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The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-26

ed up and down, forward and backward
carrying his enemy with him in all his
contOrtiOns trying by every conceiva-
BILE twist to get his fangS into the mer-
ciless foe; but all in vain. Then we be-
gan to see in the poor victim renewed
signs of failing strength; but, nOtwith-
standing increasing weakness, he strug-
gled Tor time continuously, then in
termittently, until, more than two hours
and a half after the first attack, the
poor rattle gave up the contest and lay
down to die, This time it was no ruse.
The poor fellow was done for, and with
in 10 or Is minutes after the mute sur
render he yielded up the ghost. But
even then blacky still stuck, and it was
not until the corpse began to stiffen
that he for the first time withdrew
the nails which had been driven nearly
three hours before into the sure place
the throat of the unhappy rattle.
Then, the tragedy being ended, the
comedy began, and a comedy indeed it
was, at any rate to the two spectators.
On the part of the victor there was no
sign of triumph, no dancing around the
PROSTATE enemy; but with all possible
staidness and traightforwardness the
hero prepared for the celebration of his
victory. He began by stretching and
Strengthening out the lifeless body,
smoothing out every crease and every
wrinkle on it's scaly surface, with what
intent we could not even guess. He
seemed to have assumed the role of un-
dertaker, and to be preparing the corpse
brave though defeated foe. Not a twist or
wrinkle was left upon the carcass from
tip to toe, from nose to OutStretched
tail. Then, to our greater beWilder-
ment, we saw that he was licking the
body from end to end, making straight
parallel lines of saliva along its entire
length, which, with the rays of the set
ting sun falling on it, exhibited all it's
varied hues, and made US long for its
possession, that we might carry it away
with US. But the darky had something
better to do than indulge a benevolent
sentiment for our qualification. For TO
minutes or more he continued his pre-
parations. until he made four or five
ribbons laid horizontally on the dead
body from end to end.
Then black rose and shook himself,
and, having done so, took up his posi-
ton at the head of his victim and calm
ly gazed upon him, with the first CLEAN
of satisfaction in his bright little eye.
We were still full of wonder and con
lecture as to his purpose, interment OF
some kind being the only thing we yet
thought Of But then we saw him
calmly open his mouth to it's utmost
capacity and take into it the. entire
head of the defunct rattler; then he
euIDed and swallowed; then rested;
then another gulp and another swallow;
and so on until he had tucked into him
the whole body, a foot longer than
himself; and then, with the tip of the
tail still danging from his mouth, he
dragged himself into the scrub, and
thence probably into a gully, there to
spend a month or more digesting his
ponderous meal, and fighting the bat
tie DER again" in blissful dreams.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-26
FAMOUS PRESBYTERIANs.
Prominent Churchmen of the World
to Discuss Religious Questions.

Washington, Sept. 6.-Presbyterians
from all over the world are arriving
here to attend the Pan-Presbyt yterian
council which opens its sittings at the
New York Avenue Presbyterian church
tomorrow. Upwards OF 400 delegates are
expected to be in attendance upon this,
the SEVENTEEN general council
The following foreign countries Will be
represented: Austria Hungary, Bel
giurn, East F'riesland, France, Germany,
Greece. Italy, Russia, Spain, Switzer-
land, England, Ireland, Scotland, Cey-
lon, China japan, Cape of Good Hope,
Orange Free State, South African Re
public, Natal, Canada, Eastern Aus
tralia, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania,
New Zealand, Otago, Southland, ia
maica and New Hebrides.
The council is not a legislative body.
It's work is to discuss church and relg-
ious questions and its suggestions and
conclusions will be adopted by indiVid-
uaI churches which are subject only to
their own laws.
Among the prominent figures here
will be Dr. J. Marshall Lang OF GlaS-
gov, Scotland, author of rs Life Worth
Living and pastor of Barrony church
the mother congregation of Scotland, in
which John Knox WOrshipped; ReV-Jas.
Stewart of South Africa: Samuel Smith
of London, and J. Herbert Roberts or
AbergaIe, Wales both members of par
lament; Rev. Charles A Salmond Of
Edinburgh and Rev. TheOphile Gay of
WaIdenSian church.
Rev. John De Witt of Princeton The
illogical seminary will preach a sermon
at the opening service tomorrow and
Rev. Mr.. Lang will deliver the opening
address, In the evening President Nc
KinIey will receive the delegates at the
White House.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-26
SOLDIERS BANQUET.
Arrangements to Be Made Mon
day Evening.

Several of the leading grocers and
butchers of Topeka met at the Com
merciaI club rooms last night to talk
over the plans and make arrangements
for the banquet to be given under their
auspices, to the Twentieth Kansas
regiment, when it returns. Owing to a
slight misunderstanding, several of the
leading members of the association
were not present, and it was thought
best not to take any definite action,
so after a general discussion it was
decided to adjourn until next Mon
day evening, when a rousirg meeting
of all the grOcers and butchers in the
city will meet and formulate plans and
transact such other business, appoint
committees and make arrangements to
properly give the banquet.
It is to be hoped that all the grOcers
and butchers of the city will make it
an especial effort to be present at the
meeting next Monday evening. Postal
card notices viii be sent to all the gro
GERS and butchers in the city by VIM.
Dransfield and Chas. Wolff, and in ad-
dition, notices will be published in the
papers to remind all of the fact that
the meeting will be held at the Com
mercial club rooms on next Monday
evening at 8 o'clock sharp.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-26

Board, RosaIea Pendleton, Topeka.
2:3O-''AIid-week Work for School,
W. T. Adams, Chanute.
2:45-"What Has the Bible School Ac-
complished for the Church?" P. H Guy,
Winfield.
3:OO-"Bible School Revivals,' Park G.
Herbert, Burlington.
3:15-Conference and Question Box
present Day Bible School Problems -
conducted by Knox P. Taylor.
4:15-Business.
WEDNESDAY EVENING
7:3O-Praise Service.
S:OO-Address-L. E. Sellers.
$50 - Address - Knox p. Taylor,
BLOOMINGTON. III.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-26
CHCRCH CONVENTION.
Christian Churches of Kansas Holding
Annual Meeting.

With $50 delegates already in attend
ance and as many more expected to ar
rive today, the annual convention of
the Christian churches of the state of
Kansas. began last evening. 1t is an
ticipated that this years meeting will
be the largest and best yet held.
The meeting was opened last night
by Prof D ; Kelley of EnpOria, who
spoke on the subject of fthe Supreme
Objects of the Christian EndeavOr." He
was followed by Rev. c. NJ Sheldon
who spoke at length on the OppOrtuni-
ties which confront the young people
Of today Rev. Mr.. Harlan presided at
the meeting.
The programme for this afternoon
and for Wednesday is as follows;
1-2O-DevOtional-Mr Ora E. Nc
Pherson, PaOla.
2:O0-President's Address-Mrs. Jennie
Harlan, Topeka.
Z-10-Secretary'S RepOrt-Ars. Alice
NJ. Cook. Topeka
2.2O-Junior superintendent's annual
message
2:S5Junior Conference-Cragie Jean
Mcdowell, lola
Some forces emphasized:
The Pastor-L- z Sellers.
The c. W. B. M.-AIrs. May Graham,
The Superintendent-Mrs. B. F.
Vaughn Horton.
The Parents-AIrs. Clara Putnam.
Hoisington.
The Juniors-John Zimmerman, To-
peka-
The Internediate-Sadie Andrews,
Fmporia-
-l5-POem-Mrs- Emma Dunshee An
drews, Pardee.
3;20-C. W. B. NJ. Parliament-''Prac-
teal Features Mrs. Libbie F. Ingels,
Iseanna.
the Rally" Mrs. NJ. c. Rodgers. Nor
tonville-
Original Papers" Mrs. T. A Roth
well. Humboldt
''Enlisting the Young Women Mrs.
COwley, Columbus.
The c. ". B. NJ. in Union With Our
Other Boards Mrs. Helen z. Moses.
4-O0-AddresS-' White WOman's
Burden" Mrs. Louise Kelley, Emporia.
4.30-JuniOr Chorus-Conducte by
Prof. Dawdy, Topeka
TU ESDAY EVENING.
7:30-Praise Service-AIiss Eva Le-
inert, Topeka
Presentation of Junior Banner-AIrs.
Lillian Sellers, EmpOria-
O0-Address-AIiss Matte Burgess,
st. Joe. Mo.
s0-Address-Helen E. Moses, In
dianapolis, Ind.
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
0o-DevotiOnal-AIrs. F. A. Powell,
Topeka.
9:3O-Business.
1920 - Address - "Our Oportunity,'' -
Mrs Pearl r. Phillips, Ottawa
Adjournment
"WEDNESDAY MORNING, SEPT. 27.
1-0Q-AddreSs-"P Possibilities of the
Bible School, Knox P. Taylor
WEDN ESSDAY AFTERNOON.
2;00-DevotiOnaI-W. NJ. Mayfeld,
s:15@Report of the Bible School
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-26
CAUGHT A NURSE.
Didn't Know Old King Coffee Had He


'sThe duties of professional nurses
call them among great many differ
ent people and it is surprising to know
how many are suffering from the use of
coffee. which is the primary cause of
the majority of many nervous disor-
ders- Ny own experience has been such
that I feel that I can speak with some
knowledge of the subject
For about ten years 1 was afflicted
with a severe nervous disorder, which
was so great that sleep became an un-
known thing to me without the use Of
er at this time. but had never thought
that had anything to do with the diff
Guilty.
After coming to Chicago to live
was told by an acquaintance, who had
been a similar sufferer from nervous
by the use Of coffee. and when he made
that discovery, gave up the coffee and
took up the use of Postum Food Cof-
Zee and was completely restored His
argument sounded so logical. was de
termined to make the experiment. and
TO my surprise, upon leaving off the
coffee habit commenced to improve.
This improvement has continued until
now am in complete health and sleep
Well and naturally. l always advise
patients suffering from nervous trouble
to abandon the use of coffee and use
Postum. for / know what 1 am talking
about on that subject.
Occasionally private families do not
prepare Postum well. that is, they fail
TO allow a sufficient amount of time for
boiling. It requires more boiling than
coffee. but the care well repays, for the
beverage is delightful to the taste and
wonderfully nourishjng." Maggie F.
Church, No. . E SD Place. Chicago, III.
Postum is sold by all first-cIass gro
GERS, and made by the Postum Cereal
Co. Ltd, Battle Creek. Mich.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-26
SHAFTER'S MODEsTY.
His Request For an Automobile Un-
der Consideration

Washington, Sept. 26.-The proverbia1
modesty of great men never had a bet
ter exempIihcation than in a request
just received by the war department
from Major General William r. Shaf-
ter, now commanding the department
of California.
Gen. Shafter, now that his tried and
trusty blackboard has worn out with
hard usage in many a hard-fOught
campaign, requests that his Uncle Sam
be so kind as to furnish him with
rubber-tired, gig-lamped, automatic
braked, dOwny- cushioned brougham, to
cost about 81, 100. So modest is the re-
quest that the secretary of war is still
thinking it over.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-26
TWENTIETH KANSAS BAND
It Will Have Native Filipino Musi-
clans During Its Tour.

s. f Barton, a member of the Twen-
tieth Kansas band, is the manager of
the prospective concert tour the band
intends to make in Kansas after the
muster out.
The Twentieth Kansas band was pro-
nounced by all the best band that had
played in San Francisco for years. The
band has about Is members and a full
Instrumentation playing concert as we'll
as martial music.
The band will make a six weeks tour
of the state, playing the music they
played for the regiment on the firing
line and in camp. 1t is understood that
the band will have with it several ma
tive Filipino players to add to the nov
city. The tour will commence within
ten days of the muster out.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-26
SATURDAYS FOOTBALL.
Kansas City Medics and Washburn to
Play on Washburn Field.

The football season will be opened
Saturday afternoon on Washburn field
by the Washburn and Kansas City
Medic teams.
The Washburn team weighs I 705
pounds, while the Medics balance the
beam at 1,721, making but 16 pounds
difference in the teams according to the
weights made up by the managers.
The Medics, under Coach Norris are
old time football players are back in
the game with the Medics. Speak, the
full back of K Z. 81. Another is
Johnson who played with Leland
Stanford in '9S. The Washburn team
is well supplied with old players with
Hughes, Stahl, Gephart, Gramley and
Finley back again in the line The
High School and Washburn teams line
up for practice this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-26
DEWEY HOME FUND.
Subscription Not Coming as Fast as
Was Hoped.

Washington, Sept. 26. The Dewey home
fund was Increased today by s7,695. While
the committee is much encouraged by
these liberal gifts, it is desired to add not
less than $4,000 to the amount which is
now SO. .76S.
It is assured that Admiral Dewey will
accept the gift and will greatly appre-
ciate the patriotic generosity of his fel-
low citizens.
9 Decinyg- -wkrmfwyp mfwyp mfwyp INF
Washington, Sept. 26.-Additional sub
scriptions to the Dewey Home fund have
been received by Assistant Secretary Van
derlfp follows: Joseph Pulitzer, New
York, $1,000; Senator H. W. Corbett of
Oregon. $500; Senator James Mcmillan of
Michigan, $500: w. S. Brown of New York
500; Jules Fleischmann of New York 500,
Hartley and Graham of New York, $500.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-26
Carnival Day at Emporia = Friday,
September 20.

This is The Big Day at Emporia's 8
Free Street Fair. MarshalI's Band will
be there that day and lead the Flower
Parade. Band concerts will be given in
afternoon and evening. The Masked
Carnival Parade at s p. m. will be fol-
lowed by a band concert and a grand
Bal MaSque.
The Santa F'e Will run a special train
leaving Topeka at $50 a m. The round
trip fare will be $1.S4 good to return
same or following day.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-26
A STATUE OF FITZ
To Adorn the Dewey TriumphaI Arch
in New York

New York, Sept 26-A 'life-like. full
length statue of Robert F'ftzsirnmons is
being used to adorn the Dewey triuu-
phal arch in front of Madison Square
The figure is Is feet in height and will
occupy a conspicuous position on the
arch. The statue had ben modelled by
D. c. French, the famous New York
sculptor. The great prize fighter does
not appear in fighting trunks and box
ing gloves, but in his original role of a.
blacksmith with hammer and leather
aprOn
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-26
WONDERFUL NERVE.
Book Agent Wants to Sell 81, 200 Set
of Books.

The nerviest book agent that ever
struck Topeka is here and the very pro-
position he makes is compliment to
the good times in Kansas.
He proposes to sell you a set of Will
liam Makepeace Thackeray in 50 vol
crushed levant for 81, 200 on payments
of 500 per month There are but 25 of
these sets printed and the agent in
tends to leave a set in Topeka, he SAYS.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-26
BIC Fire In New York.

New York, Sept. 26.-Fire did $50. 900
damage in the nine-story Robinson
building, bounded by east Broadway,
Division and Gouverneur streets early
this morning. Although there were
eighteen watchmen in the building the
flames were discovered first by a police
man who saw them 1eaping out of a
third-story window.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-26
prieats of Pa1las Parade

Will occur at Kansas City October 8.
The procession will start at p. m. The
Santa F'e will sell round trip tickets for
81 and will run a special train leaving
Kansas City at II p. m, affording am
pie time to view the parade as well as
the scenes of enchantment in the Mid
MaV.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-26

It is sometimes difficult to determine
whether a, woman loves or hates a man
when she declines to speak his name.
When England hears of the Cape
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-26

A Mark Of SuDeriority.--''yV Wherein
does man differ from the lower ami
mals?" asked the professor. And ths
youth answered without hesitation:
He can ride bicycle.''-Washingto
Star.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-10-14
To Hunters.

Hunters will please not go into the
fields on the Italian ranch near Jake
Hamilton's old place, or on the Hill
ranch, to shoot, as the wild cattle break
OFT and cause me much trouble and ex-
pense.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-10-14

a low tax rate meant good government
and low assessment meant bad gov
ernment as 1t always implied great in
equality and an effort to escape public
obligations.
Mr.. Newlands also said that he re-
garded the formation of Chambers of
Commerce and Improvement Clubs as
good sign of the interest the different
communities were taking in State de-
velopment He referred to the Mer-
chants Association Of San Francisco
as an instance OF the enormous
good to be accomplished. That body
had been most Influential in securing
the adoption Of the New Charter, in
securing just assessment and low tax
rates. and had inaugurated a plan
Of municipal improvement that
would make San Francisco a beautiful
city. II was non partisan and its whole
influence was for good government
He thought the Carson Chamber Of
Commerce was taking hold of things
in the right way by moving along on
practical lines such as the establish
ment of creamery. and that the re-
suit of its best efforts, If conducted
with discretion would be to unite the
business, milling and agricultural In
terests along the Carson river in CO.
operative action that would increase
population and wealth and advance ef-
ficient and economical government.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-03

ITO LET-Pleasant well located rents on Cum
berland Bracket, Danforth. Ellsworth,
WilmOt, Myrtle, Chapel. Franklin, Lincoln,
High. Gray, Boyd and b streets; call and see
our list. GEOi +. j UNKINS. under U. S. hotel,
Monument So. 29-1t
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-03
HE WAS ANNOYED.
But II 1Yok Him All Day TO Find the
Reason.

He had always been noted among his
acouaintances for his plainness Of dress,
but with the coming of spring he made
ND his mind to effect change. Ho
bought n silk hat. He didn't know how
Margaret would like il, but he ran the risk
fearlcssly.
And on Sunday morning he called upon
her as usual to take her TO church. She
did like the hat. 1t made him look so
much taller she said, and of they were
as happy as two children.
They met Green and Robinson half
block from AIargarets house. He didn't
notice that the two young fellows nudged
each other as they passed nor hear their
mumbled words.
They met lots of other people, acquaint-
ances of each, but he didn't notice that
nearly every one Of them smiled behind his
back.
That afternoon he walked down town
to sec Throttle, who worked in a morning
paper Office.
Throttle grabbed him by the hand.
"Old man." he exclaimed, ''let me con-
graduate youW
"On WHAT" asked the amazed young
man in the high hat.
"Why. didn't you. and Margaret run
away yesterday and weren't you married.
was going up this evening to get the
particulars.
The other fellow fell back. against .
table.
His amazement prevented speech. He
left the office, yelling back, mo, should
say notr'
On his way home nine different friends
asked him when, where and by whom he
and Margaret had been married.
He was nearly frantic. What could 1t
meanP Was it a practical joker At his
own doorstep an idea seized him. He
dashed up stairs and into his own room.
With smile of fiendish glee he removed
the high hat and placed it in the middle
of the floor.
He measured the distance and crossed
over to the corner by the bookcase. With
clinched teeth he leaped forward, jumped
high into the air and-came down on that
hat.-Dctroit Free Press.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-03
His Annoying Problem.

81 wonder" she said, knitting her
brows in perplexed way whether
And then she paused. It was her first
experience in keeping house on an allow
ance, and naturally many problems pre-
sented themselves.
"I wonder" she repeated, whether,
when woman comes into her proper sphere
and exercises her rightful influence, II
she legislates the first of every month out
of existence the bills will come in the Sec
ond day or will be entirely abolished
think the plan is worth trying anyway"
Chicago Post
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-03
SUPERIOR COURT.

The May criminal term opened Tuesday
morning with pray er by Rev. Mr.. Phe.
Ian. The grand jury, the same as last
term, came in and are now at work on the
Gases to be brought to their attention.
All the members of the grand jury were
in attendance. All these grand jurors
have also been in attendance at the Sep
tember and January terms. No one Of
them ever served on grand jury prior
to last September. Mr.. George W, Foss
of Raymond is the foreman.
Among the matters to come before the
grand jury are the following cases !:
Thomas Grin charged with assaultiuR
Catherine Griffin; Rotert K. Alden
charged with assaulting Albert wynan /;
Charles Foley, sodomy; Coleman j..
Feeney and James l.. Crownus, larceny
of s.. 80 from the person OF Patrick Nc
Callum; Bernard Kamber. adultery.
1t is not thought that County Attorney
Libby will present anyone for criminal
negligence IN connection with the Pre-
sumpscot explosion.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-03
EXCITEMENT OF BALLOON
ING.
A Leap for Life from a Height of $50
Feet.
youths Companion.)

Mr.. Arthur Williams, a professional
aeronaut, and Mr.. Sidney Darby, a jour.
nalist. recently undertook to GROSS the
English Channel from London to France.
The appointed day was stormy. but the
journalist, who, as 1t. appears, had the
expedition in charge, was persuaded that
this would be no disadvantage, but rath-
er the contrary, as TIE wind would only
serve to hasten the passage. The men
were provided with carrier pigeons, pro-
visions, pneumatic biouses to aid them
in swimming, In case they were precipi-
tated into the sea, and other appliances.
BY the time they reached the neighbor.
hood of Brighton. on the coast, the aero
nauts found that. on.acoount of the con-
densation of the gas, they could Keep
themselves up only by throwing out bal
last; and they. perceived that. at the rate
they were throwing it out, they had not
enough to carry them across the channel
At the same time. the balloon was bio ~
ing very fast il the direction of the see.
Nothing remained for them but to de.
scend, by whatsoever means they could,
and at once. 1t was now almost dark.
Not moment was to be lost. 1--WE have
got to 60 down the guide-rope," said Will
iiams. he himself began the descent first,
letting himself down hand over hand on
the whirling rope. Mr.. Darby followed,
as closely as possible.
Mr. Williams reached the ground with
out serious injury, but as he let go and
fell, the thing happened which should
have been foreseen-the balloon, relieved
of his weight, shot upward, carrying poor
Darby with It, He let himself down to
the very end of the rope, but this was
now far above the earth. 1t was impos-
sible for him to climb up again into the
balloon, and to do so, even IL 1t were pos
sible would only postpone the inevitable
calamity
Even now he could hear the washing of
the sea- he might at that moment be
above it. 1t was too dark to see anything
clearly. The balloon was still ascending.
He could hope to get no nearer the earth
than he was at that moment. With death
above and probably death below, he had
but a poor choice. Nevertheless, he chose
to let go and fall, feeling that his best
chance lay in dropping to the earth while
there might still be the earth below him.
He let so and fell into the darkness.
He lost consciousness, and knew moth
ing of what happened after that. Next
day he was found, alive. but badly hurt,
in a marsh close by the sea. His pneu-
en- his fall ana he had providentially
dropped in such position that the water
of the marsh did not drown him. He was
taken to Brighton, and received medical
care.
He could hardly have fallen from q
height of less than one hundred and fifty
feet.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-03

ITO LET-An upstairs rent, very sunny and
4 pleasant. 81 CONGRESS ST., COR. EMER-
SON. o.