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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-28
MAIN PROPS GONE
From the Telephone, Telegraph and
Gable Co. of America

Bulletin says:
The plan to control all of the indie
pendent telephone companies in the
United States and to combine these
with the great telegraph companies and
the five Atlantic cable companies for
which purpose the Telephone, TeIe-
graph & Cable company of America
was Incorporated November Q, with a
capital of $780, OOO received a severe
bio wtOday by the withdrawal from the
scheme of William c. Whitney, Thorn
as F. Ryan. Anthony n. Brady, Will
lam L. EIkins, p. A. B. Widner and
Thomas DOlan, the men whose support
made the success of the enterprise pos
sible and whose opposition or indiffer-
ence may be fatal to its existence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-28
BUYS DOGS AND COBS.
Frank Jay Gould Buys Valuable st
Bernard and Prize Winning
Horses.

New York, Nov. 28.-Frank jay Gould
now goes in more extensively than ever
for dogs and horses. Today beautiful St.
Bernard, with long pedigree. was. re-
ceiVed at the Lyndhurst kennels from
England. The dog is called Roy and was
a champion prize winner in Europe It
is said that the animal is worth more
than s.. 900.
Mr.. Could also has purchased costly
prize-winning cobs named Norwich Girl
and their wealthy owner delights in speed
11g IheIn DeLoLe a ,Pneunnatlc ured run
has also purchased an electric carriage
and has proven adept at handling the
ffallTO-''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-28
Tourist sleeper Pictures.

The Rock Island passenger depart
ment is sending out to the agents and
representatives of the road photograph
ic reproductions of the interior of the
tourist sleepers which are run on the
personally conducted excursions to and
from the Pacific coast. These pictures
are neatly framed in oak, and make an
attractive ornament to depots and tick
ct offices. Many of these pictures have
also been sent to the hotels and other
public places at different points on the
Rock Island system.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-28
CONCENTRATE IN CLEVELAND
Officials of B. of r. T. Join Other Or
ganization Officers There.

Cleveland, Nov. 28.-The officials and
office staff of the Brotherhood of Rail
way Trainmen have arrived here from
Peoria, Ills, and established the head
quarters of the organization in the Amer
lean Trust building. This step was decid-
ed upon at the annual convention of the
order about three months ago. A move
ment has been started to move the head
quarters of the Locomotive Firenen'S or
ganizat fOn to this city. This would con-
centrate the heads of all of the more i'm
pOrtant railway orders here. The Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers have had
their headquarters in Cleveland for many
years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-28

part of next month for the celebration
at Guadalupe. Money is plentiful in
the country and travel will therefore be
heavy. Low rates have been author
lied by all the roads. AS the new bull
ring at Romita will also attract a con-
siderable crowd from nearby points, it
is expected the capacity of the roads
will be taxed-Mexican Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-28

To catch an early train for Kansas
City. Eat a comfortable breakfast and
then take the Union Pacific at 500 q.
m. $500 for the round trip, Thanks
giving Day. Good for return on Dec.
at $40 and be home at $40 p. m.
F. a. LEWIS, City Ticket Agt.
J. G. FULTON, Depot Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-28
Rand Promotion.

Denver. Nov. 2S.-The appointment Of
T. r. Rockwell as superintendent of the
Florence & Cripple Creek railway has
been announced by General Superin-
tendent RidgeWay MI Rockwell left
the service of the Colorado & Southern
at Pueblo a few weeks ago, where he
was chief train dispatcher, and accept
ed the position Of trainmaSter with the
Florence & Cripple Greek He is con-
sidered a first-class transportation man,
and it is said that on account of his ex-
ceptional ability he has been placed in
charga of the road.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-28
sAnother Increase Requested.

Denver, Nov. 2S.-General Superin-
tendent Sample of the Rio Grande rail-
way entertained a grievance committee
of the Order of Railway Telegrapher
The committee represented to Mr.. Sam
pie that a mum Der Of the men were not
getting enough pay for their services,
and asked that a new schedule be pre-
pared. It was represented by the COM
mittee that salaries We're too low, and
the members of the order had concluded
that an advanced of 25 per cent at least
should be conceded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-28
Six FriehtfuI Failures

Six terrible failures of six different doc
tors nearly sent VIM H Mullen Of Lock
land. O.. to an early grave. All said he
had a fatal lung trouble and that he must
soon die. But he was urged to try DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption.
After taking five bottles he was entirely
cured. It is positively guaranteed to cure
all diseases of Throat. Chest and Lungs,
monia, bronchitis, Asthma. Hay Fever.
Group. WhOOping Cough. soc and 81 90.
Trial bottles free at Waggoners drug
store, 731 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-28
To Cure His Evesieht.

Chicago, Nov. 2s.-Within the next few
weeks John Condor. the owner of the
Harlem and ROby race tracks. will go to
London to be treated for blindness by
PROT Suen- the great Russian scientist.
Since Mr.. Condor lost his evesight a wear
ago he and his friends have been investi-
gazing every possible means of cure. A
achievements appeared in newspaper ca
bleS- London friend of Mr. Condor
was asked to investigate. and it was on
the strength of his letter just received
that the proposed trip has been decided
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-28

- " - f,;Iis " y 10 sll1S VIZ a.
of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to know
that people eEeryWh:ere take pleasure in
that. splendid medicine and in telling of
10 oai9. II I353e c17red ~ +Iral + ~ A. -
tacks of pneumonia it has averted and
of the children it has saved from attacks
of Group and whoOping cough. It is a
grand, good medicine. For sale by all
drueeyistS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-28
Chron1c Rheumatiam cnrad.

DR.. H. 3. Hettinger, Indianapolis,
Ind, says: For several months after
spraining my ankle I was severely af-
flicted with rheumatism. I finally tried
Detchon's Mystic Cure fro rheumatism
and in 4 days could walk without my
cane; two bottles cured me sound and
well. I take great pleasure in recon-
mending the Mystic Cure to all who
are afflicted with rheumatism" Sold
by Swift & Holiday, druggists, 523
Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-28
Confirmed bv Finley.

President Ripley of the Santa Fe has
confirmed the report that H. Z. Nudge,
now general superintendent will succeed
General Manager Frey, and that c. F.
Ressigue, now general superintendent of
appointed general superintendent to sue
coed Mr. Nudge. The headquarters of
both officers will be in IOpeka-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-28
Made Young Again.

zone of DR.. Kings New Life Pills each
night for two, weeks has put me in my
DempseytOwn. Pa. They're the best in
the world for Liver, Stomach and Bowels
Purely vegetable Never grippe. Only Csc
at Waggoner's drug store, 7S1 Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-28
Card of Thanks.

We wish to expires our heartfelt
thanks to our trends and others, and
especially Mrs. Jane StOrmont for
their kindness and sympathy shown us
during the illness and death of our
children.
MR. and Mrs c. A. NELSON.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-28

connecting with all of the principal
mining and agricultural districts, and I
apprehend that in a few years Wyon-
ing's mineral products will compare in
amount most favOrably with those Of
any other state"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-28
ChamberIain's Pain Balm Cures 9th
ars. Why Not You

Ny wife has been using ChamberIain's
Pain Balm, with good results for a lame
shoulder that has panied her contiu1laIIv
for ni2e years. We have tried all kinds
of medicines and doctors without receive
ing any benefit from any OF them. one
day we saw advertisement of this med
icine and thought of trying It. which We
did with the best of satisfaction She
has used only one bottle and her shoulder
is almost Well.-AdOlph L. AIillett, Nam
chester, N H For sale by all druggists.
Amonio Benzilene. best On earth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-28

Leavitt's spectacular production,
The Spider and the Fly will be the
attraction at the Crawford theater Fri
day. All the features are said to be
new this season, and the company in
cludes several capable vaudeville ar
lists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-28
Kansas City and Return $500 Via
the Santa Fe.

Account football game between kan
sas and Missouri Thanksgiving Day
Plenty of cars viii be put in the 1870
a. N. train to accommodate the crowd.
It takes but minute to overcome tick
ling in the throat and to stop a cough
by the use of One Minute Cough Cure.
This remedy cures all forms of throat
and lung trouble Harmless and pleas
ant to take 1t prevents consumption A
famous specific for grippe and It's after
effects. AT all drug stores.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-28

ct was nearly dead with dyspepsia, tried
doctors, visited mineral springs and grew
worse. I used KOdOl Dyspepsia Cure That
cured me" 1t digests what you eat. Cures
Indigestion. sour stomach heartburn and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-28
Rest and Health to Mother and Child

MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
BY MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for their
CHILDREN WHILE TEEIIdIN65. with
CHILD, SOFTENS the GUNS, ALLAXS
all PAIN, CURES WIND COLIC and is
the best remedy for DIARRHOEA- Sold
by Druggists in every part Of the world
Be sure to ask for Mrs. WinsloWs Sooth-
ing Syrup and take no other kind. TWeu-
fy-fVe cents q bottle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-28

Hoyt's "A Black Sheep will be in
Topeka for the first time Thursday.
There viii be a performance in the af-
ternoOn as well as in the evening. "A
Black Sheep" is heralded as one Of the
most humorous and entertaining of all
the HOyt comedies, and its success has
been equal to that of any other HOyt-
ian effort. When put on it enjoyed a
phenomenal run of more than 2O0nights
in New York; IA weeks in Boston,
weeks in Philadelphia, and Il weeks in
Chicago. The company presenting it is
headed by William Devere, and George
Allen has the part of Hot Stuff Gre
ated by Otis Harlan. The prices range
from % cents to 81 and the sale opened
this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-28
Little But Sure.

Are Beggs' Little Giants. a friend tx
need, pleasant to take. do not srriD or
grippe. An after-dinner Pill. r. w. Souires
dSS Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-28
The Big Mexican Excursion.

All the local lines are preparing to
take care Of the heavy travel the first
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-28

Having devoted IS years exclusively to
the study. treatment and cure of chronic
diseases. treats with remarkable success
diseases of the eye and ear. nose, throat
affections Catarrh, diseases of the heart,
stomach, liver and kidneys Painful af-
urination, speedily cured Chronic con
stpatiOn, piles, cancers, epieptic fits,
paralysis. rheumatism. neura lgia. aSth-
ma. hay fever. erysipelas, salt rheum,
drOpsy, and all skin and blood diseases.
ES- Special Attention Given to Dis
eases of Women and Children.
All weaknesses peculiar to either sex,
no matter from what cause, promptly
yield to the skillful treatment of DR..
Wood
Consultation and advice free. Prices
reasonable. Office hours to II a. m, l
to and Z to D. m. Sundays 2 to 5.
Medicine sent by express. Address with
stamp enclosed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-28
COMING DRAMATIC EVENTS

Oliver SCOTS minstrels will be seen at
the Crawford theater tonight This
company comes highly recommended
by the press of other cities. 1t has en-
joyed a continuous succession of tri
umphs since the inauguration of the
tour two years ago. The company is
composed of nearly the same people
who were first brought together by AL
C. Field, some 40 genuine negroes, and
played through the United States for
three seasons under the title of Al G.
Fields Real Negro Ministries.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-28

Miss st. George Hussey and her COM
pany will present The Widow Wig
gIes'' at the Crawford theater Wednes-
day night. The piece is a three act
farce, and numerous speciaIties are in
trOduced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-28

Amonio Benzilene. best On earth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-28
DR.. WOOD,

THE EXPERT SPECIALIST AND
DIAGNOSTICIAN
Is Located at 11S West Sixth Street,
Between Kansas Avenue and
Jackson Street,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-29
MARRIAGE AT CARY.

Monday there was a scene of loneliness
in the beautiful and hospitable home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus III. Jones. at which
time their daughter Miss Louise Nj.
Jones, was given in marriage to Mr.. Jos.
X. Mason, of Apex. The ceremony was
performed in the north parlor amid hand
some decorations. by Rev. Nj. A. Smith,
|of Statesville. The groom entered the
room with Mr.. Sol. +. Mason. of Raj
| eigh: the bride with her sister, Miss Lilly
Jones. She was preceded by several little
flower girls.
| Many friends and relatives were pres
ent to give the happy couple their best
wishes and congratulations. The high
esteem in which Mr. and Mrs. Mason are
held was shown by the many beautiful
presents they received.
Mrs. Mason has for several years been
connected with Cary High School, and
was universally esteemed and loved by
her pupils and friends. She is Il lady
of the highest attainments and most
|loyable character. Mr.. Mason for sew
eral years was employed by the South
ern Railroad in Cary. but now holds a
responsible position with the Cape Fear
and Northern Railroad. He is a young
man of sterling worth and fine business
capacity. The happy couple left for an
extended tour in the mountains Of North
Carolina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-29

LIQUOR LICENSE GRANTED.
\ Change to be Made in the State Sewer
Connection.

\ Change to be Made in the State Sewer
Connection.
The Board of Aldermen held special
meeting last night and granted license
to the following firms:
Marlborough House, s. L. Smith, John
IT, Smith. III. T.. Caudle. n. Deboy, ,Jr.,
=. Il. Griffis, A. G. Wadford, j. f. Ham
lin & CO., c. w. Hoover, j. J. Johnson,
J. d. Carroll, l. G.. Hill. A. l.. Bailey,
l.. \. White. Bailey & PEBBLES, Denton
& Dixon. r. V. Denton, Acme Wine
Co, wholesale and retail, Thos. Pescud,
wholesale and retail, l.. J. Walker, j.
II. Ferrall & Co., NJ. Rosenthal whole
salc) NJ. w. Woodward Robert Port
ner Brewing Co. (wholesale). Pagan
Clements. n. II. Bledsoe. Massey Bros,
u. L. UzzIe, Garrett 4 Bachelor, l.. S.
Rochelle.
No others made application.
The only other business transacted was
the reading of a petition in regard to
changing the sewer that runs from the
capitol and referring it to the sewer com
mttee with power to act. The sewer
now empties into branch on which the
Seaboard Air Line proposes to build
ii pump-house and must therefore be
changed. The keeper of the capitol asks
that he be allowed to form a connection
with the Johnston street sewer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-29
DAMAGE liked Al $4,000
ARREST Made ON SUMMONS IN
CIVIL ACTION.
ie Arrested A. P. FLqlay aid Detained Hin
About an Hour Last Nov m5er. The
81 i''iff says he Was pumi,
I'D AID nieoracad.
It'd a. d Disgrac,d.

A suit for $1,000 for false arrest has
Eeem brought by Mr.. y. +. Fuquay,
who lives in the southern part of this
county. against Elk Sheriff Hamilton I.
Jones and his bondsmen Jno. w. Jones
and Octavia G.. Carver.
The complaint was filed yesterday by
Mr.. Fuquay's attorneys, Shepherd anG
Bushee 1t sets forth:
That on November Goth. 1898, Ham
Il. Jones. sheriff. through one George
C. Upchurch, his duly authorized dep
uty. and under color of his office as
sheriff, did forcibly and unawfully ar
rest. detain and imprison the complain
ant Fuquay, for the space of one hour
or more. restraining him of his liberty
and subiecting him to humiliation, hard
ships and. disgrace.
That the arrest, detention and impris-
onment was without any reasonable
cause and without any right or author
ty and not in the course of law. the
defendant through his deputy pretend
ing to be authorized to make such arrest
by virtue of an ordinary summons in a
civil action against the plaintiff. unac-
companied by amy order of arrest or
other authority whatsoever.
That the course and conduct of the
defendant Ham II. Jones through his
deputy was in wanton and reckless dis
regard of the rights of the plaintiff and
without excuse or justification in law.
That by reason of arrest the plaintiff
was restrained of his liberty. suffered
by reason OF exposure in bitter cold
weather and by reason Of his mental
anguish and humiliation and disgrace
to his great loss and damage. in all
amounting to $1,000
Wherefore the plaintiff demands judg-
ment against the defendants for the
sum of $1,000. the full penalty of said
bond and the costs of this action.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-29
LECTURES FOR MILL MEN.
A Movement for Establishment Of
Cotton Factory Lyseum.

A Movement for Establishment Of n
Cotton Factory Lyseum.
An effort is being made to start a
series of cotton factory lyceums in tue
south, modelled after the lyceums for
working people in the England and ota.r
parts of Europe.
The Association Of Southern l.yccums.
cooperative lecture association. com
POSED of iyceunis in the large cities ~
the South. are asking the mills over the
South to take an interest in this work,
to form these lyceums where practical
bic and come into the association.
Where several mills exist in one place
they are asked to combine in the mat
ter.
Such associations have been formed
by the mills in Augusta. Ga. and else
where and are working admirably. The
directors of the mills contribute sever
al hundred dollars to pay for the lee
lures: then as the success of the enter
prise depends upon the interest of the
operatives in it, they are required to do
something toward it themselves. So
they become members. and each mem
her pays an initiation fee and something
IKE - cents quarter. nominal
very small-admission fee is charged so
that members can bring their mothers
wives and friends to the lectures. This
has been found by experience to work
better than that the mill should give
free lectures. The operatives take more
interest in the lectures when they feel
that they are in Il certain sense their
own. The managers of the mill select
the lectures, and bring such as are en-
PERTAINING and instructive.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-29
THE MUSICAL.

There is ii very unusual combination
Of musical talent arranged for toL.@Iit
by the III Division Of the kalardi.lcu;is.
at Mrs Heck's. As previously announc-
ed Miss Maggie Moring will make her
first appearance in Raleigh since her
graduation at the Conservatory and Will
be assisted by Mrs. Palmer Jerman.
Miss Jones. Miss Nass and others.
The musical program will begin ut
eght-thiFty. A silver collection icing
taken at the door. There wifi he music
ON the brilliantly lighted lawn ana 10
its strains refreshments will be sid
and served during the entire evening.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-29
MAY HAVE A REINFORCEMENT

The Washington correspondent of the
Charlotte Observer contains this item:
1T is said that President Mckinley
Will reappoint young Bagley to the Naval
Academy at Annapolis next year. He
is brother of the late Ensign Bagley,
of North Carolina, who was killed at the
battle before Cardenas. He recently
failed to pass the entrance examination.
As he was not fully prepared to take
the examination when he did. having
had only very short notice to prepare
himself, the President desires to give
him second chance"
The family here have no information
as To this statement.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-29
WESTERN ROADS INSPECTED.
The Telephone Rate Question to bt
Argued Today.

Inc Telephone kate Question to be
Argued Today.
The Corporation Commissioners,
Messrs. s. l.. Rogers. Frank Mcneil,
and X. c. Beddingfield. yesterday return
ed from their tour of inspection up the
western division of the Seaboard Air
Line.
On this trip they went from Raleigh
to Rutherfordton over the Raleigh and
CASTOR and Carolina Central, back to
Shelby and then to Marion over the
South Carolina and Georgia Railroad.
then to Statesvile over the Western
North Carolina division of the Southern,
from Statesvile to Charlotte over the
Atlantic. Tennessee and Ohio Railway,
thence back to Raleigh. They found
these roads, for most part, in good con
dition.
The commission will meet this morn
ing at II O'Clock to hear argument on
exceptions to the new telephone rates
filed by the American and Bell Tele-
phone companies. They are respresent-
ed by Senator John w. Danal, Of Viz
ginia. who arrived here yesterday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-29
ST. LUKE'S DONATION DAY.

Friday. the 30th is donation diy 10
st. Lakes Home and attention is called
to the fact that friends wishing to aid
the Home may not overlook it.
This is the day set apart for the Civ
ing of any necessity or luxury for the
sick during the MONTH though of course
they are quite as acceptable at any
other time. Below is list Of the cn;l-
tributors since May:
y. c. Experiment Station, Mrs. G..
Rosenthal, Mrs. j. II. Johnston, Shin
ing Stars Circle. Mrs. Kaus.ny. Mrs.
Moffitt, Mrs. Walter Woolc,:t, Miss
Il. White, Mrs. Holden, Mrs. H. Mailer.
Mrs. w. Il. Tucker.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-29

The old lhoenix Mutual Life IN
surance Company, having complied with
all the Insurance Laws of North Caro-
lima. would like to employ Il few more
first-cIass Special and Local Agents,
to whom the most liberal contracts vii
be made.
The Phoenix Mutual writes the best
and most desirable policies.
Address
asf r. T. HAY x BRO,
General Agents North and South Caro-
lima, Raleigh, \. e.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-29

Wanted-Ten first class field men
to take agency contracts with the Pa
cific Mutual Life Insurance Company,
one of the best old line companies.
Liberal terms to energetic BUSINESS
producers. Age and stability, com
bined with new policies (ife and acct
dent), and modern methods, make this
the opportunity of life time to the
right parties.
Adde'S, \. E. S. LINDSEY,
State Agent, Raleigh, N. G.
Box 2G4
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-29
SANFORD COTTON MILLS.

The Sanford Cotton Mills were yes
terday Incorporated by the Secretary Of
State. It's capital stock is $100,'i0O to
100000. The incorrorators are w. H..
Watkins and 7. l.. Chisholm, of Ram
seur; John w. Scott. w. j. Edwards.
A. p. Mcpherson. ID. +. Mclver. Of
Sanford. The business proposed i: the
manufacture of cotton, wool AMI such
other articles and raw material rs the
corporation may see it.