets to
Chicago for $1,000 and to st. Louis for
$40 July 10th to 21st inclusive; also on
July 23d, 26th and Goth. August I'd, 9Th,
9Th and 18th. ProportionateIy chea D
rates to all eastern points. For further
informal ton call on F. A. Lewis, City
Ticket Agent, SIS Kansas avenue, or J.
C. Fulton, Depot Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31

During the tariff debate Senator Hale in
terrupted the proceedings to report the
deficiency bill. There goes Hale said
Senator Allison to two senators who sat
beside him. He would interrupt a fun
eral procession with an appropriation
bull
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31
Weather Indications.

Chicago, July 31.-For Kansas: Partly
cloudy tonight, with cooler and possibly
showers in west portion Sunday; partly
cloudy and slightly cooler; fresh south
erly winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31

'I crave but One Minute said the
public speaker in a husky voice; and
then he took dose of One Minute
Cough Cure, and proceeded with his
oratory. One Minute Cough Cure is
unequaled for throat and lung troubles.
G. w. Stansf1eld, 632 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31
1T Is WONDERFUL
How Much Good was Done by This
Remedy.

Remedy.
"Last spring I was SO much run down
in health that I could hardly take care OF
myself and family. I procured a bottle
of Hoods Sarsaparilla and began taking
it, and in short time felt better. did
not have any tired feeling when arose in
the morning. I believe Hoods Sarsa pa
rilla is a wonderful blood purifier and we
use no other medicine in our family"
Mrs. WINNIE BUTTON, Edgar, Nebraska.
HOODS pills cure nausea, Indigestion. CSC.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31
BEE STING BRINGS ON COMA.
New YorK Father Suffers in Strange
Way From an Insects Attack.

Middletown, N Y. July 31-Frank
Vandermark was stung by a yellow
Jacket on July 10. 1t was a very hot
day, and when he reached the house
he just had time to say yellow jacket
and fell heavily on the floor.
Since then doctors have worked over
him in vain trying to restore him to
consciousness. He breatheS regularly
but has absolutely no control of his
muscles nor can he be awakened.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31

The magic healer OF all Coughs Colds
and Consumption is Beggs' Cherry
Cough Syrup. At druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31
~Ex" RAYS.

God is just. There is a strip in Sum-
ner county which was roasted out last
summer, which did not raise a thing
Last Sunday this strip was flooded
sas got merely a sprinkle.-Wichita
Eagle.
A bout the most interesting thing that
4 appears in the papers nowadays is the
north pole expedition feature.-Newton
Kansan.
Congress has adjourned Let us give
thanks.-Abilene Chronicle.
The man who wears a crash suit isn't
necessarily a loud dresser.-Ottawa Re
publican.
If dogs are really worth "a a pound in
Klondike, someone from Lawrence could
make fortune shipping them up there.
If the freight rates are too high, the
chances are citizens would chip in lib
orally to help out.-Lawrence World.
1t is believed that the delay in build
ing the great Kansas City auditorium
is caused by the fact that no one down
there has yet been able to hit upon a
plan to make Kansas pay for it.-Law-
renee Journal
1t is safe to bet that the undertaken
at Klondike is formerly of Kansas and
immensely rich.-Wichita Eagle.
to bed in time TO get up than there are
who don't get up in time to go to bed
Eldorado Republican.
The way to go to K1ondike safely is
to wait until Pullman cars are running
to the camp and then buy a return
ticket before you start--Abilene Re
hector.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31

Halls Hair Remover contains the
natural food and color-matter for the
curing grayness, badness, dandruff and
scalp sores.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31

It is safe to bet that the undertaken
at klondike is formerly OF Kansas and
immensely rich.-Wichita Eagle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31

Congress has adjourned. Let US give
&hanks.-Abilene Chronicle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31

About the most interesting thing that
appears in the papers nowadays is the
north pole expedition feature.-Newton
Karsan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31
GLOBE SIGHTS.

From the Atchison Globe)
Everyone dislikes the man who is too
God to tell a lie to save a friend.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31

There are more people who do not go
to bed in time TO get up than there are
who don't get up in time to go to bed
Eldorado Republican.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31

The man who wears a crash suit isn't
necessarily a loud dresser-Ottawa Re
publican.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31

The way to go to Klondike safely is
to wait until Pullman cars are running
to the camp and then buy q return
ticket before you Start.-Abilene Re
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31

HOODS Pills cure nausea, Indigestion. CSC.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-01-18
The New Rector of Trinity.

Rev. G. Gordon Smeade, the new rector at Trinity church, preached two impressive sermons yesterday morning and evening, respectively. The congregations were good. and while composed largely of parishion: CTS, many of other denomination were present. The music, specially arranged and rendered for the occa- sion under the direction of Prof Luce, of the Mozart Conservatory of Music, was admired by everyone.
 Since the Rev. Smeade is almost n stranger in our midst, the GRAPHIC, to introduce him further to it's read- CTS, clips the following from the Pulaski (Va.) News-Review, a paper from which this reporter erstwhile didst shoot his youthful arrows: The News-Review says.--.s:, =v' n
 1ReyvsT sTof of Macgill Memorial Episcopal Church in this city for about ten years, left for his new parish in Pine Bluff, Ark, on Wednes- day morning.
 During the many years of minis teriai service i'll our midst, Mir. Smeade has made many and lasting friends, who regret his departure and wish him abundant success in his new and larger field of Christian service. Mir. Smeade is a strong and very acceptable preacher, genial in manner, and while a typical church man. in spirit is broad in his sympa- thies and has often while among us lent loyal cooperation in united efforts with all the churches of our city.
 We heartily commend him 0 his new flock and to the people in gen eral of his newly adopted city"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-01-18
"The First Battle. D

The above is the title of the forth coming book of Hon. W. J. Bryan, the most eminent exponent of bi- metallism. The name is a fitting one of the great political struggle of 1896. The work deals with the is sues involved in perhaps the greatest political campaign ever known to American citizens. In addition to containing a story of the campaign, it also embraces an exhaustive trea- tise on bimetallism by the most emi- nent living exponents. with the future possibilities of bimetallism, and also biography of MT. Bryan, written by his wife. When the an- nouncement was made after the election that Mir. Bryan would de- vote his attention to the production of this book, much interest was manifested in the work by the op- ponents of bimetallism, as well as the friends of this great issue. Taken altogether First Battle" is a
 
 masterful production. In it the thoughtful student will find much in the study of political economy. Its success is assured Why? Partly because of the fame of the author. but, principally becansa- .tba- -.ha4ls deals with one of the grea.ess issu0e rarr1s,-..,s,....s---v- near seven million voters championed the cause in the past election, and are still enlisted in the fight for the free coinage Of both silver and gold at a ratio of 16 to l. The work will probably have the greatest circulation of any book that has eyer appeared before the American people. The lawyer, mer- chant, farmer, mechanic and laborer are anxious to obtain it. One half of the royalties received by Mir. Bryan from the sale of the book are devoted to the cause of bimetallism.
 MT. A. NJ Walls has secured the Pine Bluff agency for this valu able hook
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-01-18
Tbousands of Elk.

Thirty thousand elk are wintering ln the Jackson s Hole country of Wyoming, according to the estimate of the game warden. who says that ill one herd which be saw the other morning there were 15, GOO of them, stretching over a distance of six miles. The sight, he said, surpassed anything he had ever seen and utterly amazed him. The elk trali over the snow was like flint ice, he said, so hard had the snow been packed down. The animals are seen by thousands any morning moving along the Snake river from the Great swamp to the Gros Ven Ire hills. and at night the walls of the calves straying from their mothers may ha heard.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-01-18
On the Birthday of Ransas.

The proposal to make Jan. 29, the birthday of Kansas, a holiday in that state seems to receive, and deserves to receive, passionate approval among Kan sans. On that day not only will hymns be sung in honor of the sons of the Sun flower State, but contemptuous stare, bitterer than the blizzard, will be hurled at the cormorants of the east Hurled is the proper word, and cormorants know at to expect. Our esteemed contem- norary, the Topeka State Journal, pre- ... to fling It says that Kansas day aould be used to glorify our state and Ing back in the faces of the eastern
 tractors our defiance of their abuse a+os malignant misrepresentation. '" tbe ,.a, he talk.
 to the battle, ye Kansans Ala' hearts bid the tyrant defiance. ol New York Sun.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-01-18
Cleveland County Nov
(From the Risen Bazoo.}

(From the Risen Bazoo.}
 Hon. T. B. Little, of Leh been quite sick with pneumo1 past two weeks, but we are e learn that he is on the rod recovery again.
 Mrs. Dr. J. s. McMurtrey ha on the sick list this week but ter as we go to press.
 We are glad to learn of thI tinued growth and prosperl| the Kingsland high school.
 It was reported on our streo first of this week that Prot. Mullis had taken poison mlotak| for quinine, but we are proud q that it was all a mIstake ai many friends will rejoice toIl that he is still alive and onil good health.
 Ine baz0O Omce received q call from fire early last Nd morning. The roof was disco to be on fire and but for prOmp efficient work costly coming was averted, for situated d Bazoo office is right in the he' the business renter of the cit flames would have been hal control when once under head It caught from q defective flu emphasizes the fact that we to have an ordinance comp every person in the carporati have their fiues inspected at once Q year.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-01-18
Meeting of the ..NIush-Fakirs. ,,

Do you know the meaning of the
 word "mush-fakir.? It is a word
 in tramplore, and means one who
 tramps and pays his way by mend- ing umbrellas Three of these per ipatetic gentlemen happened in Pine
 Bluff Saturday-they seem alw avs to come when it's raining or in cloudy weather-and what is a little strange, the presence of none of the visitors was at first known to the others. Finally while the first ar rival was perambulating along one ofour thoroughfares he met to his great disappointment the second fel- low of his craft. For moment neither of them spoke or gave other sign of recognition. Each merely looked unutterable things at the other and each evidently felt that tlle other was a trespasser;; but the climax of the situation was reached by the arrival on the scene of the third 'mush-fakir, who broke in abruptly, saying with an inimitable droll:
 Well, I'l be d-d. I was a-thinkin' ther coast clear in this mans town, when here I runs agin CT whole nest of ther talent.''
 They all joined in hearty laugh at the unexpected observation and then fell to talking about the wealth. er and their journey southward, whither they go in winter as certain Iy as the robbins, and concluded the scene by pooling pennies to pur- hcase bottle of cheap whiskey.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-01-18
iNTERcoNTINENTAL ROAD.
Report of Che Commission Now In Course
 of Preparation.

Report of the Commission Now In Course of Preparation.
 The report of tho intercontinental railway commission ia now in course of preparation and will be completed in short time. The commission was ap- pointed several years ago to select route for railway connecting the Unit ed States with Central and South Amer iea and all the countries through which the line would run arc represented in the commission, including the United States of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Ven- ezuela and Paraguay The proposed line runs along the Pacific coast through Guatemala, Salvador, Honduras, Mica. ragua, Costa Rica, Colon bia, Ecuador, Peru and Chile, whence it conyerges to the east
 A small portion of the line is already built, and several of the governments are now making concessions to private enterprises to extend the rail communi- cation. The commission will estimate in its report that about 4,500 miles of the road will have to be constructed, reach ing from the Mexican frontier to Lake Titicaea, in Peru. Only few hundred miles will have to be built by the Chil- can government in order to connect terminus of her system with the propos- ed line.
 Some trouble is being experienced in estimating the total cost of the line on account of the fact that in some sections the cost will be $20, 900 per mile and in others twill reach $6o, GOO One of the engineers has estimated the cost of the line across Ecuador at more than $1S,- 000 GOO, and the estimate for Peru is about $40, GOO, GOO. Tho commission will express it's conviction of the entire practicability of the proposed railway. Several of the governments named have already adopted the route selected by the commission, and Guatemala is actu- ally carrying out the recommendations of the commission so far as it's territory is concerned. -- Washington Star.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-01-18
LOOKING FOR TROUBLE.
Five Bachelors Vow That They VIII He
 Married Within Year.

Five Bachelors Vow That They VIII He
 Married Within Year.
 Five bachelors of shelbyville, Ind, have taken oath that they will be mar ried by Christmas day of 1897 or pay an awful penalty.
 They are all we'll to do, good looking and healthy. They have formed them selves into club called tho Coming Benediets and have registered their oaths to be husbands before magis- trate.
 ,,olI. Ihaao esont ntlnsaAe.a are Dr. Samuel Ken ay. is Widely known physician John De GTeJ sts,laa dino, q d.,lesey;st rai..e n bank; William Talbert pTofnfnehJ lumberman, and Edward Swain, who is likewise engaged in the lumber trade.
 The five gave themselves a Christmas dinner at the Hotel Ray, at which Mes sick announced that he had grown tired of prodding himself trying to sew on buttons and gave notice to his friends that he would soon be married. The others scoffed at him, but finally were brought over to his view of life. A com pact was drawn up and signed and sworn to by all
 All swear that they will be married by Dec. 25 next and will, with their wives, meet at the Ray for their dinner on that day. The one who fails his word engages himself to be present at the dinner, bound and gagged, in charge of the sheriff, besides forfeiting $10O to each of the others. Chicago Times Herald.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-01-18
STILL MORE SOLDIERS.
Courier des Etats Unis Says Germany Is
 Now Ahead of France.

Courier des Etats Unis Says Germany Is
 Now Ahead of France.
 Since the law passed by the reichstag on the 29th of June, 1896, Germany has taken great stride in advance of France in the matter of military organ ization.
 Our entire effective force in infantry amounts to 324, 400 men, while that of Germany foots up 364, 300, giving the Germans numerical superiority of 40,- 900 foot soldiers.
 On our side of the Vosges the perma- nent garrisons are guarded by 2,427 companies, forming 5S5 battalions. On the other side of the frontier they num- Der 3, 498 companies and 625 battalions, a majority over France of 40 battalions.
 The expenses present considerable difference between the two countries. The pay of the French infantry officers, according to the war budget, is nearly $43, GOO, GOO, but that of the officers of the German infantry is not less than $48, 1000, 900.
 h time of peace our soldiers are kept on two meals day, costing $52, GOO, 900, while the soldiers on the other side of the Rhine are kept and fed on one meal a day by means of an appropriation of S60, GOO, 000.
 Does not this comparison justify the law creating fourth battalion in each one of tho 145 army corps regiments named?
 It is believed that the appropriation which will be asked for on the opening of the session of the chamber will be for 30 additional battalions for 1897.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-01-18
Y. MIG. A. NOTES.

The young men of the city are in- vlted to the Merrill Institute tomor- TOW CFuesday) night, at o'clock, to meet Mir. $. s. Dixon, the Y. NJ. C. A. physical director. During the evening the young men gymnasium class will be organized. The nom members will have an opportunity to see some work and chance will De given for the young men to join the association and enter the clas s work.