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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-17
RAN LAUGHING TO DEATH.
Little Girl Crushed Under Wabash
Engine in Chicago.

Chicago, Feb. 17.-Six-year-old Minnie
Johnson. walking with her grandfather,
stepped in front of outgoing train on
the Wabash railway at Fifty-ninth street
yesterday afternoon and was crushed to
death beneath the wheels of the engine.
As the little girl darted in front Of the
locomotive Engineer Jeffries saw her on
the tracks, but by the time he had re-
versed the lever the train had attained
such a speed that it could not be brought
to a stop. As the pilot struck the child
her grandfather sprang forward to catch
her, but the heavy wheels had passed over
her body almost before he reached the
edge of the track.
After the accident Engineer Jeffries
stopped the train and the train crew as
sisted in taking the body from the tracks
to the street crossing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-17
PECULIAR POISONS.
GENERATED IN THE HUMAN
BODY.
The Result of Imperfect Digestion of
Food.

The Result of Imperfect Digestion of
Food.
Every living thing, plant or animal,
contains within itself the germs of GER
tain decay and death.
In the human body these germs of
death (called by scientists Ptomaines)
are usually the result of imperfect di-
gestion of food, the result of indiges-
ton or dyspepsia.
The stomach, from abuse, weakens.
does not promptly and thoroughly di-
gest the food. The result is a heavy,
sodden mass which ferments (the first
process of decay, poisoning the blood,
corpuscles: poisoning the brain, caus-
ing headaches, pain in the eyes.
Bad digestion weakens the heart
causing palpitation and finally bringing
on disease of this very important organ.
Poor digestion poisons the kidneys,
causing Bright'S disease and diabetes
And this is so because every organ,
every nerve, depends upon the stomach
alone for nourishment and renewal. and
weak digestion shows itself not only in
loss of appetite and flesh, but in weak
nerves and muddy complexion.
The great English scientist, Huxley
said the best start in life is a sound
stomach. Weak stomachs fail to digest
food properly, because they lack the
proper QudIltAey o1 uASSStANe dCAuS (lac-
tic and hydrOchloric) and peptogenic
products: the most sensible remedy in
all cases of indigestion is to take after
each meal one or two of Stuart's Dys-
pepsia Tablets because they. supply in
a pleasant, harmless form all the ele-
1nents that weak stomachs lack.
The regular use of Stuart's Dyspepsia
TIA blets will cure any form of stomach
trouble except cancer of the stomach.
They increase flesh, insure pure blood
strong nerves, bright eye and clear
complexion, because all these result
only from wholesome food well digested
Nearly all druggists sell Stuart's
Dyspepsia Tablets at so cents full sized
package or by mail by enclosing price
to Stuart Co, Marshall. Mich, but ask
your druggist first. A little book on
stomach diseases mailed free. Address
Stuart Co., Marshall Mich
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-17
SI2,OOO,OOO ADDED
To the River and Harbor Bill by the
Senate Committee.

Washington, eb.17.-The senate com
nittee on commerce today completed its
consideration of the river and harbor
bill the last act of the committee being
the addition of the provision for the
construction of the Nicaraguan canal.
The bill has not been printed as COM
pleted and will not be in shape to be
reported until tomorrow.
Aside from the Nicaragua canal, the
committee increases the cash appropria-
lions to the extent of about 81, 000, 600
over the house cash appropriation while
the amount of continuing contracts is
increased to the extent of about $1O,-
600, 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-17
DIES EATING NEWSPAPER.
One of the Triplets Named After Bry-
an Dies at Pana-

Pana, Ill, Feb. 1.-THE triplet son .Jen;;
died today from newspaper ink poison,
taken by chewing newspapers.
The child, with his two brothers, who
are healthy and vigorous, gained wide
spread notoriety owing to their parents
naming them for w. J. Bryan, the presi-
Dental candidate in 1896, who, upon being
substantially remembered the triple name
SakeS.
The boys were named William, Jennings
and Bryan. The father is employed as
engineer on the Baltimore and Ohio South
western railroad and in addition to being
a warm admirer of Mr.. Bryan was a
schoolmate and playmate with him when
the two were bows.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-17
CAPT. MARTIN RESIGNS.
Leaves Manila on Account of Poor
Health-Lieut. Green His
SupcaSSor

Fort Scott, Kan, Feb. 17.-Captain c. I.
volunteers, at Manila, has rendered his
resignation and is on his way home, on
eTefnod Of hef Frs m Green Is
in command of the company during the
recent battles and that he will succeed
Captain Martin. Company f was recruited
here. Captain Martin was school teacher
and was an applicant for the position of
adjutant general under Governor Stanley.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-17
Thew Had Heard About Us.

San Francisco, Feb. lion the steam
err Queen which arrived from British
Columbia today were IL Japanese. In
spector Ceffney boarded the vessel and
proceeded to examine them. The first
man examined handed the inspector So
and the other ten followed suit. The in
spector ordered their arrest for at
tempted bribery and believes that their
action was conclusive evidence of their
presence in this country being illegal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-17
Young Edison to Marry.

New York, Feb. 1.-THE World an
nounces the wedding of Thomas A. Edi-
son, jr, son of the inventor, and Miss
Marie Louise Touhey. member of the
Casino Opera company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-17
Big Shoe House Fails.

Boston, Feb. 1.-THE wholesale shoe
house of futile, Smith & Co. has as
signed. Tt had a capital of 500, 900 and
did a business of from $500, 600 to 81 600
600 year. The liabilities amount to
about $250,O00 and the assets are NOM
inally the same.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-17

tim of a disordered brain. His penchant
Tor chipping hair, he said, was a mania
he could not overcome He was first
seized with it four years ago, he said.
after an illness, and ever since it had
been more and more marked
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-17
DEATH LOUIS MILLER.
With Bishop Vincent He Founded the
Chautauqua Assembly.

Akron, o., Feb. IA New York dis
patch says that Louis Miller of this city
died in the POSTGRADUATE hospital at New
York today a the result of operation.
Mr.. Miller was president of the Chautau-
qua assembly and with Bishop Vincent
founded it. He was also president of the
board of trustees of Mount Union college
at Alliance, and president of the Altman &
Miller company here
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-17
Morran Gains a Point.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE senate COM
mittee on commerce decided today to
put the Morgan Nicaragua canal bill on
the river and harbor bill
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-17

Degree of Honor lodge 1872 will give
an entertainment at their hall, 1000 N.
Kansas avenue, Saturday, February Is.
Admission 10 cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-17

In the way of New
Goods is a ladies' neat,
cloth top Lace Shoe,
stock tip, fits as we'll as
any $500 shoe.
Price 1925
If you want a nice,
plain, comfortable every
day Shoe, try a pair of
our new Fine Common
Sense Shoes.
Price 1925
Choice Of 146 pairs of
Ladies' very fine Kid
Button Shoes, in sizes
q to 4, worth from
$3.50 to $3.50.
For. 800. $1.25
We will sell you (to-
morrow only "a Child's
Kangaroo Calf Button
or Lace Shoe that you
can't duplicate for less
than $1.25, for $50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-17
We are not Closing Out our Shoes Sr but

Wv selling hundreds
Of pairs every day, and replacing them with
Fresh New, Up-to-date Goods. That's why
we are SO busy in this Department these nice
days. Drop in and see the Busy Buyers
Picking Up the Bargains.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-17
woodmen DANCE Tonieht.

The Woodmen team, Shawnee camp.
$500, NJ. w. A, will give a dance tonight
at Hamilton hall. Tickets 90 cents
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-17
The Princeton at suez

SueZ. Feb. 1.-THE United States gun
boat Princeton, from New York. January
IL for Manila, has arrived here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-17
New
MOdeI.

l.. L. Unbleached Muslin. .............3c I'd
Turkey Red Print. Observation-Disclosures. Sc I'd
Light Print. Observation-Disclosures. Sc I'd
Indigo Blue NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Sc I'd
12ac Cotton Flannel. Observation-Disclosures. &c I'd
1Oc Percale. in dark and light -. ....... TIC I'd
129c Percale, in dark and light .......... SIC I'd
A beautiful assortment of the newest styles
in Percaes just arrived Zoe I'd
15c Zephyr Ginghams .......................8 SIC
Just received new line of Ladies' Skirts,
ranging in price from CSC up to $3.50
1Oc quality cheviot shifting tomorrow ..... Sc I'd
4 good round thread cheviot shifting go. 44c I'd
1Oc Indigo Blue calico ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Gle yd
15c quality ducking, in blue black and red
stripes and figures, tomorrow. ...... 1Oc I'd
27 in Madras cloth in fancy stripes for la
dies waists ................ &c I'd
zoe quality fancy stripe skrting ........ 15c I'd
Best Table oil cloth Observation-Disclosures. 1Oc I'd
81 brown sheeting ..................103 c yd
A few OF those double fold serges ......... sc I'd
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-17

1t takes a good, solid,
heavy Shoe to pull a
boy through the muddy
spring weather. We
have just the Shoe that
will do it.
Boys, 3 to 5. ..$1.75
Youths, 1872. .$1.4S
Tomorrow we will
sell you any Mans
$3.50 Shoe for 1925
Any 1925 Shoe for
$1.0S
You don't need to
pay $500 for a pair of
Misses Shoes. We can
give you a neat, dressy,
serviceable Lace Shoe,
All sizes, for. .$1.25
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-06
A Real Nice Little Yarn,

From January to August, 1893, Colonel
Hay, the former Am erican ambassador in
London, spent more than fifteen millions on
the British press. He opened an unlimited
credit at the city OF London branch of a
great American bank. The Spanish en-
bassador has given some valuable informa-
ton which leaves no doubt on this point.
1t was not the newspapers which were
paid. The British newspapers, it must be
admitted, rarely take money; but, as they
have endless columns to fill, they have re-
course to the Geographic agencies, and that
explains how during the Cuban war the
English newspapers received daily service
of 5000 and 5000 words by means of q
special apparatus installed in the editorial
office and which turned from morning to
night like a windmill
All this matter was supplied to the
British newspapers at the cost of their or
binary subscription to the telegraphic
agency, and it was materially impossible
for the agencies to recoup themselves with
out immense subventiOns from the Wash
ington government. That explains the
steady and systematic hostility toward
Spain of all the false news which has en-
abled the Americans TO deceive the world
Without the employment of such means
ceeded in crushing Spain in the face of a
Europe instinctively hostile to their ex-
panslon. Paris Patrie.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-06
Incense and Relics.

The use Of incense in churches was for
hidden as IA heather custom till the fifth
century. The use of holy water was equally
denounced as a practice of the pagan
priests of Rome and of the ritual of Isis.
The asperging of Julian in Gaul by a
priest is perhaps the earliest instance of
the Introduction of this corruption, which
became source of superstition in the fifth
century, says Blackwood' S Magazine. The
wonder working power of the relics Of
martyrs began to be believed toward the
close of the fourth century, and almost
Immediately after we find complaint made
of the sale Of forged relics both in the east
and in the west.
The sale of relics was forbidden by
Thcodosius, yet they constantly increased
in numbers and in Importance until the
holy table was converted into an altar to
hold them. In the fifth century also ex
vote offerings began to be hung on church
walls, custom which was Of heather
origin. The use of lights, which was for
hidden in the second century in the day
time, crept in in the fifth century The
Mithraic affairs had much earlier supported
candles, but these may have been ncccs-
sary in underground chapels. Jerome
wrote that it WAS slanderous to say that
wax tapers were burned "in clear light"
but Paulinus of Noa In 3O7 A. d. SO
decorated his church on festivals.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-06
Injudicious Use of Disinrectnnts.

1t is u foible of human nature to pass
from extreme to extreme. People are
slow to accept a new theory but, having
once adopted it, they are ready to work 1t
to death, How many years Is it since
medical officers had to implore tho folk in
their districts to use disinfectants and en-
countered the most senselcss opposition in
their crusade? Now they are finding q
new difficulty. People have recognized
the value of disnfectants and deodorizers,
and they employ them by the buckctful
without rhyme or reason, trusting blindly
to their efficacy, on the principle that one
cannot have too much Of n good thing.
So we find the Clerkenwell medical Off.
Cor warning the public against this inju-
dicious use and declaring that it has been
found that disinfectants are used in hap
hazard and indiscrminate manner by the
public. Not only are they absolutely val
ueless in many cases, but, by creating o
false impression Of security, they do an
Immense amount Of harm"
In other words, people imagine that
cleanliness may be ignored provided only
that they empty unlimited carbolic washes
and powders over the unclean places That
is dire superstition, born mainly of lazi-
ness and aversion to soap and water. The
latter are just as necessary as they over
were.-London Telegraph.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-06
No Woman In ThiA Play.

The friends OF Father Philip Williams,
pastor of the Church of the Sacred Heart
at Atchison, claim that he is the first
priest In Kansas and the first person in
Atchison to write play that has been rem.
dered before the public.
The play written by Father Williams is
entitled 1.-THE Gallows Cheated, " and it
was rendered before an Atchison audience
by the Cyrano Dramatic club of the Cath
Ollie college. Its hero is a young man who
went generally to the devil and finally
committed a murder for which he was to
hang the next day. His father comes to
see him in prison, but in order to spare
the old mans feelings he denies any rela-
tionship and sends tho old man away re-
joicing, after which he curls up and dies
with heart disease, thus cheating the gal
lows. The play has oceans of tears and
much anguish in it, but it may be search
ed from one end to the other without find
ing woman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-06

Philatelists have been besieging the Of
fees of the Canadian postmaster general
with regard to the new 2 cent stamp.
which presents map of the world, with
the British empire colored red 1t seems
that in the first sheets which We're printed
the sea was of II delicate lavender color,
but since then the sea has been turned out
very light blue. Stamp collectors We're
naturally anxious to know which color the
sea was to take on permanently. The an
swer which the department has given is
that both colors will be printed, and so
neither color need be treasured up as being
OF any particular value.
In this connection it may be mentioned
that short time ago curious report got
abroad in Montreal to the effect that the
English government had requested the
Canadian government to withdraw this
stamp from circulation. The deputy post
master general, when questioned, said
there was absolutely no truth in the report.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-06
RAlLROAOlNG IN INDIA.
A Two Foot Track Through the
HimaInya Mountains.


One of the most intcrcs ing railways of
the world is the Dariccling lIimalavan
railway. The track looks as if it lad been
laid for toy railway the gauge being but
two feet. Notwithstanding this, the line
Is substantial enough, consisting as it
docs of steel rails weighing ~ pounds to
the yard and laid on slcepcrs of Himala-
yan timber. The locomotives weigh about
II tons and are capable of hauling train
weighing 80 tons up inclines of one foot in
% and round the hundreds of sharp curves
which the cxigencies Of the ascent of
mountain railway render unavoidable
The railway was constructed in 1878 by
British engineers at q cost of S25, 000, 600
1t starts at Calcutta and takes the passen-
ger up TO IA height of Z. 1850 feet above the
level of the sea. The mail train from Cal
cuttafor Darjeeling leaves the eastern Ben
gal state railway terminus every day at
in the afternoon, reaching Damookdcah
on the banks of the Gauges, l16 miles
from Calcutta, at Q q. III. At this point
the passengers and mail for Darieeing aps
transferred toa large ferry steamer, which
proceeds TO Sara Chat on the north bank
of the Gangcs. At Sara Chat the train
starts for Silliguri, at the foot of the Him
alayas. This place is about 400 feet above
sea level. Starting from Silliguri, the
train has n comparatively level run for the
first seven miles and travels at the rate of
IL miles an hour The gentle sweeps of
the line give the travelcr many pretty
glimpse Of the forest scenery of tho Terai
In the businesses Of the Tcrai Turk wild
elephants, rhinoccri, tigers leopards, wild
butfalocs, W lid cattle and deer, as we'll as
hogs, wolves, wild dogs, monkeys and
many other small animals.
On one occasion wild elephants COM
PEELED the driver to take his train back to
Sookna station. At the twentieth mile
the train reaches Tecndaria, where the
company has its work shops Tho elcva-
ton here is 2 S22 feet. Leaving Tecndaria
the train passes one of the most remarka-
bic loops of the whole line. This curve is
only 60 feet in radius A few large trees
still show what the original forest was
only few years ago the haunt of the lit
tie barking deer, which are common in
these hills
At the elevation Of $500 feet the train
passes another loop at the Gyabari station
At the forty second mile the train reaches
the bazaar and station Of Sonada 6, 662
feet), whence it pulls up at Ghoom sta
ton, which is situated at the highest point
reached by the railway (7,4O7 feet above
main sea lcvcD. Thence it descends to-
ward Darjeeling for distance of some
four miles, the line falling about 400 feet
in this distance. This is the terminus of
the line.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-06
Our pniIiDDine Foes.

Kansas soldier in the Philippines
writing home some time ago, spoke thus
of Aguinaldos cabinet MANY of them
are ignorant and greatly in need of educa-
tional ability, most Of them are honest
some are rascals of the worst type, and all
need to learn something of the art and
science Of war. If they arc ever engaged
in deadly conflict, they will be found
wanting in the commoncst class Of mill
tary movements and will have their fol-
lowers slaughtered like sheep in butcher
pen All they know about war is what
they have learned in resisting tho Span
ish, and that was nothing more than a
guerrilla warfare of the poorest sort To
come out and meet foe on an open bat
tlcfield would be a new experience for
them, and they are not inclined to face
that kind OF music.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-06
Distressing stomach Disease.

Permanently cured by the mas erly
power of South American Ne4Vine Tonic
lnvalids need suffer no longer because this
great remedy can cure them all, 1t is a
cure for the whole world of stoma eta
weakness and indigestion. The cure be-
gins with the first dose. The relief it
brings is marvellous and surprising. 1t
makes no failure; never disappoinls. No
matter how long you have suffered your
cure is certain under the use Of this great
health-giving force. Pleasant and awaS ;
safe. Sold by w, j. Henderson, druggist,
Burlington, VI.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-06
RUFUS ENO'S ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT. District Of Chit.
tcndcn s.,
TO all persons interested in the estate Of
Rufus Emo of Charlotte, in said district,
deceased
GREETING:
Whereas said Court has assigned the
18th day of April next for the settlements
OF the account of Byron r. Eno, and
Carlton r. Emo, as executors of the last
will and testament of Rufus Emo and for
decree of residue Of said estate to tho
benedciaries of said deceased, and order
ed that public notice thereof be given 10
all persons interested in SAID estate by
publishing this order three weeks success
SiVely in the Burlington Free Press, a
newspaper published in Burlington in said
district
Therefore, YOU are hereby notified to
appear mt the Probate court Rooms il
Burlington on the day assigned then and
tnore to contest the allowance of said ac-
count, If you see cause, and to establish
your rgnt as heirs, legatees and lawful
claiman' of said reside0ce.
Given uuder by hand, this 18th dav OF
March, A, d, 1899.
EZRA HORTON,
SS,w3t Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-06

0AlN-Nll Ilt l4fA-N : = 10 L n i J.,
STATE OF VERMONT. District Of Chit
tenden.
and all persons interested in the estate OF
Sa m NJ Lane late of burlington in said
GREETING:
Whereas, application hath been made
to this court in writing, by the admins
tratriN OF the estate of said
decedeut, praying for license and author
said deceased, for the payment of debts
and charges of administration, setting
forth therein the amount of debts due
irom said deceased the charges of admin
istration, the amount OF personal estate
ana the Situatlon of the real estate, and
setting forth the situation of the real es-
tate.
Whereupon the said court appointed
and assigned the 2lst day of April, 1890,
at the Probate Court Rooms in SAID
district to hear and decide upon said APP
plicaton and petition. and ordered public
notice thereof to be given to all persons
Interested therein, by publishing SAID orr
der, together with the time ana place OF
hearing. three weeks SUCCESSFULLY in the
Burlington Free Press. a newspaper which
circulates in the neighborhood of those
persons Interested in said estate all which
publications shall be previous TO the day
assigned for hearing.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to
appear befo'e said Court at the time and
Court 10 make your objection to the
granting OF such license, II you see cause
Given under my hand at the Probate
Court Rooms, this Goth day of March
1899 EZRA NJ HORTON
S93w Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-06
THE PRINTERS DEVIL.

Mr.. Fegan, the oratorcal ant-lquor
member Of the New South Wales Legisla-
i've Assembly, was lately made very an
cry by a mIsprint, The Adelaide Critic
reports the fact "Whskey makes men
genial for time" said Fegan in a speech,
The next day he read, and his constituents
read, IN the official report OF the debate,
Whisky makes me genial for time"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-06
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