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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-23
ENGLAND'S TROUBLE
IN SAD INDIA.
Wasted BY Famine the People are
now Stricken With That Most Ter
rlble Of all Diseases, the Plague.


From famine and pestilence, good
Lord deliver usr'
So prayed the English Queen in the
Chapel Royal, while tears rained down
her furrowed cheeks and care bowed
her shoulders.
The good woman had just held. the
papers told us, meeting Of her advisers
to consider means by which the plaque
Of India, now raging so fiercely, could
be stamped out; and she had also con-
ferred with her ways and means commit
tee upon the sending of a sum of money
for the relief of those whose heads of
families had been stricken. In previous
years there were large private subscrip-
tons. but this year all the money went
to the Cape.
Lord and Lady Curzon, at the begin
ming of the plague, issued an order that
all should be inoculated. incubation is
almost preventive, but not quite; yet
SO far does it arrest the progress of the
disease that even those who take the
plague, after incubation, are not serious
ly i'll and survive the ordeal through
which so few pass alive.
But the natives refused to he inocu-
lated. A rumor spread among them that
it was the injection of a demon into their
bodies and that those who were inocu-
lated would never be sane again.
FRIGHTENED NATIVES
When the natives Of India had OBJ
served the action of the serum, they be-
came afraid of it, and no amount of per-
suasion could convince them of its harm
lessness. They fed affrighted from their
homes and sought refuge in the passes
| of the country; some took up arms; few
tribes submitted peaceably.
Then came Lord Curzon's stroke of
diplomacy. He issued a decree that none
should be allowed to escape incubation;
and announced that he himself and his
Lady would undergo the operation with
| all the rest, at the government post.
On the mentioned day he drove there
with Lady Curzon by his side in all the
state possible to the representatives of
| Her Majesty, and so attracted much
| notice. On alighting they were con-
| Quoted into the center of the throng and
! there, with a few deft strokes of the
needle, the incubation was performed.
| That afternoon the government post was
crowded and all in Bombay were made
plague proof.
Residents of other countries can have
no idea of the terrible havoc caused by
this most fearful of modern epidemics.
In Bombay city alone, during the three
years of plague, there have been no fewer
than $4,000 cases. and out of this number
the enormous proportion of 1900 have
| ended fatally During the worst period
as many as 800 and 400 natives died in
a day.
Up to this year Europeans have been
comparatively immune from plague, but
in PooIla, during the past few months
over a dozen Europeans have fallen vic
tins to the terrible disease
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15

merism. and in their gratitude have testified to
this TACT We publish few testimonials OF cures
that have been made through NeltmeriSm when
all other curative powers had failed.
T. 7. Rodes, OF Paris. Mo-, the Prosecuting At
torffey Of Monroe county. suffered for years with
Seiatic Rheumatism. Tried everything without
benefit. Was instantly cured through Prof. Welt
won lame the attorney in the celebrated Jester
cases Mrs c. r. Graham. OF Boise City. Iowa.
afflicted for nine Years Will, rheumatism: she
could not walk without crutche< OF lift her hands
To her head. she paid Ont s300O with doctors be
fore coming 10 Nevada She prOcl1mS her
self cured and happy woman. through WeltmeT-
i~m Mrs. d, H. Allen. OF aurora Springs, NO.,
consumption in its worst form. She could not
sleep without the aid OF Inurphine Tried every
thing without relief. Fully restored by Prot.
Weltmef's Absent Treatment. l.. r. Afford. OF
Rubens. Jewell county. Ran, suffered for three
years with kidney and stomach troubles. tried the
hest medical authorities, hut told that his
ease was hopeless. Took Prof Weitiner's Absent
Treatment and in three days cured
Mrs Jennie l.. Lynch, Lakeview. Mo-. for
two years afflicted with liberation OF the womb
heart snd stomach troubles and general debility.
was reduced to a mere skeleton. After taking
gallons Of obnoxious medicines without relief. she
tried the Weltmer Absent Treatment In less than
dirty days she entirely relieved and gained
10 pounds.
Weltmerism is undoubtedly the greatest discov-
cry OF the ayr. and the Absent Treatment Of this
wonderful science is indeed a revelation. for
through il Prot. Weltmer reach all classes OF
people. no matter at what distance they live.
By writing Prof. ;. \. Weltner. Nevada. Mo-.
you will receive. free OF charge. The Magnetic
Journal. 4O-page illustrated Magazine. and
long list of the most remarkable cures ever made.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15
VICTORY FOR THE EAsTERNs.
The Light Infantry Basketball Team
OutpInyed.


1t was a battle of the leaders in the
District Basketball League which the
largest crowd of the season witnessed at
the Infantry Armory last night. 1t was
the deciding game OF their series, bet Seen
the Eastern Athletic Club and Light IN
fantry teams. and was handily won by
the Easterns by the score OF % to 10.
BY winning last night the Easterns vir-
tually won the championship of the league.
The total of points scored was the large It
rolled up in a league game this season.
and is an indication of how veil the teams
are matched and how well they played
the game
From first to last gong il was the fastest
and most gingery game of the season. and.
as a result rough playing. though uniI-
territorial. cTept into the contest az several
stages. The roofing was hard for both
sides. and at all times spurred or the
players to make every play tell.
A few minutes after play began Lotus
had the ball passed to him from a long
drive and he landed the first goal from
field In rapid succession points were rolled
up until the first half ended and brought
a breathing spell, and here the score stood
IL to in favor OF the Easterns. With a
chance to tie in the last half and 4 hope
to win, the Infantry went in and added
points. and at one time led momsntarily.
While this was going on the Easterus
were not Idle. and on the clever golling
Of Thompson and Mofftt. aided by ,he ex-
celient work of the rest Of the team.
noticeably that OF Ellis and Dunn, 9 points
were added to their score.
For the Infantry Lotus, Shreeve. and
Kendall distinguished themselves and put
up a good all-around game. McQuade was
slightly injured in scrimEage play, and
retired in favor of Taylor. 1de lineup:
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15

Nevada Is a small town in Missouri. having a
population Of about 1000 Il IS situated on The
Missouri Pacific and Missouri. Kansas and Texas
Railroads about 800 miles from ST Louis aud
about 100 miles from Kansas City Nevada No..
ha> been INSIDE famous on account OF the mar
yelOuS which have been made b. Prof. :.
\. Neltmer. the eminent scientist, who resides
nj Nevada. The cures made seem almost mirscu-
ous. and have been heralded through the press OF
two continents. There j. hardly day but that
We hear OF Prot. : \. Wetmer through hif new
Science NeltmeTisuI. curing some disease or
affection which physicians had termed hopeless.
Welimerism has proven cthCaCious that doubt
Is not ONLY dispelcd in the minds of the people
aud SCIENTISTS. but this wonderful healing power
has been Endorsed nv the press aud pulpit
Pref. :. \. Weltmer has been termed the Mag
neiie Healer: this name gwen him because
the cures which he makes seem magical Welt
merisn cures al distance Just readily as il
DOES those cases which brought to Nevada Tor
treatment. II can be readily understood that
the people would regard scier.se magical thsl
dispels disease from patient that lived thou
sand miles away from the operator. Be this
IL may, it is proven beyond doubt that rrof.
:. \. Vctmer's science viii reach aud per
feet patients. no matter at what dis
lance they NAV live But we believe that the
very best name that has We, been given him
given by large daily newspaper in the East. this
paper calling him ~ Mighty Healer" Prof ;.
\. Weltmer. besides being the originator of the
greatest curative power ever known to man. il
an author OF rerowu. His book known as ''Re-
generation" has had enormous sale This
deriui book deals with the question OF sex. and
it tells both men and women. Young and Old that
are dehitated and weakened. how to TegeneTate
the bods and prolong life. Thousands upon thou
sands Of people have been cured through Welt
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15
THE LINCOLN LEAGUE.
4 Convention of CoIored Wen En-
dorseS senator CuIIOm.

dorscS senator CuliOm.
The convention OF colored men from the
several States. members OF the Lincoln
Emancipation League and the National
Republican Protective Association, which
is being held in this city at the Enon Bap-
fist Church. in Street. between Sixth
and Seventh southeast met again last
night at $50 O'Clock. About sixty dele
gates were present. with President James
W. Poe in the chair
A number of resolutions were presented
and read but in accordance with an agree
ment of the delegates they were referred
back 10 the committee on resolutions for
final consideration.
One exception was made. that presented
by B. Mckay, in which the convention
adopted a resolution of coincidence upon
the sudden death OF Representative c. \.
Chickering OF New York
II was decided that copy OF the reso-
luton be sent to the Clerk OF the House of
Representatives and to the family of the
deceased.
James W. Poe presented resolution
deploring the situation in Kentucky. The
convention believed that the Hon. W. $.
Taylor was fairly and duly elected by
majority OF the voters OF the Common
wealth of Kentucky and that he should be
supported in his contention for the Office
of Governor.
The convention denounced the crimes
committed in the South against defence
less women and believed that all persons
found guilty of committing such crimes
should be punished by due process Of law.
The convention particularly condemned
acts of mob violence.
A resolution presented by c. C. Curtis
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15

thousand times. He hears a shout, stops,
hesitates, gets ratified - and is run over
When man finds that his memory plays
him false often, when he starts off to get
something and forgets what he went for,
when he k1osps he has locked the front
door and yet an irritating uncertainty
conpels him TO get up and verify his
knowledge, then that man is in dan
ger at any minute when confronted by
trifiing danger He is unnerved.
This condition can be perfectly cured
by the use of DR.. Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery 1t strengthens the ston-
ach, nourishes the nerves, and purihes
the blood. 1t contains no alcohol,
whisky or other intoxicant.
The reason I delayed writing was because
wanted to wait var after had tak.n the
medicine before pivirk NV statement, and now
/ can send good coyscientious testimonial
writes Chas II Sergeant, Esq, Of Plain City,
Madison Co. Ohio &c During the summer and
fail Of 1896 became all run down" nerves
were out of order aud stomach out of order.
wrote to Dr. Pierce for advice. lie said had
general debility and advised Or. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. and thanks 10 you for your
advice used six bottles and since stopped
taking II. about one year ago, have not taken
any medicine of any kind. end hzsf 6erN dble 70
aVk elc,y day My appetite IS good, can eat
three square meals 4 day. do not ieei Una,
miserable burning in The stomach atcr eating
and my blood and nerves are IN good shape
DR.. Pierce's Pellets cure biliousness.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15

stated that the term of Hon. s. VI. Cullom.
the senior Senator from Illinois. expired
March T. 1901. and in view of the valuable
services he had rendered the Republican
party the convention should support him
for reelection. The action. said Mr.. Cur
tbs. OF Governor Tanner in seeking TO de-
feat Senator Cullom should be condemned
by the convention.
The presiding officer. James W. Poe.
proposed a resolution to appoint two dele
gates from each State. to be known as
the National Committee. for the purpose
OF supporting the Administration in the
coming election. II was authorized that
an address to the country to this affect DO
prepared.
At 1 O'Clock today the delegates in
body viii be received by President Nc
Kinley at the Executive Mansion.
The last session of the convention will
h. held tonight,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15

land. tenor; Mrs. William Reed. contralto:
Mr.. S. Exley. futist: Mr.. James Nolan.
baritone: Miss MarS Byrne. soprano. and
Mr.. W II. Conley. Chorus by the choir of
the Church Of the Sacred Heart-Sopranos.
Miss NJ. oBrien, Miss NJ. Miller. Miss c.
Holmead, Mrs G. Thomas. Mrs. Kelser,
Mrs. Flower. and " Byrne; altos. Miss A.
O'Brien. Miss a. Hanley. Miss F. Calvert.
Miss Colburg. and Mrs. Thompson: tenor.
f. J. McQuade, ]. Carew, c. Callan. Mr..
Warthan. ID. o'Brien. +. J. Mulhall. J.
o'Leary, and p o'Farrell; basso. X.
o'Dwyer. 3. Prague. J. G. Trail, e. L.
Fisher, C. Cannon. George ". Barry and
C. II. O'Connor. Director. E. C. Cannon.
Accompanies. Mrs. C I. Flint.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15

Weltmer himself in this great art to cure
in ten days. This noble profession is taught
either BY mail or personal Instructions Any one
who desires Gun learn il. and any one Who lesrns
can practice il. This has been sbundanfly proven
By the great number who have been instructed
and who in the active practice of healing by
this method. This is beyond doubt the best pay
ing profession OF the age, students who have
learned this method through the American School
OF Magnetic Healing are earning from so to SO
per day.
BY addressing Prof. J. VI. Kelly. Secretary. Ne
vada Mo-, you will receive full instructions frcs
OF charge.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15
FunL's Motion for n New Trial.

1t was stated yesterday that Justice Cole.
who presided al the trial of Frank ". Funk,
convicted of the murder OF William II.
Brooks. will today announce his decision
on the motion for a new trial made by the
defendant Since the conviction of Funk
it is stated that a great deal of evidence
tending to show the innocence OF the ac-
cused has come to light. This testimony.
which has been submitted to Justice Cole.
is in the nature of confederation OF Funk's
statement as TO his whereabouts at the
time the murder was committed.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15

Lord Roberts Is ido.ized by all the men under
Bun on account Of the personal interest he takes
la them After ssvere fighting or arduons march
ne VIII sre iiIsi extra liquor Il provided Much
regret is felt that on occouBi of the long dis
tance. Iharp's Pure Berkeley cannot be served TO
the men, and washngionians are fortunate in b.
lug sl,lt to secure WHISKY -of such superb Quail
iiy u IS little xcnder that IL has an ci.oftnou,
sale. Tie gcnuae Berkeley can only he bought
at si2 Street. and Is always sold l., iuIi qaait
measure. oae dollar for q quart.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15
THE PLAN NOT APPROVED.
A Request for Storm shelters at the
Peace Monument.

The East Washington Citizens Asso-
citation recently sent letter TO the Dis
trict Commissioners enquiiing into the
feasibility of providing some sort of shell
ter for passengers awaiting car transfers
the Peace Monument.
In replying 10 the communication the
Commissioners cited the demand for the
removal of sheds in Fifteenth and Seventh
Streets when the present system of trans
fers was inaugurated. The Commissioners
are also of the opinion that to put up shell
fers at one point would establish a bad
precedent and afford ground for requests
for their establishment elsewhere
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15
A PLACE FOR BARTLETT TRIP.
The North DaIotan Way BE One Of
the Philippine mmi-sionrrs

The name Of Bartlett Trip, OF North
sldered by the President in connection with
an appointment on the Philippine Commits
sion Mr.. Trip was formerly United
States Minister TO Vienna, and although a
Democrat. his personal ga ificstoss render
HIS appointment as a Commissioner prob
able As a member of the Samoan Com
mission the work Of Mr.. Trip was regard
ed by the Administration as entirely salts
factory, and il is probable that he will re-
ceive a reward in the form OF new sp-
Doiltrnent
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15
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4 Murder Trial TODAY.

hollie Harris, coiorrd. viii be put on trial to-
das in Criminal Court No. l before Justice Cla-
bsueh and imv on the charge of numbering
Mice Queeusn. also colored. on October 10 last
The Government will be represented by Assistant
District Attorney Ashley N. Could and The de
fendani by Messrs. Turner and Mitchell
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15
THE L. A. W. IN SESSION
Important Questions ConcerninG
Racing To lie Decided.

PHILADELPHIA Feb. 1.-THE National
Assembly of the League OF American
wheelmen began today its important an
nual session. The chief question that it is
expected will be decided by the assembly
deals with control OF racing The future
Of the official organ OF the organization
will also be subject to considerable dis
cussion Thomas !. Keenan,. President Of
the League. presided at today's session,
which was almost entirely devoted to
discussion on Good Roads.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15

Marion F. Holdermln administrator Of The g.
tate of his late wife. Jennie G. Ilolderman. hiss
filed suit against the Metropolitan Railway Com.
panv to recover $4,000 damages Tor the death
Of Mrs.. IioldermIu, who knocked OF her bi.
cycle and killed by a ear OF The defendant COM
many on February %. 1899
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15

Mary Chapman dshwasher. living at GEO I
Street northwest, was slightly burned about the
body al her home yesterday afternoon by pan
OF scalding water accidentally spilled from, tho
kitchen stove. She went 20 the Emergency los
pital where medical aid was rendered sitst
which the Wcmsn returned home.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15

Leroy {, Shear, with several aliases. while
man ahou, fifty years OF age, with initials ~.
3" and a scar on his left wrist j. being sought
by the local police on . charge Of passing
worthless check on 4 cloil.ing house on February
3. The check was for $40. and Shear received
so in change
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15
Attorne,s pisbarred From Practice.

The Secretary Of the Interior has recently issued
an order dishafring troru practice before the in-
terror Department aud any OF its branches Henry
d. Phillips. OF this city and Trenton, \. D.. and
William J. Haynes OF Paris. Tenn.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15

Score-E. \ G., 20; W l.. l., Is. Field goals
Thompson {: Moftt. 9; Ellis, 3; Dunn, l; Lotus.
3: Shrccvc. L. Burnett, l; Kendall, l. Free guals
Ellis. >; Sreeve, 3. UmpiTes-George Mct!uc
and \ " II. Ferris. Referee F. Slack
TiInrr-R In.e. S.orer- Dayid Brown.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15
TEACHES HIS METHOD TO OTHERS.

The American School Of Magnetic Healing Is or.
Gsn,ed under the laws OF the State Of Missouri.
Prof Ncltmer is the president Of this institution
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15
,Io.t surerb pny Train in tLe World.

The ''Ro,al Limited" leaves Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Station, New Jersey Avenue and
G Street. daily. D. m. arrives New York,
p. m. splendid dining aud cafe car service
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15
The real rough
rider is the man
who rides the river

IL SduuAc, on WHICH
he stands, balanc-
ing himself to its
every motion. If
his GOODNESS fails
or his nerve gives
way, disaster and
death reach out
for him.
It's the giving
> ay of the
90 nerve " which
proves fatal to so
many a man. Per-
haps he is simply
crossing the street,
as he has done ten
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15

The great Italian band. Banda Rosa. -
under the direction OF Eugenio Sorrentino
returns to Washington for two concerts. at
the Columbia. Sunday. February is. The
band. on its last visit. created no small
sensation BY its playing. and will no doubt
be heartily welcomed. Two concerts will
be played matinee and evening. the matt
nee being a popular priced one. The sale
OF seats opens this morning. at GuZman's.
in Droop's music store
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20
573 FUSILEERS MISSING.
Northumberland Forces Captured BY
the Beers.

: il
London, Dec. 16.-Lord Kitchener
reports officers and 555 men missing
from General Clements force. They
consist of four companies of the
Northumberland Fusiliers. Judging
from the message these were cap
tured by the Beers. Clements casu-
alties December 10 amounted to five
officers and nine men killed and
many apparently wounded.
The following is Lord Altchener's
message to the war Office:
Pretoria, Dec. 14.-Clements
brought in his force to Commando Mex
unopposed. The casualties We're, I
regret to say, heavy. Killed, five Of
ficers and nine of other rank. Miss
ing, eighteen officers and five hun
dred and fifty-fve of other ranks.
These latter, four companies of
Northumberland Fusiliers, were sta,
toned on hill and some yeomanry
and other details were sent to sup
port them. The names and nature
of the wounds are being telegraphed
from Cape Town.
"Broadway's brigade took part in
the engagement. The Beers suffered
severely. Knox drove De Wet north
to the Observation-Disclosures line,
which is held by our troops. De
Vets force, about 5000 strong, made
several attempts to get through dur
ing the day, assisted by force of
Beers operating from the north.
These attacks were driven back,
though some of the Beers from the
south were able to get through the
line"