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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-03

line the moment they get control of the
business. They ask for options to run
until July l, 1899, but this is thought to
be only a scheme to make the distillers
believe they are not very anxious to
close the deal
The purchase price will run into the
millions, but it is expected to prove a
paying investment the moment that the
possibility of an overproduction is cut
ri
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-03
SHIPS FOR CHINA TRADE.
A Report That C. P. Huntington Will
Build Two Magnificent Pas
E2nnAr
senger Boats.

San Francisco. Dec. &C. P. Hunting
ton, it is stated here, will build two
magnificent steamships of II, 900 tons
each for the China trade. Each will
cost in the neighborhoOd of 81, 600, 900.
The passenger accommodations will
be of the finest description, and both
vessels will be built so as to carry at
least $50 first class passengers, from
1000 to 1000 Steerage passengers, and
from 5000 to 5000 tons of freight.
It is not yet known whether there will
be a direct line from this port to Ma
Mia This much is certain, the Pacific
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-03
Do Not Fail

To call at E. W. Hughes Easy Pay
nent house, 423 Kansas avenue
Here you will find the best line OF
carpets, rugs, curtains, dishes and toilet
Large selection of ''B. & H" center
draft lamps. ladies and gents watches.
clocks and jewelry. Standard sewing
machines, Bibles, photograph albums,
xT1ooI TIsnlxets-all sold at the very low
est prices and on easy weekly or month
Good goods. Square dealings. Low pri-
ces. Easy payments.
r. w HUGHES,
423 Kansas avenue.
See me for Christmas presents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-03
Rheumatism Cured in a Day.

mystic Cure" for rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in 1 to days.
Its action upon the system is remarka-
BILE and mysterious. 1t removes at once
the cause and the disease Immediately
disappears. The first dose greatly bene-
fits. rs cents. Sold by Swift & Holiday,
druggists, 523 Kansas avenue. Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-03

Mail people will run a connecting
steamer between their San Francisco
vessels from Hong Kong to Manila. 1t,
however, all depends upon the kind of
mail contract the Pacific Mail gets for
the next year. The new contract may
eompel them to run direct to Manila
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-03

refused to depart again for foreign
shores and, after he had visited the
great midwinter exposition in CalifOr-
MIA a little later, he returned to Chi
cagO, to which he declares he is loyal
in every sense of the word except with
regard to the weather.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-03

For external piles. cuts, burns and
bruises, old sores, eczema and all skin
diseases BeggS' German Salve stands
today without a peer. It is an old reli-
able remedy and If used freely wounds
will heal without a scar. Be careful to
get ''Beggs3 and be sure Of q speedy
cure. For sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-03
Chronic Rheumatism Cured.

DR.. H. B. Hettinger, INDIANAPOLIS.
Ind, says: For several months after
spraining my ankle I was severely
tried Detchon's Mystic Cure for Rbeu-
matism, and in days could walk. with
out my cane; two bottles cured me
sound and well. I take great pleasure
in recommending the Mystic Cure to
all who are afflicted with Rheumatism"
Sold by Swift & Holiday, druggists,
523 Kansas avenue, Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-03

For diarrhoea dysentery, collie, chol-
era, hux and all summer complaints,
nothing is so gentle, soothing and eff
fective, as Beggs' Diarrhoea Balsam.
It never. fails to give relief and if taken
in time will effect a speedy cure. Be
sure that you get tBeggs" the only
remedy with a national reputation For
sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-03
See me for c
Rheumatism Cured.

We guarantee Regans rheumatism
Remedy to cure any case Of Rheuma-
tfsul in 80 days or money refunded Sold
for 81 per bottle by Swift & Holiday
Drug Co., W. H. Wilson, and Arnolo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-03
He BOUGHT THE MULE.
Colonel Bird Testifies Before the War
Investigation Commission.

Washington. Dec. 3.-The war investi-
eating commission resumed its sittings in
this city today, Colonel Charles Bird be-
ing on the stand. He was on duty dur
ing the war in the quartermaster gen
erals Office having charge of the trans
portation division. He had charge in the
beginning OF the war Of the purchase of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-03

We will wash your coIored shirts and
guarantee colors from fading. Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and ia w. sth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-03
Cold Weather
Brings Catarrh.

seemed to be getting frmer hold on
me all the while.
''After spending so much money for
treatment which proved to be all in
vain, I was urged to try S. S. 8. This
remedy proved to be the right one, for
it got at the disease, and a few bottles
cured me perfectly. The cure was q
permanent one, and have not had q
touch of the disease for many years.
Swift's Specific is the only remedy that
will have the slightest effect upon
Catarrh."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-03

Sufferers from
Catarrh should get
a start on the dis
ease before the cold
weather aggravates
it. Those who have
been relying upon
local treatment will
Sind winter weather
Sis all that is needed
Ito show that the
Edisease is still with
them. A course of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-03
$17.25.

Fort Worth and Return $1Z.25 Via
Santa Fe Route.
Tickets on sale December 4 and B,
1898, and good for twenty-one days Two
trains daily in each direction Detalls
at Santa F'e Route ticket Offices
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-03
FARMERS, NATIONAL

Congress, Fort Worth, Texas, Decem-
Der GA, 1898.
Only SIPS for round trip Tickets
good for twenty-one days. On sale at
Santa Fe ticket Offices, December 4 ana
5, 1898 Two trains from Topeka. Pull
man sIeepers and free chair cars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-03

s. S. S. (Swift's Specific will prove all
assertions made that it is the only cure
for Catarrh it goes to the cause of the
trouble-the blood-and forces out all
traces of the disease.
Swift's Specific is the only remedy
which reaches real obstinate blood dis
eases it cures Catarrh, Rheumatism,
Cancer, Contagious Blood Poison, Ec-
zema, Scrofu1a, and every other
disease of the blood. It is guaranteed
PureIy Vegetable
and is the only blood remedy containing
no potash, mercury or other mineral.
Books mailed free to any address by
the Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
The evening times., 1898-02-26

state the raising of the feet so high,
brings the saddle nearer the ground, is
easier TO mount and gives the rider
plenty of room in case of a sudden dis
mount The handle-bars are also kept
well away from the knees
Pittsburg has a novelty which is ex-
pected to become popular with cyclists
who are in the habit of taking long
rides, and encounter hills in doing.
The device consists of a simple brace TO
fit about the shoulders. from which a
string leads down TO the top bar of the
diamond frame of the wheel, and is at
tached 10 a ring fitted on the frame for
that purpose Thus braced the rider
can apply. ii is claimed. fully 80 per cent
additional pressure to the pedals In go
ing down hill the brace affords admira-
BILE pressure for back pedaling. In case
of a spill the strap easily becomes dis
engaged from the ring. 1t would seem
though the inventor wanted to make
the cyclist look like "A horse or some
thing else where harness is considered
necessity.
Among the novelties and new depart
ures that have been placed on the market
for the coming season are several styles
of toe clips Among them is stirrup
toe clip provided with leather strap.
which passes over the toes and prevents
the foot slipping ever so slightly, while
at the same time it does not bind the
foot or press uncomfortably upon the
instep. Another style of toe clip is one
made of rubber, for use on that style of
pedal with cross arms projecting from
the barrel. Ii consists of a strong rub
ber band, divided on the upper side by
slot into two strips. allowing ii to be
slipped on pedal without unscrewing.
The evening times., 1898-02-26
HORSE TALK ALONG THE LINE.

The last day for the registration Of
names under the Jockey Club rules is
March !. and delnquents will have TO
pay fine of $50.
Joseph Letter. the king of the Chicago
wheat pit" purchased Red Leaf seV-
en-year-old gelding. for .375. and Alsey-
mont, a bay stallion, for $3.50, at the
Splan-Newglass sale at Chicago on
Thursday. They make an excellent team.
Jimmy Adams, of New York, is great
believer in dreams. but for some reason
he rarely deciphers correctly the dicta-
tions of his visions. On Tuesday he
dreamed that kitten fell down the elc-
vator shaft of his fiat. which is three
stories high, and Jimmys three-months-
engaged servant went To gather up the
remains. She returned TO the fiat and
as she reached the third step of the third
flight of stairs the kitten gave its last
sign OF life. Now. Jim lives on the
third floor the cat fell down three stor-
les. is only three months old. was pick
ed up by a servant who had been en-
gagged just three months. the cat died
as the servant reached the third step OF
the third flight Of stairs. Jimmy has been
out of business about three months. vet
the best he could do the next day was to
bet slO9 straight and place on Maltese in
the second race at New Orleans. NAL
tese finished third
The evening times., 1898-02-26

Lovers of good music and high-class
singing vii have a rare treat at the Acad-
emy Of Music tomorrow evening, when
John w Isham's Original Octoroons will
give one of their special concerts The
company, which has been playing here
all week. have given such satisfaction
that Manager Rapley has been request
ed to induce Mr. Isham TO comply with
the general and evident desire for such
an entertainment. The Octoroons Com
pany consists of forty of the greatest
singers of their race, each. and every
member being an artist. The program
offered is novel one. and is intended to
please the large audience that will un-
doubtedly assemble. The melodies will
consist of Don't Be Cross 81 Love You
in the Same Old Way" "Di Di, Di,"
"Warmest Baby in the Bunch" Merry
May Time, 3" "On the Banks of the Wa
bash," "Old Kentucky Home" Mona. 3"
and others. Miss Madah Hyers.- the
Southern nightingale will render some
operatic gems, and. Nine. Flower, the
Bronze Melha, will sing a new version of
Nearer, My God. to Thee" and the Cob
BILE Duet from La Mascotte" Taking
1t as whole, the concert should have
something to please all, and will proba-
bly, be thoroughly enjoyable.
The evening times., 1898-02-26
Robinson & Cherry Co.,
18th and F Streets N. ".
Clotbes. Hats, Shoes, Furnishings.
City Brevities.
Clothes, Hats, Shoes, Fui

A new league of the Temperance
Knights of America will be Instituted in
the northwest section of the city.
Arrangements are being made by Mr..
August Roth and others to reorganize
the Potomac Canoe Club. cruise
will be made down the river in June.
Policeman Bean arrested Harry Brown.
an able-bodied colored man, this morn
ing. for begging from door TO door in the
vicinity OF the Pension Office. Judge
Kimball sci Brown to the chain gang for
ten days.
For indulging i'm a TRADE of profane
and indecent language on NJ street
Georgetown, Joseph Phoenix was ar
rested by Policeman Passeno. This
morning the prisoner appeared before
Judge Kimball, and was fined s. or tif-
teen days.
Detective Hartigan this morning arrest
ed Walter $. Griffith. proprietor of the
Gushing House. on { street, between
Four-and-a-half and Sixth streets, on the
charge OF keeping an unlicensed bar.
When arraigned in the police court Grif-
fifth demanded jury trial. and his bond
was fixed AT 81 O0a.
When others fail. try {. s. c. for coughs.
The evening times., 1898-02-26

In "A Southern Romance" which
comes to the Academy on Monday even
ing next are sairl to be combined all the
elements that make successful and at
trGctive play. Ii is claimed that the
piece tells a story Of direct and appeal
ing heart interest; that its language is
chaste and beautiful it's situations thrill
ing and intensely dramatic without be-
ing in any sense cheap or inartistic and
its tone pure and elevated. IL is found
ed upon that charming story OF Ken
tucky life. In Gods Country" by Dolly
Higbee. and in the dramatization b. T.
Valentine has turned the story into
wonderfully attractive play. 4 more
ideal spot could hardly be imagined for
the locale OF a piece of this kind than
Kentucky, and Mr.. Valentine has not
only successfully caught the atmosphere
of his surroundings, but he Is said to
have preserved in his dramatization. all
the tender beauty Of Miss Higbee's story
While he has gone a step further and
given to the play even more power than
the book possessed. II will he presented
here with the full equipment of special
scenery The company is the best that
could be gotten together, and includes y.
5. Lipman and Isabelle EVesson.
The evening times., 1898-02-26
JEFFRIES' BIG JOB.
He VIII Take on Both jackson and
Goddard i'm March.

Jim Jeffries. besides being matched to
meet Peter Jackson i'm San Francisco on
March p has also been signed TO box
Joe Goddard fifteen rounds i'm Los Ance-
les on March 2S. Jeffries evidently real
izeS that both men are not capable of
giving him a good stiff battle. Jackson
Will never again be able TO put up any
kind of a fight. His constitution is in
such bad shape that he would be beat
en- with few stiff punches. Jeffries is a
terrible puncher, as as he is in his prime
at the present time he will no doubt
make short work of jackson and Cod
dard.
a week ago Goddard, after being in
formed of Jeffries' wonderful punchinr
abilities, decided TO get out of the match.
but later realized he would be driven out
of California if he nunked and decided
TO come to time.
The evening times., 1898-02-26
Children should always

Children should always
increase in weight. Not to
grow, not to increase in flesh,
belongs to'old age.
Present and future health
demands that this increase
in weight should be steady
and never falling.
To delicate children,
Scott'S Emulsion brin rs
richer blood and hrmer
flesh. Better color comes
to the cheeks and stronger
muscles to the limbs. The
gain in weight is substantial;
it comes to stay.
soe nnd Sr.oo, all drugBiS.,
SCOTT q BOVINE, Chemists, New York.
The evening times., 1898-02-26
DYSPEPSIA.

Remember that GROVER GRA-
HAMS remedy is GUARANTEED
to remove all distress FROM THE
FIRST DOSE. 1t is folly to suffer
when a soc. bottle, procu red from
your druggist, will correct in
stantly all unpleasant symptoms.
An fallible Specific for Dyspepsia.
Heartburn, Gastritis ana all dis
eases arising from an impaired Di.
gestive System. Write to Grover
Graham Co., Newburgh, N. Y, for
pamphlet. =
The evening times., 1898-02-26
CYCLING NOTES.

Many changes are noticeable in the
" models for women. The up-to-date @
machine should have at least a two
ano-a-haif-nch drop 10 the hanger, and
a longer front frame. The difference
between this and last wears model is
perceptible inasmuch as the latter has
only about one inch drop. and the frames
are about one inch shorter in the front.
The advantage Of the '9S model with
the low drop is that it does not neces-
The evening times., 1898-02-26
VIII Box at Stpubper's

The glove contest to a decision between
Irwin, of this city, and Jack Farrell, of
Wilmington. Del. scheduled to take place
at Steubner's Tuesday evening. March /.
at $50 sharp, will be pulled off on sched-
ule time according to Mr. Steubner un-
der whose personal management the con-
test takes place The boys are well
matched and are To box for p side bet Of
500 and a portion OF the gate receipts.
the money having been posted with
Charlie Osborne
The evening times., 1898-02-26

about Dixey's magic. The old ideas of
Mephstophelian and Satanical effects are
lost with him. His wand is paid TO Gre
ate a well of laughter in the midst Of his
audience that is continually bubbling
over. His legerdemain is bright and
clever and the whole performance is pol
ished by his witty stories and an mex
haustible fund OF repartee. Matinees will
be given Wednesday and Saturday.
The evening times., 1898-02-26

have given Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy fair test and consider il one of the
very best remedies for Group that I have
ever found. one dose has ALWAYS been
sufficient. although j use il freely. ANY
cold my children contract yields very
readily To this medicine. I can conscien-
tiOusly recommend il for Group and colds
Ia children.-George Il. Wolff, clerk Of the
circuit court Fenandina, Fla. Sold by
Henry Evans, Wholesale and Retail
Druggist, 93S i street and Connecticut
avenue and $ street northwest. and l42S
Mary land avenue northeast
The evening times., 1898-02-26
0NE.THIRD OFF

OF regular prices. They are the accum-
ulation of small lots (only two or three
suits of a kind and have been our
best sellers. You will find your size in
some of them, and no matter which OF
them IL may be you'll get one Of the
biggest clothing bargains you ever had.
Get a pair of our patent leather shoes
that are GUARANTEED not TO break
The only patent leather made that you
are safe in buying II they break Wen
replace with a new pair. All sizes in
nj nppralaF Shanp
The evening times., 1898-02-26
The Funeral of John & permodv

The funeral Of John {. Dermedy the
well-known member of the District har.
who committed suicide by shooting him
self through the heart last evening will
take place Monday. from his late home.
No. so Florida avenue. northwest. IL is
certain that worry over the I'll health OF
bis wife prompted MIR. Dermody to end
bis life
The evening times., 1898-02-26
Skeptics Turn Believers and Are

Cured.-"When / read that Dr. Agnew's
Catarrhal Powder could relieve Catarrh
in 10 minutes, l was far from being con-
WINGED. / tried it-a single puff through
the blower afforded instant relief. stopped
pain over the eyes, and cleansed the nasal
passages. Today i am free from ca
tarrh," b. L. Eagan's (Easton, Pa.) ex-
perience has been that of thousands OF
others and may De yours. Sold by f. s.
Williams, Ninth and F streets Ed
monds & Williams. Third street and
Pennsylvania ayenue.-10
The evening times., 1898-02-26

favorite, will he the star at the Bijou
next week Miss Mitchell's friends and
well-wishers are numbered by the thous-
ands here in Washington, and they will
undoubtedly pack the Bijou to the doors
every day during her engagement The
rest of the bill is to be made up of such
high-class artists as the Lucier family
of five, direct from Roster and Balls
Music Hall; Mollie Flora, the three Hell
ston Sisters. novelty dancers; Castellat
and Hall. comedy acrobatic team: the
Maginleys, Joe Hardman. the favorite
minstrel comedian; Collins and Daily
vocalists and dancers. and a good list of
other high-class acts. making up pro-
gram of unusual excellence.
The evening times., 1898-02-26

Hi Henry's Minstrels are the attrac-
ton offered for next week at the Grand
Opera House. This organization is well
known TO lovers of burnt cork humor
and has a reputation second TO none of
its class A good weeks business may
be looked forward TO.
The evening times., 1898-02-26
TRY GRAIN-0! TRY GRAIN.O!

ASK your Grocer toda Y TO show YOU pack
age OF GRA!N-0 the new food drink that
., takSs 1he place OF coffee. The children may
drink II without I'm jury a. wei as the afulf
All VINO try IL, like 1t. GRAlN-O has that
rlch seal brown OF Mocha or Java 4, but il is
IIaue from pure grains, and the most deli
cate stomach receives ft without distress
One-Quarter tile price OF coffee. &C and $50
per package. Sold by all grocers. ja27-u
The evening times., 1898-02-26

The KnickerbockerS" come to ker-
mans Lyceum Theater next week. pre-
senting several new things on the bur
lesque and vaudeville stage. Two Of the
features Of the performance are the
Jewish characters portrayed by the COM
edianS. Charles II, Burke and John B.
Wills. They are said TO illustrate the
humorous possibilities Of the Hebrew in
an entirely different manner from the
usual vulgar stage Interpretation. taking
the real Polish Jew as he is found on
the lower east side of New York An
other feature is Emma Krause, who for
several seasons was Il member of En-
ma Abbotts Company. More recently
Miss hrause sang alternate roles in the
TaVary Company. In addition TO these
a company of vaudeville people promi-
nent among whom are Margaret Rosa,
descriptive vocalist: John L. and Es-
tella Wills, comedians; Aleene and La
Rue, singers and acrobatic dancers; Ed
ma Aug, soubrette; NJ. S. Whallon. the
novel entertainer and the Burke Broth
ers. in Wise Mike" The engagement
begins with a special Monday matinee
The evening times., 1898-02-26
VOLUNTEER SOLDIERS READY.
The Fever of War Manifested in
Various Sccztions.

The Fever OF War Manifested IN
Various Srcztions.
Portsmouth. Ohio. Feb. 26.-Polk Davis.
a weIl-knuwn keuiUckian. has organized
- volunteer company of Kentucky rifle
men. from Greenup and Lewis counties,
each of whom is dead shot and fur
nishcs his own arms
Noblesyille Ind, Feb. ga company
of l0o Young men has been organized in
This city ready to enlist in the service.
The list has been forwarded TO Wash
ingtGn.
Norfolk Feb. 26.-"Onc country. one
flag was never better illustrated than
lasl night. when the living pictures. Gu
Iva. was presented at a theater. 1t
showed Cnclo Sam protecting her and
when the orchestra struck mp Yankee
Doodle" the audience Of SoUthorners
Meuf wild
The evening times., 1898-02-26
PRAISE FOR THE TIMES.
Colorcd Men Commend IL for the
BoIdncsS of Its Stand.

Marin words were spoken last night
by c3lored men at the emancipation Gel
cbratiou meeting I'm WiuSlows Hall. In
diFnation was expressed at the sinking OF
the Maine 10y Jrcacherous Spauiards and
the Administration was urged 10 take
speedy and effective measures in rcta lia-a
t1on. Capt. Alexander Hawkins. grand
marshal. declared that a money indemni-
~ would not satisfy the American DeO-
pie for the murder Of 25S seamen. and
John 7. Cheshire praised The Times for
the bold stand il has taken for American
honor and against Spanish treachery and
bomhaSt
The evening times., 1898-02-26
Forgery Case Set for Hearing

United States Commissioner Mills an
nounced this morning that he had set the
preliminary hearing i'm the case Of James
w. Jones, the Treasury Department
clerk, charged with forgery. for next
Monday morning at 10 O'Clock
The evening times., 1898-02-26

Nashville, Tenn, Feb. 26.-Revenue off.
GERS yesterday seized the Old Times dis
tillery OF Jack Daniels near Lynchburg
m Moore county, for alleged violation OF
the internal revenue laws. The distiL
lery is the largest i'm the State.
The evening times., 1898-02-26
The VALUES

In mems and youths clothing offered
by us are always duly appreciated by
the economical buyers. Just now you
can get some exceptionally good bar
gains in the hundreds of this season 5
newest and best styles and fabrics,
fashionably cut, thoroughly tailored
and pef-fecf-fiftinr SuitS at
The evening times., 1898-02-26

Call up l79s to have your wheel repaired or
cleaned, to rent a wheel or 70 have n
message or parcel delivered for 10 cents. Burr.
527 Fourteenth street, fe2O-tf
The evening times., 1898-02-26
TO CURE A CoLDIr ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quininc Tablets
All druggists refund the money if il fails
Go cure. 2jc. The genuine has L. Z. Q. on
each tablet.