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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-04
THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH.
Mrs. Parsons. Youthful Centenarian,
Tells How to Find tt

Trenton, N. J., Aug. AIRS. Lydia
Parsons, as though she had discovered
the fabulous fountain of youth, contin-
ues to grow younger The disappearance
of the infirmities of age has attracted
more attention to the benign woman
who on her next birthday, will become
a centenarian.
For 25 years she wore spectacIes.
Then, suddenly, as if by magic, she
laid aside her spectacles and read with
out glasses, and continues to do so as
easily as she did when she was young
girl.
For u years Mrs. Parsons was deaf.
Then, as though quaffing more deeply
from the fountain of youth, the faculty
of hearing was restored to the Derfec-
whisper at some distance from her
The last marvellous happening to her
IS the appearance of black hair, of the
color that crowned her head when she
was bewitching brunette.
IF I keep on improving as I have in
the last few MONTHS says Mrs Par
sons, who has 20 grandchildren, L shall
soon be as gay a s I was so years ago .
the fountain of youth discovered by
Mrs Parsons, according to her, is q
very simple thing after all, within the
reach of every one. To be young Mrs
Parsons makes the following recon-
mendatiOns:
Read the Bible.
Have a clear conscience.
Eat plain food.
Rememb Der that Sufficient to the day
is the evil thereof
Get up early in the morning and go
to bed early at night.
Never worry.
I was born with a strong constitu-
ton" Mrs. Parsons says, land have al
ways enjoyed good health, except that
a long time ago had rheumatism once
in a while when the weather was damp.
But that has completely disappeared. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-04
AN IDEAL PASTOR.
Accused of Perjury and Other Grave
Misdoings.

Sedalia Mo, Aug. A-Rev. I. E. Howell,
until recently pastor of a Christian church
William Henderson, one of his parishion-
ers. and was returned from Kansas on a
requisition, and who later was committed
to Jail at Warrensburg. Mo. to answer
the charge of having hired Charles Pin
el.s) residence, is to be prosecuted on
still another charge.
The last complaint alleges that Howell
made affidavit that the loss on his resi-.
dence was caused by fire the origin of
he did know its origin, as he hired Pnson
fraudulentIy receiving the insurance there
on. The case has not yet been set for
trial, but will come up some time this
week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-04

Every woman should realize that her
health is like bank account At the out
set she has so much deposited to her credit
in the bank of health. If she draws out
more than she puts in she will soon over
draw her account. An over-drawn account
in the bank of health means one of two
things, life of hopeless suffering or an
early death.
The woman who neg1ects her health in a
Womauly way is making big drafts on her
account with the bank of health and will
soon be a physical bankrupt. Disorders of
this description wreck wOman'S general
health quicker than anything else in the
world. They soon transform a healthy,
happy, arniable woman into weak, Sickly,
fretful and respondent invalid. They ut
teTly unfit woman for wifehood or mother
hood. For all disorders of this nature DR..
Pierce'S Favorite Prescription IS the best
of all medicines. 1t acts directly on the
delicate and important organs concerned
IN maternity, giving them health, strength
vigor and elasticity It relieves pain
allays Inflammation, checks facilitating
drains, and quickly subdues all other synp-
toms. 1t at once stops the dragging pains
and sinking spells, the nervousness, the
digestive disturbances and other complied
tons that arise from the same cause. Taken
during the months of expectant maternity,
1t banishes the usual discOmforts and
makes baby's advent easy and almost pain
less. 1t InsuTeS the newcomers health
and a plentiful supply of nourishmeut.
Thousands of women have testified to its
marvellous merits. An honest dealer will
not suggest an inferior substitute for the
sake of extra profit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-04
ENORMOUS OUTPUT.
Coal Production of United States Is
Larger Than Ever.

Washington, Aug. 4.-From advance
proofs of the report of the geological sur
vey it is learned that the coal prod ction
of the United States in 1897 reached 200,-
POI ,665 tons, worth at the mines $685. S69,-
rs. This is the first time the 200, 000, 900
ton mark has been passed.
Colorado and New Mexico furnished S.
O76 short tons of anthracite last year. In
Guiding Alaska. 81 states and territories
produce coal, Idaho and Nebraska fur
nishing but 645 tons. Pennsylvania con-
tinues to rank first, with an output Of 54-
597. S51 tons of bttuminous and 81, 431. 763 tons
of anthracite. West Virginia increased
her lead over. Ohio more than 2,000oo0
tons. taking third place; Ohio comes
fourth, Alabama fifth, Iowa sixth, Mary
land seventh, then Kentucky. Colorado
and Kansas in the order named.
The number of mines and product last
wear of the western states Were:S-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-04
A Clever Trick.

It certainly looks like it, but there IS
really trick about it. Anybody can
try it who has lame back and weak kid
neys, malaria or nervous troubles. We
mean he can cure himself right away by
taking Electric Bitters. This medicine
tones up the whole system, acts as a slim
uIant to liver and kidneys is blood pur-
fer and nerve tonic 1t cures consitpa-
ton. headache, fainting spells, sleepless-
ness and melancholy. 1t IS purely vege-
table, a mild laxative, and restores the
system to its natural vigor. Try Electric
Bitters and be convinced that they are a
only soc a bottle at Swift & Holidays
drug store.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-04
Free Pills.

Send YOUR address to H. E. Bucklen &
Co Chicago, and get a free sample box
Of DR.. Kings New Life Pills A trial Will
convince you of their merits These pills
effective in the cure of constipation ana
sick headache. For malaria and liver
TToGpi are Guaranteed to be perfectly free
from every deleterious substance and to
be n17reIv yegeta BILE. They do not weaken
nv their action. but by giving tone to the
stomach and bowels greatly fnvigorate
5he sVstem Regular size SOC per box
Sold BY Swift & Holiday, druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-04
Give the Children a Drink

Called Grain-O. 1t is a delicious. aDpe-
tizing. nourishing food drink to take the
place of coffee. Sold by all grocers and
when properly prepared it tastes like
the finest coffee but is free from all its
injurious properties. Grain-O aids di-
gestion and strengthens the nerves It
is not 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, 1898-08-04

IIIIIOIs suLeTeu most IIOIH sIIIA5s O
miners, 266 mines being affected. The total
calculated as 2.660. 394. an average of 1O1
days to each of the 26,407 miners idle.
strikes at 118 mines. at which %, 112 men
were idle 70 days and a total of 2,1O2 1856
shut down, q. 685 men idle IS days each, or
a total of $50, $40 working days. Missouri
suffered slightly, having IL mines on
strike, involving S33 men q days each. or
q total Of 6.S44 working DAYS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-04

The electric fans now operated In
Santa -Fe Route dining cars are desir-
able and seasonable accessories to an
already unsurpassed service
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-04
TOBACCO TRUST FIGHT.
American Concern Will Test Cigarette
Law in Iowa

Des Noines, Ia, Aug 4.-The American
Tobacco company has employed an attor-
ney of this city to defend it under the
Iowa noulct law prohibiting the sale Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-04
THE ROCK ISLAND FLYER

Is the Best Train for Kansas CITY.
Leaves Topeka 1880, arrive at Kansas
City 9.15 a. m, returning, leaves Kan
sas City 7:10, arriving at Topeka $3.50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-04
except when license of $780,

cigarettes except when license of $50,
a year is paid.
Today large conSignmentS of the com
pany's cigarettes were received by the To-
cal dealers. The cigarettes came in orig
ina1 packages. The company has entered
into a contract with the local dealers.
This contract provides that the dealers are
to handle the cigarettes as original pack
ages, and that the expense of any suits
brought against them will be borne by
the company and the defense conducted
by the counsel for the company.
Persons troubled with diarrhoea will
be interested in the experience of Mr.
w M Bush clerk of Hotel Dorrance,
Providence, R. l. He says: For sew
eral years I have been almost a con-
slant sufferer from diarThoea, the fire.
quent attacks completely prostratlng
me and rendering me unfit for my du-
ties at this hotel. About two years ago
a travelling salesman kindly gave me
small bottle of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and DiarrhOea Remedy. Much
to my surprise and delight It's effects
were Immediate. Whenever felt sym
toms of the disease I would fortify my
self against the attack with few doses
of this valuable remedy. The result
has been very satisfactory and almost
complete relief from the affection" For
sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-04
Parsons tronbled with Damned III
Mineral Water.

The finest in TIE west. Come and try
It. J. w PHILLIPS.
612 West Eighth st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-04

will receive all the space which her ex-
hibitOrs may require"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-04

Ladies' Shirt Waists Hundred 50 that
the coIors will not fade. by Fearless
Steam Laundry.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-24
EPPS OF VIRGINIA UNSEATED.
BY strict Part. Vote the Seat Is
Given to the COntestant. Thorpe.

WASHINGTON. March 2s.-R. 7.
Thorpe was today given the SCAT from the
Fourth Virginia district. Sidney r. Epps,
who obtained the certificate OF election.
was unseated by a strict party vote. Mr..
Thorpe was gwen ths seat by vote OF
l5i 10 10. The Republicans. without
break, voted for Thorpe. and the Demo-
Gratis and Popuiists, with the. exception
OF Mr. Howard OF Alabama, a Populis,.
voted for Mr.. Epps.
Mr.. Thorpe confesi-s. the seat OF Mr..
Kelley in the last congress and was seated.
The Republican majority in the house.
which was 5z when the house convened
las; summer, is now "A.
Mr. Rhes of Kentucky ana Mr.. Hay of
Virginia spoke IN Mr. Epas' favor and
Mr. Thorpe addressed the house in his
own behalf. AT 5 o'clock the house ad-
jouYned
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-24

government now assumed by them upon
precisely the same terms a. the redemp-
ton OF their own noiss while they are
conducting a seven, banking business.
1t is only when. by the refusal TO pay such
notes. they become lnsolvent that the gov
ernmen, recognizes again its demand
debt and assumes ii fer the complete
protection OF the holder OF the note and
Tor the benefit of the creditors of the
bank, by leaving the remaining assets un-
impaired fer the settlement OF the Just
claims The form OF note thus assumed
oy the banks, with the final redemption
guaranteed by the government. combines
the strongest Of all resources for its u,ti-
mate payment. BY the bill the country
will be provided with an ample legal ten-
der currency. consisting or all the notes
substituted for the present legal tender
notes and of all the gold and silver coin
in circulation. 10 the maintenance of whore
parity the faith of the government Is sa-
eredly pledged"
The report states that .here are several
possible results which may follow the au-
;hority given the banks TO assume the gov
ernment debt and issue reserve nc-es. 1t is
conceivable and probable that a large pro-
portion of the present legal tender notes
will be converted into reserve notes and
Will cease absolutely TO be redeemable
at the treasury. excep; In the restrie;es.
cases OF the failure or liquidation OF the
banks through which they are issued. If.
however. only a small portion of the legal
tender notes are thus absorbed, the fact
that they are Cancelled when redeemed
in gold by the treasury will give them
value which will al once remove all ques-
ton OF their prompt redemption and viii
give them substantially the character OF
gold certificates. The fact that a note
Is TO be Cancelled on redemption aud not
reissued viii tend very greatly 10 prevent
its presentation for redemption.
THE purpose and effect OF the proposed
BILL says the report. lis TO throw upon
the national banks the entire burden of
finding gold for the notes. There IS no
doubt of the ability TO do this IL ii is re-
quired by law. They have the power 20
regulate interest rates within the narrow
limits marked out by economic law in such
a manner as 10 attract gold TO The coun-
try by restricting their circulation when
necessity arises. The system proposed
by your committee provides an easy and
adequate method OF obtaining gold for ex-
port from the banks without exposing the
country or the United States treasury 10
the alarm and convulsion which have at
tended gold exports during the last fve
years.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-24
WOULD ASSURE GOLD INCOME.
CullOm's senate Bill Providing for
Payment of Duties.

WASHINGTON. March Ex-senator
Culiom has introduced a bill which was
sent him by the National Business mems
League. The purpose of the measure is
TO provide a gold income for the United
States, and Il provides that - per cent.
Of the duties levied on foreign importa-
tions or manufactured articles. or OF
other articles imported from foreign coun-
tries. shah be paid in gold coin OF the
United States. and the remaining 50 per
cent. In such currency Of the United States
as the secretary OF the treasury may
designate.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-24
SOUND MONEY MEN CONFIDENT.
vice Presislents Of National League
Meet to Eject Ot1lcerS.

Meet to Elect Otlcers.
CHICAGO. March ss.-The first annual
meeting of the vice presidents Of the Ma
tional Sound Money League. founded
year ago. was held today at the head
quarters in the Monadnock building. FOR
the purpose of electing an executive COM
mittee ard officers.
Ex-Secretafy of Agriculture ]. Sterling
Morton. OF Nebraska. presided. with Il. V
Smalley as secretary. MIR. Morton was
elected president in place of G. III. Leigh
ton, of st. Louis, who announced his in
ten,ion TO spend most of the year In Eu-
rope. A. b. Hepburn. of New York, was
reelected treasurer. l.. T.. Hutchinson, OF
Chicago, associate treasurer. and E. V.
Smalley general secretary
The following were elected members of
the executive committee: j. Kennedy
Teed. New York: Fl. p. Robinson. Chi
cago: Edwin Burrett Smith. Chicago;
John b. Jackson. Plttsburg; J. r. Cowen.
baltimore: NJ. +. Ingalls,. Cincinnati:
James l.. Blair. st. Louis, and Louis X.
Ehrich. Colorado Springs.
r.. V. Smallsy, general secretary, in his
annual report said Reports from all
parts OF the country are encouraging
They show that. while the silver move
ment Is still active, Ii will not be able to
ho.d together az another national eiec-
ton the great vote that it cast at the
election OF 1896.
''In the opinion OF your secretary the
work OF the league should be continued
without relaxation, and should be pushed
with increased activity and kept upon q
non-partisan basis as heretofore
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-24
MONSTER STRikE THREATENED.
Pennsyivania Coal Miners Issue nm
Ultima am.

PTTTSBCRG. March "a general
strike Of r.ver coal miners will be inaug-
uratea April unless alI the conditions OF
the Chicago agreement are complied with
by that date or operators agree 10 pay
on a Inine-run basis. The strike VIII af-
feet about 20 600 men.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-24
GLADSTONE Is VERY ILL.,
Queen's Surgeon Extraordinary
Called in Consultation.

LONDON. March 23.-SIr Thomas Smith.
surgeon extraordinary 10 the queen. who
was called into consultation upon the case
OF Mr. Gladstone. said 70 an 'ntervsew wer
today tha. after the examination Mr..
Gladstone begged him not TO say word
about his condition unless the queen
asked for Information on the subject. The
surgeon confirmed the report THAI Mr..
Gladstone WAS suffering intense pain and
was very III.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-24
SAYS sotTHALL GOT THE MONEY
Government Orders His Arrest for
Minnesota Hank Frauds.

WASHINGTON. March s2,-An order 70,
t5e arrest of J. II. Southall. formerly chief
clerk in the United States engineers office
r, -; Paui, has been sent by the depart
ment # justice 10 The United States d.
tFf-t attorney ~ s.. Paul At'orrey-tiea-
era. GTxg< sali tedsy that the amount
realized by Souibau thfoagh the issuance
OF false time CHEEKS ~iL reach ~ Least
SsAay.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-24
Railroads All Crippled.

CINCINNATI. March 23.-The Ohio RIVER
IL swollen by 4 peculiar and remarkable
Iiood-pecuiar that while the stage Of tire
water is phencnlenai from Wheeling 10
Cairo. no tributary on the left bank OF
the riyer makes the slightest contribution
20 the freshet. Added 70 an unusually
high stage ot water az P.ttsburg. there
hAve been freShets and floods throughout
Ohio and Indiana and torrents are pouring
into the ohlo from the north Through
out Indiana. Ono aud Western Peunsyl-
vania there Aas been an Almost steady
downpour OF rain since last Saturday
Nearly all the railroads in Central ana
southern Ohio are either crippled or TO-
tally disabled. owing L. washou.s and
weakened bridges Thrcnghou, Indiana,
except perhaps IN the extreme northern
p8rt. railroad traffic - 3@moyauzed
In Cincinnati tae STAKE II the river at
3 o'clock was Il fes, u sncaes, ana the
iood Was rS.ns at the rate Of taree inches
an hour. Rain IL s;iil falling.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-24
WESTERN CITIES ARE
SUFFERING FLOODS.
Thousands Of People Are
Driven From Home.
ALL THE TRAINS STOPPED.
Many Lives Have Been Lost But
the Number Ia Not Known.
ALL THE TRAINS STOPPED.

The STREAMS In Southern Indiana.
Ohio and Western Pennayavamia
Are Out of Their Banks-Zanea-
Are Among the Cities Which Are
SuMering Severe1y-At Column bus
Wrecking Train Left the Track,
and Rapidly Rising Waters Car
rieA Away Some Injured Men.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-24

NEW YORK. March 27.-Heldeihach.
Ickeibs.rn~r d Co announced si7s"cp.
Iazard Fre,@s s.Z5oys and the National
Cry baak u..oVl la geld eaSaged s,r ara-
poss
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-24

COLUMBUS. O.. March es-Owing to the
unprecedented floods only two OF the if-
teen tines OF railway centering here were
able TO move trains out OF the city. The
washouts were mostly in or near the city.
In the western part of the city probably
s.o9a persons have been driven out Of their
houses or are living in the upper stories.
The water works pumping station is flooded
and the water supply in the center Of the
CITY IL cut off.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-24

IA ~ tl-fsf<- ", oia4eS
midnight Muskingum and Licking rivers
have risen fifteen feet. and all the Eighth
ward and part of four other wards are
submerged. Four thousand people have
been driven from their homes. and very
few OF them have saved any Of their
household effects. The current OF Lick
ing river has turned down Lee street a
half mile. and is washing out everything
In its path There have been score OF
ba.rbreadth escapes and more than fifty
persons are missing. The number Of
lives lost here Is matter of conjecture.
The only bodies so far recovered axe those
of Mrs. Chauch and John Leach. drowned
In their homes before being rescued.
The work OF rescue is going on all night.
Every railroad entering the city is tied
up. and all of them have experienced ac-
c.den,s. A bridge over Watomaki creek
gave way while the, Baltimore Ohio
passenger train No. 105 was crossing the
stream, and the whole train was SUBJ
merged. The passengers crawled TO the
tops OF the ears and were rescued In
skiffs Two of the trainTen were badly
Injured
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-24
All Left Will Be Blown Up
by Dynamite Torpedoes.
OFFICERS ORDERED HOME.
Feeling Is Universal That the
Crisis Is Near at Hand.

Senators Called Int
HiS Desire tO Secure q Patriotic
Unanfmity in support of the Ad.
ministratiOn When the Decisive
steps Are Takcn-The Report
sage ON Intervention VIII lie De-
layed for Some short Interval.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-24

WHEELING. W. Va. March g
Wheeling wiI suffer heavily from the
food which : ROW Invading bo.h the
whoicss IL and retail districts. Manufac-
turirg establishments employing loaoa 20
iaesl men have sha, down. either f0r
wsns - rstur4. sa>. ~aleh was shat OF
tonight. or too much water. Trains have
bssa aEla..a1 &c sssrs ro4d sa,rTAax ahs
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-24

\ train consisting of a passenger coach.
crew Of twenty-fonr men aboard. was
wrecked near here this evening. The river
broke over its banks and the scene of the
wreck il surrounded by water for a mile.
and can only be reached by boats. The en-
gineer cannot be found. The fireman SaS
washed away and SWAN 10 4 tree, where
ne is now waiting to be rescued. but Oh ac-
count of the darkness and the swift cur
rent. il is impossible 10 reach him. A bon
fire has been built half a mile away 10
give him light and hope. Nearly every man
OF the twenty-four Was more or less in
jured. SIX or eight are badly injured and
many Will die.
Engineer CenaeIL vf Logansport and two
brakemen ara missing and may be dead.
The seriously injured are: Conductor
Franklin. L.ogansport; Charles Sparks,
I.ogansport. Samuel Talkington. New Al
bany: William Moore, Selersburg; Frank
Lizenbey. Selershurg: Joseph Scott. Aus
tin: William Wllitson Memphis Ind
A man named Mccune says a midnight
that ne and a brakeman waded through
the water and carried Conductor Frank
In TO The end Of the trestie. where they
laid him down McCune went back 10 help
others, and neither the conductor nor
brakeman have heen seen since.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-03
How Lln Ynn Dae

''rhe salutation, how do you do "
explained Il state department linguist to
a Washington Star reporter, "is general
throughout civilization though Ameri-
cans boil it down more than any other
people in their one word 'Howde" The
Frenchnlan to express the some idea
has to use How do you carry your
self?' German says-that is, he
uses the German words which mean
How does it go with you? Likewise the
Spanish Come esta listed" which
mean How do you stand?' The China
man, when he wants to say How do
YOU do?' uses the words which mean,
How do you run along to-day? The
italian is almost in the same fix,
while the Arab uses words which mean
DO you stand or do well?' The Portu-
guese says in his own words, Of
course, 'How's your good health now?
and the Indian goes step further and
pressive as any of the others, as well
The Americans Howde? Is as ex-
says. You look well, do you feel so?
as the briefest."