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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
HOT OIL" FREE
To all those Suffering from Rheumatis1
Neuralgia, Weak Back, Etc.

this paper, by which all readers who will
send their name and Postoffee address TO
will receive a trial bottle of Hot on
free. Even the postage will be prepaid.
If you have Rheuma tiSm, NEURALGIA or
any ailments which Herculean Hot Oil will
cure, we desire to send to you bottle to
prove TO you its wonderful merits.
You do not have to wait weeks or
months to be cured. One single bottle will
relieve you Hot Oil is external rem
edy. 1t steams the pain away.
Write today for the free trial bottle then
if you wish any in the future, get it of
your druggist, who sells Csc and SOC bot
ties or send direct to Don't delay
Address,
HERCULEAN HOT OIL CO.,
(Aention this paper) E1m1ra, N. z.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08

The Sisters of Saint Francis Clinton
Iowa, write under the date of January
81, 1898: About six months ago a vert
reverend clergyman Recommended
Regan'S rheumatism Remedy to us as
one of our sisters was severe sufferer
from rheuma tism of over three wears,
dura ton. After she had used one hot
tie of the remedy we are pleased to saw
she was entirely cured. We therefore,
remedy to all similarly afflicted and
heartily wish it the unlimited success
it so richly deserves. 81 per bottle Sold
by Swift & Holiday Drug Co., w. H
Wilson, Arnold Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
ACCUSED OF WIFE BEATING.
a Williamsburg Doctor Is Jailed at
~ Ottawa

Ottawa, April s-Dr. ]. NJ. Mills, a
druggist of Williamsburg, this county,
was brought to Ottawa last evening by
Constable Flaherty and lodged in iaii.
charged with disturbing the peace and
beating his wife. He was known to
carry concealed weapons and had re-
peatedly threatened the lives of certain
citizens.
He is said to be a slave to opium or
some other narcotic and shows a dispo-
sItlon to quarrel with his neighbOrs
He failed to give bond for trial set for
April IL, and was brought to Ottawa
and locked up for safe-keeping.
The doctor came to Williamson last
winter from Burden, Kan. He form
erly lived in Missouri
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
Pensions for Kansans.

Washington, April 8.-Pensions have
been granted as follows:
Observation-Disclosures Warner, Nor
rill, Sc to SO.
Increase-David L. Sammis, Peabody,
Sc to IS; Alexander F. Nicely, Parsons,
Sc to $12; Samuel Pemberton, Dana, Sc
to $40; William Henry Lynch, National
Military home, Leavenworth, Sc to $12;
John Cronk, Osborne, $14 to SIT.
Reissue-Charles S. Atkins, Pleasan-
ton, $50.
Original widows, etc = Jemima j.
Smart, Blue Mound, $12; Mary Nash,
Leavenworth, IS; minor of John B.
Sheridan, La Cygne, $40.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
PROHIBIT BACK DOORS.
Iowa Supreme Court Gives Decision
Adverse to Liquor Dealers.

Des Moines, Ia. April SIN the case of
the state against Frank Bartel. from Win
nIeshlek county, prosecution under the
nlquor Jaw, the supreme court today held
Iidt wholesale houses distributing agen-
SSles , must comply with the mulct law in
tnat on the public street 1870 N
-. OtnerW1se such places are subject to all
me PendlJleS of the prOhibitorx 10 n
Hardly Hardly any of these agencies for beer
aS4 t1 ARE, are complying with this feature
% u the law They have back doors omen
ing on the railway right of way. for Con-
Is E1HtSfCe IN receiving goods from cars as
n II IN! II. case This decision is likely 70
lead TO other prosecutions AeAS ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
Travellers and Home-Seekers Going
Northwest to Montana and
Washington,

After March 14th. can take through
tourist sleepers every Tuesday and
Thursday at Kansas or St. Joseph,
via the Burlington Route, for the entire
journey through to Butte, Spokane, Sc
attic, Puget Sound and intermediate
destinations on the Northern Pacific
Railway.
These through sleepers are the real
thing, and are carried on the Burling-
toms Montana Express, leaving Kansas
City 10:40 a. m, ST. Joseph 1910 D. m,
via its Northwest Main Line, the Bill
lings Roulette short line and the time
saver to the entire Northwest
These are the only through sleeping
cars for first or second class passengers
from Kansas City or st. Joseph to Mon
tana and Washington.
Also first class through sleeping car
service every day from these cities to
Butte, Anaconda, Montana, commence
ing March 18th
Write US about these things.
J. G. BRAMHALI
Trav. Passenger Agent,
st. Joseph, Mo.
L. w. WAKELEY,
Gen1 Passenger Agent,
.nITiG n
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Victoria Takes Tea In Open Air.

Nice, April S.-Queen Victoria was able
today, for the first time since her arrival
on the Riviera, to take tea, as she delights
prepared and served by her Indian serv-
rounding Nice assembled at Cimiez today
to express their regard for her majesty,
who smiled at their hearty cheers and
thanked them graciously for their atten-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08

AS the season of the year when pneu-
monia, la grippe, sore throat coughs
colds, catarrh, bronchitis and lung trou-
bles are to be guarded against, nothing
''is a fine substitute" will answer the
purpose" or is Just as good" as one
infallible remedy for all lung, throat or
bronchial troubles. Insist vigorously
upon having it if something else is Of
fered you Geo. w. Stansfield, w H.
Wilson. A. J. Arnold & Son. A J. Kane
6, Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
Belief in Six Hours

Distressing Kidney and Bladder 0,s-
ease relieved in six hours bv ..NJa9r
Great south American Kidney Cure ;.
1t is a great surprise on account ~ a.
exceeding promptness in RELIEVING rotI
IN bladder. kidneys and back in maIa
or female. Relieves retention of water al
lief and cure this is the remedy So -
Geo. w. Stansfield, 632 Kansas avan, ~
and the Sim Drug Co, 607 Kansas ave-
nue.. druggists. Topeka. Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
$685. S32.5G.

The above greatly reduced rate has
been made by the Union Pacific to Cali
fornia points. Through tourist sleepers.
quicker time than any other line
For tickets and full information call
on F. A. Lewis, city ticket agent, or
J. c. Fulton, depot agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
Shipped 5000 Dozen Eggs.

Ottawa, April S.-The Hurst Poultry
: York city today. This represents a nine
days gathering; and it has been a long
time since a full carload of eggs has
been shipped from this point. A car
load means 500 cases and 80 dozens in
a case
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
SULTAN'S SURGEON
Betrayed by His Wife as Conspira
tor Against Abdul Hamid.

Moscow, April s-According to adj
vices from Constantinople, Emin Pasha,
senior surgeon to Sultan Abdul Hamid,
has been banished for life. The pasha
was betrayed by his wife as being i'm
plicated in a conspiracy against the
Sultan's life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
Rheumatism Cured in a Dav.

mystic Cure" for rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in 1 to days.
Its action upon the system is remarka-
Bile and mysterious. 1t removes at once
the cause and the disease Immediately
disappears. The first dose greatly bene-
fits 75 cents. Sold by Swift & Holiday,
druggists. 523 Kansas avenue. Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
A REMARKABLE INVENTION.
BY AN oHIoAN.

A genius of Cincinnati has patented ana
placed on the market remarkapIe Dam
Cabinet, whereby anyone resting on a
chair within. enjoys the famous TURKISH
hot vapor or medicated baths at home TOT
3 cents each, heretofore enjoyed on!y pS
the rich at public bathrooms, health re-
sorts, hot springs and sanitar1urns- 1 Is
batbs are celebrated for their marvellous
cleansing, purifying and invigordtns Ell
feots upon the human system, and TINS
invention brings them within the reach Of
the poorest person in the country
Clouds of hot vapOr or medlcateo Vapor
surround the body. opening the millions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08

Before the discovery of One Minute
Cough Cure, ministers were greatly dis
turbed by coughing congregations. No
excuse for it now. Geo. w. Stansdeld,
w H. Wilson, A. J. Arnold & Son, A. J.
Kane & Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
Mud Cripples Business.

Axtell, April S.-The roads leading to
town are in a frightful condition, it
being impossible for a loaded wagon to
get over them on account of the mud.
Our oldest resident can't recall any
year when the thoroughfares have been
in such a condition. Business is SER
iously crippled on account of the mud.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
WC1MZANIS
PEGGEk EAR
ILLS

these serious ills of women for
quarter of a century. Failure to 3
secure proper advice should not
excuse the women of to-day, for 4
the wisest counsel can be had 81
without charge. Write to Mrs. Ii
Pinkham for it. Her address --SA
is Lynn. Mass. 5
Among the multitude of wo- .SET]
men helped by Mrs. Pinkham I'LL
and by Lydia E. Pinkham's 80
Vegetable Compound. is Mrs. JOSEPH
KING, Sabina, Ohio. She writes:
"DEAR MRS. PINKHAM-Wil1 Won
kindly allow me the pleasure of ex-
pressing my gratitude for the wonder
full relief have experienced by taking
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. suffered for long time
with falling of the womb, and those
terrible bearing-down pains, and it
seemed as though my back would never
stop aching; also had 1eucorrhoea, dull
headaches. could not sleep, was weak
and life was burden to me. Idoctored
for several years, but it did no good.
My husband wanted me to try your
medicine, and am so thankful that I
did. have taken four bottles of the
Compound and box of Liver Pills, and
can state that if more ladies would only
fair trial they would bless the day they
ment. My heart is full of gratitude to ]
her medicine has done for me- 1t is Vvor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
Silver Going to Europe.

New York. April s.-The steamship
Lucania, sailing for Europe today takes
out 61S, 900 ounces of silver.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08

ME ills of women conspire against domestic harmony
Some arrangement of the generative organs is
the main cause of of unhappness
household.
husband understand these troubles The male
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08

practical and
sympatheti tic.
Mrs. Pinkham
has been curing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08

Pimples are the most annoying of skin
diseases. No matter how bad the case J.
H. woodbury., 127 w. 42d St, N. ", can
cure it; also all skin diseases; SEND loc
for beauty book and sample of either
Woodbury's Facial Soap or Facial Cream
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
Good Satisfaction
100 For S1.OO.

Given to users of New Gypsy Queer
Baking Powder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08

Lucke's Rolls at Sim Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08

Quick, good work, American Steam
Laundry. 112 West Seventh street. Tele-
phone BAL.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08

we mend and sew on buttons free
American Steam Laundry. Tele- al
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08

{ UNDERSTAND these Troubles. The male
, physician only knows of them theoreti-
ca11y and scientifically, and finds it hard
| to cure them.
But there is cure for them, certain,
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L. w. WAKELEY,
GenI Passenger Agent,
St. Louis, Mo.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-11
GAVE HER LIFE FOR OTHERS.
REMAINS or MISS IRENE TOLAND
REINTERRED IN TEXAS SOIL.
She Lost Her Life While Nursing
Fevcr-striclsen Soldiers mt
Santiago.

Chappell Hill, Texas. April 1o.-The re-
rived here today on the 1t:20 a, IN. Hous-
ton and Texas Central train from Cuba,
were inferred in their final resting place.
in the Masonic cemetery Immediately after
arrival.
A very large number OF people met the
remains at the depot and escorted them
to the cemetery, where most impressive
ceremony was performed by Rev II. NJ
Heney, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal
church here.
Miss Irene Toland was philanthroplst
in deed and in truth; in July last she sur.
rendered large and lucrative practice rs
a physician in st, Louis, also a professor
ship in the American Medical college OF
that city, and at her country's call went
TO Santiago dc Cuba as an immune nurse
to battle with the fever then raging there,
and from which soldiers were suffering so
greatly, and there she succumbed, a mar
tyr to public duty. By her transformations
devotion to the fever stricken soldiers and
their sufferings, she has taught the world
the meaning Of unseifshness.
In childhood Miss Toland had had yell
low fever and so she went out as an I'M
mune nurse. Reaching Santiago de Cuba
uIOul august VI iaHA 9talt Shc WolhSd
on the hospital ship Los Angeles until
August 2S, when she was taken down with
typhoid fever; after four weeks OF sickness
and suffering she breathed her last on Sun
day morning, September IS, 1898.
So ended life laid down In grand and
noble cause. More than one soldier re-
joices today In the bosom of his family
who but for her might now be sleeping
beneath the miasmatic sod of far distant
Cuba.
Miss Irene Shaeffer Toland was native
of Chappell Hill All her dead are buried
here and large number of relatives re-
side here now 1t Is, therefore, meet and
proper that her sacred remains should rest
under its sod.
She was dovout sincere Christian from
girlhood up. Her noble character, her
philanthropy her charities. her devotion
TO tho poor and suffering all. have made
a deep impress upon ell who knew her, aud
will cause Der to be remembered until ages
are past and gone.
When the Master cometh to make up
His jewels surely veritable crown OF
glory shall be hers.
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ArrERNooN SESSION.

In the afternoon session the bill to so
amend the act passed at the present ses-
sion to fix the times OF holding The district
court in the Twenty judicial district
as to remove conflict between the terms
of court in Hood AMI Palo Pinto counties
was finally passed.
On motion of Mr.. Robertson of Bell, the
general occupation tax bill, which mad
previously been set for this afternoon, was
made special order for Friday next az
8 o'clock p n.
On motion Of Mr. Shropshire, the regular
order of business was suspended and the
house took up and finally passed the mouse
bill TO amend article 40B2, chapter 10. title
Sc, Revised Statutes, with reference to
the collection of taxes in independent
school districts incorporated for Tree
school purposes only,
On motion of Mr. Decker, the order OF
business was suspended and the bill 20
validate and quiet titles TO public free.
school. university and asylum lands sold
prior TO January ]. 1893, to provide Tor
patents and to prescribe limitation for
bringing suits for the recovery of such
lands After 1t had been discussed for
some time it was displaced by the special
order for the afternoon, the bill to provide
for the appointment and election OF PUBIC
weighers for justice precincts.
The amendment offered ON Saturday by
Mr.. Rochelle to strike out the portion Of
the bill providing that any owner Of pro-
duoe shipping it to any city or justice pre-
clnct having a public weigher, may by writ
ten instruction, authorize his agent or fac
tor to have such produce weighed By pri-
vate weighers, was adopted-ayes 40, noos
II.
An amendment by Mr.. Powell was
adopted providing that the commissioners
court of any county may provide for more
than one weigher in any justice precinct.
The bill was ordered engrossed ayes 60,
noes II.
Consideration of Mr.. Decker's bill to
validate titles to public free school, uni
versity and asylum lands sold prior TO
January !, 1899, was resumed.
Mr. Childers offered an amendment to
strike out the enacting clause. With the
amendment pending the house adjourned
10 $3.50 o'clock tomorrow.
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Enforcement Of the sunday Law.

Kerrvlle. Texas, April 9.--Last Sunday
night Rev C. S. Mills, pastor Of the Meth
odist church. gave lecture entitled "ct-
izenship," in which he charged that the
Sunday laws were openly violated; that
no regard was paid to the law regarding
screens at saloons; and that liquor was
bslng sold 10 minors. On Monday. at
opening vi district court, petition signed
by numerous citizens was presented to
the presiding judge requesting that the
grand Jury be charged TO investigate the
same, which WAS done. and most OF the
petitioners were called before the grand
jury which body have adjourned without
finding single indictment.
Mr. Mills tonight again brought the
matter up in sermon on Personal Re-
sponsIbllity," and at the close stated that
he was ready to fight for the enforcement
OF the law II 100 male citizens OF tho
county would back him, asking all who
were in favor OF the same 10 Join Law
and order society," the constitution and by
laws Of which he read, and would be pup-
lished In the local papers next week.
The citizens are considerably wrought
up over the matter and are taking sides
on the question.
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HANGING OF ROBINSON.
His Attorney Confident 1t VIII Not
Take Place.

Hillsboro, Texas, April 1o.--There was
some surprise expressed today when It
became known that the statement of facts
In the Tom Robinson case had disap-
peared and with It the mandate OF the
court affirming the case. District Clerk
Kirkpatrick is mysthed about it. None
OF the attorneys who are supposed to have
right TO have IL admit having the
missing documents or knowing where they
are.
Judge A. c. Walker, who has recently
taken up the case for Robinson, said to-
day that he was sure Robinson would not
hang on the 2Sth, He was quite positive
about IL. He would not say why further
than that he was working on a plan that
would prevent the hanging and would
spring it at the proper time.
The work of building the gallows Is
well under way. Mr., J. S. Robinson Is
building 1t.
Tom Robinson still denies his guilt. but
shows some indications OF Weakening
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b. Y. p. U. CONVENTION.
Animal Session WilI Begin mt Waco
To-day.

Waco. Texas. April 1O.--The advance
guard of the Baptist Young Peoples Union
arrived today and tonight. and when the
convention opens tomorrow evening II Is
expected there will be between 500 and 500
delegates in attendance. Tho preparations
for their entertainment have been COM
pletei and the visiting Baptlsts will be
given taste OF Waco hospitality that they
Will remember for all time Hon. Cullen
y. Thomas will deliver the welcome ad-
dress on the part OF the Waco people and
Hon Richard II. Harrison will respond on
behalf OF the b. Y. =. Z. The convention
will be held in the big Baptist tabernacle.
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bills" Introduced into the senate ana house
OF representatives, and that body has
passed the same, which d contrary to the
constitution OF tho State of Texas. ana
decisions Of the supreme court. But IL
seems that some power unknown TO me or
to the common citizens OF Texas. has nut
1t into the minds OF the senate OF the state
Of Texas 10 pass these bills over the veto
OF the governor, and that they arc now
pending, or viii be- In the house OF repre-
sentatives; and the matter now rests
with them. Now, suppose they should
become 70 powerful as TO influence the
house OF representatives to pass these
bills over the veto OF the govornorg what
effect would II hSvc? II will speak In
thunder tones to the citiEcns ci Texas that
the corporate power Of railroads and others
have got control OF Texas and that the
people are not in IL. and all they will have
TO do Will be to file an agreement of trust
aud get charter from New Jersey and
legislatc for the people Of Texas.
| see that there is bill granting MIR.
Huntington special power and authority
do not understand Just what. but | do
understand that the Galveston Wharf COM
pany has privileges, coupled With vested
rights, that the state Of Texas or the
United States can not interfere with.
wonder II Mr. Huntingtons bill so-calleh
will give him any such privileges that he
Will acquire vested rights SO that the State
OF Texas Will lose control over his charges
10 the public? | hope not. But to make
long story short, am proud of Governor
Joe Sayers as governor Of Texas. While
he was not my first choice since he has
been governor he has proved himself TO he
as his reputation did before this, that he
is honest Joe SRyers, aud win do his duty
in tho face Of all opposition; and l think
every citizen in Texas should be proud
of him. ! hope the legislature will take
time. Notwithstanding tho fact that they
are on 81 per day salary. and investigate
these matters thoroughly, and see that no
precedent is laid to foster and fasten upon
the people in this great state any mo-
nopoly of any kind, believe in giving
the railroads and other corporations even
Justice with the citizen, but nothing more.
Yours very truly, y, il. Tracy.
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Innn Y. Pettu. ncna.

Victoria. Texas. April lo.-The news has
just reached mere of the death Of John Y.
Pettis, son OF Mr.. and Mrs. w A. Pettus,
at their home ia Goliad county. which oc-
CURED this morning at 7 o'clock The
funeral viii occur tomorrow morning az
10 o'clock and the remains viii be Inferred
In he family burying grounds on the san
Antonio river, near the Pettus home. A
great many viii attend from here, posi-
bly, on a special train. This was virtually
his home up 10 a few years ago, when the
FIRST symptoms Of the dread malay ap-
peared. since which time he has been In
West Texas and California, and every
thing possible done to prolong his life.
He was 81 years OF age yesterday; a
prince Of good fellows, without an enemy
on earth. and with q circle OF friends
limited only by the number OF his ac-
cuaintances. The Rev. Josephus johnson
cf this city will conduct the funeral SER
vices
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THE SUPREME COURT.

Proceedings In the supreme court today
were as follows,
James w. swayno VS.. Union Mutual Life
Insurance Company, from Tarrant coun-
ty certified questions answered.
Missouri. Kansas and Texas Railway
Company of Texas VS., II. II. Enos, from
Ellis county, judgment reformed as 10
costs and affirmed,
l.. W. Andrews VS.. Union Central Life
Insurance Company, from McLennan coun-
". reversed and romanded.
T. A. Williamson ct al VS.. j. r. Conner.
from Dallas county. reversed and remand
ed.
Wallis Landes & Co. VS., A. II. Stewart,
from Galveston county, certified questions
answered
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway
Company VS.. w. J. Johnson ct al, from
Harris county, certified questions sub
mlttod