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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-12-23
Ladies' New Three Piece skirt.

AS broadcloth and other fabrics of
wide width is the vogue for autumn
and winter wear the three piece skirt
as here presented is the favorite model
1t combines grace of form and style in
outline with economy of material and
can be decorated in various ways, cross
bands as here shown being best for
tall and lengthwise for short figures.
The narrow front gore is set between
two wide circular portions that meet
in seam at centre back.
The fulness at the top is laid in two
overlapping plaits at each side Of
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-12-23

Only one person in 1000 born dies OF
old age.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-12-23

A nutmeg tree Of the largest size will
produce no more than five pounds Ot
nutmegs.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-12-23
Was IL
Consumption?
Doctors are often wrong.

UONIOIs are OIItH WIOUY.
The local doctor is an overworked indi-
vidual. He hurries from case of scar
letina to case of diabetes and from that
to the amputation Of leg. He must act
quickly-sometimes hurriedly. 1t is not
strange that he makes an occasional mis-
take. But mistakes are dangerous and
should be avoided.
Mrs. G. E. Kerr, of Fort Dodge Iowa,
recently had some experience. She says;
Last spring was taken with severe pains In
my chest. and was so weak I could hardly walk
about the house tried several physicians and
they told me / had consumption Before had
taken the first bottle of Dr. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery, | was very much better. I
took FIVE bottles Of it and have not yet had any
return Of the trouble"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
KANSAS NEWS.
Patriot of Cuban War Passes
Through Kansas
On His Way to Become an AssO-
ciate of Buffalo Bill.
WAS IN MORRO CASTLE
Road From Kansas City
to LeaVenWOrth Abandoned.
Electric Lights For Abilene Are
Now Assured.

Arkansas City, Aug. "a northbound
freight yesterday carried a Cuban
patriot who, with his horse, was on hs
way to Chicago to join Buffalo Bits
Wild West show.
This singular rider is yet a young
man and was a private soldier in the
war for independence. Eldeoro Her
nandez is the name and he fought IN
der command of Col. OctavIo in the
forces of Gen. Torres in Santiago.
Yesterday he told this story to a Co
terie of railroad men at the depot: One
day, when they were advancing on Vic
toria LATINA, he was one of a small
squad detached on fOraging expedi-
ton. They met a company of $50 Span
ish guerrillas, and a fight followed
Hernandez fell with his right ankle
shattered by two bullets and was taken
prisoner. A couple of young surgeons
gleefully amputated his leg, though it
might have been saved by proper treat
ment.
From Holguin he was taken first to
MORO castle where he says he suffered
from brutality, starvation and cruel
neglect of his wounds. Eventually he
was one of the 40 selected physical
wrecks, supposedly beyond all further
service in the army of liberty, who
were let go in honor of the birthday of
the queen regent of Spain.
He did not know that Spain had sued
for peace until he was informed by one
of the railroad men who was deeply in
terested in his story.
well" said he, in his broken Cas-
lillian, L hope that judgment will be
rendered against the beastly Spaniards
for their ages of cruelty and oppression
of the CubanS'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
AFTER THE ACCEPTANCE.
Method of Giving Effect to the Agree
ment Not Determined.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 9.-Should the
Spanish answer be an unconditional &C
eeptance OF our terms some negotlatlon
may be necessary to agree upon the steps
to be taken to give effect to the agree
meut. So far as can be learned, it has
not yet been determined how this shall be
is the military capitulatiOn by the gen
erals of Cuba and Porto Rico, which will
naval commanders in technical occupa-
ton of the Islands, and enable them to
carry out IN their way and in their own
time the embarkation of the Spanish
armies in the islands,
The question as to whether they shall
be permitted to carry off their arms is not
now as material as it was in the case of
the surrender of General Torars forces
at Santiago, where, occurring in the midst
securing the moral effect of compelling
the Spanish soldiers to Jay doWn their
arms. Spain having succumbed, it might
be urged that the United States might
grant a concession on this point to Span
ish pride. without fear of having the ac-
ton attributed to fear of the consequences
This would not apply. however, to the
volunteers who might elect to remain IN
Cuba, as it would not be prudent to al
low so large a BODY Of men to carry arms
without restraint in the days of recon-
struction, when delicate and difficult mat
ters Of internal policy are to be settled
ment of the islands.
The second method by which the prelim-
effected would be by a protocol, to be
signed by a representative of tire prest-
dent, probably Secretary Day, in this case,
and by M Cambon on behalf OF the span
ish government. 1t was by such an agree
ment as this, known the Gushing proto-
col, that war with Spain was averted as
having the weight of precedent. may be
adopted in this case. It is probable that
be met in putting the agreement into effect
on account of the attitude of the inSur-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
NEW ASSISTANT PASTOR.
Father Harrigan Appointed to a
Place at the Leavenworth
Cathedral


Leavenworth, Aug. 9-Father Harrf-
gan, who will arrive here this week
from Blaine, Kan, to take his position
as assistant pastor of the cathedral, is
an old Leavenworth boy and his ap-
pointment to this parish will prove
thoroughly satisfactory to the members
of the cathedral congregation.
Father Harrigan was born in this
city SO years ago and received his early
education at the cathedral school.
After finishing his studies in this city
he was sent to st. Benedict's college at
Atchison, where he began his prepara-
ton for the priesthood Graduating
from st. Benedict's he next attended the
seminary of St. Francis at Milwaukee,
where he finished his studies.
Returning to this city he was or
dained at the cathedral since which
time he has been pastor at Hoge sta
ton and Ho1ton for three years each,
and has also filed his present office as
pastor of Blaine, Kan, for six years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
MRS. D1GGs AT BELo1r.
Is Entertained by the Commonwealth
Club at the State Industrial
School

BeIoit, Aug. 9-The Beloit branch of
the Commonwealth club entertained
Mrs. Annie Diggs, state librarian, at
the industrial school for girls last week
The public reception rendered her by
the officers of the institution and the
people of Beloit generally was a most
fitting one. Vocal and instrumental
music was furnished, and after some
appropriate remarks by several Beloit
people, Mrs. Phoebe Bare, the efficient
superintendent of the school introduced
Mrs .Diggs. Mrs. Diggs spoke at some
length on the subject of sociology.
The object of the club is to engage in
a scientific study of sociology as ap-
piled to the Industrial problems of our
times, and to furnish by practical
methods such reforms as tend to en-
large industry and raise the standard
of American citizenship.
Under the careful care OF Mrs. Bare
and her corps of hearty and willing CO.
workers, the state industrial school has
now 800 girls, the largest number than
ever before in the history of the insti-
tuition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09

According to the mint bureau at
Washington, the worlds product of gold
in 1897 was $24O, 600. 900, and the product
OF 1898 is estimated at S275, 200, 900, an in
crease of $35. 600, 900. Africa leads as a
gold producer, and is expected to turn
out s75, 200. 900 this year. Australia and
the United States are close competitors
as gold producers, each being expected
to turn out about 100000, 900 this year.
The Klondike is not proving of the i'm
portance anticipated. The most careful
estimates are for a product of $40, 900, 900
in 1898, which is smaller than either
California or Colorado; California s pro-
duct this year being estimated at ST.
600, 900 and Colorado's at $23, 900 900. Ten
years ago the worlds gold product was
$11O.O 00O Since then it has more than
doubled, and now amounts, as just said,
to about S275, ZOO. 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
BEATEN By TRAMPs.
Brutal Assault Made on Cripple in
the Emporla Yards.

Emporia, Aug. "a crippled fellow
who said his name was J. A. Barker.
and that his home was in GaIva, told a
narrative here this morning which was
horrible, if true. He said that he ar
rived here night before last with $40 in
his pocket. That he started up to town
soon after reaching here; and, while
passing through the park, was bounced
upon by two tough looking tramps and
beaten until he was insensible and then
relieved of his $40. He says that he was
in a bOxcar on a sidetrack in the Santa
Fe yards all day yesterday, unable to
move. He came up town this morning
and told his story to some of the mem
bers of the local A. o. U. w. lodge.
They made up a purse for him and sent
him on Kansas City, where he said he
was going to have an operation per-
formed.
Barker said that he was a member
of the A. o. U. w. lodge and that he
was q, few years ago a well-to-do bust
ness man in Galva. He met with an
accident a few days ago which crippled
him for life. He will have both legs
amputated when he reaches Kansas
City, he says.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
A MEDICAL sw1NDLER.
Purports to Be One of the Staff of the
Santa Fe Hospital Here.

Newton, Aug. 9.-Another swindler
is working some of the farmers of the
county. The fellow hunts up a family
that may have a sick member and
quietly has an interview with the head
of the household. The stranger says
he is a physician from the railroad hos
pftal at Topeka and as work there is a
trife slow he will contract to cure the
patient.
The contract is drawn up but the
doctor of course needs a small fee to
insure the fulhIIment of the contract
on the part of the farmer. The quack
sticks the dough in his jeans and gets
in his buggy and that Is the last that is
seen of him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
A TARANTuLA JAG.
Wichita Man Gets Drunk on the Ad-
vice of a Physician.

Wichita, Aug "a man living on
South Lawrence avenue, whose name
could not be learned, was bitten by
tarantula here this morning. He says
he reached into his buggy after the
fynet to put on his horse which he was
Harvesting, when the tarantula bit him
on the little finger of his right hand. AS
soon as possible he took his pocket
knife and cut off part of his finger
where the poison had entered, but not
until after it had taken effect.
The man at once came to town to see
a, doctor who advised him to drink a. lot
of whisky to kill the effect of the poison.
The man followed the advice and pro-
ceeded to drink. But before filling up
too much he called at the police station
and told them the circumstances and
asked that he be not arrested, even If
he did get drunk. His hand and wrist
were badly swollen and were still, get
ting larger when he was at the sta
ton.
It is supposed that the tarantula was
brought to Wichita in a ear load Of ba-
nanas and had in some manner found
it's way into that buggy where it re-
manned until rudely disturbed by the
intrusion of the mans hand.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
CHICAGO NEWS PROVERBS.

CF'rom the Chicago News.)
Why is a good and sensible girl near
ly always homely?
Why doesn't everybody get married
If misery loves company?
+
Why isn't an insurance policy used
sometimes to kindle a fire?
Why is an unmarried woman but 80
on her 4Oth birthday?
Why is it so difficult for some people
to say what they mean?
Why isn't alimony the capital prize
in the matrimonial lottery?
Why is it so much easier to get into
matrimony than it is to get out Of it?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
OPINIONS ON PHILIPPINES.

LFrom the New York Tribune
Admiral Dewey holds the harbor of
Manila News just comes that Gen.
Merritt and his troops have arrived to
support him, and even now they may
be in possession and the Spanish au-
thority be overthrOwn. Shall our gen
crosby take the form Of restoring the
Middle Ages? Shall we in the Philip
pines do what the Holy Alliance tried
to do in Europe after 1915, what it
might have done in America but for
John Quincy Adams and James Mon
roe?
Let US be generous to prodigaIity in
relieving poor old Spain from any
money payment. Let US never dream,
as some have suggested, of playing
Napoleon and exacting contribution of
her art treasures in which are wrapped
her romantic history. Let US take
nothing in wantonness. But let US yield
nothing which we are bound for civiliza-
tons sake to hold. Generosity is a fine
trait, but to do justice is an inalienabIe
obligation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09

Colonel Henry Clews, the Wall street
fnancier, sees a real advantage to
Spain in the war now drawing to
close. That country should find conso-
lation in the following extract from the
Weekly Financial Bulletin: 1.-THE loss
of SPANS Caribbean Sea colonies will
save the nation at least SO, 1000, 900
month outlay for their protection, and
her destroyed navy probably half as
much more for its support. The result
of this war, therefore, will prove an
economy to the government in the end
and Spain as a nation will doubtless
soon be better off,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
WITH SKELETON KEYS,
Two Convicts Escape From the Fed
eral Penitentiary at Leavenworth.

Leavenworth. Aug. 9.-Two convicts,
George Gordan and James CIemmons,
escaped from the United States peni-
tertiary early yesterday morning and
they are still at large.
They We're in cells under the library
building and opened the locks to the
cell doors by means of a skeleton key.
They also unlocked door into the pris-
on yard by false keys and then scaled
the high prison walls by means of
rope ladder.
They are supposed to have escaped
about O'Clock in the morning and they
had a good start before it was known
they were missing A reward of $50
will be paid for the capture of each of
them.
was sent up from Topeka. Clemmons
came here from Waco, Texas, and had
two years more to serve also.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
RuRToN,s HAND IN Ir.
Abilene Statesman Asked to Have
Camp of goth Regiment Changed.

Abilene, Aug. 9.-For several weeks
there has been much complaint about
the unhealthy condition of the camp
ground of the goth regiment at San
Francisco. H. L. Humphrey wrote to
J. r. Burton, who is in Washington,
telling him what complaints the boys
have written home and asking him to
use his efforts to have their camp
moved. The following reply was re
ceived early this week:
Il took your letter and went to Sur
geon- General Sternberg and he prom
ised to investigate the matter at once
through his under surgeons at San
Francisco and see to it that the boys
have a more healthy camp. 1 am sat
isfied he will act promptly and am glad
you called my attention to it,"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09

his own life, while County Attorney
Amidon is just as certain that Shea
is guilty of murder, and he thinks it is
no fault of Paddy Shea that Dawson is
alive today because he intended to kill
him.
Dawson has been removed to the new
city hospital. He is q, more skeleton Of
his former self, but he claims that he
does not suffer except from his bed
sores. His entire body below where the
bail struck him in the back is still para
lyzed. He has now lived longer than
his physicians expected, and he may
be present in court next September to
testify against his assailant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09

N. 7. Commercial Advertiser: We
shall simply have to accept the situa-
ton as we find it in regard to territory
conquered by this country in this war
devote ourselves patiently and hopeful
" to the new tasks destiny has set US
to work out, and trust implicitly in
American good sense and American in
genuity and American adaptability to
emergencies to solve all problems that
may arise. A power mightier than ar
mics or navies or cabinets or presidents
or even nations has brought US face to
face with the present conditions. We
cannot avoid, and we should not at
tempt to evade, the responsibility 'eI ct
US finish the work., as Lincoln said in
his second inaugural, in a spirit of for
bearance, of faith. hope, and, above all.
of unfaiilng confidence in our ability
to do that which we have been called
upon to accomplish. The casufst NAV
dissect, the philosopher may prophesv.
the historian may warn, the poet NAV
inspire, but, after all, the solution of
these problems rests in the end with
the native common sense and native
energy of the American people. There
Is no doubt in our mind that thew will
be equal to any demand that NAV he
made upon them in the settlement of
all questions Of governmental policy
from Havana to Manila and back
again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09

One of the stimulating effects Of the
war already appears in the increasing
activity in American shipbuilding. At
the various yards along the Delaware
river orders have been placed within
the last month for 10 new vessels-sev-
era1 of them to be of the largest size
engaged in the merchant serviceand
contracts for five or six are under con-
sideration. In the Maine shipyards, at
Newport News and on the Pacific coast
there is a growing prospect of similar
TrOs0aritv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
ABILENE LIGHTS ASSURED.
Council Will Sign a Contract Tonight
for Electric Lights.

Abilene, Aug. &C. L. Brown and G..
w. Hurd appeared before the council at
the last meeting and made a light pro-
position. Mr.. Brown proposed to furn-
fsh u arc lights to burn all night for
81 900 a year and the council unani-
nousIv decided to accept the PROPOSE
ton. The contract will be prepared at
once.
The territory to be lighted is bounded
on the south by the Santa F'e, west by
Vine street, north by Seventh, east by
Buckeye. The city attorney was in
structed to draw a contract and tonight
there will be a special council meeting
to sign it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
A county Terror Gagged.

BeIoit, Aug. "a tramp who has been
terrorizing several families in portions
of Mitchell county for some time, en-
tering houses while the men were away
at work, and in some cases concealing
himself in bedrooms and soaring the
women of the household, was finally
arrested and brought to Beloit for safe
his name. and he was adjudged insane
by a jury, and will be taken to the in
sane aSVlum.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
THE FAMOUS SHEA CASE.
To Be Tried for the Second Time at
Wichita in September.

Wichita, Aug. 9-The second trial of
Paddy Shea will probably be called in
the district court about the eighth day
of next September.
There is going to be more interest in
the second trial than in the first, for the
reason that word has gone forth that it
is to be a battle royal between county
attorney and Adams and Adams.
George Adams is firmly of the opinion
that Paddy Shea was justified in shoot
ing Dawson because he did so to save
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
Negro Exodus.

GaIena, Aug. SIT is rumored that
Baxter is about to have an exodus of
her colored population to the Greek ma
ton in the territory. A provision has
been made whereby the Creeks are al
lowed to sell a portion OF their lands
ana an agent from that country has
been in Baxter for several days lee
turing on the subject of transferring
the entire colored population of Baxter
to the Greek country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
[From the New York SUM-


All complications, internal and ex-
ternal, can be avoided by the annexa-
ton of the whole Philippine archipelago.
The Americanization of Luzon would
go on apace, unobstructed by Spanish
intrigues; and the reduction of Min
danao and other islands to civilization
would prove no formidable task to the
American people, which, within the
memory of men now living, has re-
claimed a region of continental magni-
tude once peopled by red men between
the Mississippi and the Pacific. The
revival of piracy among MaIays of the
Sulu archipelago would be put out of
the question, whereas it is doubtful
whether Spain, with the remnant of a
navy left at her disposal, would be able
to prevent it. Whatever arguments, in
fine, are presented for the retention of
Luzon may be argued for the annexa-
ton of the whole archipelago, and there
are, as we have seen, some special and
weighty reasons for preferring the lat
ter course.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
Another Miner Dead.

Ca1ena, Aug. 9.-Another miner was
killed in this territory, this time at
webb city. Robert Fritz, who was
working in the Stewart mines on the
Center Greek Mining Co.'S ground, was
tanpine a shot when it went off pre-
rnatureIy, killing him instantly. Fritz
was 80 years of age and leaves fam
lily.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
GLOBE SIGHTS.

CFrom the Atchison Globe.)
Help is often only another name for
interference.
When a man commits suicide, it goes
without saying that he was married, or
in love.
A man who can't keep his clothes
clean has no business wearing a heavy
mustache.
Tell a man he doesn't look well, and
he begins to reflect that he is looking
interesting.
A boy isn't having a good time in his
school vacation, unless he has a foot or
finger tied up with bandages.
An engaged young man hears all
about the faults of his sweetheart's
relatives, but she will deny after mar
rage that they have any faults.
These equal rights old girls look at
the editorials of a paper first when any
one is around, but when alone they turn
to the love stories first, the same as
any other young thing.
Every once in a while it is said to
comfort somebody, that perspiring free
" secures a good complexion. There
is nothing in it. Farmers don't have
rose leaf cheeks, do they?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09

with a large attendance. It will last
about three weeks. An attendance of
1000, including visitors is expected.
Several noted Spiritua1ists are present,
including Rev w. c. Hodge of Chicago,
and Mrs. Emma E. Hammond of To-
peka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09

out of considerations connected with
his big home show, NJ. Cambon should
make an effort to expedite matters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
Pioneers of jewell County.

Jewell City, Aug. 9.-The old settlers
historical society of Jewell county will
hold their annual reunion in Jewell City
August 18th. An interesting program
has been arranged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09

Peace negotiations are now sufficient
~ advanced to permit of taking up the
question of whether Capt. Bob Evans
sWore or not
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09

There can no longer be much doubt
that all the territory acquired by the
war will be annexed. Carl Schurz has
declared AGAINST it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09

One of the surest signs that the war
is over is the fact that newspapers are
beginning to discuss the tariff and the
money question.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09

Since Mayor Van Wyck saved the
lives of three pretty feminine bathers
the other day, Dick Croker has begun
to practice swimming.