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Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-03-21
PROSTATE with Ri sur. alto Fever SIX
Times within twenty Yeas.

Prostrate with Rh .nr. alto Fever six
Times within Twenty Yeas.
This was the Gaze of Mr.. Eli Wilt
shire, of Landsdowne Terrace, Calne,
Wis, who, during this time, suffered
the most intense agony. He writes:
II heartily endorse the testimonials
which you publish of St. Jacobs Oil as
pain killer, for / have been sufferer
from rheumatism and kindred COM
plants at different times during the
last twenty years. have been laid
PROSTATE with rheumatic fever six times
during that period. therefore consider
know something about rheumatism.
During all of these twenty years l have
tried various advertised rheumatic rem
edies, oils, ointments and embrocations.
None of item gave me relief, but when
tried st. Jacobs Oil found it ca ed
the pain almost Immediately, and has
done for me what all other remedies
put together never began to do.
II could give you several cases that
have been cured, which have come I'M
der my notice, and through my recon-
mendation; one of toothache, one of
faceache and one of sore thro.t.
II have recommended, st. robs Oil
and shall continue to do 8, /, every
means in my power, as CO, Or you
deserving"
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-03-21
catarrh cam Noe be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
can not reach the seat of the disease. Ca
tarrh is blood or constitutional disease,
and in order to cure it you must take in
ternal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken internally, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is not quack medicine. 1t
was prescribed by one of the best physi-
clans in this country for years. and Is a
regular prescription. 1t is composed of
the best tonics known, combined with the
best blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combina-
ton of the two ingredients is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in curing
catarrh. Send for testimonials free.
f. j. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-03-21
Easily Bluffed.

Say, my friend, in describing that
house of yours in the suburbs, you
say it is contiguous to the railway
station"
"Ehi Did the types make it con-
tiguouss 1t means contagious, of
course. ''--Clevela,ad Plain Dealer.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-03-21
His Wealth.

| love you more than all nv
Wealth. exclaimed the leading hero
OF the play as he folded the leading
lady in his arms.
"Humphp she whispered as her
head lay on his shoulder. "You
know you get only $12 week. -
But the audience did NOT hear tb;s
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-03-21
ENCOURAGING Him.

SIT thought any girl would accept
me, I casually remarked the bashful
Mr.. Dolyers, I'D propose to her TO-
morrow"
Why not this EVENING"" asked
Miss Fosdick, coyly.
The affair will take place in about
a month. Detroit Free Press.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-03-21
Reasoning From Analogy

A fodder of FIVE, who, short time
before, had been allowed to select one
kitten from old Tabby's litter, the
others being drowned, was carried
by his nurse into the dimly lighted
room to take his first peep at his
triplet baby brothers. He looked
them over critically, and, turning to
his mother, said:
Mamma, let's keep the blue eyed
one. !"
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-03-21
Substituting ELECTRICITY for Steam.

The extension of the Use of cleo
tricity in British war ships in place Of
steam for subsidiary purposes was
made the subject OF a series Of expert
mental tests in November. At the
present time the carstan, steering
engines, ventilating fans and derrick
hoists are worked by steam power.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-03-21

He was desperately in love with her
bat lacked the courage to propose.
This line, : she said, as she bent
over his hand, Indicates that you
have a long life before you; this one
indicates good heart, this one an
artistic temperament, and this one
that you lack courage. Z
Being dull and stubborn brute,
always ready to prove other people
liars, he popped Indianapolis Sun.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-03-21
Road i'm Operation.

Grand Forks, B. c., March ia daily
passenger service over the Kettle Valley
lines has been inaugurated. The first
train left here at "a m. and proceeded
to Rail Head, at st. Peters creek, dis
lance of 26 IL miles. The train returned
to Grand Forks in the afternoon in time
to connect with the eastbound Canadian
Pacific railway express.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-03-21
In Accord-Nitl

Her Mother--John, 1 think Mary
voice should be cultivated, if it don't
cost too much.
Her Father-It can't cost too much
il it will improve it any.-Baltimore
World.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-03-21
Cuban Tradesmen Have Helpers.

EVERY Cuban must have his help
err" says an army officer who has
been serving in the island "You
cannot hire carpenter for an hour
unless you provide him with helper
to hand his hammer and nails and
talk to him. 4"
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-03-21
Cigarettes Consumed in GERMANY.

Last year 1856 tons Of cigarettes,
valued at $l,737, 900, or fully FIVE
times as many as 10 years ago, were
consumed in Germany. These ciga-
rettes came from France, Austria
Hungary, Russia, Turkey, Egypt,
Algeria and the United States, 60 per
cent coming from Egypt.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-03-21
A Postmaster's Modest Salary.

The postmaster at Grand Tunwell,
Pa, threatened to resign because his
income amounted to only ID cent? a.
day. Then he fell sick and tie Office
was abolished.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-03-21
OF More Immediate Value.

Miss Emerson (of Boston)-I pre-
sumo yours is not one of the May
flower families.
Miss Triplex (of Minneapolis)-No.
indeed. Ours is one of the famous
Minnesota -four families.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-03-21
Porch 1aIk.

Children nowadays don't catch
lightning bugs, as we used to-"
No; well they do seem old fash
Toned, now that everything else is
lighted by electricity" : Chicago
Record Herald.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-03-21
NeiehborIy.

Eezymark-Didn't you borrow my
lawn mower last summer?
Mr.. Nextdore-- oh, did /? I'll
have to look it up.
Eezymark-Don't bother; you can
keep it and I'll get new one.
Mr.. Nextdore-Very we'll; the old
one didn't cut my grass very smooth
ly, anyhow. Ohio State Journal.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-03-21
He Didn't.

Fish-Are you sutton for Miss
Browns hand?
Sprat-Yes; but I didn't.
Fish-Didn't what?
Sprat-Suit her.-Tid- Bits.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-03-21
A Sly Dog.

she-It's no use bothering me,
Jack; | shall marry whom please.
He-That's all I'm asking you to
do, my dear. You please me we'll
enough.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-03-21
Why He Never Attain. Her ,d.,l

A man who is earning the living
for family doesn't have time to live
up to his wife's ideals, and by the
time he has made his money he is too
old and wants to be comfortable.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-03-21
Adulterated.

They say that apple butter is
a great deal now," said
Mrs. Cumso.
Yes. much of it is only apple
butterine, " added Mrs. Vawker.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-03-21
Delaware Governors Social Precedence.

The fact that little Delaware is the
oldest state in the union gives hei
governor social precedence over all
other state executives who may share
with him any official entertainment
in Washington. Ladies' Home Jour-
nal.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-03-21

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use
for their children during the teething
period.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-03-21
Misludged.

Mrs. Bilks-What an awful face
that prisoner has. I'd be afraid to
get near him, he looks SO murderous.
Mr.. Bilks-That isn't prisoner.
That's the judge.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-03-21
Are You Using Aliens Foot Easeg

1t is the only cure for Swollen, Smarting,
Burning, Sweating Feet, Corns and Bunions.
Ask for Aliens Foot-Ease, q powder TO be
shaken into the shoes. At all Druggists and
Shoe Stores, Csc. Sample sent FREE. Address
Allen s. Olmsted, LEROY, N Y.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-03-21

For accidents, bruises cuts, sprains and
all painful misunderstanding Wizard
Oil beats anything in the way of medi-
cineS.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-03-21
An Eve for HARMONY.

Miss Ethel-Oh, Mrs. Brown, do
introduce that man over there to me-
Mrs. Brown doa't see who YOU
wish to know him, dear. He doesn t
dance.
Miss Ethyl know that, but I
want to sit out with him. He goes
with my dress so beautifully.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-03-21

Automobiles which have a fiange
outside Of the pneumatic tire are be-
ing used for scouting on the Transvaal
railways.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-03-21

am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my life three years ago,-Mrs. Thos
Robison, Maple street. Norwich, N. Y
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-03-21

Stranger Tin Frozen Dog VI e0b.
pose a poet would be- iiat - 3
to death in this place. y
Broncho Bill-Well.
long enough to starv
be gosh-almighty luck
The Differ
Pater-You are
In my day the y,
until he was asked
Young Man--Yd &
waits until he is
Tit Bits.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-03-21
Her Loving Friends.

Maud Mabel is trying IL osix,|.
the new minister, isn't shef
Irene Desperately. She thinks ho
would have proposed the other 8yen
ing il he had come prepared, btu tha6
he was afraid TO undertake ii extern.
poraneously. Leslie's Weekly.
Why he Went.
A--I say, come around to my honz2
this evening. We're going TO have
little whist party
BAH right, I'll come. You can
coax me to Ego anywhere 10 play
whist. Tit Bits
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-03-21
Medical profsssIo|

In Korea the med
hereditary, passing fl
The basis Of medical
in IS volumes, VIZ
years ago.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-03-21

"A I'd a. n There is certain
~ EM NARM disease that has
n E8@MWW come down to us
through fnanyscen-
Disease IS; !; IS; :: !; q; !:
outside of
those who have learned from bitter ex-
perience know anything of its nature or
characteristics. At first little ulcer or
sore appears, then glands of the neck or
Eroins swell; pinlples break out on the
breast, back or some other part of the
body and fill with yellow pustrlar matter;
the mouth and throat become sore and
the tongue is at all times badly coated.
Headaches are frequent, and muscles and
joints throb and hurt, especially during
damp, rainy weather. These are some of
the symptoms of that most 1oathsome of
Ill diseases, Contagious Blood Poison.
Contagious on does sss1 not affect fleet
Blood Poison q IL ali I;t;r some
eaten up with it within short time after
being inoculated, While others show but
slight evidence ohany faint for long
time after explosive, but its tendency in
every case is ii Complete destruction of
the physical al lm, sooner or later.
S. S. S. is a fe and infallible cure for
this bad disea s-the only antidote for
this specific p sons 1t cures Contagious
Blood Poison "a every form and stage
thoroughly ar permanently. S. S. S.
contains no N Tcury, Potash or other
harmful mins but is strictly and
entirely vea sb emedy, and we offer
100000 rewzd f sproof that it is not.
OUR MEDICAL which was estab-
DEPARTMYaT, is doing a noble
work in relieving suffering. Give our
physicians e short history of your case
and get their advice. This will cost
you nothing, and what you say will be
held in strictest confidence. With
their help and copy of our book on
Contagious Blood Poison you can
manage your own case and cure your.
self at home.
SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Atlanta, Co
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-12

meet some time during this week and
viii select about 100 presidents,
whose duty 1t viii be to take charge
Of the civic Improvement work in the
district assigned them by the executive
committee. Either men or women may
act as vice presidents. The only re-
Quirement VIII be that by precept and
example the vice president in each dis
trict do all in his or her power to help
beautify the city and help make it the
most beautiful city in the United States
within two years and at that time cele-
brate the semi-eentennial Of the state.
The executive committee will report
to the meeting of the society to be held
next Tuesday night, May 20.
The initiation fee for membership in
the society has been placed 50 low that
no one may be kept out on that account.
The Zee viii be 20 cents. It. viii be
necessary to have some funds to carry
on the work and they may be raised in
this manner.
Members of the society will be able
to secure garden and flower seed and
bulbs at wholesale prices. Each mem
Der VIII be given a handsomely en-
graved card of membership, and also a
small Identification card, to be used
when purchasing seeds of the agency.
The concession in the prices of seeds
were secured by Dean Kaye Those
who wish to become honorary members
Of the society may do SO by the pay
ment of such fee that they feel disposed
to give to help the cause along.
Dean Kaye announced al the meeting
Saturday night that he was ready at
any time to give advice and instruction
to those who wanted to plant flowers
in their yards. Dean Kaye is a thor
ough hortieulturist and his ideas as to
how best prepare each individual yard
and lawn viii undoubtedly prove help
full to many who have had no exper-
fence in this line
The Semi Centennial Civic Improve
ment society has a herculean task be-
fore it to accomplish what it has set
out to within two years, but the
members of the society are starting out
with but the one word success before
them, and If hard work and untiring
energy will count for anything, the sue
cess of the work is already determined.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-12
Fight over Insurance.

The Metropolitan Life Insurance com
pany proposes to test a new question IN
the supreme court. The company was
sued by Mrs. Lizzie Ellison, of Emporia,
for $1,000 on a policy which her husband
had taken out in the Metropolitan only
a few months before his death. The
company claims that the plaintiffs own
testimony proved that Wilson had tub
erculosis and had been treated for 1t
before he took out his policy, although
he told the medical examiner be had
no such disease. and on this evidence
the insurance company demurred to the
suit. It was dismissed, without preju-
dice, so that the plaintiff could bring
another action. The company claims
that it should have been dismissed for
good SO as to end all proceedings, and
it is this question which viii be tested
in an appeal in the case filed in the su-
preme court Saturday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-12
MRS. NATION WRITES.
Relates Her Experience During Her
Michigan Crusade.

Mrs Nation writes the State journal
from Flint. Mich, concerning her eS-
perience in that state, principally IN ad-
dressing the students Of the university
at Ann Arbor-
Il was inspired" says she, among
other things, by the sight of so nuen
manhood preparing to take the retns OF
government all over the world. put sad
indeed to note the thirty-nine hell gates
open for our blessed mothers boys,
Ann Arbor is one Of the beautiful
cities for situation and surroundings,
hut I would tremble to send a BOY
there to run the gauntlet through SO
many temptations. I told the boys so;
they said Where would you send
thena?' [ said, Send them to Kansas.
THE prohibition law condemns Stan
lev and his crowd as conspirators and
they as such have no rights to hold
any Office in loyal Kansas. Just such
in conjunction with the devils in
light called law enforcement leagues,
temperance societies, anti-salOOn
leagues are enemies to law. They talk
all this stuff but in the fall they line
UP with the parties who license this
crime You that are true blue prove
your loyalty and form your prohibitiye
alliance. Temperance has nothing to do
with prohibition.
Il have written demanding my trials.
but like an anarchist and coward he
does not answer Never mind. this
mob rule win end when the people wake
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-12

been studying pipe organ under Alex
ander Guilmant.
Miss Grace Thompson has gone to
southwestern Missouri to spend the
summer with relatives.
Mrs. ]. c. Turney of Chicago is the
guest of Mrs. Horner. 1923 Monroe
street.
Miss Belle Stage and Miss Lima Bre-
settle, former Topeka High school stu
dents, are among the graduates of the
State Normal school at EmpoTia this
year
The entertainment which is to be
given by the women of the First Meth
Odist Episcopal church tomorrow night
"A Trip Around the World" promises
to be of unusual social interest. Among
the patrOnesses are many prominent So
ciety women and the houses included in
the itinerary are the Joab Mulvane
home, 1888 Topeka avenue, where the
journey begins; the B. NJ. Davies resi-
dence 625 Harrison street; p. I. Bone
brakes 707 Harrison; ]. P. Davis 1924
Topeka avenue; J. T. McFarland's, 500
Topeka avenue; and J. P. Griswold' 5,
401 Topeka avenue. These houses will
be furnished to represent respectively,
Boston in colonial times, with the Col
onial Danes assisting in receiving and
entertaining the guests; Londan, Berlin,
Japan Mexico, and San Francisco. and
the costumes and refreshments at each
house will be characteristic of the city
rpDresented
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-12
OLD POPENOE SUIT.
G. L. Holman Sued Because So, 300
Was Misappropriated by Some One.

G. l. Holman Sued Because So, 800
Was Misappropriated by Some One.
Judge Hazen decided this morning. in
ruling upon the demurrer filed By the
attorney for Charles L. Holman in the
case brought against him by William
J. Potter, that suit can be brought
against an officer of the company to re-
cover money, when the charge of misap-
preparation Of funds is charged.
Mr. Holman was secretary of The Ac-
counting Trust company. Of which +. o.
PopenOe was the president. Potter
claims that the company collected 3d.
500 on sales and mortgages which was
due him. and that the money was mis-
appropriated and that he did not receive
it. Albert Watkins brings the suit for
Potter The claim is not made that
Holman received the money but the
case is brought against him on the
ground that he was an officer in the
company. Many suits against stock
holders have been filed in Kansas, but
this is probably the first one to be filed
against a man as an officer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-12

up to how they have been slandered
and outraged by this rotten mob who
have been an enemy to decency and
Christianity all over and who are by
our statute to be anarchist for the
party that licenses a saloon will be a
bitter enemy to the one who prohibits
it,
Our Topeka is a better place to send
a boy to be educated than Ann Arbor,
so with Ottawa and Emporia. There
were twenty-five boys in the college
from Kansas, but they had better
stayed at home. Hurrah for Kansas;
even now; and when she elects a loyal
state ticket she will indeed do herself
honor that will never die.
aCARRIE NATION :,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-12
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS.
Miami Commissioners Conduct
Kelly Examination in Secret.

The toard of county commissioners
Of Miami county was in session all last
week comparing the reports of the ex-
perts who have been making an inves-
LEGATION of the books of T. 7. Kelly.
candidate for state treasurer, during
the time that Mr.. Kelly was county
clerk of Miami county. The board has
also been investigating for itself any
discrepancies that have been alleged
The sessions of the board have been
secret and what they have discovered
is not known There has been some
criticism because the sessions were in
secret, but the board stood two to one
IN favor of the star chamber method
Mr. Kelly has been spending the week
at Paola. It is expected that the board
will make report some time this week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-12

this season. He pitched for Ottawa last
season and in the game with Washburn
he did not allow the Topeka players a
hit The Washburn players look upon
Cook as a star pitcher Cooks going
into the box viii change the Washburn
players and will probably strengthen the
infield.
Mehi will catch, Cook will pitch. Dodge
will play first, Baxter second and Moss
third. Coldren will play at short. An
derson will be in his old position at left
field and either Worseley or Kilby will
be at center. Backenstoce VIII play
right field
Worseley has not been keeping up
with the pace set by the other Wash
burn players and Kilby is likely to re-
place him at center. Lawrence Banks
will umpire the game.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-12
THEY HELD THE BODY.
B. F. Bard Sues Express Company OF
Account of Peculiar Action.

B. F. Baird brought suit in the dis
triot court this morning against the
Wells, Fargo Express company for 81
900 damages.
Mr. aBird is the father of Basil Baird.
the corporal in the Twentieth United
States infantry, who was crowned while
on duty in the Philippines, June rs, 1901
The body was sent to San Francisco
and from there consigned to Topeka
over the Wells Fargo system by the
government. The body arrived in Toe
peixa April 20 and Mr.. Baird claims that
the company refused to deliver the Body
to him on the ground that there was
$62. 80 charges on it. Mr.. Baird claims
that the government bore all expenses
and that the express company had no
right TO exact the money from him. He
says that he did not receive the body
until tWenty-four hours after it arrived
in Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-12
New Bond Decision.

One municipality cannot hold on to
the bonds OF another if the debtor wish
es to refund the bonds, according to q
supreme court decision Saturday. Little
River township, Reno county, contract
ed with c. E. Foote to refund a block
of township bonds. The county commits
sioners of Reno county had a sinking
fund TO invest and they went back 10
New York. where the bonds We're held,
and bought them for the county. Then
the county refused to give them up to
be refunded. The township brought a
mandamus action in the supreme court
TO compel the county commissioners to
give UP the bonds, and the court today
issued the writ.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-12
NEW INSURANCE ORDER.
Congressman Charles F. Scott One of
the Incorporators.

Congressman-atl arge Charles F. Scott
IS one of the incorporators of a new
fraternal insurance order which is about
to be launched upon the seas of Kansas
lodgedom. It has been admitted by
superintendent of Insurance Church to
do business in Kansas
The new order is known as The Cav
alters, and it's headquarters are at lola
1t is straight beneficiary order, and
its incorpOrators are Charles F. Scott
II. A. Ewing, L. S Myler, l. L. North
rup, E. w Myler. B. Z. Jones, and w.
H. Root, all of lola