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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-18
MYTHICAL SOLDIERS BODY
In helen GouId's Name an Alleged
Lieutenant Sw1ndIes an Undertaken.

Newark. N. J., March 1S.-Under
pretense that Miss Helen Gould had
agreed to pay all expenses, supposed
sw1ndlers caused Richard NJ. Pearce, an
undertaken of No. 141 South Orange
avenue, this city, to prepare for
elaborate funeral for a supposed lieu
tenant of the United States marine
corps alleged to have been killed at
Santiago. The body was to arrive last
night. they said, with that of another
soldier but although wagons waited for
the bodies at the Market street station
Of the Pennsylvania railroad until after
the last train rolled in, they failed to
arrive.
one of the alleged swindlers. named
Douglass, was arrested today by Spec
tal Officer Theberath in Market street.
The prisoner admits that the story he
told to the undertaken was a lie, and
that he worked the scheme for profit.
Ezra Davis, a friend of the under
taker, introduced to him man who
called himself Lieutenant Douglass of
the marine corps, and said he had been
serving on the battleShip Texas. The
alleged lieutenant, Davis knew, former
ly was in the Salvation Army. On last
Sunday night the two were talking to
another man, when Douglass said he
was expecting the body of a cOmrade
(Lsieutenant Olden), who was to be
buried in Newark. Davis promptly
suggested that the funeral be placed in
Pearce's hands, and Douglass readily
consented.
1--WE will hold the funeral on next
Sunday night" Douglass said. Il am
detailed to look after Lieutenant OIL
den's body. Both of US were on the
Texas. He was shot down while plant
ing the Stars and Stripes on hill near
Santiago. This was on March 4. There
was no battle, but shot came from the
woods and he fell"
Yesterday a feminine voice over the
telephone from New York called up Mr..
Pearce and, assuring him the person
talking to him was Miss Helen Gould,
ordered the As carriages and a floral
.Gates Ajar'' to cost not more than $40.
All day yesterday telephone messages,
supposedly from different persons, came
for Douglass regarding the funeral. He
was busy going around town and Dor
rOwed several dollars from Mr.. Pearce
to pay car fares and other expenses.
Mr.. Pearce also gave to him new pair
of shoes, noticing that his old ones
were much worn. Among the places the
alleged lieutenant said he went to was
the home of the SOrrOwing widow, who
was represented to be terribly over
come by the shock of her husbands
death. The lieutenant told Davis she
lived In No. 296 Central avenue and
gave his residence to the undertaken as
No. 296 Orange street.
Late yesterday afternoon Douglass
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-18
Rheumatism Cured in e4Hours.

more, Pittsburg. Pa, says: "A short
time since 1 procured a bottle of 'Mys-
tic Cure 1t got me out of the house
in twenty-four hours. I took to my
bed with rheumatism nine months ago
and the Mystic Cure is the only Inedi-
cine that did me any good. had five
of the best physicians in the city, but
received very little relief from them I
know the Mystic Cure to be what it Is
represented and take pleasure in rec
ommending it to other poor sufferers"
Sold by Swift & Holiday, druggists. 523
Kansas avenue, Topeka
Good Satisfaction
Given to users of New Gypsy Queen
Baking Powder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-18
LEAVES HOTEL BILL.
Waldorf-Astoria of New York Wants
$1,000 From Horace Robinson.

Chicago, March 1S.-Within twenty
days Horace Robinson, as president Of
the Robinson Counter Check company
ran up a bill Of 81. 231 at the Waldorf
Astoria in New York. As security for
the amount he gave mortgage on his
household furnishings, which now ap-
pear to have satisfied many a debtor
Yesterday John Norcross of Chicago, at
torney for the New York tavern, filed
a bin of seizure for the goods.
Last December Mr.. Robinson left his
position as president of the Robinson
company, a corporation which still re-
tainS his name, and with his wife sailed
for England. He had been president of
the Robinson company for two years
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-18
Homeseekres' Excursion Via Santa
Fe Route.

On Tuesday, March 81, round trip
tickets to points in Arkansas Arizona.
Indian Territory, Louisiana, New Mex
AGO, Oklahoma, Montana, Texas, Oregon,
Washington and Idaho on sale at one
fare plus $500 for the round trip. Stop
over allowed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-18
For the Public Good.

In another part of this paper appears
an advertisement worthy the reading,
as it's for the public good. 1t tells of a
Free distribution of Doan's Kidney
Pills, a remedy for Kidney Ills. Read
it. and can at Rowley & Shows, drug
fyists southeast corner Sixth and Kan
sas avenue, Monday. March 20. after 9
a. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-18
AIMED AT TAMMANY.
Bill to Give Governor Control of New
York Police Nav Become Law.

New York, March 1S.-Another plan
system, has been devised to reform New
York's police and take the department
from Tammany's control The single
head idea has been dropped, and the
proposition to establish a state constab-
uIary Is being considered. This plan
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-04
THE ENGLISH JokERs.

"And why did the devil tempt Eve
first, do you think, Godfrey 2" ooh,
mummy, ladies always come frstv'-
Punch.
Dollie: "I'n have nothing more to
do with you! Leave my presencel'
Billie: II never remember you giving
me anyp-Illustrated Bits.
Dramatic author: MY new play
abounds in situations, but don't know
quite what to call it." Lady friend:
Worlds Comic.
DO you think I'm simpleton, STRIP
Numbered fiery Scotch laird to his new
footman. "1e see. SIR" replied the cam
ny Scot, "Im no. lang here, an I DINA
ken yet."-Larks.
Tubbs (recounting his experience at a
musical party a few evenings preyious):
They did not even ask me to sing"
Miss Whitelyee (placidly): you've sung
there the % before, haven't you?" Eyes, once.
Mr.. Goodman: I'm glad, my lad, to
out fighting With those bad boys" Boy
lexcitedly): "Oh! git out. Jest wait till
then let 'em all carbohydrates.
Flummux: my poor old friend,
have grave news for you. Your Door
wife, your-poor-wife was driving in
your horse and trap this afternoon,
when the horse SHE'D, and threw-(sobs)
threw your dear wife right" The
old friend Cinterrupting): as the 'oss
Comic.
Little Ethel: MY sister May loves
You very dearly, Mr.. Softhead." Mr..
Softhead fdelighted): "Ah, sweet child!
Here Is a penny for you Now tell me,
!dearie, why do you say that your sister
loves mel" Little Ethel: "Why, cause
when said the same thing to Mr..
blinker and Mr.. Dinker they each gave
me penny, too"
Strong man: Whats up with the
boss, e looks gum?' Clown: 'The dog
faced mans taken ill; 'e don't know
whether to send for veterinary sur
ge1n or doctor. Funny Cuts.
,. BOY; Mr.. Shutters wants to know
II you'll lend him an umbrella, He saws
you know him." "You may say that
40 know him. He will probably under
stand why you didn't bring the UNI
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-04
ITO be continued
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case Of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Il. j. CHENEY & Co., Props. Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known
r. j. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions, and financially
able to carry out any obligation made
by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Drug
gists. Toledo, o., WALDING, KINNAN
y MARVIN, Wholesale Druggists, Tole-
do, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Drug
gists. Testimonials free.
Halls family Pills are the best.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-04
FACTS OF INTEREST.

), l L Isl in the Atlantic sometimes
France spends $4,000 600 a year In
subsidies to steamship lines.
In ten years the production of steam
engines In Germany has more than
doubled. s"A
OH refining in western Siberia is max
ing 1ast progress, and large quantities
are sold abroad.
The Siberian railway already has 80
refrigerator cars for taking butter to
the Russian cities.
A dozen authenticated personal relics
New York for $2,78O. ~ -
LIE ana world worlds herring catch every year
is $4,000 tons, which is all consumed
before the next season.
The maximum weight of freight loco
motives nn is now 21s,00O pounds, against
100000 pounds 10 years ago.
Korea is just about the size of the is
land OF Great Britain, being 600 miles
long and from 12o to 200 miles wide.
herents in the state of New York, and
about 80 churches and congregations.
The value of diamonds mined in Cape
Colony, in 1898 was $17,751, 94O.s4, and
the net profit thereon was $8,651, 639. 81.
The duke of Cambridge is the oldest
member of the English royal family, be-
ing. two months older than Queen Vic
toria.
1t is said that SO difficult is the art Of
cutting gloves that most of the principal
cutters are known in the trade by name
and by fame.
Twenty-Five years ago France was
able to put many soldiers in the field as
Germany. To-day it falls short by about
! 900, 600 men.
Milliner is corruption of 'NIilaner,"
from Milan, which city at one time
gave the fashion to Europe in all mat.
tiers Of taste in womap's dress.
In northern China many of the natives
are dressed in doeskin. There are many
ablishments where dogs Of peculiar
breed are raised for their skins. They
are killed when months old.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-04
SYNOPSIS

CHAPTER I.-Gen. Heath is ordered to
report to headquarters at Chattanooga
An aide is present at the Interview. The
general Is shown an order for his arrest
and court-martial, and Is then assigned to
special duty to watch a contemplated
movement of Longstreet's corps. He ac-
cepts.
CHAPTER 1I.-Gen. Heath leaves Chat
tanooga with 500 men, his brigade, and
moves out to Morgantons crossroads. On
the way he meets with a girl he knows
who. lives at the place he Is to make his
headquarters. He insists on her returning
with his troops. At her home 1t is thought
a face was seen at the window, but a search
persons Lieut.. Hall, the aide is placed in
charge of the young lady with orders to
watch her and question her carefully. She
faints
CHAPTER III.-When questioned she
said her mother is for the confederacy and
herself for the union. At night she is
a paper which contains the plans of Burn
sides defenses at Knoxville. She Is con-
fined. under guard as a spy.
CHAPTER IV.-Gen. Heath's command
IS attacked by confederates, but they are
beaten off. During the fight Lieut.. Hall
again sees a mysterious face at the win
dow. =.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-04
FEMININE FANclEs.

Chinchilla is seen everywhere. q
Millinery is being blue-penciled.
Velvet house gowns are picturesque.
Why do not women count their change?
Trains are noted in theater gowns Of
Open fires add more than furniture to
the coziness of q ROOM
1t is strange but true that even new
watches come second-handed.
Box couches are much sought by those
who are pressed for closet room.
The happiest moments Of ones life are
friends.-Ph iladelphia Times.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-04
Sick Headaches.

The curse of overworked womankind, are
quickly and surely cured by KarPs Glover Root
Tea, the great blood purifier and tissue build
or. Money refunded If not satisfactory, Price
% cts.and 81 cts. Luers q Lowry Druggists,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-04

"And why did the devil tempt Eve
mummy, ladies always come frst!-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-28
PEACEFUL SANTIAGO
Reparts or Lawless Acts Have B6en
Greatly ExageorAted. ,4L. ~

Reparts or Lawlsss Acts Have Been
Greatly Exa99erAted.
x Santiago de Cuba, Jan. 2S.-After q
thorough investigation, including care.
full inquiries among the planters, rner.
chants and business men Of all classes
In the entire district Of Guantanamo,
1t is safe to say that the reports of In.
cendiarism. brigandage. sugar cane
burning and other lawlessness In this
region have been greatly exaggerated.
Probably the Guantanamo district IL
as peaceful as any other portion Of the
province Of Santiago. There ia q large
Spanish element in Guantanamo city,
and these people seem to have endeav.
ored to give all unfavorable reports q
malicious flavor.
For instance, a single horse is stolen.
Immediately the Guantanamo Span
iards represent that q body of bandits
is at work. Such cases could easily be
multiplied. The Cubans believe that
the man who was arrested on the st.
Cecilia plantation for melting the
workmen to return to their camps was
rea bribed by local Spanish mer-
oh nts.
As matter of fact, the enti- route
overland from Guantanamo anti
ago shows many signs Of turning
prosperity and increasing cor ,ence in
the present regime.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-28

, the famous North Side Woman's Club Of
Chicago, was an eye witness to the good
results that follow the use of this famous
remedy.
"For the psst six years." she say" have
had ample opportunity tn otservs the good
results obtained from the use OF Paine's
celery compound as our medical advisers
fire. uently prescribe it. Our members all
reside at the club house, and as they are
business women they frequently feel the
need OF remedy for building up q run
down condition. We have 1t constantly on
hand.
"Thinking you may be glad to know
that Paine's celery compound Is apprecia-
ted by our club women" she writes co the
proprietors, ''I'take pleasure In sending
YOU this unsolicited testimonial"
Many women are in need OF nothing hut
Paine's celery compound to make them
strong ana we'll, and II after reading tina
MANY pu blished te ,limonials from people
in every walk of life whom 1t has restored
TO health, there is the remotest doubt In
any ones mind of its une1ampled efficacy,
the re is this to be said, that after all. tho
best test of Paine's celery compound Is to
try 1t.
Pain,'s celery compound has never yet
failed to give reliet. 1t has made thou
sands of people well.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-28
ON SATURDAY,
THE 4th DAY OF FEBRUARY 1893,
at / O'Clock p. M,

at O'Clock p. m,
the following described real estate. Wis:
All that arm or tract Of land with build.
ings thereon erected, situate in Pencader hun
dred, New Castle county and State OF Della.
ware. bounded aud described as follows to
Bounded on the south by the turnpike road
leading from the village OF Glasgow to the
Of E ito o s sGuRE within! on
Thomas Brown, and others; on the north by
lands of the heirs Of Cantwell Clark, de.
ceased, and on the east by lands Of Jesse
more or less. tThe dover Of Mrs. robert NJ
Black as now laid off is included in the deed
and all her dover rights are to be respecsed by
tile purchasers during the natural life OF said
for release Of a portion of the land dc.
-scribed in this mortgage, SEQ Deed Record q
Vol. 10, Page 563, etc y and which is particu.
.larly described as follows. to wit:
All that portion Of the above mentioned and
described property, bounded and described as
follows to vii:
Beginning at n stone Il corner for this lot,
aud other lands now or late Of the late said
Ann s. Roybod, said stone being in the west
side of the New Castle aud Frenchtown turn.
pike road, and As and ITO feet from corner
FOR lands now or late Of Wellington Frazer,
and % aud 7l0 feet from corner OF lands now
or late of Dr. William Y. skinner; thence south
49, degrees east 70 feet to point in the mid.
die of said New Castle and Frcnchtown turn.
pike road thence thereby > N degree enst zos
and 6-l0 feet to another point in the middle OF
said road where the same turns towards Elk.
ton; thence thereby south S6Ia degrees west
1888 feet to point thence across said road and
by and with said other lands now or late OF
Ann :. Reybold, north degree west 282 feet to
Il stake in said lands and thence thereby north
80 degrees east 178 feet to the aforementioned
stone and place of beginning. Containing l
acre and 33and 8l0 square perches Of land, be
tho same more or less.
Seized and taken in execution az the
property OF Sallie N. Warren, mOrtgagor, and
Ann $. Reybold, and Anthony Reybold. her
husband It's and to be sold by
JOHN e. TAYLOR, Sheriff.
6heriff's once. Wilmington, Delaware.
January 49, 1899. jos
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-28

DO you suffer with periodical headachesp
Do you begin to complain Of sleepless-
ness?
Have you already begun to have spells
Of dizzinessp
Does constipation or dyspepsia in any OF
Its many forms warn you of the inevitable
encoming of general nervousness or debll-
ityp
BY all means 60 to your druggist and
get bottle Of the most wonderful restora-
tive within the reach Of womahkind to-
day-get a bottle Of Paines celery com
pound, and as thousands of other ailng,
half-despondent, suffering women have
done before you. as thousands more must
do, you will find IN its peculiar curative
qualities the womanly strength and
health that you desire.
Take Painc's celery compound and the liver
will resume its normal functions bilious
ness will disappear; the kidneys will find
tho relief they need good digestion and the
proper assimilation of food will begin at
once, dizziness and constipation Will no
longer trouble you, wasting nervous It's
sues will regain their healthy tone, the
blood will clear itself Of its impurities and
you will no longer fear the the breaking
down that comes to so many women early
in life.
Miss Amelia Stegman, as secretary Of
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-28
Enrthouakes In Greece continue.

Athens, Jan. 2S.-The seismic disturb
ances which began In the Poloponessus,
or southern part Of the kingdom of
Greece, last Sunday morning and
which haye continued internationally
in the southwestern departments Of the
peninsula, were very violent again yes
terday In the district Of Kyparissia,
on the Gulf Of Arcadia, a number Of
houses fell yesterday afternoon. The
inhabitants Of the region are panic
stricken.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-28

Aremedy for Nasal Catarrh which is
diving and exciting to the diseased mem-
brane should not bc used. What is need
ed is that which is cleansing. soothin G
protecting. anu healing Such q remedy is
E.ys Cream Balm. 10 test it a trial size
for 10 cents or the large for 80 cents is
mailed by Ely Brothers 56. Warren Street
New York. Tho Balm when placed into
thu nostri's, spreads over the membrane
md Is absorbed. A cold in the head van
ishrs uliCkly
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-28
IHB DAILY REPUBLICAN,
q 4
4 y. COR THIRDAND KiNo STREETS
|fhe Republican Printing
and Publishing Co.
PUBLISHED DAILY. EXCEPT SUNDAYS
Battered at the Post Office at Wilmington
Del. as second-class mail matter.
SATURDAY. JANUARY as. 1899.

The members of the Legislature
yesterday afternoon at the invita-
ton Of the Trustees of the Delaware
Hospital for the Insane paid that
Institution a visit. They inspected
the buildings from cellar to roof and
were loud in their praise of the ex-
cellent manner in which they found
1t. The Trustees want an appro-
priation Of $780, to run the insti-
tuition, from the Legislature for the
coming two years. DR.. Black, Pres
dent Of the Board stated to the men,
bers Of the Legislature that the
Board of Trustees had made care
full calculation of the cost of running
It and that it would take every dol
lar asked for by the Board. If the
Legislature does not see fit to grant
the Institution the appropriation,
why the next Legislature will be
compelled to make up the deficit.
But he hoped that the members of
the Legislature would be able to see
their way clear to make the appro-
priation asked. The Institution is
without doubt credit to Delaware
and one that every Delawarean may
well feel proud of. It is doing Il
good and humanitarian work in car
ing for the insane. Such irstitu-
fions have to be kept up by the peo-
pie and from personal observation
it is run as economically as possi-
BILE without detracting any from the
grand work it is accomplishing.
The number of inmates each year
Embarrassing and this is what has
been the cause of asking for an IN
creased appropriation. The inmates
have to be fed and clothed and look
ed after by numerous attendants
who do not receive munilicent sala-
rico
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-28
ON WEDNESDAY,
THE 1st DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1899,

the following described real estate, Wis:
All that certain piece or parcel Of land, stu
ate In Appoquinimink Hundred, New Castle
County and State of Delaware. being q part
Of Delaney's Manor bounded and described as
follows, to wit:
Beginning in the centre of bridge over Dog
branch and running thence with the centre OF
said branch or ditch south 88 degrees cast go
perches to stake or stone; thence south 81
degrees west2 perohes to stake or stone !;
thence south ~ degrees east % perches 70 q
stake OF stone; thence south 10 degrees east 7B
perches and 84.10O Of perch to stake or stone
thence south 81 degrees west 81 perches and
22-l00 of u perch to a marked gum tree; thence
south 80 degrees west 90 perches to u stone;
thence north 541a degrees west 30 perches and
5O-lO0 Of perch to a stake or stone in the low
ground; thence north 89l5 degrees east %
perches aud 60.10O Of a perch thence north 81 n
degrees west VI perches to stone set up on
the east side Of the aforesaid road to Baldwin's
saw mill, and thence with said road north 421s
degrees east 90 perches to stake or stone;
thence north 5411 degrees east perchcs and 81
l00of perch to the place Of beginning, con.
tanning IS acres and 40 perches Of land be the
same more or less.
Seized and taken in execution as the prop
erty Of Henry d. Webster and Alkaline Web.
ster mortgagors, and Susan A. Maloney and
Thomas Maloney, t. rs and to be sold by
JOHN E. TAYLOR, Sheriff.
sheriff's Once, Wilmington. Delaware.
January IS, 1880. jA
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-28
Ran ON the Rocks and Five Drowned.

South Norwalk, Conn.,, Jan. 2S.-Dis.
abled by an accident to her steering
gear during trip up the sound Thurs.
day night, the steam canal boat J. G.
Austin. Of New York. ran on the rocks
off Norwalk yesterday and sank. Ac.
companying her was the ccnsort David
B. Fisk, loaded with coal consigned
to Westport. Five Of the persons
aboard the two vessels lost their lives.
They were: Captain Levine. Of Jersey
City; Chief Engineer Thomas Young:
deckhand and pilot. names unknown;
Mrs. Helen Callahan, of New York.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-28

Crntrovillo Md, January 2s Jonathan
S, ault, residing about one and half
milos from ContrevilIe, lost forty. seven
ewes by sheep-killing dog Thursday, out
of flock of 0fty-two. The raid of dogs
on sheep in Queen Anne's county is be-
coming quite serious. Sheep.raising is one
Of the most profitable branches Of farming
in the county.
Worthless dogs also killed twenty six
valuable sheep for Farmer Robert W.
Thomas near this place.