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The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-17

LINCOLN-The fire company had a
balance of nearly $100 left over from
last years celebration and decided to
purchase with it the fire bell which
was hung a few days ago over the city
hall. The bell has a greater capacity
for noise than anything that ever came
onto the townsite. 1t cost SIT put down
and the mounting cost $13.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-17
Leoti Girl Commits suiciee.

Leoti, July 16.-F1orence Marine, the
17-year-Old daughter of Andrew J. Ma
rine, committed suicide by taking
strychnine, at her home. near White
law, in Greeley county, yesterday. No
cause is assigned.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-17
Liberal Larued Jury.

LaEned. July 16.-W. H. Bevard was
acquitted by jury yesterday of violat-
ing the prohlbitory law, though the ev-
1dence of sales of beer was conclusive
and the defendant made no defense
The sentiment here now is decidedly
against prosecutions under the prohibi-
tory law.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-17

GREAT BEND-A. ]. Hoisington is
building a big irrigating ditch between
Pawnee Rock and Larned. 1t COM
mences four miles east of Larned, fol-
lowing the bluff. Water from the Paw
nee will be used in this ditch.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-17
Butler County Reunion.

E1dorado, July 1.-THE annual re-
union of the eX-Union soldiers of But
Ter county will be held this year at Ell
dorado, September 21 to %. Extensive
preparations for a big time are being
made.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-17
Lightning Strikes a Dock.

New Orleans, La, July 1.-THE ma
rine dry dock at A1giers was struck by
lightning during a storm this afternoon
and four or five men knocked down.
1t is not thought any were seriously
injured.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-17

MANHATTAN-Rile county Repub-
licans have nominated the folIowin g
ticket: Treasurer, Victor E. Johnson,
Randolph; clerk, Claude NJ Breeze,
Manhattan: register, NJ. NJ. Davis, Cen
ter township; surveyor. o. E. Noble, Ri
ley: coroner, Dr.. H. B. Morton, Leon
ardville; commissioner Second district,
E. J. Davis.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-17
FROM KANSAS TOWNS.
General and Personal News From All
Over the State

LINCOLN-J. I. Tolver and c. B.
Jones made a hasty trip to BeIoit and
latter part of last week. They went to
buy up some corn for next fall and
winters feeding, and were successful
in securing something like 10000 BUSH
els.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-17
Iowa "worked" for a Service. Too.

Newport, r. l., July 1.-THE battle
ship Iowa arrived from the League Is
land navy yard. A delegation from
Iowa will be here on Monday and
formally tender the silver service pre-
sented by the citizens Of that state
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-17
Atchison 4. N. G. Mustered In

Atchison, July 17-Gen. Charles Nc
Crum of Garnett, Maj. Gen. Robert At
kinson of Ottawa and Lieut. Harry
Smith of Topeka have mustered in Co
L, K. N. G.. a the headquarters, No.
81 Commercial street. The company
made a good showing at last nights
meeting
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-17
Full Fusion in Linn County.

Pleasanton, July 1.-THE Populists of
Linn county met at Mound City yester-
day and nominated the following ticket:
Sheriff, J. A. Mantney; register of
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-17
Meteor at St Clere.

Holton, July 16.-Parties living near
St. Clere report the falling OF a meteor
which was about the size of salt
barrel. 1t was accompanied by very
bright light and it buried itself half
way into the earth
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-17

the bonds and the adjustment value of
the bonds.
Senator Kelly has been for years in
this kind of business.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-17

raiding of the rooms of the Lawrence
lodge of the order of the Mystic Bro
therhood, was hanged last night. Ray
town.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-17

NEWTON-Well No. 1 of the new
water works was tested yesterday. A
number of city officials and represent
atives of the Santa Fe witnessed the
test, which was very satisfactory The
pump was run at the rate of from 500
to 700 gallons a minute for period OF
eight hours.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-17
a Lawrence Informer's Effgv Hung.

Lawrence, July 17.-An eff1gy of Geo.
Ray, a barber, who is said to have
given the information that caused the
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-17

ABILENE-Jerry Mohler of Salina
has decided that he will not be a can
didate for district judge. Steve Os-
borne, who is an eX-judge,, and Y. C.
Milliken. both of Salina, are mentioned
as possible candidates. Judge Thomp-
son, the incumbent, will stand for re-
election.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-17

OTTAWA-There will be a general
picnic of the Sunday schools of Frank
lin county and adjoining counties, at
Lincoln park Lane, Tuesday, August g.
Arrangements of an extensive order
are being made for an elaborate pro-
gramme of exercises. A low excursion
rate will be provided
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-17

WINFIELD-Mayor H. c. Loomis
sent President Mckinley copy of Car
ter'S Monthly containing pictures of the
president and Mrs. Mckinley and
write-up of Winfield, and this morning
he received a nice letter of thanks
from the president for the courtesy.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-17

Atchison, July 17.-It is political gos-
sip that B. P. Waggener, the Atchison
attorney, will be the Democratic candi-
date for state senator in the Atchison
and Jackson county district next fall
The district is Republican, but Wag-
gener is a rustler and very popular. The
office of state senator is now vacant by
reason of the death of Frank Wallack
a few weeks ago.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-27
OF LOCIL INTEREST.

An excellent dinner was served at Springside on Christmas day and ci- gars, confectionery and fruit were dis tributed. Father Corcoran said mass in the chapel and a number of children from the St. Francis orphan asylum sang various appropriate pieces.
 The Christmas number of Loomis' Musical and Masonic Journal devotes a column and half to the youthful and interesting prodigy, Loretto O'Connell, whose portrait taken seated at the pia- no, occupies the first page. Florence Buckingham Joyce, the New York spe- cialist, is also represented by cut and review, and the remaining pages teem with stirring music and Masonic news.
 The regular weekly meeting of Ad- miral Foote post took place Saturday night in Warner hall. Several veterans severely criticised President Andrews of Brown university for his high praise of General Robert E. Lee as a com | manding officer. President Andrews expressed his views on a southern tour not kng ago. He was member of the | First Connecticut Volunteers
 l The bids for the contract to construct i the Cobalt bridge on the Air Line divis- | ion of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad will be opened to- | day by Chief Engineer F. s. Curtis The Cobalt bridge is one of the biggest improvements on the Air Line division l contemplated in many years. The structure will be of granite, and cost $7O 1000.
 James Mackey, 8 cook at the Adams house, was severely injured on Satur day morning, having cut an artery ir his wrist. Mackey dashed his hand through a window. It was stated las night that the injury was accidental Mackey, being about to fall, put up hi! hand to save himself and smashed ( light of glass.
 Fire Marshal Fancher still feels tho effect of the serious wrench which h, gave his left knee at the Halsted 6 Harmount fire Friday. He is on duty however. and went to the house o Frank D. Trowbridge at 230 Churcl street Saturday morning about | o'clock, where there was a slight fire The fire was in the chimney and tht chemical engine put it out. He also re sponded to the alarm from the Tontint hotel early in the morning.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-27
ArTEMTP TO BURN ToNT1NE.
Incendiary's Third Attempt to Fire tht
 Hotel Failed.

A third attempt to burn the Tontine hotel within eleven weeks was frustrat- ed Saturday morning by the vigilance of the night watchman, John Burton. About midnight a stranger registered as Locke in the hotel register, paid his bill in advance and was assigned to room 19, on the third floor. He was about five feet eight inches in height, hazel eyes, hair and mustache, of a mixture of red and gray slightly de formed nose, thin lipe, face inclined to be thin and thick neck. In speech and general appearance he gave one the inn presslon that he was of Hebrew extrac- tion He carried a telescope valise which he refused to allow out of his hands while being shown to his room and his actions were so peculiar that Watchman Burton determined to keeI an eye on him.
 About o'clock he went to take look at room 19 and saw Locke descending from the fourth floor with an arnful o1 papers. His inquiries eleciting no sat isfactory answer, he rushed up to the Loui LII HUT, WI6Te He ulSCuVGIGu d llit in room 9, which was unoccupied, Ht at once Ngave the alarm to Proprietor White and to the fire department. Int fire department responded promptly but the flames had been extinguishe6 by Proprietor White and Night Clerl Joseph Poroneau with hand grenades before the engines arrived,
 An Investigation by Chief Hubbard and Fire Marshal Fancher revealed the fact that cans of turpentine with light ed candles placed in the top had beer placed beside the wainscoting and the carpet saturated with turpentine When discovered the candles had near ly burned down to the turpentine. Int damage to walls and carpets amounts to about $40. During the excitemen the incendiary escaped through tht open window of his room. In his fligh' he left behind him his valise, pair O rubbers and a vest, The vest contain ed some blank bill-heads with the ad vertisement of J. P. Merigon of Hud son, Mass, upon them. The promis sory note was signed by Merigon ant payable to R. English.
 Sergeant Dennehy left for Hudson | which is short distance out of Boston
 Saturday in hopes of apprehending th' incendiary. It is thought that the in | cendlary is the same one who attempt ed to fire the hotel October 9. He reg istered then as R. Locke of Newark | N. J.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-27
TOOK SPAN OF HORSES,

Frank Anderson, cabinet maker, who resides in Whitneyville, was ar rested on Saturday afternoon, charged with taking a pair of horses belonging to r c. Caudee, q liveryman on Broad way, without the permission of the owner. The horses were hitched to a hack and were left standing on Orange street, near Court, Friday night. It is alleged that Anderson came along, un- hitched the horses and drove to his home, near the second bridge at Lake Whitney, where he abandoned the horses He is said to have removed the robes from the hack and carried them to his home
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-27
DEATH OF
MRS. MARY KELLY.

Mrs Mary Kelly, wife of Terrence Kelly of 262 Wallace street, died on Sat urday morning after a short illness. She had been a member of St. Patrick s church for many years and also an earnest worker in behalf of its inter- ests. The deceased was fifty-seven years old. She leaves, besides her hus- band. seven sons-Terrence E. Kelly, ex-superintendent of parks; Andrew P. Kelly, county director of the c. T. A. B. union; John J. Kelly, barber on Grand avenue; Thomas w., Michael, Charles and Robert Kelly.
 The funeral will be held this morning at 8:30 from her late residence and at g o'clock from St. Patrick's church, where a high requiem mass will be eel ebrated.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-27
IN THE LOWER KINGDOM.

IN lhE LOW ER kINGpoM,
 Poe has immortallzed the raven, Whittier the robin and Longfellow the snow-White bird that sung to the monk Felix.
 A captive bee, striving to escape, has been made to record as many, as l5,54O wing strokes per minute in recent test.
 The common house fly makes GOO strokes of it's wings per second when flying at it's highest speed. The dragon fly makes Il, 800. .. King Charles ", rather than disturb a swallow that had built her nest on his tent, gave order when the camp was broken to leave his tent standing.
 In Heliopolis when @ cat died in a private residence the inmates shaved their eyebrows. The killing of a cat, even accidentally, was 'reckoned capi- tai offence.
 The Hindoos declare that drops of wa ter falling from cows horns have the power to expiate sin, and that scratch | ing the back of @ COW destroys all guilt. Animals are often able to bear very | protracted fasting In the Italian | earthquakes of 1795 two hogs were bur ] jed at Scriano in the ruins of a build | ing,s They were taken out alive forty | two days later, but very lean and weak. A dog at the same time and place was buried for twenty-threee days and re- covered. ....
 An eminent naturalist says that every | thread of what we call the spiders web is made up of about 5000 separate flores. If pound of this thread were required it would occupy nearly 2S,O0O spiders a full year to furnish it. The author of this statement does not in- form us how long the thread would be, but it is safe to say that 1t would reach several times around the world.-Chica- l pn NnWS.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-27
A FINE OLD MAN

Oakville, Dec. 25.-S. B. Everett in his eightieth year, goes to his work in Wells factory on the Watertown road every day, walking if he does not catch a ride. He was never sick day in his life, or at least sick enough to employ a physician. He is always cheery and pleasant in his intercourse with people. and to see him on the street one would not take him to be more than sixty years old.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-27
NEW HAVEN COLONY HISTORICAL
 SOCIETY

The regular monthly meeting of the society will be held in Colonial Hall this evening, December 2Tth, at 8 o'clock. A paper entitled "The Life and Customs of the People in Colonial Days" will be read by Rev. E. B. San ford. The monthly meetings of the so- ciety are open to the public and all are cordially invited.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-27
DIED IN PHILADELPHIA.

Selah Hart died recently in Philadel- phia. MT. Hart was ninety years Of age. He lived in New Britain for years and occupied the house on the South ington turnpike now owned by the New Britain Park association. He carried on farming in New Britain years ago. He removed from that city when he was in the neighborhood of seventy-five years and had since lived with relatives in Philadelphia.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-27
DEATH OF MRS. ROSE KING.

Mrs Rose King died at the New Ha- ven hospital Saturday of consumption. She had been i'll for the past six months. The deceased was twenty-five years of age. She leaves a father, who resides on, Hallock street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-27
CHRISTMAS SERVICES.
At the Howard Avenue Congregational
 Church

Although the weather was stormy a good congregation was present at the morning service yesterday and listened to an able Christmas sermon by Rev. w J. Mutch, the pastor. The music by the choir was, as is usual, excellent.
 The Sunday school concert, which was to have been held in the evening, was postponed until next Sunday evening. An excellent programme has been pre- pared by the committee, which consists of Mrs w. ]. Mutch, Miss Amelia Sco- bic and Miss Alice Barrett
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-27
FROM FOOT TO KNEE
Ohio Woman Suffered Great Agony From a Terrible Sore-Her Story of the Case, end Her Cure.


 "For many years I was afflicted with milk leg, and few years ago it broke out in a sore and spread from my foot to my knee. I suffered great agony. It would burn and itch all the time and discharge a great deal. My health was good with the exception of this sore. tried great many kinds of salve, but some would irritate the sore so that 1 could hardly stand the pain. could not go near the fire without suffering intensely. Some one sent me papers containing testimonials of cures by Hoods Sarsaparilla, and told my husband would like to try this med icine. He got me bottle and l found it helped me. Kept on taking it until my limb was completely healed. l cannot praise Hoods Sarsaparilla enough for the great benefit it has been to me. It cleanses the blood of ali impurities and leaves it rich and pure." MRS. ANNA E' EAKEN, Whittlesey, Ohio.
 You can buy Hoods Sarsaparilla of all druggists. Be sure to get only Hoods.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-27
Our Christmas Poultry.
THE FINEsT OF THE SEl

THE FINEST OF THE SEASON. Chickens, Turkeys, Ducks, and Geese; all beauties and very cheap.
 Come early for your choice selections. Hundreds of bargains all this week. Special-Spareribs 6c per pound. PALACE MARKET, 9296 George street, 1-2-3 Central Market Congress avenue.
 E. SCHOENBERGER & SON.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-27
IMPROVING

Mrs Andrew Boro of Middletown, who was brought to the hospital suf- fering from blood poisoning, is cut of danger She was bitten in the index finger by her husband, who is now serving time at Haddam for that as- calJ1t
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-27
OBITUIRY NOTES.
Funeral of Joseph II. Greenloar.

Huherai oi OOSeph II. EreehIeH' The funeral services of Joseph II. Greenleaf took place at his late resi- dence on Eld street yesterday after noon at o'clock and was attended by many sorrowing friends who had long known the deceased and held him in high esteem for his fine character and excellent life. The Rev. Dr. Chapman, pastor of the First M. E. church, of which the deceased had been for years
 a member, officiated and made most | impressive remarks very betltting to | the sad occasion and the death of one | whose long life had been marked by | faithfulness to a high sense of Chris | tian obligation. There were many eyes | suffused with tears as the eloquent | clergyman spoke of the loss sustained | by the bereaved family and friends. ! The speaker offered beautiful words of | consolation in speaking of the Chris tian's hope of a blessed immortality l beyond this vale of tears and suffer-
 ing. An opportunity was afforded those present to take the farewell look at the
 face of the sleeper.
 l The remains were taken away on the
 6 o'clock p. m. train for New York for
 burial In the family plot at Sauquoit,
 New York, where lie the remains of 1 the parents of the deceased and of his l brothers and sisters. The remains were
 accompanied by MT, and Mrs, Baldwin, son-in-law and daughter of the deceas- l ed.
 | A peculiarly sad circumstance in con- nection with the funeral was the crit1- | cal illness of the beloved wife of the
 deceased and her consequent inability | to be present with the mourning friends, she being very i'll with heart difficulty from which she has had ire
 quent attacks in the last few years. l Dr. Baldwin is attending her and
 trained nurse who Is familiar with
 such cases, and who has been of late
 in attendance upon the daughter of
 Past Grand Master Luke A. Lockwood
 of Riverside, near Norwalk, is attend
 ing her.
 DEATH OF ELIZABETH HARRIS.
 Mrs. Elizabeth. Kretz, wife of James Harris, died at the residence Of her nus
 band 12S Mill River street, on Christ
 mas day, aged nineteen years. The fu-
 neral services will take place tomorrow | afternoon at 2:30.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-27
DIED OF BRIGHTs DISEASE.

Mrs. Andrew Roydon of Milford died at the New Haven hospital yesterday morning of Bright's disease. She was brought to the hospital about a month ago for an operation. She was about fifty years of age. Her husband and son survive her.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-27


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The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-27
MRS. MICHAEL CONWAY.

Mrs. Michael Conway died at her home. Al Davenport avenue, on Satur- day morning after a lingering illness. A husband and three children survive her.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-27
Xmas Supplies.

You want the best and we have it. Everything new and fresh. Fancy Florida Oranges.
 Fancy Jamaica Oranges.
 California Apples.
 Malaga Grapes, Catawba Grapes. Figs Dates, Raisins.
 Nuts of all kinds.
 CANDY-Broken, Mixed Creams, Bon bons, Buttercups, Molasses Chips, Corn Crisp, Candy Toys, etc. All fresh from factory this week.
 F. S.--No Ansonia Doughnuts this week.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-27

T, nuf are the favOrIte family ElOOQ fEliS cathartiG. Price 25c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-03
HENRICO NEWS NOTES.
Circuit Court so Convene To- Morrow.
Magistratc's Trial.

The fall term of the Henrico Circuit
Court will commence tomorrow. Three
interesting suits against different railroad
and street railway corporations will be
tried during the term--all damage suits
for bodily injury sustained They are
Miller's Administrators VS.. Richmond
Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad
Company; Pulaski VS.. Richmond City
Railroad Company, and Hildebrandt VS.
the Richmond Traction Company.
The County School Board met yester-
day at the courthouse and examined
one lady applicant as teacher.
Superintendent RUSSELL says he is much
pleased With the opening of the schools
at this session, as the attendance is
large. and the interest OF both teachers
and pupils in their work Is great.
Lewis Jackson (colored) was before
Magistrate Lewis yesterday, charged
with carrying pistol concealed, shoot
ing II in the public highway, and using
abusive language. He proved to be- bad
negro. and the magistrate fined him s26
and sent him to jail in default thereof.