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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05
errible Tortures and Death
Result From Acute and
Chronic Rheumatism
When Neglected
IN Spring.
Paine'sCelery
Compound
THE GREAT VANOUIsHER OF ALL
FORMS OF RHEUMATISM.
Tie Marvellous Cure Of Mrs. Cook,
of Gardner. Kansas.

Rheumatism, terrible in its acute, and
long enduring in its chronic form, is
one Of the most baneful diseases that
human beings suffer from. 1t is a dis
ease that viii not bear neglect, for if
not treated promptly viii remain till
death to harass, torture, and make life
miserable
Rheumatism is also a constitutional
disorder and hereditary. Because OF an
inactive condition Of the kidneys and
bowels the blood is not purified. and an
acrid poison is formed and deposited in
the muscles and joints and this causes
the Inflammation and intense agOnieS
that thousands are obliged to endure
Too. often. the effects Of rheumatism
are fatal especially when the dread dis
ease affects the heart then death is sud-
uen. Many other serious complications
result from this terrible disease. such as
pneumonia, pleurisy, meningitis, and
diaphragmitis and these often prove
rapidly fatal
Racbed and tortured reader. what are
you doing to get rid of your Danger
Physicians candidly admit their Inabil-
1ty 10 cure The ordinary medicines Of
the day may give you relief for a few
hours OF days; they cannot Danish the
disease from your blood, joints. and
1nuScless they cannot take the swell
angs from your knees, elbows or wrists,
or make supple the stiffened and twist
ed limbs You cannot longer afford to
experiment. death is the sure result of
experiment and neglect.
Today, your only hope lies in the inn
mediate use Of DR. Phelps wonderful
rheumatism banisher-Paine's Celery
Compound. This tested and world
famed vanquisher of rheumatism, neu-
Ialgia. and other troubles that arise
from impure and poisoned blood is now
fully recognized by the medical profes-
sion as positive and unfailing cure.
The following important letter sent by
Mrs. Cook is but one of the many thou
sands received from prominent and we'll
known people in every state Of the
Union. who have been cured by Paine's
Celery Compound. Mrs. Cook says:
Il was soreIy afflicted with rheuma-
tism some time ago. so much so that 7
was unable to go about the house;
had to be carried I tried all kinds OF
medicines and iiniments to no effect.
For months I was helpless. unable to
turn myself in bed, and suffering with
pain which was almost uncomfortable.
Finally. by chance. I noticed an adver-
tiesment Of Faine's Celery Compound
and concluded to trv it. After using one
bottle 1t seemed to be helping me, and 7
continued to use it until I had no more
rheumatism pains Since then ! have
been able to do my homework. and have
been free from rheumatism.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05
MUST PAY s5,OOO,OOO.
Federal Courts Hold Against Chicago
Corporations

Chicago. April 5.--The decision Of
Judges Grosscup and Humphrey of the
federal circuit and district court, re-
speeti sely. in the injunction cases
brought by seven Chicago public utility
corporations to prevent the collection
Of taxes assessed as a result of man
damus proceedings in the state courts
some time ago, was read from the
bench by Judge Grosscup today It
is In the nature of compromise. The
court finds that the reassessment was
from 30 to 40 per cent. too high on the
stocks of the companies affected, but
declines to erjoin the various officials
from collecting this extra money till
the corporations shall have paid in the
SO or 20 per cent which. the court re-
CARDS as just BY this ruling the cor
porations will have to pay about So
GOO, 600 in taxes before the injunction IS
issued. The court appointed masters to
determine the exact amounts which
should be collected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05
GOLD STRIKE con FIRMED.
Rich Vein Opened in an Old Cripple
Creek Nine.

Colorado Springs. Col. April General
Manager Campbell of the Vindieator gold
mine, Cripple Creek district confirms the
reported sensational strike in an upraise
in the ninth level. He says the highest
value obtained is $1,000 per ton. but this
is from a 4-inch streak in a to vein.
Campbell IS conservative. IN keeping with
the mana cement and would avoid sensa-
tional stock speculation. He admits how
ever that the strike is one Of CI1@Dle
Creeks richest. The streak has BEEN 81
lowed e feet and $4,000 worth Of ore
sacked for shipments. The Nindicator is
ar old producer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05
wireless Message LOO Miles.

London. April 5.-The Mareoni sta
ton at the Lizard says ii. communicated
successfully with the steamer Kaiser
Wilhelm der Crosse, when the vessel
was loo niles distant steaming through
q fog.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05
F0R NORTHWEST SETTLERS.
The BnriiHgton's Veey Low Rates.

he Burlington Very Low Rates.
Every day during March ana April
1902, very low one-way coloaists' rates
are made by Kansas Lines ia eonnec-
ton with the Burlington Route. as fol-
lows;
Kansas territory to Portland. Ia
coma, Seattle and Puget Sound points.
$500.
To Spokane and surrounding terri
tory. $3.50. To Butte and Helena
district. $1,000.
For exact rates to Intermediate and
branch territory, consult nearest ticket
agent. or write undersigned.
'The Buaifngton-N Northern Pacific
Express" is the great time-savins
train. carrying through coaohss. through
chair cars and through tourist sleepers.
to Butte. Helena. Spokane Puget
Sound and Portland.
From Denver to the oTorthwest.--T
Burlington has fast service via Billings
in connection with The Burlington
Northern Pacific Express"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05

are not many organizations Of the Can
ton in the west.
At a regular meeting of Capital city
Tent No. a Knights of the Maccaheas
on last Wednesday evening, the Uni
form Rank auxiliary organization was
perfected. a charter has been ordered
and the rank starts off with a member
ship of 2. Following are the officers
elected for the ensuing year: J. E Ha-
zen. captain: H. T. March, first lieilten-
ant; Geo. W. Adamson. second feuten-
ant; j. A Matthews, first sergeant; T.
G. Ma bee. second sergeant; T. J. Gainel,
clerk: ". A. Clauser treasurer J. 2
Hazen, district organizer, did the work
A new secret order has been organic
ed It is called the Order Of the Aayster-
iOus Circle
Fl. c. Stevens. editor of the Western
Odds Fellow, Will attend the National
Editorial association meetings at Hot
Springs April p.
The Rebekah home fund has grown to
1925 So TIE fund is being created to
build a home for orphan Odd Fellow
children and homeless Rebekahs- The
collections are being made by the past
president OF the assembly, Mrs AIDE
laide Wayland.
H. c. stevens will go to Durant, I. T.,
next week to attend the sovereign
grand lodge meetings of the Odd Eel
lows.
The ROYAL Arcanum enjoyed a high
five party Monday night
Topeka lodge No 50, K. P. viii meet
tonight
Valiant lodge NO. 1856. K. p had
high five party and supper at the
lodge rooms Wednesday night.
The auxiliary of the Brotherhood of
Railway Firenen has rented the back
hail Of the Knights Of Pythias a Sixth
avenue and Quincy street. The lodge
viii meet on the second and fourth
Wednesday afternoons Of each month
The Rathbone sisters held a dance at
their lodge rooms Saturday night last.
Grand Secretary w. H. Kemper of
tire Odd Fellows has prepared a page
Of statistics concerning the order in
Kansas. An interesting item is the one
showing the assets of the order in KAN
sas amount TO nearly a million dollars
Assets of subordinate lodges. De
cenlber 81. 1901
Invested funds, including real
estate and money loaned,
after deducting liabilities. S6l4 55e.73
Money in hands of treasurers, 99,89421
Money in hands of trustees. 25s8624
ONCE furniture and fixtures. 0,472-sS
CANA anu p416A ia 90so-o-SS
soz- -. -
Total ....--...--. ..---.-.... 1914, 1875
The Knights of the Protected Ark mi
/ tiated several candidates Tuesday night.
The Redmen held their usual lodge
meeting Thursday night and the A Q.
! U. ". pa Friday night at the K. F.
/ hall at Sixth and Quincy street.
The carpet rag ball social at the Tri-
1 pie Tie lodge rooms last Tuesday night
furnished much amusen ent for the
members of that order. Each lady who
attended brought a carpet rag ball with
her name written on a piece of paper
in the center The gentleman were to
! select a ball erom the pile and in that
way discover who they were to take to
supper The meeting night being on the
1 first of April some of the naisehievous
members secured a part of the carpet
rag ball and nnwourd them to substi-
tute the word April Fool on the paper
4 inside for the name Of the person who
brought it. Much sport was the result.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05

Dyes EASY Easy isS8fsS a Ro6 598sai
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05

The Rehekah home fund has grown to
S225.59 TIE fund is being created to
build a home for orphan Odd Fellow
children and homeless Rebekahs- The
collections are being made by the past
president Of the assembly, Mrs. AIDE
laide Wayland.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05

H C. Stevens. editor of the Westera
Odda Fellow. Will attend the National
Editorial association meetings at Hot
Springs April q.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05

II. c. Stevens will go to Durant. / T..
next week to attend the sovereign
grand lodge meetings of the Odd Eel
lows.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05
BEST LINE EAST-BOUNl.

To Chicago nous Elf from
Kansas City and St Joseph.
Double daily service to Chicago and
St Louis.
DO as the favor to write for rates.
free printed. Illustrated descriptive
matter. Let US advise you the least
cost OF your trip.
r. II. CROZIER. l. ". WAKELEY.
= A S23 zfain ST. Genl Passr ACT.
Kansas CITY No. St Louis, No
HOWARD ELLIOTT.
General Manager.
St Louis Nc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05

new secret order has been organic
ed. It is called the Order Of the AIyster-
ious Circle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05

The auxiliary of the Brotherhood of
Railway Firemen has rented the back
hail Of the Knights Of Pythias at Sixth
avenue and Quincy street. The lodge
VIII meet on the second and fourth
Wednesday afternoons of each month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05

The Knights of the Protected Ark mi
tiated several candidates Tuesday night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05

Valiant lodge No. 1856. K p, had a
hief. FIVE party and a supper at the
lodge rooms Wednesday night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05

The Royal Arcanum enjoyed a higl
five party Monday night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05

The Redmen held their usual lodge
meeting Thursday night and the A Q.
U. ". pa Friday night at the K. F
hall at Sixth and Quincy street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05

The Rathbone Sisters held a dance at
their lodge rooms Saturday night last.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05

are not many organizations of the Cam
ton in the west
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05

Topeka lodge No. SO, K. P. Will meet
tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05
TO ST. PAUL AID MINNEAPOLIS.

Double daily train service Kansas
city to the twin cities Of the North. via
Omaha and Sioux City
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05

Union Pacific che Official Route
Selected because it is the Best r,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05

on SpeciaI SIZE Anil I'd
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05


estate and money loaned.
after deducting liabilities S614, 55e. 70
Money in hands of treasurers, IS. S94 q
Money in hands of trustees. 25.586.24
Office furniture and fixtures. sc, 472- IS
Regalia and parap hernalia. 81, $500
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05

Only $4,000 Round Trip
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1902-12-17
HE WANTED TO CO HOME.
Georgia Bees UEiqEc Cxe'se For

Georgia Bees UEiCGc Cxc'se For
Ccttin- Out OF Ills work.
One Saturday in July, says J. II.
Hale in 'he Worlds work, came
upon a boy Of fifteen or sixteen crying
MS though his heart would break. In
reply to my inquiry was told, Mother
IS dead, and | want to go homer OF
course, | said to him. We'll, go and
see the superintendent. and he will give
you an order Oh the office" The boy
moaned, Il dun see him, and he won't
let me of till bell time"
This seemed hard when one boys
work would count for so little among
several hundred, so | took him in the
buggy and hurried back to the Office,
giving an order that he be paid off
and let go at once; but was politely
told that the superintendent's orders
are that no one is to be paid till night"
After had insisted in rather strong
language that | might possibly be a
bigger man than even the superintend-
ent the lady assistant began a series
Of sharp questions, finally bringing out
the date Of mothers" death as de
2Gth oh last Feb'ry" | sneaked off,
realizing that there were some phases
of the peach business | had better not
meddle with.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1902-12-17
Peachblov Porcelain.

The peachblow porcelain is Of Chi
nese manufacture and is about 300
years old. 1t is not, as sometimes sup
posed, the designation of a particular
shade of color, but a rare and peculiar
glaze, which not merely covers the
surface Of the vessel, but penetrates
the entire texture Of the article, so
that If the same be broken the internal
structure is identical with that of the
surface. The method by which this re-
suit is reached is unknown, and much
money has been expended in vain to
discover ii. The ware is in n sense,
therefore, the result of a happy acci-
dent
Specimens Of it are rare in China to-
day, where it is priced as highly as
anywhere else. Most of that of which
there is definite knowledge was taken
from China by the Dutch in the days
when they monopolized the trade with
that country and from Holland has
made its way over Europe. The speci-
mems in this country have almost all
OF them come either from Holland d.
rect or by way of France, whittier
pieces of it were early carried by the
Dutch, arousing unusual interest
among the French potters.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1902-12-17
Dnte on silver Coins.

Most people have an old silver coin
of s, me kind which they are keeping
as n relic either for sentimental rea-
sons or because they think it worth
more than its face value. In some in
stances the date or the inscription has
been worn away and it is impossible to
read it even with strong glass.
The following method, originally
practiced at the mint to discover the
genuine coins when silver was called
in, will enable any one to read an OBJ
liberated inscription:
Make the poker redhOt in the fire and
then place the silver coin on it. The
inscription will be plainly visible in a
greenish hue, which will fade as the
coin cools-London Chronicle.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1902-12-17
BUSINESS INSTINCT.
A Wall street Mans Trade That Was
Not n Had BarEain.


A prominent Wall street man told
the following story on himself the 9th
er day. but made his hearers promise
that under no conditions would they
be- bothered by the beggar who figures
in the story:
The Wall street man was walking
with n friend down Broadway when
Ct Twcnty-third street he was accosted
BY a beggar. The man was more per
siStent than the ordinary mendicant,
and to get rid Of him the broker said:
Il will give you 30 cents IL you will
give me your coat"
"Al right, boss" replied the beggar,
and within a moment the change had
been made
The broker and his friend then turned
back and went up Fifth avenue TO their
hotel. Still carrying the beggar's coat,
the man Of finance strolled into the
lobby and began telling the story to
his friends
Il think you made bad bargain"
said one
Look in the pockets" said another.
And as the broker went through the
ragged garment he pulled forth Al
cents in money, Il silver tipped pipe, a
flask OF whisky and pouch OF to-
bacco.
You see" he replied, this only
proves that never make bad trade.
even when don't know what | am
buying. New York Times
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1902-12-17
Death, Ancient and Modern.

The art Of the ancients would Ger.
tainly seem TO show that their concep,
tion OF death was n much more cheer
ful one than that which has obtained
in later times. II was ut one time
thought that the old Greeks and Egyp.
tians had no artistic symbol for death,
but this was Il misconccption. Death
was almost invariably represented by
them as the kinsman OF sleep. The
Greeks personified il MS Thanates, elder
brother of Sleep.
The Romans sometimes depicted
Death and Sleep as twin children re.
posing in the arms OF Night. The skull
and crossboncs and the skeleton as EN-.
blcms Of death do not appear TO have
become common until comparatively
late Christian times II has been sug.
geSted that the terrible famines and
pestilences which scourscd Europe
during the middle ages were responsi-
Bile for the fear or horror with which
the modern mind Is usually accus.
toned TO look upon death.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1902-12-17
SMART & SILBERBERG
OIL CITY, PA.


The evening was advanced when a
venerable squire Of ancient name and
lineage arose TO propose a toast. Sell
dom have heard one more success
full. lie began modestly. 1t is always
well to begin modestly. 81 feel" said
the good man, that for plain coun-
try squire like myself to address dig
nified body like the presbytery Of st.
Andrews. including in its number vnri-
Gus learned professors, is indeed to
cast pearls before swine"
He had to pause long ere he got fur
ther. Thunderous applause broke forth.
The swine cheered as il they would
never leave off. We all knew perfect
ly what the laird meant. was sitting
next to him as he spoke the words |
heard them with these ears.-"Twenty-
five Years of st. Andrews"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1902-12-17
lie Remembered.

At public dinner in New York one
night the statement was made that the
colored race had longer memories than
white folk. Mark Twain. who was
present. agreed with the remark and
TO prove il told the following:
"Somc years ago when south | met
an old colored man who claimed to
have known George Washington. |
asked him IL he was in the boat when
General Washington crossed the Della
ware. and he instantly replied, 'Lor' 4,
massa. steefed dat boat
We'll said |. do you remember
when George took the hack at the
Cherry tree?
He looked worried for minute
and then. with heaming smile. said:
"'Why suah, massa. dun drove dat
hack mahself'"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1902-12-17

The natives of New Guinea hold te-
naciously TO their customs. and though
they regard the white man as being
OF wonderful powers and almost super
human in his ingenuity. they will very
seldom acknowledge that his practice
in any particular matter is right and
the native way wrong. Accordingly.
enc OF the Anglican mission stan was
surprised not long ago when hus-
band said: white women do not
smoke tliterally eau tobacco: | wish
New Guinea women would follow their
example!' But il rather spoiled the
sentiment when he added, Then there
would he more tobacco for the men,
Missionary Review.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1902-12-17
A Crisis Met Half Way.

There were strict orders In the Phil
ippines regarding lootlng, and one day
a lleutenants suspicious were aroused
by private whom he saw peering ca
gerly under the piazza Of house on
the outskirts Of Manila. writes Dixie
Wolcott in Harper's Magazine.
What are you doing thereT he de-
manded in his gruffest tones.
why. sir" said the soldier, saluting.
I'm only trying to catch a chicken
which I've just bought"
Lieutenant X. stopped and caught
sight Of fine pair Of fowls.
There are two chickens under
there" he exclaimed excitedly. 81
rought the other one. Catch 'em both"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1902-12-17

Prospective Father-in-law ! DO you
ever gamble or smoke, sirf
Prospective SOn-in-law-No, sir.
Prospective Father-in-law - Do you
ever drink, sirf
Prospective SOn-in-law (absentmind-
cdlyl-Wcll. | don't care If do, sir
Smart Set
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1902-12-17

"You don't write" the treasurer OF
the savings bank said gently to the old
colored woman. Just touch the pen"
She did so, her business was concluded
and her feelings were spared. The Of
fetal might have said, You can't
write" and that would have been true,
but the difference between plain truth
and considerate truth is sometimes as
marked as the distinction between a
boor and gentleman.-Youth's Com
DauiOn
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1902-12-17
Not What He Wanted.

Yerringer-This life is full Of uncer-
tainties. One can never tell what is
going to happen.
TOwle-Yes, guess that's so. What
is the matter just at present?
Yerringer-Oh. nothing much. Only
| called on old Gruffam for his daugh-
ter's hand, and | got the old mans
soot instead.-BOston Transcript.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1902-12-17
One Of Dean Swift. Sermons.

1t was Dean Swift who preached
charity sermon on the text, 'He who
giveth to the poor lendeth TO the Lord"
Quoth the dean. after twice solemnly
reciting the words of Holy Writ, my
brethren, II you like the security, down
with the dust"' There was a noble col
lection that day in st. Patrick's cathe-
lraI
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1902-12-17
The Other Way.

Miss Gladys" said old Moneybags,
IF my suit is not agreeable to you
say so frankly, but do not, beg of
you. tell me that old, old story that
you will always look upon me as a
brother"
Sir" replied the lovely maiden as
her eye lit up with the deathless flame
Of "A pure young hearts devotion, Il
do not love you well enough for a
brother but have no objection to
taking you as a husband"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1902-12-17
DispI,v nj Wealth uur,,e

There is nothing more unwise.' said
the friend, than a needless and Osten-
tatious display of wealth"
That's right" answered Mr.. Grip
per Sorghum; there are enough peopl
trying to get ii away from you with
out issuing any challenges. Washing
ton Star.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1902-12-17
Would Not suIt nt All

Marie (after the proposai- While
do not object TO your calling. | should
hardly Hike to marry Il minister. lie
might bore me by talking shop, you
know
The Rev. Mr. Gumms-But | assure
you that would not do so.
Marie-Then should conclude that
you were hypocrite and not sufficient
ly Interested In my spiritual welfare
Town and Country.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1902-12-17
4 Peculiar Japanese Disease.

The Japanese, like the Chinese, are
subject TO a peculiar disease called
kakke. in which the patient is the vic
tim Of an increasing lethargy ard
weakness and slow degeneration o.
the nervous system. 1t is said to be
due TO eating rice which is the staple
food Of the country, and can be anne
liorated, If not cured. by change Of
liet.-LondOn Hospital