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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-10
CHAPELLE'S MISSION
Is to Show How Churches Are Run
Without State Aid

Washington Jan. 1O-Most Rev. Mgr.
Chapelle, archbishop of New Orleans and
delegate apostolic to Cuba and Porto
Rico, has left for New York. where he
VIII go on a government transport on
Wednesday for Porto Rico. He is first to
take an inventory of the value of the
church holdings and to examine the title
of property in order that the fullest pro-
lection of the law may be extended to the
clergy who have lately become wards of
the United States He will also give the
priests of the West Indies some idea OF
our laws and the methods which are in
vogue here, where no church receives sup
port from the state.
Mgr. Chapelle before leaving said: My
mission is delicate and full Of difficulty,
but I hope to succeed in making those to
whom am sent feel, as 1 do. that this
country is the greatest on earth for free
dom, justice and progress"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-10
he Had a Krag-Jorgensen Bayonet

Havana, Jan. 10.-Private Weiss,
Company z, Eighth United States in
fantry who while on patrol last We'd
nesday, shot and killed an Gaping Gu
ban negro, arrested for having in his
possession a -Jorgensen bayonet
has been discharged by the military au-
thorities and commended by Major
General Ludlow for courage and good
judgment in endeavoring to stop law
breaker before shooting to kill. and for
GOODNESS in shooting when that became
necessary
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-10
FIGARO CONFISCATED
By German Police for Caricaturing
the Emperor.

Berlin, Jan 1o.-The Paris Figaro
was conflscated by the police through
out Germany yesterday on account of a
caricature which it contained, copied
from Puck, representing Emperor Will
liam of Germany in the guise of a de
SpiSed animal
Puck in it's issue of December Z, pub
Iished a double page cartoon by Pugh.
representing all the crowned heads and
entitled The threatened revolt in the
jungle" Emperor William was repre-
sented as a boar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-10
CUBANS GIVEN OFFICES
To Make Them Responsible for the
islanders, Future Behavior.

New York, Jan. 10.-In a special from
Havana it is announced that Perfecto
Lacoste, who was president of the Ha-
Vana junta, will be named as aIcalde or
mayor. Gen Menocal will accept po-
sition under Gen. Ludlow BY placing
Cubans in prominent positions most of
the responsibility for minor positions
will be shifted to them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-10
New Gas Well Struck.

Coneyville, jan 10.-Tbe gas COM
pany here just struck the strongest well
ever found in this vicinity. The flow
was so strong that the well was cased
with great difficulty. Today the casing
was blown high in the air. The COM
pany has not yet succeeded in control
ling the well
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-10
Beegs German saIve.

is used in every house, writes one man
from a country town Entire neighbor-
hood use it, for Piles, Cuts, Burns,
Bruises and all skin diseases. The fame
of it's cures necessarily spread from
town to town; friends tell friends what
Beggs' German Salve has done, and the
whole people acknowledges it's merit
its healing qualities and it's power OF
a1laying pain. For sale by all drug
RfStS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-10
ANTI-EXPANSIONISTS
Feel Hopeful That This Senate Will
Reject the Peace Treaty.,

Boston. Jan. 1O.-The executive commit
tee of the Anti-Imperialist league today
received encouraging report of Secre-
tary Irving Winslow's mission to Wash
ington. Mr.. Winslow says that the modi-
hcation or rejection of the peace treaty is
Senators of both parties had given him
assurance that they would delay action by
constitutional means for the present ses-
sion, to insure the treaty going over to
the next congress, when the rising tide of
Al
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-10
ASTONISHING ACTION.
Frenchman Resigns a Fat Office for
Unknown Reasons

london. Jan 1e-The Paris correspond
ent of the Daily News says:
The action of NJ Quesnay de Beaure-
palre In resigning is astounding. He
throws up one of the easiest and most
honorable posts and salary of one thous-
and pounds year which might have gone
cease to be fortunate if they plunge into
tends to stand for the senate the academy
public.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-10
"LEXOW" COMMITTEE
For St Louis Has Been Named by
Missouri's Lieutenant Governor

ST. Louis Jan. 10-A Post-Dispatch spe-
cial from Jefferson City says:
Lieutenant Governor Bolt today ap-
resolution of Senator Major for the in
yestiga ton of the municipal government
of St. Louis. The committee is composed
of four Democrats and two Republicans
The members of the committee are: Sen
ators Major of Pike Walker of St
Charles Childers of Hickory. Hohen-
schidt of Phelps. Matthews of St Louis
and Burkhead of Douglas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-10
Puts On a Fast Stock Train.

The Santa Fe has put on a fast stock
train between Kansas City and Purcell.
The train will be one of the fastest
trains of its class in the west and will
be a great convenience to stockmen.
The train will leave Purcell Sundays,
Tuesdays and Thursdays, getting into
Kansas City on the following morning
for the early market. Stockmen have
been working for this train for some
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-10
A CRAZY BRENTANO.
One of the Publishing Firm in SAM
tarium.

New York Jan. 10-A commission has
been appointed to inquire into the mental
condition of Augustin Brentano of the
publishing firm of BrentanoS, who is in a
sanitarium at Flushing The application
for the commission was made by Laura
Brentano his sister. who stated in an af-
fidavit that he is of unSound mind and I'M
able to govern himself or manage his
business affairs Brentanos wife did not
oppose the application.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-10
JUSTICE BREWER TO SAIL
on Wednesdav. 20 Nest via

On Wednesday,, to Meet with Ven
ezuelan Commission in Paris
Washington, Jan. 1O.-Justice Brewer
will sail from New York next Wednes-
day for Europe to attend the meeting
of the Venezuelan commission in Paris,
of which he and Chief Justice Fuller
are members. The commission was to
have met on the 25th instant, but a
postponement until May IA has been
arranged, so that the forthcoming
meeting will do nothing more than
formally ratify the postponement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-10

For external piles, cuts, burns and
bruises, old sores, eczema and all skin
diseases Beggs' German Salve stands
today without a peer. 1t is an old reii-
able remedy and If used freely wounds
Will heal without a scar. Be careful to
get ''Beggs'' and be sure of a speedy
cure. Eor sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-10
KAISER LACKS FAITH.
Doesn't Believe the Cars Peace
Scheme Will Succeed

London, Jan. 10.-The Berlin CORE
Spondent of the Daily News says:
Discussing the cars disarmament pro-
posals at a reception given by the presi-
dent of the reichStag recently, Emperor
William said he appreciated the holiness
of the ideas and the nobility of the mo-
tives of the Russian emperor but he did
not expect them to yield practical results
in this direction Therefore. the increase
in German army was not less indiSpensa-
BILE than before.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-10
sagasta Sure to Go.

Madrid, Jan flowing to the in
cIemency of the weather Senior Sagasta,
the premier, was unable to visit the
queen regent today to submit the ques-
ton of confidence in the cabinet The
crisis is therefore again proposed but
there is no doubt that the Sagasta min
iStery will resign
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-10
WIRE TRUST SCORES.
Advances Prices So per Ton for Wire
and Wire Nails.

Cleveland, o., JAN 10.-As a result of
the completion of the socalIed wire
combine an advance of 81 per ton for
wire and wire nails was announced here
today. 1t is impossible to buy wire rods
in the market in this part of the coun-
try, the combine" having absorbed all
the rod mills.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-10
Guam to Have a Brass Band.

Washington, Jan. 10.-The navy de-
partment has decided to allow the naval
station at Guam, a full brass band,
and the equipment bureau has been au-
thoriZed to procure the instruments and
ship them on the Yosemite when she
starts for the island.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-10

Coughing Injuries and inf1ames sore
lungs One Minute Cough Cure loosens
the cold, allays coughing and heals
quickly The best cough cure for child
rem, perfectly harmless. Geo. W. STAINS
field, W. H. Wilson, A J. Arnold & Son,
A. J. Kane 6 Co.. druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-10
Another aLast Official Act.n

The absolutely last official act of Gov
ernor Leedy was the appointment of a
justice of the peace for his home town.
LIE Roy. He appointed A. S. Jeffrey to
take the place of A R. Brereman, who
resigned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-10
Good Things

That add a relish to your meal Silver
Leaf Sweet Pickles. 1dince Meat. Cat
sup, Celery Relish, and Sweet India
Chow Chow. OTTO KUEHNE & co.
cf11rarz
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-10

Our own home make. ask your gnDcer
for them they are better than the So
called best Silver Leaf Sweet Pickles,
Afince Meat, Celery Relish, Catsup ana
Sweet Indian Chow Chow
OTTO KUEHNE & co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-10

Silver Leaf Mfnce Meat makes the
best pies ask your dealer for It.
OTTO KUEHNE & CO..
Manufacturers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-10
Taking Over.

When a party of
middle aged wom-
en- get tog I'll er
alone, a common
theme of converse
ton is their phys
ical ailments It
Would he better Il
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-05
Accidentally Killed His Brother

A very sad accident happened
at Mr. Calvin Reeves, near Ker
shaw, last Wednesday, resulting
IN the death of one of his sons,
aged about lG'Ycars. One of the
boys was handling Il pistol when
it was accidentally discharged,
the ball entering the back of his
elder brother, penetrating the
heart and killing him almost liz
stantIy. An inquest was held 10y
Magistrate j T Cauthen. The
remains of the young man were
buried at Fork Hill church Thurs,
day.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-05
Cotton seed Oil Mill.

The matter of organizing a cot
ton seed oil mill and fertilizer
company at this place was being
discussed by some of our business
men yesterday. 1t has not yet
taken definite shape but it will, in
all probability, in a few days.
Gil mill stock everywhere In the
State pays from 10 to 90 per cent
in annual dividends. We know
of no small enterprise that will be
of more benefit to the town and
county and that will give better
returns on the investment. No,
body who has the money will have
to be begged to take stock.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-05
Death of Rev Jno. Faile.

On the 25th instant at $50 p
m. Rev Jno Faile of Flat Creek
quietly breathed his last in the
presence of his immediate family
and few intimate friends.
While he had been confined to his
bed only very short time his
death was not unexpected as he
had been in failing health for
some time. The immediate cause
of death was Bright's disease from
which he had been suffering for
quite while. He was born Dec.
lst 1922 and was therefore -
years old. When quite a young
man he was married to Miss
Martha Remington who now
survives him. Nine children were
born to them five of whom are
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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-05
For The Ledger.
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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-05

The riends of Mr. Louis \ Mont>
g2mery announce him a candidate for
Cotton Weigh,r, al Lancasser. in the
election to be held the second Tuesday
in August, subject to the rules, etc. -,
governing said election.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-05

Especially valuable to women is Brown
D ron BisterSs Backache vanishes, headache
disappears, strength takes the place of
weakneess and the glow of health readily
comes TO the pallid cheek when this won
derfni remedy Ia taken. For sickIy children
or ovcrworked men il has no equal. No home
should be without this famons remedy,
Browns Iron Eitter is sold by all dealers.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-05

After sOms consideration on nv
part and having been brought out and
unanimously endorsed by the County
~ lance of Lancaster County, | here
by announce myself candidate for
the 'filce Of Cotton Weigher, subject
to be rules governing the election.
J. +, NIsBET.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-05
Deaths.


Mrs Susanna Remington, wld =
ow of the late Samuel Remington,
died at this place last "Wednesday
afternoon G. the home of her
grandson, Robert Remington, at
the factory. She was 76 years
of age and has been n paralytic
for the past five years. She was
member of Flat Creek Baptist
church. Her remains were in
tered at this place Thursday after
noon, the burial service being con-
Quoted by the Rev j II Boldrldge.
Mr. and Mrs Peter Twittv of
the vicinity of Heath Spring lost
their Is months old child, on
Tuesday last, from the effect OF
serious burns which it accidentally
received on Saturday before. 1t
was buried at Fork Hill church on
Wednesday.
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs
NJ G Bowers, of Pleasant Hill town
ship died On Wednesday last aged
three days.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-05
AN NNOUNCEM VI ENTS
FOR COTTON WEIGHER.

| hereby announce myself a candi.
tie for the position Of Cotton Weigh.
er for Lancaster, at the election to be
held on the 2nd Tuesday in August
next, subject to such rules and regu-
Islious rs the County Board Of Com
mlssI"ners may prescribe foI the govc
ernment Of said election.
A. &. WILLIAMSON,
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-05
Reward Offered

On Tuesday last Gov McSweenev
offered reward of $50 for the
capture of the parties who recent
ly bul ned the barn and stable of
Capt w Fl Rives at this place.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-05

| hereby announce myself candi
date for Cotton Weigher at Lancaster.
al the election to be held on the Sth of
August aubject to the rules and regu.
ialions governing the same.
w. IKE WILLIAMS.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-05

l hereby announce myself candi-
date for Cotton Weig her at Lancaster
in the election to be held 2d Tuesday.
in August next, subject to the rules,
etc, governing said election.
Vi. =. JORDAN.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-05
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
Of Il. NJ. PIyIcr, Deceased.

4 LII Persons indebted to the estate
"A Of p. VI. Ply Ter, deceased will
come fOrwarJ at once and make settle.
ment with the undersigned. Persons
having claims against said estate will
present them, duly verified, to the
Undersigned
w. B PLYLER,
Geo. w PBYLER.
Executors.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-05

Don't ToearcO Spit and Smoke Year LIE IWsy.
To anit tobacco easily and forever, be- Enaa
netio. fun OF life. nerve and viger, take Eo-To.
Bac, the wonder-worker. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists. 500 or ". Cure guaran-
teed Booklet aud sample free Address
Sterling Remedy o. chicago or New Yorle
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-05
REGISTRATION NOTICE,

I'M EPU "LTCW WILLTAKEnotice
that the Registration Books will
he open, at the court house. for the
Icg'strttion Of parties entitled to reg
ister under the Constitution, on the
lst Monday i'm each month, until 80
days preceding t, next general cleo
ton
w G. 4 PORTER.
Chalrm"n Board Registration LC
Lancaster. : e.
Dec 1898.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-05
Charged With Burning Captain
RiycS' Barn.

Riycs' Barn.
On Wednesday last, warrants
were issued for Doe and Henry
Perry, two coIored men living in
the vicinity of Capt Rives', charg~
ing them with the recent burning
of the Captains barn. They were
committed to Jail and had pre-
Iiminary hearing before Magis
trato Caskey yesterday afternoon.
The preliminary had not been
concluded at the time of gong to
press.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-05
NOTICE OF DISCHARGE.

NOTICE Il HEREBY GIVEN
~ that on the 29th day of August.
1899, the undersigned as executor of
the Will ofJohn + Mackey. deceased
viii make application unto Chns n
Jones. Judge Of Pi oba'e i'm and tor the
county Of Lancaster and State of South
caro- ina, for final discharge "a such
executor J + MACKEY,
Executor.
JIly %, 1880. GOD
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-05
job Printing.

job Printing.
Law Briefs, Minutes, ali kinds
of Blanks, Bill and Letter Heads,
Envelopes, and all kinds of Job
Printing done in the best style
and at lowest prices. Call at The
LEDGER Office and see samples of
my work and get prices.
HUGH WILSON,
Abbeville, 5. &.
Press and Banner Office.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-05
h MI WEEKLY

Mrs j b Bell, of this county
who has been with her sister in
Fairfield since the death Of her
father, is expected home to,mor.
row.
Misses Ada and Matte Clyburn
of Kershaw, and Miss Ada Hin
son of Rockingham, n G, are the
guests of Miss Mamie Clyburn.
Reports from several sections
OF the county represent the corn
crop as fine. Mr. j w Williams
of the Dorglas section will make
corn enough this year to last him
two years.
Don't forget, the election for
cotton wcighcr comes off nest
Tuesday. IT you are a producer
of cotton you should he on hand
TO vote for the man whom you
would prefer to weigh your cotton
Mr. S o Shultz, Manager of
Lubin's CineogrNph and Novelty
Co., has the thanks of The Ledger
force for complimentary tickets
to his show last Thurs lay night.
Owing to sickness the editor could
not attend, but we understand the
illustrations, especially of the
Spanish American war, were very
fine.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-05
FOR CoTr,N wEIGHER AT HEATH

To" NVtINN WEIUHE EK At HEAIH
SPRING.
After being nominated and endorsed
by Heath Spring Sub Iliance. I
hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office OF Cotton Weigher for
the town Of Heath Spring and pl, dge
myself To comply with the law .n
the rules governing said election.
DAVID w HENDRIX.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25
FOREIGN PASTORS HEARD.
Two Delegates to Pan-Presbyterian
Council Occupy Puipits.

Two of the delegates to the Pan-Presby-
terrain Alliance, which meets in this city
Wednesday. occupied city pulpits yesterday.
Rev DR. John G. Patton, a missionary in
the New Hebrides, and one of the noted
figures in the mission field. spoke at the
First Presbyterian Church in the morning,
and elsewhere during the day, of his work
Dutch Reformed Church in Pretoria. South
and people. especially with regard to the
TrdnSVaal
In the course of an address last evening
in the New York Avenue Presby terian
Church, DIR. Bosnian said:
In case war should come It means ter
rible slaughter. Our people are not hired
soldiers; they are our husbandmen our eld-
ers and deacons, and leading men. We
have no standing army: we have only 400
artillerymen. The Dutch farmers them
selves militia. They do not like
war but fight they will for their country
this time as they have done in the past.
AS our good president has aptly put it: You
ask me for my shirt. and / have given
II you; but now you ask me for my very
life and | cannot give you that
If we mus; go to war, England will
have to fight 10000 farmers III the Trans
wall and 30 900 of the Free State because
that is now bound to assist the Transvaal
by an offensive and defensive alliance en-
tered into four years ago. We shall have
at least 10000 men in the field who are
marksmen-good shots. They will fight for
their homes and their freedom
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-25
FUGITIVE BOYS.
Richmond Lads Arrested, One of
Whom is in IIOspitaI.

Two small boys, fugitives from their
homes in Richmond, Va, are held here sub
ject to orders of their parents. One OF them
says his name is Harold Naughn-Lloyd, and
the other has told several stories respecting
his identity To the police he gave his
name as Grover Watkins; while at the
Emergency Hospital he called himself Ed
die Lewis. He was taken to the hospital
about 10 o'clock Saturday night to be treat
ed for injuries received while stealing
ride on a southbound train.
Several days ago. according TO the state
ments of the boys, they left their homes
and came here. Tramping did not prove to
be what they had anticipated, and Satur-
day night they started to return home.
Watkins was on the platform of the rear
car, and as the train rounded the 9th street
curve he leaned out in time to strike
against the gates. His companion jumped
off u care for him. and Detective Hewlett
arrested him.
Relatives of the Watkins boy tclegraphe
Inspector Boardman to send him home at
their expense, but the hospital authorities
regard him unable to travel Nothing
has been heard from the friends of the
OF her lad