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rove the correctness of his PROPOSE

prove the correctness of his PROPOSE
tions.
In regard to the location of the Gar
den of Eden, he says, "It is probable
that it was on very high table land
and was surrounded by wall Of rock,
difficult to scale, and guarded by an
gels; that it enclosed a large area of
diversified surface of fertile, we'll wa
tered woodland; that it remained from
the fall to the flood, in sight, but un-
approachable; that it was the last point
to give way under the terrible storm
that swept the whole earth Of its life
possibly remaining until by earthquake
or volcano the earth's surface took it's
present outline.
No more extensive or remarkable fos
sill beds have been found than the de-
posits on the Ashley river near Charles
ton, S. c., on the sea coast, and ex-
tending ten miles inland. Three dis
tinct beds belong to this formation.
First, the marine, composed Of gray,
sandy clay, in which are imbedded in
Vulnerable small shells of a species now
common and living on the coast; and
many large shells, in the position they
occupied when living, having both
valves entire and perfect as if destroy
ed suddenly.
The second, stiff blue clay, contain
;or 1f
trial animals. The fossil bones
that are obtained from these strata are
often in a fine state Of preservation.
= = The marine beds lie Immediately
beneath, and are exposed to the high
lands which surround the swamp.
The Garden Of Eden, according to
our author, was the central point from
which animals of all kinds went out
and many of them continued to return
at intervals to the starting point.
AS the time for the flood approached,
moved by instinct or by divine power,
they came from all parts of the earth,
and gathered about the spot from
which they had formerly emigrated.
When all species had returned, the flood
speedily overwhelmed them and they
were buried beneath its waters to be
silent witnesses in the years to come in
proof of the truth of the Mosaic record.
The bishop says that during the prev
alency of the waters of the flood, Eden
became the feeding ground for all the
animals and fish of the seas, and while
gathered there from all parts and sec
tions of the earth, the waters Of the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-03-16

peas, hay, and other products, as we'll
as a good drove of hogs. The appear
ance Of things generally is such as
may be found on a we'll conducted
farm. .....A mad dog passed through
the Armenia neighborhood last Friday,
and bit a number of dogs. 1t has not
been killed yet, so far as we have been
informed. ......... Mr.. w. II. Hefner has
bought from Mrs. M. E. MacCoy the
old McAfee building, with the old bar
room at the rear, and will tear them
down and remove them at once. He
bought only the buildings; not the lot.
He will build q brick warehouse au-
Joining this on his own lot, at the rear
of his store. This old McAfee house
was the popular hotel Of the place 30 or
60 years ago, and running back to an
earlier date. Here the judges and 9TH
ers who came to attend court before
the days of railroads stopped. Some OF
the old inhabitants, here or elsewhere,
might write some interesting reminis-
cences associated with this building,
and we wish they would. MRS.
Joshua Walker died this morning about
1.3O at the home Of Mr.. ]. S. With
ers, her Son-in-law. She retired last
night between 10 and II o'clock in good
health and was very cheerful. About
1890 she was found very sick, and DR..
Pryor was called; but she was dead
before he arrived. She realized that
something serious was wrong; but suf-
fered no pain. There will be funeral
service at 4 o'clock this afternoon and
the remains will be buried in Ever
green cemetery. Mrs. Walkers maiden
name was Jones. She was from Barn
we'll county. Mrs. Jno. o. Darby is
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-03-16
THE SERMON WAS STILL THERE.

A curate up North. says rumor, has
furnished another example of the pseu--
do apology at his own expense. Having
preached a very clever sermon on the
Sunday, he called upon certain colo
mel on the Monday especially to ask his
opinion.
How did like the sermon?" said the
colonel VERY much indeed. It's one
of my favorites."
lone of your favorites?" stammered
the curate, slightly puzzled. II do not
understand"
The colonel regarded him with a
twinkle at the back Of his eyes. "Of
course, won't say a word" he said,
but I know very we'll you stole that
sermon, and also where you stole it
FROM"
"Sir!" said the curate, and he spoke
from out the windward Of his righte-
Gus indignation, IT am not in the hab-
it, sir, Of stealing my sermons. I fear
you are making a mistake and-er-
forgetting yourself, sir. I must ask
you to apologize"
The colonel was silent a moment.
Then he said: 1T may be that have
made a mistake. Wait a moment. I
will make sure"
Going to his bookcase, he took down a
massive tome Of sermons-a rare and
almost forgotten work. He turned to a
certain page and an apologetic, hum
BILE look came upon his face as he
glanced up at the curate. II beg your
pardon" he said. II apologize. You
did not steal it, after all, for I find it
is still here. My mistake, sir; my mis-
take. Modern Society.
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Humorous department.
SIZING UP THE DENOMINATIONS.

Hal Reid, the celebrated story teller,
gives the following account of SER
mon he heard in a Kentucky sanctua-
ry from the lips Of an eloquent colored
Baptist divine, who was known in that
vicinity as Brother Jason. Mr.. Reid
makes the report under oath, and the
narrative is worthy of more or less
credence Brother Jason seeing that he
was with the people, talked thus:
"Brer's an sistren, I gotter CRATE,
good news disser mawnin'. I dun had
der dream las mite. Yasser, I hadder
dream dat I dun gotter hebben. isis
ter Dilsey in the amen corner, Praise
Gord.D
"Yasser, I dun hadder dream dat I
dun got to hebben, an whenst I got
dar I witnessed many sights. look
way ober to be norf, an I see way
ober in de norf all de Mefodists. in de
norf way off from de throne. cGlory,
from the congregation.)
"Yasser! an look way ober to de
east, and see all de Pres-but- -erians
ober in de east, way off from de
throne" ("Ain't glad we's Baptis, "
voices in the multitude.)
"Yasser, an I look way down yon-
der to de souf, and see all de Camel
ties, down in de souf way off from de
throne. (De Babtis! Babtis'! Bah
tis'!!! Where's de Babtis," the con-
gregation.)
"Yas, sir, an I look way ober to de
west an I see all de Calf-licks way
ober in de west, way off from de throne,
an I look at de throne, and whatter do
YOU recon I see on de throne? Muffin,
brers and sisters, muffin but Babtis,
desser covered wild Babtis.' (Glory !!
Amen, bress Gord!" from a devout
sister,
"Yasser! An I ak de Lawd wy he
hab all de Babtis' on de throne, and
de Lawd say: ("What? Brer, what?"
from the congregation.)
HE say, de Babtis' such unreliable
rascals he hab to keep 'em wha' he kin
git his hans on EN-"
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III The smallpox scare, far less fatal
in this city than the grip, has caused
many thousands to be vaccinated. Two
Brooklyn children, the oldest only 6
years, had bareu their arms. The doc
tor, patting the eldest on the head,
said:
Nov, dearie, I'm not going to hurt
you. 1t will be all over in a minute
oh" said the little miss with a toss
of her head, II amt afraid: I got bit
by a dog last ummer!"-Exchange.
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her sister, Though she had no children
of her own, she had a home with her
STEP daughter, Mrs. Withers. She was
born November 8, 1888, and was there
fore in her 6Sth year. Mr.. w. U.
Guy tells us Of a horrible accident near
Lowryville. Adeline Hardin was In the
field alone on Mr.. ]. S. Darby's NC
Elheny place, when her clothing TOOK
fire, and were all burnt off except some
strips in front. This was about lo
o'clock Friday. She walked to the
house; but died Saturday afternoon.
The woman had defective vocal organs
and could not talk intelligibly.
LANCASTER.
Ledger, March 13: Married, on Sun
day last, Mr.. Archey Nuttall and MISS
Lula Williams, daughter of Mr.. Mack
Williams, all of Waxhaw, N. C....Miss
Mamie Hull, of Rock Hill, spent sew
eral days here at her aunt's, Mrs. q. r.
Payseur's, this week. Magistrate
H. w. Mobley seized five gallons OF
whisky at Heath Springs Saturday
lust after the arrival Of the soutn
bound freight train. He phoned up 10
Constable Douglas at this place, VINO
went down and shipped the liquor on
TO Columbia. The liquor had peen
shipped to Heath Springs in the name
of a Negro; but the shipping tag had
been removed before the seizure was
made. The extra on the l.. & Y.
railroad Friday, jumped the track at
the four mile field, causing the regular
night passenger not to reach Lancaster
until time to return to Chester satul-
dav morning. Charley Benson, COL
ored was sent to the chaingang Mon
day by Mayor Thompson to WORK 10
davs. He was first put on the Streets
hut declined to work there. he was
taken to the gang where ne hao u
work The rank Of page was con-
ferred on Rev. J. M. Steadman by the
K. of P's. Monday night. The rank OIL
KNIGHT was conferred on Rev. ). H.
Roldrige the same night. the tram
IN the S. C. & Ga. Extension couio
come no further than Catawoa river
Sunday on account Of repairs pelns
made ON the river bridge. Mrs. SUSAN
Pate, wife of Mr.. Henry P. Pate'
daughter of the late Frank ROBINSON
of Flat Creek, died at. this place Mon
dav last. She was about As years OF age
and leaves her husband and large
family of children surviving her.
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ar You will find the popular novel,
"EBEN HOLDEN" at the York Drug
Store. If you haven't read 1t, you have
missed a treat.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-03-16

sD TAKE COUGH EASE. It cures.
YORK DRUG STORE.
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CHEROKEE.

Gaffney Ledger, March u: SUNDAY
morning at 10 o'clock, at the residence
of Rev. w. S. B. Ford, pastor OF the
Second Baptist church, Mr. JONI
Tbomnson and Miss Annie Fowler, poth
of this city, were happily married. Inc
MANY friends of these happy young
neonle wish for them all the good thlnss
that life can afford, and The Ledger
extends hearty congratulations. kew.
K. H. Basmajian, an Armenian ifo"'
Constantinople, spoke at the mouse oii
crndav afternoon. In the forenoon ne
hold services at the Second BaPtis'
chnrch and in the evening he held SER
vices at Limestone college. MIR. Bas-
ma iian will be in Gaffney seVeral oaSS
ond will lecture Thursday night In the
Second Baptist church and on Friday
night at Limestone college,. IA par
ticularly bold and daring robbery oc-
curred in Spartanbure Friday nlgnt' III
which a Negro got away with line
horse and buggy belonging to DR.. Fotts
Of that city. DR.. Potts had driven u
tho residence Of Mr. F. c. Rowe, on
Pine street, with whom he was ooard-
ing and hitched his horse in an al
lev near the house. About 8 o'clock ne
came out and found his horse and pug
gy gone, together with his medical case
and a fine set of surgical instruments.
The only trace he could find of the
missing team was that Conductor John
Miller, of the electric railway, had seen
someone driving at a furious rate out
East Main street towards Clifton.
The Spartanburg papers gave a full
description Of the stolen property Sat-
urday morning. Chief Frank Camp, Of
our city police, saw the notice and pre-
pared to "lay" for the thief. Later In
the day he received telegram from
Spartanburg requesting him to be on
the lookout for the robber and the out
fit. Sure enough, Saturday afternoon
about o'clock, the thief, with the stolen
horse and buggy, arrived in Gaffney and
at once proceeded to do the usual thing
pose of the property at a ridiculously
small figure. He offered the turnout
for $50 to Mr. L. Perry, and as 1t was
worth about $500, that in itself would
have been sufficient to show that it was
stolen property. AS the police had
been notified Of the theft, however, no
further proof was needed and the game
was Immediately bagged. The thief
proved to be a Negro who gave his
name as Johnnie Williams, but whose
real name, it seems, is Artie Bishop.
He was locked up here until Saturday
night and then taken back to Spartan
burg. The medical and surgical cases
were not in the buggy when 1t was
found, the thief having disposed Of
them before he reached Gaffney. The
whole outfit was valued at s400 by DIR.
Potts, and it is indeed fortunate for
him that the property was found so
soon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-27
WERE ANGRY INDEED.
Lawyer Reed and Fee Buyer Good
Quarrel in Police Court

An amusing alteration between
Lawyer Joe Reed and e. B. Good. a
Zee scalper," occurred in the police
court room Wednesday evening.
They called each other thieves and 9TH
er things and threatened to expose each
other or fight, they didn't care which
Now boys. don't get angry" said
Judge Lindsay in a tone of mild re-
proof.
When the two belligenents saw that
there was some one to separate them
If the worst should come to pass, they
redoubled their bowls Of rage and made
gestures worthy Of Kangaroo F'itz'
himself Every attempt Of "hizzonner''
TO apply grease to the troubled waters
brought forth an extra imprecation
Finally Good invited Reed to attend
him at some secluded place where they
might fight It out to the bitter end.
Here they both made a grand dash Tor
the street, muttering dire threats and
savage words.
The outside air had magic effect
on the would-be combatants. Before
they had gone ten feet from the door
they were friends, yea brothers. Each
mad taken back every word of abuse
and sworn by the sacred honor OF his
profession that it was mistake and
they had misunderstood each other and
they went up the street arm in arm
swearing eternal brotherhood
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INDUSTRIAL SUPREMACY.
Germany, England and America
Handicapped by Colonies

New York, Jan. pa dispatch from
Washington to the Times says
Consul Mahin Of Reichenberg, Aus
tria, has sent to the state depar tment
an article recently contributed to the
Munich AHgemeire Zeitung, by DIR.
Alexander Won Peez, under the title,
THE Struggle for Industrial Supre-
macy"
After reviewing the progress of Eng
land and Germany in commerce and
manufacturers. DR.. Won Peez passes to
the United States. rising in the New
World with sinister rapidity." He says
among other things:
The three competing countries now
suffer from obstacles which hinder
their free movement Germany has
China. England has the Transvaal,
America the Philippines. From appear
ance, the United States viii be the first
to throw off its burden. After that
country shall be free from the Philip
pine war, its industrial advance upon
Europe viii be fully manifested"
Further on Dr.. Peez says.
What should first be done in defense
is to follow the example in regard to
tariffs and trade treaties, which the
United States has set for us. At the
European seashore england is incIud-
ed herein) a tariff should be establish
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KANSAS IS SORRY.
Reason-state Fruit Is Not Shown a
Buffalo.

Buffalo
The horticultural society is sorry that
Kansas fruits are not exhibited at the
Buffalo exposition. In the letter Of
transmittal accompanying Secretary
Barnes report of the ira nsactions and
cultural society'S thirty-fourth annual
meeting. which was issued today, he
says So
The public is also told that this is the
that horticulturists begin the new CEN
fury with is that the tomato and the
strawberry have become absolute neceSsi-
ties and make a. double InouthfuI of en-
trancing flavor The letter of trans
1--WE here present to you our first re-
port on horticulture for the twentieth
century. and nope you Will examine It
thoroughly. As the nineteenth century
sa W the birth of nearly all great improve
ments il horticulture, many of the now
absolute necessities. like the tomato, be-
ing unknown as edible at its beginning,
while others. like the strawberry, were
cultivated but Scatteringly, were of tiny
product a hundred years ago. have become
3 double mOuthful of most enhancing
favor. So of the peach, plum, cherry, and
various small fruits, patient. industrious
them all We can only hope thas through
legislative encourag cement, our citizens OF
coming generations may become so en-
Hghtened on this most important industry
that 'Ad Astra per ASpera may be as
true in horticulture as in other lines of
gregated into Diploma of Gold Medal
supplemented with five other diplomas to
individuals, are the trophies of the year
$500 taken at Paris We only regret
represented at the Pan-American exposi-
ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-27
MUST SUPPLY WATER.
Railroads Called to Account For Poor
Facilities on Trains.


The state railroad board made hot
weather move today that the travelling
public will appreciate. The railroad
ter of supplying drinking water IN
their stations and passenger coaches.
The manifesto sent to the general
managers of the several railroads in
Kansas is as follows:
From numerous complaints made to
the different members of this board, as
well as from personal observation, we
are. convinced that there is gross neg
1igence on the part of many of the
agents and employees of some of the
railroads, in the matter of keeping
their waiting rooms and passenger
coaches supplied with suitable drink
ing water for the accommodation of
the travelling public
This is an especial hardship on wo-
men and children who are sometimes
compelled to stay for hours at a sta
ton, awaiting the arrival of belated
trains and at terminal and transfer
stations, where the connections are
such as to compel long and tedious
waiting and on the trains there is alb
solutely no relief.
I'VE also wish to call your attention
to the unsanitary condition Of the toll
ct rooms of many of the coaches as
well as at the stations along your lines
of road.
I'VE trust prompt measures will be
taken by your company to ascertain If
any of the evils herein complained of
exist on any of your trains or at any
of your stations. and if so. that prompt
action be taken at once to correct the
abuses
Kindly acknowledge receipt of this
letter, tating what action your corr
pany proposes to take in the premises
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-27
LIEUT.. MITCHELL WRITES.
Thinks War in Philippines Is About
Over

lola, June 27.-The editor of the Reg
lister has letter from Lieut. Burton E.
Mitchell whose home is in lola, but
who is now an aide on the staff of Gen.
Funston from which the following ex-
tract win be read with general inter-
est:
1.-THE general is enjoying the best of
health and is wading through 100 let
tiers a day. / do not expect to return
until the latter part of the summer. if
then. The war is all over in the north
ern part of Luzon, the last bunch OF
insurgents, $50, surrendering here to the
general two days ago There is still
some opposition in southern Luzon, but
I believe that in months time every
thing will be over, and peace win be an
assured fact
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ed counter to that of the union, while
the European nations should arrange
tariffs touching each other which
would not materially differ from those
now existing.
What will the United States do2
That is her affair We only follow her
example. A people 50 young, acute and
rich in future possibilities as the citi-
zens of the union will find boundaries
to their aspirations only when they see
their attempts at further conquest viii
be met with vigorous resistance"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-27
TO Close Junction City Joints.

Junction City. June PA concerted
action has been made by the prohibi-
tionists to close every joint in the city.
Those ION the list are the Senate Col
umbia. Branch, Capitol Exchange. A
temporary injunction on the buildings
viii be asked from Judge Moore. This
injunction, when once in operation,
makes the sale of liquor a contempt of
court This action then removes the
necessity for a jury, the judge taking
the matter into his own hands. The
papers have to be sent to Abilene for
the judge to issue the injunction
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-27
How 70 Avoid Tronhla-

Vow Is the time TO provide yourself and
1shitllE with bottle of Charnb eria i7.- =
Solc. cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy II
p almost certain to be needed before fi-s
summer is over, and IL procured now rray-
save you a rip to town in the nighf ~ -
gS4r busiest season. At is everywhere. adj
- sed 70 pe the most successful medicine
SS1als9ren and adults No family car az
100 70 be without it For sale b. an
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-27
HILLMON AGAIN FOUND.
Ancient Chestnut Is Once More Do
ing Service.

It is again claimed that John W
tiillmon, the payment over whose life
insurance has been in controversy for
This time fl is in los Angeles 81
ana detective Of the Mutual Life IN
surance company passed througa To-
pet<a Wednesday with the relatives of
the supposed dead man. They ara ba-
ing taken to Los Angeles to Identity
me man VINO has been arrested there
as being John Hillmon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-27
FOR SALE

TUX sALE-
Northwest corner of Tyler and 18th SITS,
lots, houses. good barn, well, cister1
and city water
Lane St, between It'll and Sth SITS, IA
lots, rooms, 2 story house, newly paint
ed. nice order; cistern. fruit. good barn,
nice place
Fine cut stone dwelling, 9 rooms. mod
ern and every convenience, location first
class. Particulars and price on applica-
ton.
Southwest corner of 18th and Taylor
SITS. ~ lots. room. modern house and
western ave. between Second and 81
SITS, nearly new cottages, first class or
der. good location.
1927 Polk St. North Topeka
20S3 Union ave
315 Adams St, cottage.
81 Adams st., cottage.
635 Bruce St north.
1135 Kansas ave. north
1910 Railroad St north.
Also a number of other properties for
sale IN different localities.
l. VAN HOOK
q Columbian Building.
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summer Tour via santa Fe Route

If you are planning d trip this summer
send for illustrated books and folders
giving information. hotel rates, points
Of interest, etc, of the Northern Lake
Resorts, The Buffalo Exposition, The
st. Lawrence River and Colorado. See
or address T. L King. Agent. A T. &
s. F. R. R.. Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-27
FOSTER Is SUED.
Topeka Negro Preacher Politician
Must Defend Divorce Suie

Rev, p. F. Foster. the colored minis
Ter VINO was discharged from the com
p.--lie ol insanity Wednesday is in
more trouble of a legal nature
His wife, Mrs. H D. Foster. has en-
tered suit for divorce. alleging neglect
OF duty, and extreme cruelty on his
part. NAs
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Knights and I.adiaa Id sennri4u

WIN have special train to Beatrice
sunday, June 80, via the Rock Island
-olte. secure your tickets from COM
slllsIse at once Only $3.50 for the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-27

Glasgow, June 27.-The Shamrock II.
is expected to arrive at New York
about August 10.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-27

c. F. Menninger. NJ. D. Office 727 KAN
sas ave. Tel. 10; residence 1851 Topeka
ave Tel. IS. ONCE hours 2 to p. m.
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EXCURSION TO BEATRICE.

Sunday, June Soth, via the Rock
Island Route.
Special train will leave Rock Island
depot at 1880 a m. Only $3.50 for the
round trip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-27
$4,000.

San Francisco and Return via The
Rock Island Route.
good returning August 81 Stop-overs
west OF Colorado, both going and re-
turning. See A. NJ Fuller for reserva-
lions and full information.