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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-01
CATARRH OF STOMACH
a Pleasant, Simple, but Safe and Eff
fectual Cure for It

Catarrh of the stomach has long been
considered the next thing to incura BILE
The usual symptoms are a full or bloat-
ang sensation after eating, accompanied
sometimes with sour or watery risings
a formation of gases causing pressure
on the heart and lungs and difficult
breathing; headaches, tickle appetite
nervousness and a general PLAYED out
languid feeling.
There is often a foul taste in the
mouth, coated tongue, and if the inter-
sor OF the stomach could be seen it
would show Shiny, inf1amed condition
The cure of this common and obstin-
ate trouble is found in a treatment
which causes the food to be readily,
thoroughly digested before it has time
TO ferment and irritate the delicate rnu-
cous surfaces of the stomach. To Sc
cure prompt and healthy digestion is
the one necessary thing to do and when
normal digestion Is secured the catarrh-
al condition will have disappeared
according to DR.. Harlanson the safest
and best treatment Is to use after each
meal a tablet, composed of Dfatase
Aseptic Pepsin, a little Nux. Golden
Seal and fruit acids. These tablets can
now be found at all drug stores under
the name of Stuart's Dyspepsia. Tablets
and not being q patent medicine can be
used with perfect safety and assurance
that healthy appetite and thorough di-
gestion will follow their regular use
after meals.
Mr.. N. j. Booher of 271o Dearborn ST.
Chicago. Ill, writes: "Catarrh is a
local condition resulting from neglected
cold In the head. whereby the lining
membrane of the nose becomes inffamed
and the poisonous discharge therefrom
passing backward into the throat
reaches the stomach, thus producing
Catarrh of the stomach. Medical author,
tiles prescribed for me for three years
for catarrh of stomach without cure
but today am the happiest man after
using only one box of Stuart's Dyspep-
sia Tablets. I can not find appropriate
words to express my GOOD feeling T
have found flesh. appetite and sound
rest from their use %
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is the
safest preparation as well as the sim
plest and most convenient remedy for
any form Of indigestion, catarrh of
stomach. biliousness, sour stomach,
heartburn and bloating after meals,
Send for little book, mailed free. on
stomach troubles, by addressing Stuart
Co., Marshall, Mich. The tablets can
&@ eoumd Mt all drug stores.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-01
ON A RUNAWAY ICE YACHT
Mr. H&wley and Miss Pink Thrown
Into the Icy Hudson.

Poughkeepsfe, Feb. IA runaway fee
yacht gave the people a thrilling expert
ence on the Hudson river, opposite the
pumping station of the water works, at 4
o'clock yesterday afternoon Floyd Haw-
ley, % years old, of Catherine street and
Miss Pearl G. Pink of North Hamilton
street were on the river skating. They
were asked to take a sail on the ice yacht
Cyclone by Judson Hey of II Hooker Ter
race, the owner of the boat. They ac-
cepted.
Hey started the boat up the river. While
lacking toward the east shore the boat ran
away and threw Hey, who was at the TIL
ler. out on the ice The yacht veered
round and dashed into an open ice field
where men were taking in ice for the Ny
ers House. The Cyclone dashed into the
water at full speed The cockpit and one
side Of the runner plank were submerged.
The boat was swerved up into the wind
and one shoe held on the ice, which saved
4 from sinking: The shock threw Miss
Pink out into the open water. IIawIey
QUICKLY plunged in and caught her by the
shoulder. struggle enSued, in which
her clothing was torn, but he held fast
and succeeded in getting her to the solid
Ice. With the assistance of Hey the
young woman was pulled out
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-01
Coffee Cocktails.

The man who enjoys good new drink
went not long ago to Boston. and since
his return he has been serving his
friends with new connection which he
calls coffee cocktail" because it re-
sembles coffee in appearance-that is,
coffee with a lot Of rich cream in it,
whipped for the top. 1t tastes like cof-
fee, too, only coffee never yet produced
the high state of exhilaration that a
coffee cocktail does. And here is the
way he makes it; Brandy one-seventh
part, port wine six parts, dash of
cream Of cocoa; add one egg and shake
1t all up together as an eggnog Then
pour out and CRATE a little nutmeg over
the top and throw in a small lurnp of
ice for a 1ckey- This is entirely new
and said to be delicious.-Cincinnati En-
-quirer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-01
The rolstoi Scheme Opposed.

w D. Howells and other devotees of
Tolstoi and socialism in this country
are interested in raising a fund to bring
10000 Doukhobortski to America. These
people put in practice Tolstoi's doctrine
of non-resistance. They have some Of
the ideas of our Quakers about fighting
Transposing the motto of the famous
bravo, they would rather eat than fight.
Forty-five thousand dollars has been
raised to bring these people to America,
but $150,000 more is necessary for the
purpose. Terence ". Powderly, the i'm
migration commissioner, has protested
against the importation of these people.
The circular signed by Mr.. Howells and
other philanthropists describes these
people as being thrifty, industrious
farmers" but Mr.. Powderly calls them
'paupers'' and believes that bringing
them over here would only be adding
to the burdens of the already overbur
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-01
AN ssINDIGNANT'' SOLDIER.
How He Became a Member of the
Dodge City Home.

Thos. H. Grisham is not only an ac-
tive member of the board of managers
of the Soldiers Home at Dodge City
but he is a good story teller. He is re-
sponsible for the following:
A worthy old soldier who lived in
Decatur county thought he was entitled
to a membership in the home. He was
poor and sick and the county commits
sioners were slow in preparing the red
tape documents required by law. The
survivor of the war was anxious to Sc
cure residence at the place set aside
by grateful people for the pleasure
and comfort of the heroes OF battles
The Decatur man had little or no money
for railroad fare so he started on foot
and walked all the way from Oberlin
to Dodge. The law says that the home
shall be for INDECENT old soldiers. IN
the word INDECENT the old soldier thought
ne saw his open sesame to the gates
OF the institution. When asked for his
credentials he simply said: ''I am an
indignant soldier and by the laws of
Kansas L am entitled to a place here"
He was admitted at once and the formal
documents We're made out later
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-01
Reform ia Divorce Laws.

The divorce question will come up
before a number of legislatures this
winter and an earnest effort will be
made to reform some of the laws and
make them more stringent. The move
ment in this direction has gained much
Roadway, and especially in Indiana and
North Dakota. In both cases reform is
urgently needed. The present divorce
laws of Indiana are much less loose
than they were formerly, when no resi-
dence in the state was required, and
the matter was left almost wholly to
the court. But the great number of
divorces granted prove that further re-
Strictions are needed. The North Da-
kota divorce laws have been q scandal
ever since that state has been in the
union, although they are less notorious
than the South Dakota laws. In North
Dakota a residence of only three months
is necessary, and, as a consequence, col
onies of people seeking divorces are
found in every town and city, and much
immortality follows.-Philadelphia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-01
SWINDLED mi LANDS.
The Arrest in Paris of Clever Forger
Who Had Made 100000 Francs.

London, Feb. 1.-The Paris police have
arrested a new variety of bank swindler,
whose victims are scattered throughout
Europe. He is a Greek of the name of
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. and was accustomd to
figure as a French Jew of the name of
JACQUES Levy. He has scooped in a mil
lion francs by means of ingenious forged
coupons since October. Many minor
banks in England and on the continent re-
c9ived instructions from Jacques Levy at
q Paris address to pay sums varying from
800 to 1000 francs to a person stated to be
visiting in their locality. The letter con-
tanned coupons generally of the Egyptian
unified debt to cover the payment The
person named was never found, and the
bank would then write and ask Mr.. Levy
what to do with the coupons. He always
replied to sell the coupons and send the
amount by check
Levy thus cashed valueless paper for
hard cash, but the other day n Berlin
bank, struck by the peculiar nature of the
business, asked its Paris representa- tive to
inquire into it. They found that the cou-
pons were forgeries- Levy was arrested.
He was astonished, he said, because he
studied the French code and found that
It did not include frauds committed out
side of France. This proved true, but he
was held, because eleven foreign countries
demanded his extraditton,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-01
SARDOU'S NEW PLAY.
Tells of the Drama on Robespierre's
Life Which He is Now Writing.

Paris, Feb. I'M. Sardou has given
an outline of his new play. Robes
pierre" which he is writing for Henry
Irving. and which promises to be the
great feature of the theatrical season of
1899. Sardou said:
The idea was suggested to me by
irving himself, and instantly appealed
to my imagination as admirably suited
TO his talent. Every historical detail
has been thought out. I have found
Irving, with the true genius of an ar
fist, ready to cooperate with me in ev-
cry way.
THE scenic effects will be worthy of
the play. Several scenes are being
painted here under my supervision, to
be translated by Laurence Irving The
play opens when Robespierre was at the
zenith of his power and follows him
through the various stages of his down
fall, until he ultimately falls victim
TO his own inf1exible convictions.
The last scene will probably be in
the Hotel de Vile, the night before his
execution, after he has attempted sui
cide''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-01
FREE GLASSES FOR PUPILS
Idea of Having Oculist to Examine
Children's Eyes Spreading.

Binghamton, Feb. 1.-The school au-
thorities are considering a plan for fur
nishfng free spectacles as well as free
school books to the children. 1t is pro-
posed to appoint an oculist to examine
the eyes of the school children once a
month, and, where necessary, glasses
will be furnished.
The Syracuse board of education has
adopted this plan, and recently pur-
chased 275 pairs of spectacIes to be used
in the public schools
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-01
Deadl y Cancer
Cured at Last!

were unable to do her any good, and
finally pronounced it Cancer of most
malignant type. We were greatly
alarmed and gave her every remedy
recommended. but they did not seem
to reach the disease, and it continued
to spread and grow. Upon the advice
of friend she began to take s. s. s.,
and after few bottles had been used
q decided improvement was noticed, :
and continuing the remedy she was
cured completely and the permanence
Of the cure has been proved, as no sign.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-01
HE WAS A SPOTTER.'
Man Who Bought License Testif1es
at st. Louis.

st. Louis, Feb. AT the session OF
the senate Lexow committee the invest
igation into the affairs Of the boiler in
spector'S office was resumed. The most
important witness examined was Will
liam Tayon, an engineer who told about
paying $50 to the members of the exam
lining board for license. He went into
the scheme for the purpose of showing
up the boards alleged crookedness At
ter getting the license witness denounc-
ed the members and secured the return
of his money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-01
strangIed His Own child-Perhaps

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. michael Rum
nisk1, who strangled himself to death in
the county Jail on January IT. Confessed
before committing suicide that he had
not only killed his wife, but had strang-
led his baby, three years ago. He was
because he did not think it was his.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-01

forcing out the poison and Kidding the
system of it forever.
S. 8. S. never fails to cure the worst
cases of Cancer, Scrofula, Oatarrh,
Eczema, Contagious Blood Poison, Rheu-
nAtisn old sores, ulcers, etc., it mat
tiers not what other remedies have been
used in vain. It is the only blood
relnedv guaranteed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-01

the 1ameness of her left hand. She al
1eges that the pans in which the cake
was cooked must have been copper, i'm
properly secured Mr.. Sherry has re-
fused to make any settlement and will
permit the matter to be tried An the
courts,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-01

OF the QlS0aS6 has.
returned, though ten
years have elapsed,
H. L. MIpDLEBRooKs.
Sparta, Ga. %
The cures made by
8. 8. s. are perma-
nent. It is the only
blood remedy which
can cure obstinate
q eep-seated blood
diseases, because it
lis the only one
which acts on the
a0rroof nrinain10 Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-01

Ladies, clean your kid gloves with
Miller's Gloveine. For sale only by
Crosby Bros, sole agents for the fam
Gus Reynier and p. & L. kid gloves, all
the desirable shades. Gloves fitted and
warranted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-01
Purely Vegetable

and contains not particle of potash,
mercury, arsenic or other minerals.
Valuable books on Cancer and Blood
Diseases will be mailed free to any adj
dress by Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-01

Your linen left spotiess, American
Steam Laundry. u2 West Seventh.
Telephone BAL.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-01
SPECIALT1ES.

SPECIALT1ES
and
GOODNESS
" returning to norma
epilepsy
head ana BACK
don't Remember NNe
stage heyw not
scrofula Liver
trouble
pnpes,
erfect o
in threed
tive
AND
dpains
edicna nd ectr
under their magic Hedi-
in plain
flee hours: 20 u, 2 p. m to
Sunday l. by appointment
Office COG Kansas Ave. Chicago Medical Institute Topeka, Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-01
Modern Methods Show How Most
Remarkable Cures Are Obtained
Strides of Science-Chronic,
Nervous and Special Dis
eases Are Durable.
The Discoverer of a Method Thai
Cures Disease Their Treatment
For Nervous Diseases Has Saved
Thousands From Hospitals,
Asv1ums and Sanitariums.

ELECTRICITY, EVERY FORM OF
MODERN SURGERY IS At
latest method whc ar coec
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-11-07
MIR. BERG REMEMBERED.
Sincere Tributes tn Retiring Man
s.Sr ot the kahuIui Railway

ON the q, HG.rs ~ Thursday. N1y.u-
L.r :. p.H sent surpris, party was
tsnderrI Co Nr. Z. u. BcrE. IA. r.tir-
Ing sup,yisfsrt.ut of th" Kahului
Rasiruad C,uVsr-. by the employees ~
the COMPANY
The occss.Un :y.Iy demonstrated the
friendly aud agreeable relations which
have existed between AR. B.rE and bis
employees during has srpe.jrieui Eusy.
The gathering JooE pi1c" Ff th"
home OF Nir. !. ". Waidgr-. .s- ar1G
rookkeeper Of tar company. aEJ N.-.
David l.. Never. the, spokesman u- .s"
party. ON behalf ~ the ,tuHirg... H.~-
scented To Nir. Hr-s m rl~zsas ...tr.
tea service. at the s1m~ time Tee q trN
WCll-ChuSsu remarks. assuring him ut
the esteem iu Wuivl he IT, held - his
former employee md expressing their
sincere regret -; his departure and
wishing him success and prosperity 90
the future.
Mr.. Berg. ia response to this addrcS.
of presentation. expressed his apprcCta'
ton % this splcusii Eiff and the dem
unstTatiun 81 COOL viii by his late cSTl'
ploycS.
Mr.. Il. 4. WILDE. president ~ th'
I<ahului Railroad Company. also made
brief address. conveying th" thanks
of the company - Mr.. Berg for his abl'
and successful management 80 TIA,
CompaEy's affairs.
Mr.. BERG. who viii shortly leave fu'
Honolulu. and who. during hats resi-
denCe ON Maui. has by his open ans
genial ways and ais unlimited hospi
tally. gained much popularity. viii b
greatly missed ~ his many M1u
i friends. BISMARCK.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-11-07
Band of 3i<t.

The band OF the ThiTty-first Infantry
r,,ved AZ the Hawaiian Hotel yester-
dav afternoon between the hours OF :
"a Ouits a large crowd. attracted
D., tho unusually bright music. as
sor,bIsd around The stand and gave
axnrassion TO their appreciation OF the
excellent music IN repeated applause
The various numbers OF the ail-too-
sbort nrorram were beautifully exc
cuted. and constituted a great treat To
tbe surrounding residents and visitors,
=, tho close OF the concert. by special
request the "Cavalleria Rusticana In.
,ermezzo was performed in a most
charming manner.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-11-07
ADDITIONS TO LIBRARY.
Shipment Including latest Goes
Books il Received

/Here is list III hooks added tn the
OF the Honolulu Library and
Reading Association since last report:
The Christian Teaching" by I.yof
y. Tolstoi.
The Twentieth Century from An
other VIEWPOINT, ~ David J. Brewer.
U'Life and Letters Of Lewis Carroll.
BY Stuart Dodgson COllinSwood.
"Anglo-SaXon Superiority" by Ed
mond Demolins.
From Comte II Benjamin Kidd by
Robert Macintosh.
The Naturalist IN IA Plata" by w.
II. Hudson.
The Races of Errope." by William
z. Ripley.
L<.Through Persia on a Side-Saddle."
by Ella c. Sykes.
The Land of Contrasts" by James
Fullarton Muirheai.
1.-THE Rough Riders" by Theodore
Roosevelt.
"A Thousand Days in ;he Arctic" by
Frederick C.. jackson.
"Reminiscences" ~ Justin MCCar-
thy.
:AutoLiosraph. and Letters OF Mrs.
Oliphant." edited ~ Mrs. Henry Cog
hill.
EuSShtts ts4ilsh IS - tAN tS'AN"s
by Clara Tschudi.
The Life OF Macmillan Robesptr-
re-" by George Heary Lewes.
.'Marysienka." 10y x. Waliszewski.
STORY of the Princess des UTsins.
by Constance Hill.
Eminent Missionary Women. by
Mig J. +. Gracey.
Hawaiian America" by CdsPar
Whitney.
College Requirements in English for
Careful study
From Sea to Sea" b,r Rudyard Kip
ling.
:idylls of the Sea. by Frank 7. BuI
len.
."rhe People for Whom Shakespeare
Wrote" by Charles Dudley Warner.
"Spenser for Children by VI. II
Towrey.
The Bashful Earthquake" by Olive
Eerford.
%Prisoners and C1r:!yss." by Henri,
Seton Merriman.
"PaIladia." by LIS y3sh Fraser.
The Latimers. - Henry Christie
pher McCOOk.
E. Barr.
EartweI Catherw 1Jd.
Richard Carvel." by winsto
Churchill.
"A Duet" by y. Conan Doyle.
The Tanning OF The Jungle" by ID
c. w. Doyle.
THE Trail OF the Goiiseekers,"
Hamlin Garland. ~
The Carcellini Emerald" by Mr.
. Burton Harrison.
. T"In His Steps, ~ Charles VI. she
don. -,
! "A Name to Coujure With by Jot
} Strange Winter.
/, The Confounding of Camelia.
Anne Douglas SedgwiCk.
square Pegs" ~ Mrs. \. i.
;, Whitney. ~.
& The Nabob." ~ Aiphonse Dauds''
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-11-07
TERM IS OPENED.
First Circuit Court in Regular
Sitting Again.
ELEVEN NEW CASES ADDED
Several Discontinuances-J At
Work Already-Judge Perry
Presiues.

The November term OF the First Cir
cult Court opened yesterday morning.
Judge Perry presiding.
Eleven new cases were added To- the
calendar. amongst them being Repub-
lie vs.. DIR. w. :. Nob!i,'. Republic ~.
W. II. Marshall. Republic ~. W. II.
Field.
The cases OF J. >. Holt IS. \. Kauhi
and Kalau ~. Eva Plantation Com
pany were continued tiil next term by
stipulation.
In the case Of Republic W. e.. II.
Green. embezzle1snt IN the second
degree. the indictment vas presented
yesterday morning, plea was reserved
till Wednesday and t.iel set for Mon
day next. as witnesses fC- both prose
cution and defense are on Molokai.
The suit of Sol. Nahslona vs.. waia-
nae Company was discontinued.
The court Is now occupied on tn,
case OF Republic W. kalai. malicious
injury to- goods and wearing apparel "a
the value of S232.j0. Deputy Attorney
General Dole and Attorney KaulukoU
for prosecution: J.. X. kaulia for de
Tense. The following jury Is empan'
eled: 5. X. Aki. J. y. lokepa. Vim
KAPPA. u. II. Kahou. y. Nohunohu
William Kauuku. John Fadeken. J. "
Mahelona. Jos. Morris /. II. Miranda
Alex. Nicholas and y. aaumea.
Anana tWong IIing. CHI filed ~
acceptance OF summons and process IL
libel for divorce yesterday.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-11-07
BRILLIANT ENDORSEMENT.
~ Health Journal ns New york Al
sue; "a. iSss.-J. \ Davis. Nd.
Editor and Manager.

uEiy iast ucek ue sNasnincd The bccr
breued - 'he Capital ufeuiEE Goa
rary 20 Olympia. Wash. and a. ts q
rrrtcrf illustrates 90 the quality of
hrrf Hhira 80 are alHays Eiad 60 coa-
mead. Tor the analysis showed q 90 De
cntireiy free ffum any trare &C any
iuiur5uss sshsiaacc. Serh a hirh grade
% hcrT ts most bcneacsai la sac nsr. fof
uunc % TIE pure nal; and hops have
brrn displaced hy harmfai inrr-dicntE
Evcry hFEientss utli concur uifh us o.
saygnE that = berr % fnch superior
sxceiiencc be- q Vcrr Wholesome tercf-
aEc. Physicians ofien have OCCASION
tn prescribe a pure tccf for cases ~
drbiiitzsinn. and thrf can safely order
this brer. made hv ;hs Capital TlreHinE
Comp,ny.
l.. a. Ne has Ga ne feossinE ;hs
American Journal ~ tica1ih ard can
- srcn ~ anyurr.
This Socr can q. had la icssse &c on
drzuEhs az an. HOFFMAN,. corner 90
Hotel and Nuuann streets. y iAfee az
snrsncns 90 The very bcst uf America.
and foreign iscnors uc are rjcasco
20 srsi ycu and give you vsine scr the
srncas os yDur hcs1sh-
Years l. ~. DEE.
PrcsTSesor % HoFFwAN.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-22

things are not like what they are with
us-and we go not among white peo-
pie who can notice such things. So
1t is better with me. l have my baby.
My Chinee husband is good. He gam
bles not, he works hard, and brings me
all his money except what he must
have for car fare, and when a woman
Is alone in the world, away from her
people and her friends, when she has
nothing and will not do worse, then
she must not complain or be sorry
SO l say 1t Is well for me. To my
rather l wrote that l married a Chi
nee. They know not in my country
what people in this country think of
that, so he thinks 1 have done we'll.
put on my incest dress and dressed
my baby so neat and pretty and had
our pictures taken to send to my home,
and they think from that it Is all right
to marry a Chinee. But am l happy?
Yes, | am happy. have the fate that
was sent me. AS my bed is made so
must l lie on it," and the wall of a mis-
erere rang in her voice.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-22

This story has been exhumed by the
New York Press about Bob Toombs:
Few G~eorgians know hat Toombs
had two Christian names. History
speaks of him as Robert Toombs. He
was prouder than a Montague,
laughter than a Capulet, and in the
last years the persons who mentioned
his middle name was in danger of de-
capitation. This dropped name was
Aston Toombs was a marvel on the
hustings, and in his thirtieth year ar
rived at the zenith of political debate,
still wearing his full name-Roberc
Aston Toombs. The initials, you will
see, spell rat. One day a rival candi-
date for the State Senate of the name
of Charles A. Thornton replied to
Toombs on the stump, and as he f1ayed
the patrician alive his followers and
henchmen yelled, That's right; go at
him again. Our Cat has got that Rat.
That Rat can't get away from u Cat.
Sick him, Cat. Go it, Rat! Thornton's
initials spelled cat. The incident so
displeased Toombs that he Immediate
ly dropped his middle name and was
known henceforth as plain Bob"