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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-19
swap SHOTS AT HOME NEWS

DIR. and Mrs. L. NJ. Powell are the par
eIlts Of a daughter.
The second term of the city school year
will open next Monday
Ex-Deputy County Attorney s. S. Urmy
has opened a law office
The bridge contractors have completed
the excavations for four of the piers
TIE state Historical society viii hold
the annual election of officers tonight.
8 A ShuIl is building a $500 addition to
his dwelling a 81 West Gordon street
VIM. f. Haynes has sold to c. w. Hay
mes. for $500, lot 239 and half of 237, Taylor
street.
Next Monday ITO pupils from the Eighth
grades OF the city schools will enter the
High school
Rev. John E. Roberts of Kansas City.
lectured on =sLes Nisreables'' at Unity
church last evening.
County Commissioner Scott Kelsey
knows as much about the driving OF piles
as many bridge engineers
A. p Riddle. superintendent of insur-
ance. win go to Port Arthur. Texas, today
with a crowd of eXcursionists.
had her Horse and buggy stolen last night
in front of the Masonic building
State Treasurer Atherton entertained
his old office force at the Copeland last
evening and was presented with gold
ring.
sisting the pastor OF Walnut Grove church
Rev c. b. Dalton, in revival services this
week.
Dr. Roby will read a paper before the
Philosophical society at the High school
Wednesday evening, "Hypnotism in
Surgery.
Last night was one of the few times
when the fire whistle could be distinctly
heard. Hundreds of people were awak-
ened by its Screeching.
A. K. Rodgers was elected president of
the Ralston Health club last night. The
other officers elected are G. s. Skinner,
Herbert Hackney and &. s. WeilhouSe-
The convention of single tax advocates
at Representative hall tomorrow night,
viii be addressed by Attorney Generaf
Vie
noted reformerS.
President A. K. Rodgers of the police
board is out in an interview in which he
says the people are to blame for the. law
not being enforced. The shoulders of the
people" are broad
The Kansas College Press associa tion
viii meet in Topeka February &C. Two
delegates are expected from each college
paper STAFF in the state A banquet win
he held in the evening.
Whittlesey Johnson. the printer, who
Saturday night drove his wife from the
house and pulled down the stove, was fin
ed SO for drunkenness and disturbance OF
the peace in police court.
Sherif Kepley has received telegram
from the Chicago police saying that
now be found, but that her abductor
has not yet been apprehended.
T. B. Rice. young man q years of age
has asked the Topeka police department
for information concerning the where
here some time ago Young Rice former
~ lived at Independence.
An effort is being made to have Annie
NJ. Curliss little daughter sent to the Be
liot reformatory. Mrs. Curliss is the wo-
man who has been 50 often arrested for
beating her Old weak-minded mother, Mrs
Bischon in North Topeka
The injunction case brought against "A
L. Davis by Mrs. Carrie DeVOe Davis, his
state or disposing of his property until
the alimOny allowed here by court is paid,
has been dismissed and the aiimony paid
leaving the state or selling his property.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-19
Too Honest for Office.

zone of the most picturesque figures
in the journalism of the United States
is Murat Halstead. Bold, aggressive,
yet generous minded he has maintained
at all times character above reproach
and faint of local, state or national cor
ruption. When nominated as minister
of Germany and universally recognized
a man who would reflect credit upon
his country, his nominal ton was reject
ed in the senate because of the ire
mendous blows dealt through his pa
per against corrupt schemes. Editor
ial in Cosmopolitan Magazine Hear
Mr.. Halstead at Washburn, Jan %
J. Franklin Caveny, Chalk Talk. Cen
trail church, tonight. Admission 10 cts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-19
KAFFIR CORN BACK EAST.
Is Being Raised With Success in In
diana.

Richmond, Ind, Jan. 19-Farmers in
this section of the state are much inter-
ested at the present time in the new
cereal that is receiving it's introduce
ton in this locality.
1t is Kaff1r corn, a native of South
Africa, and deriving its name from the
Kaff1r tribe of savages which first
raised it. The corn is a prolific grower
and being a native of a tropical coun-
try, has great drought resisting quail
ties.
In general appearance it resembles
the Indian corn, and it has proved
grand success in this county. On the
farm of Hon. John Burbank a large
crop of Kaffir corn was raised last fall
and the coming spring will see much
more of it sowed upon farms in this To-
cality,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-19

The progressive ladies of Westfield,
Ind, issued a ''Woman's Edition of
the Westheld News, bearing date of
April 5, 1886 The paper is filed with
matter of interest to women, and we
notice the following from a correspond
ent, which the editors printed realizing
that it treats upon a matter of vital inn
portance to their sex: The best RENE
dy for Group, colds. and bronchitis that
1 have been able to find, is Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. For family use
it has no equal. I gladly recommend it."
25 and so cent bottles for sale by drug
giSts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-19
SKATERS CASE DISMISSED
Probate Court Think He is Drunk Po-
lice Lock Him Up.

VIM. Slater. the man the police took
in charge yesterday, seemingly in a
demented condition, was taken before
the probate court yesterday afternoon
and tried for insanity. His sister. Mrs.
Alice Loeback, testified that she had
Smelled liquor on his breath yesterday.
Slater told the court and jury that his
domestic troubles had crazed him and
that he did not consider life worth liv-
ing
Judge Dolnan said that he thought
Slater had filed up on alcohol and
morphine and was temporarily out of
his mind. The case was dismissed and
Slater was locked up in the city Jail on
the charge of being drunk and disturb
ing the peace.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-19
HOME FOR AGED WATERS.
Meeting Called and a Fund Started
to Build aNRetreat for Them.

New York, Jan. ia mass meeting
was held last night at the New York
Maennerchor hall, under the auspices
of the United Walters Benevolent So
cieties, to consider plans for the cree
ton of a home for old and disabled
walters.
Jacob Sauer made a short address
and was followed by Michael Herman,
who said he would do all in his power
to help the good work along. He then
donated to the society 500. A public
meeting will he held shortly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-19
CARNEGIE BUYS COAL LAND
he and Associates Obtain 400
Acres in the Monongahela Valley.

Pittsburg, Jan. 19-Andrew Carnegie,
together with other capitalists from
Pittsburg. Cleveland and Canada. have
acquired f. 100 acres of coal territory in
the Monogahela valley from the ]. H.
Hayes estate and John d. Scully The
price to be paid for the land is SO 1000, 900.
The great object of the purchase is
that the new railroad of Andrew Car
negie and his associates shall not have
to return empty the cars in which ore
is brought to the Carnegie blast fur
naceS from the lakes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-19
DISAGREE FOR TWO DAYS.
Jury in the Smith Case Discharged by
Judge Hazsu.

After being out over two days the
jury in the case against Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Smith, in the district court.
disagreed and was discharged by Judge
Hazen. The couple ran a restaurant
near the Rock Island depot and were
accused of robbing man named Daniel
Young last fall. All the parties in the
case are white.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-19
specialties BY The Paiges.

Hake sisters, Harry English, Geo. w.
Paige, Walter L. Potts. T,iIIian TSaiea
Frances Florida. Rem Hake, Walter G.
Steely and others at the Crawford On
era House every night this week. Prices
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-19
Young Emerson Chosen Poet.

Cambridge, Mass, Jan. Backward
w. Emerson of Concord, son of Ralph
Waldo Emerson, has been chosen as
poet for Phi Beta Kappa day at Har-
ward next June.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-19

Minutes seem like hours when a life
is at stake Group gives no time to send
for doctor, delay may mean death.
One Minute Cough Cure gives instant
relief and insures recovery. The only
harmless remedy. that produces imme-
Kan. Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-19
Four Years for Postmaster.

Washington, Jan. 1s.-The senate
committee on judiciary has reported
favorably the bill introduced by Senator
Hill fixing the term of postmasters at
four years
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-19
The Paiges

The new Eva Mountford version of
EAST Lynne Friday night, with Lii
liam Paige as Lady Isabel and Madame
Vine Ladies, look for beautiful tot
lettes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-19
New Use for < RAYS

London, Jan. ia dispatch from vi
emma to the Chronicle says that Prof
Friedrich of Elbing has notified the
Vienna academy of his discovery of
new kind of Roentgen rays which will
infallibly determine in n subject
whether death or catalepsy has inter
vened.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-19
Y. w. CA

Miss Nye of the Physical Culture
school will give a paper and swing
clubs at the social Tuesday evening at
the Y. w. c. A. rooms, go Kansas ave
nue.. All young women of this city are
especially requested to come.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-19

The Select knights, A o. U. w, will
give a ball Thursday evening. Jan 21
at 723 Kansas avenue. Admission 25
cents a couple.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-19
Social Dance

BY Degree of Honor lodge No. 81. at
Odd Fellows Temple, 523 Quincy street,
Wednesday evening, January 20. Tick
cts Is cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-19

This does not mean that We are
going TO remove from our present
quarters, or even move from one
room to another. 1t means we wan
to keep the STOCK moving during the
quietest time of the year-''just after
New Year. and not only moving,
but moving briskIy, and to do that
we are going to make some SPECIAL
AFTER INVOICE PRICES which VIII
Interest you.
We are not claiming to be phiian-
ti7ropists, or to be giving you some
thing for nothing. People are not in
business for that purpose, but WE
Do CLAIM to give you the best val
ues that READY cash can buy in
new, fresh, clean stock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-19
One Price to All.
Money Cheerfnlly Refunded

$40 Mems All Wool Sack Suits in all
the new Fancy Checks and PlaidS,
lined, satin piped. heavy weights.
Quick Moving Price S6.95.
IS Suits in all wool Fancy and Black
Cheviots, beautifully made and trim
med,
Quick Moving Price $685..
Mems and Boys Overcoats, the prices
made on these goods are such that it
will pay you to buy your next year
overcoat NOW.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-19
TOPEKAs GREATEST POPULAR DEPARTMENT STORE.
FURNISHING GOODS.

Mems Heavy Camels Hair Under
wear ............ ............ -. %
Mems Extra Heavy Grey Natural
Wool Underwear ....-.........-.-- 3S
Finest Fleece lined Underwear, 81
values --.----..-. %
81. % Derby Ribbed, Grey and Scar
let lambs wool, fine, soft and dur
able ........... ............... IS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-19
SHIRTS.

Mems Heavy working shirts soc
value ------.----- ------.--- .
Heavy Cotton and Mixed working
SHIRTS ------.----------- 4
Heavy Mixed Wool Shirts .........- G
Pest S1.25 Fancy Flannel Shirt. s
White Unlaundried Shirts reinforc-
ed back and front, linen bosom
and cuffs Observation-Disclosures. 3
Best Unlaundried White Shirt 49,. 4
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-19

Gem, five cents; Aurora ten cents
Burghart's leading brands of cigars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-19
HOSIERY.

Regular 1oc Black stainless II hose
Heavy mixed working sock ....-...
Black stainless heavy weight zoe
line Observation-Disclosures. ........
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-19

a good assortment of Mems and Boys
working gloves and mitts.
Good strong Mitts and Gloves, leath-
er back and fronts. ... 25c
Heavy Working Mitts. calf fronts. Csc
Strong leather back and front mitts
Heavy wooden wrists ... soc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-19

The degree team of Irwin lodge No.
$50. A o. u. W. will give a social
dance Thursday evening, Jan. q, 1897.
at their hall, northwest corner Sixth
and Quincy. Tickets % cents. Ladies
free.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-19
NJ ] N YON' S
REMEDIES
Doctor Yourself.

Munyon's Improved Homeopathic
Remedies act almost instantly. speedily
curing the most obstinate cases. Mum
yon's Rheumatism Cure cures Rheua-
tism in a few days. Munyon's Dyspep-
STA Cure cures all forms of stomach
trouble. Munyon's Headache Cure stops
headache in minutes Nervous dis
eases promptly cured Kidney troubles
Piles, Neurala gia, Asthma and all Fee
male Complaints quickly cured
Personal letters to Prof Munyon, 1905
Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa, answer
ed with free medical advice for any
disease.
A Separate Cure for Each Dis ease.
AT ALI DRUGGIsTS-25c A BOTTLE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-19

Smoke the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS best
ten cent cigar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-19

90 dozen Heavy doeskin Jeans Pants
in black or grey, $3.50 quality. Isl 90
Best soc Overalls in the state-a new
pair for every pair that rips.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-19

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-19

Grandfather's hatI And within it YOU see.
GrandfatheT's favorite cough remedy.
whether twas Asthma, Bronchitis or
Group,
Or baby at night walked the house with a
whoop,
With Ayers Cherry Pectora1 Granther
was sure
That no cold or cough would e'er fail of
In hats the styles change. but the records
will show
Coughs are cured as they were sOyears ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-19
Ayers Cherry PectoraI

has no equal as a remedy for
coughs colds, and lung dis
eases. Where other soothing
elixirs palliate, Ayers Cherry
Pectoral heals. It is not a
cheap cough syrup, which
soOthes but does not strength
en-; it is a physicians cough
remedy, and it cures. Tt is
put up in large bottles. only.
for household use. It was
awarded the medal at the
Worlds Fair of ninety three.
It has a record Of ~
SO Years of Cures.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-19
MEMS FEDORA HATS

Black and Brown FEDORA Hats,
latest style, $3.50 value ......... $50
81 Black, Brown or Slate, new
Styles 81 ~
Our best SO Fedoras, in black. q
Special Prices on all Winter Caps
to close them out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-19

They want your trade; but to tree it would
have the advantage their brethren other
and Boston We do not ask you to be hand either a
take your time If do not have help enough to proper
will promptly engage more-if the bargains which
short will telegraph for another supply
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-02-06

John Dern and DR.. Haslam went
out to Meruur this mUrning and will
return this evening.
Frank Hardness is in from Park
CITY. He prouounces things at the
Park in tirst-class shape.
The governing board OF the stock
exchange Ia scheduled for meeting to
be held on Monday at o'clock.
Mr.. i. o. Best, who has applied ior
membership In the stock exchange,
was today given the privileges OF the
fl or pending action ON his application.
Boise Statesman: S. A. Mitchell
and g. A. Walker, charged with alb
sconuing with about $1,000 from the
Iron Dollar mine, have not as yet
been heard from. Sheriff Oliver wen!
o pursuit OF them ba far ns Hunting.
ton, bat, getting no clue, was obliged
to return TO his post of duty here. He
ISN'T Deputy Sheriff Ola Blair to con
| tinue the search.
Boise Statesman: Charles Crane ar
rived yesterday from Elmore, where
he has been examining mining prop
critics. Immmudiately upon Mr..
Crnne's arrival In this city he LEFT for
Boise basin, where he is interested.
...... The Lawyer mine near Quartz
burg, owned by Pat Sheridan hts
through the efforts OF q. .. Jenulngr,
been cold to Spokane firm. Tne new
owners will Immediately begin opera
tions on this mine.
Payson Header. Ed. Simons lief
yesterday with II force OF men T., r
Deem Crpek tn work on the Decade
mine. He expects to be gone couple
OF months. The owners OF the mine,
Mr.. Simons anu Mr.. WINNER have
considerable faith ia the property auu
will puah development work TO IT'S ia v
extent. They will no doubt be pleased
10 learn that the building OF railroad
to Deep Creek is pretty well assured.
The erection Of a 40.etsmp mill has
been commenced at White Hllls,
Mohave county, Arizona.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-02-06
Notes and Personals.

On Tuesday, February 2Std, at 10
O'Clock a S ate Farmers institute Will
meet here anu continue in eeseion
TIL Saturday, the eth. The
institute will be attended by
specialists from the Agricultural
college, who will diecuss matters
o Interest and practical concern to thu
farmers, stock raisers and horlicultur-
lists, anu practical men in the above
named vocatlOns will give the bsnefit
Of their experience. It is desired T.
have representative from as many sec
tlons OF the Stale as possible.
Alex Nichols % American Fork,
aged 25, and Louie Baker OF Pleasant
Grove, aged.2l, were married To-Day by
Judge Du8eLberTy.
MIR. Polly Child died al Springville
ThursdAy evening at the age OF 81
years. The funeral took place tlday.
&c. G. Glanfleld was ia this city
o business yesterday,
IF. Shields Of Chicago is visiting
Provo merchants.
V. l.. Halliday was down from h
capital yesterday.
Judge Hatch is visiting friends heIe
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-02-06

news of discoveries During tho Week
-yhe Mammoth Hoist.

Tho hnInmoAh hoiat.
Inthe Miners story OF the week it
says that Irwin Spriggs, who is work
ing the Wonder claim lying north OF
Homansyille, reports assays OF S5lI
gold and S3.75 silver from practically
the surface, The claim makes an ex-
ceIlent showing and Mr.. Spriggs ex'
presses confidence that 1t Will prove a
veritabie "w0nder."
VIII Norris shows us very favorable
specimens Of ore from the Bismuth
lode In West Tintic. He states that
they have q l2.inoh vein OF the ore
and that they will shortly commence
WORK, This liz the property in litigR-
lion before the Fifth District court,
under the title Of Laing VS. Blddle-
come.
w. NJ. Moss, agent at Mammoth and
d. S. Tsggert, travelling passenger
agent of the Union Pacific, together
with some Iunho anu Wyoming rail-
road men, are arranging the incorpor-
alton of the Swansea Tunnel COM
many. The capital stock ia fixed at
$500, 600 in 81 shares. Mr.. Moss is TO
be ptesldent and ID. 3. Tsggert secre'
tary and treasurer. The company
proposes TO work two groupssof claims
lying just north OF the town Of Robin
son,
The recent slump in Swansea clock
is certainly not caused by any aulhen.
tic reports OF the condition OF the mine.
There was never more or better ore III
the history OF the property than what
Ia now in sight. How soon satisfactory
arra ngemenls can be made for market
Ing the output is Of course a problem,
and until such arrangements are made
the property will either close down or
will work with greatly reducsu force,
The Swanson was never, however, In
better shape, and never more a0le 10
make REGULAR shipments.
y. e. F.tiner stopped over in Eu!eka
Monday evening on his way home 10
Provo fsom DEATH canyon, where ht
has been for the pact two or thret
weekr. Mr.. F.elner states that the
development OF tine Blaine and Buck
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-02-06
Caught While
Herding i'm Colorado
Gung 10 Nin While Commercial Traveller In the Middle
Nesf, Notwithstanding all Effo5ts TO Get hid OF IL.
Vol Springs Of arkansas, Of no Avail


Mr.. William Clement, Of Frccpor,, Iii.
nois, is II veli-Lnown commercial traveller,
aud represents the large Chicago house oil
Reed, Welsh d Langc. In hi' early life Mr..
Clement migrated to the breezy west and he
came a cowboy in Colorado. AGcr doing rs
much ut cow punching as he desired, he
turned his intention to riuinr, the exposure
from which and his life ON tie plains under.
mined Il once strong constitution, ind rhcu-
matism, liver and Kidney trouble and drOpsy
made their unwolcome appearance.
The Hot Springs Of Arhau.ns were visited
in the hope Of relief, but he WAi di5lppoint-
ed and SO he took up his residence in Hi
nois and obtained employment as y drum
mcr for large house in Chicago that has
loug since gone ont of b1 iHcss Physicians
were cunsulted both at ho.1e and while on
the road, with only pecuniary benefit TO the
doctors, for Mr.. Clement grow worse instead
of better, mud constantly had to lay up for
weeks at o time
lt was then that tho sufferer conceived The
idea of trying Or. WilliaIs' Pink Pills for
Pale People and did 50.
al thought" Mr.. Clement nid TO the re-
porter, chat fry cents would not he much
expenditure, so / BOUGHT boz Of the pills
and began taking them according to direc-
tons.
81 did not have many days to wait before
I found marked Improvement in my condi-
tion, so / kept on with the treatment. First
my kidneys began 10 do their york thorough