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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-04

burst of applause. When the hand
clapping had ceased he began his lee
ture without further comment. He is a
small man, very erect, and having a
military appearance. During his speak
ing he carried his cane in his left hand
and leaned on it.
Col. Funston is not an eloquent speak
er, but what he says is to the point and
briefly stated. He spoke for the most
part about battles in which he had en-
gagged. He was finally promoted to the
position of Heutenant-cOlOnela and given
full charge of the artillery. He left
New York to join the flibustering ex-
petition. Minister DeLOme had heard
of it and he sent 80 PinkertOn detectives
along, but in Georgia they were given
the slip, and the party boarded the
-Dauntless" on her first flibustering
expedition, and landed safely on the
coast of Cuba.
The colonel first received a wound on
the left arm by the explosion of a shell.
His arm was shattered and he had to
retain command of his battery for an
hour before having his arm set. After
ward he was shot through both lungs
but the bullet was steel one and did
not do serious damage but passed
through his body. He was confined in
a hospital three months as a result Of
this wound. Later his horse was shot
from under him and the animal fell on
him, severely bruising his left leg, the
injury now causing him much inconVen-
fence. He was seized with a fever and
when he was able to travel he obtained
permission to come to the United States
to recuperate. He was captured by the
Spanish and made to sign a parole in
which he promised not to return to
Cuba again. He was given the alter
native of either signing this parole or
lying in Spanish prison until the war
should end.
He said last night that the Spanish
are cruel and treacherous but that they
are not towards. He said they are
monumental liars. The lecture last two
hours and was full of interest to all.
The audience was liberal in it's ap
plause.
Col. Funston lectured under the aus
pieces of the Topeka Brotherhood Pro-
tective Order of Elks. 1t was the an
nuaI benefit of the order. Col Funston
is to make a lecture tour under the
management of J. A. Young, of Kansas
City, Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-04
MEXICAN FISHING.
Waters Covered by a Concession Now
Open to the World.

San Diego. Cal, March 4.-Some three
years ago Louis MendelsOn of this city
secured a concession from the Mexican
government giving him control of the
waters of the coast for fishing purposes
from the Mexican line to the goth de
gree of latitude, over 400 miles down
the lower California coast.
Mr.. MendelsOn's idea was to organize
a big syndicate to dry and pack d por-
ton of the vast schools of fish which in
habit that coast.
Difficulties, however, prevented him
carrying out his project, and some time
ago he had to abandon what promised
to become a concession of great val
ne.
The Mexican government has just
made official announcement that those
waters are open to the world, and as a
result the fishing companies with head
quarters in this port are preparing to
send fleets into these hitherto "unfish-
ed waters, which are known to be
fairly sWarming with barracuda, Span
ish mackere1. rock cod, pompano and
dozen other varieties of the finest fish
in salt water.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-04
A PECULIAR FACT.
Thousands of People Have Dyspepsia
in the Worst Form and Do
Not Know It

A weak stomach is the cause of about
n1ne-tenths of all disease, yet in most
cases the wrong thing is treated and
the true cause overlooked.
This is because a weak digestion pro-
duceS symptoms resembling nearly eV-
cry disease because it weakens and dis
turbs the action of every nerve "a or
gan in the body; poor digestion causes
heart trouble. kidney troubles lung
weakness and especially nervous break
down or nervous prostrati the nerves
cannot stand the wear and tear unless
generously fed by well digested, whole
some food.
Keep the digestion good and no one
need fear the approach of disease.
Mr.. H. NJ. Lee of Rochester. N. Y
writes: For the sake of suffering hui
mainly 1 want to say that from a child
had a very weak stomach, threw up
my food very often after eating and af-
ter few years nervous dyspepsia re-
suited, and for more than twenty years
have suffered inexpressibly.
Tried many physicians and adver-
tised remedies with only temporary re-
lief for nervous dyspepsia, and not I'M
til commenced taking Stuart'S Dys-
pepsia Tablets last September, six
months ago, have been free from suf-
fering accused by the condition of my
nerves and stomach; in short, chronic
nervous dyspepsia.
I have recommended Stuart's Dyspep-
STA Tablets to many of my friends and
now l want in public way to say they
are the safest, pleaSanteSt and I believe
surest cure for stomach and nerve trou-
bles. I write my honest opinion and
will gladly answer any letter of inquiry
at any time and feel that I am, in my
small way, helping on a good cause.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is not a
patent medicine, but they contain only
the fruit salts, digestive acids and pep
tones necessary to help the weak stom-
ach to promptly and thoroughly digest
food.
All druggists sell Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets at SO cents for full sized pack
age and anyone suffering from nervous
dyspepsia, sour stomach, headaches
acidity, gases, belching, etc, will find
them not only a quick relief, but a rad
zeal cure.
Send to Stuart Co., Marshall, Mich,
for little book describing cause and
forms of indigestion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-04
aeEr rHEE BEHIND ME-
Grand Master of the A. o. q. W. De
clines to Run For Congress.

John H. Order of Fort Scott who was
recently reelected grand master OF the
A. O. u w. of Kansas has declined TO
respond to the urgent request of his po-
Iitical friends and become a candidate
for congress in the Second district.
The adoption by the A. O. Y. w.
grand lodge of the CLASSIFIED assessment
61an is destined to mark an important
era in the history of the organization
and its general introduction into the
lodges of the state will mean a large
amount of additional work for the
Grand master For this reason Mr..
Order feels that he cannot afford to
take the time from his official duties to
dabble in politics.
Mr. C,rider SAYS: 1.-THE duty owe to
the thirty thousand members of the or
SANITATION which represent in Kansas
is more important and more pressing
than anv political ambition which I
Toioh+ cherish and I will strive to merit
the confidence which the organization
has placed in me-"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-04
Give the Children a Drink

called Grain-O. It is a delicious. appe-
tizing, nourishing food drink to take the
place of coffee. Sold by all grocers. and
liked by all who have used it because
the finest coffee but is free from all its
Injurious properties. Grain-O aids di-
gestion and strengthens the nerves. If
is not a stimulant but a health builder
and children, as well as adults. can
drink it with great benefit. Costs
about u as much as coffee. Is and Csc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-04
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
ease relieved in six hours by the New
Great South American Kidney Cure d"
This new remedy is q great surprise on
account of it's exceeding prOmptness in
relieving pain in the bladder, kidneys,
back and every part of the urinary
passages in male or female 1t relieves
it almost Immediately. If you want
quick relief and cure, this is your rem
edy Sold by Geo w. Stansfeld, 632
Kansas avenue, and Sim Drug compa-
ny, 6O7 Kansas avenue, druggists, To-
Deka, Kan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-04
JOHNSON CHANGES FRONT.
Senator From Jefferson Goes Over tc
the Boss.

A few months ago Charles F. john
son of OskaIoosa who took an import
ant part in the effort to secure legisla-
ton against the Pullman Palace Car
company's charges during the last ses-
sion of the legislature, was around the
Copeland looking for an opportunity to
Join the anti-gang movement among the
Kansas Republicans.
Mr. Johnson seems to have changed
his mind as he has identified himself
with the boss in the congressional CAM
paign and has announced that he is for
William Bailey
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-04
$1,000 FOR A BUST.
The State Buys Taft's Marble Bust of
Governor Robinson.

The state of Kansas today paid to the
treasurer of the board of regents of the
of the late Ex-Governor Charles Robin
son, lately placed in the chapel at the
Taft of Chicago. who made the bust
The law authorizing the preparation of
a bust of the late Ex-Governor Robinson
was passed by the last Legislature, and a
commission was appointed by Governor
Leedv to look after the matter. The com
mission was composed of Mrs Robinson,
B. w. Woodward and Chas. Chadwick.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-04
ATTEMPTED TRAIN WRECK
Locomotive Thrown From the Track
and Engineer Hurt

Atlanta, Ga, March Am atteupt
was made to wreck the south bound
passenger train of the Atlanta, Knox
Nlle q Northern railway, near Canton
Ga, last night.
A spike was fastened between the
rams. The locomotive was thrown from
the track, turning over, breaking the
collar bone and otherwise injuring En-
gineer H. Garwood
me baggage and passenger cars did
not leave the rails
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-04
MANSFIELD'S NEW PLAY.
Arranges For the Immediate Produc-
ton of Rostand's Drama "Cyrano
de Bergeracn

St Paul, Mimi, March 4.-Mr. Richard
Mansfield. who is filling an engage
ment at the Metropolitan in this civ.
has arranged for the immediate produc-
ton in this country of Rostand's drama
'Cyrano de Bergerac.' now being given
BY Coquelin at the Coincide Franchise in
Paris
MI hansheld is already at work on the
costumes and scenery for the new produc-
ton, which has been considered one of
the greatest OF recent dramatic successes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-04

a rate Of one fare for the round trip
has been declared by the Kansas lines for
the annual meeting of the grand lodge
and Uniform rank, Knights of Pythias.
and Rathbone Sisters at Fort Scott, May
16 to 20. The rate will be good from all
points in Kansas, Kansas City, St Joe
and Superior, Neb. A rate of one and one
third fare has been declared for the annual
meeting of the Northeast Kansas
Teachers association, which meets in
LeaNenWorth April to 9.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-04
EverYbo.e says SO.

Casearets Candy Cathartc the most won
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, d1spel colds,
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and biliousness. Please buy and try a box
of G. G. @. to-day; 10, p. 80 cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-04
Lost.

Black ostrich feather boa on West
Sixth, between Fillmore and Taylor
streets, Tuesday evening about seven
o'clock Reward to finder if delivered
at c. o. Johnson's, 602 Kansas avenue.
On Friday and Saturday Of this week
the Kel1am Book and Stationery Co
will exhibit at their store a carefully Sc
Iected collection of high class water co..
or paintings and fac SMILES from the
stock of r. Dudensing & Son, New York,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-04
9TH DISTRICT POPOLISTS
Will Meet March 10th to Fix the
Time for the Convention.

The Populist congressional central
committee will meet in Hutchinson
Thursday. March 10, to decide on the
time and place for holding the congress
siOnal convention.
The call was made by Horace Foster,
secretary of the committee.
It is said that Congressman Simpson
wants the convention held before the
Populist state convention, so he can
swing the club over the Browns, Nc
Kay, Titus and others who are opposed
to his denomination.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-04

On Friday and Saturday of this week
the Kellam Book and Stationery Co.
will exhibit at their store a carefully Sc
Iected collection Of high class water col
or paintings and fac SMILES from the
stock of r. Dudensing & Son, New York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-04
URY WOULD TRADE.
Will Give His Vote to the Leedy Bill
in Exchange for Abolition of
Police Law

Represe sentative I. N. Try of Fort
Scott has made a unique proposition to
Governor Leedy with reference to the
special session and the enactment of the
governors railroad bill
In a letter to the governor Mr.. Try
says:
Il wiz vote for the railroad bill which
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-04

you propose if you will pledge the sup
port of the Populist members of the leg
lslature to the repeal of the metropoli-
tan police law"
The governor has not decided whether
or not he will answer Mr.. Ury's letter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-04

the Russian censors and it was suffered
to appear With his Pan Tadeusz,''
usually considered his masterpiece, it
did much to stimulate the efforts of the
Poles to shake off their Russian con-
QuerOrS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-04
GRANT FOR SENATOR.
San Diego Republicans Will
Boom U. s. Jr. for Whites
Seat.

San Diego, Cal, March AT a meet
ing of prominent Republicans steps have
been taken to promote the candidacy of
Z. S. Grant for the United States senate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-04

viii johnson has moved his exchange
across the street to S13 Kansas avenue.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-25
NARROW ESCAPE.
Nate Brooks Nearly Run Over
by a Train.
Struck By Freight Engine This Nor.
ming While Walking Along the
Omaha Track.

Nate Brooks, the West Mankato
milk man had a narrow escape from
death this morning, while absent
mindedly walking along the Omaha
track. He was going west along the
track, east of the Blue Earth river
bridge. before daylight, and did not
notice that train was coming be-
hind him. The train was freight No
II, and was just pulling out of the
city west bound. Conductor Moriarity
was in charge of it, and Engineer Mel
vile had hold of the throttle on the
engine. Mr.. Melville saw man on
the track and gave the usual signals
Of warning, thinking that the pedeS-
train would step aside before the
train reached him. When the train
was close upon the man, the engi-
neer tried to stop the train, but it
wasItoo late.
Mr.. Brooks became aware ,of the
train just before the engine reached
him, and stepped aside to the left
just in time to save his life. The en-
CINE struck his right arm and threw
him down the embankment, The
train crew thought that the man had
been run over land cut to pieces, for
he lay as still as though life was eX-
tinct. He was picked up and the
train returned to the passenger depot,
where Brooks was left in charge Of
depot officials. There his identity
was first learned. He had a bad
bruise over hissright eye, on his right
jaw, and on his right arm.
DR.. Warner was hastily summoned,
and after examining the injured man
at the depot, found that while his
wounds were painful they were not
serious. The shock had rendered
him unconscious, but no bones were
broken. Brooks was conveyed to his
home at 2lS North Eighth street,
where he will be laid up for few
days. His escape is miraculous one,
and was an agreeable surprise to the
train crew.
No blame is attached to any of the
employees of the railroad, who are be-
lieved to have exercised every precau-
tion that the circumstances seemed to
warrant. Had the train not been going
rather slow, fatal accident might
have occurred.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-25
FORGERY CHARGED
Alleged Passer of Bogus Checks
Arrested.
Several Retail Liquor Dealers
Identify Him as a rlan Who
ViCtimiZed Them.

There is locked up at the city hall
man who is claimed to have victimiz-
ed several saloon keepers of this city
last summer. He gives the name of
John Mccall, says his home is in New
York, and denies any knowledge of
the checks.
Mccall walked into Sam Ross
saloon this afternoon and shook hands
with Ross. The latter at once 1ecog-
nized him as the man who passed a
worthless check on him last summer
Ross held onto his caller and sent a
message for the police, vino soon had
Mccall behind the bars.
Later, John Miller appeared at the
city hall apd identified Mccall as the
man who last August passed forged
check upon him. Mccall gave him
self away by his answers to certain
questions put to him by Miller.
Herman Haase was victimized at
the same time with the others, and
called at the city hall, but could not
positively identify Mccall.
Mccall states that he was in Man
kato last August, and says that he
has been working all winter at
Waseca. He came to Mankato today.
He says that he worked for several
farmers near Lake Crystal last sum-
mer and has done so for dozen years.
The check, for the alleged passing
of which he is under arrest, is the one
passed on Ross. 1t is dated Aug.
2lst, 1897, numbered SO, is payable to
Mike Kelley. purports to be signed by
Chas. E. Thayer. and calls for 81 so.
1t is drawn against the First Nation
al bank, on a blank check of that
bank, and is properly en-
dorsed. When it was pre-
sented for payment at the bank
1t was found to be forgery. Several
people were victimized ;oy similar
checks. mike Kelly" would get a
drink at saloon in the evening and
present check, receiving the change
in cash.
Mccall will be arraigned tomorrow
probably.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-25

5 AROUND THE COUNTY. ;

GARDEN CITY.

Garden City, March 23-Mr. Theo-
dore Rector, of New Ulm, was in town
last week.
The G. E. social held in the Chris
Gian church last Saturday evening,
was well attended. A number from
Vernon Center were present. The
proceeds were so
Drs. Brandenburg and Stephan, of
Mankato. and DIR. Williams, of Lake
Crystal, made professional visit in
town last week.
Miss Eliza Wilson, who has been
teaching in Vernon Center, is home
for weeks vacation.
Messrs. A. Meservey and A. Warner
are reported to be slowly improving.
Miss Myrtle Naylor was seen out
| riding last week, the first time in
several weeks.
Mrs. Henry Horton and son, Royal,
of Mankato, were in town Monday.
The union temperance meeting
which was held last Sunday evening
in the Baptist church, was we'll at
tended.
Miss Rose Wilson expects to leave
with her sister, Mrs. Robert Eden
burg, in Spencer, Iowa.
Jessie Rogers will give an elocu-
tionary recital in the M W. A. hail
Friday evening of this week.
W. J. Osgood is not seen in the
lumber yard nova days. The neu-
raigia is keeping him in the house,
and part of tie time in bed DR..
Brandenburg is attending him.
Mrs. Eli lockwood has been quite
sick the past two weeks.
The Junior Christian Endeayor was
organized last Sunday with twelve
members.
Miss Clara Loring is home for a
two weeks vacation.
Miss Fife Rector is home for two
weeks visit. She expects to continue
her work this spring in the Cable Mill
district. where she has been teaching.
Mr.. Norman Beebe and family, of
Lake Crystal, attended church here
last Sunday.
Mr.. Chester Cookson has moved on to
his brothers place near Lake Crystal,
and Mr.. d. Cookson will move into
the house vacated by Chester Cook
son.
Miss Lila and Lizzie Osgood were
in Good Thunder last Monday.
A surprise party was given at the
hotel last Wednesday night, for Miss
Rose Wilson.
Prof. Berry, of Vernon Center, Wis.
tied the school here last TUESDAY.
Miss Reader, of Horizon, visited at
w. o. Kings over Sunday.
Mrs. Doud is visiting her father,
Mr.. George Goodall.
Millinery goods will be for sale at
Mrs. W. .. Kings after April End.
Call and examine them. Patronize
home industry.
Mrs Frank Loring was in Mankato
last week.
A. M. Thompson was in Mankato
last Tuesday.
| Mrs james Church is very sick.
Ethel Fairchild has gone to Window
to spend few days.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-25
A WORD OF ADVICE.
To Those Coming to Alaska or the Klon.
dixie Gold Fields.

Che thing should be impressed upon
every miner, prospector or trader
coming to Alaska, to the Klondike,
or the Yukon country, and that is the
necessity of providing an adequate
and proper food supply. Whether
procured in the States, in the Domin-
ion, or at the supply stores here or
further on. this must be his primary
concern. Upon the manner in which
the miner mas observed or neglected
this precaution more than upon any
other one thing will his success or
failure depend.
These supplies must be healthful
and should be concentrated, but the
most careful attention in the selec-
tion Of foods that will keep unimpair-
ed Indefinitely under all the condi-
lions which they will have to en-
counter is imperative. For instance.
as bread raised with baking powder
must be relied upon for the chief
part Of every meal, imagine the help
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-25
EAGLE LAKE,

Eagle Lake, March 23-Chas. Ander-
son returned from Battle Creek, Mich,
Tuesday noon. He reports Mrs. Ander-
son as improving. We rejoice with
him in the good news.
D. Away is home again. He will
work a part of E. M. Pressnalls farm
again this year.
Mr.. Thomas and Mr.. Merrill changed
homes this week, or rather Mr..
Thomas has moved into the house he
purchased from Mrs. @. D. Cooper, and
Mr.. Merrill moved into Mrs. Cooper's
house pending the building of their
new home. '..
Second street is to have five-foot
sidewalk, from Mankato street to the
sidewalk. Quite considerable of it
is already built.
Editor Brown visited Mankato Tues
day of this week.
Mr.. Brasfeld has purchased the
Dan MattesOn house, and expects to
move into 1t this week.
Mr.. Humiston has put in wide
door at the mill in place of the mar
row one in the room where he takes
in corn and feed.
Jonathan Pressnall has purchased
the Schaub eighty Of Arthur Erwin.
Consideration, $4,000 The tranSac-
tion was made Monday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-25
| C g

If the sufferer will take Swiff's
Specific SISSY. instead of mineral
poisons, he will get well again, and
stay we'll. He will find that this
great vegetable Blood Remedy
drives all poison from the system.
1t gets into the minutest veins, and
eradicates every vestige of faint in
the blood. 1t is the only Real Blood
Remedy ever discovered. 1t not
only cures Contagious Blood Poison,
but is the only remedy that can reach
Scrofula, Catarrh, Rheumatism,
Cancer, Eczema and all other deep
seated Diseases of the Blood.
free books on the cure of all Blood Dis
orders will be sent on application to
the SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.. Atlanta, Ga.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-25

lessness of a miner with can of
spoiled baking powder. Buy only the
very best hour; it is the cheapest in
the end. Experience has shown the
Royal Baking Powder to be the most
reliable and the trading companies
now uniformly supply this brand, as
others will not keep in this climate.
Be sure that the bacon is sweet,
sound, and thoroughly cured. These
are the absolute necessities upon
which all must place chief reliance,
and can under no circumstances be
neglected They may, of course, be
supplemented by as many comforts or
delicacies as the prospector may be
able to pack or desire to pay for
From the Alaska Mining Journal.