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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
MANY SURPLUS DIGITs.
Chicago Professor Discovers Six Toed
and Six-Fingered Man.

Chicago. Sept: 17.-Professor Feeder
lex Starr of the University of Chicago
recently advertised asking for informal
ton concerning hexadactylous or six
fingered people. Almost Immediately
answers began to pour in from all
quarters from persons who claimed to
have an oversupply of fingers or toes,
and during the past ten days replies
have been so numerous that yesterday
the total number reached 1855.
Both the number of replies and the
information contained in them have so
far surpassed the utmost expectations
of the professor, that the quest he first
devoting night and day to in classify
ing and arranging data. He is so wrap
ped up in his Investigations that his
midnight SlumberS are disturbed by
visions and he ina gines he sees all sorts
of human monstrosities with toes and
fingers galore.
The great majority of replies have
come from people who claim to have
either six fingers on one hand or six on
one foot. Many are from people with
six fingers on each hand and others
from persons with II toes. Only a few
have been received which state that
and many simply write that they are
such persons" without further deScrib-
ing their popularity.
The professors surprise knew no
bounds yesterday when he received by
mail the photograph of a chubby-faced
and smiling colored boy with six per-
fectly-forrned fingers on each hand and
six equally well-fOrmed toes on each
foot. Accompanying the photograph
was a letter from the mother explain
ing that she had read the advertise
ment and gladly sent the photograph of
her 1O-months-Old child. The letter
came from TeXarkana, Tex, but furth-
er information Professor Starr would
not give
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
j. Rohl4 Nearly Loses a Hand

J. Rohlff. a miller at the Inter Ocean
mills, while at work yesterday found that
the bucket elevator was clogged up and
needed to be cleaned out. The endless
chain of buckets had stopped and Rohlfr
commenced to clean away the obstruction
with his hands. AS he loosened it the
belt was freed and the chain of buckets
suddenly started. ROhl1f's right hand
was caught between one of the buckets
and the chute. He managed to save his
hand by jerking it out with his whole
strength, but two fingers We're terribly
crushed. The surgeon in attendance
thinks that the fingers can be saved with
proper care. but Rohln will not be able
TO work again for several weeks
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
the markers has passed his signal at

the markers has passed his signal at
least 300 feet.
Operators will not permit any train to
enter block when a train is reported
in the block from opposite direct ex-
cept by order of the train dispatcher,
authorizing a premissive card and in
addition an order to the train showing
a what point it is to meet the oppOs-
ing train.
To prevent opposing trains from en-
tering block simultaneously, they will
not permit westbound trains to enter
until they have notified operator at next
west block station to block all east
bound trains. They will not permit a
following train to enter a block in same
direction until preceding train has been
reported as passing block station ahead,
except by order of train dispa tcher.
If from failure of telegraph line or
other cause. an operator be una BILE to
communicate with the next block sta
ton, he will stop trains moving in that
direction, give to each written notice of
the trouble. and then allow them to
proceed under time table rules, until
communication is restored.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
TO CURE DYSPEPSIA.
a New Remedy Which Will Do 1t

Chronic dyspepsia is considered. by
many people to be nearly if not quite
incurabl No good reason can be Civ
en- why they think so except that per
haps they have tried various remedies
without much, if any benefit. But the
progress in every branch of medicine
has been such that among other things
a lasting cure for Indigestion in its
chronic form well as temporary has
been discovered and is now placed be-
fore the public strictly on it's merits as
a permanent cure for all stomach trou-
bles or difficulties with the digestive
organs.
This new treatment is called stuart's
Dyspepsia Tablets, being put UP in
tablet form so as to be easily taken
and also to preserve its good qualities
for an indefinite length of time.
This remedy has produced surprising
effects in the worst forms of INDIGESTION
and in many cases where ordinary rem
edies failed to give even relief, Stuart's
Dyspepsia Tablets have fully cured
The. splendid results from using this
preparation are owing to the fact that
it is prepared and intended for Dys-
pepsia and stomach troubles only 1t
is not a cure-all like so many adVer-
tised remedies. claiming to cure every
thing under he sun, but it is claimed
that it is a certain cure for Dyspepsia
and anyone suffering from any form of
indigestion cannot fail to get perma-
nent relief and cure from its use.
1t is so prepared and the ingredients
are of such nature that when the tab
lets are taken into the stomach they
digest the food no matter whether the
stomach is in good working order or
not. You get sustenance and strength
to mind and body by reason of the food
being properly digested and at the same
time the much abused stomach is allow
ed to rest and recuperate.
Notwithstanding the great benefits to
be derived from StuartS Dyspepsia
Tablets. the price is but soc for full siz-
ed package and all druggists sell them
\ little book on Stomach Diseases
mailed free by addressing the Stuart
Co, Marshall, Mich
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
SAW TIN THE JOURNAL.
Miss Halpin of Chicago is Willing tc
Become Kansas Schoolma'am.

Miss Mary Halpin of Chicago, H.,
has written a letter to State Superin-
tendent Stryker, a portion of which fol-
lows:
4 see by the State Journal of Topeka
that there is a scarcity of teachers in
Kansas owing to the fact that many
have failed in exa nlinatiozs.
Continuing, the letter says:
81 have been teaching a coed deal, but
during the past few years I have de-
voted my time to the study of art.
will take up teaching again if 1 can Sc
cure a position in Kansas"
Superintendent Stryker says the
statement sent from Larned that there
was a scarcity Of teachers in western
Kansas, is a misrepresentation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
Pensions for Kansas.

Washington. Sept. 17.-Pensions have
been issued as follows:
Decentralization Miller. Topeka;
Thos. Boyd, National Military home,
I.eavenworth.
Northumberland F. Gould. Null
vane.
ReisSue-John Howard, Topeka.
Original widows, etc.-Nancy L. Ma
thssOn. Columbus; Eliza beth PARROT
Wichita; Lutitia House, Fort Scott;
Mary A. Stever, Oberlin; Maria H. Nc
IalIin. Topeka.
Restoration and supplemental-AIinor
of Simeon S. Brinkerhoff Hammond
Mexican war widows-CIarissa Allen,
Lenexa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
TEXAS FEVER IN JACKSON co.
Several Head of Stock Have Died
From the Disease.

Holton, Sept 1.-THE Texas yer has
not yet been subdued among the cattle
of Jackson county. The start of the
when several hundred head We're sold
Il few weeks ago and distributed in
several parts of the county. Several
of those purchasing at the Norris sale
have lost cattle, among who are Sam
uel McAIister and Albert Shultz. the
former losing seven and the latter five
head. \ car lead of cattle shipped to
Kansas City, since the sale, was FRO
nounced diseased by the authorities and
fy1la "a mined
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
onlv Two Roads Show Profit.

The secretary of the state board OF
railroad commissioners has received re
norris from the Manhattan, Alma &
burlington, Wichita & Western, Hutch
inson & Southern, Karsas City Belt line
and Chicago Great Western railroads
and the I,eaVenworth Terminal BridSa
company These reports show that on
lv the last two named were able to
make their earnings exceed expenses
during the past year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
Western Kansas Cattle Deal

largest cattle deals consumated in
Western Kansas in recent years was
made yesterday when Sullivan & Mills
OF Yavapia county, Ariz., sold to A. c.
Dake of Denver, Colo, 5000 head of
steers, COWS and heifers. The cattle are
in Lane, Ness and Ford counties, and
We're sold for $4,000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
McNall at Great Bend.

Great Bend, Sept. 1.-THE workmen
of this and adjoining counties held
big basket dinner at this place yester-
day. Speeches We're made by Agnes
Michaels. officer of the grand lodge,
Degree of Honor, and Webb McNaIl.
McNaH made fine argument for fra
ternaI insurance and predicted that
within ten years the fraternal orders
would handle all cases of insurance, re
sulting in a cheapening of the rates
and easier settlements. ThompSOnS
military band of Larned furnished the
music
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
Santa Fa Id Them All.

Kansas City, Sept. 17.-Since July
there have been 10, 436 cars of wheat re-
ceived at Kansas City, of which the
Santa F7e has carried 6,765 cars; the
Union Pacific. All cars; the Missouri
Pacific. 4150 cars; the Rock Island, p
42I cars: the Burlington lines, LIP cars;
the Pittsburg & Cuff, 221 cars, and va
rious other lines differing numbers I'M
der 100 cars These cars contained H.
Gel 900 bushels of wheat, worth more
than SS 0O0 00O
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17

The requirements Of a medicine is to
tighten the burden of pain and cure.
edy and TablerS Buckeye Pile Oint-
ment is the only remedy for blind,
bleeding or protruding Piles that is en-
dorsed by physicians. Cures the most
obstinate cases soc. Geo W. STAINS
field, 632 Kansas avenue, and Millers
Pharmacy, corner Sixth and Popeka
*
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
1t Saves the oroupy Children

Seaview. Wave have a splendid
sale on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,
and our customers coming from far and
near speak of it in the highest terms.
would nave died of Group if Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy had not been
given.-Kellam & Ourren. The 25 and
so cent sizes for sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
Ottawa Men Buy a Forest.

Ottawa, Sept. 17.-Several Ottawa
business men have united in a purchase
of 10000 acres of timber near Campbell
in Duncan county, Missouri The tim
Der has never been cut off and consists
of oak, hickory and black gum, all val
liable timber trees. They have arrang-
ed with a large lumber firm to take all
the lumber they can cut for the next
year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
New Kansas Postmasters.

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE following
Kansas fourth class postoffice appoint
mentS were made today:
Guelph, Sumner county, W. Cleghorn;
Harveyville. Wabaunsee county, r.
Lewis; Mentor, Saline county, Jose
phine MAXWELL.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
Low Rate Excursions

on September p, the Santa Fe Route
will sell tickets to points in Arkansas.
Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana
New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas for
Gre fare plus $500 for round trip. Lib
erai limits and stopover privileges w
c. C+arvey. agent. Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17

Billiards. Snow Liniment is the most
penetrating liniInent in the world. 1t
cures pain and Inflammation of all
kinds quicker than any other known
remedy. Price soc. Every bottle guar
anteed. Geo. w. Stansfield, 632 Kan
sas avenue. and Miller's Pharmacy
corner Sixth and Topeka avenues.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
Mo Santa Fe Extension.

Chicago. Sept. lit was announced
today by an official of the Santa Fe that
the report that road was to be CON
structed to Globe, A T., by the santa
Fa was without foundation. This Off
cial stated it was possible that other
parties were to build the road, and If
thev did so the Santa Fe would make
fra ffic agreement with them, but, as far
as the road itself is concerned, it has no
intention of constructing any new lines
in any direction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
Gard OF Thanks.

wish to extend my heartfelt thanks
to my many friends and to the A. o. L.
w and Brotherhood Of Locomotive En-
gineers and Firenaen for their kindly
acts of courtesy and sympathy in con
necton with death of my husband, Ma
than HOLSTER.
MRS. NATHAN HOLLISTER.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
A Cure for Billions t,o1io.

Resource, Sereven Co., Cal have
been subject to attacks of bilious collie
for several years Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is the
only sure relief. 1t acts like a charm.
One dose ~of it gives relief when an
other remedies fail.-G. D. Sharp For
sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
Santa Fe Freight Service.

Kansas City, Sept. 1.-THE Santa Fe
has fifty-four special freight ear SIR
vices out of Kansas City every day,
these cars reaching all the important
points in the Southwest This company
reports its local business out of Kan
sss City better than for any year since
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
Democrats Nominate Folev.

Ellinwood, Sept. 1.-THE Democratic
judicial convention met here yesterday
and nOmina ted c. f. Foley for Judge
of the 25th judicial district in opposi-
ton to A. r. Clark, candidate by petit
ton as an independent candidate for
judge of this district
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
DIED PARKWAY FR0MHOME
Death of Frank Sims of Topeka in
Mexico-Other Deaths.

Word has been received in Topeka
that Frank Sims, who was for long
time employed in Topeka as mailing
clerk at the Capital, died in the City of
Mexico of typhoid fever. For about ten
months Mr.. Sims has been working on
the Mexican Herald. He was % years
old at the time of his death and was
engag ed to Miss Blanche West, who is
employed at Crosby Bros. Mr.. Sims
father and brother reside in Topeka. The
remains will be buried in the City of
Mexico.
Geo. Rix who is well known in this
city, died in Los Angeles, Cal, on Sep
TENDER IA, aged SO years. He was the
father of f. q. Rix of Topeka.
Miss Amy Adams died yesterday
morning at her home in Tecumseh of
consumption, aged % years. The funer-
al took place this morning at 10 o'clock,
the interment being in Bethel cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
cofeyville to own Its Electric Lights

Coffeyville, Sept 17-This city is to
have an electric light plant owned by
the city The proposition is to spend
ST. 900 for the creation of a plant The
mayor Will call a special election.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
More Amateur Ball.

The game of baseball between the
be called at $3.50 tomorrow afternoon at
Athletic park. Admission is free and
the public is invited. The teams will
line IN as follows.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
Everybody Says So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartc the most Won
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on Kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds,
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and biiousness. Please buy and try a box
of g. c. Q. to-day; 10, -, 80 cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
The best $500 Bargain Shoe.-Fur-
mans.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-02
CHURCH NOTICES.

First Universalist Church, Summit avenue.
near Grand street. Rev. Charles H. Vail, pas
tor. Service, lo4S A M, New years sermon.
Emory M. E. Church, corner Bergen and
Belmont avenues. Rev. D. R.. Lowrie. ?. D.,
pastor. Fellowship meeting at $3.50 A. M. AT
1890 A. M, preaching by the evangelist and
special services for young people at 4 and
$50 P. NJ.
First Congregational Church, corner Boyd
and Bergen avenues. Rev. John l.. Scudder,
pastor pas ssrI Rev: :; Tester # ". wsl 1'.z assistant 5 f. m pas-
ing, Rev. John I. scudder will preach. sub
Ject, Being Made Whole Evening, Rev.
J. Lester Wells will lead a song service
Tabernacle, corner York and Henderson
streets. Rev. John l. Scudder, pastor; Rev.
J. Lester Wells, assistant pastor. Services,
1890 "A NJ. and 7:45 P. NJ. Morning Rev. J.:
Evening, Rev. John L. Scudder will preachs
mon, Profits"
English Lutheran. Services will be held at
near Jersey avenue, at 1O:45 A.. M. and 7:45
e. M. subject. morning, The New Year"
Evening The Brother" Luther League at
Trinity M. E.. York street, near Washing
ton. Rev. D. 3: F. Randolph. pastor. Holy
Communion at 1890 A. M. and address,: SER
mon at 1880 P. M. OF -The Knocking at the
Grace Church, Erie and Second streets. Rev.
George S. Behnitt, rector: Gilbert N. Fox
well, assistant. Second Sunday after Christ
Morning Prayer, with sermon; 4 P. M, Even
song, with sermon.
Christadelphian Meeting House, corner Erie
and Sixth streets Services at 1920 A. M.
Rev. John Barlow will lecture, subject, TAX
ing Up the Cross"
st. Paul's Methodist Episcopal, Third street,
near Erie street. Rev. T C. Mayham, pas
tor At 1870 A. y: a short sermon, followed
Members. In the evening the pastor will
preach and conduct a revival service.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-02

for spring delivery, and an increased TO-
tai value of business in 1896 among %.
Louis shoe manufacturers and ~1opDers3
and jobbers of dry goods, as
with 1895. Quotations for. corn, exports
Of which continue relatively heayy, lot
wheat, of which the same may. pc salu.
ard for coffee and for hides n leather,
are higher.
Manufacturers of wooden goods are BUY
ing raw material only to cover orders re-
ceived. Large stocks of unsold print
cloths continue to depress quotations,
and merchants i'm leading staple lines az
larger distributing centres do not antici-
pate an early Improvement in business;
Prices of oats. petroleum, cotton and PRINT
cloths are lower, and buyers OF western
and Southern brands of pig iron report
a cut of 25c. a ton. Prices are IN
changed and comparatively firm Ior
four, pork, lard, sugar, anthracite coal
and steel billets. Since the break IN
iron and steel prices consumers appear m
clined to await developments.
Holiday dizziness has prevailed IN the
New York stock market. Prices nave
been moderately strong, and the markets
tone is Influenced by expectations OF q
better demand for securities in the open
ing months of the new year. The FAVOR
able foreign trade balance is CONSIDERED q
bull factor. Foreign exchange is STEADY
after a slight decline. due probably, to
selling of hypothetical exchange n 70
the anticipation of January. payments
abroad. Demand sterling is 4.S6h.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-02
AMONG TIE OHURoHEs.
EIpisbopaI.

The watch night meeting held at ST.
PauPs Methodist Church was a great
the church was filled with an audience
composed of members of four coagrega-
lions. viz: Centenary, Hedding, Trinity
aaa st sb pa,'rs, p. p d 5osr e aown TIC aown op Meahy
sermon of the meeting was preached by
the Rev. Frank s.. Goldman. pastor of
the Centenary Church. and was fervent
pastor of st. Paul's Church, conducted
the prayer service and love feast h
followed. A large ntrlber Of people took
an impressive and profitable occasion. AL
though it had lasted three full hours. it
seemed ZEE med a one g toe al long; T s the close the
The four Methodist churches of lower
Jersey City ave decided to unite in re-
vtval services during the month OF jan
st. Paurs, January IS; Centenary. Janu-
airy 1S-22; Trinity, January 25-29.
The work Is in the hands Ct the pas,
be o~verlooked to make it 4 success. Rev.
D. B. F. Randolph, Of Trinity Church.
will preach the opening sermon at st.
+. 6. Mayham, Of 81. Pasuis Church. wili
have charge Of the meeting for the first
week. Five hundred copies Of the new
book; .Pen IT fsa4 I Hy1fpns' son have ti 6esn
singing will be a special feature Of the
meeting. A song service every evening
from 1880 to 8 will draw many persons
Special eyangelistic services will be held
in Trinity M. E. Church every Sunday
evening, commencing tomorrow evening
with a service of song with new books
and sermon on 'sThe Knocking at the
Door,"
The revival continues at the Emory NJ:
E. Church. The Rev. Mr.. Barker will
hold a special service tomorrow at four
night service at Emory was attended by
a large audience and great interest pre-
vailed.
The Y. M. G.. A. Service.
The Y. M. C. A. service will be held in
connection with the Emory M. e. Church
Young Peoples mass meeting tomorrow
afternoon at four o'clock (no service in
Hasbrouck HalD. On this occasion the
Rev. G. L. Barker, evangelist, will give
the address. He is a former Y. M. G. A.
by Pastor Lowrie, of the Emory M 3.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-02

needs, if bestowed upon It, would pre-
serve it in perfect condition for at least
a hundred years.
As nearly as one can get at the drift
of MI. sackett's somewhat pointless
TRADE. he advocates the construction Of
water works by the city itself. He
says
But those who do not favor the con
tract now on its way to contamination
are opposed to having the work done by
any private corporation. They say that
secure aer water head for about s4,5o0,O 900
for $,0oo,0Oo at the outside.
who are "they'? we are constantly
hearing Of people who can buy the earth
for a song who want every public
official indicted for not making equally
good bargains. But who are the people
who can do this? Why do they not
come forwards? If water works can be
built for IS, oOO,O 600. why do not those who
know how to do it come forward and un-
der bid the East Jersey Company? There
would be a handsome profit in it at say
s5.5000Oo.
But Mr.. sackett does not know just
what he favors. He is riding both horses,
so as to be able TO WELD his lash on
both. He says
If a public work can be done for
S., 900. 900 1t is a safe wager that a Hudson
county contractor would get SO. o00, U0O
out of 1t before he let go of it. So that
1t is argued, with some show of reason,
that the private contract will not only be
far the cheaper in the end, but that at
the end the city will have something Of
real value for its money.
We are not particularly favorable to
the East Jersey Water Company. We
have pointed out many real objections to
the present proposed contract. But we
have no sympathy with the Buzzard style
of criticism so common in this city, and
of which Mr.. sackett represents the con-
densed essence. To the last remark which
we have quoted from him, we ave this
to ADA water supply would be cheap
to Jersey City. today, at any price. 1t
would nave been millions in the treasury
of the city and in the pockets of the peo-
pie If one had been acquired ten years
ago, even at a cost of $4,000 900.