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The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21
WOMEN PLANNING.
Arranging to Take a Hand In Next
State Campaign.

The Kansas Equal Suffrage associa-
ton will hold its annual meeting in
Kansas City, Kan, October 9, 10 and IL
The meeting will be held under the
auspices of the Current Event club of
that city.
The object of this reunion is to re-
vive interest in the work for which the
association was founded and to make
preparations for a big campaign next
year
This association of women has hopes
of some time inducing the men to give
them the privilege of voting.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21
NO GOLD DRAIN.
London Denies That There Is Any
Organized Movement.

London. Sept. 21-Regarding the 1o0.-
600 pounds in bar gold purchased in the
open market here yesterday for ship
ment to New York. NGessrs. Brown.
Shipley & Co, said to a reporter of the
Associated Press:
There has been no drain yet. This
is a fugitive transaction and not inn
portant. No one can ship gold at the
Bank of England's present rate at a
profit"
J. s. Morgan & Co, said: 1.-The ship
1nent is without influence. It was pure
" a transaction on gold picked up in
the open market
The assistant cashier of the Bank of
England said:
we have notified New York that the
transaction is in no way connected with
us. At present there is no tendency to
export gold to the United States but it
may come SOOn.''
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21

[From the. Times. Hillstille. Va

TFrOm the Times HilIstille, val
suffered with diarrhOea for a long time
and thought l was past being cured.
had spent much time and money and suf-
fered SO much misery that [ had almost
decided to give up all hopes of recovery
and await the result. but noticing the ad-
vertisement of Chamberlain's Collie, ChoI-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy and also some
testimonials stating how some wonderful
cures had been wrought by this remedy
I decided to try it. After taking a few
doses I was entirely well of that trouble
and I wish to say further to my readers
and fellow sufferers that am a hale and
hearty man today and feel well as 1
ever did in my Hfe.-O- R. Moore. Sold by
all druggists.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21

Mothers Of children affected with Group
or a severe cold need not hesitate to ad-
minister Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
1t contains Opiaue nor narcotic in any
form and may be given as confidently TO
the babe as to adult The great sue
cess that has attended its use in the treat
rnent of colds and Group has won for it
the approval and praise it has received
throughout the United States and in many
foreign lands. For sale by all druggists
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21
Kansas Raunions.

Following is a list of the G. A. r. re-
unions to Be held this summer:
Wichita-Septembe 1921. R-Moore,
GlayIord-september 1922; J. c. II.
Arrnistead, secretary
GrenoIa- September 1921: D. MReid.
secretary.
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The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21
ZAMBOANGA DESERTED.
Four Hundred Rebels Encamped Foul
Miles In the Country.

uoiIo concerning the results Of General
Bates second trip among the southern
islands indicate that only about 400
rebels at Zamboanga refuse to recOg-
nize American authority. Pending the
outcome in the island of Luzon, the
city of Zamboanga is practically de-
serted. The rebels are in camp, four
miles in the country. The Moros and
Filipinos are unfriendly and disturb
ances between them are liable to occur.
Jolo is quiet and the natives continue
friendly
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21
IRON GROWS SCARCER.
Shipment a Million Tons Short of
Sales

Sales.
Cleveland, Sept. 21-The Iron Trade
Review SAYS:
The iron market has gone steadily on
toward a. higher level in the week.
Nothing in current events gives any
suggestion of a change from the sue
cession of surprises that have come in
the past six months. but close students
OF the situation with history in mind.
are disposed to limit their predictions
to the middle of the coming year. Stocks
meantime grow less. The demand for
iron in the balance of the year prom
ises to be still in excess of the capacity
of active furnaces. appointment has
been thereto of praducers and intending
producers on all hands. The week has
brought out further notices of shortage
on Lake Superior ores and shipments
are likely to fall at least one million
tons short of sales and estimated out
puts of consuming producers.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21
HONECK DIDN'T CARE.
just as Soon Be Hanged as Not,
Apparently.

Chicago, Sept. 21.-Richard Honeck,
who in pursuit of a preconceived de-
sign and without apparent reason re-
Gently murdered Walter Koeller, today
plead guilty.
DO you know you can be hanged on
your plea?" asked the judge, perplexed
at the want of fear shown by the pris-
oner-
I do replied Honeck;'I am guilty"
Herman Hundhausen implicated with
Honeck entered plea of not guilty.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21
JERRY IS COMING.
Ex-Congressman May Talk Anti Ex-
pansion In Topeka

Jerry Simpson has accepted the in
vitation to speak at the Topeka G. A.
r. reunion September q, and is coming
to twist the lions tail in great style.
Simpson has a rip-snorting and anti
expansion speech which he delivered at
the Arkansas City reunion and he will
deliver the same speech in this city.
The word has been passed around
among the Populist friends of Simpson
and there will be a great crowd of them
at the meeting to cheer the anti-expan-
sion sentiment.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21
The car visits KieI.

Kiel, Sept. 21.-The czar and czarina
arrived here at a. IN. today. As the
Russian imperial yacht Polar Star en-
tered the harbor the men on board the
German warships manned the decks.
A large crowd of people witnessed the
arrival Of their maiesties.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21
HARRISON WILL RUN.
Tells Bryan He VIII Make the Race
For Governor.

Chicago, Sept. 2.-The Times Herald
says:
Mayor Harrison will run for governor
of Illinois next year. His decision was
supposed to remain secret until later in
the season.
The mayor himself gave the news to
William j. Bryan last Saturday. Mr..
Bryan was so eager to express his sat
isfaction to three or four Illinois Dem
ocratS that he started the leak.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21
Beggs' German salve.

Is an old Remedy well known to most
German house wives. It is guaranteed tC
cure Scdlds. Burns Sores Cuts anC
Bruises. It heals without a scar. r. W
Squires, pharmacist.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21
For Side Walks, Cisterns, Etc.

The Setter Brand Portland Cement
guaranteed equal to any cements man
ufactured; sold by J. Thomas Lbr. Co,
614 Van Buren street, Telephone e6-2.
Kansas avenue and L. P. r. r. tele-
pone Co.'S.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21
Kearsaroe sa!ls Nortbwar1-

New York. Sept. 21.-The new United
States battleshiD Kearsarge left the
Brooklyn navy yard today bound for
the Massa chusetts coast for her final
trial over a measured course.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21
a Wonderful Cure of Diarrhoea.

A PROMINENT VIRGINIA EDITOR
Had Almost Given Up, but Was Brought
Back to Perfect Health by Chamber
Iain's Collie, Cholera and DiarrhOea
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21

troubles of her sex.
MRS. ANNA E. Hall. of Mill
dale. Conn, was all run down in
health and had completely lost
control of her nerves. She wrote
to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass
for advice. Now she writes:
e I wish to thank you for what
has done for me. It has helped me
I suffered for long time with ner-
i'd limbs and falling of the womb;
head and could not sleep. I told
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is scielntitic
compound having the endorsement of en-
inent physicians and the, medical press
It 'tdigests what you eat and pos1tlEeIy
cures dyspepsia. NJ. A. Ketron, Blooming
dale Tenn, says it cured him OF iuoiges-
ton of ten years standing Geo. W Starts-
field W H Wilson, A. J. Arnold & Son.
A. J. Kane & Co.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21

TRs PINKHAM says rrablity indicates disease.
IVE Women who are nervous and snappsh to be
pited. Their homes uncomfortable; their dis
positions grow constantly worse Such women need coun
sci and treatment of understands peculiar
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21
The Burlington Route q Good Rail-
road.

East-boUnd from the Missouri River
to st. Louis, Chicago, it runs the finest
trains, wide-vestibuled, Pintsch lighted
throughout, with the BUrlington's cele-
brated free chair cars, dining cars,
Pullman sleepers.
North-bound: two daily trains, per-
fectly equipped, to Omaha. Sioux City.
st. Paul.
Northwest: from fifty to five hundred
miles saved from the Missouri River to
the Northwest by the great time saver
the Billings Route.
West: from the Missouri River to
Colorado and beyond, two great trains
daily.
$500 miles of standard railroad. The
pioneer in courteous treatment of
travellers.
The main Travelled road--every ticket
agent has tickets reading over the
Great Burlington Route.
J. G. BRAMHAII,
It. P. A. S23 Main Street,
Kansas City, Mo.
L W. WAKELEY,
General Passenger Agent,
St. Louis, Mo.
HOWARD ELLIOTT.
General Manager,
St Joseph, Mo-
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21
Marconi Arrivas.

New York, Sept. 21-Signor AfareonL
the promoter of the wireless telegraphv
arrived here today on board the steam
eE Aurania from Liverpool.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21

In Boston-"Have you a new grip ffYe
we had to let our last one go. She. wa!
good cook and baked beans beautifully
but she would split her infinitives. Life
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21
EVERYDAY
TALKS WITH
ORNEN

your Vegetable Compou
more than anything else
vousness, pains in back
also had neuralgia in m
my husband that some
thing must be done, for
I was nearly frantic with
pain. Having read of
th e wonderful cure S
Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etab1e Compound had
performed, determined
to try it. I have taken
it and am happy to say I
am cured. I recomme.
to all my friends and ]
tire of telling the benz
have derived from its us
have you alone to than
my recovery"
MRS. ELLEN FLANA-
GAN, 1870 Mountain ST.,
Philadelphia, Pa, writes ::
''DEAR Mrs, PINKHANI
Three years ago I was
a sufferer from chronic
dyspepsia. was irritable
and cross, and can say
that after taking seven
bottles of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compot
pleasure in writing this
interviewed bv anv one
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21
HUMOR OF THE DAY.

Some folks say that Ignorance is a terri
bic disease.
Yet every one that has 1t seems perfectly
at ease;
And furthermore It's evidently quite de-
void of pain,
For of all who are afflicted but very few
complain. -Chicago News.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21

Up to the Standard-''What is your ides
of a good joke?" We'll any joke tha-
makes you mad because you didn't thinl
of it yourself. Detroit Free Press.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21

81 suffered with piles. eleven years be-
fore using DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve*
now my health is fully restored--I feel
like a new born man-'-Conrad STANCE.
Pierz, MINI. A soothing. healing prepara-
ton of standard merit; beware of worth
less counterfeits. Geo ". Stansheld. w
H. Wilson, A J. Arnold & Son. A ] kane
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21

DeWitt's Little Early Risers promote
good health by keeping liver and bowels
properly regulated Pleasant to take.
never grippe. BEST pills made; we will use
no others; says G, II, Applegaate. J. p.
W. Fl. Wilson, A. J. Arnold & Son, A. J.
Kane & Co.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21

Bill-'sDid you ever know an amateur
fisherman to tell the truth?' JilI-'+Oh
yes. 1 heard one tell another that he wa
iar."-Y onkers Statesman.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21

do you think it is allowable to golf on
Sunday; Mr. Teeters?'' asked Mrs. Pear
tiously, lit should be certainly be limited
to a Sabbathdays journey. Harper 5
RaZar
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21

More Important.-AIrs. Catterson-
What a pity you have no children. -
Mrs. Hatterson-.I don't know If I
did have, wouldn't be able to take
such an active part in the Mothers
Congress. Brooklyn Life.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21

Proud Father surveying his new born
Don't you think he looks like me?
Jealous Visitor-''Yes. poor little thing!
-Tit-BitS.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21

She scorns him DER the counter, though
What friends they were two months ago
So just to prove her ways not nice
He tackS a quarter on the price.
=l.llica go Record.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21

I've got a hatpin made out Of a nugget
from my papa's copper mine
That's nothin'. All my paper dollies is
cut out of minin stock Plain
Dealer.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21
WANTED.

Sealed bids will be received at the
headquarters of the Kansas State G.
A r. reunion office Estate house, until
the 18th Of September, 1889, at 8 o'clock
D. M, for 20 tons of clean dry, bright
wheat straw and 50 cords Of dry. hard
wood delivered at the fair grounds
The right to reject any or all bids re-
served by the committee
MAJOR A. p. SHREVE. Secretary.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21

''NTy husband is a fatalist He always
maintaining that men are not free
You must remember that your husband
is married. brooklyn Life.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21

Il wonder why they put the Sham
rock in petticoats,'' said the serene citi-
zen who likes to be told things instead
of reading for himself.
That's no business of ours,'' replied
the busy man. 1T makes no difference
how many yachts are put in petticoats
so long as nobody's temper gets ruff
hed.''-Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21

And that Doesn't Count-"And you
credible" 'fSacr-r-e! What else was zer
to do? All ze circumstances pointed "a
bune.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21

"A, self-opening. and closing umbrella
has been invented
That's no good. What the world wants
is an umbrella that will find its way back
home when stolen. Detroit Free Press.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21

st must say said the Filipino general,
that we seem as far as ever from a So
luton of this race problem
Have YOU a race problem?'
Il should say so; even the army IS
thrown into constant confusion by this
wild desire of individuals TO come out
first in every retreat. w ashington Star.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21

A Baptist minister was asked how i
was that he consented to the marriage o
his daughter to a Presbyterian.
We'll, my dear friend" he replied. ga
far as 1 have been able to discover, Cupt
never studied theology. Ohio Stat
Journal.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-21

IF I should tell all I know" said the
detective with, a solemn shake of his
head, it would create Sensat tiOn, and
don't you forget it.
IF you would refrain from telling what
you don't know" returned the sarcastic
citizen, 'it would create even greater
sensation. Chicago Post.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
DEPARTED FOR nExICO.
TIT. McMahon's Employees Give Him a Hearty "Good Bye" With
 Token of Remembrance.

Just before No. 3 arrived, north bound, Sunday, large number of em- ployes of the Bridge and Building Department met in Mr. McMahons office to bid him farewell and Gods speed in his new field of labor i'll Old Mexico, and h little improptu speech presented him with mag
 nifcent gold watch and chain and K. P. charm, which of itself would
 carry him to the interior of the Monteumaes MT. McMahon in re- sponse, in part, said while 10th to leave his family and friends, felt it his duty to accept the advancement presented
 him, for the betterment of his con eition, and to show his recognition of the services of the several employees under him, had taken the matter up with the new officials, showing the capability of the present corpse of help, to the effect that his full force
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

tered out intothe sunlight Ihadplenty of food for thought. A document, for instance, which would be utterly be- yond my reach for consultation, seemed to be at Sebastiano's disposal whenever he chose to call for 1t. That there had been no time for him to do so while the steamer was in port, felt sure: but that he might return from Saipan at any moment was something more than n possibility.
 The sight of that box lying across ihe dead fray slap would keep running through my mind. and thought of in- numersble excuses which might in- duce Padre Bartolomeo to give me --~@" nt its contents. especially if a suf-
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
THE noUNT MENA RESORT.
1t Will Open to the Public In Good Style On June I2.

A. I. Dean, who is to have charge of the hotel at Mt. Mena this season, ar rived from Pittsburg Friday and gave the Star call. Mir. Dean is a very pleasant appearing gentleman and evidently knows how to run a hotel. He reports that the hotel will be open for business on June 12, and the indi- cations are that there will be many guests there at that date.
 A nice four-in-hand coach that will carry twenty persons, has been secured and will meet all trans to convey guests to and from the hotel. A neat rooming building has been erected with twelve rooms, and other changes has been made, increasing the capacity so as to accomodate fully fifty more people than formerly A road or drive way has been built about two miles in length, west from the hotel to the highest point on Rich Mountain, and the grounds surrounding have been beautified, making it more attractive for visitors.
 Mir. Dean reports having secured both an orchestra and brass band for the season, and good music for dane ing parties or for any ether occasion, can be supplied at any time and on very short notice. There is every in dication pointing to the fact that Mt. Mena will become more popular than ever.as a summer resort during this season.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

would be kept intact and po change except for bettern. occur in the Bridge and Rr,ls E partment. MT. McMahon .,' toned the material growth Bridge and Building ras under the very adverse oa. under which it had to labo. present healthful and method. dition to which it has arrived s| Conserted actions of his emr,a
 MT. McMahon leaves NY companled by the test wisA.' thorough respect of every nos any way connected with the p;.. & Gulf, and every citizen |, His duties as an official of tbo { were never neglected, and drr,. brief service as a member of .. council he caused his infueno. felt for the good of the city .. the impression of his correct k, habits upon tue minds of his asso \ While his friends here regret {, him go they congratulate himn promotion to a more respons,hl lucretive position and wish Iii bounded success.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
(To BE CoNTINuEp.l ]

If you are thinking of buying a sewing machine do not fail to see J. J.. Mershon, agent for the White. He also sells second hand machines, in good servicable condition, at prices ranging from $500 upward, on terms to suit all reasonable purchasers. All sewing machine supplies kept for sale or ordered to suit any machine, by J. J. Mershon. agent for the White sewing machine. Jansen avenue be- tween Mena and DeQueen streets, Mena, Ark. w22et
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
NOTICE OF CONFORMATION oFTAx SALE

Whereas on the 10th day of June. 1895, the following described lands, to-wit: SE14 sec 8, Tp4 s, K 31 W, Polk country, Arkansas, were by the collector of Polk county. Arkansas. offered for sale for the taxes due and unpaid thereon for the year 1894 said tax sale having been made in pursuance of q due and legal notice of time, place and terms of sale as re- quired by law, and said lands having been re- turned delinquent in the manner required by law, and said lands having been offered for sale for said taxes so due and unpaid thereon at the court house door in said county. with in the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales land J. W. Hudgins being the successful bidder at said sale. said above described lands were sold to him by the said collector; and whereas the period and right of redem ption having expired, w. J. Davis, clerk of Polk county Arkansas. did or the 20th day of June, lS9S duly execute and deliver to said J. ". Hudgins, deed of conveyance to said lands.
 Now therefore all persons are hereby notified that shall apply by petition to the Polk circuit court at its next Septem Der term 1899 for conformation of said tax little to said land, and all persons interested are hereby notified to show cause, by reason of any informality or irregularity in connection with said sale, why such conformation may not be had.
 June 6, 1899 J. w. IUDGINs,
 22 Ct Purchaser.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
NOTICE OF CONFORMATION OF sHERIFFs
 SALE

Whereas on the Fist day of May, 1898, the following described lands to-wit, the N2 SW4 and SW4 of \ E4 and NW4 of SEA sec tp2 s R 81W, Polk county Arkansas, were by the Sheriff of said Polk county offered for sale to satisfy 8 certain execution, which said execution was directed to said sheriff by the clerk of said Polk county, said execution being in favor of stephen Thornton and James Lowther, and against the estate of Jessie Ray deceased, and said land having been duly advertised for sale as required by law to satisfy said execution, and the same being offered for sale for said purpose at the court house door in said Polk county within the hours required by law for judicial sales, and J. W. Hudgins being the highest and best bidder at said sale, the said lands were sold to him by the said sheriff, and said sheriff has made his certificate of pur- chase as required by law. Now therefore all persons are hereby notified that shall apply by petition to the Polk circuit court at its next September term 1899, for conformation of said execution sale, and all persons interested are hereby notified to show cause, by reason of any nformality or irregularity in connection with said sale. why such conformation may not be had. J. W. HUDGINs.
 June 6, 1899 22 26t Purchaser.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
NOTICE OF CONFORMATION oFTAx SALE

wheras on the 10th day of June, 1895. the following described lands to-wit, the S2 SEA see 21 tp3 R 3lW, Polk county, Arkansas, were by the collector of said Polk county offer ed for sale for the taxes due and unpaid there on for the year 1894, said tax having been made in pursuance of due and legal notice of time place and terms of sale as required by law, and said lands having been returned de- linquent in the manner required by law and having been offered for sale for said taxes so due and unpaid thereon at the court house door in said county within the hours prescrib- ed by law, for judicial sales, and J w. Hudgins being the successful bidder at said sale. said above lands were sold to him by said collector {; and where's the period and right of redemption having expired, W. J. Davis clerk of Polk county, Arkansas did on the 20th day June 1899 duly execute and deliver to said J. W Hudgns deed of conveyance to said land.
 Now therefore all persons are hereby notified that shall apply by petition to the Polk circuit court at its next September term 1899. for conformation of said tax title to said land. i. and all persons interested are hereby notified to show cause. by reason of any lnfofmality or irregnlarity in connection with said sale, why such conformation may not be had.
 June 6. 1899 J. W. HUDGTNs.
 226t Purchaser.