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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08
TO STOP PRIZE FIGHT.
Mayor Harrison viii Oppose Coming
Sharkey- Choynsxi Mill

Chicago, Feb. S.-Mayor Harrison's
attitude toward boxing matches in
which the leaders of the heavyweight
class engage Will probably prevent the
fight scheduled between Tom Sharkey
and Joe Choynsld for March II. under
the direction of TattersalPs Athletic
club. The mayor is opposed to matches
where physical strength counts for as
much as science. While he has not
taken official notice of the fact that
Sharkey and Choynski are matched it
IS said the hint has been given the pro-
moters that they cannot pull off the
fight
The mayors position is the same as
that taken when an attempt was made
by promoters last year to bring Sharkey
and Corbett together. The men were
matched, but a manifesto from the
city hall put stop to the proposed bat
tle The mayor said last night:
Il am opposed to matches between
big strong men of Sharkey's reputa-
ton on general principles"
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DEDICATE AUDITORIUM.
President Holman Names Committee
on Arrangements.

President Holman of the Commercial
club today appointed the general COM
mittee which will have charge of the
dedication and opening of the audito-
rum next fall. This is the committee
which was authorized by the recent
meeting of the musicians of the city to
consider the idea of defeating the au-
ditorium with grand concert, or Sc
ries of concerts, under the direction of
the Commercial club.
The committee will be composed of
the following:
Edward Wilder. H. L. Shirer.
George w. Crane. David Bowie.
NJ. D. Henderson. Oscar Bischoff.
T. J. Anderson Mrs. Frank p. Mac
T. P. Culley. Lehman.
d. J. Greenwald. Mrs. c. S. Gleed.
Dell Kizer. Mrs. Frank Foster.
T. P. MacLennan. Mrs. W. Won DahIen.
This committee will have general su-
pervision of the dedication of the audi
torium, the same as the Twentieth
Kansas reception committee had super
vision of the reception to the soldiers.
1t will be empowered to appoint sub
committees to carry out the details Of
whatever general plan it may decide
upon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08
PIRATES ARE THICK.
Roam About China in Bands of
1000.
Vancouver,

Vancouver, B. c., Feb. S.-Oriental
advices say:
Piracy is more than ever a menace to
commerce. December 81 the steam
launch Esang. while towing a passen-
ger boat was seized near Kumchuck.
The pirates escaped, although pursued
by the British steamer Saikon.
The notorious pirate chief Foo Chan
Hoi, with 1000 followers, is so strong
that the mandarin soldiers Care not at
tack him. The Kno Won Pao an
nounces the granting of two additional
railway concessions to the Belgian syn
dictate, one representing a branch line
from Lukao Chic to the west of Pekin,
and the other a line from kai Fong in
Han Bin Honan to Honan Flu, with the
right of ultimate extension to Signan.
This is the first railway running due
west through Honan into Shen Sc
which has been granted, and forms a
branch Of the LII Han line, running
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08
BURNED IN THE PLATE
Name of Each Guest Who viii Attend
the Dewey Dinner.

New York. Feb. S.-Adniral Dewey and
Union League club in Brooklyn. Iney
will be escorted to the club from the
Waldorf-Astoria at $50 O'clock this af-
ternOon, and a dinner will be given for
the admiral and his wife at 6:30 o'clock in
the gymnasium, which has been decorated
for the occasion. About 120 persons Will
be present at the dinner, including large
representation from the navy.
The name of each guest has been burn
ed in the plate which will be set at his
place. This is in the place of cards to
designate where the guests will be seated
Each guest will afterwards receive the
plate which bears his name as souve-
mir.
After the dinner a reception will be
held IN the main assembly room begin
are expected to attend the reception. Mrs.
Gridley, widow of the Olympia..s late com
mander, will be in the receiving party.
Admiral and Mrs. Dewey will return
to Washington on Saturday. Later they
then visit Savannah and Palm Beach
Fla.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08

DR.. H. B. Hettinger, Indianapolis,
Ind, says: For several months after
spraining my ankle 1 was severely af-
fiicted with rheumatism. / finally tried
Detchon's Mystic Cure fro rheumatism.
and in days could walk without my
cane; TWO bottles cured me sound and
we'll. take great pleasure in recon-
mending the Mystic Cure to all who
are afflicted with Rheumatism. Sold
by Swift & Holiday, druggists, 523
Kansas Avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08
SATIN SUNFLOWERS.
They Will Be Used as Badges ny
Kansas Editors

The labels for the members of the
Kansas Editorial association who are
going to New Orleans have been Sc
lected. They are yellow. satin sun
flowers. The center piece is trimmed in
gold and the designation Kansas
Press appears across the face of the
badge.
The badges were designed by Gerald
Volk of Wichita and have been accept
ed by W. H. Nelson of the Smith Coun-
ty Pioneer, representing the executive
committee of the editorial association.
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AT DEATHS DOOR.
Col B. W. Thompson, of Indiana, Not
Expected to Survive the Day.

Terre Haute, Ind, Feb. 8.-Colone1
Richard ". Thompson Is on his death
bed at the age of 81.
Colonel Thompson has been in failing
health for several years, owing to a
general collapse of his nervous system,
and with each acute attack his recup-
eratiVe powers were noticed as failing.
Within recent weeks he would sleep al
days, to be followed with periods of
wakefulness for almost an equal length
Of time
Colonel Thompson's friends and physi-
clans think that he might have lived
longer had it not been for excessive
smoking.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08
Relief In six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Disease
relieved in six hours by New Great
South American Kidney Cure" 1t is a
great surprise on account of its exceeding
promptness in relieving pain in bladder,
kidneys and back, in male or female. Re
Heves retention of water almost immed-
lately. If you want quick relief and
cure this is the remedy. Sold by Sim
Drug Co., S34 Kansas avenue, and Geo.
w. Stansfield, so Kansas avenue. drug
gists. Topeka. Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08

81 think I would go crazy with pain
were it not for Chamberlain's Pain
Balm writes Mr.. w. H. Stapleton, Her
MIME, Pa. Il have been afflicted with
rheumatism for several years and have
tried remedies without number, but Pain
Balm is the best medicine have got hold
Of One application relieves the pain.
For sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08
EXEMPT FROM TAXES
Are All Cotton and Wooden Factories
in Mississippi For Ten Years.

Jackson, Miss, Feb. s.-The legisla-
ture today passed a resolution exempt
ing all cotton and wooden factories
hereafter established in Mississippi
from taxation for a period of ten years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08

w. s. Philpot, Albany. Ca. says, DE
Wits Little Early Risers did me more
good than any pills / ever took" Tbs
Famous little pills for constipation, biA-
iousness and liver and bowel troubles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08

Paris, Feb. 8.-Adolph de Rothschild
who had bank in Naples in the time of
the NeapOlitan monarchy, died in this city
today. He had always retained intimate
relations with the royal family Of Naples.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08
Prof samnals Here.

Please notice that viii be at the Ma
tional Hotel, Topeka, Saturday, Feb 10,
for one day only.
PROF. II. SAMUELS. Optician.
1921 Forest Ave. Kansas City. NO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08
Lecture Course.
Chronic Rheumat ism Cured.

Montaville Flowers, impersonator, al
the high school. Friday night, Feb. 9
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08
Lecture Course.

Montaville Flowers. impersonator, at
the high school, Friday night, Feb. 9.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08

If the system is
overWorked, ma
ture needs aid to
restore the body
to a orm a |
h g althy condi-
ton. The b e S {
medicine to do
this is the Bit
tiers. It will cure
Dyspepsia.
Indigestion.
Constipation,
Nervousness,
Malaria,
Fever and
Ague.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08
IOlene Club Meets.
Notes and Personal Mention.

Mrs. F. z. Wear returned to st.
Louis today to resume her musical
studies.
Miss Margaret Eva Mayberry, of Nc
Pherson, is in Topeka, the guest of her
sister, Mrs. a A. Hayes
Miss Margaret Sawyer is visiting rel
atives in Lawrence.
Miss Mae Davis has returned from a
several days visit with friends in Kan
sas City and Lawrence
Mr.. f. C. Palmer, foreman of the
Daily Leaders, stereotypiEg depart
ment. was yesterday presented with
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A Good Woman at Rest.

Last Friday morning, just as the sun
was peeping over the horizon, Mrs. r.
@. Crumley closed her eyes in that
dreamless sleep that knows no waking.
Foi a year or more she had been in
feeble health but was not in a danger
GUS condition until early last week.
For G5 years this good woman was per-
mitted to live, and so years of that life
was spent as an active member of the
church, having joined the Presbyterian
church when a child and few years
later after, marriage. identifying herself
with the NJ. E. Church, South, OF
which she remained a faithful worker
until the Lord called her to come up
higher.
The funeral services were held at the
NJ. E. Church, South, Saturday after
noon at two o'clock, aud were conduct
ed by Rev. J. A. Lyons. Rev. X. G.
Atkins, Rev. J. H. Keith and Rev. G.
Il. Carroll made short and interesting
talks, all having known the deceased
for years. The church was filled with
sorrowing friends and many followed
the remains to their last resting place
in Oak Grove cemetery. Five chill
dren survive and they have the sym
patty of the entire community in their
bereavement.
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WATAUGA NOTES.

Watauga, Tenn, May 90, 1900.
W, 7, Plummer, of this place, who
is travelling salesman for the Lynch
burg Plow company. whose territory is
the states of Kentucky and Tennessee,
with headquarters at Nashville, was
here last week visiting his father.
Rev. Ferguson, of the U. B. church,
preached here last Sunday at II n. m.
His future appointments are first aud
third Sundays in each month at 1890
u. m.
There will be an ice cream supper
at the Watauga academy next Saturday
night, May 96, under the auspices of
the Odd Fellows.
Miss Mabel Johnson, of Elizabethton,
is visiting her cousin, Miss Ethel
Reese.
M. jackson, one of Johnson City's
leading merchants, also several other
parties from the same place were fish
ing here last week and seemed to be
successful, although we do not know
whether the fish were caught or bought,
Robert Barnes and sister, Mary, were
visiting their father, NJ. Barnes, at
Elizabethton last Sunday.
L. NJ. Ewing and wife, of Knoxville,
were visiting the family of DR., ]. w.
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DIR. w. J. Matthews aud wife spent
last Friday with Bristol relatives.
Mrs, w. q, Jones is visiting relatives
in Virginia,
John Landreth is still confined to
his bed with rheumatism, and is eriti-
cally i'll,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Weller are roioic-
ing over new son.
Jas. Summers is so much improved
in health that his father considers it
safe to leave him, aud has returned to
his home at Marlistown.
Miss Maud Thomas,o of Happy Valley,
spent u few days with relatives in the
city last week, aud left Tuesday for
points down the road to visit other rel
atives and friends.
DR., r. w. DulOney and Miss Cora
Hughes we're married last Tuesday at
the home of the bride at Maryville,
Tenn. Here's congratulations, Doctor,
and may your school-day love prove an
everlasting blessing.
Rey. X. C. Atkins came to the city
last week to attend district conference,
and delighted his many friends here by
remaining in the city this week and
visiting among them.
DR., J. W. Cox is of the opinion that
it is a long lane that has no turn, and
the little fellow at home has amply re-
paid him for 10 years of anxious wait
ing,
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Eighth District,

We noticed short piece in the Her.
aid and Tribune from the Eighth dis
trio and signed republican. He seemed
seemed to be alarmed at the fact thai
the best class of republicans were con-
spring together to defeat the present
nominees of the republican party. We
want the school director ticket to be a
non political one.
He (repubican) also states that it
will be hard task to meet the present
nominees of the republican party. Now
Now republican, even if we wanted
three republicans for our next directors,
let us reason little just here before we
go and further. Are the Gas you call
them nominees of the republican party
the choice Of the republican voters of
the Eighth school district? They are
not If they are the choice of the re-
publicans of the district it seems that
all of the republicans are living in one
corner of the district. Any one can
clearly see that it is family concern.
That ticket should be and will be de-
feated on the Goth instant. Now re-
publican don't venture so far out in the
political stream lest in your inexper-
fence you drown. If writing those ar
ticles is the only means you have to
secure school, what are you going to
do if those men are defeated? My adj
vice to you would be to go to school
and not to make display of your ina.
bility. Do you not know republican
that you are rendering yourself redicu.
lous by writing nothing except it be
connected in some way with your OWL
family relations? A VOTER.
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Wallace last week.

Wallace last week
Several people from here attended
the G.. A. II. encampment at Elizabeth
ton last Wednesday and reported a
nice time.
William Barnes has built a new
house upon the site of the old Melyin
Barnes homestead and he and his
young bride have gone to housekeep-
ing there.
DR.. G. W. Bell was up from Austin
Springs last week. He and his wife
have taken a cottage there for the sum-
mer.
William Smalling and two daughters
were visiting E. B. Smalling here yes
terday.
Lee Smith has burned another lime
kiln containing about 1000 bush els of
very fine lime. He is quarrying stone
for another kiln.
DR.. H. L. Campbell went to Eliza
bethton today on business. He has
his business matters so arranged that
he will open up a new stock of goods
soon at the old stand.
Tennessee Hart is loading a car of
very gne oak logs here today.
DR.. J. w. Wallace has his off ce com
pleted and nicely painted.
VIOLET.
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W. r. Keys, of Mountain City, is
one of the postoflice inspectors detailed
for duty in Havana.
W. H. Crawford is critically i'll with
appendicitis and his friends are very
much alarmed at his condition.
Last Friday night, at about 8 o'clock
fire broke out in Doe River Wooden
Mills, in Elizabethton, and the build
ing and machinery were consumed.
Quite a lot of manufactured material
was saved. The loss is put at about
$4,000, with an insurance Of 81, 600.
Don't be too busy to stop and eat
some strawberries and cake with the
ladies of the First Methodist Church
Friday night on the church lawn.
Strawberries and Ice cream Friday
night, given by the ladies of the First
Methodist Church Every one invited.
TO exchange one Durock Jersey boar,
one silver watch and thoroughbred
poultry for milk COW or produce. Call
on or address II. G. AUSTIN,
820-4t Johnson City, Tenn.
Hon. A. A. Taylor spent few hours
in the city last Tuesday, returning
home from a successful lecture tour.
Mel H. Weller cashier of the o. r.
& G. Ry. Co. at Johnson City, and Mrs.
Weller were in the city Wednesday
shopping and visiting Mrs, Weiler's
brother, John j. Jobe, on Asylum
street. journal and Tribune.
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In Best of Condition.

Col. Frank Firmstone, of Cranberry
N. c., is rtopping at the Imperial.
Col. Firmstone is large stakeholder
in the celebrated Cranberry magnetic
ore mines and the East Tennessee and
Western North Carolina railway. At
present he is acting as superintendent
of the mines which he says, are still
producing a high grade Of magnetic
ores. There are about 300 miners en-
ployed there now and about $50 tons
are mined day. The company also
operates small blast furnace which
makes one hundred tons week of a
high grade of magnetic pig. Most Of
the ore shipped is used in the furnaces
at johnson City and Embreeville.
Col Firmstone reports the mine and
lumber interests in good condition in
his section and that business is still
good. He says that Col. G. H. Nimson
who resigned some time ago as general
manager of the e. T. & w. N. G. rail-
way, was succeeded the first of May by
James L. Lawton, of Middlesboro
Col. Nimson, who has for number
of years been interested in fine sheep
raising at Belivue, his mountain farm,
will devote all his time to that business
which has proven SO congenial and
roftable to him. Knoxville Journal.
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Sensation Created.

Knoxville, May 18.-Suit has been
brought in the chancery court by J. f.
Chumbley, present clerk and master of
this county, against John W. Conner,
former clerk and master, and his assis-
tant, w. A. Gilbraith, to compel an ac-
counting for about $4,000, said to be
due litigants in the chancery court, and
which the defendants have refused and
failed to turn oyer to the compliments.
The bondsmen, among whom are num-
bered several of the most prominent
business men of the city, and the FL
deity & Deposit Co., of Baltimore, are
made parties to the suit. The filing of
the suit has created a sensation in po-
litical circles.
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For sweet potato plants see Hugh
Webb.
Miss Daisy Pierce is visiting in
Elizabethtou this week.
WANTED, 20, 900 pounds of wool,
for which | will pay the highest market
price, in cash. ID. GUMP.
S27-4t
George w. Willett attended district
conference last Friday and Saturday,
We are now prepared to furnish you
ice. People, place your orders today.
II. f. Webb Il Co. Phone 81.
Silas Cooper came up from Jonesboro
Tuesday for a few hours,
When you want the best variety of
plants go to Hugh Webb. Sweet pota-
toes, cabbage, tomates, beets, etc,
Phone 81,
Miss Aileen Galloway is visiting
friends in Bristol this week.
Ice today, ice tomorrow, ice every
day this season; homemade, good
enough for any trade. Sold exclusive
ly by II. L. Webb Il Co. Phone "a,
w. P, Harris has returned from a
business trip to New York.
Rev. W. NJ. Vines, ministerial IA
vorite here, spent few days in the
city this week with relatives.
Misses Dora and Ida Mclaughlin are
down from Erwin to visit Mrs. Jno. w.
Bell.
Misses Eva and Pearl Lyle are visit
ing relatives and friends in Bristol,
Mrs. E. G.. Lyle and her guest, Mrs.
Neil Larrick, have returned from a
short visit to Messy Creek,
Rev. W. S. Neighbors, of Knoxville,
is in the city among his friends.
Will Butterworth has returned from
Messy Creek school,
Charlie Mason was over from Jones
boro Tuesday.
Jas. H. .Epps had business in the city
Tuesday.
P. NJ. Ward, of the Bee Hive, made
a business trip to Bristol Monday.
See or phone j. S. Galliher & Co. il
you want gasoline.
NJ. Jackson, the popular grocer, is
giving his store touch of high life,
and it will look much better in its new
coat of paint.
Miss Charlsie Keeper, a popular
young faYorite, is up from Limestone
visiting friends in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eaton, of Lenoir City,
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. L. S. Archer.
The Misses Butler, of Jonesboro, arc
the guests of Mrs. j. r. Taylor.
The Johnson City lawyers went tc
Erwin Monday to hold a term of the
chancery court.
Geo. Sells has returned from Louis.
vile, Ky, where he has spent the last
six months attending medical college.
Rey. Randolph Welborne, came down
from Elk Park Tuesday to visit Mr.
and Mrs. L. G. Hoss.
You can buy gasoline cheaper from j
S. Galliher q Co. than anywhere else
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Mr.. Carter Reelected.

The board Of directors of the Virginia
Iron, Coal and Coke company held a
meeting in New York City on Friday,
at which time the annual election Of
officers took place.
George L. Carter was reelected
president, and Cornelius Shields was
reelected vice-president and general
manager. All the other officers were
reelected, with the exception of L.
T. Davis, as secretary.
w. r. Wills, of the treasury depart
ment, was elected secretary to succeed
Mr.. Davis.
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A Guaranteed Cure For Piles.

All druggists are authorized by the
manufacturers of PAZO OINTMENT
to refund the money where it fails to
cure any case of piles no matter Of how
long standing. Cures ordinary cases
in six days, the worst cases IN sixteen
days. One application gives ease and
rest. Relieves itching instantly.
Guaranteed to cure piles without the
knife.
This is a new discovery and is the
only pile remedy sold on a positive
guarantee, no cure, no pay. Price soc.
Can be sent by mail. We have placed
it on sale with every druggist in the
town Of Johnson City, Tenn, who will
sell it to you on the above guarantee.
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Democratic County Convention.

By virtue of the authority in me
vested by the Washington County
Democratic Executive Committee, a
convention of the democratic party Of
said county is hereby called to meet at
the court house in Jonesboro, on Sat
urday, June 9th, 1900, at | o'clock p.
NJ, for the purpose OF placing in nomi-
nation candidates for the positions of
sheriff and trustee, to be voted for at
the ensuing August election. District
committeeman will please not fail to
have district conventions held not later
than June 9th, 1900, and have delegates
appointed to attend said convention,
and come themselves.
GEO. w. WILLETT, Chairman.
Jonesboro, Tenn, May 90, 1900.
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Wants S1s. 900 Damages.

A transcript in the case of W, H.
Tucker, administrator, VS., the Virginia
Iron, Coal q Coke company, was filed
in the federal court at Knoxville last
Saturday. This cause is a suit for $15, =
600 damages for the killing of one
Matthew Hardin at the furnaces of the
company in this city several weeks age
by the breaking of an elevator.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-24
Thy Aliens Foot Ease.

powder to be shaken into the shoes. Your
feet feel swollen, nervous and hot, and get
tired easily II you have smarting feet or
tight shoes. try Aliens Foot Ease 1t cools
the feet and makes walking easy, Cures swol-
len, sweating feet, ingrowing nails, blsters
and callouS spots. Relieves corns and bunions
OF all pain and gives rest and comfort. Try it
today Sold by all dsuggists and shoe stores
for 25c. Trial package FREE. Address, Allen
S. OlmSted Leroy, N. Y.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-05-24

Will often receive painful cuts, sprains
or bruises from accident. Bucklen's
Arnica Salve will kill the pain and heal
the injury. Its the cyclists friend.
Cures Chatting, Chapped Hands, Sore
Lips, Ulcers and Piles. Cure guaran-
teed, Only 25c. Try it, Sold by
City Drug Store.