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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25
FRonr EMpnRIA-

Inspector Rreon doubled over in place
of White. who the other night attended
the trainman's ball
Engineer Drumuond has returned to
work on the cut-OT.
Inspector Brown, who had his foot
scalded at the round house. IS able 10
be around and viii return to work ia
a. few days.
Fireman Pennepacker has been trans
ferred to Florence for service.
Engineer Benf0rc has moved to Flor
cnce, whore he mas regular run.
Engineer Fursnan and Fireman Hell
win, who were IN the wreck on the cut
off during the operators strike when
young Thomas of Emporia was killed.
are able TO be out again
Sharp and Noble are the two new
hrenen at the raund-house.
All the engineers from both ways arc
calling for rest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25

clerk in the foreman's Office Temporal
rily. Art is q. handy man at most any
thing. which makes his services in de-
mand
Billie Drisker, of the round house, IS
laying off on account of illness
Brakeman Al Rutter has again re-
sunned work, after a vacation OF a trip
or two.
Dave Kennedy, a brother Of AIRS.
Chris Mullen, is in the city, a guest Of
the latter. He is well known to many
here, and was for years an employe OF
the Santa Fe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25
RALLY AT WICHITA.
Resolutions Are Passed Asking City
Authorities to Close Saloons.

Wichita. Feb ga public mass meet
ing Of citizens of Wichita under the
auspices of the Ministerial association.
was held here Saturday and a resolution
was passed demanding the enforcement
of the prohibitory law. No specified
time was set.
The meeting was surprisingly temper
ate, and the 5000 people who attended,
most of them from mere curiosity, were
disappointed at its tameneSs. The res
olutions will be presented to the mayor,
county attorney and sheriff today. No
effort win be made by these officers to
change the present system of allowing
saloons to run for city revenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25
Bic Drive Kills one wolf.

Wellsville, Feb. ga wolf drive, In
which $50 men took part. resulted in the
killing Of one wolf. These animals have
become numerous in the past year, and
the farmers. Since the bounties on scalps
have been reduced they have appeared
almost in packs. The drive was arr'ang-
ed by the citizens OF johnson, Douglas,
Franklin and Miami counties in the
hope that a large number might be kill
ed It Is quite probable that the couu-
ties will be asked to place a bounty upon
them this winter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25
DIXON DENIES m.
Declares O'Rourlxe Never RobbedHim
Nor Even Attempted It

New York. Feo. 25.-Gacrge DIXON,
the little colored feather weight boxer.
made a statement today denying that
he ever accused Tom O'RouTke of treat
ing him unfairly or of taking any Of his
winnings from him that O'l7ourke wa
not entitled to.
The statement which ives given out
BY Dixon is as follows II wish to deny
that / made the statement printed in
Baltimore paper to the effect that Thos.
O'ROurke has kept from me money due
me as my share Of any purse or any
benefit. Mr.. ORourke has not misused
me in any way. and I desire to deny
emphatically any statements to that ef-
feet which are supposed to have come
from me made none Of the statements
attributed to me in an -inteEview print
ed in a Baltimore paper On February
-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25
APPRECIATIVE EPITAPH

TFrom the Denver Post.
A ruTnor comes from Arizona that the
Hon. Joe Mulhattan, the liar-laureate of
the world, is dead. If this be true. it
would be just like those appreciative
Arizonians to carve with a jack-knif
upon his headboard something like this.
Here lies what's left Of liar Joe
A truly gifted liar,
Who could outlie the liar below
In realms Of flame fire.
He lied in life. In death he lies,
And if. his lies forgiven.
He made a landing in the skies,
He plays the Tyre in heaven
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25
THEY DISLIKE VIOLENCE.
Ministers Issue an Appeal to Author
tiles to Close the Joints

Fort Scott Kan. Feb. 25 Ten minis
ters and. members Of each Of their
attorney, the sheriff, mayor and chief of
police, urging that the -prohibitory law
be enforced, saying in substance that the
destruction of saloon property and gam
bling fixtures would only be resorted to as
a last resort, but it will be necessary for
the officers to enforce the law at once to
avoid probable confusion and violent ac-
ton. The saloon men are greatly ex-
cited and one bar has been closed and
there is talk of letting the town go dry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25
LIQUOR MAN QUITS.
Dealer Decides the Drug Store Is
More Compatible to Peace.

salina, Feb. 25.-As result Of the
prohibition agitation in Kansas, J. c.
Stevens. one of the big wholesale dealers
IN the state, announces that he will close
out his present business and open a
wholesale drug house in Salina- All at
tempts to enforce the prohibitory law
against Stevens in the past have been
unsuccessful. The cold storage com-
pany here has notified the liquor men
that it will not be responsible for liquors
stored with it in the future. The joint
keepers have been maintaining guards
at the places for some time to guard
against ruTnored raids
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25
MITcHELL ANXIOUS TO FIGHT


New York, Feb. 25.-Char!es Mitchell,
the English pugilist champion. who Is
now i'm this city on a pleasure trip, may
have an opportunity to meet James ,.
Corbett i'm a. boxing match before he
returns TO England. Upon his arrival in
this country Mitchell intir1ated that
nothing would suit him better than an
other meetingg with his coEquercr and
oidtime rival. CoTbett-
Corbett did not take the matter SER
tously at the time. but now that Mitchell
seems sincere Ia his desire to fight again,
and has backing to the extent OF $4,000.
Corbett has come to the conclusion that
Al would De- EFGrth while 60 train Tor an
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25
Legislators Make Inspection Tour.

E. W. Thompson, assistant general
passenger and ticket agent of the Rock
Island, LEFT Saturday afternoon for Guth
RE, Ok. Attached to the train on which
he Travelled were two Pullman cars in
which he will take members of the Ok
lahoma legislature from Guthrie south
west to Anadarko and Granite. The mat
ter of locating certain territorial fnstitu-
tions is under consideration and it is for
the purpose of deciding this that the
members are to take the trip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25
WEEDS a Girl of IA

WellsviIe, Feb. 25.-William Meng, of
Paola, and Eva Hulse, of Wellsville,
were married by Probate Judge Kaiser
this week. The bride has within a few
weeks celebrated her 14th birthday The
groom is Of age, and is a hard working
young man with Well-to-do parents
Their marriage was a surprise to every
one, even their families being ignorant
of the couples intention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25
Lawrence Jointest Fined.

The trials of the seven jointists arrested
here last Sunday were held and were at
tended by a large number of the temper
anee people Frank Smith was fined 500
Gribhle was acquitted and the cases
against Lucy Kennedy and Eugene Carter
that the temperance workers have ever
attended trials of jointkeepers, and the
ing some thanks for their work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25
OTTAWA TEMPERANCE RALLY.
Resolutions Adopted DemandingThat
Druggists Obey the Law.

Ottawa, Feb. 25.-In response to a call
by the Ottawa Temperance club. several
hundred citizens met in mass meeting
at the First Baptist church Sunday af-
ternoon. Several strong speeches were
made and resolutions were adopted de-
manding that the druggists keep the
spirit as well as the letter of the pro-
hibitory law and that the officers see
that this law is no longer violated in
Ottawa. There were no threats, but
each speaker left the impression that
there must be a. change here. Sever al
druggists had been invited to speak at
the meeting, but none accepted, though
several were present
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25

other 60 with the Englishman If this
money was put up.
One Of Mitchell's friends who is will
ing to wager any part OF $4,000 on him
against Corbett, Is Phil pwyer DWyer
has informed Mitchell to go ahead ana
make the match and that he can rely
upon him for the necessary backing
Mitchell Ia confident that he can de-
feat Corbett if they ever meet in the
ring. and he IS willing to wager $1,000
on himself
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25
HARD on eAMBLERa.
Fort Scott Court Acted Quickly, Seized
and Burned the Paraphernalia.

Fort Scott, Feb. 25.-On the public
square Saturday afternoon the furni-
ture of q gambling room was burned be-
fore q large crowd of spectators. IT was
destroyed upon order of the court. A
boy testifying in the city court incident
ally referred to the gambling room. The
court, as is required by law, ordered the
furniture seized and the keeper arrested
The keeper fled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25

Fresno, Cal, Feb 25-Fair weather
permitted excellent racing today on the
National racing circuit az the Veto
drona- One worlds record was broken.
Stone doing the ten-1nile motor paced
race in 16.43 is, beating NevkiTk Inis
was nineteen seconds faster than the
previous record. made by Nelson at Los
Angeles Lawson Of Buffalo, Won the
mile professional race in two heats
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25

Rheumatic pains are the cries Of protest
and distress from tortured muscles, aching
Joints and excited nerves The blood has
been poisoned by the accumulation Of
waste matter in the system. and can no
longer supply the pure and health sustain
ing food they require. The whole system
feels the effect Of this acid poison and
not until the blood has been purified and
brought back to a healthy condition VIII
the aches and pains cease.
Mrs lanes Keii Of 7o7 Ninth street. n. F.,
WASHINGTON d. c. writes as follows I" A few
months ago had an attack Of Seiatic Rheunia-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25

Headache is usually caused by living in
poorly ventilated rooms, overindulgence IN
food or drink, insufficient exercise, mental
strain, excitement or malaria krause'
Headache Capsules quickly cure the most
severe cases and leave the head clear and
cool Price Csc. Sold by Geo. w. Stans-
field 632 Kansas avenues Marshall Bros-s
115 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25
sAME coAcH ZOE $500.
Indian Football Team Has Prospered
Under clicks Instructions

Lawrence, kan, Feb Is Haskell in
stitute has taken the first step toward
maintaining the reputation Of the IN
dams as football players by securing the
services OF Coach Ellfck for the season
OF 1901 The success Of the Haskell team
last year was due in a great measure to
the thorough work of Coach Ellick, and
70 his ability 10 win and hold the con-
fdence OF every man on the team. If
the Indians do not become over conf
dent and go into the game next year
with the same spirit which character
feed their recent work. a second season
under EIlick should result in a victor
ious Haskell team
Definite arrangements have been made
fer games with Kansas. Missouri and
Minnesota. and the mana cement is in
correspondence with Cincinnati universe
tv and the Ohio Medics. The Carlyle
Indians have also been given a chance
TO meet their ambitious western brothers,
but the game is stiIl in the probable list
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25

william Collins, Ex- Convict with q
History. Arrested.

Fort Scott. Kan, Feb. 25.-yvilIfam Col
Inns the railroad clerk who has Just been
arrested at San Francisco at the fnstf-
cation OF the Colorado Southern Railway
company, charged with the systema tic
theft or a considerable amount Of money
from that company while IN its employ,
has an interesting career in this city,
where he was employed by the Missouri
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25
Three Rural Routes at Peabody.

Peabody, kan, Feb 25.-Postmaster
H. r. Vannest has secured rural mail
delivery for the country surrounding
Peabody Inspector Orfnsby was here
this week and established three routes
and appointed Abe ChitteEden, A. F.
Symonds and E. A. Giles carriers A
fourth route will be established later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25

New York. Feb. 25-Thieves broke in
to the Office of Chairman Batchelder OF
the National Cycling association in the
American Tract building on Washing
toms birthday and stole the diamond
studded medal of Major Taylor. en-
blematic of the championship OF last
seasons grand circuit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25
nsnrar aolf Tnstruetor Killed.

Denver, Col, Feb. 25.-James Russell.
a young ScOtchman, golf Instructor for
the Overland Park club, was instantly
killed in a dance hall by Stella Stall
ings, q colored woman. with whom he
was dancing. The two were playing with
a revolver which was not supposed to be
loaded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25
spaldine to Live at San Diego.

San Diego, Cal. Feb. 25.-A. G. Spaid-
ing of Chicago has concluded to make
San Diego his home. A carload of furn-
iture has arrived and also a double
seated Iocomobile, the finest Of its kind
ever brought to this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25
INDIANS JOIN CRUSADE
Hasksll Football Team viii Bar Pro-
fessionaIisn N Games

Lawrence. Kan. Feb. 25-HaskeH in
stitute has Joined professionalism in
football They VIII refuse 10 play either
Washburn or the Kansas City NEEDLES,
unless they are satisfied that every trace
Of the professional stain has been erased
The Indians schedule for next year will
include some OF the leading teams Of the
middle west. but they Will steer clear OF
professionals.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25
Cattle killed by Train.

Eureka, Feb 25-The freight on the
Missouri Pacific flew the track 70 miles
east of here Saturday and three cars
were ditched. Seventeen head Of cattle
belonging to an Oklahoma party, were
killed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25
PurifeS
The Blood

Ny son had pimples on his face. which
after while became a mass az sores.
IT began giving him Hoods sarsaparilla
and soon the sores were getting better.
They finally healed without leaving q
scar" Mas +. THnsr. WILLOW Avenue.
Hobokens n. ,.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25
Policeman Qete q Fall.

independence, teb. Zo--t4arry Grimm.
hurt last night by falling over a high
embankment. He fell on his hands ana
face, which rendered him unconscious
for an hour
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25
Anothe= Accident at Atchison Bridge

Atchison, Feb Esd Seeds, employ
ed in the reconstruction of the bridge
over the Missouri river, fell so feet Sun
day. He suffered bad fracture of the
skull and win die. Seeds came here from
Chicago. and his home is In Ohio.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25

Recent experiments show that all classes
Of foods NAV be completely digested BY
Dreparation called Kodol Dyspepsia Cure,
which absolutely digests what you eat.
As ii is the only combination of 81 the
natural diRestants ever devised the de-
Tnand for It has become enormous
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25
Washington, d. 9. and Return $31.26
via Santa Fe Route

Account presidential inauguration GER
emonfes. Tickets on sale February %,
March /. 2. Good returning from Wash
ington March 8. See agent A. T. g. 8. r.
r. r. for particulars
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25
Bad Blood
Breeds HumOrS

BOils, Pimples, Eruptions,
Sores, Debility, Languor,
Kidney Troubles, Indigestion and
That Tired Feeling,
All of which Hoods Sarsaparilla
Cures, by purifying, enriching and
vitalizing the blood.
Blood troubles, left unchecked, in
crease and multiply just as naturally
as the weeds and thistles infesting
the soil.
They need the same radical treat
ment, too.
They should be rooted out in Spring.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25
Veterans Strange Disappearance.

Atchison, Feb. 25.-J. Pollard, an OLD
soldier who lived alone west of town,
has disappeared. He had just drawn
his pension money. It is feared that he
has met with foul play.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25
Baaket BalI Id Peabodv.

Peabody, kan. Feb. 25.-The Florence
and Peabody high school basket ball
teams played a game in Butter hall here
The attendance was large and the game
a good one, with the following scores:
Florence. 10; Peabody. 8.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25
CoIumbia's Baseball Coach.

New York, Feb. 25.-Co1umbia has de-
cided upon Leo F'isheI as head coach Of
the baseball team this year
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25
HOODS
J0rS0pdriAd

Stops the breeding Of disease germs
and impurities in the blood.
1t also imparts vitality and richness,
and that means q strong, vigorous
body as well as a clear healthy skin.
You win look better and feel bet
ter il you begin taking Hoods Sarsa-
parilla TODAY. 1t
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25

t1S1u IN It's WORST lofLi- y
pain was so intense that I
became completely pros
trafed. The attack was an
unusually severe one, and
my condition was regard
ed as being very danger
Gus. I was attended by
one Of the most able doc
tors in Washington. who IL
afsoa-meu1ber Of the fac
nlty of a leading medical
college here. He told me
to continue his prescrip-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-25

lions and would get v7et1 After havingi filled
twelve times without receiving the slightest
benefit declined to continue his treatment any
longer Having heard Of s. s. s. swift Spec1ncJ
recommended for Rheumatism, occided, almost
III despair However. to give the medicine trial,
and after had taken few bottles was able to
hobble around on crutches. and very soon there
after had no use for them at all, s. s. s. having
cured me sound and we'll All the distressing
pains have left me. my appetite has returned,
and am happy to be again restored 70 PeIieet
health.
- - the great vegetable
R purifier and tonic, Is
the ideal remedy in all
VA RA rheumatic troubles
- ~ There are no opiates or
minerals in it to disturb the digestion and
lead to ruinous habits.
We have prepared a special book on
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to any one desiring it. Write our physi-
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make no charge for medical advice.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA. GA.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-09-24
IN THIS NUMBER-sOME RANDOM COM.
MENT.

ID L." is stating Dht simple truth
in his assertion that ''she greatest
duty and highest privilege of the
farmers at this time is organization -
This sentiment is re-echoed in clip
pings from the Wilson Times and
Roanoke-Chowan Times also pub
lished in this issue. A prominent
AlIianceman said to Us a few days
ago that Alliance revival work would
be more effective just now than at
any other time for ten years past.
The friends Of the Order should not
let this opportunity pass unim-
proved.
We are glad to have the EARN
Notes from Warren" We also
cordially commend this correspond
ents advice as to farmers vacations.
1t is not 80 hard to find time to ''take
a day off" when one earnestly de-
cides to do so. Nor is the cost very
much. If the money spent for whis-
key and tobacco we're saved, there
would be few people too poor to send
their children to school, read the
papers, or take an occasional vaca-
ton. This statement may be out of
place here, but it is truth.
preparing for Wheat''is a timely
subject, and Prof. Merriam's discus
sion of it is interesting.
Don't fail to read the description
of the digger wasp and it's habits, as
given ON page 5. If our young peo-
pie would give more attention to
nature study-the lives and habits of
the plants, animals, insects, etc.,
"l6h which thay come in daily con-
6aot-farm life would be much more
attractive.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-09-24
NEW BOOKS AND PERIODICALS.

We have received a copy of the
new and enlarged edition of "Pas-
t%eurization and Milk Preservation
published by the author, DR.. J. 81.
Monrad, Winnetka, Ill. This is per-
haps the best work on the subject
yet issued. Price, so cents.
On our desk is a neat 1OO-page
booklet, Turkey Culture" contain
ing u collection of articles ''giving
the experience of the most success
full turkey raisers in the United
States" 1t is published by the Ex-
celsior Wire and Poultry Supply Co.,
% Vesey St., New York. Price, SO
cents.
A particularly pleasing series of
pictures relating to the cotton indus
try in the South, appear in illustra
ton of Mr.. Max Bennett T~hrasher's
pleasantly written article, called In
the Cotton Field" which appears in
the September Magazine Number of
The Outlook. ($3 d ear. The Out
look Company, 287 Fourth Avenue,
New York;
The easiest and simplest way we
can suggest for our readers to get a
good idea of the styles that will be
popular this winter is to buy a COPY
of The October Delineator, Just on
sale at every news stand. The De-
lineator for October ~foreshadows, by
IA of it's New York, Paris and
London connections, those tendencies
of fashion which will certainly pre-.
vail.
The September issue of The Cosmo.
politan is a Pan-American Exposition
number. The most famous writer's
Of the country have been invited to
take part in the preparation of this
issue. After many days careful
study of all the wonderful scenes of
the Exposition, more than a hundred
photographs have been prepared,
which, taken as a whole, give a
thorough conception of it's marvels.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-09-24
A FITTING

Had President Mckinley known
that he was then making his last
public utterance he could hardly
have concluded his great Buffalo
speech, September 5th, with more
appropriate language. His closing
words we're:
"Gentlemen, let US ever remem
Der that our interest is in concord,
not conflict, and that our real emf
nence rests in the victories of peace,
not those Of war. We hope that all
who are represented here may be
moved to higher and nobIer effort
for their own and the worlds good,
and that out of this city may come
not only greater commerce and trade
Tor us all but, more essential than
these, relations of mutual respect.
confidence and friendship which will
deepen and endure. Our earnest
prayer is that God will graciously
~vouchsafe prosperity, happiness and
peace to all our neighbors and like
blessings to ali the peoples and pow
ems Of earth"