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The Topeka state journal., 1902-02-15
BIG LAND OWNER.
Wellington Man Has a Million In
vested in Kansas Property.

Wichita, Kas., Feb. 15.-John T. Stew
art, of Wellington, has arrived ere
from Greeley county, where he COM
pleted the purchase of $40 quarter sec
tionS of land at a cost of $4,000, near
ly 81 an acre He is negotiating for
other western Kansas lands which will
cost him probably $200, 900. In addition
to this he has 12S farms in Sumner
county worth about half a million dol
lars, and forty farms in Oklahoma. A
friend said today that he expects Stew
art to have more than one million dol
lars invested in Kansas lands by April
/. The purchase he has just COM
pleted amounts in area to four town
ships. or a tract twelve miles square.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-02-15

Hon. Thomas Gahan, of Chi
cago, member of the National
Committee of the Democratic
party, writes as follows:
Il was afflicted with ca
tarrh for fourteen years and
though / tried many remedies
and applied to several doc
tors I was not able to find a
cure. Finally 1 learned of the
remedy, Peruna, through Il
friend who had used. 1t. 1
took Peruna for twenty-five
weeks and am now entirely
cured. have every reason 10
think. my cure a permanent
one, as it. has been a year
since then. / can heartily rec
ommend Peruna as a catarrh
remedy; it will cure when all
other remedies fail."-Thom-
as Gahan.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-02-15
Racing at Oakland.

San Francisco, Feb. 15.-Only two IA
vorites won at Oakland. Rain fell con-
tinually and the track was very sloppy
Several of the winners opened up big
gaps and the fields could not get near
them. The surprise of the afternoon
was Barnato. On the occasion of his
first appearance last week he was
played as a good thing. Friday ne
was quoted at 40 to 1 in the mile race,
and won from Constable and Form ero.
Imp Mildren Schultz was played from
80 to I to to l in the opening event,
but Annie Max closed fast and beat
her. In the last race Bard Burns beat
Gusto after a. drive
The Topeka state journal., 1902-02-15

Hon. Geo. w. Smith, Mem
Der of Congress, in a recent
letter from Murphysbcro. ILL.,,
to The Peruna Medicine Co..
says the following in regard
to Peruna for catarrh:
The Peruna Medicine Co.:
Gentlemen-''I take pleasure
in testifying to the merits of
Peruna. I have taken one
bottle for my catarrh and 1
feel very much benefited. To
those who are afflicted with
catarrh and in need of a good
tonic I take pleasure in rec
enmending Peruna Geo.
w. Smith.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-02-15
Emporia Burglar Caught.

Emporia, Kas.. Feb. Is. = Bert
Grubbs, the negro who escaped from
Sheriff O'Connor here Thursday, was
captured in the south part of town Fri
day. The house was surrounded by
policemen and the sheriff. GrubbS
made a desperate dash for liberty, but
ran into O'Connor's arms at the back
door. Sheriff Hobart, of lola, took
Martin, the negro wanted in that town
for burglary, there. Grubbs was at the
train at the time, but evaded the Off
GERS These are two of the most daring
burglars Emporia officers have had to
deal with for long time.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-02-15
New Pitcher For the Giants.

New York, Feb. 15-Another ex-uni-
versity player was added to the playing
force of the New York baseball team
when Libe Washburn was signed He Is
a left-hand pitcher, and played on the
Brown university team for four years.
He was one of the best college twirlers
in the country. and played halfback on
the football team also. He is said to
have an assortment of curves similar
to those of "Si'' Seymour when the lat
ter was in his prime, and is able to, it
is claimed, slam the ball over the plate
a la RuSie or MathewSon.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-02-15

Hon. VIM. A. Deane, Clerk
of the city and county of San
Francisco, in a letter written
from San Francisco, says:
Il would not be without Pc
runa, as 1 have found it to-be
the best remedy for catarrhal
complaints that 1 have ever
used. 1 have tried most all OF
the so-called catarrh reme-
dies advertised, and can con-
scientiously say that of all
the remedies for catarrhal
complaints recommended to
me none have been so benefi-
cial as Peruna. WIN. A.
Deane.
Everybody is subject to ca
tarrh. Peruna cures catarrh,
acute or chronic, whever To-
Gated.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-02-15
x. U. Ball Captain.

Lawrence, Kas.. Feb. 15.-The ath-
letic board of the University of KAN
sas elected Billy White, the Kansas
City amateur third baseman who made
such good record with the Jayhawk-
ers last spring, captain of this years
baseball team. White is one of the
fastest baseball players Kansas uni
versity ever had, and he is we'll known
in Kansas City as a first-class infielder
w. T. Sherrett was elected captain of
the track team and Berne Pearson was
made team manager for next years
football eleven.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-02-15
Rnst Presented to z. q.

Lawrence, Kas., Feb. 15.-The formal
presentation of the bust OF +. r. SAN
horn TO the University of Kansas was
made Friday by Alfred Whitman of this
city The bust was presented to the
institution by Charles Edwin Elwen,
the New York sculptor, who made Al,
and is a COPY of the bronze bust of Mr..
Sanborn that has been made for the
State Historical society room at To-
peka. and is now on exhibition in New
York and Washington. and viii be pre-
sented to the state this spring,
The Topeka state journal., 1902-02-15
Breach of Promise Suit.

Larned, Kas., Feb. 15.-Late Friday
afternon the jury before which the
noted breach of promise suit in which
Mary Parrish is suing her brotherin
a verdict for plaintiff, awarding ner
81 5O0 The case has been a pitched
legal battle between the noted western
Kansas criminal lawyers, Col. Nelson
Adams and G. Polk Cline, for the prose-
cution, and County Attorney G. w.
Finney, Thomas Haun and ex-Judge v.
H. yGrinstead, the past three days, in
Judge c. z. I.obdell'S court.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-02-15
Pleased with Dare Devil.

Boston, Mass, Feb. 5.-Thomas W.
Lawson. the copper magnate who paid
$50 600 for the stallion Dare Devil last
week, now wants to find his duplicate
and he will pay the same price for him.
To the person who can produce such a
horse he will give him 81, 500 for his
labors. Mr.. Lawson says he don't
think that in all the world there is a
stallion that can equal Dare Devil
Three years ago he says he offered Mr..
Hamlin. of Village Farms, $4,000 for
the stallion, but the offer was refused.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-02-15

Maclxay of New York into the purchase
of a. colt on a short-distance. trial, will
not on that. account be barred from
Facing in the west Although O'Brien
confessed to moving the pole before A
breeders investigating committee and
although that testimony was laid before
the Western Jockey club, it was de-
cided that the Jockey club could not
act because the Lexington course is now
no more than a private track and not
under the jurisdiction of the governing
body in the west.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-02-15
WHAT FITz WILL DO.
Will Fight Jeffries to Finish on so
and 40 Per Cent Basis.

New York, Feb. 15.-Robert F'itzsiIn-
mons now says that he will accept u
proposition made by James Jeffries for
a finish contest between them, the win
ner to take go per cent. and the loser
40 per cent. of the purse. FitZsimmons
any time, and the only stipulation he
wished to make was that the winner
should have all of the picture privilege
proceeds He thought the fight hould
largest purse.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-02-15

held in this county closed a four days
session Friday Afternoon. state Secre-
tarv 7 Fl. Ehgle Mrs. r. B. Preuszner,
of Lawrence, and DIR. Strong, of Ster-
ling. have been the principal speakers
over 100 teachers from all parts of the
county attended. State certificates Tor
completing the state normal course OF
sf11dy were given to the following class
from the River Brethren Sunday school:
May AIvis, Naomi Engle. Della Plum
Ada Slider, ], l. Long, Hervey Engle
George Eyer and G. o. Musser-
The Topeka state journal., 1902-02-15

Dry. moist. scaly tetter. all forms OF
eczema or salt rheum. pimPles and
other cutaneous eruptions proceed from
humors, either inherited. or acquired
through defective digestion and as
similation.
To treat these eruptions with drying
medicines is dangerous.
The thing to do is to help the sys-
tenn discharge the humors. and to
strengthen it against their return.
Hoods Sarsaparilla permanently cured J.
q. Hines. Franks. ILL. of eczema. from which
he had suffered for some time: and Miss
Alvina Wolter. Box 212. Algona, Wis. of pima
pies on her face and back and chafed skin on
her body. by which she had been greatly
troubled. There are more testimonials in
favor of this great medicine than can be
published.
Hoods $@seSapas.fAEa
Promises to cure and keeps the prom
Ise. No longer put off treatment
Buy a bottle of Hoods today
The Topeka state journal., 1902-02-15
Arrested while on a visit.

Fort Scott, Feb. 15-E. G. Nelson, of
Mason City, Ia, was arrested here to-
day. at the home of his father -in-law
charged with grand larceny. He came
here to join his wife, who is visiting.
Nelson lived here until few years ago.
to get him
The Topeka state journal., 1902-02-15
For Singers and Speakers
The New Remedy For Catarrh IS
Very Valuable.

A Grand Rapids gentleman who repre-
sents a prominent manufacturing concern
and travels through central and southern
Michigan, relates the following regarding
the new catarrh cure. He says:
After suffering from catarrh of the
head. throat and stomach for several
years I heard of Stuart's Catarrh Tab
let's quite accidently. like everything else.
l Immediately bought a package and was
decidedly surprised at the immediate relief
il afforded me and still more to find a
complete cure after several weeks use.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-02-15
aGolden Rulev For Ottawa.

Ottawa, Feb. ia telegram was re-
ceived here from C. s. Nusbaum, secre-
tary of the Ottawa Chautauqua, who
is in the east stating that Mayor
Golden Rule" Jones of Toledo had been
secured for a lecture at the next assem-
bly, Mr. Nusbaum will go to Washing
ton to see Minister WI.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-02-15
More Gas at Mound City.

Mound City, Kas.. Feb. 15.-At a
depth of 40 feet flow of gas was
struck here which is stronger than the
flow in the we'll already in use. Tie
we'll is a dry one, and thus saves the
trouble and expense of separating the
gas from water, as has been necessary
heretofore. New machinery arrived to-
day and another well was begun. Other
wells will be sunk as rapidly as pos
sible.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-02-15
Laviene,s Bad Luck.

San Francisco. Feb. 15.-In boxing
with his sparring partner, Mike Dono-
van Kid I4avigne broke one of the bones
of his left forearm. This makes it inn
possible to carry out the fight between
Lavigne and Jack O'Brien, of New
York of the 23d. In their stead Rube
Ferns and AL Neil will be matched.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-02-15
DISTRESSING Stomach Disease.

Permanently cured by the mastery
power of South American Nervine Ton
ic.'' InvalidS need suffer no longer be-
cause this great remedy can cure them
all 1t is a cure for the whole world of
stomach weakness and indigestion The
cure begins with the first dose. The relief
it brings is marvellous and surprising. 1t
ma kes no failure; never disappoints No
matter how long you have suffered your
cure is certain under the use of this great
health-giving force. Pleasant and always
safe Sold by George w. StanSfield. drug
gist and the Swift & Holiday Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-02-15
Found Dead in His Room.

ottawa, Kas., Feb. 15.-James L. Ser
Wis, the Santa F'e hagman, was founo
dead in his room Friday. Death was
caused by apoplexy. Mr.. Servis had
been an old freight conductor, but
came here about two years ago from
a guard. He was an old soldier.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-02-15
New Kansas Postmasters.

Washington, Feb. 15.-The following
postmasters have been appointed for
Kansas: Heiser Barton county, c. c.
Nichols, vice C. L Cross, removed;
Springdale, Leavenworth county, z. L.
Clements, vice Mrs. A. J. Hanley, re-
moved; Wright, Ford county, Milton E.
Nickerson, vice w. b. Smith, resigned.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-02-15
Evler Goes With Denver.

Ellwood Eyler, the tall ball pitcher
that did such good work in the box
last season has signed with Denver and
will report about April 15. Eyler is rest
ing up at his home in Strong City at
present.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-02-15
Farwell ia ottawa Revival.

Ottawa, Feb. 15.-John V. Farwell,, one
of Chicago's big wholesale merchants
arrived Friday to assist in the revival
meetings. He talked to an audience of
business men at night.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-02-15

and a travelling man, died here Friday
of typhoid fever He came here two
weeks ago and was taken ill at a hotel
Mr.. Etter travelled for a st. Louis coffin
firm. He belonged to the Order of Elks
and it will take charge of the funeral
The Topeka state journal., 1902-02-15
DOES NOT BAR o'BRIEN.
Western Jockey Club Allows Turfman
to Race on Its Tracks.

Lexington, Ky.,,Feb. 15.--Dan O'Brien,
who moved the three-eighths pole at the
Kentucky association race track and
than attempted to swindle Clarence
The Topeka state journal., 1902-02-15
jackson and Lyons to Eight.

Los Angeles, Cal, Feb. 15.-Young
Peter Jackson was today matched to
fight Harry Lyons. The battle will take
place in a month.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-02-15
Overnver's Nephew Dead.

I.eavenworth, Kas., Feb 15.-David
Etter, a nephew of David Overmyer,
The Topeka state journal., 1902-02-15
To Cure Grip in Two Days.

Laxative Bromo-Quinine removes the
cause. f. w. Groves signature on every
box.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-02-15
Sunday School Institute Closed.

Abilene. Kas, Feb. 15.-The first |
county Sunday school institute ever
The Topeka state journal., 1902-02-15

City Ticket Office.
Union Pacific r. R.. 525 Kansas ave.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-11-13
BROOKFIElD.

Mrs. Aveline sprague is caring for Mrs.
ii. c. Kibbee.
Miss Abbie Smith has gone to Randolph
to assist Minnie Smith in dressmaking.
Miss Sophia Bigelow Is assisting in do
nestle matters in the Gaylord household.
Bert Davis, who has worked for c. II.
Kibbee the past year, has gone to Ran
dolph.
Miss Catherine Benham is at home for a
vacation. She will return TO Post Mills
for the winter term.
Because Of illness T. Callagan is unable
to take a carload of cows to Hartford,
Conn, as he intended.
Carrie Nye has resumed her studies this
term, being a student OF the American
Correspondence Normal.
John Lamson has secured employment
as a clerk in clothing store in Brockton,
Mass. All wish him success.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harlan Hall Of Jericho
were recent guests at +. r. Benham's, he
being nephew Of Mr.. Benham.
Misses Smith and Crosby, the teachers,
are spending their vacations in their re-
spective homes in Massachusetts and Con-
necticut.
W. c. and L. A. Clark attended the
funeral OF the widow of their late brother,
Charles, held in the chapel at Mount Au-
burn last week.
/ Mrs. Emma Lapointe Of Barre, assistant
department inspector, paid an official visit
to the W. r. &. in this place Thursday af-
ternoon and highly commended the excel
lent working order in which she found the
corps.
A. +. Sargent has secured position as
foreman in house building i'm Manchester,
and intends 20 remain through the winter.
Messrs. .Hoyt and Jones will work for him.
&. X. Blake and wife viii take charge OF
the home farm.
Those in the upper grade OF the village
school having no absent marks are Grace
Abercrombie, Ella Beuham, BERTHE Fullam,
Eta and Forrest kibbee, Anna Patterson,
Eliza Rumney and Edna Sargent. Pupils
absent one day are Nellie Wright, Fannie
Britton and Wallace Austin. Pupils alb
sent one-haif day, James Fullam and Er-
nest Mheatley Average attendance, IA.
Number in attendance, Is.
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spectacuIar New York Fire.

The new East River bridge at New
York was damaged to the extent OF about
half million dollars Monday by fire on
the summit Of the great steel tower on
the New York side, 355 feet above the
ground. Three men who were at work
on the summit are supposed to have been
lost. The timbers used in the framework
were destroyed, which entailed great
damage to the structure. The temporary
foot bridges across the river fell.
Traffic on the river was interrupted. II
is feared that the heat has affected
the steel cables so that they viii have
to be replaced, which would mean two
years labor.
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WHAT'S GOING ON.
FIVE MINUTES WITH THE BIG
NEWS OF THE WORLD.
Final Election Figures.

The next Congress will be controlled IN
both branches by the Republicans who
have about 20 majority in the House and
safe lead in the Senate. OdelPs plurality
in New York state is 1887, though Coler
carried Greater New York by 10000. The
Democrats elected Garvin governor OF
Rhode Island by 5000 majority and cap
tured one Congressman. He was the only
Democrat elected governor in the North.
All the central and western states, includ-
ing Nebraska and Colorado, went Repub-
lican. Montana and Idaho join the col
umn, too. Addicks will probably fail OF
election to the Senate from Delaware, and
as there is a deadlock the state will con-
tinue to go unrepresented.
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Naughty Good Folks.

Omaha has scandal OF large dimen-
sions, ending in a tragedy. The bodies of
Rev. w. G. Rabe, pastor Of the German
Baptist church, and Miss Augusta Busch,
a missionary and assistant to the pastor,
were found in a compromising position in
the church study. The two had been as
phyxiated by escaping gas, and their
death is supposed to have been accidental.
Both had borne good regulations.
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Mason Discharged.

Alan G. Mason, the prominent Boston
'lub man, who has been in custody,
charged with numbering Miss Clara A.
Morton at Wayerly November /, was dis
charged in the MiddleseN district court
Tuesday, the prosecuting officials acknowl-
edging that they did not have sufficient
evidence to hold him for the grand jury.
A charge against Perry, the negro, for the
murder Of Miss Morton, was filed. He
pleaded not guilty, but was held without
hail for hearing November is.
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Molineux Acquitted.

The second trial of Roland B. Molineux
for the murder of Mrs. Katherine b.
Adams OF New York resulted in his
acquittal Tuesday The jury was out
25 minutes. The defense sought to throw
suspicion on Harry Cornish, nephew of
the victim.
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Rin Steamshin pisaster.

The British steamer Elingamite bound
from sydney, n. 5. W., for Auckland,
has been wrecked ON Three Kings islands.
Forty-one of those on board the steamer
were saved and o6 are missing.
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Affairs in the PhIIIpplnes.

The Ladrones, or robber bands of certain
provinces, near Manila are causing good
deal OF annoyance, and the militia, which
has been inactive since the end of the
insurrection, will take a hand in their
suppression. The sultan of Baeolod,
alarmed by the American plans to ehas-
tise him for his hostility, has sent a mes
sage promising to behave in future.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-11-13
shocking Effects OF Explosion.

Election night, a terrific explosion of
fireworks took place in Madison Square,
New York, from which u persons were
killed and "A injured. 1t resulted from
bombs left carelessly where Gre reached
them. John Craig, who had charge OF the
fireworks, is held for manslaughter.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-11-13
poukhobors GIVING TrouhIe.

Doukhobors are giving the Manitoban
trouble. They have left their
prosperous farms and are roaming about
homeless. Force has been necessary TO
keen them where they can be fed and
cared for. They are absolutely the vic
Tins of fanaticism.
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FavorahIe Crop Reports.

The government crop reports show
an average yield of corn per acre Of 26.S
bushels, against 1871 last year. The
buckwheat crop is trihe smaller than
last wear. Potatoes are larger and the
hay crop larger, but quality inferior to
last year.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-11-13
castelIane Cast Out.

Count Boni de Castellane, husband Of
Anna Gould, has been unseated from the
French Chamber OF Deputies because Of
his use of money In procuring his election.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-11-13
saturday's Football Scores.

Harvard II, Pennsylvania 0; Yale SO,
Bucknell 8; Dartmouth II, Springfield
Training School 0; Holy Cross IL, Ford
ham o; Vermont 8, Wesleyan 0; Brown
2s, Columbia Q; West Point So, Union o.;
Annapolis u, Lafayette IL; Bates 16,
Bowdoin 0; Amherst Is, State College 0.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-11-13
corbin Favors the Canteen.

In his annual report, Adjutant- General
Corbin says that he finds the national
guard i'm most OF the states poorly armed,
with weapons OF all descriptions. lie ad-
vocates the restoration OF the canteen sys-
tenn as calculated to promote temperance
and to lessen crimes and desertions.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-11-13

bill and the Battell bill. Quite likely
there will be a majority report for one and
minority for the other and the war will
hen be on.
(other legislative matter on 5th page.)
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Held for Murder.

A colored porter named Richard Cole
has been arrested in Washington, ID. C.,
charged with the mysterious murder Of
Mrs. Dennis, a dressmaker, committed ten
months ago.
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A Nice Yacht Story.

The builders Of Lipton's yacht chal-
lenger, it is said, have made a discovery
that viii add greatly to the element Of
speed in her construction. This discovery,
so the story goes, was the cause Of Sir
Thomas making his third attempt at the
cup.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-11-13
Visitino Uncle Ed.

Emperor William Of Germany is paying
visit to his uncle, King Edward OF Eng
land. He is doing his best to have the
trip conducted without formalities.
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Woman Kills Her Husband.

Mrs Enoch Hink OF Port Dickinson, y.
V. shot and killed her husband, who.
while drunk, was making an attempt TO
stab her.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-11-13

I" Half my patients need more
iron," said sour doctor"
Iron makes rich, red blood.
Yet il is very hard TO give iron
so il will do any good.
There are thousands OF keys
in the world-only one or two
unlock your door. So we know
of only one or two combinations
of iron that seem TO do the
work.
BY far the most generally
useful prescription We know OF
is Vinol.
Ii has helped a great many
cases in this town.
Ii contains the medicinal
qualities of cod liver oil, IRON
that can be- digested, and a
little table wine.
Ii works wonders in weak
women, pale children, old
people, and any rundown
condition. Money back If you
want il.
DREW & LEONARD,
DRUGGISTS.
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DO YOU READ THIS PAPER

with ease If not don't blame the printer
Get pair Of glasses fitted 10 your eyes by
W. A. EVANS of Randolph Center and see
what a nice paper you have. It's good
investment. No trouble to call some DAY
and see about your case.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-11-13

Nail orders supplied, 81 per bottle, express paid.