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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-14
Carpet Dept.

Judging from the numerous calls our Carpet Ad. was
- not overlooked-we should have mentioned, however,
that all Carpets costing 20 per yard and under so
cents will be matched and sewed free of extra charge
Those costing 58c and will be made and laid free
of extra charge as announced last week.
Our Carpet Department is second to none in the
state We have the patterns and colorings that will
commend themselves the best of the community
The variety is large, and if you wish it give
you exclusive patterns consigned to only
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-14
WE OPEN THIS WEEK OUR
Spring Stock 1000 Wash Fabrics

a better selection cannot be found prices are
exceptionally reasonable-n fact we guarantee every
purchase and will stand back of this guarantee without
quibbling.
wis carefully.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-14
LACE CURTAINS.

Our new Spring stock Lace Curtains
just arrived, splendid values, sec per
pair and upwards.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-07-03

i've miles Of rough work-would place the
road again in a level country. with no off,
heult work for the remainder Of the dis
lance.
The line would run near some OF the
richest silver mines in Mexico. X would
pass close by the Roy and the Cinco de
Mayo mines. which now ship ore I25 miles
on the backs Of burros. and make il pay.
There are mary valuable deposits OF low
grade ores which this road would develop
Beside stou- hing a good mining and cattle
country, II would pass through several val
leys well watered and adapted to agricul-
ture- The Mormons too. in their new col
ony at MorelOs-which. on account Of val
liable lanes and ample water supply. VIII
soon have population OF several thou
sand-would contribute materially 70 the
prohts or the proposed road.
Another project the Rio Grande Sierra
Madre. ard Pacific Road is considering is
a line about eighty miles in length. to run
from Casas Grandes into the Sierra Madre
Mountains and touch the pine-timbsr for
ests- Several million OF acres OF timber
lands are found here and there is a great
demand FOR cheap lumber
The next two or three years promise To
bring about considerable development OF
the resources Of this consular district.
Along with railroad construction comes in
Varlably thc opening OF mines and the i'm
provement OF cattle ranches The bases OF
prosperity IN this section. Railroads are
cattle raising and mining. Railroads are
necessary 70 afford an outlet to market for
the products OF either"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-07-03

opportunity TO recover from any loss Of
vigor they may have suffered.
With any system Of training. in order
TO get the best results. the vines must not
be allowed 10 carry too large a crop Of
fruit. Since each ringed arm acts indie
peEcently so far as maturing its fruit is
concerned il viii be seen that there is a
certain relation between the leaf surface
and the amount Of fruit on the ringed vine
A large amount CO fruit with insufficient
leaf surface on the ringed arm results in
inferior or even worthless grapes; hence
the importance Il an abundance Of foliage
free from plant disease and insect attack.
II IL equally important that here be an
abundance OF healthy foliage back Of the
rings in order 70 supply the plant with
sufficient noUrishment 10 keep IL in a Wig
CrOus condition. All fruit back OF the
rings should be removed, fOr If allowed 10
remain it does not properly mature and
only adds a useless drain on the plants vi
tally.
Growers have found that the best re
suits with ringing are obtained by doing
the work when the grapes are about one
third grown. the exact time depending on
the season and variety The operation may
be performed with a knife. but. where
ringing is extensively engaged in, a tool
designed for the purpose is used"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-07-03
CADETS IN SOCIAL WHIRL.
Graduating Festivities nj the Yir-
Einin Military Institute.

LEXINGTON, Va. July 3.-The grgdul-
ting german at the Virginia Military IN
stitute last night was a brilliant s-eizI
event. Tie decorations We're elaborate q d
beautiful Tweuty-one couples took paIt
IN the opening figure. which was led by
Cadet c. Il. Minge. OF New Orleans. ". h
Miss Daisy Chamberlayne, Of Richmond
The figure was intricate and striking L
opened with four spirals.- one al each cor
ner. followed by the formation Of the let
ter VMI. after which the figures DO.
and concluded with pyramid The fgul e
was broken by a waltz written for the oc-
casion-
The Board OF Visitors held their annu !
meeting yesterday ard heard reports fgol
the superintendent. Gensral Ship, ard fro u
the faculty The following members we-e
present; Gen v. Male, Richmond; Dr. J.
". Southau Richmond; Alexander Hzmil-
ton. Petersburg; Lloyd Smith. Heathsyi le:
Henry Fairfax, Aide; E ". Slua5ers
Rocky Mount, T. W shelton. NO-fO k. AZ d
". T. Shields, Lexington.
As is TIRE custom. the captains of the four
companies each was presented With bsau-
tifUl sword by the members Of his com
pany. This was done in the cadet ms s.
hall, just before supper. and the fcilOwirg g
named being the recipients. W. B. Mont
gonlery, Lynchburg; c. Rice. Hazel Spring.
Va, Earl Biscoe, Washington. ID. c; c.
II. Minge, New Orleans, La. The corps Of
cadets also presented a sword TO Cadet Ad-
jutant J. ". Hyatt Of Jonesyille, Va
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-07-03
KNIFE WOUND CAUSES DEATH.
hnitimorean Vow in Jail Nay lie
Charged With Murder.


BALTIMORE July 3.-Joseph L. Rools
cloth shrinker. twenty-three years old.
was found dead in bed at the home Of his
aunt, Mrs. Sarah By-nes. Aisquitb Street
yesterday under conditions which NAV re-
suit in the charge OF murder being pre-
ferred against Jacob Engel. who is serv-
ing a sentence Of four months in jail On the
charge OF ssauIting Rocks.
On April 10 last Rocks. EngeI and 4
number Of other young men wh, had heen
drinking we're ia company ar the corner Of
Chase and Ensor Streets about noon. A
dispute arose between Engel and Rocks
IN which Rocks was stabbed with knife
IN the right side Of the head near TIE
base or the skull. Rocks was sent n &
Joseph's Hospital and remained tbera NJ
III April 2 On April "A be md
against EnEel at the Northeast or p,iica
station. and EugeI was committee for
court Oh ne charge Of assault
The same day Rocks returned 10 & 10
seph's Hos pital and remained there until
Juse II. when he was discharged. on
June Il nigel was sentenced 10 fou-
months IN jail Nothing further was
thought about the case until il was reDort-
ed to the police yesterday morning tbat
Rocks was found dead in bed. Coroner
Riley summoned jury. which met al the
Northeastern Police Station last night and
rendered a verdict that Rocks came TO
his death from the effects Of a wound pro-
duced by knife in the hands Of Jacob
Engel."
Dr. kairle made post-mortem e-smina-
ton and testified that there VS. . frrct-
ure of the skull az the point where ,he
knife penetrated and that an abscess Lad
formed there, which was the cause OF
death.
The coroner did not commit Ensel on
the charge OF murder last night. 1t seems
70 De question as to whether he can "
tried on that charge. as he is now serY-
ing sentence for an assault which has
resulted in the death OF the victim. 4 con-
sultation viii beheld with the States At
torney today in regard TO the case.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-07-03
SUICIDE OF A PRINTER.
DespOndenr NirEinian shoots Him
sea Through the Heart

SEA- through the Heart.
NEWPORT NEWS. Va, July Ellis
worth l. Hite, who was until a few DAYS
ago foreman of the Evening Telegram, -
and was prominently identified with organ
lied labor in this city. committed suicide
yesterday by shooting himself through the
heart in his room at the Elkton Hotel.
Melancbolia and dependency prompted him
TO commit the deed.
The body was not found until noon. when
boy went up to call Hite to dinner. The
body was lying across the bed. with the
feet on the floor the position indicating
that the unfortunate young man had either
sat On the side Of the bed when he fred
the fatal shot, or laid down outright and
placed the muZZle over the heart. Death
was instantaneous. The pistol was found
OF the pillow. where il dropped from his
hand. He showed great determination in
his purpose to end his life. One cartridge
failing 10 fire, he tried the second, and vas
successful
Hite purchased a new 3S-callbre TfstoI
and a box Of cartridges yesterday. About
SIS in money was found in the coat and
in the trunk OF the deceased. An exlmina-
ton OF his effects brought to light The
books in which he kept a record Of the
business Of the Newport News Hospital As
ISOLATION, Of which he was financial secre-
tary. In one of his pockets was also found
a pathetic letter from his mother. Mrs
Alta Hamilton. of stanton Va. who Nlote
IN him last week. Hite was about thirty
years of age. The body will be shiDped tn
Staunton for interInent
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-07-03
MARYLAND MINERS STRIKE.
Prospects for Resumption Of Ope-
raTiOHs Not Encouraging.

CUMBERLAND, Nd. July 3--The pros
poets Of early resumption in the Georges
Creek mining region are not as e1cOurag-
ing as few weeks ago. due largely to The
state Of the market. From ;rade centres
come the reports that business Is not ac-
tive, that consumers can get all the coal
they want from other regions. Under these
conditions the operators he-e are in no hur-
" about resumption They 90 not seem 70
care one Way Ut the other now that the
strike has s-su in progress 1oT such a
length OF time
The Georges Creek Coal and I,oa Com
pany, which has boarded up lis rlinss n
this district. IS rebuilding its energies in
It's new holdings IL the Fairmont region Of
West Virginia The new apple which is
going into place is one Of the best in the
country and VIII cost Sf5.JGG. TIE Lew
powerhouse- all Of stone. Is noS u-Ger
way. II viii be 10 by II by $50 feet and
viii contain four boilers OF 150 horsepower
each and a hosting engine. The company
has now 200 men at work in is new field.
The payroll last month Aggregated over
$1,000.
Organizers William Warner and Thomas
Haggerty. Of the United Nine Workers.
=
beriand by Deputy Sheriff James Ne 'uu-
aid 10 appear before the grand jury. which
recOnveles Thursday. The organizers had
Just returned from the Broad Top region
in Pennsylvania. where they delivered ad-
dresses SATURDAY. night II vas rather
surprise that they were summ5aed as il
puts them in the light Of STATE witnesses.
II is thought the testimony they viii be
asked 10 give will have bearing On the re-
cent riots AZ IpuacOninc
a large number OF suEnl9nses were plac-
ed in the hands of the sheriff. 70 be served
last night. The organizers claim the
strike is stronger than ever and that the
support Of the Broad Top and NeyersdsIe
regions has been actively enlisted.
A prominent coal operator s5id yesJer-
day that a reduction Of 10 per cent had been
announced in the Pennsylvania region and
that q similar reduction would follow in
West Virginia as the result of he s.unsp
in the coal market. He thought II very
probable under the circumstances that the
offer Of 55 cents in this region would be
withdrawn
There VIII be a general celebration Of
Independence Day by the strikers. Meetings
Will be held at Knapps Meadow. LOnacoa-
ing. and at Braddock Park. Frostburg Il
is announced that Senator Wellington and
Representative Pearre viii speak. IN addi-
ton to the strike leaders.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-07-03
Want to Eject Their Pastor.

PERTH AMBOY, July 3--The Rev.
Nicholas ValeEsky, pastor of the Gree
Catholic Church at Perth Amboy. was
served with a writ of replevin yesterday
by Under Sheriff Carman. This is the f. ST
step in an attempt by the congregation OF
the church to secure the priests We tment=.
Father Valensky's resignation was de-
manded at a meeting Of the cOrgre "a fo1
held a week ago The demand va e
elimination Of a series CT diSagreemen.s
between the priest and his psTishiOlers.
The congregation OWLS the clerical vest
ments and the parsonage furniture. " Itch
Father Valensky refused to surrender Ike
under sheriff gave the priest two DAYS Ia
which TO return the articles.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-07-03
No Smallpox in Martinsburr.

MARTINSBURG, w. Va, July 3.--ne
health officers of this city held pshlic
meeting yesterday to deny the rumors cir
culsted to the effect that smallpox existed
here. Ex-senator Faulkner was chairman
of the meeting. Strong resolutions were
adopted denying the erroneous rumor cir
culated in Hagerstown. Frederick. and 9TH
er places that smallpox existed in Martins
burg. II is claimed that there has not
been case OF smallpox in the city for
over twenty years
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-07-03
Robbers Attack Soldier Camp.

SHAMOKIN. Pa. July 3-Guard j. II.
Curran. Of Post No 2. Sons OF Veterans
encampment at EdgwoOd Park, yesterday
morning, saw three Burglars stealing their
way toward the refreshment stand wte-e a
box containing large sum of money res:ei
on a shelf He halted the unknown msu,
who ran away. Later they appeared at
the mess tent, and fired a shot at Gund
William Shuttleworth, the bullet grazing
his head. Shuttleworth gave the aarm
and in a few seconds the bugler sounded a
call 10 arms. The soldiers half DIRE ssei
formed into posses and secured the woods,
but failed 10 capture the robbers.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-07-03
Obstruction sinks a Schooner.

NORFOLK, Va. July 9.-The schoor er
Merwin Phillips. Captain Williams. bound
from Suffolk to Port Deposit with lumber.
while coming down the Nansemond River
Saturday night struck a sunkcn obstruction
and knocked q hole in her bottom. causing
her to siak. The captain came TO Norfolk
yesterday for tugboat and diver.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-07-03
Fen From a ChurcL S,een,.

EASToN. Nd. July Clinton c. Cum
mings. workman on the neE Methods,
Episcopal Church Eow in course OF cor
s;ructiOn a. Bozman. Talbot county. fell
from the steeple 10 the ground. TWENTY-FIVE
feet, yesterday. He struck on the side OF
his head and shoulder with such force that
be was unconscious for a long time. but
has since gained consciousness and II is
not now believed &c be seriously hurt.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-07-03
DEAFNESS
CURED
BLINDNESS
PREvENTE

Deaf mutes are made to hear and all
kinds of deefTess are positively cured by
DR.. Wilson treatment. Descriptive cir
cular, with references, sent free to any
address.
Blindness is prevented and cured with
out the use Of the knife by Dr. D. Wilson's
treatment. Send for particulars or call at
Office. Consultation free. Reduced rates
for summer months.
A trial treatment free On every even
hour from 10 TO 3. National Association of
Physicians and Surgeons. Us Thirteenth
Street northwest, Washington; is BoyIston
Street. PISTON; 240 Fifth Avenue New
York; 1906 Arch Street. PHILADELPHIA. Of
fee hours at Washington-Week days. $50
a m. te p. m; Sundays and holidays. 10
a. 10. TO / p. N.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-07-03
COMMERCE OF NICARAGUA
Conditions Similar TO These in
O!her Southern Republics.

Little Being Done in the Nature of
Public WOrl-NOt MucB. Room for
of n Parcels POst-An Interesting
Report Submitted by Consul SorSby
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-07-03

SSClIIlcll or SET
ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton Of the kid
neys; if it stains
your linen 1t is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire 10
pass ii or pain in
the back is also
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-07-03

~ al = SAA Va OlOCl-
What to Do.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that Dr.. Kimer's Swamp
Root, the great kidney remedy fuIfills every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
back, kidneys, liver bladder and every part
OF the urinary passage. 1t connects inability
to hold water and scalding pain in passing
ii, or bad effects following use of liquor,
wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity of being compelled to 20 often
during the day, and to get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect of Swamp-Root is soon
realized. Il stands the highest for its won
derful cures of the most distressing cases.
II you need medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in Soc. ardSl. sizes.
You may have sample bottle of this
wonderful discovery E
and a book that tells e=zf1s1e,
more about il, both sent 80 ,,;:ss,
absolutely free by mail I'LL - -. y
Address Dr. KilIner & Home Of swamp-Root
Co., Binghamton, NY. When writing men
ton reading this generous offer in this paper.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-07-03
CAT PROJECR ABANDONED
Baltimore Humane Society Gives
Up Its Task.

Organization WithdrawS From Its
Agreement To Remove Undesirable
Felines-PUbI5c Accepted .'se over
With Such Avidity the Employees
Could SCT Attend TO the J-.n-t1.ai-.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-07-03
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know 1t.
How To Find Ont.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours; a
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-07-03
Postal Facilities Lacking.

Probably one Of the most serious draw
backs TO general trade with this country
is the lack OF banking facilities and a
parcel post service There is but one
banking institution doing business in the
entire Republican English corporation
with branches established at Manag--a
Nicaragua. and San Salvador. with a total
capitalization OF only Sfs46 SOC. The mail
facilities between the United States and
Nicaragua. while not ideal are quicker
safer. more direct and constant than be
tween any European country and Mica
ragua; yet England. Germany. and France
have parcel-post' treaties with Nicaragua.
while the United States has none. With q
comprehensive 'parcel-pOst service be-
tween the two countries. trade facilities
would. OF course be very materially aug
nIented and were II feasible also 10 es-
tablish q postal-moaey-o system as
IN auxiliary agency. hundreds OF thousands
Of dollars. representing small orders. would
be added to the trade OF the United States
In view of the absolute lack OF banking
facilities between The United States and
Nicaragua, I know OF no other convenience
so badly needed that would so surely as
sist in building up a general and immense
ly profitable 'snall-orCer trade with thu
United States and at the same time confer
a substantial advantage upon the people Of
Nicaragua. BuT l wish TO emphasize the
statement that, however desirable a pr
eel post arrangement would be- in the ab-
sence of a gractical postal money order
system as convenient means of transmit
ting small remittgnces, its utility would be
very materially impaired / know that my
advocacy of a 'pOstal-money- order system
in this connection amounts TO the sugces-
tion of an Innovation but in Central and
South America, where there is an utter
absence OF adequate banking facilities in
general, and especially in Nicaragua, where
there is but one bank in TIE entire Re-
public 1.-THE branch of the English corpora
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-07-03
What to Do.

convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
der are out Of order.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-10-12

Do not set scared il UT heart
troubles You. Most likely YOU suf.
Ter ii"m ihdg' s'ioI. Kodol Dys-
l'ep>ia Cure dI9eS!S what Won eat
and gi eS TIA" worn ont stomach
perfect rest. 1t is the only prep
Grafton known that completely di>
gestS all CLASSES of fuod:that is WHY
II cures the worst III, g. of ndjpes.
ton and stomach trouble after
every TIN has failed. 1t NAV be
tyk'n IN all condi ions and cannot
help bn a." you good. Jno. T..
Jackson.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-10-12

The many friends of that ex-
cellent lady, MrS. J. ". Chapman
viii Toe glad To know chat she ~
imprO, ing. She was taken some
what suddenly, "A week ago, with
an acute attack OF her oil trouble,
aud hrr husband. who MAS IN Roa>
Oke on business WIS hastily sum-
moned bA telegraph. Her cOndI-
ton. which AT On. time MAS alarm
Ing, Is much improved.
MIR. aud Mrs. IIarve Kinzrr, of
Pounding Will, had The misfortune
o! losing tn j; baby by Group, re.
Gently. The child died suddenly.
Til So filicted par .nts lost Il child
~ a similar manner two ' ears ago
We hear that the White church.
Thompson'S Valley, gave wy in
teresting pic>nic recently To their
Sunday school pupils. Prot. Coz
don, Principal of the Thompson
Valley High School, made an In>
tercsring address.
The. "Habit.Hip7 Is the latest
thing IN this seasons govus. The
thomson Glove fitting corset, is
the only corset which gives the
effec:. w. L. WIT nS Co.
Sayersvllle aud Baptist Valley
turned out in full fore. ON We'd
nes,lay. We noticed nn he street,
Hon. W. u. Payne, Capt. ID. G..
Savers and son Tom, Geo. w
Hartman, VIM. Mcneil, rho>. Brew
Ster and John ID. Da'ey.
"The corset that has made Amer.
lean figures famous" Try the
Thomson Glove H.tin., at w. Il.
WItt,n x Cos.
Mrs. Leslie and th.. children
have returned from "A pleasant visit
to relatives and friends in Eastern
Virginia. Mrs. j. J.. Wilson, and
two children, a cousin, returned
with her, and will spend a month
in Tazewell. Mrs. Wilson is the
wife of j. j Wilson, of Allen &
Wilson, prominent clothiers, OF
Richmond.
The season Of the lucious, broad
and spOngy buckwheat cake draw
eth nigh. also the creak of the
cane mill is heard ia the land, and
the smoke OF The boiling syrup
arlseth behind the hill near the
p.inS, and the editor remember
eth promises mad. in the dim past
and not Yet iullilIcu. Gentle
leader, d"St ton AXE the hinti
'l's' '~' VII = y, VI MAY DturN,
W. Va, track foreman Of the Nor
folk Coal and Coke Co. Angle col
lirrH, Reached Tazewell on Sunday.
"n visit Ia iIiruis and relatives
IN Bmkc's Garden, returning on
Wednesday. MIR. Grigg had the.
good judgement TO call in and sub.
= ibe for the NEWS.
l1:;Glr Thomas, son of Rev. MIR.
Mo- bray, Thnmpson's Valley, un-
lie wcht surgical operation on
Monday for crippled leg, which
Ii = given him much trouble. The
"l"rati"E seemed To have been en-
tirl Successful. DrS. Crockett 4
S'CL"ir performed the operation.
The little 10y left for his home on
Wpdne daV.