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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06
BRIGHTON RACES.
AIcedO the Favorite in the Bet
ting For the Handicap.

New York, July 6.-The last of the
great handicaps for horses three years
old and upward. the Brighton, at one
mile and a quarter. will berun today
at the opening of the Brighton Beach
Racing associations summer meeting.
AS has been the case for each of the
other important handicaps. beginning
with the Metropolitan, at Morris park,
in May, the Brighton in all probability
Will be run on a heavy track, for fast
as the track by the sea dries, it looks
impossible for it to be other than slow
after the hard rain of yesterday.
The accidents of training, too, have
had their effect on the prospects for the
Brighton handicap, for the top weights
have been thrown out of the race for
one cause or another. KinIey Mack
Ethelbert, Jack Point, NcMeekin, Star
Bright and Standing being among the
nota bles who are missing from the list
of horses named to run. The race ought
to make a good contest for all that,
however, as the nine named to run in
clude about the best of those nominated
for the handicap that have been
trained for the race Among the num-
Der is AIcedo, with the fame that he
acquired by winning the Suburban
handicap, stands about as the most
prominent, he being the top weight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06

Mayor Hughes as additional delegates
to the Trans Mississippi Commercial
congress- to be held in Cripple Creek,
Colo, on July Is to 10. All three of
these gentlemen viii probably attend
the convention.
Somebody living within two blocks
of the fire department headquarters
has started the rumor that the fire bell
rang this morning. The report has
not been verified. At last accounts,
when an inventory of stock was taken
at the city building, the bell still re-
posed in it's pagoda on the roof.
Charles E. Lobden of Dighton. who
was chief clerk of the house during the
last session of the legislature, was in
Topeka Friday If the biennial law is
upheld by the supreme court Mr. Lob
dell will probably be appointed judge
of the Thirty-third judicial district
Otherwise he will be a candidate for
the Office.
Mayor Hughes is still after the con-
tractors who had charge of the work
of excavating and laying the steam
pipes for the Edison Light and Heat
company. He says he will keep after
them until the streets and alleys where
the excavations were made
are fixed They must be in as good
condition as they were before the work
was DONE
There is a waste paper box between
Sixth and Seventh on Kansas avenue
which has been there for two years and
has apparently never been emptied. 1t
was put there by company which was
given permission to locate these boxes
at intervals along the street. The city
agreed to empty the boxes, and the box
company made it's profit by charging
the people near the boxes small rental
fee. The scheme has apparently ex-
DlOded
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06
Was Tired and AEiaerable.


Mrs. Ellen Boninger, Crowder, Indian
Ter. writes:
Three years ago began to go down
in health. I had tired miserable feel
ing I had constipation SO bad that I
had to take a laxative every day or
two; I was very nervous. and had a
dozen other ailments. I took medicine
of different kinds, but to no avail.
Il grew worse and was falling away,
as could scarcely eat anything I
wrote to DR. Hartman asking him for
advice which he kindly gave, and rec
commended Peruna and Manalin which
/ commenced to take began to feel
better at once and now am hearty and
strong.
I think I am as well as anybody can
be, and eat more than I ever did.
never felt better in my life. feel that
owe a debt of gratitude to DR. Hart
man and his wonderful medicine for
the good health now enjoy
I give Peruna to my children, and it
does them all the good in the world
There 10 no use of a woman suffering
as ] did, ~ they write DIR. Hartman
for advice they can soon be restored
to health ELLEN BoiIlnger.
Free Home Advice.
In view of the great multitude of
women suffering from some form of
female diseases and yet unable to find
any cure DR.. Hartman, the renowned
specialist on female catarrhal dis s
eases, has announced his willingness.
TO direct the treatment Of as many
cases as make application 60 him
during the summer months. without
charge.
This offer will hold good only durins.
the summer months Any woman can
become a regular patient by sending a
written statement of her age. condition
OF life, history and symptoms of her
arrangements
Those wishing to become patients
should address The Peruna Medicine
Co., Columbus, Ohio.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06
MEDAL FOR SCHLEY.
Members of Farragut's Fleet Remem.
Der Illustrious Deeds.

New York, July 6.--The Associated
Veterans of Farragut's fleet have sent
a letter to Rear Admiral Schley in pre-
sentinS him with the Farragut medal
The letter reads in part:
We take pleasure in presenting you
with the Farragut medal-the insignia.
OF your old alma mater-as a token of
our high esteem for you as an officer.
and also in recognition Of your illus
trious services in the Spanish American
war, and on board of the brave old
W1nona at the capture of New Orleans
Tor which you received with brother Of
Hers the congratulations of the navy
department the government and the
country for courage and daring in let
ters from Washington dated May 10.
1862 Farragut, in speaking of his Off
GERS after his great victories on the
mississippi river, said: We started
with a few good officers of experience.
but shall end with some of the best In
the world The history Of the late war
with Spain. in which so many of his
pupils added new glory to their already
brilliant records, has shown that the
ment' %
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06

ner arrived in Topeka Thursday and
We're arrested as Migrants Friday.
which goes to prove that Friday is an
unluclxy day for Friday as wen as for
other people. Both were well dressed
and carried a. handful of bogus jewel
ry of the 40 cents-a-gross kind. They
also had some money. Judge Lindsay
is not an extra good judge of jewelry.
and after gravely examining the gilde1
rings and cuff buttons found on the
fakirs. he requested them to stay few
days until the owner of the stuff called
for it. These parties will probably sell
the court some of the stuff when they
are released for he handled the jewelry
with q longing look in his eyes.
John Dalgreen, better known as
Dolly" who is a ''trusty'' around jail
most of the time and is drunk the rest
IS again in trouble He is one of the
s.whitehorse brigade" and drunkenness
is not a crime but a disease with him.
He was turned out of jail on July and
arrested again on the 3D..
George Smith holds the champion
ship as a youthful burglar and profess
sional prevaricator. He is a. u year Old
colored boy who took advantage Of tine
celebration craze to rob a house in
Lowman Hill while the family were en-
gagged in shooting fireworks. A. r
Heartburg at 2015 West Tenth avenue
was the person robbed. He reported the
loss to the police, and soon afterWard
n Fl. Morehouse, the jeweIer, reported
that a small cOlored boy was trying to
dispose of some jewelry at his store.
Officer Lucas went up on Kansas ave-
nue. and captured the boy A watch,
diamond ring and three other rings to-
gether with purse containing 81 were
the articles stolen. Some of them were
found on his person when searched and
he has led the officers a merry chase
trying to find the others. He tells a
different story every half hour as to
where the missing articles are to be
found The boy will probably spend
some time in the reform school as the
articles are of sufficient value to justi-
~ a charge of grand larceny.
Mary McLarty. Of Hibernian origin,
was booked as drunk, and her condition
seemd to justify the charge. She is now
resting easily in the follower
]. Nelson was also adopted and ia
ken IN out of the night air on the same
charge. It has been but a few short
days since Nelson was in the same po-
sition-
Ella Boster charged with petit larceny
was removed from the theater tent bv
OIHcers Bernard and Pavey about ten
minutes after she had captured a com
portable seat: The girl has been out Of
49, $50 SIG learned OF the warrant
Tor ner arrest She lad made a raise
some where and was able to put I'D a
$25 cash bond.
Here are some facts about the police
record for the month of June: 1858. so
IN cash fines have been collected; 800 ar
rests We're made So of them for LIQUOR
selling OF course some of the jointists
We're "repeaters'' and were booked two
or three times in the month All of them
nave given bond, and the small Der cent
Of them who have come to trial ap-
pealed the case. =. M. Harris got the
largest Ane Of any of the jointists He
was convicted on II counts. If there was
no appeal court. Harris would have a
hard time disposing of the 60 days and
500 on every count
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06

Miss Mile Baker writes from 290
mast Ohio street, Chicago. Ill:
eel suffered for years with weak
ness peculiar to women, severe bear
ing down pains. and continual head
ache. ny system seemed completely
upset, and ] did not know where to
find relief. The doctor tried three
different remedies. but they did not
seem to help me any.
latter using five bottles Of Peruna,
was as well and strong as ever.
would not be without &c for any
money. ''-rliss rElIie Baker.
a Well Woman.
Mrs. Florence Atkins. s22 Forsythe
street. Toledo, O.. writes:
I am today cured of that dreadful
disease I wrote to you about when I
asked your advice. at once began TAX
ing Peruna and Manalin and have just
finished the fifth bottle. IL has
cured Ee OF ieucorrE7oea. \ had the
trouble for nine months and had given
mp hope Of ever being strong again.
cannot tell how happy feel, but you
will know. never heard OF such
medicine. 1t Is the only medicine on
earth. Ny husband is now taking it
for catarrh OF the head I will always
keep Peruna in my house
I cannot find anything to talk about
from morning till night, but Peruna I
was a sick woman when I first wrote
YOU. I have a bright clear color nov
and am altogether well woman I
think leucorrhoea is the worst of fe-
male diseases. for suffered all sorts
Of pains I thought at first that I had
liberation Of the womb. and Peruna
man. Peruna IS the best friend !
ever had on this earth-it must be
praIsed-it cured me-
Mrs. Florence Atkins.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06
CRAwLED FROM THE GRAVE
DR.. o'Toole Says Mcclure, the Con-
fessor, is Dead.

Fort Scott, July s.-Dr Thomas
O'ToOle. the former Fort Scott man who
IS charged with having crawled out of
his grave down in Texas in order to OBJ
tain $1,000 life insurance in three Fort
Scott lodges in which he had lust been
insured, was in Fort Scott yesterday
mo. I'm not trying my case in the
newspapers. but he was very laxative
and made some rash statements. He
says that DR. MCGUIRE his alleged ac-
complete. whose confession is made SO
much of, went insane the day after he
made the confession and that he is now
in the Texas asylum at Austin. 0. h
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06

with 123 pounds, including u pounds
penalty for his Suburban victory. Two
other conspicuous horses are Water
Cure and To-day, respectively second
and third behind Alcedo in the race for
the Suburban, while the fast Rayon
dor horse Brigadier, and the Vpeedy
3-year-old Blues also represent class
enough to give additional interest to
the contest, considering the weights
they are to carry.
In the betting on the event last
night Alcedo was the favorite, with
Water Cure, Blues and Teddy the next
choices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06
MYERS SUES ELKS.
Ohio Politician Asks $4,000
Damages From Order.

Columbus, O., July 6.-Allen o. Myers
has brought suit in the United States
district court here for $4,000 damages
against the grand lodge Of Elks- He
claims that he was wrongfully and lille
gally expelled from the order, that his
newspaper; The Elk. was destroyed,
and his history of the Elks rendered
valueless. and the ritual of the order,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06

of which, he was the author and pro-
prietor, was appropriated and is now
in use, for all Of which he asks dam
ages in the amount stated. Myers was
expelled five years ago, and would have
been barred from bringing the suit BY
the statute of limitations in a few days
He was expelled for creating a disturb
ance in the order. He was very promi-
nent in the order previous to his ex-
DulsfOn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06

So1. the young man who says in his
ueposltlon that he saw O'Toole lowered
into the grave and didn't see him eref
out, was arrested charged as an accom-
piiee in the alleged conspiracy. and
OIoole says he was released as a re-
ward for his having made a statement
similar to that in his deposition. Just
now near the mock grave from which
the authorities dug up rocks, quilts, etc
O'Ioole got. he will not say. He does
not care to discuss these vital questions
in his case now
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06
Victim ofHaat

Westchester, Pa. July &C. A. Gran
dali, president of the Sedalia Trust
company, Sedalia. Mo, died suddenly
IN hotel here today. His death is
supposed to have been heart disease
aggravated by heat. Mr.. CrandaN was
60 years OF age.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06
CAN NOT REFUND.
Chase County Bond Case Is De-
cided.

In the supreme court today Chase
county refunding bond case the writ
of mandamus has been denied and the
auditor will not be required to register
the bonds. This case was entitled Kelly
& Kelly vs.. George E. Cole. state audi
tor. and the opinion is to the effect that
the county can not refund the 100000
in bonds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06
TO ARM PRIVATEERS
Dom Paul Declines to Iasue Letters
of Marque.

Brussels, July 6.-The Petit Bieu says
that Mr.. Kruger has lately refused to
entertain proposals to arm privateers.
but that the promoters are again urg-
ing the former president of the South
African republic to notify the powers
that unless they intervene he viii is
sue letters of marque. In the event of
Mr.. Kruger's continued refusal the pro-
moters propose to act without authori-
cation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06
Judge Lindsay on Duty After
His Vacation.
Deals Out Justice to Large Num-
Der Of Offenders.
OLD TIMERS RETURN.
Suspicious Characters Held For
Identification of Jewelry.
Cleaning Up After a Busy Day
For Officers.

After a vacation of one day, his
honor, the police court, again occupied
his familiar pedestal at the old stand
corner of Fifth and Jackson streets, He
spent the Fourth proving his Oratorical
prowess to the citizens of Elskridge.
Wabaunsee county. Kansas. The judge
reports a great time, and lots Of patri-
otism. and says that with the excep-
ton of few puffs of hot air. presum-
ably caused by his brother orators in
other parts of the state, the climate Of
Eskridge was several degrees cooler
than that of Topeka
Being somewhat fatigued by his ex-
ertions of the day prior, "hizzonner"
disposed of none of the many liquor
cases on hand Friday evening a few
star boarderS were asked a few queS-
tons and returned to bare walled room
and two small colored boys who were
arrested Thursday by officer Aye, were
discharged after they had proved their
innocence of any evil intention They
had started to walk to LeavenWOrth
carrying all their personal effects in
small valises. When they were start
ing down the railroad track they saw
Officer Aye, and having inherited
fear of brass buttons, they took to
their heels. This action was taken by
the officer as a strong sign of guilt,
and they were soon exhibiting their
baggage at the city custom house.
It had been several years since the
Topeka police have seen Guy Pier, bet
ter known as Friday" until he ap
peared on the streets today in the COM
pany of another of his kind. Friday"
is an all round crook and has just fin
ished a five years sentence in the Mis-
souri, penitentiary. Pier and mis- part
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06

catarrh, but simply give temporary relief which
dose Of plain salt and water VIII do just as well.
Catarrh must be driven out of the system. out
Of the blood. by an internal remedy because an
internal remedy Is the only kind which can be
assimil2ted into the blood.
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets do this better than
the old form Of treatment because they contain
every safe specific known to modern science In
the antiseptic treatment OF the disease.
Next: The use of inhalers, and spraying ap-
paratuses. besides being ineffective and dis
appointing is expensive, while complete treat
ment Of stuart's Catarrh Tablets can be had at
any drug store in the United States or Canada
for 80 ents.
A mother living in Charleston. Mass. the
happy possessor Of four children. writes:
"Catarrh Tablets not only cured me Of chronic
nasal and throat catarrh. but they have saved
me many an anxious night with my little ones"
DR.. J. j. Reitiger. of Covington. Ky, says
II suffered from catarrh in my head and throat
every fall, with stoppage of the nose and irrits-
ton in the throat affecting my voice and often
extending to the stomach. causing catarrh of the
stomach. bought q fifty cent package Of
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets at my druggists. carried
them in my pocket and used them faithfully, and
the way In which they cleared my head and
throat was certainly remarkable. I had no
catarrh last winter and spring and consider my.
self entirely free from any catarrhal trouble"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06

officer Ring led in procession Of two,
Harry Bennett and Jacob Miller. who
were engaged in disturbing the peace
and quiet Of the Summer theater- They
were allowed to 60 without bond on a
promise to see the court at y. m. to
daH.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-06
Marshall's Band

viii give a concert tomorrow afternoon
at O'Clock. at Garfield park
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-12-03
Thousands of rolls from
2 10 to 10 cents a roll.
WHAT'S IN A NAM?
(Bsnsons Plaster Is Palms MASTERY

In the days Of wild cat money in tho
West, the Ames shovels were used as cur
rency. They were IS stable as gold; their
price did not vary cent in twenty years.
The very name of Oliver Ames 4 Son, was
q synonym for honesty. II was current all
over the world.
On the same principle Benson's Porous
Plaster IL the universal standard external
remedy. To say 1t is "good" plaster does
not describe it; IL 10 tho best possible plaster.
For every disease in which an external rem
edy is available, Benson's Plaster Ia used
almost as matter Of course.
Benson's Plaster quickly relieves and
cures where other modes Of treatment are
either exasperatingly allow or have No good
effect whatever. Coughs, colds. lumbago,
kidney trouble, rheumatism, lame back.
ETC., are at once benefited and soon cured.
Capsicum, Strengthening and Belladonna
plasters have none Of the curative virtues
Of Benson's. More than 5000 physicians
and druggists have commended Benson's
Plaster a. a remedy in which the public
may have implicit confidence; while, in q
comparative test with other plssters, Ben
sons has received .ffty. flee highest a,cards.
Beware Of substitutes and cheap limitations.
For sale by all druggists or we will pre-
pay postage on any number ordered In the
United States on receipt of ESQ. each.
SeaburY il Johnson. Mfg. Chemists, NY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-12-03
sne ReMeMeeReo At LAST.

Though It happened in one of Detroit's
swell hotels, neither Of the principals
belongs there. He had just seated him.
self at the dinner table, when she and
another lady came In with the usual
flourish of handsome and well-dressed
women.
He turned shade or two paler. After
coming her menu she looked across the
table, and her face took on q puzzled
expression. When their eyes met dur
ing the meal each pretended to be study
ing the tablecloth or the opposite wall.
He left first, and she watched him
through the doors.
"Annie," she said to her companion,
81 certainly know that man, but can't
for the life of me place him. think he
knew me, too, but I couldn't bow to
him unless / was sure, could II You
know that I never snub anyone"
He wandered into the parlor late
while the women were there, looked lit
tie too fierce for congeniality, and got
away as soon as he could. She again
gave out the conviction that she knew
him, and wondered where 1t was and
who he could be.
"Never mind" said the companion,
she's nothing to US. Forget him."
ooh, foolish, it isn't that, but you
know how it is when your memory be-
trays you, and don't want him to think
me rude. But hubby will be here to-
night, and I'll have him find out all
about it."
Half an hour later she smothered a
scream and rushed imploringly at the
other woman. "For heavens sake, An
ME, don't say a word about that fellow.
1t just came to me-"
"Well?" =.
"He was nv first husbands in Chicago"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-12-03
@zsAaGzs9 s
HEPuzzLEH
70. a.s-1n,,,., Changes.


1. Change the initial Of wet land and
have part Of tree; again, and have an
animal used for food; again, and have
part of wheel; again, and have to move
slowly; again. and have mug; again
and have a domestic animal; again, and
have mist.
2. Change the initial Of something
sweet and have something much sought;
again, and have an island that Is popu-
lar resort.
No. 3ss.-Positives and Comparative.
[Example: Positive, to permit; compar-
alive, a missive. Answer: Let, letter.
1. Positive, an amount; comparative, a
season.
2. Positive, to augment; comparative, a
reptile.
3. Positive, to report; comparative, a
bank official.
4. Positive, to place; comparative, q
hunting dog.
5. Positive, flesh food; comparative, a
measure.
6. Positive, a place Of traffic; COMPARE
tive, one who sacrifices his life for the
sake Of principle.
Z. Positive, featherless biped; COM
parative, u fashion
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-12-03
Key to the Puxzler.

No. S50.-Diamonds: Ii. H. 2. Cam
3. Gagged. 4. Haggard. 8. Mealy. &
Dry. Z. D. Ill. B. 2. Ala. 3. Black
4. Act. 5. *.
No. 351.-A Popular Novel: Richard
Carvel."
No. 352.-A Change of Raiment: l.
Hood. neighbor. neighborhood. 2. Shoe
shop, shoeshop. 3. Dress. ad, address
4. Cap. rice, caprice.
No. 353.-Metagram: Harry, tarry
marry.
No. 354.-Beheadment: Bowl.
No. Standardization of the Body: l.
Ear-thenware. 2. Slipper. 3. Eye-bolt
L. Brown. 5. Backgammon. 6. Thumb
screw. Z. Neck. 8. Trunk. 8. Chestnut
10. Snail II. Cheek.
No. 356.-Charade: Sigh. wrens. sirens
No. 357.-Kngs: l. Cooking. 2 Raking
husking. stacking. 3. Thinking. 4. Jok
ing. 5. Sinking. 6. Banking. I. Rock
ing. s. Thanking. 0. Looking. 10. I'm
derfe king