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The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
An Absent Minded Constable.

Constable Jackson of Justice McC1in-
tock's court is quite musical and when
he is not particularly busy he is apt to
hum some well known air and float
away to oblivion. During these fits of
observation-disclosures the worthy constable
is likely to make all kinds of mistakes.
The other day he was given a warrant
for the arrest of a man who lived five
miles in the country. The absent
minded spell was upon the arm of the
law at the time and as he was merrily
humming "A Hot Time" he mounted
his bicycle and started to search for
the man. When he had gone about
three miles he remembered that he
could not bring the man back on the
wheel so he returned to town and got
his buggy. He is thinking of getting a
tar6Rr11
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
UNCLE SAM STOPS 1T.
A Matrimonia Agency Closed by the
Governm ent.

San Francisco. Oct. 14.-Matrimontal-
" inclined men who cherished hopes
Of marrying "a pretty 2O-year-old heir
ess.'' or a pretty half breed Indian
girl who owns a gold mine and a large
ranch" are doomed to disappointment,
as the Pacific Coast Information agen-
cy. which advertised these matrimonial
prizes, has been closed by the govern
ment.
The agency was run in this city by
Isaac w. Balm, under the name of H.
c. Curtis & CO.. Balm, in addition to
his conviction in 1894 for running
fraudulent matrimonial agency here,
has been fined 800 for sending obscene
matter through the mails and twice
convicted of running fraudulent matri-
monial schemes in other cities.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
GOLD Is A DRUG.
The Treasury Has More offered Than
is Desired.


Washington D. C., Oct. 14.-Treasury
officials regard it as probabIe that the
gold reserve will touch S16O 100000 by the
end of the present crop season and before
the demand for small notes comes to an
end 1t is the demand for small notes
in the south and west which has brought
the gold up to its present high figure,
| S149 134. .O27. The New York banks have a
considerable fund of United States notes
locked up in the treasury, against which
they hold currency certificates, which may
be availed of in case of a strong pressure
for money
The amount of the outstanding currency
certificates is now s51. 200 900 which is
a abOut SO OOD OOO less than AT the close of
August. Some of the banks have been
drawing upon this fund in New York,
but others in the south and west have
preferred to offer large notes at the sub
treasury counters or to direct the pay
ment of gold by their New York reserve
agents in exchange for currency ship
nents directly from the treasury to them.
Treasury officials would feel no inclina-
ton to restrict the deposit of gold in ex-
change for paper if it were not for the
somewhat narrow margin upon which
they are now working.
The net cash balance Saturday was
s212 GIG 416 The deduction of the gold re-
serve left only about $64. 100000 in other
forms Of currency. OF this amount S43.-
4S6152 is in United States notes, which
are mostly in large denominations and are
needed in this form for clearing house
settlements and other purposes Some
of these will be converted into small notes
if the pressure for currency becomes in
tense. The margin of free silver against
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
NEW GLUCOSE FACTORY.
It is to b3 Located in Chicago and
WIN be Outside the Trust

Chicago, Oct. 14.-Within a few weeks
ground viii be broken for q large glu-
cOse factory in Chicago. When in run
ming order it will have a capacity of
20, 900 bushels, and will require a CAPT
tai of 81, 500. 900.
The plant will be owned by eastern
men, or at least the money required to
place the factory in running order will
be largely contributed from the east.
And it will not be a member of the
trust, but will be conducted, as one of
the men mentioned in the deal express
ed it, TO make money for the stock
holders
Knowing ones in the trade limited that
Samuel Taussig and George Lamb, re-
spectively local representative and sec
retary of the American Glucose COM
pany before the latter's absorption by
the trust, We're interested in the deal.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
Push Button stops de oars

New York, Oct. 14.-Seven new cars
were running on the LenOx avenue IN
dergrOund trolley road today. The
cars are nine inches wider on each side
than the old ones, allowing the passen-
gers to move freely up and down the
aisle Between each window there is
a push button, which rings an electric
bell on the rear platform, and all a
passenger has to do to stop the car is
to press the buttOn-the conductor does
the rest
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14

Those who believe chronic diarrhoea
to be incurable should read what Mr.
P E. Grisham, of Gaars Mills, La. has
to sCy on the subject, viz: L have
been a sufferer from chronic dfarrhOea
ever since the war and have tried all
kinds of medicines for it. At last I
found a remedy that effected a cure
and that was Chamberlain's Collie, ,Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy This
medicine can always be depended upon
for collie, cholera mOrbus. dysentary
and diarrhOea. 1t is pleasant to take
and never fails to effect a cure. %
and so cent sizes for sale by all drug
giStS.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
FRICK HELPS THE FISH.
He subscribes $500 to the Pennsyl-
vania Commission.

Lancaster Pa, Oct 1.-Governor Hast
ings is interesting himself in the matter
of raising funds with which to enable the
state fish commission to continue it's
work Henry c. bennett, the treasurer
of the commission, received yesterday
$3.50 from him, which was subscribed by
the following gentlemen: H. G. Frick,
Pfttsburg, $500: S. c. Lewis. Franklin, SIS;
J. Henry Cochran. Williamsport, $125.
This makes a total of $11,65O thus far
subscribed and pledged.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14

]. NJ Thirswend, of Grosbeck, Tex,
says that when he has a spell of indi-
gestion, and feels bad and sluggish, he
takes two of DeWitt's Little Early Ris-
ers at night. and he is all right the next
morning. Many thousands of others
do the same thing. Do you? c.. W.
Stalsf1eId, 623 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
W Gather Indications.

Chicago, Oct. 14.-For Kansas: Fair
tonight, becoming unsettled Friday;
colder; brisk sOutherly shifting to
northerly winds.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
Relief in SIX Honrs.

Distressing kinney and Bladder dis
ease relieved in six hours by the New
Great South American Kidney Cure. IS
This new remedy is great surprise on
relieving pain in the bladder, kidneys,
back and every part of the urinary pas
sages in male or female. II relieves re-
tention of water and pain in passing it
almost Immediately. If you want quick
relief and cure this is your remedy.
Sold by Geo. w. Stansfield, 632 Kansas
Ave, and Sim Drug Co., 607 Kansas
Ave, druggists, Topeka, Kan.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
Loans on CITY Property.

$4,000 on hand for loans on improved
Shawnee county farms, or Topeka city
property.
THE ACCOUNTING TRUST co.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14

If the hair has been made to grow a
natural color on bald heads in thou
sand of cases, by using Halls Hair Re
newer, why will it not in your case?
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
To Cure a Cold in One Dav

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. Csc.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
GLOBE SIGHTS.
fFrom the Atchison GIobe

(From the Atchison Globe.)
It is not what a man knows, but
what he does.
A man must either suffer with dys-
pepsia or hunger.
i
The smaller the hotel. the more
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14

Easy to take. Ayers pills are the IA
vorites with women and children.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14

When an old man becomes interested
in a woman, the people discover that
he is not as old as his appearance has
Indicated.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14

IIhEI5 LL Is 20 Dc hIIOWH as LIls ( III
ace"
+
Some people are so worthless they
can't build a wood fire.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14

| When boys go fishing, and begin
| throwing rocks into the water it is a
sign that they don't believe they can
! catch any fish.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-07
A splendid Investment.

Yes, the opportunities In South Texas,
and especially IN the vicinity OF Houston
and Galveston are good both for the in
weston and for those who till the soil, said
Mr. +. c. McWilliams TO reporter for
The Post The advantage OF an Invest
ment in land so near to the gateways TO
foreign, as vel. as domestic, markets. can
not be overlooked for many years longer.
Galveston at present is the great deep
water port Of Texas, and Houston the great
railroad center OF the south connected as
we'll by a waterway TO the sea. ships OF ell
foreign nations Will soon be at our very
doors. and whilst only those residing mere
seem to appreciate these conditions, II can
rot be long until the whole country Will
know and appreciate them.
These who are familiar with the 7alue OF
lands adjacent TO the seaports OF the East,
spch as New York, Boston and baltimore,
can understand the advantages presented
In South Texas and the certain advance In
the near future from present low prices.
What these Eastern cities are We are
hound 10 become II we only take advantage
of our present opportunities. The United
States government is willing 10 help US
then why not help ourselves Have we
not the most delightful climate In the
world? No extremes Of beat. and no ex-
tremes OF cold; the health OF the people II
not surpassed, and doubt II il Is cqualied
In any other portion of the United States.
Texas IL conceded 70 be the greatest cot
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-07

mucous membrane, continuous with the
mucous membrane OF the nose and phar-
| ynx. Next In frequency to catarrh OF the
nose Is catarrh of the naso- pharyngeal
space. majority OF cases of catarrh In
this space are brought about by the ex-
tension OF the catarrh from the nose. The
| catarrhal secretions Of this space, exactly
as in the nose, become adherent to the mu-
cous membrane by the drying effect OF air
passing over the part 1t is more difficult
however by any ordinary effort. to remove
these secretons from the throat than from;
the nose. In addition to the natural
emulation which the oatarrh of
the naso pharyngeal space pro-
duces, the secretions of catarrh OF the
nose are Almost inevitably deposited in this
space. AS result large quantities Of ca
tarrhal secreions are retained here almost
continuously. The presence OF this muco-
puruent secretion denudes the mucous
membrane OF its epithelal layer. This fire.
quently gives rise to unnatural cell prolif-
GRAFTON. causing polypi tumors. and. in the
absence OF polypi, hypertrophic tumors are
frequently formed. Tho treatment of
many cases of chronic catarrh is greatly
delayed by the presence of these tumors
which treatment would be expedited IL
they were removed. Even with the pres
ence of these tumors. II the treatment with
Peru-na is continued with sufficient per-
sistency, cure may be confidently ex-
pected, mis- treatment VIII cause the pol
ypi to become smaller, and finally be ah-
sorbed; and the hypertrophies to entirely,
disappear. The treatment for catarrh Of
this space is the same the treatment for
catarrh of the nose. A tablespoonful OF
Peru ma should be taken before each meal!
and at bedtime Women and delicate peo-.
pie should begin with teaspoonful. grad-'
ually increasing to tablespoonful.
The relation Of the middle ear to the
| ,ha yNo1 ga trI11r n NJ
item. AS already stated, the mucous mem
brane of the Eustachan tube is continuous
with the membrane Of the naso- pharyn
real space. lining the tube through its
whole length and also the middle ear.
tSee Fig. g and descrption) Extending,
across the middle ear is a chain of three
small bones (osicles), which are also COW
cred with the mucous membrane. These
minute bones are articulated together, tho
first one united with the inner membrane OF
the membrani tympani while the last
osicle lies against the internal mem
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-07

membrane is always periostits, or bone in.
Elimination. But, at least this much is
certain: that catarrh OF the mucous mem
brane covering these bones leads directly
to an absorption of the synovial fluid which
lubricates the Joints between them, pro
ducing a stiff joint. exactly In the same
way that stiff knee or elbow is produced,
When this state Of deafness is reached
tie case is utterly incurable. But at any
time before the anchylosis Is complete
there is hope OF cure in the persistent use
OF Peru-na, as herein directed. AS catarrh
Of the middle ear is nearly always an ex-
tension of the disease from the naso phar
yngeal space. the garglng and cleansing of
the throat. as directed in our first lecture,
should be observed when taking Peru ma.
The openings of the Eustachian tubes are
closed tubes except in the act OF swallow
ing or gargling; and II is for this reason
that gargling is so necessary even in Ca
tarrh of the middle ear to give these tubes
a sort of Eymnatsic eercise. This will
not only tend towards clearing them OF any
catarrhal secretions, but also tend to hard
en- the mucous membrane, rendering them
less liable to catarrh.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-07
AROUND THE COURTS.
Civil District Court.

Victor Rogers VS.. j. j. Settegast et al
jury waived and cause submitted to court .
Judgment for defendant; plaintih grah'eu
leave TO withdraw jury fee.
S. V. Calhoun VS.. Sarah kaufman; con-
tinued by plaintiff.
Charles Koertge, Jr. VS.. Louis Schott
general demurrer and first ana secona spe s,
lal exceptions of Defendant 10 pialh''A
petition overruled.
o. L. Cochran VS.. Robert Il, Manner IT,
al; dismissed at cost OF DESCENDANT
W. r.. Dooley VS.. Wilhelm MayWa'u'
set for March ~ ns
c. b. Summers vs.. Missouri, Kansas dn'
Texas Railway company continued sehe
ally and set for iirst jury day April 'e,,n GIN,
William NJ. Rice vs.. San Antonio ano
Arkansas Pass Railway company ueien 'i
ants special exception to p.aintiii pen
ton sustanod leave TO pla'ntih 10 ms
first amended original petition. >-,,
Joseph r. Coryell VS., EDWARD D. Nc"
eli ct al; continued sener tily' , I,
Eliza i. Cooper ct al vs. ohar'eS :"
Mayheld: continued generally ,o.,o
Max Alexander VS.. Galveston, La ioite
and Houston Railroad company et AZ ouNe
to defendant 10 file first amended olish'a'
answer.
/. Is. Bakor VS.. Rudolph lugy report Q,
sale by special commissioner .ppro,ea ana a
sale confirmed and cohiisstoner - nItttuu
to execute deed to purchaser upon cohpi,-
ance with terms Of sale; fee OF So4 az
lowed the commissioner for making sale,
o. c. Drew ct al VS.. Houston cemetery ,
Thomas Tinsley nned 800 for contempt OF
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-07

As soon as any one notices. noises in the
ears which are some times described Tx"
the chirping of birds ringing of bells, hiss
ing of steam, the treatment with ma
should be begun Immediately and not be
discontinued until these noises disappear.
Ii not, total deafness is almost sure to fol-
lew. g; course. it goes without saying that
the earlier the treatment is begun, III any
case OF catarrh of the naso- pharyngeal
space or middle ear, the easier it Will be to
effect perfect cure.
An instructively illustrated Ga page book.
enti civ devoted to chronic catarrh. written
by Or. Hartman. Will be sent free by The
Peru ma Drug Manufacturing Company.
Columbus Ohio.
Read the following testimonials
James Colbick. Shoriread y. c., says i
can say that Pe-ru-na has cured me or
chronic catarrh, and ! can recommend 1t TO
every poor sufferer of that disease and can
prove what / have stated. Some OF my oiu
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friends remarked how much better have
appeared lately. replied that Pe-ru-n ma
vas the medicine that made me so. l can
indorse Pe-ru-na."
William Head. Mt. Sterling, La, writes
II am well OF my catarrh. and have not
felt so well in twenty years, although am
very old. Your medicine has done 1t. I
think it is the best medicine in the world. :"
Mrs. Thomas Wall New Brighton, Pa.
writes. Il have great faith in Pe-ru-na.
About four years ago | was troubled with
sore throat for a long time. The doctor
could not cure me. Then ! began with
Pc ru-na and the third bottle cured me-
have not been troubled with 1t rncc
then. No one could take from nue. my faith
In the medicine.
G. w. Ariuge, Colllnsville. Texas, writes:
II have been using Pe-ru-na for cough. 1t
has completely cured me, ana do hear
tijy recommend IL to those that are SUI
fering from coughs and colds. will praise
Pe-ru-na forever
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-07

ton State In the Union. and no portion OF
the State can excel the coast country in
the production Of this staple. Here one
acre OF ground will produce one bale t5O0
pounds) of cotton that lat present prices.
will net 10 the owner at least SIS per acre.
stop and think Of this for moment! Land
In Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Iowa,
worth from $40 to 500 per acre produces
fifty bushels OF corn per acre. worth at the
present time Is. cents per buahcl or a gross
amount Of $3.50 per acre. not taking into
consideration the cost OF production, stop
and think OF this for a moment, and II you
are not convinced that an investment In
such land is good one both for tho prac-
teal farmer ard the capitalist. then | VIII
concede that have been mistaken in the
eagacity of the American people.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-07

court in failing TO turn over effects to re-
o,iyer and ordered that no turn over in
sianrer all money. notes, papers, etc, be-
longing 10 tho Houston Cemetery com
pany, including S492 in cash
County Court.
sllas Cook VS.. W. T, Weeden; motion
for new trial overruled.
l.. l.. MoIlvain VS.. A. F. Lincoln; mo-.
ton for new trial granted.
Charles y Semple vs.. {. G. stout;
Judgment for defendant
Estate of Barney MeGlone, minor or
dered that guardian be cited to flle an eN-
hiblt Of the condition of this estate 10 Inc
next term OF this court.
Estate OF Mary II Campbell, deceased
applicant for administration having iailed
TO give bond and. file inventory and ap.
praisenent as required by law Is herepy
removed ard this estate is dropped from
the docket All costs herein incurred are
taxed against the applicant.
The NJ T. Jones Lumber company vs.
w. A. Woodley ct al, debt; leave TO plain
tiff to amend.
Frank Moore VS.. Q. e. Nolicot' CT a.
attachment. continued for service. .
Bank OF Commerce VS.. Marun' iehry -
Co ct al; motion for new trIai oNe'fuiee'
notice OF appeal given ,,,or
II Levy VS.. j. j. Burroughs. MOTION
tor new trial oycrruled; notice OF appeal
given. .ar aoceased. no.
mort NJ temporary administrator, hno"lns
e.,arce nm hand OF 1894 60 cash ana hNe
30 ~ $40 each, approved There appear
~ M further debts. administrator Is or
dared. after paying costs, TO Turn tn's
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-07

..~ Mems Con-
- '..oel meeting for men VIII
~ ., ss% at o'clock OK. in ,,. the
~ .,.tion. A good live meet
|, y 7. q nd all the men III 'A' Wv
~, invited. 49,, At $3.50 sharp
y. y sss service :. CO., grow.
rsls q interest At every meet
~ .,. \. arc elected. aud last
n. ~. vas some live discus
n 'ls's .s..t census bill introduced
II tAs he representative from
0weOs, VA on the floor at the
Y. discussion. He says u. Inc
~ !. wss about to get the con ia
Nv y y. plrport Of the measure
~ q finances ad,oar ! ,ao ~ n u
Nh affair the luuus h"~
eln Iii III be the first vote oil the
1nefss , W. night. AT the meet
O. s,sht there are two resolu-
Is .stsd On Cuba, one for , the nei
"a Inc other fos> the inaepena-
~ ~ ..m me- Two Of the bills came
tass,tsr1tIon, but are in the hands
tonnao' ,,ho will report Tuesday
Nat ali foreign Immigration
/ Y. .,ouped for q period OF Ten years
~. IN y enter the congress are re-
~, s. ~ The only fault found by
LII 4 that they have at all meet
sa. y. DISCUSSIONS on the streets go
y u' az would think they had not as
6arred. ~. c,,r sntsr
!. co,,rse will be Friday night OF
|. = Turner hall. The good people
y. iii have the rare pleasure In
- the celebrated Harvard male
\. X Boston. They will be assisted
cr,ee Eldredge, one OF the best
~, in the country. Indeed. this
"a concert company will show the
VI. 81 Houston not only vast range
sut four voices well balanced and
~ blending in perfect harmony.
..rrsd seat chart will open in the as
I. r,oms Thursday morning at s
iharp. ,.,.., s.,,r,,,.sa
MA today In the rooms at $3.50
I Al members are urged to meet
1,I,m, md strangers are most cor
INVITED to all the meetings today.
kl,v tha 1 o'clock one.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-07
RRlNSIfit bREyiTIES.

Miss Eddie Rainbolt is visiting the family
of her brother, MIR. William Rainbolt, in
this town.
The next entertainment at the Syndicate
hall Will be on Thursday evening OF this
week.
Street car service to Drummer has been
of an inferior character for over week.
The first car from Houston has been ar
irving too late to be OF service to citizens
who are required 10 he In Houston by Z
a. m.
Council No. As. Junior Order of United
american Mechanics, will meet tomorrow
night.
Mr.. John Dickson has succeeded air. e.
A. SABBATH in the mercantile business
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-07
NASO-PHARYNX.
Cafarrh of the Naso-Pharyngeal Space.
Second Lecture of DR.. Hartman at the S,r,.
cal Hotel.

In our last lecture our remarks vere
confined to the nose proper. giving a de-
tailed description Of nasal catarrh and ca :
tarrh OF adjoining ducts and cavities II in
proposed in this lecture to call attention
to the upper part Of the throat or pharynx.
known as the naso- pharyngeal space This
space has as Its roof and back wall, bony
structures covered by muscles. The pos
terror mares open into 1t through its front
wall at Its upper end; its bottom being an
imaginary plane. extending backwards from
the soft palate or uyula. The vertical
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brane Of tho middle ear. which guards the
entrance OF the internal ear. When the
mucous mebrane OF the middle ear ,s I,
healthy condition It is SO plable and elns-
tlc that 1t permits this delicate chain of
pones to convey the slightest vibration OF
tne tympanum across the middle ear to the
interval ear, and, therefore. the hearing is
good or normal. But, as soon as catarrh
reaches the middle ear, this mucous mem
nrane is thickened and the chain OF bones
tntrepy stitfened, making them less sensi-
tive to the vibrations we call sound ana
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-07

Marriage Licenses.
The following marriage licenses were is-
sued during the week.
W. s. Coppers and Miss Emma koepka,
Arthur McIIale and Sallie Jones.
Wesley Maston Holland and Mussetta
Sweeney.
William Cunningham ana Mrs. M j.
Stanley.
Lige Haley and Lille Eatman.
Nelson Harris and ollie Banks.
Jim johnson and Fanny Jones.
John Murray and Ida Daniel.
Sam Jackson and Japair Grass;
G. +. Waiter and Mrs. Il. V. Walker.
q. II. C. Hall and Minnie NJ. oliver.
Kelley White and Leila Turner
Criminal District Court.
John Bradfoot. ENLIGHTENMENT; not guilty.
Ras. Jansen. appeal; appeal dismissed.
Matte Spencer. appeal; continued by de
PENDANT.
Pred Brown. appeal; not guilty.
Charles Gale. appeal; appeal dismissed.
Ed Wade. appeal; continued by agree
mcnt.
q. Greenberg. appeal dismissed.
Mrs -. Jones. appeal dismissed.
w. j. Dupree, carrying pistol hnei 20
Iige Lankford, exhibiting game; mol pros.
James Green. forgery aud passing forged
instrument not guilty.
Suits Filed for District Court.
The following new suits Tor TIE CIVIL
district court we're filed yesterday.
FIX Parte Moses Gimble, removal OF dis
abilities.
W. j. Moore VS.. Sophia Froom. trospass
and damages.
W. ]. Moore vs.. A, A. Wooley and wife.
trespass and damages.
w. j. Moore vs.. Ed Craney, trespaks
and damages.