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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-18

San Francisco, Feb. 1S.-Fred Foster
has paid SO 900 to Burns & Warehouse
for the promising 2-year-old Yellow
Tail, a chestnut colt, by Imp. Water
cress, dam Imp. Paloma, the dam of
Miss Rowena.
San Francisco, .Teb 1s-Captain ].
H. Sturke, well known in legal, news
paper and army circles throughout the
Pacific coast and New York state, is
dead, after suffering for months from
cancer. He was a native of New York,
aged 4S years. He was connected with
the San Jose Mercury and Call of this
city.
Victoria, B. c., Feb. ia bill has
drawing railway subsidies which have
not been earned.
Charleston, S. c., Feb 1S.-The trans
port Saratoga has sailed from here for
Havana carrying the second battalion
of the Third volunteer engineers and
a cargo of lumber, supplies and miscel-
laneous articles for the army in Cuba.
Savannah, Ca, Feb. 1S-The trans
port Chester has arrived here with the
Sixth United States volunteer infantry.
The regiment will go into camp here to
be mustered out.
San Francisco, Feb. 1s.-"Kid' Nc
championship honors, has arrived in
this city from Los Angeles. Mccoy is
matched to fight Joe Choynski in this
city on the night of March "a.
Vancouver B. c., Feb. 18-M. Marks,
an Australian expert, direct from Daw-
son, places the output of the K1ondike
at $19, 0O0, 900 this year. His estimate
is as follows: Eldorado and Bonanza
creeks, SIS, 600, 000; Big and Little Bonanza
gold and French creeks, IS, 00o, 900; Do
minion, 81, 900, 900; Hunker and Quartz
creeks, $4,000, 900.
Denver, Colo, Feb. 1S.-Jasper P.
Sears, one of Colorados earliest pio-
weaithiest men in the state. is dead
here of Inflammation of the stomach
aged 81 years. He was a member of
the banking firm of Cook & Sears, one
of the first established in Denver and
was formerly a heavy real estate owner
in this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-18

Savannah, Ca, Feb. 1S.-The trans
port Chester has arrived here with the
Sixth United States volunteer infantry.
The regiment will go into camp here to
be mustered out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-18
BRIEF TELEGRAMS.

San Francisco, Feb 1S-Fred Foster
has paid SIC, 900 to Burns & Warehouse
for the promising 2-year-old Yellow
Tail a chestnut colt, by Imp. Water
cress, dam Imp. Paloma, the dam OF
Miss Rowena.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-18

Victoria, B. c., Feb. ia bill has
been introduced in parliament with
drawing railway subsidies which have
not been earned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-18

Large or small bundles sent for,Amer-
lean Steam Laundry. Telephone 81.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30
BARGAINS In ToMBsToNES.
Advanced Methods On the Fanersi
Dust0%u@ Adopted Nears
CIty cemetery,

The approaches 60 all the cemeteries
about New York are lined with stone
yards. where headpicces may be had
on short notice and in a great variety
% styles 20 suit the varying tastes hud
degrees OF grief or sentiment on the
part of the survivors. Tombstones are
such cumbersome aud heavy ware that
they are displayed at the very gates
OF the grayeyards for convenience in
making prompt deliveries. The de-
mand for them Is reasonably steady,
and IL would not strike the casual OBJ
server that there was much stimulation
10 an eager competition in the business
Of supplying them.
II is the more surprising, therefore.
says the New York Sun. TO come across
a job lot Of headstones at bargain
prices. Out In an eastern suburb Of the
city on Long Island n wheeling tourist
came upon an odd spectacle of mark
down sale Of tombstoncs tho other day.
An goods were marked in plain figures
in the regular and much approved man
ner of the great department stores.
The prices were attractive and the man
ncr Of their exhibition was enough TO
tempt one 20 lay in a supply against
the time when in the course of nature
he might need something in this line.
Lettercd in white paint were all
styles, shapes and sizes i'm granite mon
uments-p plain. polished and ornate.
This style, sos" VERY fine AT Sis;"
~ beauty. only $3.50" and Reduced
20 $40. were some Of the legends. The
stonccutter stood like foorwalker,
among his wares, wearing an inviting
smile, while n rival dealer across the
way looked on with scorn all over his
grimy face at the advanced business
methods of his ncighbor.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30
RATHER EMBARRASSING.
How n Philadelphia Doy's ImPromptu
Amen Caused a Sensation
In Court.

Attorney John A. Ward, one of the
popular members of the Philadelphia
bar, says the Inquirer, of that city. re-
calls at times an incident in one of the
courts which happened shortly after
he had been admitted to practice law,
and which he tells with scarcely the
shadow OF smile. II was when court
was just opening for the morning ses-
sion that boy, sitting by his side.
heard the usual prayer made by the
crier. The lad seemed surprised, until,
as the last words were uttered by the
official, Ward. without a thought as to
the result, punched the boy in the side
with his elbow and told him to say
Amen. Quick as "A flash came the re-
Spouse from the boy in a tone Of voice
that al first startled lawyers and spec
tators and disturbed the equilibrium
OF the presiding judge.
When the instant of establishment
had passed men and women who were
present laughed lightly as all eyes were
directed toward the lad and Ward. Il
was too confused 10 do anything" says
the latter. except TO look in any direc-
tion but at the youth. who seemed 10
he appealing To me 10 know why every
body was looking at us. l still say
amen myself when prayer requires
It., but have never told anyone else
To do so since the occurrence in court,
and I never will"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30
IDLE NEGROES.
The Crusade Against Them IN Little RocL
Ia BeinT Pushed Vigorously a Large
Number Leaving the city

LIrrLE Rock, Ark, Aug 30. The
crusade against idle Negroes. which
began shortly after the atrocious as
saults committed on white women in
this city last week, is being pushed
vigorously.
OF the 30 Negroes Jailed as suspects,
large number have been sentenced to
jail for 90 days on bread and water on
the charge OF vagrancy.
The bread and water sentences are
given under authority Of an old law
that had not been invoked in many
years Large numbers OF Negroes
have fed from Little Rock to escape
arrest. Three who have been identi.
fed as those who assaulted white
women have been removed to another
county to avoid possible lynching.
officers are still searching ior the
other two culprits aud are arrcsting
every idle Negro they find on n charge
Of vagrancy.
Gov. Jones Friday received letter
from the National Anti-Mob and
Lynch Law association" Of Spring.
field, o., requesting him I'm the name
OF humanity. law and order, 20 pre-
vent the lynching Of those 40 men in
Little Rock"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30
PICTURED HORSES.
Artist-' Conceptions of the ssbIe
steed of the Present Arc Not
Always NstaraI.

The artists horse of to-day Is an alto
gethcr different creature from the
artists horse 81 century ago In years
gone Nv his neck was archcd his rump
well rounded aud his whole bearing
pompuus and mclodramntc. FIRE.
qucntly IN the good old days he raised
one forelcg like n setter dog or reared
on both hind legs after the fashion OF a
grizzly bear but things have changed
now, aud the pictorial, or marble, steed
has altered his quondam poses for
briskcr and more businesslke atti-
tudcs. While the modern metnmorpho-
ais may lack the heroic features
which formerly characterized our
good old friend. we believe the artistic
horse 81 The present day Is much more
accurate. They say the change is due
almost entirely to the revelations Of
the instantaneous camera This infal.
lihle portrait maker has caught the
stccd In action and shown us exactly
how he looks. II has always shown us
that when he runs he doubles up like
u jackknifc and throws grace 10 the
winds. II has likewise demonstrated
the fact that old-timc artists had err
roncous ideas NJ 10 how the brute han
died his feet and used his legs. Indeed,
photography has shown us so many
things about moving horses that strict
accuracy 10 their portraiture is almost
ridiculous.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30
THE GORDON AT oPoRTo.
AZ IL Asserted That " Estabii.h-d u VIII
Produce = Famine More InJuriou.
Than the Plague Itself

OroRro, Aug. 20. There has been a
great exodus Of the population since
the government announced its inten-
ton to establish sanitary Gordon
around Oporto with the view OF re-
stricting the spread OF the plague.
The proposal meets with much oppo-
si,ion. DR. Pima Callado. the governor
OF oporto, has resigned rs protest
IL is asserted that the Gordon II estab-
lished, will produce a famine more in
furious than the plague. Bob rail
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30
WANTED ST. PAUL'S ADDRESS.
4 Turkish Censor Who Was AFTER
the Author OF Episties to
the Galatians.

The Athens Asty reports that Greek
benevolent society in the Turkish cap
ital recently issued prin,vd appeal to
the Hellenic community in Stamboul
for some special charitable object. The
appeal contained citation from one OF
the cpistlcs Of ST. Paul to the Galatians.
Two days after the publication of the
circular a commissary of police from
the ccusor's department called upon tAe
printer and demanded the address Of
ST. Paul. who was To I've charged with
the public utterancc Of scditous and po-
litically provocative language.
The printer at first was inclined to
laugh outright AT the ahsurdity OF the
request and indictment, but as il is al
pleasantly with Turkish official he
sedately replied that st. Paul, the au-
thor of the objectionable citation, had
been dead for more than Is centuries,
This RULED the gravity OF the police
commissary. who nngrily exclaimed:
"Ilow dare you attempt such impudent
caiolery with me?" and forthwith mr.
rested the printer. Extraordinary rs
it may appear. the reiteration of the
same simple explanation TO the censor
had an equally eXaspcrating effect on
that intelligent official, and the un-
fortunate typographer was locked up
for his 'perverse contumacy." II was
only after the lapse of three days and
on the urgent intervention of the Greek
patriarch that the printer was re-
leased
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30
CHRONIC WEATHER KIcKERs
The Lunchroom Philosopher Gives
Hts Views on Mankind In
General.

"Dje ever notice. said the lunchroom
philosopher what O ncycr.contented lot o
pInheads we arey Now, II seems no time
at all since ] was a-rarin around and kichiu
like blazes because the leaves and cfOcusts
didn't appear on schedule time. believe
blamed my wife for IT,. ! was 30 dead lick
and tired Of chilly blasts and my olive green
top-cOat that | sort o. held her personally
responsible for the backwardness OF the
llacs and daisies and pansies. | told her
that wanted redhot, sizzling weather, and
lots Of it-that for all ! cared a ding the sun
could go on sizzling forever. Now ! find
that I'm sick OF the summer. ] find myself
longing TO hear the leaves swiring in the
bitches and TO have the fire lighted in the
latrobe. find that | want to take brisk
walks in the sharp, chilly air. find that
I'm hungry for buckwheat cakes and sau.
sage. I'm tired o beer. I'm weary of car
riding out in the country. Durn il ALL
want snow three feet high, billiards Of it,,
and Iwant the theaters and the hot Scotches!
And along toward the end Of next February
II be chewing the rag, in the same old way,
about moving to some tropical country,
where ] can get warmed up and be famed
by balmy zephyrs, and all that kind o. bleat.
We don't know what we want We even
get sick Of seasons that we long for, much
as kids get sick of their painted Noah 3
arks or tin soldiers. "-Washingto Post.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30
SAVING SILVER AT THE MINT.
Ire. Tool. Eaten Away by Acid 90
Preserve Their Precious
Coating.

Perhaps the most interesting scheme
for the recovery Of waste silver at the
mint is that applied TO the utensils of
the melting gang. says the New Orleans
Tmcs-Democrat.
The big iron stirring rods. the dip
pers. the strainers and the ladies that
come in contact with the molten metal
arc laid aside at intervals and sent
downstairs They are covered with
what looks like brown rust. but is really
oNidiZed silver.
suppose, TO digress moment. one
desired 10 get a coat Of paint of the
outside Of house. In such an event
the plan Of scraping away the house
and leaving the shell Of paint standing
would be regarded ms somewhat cccen-
tric. yet that is substantially the meth
OIL adopted al the mint.
The implements are placed IA hnhs
of sulphuric acid. which ATTACKS the
iron or steel. but leaves the silver IN
touched
They are very curious, these tgc.lc
casts. Their surface is sort uf nat
ural fligree. honeycomhed with inuu-
mcrablc fantastic perforations The
reproduction Of bolt or screw is often.
times as perfect rs nm clcctrotypc. hut
they are hurried remorselcsslv back to
the crucible and thus pursue their cycle
until NJ last they find their Karma in a
mintsd coin.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30
OLYMPIA BATTALION.
IL Landed From the Cruiser at NilIo
Franehe for Drill The Eatlrs Pop
uIation Viewed tho Parade.

NICE, Aug. 20. The Olympia battal'
ion landed from the cruiser Friday
morning at VlIefranche. near here,
for drill purposes, the entire popula-
ton of the town viewing the parade
from the surrounding heights. The
men pesented a splendid appearance.
Adm. Dewey received visit shortly
before noon from Edward Andre, Bel
gian consul at Manila lie passed a
quiet day on board, and seemed in per
feet health and greatly benefited by
the rest he is taking
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30
Lived Mi,houta rtom.ch.

"Some fime ago" says the Scientific
American. I'VE described the remark
able operation of Doctor Schlatter, in
which lac eXtirpated the stomach OF a
female patient, II is interesting TO
know that she lived II months after the
operation. and that there was no diff
Guilty in keeping mp the nutrition OF the
patient. The food taken passed direct
~ from the nesophagus 10 the iutes-
tines, and the intestinal digestion was
sufficient 10 satisfy her wants. This
was shown by the long continuance of
her life after the operation"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30
CUBAN CAPITAL.
Smuggling in Havana Almost Stamped
Out by Collector Bliss.


HAVANA, Aug. ca Filipino, who
had lived some years in Cuba and
amassed considerable fortune, re-
Gently died, and the question arose as
TO who should take charge OF the
estate. As the man died under
American sovereignty the United
states controlling the Philippines
the courts OF Cuba could not deal
with the matter and the military
authorities refused to act The re-
sponsibility there fore dcvolvcd upon
the British consul general, Mr.. Lionel
Garden, who represents the interests
OF American citizens here, and Mr. Car
den, will be in in charge OF the estate
until the the return OF the son OF the
deceased from Mexico.
Owing TO the activity Of Collector
Bliss, smuggling, which used to be
rampant in the city Of Havana. is now
stamped out here. Cuba il a kind OF
Paradise for smugglers, owing to the
long, broken coast, and II will take
some time to eradicate smuggling alto
gethcr, But Collector Bliss is deter
mined to do all in his power TO put
an end To IL lie offers % per cent Of
the value Of the confiscated goods TO
any custom house inspector capturing
"a smugglcr
The strike Of masons continues
though the masters have TO agree TO
pay from $3.50 10 81 so to masons, aud
from 81 to si.4o to laborers for a day Of
nine and half hours IL Ia said the
carpenters will strike next Monday u
the strike Of the masons has not been
arranged by that time.
zen. Maxine Gomez recently re-
csivcd letter from Madame fedora
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30

Lanier, who says she has been watch
ing and praying for him so years and
that the Cubans ought TO bless him.
'strewing with flowers the path OF the
man who has sacrificed most OF his
life on their behalf She hopes she
may live TO see him president of Cuba,
and asks him 10 write to her. sub
scribing herself "A devoted American
friend
lie replied in part as follows:
The sweet and bcnchcent spirit
that inspired the sentiments OF your
letter and the spontaneous sympathy
OF soul which 1t shows move all my
gratitude"
Gen. Gomez was 50 much impressed
by the assurance that he gave the cor
Tespondence 10 the local papers.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30

President Kruger recently refused an
interview TO IA celebrated Ergl'>Nman.
who thcrcupoD sent back word thar he
must see him. that he was no ordinary
person. that. in fact. he was a member
Of the house of lords. The servant went
away and returned with the message:
"rhe president says he cannot see you.
and adds that he is n cattle herder."
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30

ways are now closed and the only exit
is by the sea.
Alta largely attended meeting Of the
Mercantile club Friday resolutions
were adopted protesting against the
old fashioned and exaggerated methods
OF isolation.
IL Is announced that the Gordon will
not affect Lecca or Gaya so that the
wine export will continue.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30
Nal Harrison out OF Danger.

WAsnINGToN, Aug. CA cable dis
patch received at the war department
Friday from Maj. Gen Wood says Maj
Russell H. Harrison, who is III at San
tiago of yellow fever appears to be
out OF danger. Ex-President llarri-
Son. who is in Paris is being kept
daily informed Of his sons condition.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30
TatAlIy injured Imam Elevator.

ToIEDo, O., Aug. %. Ernest w.
Burbank, salesman for the wholesale
druggists, Walding, Kinnen & Marvin
Co, got his head caught between a
descending elevator and the floor Fri
day evening and received probably
fatal in furias
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30
Rough Rider Appointed Lieutenant.

III PAso, Tex, Aug 20. Geo. Curry,
sheriff Of otero county, n. NJ, who
was captain in Roosevelt's rough
riders, mas been appointed a lieuten-
ant in the nth cavalry now being
formed in the Philippines lie has
rendered his resignation as sheriff.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30
SIN More Countcrfeitng.

The Secret Service has just unearthed an.
other band of counterfeiters and secured a
large quantity OF bogus bills, which are so
cleverly executed that the average person
would never suspect them of being spurious
Things of great value are always selected for
imitation, notably Hostetter's stomach Bit
tiers, which has many imitators but no equals
for disorders like Indigestion, dyspepsia
constipation, nervousness and general de
bility. Always go to reliable druggists who
have the reputation of giving what you ask
for
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30

You likely do not want to undertake dye
ing your old garments, because you have
made failures, but this was with the old
fashioned package dyes, that one package
colored Wool and another cotton. Putnam
Fadeless Dyes eolors all kinds of fibers at
once. You simply boil the goods with the
dye and they are made new. You cannot
fail in this
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30

VIENNA, Aug. %. -Although accord,
ing TO the latest reports, the plague al
Astrahkan, Russia, is not bubonic, but
mildcr and pneumonia, the Rounanian
government has issued an order clos.
ing the Russo Roumanian frontier
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30
Penny Postage Success.

As a result of the penny postage
scheme between the British colonies it
has become necessary TO extend the
facilities of the general post office in
London. The volume of Canadian bust
ness alone has doubled since the first
OF the wear.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30
V.tsran.'Unlon Convention Close.

DIS MoINEs, la, Aug. 90. The Union
Veterans union closed its annual con-
vention here Friday. The final re-
ports showed the order prosperous
financially and increasing rapidly in
mem bership. The next meeting will
be held at Washington in October,
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30
A strange AmIetlon.

SrRlSaFIELD, o., Aug. 30, Because
OF nervous aiiiction, Tom Booth,
aged 90 years can not walk, but II
some one will start him he can run
pell-mell ahead until somebody stops
him.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30

LIToHFIEID H., Aug. 30. An cpl
demic of typhoid fever is raging in
this city. There were three dea
Friday aud in several other cases the
patients are very low,
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30
It's Equivalent.

Pedagogue Cseverely)-Now. sir, for the
last time, what's the. angle Of the bypothe
muse Of a right tangled triangle equivalent to
Boy (desperatelvl-lts equivalent TO a
lckin fer me, sir. Go ahead.-Boston Trav
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30
.Junt So.

"You big dod-gasted duffer!' cried the
star certeifelder, did you say was out?
Precisely" replied the umpire: You
are Just SIS out" And he. carefully, noted
the fine in his little book.-Philadelphia
North American.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, powder for the feet 1t makes tight
or new shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot,
sweating. aching feet ingrowiug nails, corns
and bunious At all druggists, and shoe
stores, 25c Trial package FREE by mail.
Address Allen s. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30

doctor. a friend of mine has assured me
that sucking lemons will prevent sea sick
ness l. that true?'
eyes. provided You sit in the shade Of a
tall tree while YOU suck the lemon. Stand
ard and Catholic Times.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30
Liked Him.

Jagglef-.I see there's new keeper in the
menagerie. Didn't the animals like the old
1ne!
Waggles-I guess so; they ate him up
Judge.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30

Sorrow had left its marks on her, face,
hut she still showed traces of her former
beauty.
In fact. the bitter tears had washed off
only couple of streaks.-lndianapolis Jour
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30
Are. .f KIonaiL. Gold Fields.

The productive area OF the Klondike
gold field covers from 1000 TO 1900
square niles.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30

A man has to be very much in love with
a woman to willingly carry her parasol over
her.-Philadelphia Times.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30
The Hest Presentation for ChIIIs

and Fever is a bottle of GRovE's TAsTELEss
CnILL ToNIC. tits simply iron and quinine IN
a tasleless form. No cure-no pay. Price, SOC
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30
Halls Catarrh Cure
IS a Constitutional Cure. Price, 75c.

Don't 60 to extremes--especially in your
dealings with bees and wasps.-Chicago
Daily News.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30

A man repsnts oftener of what he says
than of what he doesn't say.-Chicago Daily
News.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-08-30

After six years suffering / was cured by
Piso's Cure.-Mary Thomson, 29a Ohio Ave-.
Allegheny, Pa, March 10, '94.