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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-20
THE WOMEN PROPOSE.
Topeka Boy Writes Interestingly
From Manila

Emmett Bailey who went from Topeka
to Manila with the Twentieth Kansas
regiment as sergeant of Company A,
has written to a Topeka friend one of
the most interesting letters yetreceived.
He says in part:
Lots Of the boys now have regular
servants and most of them own a pet
monkey. I am still well only this is the
LATEST country on earth; a servant only
costs you 81 per month.
THE streets here are Of all sizes,
from a few yards to one hundred yards
in width. and are paved with cobble
stone but put in very poorly.
THE carts are pulled by Shetland
ponies and water buffalo. There are
no large American horses here.
cigarettes are As for cents and good
cigars so cents per hundred. Every
thing we have to eat is very cheap.
Beefsteak is 4 cents pound. The cat
tie come from Australia but I don't
understand how the meat is sold so
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-20
GRIP KILLS.
Terrible Epidemic Cutting Wide Swath Enormous Increase of
Death Rate in many Localities Seventy of Every
One Hundred Deaths Due to the Grip.

Nervne and New Heart Cure advertised
and knew that they had worked some
wonderful cures, SO I sent for a bottle
of each remedy. My nervousness was
checked by the very first dose, and in
a few days was able to sleep all right
without awakening. When had taken
four bottles of the New Heart Cure and
two of the Restorative Nervine, I felt
entirely free from heart trouble, or
nervousness. Since then my life has
been a joyful existence, due to the re-
markable curative qualities Of DR..
Miles wonderful remedies
All druggists are authorized to sell
DR.. Miles Remedies on a guarantee that
first bottle will benefit or money re-
funded. Be sure you get DR.. Miles
Remedies. Take nothing else. Write
US about your troubles and ailments
and we will give you the honest advice
of a trained specialist absolutely free.
Book on heart and nerves sent free.
DR.. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-20
CANAL HARPIES.
Another Flock Swoops Down on the
House Committee.


Washington. Jan. 20.-The Maritime
Canal company, representing the old
concession for building the Nicaragua
canal had hearing today before the
commerce committee of the house. The
Maritime company was represented by
its president, Hiram Hitchcock, the
president OF the construction company,
J. w. Miller, and the solicitor of the
company, Mr.. A. T. Mason, Prof, Haupta
one OF the Nicaragua canal commission
was present to discuss engineering fea-
lures involved and Warner Miller, Tor
mer president Of the Maritime Canal
company, was also present.
President Hitchcock took up the or
ganization of the Cragin-Grace syndi-
cate and stated that his understanding
was that owing to discouragements the
syndicate had dissolved prior to the
time when the contract for the conces-
sion was secured. He declared that the
last concession was in violation Of the
rights and interests of the Maritime
company and of the United States gov
eminent.
the company had gone into this plan
with a view of unloading it on the gov
eminent.
Mr.. Hitchcock answered positively in
the negative. There had never been
such a purpose, he said. The finances
of the company and the amounts Of
cash it had actually spent were inquired
into infinitely by members of the COM
Maritime company and the Construc-
ton company. The latter had spent
something over "a 900, 900 and the Mari
time company something over 81, 100000
outside of certain stock and bond trans
fers.
Mr.. Hitchcock said If the government
took up the work he believed the COM
pany could retire such stock and bonds
as were outstanding, except that held
by Nicaragua and Costa Rica-
What do you think of the Panama
canal, in its effect on your canal?" Mr.
Hitchcock was asked.
81 am told by eminent engineers who
have examined the subject that 1t will
cost $500, 000, 900 to complete the Panama
CANAL he said, land when 1t is COM
pleted it will be imperative for the rea-
son that 1T will be impossible in certain
seasons to control the summit level ana
operate the locks"
Prof. Haupt, a member of the Near
aqua canal commission, said the essen
tiGl point was to secure immediate ac-
ton under existing concessions, in order
to avoid dangerous complications which
would postpone and possibly defeat thu
entire canal project
Prof Haupt said the Panama canal
could be completed il enough money
were furnished. But, he said, it made a
route $50 miles longer between the
northern terminals and the amount OF
canal work was double that Of the Mic
araguan route.
Mr.. Mason, attorney for the company.
gave the legal phases, arguing that the
present concession was in full force.
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everyone to give the first symptoms of
grip prompt attention.
To ward off La Grippe, or to fight 1t
during an attack, DR.. Miles Restora-
tive Nervine is the proper remedy. 1t
quickly eradicates the germs and over
comes the depressing effects of the dis
ease; quiets and soothes the nerves,
invigorates the appetite; creates new
life and vigor, and prevents the terrible
after effects as pneumonia, heart dis
ease, nervous prostration, insanity, by
completely restoring the health.
Mr.. Richard T. Green, GaIeton, Penn,
writes: La Grippe laid its powerful
grasp upon me about four years ago,
and for some time thought it would
prove fatal. My nervous system was
reduced to its lowest ebb, and my heart
caused me considerable suffering. Sharp
pains would dart through and through,
and it seemed as if they would tear my
heart into shreds. had seen DR.. Miles
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VOTES IN RESERVE.
Quay Says He Will Have Enough at
the Right Time

Harrisburg, Pa, Jan Ex-senator Quay
made the following statement before re-
turning to WaShington:
II am going to Washington to attend to
some official matters that require my at
tention- The situation here, as far as
the United States senatorship is concern
ed. is entirely satisfactory to me- have
not the slightest doubt of my reelection
My friends have a thorough and perfect
organization, and 1 am satisfied to leave
the mana cement of the canvass in their
hand during my absence"
Attorney General Ell1in, who will look
after -Quay's canvass during his absence,
says Senator Brown and Representative
Weaver, who were absent yesterday and
not voting are home on account of illness
and that they can be counted on to stand
by Senator Quay.
the balloting,'' Mr.. Elkin added, make lib
votes for Senator Quay already on record.
There has not been a loss since the bal
loting began, and we have gains when we
wish to call for them
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Oklahoma Live Stock Association.

Woodward, Okla, Jan. 20.-The fifth
annual convention of the Oklahoma
Live Stock association will be held at
Woodward, okla, February IA and Is,
1899. 1t promises to be the best ever
yet held in Oklahoma and a large at
tendance is promised. One fare rate is
given by the Santa Fe, the Fort Worth
and Denver and the Pecos Valley rail-
ways from all points on said lines in
Kansas Oklahoma and the Panhandle
of Texas, to Woodward and return. An
excellent programme has been arranged.
Secretary Wilson, of Washington, D. C..
is expected to be present, also Governor
Barnes and the legislature of Okla
homa- Specialists of note on Southern
Fever, Black Leg and Lump Jaw will
address the convention. The work of
the past year will be carefully reviewed
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SIXTY MEN FROM DAWSON.
They Bring Out 100000 in Gold
Dust.

Victoria, =. c., Jan. 2o.-The steamer
Danube from the north brought about
sixty men from Dawson and Atlin with
about 100000 in gold dust. The Daw-
sen men say the Upper Dominion creek
is panning out well, running from g.
to 81 a pan.
and American mails at Tagish waiting
to be forwarded. A great deal of typhoid
fever is reported at Dawson, some say
fully 600 cases. Seven men have been
frozen to death In the Klondike this
winter.
The trail to Atlin IS reported IN good
shape. Returning miners unhesitating-
ly condemn the alien exclusion act, say
ing 1t will retard the development Of
the country for generations. Major
Bliss came down OF The Danube.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-20
MRS. GEORGE INDICTED
SLAYER of Mrs. MeKinley's
Brother Charged With
Murder.

Canton, o., Jan. 2O.-The grand jury to-
dav returned a true bill against Mrs. An
ME E George for numbering George D.
Saxton last October. The indictment is
for the first degree and the penalty is
death by electrocution.
Saxton was a brother of Mrs. William
Mckinley Saxton was shot as he was
about to enter the residence of Mrs Eva
A Althouse, widow Of the late George
Althouse
According to common report Saxton mad
changed his affections from Mrs George
to Mrs. Althouse.
A preliminary hearing here last October
created much comment and excitement,
and now that 1t is known that everything
connected with the life of Saxton. who
was a wealthy bachelor, and his associ-
ates will come out in the trial which will
soon take place, there is general revival
of the old scandal and its sequel in the
tragedy of last October
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-20

La Grippe IS a fatal disease. 1t has
taken front rank before the dreaded
smallpox, scarlet fever, diphtheria,
etc. in that its number Of victims and
fatalities are treble those from these
diseases. Every man, woman and child
Is exposed to it's awful ravages. The
atmosphere everywhere is thoroughly
Gmpregnated with the grip germ. 1t is
contagious as well as infectious and
may be contracted from one another or
taken into the system in myriads of mi
crobes through inhalation. 1t strikes
straight to the very roots of life-the
nerves It skaters and tears asunder
the foundation upon which life exists
and cuts off the vital thread in a re-
markably short space of time. Repre-
sentative Dingley's period of sickness
from grip, was but of one short weeks
duration when it claimed him a fatal
victim. Hundreds of others are being
daily added to the list and it behooves
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-20
NERVOUS DYSPEPSIA.
To Gain Flesh, to Sleep Well, to
Know What Appetite and Good
Digestion Mean.
MAKE A TEST OF sTUARTs DXs-
PERSIA TABLETS.

No trouble is more common or more
misunderstood than nervous dyspepsia.
People having 1t think their nerves are
to blame and are surprised that they
are not cured by nerve medicines. The
real seat of the mischief is lost sight of.
The stomach is the organ to be looked
after.
Nervous ayspeptics often do not have
any pain whatever in the stomach, nor
perhaps any of the usual symptoms of
stomach weakness. Nervous dyspepsia
shsws itself not in the stomach so much
as in nearly every organ. In some cases
the heart palpitates and is irregular; in
others the kidneys are affected; in 9TH
ers the bowels are constipated with
headaches; still others are troubled with
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-20
CONFIDENCE RESTORED.
Havana Citizens Again Placing Their
Money in the Banks

Havana, Jan. 20.-General Brooke ap-
pointed Tomas Vics today to be secre-
pointed three judges for the province of
Pinar del Rio.
Notwithstanding the unpopuIarity of
the Spanish bank and the attacks upon
the policy which allows it to collect
back and present taxes, the sum of
100000 was deposited in that institu-
ton yesterday, largely by Spaniards
1t is said that such deposits will in
crease because of the knowledge that
the banks fund cannot be manipulated
by the Spanish government. The citi-
Zens of Puerto Principe propose to elect
a committee of local men to advise with
ministration of the province. The COM
mittee will request the discharge of the
Spanish members OF the municipal gov
eminent who are still in office.
The United States cruiser Brooklyn
sailed for the United States yesterday
The American board of pardons yes
terday recommended the release from
Jail OF seven men who have been con-
fined here without trial since 1897 for
the alleged robbery from a safe of
funds belonging to the navy paymaster
for San Juan de Porto Rico. The pris-
onerS declare and information from San
Juan tends to sustain them, that the
alleged robbery was a plot upon the
part of Spanish officials to cover up
their delinquencies and to obtain scape-
goats for the Spanish paymaSter at San
Juan, who, it is further asserted, was
probably a party to the dishonesty in
appropriating the funds. Following the
disappearance OF the money at San
Juan some time 200 suspects were ar
rested, and they were all released ex-
cept seven, who were tortured for the
purpose of obtaining a confession and
were shipped to Havana, in March.
1897 They now show the effects OF the
torture upon them.
The board of pardons has examined
many other prisoners and has recon-
mended to Gen Brooke the release OF
81 who are in confinement.
The idea prevails among prisoners
that there will be a general delivery at
the hands of the Americans, which the
prisoners claim, practically has been
done in the interior towns by the Cuban
generals. The prisoners seem to have
no idea of justice. The board is making
proper recommendations and homictdes
are not recommended for release.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-20
RECRUITING CLAIMS.
Rejected Men Ask Payment for Time
Spent in Camp.

There have been filed in Adjutant
General Aliens office a number of
claims against the state by young men
who enlisted in the various companies
that were recruited in different parts
of the state when war broke out last
spring, who were passed by the recruit
ing officer but who were finally rejected
by the mastering officer after spending
from one to two weeks in camp here in
Topeka. The claims are for the time
spent between the time they were re-
cruited and their final rejection. In
speaking of the claims Colonel Allen
said:
1.-The claims are Just enough, I think
but there is no appropriation at present
out of which they can be paid. All of
these young fellows enlisted in good
faith and came to Topeka expecting to
go to the front, but all of the recruiting
officers did not understand the require
ments and as a result many of the re-
cruits were rejected on final examina-
ton here.
Some of the recruits spent two
weeks here in camp before they were re-
jected and sent home. They ought to
receive pay for that time. 1t isn't
much to the state of Kansas, but it
means a good deal to some Of these boys
who have to work for their living. None
of the claims would be larger than 81.
and don't suppose the aggregate would
reach 81, 500.
claims there is only small proportion
of them in yet, and I doubt If the ma
jority of the boys have thought of hav-
ing claim against the state. I am not
drumming up such claims, but i think
if one is entitled to payment all Of them
are. The state of Kansas is rich enough
and generous enough to pay these
young men the small pittance to which
I believe they are entitled. Their claims
will be presented to the legislature and
an appropriation asked to cover them
The young men were never in the
United States service and Sc have no
claim against the government, so that
if they receive anything at all it will
be from the state. Perhaps at some fI-
ture time congress may pass an apprO-
pFiation to cover these expenses
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EROt. HENRY w. BECKER, a. n.
loss of flesh and appetite with accumu-
burn.
1t is safe to say that Stuart's pysne0-
STA Tablets will cure any stomach weak
ness or disease except cancer OF the
stomach They cure sour stomach. gas
loss or flesh and appetite. sleepIessness
paIpttation, heartburn, constipation ana
headache.
Send for valuable little book en- stonn-
ach diseases by addressing F. A. Stuart
Co, Marshall, Mich. All druggists sell
eull-sized packages mt SO cents. Prof
Henry w. Becker, A. NJ. the well known
religious worker and writer Of St. I,euis
Secretary of the Mission Board of the
German Methodist church Chief Clerk
and Expert Accountant for the Harbor
ana Wharf Commission. Public Secre-
fary for the St. Louis School Patrons
Association, and the District Confer-
ence OF Stewards Of the NJ. E. Church.
also takes an active part in the work
Of the Epworth League, and to write
An religious and educational tepics for
several magazines. How he found re-
lief is best told in his ewn words:
some weeks ago my brother heard
me say something about Indieestion
Gne taking a box from his pocket said:
Try Stuarts Tablets I did ans Tys
promptly relieved. Then iayestjxstad
the nature eff the tablets and became
s@usned that they were made Of iust
tne nght things and in Just the ri~h+
proportions to aid in the assimiIation ~
Koed. heartily endorse them in ali re-
spec1s; ana GesD thsn eanstsaklx on
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-20
BREvET FOR ROOSEVELT.
he VIII be Made Nominal Brigadier
General

Washington Jan Ex-Governor Theo-
dore ROOSEVELT of New York. formerly
colonel of the First United States yolun-
teer cavalry (rough riders), will receive
the brevet of brigadier general of volun-
teers for gallant and meritorious conduct
in the Santiago campaign, provided the
senate confirms his nomination by the
president. Governor RoOSevelt'S name is
included in a long list of nearly 500 Of
fcers who have been recommended by the
army brevet board, of which General
Schwan is president, for brevet appoint
ments for distinguished conduct in Cuba.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-20

the vessel could be sent on so long
voltage in her present condition which
he would make known to the depart
ment. Besides, he said, her bottom Is
very foul and needs cleaning and re-
painting very badly, as the speed OF
the ship is reduced at least two knots
thereby. But If, however, the depart
ment insisted on her going she would
have to go first to the dry dock at San
Francisco. A naval station and dry
docks at San Diego, he said, would be
q great benefit to the navy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-20
EAGAN IS OUT.
Believed of His Office Pending the
Court Martial Trial.

Washington, Jan. 20.-Genera1 Eagan
was served with legal notice of the or
dering of a court martial for his trial
just before the close of Office hours yes
terday This notice was delivered by
the messenger of the adjutant general,
in the usual course, and had the effect
to relieve General Eagan of his duties
as commissary general of the United
States army pending the conclusion of
the court martial.
The office was placed in charge of
Lieutenant Colonel George B. Davis,
who has been on duty there for some
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-20
Chinese Banks Comiae.

London, Jan. 20-@The Shanghai CORE
gpondent of the Daily Mail says: The
Chinese government viii send a CONNER
eial mission to Europe and America, start
ing next March and returning in NoveIn-
Der. If IL reports favorably, commercial
agencies Will be established in important
cities abroad next year Two directors
of the Imperial Bank of China will ac-
company the mission to eeleet Iecations
for branches OF the bank abroad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-20

time as assistant to General Eagan.
Il was said at the department that the
text of the charges and specifications
upon which General Eagan is to be
tried will not be made public by the
department, but will be placed in the
hands of the judge advocate of the
court martial, Colonel Davis, and the
court itself may give them publicity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-20
THE SULTAN'S HISTORY
Is Being Prepared for Publication by
the Young Turk Party.

London, Jan. 20-The Constantinople
correspondent of the Times says:
''The sultan is disturbed at the growth
of the young Turkey party, which is
daily winning recruits from the best
Turkish families. He is especially con-
cerned because he has been informed
that the party is preparing his biogra-
and describing in detail the arts and
methods constituting the .Hamidian
sVStepn'"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-20
win vaccinate Everybody.

Havana Jan 20-Leutenant Colonel
Lewis M Maus, chief surgeon of the Sew
enth army corps. has decided. after
conferences with the mayor of Marianao,
to open a dispensary there for the free
distribution of government medicines to
issued to the needy and the whole COM
nunity forcibIy vaccinated A fresh sup
ply of 100 900 vaccine points has arrived
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-20
Was Two Hours Killing Himself

Seattle Wash. Jan. 2O.-David Williams
ex-suryeyor OF Kitsap county. snos ana
eide at his home near Silverdale. The
only cause that can be assigned is insan-
ity. In taking his own life Williams shoE
himself three times with a shotgun Two
hours elapsed between the first and the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-20
Cars Peace Movement Goes On.

ST. Petersburg, Jan 2O-The Russian
government has ordered a new cruiser OF
$3.50 tons. to be constructed at the vulcan
shipbuilding yards. Stettin, Prussia 1t
has also been decided to build in Russian
yards three battleships Of about 12,Se1 tons tons
each and two cruisers of 5000 and 1900
tons respecSively. Numerous torpedo
boats are now in course CT construction
under ROHrernmenf orders.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-20
PADEREWSKI FOR CHARITY
The Famous Pianist Begins His Rus
sian Season at Warsaw,

Warsaw, Jan. 20.-Ignaee Jan Paderew-
SKI pegan his Russian season last eVeping
IN the first of three concerts to be given
IN warsaw. The entire proceeds from
the SerleS of entertainments will be de-
SOteo 70 char1ty- Last nights concert
grey an immense crowd and Paaerewski's
From Warsaw the pianist goes to LODI
10 the southwest Of WARSAW in Poland
burg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-20
PHILADELPHIA CAN'T GO.
Her Commander Says She Is Unfit for
the Trip to Samoa.

San Diego, Cal, Jan. 2o.-Admira1
Kautz landed at Coronado from the
Philadelphia and was shown the dis
patch ordering his vessel to Samoa. He
said no such orders had yet reached him
and that If they did it was doubtful If
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-20
Roesevelt Wants "Bie May

Albany, N. z, Jan. Ex-Governor
Roosevelt has issued a requisition on
the governor of Colorado for the re-
turn to this state of Annie Drayton,
alias Big May, who is indicted in New
York for larceny ana who is now un-
der arrest in Denver.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-20

We do nending and sew on buttons
free Of charge. Peerless Steam Laun-
dry. 112 and Ia West Eighth street.
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Year nnen Left spotless. American
Steam Laundry. 112 West Seventh
Teleuhone Sal
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-07-28

\ quiet but pretty wedding occurred
at o'clock on Monday morning last at
st. kieran'S Church, the contracting par
ties being Mr.. James Mccain and Miss
Rose Motfett, two Of B,rlin'S popular
young people. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. Father Mackey.
The groom was supported 10y his brother,
Mr.. Michael Mccain, and the bridesmaid
was Miss Lena Motfett of Island Pond,
VT, a sister of the bride. Mr. and Mrs.
Mccain left the same evening for
short wedding trip to Island Pond, and
have the best wishes of large circle of
friends for their future happiness and
welfarc.-Berlin Reporter.