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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-08
a Fast Bicycle Rider.

VIII often received painful cuts, sprains
or bruises from accidents. Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve, will kill the pain and heal
the injury. It's the Cyclists friend. Cures
Chatting, Chapped Hands, Sore Lips, Burns,
Ulcers and Piles Cure guaranteed. Only
25c. Try it Sold by A. T. Waggoner,
druggist, 731 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-08
SANTA FE CUT AT OTTAWA.
Thirty Car Repairers Thrown Out of
Employment,

Ottawa, May Smother reduction in
the Santa F'e force at this point has
been made. The reduction strikes the
car .repairers and affects about 80 men,
work elsewhere and the present plan,
as it is understood here, is to retain a
force of car men here to do only light
work. 1t is possible that the reduction
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-08
Holton Encampment.

E. M. Duncan, travelling passenger
agent of the Rock Island, went to Hol-
ton yesterday to look after matters con-
corning the G. A. r. encampment to be
held in that city commencing May 10.
The Rock Island is making special ar
engagements for the occasion and expect
a big passenger business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-08
Europe.
Paris.
Rome.

Splendid service; superbe scenery en-
route via Grand Trunk railway system,
through Montreal, Quebec, Boston, New
York. Philadelphia Ask your home
agent for tickets via Grand Trunk, or
for reliable information as to rates and
accommodations, apply to ]. H. Burgis.
249 Clark street, Chicago
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-08

W. A. Collins, Monroe La, writes: 81
was completely run down and suffering
from nervous trouble that made life a
misery; since using Beggs' Blood Purifier
I am a we'll man." For twenty years it
has been preventing disease and making
sick people well. r. W. Squires, Phar-
Suacist, 1872 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-08
viii Bring His Favorite wife.

London, May S.-The St Petersburg cor
respondent of the Daily Mail says: THE
favorite wife of the Shah of Persia,
beautiful Circassian, will accompany him
disguised in male attire"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-08
Wichita and Return, 1852 vs. the
Santa Fe.

Tickets on sale May 7th and sth, good
returning May 11thi account Knights
Templar conclave-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-08

Impossible to foresee an accident. Not
impossible to be prepared for it Or.
Thomas Ec1ectric Oil-Monarch over
pain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-08

We believe Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy is the best in the world A few weeks
ago we suffered with a severe cold and a
troublesome cough. and having read their
advertisements in our own and other pa
pers we purchased a bottle to see If if
would effect US. It cured US before the
bottle was more than half used. 1t is the
best medicine out for colds and coughs
The Herald, Andersonviue. Ind. For sale
by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-08
WICHITA AND RETURN.

$4.62-Via Rock Island Routes 81 80.
Tickets on sale May and 8. Good for
return Nav 18th
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-08

In almost every neighborhood there is
some one whose life has been saved by
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy, or who has been cured of
chronic diarrhoea by the use of that medi-
cine. Such persons make a point of tell
ing of it whenever opportunity offers, hop
ing that it may be the means of saving
other lives. For sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-08
Atehison and Return, $1.51 Via the
Santa Fe

Tickets on sale May Z, and 9Th, good
returning May 18th, account annual
state convention Sunday School associa-
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coNvICTs' RAILROAD.
Time Table Arranged in Sing Sing
Prison

This timetable appears in the Star of
Hope, a weekly paper published by the
convicts in Sing Sing:
THE BLACK VALLEY RAILROAD.
Standard Gauge = International Line =
Chartered Under the Laws of All
States-No Stop-Over Checks-No Re
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Cincinnati and Return $1S.oO-Via
Santa Fe.

Tickets on sale May 6, Z, and morning
trains of the Sth. Final limit May T.
Account Peoples party national con-
vention. See T. L. King, agent A. 7. &
S. f. railway, for particulars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-08

Bryan is a fine specimen of robust and
vigorous manhood, because he is in good
health. It's easy. Keep your blood in a
healthy condition with Beggs Blood Puri-
fer and Blood Maker, and you will be
strong and healthy It's guaranteed to
give Satisfaction r. w. Squires, Pharma-
cist 1872 Kansas avenue.
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HOT SPRINGS, ARK,
AND RETURN-$I5.75,
Via the Rock Island Route.

Tickets on sale May to 18th; final
return limit June 10th. For full fnfor-
nation see Rock Island Agents
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MR. a ]. HIT IN TOWN.
General Superintendent of the Rock
Island on a Tour.

A. J. Hit, general superintendent of
the Rock Island with headquarters in
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Per month, by mail.
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MAC ARTHUR'S FIRST.

STEWART BROTHERS. Dlstrbutors ST. JOSEPH no.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-07

THE HE RAID will not be respon.
sible for the bills of any employee ex.
cept upon order from the Business
Manager.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-07

claiming shoot, shoot, in Dutch. A;
the word was carried along the lines
he caught up the rife from the hands
of dead burPher and began maxim
quick but careful shots at the foe.
"Five minutes and 1t was over. as
quickly as the rush bad began. From
the Boer side it was like the Ktpliug
descriptiops-a fight With the fuzzy
wuzzle In the desert.
"At Pretoria | met President Steyn.
l also learned that there is no truth in
the report coming from English sour
ces concerning Discussions between the
two presidents. They are in perfect
accord.
"As l said before, | do not believe
the British will ever enter Pretoria.
Even the women of the town are sup
piled with rifles and are daily practi-
sing in craftsmanship. Some of them
are very expert, and their average
shooting is good. The strength OF
Kruger and his burghers lies in the
belief that God is with then"
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-07
Caught q Dreadful Cold.

Marion Kooke, manager for T. M.
Thompson, q large importer OF fine
millinery at 1868 Milwaukee Avenue,
Chicago, says: "During the late sew
ere weather 1 caught q dreadful cold
which kept me awake at night and
made me unfit to attend my work dur
ing the day. One of my millipers was
taking Chamberlain Cough Remedy
for severe cold at that time, which
seemed to relieve her SO quick that L
bought some for myself. It acted like
magic and 1 began to improve at once.
/ am now entirely we'll and feel very
pleased to acknowledge it's merits, u
For sale by all druggiste.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-07
Free OfCharpe.

Any adult suffering from a cold set
tied on the breast, bronchitis, throat or
lung troubles of any nature, who will
call at any drug store, will be present.
ed with q sample bottle of Boschee's
German Syrup, free of charge. Only
one bottle given to one person, and
none to children without order from
parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever had
such q sale as Boschee's German Syrup
in. ell parts of the civilized world
Twenty years ago millions of bottles
were given away, and your druggists
will tell you its success was marvellous.
1t Is really the only Throat and Lung
remedy generally endorsed by physi-
clans. One Is cent bottle will cure or
prove its value. Sold by dealers in all
civilized countries.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-07
RULES THE WAVES!'.

What is this voice | hear,
That comes from over the sea?
A nation. great and strong,
Depressing the weak and free.
A nation that boasts and sings
"Brittauia rules the waves"
And with army and fleet Expresses the
weak
And tries to make others slaves.
And are these words true l hear,
Are they what you 'eslly feel?
That this God fearing race in that far
away place
Is foe that Is worthy your steel?
A kingdom strong and brave.
With mighty army and fleet,
Boasts that Britons will never be
slaves,
Yet tries to make slaves of the weak.
Shame, O shame. Great Britain.
A nation SO great and strong
Should lend a hand to her fellow man
And help the weak along.
J. a.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-07

M. B. Smith, Butternut, Mich, says:
"DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the
very best pills l ever used for costive-
ness, liver and bowel troubles" Fred
Schaefer, druggist.
Mrs. Calvin Zimmerman, Milesburp,
Pa, says, "As speedy cure for
coughs, colds, Group and sore throat
One Minute Cough Cure Is uneoualed.
1t is pleasant for children to take. |
heartily recommend it to mothers"
1t Is the only harmless remedy that
produces Immediate results. 1t cures
bronchitis, pneumonia, grippe and
throat and lung diseases. It will prev
ent consumption. Fred Schaefer,
druggist.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-07

nable, L speak that Judgment Of a mar
of com mon sense. Pretoria lies in BASH
surrounded by rugged hills, affordtni
most admirable opportunities for de
Tense. While there l learned enough
to know that the city Ia one vast store
house of foodstuffs and aHmuni
ton.
.sWhat impressed me most was the
natural bigness of that grand old man,
Kruger. I consider him as possessed
of more of the elements of greatness
than any man | ever met. Alto he lie
as full of vigor rs the average man
who owns up to twenty years less. His
versatility impressed me deeply. L
have it on unimpeschaoie authority
that the battle of Colenso, where
Butler was crushed by the
old man. Joubert carried out Kruger
instructions to the letter and won that
signal victory by the directions OF an
old man away up there in Pretoria.
81 was present at the battle OF
Spionkop and saw q thin line OF Beers
drive an army before them. After the
fight walked over the field and count
ed the dead bodies of l25 Engi1shmen
In one trench, where the Beers had
placed them for burial.
"During my stsy in the nelRhoo
hood l visited every lager in the lines
surrounding the city and talked with
scores of officers and men. l visited
the lines along the Tu CELIA river, where
Butler and his 40, 600 men were held at
bay and speak from the moot positive
knowledge when L say that all OF
the Boer troops fn that region num-
bered but 1000. With this force JOubert
and Botha held Butler back and kept
White and his Is, 900 men. eorrslled in
the town.
"When Cropje was threatened, 1000
men were sent to him from Lsdysmlth,
leaving about 5000 to face the $4,000
men of the enemy.
cat the battle of the Little Tugela,
when Butler was again driven back
upon Chieveley, saw General Botha
il action and consider him the great
est of Dutch commanders. When the
fighting began Botha was sauntering
long behind the line OF trenches, his
men talking careful shots at the advanc-
ing British force. For half an hour
after we could first detect the move
ment, there was not much excitement,
but all at once there WAS rush OF
cavalry and artillery, and the double
quick of infantry in oLeu order. The
bullets began to patter around US and
two burghers were hit close beside
Botha. He seemed to awake instantly.
and sprang down into the trenches, ex-
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-07
WEBSTER DAVIS
NOW TALKS
Related The Story Of His Trip
To Africa To a Friend
BRITISH AND THE Beers
Pretoria, He Says, Is Impregnable
And Has Plenty Of Provisions
Admiration For President kru-
ger.

A special from Washington says:
After Secretary of the Interior
Hitchcock sent to Webster Davis a
brief note in which he said the president
had asked him to announce that Mr..
Davis resignation had been accepted,
to take effect April 4, Mr.. Davis felt at
liberty to talk freely upon the South
African situation, and to friend he
related the history of his trip
my journey WAS uneventful until we
crossed the Transvaal and stopped
at Koom airport" he said. There the
whole neighborhood turned out to
welcome me. At station after station
the station master would come to the
car, touch his red cap and ask If there
was anything he could do for my
comfort.
Yet the English told me with great
positiveness that the savage Beers
| spoke English. They tell this lie SO
much at Capetown that they even got
Colonel Stowe, our consul there to
believe it. AT Pretoria l was given a
cordial greeting. Marvellous to state,
during all the time l was there not one
man asked me whether l favored the
British or the Beers.
Il viewed the defenses of Pretoris,
and / consider them impre9nsble.
w hOS ociiCSo thO Iokiieu 1'cops Will
ever pass the line Of hills surrounding
the town, bristltng as they are with
high power Krupp and Crusot guns.
There seems very general impress
sion thatthe guns used by the Beers in
the field we're taken from the fortresses
at Pretoria, but 1 saw every earihwork
and fort surrounding the town and
could not see where any guns had been
removed. They were all there and
fOrmidsblA they looked.
'Wnen | describe the city as impreg-
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-07
For Over Fifty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. II
soOthes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie and is
the best remedy for diarrhoea, twenty
five cents bottle.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-07
The Best Blood Purifier

The blood is constantly being puri.
fed by the lungs, liver and kidneys.
Keep these organs In a healthy condi-
ton and the bowels regular and you
will have no need of a blood purifier.
For this purpose there is nothing equal
to Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets, one dose of them will do you
more good than q dollar bottle of the
best blood purifier. Price, 25 cents.
Samples free as any drug store.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-07
Fe Route"

Change of time, commencing April
1st train No. %, east-bound, will leave
Ell Psso at $40 p. M, instead of $50.
F. B. HOUGHTON,
General agent,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-07
Pure Hygienic Water.

Made from distilled water. Ask
your family physician or druggist as to
purity and healthfulness OF our Ice,
Telephone No. IA.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-03-09

He shook me as IL I were a rat and he
q terrier. curse himl didn't breathe a
full breath for ten minutes. Have you
a brandy and soda there. Boris Via.
dimirich
I supplied the necessary restorative.
"Great h%eavensl' continued Borof'
sky .'If l don't set the police on the
rogue for this and get him safely put
away in the mines. I'll never undertake
another case must tell you about it
in a few words, for positively no one
in the house is safe with that devil at
large, and. as for the student, I wouldn't
insure him at cent per cent"
"But surely he doesn't know the
students in the housel' I exclaimed,
aghast.
swell, that's what I want to tell
you," said Borofsky.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-03-09
James whitcomb riley. Joke.

lanes Whitconlh Riley and Nye were
a peculiar pair. They We're everlasl-
ingly playing practical Jokes.
remember when we were riding to-
gether In the smoking compartment
between Columbus and Clncinnati, Mr.
Nye was II great smoker, ANA Mr, Riley
old not dislike tobacco. An OLD farm.
er came over to Mr.. Nyr and said:
Are YOU Mr.. ltileyI heard you
was on the train"
mo. | am not Mr., Riley, He is over
there"
~ knew his father. and | would like
to speak with him."
"Oh. speak with him. yes, But he ID
deaf, ana you want, TO speak loud"
So the farmer went over to him aud
said In II loud voice:
us this Mr., Riley"
"Er-whnl:'
els this Mr.. Rilry?" VA,
"Wha, dld YOU say" 1T.
as this Mr.. Riley" ,,"s
"siley. yrs." I'm
II knew your father"
mo bother"
II knew your father"
"Whnty"
II knew your father"
"Oh. so did l."
And In II few moments the farmer
heard him talking In an ordinary ton
OF voice. saturday Evening Post,
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Tzo BE Continued
Her Handy Money Stocking.

Eyes. you are right" said the con-
ductor OF II Main street car. vlciously
ringing Up Il fare, Some people do
carry money In queer places, Now,
that Chinamnn, IN there kept me wait.
Ing over two blocks while be united a
gOrdlnn knot In his cue. where he had
his cash, Some people keep me walt
Ing Ave blocks or more while they fish
around for their money.
yesterday was going north on
Main street, when. at the corner OF
Adams, two wOmen got OF the car. !
waited Il minute or so and then went
In for the fares, The women looked
sort OF dashed, and then one OF them
began to tumble In her purse, Empty!
Then her companion made n dive at
the bottom OF her skirts.
well, sir. II beat MI. That woman
deliberately unlaced her shoe and took
1t off and through n hole In her stock.
Ing tshed out Il dime" Memphis
ScImitnr
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defeat our machinations. BAH / have
often recalled that horrible sensation /;
1t has formed the backbone Of most Of
my nightmares since that distressing
time.
The student was radiant, however.
He knew nothing Of Borofsky's terrible
quarter Of an hour with Andre. but he
was relieved to be out Of the house and
rejoiced exceedingly owe the prospect
Of tomorrow's escape, poor wretch. to
make a new start In life with a pocket
full Of money and Il clean bill, in the
shape Of a passport which set him down
as some n else.
He informed ME during the drive to
his new quarters that he had never had
a fair chance in life, having he4n born
and bred in penury and among asso-
ciates who neither knew liur cared to
distinguish between 'auI which is com.
monty called right and that which Is
commonly called wrong. I dare say his
complaint was perfectly true. II 80,
who is going to blame him for the ter.
rible mess the poor fellow has made of
the thing we call ''lifeY"
"Ihere's something in this world
amiss shall be unraveled by and by
sings a great poet, and ! think he voices
what we all feel.
l left the student in Il happy and
peaceful frame of mind, first extracting
a promise from him that he would not
venture out until, with passport in
hand, he could set ont for the station
tomorrow evening. Borofsky or I, |
promised. or Percy should bring him
the document as early rs possible.
Moreover, he was to receive a second
check. / did not grudgo this, He had
been very useful to MS and had run ter
rible risks, sven greater "'J. Ian he
knew.
When l reached home. Andre was
still out, old Gregory reported. Could
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-03-09
CHAPTER xxx.

CHAPTER xxx.
PLOT AGAINST TIL CAR.
"The car, began the student, lis,
as perhaps you know, absent in Livadia.
He should return on Friday week."
"Well. what has that to do with u
AFFAIR.".
"This-that if Andre should have his
way his majesty will not return, nei-
Their on Friday nor on any other day"
Bcrofsky started violently. He whis-
tied slightly and sat a moment in
thought.
'"Are You speaking Of this very per-
son, Andrea" he asked at last.
Certainly. or whom else?'
"And you suggest that this man,
whom we are harboring here among
ourselves, is at present engaged in a
plot against his majesty"
"No; l don't suggest it. l assert it,"
"Can you prove it, s~tudent?'
easily. at any moment.
"Why, great heavens, man. there's
a fortune in the secret-honor. glory,
reward. everythingl Do you realize it?'
"There is Siberia in it for such as l.
laughed the student. "That or our own
presidents pistol. There might be re.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-03-09
By FRED

ming to end. If / know Andre, he will
have persuaded him SO, but Andre will
nevertheless wonder from whom the
pristaf has heard this story. You did
not mention me nor describe me to
Andrea"
"Certainly not"
"Nor hint that I WAS herer
mot yet"
The student reflected. He looked very
ugly and furious when next he spoke.
II see your game, curse your he
said. "You will tell Andre that I am
here unless I make over to you certain
secrets. Is that it,"
1.-THE matter could not have been
more clearly or concisely stated" said
Borofsky genially.
"And if / walk out Of the house and
leave you to find out these things the
best way You camp
"But. my good sir, we are not begin
ners. you and I. Do you seriously sup.
pose that you would be allowed to
leave the house with your pocket full
of undelivered gifts? You are too valued
a guest to he allowed to depart without
protest.
The student stamped his foot.
II will make you sweat for this n
day T. he said. "And what do I get for
my secret. if I disclose it Of my free
Wilt"
"You shall have a passport and a free
ticket to-anywhere you like. If the
young count is fool enough, he may add
a small sum Of money. l wouldn't"
"What if I refuse to open my lipsT
''In that case I shall walk across to
the apartments of one Andre, or Korni-
lof, in the opposite wing, and l shall
say to him how that a certain student,
name unknown, but quite unneeded.
has stated this and that about him.
Andre will fume and rage, and / shall
suggest that, rather than that Andre
should break all the furniture. it would
be desirable that the student and he
should meet, in order to talk matters
over, and to this room he shall forth
with be brought"
1.-THE student shivered.
II see." he said. Every we'll. You
have the stronger hand. I must submit.
See here, Mr.. Borofsky, I never did you
any harm. Do not ruin me. II the
Count Boris should desire to offer me
some honorarium for the secret l pro-
pose to make over to you. you will not
prevent him?'
"Count Boris may play skittles with
his money. SO far as I am concernedl'
said Borofsky.
"And, above all, not a word to Andre
about me. He would kill me in a min
ute
"You are safe here. l have said So
"And a passport and free passagef'
"Guaranteed."
"Then listen and I'll tell you some
thing that will startle you"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-03-09

Mrs, Calvin Zimmerman, Milesburg,
Pa, says, "As u speedy cure for coughs,
colds, Group and sore throat One Minute
Cough Cure Ia u%nequaled, 1t Ia pleasant
for children to take. heartily recon,
mend II to mothers" IT Ia the only
harmless remedy that produces immedi'
ate results, II cures bronchitis. pneu-
monia, grippe and throat and lung dis
eases, u will prevent consumption,
Chapple Drug Co.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-03-09
He Fooled the Surgeons.

All doctors told Renick Hamilton, of
West Jefferson, O.. after suffering IS
months from Rectal Fistula, he would
die unless a costly operation was per-
formed; but he cured himself with
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the best in the
World. Sureet Pile cure on Earth. 25c.
a box, ut Chapple Drug Store.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-03-09

Eugene j.. Hall, the poet and pub
Usher, says that one dose OF Foley's.
Honey and Tar restored his voice when
hoarseness threatened to prevent his lee
ture at Central Music Hall, Chicago.
Holmes & Calhoun,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-03-09

A. r. De Fluent, editor of the Journal,
Doylestown, Ohio, suffered for a number
OF years from rheumatism In his right
shoulder and side. He says: "My right
arm at times was entirely useless. !
tried Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and was
surprised to receive relief almost imme-
diately. The Pain Balm has been a con.
slant companion of mine ever since and
II never fails" For sale by Chapple
Drug Co.