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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
THE EARTH ON FIRE.
Rare Celestial Phenomenon Eobssrve
at New Orleans,

New Orleans, Jan. IAN extraordin-
airy celestial phenomenon was visible
here about Z o'clock this morning.
Thick, heavy clouds were rolling and
it was as dark as it is an hour and
half earlier. At that hour suddenly
the sky was overcast with a peculiar
pinkness and the rays reflected gave
the earth the appearance of being on
fire. The remarkable display lasted
perhaps ten minutes, but it was start
ling during its brief existence.
1t was followed by a fierce gale along
the lake front. Persons living at West
End declare that in eleven years they
have witnessed no such storm. The
people there were much frightened. The
waters of Lake Pontchartrain were
driven in and overlooked Spanish Fort
and all the roads leading from the city
to the lake, in some places reaching
depth of three feet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07

The drowning of woman is shudder.
some sight Yet it is swift and com para
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The woman who does not take proper care
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
NOTICE.
The following notice is published for
the information of all parties concerned
ORDINANCE NO. SO.

Ine following nOtlc0 Is publlShed 1Or
the information of all parties concerned:
ORDINANCE NO. $40.
An ordinance in relation to cleaning side
walks and cutters.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Coun-
cilmen of the city of Topeka:
Cleaning sidewalks and cutters. Section
J. 1t shall be the duty of the occupant of
any lot or piece of ground abutting upon
any street where there is a sidewalk or
gutter on said street, to keep sidewalk or
gutter clean and to remove therefrom all
ice, snow, earth, dirt, filth, mud, manure.
hay, straw, papers, stone, refuse or rub
bish of any kind; and in case there is no
occupant of any such lot other than the
owner. then it shall be the duty of such
owner to do the same.
Notice; penalty. Sec. 2. Whenever any
person whose duty it is to keep the side
walk or gutter clean, under the provisions
of section one of this ordinance, shall fail
to keep such sidewalk or gutter clean as
provided in such section, the street COM
missioner shall serve upon such person q.
notice requiring the same within twenty
four hours after the service of said notice,
he shall upon conviction thereof be fined
the sum of five dollars. Such notice may
be served by delivering the same to such
occupant or owner, or leaving the same at
his usual place of residence or business.
S. S. McFADDEN, City Clerk.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
Electric Bitters.

Electric Bitters is medicine suited
for any season, but perhaps more gem
orally needed when the languid ex-
hausted feeling prevails, when the liv-
er is torpid and sluggish and the need
of a tonic and Alternative is felt A
prompt use of this medicine has often
averted long and perhaps fatal bilious
fevers. No medicine will act more
surely in counteracting and freeing the
system from the malaria1 poison Head
ache, Indigestion, Constipation, Dizzi-
ness yield to Electric Bitters. soc and
81 per bottle at ]. K. Jones' Drug Store
Fifth and Kansas Ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
MRS. LEASE NOT THERE.
She Didn't Even Have a Representa-
tive at the Sale of Her Houss.

Wichita, Kan, Jan. Neither Mrs.
Lease nor any member of her house
hold was among the crowd, nor was
she represented at the sale of her
home yesterday. Attorney Dean Cor
don, representative of the eastern
holders of the mortgage when Sheriff
Cone asked for a, bid, said: Three
crowd replied: Five hundred dollars -
Gordon raised the bid to 5000 and the
property was sold to him, while a by
stander shouted: MARY will get 81, 900
worth of advertising out of that SALE
In addition to losing her home.
judgment of $1,100 will stand against
Mrs. Lease.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07

Denver, Col, Jan. 7.-Colonel J. P
Candy, chief paymaster of the depart
ment of the Colorado, reached the age
of 81 years today and retires from the
service after en- experience of nearly SO
years in the United States army. The
colonel is succeeded by Major c. c.
Sniffin who has arrived in the city from
New York, where he was ON duty for
two wears past
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
Ledy Selma Scott Guilty.

London, Jan. when the hearing of
the libel suit brought against Lady Sc
lima Scott and John Cockerton, engin-
eer and VIM. AylOtt, a valet. by her
son-in-laW, Carl Russell, was resumed
at the central criminal court This morn
ing, counsel for the defense announced
that the plea of justification was with
drawn and that the defense agreed up
on a verdict of guilty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
A One Fare Rate.

To Topeka from all points in Kansas
and Kansas City, Mo, account Silver
Convention, Inauguration of State Off
GERS, State Board of Agriculture, Stock
Breeders Association, Poultry Breed
ers' Association, State Temperance So
ciety, Good Templars of Kansas, and
w. c. T. U.
Tickets on sale January to 16, 1897.
inclusive.
The Union Pacific is the best line.
F. A. LEWIS, Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07

Absolutely pure, perfectly harmless
and invariably reliable are the qualities
of One Minute Cough Cure. It never
fails in colds, Group and lung troubles.
Children like it because it is pleasant to
take and it helps them Geo. w. STAINS
field, 632 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07

to repair the breach which now exists,
but a dutiful son never becomes I'M
grateful or disrespectfuI to his par
ents.''
A. B. Jetmore presided at the meet
ing held at Hamilton hall last night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
POSTOFFICE RECEIPTS.
Those of '96 Exceeded the Previous
Year by $4,000.

The total receipts at the Topeka post
office for the year just closed exceeded
the receipts of 1895 by S4,s03.55. The
amount received during 1896 was $101,-
1876. %; for 1895. 500. 931.73.
The comparative statement of the re-
ceipts of the office during the past two
years. by quarters. follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07

r. The length of life may be increased by
lessening it's dangers. The majority OF
people die from lung troubles. These
may be averted by promptly using One
Minute Cough Cure Geo. w. Stansfeld,
632 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
Shakasnaarean Readincz

H G.. Larimer's lecture before Unity
club on Charles Lamb has been in
definitely postponed. Friday evening
of this week Prof Black viii give a
reading from Shakespeare's King Hen
ry W. Part H. before the club at
Unity church. No admission is charged
and the public is cordially invited to
attend.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
Mineral Water.

The finest in the west. Come and try it.
7. w. PHILLIPS, 612 w. Eighth Ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07

Ayers Hair Vigor, for dressing the
hair and promoting its growth. Get
Ayers Almanac.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07

Scott's Digestive Compound,
cures indigestion. All druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
A Look Through South Missouri Free

The Kansas City, Fort Scott & Mem
phis r. r. Co. has just issued a mag
nificent book of sixty or more photo
engraved views of varied scenery in
South Missouri. From these views an
accurate knowledge can be obtained as
to the productions and general topo-
graphy of that highly-faVored section
that is now attracting the attention of
home seekers and investors the coun-
try over.
The title of the book is .sSnap Shots
in South Missouri" 1t will be mailed
free. Address,
J. E LOCKWOOD,
Kansas City, Mo
Shirts, collars and cuffs iaundered
to look like new by Peerless Steam
Laundry. 112 and la West Sth. st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07

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Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19
ESCAPED THE FLAMES.
The Sleerlng Family Awakened Just In Time by Noisy Neighbors-A Dan
 gerous and Costly Blaze.

Early yesterday morning the two daughters and son of G. NJ. Ury and a governess hadfa narrow escape from be- ing burned to death. MT. Ury is in Cali fornia in the Interest of a patent
 The family were living in the second story of the frame store house of G. M. Cry at Irondafe, about eight miles above ~this city. When fire was discovered by 5he neighbors. rshortly after o'clock .yesterGay morning, the sleeping inma tes were awakened only To find escape by the Stairway cut off. Ladders were secured and placed against the windows, and the inmates succeeded in effecting their es- cape from the burning building. which was entirely destroyed. along with the contents, including household goods and a large stock of merchandise. The only l.hings saved were several trunks, con- taining wearing apparel
 It is thought that the storehouse was robbed and then set on fire to hide the deed. The loss will exceed s4.O00.
 Chief Deputy Robert Wdrnock went up to Irondale and made an inves iga- tion, but did not discover any more than the above.
 Mir. Ury has been notified of the loss, and in the meantime the family is being cared for by kind friends. Mrs. Ury has been dead some time.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19

battered walls around Colonkl Prestons Fred Mower) little yard. Again the sweet music of darly voices will rise and fall through the shades of palmetto groves. Again in the glamor of the moonlight that pours down so warm and tender through the trees Captain Davenport (Clement Bainbrdge) will meet again the love of his early years, will find his father and his daughter and the old wounds will be covered with poetry and peace No play was ever so fascinating as Alabama" One can see it over and over again and discover new beauties in ii each time. It is refresh ing in these days of horseplay and sen- sation to witness play like Alabama" and 1t Is pleasant to record that 1t is one of the most successful plays of the day. The cast is remarkably strong. and in- cludes Clement Bainbridge, Fred Now CT, Harry H. Allen. l.. P. Hicks. w. N, Wadsworth, Louis Shea, Francis Nelson. ". F. Molitor. and the Misses Ethel Ir- wing, Helen Weathersby, Etta Alexander. and Kate Dooling
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Following are arrivals at the Florence yesterday: c. D. O'Brien. New York; R. W. Ridgely, City; s. Lazarus, Nash vile. Tenn. J. H. McDougal, Nashville, Tenn; J. I. Jones, Atlanta. Ga.; I. T. Robbins, Knoxville; J. T. Jenkins, Nash vile. Tenn, M Cushing, Joliet. H.. ". B. Stewart, Joliet Ill.,. T. J. Cobb, Aurora, Ind; R. l.. Lewis, Storrett, Ala: T. I. Wynn, Montgomery; J. o. Vaughn, Chat tanooga., Theodore Lee, New York; Theo S. Staat, New York; H. P. Osment, Chat tanOoga ". H. Daniel Nashville; w. R. Scott, New Jersey; H. H. Cooper. Cincin- natl; Guido A. Korndorffer, New Orleans; Joseph Elstner San Diego, Cal; John E. New York; R. H. Gilchrist. Philadelphia N. R. Dupree, Louisiana; F. M. Daney, Atlanta Ga; Mrs. Morris, Riverside, Ala; NJ Smith, Jr, city; H. ". Mcclure, Knoxville.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19

 with pr Wilder, the city physician, and tried to be kept out of the chaingang. His plea of heart disease. and the state ment that his fathers recent death had completely unnerved him, did not have the desired effect and he was manacled yesterday morning and sent to work.
 Martins appearance in the gang of street workers attracted a great deal of attention on account of his somewhat delicate build. He says that he will try and comply with the regulations of the prison, but the modification is hard to bear He seems to realize. for the first time. his hopeless position. and even those who were most severe in his con- demnation, now feel touch of pity and compassion for the misguided young man. who claims that the other side of the story, which-he suppresses for the woman's sake. is not so dark.
 It is thought that Martin had hopes of being given an indoor position by the authorities.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19
IN SOCIETIES DOMAINS.
e@a%AS

To be given at West End academy tonight, (Friday) Pink Tea" by ladies of West End. for benefit of West End Union church. Good music by Elyton orchestra.
 Mr. and Mrs. ". B. starke gave a. tallyho party yesterday to a select par ty of young people.
 Dr. J. H. Phillips will give a talk on his travels in Scotland at the Third Pres byterian church Friday night, the 18th. Free will offering at the door.
 The Aurora. Literary club held it's regu- lar weekly meeting with Miss Myrtle Miles Wednesday afternoon. It was al together one of the most delightful meet ings the club has ever had, The charm ing little hostess had decorated the house ella borately in the colors used in the celebration of St. Patrick's day. Great banks of palms. magnolia ard pine decorated the walls of the sitting room The room was darkened, and soft yell low lights from lamp and candelabra made the effect beautiful Clover was to be seen in abundance. The refresh ments also carried out the color scheme, the first course being in pintS and white, club colors, and the second was all green The plates in which refreshments were served were decorated in clover leaves. A dainty little stick pin of clover and the gold harp were presented each guest q s souvenirs of the day. The following program was we'll renderedss4
 Quotations from Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes. Reading-Miss Louise Rushton. and Their Joint Administrations"- Ma ggie Nixon.
 '@The Inventions of Our Country's First Half Century"-Miss Millie Nabb.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19

Mr. and Mrs. ". B. starko gave a. tally-ho party yesterday to a select par ty of young people.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19
REMENYI TONIGHT
At Seals Hall-Eyery Music-Lover In e Birmingham Should
 Hear Him. Haa

The following extracts are sufficient evidence of how the great Remenyi is accepted by the civilized world:
 One of the few in whom the sacred fire has been lighted and in whom I. has reached the fullness of it's blaze.-New York Telegram.
 The music was worthy of Remenyi, and was played with an artistic appreciation and purity of style.-The Madras Mail We do not believe he has rival In fire brlliancy and daring, he reminds us of the accounts that have been writ Zen of Paganini.--New York Tribune.
 No living artist has carried farther than he the science of the violin. He draws from his instrument sounds which the human ear never heard.-Parts Union.
 Tumultuous. Reception given to Edou- ard Remenyi.-A thoroughly national programme was given by Anton Seldl with his orchestra, MT. Edouard Rem- enyi Mir Arthur EIledheim and Mrs. Herman-Blum. MT. Edouard Remenyi it was, however. that called forth the wild est enthusiasm, a. fever of appreclatlon that manifested itself in a storm of "El- jeni Eljen! Hs-has talent that amounts. eo positive genius in being totally unlikes any other vioffnist, and he eXcelled even himself last evening. He played Pas torale and Martial Song" one of his own compositions, in a way that appealed To every Hungarian present. And after ms performance ofsthe Hungarian National March he was recalled at least dozen times. More than 5000 persons received, ehe various numbers with an enthusiasm that was almost a frenzy at times-as. for instance, when Remanyi played the Rakocy March.--New York Herald. se ;
 
 Tomorrow night at Seals hall the eel ebra ted violinist will be seen and heard. The following Is from the Chicago Even ing Post ..z
 There is only one Remenyi. He dem onstrated that fact at his concert. He has the most marvellous technique, the most dainty tone, coupled with the abil- ity to bring out every resource of his instrument He is the poet of the vio- lin; not wholly the poet of sentiment but the poet of fire and force. Nothing could be more delicious than his per formance of the canzonetta in Godard's concerto, nor could any violin playing be more impressive than the Schubert "Serenade," which he gave as the first encore number. It was in this piece that he showed his ability as a master of tonal resources. The violin in the har- monic parts filled the large hall with it's sounds It became in the hands of Re- menyi a thing full of life and power. The beauty of Remenyis style is that 1t is so warm and appeals so directly to the musical sense. It may be original, sometimes superficial. but it is always effective. All classes appreciate the elo-i quence of his playing. He is an exeep7' tional artist. whom it is always delight. to hear
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19

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 Dr. Pierce's Comrion Sense Medical Ad- wiser is the most popular medical work in the English language. Ii contains thousand and eight-pages, and over three hundred illustrations. It is a great store house of valuable information. A copy strongly paper-bound will be sent free on receipt of twenty one cents in one cent stafnps to pay the cost of mailing o1ly Address, Worlds Dispensary Medical As sociation, Buffalo, N. Y. If handsome, cloth bound, stamped binding is -perferred, send ten cents extra (3I cents in all) to pay 2 extra cost of this handsome and better sbinding.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19
DEATH S RECORD.

Yesterday morning, at Vanderbilt, after a. brief illness, John McCabe, most es- timable young man, passed away. He was a typical gentleman. courteous and progressive, and his death was a sad and heavy blow to his doting father.
 The funeral services will take place from St. Pauls Catholic church this morning at 10 o'clock imrre1'et " after high mass Interment at Oak Hill.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19
LARGE AUDIENCES
Continue to Greet the Woodward- War ren Company-Matinee This
 Afternoon.

Large crowds continue to attend the performs nces of the Woodward Warren company al O'Brien's. Their repertoire is b-in1ful of delightful comedies, dra- mas, etc, all calculated to please.
 At matinee today Kathleen Mavour- neen' will be presented and tonight "A Practical Joke" In the latter Miss War ren will appear without makeup for the benefit of her many lady admirers.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19
ON THE CHAIN-GANG.
w. O.. Martin, Who Was Fined $500 and Six Months, Put to Work With
 the City Prisoners.

Yesterday morning, for the first time since his trial w O. Martin, the man in the Uenaghan-M Martin case, was sent out on the streets to work out, with his feI- low prisoners, his fine of 320 days for adultery. .--
 Martin has talked on several occasions
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19
ALABAMA.

Clement Bainbridge, now the manager and also the Captain Davenport of Al abama," was for several years leading man for Augustin Daily He also held the same position with A. M Palmer for a long period. Prior to this he was lead ing man for Lotta fer four years. The most delightful story of American life on the stage will be told again Tuesday night. March 2S. at opera house. the story of Augustus Thomas now famous play Alabama" The mellow moon- light of the south will again gild tha
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19

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Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19
BROKE THE RECORD.

Mobile, Ala, March 1S-The British schooner Margaret s. Smith broke a worlds record on her trip from Ruatan to Mobile, arriving today. The distance is 900 miles and the Smith made it m three days.