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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-06-02
BATTLE WITH A SNAKE.
DR.. Miner Has a Thrilling Experience
With Rather While Fishing.

While fishing on the banks of the
Marais des Cygnes river in the vicinity
of Quenemo last Sunday morning DR..
H c. Miner Of this city had an expert
ence with a rattlesnake which, he
states, is indelibly impressed on his
memory for all time to come Dr.
Miner spent the past week in company
with A. G. Heating, Walter Willard
and Paul Shreve hunting and fishing
along the Marais des Cygnes river and
returned to this city last night
Early Sunday morning the doctor set
out to catch few fish for the party's
breakfast, and commenced operations
by settling himself comfortably on a
small sized boulder on the bank of the
river. He baited his hook, cast it into
the water, and then anxfOusly awaited
the first bite His waiting came to
an end in short order, but it was not
first bite" that did it.
The water was still circline around
the point where his hook dropped
when the doctor felt a sensation of
something crawling across his feet en-
cased in hunting boots, and looking
Gown he discovered an immense rat
tleSnake leisurely making its way from
a hollow underneath the rocks across
his boots in the direction of the river
A portion of the snakes body was yet
under the rock.
As a physician and surgeon Dr.
Miner has often been placed in trying
positions, and as is usual with mem
bers of the profession he has invaria-
bly, conducted himself with the utmost
GOODNESS. But amputating a limb and
receiving the caresses of a rattlesnake
are two different things, and instead of
sustaining his previous reputation for
cOOlneSS the doctor executed an in
Simultaneous backward scramble which
resulted in eleVating the snake several
feet in the air and placing him at a
more convenient distance, surprised,
frightened but ready to fight
a
ground he was no less ready to fight
than the doctor, and cOiling almost in
stan1y he made a spring at the To-
peka physician which was avoided only
by duplicating the action of the snake.
The snake again cOiled and made
ready to spring as soon as he struck
the earth. DR.. Miner picked up a good
sized club and advanced While the
and advanced his club. This action
was taken as an insult by the snake,
and again its several feet of circular
stripes shot through the air at the doc
tor. DR.. Miner was prepared, and
with agility which a man of his size
might not readily be credited with, he
stepped aside in time to eVade the di-
rected blow but not too late to strike
the whirling reptile with his club and
prOpel his body with considerable force
against a tree several feet farther
away than its intended destination.
The snake was stunned by the dual
blow of the club and tree and before
he could revive himself for another
spring the doctor ended his life by
beating his head into the ground. The
heroic contest finished, the doctor
walked slowly back to camp, made a
few unintelligible remarks about fish
ing for snakes and clubbing fish, and
then lay down and slept for the greater
portion of the day
The doctor says he will take any old
experience rather than fighting snakes
hereafter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-06-02
81 SONGS IN so MINUTES.
Coming of Salvation Army's Cham
pion Long-Distance Singer.

New York, June 2.-Take PATHS lar
ynx, Melba's epiglottis, Edouard De
Reszke's lungs and Scalchis diaphragm,
put them together inside Salvation
Army uniform. and throw in Seidl
concertina for good luck, and you will
have something family approaching the
marvellous concatenation of sound OF
which Adjutant Ludgate is capable.
He is billed as the Champion Long
Distance Singer of the World!' He
sings 81 songs in so minutes. This is a
fine record. and men who eat cOnsecu-
tive quail on bets must bow their heads
in shame.
The adjutant will lead a Battle of
Song in the Salvation Army head
quarters in West Fourteenth street on
next Thursday evening. His press no
tees are excellent. One Chicago paper,
referring to a similar service that he
held there in 1895, said: AT the end of
the 81 songs, he was in better condition
than MANY of his audience"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-06-02
PECULIAR Po1soNs
GENERATED IN THE HUMAN BODY.
The Result of Imperfect Digestion
of Food

The Result of Imperfect Digestion
of Food.
Every living thing, plant or animal con-
tains within itself the germs of certain
decay and death.
In the human body these germs of dis
ease and death Called by scientists Pto-
manfes). are usually the result of imper-
feet digestion of food; the result of in
digestion dyspepsia.
The stomach, from abuse, weakness.
does not promptly and thoroughly digest
the food. The result is a heavy, sodden
mass which ferments (the first process OF
decay poisoning the blood, making it
thin, weak and lacking in red corpuscles
poisoning the brain causing headaches
and pain in the eyes.
Bad digestion irritates the heart caus-
ing palpitation and finally bringing on
disease of this very important organ.
Poor digestion poisons the kidneys.
causing Bright's disease and diabetes.
And this is so because every organ, ev-
cry nerve depends upon the stomach
alone for nourishment and renewal and
weak digestion shows itself not only in
loss of appetite and flesh, but in weak
nerves and muddy complexion.
The great English scientist, Huxley.
said the best start in life is a sound
stomach. Weak stomachs fail to digest
food properly. because they lack the pro-
per quantity of digestive acids Qactic and
hydrOchloric) and peptogenic products:
the most sensible remedy in all cases of
indigestion, is to take after each meal
one or two of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
because they supply in a pleasant harm
less form all the elements that weak
stomachs lack
The regular use of Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets will cure every form of stomach
trouble except cancer of the stomach.
They increase flesh, insure pure blood
strong nerves, a bright eye and clear
complexion, because all these result only
from wholesome food we'll digested.
Nearly all druggists sell Stuart's Dys-
pepsia Tablets at so cents full sized pack
age or by mail by enclosing price to
I Stuart Co, Marshall. Mich, but ask your
druggist first.
A little book on stomach diseases mall
ed free. Address Stuart Co., Marshall.
| Mich
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-06-02
NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL ASSOCTA-
TON MEETING.

For the meeting of the National Ed
ucationa1 association at Buffalo in 1896
the excellent service given by the
Union Pacific was commented on by all
who had the pleasure of using that
line. This year our educational friends
meet in Milwaukee, Wis, July to 9
and mem bers of the association and
others from points west of the Missouri
river should by all means take the
Union Pacific.
The service of the Union Pacific
via Omaha or Kansas City is the very
best. The equipment consists of hand
some day coaches, chair cars, Pullman
buffet and drawing room sleepers. din
ing cars and buffet smoking and Ii
brary cars. Fewer changes than via
any other line One fare. plus 81. SO, for
the round trip will be the rate from all
points west of the Missouri river for
this meeting.
For illustrated matter. folders, etc,
call on OF write
E L. LOMAx,
G. P. & T. A, Omaha.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-06-02
BUILT HIS OWN COFFIN.
Did it Because He Did Not Want His
Friends Bothered With a Profit
less Task.

Columbus. S. c., June 2-"Dr' Jim
Brutus of BonnettsviIle, Marlboro
county, has completed his coffin and
stored in his cabin, where it is used
as a bench by members of his house
hold. DIR. Jim does not hold a diploma
from any medical college nor has he
art of blending the medicinal properties
of herbs and roots has gained him the
designation of doctor in the community.
The reason the old man has made his
own coffin is that he did not wish to
burden his friends with the task. DR.
Jim says that coffin making is an I'M
profitable business. The one he has
just built is his seventy fifth, and he
has received pay for only two of them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-06-02
CHICAGO HELD LIABLE.
The City Must Pay Damages Caused
by the A. R. o. Strike.

Chicago, June Judge Grosscup of
the federal court upheld the liability of
the city of Chicago for damages to rail-
road property by reason of the strike
of 1894
The question was before him on a de-
murrer of the city to the suit of the
Pennsylvania company for $4,000 dam
age at the Brighton Park yards fire on
the night of July 6, 1894, and a suit Of
the Yazoo & Mississippi Valley COM
pany for the destruction of $40, 900 worth
of property at 1O3rd street on the same
night. The demurrer was dismissed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-06-02
Luetgert Held 10 Grand JurY.

Chicago, June 2.-Adolph Luetgert,
the rich sausage maker, charged with
the murder of his wife, has been held
to the grand jury without bail The
examining magistrate said there was
strong circumstantial evidence that the
crime had been committed and that the
evidence pointed to the conclusion that
the defendant was guilty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-06-02
ASTOR'S CONCERTS.
Paderewski Plays and Melba Sings at
London Entertainment of
Mr.. Aston

New York. June "A dispatch to the
Journal from London says:
There have been some magnificent
programmes at various concerts this
season, but none to eclipse thu ones
which Mr.. Astor is providing for his
friends.
on both nights that he is entertain
ing Paderewski viii play and Melba,
will sing, While Plancon, Ancona and
others are added attractions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-06-02

For three years we have never been
without Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy in the house"
says A. II. Patter, with E. G Atkins &,
Co, indianapolis, Ind, and my wife
would as soon think of being without
flour as a bottle of this remedy in the
summer season We have used it with
all three of our children and it has
never failed to cure-not simply stop
pain. but cure absolutely. 1t is all
right, and anyonezwho tries it will find
it so" For sale by druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-06-02
YELLOW FEVER IN PORT.
Steamer From Colon Reaches New
York With One Dead, One Sick.

New York, June angus Mcclellan,
a second cabin passenger on the Ali
anca, which reached this port today
from Colon, died of yellow fever yester-
day at sea. He was a civil engineer
from Pictou, N. s, and probably CON
tracted the disease at Panama. Her
bert Gill, a waiter on the Alliance, was
also taken i'll with yellow fever on
May q. He was transferred to the
Swinburne island hospital.
The other second cabin passengers
viii be detained on Hoffman island for
five days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-06-02
LIGHTNING AND SNOW.
Several Bowdoin College Buildings
Struck. One Badly Injured.

Brunswick, Me, June 2.-During a
heavy snow storm here today lightning
played strange and costly pranks on
Bowdoin college campus.
The corner was torn out of Kings
chapel and the granite walls of the
structure were cracked in several pla-
ces. The bolt also entered Winthrop
hall, the Searles science building. and
several outside buildings
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-06-02
Ellis Roberts for U. s. Treasurer.

Washington, June 2-It is understood
the president has decided upon Ellis
Roberts of New York, for Z. S. treasur-
er and that his nomination will be sent
to the senate in a day or two. Mr. Rob-
erts at one time was assistant treasur-
er of the United States at New York
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-06-02
SENATE Is NOW FULL,
Lacking One-Republicans are Two
Short of a Majority.

WASHINGTON. June 2-The senator
from South Carolina, John McLaurin,
who succeeded the late Senator Earl,
has been sworn in. This establishes
the personnel of the senate as 1t VIII re-
main for some time, viz. Republicans
A; Democrats, "a; Populists, q; silver
Republicans, 4; vacancy, (Oregon);
total
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-06-02
THE JUBILEE HYMN.
1t Will be Included Hereafter in the
English PRAYER Book.

London, June 2.-The diamond jubi-
lee hymn, written by Bishop Wakefield
and approved by the queen, VIII be IN
Guided hereafter in the English prayer
book. It has been set to music by Sir
Arthur Sullivan. The hymn has four
stanzas. and it is entitled "Oh, King Of
Kings" 1t includes the following:
Oh royal heart with wide embrace,
For all her children yearning-
Oh happy realm, such mother grace
With loyal love returning
Where England's flag flies wide unfurled,
All tyrant wrongs repelling,
God made the world better world
For mans brief earthly dwelling.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-06-02
Circulation Growth.
In the year 1888 the circuia-

In 1896 the State Jour
nal erected for its exclusive
use as a permanent home,
a handsome double front
pressed brick building of
three floors. The location
is one of the most eligible
business sites in Topeka
the southeast corner of Kan
sas avenue and Eighth st.
The building is one Of the
most complete newspaper
structures in the west and
has many unique features
among these are construc-
ton and arrangement by
which the four Linotypes
are seen in operation be-
hind plate glass facing Kan
sas ave, and also through
a large glass window from
the business Office,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-06-02
ALTGELD'S PORTRAIT.
Illinois Legislature Appropriates ST.
600 for a Picture of the Ex-
Governor.

Springfield, Ill, June 2.-The senate
has passed the house bill appropriating
81, 900 for the painting of a portrait OF
ex-Gov. AItgeld.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-06-02

Hundreds of thousands have been IN
duced to try Chamberlain's Cough
remedy by reading what it has done
for others, and having tested its mer-
its themselves are today its warmest
friends. For sale by druggists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-06-02

If you desire a luxurious growth of
healthy hair of a natural color, natures
newer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-06-02

Health and happiness abide with
those whose medicine is Ayers Sarsa-
parilla.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-06-02
Mineral w alter .

The finest in the west. Come and try IL.
J. W. PHILLIPS. 612 W. Eighth Ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-06-02

The State Journal has
been under the present
management for over elev-
en- years, and its daily cir
culation in that time has
increased from 800 to over
1000, or an average growth
of one thousand a year.
The State Journal has 81
larger circulation than any
other daily paper published
in the great state of Kan
sas. It requires forty-three
(43) carriers Exclusive. of
newsboys), to circulate the
paper in Topeka and sub
urbs.
The State Journal re-
ceives the full day leased
wire Associated Press re-
port, is member of the
American Newspaper Pub
fishers Association, has 4
Linotypes, fast Web Per-
fecting Press, etc.
Don't advertise in tbs
State Journal unless you
feel confident that its daily
circulation exceeds 1900.
Any evidence apparently to
the contrary will be cheer
fully received and proof
produced to convince chs
most skeptical that we do
not claim anything about
our circulation for which
we cannot vouch-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-06-02

E. L. LOMAX,
G. P. & T. A. Omaha.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31

Lectures at the Medical College Of Viz
Sinla ceased on Saturday. The hnsl ex-
amlnat.ons have commenced and will
continue for two weeks.
The graduating exercises will take place
on April ed az the Academy Of Muslc
The exercises will be OF a very elaborate
nature. The class is a large one. ard
and this has been one OF the best year =
in the history or the institution.
The faculty. at q recent meeting. de-
c.ded to take q very important step by
which the course Is extended 10 four
wears. This will add largely 10 the cIln!-
cal instruction OF the students.
DR.. J. W. Long. professor OF gynecology
and prediatrics. has resigned. owing 10
the fact that he is shortly to leave this
city. Or. Longs departure will be a
great loss 70 the institution, and y VIII
be felt by both faculty n students lie
has made many warm friends here since
he has been connected with the college.
DR.. ]. y. Upshur will deliver a lecture
on Ethics on April 18th at $ +. IL, AZ
The college. The medical profession Is
invited 10 attend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31
ANOTHER VICTORY WON.
RICHMOND COLLEGE TAXES a
GAME FROM WAKE FOREST.
The visItcrs OutcIassed from the Start.
McCabe's Will Fight for a Game from
the College This Evening.

There were no features In the game be
tween the Richmond College and Wake
Forest at Broad-Street Park yesterday
evening.
Wake Forest was clearly outclsssed.
and they couldn't do a little bit with the
local boys.
in the seventh inning Edwards burst
his hand and retired in favor Of Mills
but he could not hold the college boys
down and In the last two innings four
runs we're added TO the score.
SMALL CROWD-SMALL BOYS.
The crowd was small. and was COM
posed principally OF small boys.
The Max Forest College boys are
gentlemanly fellows, and there was a
large delegation from the Woinan's Col
lege out TO root for them. They left for
their college in North Carolina last night
Richmond College and McCaoes School
will play again this evening at Broad
Street Park and a big crowd Will attend
for a rivalry exists between the two
clubs, that will make a game worth see
ing.
Following IS the detailed score OF the
game yesterday:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31
w. W. GREEN.
General SUPERINTENDENT.

Washington. ID. c.. April l, 1897.
Effective this date. the line between
Columbus and McDOnOugh now known as
the Columbus divisiCnl viii be operated as
part Of the Fifth division.
The lines between Neapolls and West
Point. Keysville and East Durham. and
oxford and Henderson now embraced IN
the First division). will be operated as the
Richmond division. +. ;. CANNON.
Third Vice-President and General Man
seer.
The first order will prove Of much in
terest TO Richmond people, from the iact
that CAPTAIN w. 7. West has been pro-
NOTED. This is gratifying news 10 his
many friends.
Captain West will have charge OF the
line from West Point 10 Dsnville and the
branch roads from Keysyille 70 Durham
and from oxford 20 Henderson. He has
been in the service OF the Southern for
thirty-dve years. filling various response
bic positions. his latest being that OF train
master here. During al that time ne has
never been suspended for a day or repri-
manled by his superior officers or me
company. Such a record speaks for !tself.
Mr.. John NJ. HuCspeih. chIef tram dis-
hatcher here. will assume some OF The
duties now performed by Captain West,
and will have charge OF tho office curing
the superntcndent's absence IN travelling
OYER tho lire.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31
Great Run Of Luck.

suppose everybody who PLAYS poker
believes In luck. Certainly l DO. ana
nave seen certain things at the caro-
table that In their way were as remark
able as the runs OF a single number AZ
roulette. tina makes up the pretty little
omance that go out from Monte CARO-
NJ times and that used TO be dated Baden
Baden, says a writer IN the Ne" 10TH
Sun.
sat watching a game one night at a
friends house in ST. Nicholas Avenue. in
which only intimate friends were play
ing and two OF them were ladies'. i did
nor ioln az there were six at the table
and | don't Ike a game with seven In.
The Ilmlt was 5 cents. There wasn't
n player in rhe game who knew enough
OF card manipulation TO deal a crooked
hand. and there wasn't one there WHO
would have lone IL under temptation.
And. moreover, there wasn't anything
like temptation.
Vet one woman in that game held =
-uecesslon OF hands that would have
made q fortune for an ordinarily good
player IL he were lucky enough 10 hold
them In q stun game.
was amusing myself by noticing her
Essentially feminine style OF play when
she began suddenly holding hushes. i've
,imes IN succession she held a Hush be-
Tor. any special remark was mace.
or course. there was the usual chat'er
! md Grazing. bat when shc showed down
.he nth nush In hye deals there was A
general ou,burst OF comment. and a rom
! fess'on by her that II didn't seem
ca1ny. ~
The next hand she held nothing. Tnen
| she got a four flush and filied- Ih-n she
| cot a pat Hush; then, dra Wing 10 the ace
| and King OF spades. she got three more
SPADES. The next hand was morning ana
the next WAS Il pat flush.
BY this tine / was excited myself as
was everybody In the game, n maze
a memorandum OF the last eleven hands
and began totting down each hand as
she held II.
In thirty-six consecutive hands she held
| twenty-seven Pushes. None OF the other
nine hands held even a pair. rive OF
the rwenty-seyen were pat hands. nine
| tires She drew one card. eight times shs
| drew two, three times she drew 'hree
| and twice she drew four.
At length the lucky lady grew 40 nearly
| hysterlcal thai her husband made some
| excuse 10 break up the game. was
| sorry IL had to be done. too. for | ~anted
10 see how long such a run would con-
| tInue bur the lady has told me since
| that she never before. or since, hsh any
| similar experience. though she plays ire
| ouently.-New York Sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31
Pvps vs.. Railroads.

Good Pops are wearing out tnsir
"nants" riding to and fro over the much
hated railroads.-Aethonv ReDuoncan.
-araiv 20 punish them. Their hearts are
full OF wrath against these engines OF IN
iouity. but after all. a free pass Is sootn-
ing 10 the feelings OF a statesman re-
turning 10 the bosom OF MS eonsu,u.ncy
lar AZ Topeka. lie would Ike 10 make
The railroads carry everybody. not a mo-
nopolist. for nothing. Meanwhile II Is
comforting 10 think that the corporation
is not making anything out or MIN, out
wearing out Its wheels In carrying his.
ard revolving swiftly toward perdition.
Whom the railroads get 50 poor that they
feel compelled 10 go out OF business. then
tie Populist State Is TO step In and run
them. Then PoDulist statesmen will
susnd their GAYS and nights In buffet cars.
and reduced capitalists will be glad 10
flag trains for them.-New York SUM-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31
The IaxpaNrr, GALLERY.

A taxpayer who sympathizes with some
criticisms made on reservins all IN"
house galleries during the counting OF the
electoral votes visited the capitol recent
~. lie was passing through the entrance
to the press gallery when Doorkeeper
Mann stopped him.
where can a taxpayer goT' he asker.
with a show OF anger. Il ind a mcm'
bers' gallery. a private gallery and a
diplomatic gallery. but there Is no place
for a taxpayer.
Are you a taxpayer" asked Mr. Mann.
Yes. and a big one. too"
Right this way for the taxpayers
gallery" said Mr.. Mann. as he pushed
open one of the double doors. that lead
into the small gallery alongside the press
gallery.
II thought there mus. be some place for
us" grumbled the visitor as he shunned
down the steps.-WashinEton Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31
The Evergreen Cemetery Cases.

Constable Garnett. OF Henrico county.
gsic on yesterday that he had not been
taken OF the Evergreen Cemetery cases
by the Commonwealth Attorney of Hen
rico.
Magistrates G.. ". Thomas and O.. c.
Vincent are also interesting themselve
in the investigation OF these cases OF
burial by night in The cemetery men,
tered. and now there are rumors TO the
effect that the next grand jury Will be
asked TO look into the matter at the April
term of the County Court.
Interest in the reported burial OF three
human bodies. but whose Is not Known IN
Evergreen Cemetery. is growing. and
many people are now anxious for an In
~yestlgation.