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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12
CONDEMN RELIGION.
Free Thinkers Criticise Christ an
superintendent Stryker.

Ottawa, Aug. 12.-At the close of the
eighth annual convention of the Free
Thought. association the following resO-
lutions were passed signed by the presi-
dent and secretary:
Whereas, The constitution of the
United States and the constitution of
Kansas give to each individual the
right to conscientious mental liberty,
and
Whereas, We uphold the constitution
of Kansas relating to our school tax
law, therefore be it
Resolved, That We the members of
the Free Thought association assem-
bled in convention at Ottawa, Kan,
condemn VIM. Stryker, state superin-
tendent of public instruction for his de-
cision relative to the reading of the
Bible and reciting the Lords prayer in
our public schools.
ETA SEMPLE, President.
BLENDA REYNOLD, Secretary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12
SEEKS A LOCATION.
Gas Blowers Examine the Resources
of CoffeYvilIe.

CoffeyviIle, Aug. 12.-George BROKER,
representing an eastern cooperative
glass company, was in the city Tuesday
prospecting for the location here of a
$4,000 glass factory. He carefully ex-
amined the natural gas facilities of the
city and was fully satisfied along that
line He also tested the quality of the
sand used here by the Missouri Pacific
and save his opinion that it would be
very well adapted to use for making
glass.
The company represented by Mr..
Brooker is a very reliable one and has
plenty of money to put in a large new
plant. 1t does not ask a bonus or any
concessions from the city; it simply
wants a location where it can make
money. Mr. BROKER thinks that Coffey-
vile is just such a place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12

cannot come to terms upon boats he
shall have power to seize means OF
transportation for the battery. The
transport Arizona, with the Seventh
California regiment and enough recruits
to make up the ships complement, viii
sail away Sunday. The troops will
break camp and embark some time Sat
urday.
The Scandal will leave about the mid
die of next week with the recruits for
the various regiments.
Nothing as yet has reached army
headquarters about the purchase of the
transports Atchison and Tartar The
government officials, however, at Van
couver, may have received instructions
to purchase them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12
COUNTY FAIR BUILDING.
Salina County Will Expend $4,000
for That Purpose.

Salina, Aug. 12.-The board of county
commissioners has let the contract for
the erection of a hall suitable for the
exhibits of the fair association and 9TH
er purposes to Daurn & Son, contractors
and builders.
The building will be 36x96 will have
an abutting width in the side walls of
eight feet and will be perfectly clear in
floor space, there being no ground sup
port whatever to the dome and roof
These will be supported by cross trusses
which will be amply sufficient to sus-
tain the roof and dome with its tall flag
staff surrounding. Thus the floor space
will be absolutely clear.
Mr.. Daum will begin work on the new
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12
FOR LACE SMUGGLING.
Employees of the White Star Steam
ship Britannia Arrested.

New York, Aug. IA big lace-smug-
Cling scheme involving employees of the
White Star line steamship Britannia
has been brought to light by the local
customs officials. Four men have been
arrested. They are: Henry Garway,
Thomas Tighe and William Bernard,
assistant stewards on the Britannia,
and Albert Muller, a truckman having
an Office on Franklin street. John
KynastOn, third officer Of the Britannia,
who was arrested in Jersey City last
night and held for examination in the
first criminal court in Jersey City this
morning on a. charge of having in his
possession twenty stolen government
bonds, is also implicated in the scheme.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12
kansas Postmaster killed

Galena, Aug. PA telephone message
was received from George Polster at
Baxter this morning stating that Chas.
Labadie, postmaster at Quapaw station
was run over by the cars and instantly
killed The circumstances briefly tele-
phoned are: Mr.. Labadie, who is the
postmas ter and carries the mail to and
from the depot, attempted to cross the
track in front of the engine and was
run over He was about 4S years Of age
and leaves a wife and several children.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12

is going to reap the benefit. The signs
of it are to be seen everywhere by those
who are not blind to business indica-
tiOns. The situation has been pretty
thoroughly canvassed in every parlor
in this city of late, and it is, so far as
I can judge, the general opinion that
this country is about to enter upon an
era OF une1ampIed prosperity.,,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12

Cincinnati Enquirer: That part of the
war with Spain which will be the most
fruitful of matter for the comic opera
stage is the invasion of Puerto Rico.
The chorus can be utilized in red, white
and blue pettfcoats to come to the foot
lights and embrace the United States
soldiers as they land.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12
A TREMENDOUS BOOM.

One Of New York's shrewd business
men puts it this way: There is go
ing to be a tremendous boom in every
thing in this country as soon as the
war is over. And Wall street, appar-
emily, is Of the opinion that it is prac-
tically over now. Patriotism has had
= very healthy boom. and now business
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12

Those who devote their time to Dor
rowing trouble about the Philippines
ignore one fact, viz: That the Ameri-
can flag and American methods of gov
eminent have always commanded af-
fectionate loyalty, promoted prosperity
and maintained order. What America
could do in the Philippines must not be
JUDGED by what Spain has done.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12
READY FOR BUSINESS.
Hutchinson Broom Factory is Equip
ned and Running.

Hutchinson, Aug. 1.-THE first car
load of machinery for the Onondaga
whisk broom works has arrived and the
plant will be put in operation at once.
A shipment of broom corn has been
received from Sterling for the first
work. Mr.. Shepherd, the manager,
stated this morning that the first work
of the new factory will be done today.
It will take some time to get the new
works to operating in fun force.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12

The medical department is blaming
the war department, and the war de-
partment is blaming the medical de-
partment for the shiftlessness at San
tiago. When these departments get to
quarreling the people are apt to get at
the truth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12

GubernatoriaI candidates in New
York will doubtless see that their tro-
chas are in a good state of repair be-
fore Col. Roosevelt gets home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12

While Spain is engaged In court
martialing her officers for getting
whipped, she should not overlook the
man who blew up the Maine and is re-
sponsible for the whole thing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12
Uncle Sans Banker.

Washington, D. c., Aug 1.-THE North
American Trust company has filed a bond
of $3.50 900 with the secretary of the treas
ury and has been made nsca1 agent of the
government at Santiago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12

Professor NIuIhaIl's estimate of ssh
750. 600, coo as the wealth of this country
gives to each man, woman and child
81 $50 as an average. Some people in
Topeka are evidently "shy."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12

building the first of next week. 1t will
be erected almost on the sight of the old
building and will cost 81, e25. It is to be
done according to the bid by October
1, but Mr.. Daum says it will be COM
pleted before that time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12

The woman's Relief Carps will go to
Cincinnati via Santa F'e's special
through train which viii leave here on
September 5. Round trip ticket from
here costs only $16.10
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12

Gomez wanted to have a talk with
Garcia and in order to accomplish it one
of them must cross the trocha. Gomez
being nearer crossed it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12

AS soon as Colonel Calvin S. Brice
began buying up Ohio railroads. some-
body suggested him for United States
senator to succeed Foraker.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12

The war with Spain is now nearly
enough ended to permit a revival of the
war on the political boss.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12
EX-RAYS.

At a union service in Caldwell, a
minister preached a sermon proving
conclustvely that God intended all men
to be married. At the close of the ser
mon, Rev. John Bower, the only I'M
married preacher in the city, offered a
fervent prayer asking the Lord to send
him a spouse, and that neutrality-suspicious.
sas City Traveller.
A St Louis girl rushed up to HObsOn
and kissed him. So did Cervera. If
within the regulations of the navy Hob
son can do so he should wear a muzzle.
Wichita Eagle.
Premier Sagasta's swift" and awful
blow has been struck at last. Blanco
is about to surrender his army of co.
600 hungry DOns to the United States
and they will eat poor Uncle Sam out
of house and home before he can dump
them on Spanish sOil.-Winfield COur-
Ter.
Because a man has wheels, it does
not follow that he has a graceful car
riage.-Arkansas City Traveller.
the cause of many strictly temperance
people acquiring the Ticker habit
Chanute Tribune.
SPANS navy is now submarine, but
she still has a floating debt.-LeaVen-
worth Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12

Perhaps HobsOn allowed that st.
Louis girl t kiss him in order to set at rest
the report that he was engaged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12

Secretary Alger is probably convinced
that Colonel Roosevelt is a rough writer
as well as a rough rider.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12
FOLLOWED A BLIND LEAD.
Sad Experience of a Gay Party on a
Hay Rack.

A crowd of young people of this city,
all members of a Topeka church. went on
a straw ride one night recently which was
productive Of excellent material for
comic opera.
For ave long miles they followed in the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12

Aguinaldo insists on retaining the ex-
preston of a man with a latent ambi-
ton to challenge the winner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12

It is almost time for the Wall street
man to trot out his big flag which was
made to wave over Havana.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12

Perhaps Gomez just wanted one more
fight before it was all over.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12

Gen. Joe Wheeler will be needed in
congress again to tell the legislators
what to do with Cuba.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12

Hobson will have to begin kissing the
babies next.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12

c. B. Lyon, D. D. s., 511 Kan. Ave.
Modern dental work; reasonable prices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12
Ribbons.

Fancy Ribbons at prices
that will close them out
QUICK.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12
WARREN M.CROSBY
0(oe DRY GOODS
Sa@ 6I3-6l5 HANS. AVE.
Ladies' Belts

; At one-haIf and one
third their value. We
have bought a manufac-
turer's entire line of
samples Belts which we
will put on sale Satur-
day morning at the below
unheard of prices; all
strictly high grade goods,
made of the finest feathers
and newest designs.
15c and 25c quail 1Oc
tiles for ........ w
a5G $50 Soc IL 750 quail Csc
85c, 81, S1.25 quail EOc
tiles for $4,000. wv
This is the opportunity
of the season to buy a
good Belt at the price Of
a cheap one.
Take a Look
at Our Win
dow Display
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12

Because a man has wheels, it does
not follow that he has a graceful car
riage.-Arkansas City Traveller.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12

One of the surprising things in the
next world will be the large number of
kin of good church workers who are in
hell.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12

The very worst feature in regard to
the war is the number of people who
insist upon reading war news out loud,
pho pronounce corps" corpse.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12
GLOBE SIGHTS.

(From the Atchison GIobe.)
A fool regards a smart man as ''pe-
liar"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12

If a little boy ever gets a big horse
started, he can't stop him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12

The neighbors never seem to have
any consideration for other people.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12

A man is not held entirely blameIess
by the women for his wife's death I'M
less he had at least three doctors to see
her in her final sickness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-12
ENTIRE STOCK LADIES'
Summer Waists

At one-haIf and one
third their value, as fol-
lows:
The Springfield herald., 1898-12-09
They Are Reliable.

The American Farmer is sincere In
what 1t says and whenever 1t endorses
an article, be 1t machinery, proprietary
medicine, or man individually, we
want our readers to believe that what
we say we have good reason to under
stand is true. For n year or more
there have been endorsements of the
Swanson Rheumatic Cure Company, Of
167 Dearborn street, Chicago. by this
paper. People have written us to
know II this company is responsible,
and II its remarkable remedies, for the
cure of rheumatism neuralgia. dyspep-
sia, catarrh. kidney troubles. etc, real
ly had merit. We have therefore been
at extra pains to investigate, and once
again we add emphasis to our former
endorsement of that company. There
may be isolated cases here and there
which. probably through neglect in fol-
lowing directions, or from exposure or
some unexplainable reason, the Won
derful Five Drops remedy does not do
the work But 1t is a case where the
exception proves the rule. Mr.. SVEN
son Is a gentleman of character and
personal integrity, and. we believe,
would no more attempt to deceive the
public than the writer of this article.
They still offer to send sample bot
tie of "5 Drops" for 25c or large
bottle, 800 doses, for ST. prepaid by
mail or exp. ,ss. Address as above.
The Springfield herald., 1898-12-09
PENSIONS FOR SOLDIERS.
Laws Governing the Present War Pro
vide for Many Emergencies.

Laws Governing the Present War Pro-
vide for Many Emergencies. ~
1t is an erroneous Idea that q spe-
cial law Will have to be passed to pen
sion the new veterans of the Spanish
American war The pension office is
already at work upon cases growing
out Of this struggle, writer in the
Pittsburg Dispatch says. He who
leaves both OF his hands in the war
hospital-these members having been
destroyed in the line Of duty-will en-
joy an allowance of 500 month, in
addition to the other perquisites al
lowed by the government. The same
will be given for the loss of both eyes.
The loss of both feet will be worth
372 a month. One hand and one foot
together will be worth S3s. the same as
given for amputation at or above one
elbow or knee. One hand or one foot
will be worth $50, the same as given
for total deafness Should a stray
Spanish bullet happen by chance to
gouge out one eye, $17 month will be
paid, but II the eye remains and mere
ly the sight is lost, the monthly al
lowance will be II less. Total deaf
ness In one ear will be worth SO a
month, as will also the trimming on
of all the toes on one foot. A thumb
will be worth IS a month, an index
finger s4 any other finger 81. big
toe So and any other toe 81. Pensions
allowed for death will depend upon
the rank of the victim, the number of
persons dependent upon him and their
ages. The widow of an enlisted man
will get $12 month and each of her
minor children 81. Widows and or
phans of naval and army officers OF
high rank will doubtless get hand
some pensions from congress. II pos
sessing sufficient influence and the
necessary recommendations. Women
nurses will probably be pensioned
whether disabled or not.
The Springfield herald., 1898-12-09

den to myself. Was troubled with
smothering spells, also palpitation OF
the heart and that bearing-down feel
ing, and could not be on my feet much.
81 was growing worse all tho time,
until took your medicine.
"Aftcr taking three boxes Of Lydia
f. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Lozengcs, the tumor passed from me.
MY health has been better ever
since, can now walk quite distance
and am troubled no more with palpita-
ton of the heart or bloating. l rec
ommend your medicine to all sufferers
from female troubles
1t is hardly reasonable to suppose
that any one can doubt the efficiency
of Mrs. Pinkhnm's methods and medi-
cine in the face of the tremendous vol
ume of testimony.
The Springfield herald., 1898-12-09

the young footman. Edward Bartlett.
and still more were people surprised
when 1t was reported that neither he
nor Anne Dodson, tho under-house-
maid, was to be found.
Tho day after the conclusion of the
trial they had left their respective
lodgings in Lewes, and nothing more
was known Of them. Weeks passed by
and still the police were unable to dis
cover the slightest trace of the miss
ing man and woman.
Sarah Dodson. the elder sister. was
arrested on charge OF completely; but
she was soon set at liberty again, as
there was not the slightest evidence
against her. She persisted in her orig
inal statement. that she was in total
Ignorance of the whereabouts OF Ed
ward Bartlett and her sister, Anne
and also denied any knowledge OF
there ever having been any more than
ordinary friendship between the pair
Had there been any love-making be-
tween them, Anne, she declared would
have been sure to conhde in her.
Meanwhile the public grew clamor-
ous for the pardon OF William Luke
as fresh evidence of his innocence
came to light and circumstances
which had been overlooked during the
trial and which pointed most suspi-
ciously towards the guilt of the miss
ing couple were now brought forward
Luke was accordingly pardoned, and
his many sympathizers raised money
enough to purchase for him the good
will OF small business In London.
Much was said and much was writ
ten to the papers about the inefficiency
of the police. How two people could
suddenly disappear without leaving a
trace behind them was mystery
which caused not only perplexity to
the chiefs at Scotland Yard, but un-
easiness to society in general
A reward of one thousand pounds
was at last offered for any information
which might lead to their arrest. and
minute description was given of
them and posted up In every town and
seaport OF the kingdom. Edward
Bartlett was described as being nine
teen years Of age, with fair hair. good
features. and gray eyes. and five feet
five inches in height Anne Dodson
was twenty-one years OF age. of n dark
complexion. with large hazel eyes.
| dark brown hair. and clearly-cut
profile. Her expression was described
as pleasing and her stature as tall, +"
she being five feet seven inches or
thereabouts in height
| But neither the tempting one thou
sand pounds nor the gbes of the press
at the failure of the police brought
forward any information regarding
the missing couple.
Edward Bartlett and Anne Dodson
had disappeared as completely as II
the earth had opened and swal-
| lowed them up.
ITO be Continued.)
The Springfield herald., 1898-12-09
HOW TO MANICURE.
1t Is Very Easy to Do when You
Know How.

1t Is Very Easy to Do when You
Know How.
Get a small bowl or finger glass and
dissolve therein small piece of pure
soap in some hot water, says the st.
Louis Globe-Democrat. Then soak the
finger tips for Ave minutes, wipe dry
and then with a knife or ivory mani
cure implement gently loosen the
layer of skin around the root OF the
nail SO that 1t can be trimmed OF
with cuticle scissors especially curved
scissors for the naiD. and press the
skin well back to distinctly show the
half-moon or onyx" This may not
be possible at once when the nails
have been neglected. Still, two or
three manicure treatments will show n
marked improvement With the Ivory
implement remove any dirt from un-
der the nails. Trim them oval shape
with cuticle scissors, rub down any un-
eyenness with prepared toilet emery
paper. then apply the nail powder with
n chamois polisher. Rinse the nails
in warm water, wipe we'll and rub tho
nails again with polishsr or with the
palm OF the hand, and do this after
washing. which will serve to keep
them polished for week, If the nails
are brittle and dry rub little vaseline
over them each night.
Perfect cleanliness is the greatest
adjunct to beauty, but, for all that, do
not wash your hands too often. Wash
ed seldom but thoroughly. they will
keep in a far nicer condition than II
tbey were continuously being "rinsed."
a. IT were, which simply serves to
Grind the dirt into the pores. When
gloves are worn al night De careful
that they are perfectly clean inside.
otherwise the CRIME and dirt are Ah-
sorbed by the ovsrheated glands and
the effect is opposite from what was
desired,
The Springfield herald., 1898-12-09
The Preacher. snrh, Mistake.

An old writer tells us that "ro err is
human" and he struck Il weak spot in
mans mnke-up when he wrote that
truth.
A few months ago. in one of Names
county seats. II lawyer and II clergy
man We're chatting together. In the
course of conversation the subject of
mistakes and mIscalculatlons came
up.
do you ever make Mistakes:
asked the minister Of the lawyer.
"Why. yes. sometimes was the an
swer.
II suppose you rcctify them, don't
you?" inquired the Clergyman.
NO: not always. II It's II large mis-
take l correct it. but If it's II sInnll one
| let 1t go. How about yourself,
Brother b: suppose you sometimes
make mistakcsE"
"Oh. yes. sometimes" answered the
minister, but | treat them just ms You
do. For instance. in my sermon few
Sundays ago, I said The devil is the
father of all lawyers but 1t was
such slight mistake that let 1t GO
The Springfield herald., 1898-12-09

vice between st. Louis and Cleveland,
on the fastest and heaviest trains, maxi
ing the time and doing 1t easier than
was ever accomplished before on this
run. In designing these engines it was
necessary to make machine combin
ing great power with high speed and
easy running avoiding all jerk to the
train. an unnecessary strain on the
track. This has been accomplished to
such an extent that both engine and
tender. while at the highest speed, ride
with the greatest steadiness and so
soft and easy motion that the ell
gineers claim not to be at all tired at
the end OF their run. These noble ma
chimes stand 10 feet high from top OF
rail to top OF cab and Q feet 9I2 inches
to center OF boiler, which. with driv-
ing wheels rs inches and truck and
tender wheels 36 inches in diameter,
show trim and powerful, without an