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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01
SHOT MOTHER AND CHILD.
Little Ones Father Then Killed
Himself

sherburne MINI, Aug. IA double
murder and suicide took place five
miles south of here yesterday after
noon. Fred Yost, a prosperous farmer,
living seven miles east of this place,
was recently held to the grand jury on
the charge of paternity. preferred by
Eliza I<unlxle, who has been his house
keeper for two years. The woman was
fearful of vengeance and removed to
Frank Viebahan's home south of town.
Yost went to the house. tore open the
screen door. and kicked in the door
where the woman confronted him with
the ten months old child in her arms.
He shot the child. killing it, and then
wounded the woman mortally- Yost
then ran from the house and killed
himself.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01
Attemnt to Burn DOCK.

New York, Aug What is believed
to have been an attempt to set fire to
the new docks of the North German
Lloyd line in Hobolzen was reported to
the police last night A night watch
man found a pile Of papers burning be-
side the oil house Of the line in time to
save a confagratfon. A strike of the
dock builders has been going on for
the last ten DAYS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01
no BURN THE VERMONT.
Old Government Vessel VIII BE
lowed Out to Sea.

Towed Out to Sea-
New York. Aug 1.-While the decis-
ion OF the navy department as to what
disposition shall be made OF the re-
ceiving ship Vermont now stationed
at the Brooklyn navy yard. has not
been announced IL IS considered prob
able that the hulk viii be towed out to
sea and burned The vessel has been
IN service at the yards for many years
and the announced decision of the de-
partment that she is unfit for use and
soaked with disease germs marks the
closing of record of usefulness
The Vermont brought with her to
Brooklyn one of the most glorious rec
ords Of any of the old sailing frigates
of the navy OF which the Franklin. Wa
bash. Independence and Richmond are
types, and she bears the scars of many
& conflict. The Columbia which is to re-
place the Vermont, cannot accOmmo-
date as many men as the Vermont and
hereafter the department will have to
make other plans for handling new
recruits at the navy yard 1t is thought
that permanent barracks viii be built
on shore.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01
WILL INSPECT PLANT.
Warden Jewett Goes to Saltwater
to Inspect Binding Irvine Plant

E. B. Jewett. warden of the state PEN
itentiary, has gone to Saltwater Mimi
to examine the binding Irvine plant in
the penitentiary there. He was accom-
panied by Mrs. Jewett and Captain
John Seaton, the man who secured the
binding Irvine plant for the Kansas
47onifapffarU
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01

ings called to look after various mat
tiers, but did not succeed
Il do not know exactly how the
finances Of the city are. But if it can
afford to pave streets and all those
other expensive improvements. it ought
to appropriate money for the health OF
the community. I certainly object 70
establishing a dump if there is any
other way out Of the difhcu1ty.7
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01
Canal oatea &c one.

Cornwall. Ont, Aug -Four lock
gates were carried away in the Corn
wall canal last night. and navigation
will be suspended until they are re-
placed. This viii likely take two days
but if the bottom of the lock is much
damaged or filled with gravel more
time may be required The water in
the level, which IS a mile long, flooded
the surrounding land to q depth Of
oavar feat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01

A boon to travellers. DR.. Fowler's
Extract OF Wild Strawberry. Cures
dysentery. diarrhoea. seasickness. nau-
sea. Pleasant to take. Perfectly
harmless.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01

sfITnlesB there Is q chanRe,' sad the
cook II wils have to leave YOU
Change exclaimed the mistress.
what do you mean?''
ssOurs union" said the cook, has de-
clared a boycott on Mrs Smith in the
but how does that affect me2''
ssShe is on your calling list and a SYM
pathetic strike has been declared against
all who associate with her.'-Chicago
Post
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01
The Best Imminent for Strains.

Mr.. F. H. Wells. the merchant at Deer
Park. Long Island. N Y. says. Il al
ways recommend Chamberlafn's Pain
Balm as the best lfniment for strains.
used it last winter for a severe lameness
in the side. resulting from strain, and
was greatly pleased with the quick relief
and cure it Effected" For sale by all
druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01

sas ave. Tel 1s: residence 1851 Topeka
ave. Tel. 50. Office hours 2 to p. m
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01

Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus O.:
Genflemen-ssI have been using Pc
runa for cafarrh. and can cheerfuIly
recommend your remedy to any one
who wants a good medicine" = A.
Grant.
Prominent members Of the clergy are
giving Peruna their unqualified en-
dorsement. These men find Peruna
especially adapted to preserve them
from catarrh of the vocal organs
which has always been the bane Of
public speakers, and general catarrhal
debility incident to the sedentary life
of the clergyman. Among the recent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01

Bishop A. Grant, Of Indianapolis
Ind, writes the following letter:
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-03-21
Persian Lamentation.

The Persian's Imagination is one OF
his strongest characteristics, and it
has found full play in his religion.
When he split with his Turkish
brother over who should be successor
to Mohammed. he did it with the ia
natical enthusiasm with which he does
verything-except tell the truth. The
the sacred embodiments to him. and
when the Turks and Arabs with almost
equal fervor disposed of the imams by
various methods of murder held to be
polite in those days, the schism was
complete. The gulf between Shiite
1t has never narrowed. To this day,
in periods of stress between the sects,
the Persian accounts it greater vir-
tue to have killed one Sunni than a
whole company of Christians, and his
conduct at all times, whether in war
or business, shows at what value he
holds the Christian.
The cultivation of this religious ten
sion, century after century, has
wrought upon the Persian tempera-
ment like a corrosive acid. To the
original formulae he has tackled on
horrors and deprivation, hunger and
laceration, enough to make an ordi-
nary savage turn pale. | have seen
gentlemen of Indian tribes. shaken
by spiritual grief, cry like infants over
the atonement service at the burning
of the White Dog. and listened to
some touching ululations at ceremon'
ials in the uplands of Mexico. Even
the colored camp-meeting has its tear
full side; but the Persians' doings in
memory of what happened to the
imams make these seem like children s
troubles. Weekly.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-03-21
Nicaraguan Customs.

Among the many odd customs of
Nicaragua, those relating to the dead
are the weirdest to the stranger
Some of these have been handed
down by tradition from the Indians
others were brought over by the Con
querors-and the two are so blended
that it is difficult to tell which pre-
dominates. AS soon as the medicc
pronounces ones illness fatal. word
is sent to the village padre, who pre-.
pares to administer the last sacra.
ments of the church to the dying per.
son. Placing the consecrated wafer
in the custodia-a vessel Of solid gold
or silver. often resplendent with rare
jewels-a procession is formed and
marches through the street. A small
boy, ringing bell. rushes ahead to
announce the approach of the sacred
presence, and after him follows a
band of music. often a single violin,
playing a dirge. If it be possible to
secure any soldiers, they surround the
padre, who. dressed in brilliant vest.
ments, is generally carried in a chair,
over which four men hold purple
canopy. AS the little cortege moves
down the silent streets. every one
bares his head and kneels, making the
sign of the cross until the last soldier
has passed. Woe to the sacrilegious
stranger who fails to show this mark
of respect, and many have been the in.
stances where foreigners were pulled
\
for neglecting to follow this time.
honored custom.-W. Nephew King
in Harper's Weekly.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-03-21
HUMOROUS.

Blobbs-Pve been sold again. Slobbs
Il thought you looked rather cheap.
Nell-Jack has proposed to me. Here
is the ring. Believes; had finger
in that.
Wigg-He's an experienced book
keeper, isn't he? Wagg-Lend him a
few and see.
Sillicus-Everything is machine
made nowadays. Cynicus-Yes; even
office-holders.
Tramp-Kind lady, can you oblige
me with bite? Kind lady-No; but
perhaps my dog can.
"Any bones broken?" asked the cy.
clist, who had run down the old man.
"Confound it, yes!" responded the lat
ter; my collar button is broken"
Ned-I don't see why you Tilted Miss
Gotrox for Miss Bluegore. They tell
me Miss Bluegore's fortune is very
small. Jack-Yes; it's small, but Sc
lect.
Wife-It was very rice of you to
bring me this candy. Husband-Yes; ;
it reminds me of you. Wife-How
gallant! So sweet, eh? Husband
No; so expensive.
This parrot" said the dealer, "can
speak two languages" "Really?" re-
marked the prospective purchaser;
what are they?" "Why-er-English
and his-er-native tongue"
my darling" he gurgled, 81 cannot
understand what you see in me to
make you love me So" well, Jack" )"
she replied, that's what pa and ma
and all the rest of the folks say"
Mrs. Mulligan-Poor Pat has had a
leg ampitated. Twas an explosion.
Mrs. O'Rourke-Dear, dear. An is he
resigned to his fate? Mrs. Mulligan-
His fate, is it? Sure, he only has one.
81 should think date pie would be
popular" remarked the patron. What?
A pie made of dates?" replied the pro-
prietor of the quick lunch place. "Oh!
no. A pie that would have the date
of it's manufacture printed on it,
"Why don't you go to work?" asked
the good lady, handing out the vctuals.
Its dis way, lady" explained the
tramp. wen I'm hungry, I'm too
weak to work an Wen I'm full dey
amt no necessity fer me to work
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-03-21
UNDER The SNOW.
ChastIy Truths Revealed on the Disap-
pearanCe Of Winters White Mantle,

the human body SO that it will be.
come impregnable to the germs of in
vading disease.
To do this take DR.. Greene's Ner.
vura blood and nerve remedy. 1t will
build you up quickly. it will re-estab-
lish your waning appetite. it will give
you restful nights of sleep. it will give
vim and vigor to the nerves. and 1t
will dispel all existing poisons that
have accumulated in the body besides
counteracting the effects of others
that may accumulate.
Following is an instance that will
illustrate the wonderful power Of DR..
Greene's Nervura blood and nerve
remedy.
Sheriff Jonas T. Stevens. who is
sheriff of Hyde Park. VT. says:-"I
have used DR.. Greenes Nervura blood
and nerve remedy especially as blood
purifier. I had very severe humor
on my arms. accompanied by a very
bad itching. SO severe that could not
sleep nights, causing me great incon-
venience by the loss of sleep by the
itching. A friend advised me to take
DR.. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve
remedy, which I did with the most
satisfactory results. for the trouble
has entirely disappeared. and l can
now rest comfortably nights and have
none of my former misery from the
burning, itching sensations"
Remember DR.. Greenes advice will
be given to any one desiring same abb
solutely free If they will write or call
upon him at his Office, 35 w. 14th St.,
New York City.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-03-21

What wonderful thing the tele-
it may be made, is illustrated in an in
cident of few days ago, brought about
by the kind act of thoughtful and in.
dulgent husband, who is a well-known
business man of this city. He decided
to give his wife birthday surprise.
so he arranged that at certain mo-
ment her mother. who lives in New
York, and whom she had not seen for
months, should ring up her daughteri in
this city. When the telephone bell
sounded in the business mans house
at the time agreed upon he answered
the ring and then. turning from the
telephone, he said to his wife: "Dearie,
here's your mother on the wire in
New York" The wife hustled to the
telephone and heard the familiar voice
of her mother In the utterance of one
word, Daughter" The answer of the
business mans wife was: "Oh. moth.
err" Next came the sound of a sob
from the mother over the wire. which
was answered with sob from this
end. These women then proceeded to
cry to each other in the most accepted
feminine style until the telephone
tolls amounted to IS. which announce
ment from central" caused an abrupt
breaking of of communication. The
business mans wife declared. however.
that 1t was the loveliest experience
she ever had.-Philadelphia Record.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-03-21

Two inmates of Scotch asylum
working In the garden decided upon
an attempt to escape. Watching their
opportunity when their Keeper was abb
sent they approached the wall.
''NoO bend doom, Sandy" said the
one, land I'll climb up your shoulder
to the top, and then I'll gle We hand
up tae."
Sandy accordingly bent down. Tam,
mounting his back, gained the top of
the wall. and dropping over the other
side, shouted as he prepared to make
off:
''Pm thinking. Sandy. you'll be bet
ter ia bide anither fortnight. for you're
no near richt yet."-Glas~ow Times.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-03-21
"Presence of Mind" Smith

The dean of Christ Church, in the
'30s was known as Presence of Mind"
Smith. A well-known tradition ex-
planned the name. Going down to
Nuneham with friend in his under
graduate days, he returned alone.
"Where is T-? "Well, we had
an accident. The boat leaked, and
while we were bailing it T fell
over into the water. He caught hold
of the skiff and pulled it down to the
waters edge. Neither of us could
swim, and If 1 hid not, with great
presence of mind. hit him on the head
with the boathook, both would have
been drowned. "Reminiscences of Ok
ford.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-03-21
Attainment TO Dead Horses.

AS Morioka. Rikuebu. is the centre
of the horse-breeding country, the
people there are going to erect mon
ument called the "horse-soul monu.
ment"-of course the promoters are
convinced. like the plous Buddhists
they are. that the soul of this animal
is immortal-in memory of the horses
which were killed in the 1s9i-1s95
war. Mr.. Ogiwara. expert of the war
office, is making design for the
monument.-Tokyo (Japanl Times.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-03-21

Deadly dangers lurk in the ground
left bare by the departing snow All
Winter long there have been accumu-
lating deadly disease germs.
These have been protected and
kept alive by the covering OF snow
and now. with the first warm days,
these death-bringing microbes are
awakened by the rays Of the sun. and
as the ground dries they are carried to
all corners Of the community in the
dust thAt is blown everywhere by the
Spring winds.
The human body at this time Is par
ticularly susceptible to these germs,
especially the germs Of fevers. The
system has been depleted by the fore
going Winter. The blood is sluggish
and filed with impurities. The nerves
have not recovered from the tension
they have been under for the past
months. The stomach, the bowels, the
kidneys, the liver are all at their
worst.
1t il, therefore, not strange that
these germs Of disease find fertile
ground in which to thrive, flourish and
develop into deadly Ills.
Spring Is the time of year when one
should fear an attack Of fever, espe-
cially when the system is depleted one
should dread any severe illness. The
vitality is at low ebb. There is less
power Of resistance to throw of d.
sease, and 1t Is on this account that
fatalities are 50 much greater during
the Spring months than at any other
time of the year.
There is but one way to ward off
such dangers. and that Is to fortify
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-03-21
A WASTED WARNING.

II hear" said the poet,
There's new counterfeit,
And the people are cautioned
To look out for it.
But I'm not bit worried,
And I'm not looking out,
As il l had nothing
To do but to scout.
Its the five-dollar size
That is crooked, they say,
And that kind of money
Amt coming my way"
Detroit Free Press.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-03-21
THE eLEsT.

Who are the blest?
They who have kept their sympathies
awake,
Nnd scattered joy for more than Gus
tCm's sake
fSteadfust and tender in the hour of need,
Gentle in thought. benevolent in deed,
Whose looks have power to make dissen-
sion cease,
Whose smiles are pleasant, and whose
words are peace.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-03-21

1t is believed by many that the dry eli
mate of Southern Oklahoma and the south
ern district of Indian Territory is GOING
to make all that section the home of the
finest grades of cotton During the season
it has developed that the cotton grown in
the Choctaw Nation was of an extra good
fiber, grading above the average and in
great demand for EXPORT.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-03-21

Queensland, Australia, is twelve
times larger than England, with a
population about equal to that of Bir-
mingham.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-03-21

The war in South Africa has doomed
the Highland kilt as a fighting dress,
and it will now survive as parade
uniform only.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-03-21

Thirty minutes is all the time required to
dye with PUTNAM FADELEss DYES. Sold by
all druggists.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-03-21

Spanish sheep are white except those o
La Mancha, which are black.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-03-21

A Colonel in the British South African
army says that Adams Tutti Frutti was a
blessing to his men whils marching.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-03-21

To forget to wind watch is sure sign
you are getting old.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-03-21

Read Prof. S. A. WELTMER's advertisement
in this paper. 1t should be of interest to you
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-03-21

Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever uset
for all affections of throat and lungs.--WM
o. ENDsLEY, Vanburen, Ind, Feb. 10, 1900.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-03-21

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, soften thegums, reduces infamma
ton, allays pain cures wind collie. 25c bottle
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-03-21
500 Reward. 500.

The oldest German college is Heidel-
herp l256
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-03-21

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded dis
ease that science has been able to cure in all
its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being con-
stitutional disease, requires constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system, thereby destroy
ing the foundation of the disease and giving
the patient strength by building up the con-
stitution and assisting nature in doing its
work. The proprietors have so much faith in
its curative powers that they offer One Hun
dred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure.
Send for list of testimonials. Address
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-03-21

There are no homeopathic physicians in
the medical corps of either the army or
the navy
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-03-21

The cornerstone of the White House
was laid on October l3. 1892
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-03-21
Lanes Family Medicine

Moves the bowels each day. In order to be
healthy this is necessary. Acts gently on the
liver and kidneys. Cures sick headache
Price 25 and so cents
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-03-21

Belgium has no navy eysept a training
ship for the merchant marine.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-03-21
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best

The average annual number of homicide.
in South Carolina is 22l.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-23
An OFFICERS BULLET
ENDS LOVES DREAM
KILLS 4 BURGLAR-SWRETHFART.
'i'hief-S BrIIc-cIccf. Frnntic Over the
Double Tragedy, Declares She
VIII Sot leave the Corpse.
Victims D0uBie Life.

MARION. Ind. Dec. 2s.-Fraatic with
grief ever the death OF her burEiar-swect-
heart, Mawd Smith, OF Alexander. has
not eaten food or slept since a bullet
from ofcer Rays revolver ended Charles
York's life.
III not leave him until ne is buried, %
declared Miss Smith yesterday.
YorI<'s Double Life
The details Of York's double life are
now coming out- His friends. Including
Miss Smith, thought he was I travelling
agent for q Chicago firm. Re met her
some time ago His wooing was success
full
II was understood t2.at when he left on
the next trip she would 20 With him as
his wife
Last Tuesday he bid her gooa-by and
said he was going On a short trip.
When viii yoa be back, she asked.
I don't know dear he said. 4 nay
be a corpse when you see me again
Thursday night York was caught rob
hing Barley K Van WiakIe-s saIocn in
SunmittFille, lie tried to kill Officer
Ray, but the latter got the drop on him.
Her Picture Identified.
Fc wore the girls picture in a Iocket,
and this esta blisbed his identity
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-23
E0GE DOUBT ABOUT PARKER.
His Reported appointment Has Not
Yet sInterIaIizsd.

The story told by James B. Par,ar, the
gigantic negro, who declares tL.t he
felled the assassin in Buffalo when Prezi-
dent, Mckinley was shot, to the effect
that asa reward for his bravery. Senator
Rama has obtained for him position rs
messenger in. the United States Senate. is
discredited- Parkcr's story Of his perform
snoe at Buffalo has never been officially
accepted The Secret Service men de-
| clare that he was i've or six individuals in
front OF the assassin IN the lire of hand
shakers-aud that be was not near enough
70 render aaS assistance to the stricken
President or TO avenge the crime.
The State CT New York did rot con
slider his testimony important enough to
eaH Tor it at the trial. Parker mas posed
IS hero among the negro population ever
since ard at Altoona. Pa, announced on
Saturday that he had been rewarded.
Senator Hanna says that Parker asked
him 10 help him set a position about three
CT four weeks ago. lie referred him to
Secretary CorteIyou, at the White House.
with message to the eacLt that Mr
GoTtelyou should send word 10 Senator
Hanna If he wanted him appointed. That
weird never came Sergeant-at-A Arms
Ransdell. of the United States Senate,
says he has no Information to the eirest
that Parker has been appointed TO a 20
sitsen under him, and that he would know
If he had been appointed