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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-21
VERSATILE ABE SLUPSKY.
He Proposes to Drink 20 Pints of
Beer a Day For a Month.

ST. Louis, March 21.-ColoneI Abe Slup-
sky has adopted novel method of teach
ing skeptical persons how capacious is
the human body. Beginning on Friday
next he will drink twenty pints of bottled
beer each day for thirty consecutive days.
He will do this under contract to win 5000
from Daniel Mccain, auctiOneer.
Mccain has selected five downtown buff
fets where the drinking must be done.
Slupsky agrees to surround the preScrib-
ed amount of beer each day between 10
a and 10 p.
Cards are to be provided on which the
bartenders at the different saloons viii
Several prominent brewers are to record
the initial bout at McTague's on Friday
morning, when Colonel Slupsky promises
to drink ten pints starter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-21
SHORTAGE OF MEN.
Seafaring Men Are Not Plentiful it
Seems.

Washington, March 19.-Recruiting is
going on apace at all stations for the
army and navy. The Michigan at Erie.
Pa, has enlisted So men SO far, and
The Columbia and the Minneapolis are
still 21O men short of their proper force.
This is accounted for by the fact that
firemen, machinists and coal passers are
wanted. An officer at the department
said that 5000 landsmen could be Sc
cured in a day if they were desired.
The ordnance bureau of the war de-
partment today awarded contracts for
a large number Of steel armor- piercing
and deck-piercing projectiles for the
coast fertilization gun. There were
several bidders, but instead of giving
the contract to one concern, the bureau
divided the contract so that supplies
will be coming from several quarters at
the same time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-21
OLMSTEAD'S QUEER WILL.
Divided His Possessions Between His
Wife and Barnum's Circus.

Niles, Mich, March 21-William Ohm
stead, who died recently at his home,
four miles from CassopOlis, left a
strange will He was an eccentric old
man and did not live in harmony with
his relatives
According to the will which has just
been probated he left to his wife the
old homestead, consisting Of buildings
and forty acres of land, and the bal
lance of his possessions, amounting to
$4,000, was left to Barnum's circus.
The relatives will contest the will.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-21

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
ease relieved in six hours by the New
Great South American Kidney Cure -
This new remedy is a great surprise on
account of its exceeding promptness in
relieving pain in the bladder, kidneys
back and every part of the urinary
passages in male or female 1t relieves
retention of water and pain in passing
it almost Immediately. If you want
quick relief and cure, this is your rem
edy. Sold by Geo. W. Stansfeld, 6S2
Kansas avenue, and Sim Drug cornpa.
ny, 607 Kansas avenue. druggists, TO.
peka. Kan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-21
Training School for Negro Children
Wanted

Annapolis Nd, March Ex-Governor
Lowndes received a call today from
party of colored gentlemen. They stated
their object was to enlist his influence in
behalf of the bill appropriating 800, 90 for
a manual training school for colOred chill
dren. Bishop William B. Derrick of New
York insisted that manual training was
necessary to supplement mental training
in order to prevent cOlOred youths from
becoming useless. The governor said he
thought the legislature would do the best
il could for public education.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-21
PLAYED HANGING
And Little Herbert Stanley Was
Strangled to Death.

Montpelier. Ind. March 21-Herbert
Stanley the 12-year-old son of P. S. Stan
ley was strangled to death while play
ing at hanging.
with his smaller brother he was in the
barn of his father near Nottingham, and,
saying to his compa Mon, Watch me hang
myself tied loop of rope which was
suspended from a beam of the barn,
around his neck and swung off from a
ladder He was nearly dead when his
mother reached him He died last even
ing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-21

scented, being ali of the local associations
of the Arkansas valley except the Rocky
Ford association.
Perfect harmony prevailed and the plan
of contracting with the Western Poultry
and Game company of St. Louis was ap-
proved. It is now evident that there
will be no competition in the sale of the
Justly celebrated Colorado cantaloupFs
east of the Missouri river. the territory
covered by the Western Poultry and Game
company's contract
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-21

Rev. E. Edwards. pastor of the Eng
fish Baptist church at Minersville, Pa,
when suffering from rheumatism, was
advised to try Chamberlains Pain Balm
He says: "A few applications of this
liniment proved of great service to me.
It subdued the Inflammation and reliev-
ed the pain. Should any sufferer profit
by giving Pain Balm a trial, it will
please me- For sale BY all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-21
PEOPLE MUST KNOW WHY
Says Congressman Bland, if Spain is
Not Driven Out of Cuba.

New York. March 19.-Representative
Bland of Missouri, last night dictated
the following statement concerning the
Cuban situation to a Washington cor
respondent of the World.
I'VE are waiting for the report of this
commission OF inquiry which is sup
posed to be hard at work probing for
the facts in the disaster. When I say
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-21

Billiards. Snow Liniment cures
Rhemat ism, Neuralgia, Headache, Sick
Headache, Sore Throat, Cuts. Sprains.
Bruises. old Sores, Corns, and all pain
and Inflammation. The most penetrat-
ing Liniment in the world. Try II, soc.
Geo. W. Stansfield, 632 Kan. Ave, and
Miller's Pharmacy, Cor. 9th and Topeka
avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-21
STOLE FROM THE VATICAN.
One of the Officials Disappears With
100000 Lire.

Rome. March 2.-The Italie says that a
confidential official of the vatican has de-
camped with 100000 lire.
He is said to have gone to Corfu, one of
the Ionian islands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-21
MELON GROWERS A UNIT.
There Will Be No Cutting of Rates on
Colorado CantaIoupes in the East

La Junta, Col, March 21.-The central
organization of the melon growers Of the
Arkansas valley met at 10 a. m. at La
Junta. Associations with headquarters
al Pueblo, Olney, Ordway, Fairmount,L Las
Aninas, Lamar and Holly were repre-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-21
Don't Tobaeeo spIr ana smoEe Eour Lie Annr.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag.
netic. fun Of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To-
BAG, the wonder-worl1er, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-21
Are You Going to California;

If so, please bear in mind that the
Santa Fe route limited train passes
through Topeka westbound every Sun
day, Tuesday and Thursday, and runs
to Los Angeles in ffty-four hours, with
through sleepers to principal California
cities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-21
Mineral Water.

The finest in the west Come and try
It J. w. PHILLIPS.
612 West Eighth st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-21

Not how cheap but how good is the
way we try to do our work Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and ia West 18th.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-21
UNION PACIFIC.
WFSTROUND.

Topeka Local Time Table in Effect on
and After Sunday, March 13, 1898.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
The Popular 70. Terrier.

All terriers are good. They are as
shrewd, game. loyal small chaps as
ever stood upon canine feet or gazed al
their owner with soulful, loving eyes,
and of them all prefer the fox ter.
rier, either wire-haired or smooth.
coated. These aristocratic, diminu-
tive gentlemen unquestionably are
today the most popular dogs in the
wide, wide world, and there are many
excellent reasons why this should be
so. From the palace to the cottage
these dogs have proved their sterling
qualities to the satisfaction of oil con-
cerned, and they are especially well
suited TO the conditions which govern
in crowded centres.
When the big st. Bernard, mastiff,
Dane or other heavy breed is painting
in the contracted backyard, bowling
on chain, pining for exercise and
freedom, the terrier is merely having
fun, busying himself about the house,
warning off doubtful intruders and
generally attending to everything
which appears to require supervision.
Clever, alert and stout-hearted, he
never relaxes his guard and he fears
nothing His cleverness, as a rule, is
a safeguard against his making mis-
takes regarding the desirability of
visiting strangers. He seems instinc-
lively to recognize persons who are
not wanted about the premises, and
woe to them il their mission be evil
and their desire a stealthy invasion.
He protests promptly and vigorously,
and he will not cease until some one
of his household has appeared and
taken charge Of the matter. Outing.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
Rescued Through q Bank Note.

This story is vouched for by an
English paper called The Gentleman
'Some years ago the cashier of Liv.
erpool merchant received small Bank
of England note, which he held up to
the light to make sure it was genuine.
In doing so he noticed some indistinct
brownish marks, as if words had been
traced on the front of the note and on
the margin. Out of curiosity he tried
to decipher them. In weak solution
of acid the words came out much more
legibly, and he was able to read the
following sentence:
eff this note should fall in the
hands of John Dean, of Longhillmar,
he will learn thereby that his brother
is languishing prisoner in Algiers.
"Mr. Dean, when the note was
shown to him, lost no time in asking
the government for assistance and
finally secured the freedom of his
brother on payment of aransom to the
Dey. The unfortunate man had been
prisoner for / years and had traced,
with piece Of wood for pen and his
own blood for ink, the message on the
banknote, in the hope of its being
seen, sooner or later"
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
Success.

The man who would succeed must
be in earnest. His abilities must be
concentrated upon some pursuit which
he thoroughly understands. And then
he must woodwork early, work late,
and work necessarily. He must have
every thread of his business at his
own fingers ends, and hold the reins
always in his own hands. But the
main things are concentration and
earnestness. Irresolution on the
schemes which offer themselves to
ones choice, and Inconsistency in pur-
suing them, are the greatest and most
universal causes of disquiet and fail
ure. When ambition pulls one way,
interest another, inclination n third,
and perhaps reason contrary to all, q
man might as well give over the con-
test, and sink into obscuriiy and pow
erty ut once. Let him who would be
successful select vocation that is to
his taste---one in which he would be
proud to excel, which his conscience
approves, and which his reason CON-
mends, and then - 60 ahead. The
Ledger.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
The Curse Of Wolves.

II was hoped, and seemed to be
true, that the wolves would follow the
buffalo into oblivion, but they did not
do what was expected of them. When
the game was cleaned out of the West,
the cattle came in and the wolves de-
veloped taste for beef just as the In
dian did-perforce.
The cowmen fought them with rifle,
trap, dog and poison, but lupus is q
smart and tenacious animal, gradual
ly able to comprehend all these meth
DDS, and to get out Of their way.
They take the calves first, and chen
the COWS; but band OF wolves can
pull down the biggest steer.
The cattle made out to fight the
smaller coyotes. On one big ranch 1
have seen a part of the cows stay
with the smaller calves, while the
other half went to water. But the
range cattle never were able to cope
with the big gray wolves. A rush Of
wolves into band of cattle will send
them off in bawling rush, leaving
one of their number n victim.
1t is quite disheartening to think
that such pest cannot be gotten rid
of in this advanced day; but l. am
afraid the cattle interest will have to
put some professional wolf-hunter
down in the profit and loss columns
before il is done. -Frederick Reming-
ton, in Golfers Weekly.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
animals. such. for example. as the dog,

animals, such, for example, as the dog,
they are much more deliberately de.
veloped than in man, and thus we find
the sense Of smell much keener in the
former. What is catarrh?
An inflammation of q mucous mem.
brane, accompanied with more or less
discharge, is perhaps a good popular
definition. Sometimes the discharge
in mucous, aud whitish or nearly coli
orless and, again, il il purulent and
yellowish, and sometimes sheaked
with blood. The condition known rs
catarrh is one in which the tissues be-
como permeated with extraneous cells,
and in which the tissue elements them.
selves seem to have but one potential
property, viz, that Of dying.
Catarrh of the nose passages may
extend along the passages until 1t has
produced catarrh of the throaL Ca.
tarrh Of the throat, in turn, it il al
legged, may extend downward till 1t
causes bronchial or gastric disease,
and even in the end consumption.
The ease with which catarrh may
frequently be cured renders it all the
moro remarkable that 80 many should
be troubled with it 80 long, for we
have known il to last for many years.
II an absolute cure is to be effected,
obviously the mucous membrane must
be cleared Of inHammatory deposits,
when the thickening will quickly van.
ish. Tho Ledger.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
AIR WARMED ANc STRAINED.
The Delicate Mechanism Of tho Nose
What Nasal Catarrh Ia.


There is no more prevalent disease
than catarrh Of the nose passages.
The reason of this is not far to seek.
1t is mainly because the lining men,
brane is subjected to cold air, hot air,
warm air, dust, and all the evil inAu-
ences the atmosphere can exert, and
so after q time becomes chronically
inhamed and thickened. But is all
this a serious matter e? To q certain
extent-yes. The chief Office, be it
noted, of the interior of the nose is
to strain and warm the air before
passing into the lungs. To do this
work effectually there are situate
within each nostril three sets Of bones
covered with mucous membranes),
which are rolled upon themselves like
scrolls. Through these scrolls it is
really that the air has to pass. BY
far more air is thus warmed and
strained than would otherwise be
possible.
These bony scrolls are associated
with the sense Of smell, and in some
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
A FOREST OF STONE.
Mightiest staiagmites In the world
Found In Cavern In France.

Found In Cavern In France.
A mighty forest of stone has been
discovered in the depths of cave at
Amans, in the Department Of Lozere,
France, by the explorer, NJ. Martel,
who tells marvellous tales Of the result
of his exploration. "A virgin forest
of stalagmites, he calls il.
NJ. Martel has long been known as
a cave hunter, and there is hardly a
cavern OF any note in the world that
he has not entered. Many have been
discovered by him, and many more
that have been partially known have,
for the first time, been threaded hy
him to their innermost recesses, with
the result OF wonderful discoveries,
but now he boasts Of the most wonder.
full find in his burrowing career.
For ages a deep natural pit, or
-''aven" Ms the French call it, has been
known to exist at Amans, but nothing
beyond its final apparent landing, at
the depth of about six hundred feet.
has been known until NJ. Martel en-
tered it recently aud made his startl-
ing discoveries. The plain, unambi-
tious people living about it had fire.
quently hurled stones into its depths
and listened to the dying echoes as
they bounded from side to side of the
rock walls, and now and then some
spirit more daring than the rest, ac-
customed to climbing, had descended
part way into the dark, yawning pit,
but never far enough to learn what
was beyond the apparent bottom.
M. Martel had often heard of the
Amans pit, but only recently deter
mined to explore its depth. Having
provided himself with ropes, from
hooked and shod stats, lights and the
other usual appliances, he began his
descent amid ominous warnings from
natives who had gathered to witness
his temerity, Soon the apparent
bottom was reached, without any
startling discoveries being made, but
on ascending n number of feet the ex-
plorer found the entrance of huge
sloping hall, which he entered. On
approaching it's further end, he was
absolutely astonished at the scene
which under the pickering light of his
torches presented itself. He had be-
fore seen acres of stalactites and
stalagmites, but never such gorgeous
display of standing and pendent cones
of alabaster like stone.
There were the evidences of the
work of centuries, where slowly flow
ing water had been forming fairy
architecture out of carbonate of lime.
To the explorer it appeared as though
he was in mighty forest of snowy
pine and palm trees. Many Of these
trees" reach to height of two hun
dred feet, aud nearly meet the parent
stalactites that are growing from the
vaulted roof to join them. There are
scores of such giant stalagmites, and
many more smaller ones, from in
iinitesimal newly formed cones,
all stages Of growth that form
a sliding scale from single drop to
the monsters whose tops pierce the
stalactite roof that can be seen in
spots under the feeble rays
of torch. The scene presented forms
cave splendor not known
to exist elsewhere in the world. New
York Herald.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
England. Lif.boat service.

The volunteer lifeboat service of
England, established in 1924, has
more than 800 lifeboats on the shores
of the kingdom, and has been instru-
mental in saving 80. 900 lives.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
bad Pay md Hard work.

The bad pay and hard work OF trained
nurses has often been made the subject Of
benevolent remonstrance by eminent medical
men and nonprofe ssionsl philanthroplsts. II
10 well for an invalid. before no gets so bad as
70 need nurse or doctor. to use Hostetter's
Stomach Bit:ers IL he has chills and fever,
const patton, rheumatism. dyspepsia and
nervousness. Use II regularly.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
Cruel.

eyes" said Miss Passeigh. ~ enjoy
the society of Mr.. Airylad. He keeps
me interested. He is always saying
something that one never hears from
anybody else"
Really rejoincd Miss Cayenne.
HAS he been proposing to you, too9"
Washington Star.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
An 0ntimisf.

"You. say the world is becoming
better. Why do you think soP" .
"Our baby has got SO 1t only wakes
up twice q night now. "-Chicago
News.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

three.q uartersof q pound. There are
immense hunting and war weapons
which are as much as three feet long.
but they are rarely used, and nobody
has sufficient strength to throw them
30 that they will return"
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

Ostrich plumes, as they arrive in
the market, look like bedraggled tur-
key feathers, and they pass through a
score of hands before they become the
well-known fluffy and graceful adjunct
TO female attire.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

Mrs. winslow's Soothing syrup for children
teething. softens the gums. reduces iniiamma-
ton. allays pair, cures wind collie. a5c. bottle.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

FL. Cheney a. CO.. Toledo, o.. Props. OF
Halls Catarrh Cure. offer SlOOreward for any
case OF catarrh that can not be cured by taking
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for testimonials,
free. Sold by Druggists, 15c.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

A Leipsic professor delivered n lecture the
other day on Darkest Europe"-upper Alba
MIA. whore the custom OF blood. feud costs tho
country 400 lives ~ year, and makes most
people afraid to leave their village.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
Love.

She-"Do you think love is IN ILL
ness, az the doctors claim2"
Howell, yes; something OF q rash
natura ~
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after hrst DAYS use OF DIR. Kline'a Great
Nerve Restorer. 81 trial bottle and treatise free.
DR, II. II. KLIHE Ltd. tDi Arch ST.. Phila.. Pa.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION aud all Stomach
troubles cured by Taber's Pepsin Compound.
Sample bottle mailed free. Write DIR. Taber
Mfg Co Savannah. Ga,
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

The value OF the eggs imported into the
United Kingdom last year aggregated the
enormous sum OF s2l. Is3995.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

Ibelieve Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
my boy life last summer.-M re-. ALLIE DOUG
LASS, lie Roy, Mich, Oct 70, 1901
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

Educate Your Bowels with Cascnrets.
Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever.
i0c. 26c. IL c. c. c. fall druggists refund money.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

Schenectady. N. Twas century old last
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

South Carolina Is to have textile school
before long.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
To Cure a Cold in One Dsy.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
Druggists refund money iflt fails tooure. 30
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

A Birmingham jewelcr employs 1900 peo-
pie.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure makes weak
men strong. blood pure Doc, g. AL druggistA
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-17
GEN. HASKELL DROPS DEAD.
Cheers of an Immense Crowd Too
 Much for Him,

Columbus, O., Sept. 16.-Brig. Gen. J. T. Haskell died suddenly at his home at the Columbus Post about 4.3O this afternoon He was stricken with apo he had passed during the day being the immediate cause of the attack. fantry at the battle of Fl Caney and was wounded in the left shoulder and ago and was rapidly recovering. The wound in his shoulder, however had paralyzed his left arm. This morning the 17th regiment returned home and Gen. Haskell went to the depot in a carriage to welcome his men. He rode at the head of the regiment through the city and the cheers of the immense crowds that lined the streets were d. rected almost to him individually. At the reviewing stand the crowd sur rounded the carriage and flowers were fairly showered into the vehicle from every side. At 430 this afternoon, Cap- tain Clay called at Gen. Haskelps res idence to pay his respects. The general was resting at the time but came down stairs. They had been engaged in con- versation about five minutes, when Gen. Haskell suddenly started to his feet, clasped his hands to his head and then fell to the floor. The only excla- mation was "Oh, Oh" Captain Clay sprang to his assistance and was sur prised to find that his pulse had ceased to beat. The post surgeon was called and stated that death was caused by apoplexy. Mrs. Haskell was prostrat- ed by her husbands death. Besides the widow two sons survive.