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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
Bucklen's Arnica salve.

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Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eryp-
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Price % cents per box. For sale by J.
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
Once for Perkins Now Against Him.

Sacramento, Cal. Jan. 7.Assembly-
man James a. Waymire has announced
himself as a candidate for United States
senator. Waymire was the leader of
the fight for Perkins two years ago and
favored him for reelection.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
This Time Bliss is Igno ORANGE.

New York Jan. 7.-Cornelius n.
Bliss is home from his western trip. He
was asked if it were true that he had
been rendered and had accepted the
navy portfolio, but replied: My lips
are sealed as to what passed between
Mr. Mckinley and myself. Further
than to tell you that we talked of var
ious matters and that we had very
pleasant time together, can say moth
ing about our conversation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
Albany's Centennial as Capital.

Albany, N. Y. Jan. 6-Coincident
with the assembling of the legislature
here today was the celebration of the
centennial of the establishment of AL
bany as the capital of the empire state
There was a parade of the civic AMI
military bodies of the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
HaTper's Magazine
In 1907.
In 1907.

Fiction: THE MARIAN, the new
novel by Du Maurier, the eagerly ex-
pected successor to 'Trilby,' begun in
October Number 1896, with illustrations
from the authors drawings. A new
novel by Frank r. Stockton-develop-
ing a Twentieth Century Renaissance
full of humorous situations and char
acteristically illustrated A PAIR OF
PATIENT LOVERS, by William Dean
Howells. Other striking novelties by
American authors. Short stories by
Mark Twain, Thomas Nelson Page,
Richard Harding Davis, Owen Wister.
John Kendrick Bangs, Ruth McEnery
Stuart. Octave Thanet, Mary E Will
kins, and other popular writers.
Science: Story of the Progress of Sci
ence during the Nineteenth Century,
series of papers by DR.. Henry Smith
lions on special subject by expert SCI
entists. Articles on the relations Of
curious psychological manifestations to
physiology by DR.. Andrew Wilson.
American Features: THE MEXICO
OF TODAY, a series by Charles f.
Lummis. splendidIy illustrated-the re-
suit of a recent visit to Mexico under
taken for Harper's Magazine. Mexico
is pre- eminently a ilver-producing
country, and it's monetary operations
rest entirely on a silver basis. Owing
to the keen discussion of certain econ
omic problems in connection with is
sues OF urgent Importance in American
politics. these papers, Will command
general attention. AMERICAN HIS
TORICAL PAPERS by Woodrow VIII
son, John Bach MacNasters, and James
Barnes The true story of SHERIDAN'S
RIDE, by Gen. G. A Forsyth. Contin-
uation of HowelPs Personal REM
INISCENCES of eminent literary
Americans.
Africa and the East: WHITE MANS
AFRICA, a fully illustrated series of
papers by Poultney Bigelow. the result
of personal observations during a re-
cent trip to Africa, covering the whole
field of European exploitation of that
country. Illustrated articles by Steph
en- Bonsa1 on the transformations go
ing on in EASTERN SIBERIA, recent
" visited by the author HUNGARIAN
SKETCHES. written and drawn by F.
Hopkinson Smith The full story of the
recent Coronation of the Gar, by Rich
ard Harding Davis, illustrated by r.
Cation WoOdYille, who was commission
ed by Queen Victoria to paint a picture
of the ceremony.
| Newspapers are not to copy this adver-
tisement without the express order
of Harper & Brothers.
HARPER'S MAGAZINE
| For one year $500
Postage Free to all subscribers in the
United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Address HARPER & BROTHERS,
P. o. Box $50 N. Y. City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
GROTE & KINSELL FAIL.
Grocery Firm at 1901 Kansas Avenue
Makes an Assignment.

The grocery firm of Grote & Kinsell,
at 1901 Kansas avenue, made an assign
ment yesterday with liabilities placed
at 81, OS092. More than half this amount
is due the Parkhurst-D Davis Mercantile
company of this city.
The assets include a good stock of
staple and fancy groceries, delivery
wagons and horses. c. H. Nettels has
been appointed assignee, and the time
for the meeting of the creditors was
set for January 81. The firm members
Messrs Ed F. Grote and George NJ.
Kinseu made the assignment volun-
tarily. The following is a list of the Ii
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
President Signs Copyright Bill

Washington, Jan THE presiden
has signed the act recently passed rela
tive to dramatic and musical copy
rights.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07

We do mending and sew on buttons
free of charge. Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07

In cases where dandruff, scalp dis
eases, falling and grayness of the hair
appear, do not neglect them, but apply
a proper remedy and tonic like Halls
Hair Renewers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07

Not how cheap but how good is tn
way we try to do our work. Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and ia West stk
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07

Scott's Carbo-Digestiv Compound
sure cure for indigestion. All druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
Emporia. Kan, Jan. A. 1897.

Gentlemen:-Th is to certify that A.
G. Randolph has the unanimous en-
: dorsement of the Populist and Demo-
cratic central committees for ser
geant-at-arms of the House OF repre-
sentatives. He is a thorough reform
: err competent conscientious and wor-
: thy The committees cordially recon-
mend him.
FRANK RUCHER, Chairman,
!. p Z YEA ROITT. Secretary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07

Mr.. Randolph entered the Union army
at the age of is years. He served. through
the war and received an honorable dis
charge. In Emporia where ne has I lived
for nearly twenty years Mr. RandolI'h mas
the people. He was instrumental in or
ganizing the Peoples Party there and
during the first three years of its exist
ence was chairman of the county central
committee. serving two years more as =
member of the county central committee
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
FOR SERGEANT AT ARMS.
The Friends of A. G. Randolph of EN-
poria Working for Him.

The friends of A. c.. Randolph of En-
poria are marshalling their forces for the
purpose of securing his election as SER
geant at-arms of the house of representa-
fiyes Mr. Randolph arrived yesterday
and has commenced active work in his
own, behalf.
He has a new idea in campaigning Whlch
has attracted quite a little attention. on
the reverse side of the card bearing Mr..
Randolph's name, appears the fonoW1nS
certificate.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-02
FEVER SITUATION SOUTH.
The Situation Shows No Improvement
Gases are Not Reportcd-Dcaths
Increasing.

New Orleans, oct. 1.-The yellow
fever situation did not improve this
morning. No new cases were reported.
but there were reports of four deaths.
The board of health continues to find
great difficulty In its work of stamp
ing out the disease. Failure to report
cases is becoming exasperatingly COM
mon. The result is that patients are
not receiving prompt medical attention
and are dying where they might be
pulled through II doctors were immed-
lately called in. The cases at the hos
pital are increasing, There were flf-
teen there last night and others to be
removed there this morning.
a number of people We're released
yesterday and today from the deten-
ton camp. The Rigolets detention
camp has been closed.as very few peo-
pie We're coming into New Orleans
over the Louisville and Nashville
roads. Orders have been issued to
send all suspects from infected points
to Fountalnebleau, where there are
ample accommodations for several
hundred people.
Although the number Of cases here
is increasing, the board OF health has
refused to modify the quarantine reg
ulations. Every affected point is be-
ing watched The board will continue
to quarantine houses here wherein fe-
Yer exists. The effect will he to pre-
vent a spread Of the disease and to
give employment to several hundred
men who have been thrown out OF
work by the stagnation of trade.
Mai. L. ]. Hamilton, the probable
successor OF Chief Of Police Caster,
was stricken with yellow fever today,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-02

Today Oct ?. Joseph McMurrln, an
aged and highly respected resident of
the Third ward OF this city, passed
from this life. He was a native of
Scotland, having been horn near Glas-
cow July IA. 1921. He Joined the
church In his native landand came to
Utah over forty years ago. For many
years ne was an employe at the Gem
eral Tlthlng office. He was MOI,
Der OF the Bishopric of the Eighth
ward for about twenty years, and was
highly esteemed. The deceased leaves
a large family, one son, Joseph w, Nc
Murrin, now being in Great Britain on
u mission; another son. James L. Nc
Murrin, who resides in Idaho. has been
In attendance at the Irrigation con-
gress at Lincoln. Nebraska.
The funeral viii be held on Tuesday,
but the hour is not yet set.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-02
BEEF IS H.5O A POUND.
Price at Which Choice Cuts are Sold in Daw-
son City.
FOOD SCARCE NOW, HOW ABOUT WINTER
Trnding Companies Made tho Mistake OF
bringing in Largo Lots Of whisky
Instead of Food Supplies.

Seattle, Wash. oct. 2.-The steamer
from Skaguay. Alaska. The Faral-
Ion had on board 10 returning pros
pectors, among the number being
Louis Lang. direct from Dawson City.
which place he left August Goth, COM
ing out on Dalton trail. He stopped
at Juneau.
In an interview with an Associated
lress correspondent Lang said:
when l left Dawson the stores had
stopped selling supplies and restau-
rants had closed because they could
get nothing more. Provisions will be
scarce, although many OF the miners
are leaving. In my opinion there will
be 200 or 800 come out over the Dali
ton trail within the next few weeks
While great many others are going
down by st. Michaels.
1t was II great mistake in trading
companies to bring so much whisky
up the river instead of supplies. Be
tore we left Dawson nine cattle beef
had been driven In and four of them
butchered. Choice cuts brought $3.50
per pound while soup bone was
worth 80 cents. paid 81 and Sl.25
per pound for elk meat.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-02
CHRISTIAN BUsATH HURT.
Has His left Leg Broken in an Accident at the
University Building.

Christian Busath. resident Of the
sixth ward and machinist in the
employ of Silver Bros. met with n
painful accident while at work on the
Utah University building yesterday,
and as n result he is now confined at
his home with Il broken limb.
Mr.. Busath with other workmen was
ngaged in drilling a hole in the out
side wall about twenty feet above tho
round when the platform upon which
he stood gave way. owing to an in
ecure fastening of the blocks and
ncltle which held it, Mr. Busath fell
bout four feet and caught on to n
dye. which Jutted out from the wall.
While maintaining his position on ths
dye he was struck by falling block
nd mad his left leg broken railway
ctween the knee and ankle. He was
SISTED down the ladder. taken home
a carriage and had the fracture re-
rced by DR.. Wilcox. Mr. Busnth.
ho is now doing as we'll as can be ex-
pected. intended taking his Departure
on mission on the 10th inst.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-02
DISCOVERED A BILLY"
Tailor Kimball Nips a WeIl-Planned Assault
in the Bud

Sol Kimball. keeper OF the city jail.
made a discovery this morning in Cell
No. !, where the toughest of the
tough are kept, that for time startled
him. and made him feel that there was
plot on foot to do him up in the lat
est approved fashion.
The cell designated is just now in
habited by number of fellows who
several years ago made life a burden
to the local police department as well
as to Tailor Kimball. They are men,
bers of the floating fraternity and were
thrown into jail few days ago for
disturbing the peace and cutting UP
all sorts of antics in the outlying pre-
clncts of the city. This morning as Mr..
klmball was making his rounds
throughout the now sweetly- smelling
institution. he happened In cell one,
and there to his horror. in remote
corner OF the room, found a billy"
II was billy of the most approved
style. such as is used by self-author-
lzed law-breakers for cracking. cram
iulns, smashing skulls. etc, and con-
sisting of half broom-stick to which
there was attached by means of
copper wire and white rags "A slug or
wrought Iron. which did the heavy
part OF the work and gave the thug
half chance to carry out his WELL
concocted scheme
Tailor Kimball believes the billy"
was made for him. and only feels like
thanking his lucky stars that the ras-
cals did not get a chance to pommel
ms superstructure, and thus gain their
freedom at a time when 1t would be
most opportune for such a break
away.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-02
The TEMPERANCE Convention.

The seventh annual State conven-
ton Of the Womans Christian Tenn
perunce union commenced at 1890
o'clock at the First NJ. Il. church last
at the Tabernacle tonight on tho in
teresting subject of Why the Wheels
are Cloggcd. At this meeting Prof.
"A. 5. Goddard ana Lizzie Thomas
Edward win sing and Prof. Mcclellan
Will render an organ solo. Tomur-
row afternoon Miss kcrney will speak
to men only at the V NJ. c. a. rooms
on the Modern Crusade. In the
evening her subject viii be How
win Your Hands Look Under Search
light2 On Monday night Alaska viii
furnish an interesting theme OF eN-
preston.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-02

nected with them Is the special class
in the Book of Mormon, conducted by
Prof. John NJ. Mills. who is giving a
regular course on the history of the
ancient people of America.
The library OF the college is grow
Ing rapidly, and nifty volumes have
been added TO 1t already this year.
Contributions have been made within
the last week by John c. Cutler, II.
q. Whitney, d. S, Spencer and II. l..
Elder Others have expressed will
ingness to help increase the large
number Of books now ON hand.
Drawing VIII be made a special fea-
turc I'm the college this year, and for
this work the well-known artist. Ed
win Evans, has been engaged
Immediately after the conference
holidays, u missionary class Will be
organized, the course consisting of
twenty lectures the first one to be
given on Monday. october nth. All
desiring to pursue this work should
call on the president VI the college at
an carly date.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-02
HOLY WAR AGAINST ENGLAND.


Bombay. Oct, 2.--Advlces received
here from Guistan say the orakzals
are again gathering in force in the
Kuhkani valley prepared to resist the
advance of the British troops, while
bands of Mamozais have arrived five
miles west of Khangarboor. In addi-
ton the Afrldls are moving on the
Khyber Pass and the telegraph wires
from there to Hangu have once more
been cut. The Chamkanis are also raid
ing. They attacked n cavalry patrol
near Sadda, but decampedi as soon as
endorsements arrived. "A heavy tali
of snow has made the foh range safe.
The Ameer OF Afghanlstan has issued
a proclamation fcrbiddinE his subjects
to leave Afghanistan to Join the holy
war. under penalty of 1--we thousand
rupees.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-02
TORPEDO FLOrILLA OUT.
Five Vessels Leave New York In n Cruise
Along the Coast.

New York, oct. 1.-The torpedo
boats Porter, Dupont, Cushing, Ericc-
son and Foote, under command of
Lieut.. Commander w. w. Kimball.
today started on their cruise along the
coast.
All the vessels have been undergoing
repairs and have been slightly altered
at the Brooklyn navy yard. The Du-
pont will be the flagship during the
cruise.
This Is the first time notilla of
torpedo boats of the u. S. navy hus
been assembled for long cruise. Con-
siderable interest will be taken by
naval officers In the maneuvers.
The cruise VIII, barring mishaps, last
about six months. Besides exploring
the coast the vessels win ascend sew
eral OF the larger rivers. The vessels
will go slowly down the coast, stop
ping at most of the principal ports.
as far as New Orleans. 1t is not like
ly the flotllla Will reach New Orleans
until next year
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-02
RUSHING FoRrIrIoArIoNs.
War Department Getting Those at San Die.
go In Good shape.

SAN Diego, Calf. oct. 2.--The war
department is rushing work ON the
fortlfcntions Of San Diego harbor with
remarkable energy. Lieut.. Meyler, in
charge Of the construction Of fortinca-
tons. said that the first two guns to be
placed at Ballast Point had been
shipped by the quutermastcr's depart
ment from the Watervliet arsenal ana
that they would soon arrive. They
are ten-inch guns to be mounted on
disappearinE carriages. and the con
tractor is instructed to do the work as
rapldly as possible, The third gun
ernplacement Is being built by the
california Construction company with
"A force Of nearly one hundred men
working day and night. The war de
partmpnt is building torpedo defenses
at san Diego that are as important II
not more so than the gun batteries.
one of these easements Is now COM
pleted extending into the bay under
the surface.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-02
WEYLER IS RECALLED.
This Time the News Comes Direct from the
Spanish Capital.
SUCCESSOR MAY BE MARSHAL BLANC0,
Weyior's Resignation Not Forthcoming,
the Home Government Relieves Him
of the Command of Cuba.

London, Oct. "A dispatch from
Madrid today says that Capt. Gen.
Weylcr has been recalled from Cuba.
been officially announced.
Marshal Blnnco, it is stated. in all
probability will accept the post of
captain general of Cuba in succession
of Capt. Gen. Weyler.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-02
TO SEE THE ECLIPSE.
Two Expeditions WIN Go From California
to oh crvc the shndowing of the sun.

Oakland, Cal, oct. 1.-Two expedi-
tons will leave this state this month
for India to witness the total eclipse
of the sun. Prof. Charles Burckhal-
ter. astronomer at the Chabot Obser-
vatory will go with two complete out
fits. and Prof. w. w. Campbell of
Lick Observatory, will represent the
state Institution.
The Pierson expedition from the
Chabot Observatory will leave on
oct 30.
w. w. Campbell OF the Lick Obser-
vatory Will start on oct. 2ist and Il
IL not probable that the two eXpedi-
lions will meet In the Orient.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-02

Leadville, Colo. oct. 2.---An Associ-
ated Press dispatch from this city on
September 81 has been the means of
putting the relatives of James Row
man In communication with the re-
turned Klondiker.
BOWMAN was passenger ON the
Portland and had been In the Alaskan
gold fields for thirteen years. During
the past year he has accumulated a
large fortune, owning several valuable
claims ON bonanza creek, He brought
down a quantity of gold dust ana
passed through Leadville on his way
TO New York to hunt up relatives, hay-
ing lost VI trace of his family during
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-02
J. c. GRAHAM GETS THE PLUM
He is Appointed Postmaster al Provo City,
Utah.


Washington, oct. 2.-The President
today appointed the following post
masters:
Utah--John C. Graham at Provo
city.
Colorado-Edwin Price at Grand
Junction.
oregon--Byron II. Potter at Baker
City.
John l. Worthlngton, register OF the
land office at Harrison. Ark.
Davis L. Geyes. of Pomeroy, o.. re-
ceiver Of public moneys at Roswell,
N. NJ.
Albert NJ. Anderson, agent for the
Indians of Colville agency In Wash
ington.
VIM. II. briggs to be lieutenant
commander in the navy.
Ulysses Grant Ammon to be assist
ant paymaster in the navy with
relative rank of ensign.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-02
THE roofs ESCAPED.
But -Four Girls are victims of noat-Rock-
crB' Work.

Hamilton. Ala, oot2.-Whlle re-
turning from party near here late
last night six people in boat We're
thrown into the Buttahatchie river
and four of the occupants drowned.
Those drowned were Misses Lizzie
Smith. Belle Key, Mary sweariugen
and ella Phillips. Their escort, Rob
ert and John Wright, brothers, who
caused the boat to capsige by rocking
IT, saved their own lives. Feeling is SO
bitter against the two men that they
have left town,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-02
WRECKED A MISSOURI BANK.
Burglars Used Dynamite, but Got No Cash
They Ran from the Marshal.

st. Louis. oct. "A special to the
Post-Dispatch from Hume. Mo. says:
The Hume bank was entered by two
masked men at o'clock this morning,
and with two nitro-glycerine ex-
plosions they made an opening in the
big steel safe containing about 5000
In cash, but did not get the money.
Sol Moore, who gave the alarm, was
compelled by the robbers TO stand and
watch the operations at the point OF
their guns
Marshal Pat Powers arrived and put
the robbers to flight. They stole Il
horse and carriage and left for the
Kansas line. An armed posse is after
them and 1t is expected they Will be
caught. The bank building of brick
was wrecked by the explosion.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-02
THE GIRL MAY BE woRTu III.
But 1t is Doubtful When She Suggested
that Rival Lovers Fight IA Duel.

st. Louis. Mo, oct, Word has just
come from the vicinity of the Ruby
coal mine, seven miles from Bellevllle.
that John Cummings, farmer. and
another man named Peter Perkins,
employed by AntonSchaneul. 4 wealthy
farmer of st. Clair county, fought n
duel over Schaneurs pretty daughter
Thursday night. They both loved the
girl and she proposed they fight for
her, the winner to marry her.
Peter and John went right to work
at each other, and when the girls
father finally separated the two, John
was minus thumb and Peters ear
had been chewed off. 1t was tie, but
Peter settled the question by leaving
the country, and John claims the girl.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-02
The Wilson Family Reunion.

The regular meeting OF the Wilson
family of Utah VIII be held at tn,
Fourteenth ward assembly hall on
1880 o'clock p. m As the election o.
the officers of the association for tn
ensuing year win take place a genera
attendance is anticipated,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-02

Mare Island Navy Yard. Calf, oct.
2.-After weeks work day and night
to get her in readiness the flagship
Baltimore is not yet quite ready to go
In commission. Admiral Kirkland,
commandment of the yard. said to re-
porter that he had no idea who would
command the Baltimore or where her
crew was to come from. He was Of
the opinion, though, that the Phlln-
delphin would arrive soon and that
her officers and crew would be trans
ferred I'm II body.
The coast defense vessel Monterey.
instead of going out of commission,
will dock on Monday for cleaning,
But this will only require three or four
days and her crew will remain on
board. There are no available men on
board the receiving ship Independence,