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The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-06
STRIPES FOR CARRIERS.
Milwaukee Men to be Decorated With
Long servic9 Bands.

Milwaukee, Nov. 6.-The letter car
riers in the Milwaukee office are deep
Iy interested in the new rule in regard
to service stripes.
One stripe is to be worn for each five
years of service. There are four car
riers in the city who will have stripes
almost the whole length Of their arm
Each one has been in the service for
over 80 years.
They will wear six stripes each. Their
names are E. H. BramhalI of the CEN
tral office, Louis Manz of the south side
station, and Henry Lorch and John Zet-
tier of the northwest station.
Lorch and Zettler are the Oldest men
in the service, having begun delivering
malls 33 years ago the first of January
next.
The stripes will probably be worn for
the first time at the annual inspection
on Thanksgiving day
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-06

calling for better fortifcations at New
York
London however was not a seller of
stocks here, and even purchased to some
extent on the declines, presumably for
the purpose of covering short. The
public here has been absent from the
market and disappointment with the
turn of events has induced more or less
scattered liquidation of long holdings.
The bulk Of the selling which accom-
panied the declines, was however, for
snort account.The bear pressure comes
mainly from the smaller traders, who
have taken small profits whenever
they presented themselves, covering on
limited declines and thus producing
number of temporary rallies and giving
the market up to Fridays depression, a
very irregular appearance.
1t is recognized than one of the rea-
sons for the inactivity of large inter-
ests in the market, is furnished by the
fact that many houses of the first i'm
portance are engaged in the Union Pa
cific matter and until that transaction
is completed they are unlikely to extend
in other directions, and the same in a
lesser degree may be said of the ar
rangements just completed by the Chi
cago gas people.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-06
The Noted HumOrist Visits the
Reichsrath
And Witnesses the Disgraceful
Row in That Body.
LIKE EALYNCHING BEE
Says He Thought Somebody
Had Stolen a. "Hoss."
Arranges to Attend the Next
Performance.

London, Nov. 6.-The Vienna cores
pondent of the Times says:
THE all night sitting of the reichs-
rath was the most disorderly ever
witnessed in any parliament. Some of
the anti-Semitic expressions were of
such an improper character as to defy
reproduction. The most frequent in
suit banded about was the charge of
drunkenness. Three-fOurths of the
members appeared to have gone raw
ing mad. Liar 'Disgraceful scamp,
Drunken clown Your grandmother
was begotten on dung heap and sim
liar villainOus expletives and sugges-
tiOns were common remarks. Herr
Wolff called DR.. Lueger (BurgomaSter
of Vienna) The Vienna thimble rig
ger
NJ. Vereschagin, the Russian paint
er, and Samuel c. Clemens mark
Twain) were in the visitors gallery.
The former made a sketch of various
scenes. Mark Twain said it remind
ing to punish a 'hOss stealer," adding:
4 supposed somebody had been hang
ed but I was not there long enough to
make sure of it,
He asked Herr Lecker to give notice
of his next II hour speech, and said he
would be there and sit it out. Herr
Lecker took the observation seriously
and replied that he hoped next week to
repeat the performance, and perhaps to
improve upon it.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-06
A BARBAROUS SURGICAL OPERATION
For the Cure of Piles

Is not only intensely painful, dan
gerous to life and very expensive, but
in the light of modern medical research
and since the discovery of the Pyra-
mid Pile Cure a surgical operation is
wholly unnecessary. If you have any
doubt on this point kindly read the fol-
lowing letters from people who know
that our claims regarding the merits
of the Pyramid Pile Cure are borne
out by the facts.
From N. A. Stall, Ridge Road. Mag
ara Co, n. Y: 1 received your Pyramid
Pile Cure and tested it last night. 1t
did me more good than anything 1 have
ever found yet, and remember this was
the result of one nights treatment
only.
From Penn w. Arnett, Batesville,
Ark: Gentlemen:-You Pyramid Pile
Cure has done SO much good in so short
a time that my son-in-law. Capt. T. J..
Klein, of Fort Smith, Ark, has written
me for your address as he wishes to
try It also.
I have been so much benefited by the
Pyramid Pile Cure that I enclose 81 for
which please send a package which I
wish to give to a friend of mine who
suffers very much from piles.
From John II. Wright, Clinton, De-
Witt Co, Ills / am so well pleased
with the Pyramld Plie cure that
think it is but right to drop you a few
lines to inform you it's effects have
been all that I could ask or wish.
From P. A. Bruton, LIano, Tex.
Gentlemen:-The Pyramid Pile cure
has done so much good for me that I
will say for the benefit of others that
after using only two days I am better
than 1 have been for months
The Pyramid Pile Cure is prepared
by The Pyramid Drug Co. of Albion,
Mich, and it is truly a wonderful rem
edy for all forms of piles. So great
has been the number of testimonial let
ters received by them from all parts of
the country that they have decided to
publish each week a number of such
letters and never use the same letter
twice, but only fresh letters will be
published.
All druggists recommend the Pyra-
ind Pile Cure, as they know from what
their customers say that no remedy
gives such general satisfaction.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-06
LOOKING AFTER ANIMALS.
Another Report of Horse Starving
to Death.

Special officer Dan Wyatt of the Fos-
ter Humane society went to the house
of George Bennett yesterday afternoon
to investigate the condition of Ben
nett's horses.
The neighbOrs living near Bennett on
Locust street between Sixth and Sew
enth streets, had complained that a
horse was starving to death. This is a
common complaint and Col Wyatt al
ways takes them with a grain of allow
ance. He went to the house but found
no one at home. In the barn were two
horses and a COW. One of the horses
was colt and was in a ghastly cOndi-
tion. He was thin and hungry looking
There was no feed in the barn except
a few wisps of hay that lay on the barn
floor.
Il am sure do not know what to do
in this case" said officer Wyatt. ''The
COW and the other horse seem to be
well fed. 1 will report the matter to
the society and see what action they
viii take. Probably the man is not able
to furnish the inimals enough feed. The
colt seems to be diseased. Sufficient
feed would very likely make the animal
strong again.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-06

ture tuberculin here and supply it to
the Pacific coast, just as factories in
New York, Chicago, and st. Louis sup
ply the east.
So the discussion goes on among the
physicians, but DIR. Hirschfelder is
ahead in one way, for he is selling
hundreds of bottles of his serum for IS
a bottle to consumptiYes, who see in
it a chance of cure.
DR.. Hirschfelder speaking of his dis
coVery said: In November of last
year I described the method Of the
treatment of tuberculosis that was bas-
ed on the same original lines of the
mode of the generation of antitOxtnes
in the animal body Further research
and clinical experience have enabled
me to confirm the statements made at
that time. Before the year 1890 the at
titude of the medical profession toward
tuberculosis was that of absolute help
lessness. Then came the gold tfdingS
that Koch had found the lOng-sOught-
for specific; that his tubercuIlne was
it might be found. We shall probably
never again witness such enthusiasm
in medical circles as that which was
aroused by Kochs demonstration.
I'VE had learned to look upon his
statements as demonstrated facts, for
he had never until then enunciated a
doctrine that had been found to be in
correct Acting upon this hypOthesiS,it it
became the problem to find the method
of OXidizing -tOxine without completely
destroying it, and various methods of
accomplishing this result were investi-
gated. -llE8
Il found very soon in the course Of
my experiments that peroxide of by
drOgen is the substance for which I
was seeking; that it was a powerful
OxidiZer, but not so destructive as was
generally supposed. When L added it
to tuberculine in the cold, and injected
the latter into tubercular patient or
animal, even after the mixture had
stood for some time, it produced the
same reaction as if pure tuberculine
had been used. I found that in order
to avoid such reaction it was necessary
to heat the mixture for at least SO
hours. I have lately found it wise to
lengthen the period of heating even
more, and now steTiliZe for 120 hours,
obtaining better results than I did
when it was continued only 50 hours.
Il formerly used the tuberculine pre-
pared by Koch in Berlin, but have been
able to obtain still better results with
one of my own growth, made by the de-
Velopment of highly virulent bacillus
of tuberculosis upon veal bOufllon con-
tanning 4 per cent glycerine, per cent
peptone, y percent chloride of sodium,
to every liter of which, when neutral
lied, three cubic centimeters of a nor
NAL solution of carbonate of sodium is
added.
In the culture fluid the germ has
developed with gradually increasing
rapidity so that whereas ordinarily it
takes six weeks for culture fluid to be
covered with a growth, this
now occurs with our germ in less than
three weeks
Regarding the cures he has effected
DR.. Hirschfelder refuses to talk. Let
the patients speak for themselves said
he.
He places the utmost confidence in
his remedy, and believes that the time
is near when consumption can be cured
as certainly as can bad colds.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-06
POINTS TO CIVIL SERVICE.
Secretary Bliss Cites Pension and
Other Agents to McKinley's Order.

Washington, Nov. 6.-Secretary Bliss
has issued an order as to the removal
of employees in the classified service
and calling attention to the presidents
order of last July providing against
removals without due charges and pri
or hearing. The secretary directs the
rigid enforcement of this and allows
employees complained of three days
within which to submit, through the
proper officer to the department, de-
tense in writing, failing to do which
will be held to be a waiver of defense.
The order adds:
At pension agencies. Indian agencies.
land offices, or other places of official
service under the department of the in
terror outside of the District of Colum-
bia the officer in charge, in transmit
ting the charges shall submit his views
and make such recommendations as he
may deem proper.
When the nature of the offense is
such that the interest of the service
seems to require summary action the
accused may be suspended from duty
pending consideration of the charges,
but such suspension must be promptly
reported to the department.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-06
CHINESE CHEAP LABOR.
To Displace the Caucasian in Illinois
Coal Mines.

Chicago, Nov. "a special to the
Daily News from Joliet, Ill, says:
There is a rumor in circulation here
that the operators at Carbon Hill, are
planning to import Chinese laborers to
take the place of the strikers in the
mines. The company is at work NOV
ing its houses close to the shaft and it
is said will build a stockade to enclose
both houses and shaft.
1t is reported as coming from one of
the operators that as soon as the COM
pany can get ready to receive them SOC
Cinnamon win be shipped in and that if
this experiment proves a success, other
operators will follow suit.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-06
Household Gods.

The ancient Greeks believed that the
Penates We're the gods who attended to
the welfare and prosperity of the fami-
lv. They were worshiped as household
gods in every home. The household
god of today is DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry. For consumption, coughs, colds
and for all affections of Throat, Chest
and Lungs it is invaluable. 1t has been
tried for a quarter of a century and is
guaranteed to cure, or money returned.
No household should be without this
good angel. 1t is pleasant to take and
a safe and sure remedy for old and
young Free trial bottle at Swift &
Holidays Drug Store.
Regular size so cents and $1.00.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-06
Chrysanthemums Worth $4,000.

indianapolis, Nov. 6.-The opening of
the eleventh annual chrysanthemum
show. under the auspices of the Indiana
Society of Florists, was marked last
night with a short address by ex-Presi-
dent Harrison. The exhibit is the finest
and in many respects the largest ever
given, the plants and flowers having a
market value exceeding $4,000.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-06
LAST VICTIM FOUND.
Missing One From the Garri-
sons Wreck Taken From
the River.

Haverstraw, N. Y, Nov. 6.-The body
of Algernon W.McKay. who lost his life
in the New York Central railway dis
aster at Garrisons was found floating
in the middle of the river, off Ionia, four
miles below the scene of the wreck, this
afternoon.
Mckay was the private secretary of
superintendent Van Etten and was rid
ing on the engine when it plunged into
the river.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-06
somethine to Know.

It may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restor-
ing the tired out nervous system to a
healthy vigor is Electric Bitters. This
medicine is purely vegetable, acts by
giving tone to the nerve centres in the
stomach. gently stimulates the Liver
and Kidneys, and aids these organs in
throwing off impurities in the blood.
Electric Bitters improves the appetite,
aids digestion, and is pronounced by
those who have tried it as the very
best blood purifier and nerve tonic.
Try it. Sold for SOC or S1.00 per bottle
at Swift & Holiday drug store
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-06
TOOK TOO MUCH WHISKY.
Wisconsin Man Drinks IL FuIlGlasses
and is Found Dead.

Oshkosh, Nov. 6.-John Webster, Jr,
yesterday drank II full glasses of whis-
ky one after the other, and died. He
had an abnormal capacity of stomach,
and an acquaintance purchased the
liquor, three pints, just to see how
much Webster could drink.
In lapsing into Inconsistencies
Webster was thrown out" and lay for
hours in an alley way. When discover
ed he was dying. The bartender will be
arrested for nanSlaughter
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-06
Rnoklen,s Arnica salve.

The Best Sa1ve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hand Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions.
and positively cures Piles. or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cent? per box. For sale by
Swift-Holliday Drug Co.
P. G. Essex. the leading Attorney of
Golden City. Mo, writes: Have been
troubled for years with Blind. Itching
and Bleeding Piles, and one box of
Beggs German SaIve cured me entire
1y. At druggists.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-06
a Colorgd Woman,s Inventfon,

Mrs. Anna Banks Of 81 Euclid ave-
nue., a colored woman, has invented and
patented false bottom for wash boil
ers which is meeting with an extensive
sale in Topeka, because, when it is in
place, clothing is prevented from
resting on the bottom of the boiler and
the danger of burning or scorching is
removed. The false bottom is also
pecially in the baking of meats. The
article is made from tin, and Mrs
Banks is having considerable success
with it
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-06

There is no need of little children be-
ing tortured by scald head, eczema and
skin eruptions. DeWitt's Witch Hazel
SaIve gives instant relief and cures
permanently. G. W StansfieId, 632
Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-06

Sores, Terrible Itching. Entirely Cured
Mrs. Emily Ford, Eldora Hardin Co.
Iowa, writes: Il can't express my
thanks for the box of Beggs German
sSalve as it has entirely cured the ter
rible itching and burning, that was in
my ankles, caused by scrofula sores
At druggists.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-06

Improper and deficient care of the
scalp will cause grayness of the hair
and badness Escape both by the use
of that reliable specific, Halls Hair Re
newer.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-06
.srha First Rornn pidn,t suit london

London, Nov. 6.-"The First Born, -
having proved a failure, will be with
drawn from the Globe theater tomor-
row and the whole company after six
performances will return to America.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-06

but failed. We called
several physicians but
the spasms continued,
her tongue became
partially paralyzed
and the doctors said
she would never talk
again. Night and day
VIC vvahrbad the mar
The state herald., 1897-11-19

and exercised the priceless prlvileSes
OF thoughtlessness and swapping now
and then. as girls. and other than girls,
have always done; but think 1t can
not be denied that the sirl of q gener-
alton ago had conscience on the
subject of debts of gratitude such as
few have had since her day.
II have said that am afraid that
with many Of us today 1t is lost art.
am sure that 1t is not given that
prominence which It once had. and that
1t Is not cultivated with the enthusiasm
with which 1t once was. Girls are
taught what etiquette says about 1t. but
etiquette deals only from the lips out
ward, and the result Is that even our
language tells the story Of the deca-
dence Of thanksgiving. A traveller
from Mars might hear our 'Thanks!'
million times and never suspect that
1t was meant as an acknowledgment
Of favor. am sure that up to. say
a dozen years ago, In those parts OF
our country where gallantry has held
out longest. one could not give up
seat In car without being sure OF .
full return in an acknowledgment that
meant to acknowledge something: and
that today the average man is utterly
upset and undone when his ears catch
the old sweet sound. OF course. this
does not Justify nor account for the
current lack Of gallantry among men.
but ! am not engaged In the hopeless
task OF restoring men to the old paths.
but In the hopeful one Of pointing out
neglected talent which the most
charming Of girls may cultivate with
good results. am not grumbllng. l
do not mean to say that the girl OF
the period is one whit behind the girl
The state herald., 1897-11-19

The Proper Diet for School Children
"A school girl OF ten years." writes
Mrs. S. T. Rorer In the Ladies' Home
Journal. should have good. easily.
digested. nutritious food: Well-cooked,
steel cut oats for breakfast; sub-acid
fruits and soft-boiled eggs. II she car
ries her lunch a cup custard, fruit and
chopped meat sandwiches made from
either beef. mutton or chicken will an
swer. No pork nor veal. no sweets nor
fried foods should be given children.
Apples. either baked or raw, between
meals are good. For the evening meal
give a nutritious cream soup. then a
red meat. either beef or mutton. roast.
ed. boiled or broiied: a lettuce salad
containing light French dressing
made with oil and a few drops OF lem
on juice: some simple dessert. such as
rice pudding. cup custard. tapioca or
baked apples"
The state herald., 1897-11-19

The old wife sat In the chimney place
Talking OF days gone by
To the small granddaughter close at
her knee.
Eager and bright of eye.
And only think" she finished. dear.
That sad Thanksgiving morn
All that the Pilgrims had TO eat
Was. each one. Ave grains OF corn"
Out from his corner grandfather
Put In n quayerlng word:
You're wrong, Priscilla Ann. you're
wrong.
Twas six. I've always heard"
"Pshaw. father. you've forgotten II.
No. child. twas only hve."
priscilla Ann. I say twas six.
As sure ns you're alive'"
"'Twa'n't aixl" Twas, too" why,
faiheri" well.
l aint 10 old. l guess.
But what know twas ski" "oh.
land.
What silly foolishness'"
Priscilla Ami" "Yca, father" "slx!"
The small granddaughter stared.
Then. crying, ran away. There. now,
You've no, the poor lamb scared"
Il hnin'ti" You hayc," Here was
begun
A very pretty quarrel.
Hut that their daughter came In haste
TO hear and point moral
why, father mo,hcr' auarrcllng,
And ON Thanksgiving Dsyl
And nll about grain Of corn.
That's foolish, don't you sayT'
The old folks looked abaHhed. "'Twas
ski"
Twas nyo'" why. no. twas
four,"
And then I, really looked M though
'Twould all begin once more.
Til grandma. gulping down her wrath.
Said. We'll. they hadn't many.
nut. sakes aliyei II they hadn't iivc.
I'm thankful they had any"
Florence u. Pratt.
The state herald., 1897-11-19
THANKSGIVING EVE.

Hand in hand through the village
streets,
As the chill November twilight fell.
Two childish figures walk up and
down
The bootblack Teddie and sister
Nell.
with wis,ful eyes they peer In tho
shops.
Where dazzling the lights from the
windows shine
On golden products from farm and
field.
And luscious fruits from every cline.
"oh. Teddie." said Nell. lets play to.
night
These things are ours. and let's sup
We can choose whatever we want TO
eat.
1t might come true. pcrhaps-who
knows7"
Two little p!nched faces press tho
pane.
And plan for tomorrows feast
or daintles their lips will never touch.
Forgetting their hunger awhile. at
least
The pavement was cold for tho shoe.
less feet.
Tcd's Jacket was thin; he shlvcrcd
and said.
Let's 40 to n place and choose some
clothes"
Agreed" said Nell. and away the.
sped
To furrier's shop. ablaxc with light.
In whose fancied warmth they place
their hands.
And play their scanty garments arc
changed
For softest fur. from far-off lands.
"A grand Thanksgiving wen haysi"
cried Nell
"Tbcse make-beiicyc things seem al.
most true.
I've most forgot how hungry was.
And. Tcddie. I'm almost warm, aren't
your"
oh. happy hearts. they rejoice today.
In NIL the bounty the season brings.
Have pity on those w..o yainiy strive
To be warmed and fed By lmagln-
inrs'
The state herald., 1897-11-19
HOW THEY ARE USED,

Tbs lower grade Of molasses, which
is unstable, is used as fuel. II Is
sprinkled over the sugar cane from
which the Juice is extracted. and when
put In the fre burns with q strong
heat. One hundred thousand tons were
used last year.
Waste pieces of cork. when carefully
cleaned and powdered. are used as Al
absorbent called subcrIn. Burnt cork
is an artists pigment: Iinoisum made
OF Iinsecd oil and pressed cork. Ia .
noor, covering and when embossed and
decorated In Lincrusta Walton.
Stag. the refuse from smelling works
--,,.sch accumulates At the rate Of mil
Hons Of tons a year. instead Of form
Ing mountains OF waste near the fur
naces a. II used to do. has entered Into
the construction Of roads and has been
made into bricks. paving stone. tiles
and railway sleepers.
The tree roots which have bothered
farmers and those who have cleared
away land have turned out mines OF
wealth. Logwood roots yield an excel.
lcnt dye. and those fortunate enough
to have waste land covered with log
wood stumps are making money. Roots
OF walnut trees are Of value when cut
aud sawed and turned into costly
French veneers.
Broken glass and the waste from
glass furnaces are heaped together
and melted down. dressed and cut
into beautiful slabs. forming an artih-
cial marble OF decorative design. De-
signs In relief can be obtained while
the material is still warm and soft.
Every year couple OF thousand tons
OF broken glass are collected In the
streets Of London.