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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-22
A RUSH OF PEOPLE.
Is the Schlatter Episode to be Re-
peated in Topeka?

Since Monday night Lucinda Thomp-
sons business as a healer has made
rapid strides. One hundred and eight
new patients have called upon her for
either consultation or treatment, and
from O'Clock in the morning to a late
hour at night people arrive and depart
at the little shanty in vehicles or on
foot
Among those who called to see the
remarkable healer yesterday either out
of curiosity or otherwise are the fol-
lowing:
Mrs. r. E Weaver, 400 Harrison
street.
Mrs. W. w. Gavitt, 80 East Fifth
street.
Mrs. E. Horn. 500 Van Buren, street
Mr.. 7. NJ Forbes, 1901 North Monroe
Mrs. Mary Foberg, 412 West Third
street.
Mr.. NJ. sabin, 21O Van Buren, street
Mrs. Halle Hughes, 115 Adams street
Mr. NJ Goldstein, All East Third
street.
Mr.. Victor Casperson, 1924 Lime
street.
Mr.. Willis Hustled, SIT West Tenth
street
Mr.. G. E. Stolpe, 2O4 Topeka avenue.
Mr.. H Schmidt, 722 Hancock street.
Mr. +: r. Flinemen, Thompson Block.
Mr.. Mel Snyder, 1919 Kansas avenue
street
Mr.. A. Townsend. 1924 Woodward av-
enue.
Mr. William Green. 1923 North Jack
son street.
Mr.. John Shuler, Oakland
Mr.. Francis Juden, Tecumseh.
Mr.. Buck Miller, Tecumseh.
Mrs. Avery Decker, East Hill.
Mrs. Cramer, East HILL
Mrs. Child, East Hill
Mr.. John Whitmere, 522 Lawrence
street.
Mrs. Rachel Haywood. Berryton.
Mr.. Chas GrisboIt, Watson
Aunt Lucinda has found it necessary
to engage bookkeeper to look after
her affairs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-22
OUTRAGE AT BRoNcA, GA.
Miss Ada Hemphill a Victim of the
Black Man.

Chattanooga, Tenn, July 22-Miss
Hemphin. a young white girl of excel
lent family, was outraged yesterday by
John Deck, a negro % years of age, at
Bronca, Ga, about 26 miles from here.
The girl had gone out for a ramble in
the woods just back OF her home and
did not return as soon as expected.
Members of the family began to search
for her and found her lying on the
ground She was taken into the house
and told of the crime.
In a short time the entire community
was aroused and a party of about IS
men, together with the officers, gave
chase They are close his trail, and
when he is caught lynching is sure to
occur The negro is in hiding near
the summer resort of KensingtOn.
Late reports say that the negro has
been caught and Iynched, but they can
not be confirmed, there is no tele-
graph station within twenty miles of
the place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-22
TALMAGE IS INDIGNANT.
Declares the Story That He was Dis
missed as Pastor Untrue.

Des Moines, Ia, July 22.-Dr. T. De
Witt Talmage was asked today: rs
the report true that you are dissatis-
fed with Washington and that you will
not return in the autumn, and that yol
Will probably go to Chicag gU?''
DR.. Talmage replied: mo, that story
from top to bottom and from stem to
stern is a falsehood. 1 have no idea of
leaving the church in Washington.
Everything is satisfactory The con-
gregatiOn and myself are in perfect
harmony. The attendance was larger
last year than ever before, and many
more people desired to worship with US
than could be accommodated. The
church has met all it's obligations to
me-. My relations to DR.. Sunderland
in the -paStorate are completely hap
py. 1 expect to live and die in Wash
ington. I will be in my pulpit the
second Sa bbath in September, provid-
ing providence permits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-22
ANDREE's METHOD.
Has Metal Bottles Which He Will
Drop Into the Sea With
Written MESSAGES.

Berlin, July 22.-The special cores
pondent of the LokaI AnZieger who
was sent on a steamer chartered by his
paper for the purpose of witnessing the
ascent of Professor Andree says that
before Andree started he asked that
seamen and coast dwellers be requested
to be on the lookout for news from
him, which he will convey from his
aerial vessel in small bottles, which,
when they fall into the sea, will bob up
with their necks above the water. The
bottles are painted yellow with blue
stripes, and from the neckS project
small Swedish flags. They are not
made of glass, but of a very light met
al, and are large enough to contain
copies of daily memoranda of his pro-
gress toward the pole.
These metal bottles are SO made,
however, that they are able to with
stand the pressure of the ice where
other materials would be in danger of
being crushed in the foes.
DIR. Eckholm declares that even if the
report be true that Andree had left his
drag rope behind and had no other in
his basket, the aeronaut could easily
take the long ropes that hang from his
balloon as ballast and splice them into
a long enough drag rope.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-22

he lives out here near Burnett's mound.
Well, he had de yellow jauIdice so bad
dat he just saw yellow. and pretty soon
it got away with his taste and he
couldn't taste nuthin no more'n that
carpet dere. He cum down here to me,
and he says, says he ole lady, 1 don't
good, but I'm goin to try you, So I
looked at him a while and saw what
was de matter with him, and den
treated him, and 1 says, Mr.. Young,
when you come back here next time
you'll have your taste with you. Well
he cum back here in a couple of days
and he says, Say, ole lady, what did
you do to me tother day for I've got
my taste all back I took all de ole
Jaundice out n him.
Now to look at me right here you'd
think 1 was powerful strong, wouldn't
you" queried Aunt Lucinda
AS the healer weighs in the neighbOr-
hood of 200 pounds and has an ex-
tremely healthy appearance, the report
er answered yes
'Well, dat's so,'' said she, most of de
time but when 1 have so many people
to treat as have for de past two days
1 get so weak dat I can hardly stand
up. You see, I've got to give my
strength to de other people. If 1 didn't
eat de kind of food 1 do 1 wouldn't be
so strong as 1 am.
You see, the most of my patients
what cum here for treatment is de very
best people in town. And when done
started to treat dem, I commenced to
consequence was I took to eating the
very finest food I could buy, and now
I'll just bet there aint anyone in town
what sets a better table than I do"
DR.. Thompson says that if her prac-
tice continues to increase as it has
during the past two days she will be
compelled to move from the little house
in Pleasant Valley to commodious
quarters In that event she says that
she Will arrange to have orchestra or
band play continuously during the
c in f1~a2 inc
tents She SAYS music is really a re-
OuiSite of her art
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-22
GERMAN EPWORTHLEAGUE
National Convention Meets in Cincin-
natl Today.

Cincinnati, July 22.-There are many
delegates here for the national convention
of the German Epworth league which will
be in session four days commencing this
afternoon. Mayor Tafel will deliver an
address of welcome to which c. H Frank
of Columbus, will respond. Rev. Charles
Heder of Milwaukee will lecture on 1.-The
Heroes of Methodism' Other lectures
during the meeting will be delivered by
Rev. J. Gisler of Peoria, ILL.,, Prof. ]. L.
Nuelson of Warrenton, Mo-, Rev. o. E.
Kriege of Omaha, and others.
A mass meeting will be held Sunday
afternoon, and conservation services Sun
day night in Cincinnati, Newport and
COvington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-22
RUBBED THE PAIN AWAY.
An Instance of Aunt Lucinda's Pecu
liar Magnetic Power

The mode of treatment used by Aunt
LUCINDA Thompson, the alleged healer,
IS simple. She rubs that part of the
body where the affection appears to
be, and whatever influence she pos
sesses is communicated to her patients
in this way. They describe the touch
of her hand as similar to a slight cleo
Last night Charles Laxman, a car
penter employed in the Horn planning
mill on Van Buren street. sat in chair
at the home of the healer and by this
mode of treatment was freed from an
eXcruciating pain. When Mr.. Laxman n
entered the house he could breathe only
with difficulty because of the pain.
When he left the house he threw back
his shoulders and indulged in Calls
thenic exercises for several minutes to
make sure that no pain was there.
Two weeks ago Mr.. LaXman took cold
and it settled in his left lung. A vio-
lent pain ensued, his strength gave
way, he was unable to eat and at last
he was compelled to give up his work.
He called a physician, but after a few
days treatment he felt worse instead
of better, grew respondent and made
up his mind that he was to die.
1t was in this condition that his en-
ployer, Mr.. Horn found him when he
called one day last week. 'See here,
Laxman,' said he, this will never do.
L want you to cheer up. There's a COL
ored woman down here in Pleasant VAL
ley who is doing some remarkab BILE
things and want you to go and see
her.
LaXman at first protested, but finally
gave in to Mr.. Horns persuasiOns and
in company with his wife visited Aunt
Lucinda. That was few days ago.
The violent pain was relieved a the
first treatment, and at the second treat
nent it entirely vanished.
But yesterday evening the pain came
back, and an hour later found him at
the Thompson shanty. THAT pain has
started in to lay me out again, Aunt
Lucinda" said he.
Don't you worry about dat pain"
said the healer. as she pushed an arm
chair in place for him to sit down and
busted herself making him comfortable.
In few minutes she was down on her
knees in front of him at work rubbing
his chest in the region of the pain.
When the rubbing started LaXman
was compelled to gToan from pain, but
not mindfng his groans Aunt Lucinda
went on rubbing harder and harder.
Soon the groaning ceased and Laxman's
breathing became freer.
Beads of perspiration stood out ON
the healer's dusky brow, but still she
continued the rubbing Finally she
stopped and staggered to her feet, ap-
parently exhausted.
How do you feel now, honey?'' she
asked.
Laxman got out of the chair, threw
back his shoulders, filled his lungs with
air. exhaled il, shot his arms up and
LContinued on Sixth Page1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-22
KANSAS BANKER SENDS $40
First to Respond to B. of L. F. Appeal
for Money for Strikers.

Peoria, Ill, July 22.-The first re-
sponse, and the only one so far, to the
appeal sent out by the grand master OF
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire
men for contributions in aid of coal
miners is from a banker at Centralia,
Kan. He encloses a draft for SO and
says: Il believe there are plenty Of
people ready to contribute towards the
needs of mine workers if they only
knew where to send. L would suggest
that the daily papers be instructed 10
publish the names and addresses OF
those authorized to receive contribu-
tionS."
Grand Master Sargent's appeal was
addressed to brotherhood members
only.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-22
ATRAMP THAT'S NERVY.
He Talks Boldly and Also Robs
Houses - Men on His Track


There is a great deal of excitement in
the neighborhood of Berryton, southeast
of Topeka, over the actions of a tramp
burglar who paid the neighborhood a
visit.
Charles Hall is employed as a farm
hand at the home of John Kline. The
family was away from home and Kline
was left in charge. AS he approached the
house at o'clock last evening he saw a
stranger standing in the kitchen door. He
was leaning against the door frame pick
ing his teeth contentedly.
What do you want?" asked Hall.
81 don't want anything" replied the
tramp nonchalantly-
why did you come here?'' asked Hall.
Just because L wanted to-" and the
tramp looked defiant.
Hall informed the man that he would be
pleased to have him move on. He also
told him that he thought he was pretty
cheeky.
That's all right" replied the tramp.
when L want bread and butter l will go
into any ones house for it." He then
started leisurely down the road. Hall
followed at a safe distance and the man
stopped at the next house and asked for
something to eat. Then he caught sight
of Hall and left al once.
When the hired man returned to the
house he found that it had been turned
topsy turvy by the tramp. He had made
a careful search of the premises and had
gathered up all the jewelry he could find,
including a gold and silver watch be-
fore he ate his meal in the kitchen. A
posse was organized and the tramp was
traced to Topeka. Sheriff Kepley was
notified and is looking for the man.
He was seen in the Santa Fe yards late
at night and probably left the city on an
early morning train.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-22
LYNcHINa IN KENTUCKY.
Eph Brinkley Hung at Madisonville
MOn General Prin ciples.n

of Eph Brinkley, who lives several
miles from this city, was found dang
ling from a limb near his home today.
He had been lynched during the early
morning by a mob of about forty citi-
zens, who determined to put an end to
his existence on general principles. Sew
eral weeks ago Thomas Croullias, a
well-to- do citizen of the neighborhood,
was assassinated. Brinkley was sus-
pected ON account of his evil reputa-
ton, but no evidence could be found to
connect him with the crime 1t is sup
posed that because of his general bad
character and to prevent recurrence
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-22
LA TOURAINE FURNITURE.
When Ready for Shipment was Con-
sumed by Fire

Cambridge, Mass, July 22.-The fur
niture factory of Keeler & Co, corner
of Thorndyke and Second streets, East
Cambridge, was visited by fire last
night, and although the blaze was con-
fined to the top floor the loss will be
about $25 900, fully insured.
The top floor was taken up by furni-
ture just finished for j. Reed Whip
pies new Boston hotel, La Touraine,
which was of special design and very
costly This was already for ship
ment and was all destroyed.
Cobb, BissoI & Co. had a large guam
tity of furniture stored on the floor be-
meath, and their loss will reach s. 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-22
NOT ANDREE's PIGEON.
His are Said to Have His Name on
Them

Stockholm. July 22.-Dr. EkhoIa, who
was associated with Andree in the pro-
jected balloon expedition of last year,
does not believe that the carrier pigeon
caught on Tuesday in the neighbor-
hood of Soevde, in Rifylke, with sill
yer ring on one of it's feet and the mes
sage North Pole, 142, 47.62' on it's
wings, is one of Andree's pigeons.
He says Andree's pigeons do not wear
silver rings on their legs and they have
''Andree' stamped on their wings.
Moreover, he is confident Andree
age
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-22
NO END OF WATER.
Another Disastrous Cloud Burst Visits
Connecticut

Waterbury, Conn.,, July PA rain of
the proportions of a cloudburst has
prevailed here since o'clock this morn
ing, and as a result a flood has been
caused, which at o'clock gave indica-
tions of being the greatest on record in
Waterbury.
Two small streams, always trouble
some in times of heavy rains, have run
mad, and thousands of dollars of dam
age has been done. The water is pour
ing in torrents into the streets. Gel
lars in the northern part of the city are
flooded
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-22
The Riverton Negro Outrager Pays
the Penalty, Though How is
Uncertain

Nashville, Tenn, July 22.-1:30 p. M
a special from Florence, Ala, 10 the
Banner says:
A report from Riverton this morning
says the negro caught yesterday started
for Tuscumbia, guarded by an armed
party. Near Cherokee he was met by
mob and hanged. Another report
which is not credited, says he was tied
to a stake and burned to death. He has
certainly been punished for his crime
His identity was thoroughly establish
ed by his victim, Mrs. Vaughn. Mrs.
Vaughn'S condition is serious.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-22
Mississippi Rive, Commission Meets

New York, July 22.-The MISSISSIPPI
river commission, which recently made
alIotments for improvements in the
Mississippi river, but failed to include
adequate provision for dredging, for
which reason the secretary of war re-
fused to sanction the allotments met
again today in the Army building to
recast its work. The meeting is a pri-
vate one and the commission may sit
for several days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-22
Business Men Help the Strike.

St. Louis, July ga special to The
Republic from Mount Olive, ILL.,, says:
The business men of this city are taking
steps to aid the miners in their efforts to
secure better wages. Funds have been
raised and a committee appointed by
Mayor Fuchs will distribute the money
where most needed. A delegation of 100
miners left here for Coffeen. where they
will assist other delegations in getting the
Coffeen men to join the movement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-22
FRISCO TRAIN DITCHED.
Engineers Arm Broken and Several
Passengers Hurt

Kansas City, Mo, July pa special
to the Star from Carthage, No, says:
The Frisco passenger train for Jop-
lin went into the ditch four miles west
of Carthage this morning. The en-
gine, tender and one passenger coach
rolled down a twelve foot embankment.
The engineer and fireman jumped and
the latter escaped uninjured but En-
gineer AL Bridgewell had his arm bro
ken and was otherwise hurt. Several
passengers were slightly injured. No
names are given.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-22

America or the Siberian coast Suppos-
ing him to have arrived at 142 west
with a disabled balloon, he can easily
ascend the Mackenzie river and reach
the Hudson hay settlements. OF course
if the balloon is not damaged there is
no reason why he should descend until
he reaches comfortable quarters"
There is no special anxiety felt here
as to Andree's fate. because even If the
balloon comes to grief, .Andree will be
no worse off than Nansen after leaving
he
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-22
Roanoke Miners Quit.

Peoria, ILL.,, July 2Z-Between $50 and
400 miners from Minonk, Toluca and
Rutland marched to Roanoke this morn
ing arriving there about 4:30 o'clock
Their coming was learned in advance,
and none of the miners went to work
Some met with them, and decided not
to work. After the meeting the visiting
miners went away.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-22
People who Litter Our Streets.

Cincinnati July 22.-The second annual
convention of the International associa-
ton of Bill Distributors began today with
representatives from all states and Can
ada. The session will continue during the
rest of this week with programmes of in
terest to sign tackers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-22
THOMAS MAST, JR., SHOT.
Son Of the Artist Accidentally Shoots
Himself While Gun ming.

New York, July 22-Thomas Mast,
Jr., a son of the cartoonist accident
ally shot himself in the right arm to-
day while snipe hunting al Center Nor
chea, N. Y. 1t is said that aInputa-
ton may be necessary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-22
ANOTHER PIGEON A11GHrs.
a Message Which May Be From
,Audree

London, July 22-S p. ma special
dispatch from Copenhagen says a car
rier pigeon has been caught in the
vicinity of Tromsoe island, near the
north point of Norway, with the fol-
lowing stamped upon it's wing. North
pole passed 18th"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-22
Cotton Mills Close

Aurora, Ill, July 22-The Aurora
cotton mills closed today on account of
the coal famine. The concern employs
800 hands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-22
Wheeled From St. Louis to San Diego

San Diego, Cal, July 22.-H. J. Snow, a,
telegraph operator of st. Paul. and A. F.
Charles. St. Louis printer. have arrived
in this city, having made the journey from
St. Louis. 2.s41 miles, on bicycles. They
were seven weeks on the road.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-22
Mineral Water.

The finest in the west Come and try
it. J. w. PHILLIPS,
612 w. Eighth st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-22
WHO ARE HEATHEN?
% European Officers in India Sus-
pended for Shocking OHsnses.

P1USU 1OI S11OON1uB OLSuSoS
London, July 22.-The Daily News this
morning prints a dispatch from Calcutta,
stating that the government has sus-
pended twenty-five European officers for
gross attempts at outrage upon inmates
in plague inspection camp
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-22
ALL DEATHS ALIKE TO HIM.

of such killings as that of Croullias
Brinkley was lynched.
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[Continued on Sixth Page.l
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-02-10
Lafayette's Grave.

"While in Paris short while ago, !"
said a traveller recently to Washing
ton Post reporter, "it occurred to me
that it was fitting act to make pill
grimage to the tomb of that illustrious
Frenchman, dear to the hearts Of the
American patriots, Marquis de Lafay-
cite. asked a number of people be-
fore could find anyone to enlighten
me as to the spot, but after repeated
inquiry ascertained the location. The
grave is situated in old Paris, within
the grounds of convent that the an
cestors of Lafayette founded, and
where repose the remains of many Of
the French nobility. The first thing
that attracted my a.ttentionin in connec-
tion with the hero's tomb was that
above it foated a silken flag bearing
the stars and stripes. It seems that
good many years ago an American
gentleman left in his will a sum of
money to be used for the special pur-
pose of keeping an American flag for
ever flying over the grave Of Lafayette
It has done so without intermission
from the day the will went into effect,
and whenever, through the wear Of
the elements, one flag becomes un-
serviccable, a new one straightway
taks its place. Through untold CEN
turies the emblem of the country
which, in its early struggles for liber-
ty, had his benefcent aid will wave
above his ashes.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-02-10
ANDERSON, S. c.. WEDNESDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY TO- 1897.

like Dick Johnston, who was trying
to raise his boy on love. But the boy
got so bad that one day Dick picked
up lath and walloped him good. It
was desperate remedy and had a fine
temporary effect, and Dick walked the
piazza with a triumphant stride. "I
told you I was going to whip you, sir.
For five long years I have promised
you whipping, and now you have got
it, you son of Belial. " And Dick
pulled and blowed like he had fought
a great fight and whipped the fight.
He Dragged about the performance for
a week. But it didn't do the boy any
lasting good. The whipping came
just five years too late. I never did
take much stock in bad little boys.
They are a nuisance, not only at
home, but abroad. Boys rhyme with
noise, and the little rascals want a
gun or some fire crackers or drum or
tin horn. 1t always seemed strange
to me that mothers love their boys
better than their girls, but reckon it
is right. I have known boys who had
no other friend. A father loves his
boys according to their conduct, but
mother loves them anyhow.
A sweet little girl is a treasure in
the family. She is very close kin to
the angels. Her value cannot be es-
timated in dollars and cents. If she
is seriously sick the alarm paralyzes
everything about the house. We
whisper our anxieties in sad voices.
We walk lightly and close the doors
gently and breathe our prayers silent
ly. If she dies there is an aching
void the world can never fill.
What is the value Of child? When
the railroad train kills man the law
yers sue for his value. It may be
thousand or ten thousand or fifty
thousand, according to his conse
quence, but that is nothing compared
with the value of little child. How
rich these mothers are-rich in their
children! How utterly poor when
they lose them! BILL ARP.