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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-12
Consultation will be Free to ALI,
THE STORY OF HIS COMING.

/ southern Nebraska and western Missouri
It shows how quickly the people of this
section are willing to show tribute to true
skill and knowledge. He found again that
it was necessary to stay some days longer.
Realizing that there are so many people
in Kansas who are in need of his services
and IN consequence of the many invita-
lions he has had, he decided to come to
Topeka, as this point is more centrally
located, and will be here for one week
only.
He wants to see all those suffering from
diseases of the eye. ear, nerves and brain.
Come. no matter how long standing and
hopeless your case may seem to be. Re-
member, DR.. Walsh has cured many
whom others have pronounced as incura-
BILE.
On examination he can tell at once
whether your case is durable or incurable,
and he will tell you your exact condition.
DR.. Walsh hardly needs an introduction
to many of our readers. It is some years
ago now that we first remember his sensa-
tional rise to prominence. He startled the
medical world by his new and scientific
discoveries; even before this he had made
an envtable reputation. but since then his
name has been stamped with undying
fame From the first time he started to
practice the speciality of eye, ear and ner-
vous diseases. His ambition was to be able
to cure all diseases quickly and be able
to benefit his patients from the beginning.
Secondly, he studied so that he might be
able to operate without the use of chlor-
oform and without causing pain; but it
was only after incessant study and large
clinical and hospital experience that he
was able to do this His life has been de-
voted to his profession.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-12

It is scarcely two months since DR.. E
Jacquard Walsh came to Atchison, Kan,
from Chicago and operated upon the eyes
of little Edna Corbett, the 10-year-old
daughter of Mr.. c. c. COrbett of Huron,
Kan The story of this case is given in de-
tail later on. He expected to remain only a
few days, but he found it impossible to
get away. His fame and success spread
50 rapidly that he was beseiged by patients
from all sides who wished to consult him.
He prolonged his visit for a week; then
it was absolutely necessary for him to re-
turn to his numerous engagements at Chi
cagO and in the east. but he finally con-
scented 20 come again In the meantime
the stories of his wonderful success were
rapidly spread by grateful patients. 1t
is considered a brilliant undertaking when
q physician cures a mild case of deafness
after months of treatment, but when DR..
Walsh treated cases of complete deafness
and improved them on the first treatment,
and cures cases of thirty years standing
in a short time. and cases which had tried
all other forms of treatment for years,
it caused his name to rise above all others.
And these are the things he has done
right here in Kansas and his patients give
their names and addresses so that all can
know of it and thoroughly satisfy them
selves By referring to these people.
He arrived in Atchison again on Feb
ruary g. intending to stay four days. II
he was beseiged on his first visit he was
simply overwhelmed on his second visit
by the number of patients who wished to
procure his skill. He brought his two
expert assistants with him and it is for
tunate that he did. for he never could have
attended to so many patients alone
They came from every part of Kansas.
as far as the Colorado boundary, from
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-09-19
But One Wav Out of 1t.

From The Chicago Chronicle.
Considering that he is quietly and an
oburusively Acvoung himself to lighting
malaria and mosquitoes at JackspnNiHc,
Colonel William j. Bryan is causing more
alarm in certain circles thHn if he We're 4
Spanish general at the head of an army
corps.
He haunts the dreams of the republican
editors. He is the bugaboo the 0grc. the
raW-head-and-h .oody-b of the admin
istrative journalist. He is credited with
Machavellian cunning. with d.abolical ma
lightly. lie is daily made the text of able
editorials in which he is set forth as a
composite reincarnation of Jack Cadc
Robesperre and Jeff Davis. He is a fire
brand. a revolUtionist traitor. a very
bad man. Republican children are scared
into good behavior by the threat that If
they don't behave themselves Billy Bryan
will get them. The nation is Solemniy
warned that Mr.. Bryan's apparent quica-
cencc is only part of a deep laid plot to
subvert republican institutions ana inau-
gurate a saturnalia OF anarchy and 40-ccnt
dollars. The country, we are told. is going
to the devil--that is, to Mr.. Bryan.
OF course this is all very distressing.
but what on earth would the a0prehensive
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-09-19
TIE SHERIFF WAS IN TIE RING
SEIZED THE PUGILISTS BEFORE
THEY COULD STRIKE A BLOW.
Bout Between Lavigne and Erne De-
claled Off-Athletic Club to Sue
the Officers.

Buffalo. y. l" SeP'ci'l.', 49,,
ty-rond bout for the HSht"c'6"' '''.''''
pionshiD of the world between tfallh III ny
l ..l.il,, Ta,,fone that was to have been
- ..,,..+. of the hawthorne Ath-
'''. ,....,,, tooiabt was
lcllH LUZ "' 49,, ,,,foro thn
stopped by ''ilcl'l N-'7 '''0''
men came together IN jhc a'e1"'
\ crowd of about 1900 people had &a''-
o,nd The sheriff and - score of deputies
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-09-19
SAVE DOCTORS BILLS,

Cancers Dropsy, Fits, Blood Poison,
Private Troubles and Female Complaints
permanently cured by skilled and expert
enced specialists. Patients treated al their
homes by mail and express. Opium and
morphine habits cured in = weeks. $500.
SOUTHERN MEDICAL EXCHANGE,
Atlanta, Ga.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-09-19
Structure and Varicocele

Permanently cured. Particulars free. Or.
Tucker Broad street. Atlanta. c..
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-06-23
Sparks from the Wires

The cotton crop of Egypt amounts to
500.000,00O pounds year.
George Kommer, of Brooklyn, n. Y,
notified an undertaken to call at his house,
and then poisoned himself.
Congressman Grosvenor, of Ohio, de
nounces those who clamored for war, but
who are afraid of war taxation.
The Liberals in England are indignant
because Queen Victoria made no mention
of Gladstone's death in the court circular.
An immense avalanche occurred on
Mount Rainier. Wash. The noise resem-
bled IN immense clap of thunder, and was
heard at Tacoma, sixty miles away.
We will have TO stop the war long
enough to permit the usual announce
ments concerning the Jersey and Della
ware peach crops.-Washington Post.
The Emperor of Russia is specially in.
tcrcsted in the Swedish Andree relief ex.
pedition. and has issued special orders for
its protection, comfort and rapid progress
in Siberia.
With all her agricultural wealth, South
Dakota is also third in the list of gold
producing States. The aggregate of gold
produced i'll the State last year was S5,
S29515.
The English man-of-war Nielsen, now
III the harbor of Melbourne. Australia,
has Ecen ordered To he sod She was
built i'll 1911, and WAS then the largest
lDe-of-battlc ship i'll the British navy.
Her oak tiinbers are said TO be as sound
as when she was finished.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-06-23
SAYS BLANcO HAS $4,000 MEN.
Whisham Says Havana Is Not Starv.
ing Mt Present.

Mr. Whigham. the English newspaper
correspondent who WAS recently arrested
in Havana, and later expelled from Cuba
by Captain General Blanco. says the gar
rison of Havana numbers $4,000 men, in
Guiding volunteers. Recruits are coming
into the city daily. There is no prospect
of starvation, he thinks, for some time.
Meat sells for only 80 cents per pound.
Flour is scarce. but there is plenty Of
corn meal and rice. The supply of coal
may fail within n month, which would
leave the city in darkness. There are now
1900 tons in sight, and it is reported
that 10000 tons may be available. The
temper of the troops is excellent, and their
health is good. Large numbers of Cubans
are already veerinS to the support of
Spain. The former insurgent leader Mas
so-Parra has raised 1000 men to help the
Spanish. The defcnses of the town have
been greatly strengthened since the war
began. Two hundred guns have been
mounted in shore batteries, including six
Pinch rifles. According to Mr.. Whig
ham, Havana is now practically ;mpreg-
nable, provided the Spaniards make n
good fight. Two lines of defense have
been completed inland within the last two
months. 1t is believed that the capture
of the city will demand 10000 American
troops.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-06-23
GREAT INCREASE OF EXPORTS.
Fiscal Year 1898 Helps Farmer More
than Any Previous One.

The farmers of the United States are
drawing upon other parts of the world for
more money in the fiscal year which ends
with this month than in any preceding
year in the history of the country. Even
the high-water mark of 1892, when our
exports of agricultural products amounted
to $199, ,32S, ,232, will be surpassed by the
record of the year which closes with this
month. The preliminary reports of May
expectations which have reached the bu-
reau of statistics made it quite apparent
that the agricultural exports of the year
will be considerably in excess of $780,
100000, the total for the year being likely
to reach $685., 100000.
COMPARED with the last fiscal year, the
increase in exports of agricultural pro-
ducts will be fully S150000,000. In
breadstuffs alone the exports of the year
will amount to nearly $1,000,000 for each
business day, and will be more than $780,
100000 in excess of last years exports.
or wheat the value of the exports for
1898 will be more than double those of
1897. while the increase in flour will be
nearly 80 per cent, and of corn nearly 80
per cent in value. Provisions-in which
term are included beef and hog and dairy
products-show also a marked increase,
the total exports of provisions for the
year being likely to reach $160, 900 in
value
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-06-23
HOBSON COMMENDED.
Admiral Sampson Tells of Gallant
Work Done BY Merrimac's Crew,

Work Done BY Merrimac's Crew.
The Navy Department posted the fol-
lowing bulletin giving IN official report
from Sampson upon the heroism Of Lieut..
Hobson and his men in sinking the Merri-
mac in Santiago channel:
~. S. Flagship New York. of San
tiago, June 3.-Permit me to call your
special attention to Assistant Naval Con
structor Hobson. As stated in tele-
gram before coming here, l decided
make the harbor entrance secure against
the possibility of egress of the Spanish
ships by obstructing the narrow part of
the entrance by sinking collier at that
point. Upon calling upon Hobson for his
professional opinion as to sure method
of sinking ship, he manifested the most
lively interest in the problem. After sew
eral days of consideration he presented
solution which he considered would insure
the immediate sinking of ship when she
reached the desired point in the channel.
This plan we prepared for execution when
we reached Santiago. The plan contem-
plated crew of only seven men and Hob
son, who begged it might be intrusted to
him. Nothing could have been more gal
lantly executed.
The chief of staff of Admiral Cervera
came out under flag Of truce with
letter from the admiral eXtolling the bra
very Of the crew in an unusual manner.
/ cannot myself too earnestly express my
appreciation of the conduct of Hobson and
his gallant crew. / venture to say that
more brave and daring thing has not been
done since the Gushing blew up the Albe-
marie. Referring to the inspiring letter
you addressed to the officers at the begin
ming of the war, am sure you will offer
suitable professional reward to Hobson
and his companions.
"W. T. SAMPSON"
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-06-23
RUIN BY SHELLS.
Vesuvius Fires Gun Cotton Missiles
at Santiago Fort,

at SantiagO tOrt.
Historical will become the work of de-
struction done by the United States dyno-
mite cruiser Vesuvius shortly before u
o'clock Saturday night. Under orders
from Admiral Sampson the Vesuvius let
fly three shells, each containing 200
pounds of gun cotton, Mt a fort standing
on n headland on the western side of the
entrance to Santiago harbor, and each of
the projectiles did frightful execution.
There was no flash, no smoke. There was
no noise at first. The pneumatic guns on
the little cruiser did their work silently.
1t was only when they felt the shock that
the men on the other warships knew the
Nesuvius was in action.
y few seconds after the first gun was
fred there was a frightful convulsion on
the land. On the hill, where the Spanish
guns had withstood the missile Of the Or
dinary ships of war, tons of rock and soil
leaped high in the air. The land was
smitten as by an earthquake. Terrible
echoes rolled around and around through
the shaken hills and mountains. Samp-
sons ships. far out to sea, trembied with
the awful shock. Dust rose to the clouds
and hid the scene of destruction. Then
came n long silence; next another fright
full upheavai, and followed by a third so
quickly that the results of the two min
gled in midair. The Vesuvius had tested
herself. She was found perfect as de-
stroyer. She proved that no fortifcation
can withstand her terrible missiles.
Just what damage she did could not be
told from the sea. Whatever was within
hundreds of feet Of the point of impact
must have gone to destruction. This was
the first test of dynamite cruiser in ac-
tual warfare, and naval officers are highly
Gratified with the results.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-06-23
KILLED BY MARINES.
ONE HUNDRED SPANIARDS SLAIN
IN A BATTLE.
Cubans cooperate with United States
Forces and the Common Enemy Is
Completely Routed-Eighteen PAN
ish Prisoners Captured.


A special cable from Mole ST. Nicholas
describes Tuesdays battle at Camp Me
Gala, Guantanamo bay. 1t says that
more than 100 Spaniards lie dead as the
result of the engagement. Their fine
equipment of Mauser rifies-ritics that
have picked off marines at long distances
are stacked in the American camp. Two
Cubans were killed in the fight and one
American, Private Walker of Company
ID, was slightly wounded in the ankle.
When the marines returned to camp af-
ter the battle they brought with them
eighteen Spanish prisoners, including a
lieutenant, something more than 100
rifles and about 10000 rounds of ammu-
nition.
The Americans, weary of jungle war
fare, went into the enemy's hiding place
and inflicted disastrous punishment. Capt.
Elliott, Lieut.. Lucas and Lieut.. BannOn
pf Company c, with ninety marines and
Fifteen Cubans, composed one of the par
ties. Capt. Spicer. Lieut.. Neville and
Lieut.. Shaw of Company u, with ninety
marines and fifteen Cubans, made up the
,econd party. Lieut.. Mahoney and Lieut..
Hagill of Company f, with fifty marines
and ten Cubans, formed the third party,
while the fourth comprised Lieut.. 1ngate
Of Company + and fifty marines and
Cuban guide.
Thus it will be seen n scouting party of
300 officers and men, weakened by subdi-
vision into four bands, ventured to drive
much superior force of Spaniards from
cover. The primary object of the expedi-
hon was the destruction of the tank which
supplied the Spanish with water. This
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-06-23
SMASHED BY SHELLS.
Brick Fort and Earthworks at Cal.
mancra Are Demolished.

Brick Fort and EarthwOrks at Cal
manera Are Demolished.
The brick fort and earthwcrks at Cal
manera. at the end Of the railroad leading
to the city of Guantanamo, were demol-
ished Wednesday by the bombardment
of the battlcship Texas, the cruiser Mar
blehead and the auxiliary gunboat Suwa-
nee The bombardment lasted one hour
and thirty minutes. The Texas steamed
slowly up the channel leading to the for
tifcations, followed closely by the Mar
blehead. The Texas fired two shots as
range-finders, both falling short and to the
right. The Marblehead ntood off to the
west side Ct the channel and opened with
her five-inch guns on the fort, knocking
down part Of the wall. The Texas then
threw in some 12-inch shells, tearing
down the wall OF the fort and throwing
the bricks and mortar thirty feet in the
air. After badly damaging the fort the
Marblehead stood further in to shell the
earthworks and barracks at the west end
Of the harbor. She knocked them into the
air, and when the Spaniards fled from the
fort they were sheiled by the st. Paul
and driven into the bushes. The Span
iards fired only five shots, which did no
damage.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-06-23
THE new war revenue bill has be-
como q In w DrpSidnnt Nc Il inley

THE new war revenue bill has be-
come law. President Mckinley
L made it such by aifixing his sigma
ture Monday afternoon, and as originally
provided the act went into effect on the
day succeeding its passage. Few branches
of industry and commercial life are exempt
ed from the operation of the law. Busi-
ness men will therefore find the following
classified summary of the provisions Of
the bill not only convenient, but invalua-
BILE, for constant reference:
Annual License Taxes.
BANKERS.
On capital and surplus. $50 on S250.0O0
capital; 81 on each additional $1,000.
BROKERS'.
Yearly license tax, $50 and stamp tax
of cents on each 500 of face value on
bonds, stocks, shares etc, and cents on
each 500 Of face value on each note or
memorandum Of sale.
COMMERCIAL BROKERS.
Yearly license tax Of $50.
CUSTOM HOUSE BROKERS.
Yearly license tax of $40.
INSURANCE AGENTS.
Yearly license tax of SO and stamp taxes
on life policies Of 10 cents on each 800:
marine, Inland, fire, casualty, fidelity and
guarantee insurance, one-half of l cent on
each 81 premium charged.
MANUFACTURERS OF MINED FLOUR.
Four cents on each barrel and an annual
license tax Of So.
PROPRIETORS OF PUBLIC SHOWS.
Theaters. museums, concert halls, cir
cuses, 500. All other public entertain
ments, $40. Bowling alleys, billiard rooms,
s. for each alley or table.
This provision regarding theaters and con-
cert halls applies to cities Of over $4,000.
PAWNBROKERS
Yearly license tax of $50.
General Taxes.
BREWERS.
On beer, lager, ale, porter and all fernent-
ed liquors, 81 Per barrel of 81 gallons, less
IA per cent. on stamps purchased for such
tax.
CIGARMAKERS.
Three dollars and 60 cents on each 1000
cigars weighing more than three pounds; 81
per 1000 weighing less than three pounds,
and an annual tax on sales at the rate of Sc
on 100000 cigars; S12 on 100000 cigars: S2i
on more than 200 600 cigars.
CIGARETTE MAKERS.
Three dollars and go cents on every 1000
cigarettes weighing more than three pounds;
s1.50 on every 1000 weighing less than three
pounds.
IMPORTERS OF TEA.
Ten cents pound on all teas.
SUGAR AND PETROLEUM REFINERS.
One-quarter Of per cent. on annual gross
receipts In excess Of S250.OOO.
TOBACCO MANUFACTURERS.
Twelve cents per pound on all tobacco and
snuff and an annual tax, based on yearly
sales at the rate of So on $4,000 pounds or
less; S12 on more than $4,000 pounds; S2i
on 100000 pounds.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-06-23
"WRlTlNG HOME TO MOTHER
A familiar scene at Chckamauga.

is all in Santiago harbor. He leaves no
doubt about the presence of all the ships.
None escaped to account for the ''spook"
ships that have been sighted in different
parts of the West Indies. The Spanish
Government has sent out many false ad-
vices to the effect that only part of the
fleet is in Santiago harbor. Sampson de-
nies these reports. He is now certain that
he has the whole feet securely Gagged and
shat it cannot escape. Lieut.. Blue has
made detour of the harbor of Santiago"
said Admiral Sampson in his bulletin to
the Navy Department; ''he reports the
Spanish fleet all there" 1t is the first
official information based on investigation
hy United States officers. Sampson has
seen one or two of the ships. Some of his
smaller boats had ventured into the mouth
of the harbor and identified three of them.
But Lieut.. Blue went ashore, made a
complete detour of the harbor, and posi-
svely identified all the Spanish ships.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-06-23
{:AI7S;:;:;r 9; g; {;e> %
The News y

War balloons are doubtless good things
but so far Uncle Sam hasn't been able to
raise any.
There are several million boys in arms
in the United States, but they all belong
TO the infantry.
SIMPSONS gunnery indicates that
Dewey failed to get out patent on his
celebrated process.
Gen. Miles is very proud when he finds
himself at the head of n column-neXt TO
pure reading matter.
The next discovery in the Klondike will
be the fact that Spain and the United
States are engaged in war.
When France purchases the Canary
Islands we earnestly advise her to get
Uncle Sam to 80. X" the contract.
Ghe American eagle and the British lion
are getting very friendly. and the Rus
sian bear-but, that's another tale.
The Merrimac cost the Government
S342, 900, which amount may now be con-
sidercd as added to the sinking fund.
One ship under SIMPSONS command
has done more execution than all the rest
Of his fleet. The censorship never stops
Ynrk
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-06-23

| I'D Chewing gum, cents on each pack.
age of retail value of 81; (e) mixed flour,
cents on each barrel and an annual license
| tax of So
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-06-23
AS TO IMPORTS AND EXPORTS.
mparative Statement for the Month
of Nav Is Made Public,


of May Is Made Public.
The comparative statement of the i'm
ports and exports of the United States
for the month of May. issued by the bu-
reau of statistics. shows:
rchandise-Exports, domestic. S10S,-
694. 133: increase as compared with May,
1897, about $50, 100000: imports, $685.
25S,S SAT, of which about As per cent is
free of duty; decrease. about 5000, 900.
Gold-Exports, 800, 157; decrease,
about S9,300,000; imports, S13, 119 ,3S3j
increase, about S12,500.OO0.
Silver-Exports, S4,1S4 ,432; decrease,
about S150,00O; imports, S4SS,56S; de-
crease, S25O,OOO.
For the eleven months Of the present
fiscal year there was an increase in the
amount of domestic merchandise export
ed as compared with the same period last
year of S157, ,13S, ,S21, and a decrease Of
$40, ,732, 1888 in the imports of domestic
merchandise. There was also decrease
in the exports of gold amounting to S17,-
$50 GA, and an increase of $31 DDS, 115
in the amount of gold imported. The
amount of silver exported decreased by
over S5,OOOO0O. and there was an in
crease of $62,5S3 in the silver imports.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-06-23
GREAT WHEAT CROP PROMISED
Larger Acreage and Finer Condition
than for Many Years.

Preliminary returns of the spring wheat
acreage, with the two Dakotas in particu-
lar subject to revision, indicate n total
area seeded of 1G,S0OO00 acres, which,
added to the area in winter wheat. 26.2OO,-
900 acres, makes total of wheat acreage
Of 100000 or rather more than 1900
600 acres greater than last year. There
Is an increase of per cent in Minnesota,
% in Iowa, 10 in Nebraska, IL in North
Dakota, 8 in South Dakota, in Oregon
and 90 in Washington.
The average condition of winter wheat
is 9OS, as compared with IS.5 at the cor
responding date last year, and SIG, the
average for the last ten years. The prin-
cinal nYerages are as follows:
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-06-23
RUSSIA TO BUILD GREAT CANAL
Will Connect Black ard Ba1tic Seas
and Cost S97 100000.

The current issue of the publication by
the office of naval intelligence presents
Il detailed account of an immense canal
about to be undertaken by Russia, which
willconnect the Black and Baltic seas. and
will enable her to concentrate her fleets
ut either end in less than seven days. The
canals entire length will be 1,0S0 miles,
but by using the rivers the artificial con-
struction will extend only 125 miles. The
cost of the entire construction is esti-
mated at $97 100000