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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-27
MILLIONS GONE.
George Vanderbilt Gives Up
His AshevilIe Estate.
Property Costing $1O,OOO,OOO
Is For Sale.
NOTHING GOES RIGHT.
Walls of the "BiItmOre" Castle
Are Sinking.
The Water Supply Suddenly
Disappears.
NOTHING GOES RIGHT.

New York, Dec. 27.-Ever since George
Vanderbilt sailed away for India to
shoot the tiger in his native jungle,
and to do such other things as shall
eclipse the record of Nimrod the fine
world has been wondering what drove
the young millionaire to what it is
pleased to consider an extraordinary
proceeding. Some even go so far as
to call it a freak, and yet the real reas-
on is said to be because George Van
derbilt, when on his costly and magni-
ficent place, Bntmore, in North Caro-
lima, was not able to get a drink of wa
ter. This, of course, indirectly.
Vanderbilt paid, it is said, $S7, 500 for
the original land of the Biltmore
place, and has added hundreds of
thousands to this besides the 81, 1000. 600
which the palace of a house cost. He
equipped a dairy farm, a truck farm,
nursery farm, and even accepted
plans for a 100000 chicken house. He
bought a $50 900 herd of Jersey cattle
and constructed a reservoir with e1ab-
crate pumping machinery. But George
Vanderbilt went to Europe last summer
and left a man in charge of his place.
Biltmore house sank until the walls
sagged and the fine marbles used in
decorating were cracked.
The man left in charge of Biltmore
house became alarmed and sent to New
York for the contractor who erected
the house to come on and see what was
the matter. This was a sad blow to
George. 1t began to look as if every
thing was going wrong at Biltmore
Then H NICK. Twomb1y came to look
at the place. When he had examined
the conditions at Biltmore and seen
that the experiment did not pay and
never would pay, that it did lose and
would always lose, he advised George
Vanderbilt to give it up. George did
not quite like the advice. He still
loved his dream of a baroniaI estate in
the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains
and stuck to it.
But as he was consoling himself with
the fact that he had what he wished
for, even if it did cost him more than
other men, he developed n thirst and
called for a servant to bring him a
glass of Whitewater from the Bus
bee spring. The servant went but re-
turned with an empty glass. The mas
ter asked the reason, and the servant
said that no water could be had be-
cause the water plant in connection
with the reservoir would not work.
The thought came rushing upon him
that he had spent $4,000 900 upon Bit
more and could not get a drink of wa
ter, and now he has gone on a tour
around the world. Half the help at
Blltmore has been discharged. The
model village is at a standstilI. The
$16O, 600 chicken house is unbuilt The
game preserve is unused. The prize
cattle are for sale at half their cost
The thoroughbred horses may be had
at a bargain. BuncOmbe county is in
mourning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-27
FIRE IN HER HOLD.
Cargo of a Big Steamer Has
Been Burning Three Days.

st. Johns, N. F., Dec 27.-The British
steamer Lamberts Point, Captain Hum
phreys, seven days from Norfolk. Va, for
Liverpool, with cattle, cotton. grain and
a general cargo, has arrived here with her
cotton on fire and the ship in a bad
state.
On Friday afternoon the fire was dis
covered in the compartment amidships. It
gained Roadway rapidly. Holes were cut
in the cabin flooring, pipes inserted and
compartment flooded with steam and
water. The captain headed the vessel
for this port, and for forty hours nobody
rested, all hands battling the fire, which
steadily gained and spread to the fore
compartment.
1t then became necessary to flood this.
which gave the ship a list of seventeen
degrees to the starboard. She met ter
rible weather in trying to reach here. Her
sides and deck were almost unbearable
with heat and the provisions were spoiled
with steam and smoke. The paint is now
peeIing off her sides, while gangs of men
are landing the cattle. almost maddened
with heat.
Captain Humphreys admits that he
could not have controlled the fire twenty
four hours longer. Holes are being cut
in her sides to admit more steam pipes,
in the hope of having the fire subdued by
tomorrow, when the cotton will be dis
charged until the seat of the fire is reach
ed Nearly the entire cargo was dam
aged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-27
The Union PACIFIC

Passes through the best cities and
towns of Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming
and Utah. and is the best route to Den
YER Cheyenne, Salt Lake City. San
Francisco, Portland and ali Puset
Sound points.
The advantages gained by travelling
via the Union Pacific are Quick Time
UneQualed Service.
Magnificent Equipment
Double ORA wing Room.
Pullman Palace Sleepers.
Pullman Dining Cars
Free Reclining Chairs
Pullman Tourist SIeepers.
For time tables, pamphlets descrip-
tive of the country traversed, rates Of
fare, sleeping car accommodations, or
any other information. apply to
F. A. LEWIS,
City Ticket Agent
J. c. FULTON,
Depot Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-27
FERTILIZER COMBINE.
Southern Association to Control the
Guano Trade of tne Country.

Atlanta, Dec. 27.-The fertilizer men of
the south have organized the Southern
Fertilizer association, the purpose of
which is to control the entire guano trade
of the country.
The organization was the most import
ant ever effected here and an idea of the
magnitude of the association may be gain
ed from the fact that it will control over
40 100000 tons of fertilizers, valued at
something like 800 100000. The entire fer
tilizer trade of the United States will be
affected by the meeting of the manufac-
turers at the Kimban yesterday.
These men represent the greatest fer
tilizer manufactures in the world, and
the aggregate value of the business which
they control amounts to hundreds of
millions a year.
One matter of Importance which was
passed upon was the regulations regard
ing the blacklisting of purchasers who
do not pay their debts. It was decided
to keep a record of all men or firms that
fail to pay promptly, and to furnish each
other with a list of these bad debtors
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-27
SALVATION ARMY COLONY.
People Who Desire Homes Should
Apply at Denver.

Denver, Dec. Fit has been announced
as a certainty that Commander Booth
Tucker of the Salvation Army has closed
negotiations for lands in Arkansas valley
in this state for his colonization idea.
Registration books will be opened in but
two places in the United States, namely
Denver and New York and in both places
there is expected to be a great rush, IS
the land acquired so far will accommo-
date but one thousand families. In this
city especially the commander made a
great impression among the energetic but
poorer classes and applications far in ex-
cess of the number wanted are expected.
Commander Booth-Tucker has appoint
ed Major r. Bell of 22O4 Logan avenue,
this city. to receive applications, and he
invites correspondence relative to the pro-
ject from those Interested
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-27
DECREASE THE SALOONS.
Brewers of Cleveland Unite to Cut
Down the Drinking Places.

Cleveland. Dec. PA novel plan to do
away with the expense of costly competi-
ton has been adopted by the brewers
combination here. The plan is a sort of
a temperance crusade.
For years every time one brewer would
locate saloon on certain corner, an
other brewer would at once open up
saloon on the opposite corner All of the
saloons could not make a living, and quite
frequently all of them have failed.
The brewers have agreed to do away
with many saloons which they are now
supporting, and will agree amicably on
the saloons they will retain. When the
action goes into eeffct it is thought that
it will cut down the number of saloons
at least four hundred, and probably more.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-27
BOW 70 Prevent Pneumonia.

At this time Of the year a cold is
very easily contracted, and if let to run
its course without the aid of some reli-
able cough medicine IS liable to result
in that dread disease, pneumonia We
know of no better remedy to cure a
cough or cold than Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. We have used it quite
extensively and it has always given en-
tire Northumberland Ind. Ter
Chief.
This is the only remedy that is known
to be q certain preventive of pneumonia
Among the mary thousands who have
used it for colds and la grippe we have
never yet learned of a single case hav-
ing resulted in pneumonia. Persons
who have weak lungs or have reason to
fear an attack of pneumonia, should
keep the remedy at hand. The 25 and
so cent sizes for sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-27
An ANNoYINe RLEMlsH.
How to Prevent "Red Nose" AID ROv
to Cure 1t.

How to Prevent s9Red NOse'' AID How
to Cure 1t.
Nothing is a greater bIemish to the
face of a woman than a red nose. This
irritating condition may arise from
various causes, one of the chief being
indigestion. A habit of boiling the food
is very often the cause of the indiges-
ton which shows itself thus. Sufferers
from red noses arising from indigestion
should be most careful in their diet,
avoiding heating foods and hot drinks.
The food should be taken slowly and
each mouthfuI well masticated. Some
times a red nose is due to dryness Of
the nasal duct or delicacy of the capil-
larry organs. The inflammation may
then be treated as follows: Prepare a
wash containing 154 grains of powdered
borax, one teaspoonful of eau de CO.
logne and five ounces of soft water.
First dissolve the borax in the water
and then add the eau de cologne. When
the nose burns, damp it with this 10
ton and let it dry on. If. when dry, it
still burns, repeat the treatment An
other mixture for the same trouble NAV
be made as follows:
Dissolve 30 grains of borax in one
ounce of rose water and orange water
in equal parts. Wet the nose with this
lotion about three times a day, letting
it dry on.
When the redness of the nose arises
from kind of congestion it should
be washed in warm water only on GO
ing to bed
A cold in the head will often produce
a red and infamed condition of the
nose. A little cold cream should then
be applied to the sore parts. The fol-
lowing is an easily prepared and safe
recipe for cold cream. Get half pound
OF the very best lard, put it in
basin, pour on it boiling wa
ter, and when cold drain it off.
Repeat this process three times; then,
after quite freeing the lard from water,
beat it to cream with fork and scent
it with essence of bergap1ot-
The nostrils should never be touched
with the fingers. To wash them a lit
tie hot water should be shifted up and
then Observation-Disclosures Commercial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-27
The Burlington's New Observation
Vestibuled Trains

A verv handsome set of wide obser-
vstion Vestibuled trains are just out OF
the BurIington's shops. They are avail
able for all classes of travel, and are
+ba onIv trains of their kind to ST.
7 oI7is from the Missouri River. These
are the Denver. Missouri River and st.
Touis limited trains. Every car has a
la observation vestibule. The trains
are lighted throughout with Pintsch
gas and equipped also with standard
Snd compartment sleepers.
THESE trains are duplicate of the
new Eli to Chicago.
This achievement reflects the high
est credit upon the Burlington man
epement in Missouri, which is the first
+G Introduce into the service, from the
vest to St Louis, these solid, complete,
vyide-vestibuled trains for all classes of
travel. - =
descriptive folder
HOWARD ELLIOTT,
General Manager,
St. Joseph, Mo.
l. w WAKELEY
General Passenger Agent,
St Louis. Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-27
GRATIFYING RESULTS.
INTERESTING EXPERIMENTS WITH
THE NEW STOMACH REMEDY.
Not a Patent Medicine, But a Safe
Cure for all Forms of indigestion

Not a Patent Medicine, But a Safe
Cure for all Forms of indigestion
The results of recent investigation
have established, beyond question, the
great value of the new preparation for
Indigestion and stomach troubles; it is
composed of the digestive acids, pepsin,
bismuth, Golden Seal and similar stom-
achics, prepared in the form of 20 grain
lozenges, pleasant to the taste, conven-
lent to carry when travelling, harmless
to the most delicate stomach and prob
ably the safest, most effectual cure yet
discovered for Indigestion, sour stom-
ach, loss of appetite and flesh, nausea,
sick headaches, palpitation of heart, and
the many symptoms arising from i'm
perfect digestion of food. They cure
because they cause the food to be
promptly and thoroughly digested be
fore it has time to sour, ferment and
poison the blood and nervous system.
Over six thousand people in the state
of Michigan alone in 1894 were cured of
stomach troubles by Sturart's Dyspep-
STA Tablets.
Full sized packages may be found at
all druggists at soc. or sent by mail on
receipt of price from Stuart Co, Mar
shall, Mich. Send for free book on
stomach diseases. .
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-27
Took 1t Himself.

When the late Neal Dow was a young
man, he was chief of the volunteer fire de-
partment of Portland Me. His activity
in temperance reform made him unpopu-
lar with the liquor sellers, and they tried
to get him removed.
At hearing on the matter one witness
testified that Mr.. Dow was arbitrary and
reckless of the lives of the men. BY way
of illustration, he said that he was ordered
by the chief to take the pipe which he was
holding into place where he refused to
60 telling the chief that no man could
live there.
On cross examination he was asked:
''What did Mr.. Dow do them"
''Snatched the pipe from my hands and
told me to clear out. -
"What else?"
HE took it into the fire himself. "
At that point the case against the chief
broke doWn.-Youth' IS Companion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-27
BEET SUGAR.
Bright Prospects for the Industry in
Kansas.

In the winter of 1884 J. H. Broadus
bought large number of improved small
farms, aggregating 5000 acres, in the
northern section of the counties of Clay.
Washington and Riley, in Kansas, for
purposes of sugar beet culture.
These lands were believed to possess the
same constituent chemical elements-Iati-
tude and climatic conditions being similar
to other successful sugar beet sections.
The project was backed" by ample
New York and London capital and con-
templated the erection of a large beet
sugar plant at an eligible central point
on the line of a projected north and south
railway connecting the existing Omaha &
Southwestern railway systems.
At this juncture in the negotiations con-
gress repealed the bounty on beet SUI
gar and further work was, for the time,
discontinued.
Comparison of the acreage yield, per cent
of polarization and coefhcient of purity
of American grown beets with beets
grown in France and Germany justifies
the belief that the industry presents
great opportunity for Kansas.
During the ante-bellum times Cunder the
old regime), DR.. Broadus was an owner of
sugar plantations and refining interests
hence his interest and activity in the
question pertaining to Kansas.
He is now in receipt of advices from the
department of agriculture at Washington,
D. c., stating that that department is
about to complete arrangements for the
early importation, from France and Ger
many, of the finest beet sugar Seed
which will be furnished, for experimental
ton. free of cost (vithin the prescribed
limits), to all who shall make timely ap-
plication therefor, through the director of
the state experiment station at Manhat-
tan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-27
PHOTOS OF GIRLS
Exhibited, and They SIN ashed Things
in the Photographers Office.

Pfttsburg, Dec. 27.-Last week the Misses
Jennie and Josephine Trees, society bellies
of NIcKeespOrt, sat for their photographs
at Max Braunburg's studio. When they
called for them the photographer had
made two sample pictures to exhibit in
his showcase. The young ladies objected
to having the pictures exhibited, and one
of them smashed the picture frames
Braunburg went to get legal advice,
and during his absence w. A. Dunshee,
Esq, a relative of the girls arrived at his
studio. When the photographer returned
he and Dunshee had a warm argument,
which almost came to blows. Dunshee
carried off the damaged pictures.
Braunburg made two pictures similar
to the ones destroyed, and they are on
exhibition. Then he sued the two girls
and Mr.. Dunshee for damages.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-27
ATHOTEL'S EXPENSE.
Visits of James Whitcomb Riley to
Chicago Cause Trouble.

Chicago, Dec. 27-In a bill fled in the
superior court asking for the appointment
of a receiver for the Ontario hotel, State
and Ontario streets, Simeon B. Williams
trustee of the estate which owns the
property, charged Horace E. Rood, it's
manager, with a too liberal use of the
personal expense account.
He said that the manager, who is a
close friend of the Hoosier poet, James
Whitcomb Riley was accustomed when
the latter visited the city to inviting him
to box parties at the theaters and allow
ing the account to be entered on the
books against the hotel The honesty of
the manager was not questioned. but his
policy and methods were deemed causes
for strong objection.
The suit did not. however, get into
court for trial, for the parties to it held
a conference and settled the matter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-27
FIRST WAGES IN YEARS
And His Wife Spent SIS of Tt for
Bonne;-9e Tore Tt Up.

Chicago, Dec. 27.-Charles ]. Smith of
81 Thirty-ninth street, after being out
of work three years. found employment
in November. gave his first months
wages, amounting to SIS, to his wife
The next evening Smith sprained his an
lle as he was mounting the front steps
of his home. An hour later, while he
was sitting before the fire nursing his in
jury, and wondering how many days
work he would miss, his wife entered the
room bearing in her hands a new bonnet,
for which she had paid SIS. Smith forgot
his lame ankle and jumped into the air,
coming down heavily on the injured leg.
He grabbed the delicate piece of hnery
and tore it to pieces, after which he cast
it into the fire and watched the SIS blaze
with glee-
The strange actions on the part of her
spouse, led Mrs. Smith, she says, to be-
neve that her husband had lost his rea-
son, and she had him arrested yesterday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-27
LETTER FOUND IN A TREE.
Had Been There Over a Hundred
Years. Pioneer Postofice-

Portsmouth, O.. Dec. Wv. R. Beatty.
while splitting up a tree on his farm near
Sciotoville found in the heart a buckskin
bag containing a letter discolored by age.
The writing had practically faded away,
only word here and there being intelli-
gible. The tree was evidently $50 years
old and it was thought the letter had been
placed there a hundred years ago, when
the Little Scioto" trail from the Ohio
river to Chnlicothe was used by traders,
and which passed close to where the old
tree stood.
The hole in which the letter had been
hidden had been completely covered by
the new growth of the tree. It was I'M
doubtedly one of the "postoffices'' of the
pioneers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-27
TO THE YALE LIBRARY.
Arson Phelps Stokes, Jr, Gives a
Buddhist Manuscript and Some
Phi otographs.

New Raven, Conn, Dec. 27.-AnsOn
Phelps Stokes, Jr., Yale, SO, has re-
Gently given to the university library a
very interesting collection of nearly
800 mounted photographs, obtained by
him on a journey around the world.
Nearly half of the collection consists
of views of India, and the rest of views
in China, COrea and Siam.
The gift included also a valua BILE
Buddhist manuscript on palm leaves in
the Pail Burmese dialect.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-27
Only one Girl for Him.

A. E Convis, superintendent of the
schools in Jewell county, half broth
er of Secretary Bush, was married
Yesterday at Burr Oak to Miss Minnie
Weyand, a school teacher This is per-
haps the most remarkable marriage in
the history of Kansas because the two
persons chiefly interested have never
had any other sweethearts. They have
been lovers for Is years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-27
Pair of Shoes Between Them

A. D. Campbell, editor of the Hanover
Democrat, and Conner Davies editor of
the Concordfa Kansan each lost a leg in
serving his country's good. One lost the
right member. the other the left. During
a conversation a few days ago they de-
cided TO buy Christmas present. Or
dinarily they are compelled to purchase a
pair of shoes. throwing away the one they
do not use. This time they purchased
jointly a pair of shoes. Each took the
one he could use to the best advantage,
and after putting it in the proper place
started out to celebrate the occasion in a
fitting manner.
There is no finer, fresher. richer or
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-27
A USEFUL PRESENT.

Bags for the BrOOms VIII Give De-
light to the Housewife.
very useful present to give house
wife who has hardwood floors is half
dozen broom bags. These are made of
f1annelette, which is smooth, thin fan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-27
Holidav Excu-sion Rates.

The Union Pacific will sell tickets to
oil POINTS within 200 miles at one fare
e. e. fla round trip Tickets will be sold
nee "a. Is. and 81, 1897, and Jan. l,
iS9S Final returning limit Jan. 4, 1898
F. A. LEWIS,
City Ticket Agent.
I G. FULTON, Depot Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-27

Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment gives
instant relief. 1t allays Inflammation
and heals It is prompt in its action
and positive in its effect 1t is the
the kind that cures without pains or
discomfort. 1t is for piles only. SOC.
Tubes. 75c- Geo w. Stansfield. 632 Kan
sas avenue. and Miller's Pharmacy. cor
ner sixth and TopeSa avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-27

Take your lunch at the Cremerie.
Scott &. Scott, four doors north of the
old stand
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-27
CAN'T STOP HER.

Begin Talking Again.
st. Louis, Dec. 27.-NIiss Phoebe Couz-
ms the woman suffrage advocate, has
almost recovered from her recent illness
She is to take the lecture platform again
and is preparing lectures on Cuba and
Hawaii. She says she believes Cuba's
belligerency should be recognized, but is
opposed to the annexation of Hawaii.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-27
The Shortest Route

To Southern California is the Santa
Fe- Pullman palace and tourist sleep
ers; and free chair cars Qighted by
electricity to Los Angeles daily.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-27

We do nendinE and sew on buttons
free of charge. Pe1 fless Steam Laundry
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-27

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. SOC, 81 All druggists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-27

There is no finer, fresher, richer or
more varied line of suitings than that
kept by Olof Ekberg. 713 Kansas ave.