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The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-12
MADE THEIR LAST TRIP.
Two Miners Found Dead at the Bot
tom of the Shaft

Oxford. N J., May 12.-The bodies of
Adam Snyder and Barney Rider were
found at the bottom of the zinc ore
mine on the Raub farm about one and
half miles from this place at O'Clock
this morning. The men had been en-
ployed by prospectors and went to work
last evening. At 10 o'clock they were
hoisted from the mine and after taking
their lunch returned to their work.
That was the last seen of them alive
Philip Rapp, who had charge of the
hosting engine, says the men gave him
no signal after they re-entered the
mine after lunch. When the day shift
was lowered this morning the men were
Mortified to find the bodies of their
companions. They had been overcome
by gas. Snyder's body was found at
the foot of the ladder in a position that
indicated that he had made an attempt
to crawl out
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-12
MUNYON'S
Improved homeopathic
Remedies
MOST SUCCESSFUL EVER KNOWN.
Do These Wonderful Little Pellets Cure
or Not?
Professor 1Iunyon Says know,
to Over7o Person Throughout


body stopped in a few doses. A prompt
complete and permanent cure for lame
ness, soreness, stiff back and all
pains in hips and joints. Chronic rheuma-
tism, sciatica, lumbago or pain in the
back are speedily cured. 1t seldom fails
to give relief from one to two doses. and
almost invariably cures before one bottle
has been used. Price 25c.
A Cure for Every Disease.
Munyon's Dyspepsia Cure positively
cures all forms of indigestion and stom-
ach troubles. Price 25c.
Munyon's Catarrh Remedies never fail.
The Catarrh Cure-price 25c-eradicates
the disease from the system, and the
Catarrh Tablets-price 25c-cleanse and
heal the parts.
Munyon's Cold Cure prevents pneu-
mOnia and breaks up a cold in a few
hours. Price 25c.
Munyon's Cough Cure stops coughs,
night sweats. allays soreness and speed
lily heals the lungs Price 25c.
Munyon's Kidney Cure speedily cures
pains in the back, loins or groins, and
all forms of kidney disease. Price 25c.
Munyon's Nerve Cure cures all the
symptoms OF nervous exhaustion, such as
depressed spirits, failure of memory. rest
less and sleepless nights, pains in the
head and dizziness. 1t stimulates and
strengthens the nerves, and it is a Won
derful tonic. Price 25c.
Munyon's Asthma Cure and Herbs re-
lieves asthma in three minutes and cures
permanently. Price 81.
Munyon's Headache Cure stops head
ache in three minutes and cures perma-
nently. Price 25 cents.
Munyon's Female Remedies are a boon
to all women.
Munyon's Blood Cure eradicates all i'm
purities of the blood. Price 25c.
Munyon's Pile Ointment positively cures
all forms of piles Price 25c.
Munyon's Remedies at all druggists,
mostly p cents a vial.
A separate cure for each disease. At
all druggists, mostly 25e a vial.
Your druggist will present you free
with a copy of The Guide to Health, a
valuable little medical publication that
should be in every home.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-12
DOM PAUL DEFIANT.
He Demands Arbitration of Differ.
ences With Great Britain.

London, May PA special dispatch
from Cape Town says that the reply of
the Transvaal government to the strong
note said to amount to an ultimatum
from the secretary of the state for the
colonies, Joseph Chamberlain insisting
upon observance of the London conven-
ton, is defiant in tone.
It insists the dispatch says, upon the
right of the Transvaal to demand ar
bitration of the questions in dispute
and also upon its right to pass the
alien s immigration law and asserts that
if this right is disputed, arbitration is
the best means of arriving at a settle
ment of the question
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-12
CLAWSON REPENTED.
Murdered Victim and He was
Hanged Today,

Somerville. N. J., May 12-EImer
Clawson was hanged here today in the
Somerset county Jail. He was 10 years
old and shot a former employer, Harry
HOdgett, a farmer, on the morning of
August % last The murderer asked
HOdgett to re-employ him and on the
farmers refusal to do so a quarrel be-
gan, during which Clawson drew a re-
vOlver and fired three shots at his vic
tim. Then mounting a wheel, the mur-
derer rode away.
ClawsOn has since his conviction pro-
fessed cOntritiOn for his crime and re-
Gently at his request was baptized into
the Methodist EpiscopaI church.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-12
Big Tannerv Burns.

San Francisco, Nay 12.-Earlv this
morning fire broke out in the tannery
Of B. Patteck & Co, which occupies a
strip of land on Sixth avenue south. be
tween and r streets, and in two
hours there was little left but ruins
The loss to plant and stock is estimated
at from 100000 to $4Z5, 900, with insur-
ance of S265. 900
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-12
The Golden Rod

Is offering great reductions in its mil
Hnery department. The leading ladies'
of the city purchased their hats this
season at greatly reduced prices We
admit that the Golden Rod is not the
largest store in the city. It is not
their fault that they are not blessed
with riches like some of the others are
Fake sales are never offered there New
goods are always to be found there
cheaper than old truck that none ought
to have. A33 Kansas avenue is the
place to trade. Golden Rod.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-12
A Dinner

Mr.. and Mrs J. z Lord gave a din
ner Monday evening in honor OF the
third anniversary of their marriage.
The center piece of the table was of
roses. A seven course dinner was serv-
ed to the following guests: Mr. and
Mrs. w A. Johnston, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
D. Mcfarland, DR.. and Mrs. A. H.
Thompson, Mr.. and Mrs. Spangberg.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-12
A Receiver Asked For

Chicago May 1.-TWO bills, each of
them asking for a receiver for the Cali
fornia Fruit Transportation company
The bills disclose the fact that there is
a quarrel between the stockholders of
the corporation, one party accusing the
other of mismanagement The com
pany is engaged, and has been since
1889. in the transportation of fruits and
vegetables from California to Chicago
and other markets further east.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-12
Clayton's Confirmation Held Up.

Washington, May 12.-Objection was
made by two or three senator's in exec
utive session yesterday to the confir-
nation of the nomination of w. H
Clayton to be judge in the Indian Ter
ritOry, and the nomination went over
with the understanding that the delay
would not be prolonged. 1t was stated
that there was a desire only to investi-
gate the nomination. No charges were
made against Mr.. Clayton.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-12
CIDER LINES THE BEACH.
It FIoated Out of a Wreck on the Jer-
seY Coast.

Beach Haven, N. J., May 12.-Capt
f r. Sharp. foreman of the Merritt and
Chapman Derrick and Wrecking com
pany, and Capt. A. Done, the owners of
the burned ship st. Francis, visited the
wreck today.
Capt. Sharp stated that the cargo be-
tween decks is a total loss. but thinks
with the aid of divers the cargo below
can be saved. Large quantities of Cali
fornia cider have washed out and come
ashore
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-12
To Make BertiIlon System National.

Pittsburg, May 12.-The consideration
of the Bertillon system of measurement
occupied nearly the entire session of
the convention of chiefs of police Of the
United States and Canada today. It
was finally decided not to petition con-
gress on the matter until the system
had been thoroughly tested. The del
egates then pledged themselves to use
their best endeavors to have the police
commissioners of their respective cities
make a special appropriation for the
purpose of making the Bertillon sys-
tenn a national affair with general
headquarters in one of the larger cit
les
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-12

The young people of the Second Uni
ted Presby terian church were entertain
ed Friday evening by Miss Amy Kear-
ney. Those present were Miss Irene
Boyd, Miss Bertha MaWhinney, Miss
Ella Mclaughlin, Miss Anna Boyd, Mss
Holloway, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson, Mr.
and Mrs. McNabney, Mr.. and Mrs. HOl-
loway, Mr. and Mrs. hearney, Mrs. Sal
lie -Kearney, Mr.. f. r. Henry, Mr.. Wal
ter Mclaughlin, Mr.. Clyde McCahan,
Mr.. Knight and Mr.. Holloway.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-12
warehousemen Have a Grievance.

son of New York. secretary of the
American Warehousemens assOcia-
tiOn, while here last night said he had
just received official information from
the interstate commerce commission
that they would. early in June, hear
the charges made by the warehouse
mems association against 65 railroad
companies. The accusation is that
these companies are maintaining free
storage houses for favored customers
in violation of the interstate commerce
laws.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-12
IN THE SOCIETY WORLD.
General Notes of Society and
Personal Items.
Recent Social Events in Topeka
and Vicinity.
Items9of Interest About Topeka Peo
pie and Visitors in Town.

Mr. and Mrs. Ira o. Howe entertained
the Bohemian whist club last evening
Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. Sterne substituted
for Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Bates. At the
guest tables were Mr.. and Mrs. w. A.
S. Bird, Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Fellows, Mr..
and Mrs. George Veale, Jr., DR.. and
Mrs. c. B. Reed.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-12
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank the many friends
for their kind acts and loving words
of sympathy extended to US during the
illness and death of our little Hazel.
MR.. and MRS. JNO. N. HUMBERT
A splendid program at the Baptist
church this evening. Ice cream and
cake served. 15cts pays for all.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-12

enjoyable entertainment was given the
patients, consisting of singing by the
Wyatt sisters, specialties by Scully and
Sherm Rowles' ''Leetle German Band"
The performance will be repeated at the
reform school next week.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-12

To buy the finest grade of high class
millinery, for less money than others
will ask you for cheap goods. The Bon
Ton is sacrificing all goods at half price
to close out. They must be sold this
week 500 Kansas Ave.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-12
English Court WIN Mourn.

London, May 12.-The English court
will go into mourning for the late
Duchesse D'Alencon. from May II to
May p.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-12

round the country. Topeka is slow.
maybe, but it is good 'nuff for me" This
sentiment received a chorus of rarifca-
tion as the procession turned south on
Kansas avenue. At the hall the march
Terminated
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-12

Shirts, collars and cuffs Iaundered
to look like new by Peerless Steam
Laundry, 112 and ia West Sth st.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-12

Items Intended for this column should
be left with the KimbaU Printing Co.
sS5 Kansas avenue. before 10 o'clock in the
mOrniuE
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19

sional clubs with their abilities on the dia.
mond are going home sadder and wiser
men. They saw their first professional
game I'm Chicago and there realized that
they didn't know the primer of the sport
All idea Of asking for games with profcs
sional clubs in America left them after
the wonders Of that Chicago games were
spread before their eyes. still they looked
al it philosophicnlly and said they had
gathered enough points from what they
saw 70 help them improve their own play,
so that they would surprise their fellow
teams when they get back home. The
question therefore arises What kind OF
baseball do they play in Australias
The forfeiture by the Pittsburg club OF
two championship games in one week has
no precedent in the history Of the sport.
Strange as 80 may appear, both forfeitures
were based ON the same offense against
the same rule--refusing 10 resume play
when ordered 10 do SO by tho umpire. The
result was not only the loss OF two game
while the club was occupying good posi-
tion i'm the race, hut IL undoubtedly domor
allied the team and perhaps laid the foun'
dation Cor the loss Of rare chances In the
championship.
What picture these forfeitures have
made Of those new antikicking rules, be
cause the primary reason for ench forfeit
was combined, continued and concerted
kicking over n decision OF the umpire,
which was "A matter Of judgment only and
involved no construction Of IA rule. So fan
this year I've seen but one captain in tho
National league who absolutely obeys tic
rules injunction 10 not leave his position
In the field, on the coaching lines or at bat
to dispute decision of the umpire. Cues
who the exception is. Yes, Anson, one,
the prince of kickors, now the first to obc,
the laws which arc made To govern III,
game 10 which he has been living honor
for 20 years. o. p. CAYLoR
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
Lolhrop's Opera House.

Next week will be the farewell one this
season of the popular young actress, Miss
katherine Rober, at Lothrop's Opera
House and in observance OF this event the
r:anagement OF this fayorite amusement
resort Will stage one OF most pretentious
dramas of the season in manner Calcu-
la'ei to completely eclipse any previous
undertaking at this theater. "Nobody's
Claim" Is u play rich In possibilities as
regards science and meobanirol effects
and costumes and these fami'iar wirh
the treatment which such detaI alN ays
receive at this house will foe .,sst,.
that they will not be sighted upon this
occasion. The story OF this play is
of little mountain wall, who, in i.or In
fancy, Is rescued from caravan on the
great divice after an Indian inaFsacrc.
She Is adopted by an old min,r ho i've
alone on the mountains at the .,u skL..
of mining camp. BY him she is Urou l'ht
up TO young womanhOod-tho pet ard
prize of the camp. Then trouble IS q
her path il life, Her foster fathr~ 40
Is known to hold documents OF great value
III connection with "A rich minlug v.ain,
is murdered in cowardly manner and
the villains take possession of tho property
driving the girl out One Of tho villains
meets the girl and taking fancy 10 her
determines to make her his own. Plot
and counterplot serves to maintain tho
interest. anu the victim is abducted TO
the home OF the plOtters Here she learns
her identity and that shs is an heiress,
also that these are the murderers OF the
old miner. She effects her escape and Is
finally successful In bringing To justice
those who have injured her ana in pa.
gaining her own place I'm society. 1hD
character is IA strong one calling nur just
such a light, active and vivacious nature
as is possessed by Miss Rober, and has
always been considered one of her strong
est and most successful portrayals
Thursday Afternoon and evening the
managers Of the theater, Messrs Thomas
and Watson, who are two OF the funniest
comedians who ever appeared at this
house. will be rendered a complimentary
benefit by their numerous friends aud
patrons Miss Rober and her company
have rendered their assistance and with
the beneflciaries Thomas and Watson,
will present the mdicrous farce comedy
entitled, pink Dominos a." There will
be a large number Of volunteers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
Summer Music Hall.

The grand pavilion at Crescent Park
has been transformed into a handsome
and cosy summer music ball or thcatcr,
in which Mr.. Richard III. Dropk, tie
general manager OF Ahc Leavitt's enter
prise, will give daily continuous vaudo-
Vile shows, equal 90 those in the New
York summer houses and roof gardens,
The seating arrangements, new scenery.
novel electric lights, and I'm fact all tho
appoinCments. will bo Of the very hcst.
and the new thcater should he ono OF tho
II ost popular attractions at the park this
season The opening Will he on Monday,
June 26 with as strong "a vaudeville rs
has ever been seen heroabouts. and there
Will be weekly change of bill with n
high standard OF attractions. Mr.. Brook
~ we'll known hero and enjoys local
nOpulorlty not less than that OF Mr.. Don
Kiley, Providence sboy, who is to be
treasurer The orchestra will be- here ON
Monday. June 81, ana during the after.
noon and evening will play in the new
theater, which will then be thrown open
for public inspection.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
THE CIRCUS AND CHILDREN.
A Big Tented Holiday of Strange Sur
prises aud Delights.

The coming of the great Adam Fore
paugh and Sells Brothers consolidated
shows "a week from Monday recalls To
mind the old fashioned couplet
" Remember you were children once,
A happy child don't mako Ounce.
AS IL serves as "A timely and appropriate
Introductory reminder that the manage
ment Of the big and popular com binatit n
named have made very liberal and sens, :
tional provision for the especial benefit
of the children A circus without crowd
of sunny faced youngsters in attendance,
To laud uncritioally and 10 laugh infec-
tiously. would be as dreary as green
Christmas minus Santa Claus, anu tle
one which best pleases them is bound TO
please all. The coming one does so IL
filling its arena, rings, stages and aerial
field with just such performances, pa
geants and whimsio alitles as hit the ju-
venile fancy and tickle its RIBS. Their"
are fairyland spectacles and romance.
elephant clowns, grotesque and amaziL
sea lion and seal comedians, musicians
and mimics; cunning ape actors, elf n
and wise ponies, learned pigs. trick DON
keys, trained birds, dancing bears, aero
batic goats. wonderful dogs and enough
of them To fil whole vacation with
woDderment and glee. lake tho children
20 see them and they will make you
young ngain.
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BEST MEJAT THE BAT.
Csylor Analyses the Work OF Lead.
ing Players.
Keeler Keeping Up HE Record-Surs
Hits Better Than Hard Hits.

Jesse Burkctt. who has been champion
batsinan for the Inst two seasons, Is making
a poor showing this year. His average up
10 the end Of the FIRST week In juno was
so low that it seems hardly possible foi
him 10 recover his lost ground. The rea-
son which Durkett ascribes for his failure
with the bat this year Is amusing. He
lays all the blumo upon his fellow player,
Sockalexis, and declares that the Indian
has hoodooed him. Jesse's charge is no
joke. He is celebrated for his supersti
tious ideas, q characteristic unusually
common among baseball players.
IL is early in the season 10 make good
guess even on the possible winner Of bat
ting honors for 1897. There are n hall
scoro Of probabilities, and the struggle will
continue for 8 y months. Some Of those
who now seem strong bidders will surely
drop ont, but none Of those who have w
20 this time failed To secure u prominent
place in the averages has much of a
chance IL any.
Among those who have "look In" are
Keeler and Kelley of Baltimor Duffy OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
Eastern League Standing.
Providence, z; wilkesbarre, ;.

Providence made It five straight VIC
tories yesterday by defeating Wilkesbarre
at Wilkesbarre to g. Hodsop, who was
In the points for Providence. was puz-
zle The homo team could not place N ore
than six hits, none of which wcro better
than n single. The champions earned
only one OF their runs by base hits alone.
Their hitting. however, was timely and
by clever base running they Won the
game Odoll was touched Tor ten singles
and two-hagger. Mcmahon of Wilkes
barre was spiked in the first inning and
was compelled 20 retire in favor of
Goeckel. who took his place at short
while Diggins covered first
Sumn1ary 1
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
Accident to Steamer Rhode Island

The steamer Rhode Island of the Provi-
donce and Stonington StenmshipCompauy
was delayed q coupls OF hours on her pas.
snge from New York To this city last
night by slight accident The Rhode
Island left her dock In New York NJ the
usual time yesterday evening and when
off Fort Schuyler the connecting rod on
her high pressure cylinder broke. Ii took
couple of hours To disconnect the
machinery and then the steamer proceeded
on nor way under steam from her low
pressure cylinder The damage will be
repaired in this city and the Rhode Island
will make her regular trips.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
Springfield. Z; Scranton. 6.

AT scranton yesterday springfield won
The game frBn ScrantoD IN The last half
of tho ninth inning. Meiney and DAILY
the ball. Daily singled and Morse made
force hit, netting two runs aBc giving
scranton a lead Of one. A lass on balls
. passed ball. single and steal by
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
FATHER SAW CHILD KILLED

saco. Me-. June 1s.- Elsie, the Syear-
old daughter OF J. Herbert Clark Of
Clark's Mills was run over and almost
instantly killed by heavy wood team
yesterday. Another child OF Mr.. Clarks
was struck by a runaway and so badly
injured that death L. expected. These
cad accidents were witnessed by AIR.
Clark. but ne could not save the chill
GTCn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
VIOLENT STORMS IN Castillo.

rain storms have swept the province 81
Segovia, ln the old CASTLE district.
Crops have been ruined houses have
been flooded and cattle anu goods have
been carried away by the foods The
people are panic stricken
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
X. IL. Y.
National League.
At New Bedford

The Bostons were defeated yesterday
because theycould not bat Doc" Sechrist
at the proper time. They played list
lessly In the field and in running bases.
StiVetts was no great puzzle for the
home team, and their fielding work was
gilt edged. New Bedford is jubilant
over defeating Boston league team.
the first time since 1873.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
wILKESBARRE

Earned run-Providonce. Two.tae hit
Cooney. stolen ba-cs-Sholta 2. bottenus.
Donble pla -Cioecke 10 Sholta To piggns.
FIRST haso on halls-Oh Odwcll 2: of Hod-on
!. Hit hy pitched blll-Cooncy p Bassett,
Belts. Struck out-By HodsOn & Left on
bases Nilkcsbarre 8; Providence o. Umphc
TX efe. Tme--lh. l5m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
X. ii. Il.
Buffalo, 10; Rochester, 9.

At Rochester vest. rday Buffalo won
from the home team in the last half OF
tho tenth after two men were out. For
the five previous innings the Bisons had
gone out IN one, two. three order. Brown
who succeeded Wadsworth pitched good
ball for Buffalo. The score:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
Toronto, 8; Syracuse, 6.

At Syracuse the Stars played a wretched
game yesterday and lest Mason and
Norton were the original pitchers. but
both were hit so hard In the second that
they were taken out and Lampe and
Staley substituted Inc score:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19

The Republican state central committee will
meet for reorganizatio at Fields Point next
We inesday afternoon at o'clock
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19

At Crescent Park Sunday the Paw
tuoket and Taunton of the New England
League will play on the fine new dia-
mond end the game promises To be one
of the most exciting and hotly contested
of the season.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19

At Crescent Park today the Wanskuck
and Pawtucket Y. NJ. &. A. baseball teams
play and tomorrow Pawtucket and Iaun-
ton of the New England League cross bats
at the same place.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
Great Double Circus MaSimus

<Great Rings, . 2Great stages Great Animal Arena;
Great Revolving Pedestal Art, Great
Flying Sensations; Greatest Cham
piOns 100 Greatest Acts
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19

Screfiier and a single by Brouthers won
the game for Springfield.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19

-" f'V'I"'U F''''|'sV ~
Boston ...............l Il 0 0 0 l 0 0 0 "a
Earned runs-Boston, 3. Home run
--Mahoney. Two-base hits-Tenney,
Collins. Sacrifice hit-Hall. Stolen
bases-Long. Ellis, Stahl. Collins. First
base on bals-By Stivetts. /: by Sc
christ. g. First base on errors-Bos-
ton :, New Bedford. 3. Passed balls
Mahoney. 2; Couaihan. 1. Wild pitch
-Sechr,st, I. Struck out--By Sechrist,
2; by Stivetts. g. Double plays-Long
and Ellis: Davis Hall and Tighe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
New England League.

Batterles--MctaHerty ana buelOWi
McElroy, Ashe and Stanhope.