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The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
ALICE NELSON'S NATIVITY
The Prime Donna's Father Was
Tailor at Warrensburg. Mo.

Windsor, Mo-, Feb. 6.-Since Alice
Nelson, the opera singer, has become
famous, Kansas City has eagerly claim
ed her. But the truth is, she is more
of a Warrensburg girl than a Kansas
City girl. There are any number of old
people here who remember old John
Nelson, his wife and four daughters
when the father exed out a precarious
existence as a tailor in Warrensburg.
The father died there in 1876, and is
buried in the Warrensburg cemetery.
Mary, the eldest girl, was always con-
sidered the singer of the family in those
days. Since going on the stage the
prima donna has changed the old fam
lily name of Nelson to Nelson, but she
is the same girl.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
Co1DEsT YEAR IN TWELVE.
Fruit Still Safe in Western Kansas,
and Stock Doing. Wall

Garden City, Feb. 6.-This has been
the coldest winter in southwest Kansas
in II years-not the stormiest or lowest
thermometer-but almost months
without a thaw. For the last few years
farmers could plOw sometime in every
month OF the year except this. For q
week it has been very cold and cloudy
10 below zero. Fruit is considered safe.
Stock is coming through the winter
with but little loss, but requiring con-
slant feeding, which is greatly increas-
ing the expense. a great deal of land
changing hands, mostly for cattle
ranches; not much advance in price but
increased sales.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

Sioux City Tribune: John D. Rookie
Teller, in an address to young men,
stated that he would pay a salary of
81, 600 900 year to any young man who
will take charge of the business of the
Standard Oil company and conduct it
intelligently. That is a pretty safe
offer. Any young man who can con-
duct Rockefeller's business intellgently
IS capable of making more money than
that in a year, because he would be
able to use Rockefeller's methods.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
CHOATE'S LONDON HOUSE.
Said to Be Negotiating for Lady Cur
zon's Property on Carlton
House Terrace.

London, Feb. 6.-Newspapers here
state that Mr.. Joseph H. Choate. the
newly appointed ambassador to Great
Britain, is negotiating with the agents
of Lord Curzon of KedIeston, viceroy of
India, for lease of No. Carlton House
Terrace, which was recently presented
to Lady Curzon by her father, Mr.. L. T.
Letter of Washington.
New York, Feb. 6.-Joseph H. Choate
will sail from this country on February
%, on the American liner st. Paul, to
take up his duties as ambassador to
the Court of ST. James. Mr.. Choate re-
ceived his instructions from the state
department last week. He will be en-
tertained at several dinners In his
honor public and private, previous to
his departure. One of the dinners will
be given by the Union League club.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

The Arkansas legislature has been
asked for an appropriation to fight the
smallpox epidemic. Realizing, probably,
that IL they waited for legislative ac-
tion most of the inhabitants might be
dead. the people have established a
shotgun quarantine about the infected
district. The plan possesses the merit
of rapidity and efficiency. If the Iegis-
aature is not above the average the dis
ease will probably have been eradi-
Gated before any bill for ats suppress
sion becomes a law
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
HE HAS OVER 500.
Sim Bear Says He Has Received That
Many Subscriptions for Telephone.

S. J. Bear who is making a canvass
of the city in the interest of a new tele-
phone company, says that he has rea-
pospect.
81 already have over 300 subscribers
on my list" said he, land do not pro-
pose to stop at 600 or even 700. I have
not yet had an opportunity to make
thorough canvass and have not seen
many of the business men. The ques-
ton of granting our company a fran
chise will come up in Lawrence Monday
night and I am satisfied that it will be
granted
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
WON HIS SUIT.
Sheriff Cook Wins a $1,000 Damage
Case.

The damage suit of Helen G. Pond
against Sheriff Porter s. Cook termin-
ated today and the jury brought in a
verdict for the defendant.
Mrs. Pond attached the drug stock Of
Lee Jones several months ago and the
sheriff refused to hold the stock unless
an indemnity bond was given. Sheriff
Cook was then sued for $1,000, the
amount of the Judgment
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
MAY IRWIN COMING.
New York's Stage and Society Favor
ite to Visit Topeka

May Irwin, the New York favorite. has
been booked for a performance, of her
Crawford theater late in the present sea-
SON. She is now at the Bijou theater
in New York, and is enjoying phenomenal
success. Flo Irwin, a sister of May, was
here last season with THE Widow Jones'"
1t is safe to say that addition will have
to be built to the opera house to get all
the people in who will want to hear her.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
Pensions for Kansans.

Washington, Feb. 6-Pensions have
been granted as follows:
1ncreaSe-William S. Brown, ReamS-
vile, $40 to $14; Ira S. Miller, Beloit, Sc
to IS.
Original widows, ,etc.-Amanda E.Sha-
han, Leeds, So; Albertine Gosshopf,
Twin Mound IS.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
The Latest in Sleeping Cars

The up-to-date idea of Improvement
is shown in new Pullman drawing room
sleeping cars running daily from ST.
Louis to the east over Vandalia-Penn-
sylvania short lines. These lines lead
in introducing the newest and best
travelling facilities. Travellers in quest
of comfort should get acquainted with
the new equipment. Inquiries on the
subject will be answered by J. M. Ches-
brough, A. G. p. Agt., st. Louis.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
Jointist Was Found Guilty.

Miltonvale, Feb. 6.-Peter Hammerly,
the jointist who last fall shot into
company of temperance crusaders, who
were entering his place, and severely
wounding the editor of the MiltOnVale
Press, has been found guilty of assault.
A new trial is being sought
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
A RemarkabIe Fossil.

Concordia, Feb. 6.-While digging
stone in a hill near town there was un-
earthed part of what mayp rove a re-
markable fossil. 1t appears to be the
petrified skeleton of an elephant-like
creature, nine and a half feet high and
fourteen feet long. Geological experts
will examine 1T to determine if 1t is
actually prehistoric relic.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
To Entertain Judge Hook.

The Topeka Bar association has ap-
pointed a committee to arrange for a
reception for Judge w. c. Hook, the
new federal judge, upon his arrival in
Topeka The committee is composed of
the following attorneys: ]. G.. Sion
ecker, John w. Day, Howell Jones, J. J.
Hitt and David OVermyer
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

Ladies, clean your kid gloves with
Miller's GIoveine. For sale only by
Crosby Bros, sole agents for the fam
Gus Reynier and P. & L. kid gloves, all
the desirable shades. Gloves fitted and
warranted.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

The agitation of the Nicaragua canal
question seems to have been productive
of one good result. 1t has caused the
Panama people to go to work with in
creased energy
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
Holdup at Baxter.

Fort Scott, Feb. 6.-Two men who
mad been allowed to warm by the stove
IN the waiting room in the Kansas City,
Fort Scott & Memphis railway station.
at Baxter, held up and robbed the night
men of the railway and Adams Express
companies at 5 o'clock Saturday morn
ing and secured about 500.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

Hiram Walker, the Canadian distiller,
who recently died. had mania for max
ing Wills He divided his millions among
his relatives two or three years ago, but
reserved for himself an income of $780,,
600 a year, and from this he built UP
new fortune in a very short time.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
Home Seekers Excursion Via Santa
Fe Route,

Tickets to points in Arizona, Arkan-
sas, Indian Territory, Louisiana, New
Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas at rate of
one fare plus $500 for the round trip, on
sale February z. For information, call
on Santa Fe agent.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

Eldorado. Feb. 6.-Harry Alley, one
of the prisoners who broke Jail at
Wichita this week, was captured at
Potwin Saturday, was brought here
and lodged in Jail. A. Adams, another
one of the prisoners, was captured at
Augusta.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
AGONCILLO IS WATCHED.
Secret Service Detectives Are On His
Track.

Montreal, Feb. 6.-AgonciIlo and his
secretary are being watched by two
strangers supposed to be United States
secret service men. One OF them
shadoWed Marti, the secretary who
went out for ad rive and the other re-
manned in the hotel to watch Agoncillo
who busted himself with tearing up a
number of documents.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

When the Castellanes' palace In Paris
became too cold to live in why dldn
ANNA burn some of her money?
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
Gov. Smiths Assailant Sentenced.

Los Angeles, Cal, Feb. Ga. C. Brad
ley, the old soldier who shot Governor
Smith of the soldiers home at Santa
Monica, and was convicted of assault
with a deadly weapon, was sentenced
to two yea rs in San Quentin today.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

During the year just past the treasury
of New Jersey was enriched to the ex-
tent of 81. .359, 1913, all from fees in con-
nection with the organization of foreign
s,orporaf fiouG
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

A Kansas City paper says the devil
has a grip on that town. DR.. Parkhurst
will be surprised to hear that his old
enemy has gone on a tour.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

A bill has been introduced in the New
York legislature to prevent premature
l1uriaIs. It is suspected of being in the
interest Of David B. Hill.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
Has the MOST Postofices.

Wellington, Feb. 6.-Sumner county
has another distinction, which is called
to the attention of the state: There are
more postoffices in Sumner county than
in any other county in Kansas. There
are 33
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

One by one our idols are shattered
An eastern authority declares ina
whisky is not good for snake oltes-
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

Efforts to pass an anti-eIeo bill have
been made in lawyer legislatures and in
farmer legislatures. Friends Of the
measure should elect a dairy and cream
cry legislature next time.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
While There is Life There is Hope

was afflicted with catarrh could
neither taste nor smell and could hear
hut little. Ely's Cream Balm cured it
Marcus G. Shautz, Railway, N. ].
The Balm reached me safely and the
effect is surprising. My son says the
first application gave decided relief.
Respectfully, Mrs. Franklin Freeman,
Dover, N. H.
A 1Oc trial size or the SOC size of Ely's
Cream Balm will be mailed. Kept by
druggists. Ely Brothers, 56 Warren ST.,
N. Y.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

Tickets to points in Arizona, Arkan-
sas, Indian Territory, Louisiana, New
Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas at rate of
one fare plus 81 90 for the round trip, on
sale February z. For information, call
on Santa Fe agent
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

The man who started out TO keep
record OF the new trusts FORMED ia
probably given up in despair.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

How quickly the millions made on
paper disappear when the specuiators
try to realize.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

Senator Faulkner of West Virginia,
who will be succeeded by N. B. Scott
on March 4, will then return to the
practice of law, at which he formerly
was successful Several members of his
family have been distinguished at the
bar His father was one of West Vir-
ginia's famous lawyers and was minis
ter to France under President Buchan-
an.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

With a horde of detectives at the
Pennsylvania capital, watching for an
opportunity to bag that $55,0O0 bribery
fund it is not surprising that the sena-
toriaI deadlock continues in existence.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

1t doesn't matter much whether the
Cubans are paid 100000 or $6O,OOo'Ooo
The Yankees will soon get 1t all oack
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

From behind his entrenchments OF
ernbalmed and canned beef, General
Miles continues to pour hot shot into
the packers.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

Three million dollars to Cuba, $4,000,
600 to Spain; walk up, gentlemen, ane
make your wants known.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

Edward B. Talcott, the young bro
ker who has just retired from Wall
street, after amassing a large fortune,
is base ball enthusiast and himself a
pitcher of no mean ability.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

Robert P. Porter hangs on TO ornc'
like a native born American anu al
Ohio man at that.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
DEFICIENCIES TO BE PAID.
Full List of Those Whose Salaries Re
main Unpaid.

State Auditor George E. Cole is at work
the list of deficiencies which the legis-
lature will be asked to replace by appro-
priations. The amounts asked for are for
the remaining six months of the present
fiscal year, which expires June 80, 1899.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

Joel Chandler Harris is said to be the
wealthiest newspaper writer in the Uni
ted States. He is as devout and char
liable as he is wealthy.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

It would be interesting to know wnaI
kind of eggs David Hill has placeo III
his political incubator.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

Conquered
Bv Hoods SarsapariIIa

oy nOO0 =
dI have been q sufferer with dyspepsia.
could not eat anything without distress.
I began taking Hoods Sarsaparilla and
after the use of few bottles of this med
icine am able to eat anything wish and
my food does not distress me. Hoods
Sarsaparilla has purified my blood and i
believe it to be the best of medicines.
have felt better in every way since taking
it." EVA CRAIG, Fort Scott, Kansas.
after trying many prescriptions for
dyspepsia without benefit got bottle
of Hoods Sarsaparilla and found it gave
me great relief I continued taking it
until was cured" MRS. SARAH CABLE,
Durachen, Kansas
If you have decided to take Hoods Sar-
saparilla do not buy any other instead
OOd's sptsa7 psriiia
Is the One True Blood Purifier Ali druggists.
Price, 81; six for SIS. Get only Hoods.
D.11 are the best after-dinner
K1OOQ . FAAAS pills. aid digestion. Csc.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
PEOPLE you HEAR OF.

Miss Helen Gould has read law extern
sively and did she so desire could prac-
tice in the courts of New York.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

Men are seldom as good as they pre-
tend to be or as bad as they are said TO
be
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

Your linen left spotiess, American
Steam Laundry, 112 West Seventh.
Telephone BAL
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

You should keep your inward feel
ings secret, particularly silly ones.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

When a doctor gives a bride a wed.
ding present, people watch to see if he
gets the future trade he expects.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

Nature is the mother and habit is the
step-mother.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

At a recent dinner party in Atchison,
seven different kinds of wine were
served, apparently. There were seven
different bottles, but the wine all come
from a so cent jug of native claret.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

There are SO many outrages in the
world that no one man can worry
about them ALL
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

Should it look like rain when Senator
Cockren starts forth in the morning
the Missourian carries with him a VEN
erable cotton umbrella of vast proper
tions He is an absent minded man and
occasionally is seen walking under the
dome of the capitol with his umbrella
still hoisted. Senator Turpie, equally
absent-minded, sometimes does the
same thing.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
GLOBE SIGHTS

IFrom the Atchison GIobe.1
The more sympathy man gets, the
worse he feels.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

You can't get along with some peo-
pie unless you join their church.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

When a woman is sick nothing
pleases her more than for the doctor
to say that he worried about her in the
night
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

An Atchison woman discovered re-
Gently that she had been slighted by
failure to get an invitation to a party.
In order to show that she entertains no
hard feeling toward the hostess, she
intends to go, anyway.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

Every one longs for some one who
understands him, not realizing that
the cause of half the trouble in life is
that mans friends understand him
too well.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

Large or small bundles sent for, Amer
lean Steam Laundry. Telephone 341.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

Congressman johnson Of Indiana who
made such a sensational attack on the
army bill, has a rapidity of utterance
to which no powers of description would
do justice. His average rate is 25O words
a minute, about third faster than the
ordinary congressional talker, while his
maximum is fully 400 words This is
believed to be the limit Of possible en-
unciation in English. He is never at
loss for a word, and never, like so many
other congressman, finds himself in an
oratorical cul de sac.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

Some people are always excusing
their deficiencies by saying that they
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

Frank Long, manager, Hotel Oxford
and restaurant.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
why don't they do

don't do their best Why don't they do
their best?
A great distinction is claimed by an
AtchiSon family: at funeral of the
husband and father a number of years
ago, three of the women folks tainted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-13
MISCELLANEOUS.

Mrs. Cram, clairvoyant has moved
from is Gage street to No. Capitol
street. where she can be consulted daily
on health ana business. from 3 y. NJ. I'M
Ill 10 Z. VI. Cases taken by mail
oct2.d2w*
Remington JEpewritcrs tor sale or rent
Webster and Paragon ribbons. Mail or
ders given prompt attention. Fred W..
Lee. 40 Water street, Augusta. T,.C-
phone So aus30dlmf
Prof. Moses. clairvoyant ana magic
healer. 7th son oil the nth son. Born
with a Veil Tells the past, present and
future. ID the astonishment VI an. HE
VIII receive callers from y y. N. ~ 70 T..
NJ, ak his rooms All Geia Bridge St., An
pusta. MO. (Suaiay's MASSAGE treat
menJ only is giycn.) Terms, ~ cts for
gentlemen: n ct-. for ladies. Massage
treatment. a speciality. Terms, 5lc.
uCt1.diW#
Madame Eraun. spiritual ciairyuyaut, .a
again rg'-iv.Hg callers after 2 long ill-
ness 4 Il Gage street. mar20.dti
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-13
Special Advertisements.

Small advertisements not exceeding
four lines (thirty words coming under
the head Of WANTED. FOR SALE, TO
LET, LOST, &c, will be inserted two
times for IS cents, three times for 80
cents and one week for 80 cents. AID
VANCE PAYMENT. In sending by mail
remittance of postage stamps or postal
note should he made with order. as the
charges are too small to open accounts
for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-13

Tho Ioes Of health is more" Health is
Inst III rn-Iacfing ID Keep tha Hlaoi
pure, but it is regained hy purifying,
anrirhin. ana vitalizin- tho blood VITA
TIL great health restorgr. Hoods Sar-
saparilla. Thousands wha thought
health had been permanently lost have
been made perfectly wen by taking
this great medicine. Your experiences
may Dc the same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-13
Daily HeEneDee 3ournaa

Cards Of thanks, obituary notices. re.n.
buttons Of respect, etc, will be CHARGE
at the rate Of ten cents per line. M
charges less than seven.y-tive cent.
All Advertising announcement. -
entertainments. whosc object Il IN.
raising OF money will be charged n ~.
rate Of fifteen cents a line.
Advertising notices. news form. win
be excluded from our local columns. Il.
cept such as refer to advertisers occv-
pying space in our advertising column.
and will be run under separate be.1
on one Of the local pages
Subscribers who fail to receive IT,
JOURNAL promptly will confer a ,avo,
by notifying the Office Immediately
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-13

An ordinary rainstorm will not cut
much figure just now, as the ground is
so very dry that all would be soaked
into the earth. The serious need of a
long storm. however, is apparent to ev-
eryone, both on account of the water
supply in the river and along other
lines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-13

The old settlers are reminding each
other OF the days before electricity was
brought to Augusta, which is the result
of these lghtless nights. Things are
now at much the same stage as they
were during the days when gas was the
Illuminating power
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-13

The demand for golf capes this sea
son has exceeded the supply. Buckley
x Goodrich have just received a choice
new line. They are also showing some
Very swell things in ladies and misses
Jackets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-13
Local Notice.

c,assas nafvey's Juvenile dancing
yaraea WI reopen at Union hall. adj
n hau lass, Friday. Nov. 10, at 4P
1Ath s,nhers class, Saturday. Nov
aestbat,a - a. NJ. Physical culture and
duooa et =; dancing calisthenics intro
'Ses' oct9,mwftf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-13

Mrs. Rachel Owen, one of the inmates
of the St. Marks Home, died Tuesday,
of Bright's disease, aged 81 years. The
funeral was held at the Home. Thurs
day morning, at O'Clock, Rev. Mr..
pegcn officiating. The remains were
taken 10 Brunswick on the 10 O'Clock
train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-13

The absence of street lights is re
sarded as a great boon by some young
couples, but it has its unpleasant side
70 the timid man and woman who have
business on the back streets
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-13

we see carloads of spruce edr;nrs
ana waste going through the citv frn,,
'he south, and wonder to what usn
,ney are put. These are used hv m,
oushhoc Fibre Company largely -
MAKE the pulp. This company hive
treat quantities of the waste of nv,
mills and it is exactly as good as ~
logs when whole. eoou az the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-13

A special car attached to the Yankee,
Thursday afternoon, contained the
club women of Portland on their re-
turn home from Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-13

Inc Topsham fair will be held. TODAY
"' ucSuay was not reckoned as one of
lne days, Thursday mornings clouds
uid not allow the attendance tn no co
large as 1t otherwise would have boen
rom Augusta. When the sneciaI
.'d'n pulled out of the station. though
II had seven cars, it had but about %
passengers "oo"' ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-13

Inc city was flooded with Boston
travelling men, Thursday. If these
men are any barometer by which tho
times can be judged, it must be thar
business is booming. The late trains
"ednesday evening, brought in more
travelling men than any before this
summer and still they came. Thurs
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-13

The steamer kennebec is on duty be-
tween New York and Providence for a
few days. having been chartered for 10
days in all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-13

The ladies who have been in attend
ance at the federation meetings in
Waterville returned to their homes in
this city, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-13

The Augusta club women say they
had a remarkably fine time on their
visit 10 Watcrviile, Wednesday.