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The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21

fail to be a strong reflex influence upon
each nation.
Meanwhile the war in South Africa
for which England is generally believed
to have obtained a free hand in ad-
vance from the German emperor, is
dragging in the dark, but there is no
longer any public anxiety here over the
silence maintained respecting Lady
smith, EstcOurt or Kimberley A strong
reaction has set in against the depres-
sion which prevailed after the capture
of CarletOn's battaliOnS and public con-
fidence has reached a stage where any
future reverse is considered out of the
question. With the fresh reinforce
mentS arriving yesterday at Cape Town
more than half the army corps is now
on the ground and two transports have
been ordered to Durham with fusiliers
strengthened. can hardly be prepared
to advance from EStcOurt before the
opening of another week but the Lady
smith garrison is clearly secure and the
BOer artillery fire is no longer dreaded.
There is also a fresh record for Ba-
den-POwelPs good generalship at Mafe-
king and there are indications that the
Free State forces will soon be driving
across the frontier from Cape Colony
Gen. Butler has rapidly disposed his
forces as they have arrived at the Cape
and has been enabled without delay to
strengthen every exposed point and set
in motion two relief columns
The British campaign is now begin
ming in earnest, after the Beers have
scattered their forces, missed two chan
ces for a successful invasion of Lower
Natal and neglected to capture the
western border garriSOnS. 1t will be
campaign in which eighty thousand
British troops have been carried six
thousand miles and fully 10000 prOvin-
Cial auXllaTieS are euQDlOVed-
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21
LIKE POISON
Coffee Acts on Some People.

Being forced to give up coffee, did
It in a half-hearted way, drinking CO.
Goa in the morning. but soon became
tired of that and longed for the real
Java
Finally I tried Postum Food Coffee,
and since that time have drank it to
the exclusion of every other beverage.
You can imagine like it.
Last summer I was in a place
where nothing but Java coffee was
served on the breakfast table, and I
recommended the use of it,
In two or three weeks 7 began to
suffer from dizziness and explosive
noises in my head.
"One evening after walking about
half a mile became dizzy and could
hardly get back home, where I fell ex-
hausted, on the bed. I knew what the
trouble was. and insisted upon having
Postum instead of the old fashioned
coffee, and got well in short order.
I have always thought it worth
while to warn the cook, wherever
happen to be, to make the Postum pro-
perly. that is, by boiling it long enough.
Please do not print my name"
This lady lives in Pasadena, Cal, and
the name Will be given on application
to the Postum Co, at Battle Greek,
Mich
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21
DEATH INTERVIEWS
And Prevents the Marriage of Cap
tain Robson.

Chicago. Nov. 21.-A special to the
Record from Toronto. Ont, says:
The schooner Maple Leaf was
brought into port Stanley harbor today
by the tug Snowstorm. She was found
tossing in the waves abreast of New
Glasgow a complete wreck above decks.
Her captain, Robert Robson of Lean
ingtOn, who is her owner. and his
brother, Evan Robson of bennington,
had both been drowned and the two
surviving members of the crew, David
Adams and J. A. Mcintosh. had had a
terrible experience. The storm struck
them % miles north of Cleveland Fri.
day night. Captain Robson was engag-
ed to be married Wednesday to Miss
Clara Foster of bennington
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21
THE R. T. BOOTH COMPANY, Ithaca, N. Y.

only stockings on her feet walked through
the rain and mud almost to the river
south of town. Mrs. Franklin, colored,
noticed her first and gave the alarm at
the home of c. w. ShrOck. Herbert
Shrock was the first to reach her and she
was taken to the ShrOck home where she
was provided with warm dry clothes and
given stimulants.
The family had not missed her when
Mr.. Shrock notified them of her condition;
All the doors were locked as usual and
how she got out of the house is a myS-
terry. She was perfectly rational when
found but could tell nothing about how
she got out of the house or how long she
had been wandering around. She was not
apparently injured by her unusual ex-
perience but grew worse last night and
It was thought hardly probable she would
live through the day. She is the mother
of the Cochran boys and is quite old
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21
MOB BAFFLED.
Georgia Sheriff Protects a Prisoner
and Wounds AssaiIants.

Covington, Ca, Nov. 21-A masked
mob of about rs men attacked the Jail
here at II o'clock last night, in an effort
to secure William Collins, a white man.
Sheriff Anderson, in defending the pris-
Oner ordered his deputies to fire upon
the mob. The effect of the shooting is
not known, but the sheriff SAYS he saw
one man carried off by his companions
Collins attempted to assault Miss
KirkuS, who lives near the POrterdale
mills, several miles from CovingtOn.
The mill operatives on being informed
of the indignity offered Miss Kirkus
formed a mob and set out in pursuit
Collins, however, was arrested by the
sheriff at the instance of Miss Kirkus'
father before the mob got to him and
lodged him in the jail here.
Last night a mob of between IS and
100 men, presumably from the Porter
dale mills, came into Covington with
the intention of lynching Collins. Sheriff
Anderson, who had been apprised of
the mOb's intention, had twenty depu-
ties armed with Winchesters inside the
Jail. The leaders of the mob on halting
before the jail demanded the keys This
was refused, the sheriff's answer being
greeted with a vOlley of shots from his
unWeIcOTne visitors. This was answer
ed by Winchesters from the Jail and a
fuSillade enSued- Seeing that the sheriff
was prepared for them, the mob soon
departed. Sheriff Anderson says the
mob was not far from the jail when his
men fired and he believes there are sew
eraI fatalities He was unable on ac-
count of the darkness to see the extent
of the damage done but says he saw
the mob carry away one man. The jail
was strongly guarded for the night
DR.. H. H. Haden, Summit, Ala. says:
''I think KOdol Dyspepsia Cure is splen-
did medicine. I prescribe it and my con-
fidence in it grows with continued use
It digests what you eat and quickly cures
dyspepsia and indigestion. At all drug
stores.
Aer Won using Arnonio Benzilene2
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21
BOY MURDERER CONFESSES
Arose In the Night and Shot His
Father by Moonlight.

Dexter, Mo, Nov. 21.-Elijah Moore.
aged 10. who had been held under sus-
piciOn for the assassinati tiOn of his faith
er, the Rev. Jesse Moore, made a full
confession today in which he implica-
ted his 10 year old sister Mary. Later
ating the girl. Later in the day the boy
was indicted by the grand jury.
Young Moore says he planned the as
sassination two weeks previous to its
commission, his father he says, was
cruel to his family and allowed his
children no pleasure.
The boy got up at o'clock in the
morning, shot his father by moonlight,
hung the gun up in a rack on the front
porch, and went back to bed.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21
A FAMILY AFFAIR.
Public Character of Kaiser's Visit Is
Eliminated.

New York. Nov PA dispatch to the
Tribune from London says:
Lord Salisbury's sudden bereavement
in the death of Lady Salisbury, to whom
touching tributes of respect are paid in
the local journals will bring an end to
any consultations between the two gov
ernments which had been planned and
will convert the emperOr's visit into Il
strictly family affair. AS it began last
night with a family dinner party at
Windsor, so it will end as an exchange
of affectiOnate greetings between two
powerful courts. But there can hardly
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21
LIFE LEASE ON JOBS.
Why Tribe of Ben Hur Is Kept Out
of Kansas.

The Tribe of Ben Hur has been denied
admission to Kansas by the state in
surance department because it's rules
and regulations give to the present Of
ficers practically a life lease on their
jobs or during good behavior The
Kansas law provides that associations
of this character seeking the protection
of the laws and the sanction of the in
surance department must elect officers
at least every four years.
Because this orders rules do not ac-
cord with the law the superintendent of
insurance denied the organization the
privilege Of doing business in kan
SaS.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21
Refuses to Meet Bailey.

Chicago, Nov. 21.-A special to the
Chronicle from Dallas. Texas, says:
United States Senator Chiffon today by
letter to the Young Mems Democratic
club of Dallas, declined to meet Con-
gressman J. W. Bailey in joint debate
in their race for the United States SEN
ate earlier than next spring and then
not unless Bailey formally challenges
him. It is understood here that Bailey
viii do this He Will address the Dallas
Democracy tonight.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21
Found Dead in a Pullman.

Washington. Nov. 21.-Ross B. Far
ringtOn of Newark, n. J.. who is be-
neved to be an actor, was found dead
in the Pullman sleeper of the Southern
railroad train which arrived here at 9:O5
last night He entered the coach at
Atlanta, Ga, and the conductor noticed
that he was not in the best of health.
The body was removed to the morgue.
Mr.. Harrington was about 35 years of
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21
Lost In a Storm.

Denver. Col, Nov 21-A special to
the Republican from Battle Lake, Wyo.
says: w. D. Jacobs and Ed Harrison,
who were out prospecting, are believed
to have been lost in a recent severe
snow storm which prevailed here. Their
outfit and dead horses were found a
few days ago in a deep ravine about
six miles from town and it is feared the
men nariShad in the blizzard
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21

]. D. Bridges. Editor, Democrat, Lam
caster, \. H. says: one Minute Cough
Cure is the best remedy for Group I ever
used Immediately relieves and cures
coughs, colds. Group. asthma, pneumonia
bronchitis. grippe and all throat and lung
troubles It prevents consumption At
all drug stores.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21
Cotton Cargo For the Orient.

Tacoma, Wn., Nov. 21.-The North
American Mail Steamship company's
steamer Saint Irene, one of a new fleet
pany, leaves here today with a cargo of
700 tons for China and Japan. Cotton
forms the principal part of her cargo.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21
Halibut shinped Eastward.

Vancouver, B. c.. Nov. 21.-Seventy-
five thousand pounds of halibut from
the northern fishing grounds have been
shipped from this place to Boston and
New York.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21
A Saving Wife.

Is she who keeps a bottle Of Begg $
Cherry Cough Syrup on hand. It saves
bills Guaranteed for Group, Coughs and
Colds. R. w. Squires, 1872 Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21
Perfection Reached
IN MAKING SKIN AND TOILET SOAP.
Fresh Green Leaves of the Tasmanian Blue Gum
Tree Used a Base.
NO MORE RANCID FATS, OILS OR DANGEROUS ALKALL
Perfect Skin Healer and Delightful, Refreshing
Cleansing Toilet Article.
UNLIKE ANY OTHER SOAP EVER MADE.
UNLIKE ANY OTHER SOAP EVER N

first
alkau
Tree
skin soft coo % 0
kin Soap soldby a
lie ecakeo senda 2t
THE R. T. COMPANY N Y.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21
WALKED IN HER SLEEP.
Aged Winfield Woman Has a Sorrow
full Experience.

Winfield. Nov. 21-AIrs. Matilda Cocb-
ran who has been sick for some time got
up In her sleep Sunday morning and
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21
QUEER ELOPEMENT.
Prosperous Farmer EIopes With His
Wife's Young StepmOther.

Prosperous Farmer ElOpes With His
Wife's Young StepmOther.
Huntington, w. Va, Nov. G1.-George
Payne, a prosperous farmer of Wild
Cat creek, this county, his disappeared
with his wife's stepmother, and all ef-
forts to locate the pair are futile
Payne came here several months ago
with his family from Ohio.
His father-in-law, Sylvester john
ston, who is 20 years of age, lived with
his, and four weeks ago Wedde Miss
Ella Owens, a handsome young woman.
though Payne and his strenuously OBJ
jected. The Payne couple even refused
to receive the elderly groom and his
bride.
But matters We're arranged amicably
at last and the newly welded pair spent
their honeymoon in the Payne house
hold. But there was much surprise this
morning when Mr.. Johnston discovered
that his wife was gone, and Mrs. Payne
found that her husband was missing
An investigation showed that the two
had left in the night. They left on
fleet horses.
Mr.. Johnston will sue for divorce at
once and his daughter viii ask the
court to separate her from Payne
Death of Edgar straus.
San Francisco. Nov. 21.-The death of
Edgar Straus. a violin cellist, well
known in America, Europe and Aus
tralia is reported dead from Pasadena,
in this state.
Amonio BenzfIene Soap: try it.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21
Death of Edgar straus.

Amonio Benzilene Soap: try it.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21

Aer you using Amonio Benzilene2
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21

IRE RANCID FATS, OILS OR DANGEROUS
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-09-18
FOR VOL HUNTERS,
Plan Of Exception and Entertainment
Of The Men.

A general committee has beel
created to take charge of the work
1t is constituted as follows:
Governor StuDenberg, president
Mayor Richards, vice president.
w. e. Pierce, vice president.
Adj't General Weaver, Secretary
w, S. Bruce, treasurer,
The Adiutant general will repre-
sent the governor.
Committees to take charge of fdiffer
ent features will be appointed to-
day. The chamber of commerce
will attend to the raising of money.
While the reception is state mat
ter, the entertainment of the vol
unteers is undertaken by the cit
izens through the chamber of COM
merce.
The special train bearing the vol
unteers, leaving San Francisco on
the 25th, will arrive here on the
morning OF the 2Sth. The volun
teers will be escorted to their quar-
tiers and given breakfast, after which
they will be rendered the freedom
of the city and fair. At 9 O'Clock
in the evening it is proposed to
have a parade, at the breaking up
Of which. the certificates prepared
by the state will be- presented to-
the men. During the evening there
will be addresses made by w. E.
Borah and James w. Reid. I'll
s hoped to get both opera houses
md have an address IN each.
On the second evening there will
,e a grand reunion at the Natatori- |
I'M, the volunteers being given
he freedom OF that resort. There
viii be music and dancing, and
Turing the evening the ladies of
he volunteer Corps will serve q
ight lunch.
1t is proposed TO keep the camp
pen and entertain the volunteers
ntil Saturday evening.
Vice presidents of the cornrittee
re to be appointed from great
lany towns of the state, J. S.
7aters, being appointed fors Sho
,ons.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-09-18

Ed. Hoag,and again in the Bend
after an absence of sometime.
w. L. Meigs. while he talked
buggie good deal did not get one
Charlie Gridley has gone to hi
sheep camp this week. He expect
to be away some time.
Granville Allen escorted Miss
Gertie Berry as far as Bliss, where
she took the train for Albion.
O. P. Johnson is gathering horses
to turn over to Mr.. Walden of Camas
Prairie. with whom Mr.. Johnson
has traded for ranch.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. F. V. Con-
kiln bouncing boy mother aud
ohild doiug well and Fred is the
proudest man in Hagerman.
The Gridley boys are gathering
horses. They sold one carload to an
eastern man who shipped on the
18th. Itseems that the deal made
with Mr.. Click fell through, for
some reason.
Pathfinder.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-09-18
OUR CORRESPONDENTS.

Hagerman, Sep. 18th, 1899
Chas. Jones was down from
Toponis, this week.
Sheriff Jones was down here on
business, Thursday and Friday.
Mrs. r. L. Hale is giving lessons
in painting to some of our towns
people.
Atty. Barnum and commissioner
Niles came down from Shoshone
Wednesday night.
Miss Gertie Berry did not leave
for Albion on Friday eve as stated
in our last, but left Monday eve.
DR.. Albee was visiting son of
P. M. Niles. few days since and
called on several of our townspeo-
pie.
The Owens Bros. and L. Millett
purchased buggies of the outfit
who have been selling carriages
through this part OF the country.
A. R.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-09-18
Kanoka Sep. 18TH 1899.

| AuAOhd OCp. 1c,tu 1OSS.
| Sam Gridley was in Kanoka las
Friday.
| S. F. P. Briggs has finished har
vesting his prune crop.
Lily Chriswell, daughter of Mel
son Chriswell, has been quite sick
for several days past.
Albert Haines has sold his "Hot
Spring" ranch to Charley Rose and
moved his family to Shoshone.
Edith Sawyer went to Hager-
man Monday, where she Will attend
school during the presant term.
Otis Syster made trip to Sho-
shone the first OF the week on busi-
ness connected with the sale of his
range horses.
Will Syster took a four horse
load, although he only drove two
horses, of live girls to the dance at
Hagerman, last week.
Mr.. Briggs went to Shoshone on
Friday with load of fruit. His
fruit crop is not nearly as large as
usual, but it is of excellent size and
quality.
Mrs. John Harder traded bot
tie of japanese oil to some emi-
grants for horse, we know the oil
is alright, but can not say in regard
to the horse, believe the emigrants
got the best of the bargain.
A mining company has been
so we understand, for /
the placer ground on the
South side OF the Snake river
nearly opposite the Chriswell ranch
A number of men are engaged tax
ng out ditch at the head OF Black
Butte rapids, the ditch will carry
quite a large head of water.
Jack, the pepper.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-09-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at HALEY, Idaho.
September 10Th. 1899.

September 10th. 1899.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before John +. Hansen, clerk of
the District Court at Albion, Idaho, on
Nov, l6, 1899. viz: Locklin H. Norton.
H. E. 119s, for Lot 2, Sec. 10. SEt1 NE
d, Sec. 8. TIP. S. r. Ii e.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF said land, viz:
G. w. Arthur, of Kanoka. Idaho.
Joseph Madalene, of Kanoka, Idaho.
Isaac Able. of Hagerman, Idaho.
Lee Vader, of Hagerman, Idahe.
Any person who desires to protest
against the allowance of such proof, or
who knows of any substantial reason, I.
under the law and the regulations OF the
Interior Department, why such proof
should not be allowed, will. be given an
opportunity at the above mentioned
time and place to cross-examine the
witnesses of said claimant, ard to offer
evidence in rebuttal Of that submitted
by claimant.
N. J. Sharp. Register.
(tirst pub Sent 1S last Der %
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-09-18
NOTICE.

To whom it may concern:
Notice is hereby given that (, Fred w !.
Gooding, of shoshone, Lincoln County,
Idaho, intend to apply to the District
Court, in and for the County of Lincoln,
State OF Idaho, at the November term of
said Coart. for 1899, for decree for the
| right Of the use of water OF Little Wood
| river for the purpose of irrigating the
E1a Of SW4 and VIZ of SEi4 of Section
36, Township 5, S. r. 10 East. Said
land now being owned by Fred w, Good
ing. Said land is arid By nature and
applicant claims OF the water of Little
Wood river, a flow of two Cubic feet per
second OF time, which has been hereto
tion 3J. about 400 feet above the dam on
said river, once claimed by Martin John
son and Augusr Canzler, and about 1000
feet below railroad bridge No. 22l. The
amount of land now in cultivation is
about 100 acres. That said water in
quantity now claimed by T. w. Good
ing, was diverted by the predecessors of
said +. w Goodlng and former claim
ants of the land above described. in May,
1885, and at thardate, the predecessors,
of F. w. Gooding and former claimants
otthe above described lands, had fifty
acres of said land in cultivation ard
claimed 800 inches of the water of Little
Wood river to irrigate said land, and
did, in the year of 1856, divert OF said
water, at the place above described.
fully $50 inches, for the purposes for
which said water was claimed by the
said predecessors in interest of the said
Fred w. Gooding. Dated this 9th day
Of September, 1899.
Fred w. Gooding.
BY J. 81 Waterss his attorneys
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-09-18

Custer, at the City Meat Market, re-
ceiyes fresh water fish and salt water
fish every Thursday
Call at Sam Holt s and look at his bar :
ealnsin shoes, dry goods, corsets, stes--
Great slash in prices.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-09-18

Hagerman, Ida, Sept. Is, '99.
News is rather scarce this week
School is progressing nicely. with
good attendance.
H. E. Barney was a visitor in
Hagerman, Friday.
Albert Gridley is helping Bill
Justice gather bis horses.
Edith Sawyers of Little Klondike
is staying with the teacher, Mrs.
Berry and attending school.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-09-18

By j.. s. Waters. his attorneys
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-30
sATAaEs ATTACK { oykY ISLAND.
Two Indians Have Much Fun Until the
Police Fall Foul OF Them.

Two Indians Have Much Fun Until the
Police Fall Foul of Them.
King Carlo and Brum hey Smith. two Indians
employed in Coney Island Wild West Show.
got very drunk last night early and sauntered
arm in arm down the busy streets OF
the West End. They entered every place OF
entertainment along the Bowery and enter
tanned themselves. They tipped over chairs and
tables. pslted the proprletors and customers
with broisd frankfurters. and with many yells
and wanton capers did their best to satisfy
themselves that they were real bad Indians.
When this proprietors rallied corps Of walters
as though to assail the two. the Indians drew
revolvers and chased the walters down to the
waves.
When the chase reached Tiyou's walk SIX
policemen sent from the station by ssrgt. Ir.
win fell upon the Indians and fought them.
Policeman UllenbuShs uniform was torn from
him by King Carlo. King Carlos noble foa-
lures were much marred by Ullenbush's club.
The six policemen had all they could do to get
their prisoners to the station. The services OF
an ambulance surgeon were found to be neces.
sary on their arrival
The Indian uprising had hardly been Quollod
when Priyates John N. Clements and Charles
r. Witty. U. 8. A.. started down tho Bowsry
conducting themselves very muchl a. the un-
tutored savages had done before them. They
met a similar fate.