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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-03
A HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
Evidence Shown That Nome Mines
We're Worked Before.

Port Townsend, Wash. Oct 3.-Evi-
dences have been found which estab-
lish the fact that the mines in the
kougarOk district near Nome were
worked many years ago, according to
passengers arriving on the steamer
Queen A conerdam built of rock and
a bedrock drain 500 feet long bear I'M
disputed evidence OF that fact These
discoveries were made at a consider
able depth from the surface. Those
who have given the matter close study
say the mines We're worked by Rus
SLAMS while Alaska was under lease to
the Russian Fur company.
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Stricken with Paralvsia.

Henderson Grimett of this place was
pletely lost the use Of one ara and side.
After being treated BY an eminent physi-
clan for quite while without relief my
wife recommended Chamberlafn's Pain
Balm, and after using two bottles OF Il he
Is almost entirely cured.-George r. Nc
Donald, Man, Logan county, w. Va Sew
eral other very remarkable cures Of par
tial paralysis have been effected by tho
use of this liniment II Is most widely
known, however, as a cure for rheuma-
tism. sprains and bruises Sold BY all
druRWfata
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-03
Misc Long il NOT Be- well.

New York, Oct. "A special to the
World from Higham. Mass, says: The
condition of Miss Helen Long, daughter
OF Secretary John d. Long, who Is suf
fering from lung trouble, still continues
unfavorable. A telegram has been sent
to the secretary to this effect The ex-
act nature Of the change in the condi-
ton OF Miss Long is not made public,
the only announcement in the case be-
ing "she is not so we'll" Miss Long
only week ago returned home from
Colorado
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sxiftaat Boat Seen.

Ottawa. Ont Oct 8.-The swiftest boaa
ever seen In Ottawa has been tested on
the Rideau canal. 1t IS 30 feet long built
lines of warskip. and in the test ran
at speed Of 20 miles an hour for some
distance. The craft built for " l.
Emerson of this city. who designed tho
engine for the boat 1t is intended to iu
the place of an auxiliary torpedo boct
such as is used in the United States and
Great Britain
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Absolutely Disnrovad.

London, Oct. s.-A cablegram to the
Times from Wellington, N T.. saws the
charge against the missionaries a the
Lonoon mission In Samoa of interfering
with the freedom OF the natives to attend
the ka1ssr birthday celebration has been
absolutely disproved after the fullest in
vesugation in Berlin and Samoa,
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Average rate

Tt may also be noted that favorable
cities are chosen for comparison in this
table
1t is fair to state. however, that the
Topeka Gas company allows certain dis
counts and rebates on it's rate as above
stated A private house using gas for
both fuel and light Is allowed a fiat rate
of $50. Concerns using large quantities
of gas are allowed a still further reduc-
ton. The gas company claims that it re-
ceived on an average of 81 45 for all gas
sold. The average likely is about $1.0.
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Baltic and Black Sea Canal.

London. Oct 3-The Odessa Listok
quoted by the correspondent Of the
Times in this city-says a syndicate of
Bel Eians Is petftioning the Russian gov
eminent to Apr owe plans for a canal
joining the Baltic and Black seas. The
syndicate offers to furnish the capital IN
return for a concession for term or
years The government. it is believed,
thinks the term named too long and IS
likely 70 refuse to grant the concession.
1t may construct the canal itself The
minimum depth specified is II feet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-03
Martin Knocks Griffin Out.

Los Angeles, Cal, Oct 3.-Hank
Griffin, the colored heavyweight. who
made some reputation by staying four
rounds with Jim Jeffries recently. was
knocked out in the seventh round by
Denver Ed Smith Martin outclassed
Griffin in cleverness and was able to
land whenever he pleased
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-03
EDWARDS CANCER.
RumOrs Revived but Without
Additional Evidence.

Copenhagen, Oct. 3--The newspapers
here today revive the rum ors that King
Edward is in a serious condition frorr.
cancer of the tongue. without adducing
any evidence to that effect
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may not At the requirements of her own
offspring. A failing milk is usually
poor milk Borden's Eagle Brand Con-
densed Milk has been the standard for
more than forty years. Send Zoe. FOR
"Baby's Diary" II Hudson St. N ".
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TO Cure Dyspepsia and Indigsation

Sour Stomach or Heartburn, take Rex
DYSPEPSIA Tablets. All druggists are au 2
thorized to refund money n they fail 10
cure. Price soc per package.
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when Wood Says the Word.

New York, Oct. 2.-A dispatch TO the
Herald from Havana says: There was an
informal dissolution Of the Cuban constl-
tutional convention "wednesday night
when the delegates dispersed after q ban
duet given by Senior Capote. The formal
order of dissolution. # is expected viii DC
issued by Governor General WOOD az
once
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China Is the Loser.

London, Oct 3.-The Berlin cores
pondent of the Times, CON menting upon
the offer of the German government to
resore to China the astronomical instru-
ments taken from Pekin and Germany's
refusal to reconvey them to the Chinese
capital in view of the difficulties is of
the opinion that the German govern
faent's offer amounts to a censure Of
those who took the instruments. The
Chinese refusal. he observes. is charac-
teristic, but does not exonerate those
who were guilty of the looting.
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Democratio Politician snicidaa.

Jacksonville, ILL.,. Oct. Geo. W.
Smith, for many years a leading DEM
state legislature, committed suicide this
morning.
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Kansas City and Return $500 via
the Santa Fe.

For the Priests OF Pal.as and fan
festivities. Tickets on sale October
to II. Six trains day each waS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-03

This medicine
by Strengthening
the stomach and
perfscting the
digestion. pre-
vents
Constipation
and
Biliousness,
Sfeadies the
Nerves,
Purifies the
Blood and
stimulates
the Liver and
Kfdna.
Gy L.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-03

A boon TO travellers. DIR. Fowler's
Extract of Wild Strawberry. Cures
dysentery. diarrhoea.. sessickness. nau-
sea. Pleasant to take. Acts promptly.
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Rest and Health to Mother and Child

MRS. WINSLOw'S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
BY MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for their
CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with
CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, AII1AIS
all PAIN. CURES WIND collie and -
the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold
by druggists in every part OF the world
Be sure to ask for Mrs Winslow's Sooth-
ing Syrup" and take no other kind. TWEEN
ty-hve cents a bottle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-03

Mrs. A. H. Horton, Mrs w 4. john
ston, Mrs D. g. Nellis, Miss Mary
Barkley and Miss Zu Adams have re-
turned from Republic county, where
they attended the dedication of the
Pike monument While there they
We're the guests of Mrs Elizabeth
johnson, to whom belongs the honor
not only of verifying the site, but also
of presenting the ground to the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-03
A Wedding Announcement.

Invitations have just been issued for
the marriage of Miss Leila Harvey,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert D
Harvey, of Muscotah and Mr.. Alfred
Philip Bishop, of Topeka. to take place
Wednesday, October 16, at high noon,
at the home of the brides parents.
Miss Harvey 10 a former Washburn
student, and is well known in Topeka
The young people viii make their home
In Topeka
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For the Misses Freeman.

Misses Winnie and Gertrude Felt en-
tertained a small company of their
friends at an informal thimble party
Wednesday morning. The rooms were
prettily decorated, and about noon
luncheon was served.
The affair was enjoyed by the fol-
lowing guests: Mrs. p. C. Chamber
lain, Mrs. C. G. Foster, Miss Mary
Chamberlain. Miss Esther Chamber
lain, Miss Beatrice Foster, Miss Lii
liam Foster Miss Dorothy Tuckerman,
and Miss Daisy GarretSon.
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ZOE sALE-REAr. EsrArE.
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE BY
". G. Stephenson & Co.,
500 KANSAS AVE.
Over Rigby's.

lots and room. house. east. of new
santa F'e shops, cellar, well and cistern
payment down: balance time to suit.
II lots on Lincoln st.. room house.
cellar. Wei and ctstfrn. coal shed ana
outoulldings Part cash balance time to
suit. Price 81, 100.
A room cottage, cellar. splendid we'll OF
gust St, near sth. Small payment down;
balance IN monthly payments Price $3.50
q, l story brick and stone and metal roof.
rents for $3.50 500 cash, balance SO per
month Price 5000.
? lots and room house east of Santa
Re shops. coal shed. outbuildtngst SIS
cash; balance SO per month. Price 1850.
room house on z. 9TH St., west Of rail-
road tracks: 50 cash; balance SO per
80 foot front By $50 foot deep. east. front
WIN deed to right party who viii build a
suitable house. For particulars call at
room cottage on Branner St, between
81 and 4th east front. cellar, coal shed
and outbui1dings- Price 500; small pay
room cottage, east front. on Chandler
ST. ~ loot ceilings, nicely painted and pa
pered throughout: cellar, well water, barn
and coal shed. Price $3.50; small pay
meEt down, balance payments.
room house on f. 10th st.. front hall and
stairs, gas city water, splendid barn,
rents for $500 per month. Pays II per
cent gross on price asked Price $3.50
~ lots and story 6 room house, front
doors, gas and BATH city and cistern
water, barn. fine elm shade, on Buchanan
st, near Sth; just across the street from
the governors mansion. Price s1,750 A
bargain
Money to loan on real estate security
Houses to rent.
Fire Insurance written at the lowest
2. c. STEPHENSON & Co.
COS Kansas Ave. lover Rigby' 81
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CHEAP LABOR an LIBERIA.
American Immigrants Find Natives
Work For So Month

London, Aug "a number Of off,
Gals of Liberia have arrived in Eng
land for the purpose Of endeavoring to
procure from Great Britain the right
TO navigate the A1enna river which sep
arates Liberia from Sierra Leone. In
the delegation. Secretary Barcley,
who has held the position of chief JUS
tice for about 20 years said to a repre-
sentative OF the Associated Press:
Liberia is progressing well. Thanks
to the firm stand of the United States
and Great Britain we are untroubled
with European aggression, though to
tell the truth. We are rather afraid Of
Germany as she is so patiently on the
lookout for colonies. However do not
think she viii get a chance to appro-
pirate our country. / understand that
steps are on foot in New York for the
formation Of an American line to West
Africa believe it win be an advan-
tageous undertaking as the oils, timber
ana such products now used in Liberia
and other West African countries come
nom America but by way of England
Financially Liberia is progressing.
One hundred thousand pounds would
wipe out all her debts. Considering
that we have not received any financial
assistance except from American colon
lzauon, Liberals standing compares
1aVorab bly, with that or any West Afri-
can state
We are getting little negro immigra-
Ton from the United States At pres
ent. indeed. it is hard for immigrants
70 get work for the natives are willing
70 work for s. a month Later there
VIII be plenty Of opportunities for those
cognizant Of mining matters. II Amer
lean negroes would take up this branch
they would have "a great future on the
west coast where they can stand the
ehmate twice as wei as white man"
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so THE PEOPLE MAY KNOW.

That's the reason we advertise. so the
people may know where to find the best
Things are now. on the move, and the
movement is acceierating
How would you like to own 3. 10 acre
fruit farm near town? A fine 10 room
modern house. fitted with furnace. etc,
place. q huge barn. carriage and wagon
sheds. pens and stock yards. a fine lawn
hundreds Of fruit trees in splendid condi-
ton. This place situated beautifully, IS
for sale very cheap.
the city and some are very cheap. Those
lots at 18th and Taylor we can sell for
4 lots near Stb and Buchanan. $500 each.
We have for sale 8 room, 2 story
lots house nearly finished. in elegant
neighborhool. for S1.550.
We have fine house. corner lots, on
mortgage s. 200 This is cheaper than
cheap and spIendidly located.
Also corner lots and room house.
very near college, that asks for al Offer
at once. One of the prettiest places IN
3 cSrner lots and room house. on pave
ment, 5 blocks from state house This
Will sell offer
A beautiful modern house. s rooms, fur
mace, gas, hard finish and floors. porches.
beautiful lawn and shrubbery. new barn.
house years old See us about this at
A room house, 10th st. near the cor
ner, IL lots. large barn, $500 on the easi-
x large number of 9 to Is room modern
residences for less far than cost
Here is something very. very cheap in a
cottage: Z rooms. gas. sewer, city water
and very large batns convenient to CEN
ter of city, for 81 $50
Listen to this. Modern room residence
on Polk St. steam heating plant gas for
stove and lights, bath room, driveway and
new barn. for 3 600
s room house and 3 lots, east front fine
location, on Western ave, house fitted
with city water and sewer, for about
s.. 000-
All sorts of cottages for sale. cash or
easy payments, near shops or on west
side.
If you want to sell your place. see Us.
We have buyers galore.
If you have a cottage with several lots.
can sell it at once
Have you some city property to trade
for an 80 acre farm about 10 miles out2
Houses for rent
THE STRAUSS AGENCY,
Central National Bank Bldg.
Tel S24
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REAL ESTATE OTDEBUSH

FOR SALE
Business property on Kansas ave-. west
side, central location, $12 900.
Modern room on Harrison See me
for price.
houses on JEFFERSON. can sell to pay L
per cent or more
room cottage. 2 lots. on Lincoln. 81 200.
room house near transfer station, Pot
5 room cottage. IA lots. east side A bar
gain for 81 COO
81. 600 to 81 500
Lots on Harrison St. close in. $3.50 to
$500
house. 81. $50
cid school, 500.
SIS Lawrence ST. rooms, S375
10Th and Lincoln, 3 rooms. lots, $500.
18th and Union. rooms, lots, 800.
10th and Golden. 3 rooms. Il lots, $500
Payment down. balance monthly, on the
FIVE properties above
800 acres Is miles from Topeka, good
buildings. 4 hay land, balance farm land,
s40 acres near Topeka. one-third bottom
land a fine farm and stock ranch, well
improved. $500 per acre
We have houses and lots in all parts of
city, and farms in all parts Of this coun-
ty and state.
Houses for rent
Insurance written.
Money to loan on farms at per cent.
EMMETT z. ROUDEEUSH,
Phone 267 lis West 9Th St
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w. NJ. FORBES.
sECURITY Building.


coo acres choice land. has some timbes
and living water, located miles from
railroad station in Christian county. Mis-
souri,. Price $ per acre. Viii take To-
pela rental property for all or part
part of Geary county. Kansas, miles
school. This place Is first class and a
bargain at 81 500
Topeka court house, miles to railroad
station Price 3 100.
choice orchard. small house, with outside
cellar. Price 5000 Easy terms Of pay
ment-
from two good railroad towns. well i'm
proved and finely Watered. Can sell this
at very low price of so per acre; $3.50
> good properties on Chestnut ST. near
sth St. for 81 008 each: either will pay u
3 properties on Branner St. near 18th St.
from $500 to $1,000 in price, in first class
condition Can give good terms of pay
, properties on Lawrence ST., near sth.
~ lots each: $50 and $1,000 WIZ take
small cash payment; balance monthly
2 small properties on Lawrence, near
, lots with 2 houses on corner Klein and
? dwellings on ". 9Th St. close to busi-
bath cistern, well. shade. VIII rent for
$s5 per month Special price on this for
s. 600 for brick fiat on corner close to
business rents for 81 per month
$l.70o for IL east front lots. large shade
trees, room dwelling and barn VIII
rent for SIS per month; 500 cash, balance
A large list Of city properties farma
Houses to rent in all parts Of the city
Would like a price and description on that
W n FORBES. Topeka. Kan
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EDITORS ON A JAUNF.
Kentucky Press Association En- Route
to the Mountains.

St Louis. Aug. 3.-Several hundred
members Of the Kentucky Press associ-
alton with their wives and daughters
arrived in St Louis at a. m today. en-
route to Salt Lake City, on a special
train over the Louisville & Nashville
They were met at Union station by
President D. r. Francis, Breckenridge
Jones, J. D. Dozier, John Schroers. VIM.
S. McChesney and Perry Bartholow.
who acted as a reception committee on
behalf of the Louisiana Purchase Esx-
position company
Special trolley cars conveyed the par
ty to Forest park. where all sat down
to breakfast in the Cottage. After adj
dresses by President Francis and 9TH
ers at the conclusion of the breakfast
the visitors were driven over the
Worlds fair site and back to the wait
ing train. From here the party resum-
ed its journey over the Missouri Pacific
and viii stop at Kansas City, Denver,
Pueblo, Colorado Springs. Manitou and
Salt Lake City.
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Payne & Thompson
Has For Sale

s. 600 stock of furniture
good stocks of groceries.
5000 stock Of hardware.
Good modern residence, close to state
house, on Van Buren,, 81 200.
room residence and lots, Topeka
Good corner lot on Kansas ave, will
pay 10 per cent interest on s. 900.
Best vacant lot on Kansas ave, S. 900.
Ranch of $50 acres Il miles west of To-
peka. well improved, at snap price.
1z0 acres rich Kansas river bottom land.
good Improvements, $50 per acre
$50 acres. 2 sets of improvements, IL
miles southwest Of city, $26 per acre.
Good bottom 80 close to Meriden. in JET
ferSOn county, well improved, s. 200.
Well improved 80 three miles south OF
Meriden, IN Jefferson county, II miles
from Topeka, TO trade for small tract
close TO city
40 acres wei improved on. win trade for
good city property
A nice Z room house, east front, Bu-
chanan st. at a bargain.
A room house. Lincoln ST.. for $, o5o;
a snap
Call and see our list of properties east
and west of Kansas ave.
See US for bargains.
PAYNE g. THOMPSON,
627 Kansas Ave
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NORTH TOPEKA.

Items intended for this column should
be left at the kinaball Printing company.
SO kansas avenue
Robert Smith was in from Grant
vile today.
q. s. Gillespie has gone to Illinois to
spend two weeks.
F. H Dale of Iinwood was in North
Topeka yesterday.
Mrs. A. Firner is quite i'll at her
home. 1923 Central avenue
Ladies' New Idea Fashion Sheets
free COSTLEY & POST
Miss Julia Waite has returned from
a three weeks visit to friends in Valley
Falls.
=. Allen. plumbing. heating and
sewer work. 1901 North Topeka ave
nue.. Tel 1913.
J. Crissman of Nenoken brought in
a fine load of home grown Watermelons
this morning.
Mrs. Charles Heartburg is quite i'll
Monroe street
Mrs. Fred Easter of Lawrence. kan.
IS the guest of her sister, Mrs E S.
Mead Of Monroe street.
Miss Susie Firner has returned from
a visit to her cousins. Mr.. and Mrs.
Max APPEL near Meriden.
Manager McAfee Of the new wooden
mill viii go down to the territory the
18th to prove up his claim
Charles Pearson. son of Rev and Mrs.
I. J. Pearson, has taken a position as
brakeman on the r. 1. road from Her
ington to Caldwell.
Mr.. Luke Ballard and family moved
yesterday from 1905 Harrison street to
the house they recently built on Harri-
son street near Gordon
Rev. J. NJ. Jackson of Euclid NJ. Z.
church and Rev. J. A Stavely of the
Kansas Avenue N. E church Will ex-
change pulpitS tomorrow morning.
We begin our August clearing sale
today. All summer goods win be sold
at reduced prices This means money
in your pocket. COSTLEY & POST.
Rev. w. 3. Hutchinson viii preach
tomorrow morning as usual at the
Baptist church At this service there
viii be the annual Offering for home
missions
Mrs, H, c. Stafford and son. Dudley
of 40S West 3 street, expect to leave
next week for Pueblo, Colo. to visit
Mrs. SaHord's mother and sister, Mrs
and Miss Maud Brazier-
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will meet with Mrs Warmer
three o'clock All members are request
ed to be present as there win be an
election OF officers
Mr.. and Mrs John Spear and daugh-
ter Irene who have been in Connecticut
for the past three weeks are expected
home Sunday They were called east
by the sudden death of Mr.. Spears
father which occurred at his home in
Cheshire. Conn
The pasteboard box lantern craze is
at its height now and lantern parades
and parties are the latest thing In
consequence of the craze merchants ara
besieged for boxes. One merchant re-
ports that yesterday 43 children were
in his store for boxes
Miss Rena Ward. the 17-year-old
daughter Of Frank Ward, died this
morning at seven o'clock at the family
home, corner of FairchiId and Jefferson
streets. Miss Wards death was caused
from typhoid fever, from which she had
been "a sufferer for the past five weeks.
She was student Of the Topeka High
school and a member of the Sunday
school OF the Second Presbyterian
church. having been in Mr.. w c.
Steele's class for the past ten years.
The funeral viii be held Monday after
noon at two O'Clock from the Second
Presby terrain church.
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companied by her sister. Miss Belle
Cunningham, has arrived in Washing
ton the guests of relatives They will
remain here a few weeks and then
take in the Pan-American Exposition
at Buffalo
Mr.. w. H. Sears of Lawrence. for
mer private secretary TO Senator Harris
or Kansas has erected and in opera
ton a large canning factory &C Pent-
water Mich.
The comptroller Of the currency has
approved the Fourth National bank of
st. Louis as general reserve agent for
the Home National bank of Arkansas
City, Kansas
Mrs. Abbie c. Baker. formerly of Fort
Scott, now euitor of the Public Eye"
for AIunsey from Washington, enter
tanned a number Of friends from kan
sas this week.
Mr. P. d. Turner of Topeka has re-
ceived an appointment as. a railway
clerk
Harvey p. DonneIl Of Waverly. r NJ
Armstrong of Council Grove. and Della
A. Kirk of Dilwyns are newly appointed
postmasters-
Mr.. Albert Miller has been appointed
a substitute clerk in the Saiina post
office
L. WILLIAM THAvIS.