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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-13
CURE FOR INEBRIATES.
Paper Read by Anna g. Fitzgerald at
Toronto Convention.

Toronto, July 13.-At the National
Charities convention today Anna G.
Fitzgerald read paper on Curative
Treatment of Inebriates in Public In
stitutions." She said in part: THAT
drunkenness is a disease and that a
permanent cure can be erected by
proper treatment is now generally ad-
mitted. According to official reports
of the United States government for the
last fiscal year as to the Kelley cure as
administered in the national homes for
disabled volunteer soldiers, the highest
percentage of permanent cures is So;
lowest, "a Several thousand men have
been permanently cured. In one home
alone 742 were enabled to leave and
support themselves. This affords di-
rect relief to the government of $93, 652
per annum. The cost of inStituting the
Kelley cure in the Toronto gaol would
be about $25 per capita for medicines
duty upon the former. 1t can hardly
be doubted that the application of this
cure to inebriateS in public institutions
throughout the country would prove
a large financial saving, and as "a per
cent of crime is directly attributable
to drink, an untold benefit would be de-
rived from a moral standpoint, which
is the paramount consideration. Would
it not then be wise and rational to in
stitute the Kelley cure in such insti-
tutions for the benefit of those who care
and narcotics? No coercion would be
permitted in influencing their decis-
ions.
Many are not only willing but anx-
ious TO accept the treatment. To eS-
tablish this treatment a grant would be
necessary from the municipal govern
ment. But as the community licenses
saloons, which are. unQuestionably
men to drink, is 1t not but just that at
least portion of the money so derived
should be utilized for those who desire
to be cured after having succumbed to
localized termination Pr
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-13
ECONOMY IN GOVERNMENT.
Shafroth's Salary Reduction Scheme
Attracts Attention.

Washington, D. c., July 13.-The
scheme which Congressman Shafroth
of Colorado has formulated for eacour
aging congress and the whole army of
government officials in the practice and
advocacy of economy is attracting some
attention, and occa SiOning considerable
discussion along the same line. Mr..
Shaforth's bill provides that when the
expenditures of the government are
greater than the receipts thereof, there
should be deducted from each salary in
excess of $500 per month 20 per cent
thereof, and from each salary at that
and under said amount 10 per cent. Mr..
Shafroth, in explanation of his prOpO-
sition, says:
I'm my judgment the passage of such
a bill, which simply injects the element
of personal interest into the affairs of
peace prevent a deficit in the treasury,
and at the same time, by simply cur
failing the unwise appropriations, will
not impair the efficiency of the admin
istration of the government"
Anything like a close APPROACH to an
economic administration of the govern
ment under the present system is what
Senator ingalls, would call an ''irideS-
cent dream" This fact is admitted by
the Democrats and Republicans alike.
Each party, whenever an opportunity
for favorable comparison presents it
self, seizes upon it and makes great
claims of frugality on its part and hurls
criticism at the opposition for it's ex-
travagance, but those who understand
the Workings OF the government at
Washington know that the boosted
economy is always comparative.
There is no such thing as a genuinely
economic administration. The fault is
with the system. Every new congress
man who comes to WASN'T gton b Heves
that his chief mission is to secure as
much as he can out of the general gov
eminent for the benefit of his particu-
lar district, and every old congressman
tries to get as much as he can in order
to keep himself in good favor with his
constituents. The result of this game
of grab is that many unworthy prof cts
are included in the appropriation bills.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-13
CRATER CABLE LINE.
Unique Method of Ascending the
Famous Volcano, PopocatepetI.

City of Mexico, Mex, July 13.-The
owner of PopOcatepeu General Casper
Sanchez Ochoa, expects within three or
four months time to complete his ca
BILE line to the crater. The line will run
from T1amacaS to the crater a distance
of four kilometerS, and will be used for
the transportation of the sulphur to be
prepared for the market.
1t will be made strong enough, how
ever, to carry a limited number of pas
SengerS. AS soon as completed it will
be possible to leave this city at o'clock
in the morning and be back here by
o'clock in the evening, and yet spend a
couple of hours at the summit of the
great volcano. AS contemplated,
coaches will carry tourists from the
town of Amecameca to Tlamacas, and
the cable will carry them to the top in
twenty minutes, a feat now scarcely ac-
complished in less than four or five
hours. Amecameca can then be reach
ed on the same day at 4 p m, reach
ing the City of Mexico at sunset. The
entire operations of this il teresting and
very unique enterprise will be superin-
tended by General Ochoa himself.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-13
Reasons Why Cham berlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea RENE
DIV is the Best.

1. Because it affords almost instant
relief in case of pain in the stomach,
collie and cholera mOrbuS.
3 Because it is the only remedy that
never fails in the most severe cases of
dySentery and diarrhoea.
g. Because ii is the only remedy that
will cure chronic diarrhoea.
f. Because it is the only remedy that
will prevent bilious cofic-
s. Because it is the only remedy that
will cure epidernical dysentery.
g. Because it is the only remedy that
can always be depended upon in cases
of cholera infantum.
T. Because it is the most prompt and
most reliable medicine in use for bowel
complaints.
s. Because it produces no bad results.
9. Because it is pleasant and safe to
take.
TO- Because it has saved the lives of
more people than any other medicine in
the world
The IS and soc sizes for sale by all
druggists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-13
Old People.

Old people who require medicine to
REGULATE the bowels and kidneys will
ana the true remedy in Electric Bit
ters. This medicine does not stimulate
and contains no whisky nor other in
toxicant, bit acts as tonic or alter
etive 1t acts mildly on the stomach
and bowels, adding strength and giving
tone to the organs, thereby aiding ma
ture in the performance of the func-
appetizer and aids digestion. Old peo-
Die find it just exactly what they need.
Price so cents and 81 per bottle at ].
K. Jones' drug store. Fifth street and
Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-13
PARK FOUNTAIN.
Holiday Park Will Soon Have a
Fountain of Its Own

Holiday Park which is situated at
the junction of Western avenue and
Taylor street is to have a fountain.
The ladies who are determined to make
the park one of the prettiest places in
the city have decided to secure a foun-
tain and they are arranging to hold
lawn fete al the residence of Captain s.
Gunther, 1921 Western avenue on We'd
nesday evening of this week, for the
benefit of the park. The ladies living in
the neighborhood are managing the
project and they do not propose to
fail
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-13

is a responsibility attached to the po-
sition they assume that every parent,
every taxpayer and the community
have right to insist shall not be neg
lected or sighted in the least.
Respectfully,
L. CURRENT.
White City. Kan. July 5. 1897.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-13

Last summer one of our grand-chil-
dren was sick with a severe bowel trou-
ble.' says Mrs. E. G. Gregory, of Fred
erickstown, Mo. Our Doctors RENE
dies had failed, then we tried Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. which gave very speedy re-
lief For sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-13
The Rock Island Route

Has through sleeping and chair cars
ON both day and night trains to Colo
RADIO Springs and Denver; leave Topeka
l 30 p. m, arriving at Colorado Springs
1885 next morning; leaving Topeka at
10 p. M, arriving at Coloradod Springs
$40 .. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-13

Burning, itching skin diseases in
stantly relieved by De Wits Witch
Hazel Salve, unequalled for cuts,
bruises, burns. 1t heals without leav-
ing a scar. G. w. StanSfield, 632 Kan
saS avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-13
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, 1897-07-13

Not how cheap but how good is the
way we try to do our work Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and ia West Sth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-13

The Santa Fe Route is selling excur-
sion tickets to Nashville, Tenn. and
return, account the exposition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-13

Broken edge collars made smooth b.
Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-13
Tie Beauty


1910 T&S Features don't mat
ia 8[ L1~&$ any features viii do
JxSeS If the complexion is
clear, the eyes bright
and the lips rosy. Hearty, healthy whole
someness is better than mere beauty of
features. A face fu1s of the glow of good
health-fu1l of the kindliness and good
humor that health brings, is bound to
be an attractive face-a face that will
make friends. The face tells the story
of the whole body. Murder will out -
and so will s'fema1e weakness" and
nervousness and other disorders peculiar
to women.
If there is a drain on the system and
strength, the record of it will show in
the face. If there is nerve nagging
{" bearing down" pains, dragging and
pulling at the most sensitive organs in a
woman's body, the face will show it.
Abused nerves draw lines of care and
worry on the face. Nervous prostration
writes its warning on the face long before
it comes. Sleeplessness, nervousness and
debilitating drains make more wrinkles
than age.
Nine-tenths of the sickness of women
comes from some arrangement of organs
distinctly feminine. Nine-tenths of this
sickness can be cured and avoided by the
use of DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
There is nothing miraculous about the
" Favorite Prescription ''-nothing super
natural.
It is the result of rational thought
and study applied to medicine.
1t has been prescribed by Dr. Pierce
for over 80 years. 1t has made thousands
of women healthy and happy, and has
brought joy to thousands of homes.
In female weakness - it acts directly
and strongly in healing and strengthen
ing the parts that are most severely tried.
1t clears out impurities and promotes
regularity at all times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-13

Beecham's Pills-No equal for Constipa-
ton.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-01
JUDGE GRIGGs SCORES A POINT.
He Wins the First Case Against the
Railroads For Reduced Rates.


Atlanta Ga, Aug. 31.-Dawson has
secured a removal of discrimination
against her in freight rates. and the rail-
roads have met it in way that it will
give them more revenue. With the result
OF higher rates to Albany, the town Of
Dawson, through Congressman j. NJ.
Griggs and a committee, consisting of
President j. w. F. Lowry and Secretary
W. II. Davis of the board of trade, and
Mr.. w. A. McLain, a leading merchant,
made complaint to the railroad commits
sion to-day that the rates on merchan-
disc to Dawson from Atlanta and Mari
eta were higher than from the same
points to Albany, and that Dawson's rate
To Savannah on Gotten las out-nf proper
ton 10 the distance as compared with the
rate from Albany. The first class rate
from Atlanta to Dawson is SO cents and
from Albany is 6S cents, although Albany
Is nine miles farther. The cotton rate
from Dawson to Savannah $50 miles is
40is cents and from Albany. POS miles. 80
cents. Mr.. +. II. Hinton, traffic manager
and w. A. Winburn, general freight
agent of the Central railway and M A
Pope, general freight and passenger agent
of the Georgia and Alabama railway, who
are in the city offered to equalize the
AotSS DS Cutthb Z cents from the Dawson
rate and adding il cents to the Albany
rate from Atlanta on first-class goods
with other classes in proportion. They
proposed TO reduce the Dawson cotton rate
TO 80 cents. Judge Griggs and the Daw-
son committee declined to accept that
settlement, as they were fighting for
state railway service for Dawson and not
against Albany.
The commission heard the case to-day
and issued an order recurring the rail
roads to remove the discrimination and
submit new rates for approval. This will
allow the railroads to equalize on their
own plan SO long as they do not exceed
the maximum rate, and they will equalize
actually on a higher average.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-01
CROPS OF THE STATE.
The Condition This Week, Says the
Bureau, Is Very EncouraEinr

Inc condition This week, Says the
Bureau, Is Very Encouraging.
Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 31-The government
crop bulletin for the week says to-day:
The reports from our correspondents this
week are by far the most encouraging of
the present season. one can almost see
the smile of satisfaction on the counte.
nance of each as he writes out his report.
As a rule. all crops are in excellent condi-
ton, and the yield of each is large
With a good crop of wheat saved and
demanding exceptionally remunerative
prices, and the bright outlook of crops
now in the field, there seems to be a very
decided wave Of prosperity sweeping over
the farmers of Georgia At present cot
ton is growing well and is now being pick
ed in good condition. while a large early
corn crop has been saved, and the late
crop bids fair to return even a greater
yield
The rains of short time ago. which
were so bitterly complained of. have prov
ed to be blessings in disguise" for they
have been followed by abundant warm
sunshine, and all vegetation has made
rapid advance. All crops now bid fair to
give large returns and the general out
loow seems uncommony bright All that
is now needed is continued warm weather
ana plenty OF sunshine, interspersed with
occasional showers. and the farmers of
Georgia Will reap a rich and abundant
harvest this year.
Under the influence of plenty OF sun
shine, the seasonable temperature. coming
as il has after good rains. all crops have
done remarkably well. In the southern di-
vision of the state fodder pulling is about
over and cotton picking has been pushed
ana Is progressing rapidly. The condi-
lions of The weather during the past week
have been most favorable for this branch
Of farm work There are a good many
complaints Of rust but il Is plainly shown
that q good crop is stiH assured II il
thought there will be a short top crop this
year on old uplands
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-01
THERE WAS No FOUL PLAY.
Two Sensational Reports of a
Drowning at Brunswick Denied.

Two Sensational Reports of a
Drowning at Brunswick Denied.
Waycross, Aug. S1.-W Newton Jones,
brother of Country Treasurer J. A Jones
of this city. who was at Brunswick sun
day afternoon with Charlie Bailey, the
young man who was drowned, arrived
home last night. Mr.. Jones this morning
made the following statement of the sad
affair:
Il went to Brunswick early Sunday
morning with my brother-in-law, Nose
Brlnson. In the afternoon. Frank Bailey
mo relation to Charlie Bailey. Charlie
Bailey and myself We're drinking freely of
whisky. We concluded to have some fun
and it was agreed that Charlie Bailey
should go after three fast women of his
acquaintance and we would take them on
a boat ride up the river Charlie and the
three women came down to the boats
just above the Brunswick and Western
warehouse, where Frank Bailey and [
were waiting. Charlie and one of the
girls took my dog and got in one boat and
Frank Bailey and myself and two girls
got in another boat We had some liquor
IN both boats ana all of us, including the
women, were drinking. We pulled off our
coats. rowed up river about mile and a
half or two miles, and then started back
on our return trip.
I'VE were having hilarious
time. Our boats at about dusk
were about fifty yards apart when
saw Charlie Bailey tumble over
into the river His girl companion
screamed, ana I rowed our boat quickly
to where Charles boat was. We waited
some time to see If Charlie would rise,
and he did not. Finally we returned sad
hearted to the Standard Oil Company's
wharf and left our boats. We took Char
lies coat and carried it to Smiths hotel
where we were stopping, and the wo-
men, after getting out of the boats. re-
turned to their places of abode.
ION reaching town we told all we knew
of Charles death. | never saw the wo-
men, and do not know where they live
nor do l know their names. When Mr.
Lott reached Brunswick yesterday morn
ing | met him and assisted him as best
/ could i'm finding out the facts of the
drowning. | came home last night be-
cause l thought / could do no service in
the search for the body. as all hope of
recovering it seemed to have been given
up. Twas surprised this morning to see
the false report from Brunswick, stating
that | would probably be arrested on a
charge of having been responsible for
Charles death. 1 have stated all the
facts in the case that I have knowledge
Of. wv. NJ JONES'
j. A. Lott on his return this morning
from Brunswick where he spent yester-
day and last evening making thorough in
Xestigation of the Charlie Bailey case,
was asked for a statement, and what he
said fully corroborated the statement
made by W. N. Jones.
Mr.. Lott said he knew nothing of the
charges made by the Brunswick Times
and he believed that Jones had nothing
at all to do with Charlie Bailey's death
He expressed himself as being thoroughly
satisfied that Charlie was accidentally
drowned, and that there was no foul play
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-01
SAVED BY THE PRIESTS FEET.
A RIOT is SERIOUSLY THREATENED
IN ST. AUGUSTINE.

a city Council Committee Attempts
to Cut Away m OVerhanging Bal
cony on the Episcopal Residence
and Are Prevented by the Action
of Priest-The Aldermen and
Axemen Are Hooted by the Crowd.
The People Take Up the Row and
Excitement Runs High.
st Augustine, Fla, Aug. 31.--This after
noon city council committee of two,
leading a detail of men with saws and
axes, moved upon the hanging balcony of
a large building being erected by Con-
tractor Leonard for Right Rev. Bishop
Moore as Catholio diocesan property, OPP
posite the postoffice. Rev. Father Maher
stopped the apparent vandalism of the
committee by interposng his feet with
those Of Contractor Leonard's between
the obstructing balcony and the tools of
the aldermanic detail This heroic act de-
feated the men, and they moved off amid
cheers and "hootings' by the immense
crowds gathered. The committee return
ed reinforced by the town marshal and
police. This had the effect of nearly pro-
ducing riot. as the workmen backed
their employer, and the people seemed
with the police and contractor.
Contractor Leonard was twice taken be-
fore a police judge within as many hours,
and released 70 appear tomorrow.
Deputy Sheriff Andrew thought it nee
essary to appear on the scene with
drawn gun to prevent a possible riot.
Public opinion is that Bishop Moore and
the contractor are not violating the city
ordinances. A raiding of the building is
expected tonight, and the aldermen with
the police and Father Maher with the
contractor and legal advice are doing
watch
Excitement is high.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-01
AFFAIRS IN AUGUSTA.
DIR. WriGht's COnditiOn-The Louis
VILE and Augusta Road.

vile ana Augusta Road.
Augusta, Ga, Aug. 31.-Dr. Thomas r.
Wright took a turn for the worse last
night. and after Dr. McRae had been al
lowed to return to Atlanta, he was tele-
graphed to come back at once He ar
rived this morning and about II O'Clock.
the operation for appendicitis was per-
formed by Drs. McRae, j. B. Morgan
and Eugene Foster The operation was
pronounced successful in every particular.
and DR.. Wright is said to be doing as
well as could be expected. 1t is too early
yet to say what the issue will be as DR..
Wright is in low state physically, but
the whole community is filled with solicit
tude for his recovery.
As has already been told in these dis
patches, the board of education at for
mer meeting voted to discontinue the
negro high school, and devote the money
to another primary school, and at it's last
meeting refused to reconsider this action.
To-day it is stated by some of the lead
ing negroes that the matter will be car
ried into the courts and Judge Galloway
will be asked to issue a mandamus, COM
pelling the board TO open the school as a
matter of legal right. The case will prove
an interesting one If it comes to trial.
Miss Julia Allen of West End was mar
ried tonight to Mr.. William 2. Bryant
by Rev. William Dunbar.
1t is announced to-day in Augusta, by
Col. Phillips of Louisville that Louisville
has raised the amount. $4,000 that was
asked for the Louisville and Augusta
railroad, and an active canvass will now
be made for the $40, 600, that is asked from
Augusta, TO insure the road.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-01
THE HAND OF MERCY STAYED.
GOVERNOR ATKINSON REFUSES TO
SAVE PERRY.

After Careful Examination He
Finds No Reason For the Commu-
tation-A HyStcricSI Outbu-st
From Perry's Wife in the Govern
or'S Omce-The story of an Assault
by Lanier Seems TO Have Been
Trumped Up.
Atlanta. Ga, Aug. Sl.-Gov. Atkinson
this morning issued an executive order re-
fusing to interfere with the sentence Of
the court in the case of H. 5. Perry. who
was convicted of the murder of Belly La
nier last spring aud condemned TO pay the
penalty for his crime on the scaffod
Under the original sentence passed by
Judge John 5. Gambler, Perry was to have
been hanged at Decatur two weeks ago,
but he was granted a respite by the gov
ernor and will now meet his fate on next
Wednesday, Sept. s.
This morning a final effort was made to
induce the governor to grant a commuta-
ton and a narrowing scene was enacted in
the executive Office by the wife OF the
doomed man. For a half hour she be-
sought Gov. Atkinson to save her hus-
band pleading with him in hysterical
tones. The unfortunate woman was com
p.etely carried away by her emotion, and
fell upon her knees begging the governor
not TO let the father of her children die
upon the gallows. Her father. who with
other members of the family accompanied
her to the capitol. came into the COVER
n0r's Office and tried to calm her. but final
~ she had to be almost literally carried
out of the presence of the chief executive,
still pelading and weeping Historically.
Gov. Atkinson has spent more time in
vestigatng the Perry case than any other
application for Communication ever before
him. lie went over all the records and
examined many witnesses in person, but
could find no ground for Interference
The claim upon which the application
was made was that Perry had killed La
nier because he had committed an assault
upon his wife, which assault Mrs. Perry
made affidavit to before the governor.
Lanier's diving statement was. however,
that the killing was on account of the
fact that he had told the wife of her
husbands relations with a woman of the
town and the jury believed this, it being
shown that the woman implicated had
been a caller at the Jail to see Perry since
the tragedy.