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The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-03
THURsDAY. DEC. 8
Evening SessiOn-I:3O O'cIOck.

Sorghum: How to Grow and Feed
Edward Buckman.
Diversity or Adversity-T. w. Harri-
son.
The Country Girl: Her Advantages
and Possibllities-A1iss Allie Bucknan
Fiber Plants of Kansas-Bernard b.
Smythe.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-03

When consciousness returned, he looked
over the blackened land and saw but a
heap of charred tinbers where their poor
little place had been. Then, turning to
comfort her whom he had struggled his
utmost to save, he saw her lying on her
face. STOPPING low over the beloved form,
he stroye to rouse her. but he had done all
fer her that he could, and this time he
made no effort to hide his teaEs.-Ex-
change.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-18
Lake Does Not Ereeso.

There are other wonderful things In
Canada's Yukon country besides gold
nuggets. One of the most curious and
at the same time most valuable is Lake
Selawik. which. according to the Cath.
Ollie Sentinel Of Portland, owes its dis
coyery to Father Tosi, a Jesuit mission.
ary. .This. lake is described as not far
from Dawson City, and 1t never freezes
over even in the coolest winter. This
body of water Is sixty miles long by hf-
teen in width, and while at a great dis.
lance from the sea its waters ebb and
dow regularly. Lake Selawik Is fresh
at all times, and owing to the warmth
Of the water it becomes in winter a
kind of Mecca for all kinds of fish from
the various streams connecting with the
lake. The abundance of salmon and
other fish should prove a boon to the
miners and give a supply of food which
must be very welcome in winter.-Nic'
toria Colonist.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-18
Must Have HAD an Arsenal.

The late Gov. Henry A. Wise, of Vir.
ginia, received from admirers more
than two dozen dragon pistols and
Colts revolvers, said to have been TAX
en- from John Brown In the engine.
house, while there are few homes in
West Virginia that do not contain a
rifle, pistol anG. jaeger taken from the
man whose '"oody lies moldering in the
ground, while ais soul goes marching
on" There Is = dealer in Washington
who has built a block Of houses with
money made BY selling pistols and
pixies taken from Brown, and his sup,
ply is still ample for the demand.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-18
Merit Means Money Made.

You cannot advertise money out of peo-
pies pockets all the time; you may do it
now and then. but ii you don't give them
something of absolute merit in return, ad-
vertising will never prove successful. The
kind Of advertising that pays is advertis-
ing q good thing. As it has merit the
people will use it again and again. Never
has this been better illustrated than in
the great success Of Cascarets, candy ca
thartic, that we have been lately adver-
Using in this paper. All druggists call
Cascarets repeaters, that is, people buy
them. like them, and buy them again and
recommend them to their friends. Cas-
carets are guaranteed to cure constipation
or money refunded, and are a delightful
laxative and liver stimulant; the best
medicine ever made. We recommend all
our readers to try them.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-18
Cane with a History.

Major NJ. NJ. Clotheier, of Whatcom
Wash, has a hickory cane, cut al
Plymouth Rock, Mass, In 1921, by Ma
thaniel Pierce, who came over in the
Mayfiower. The cane has been pass,
ed down to the eldest son or daughter
for many generations, and came to
Major Clotheier from his grandmother
Sarah Mason, who made the LOO
pound cheese which was given to Pres
ident Jefferson.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-18

;EEEGTKzCk7

1t is estimated that to about 100000.
persons in this country electricity con
tributes a means of livelihood.
A central station in Berlin. Germany
is distributing electric power to LOO
motors, aggregating Clio horse power
The long-l.stance telephone trans
mission now commercially carried Oh
between st. Louis and Boston. a dis
.tance of 1.4OO miles. is the longest tele
phonic service in the world.
The magnitude Of the street railway
mail service is shown by the fact thai
this year a full $2jO,OOO has been ap
prOpriated for electric and cable mai
service.
The capital value of the power de
veloped by the Niagara Falls is equa
to $1,OOO,O0O, and a large part of thi.
perpetual capital is being made avail
able by electric power.
The Postmaster General of Pari.
has, according to recent advices, pre-
pared a bill for the gradual adoption
Of motor cars and omnibuses by tho
pOStoffice for the use of carriers in the
delivery of the mail.
The locomotives Of the Wilmington
and Northern Railroad that are fitted
with electric headlights have also bee.
equipped with electric lamps, operated
from the dynamo circuits, for the illu
mination Of the cab gauges.
Berlin is to have a combination cleo
trio street railway, part of the system
being an elevated road operated on til,
trolley system and the other portion
an underground system, the cars run
ming in tunnels. Electric power will
also be used here.
About two years ago the Cincinnati
Street Railway Company laid som,
steel ties experimentalIy, but nothin,
has been heard Of steel ties for a lon,
time. Recent examination of thes,
ties show such good results that tn
company will now lay a considerabl,
number of them.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-18
A Sensation.

That the world is coming to an end
suddenly at a given time is not what
Is here referred to. There are different
kinds Of sensations. as very many PEG.
pie know who feel sharp twinges OF
pain in the big nerve of the thigh. Sci.
atica is a very painful sensation, and
the torment Of it makes one think some.
thing is come to an end. But just ut
the first sensation or twinge is the best
time to use st. Jacobs Oil. The less
pain the more easily 1t is cured, and
the Oil prevents its development by
soothing the nerve. At any stage it will
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-18
LOST NINE IN ARIZONA.
Rich Property, Guarded by Crumblin,
BreastwOrks.

Rich Property, Guarded by Crunblin,
Breastworks.
The story of the discovery Of an OH
forgotten mine in an unfrequented lc
cality in the foothills Of the Pima,
mountains, embellished with romantic
details such rs usually accompany
legends Of lost mines, created a lively
interest about the public resorts ir
Globe.
l.. s. Goble, r. Quarrels and Fl. s
McClelland, on August II, while pros.
pecting in the foothills eight or nine
miles south of Globe and three and a
half miles to the left of the toll road.
discovered an old shaft, and neal by on
the hill above the ruins of breastworks.
which had evidently been erected for
defense against Indians. The evidences
OF great age observable in the decayed
shaft. almost filled with debris. and the
crumbling breastworks. excited the
party's curiosity, and they stopped to
investigate. The old shaft was found
to have been sunk on Il welldefined
ledge, from which they took promising
specimens of ore which tested well in
copper and gold.
Owing to the unsafe condition of the
old shaft. after having removed two OF
three feet of the debris. they aban.
doned it, and having made their loca
tons. they started a new incline shaft
below the old works. From the sur.
face down they had a twelve to four
teen inch streak Of sulphurct ore run
ming from Is to 56 per cent. in cope,
and well in gold. one assay giving 81.
per ton. The incline is now down fiji
teen feet and the ore has widencl to
three feet.
A well-preserved skeleton. with IL hui
let hole through the skull. or bearing
other evidence Of foul play. is Il dcsir
able, II not an essential exhibit of CIV
cry such discovery, and as this was
lacking, Mr.. Goble industriously Sc,
about to supply the deficiency. al
though in justice to our Informant. he
says it was the hope of uncovering
treasure 0 than to make so grew.
some a find, which prompted him to ex.
plore a mound Of stones lodged in a
crevice in the rocks near the breast.
works. After removing about three
feet of rock and leaves Goble struck his
pick into what proved to be the eye
socket of a human skull, which caused
him to momentarily shrink with horror
but summoning up courage he proceed
ed with the work, and Dol uncovered
a complete skeleton of a man. Near
the right hand lay a dagger eaten with
rust, a large chunk of quartz scanned
with coarse gold. and a handsome
specimen of onyx. What was the fate
Of the human being whose bones had
been thus rudely disturbed? Had he
been murdered by the implacable foe OF
the white man, the blood thirsty
Apache, or had he peacefully laid down
life's burden and been tenderly CON
mitted to the grave by friendly hands;
There is none to answer, and the mys
terry must remain uEsolved.-Globe. A
T., Silver Belt.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-18
4 reLEoRAPHER's STORY.

e Relates 20 q wonderful Perform.
ance o. q Hungry Roach.
Eyes, 1t was a very odd sort Of thing"
remarked the telegraph operator, as he
closed his key, but it really happened.
You see 4 fellow who is compelled to
sit alone in 4 telegraph office during
the long hours Of the night gets kinder
lonesome sometimes. and grasps the
slightest opportunity Of making the
hours 90 without ennui. That Is why I
made friends with q big roach that
used to put in an appearance on my
desk. 1t was a big fellow, and used to
drop in, as it were, about the time I
ate my midnight lunch, and as the old
fellow never intruded nor ~endeavored
to set at my lunch, 1 got into the habit
Of throwing him odd bits Of my lunch.
1t soon got to be a regular habit, and I
managed to secure considerable arnuse.
ment out of the visits Of the roach. One
night l was forced to deviate from my
regular habit. Work rushed in, and l
was unable to get at my lunch at the
regular time. The old rascal dropped
in at midnight and took his accustomed
station on the table, but after a time he
grew uneasy and ran about the paper
seeking to attract my attention. Realiz-
ing ut last that l was paying no atten-
ton to his meanderings, he disappear
ed, and l went on with my work. Just
as l had cleared away my last message
l heard a rustling noise ut the other
end of the desk, and, looking to ascer-
tain the occasion, what did I see but my
old m%alodorous friend tugging with all
his might at my package of lunch. He
had firmly gripped the string which
tied the parcel, and was slowly but
surely dragging it in my direction. Sur
prised, I let him tug and pull, ard at
the expiration Of ten minutes the roach
had manged to tug the lunch packet to
my key, and he then, seeing that l was
watching him. let 60 the string and
stood painting from his exertions, wait
ing my pleasure. You a just bet
gave him a good feed that night. The
old fellow deserved this consideration.
He had thought himself forgotten and
had determined to bring the lunch to
my mind, and this he had done without
overstepping the bounds of courtesy OF
Infringing upon our friendship"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-18
Embossed in Gold.

The Companions Souvenir Calendar FOR
1898, a series Of charming tigure-pieces,
faithfully copied in colors and embossed
in gold. is recognized everywhere as a
most charming piece Of color-work. Ev-
cry new subscriber receives it without ad-
ditional charge. Moreover, the paper is
sent free to new subscribers every week
from the time the subscription is received
until January, 1893. aud then for a full
year to January. 1899.
Illustrated Prospectus Of the volume for
1888 and sample copies of the paper sent
free. Address.
THE YOUTHS COMPANION,
2O7 Columbus Ave. Boston. Mass.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-18
Tho Worlds Smallest city.

John de Saline Is mayor of the small
est city in the world. The city. the
name Of which is Fenton, is regularly
incorporated, but though 1t has been
in existence for more than twenty
years, it has a population of fewer
than 100 people. 1t. Is situated abou,
fifteen miles south Of st. Louis. The
city is a settlement Of wealthy bust
ness men Of st. Louis, and has q full
quota of officials, none Of whom. how.
ever, draws u salary.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-18
shake Into Your shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, q powder for the
feet. It cures painful, swollen. smart
Ing feet, and instantly takes the sting
ont OF corns and bunions. It's the
greatest comfort discovery Of the age.
Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight-ftting
or new shoes feel easy. 1t Is q certain
cure for sweating. callous and hot.
tired. aching feet. Try It to-day. Sold
~ al druggists AID shoe stores. BY
mail for 25 cents, In stamps. Trial
package FREE. Address. Allen 8.
Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-18
STATE OF OHIO. CITY OF TOLEDO, l..

LUCAS COCNTY,
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that be Is the
senior partner OF the Arm of +. }. CHENEY q
Co, doing business in the City Of Toledo, County
and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum OF ONE HUNDRED for
each and every case OF CATARRH that cannot bs
cured by the use OF HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9Th day OF December, A. ID. 1886.
- A. W. GLEASON.
SEAL. Notary fAotfc.
'~-'
Halls Catarrh Cure 10 taken internally. and
sets directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY g. 20, Toledo, O.
nS-Sold By DIR uggists, 75c.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-18

my wife has been studying geology
and the house is so full of rocks I can't
ind a place to sit down. ''What will
you do about IT." 1--WE induced her to
take up astronomy" rs that any bet
tery "Of course: she can't collect
specimens Chicago Record.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-18
4 valaab,e Franchise Secured.

~ Valuable Hraachise Secured.
The franchise Of easy d~isestion-one Of the
most valuable In the gift Of medical science
-can be secured by any person wise enough
to uee Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, either
TO suppress growing dyspepsia, or to uproot
II 1t maturity. Bilious, rheumatic and fever
and ague sufferers, persons troubled with
secure the health franchise BY the same
S0nea ma aaeH. haE
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-18
In PHILADELPHIA.

The Resident Burglar-l'm afraid we
won't have time to get through this
Job tonight.
His Visiting Collaborateur-Why
not?
ut is nearly half-past 9 o'clock and
the folks haven't gone to bed yet
Puck.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-18

Ralph Van Horn, a farmer living near
Unadilla, Neb., shot and killed his 5-year-
old son and then committed suicide. Van
Horn was slightly deranged.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-18

In a political row at Hayden, Ky, John
Sebree killed Henry Davis, and Sebree
was shot and mortally wounded by Mollie
Davis, a sister Of Henry.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-18

At Ardmore, I. r., Charles Reinard cut
the throat OF his cousin and sweetheart,
Miss May Reese, and then cut his own
throat. She will recover, but Reinard
will die.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-18

Little Sister-What's the dir rence
tween lectric'try an lightnin'? Little
Brother-You don't have to pay nuthin'
for Northumberland Free Press.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-18
A Jockey's Epttaph.

Craven upon the tombstone OF q
Jockey who has just been buried in a
New Zealand cemetery are the simple
words, HE has passed the post"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-18

BrOoklyn's Assessed Valuation.
The assessed valuation in Brooklyn
10 30 per cent. OF the actual value, while
In New York it is only IS per cent. The
percentage Of debt to valuation is also
lower in New York.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-18

Gen. w. III. Jackson OF Belle Meade,
Tenn, purchased the interest Of Richard
Croker In the Belle Meade breeding farm
for thoroughbred horses.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-18
Fishing by Machinery

UP the Shannon and other rivers a
number of \ heels are set up in the
middle of the stream, which, as they
turn round. catch up the fish and cast
them into troughs by the river banks.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-18

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All Druggists
refund the money II 1t falls TO euro. $50
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-18

Around Copenhagen all cyclists are
obliged. under penalty of a fine, to walk
their machines down hill, no matter
how slight the incline.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-18
shjpwrecked on the Seine.

Paris, being a seaport. has enjoyed
lhe excitement Of a shipwreck on the
Seine. A 12O-foot steamer collided with
me Of the wash houses near the Pont
l'Arcole, and had to be beached on the
| auay to avoid laundering.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-18

believe Piso's Cure 10 the only medl-
cine b . will cure consumption.-Anna
N. Ross. Williamsport Pa. Nov. IL. '05.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-18

Suffering loses all its charms for
woman Il she has to do 1t In silence.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-18

The proportional number or nnla
ried women Is greater in England than
In Germany and the as of marriage
higher
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-18

Mrs. Winslow'e SooTuINo SYRUP for Children
seethinx; soitens the gums, reonces innsmm alton,
allays rain. cures wind collie. u cents . bottle.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-18

nenory grew short, and I gave up all hope Of evr getting well. Thus I
dragged along. At last / wrote ia Mrs. Pinkham for advice. Her answer al
proaaptt. Irsad carefully herieMer, and concluded 70 try Lydia E Pe,nkhams
veeetabls Compound. After taking two bottles felt much better; but after
usne III bottles ! was cured. Ny friends think my cures almost miraculous
Her noble work y surely . blessmgto brokendown women."-GsAcsB SrAHt
rnkk. KnnuA @#@N@
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-18
WOMEN DO NOT TELL THE WHOLE TRUTH.
Modest Women Hvade Certain Questions When Asked by q Male
Physician, but Write Freely to Mrs. PfnkhamL

An eminent physician says that "Women are not truthful, they will lie
p their physicians" This statement should be qualified; women do tell the
truth, ut not the whole truth. to = male physician. but this is only Yin regard
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-05-19
Opera Company Coming


The appearance Of the Colum6la
opera company at Reeds. opera
house on Monday and Tuesday even
ings, when that brilliant organlza-
tion will be heard in "Olivette" and
the Pretty Persion" is being looked
forward TO with no little interest
Since the. company was last heard
here they have made a tour embracing
the entire Northwest. 1t has been a
long time since any production has
so favorably impressed our people
The management is deserving Of the
highest praise for their enterprise ID
securing a return date. The prin a
donna, Miss Balch, is we'll known,
having been for years at the head Of
the famous Bostonians and the prima
donna contralto is Miss Catherine
Mcneil, a singer Of great note. The
tenor is Harry DaYis, the baritone
Charles Huntington while Eugene
Rodgers is the baSsO. A grand
march will also be introduced and no
pains will be spared in making the
evening memorable.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-05-19
Birthday Surprise.

Saturday last marked the birthday
anniversary OF Mrs. A. L. Brown on
which occasion Mr.. Brown, who was
very successfully surprised on his
birthday anniversary last February,
returned the compliment, as it were,
Early in the evening Mr.. Brown,
accompanied by his wife, started for
a buggy ride and upon their return
home about s o'clock found about
twenty-five OF their friends and neigh.
bors had taken possession of their res
idence during their absence. The
surprise was quite complete and the
hostess again demonstrated her abil-
ity as capital entertainer A most
enjoyable evening was spent followed
by refreshments after which, having
wished Mrs, Brown many happy re-
turns of the day, the guests departed
for their homes.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-05-19
Memorial Day.

The Memorial sermon will be
preached at Unity church by Rev. w.
e. Copeland, at 1880 a. M, Sunday,
May 30. All old soldiers, whether
members Of the Post or not, sailors
and marines are invited to attend.
Decoration day will be on Monday,
Mag 81, and the parade is expected to
start promptly at / O'Clock p. IN, and
old soldiers, sailors and marines are
invited to participate in the parade.
The program will be prepared and
published next week.
uPubllc school pupils will furnish
aowers, and sixteen girls, from Yew
Park, will give flag drill, at night,
at Reeds opera house.
The following orders will be as
signed positions in the parade: The
Indian school students with band;
the local companies of the National
Guard, under command Of Major
Percy Willis; the A. O. U. w. and
other fraternal societies will be as
signed position in the parade.
The Indian war veterans will
appear mounted on horseback aud
will be assigned position.
Chief Marshal f. b. Southwick will
be in charge OF the parade.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-05-19
Colored Supplement-.

THE JOURNAL presents its readers
the local field day program, prepared
by the executive committee of the
Willamette athletic association. 1t
is most complete showing entries
by name, position in contest and world
record in each Of the fourteen events.
The entire program comprises a grand
afternoons sport with good band mu-
sic at the state fair grounds Saturday
May %. Special electric carline serv-
ice. Admission 25 cents.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-05-19
DIED.

MEEK.-Wednesday, May 10, 1897, at
$50 Liberty street, of cancer, Miss
Mary A. Meek, aged 46 years.
Deceased came to Salem about
three weeks ago and engaged rooms
for light housekeeping, with the ex-
pectation Of doing dress making. She
was not in good health, aud about a
week ago was taken to her bed. Her
trouble had undoubtedly been of long
standing, and when her condition be-
came known little hope was enter
tained for her recovery. Deceased
has sister, Mrs. WA. Love, living at
Syloan, Multnomah county, who was
duly notified of her illness and later
OF her death. The body will probably
be shipped to Syloan for burial.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-05-19
T. HOLVERSON'S.

DR.. w. w. Contris and Frank
Hughes left Tuesday afternoon for the
Silver Creek Falls country, where they
will tish for a few days.
Kola Neis. the well known Albany
hop buyer, was in the city today. Mr.
Neis returned about ten days since
from three months business sujourn
AT principal cities Of the east.
Hon. J. y. Brown. representative
from Morrow county in the late leg
Islature, has removed from Heppner
to HillsborO where he has formed a
law copartnership with Geo. r. Bagley,
Assistant district attorney for WASH
ingtOn county.