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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-13
GREYHOUND Is sPEEDIEsT.
Then Comes the Race Horse, Next the
AntelOne


New York, Feb. 13.-Ernest
Thompson, of Manitoba, has been
making some Investigations on the
speed of animals, that he reports to
the Field, and arrives at some unex-
pected results. One of them is that
animals generally are not as speedy
as believed, but are usually very quick
in getting up full speed. Their
"muzzle' velocity is indeed a matter
of life and death, for most predaceous
creatures, especially the cats, give up
the chase at once If they fail on the
first dash.
The method was by observations on
railroad trains and motor cars, the
speed of which could be known and
used for comparison.
1t was found, for example, that the
best speed of horse was at rate Of
35 miles an hour, but the example
chosen was an exceptional one, and
in the table printed a rate of 80 miles
an hour was chosen as being within
the capabilities of many horses The
best speed of a man is 100 yards IN
nine an three-fifths seconds, a rate of
a little over 21 miles an hour For
one mile a man has run at rate of
four minutes, twelve and three-quar-
ter seconds for the mile, rate of IA
miles an hour.
The following table of best speeds
for Ia n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-13
summer Bible school Planned.

Salina, Kas.. Feb. 13.-Dr. c. S. Nus
baum, of Cherryavle, who is here attend
ing the state convention of the Y. NJ. c.
A., has announced a call for conference
of all pastors and Christian workers at
Ottawa, Thursday. February 16, at which
the establishment of a summer Bible in
stitute or congress for the west will be
considered
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-13
California $500 via Santa Re.

During March and April tickets will
be sold to Los Angeles, San Francisco
Portland, Seattle. Tacoma. and other
points in California and the Northwest
Through tourist car service at slight
additional cost. Free chair cars All
the way and only three nights out to
the above points
Santa Fe all the way.
Write for erature-free for the
asking. Address T. L. KING, c. P.
& T. A. Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-13
win Shoot on Easter nRange.

Junction City. Kas. Feb. 13-It is now
almost a certainty that Fort Riley will
not have the national rifle competition
next fall The competition was held at
Fort Riley last fall, and the board for the
promotion of rifle practice favors this
years competition being held at some
range east of the Alleghanies, either at
Creedmore or Sea Girt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-13

Junction City. Kas.. Feb. 13.-Capt.
Walter c. Short. Thirteenth cavalry, has
invited the students in stock judging at
the State Agricultural college at Manhat-
tan to visit Fort Riley February p to
judge a class of light horses, and inspect
the stables and equipment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-13
Death of w. S. Goodman.

Kansas City. Feb 13.-W. S Goodman,
a stockman, of Caney. Kas., died of
dropsy yesterday morning at St. Jo-
seph's hospital. He came here two weeks
ago for treatment. Mr. Goodman was 81
years old He leaves a widow and two
children The body will be taken to
CaneY. Kas.. this morning for burial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-13

New York. Feb. 1S.-Jockey Fred
Taral has left with his family Tor
Germany, where he will ride again the
coming sason. When Tarai came
home last fall it was rumored mat ne
would remain in this country ana race
a small stable of his own rms us-
cision to do so has been recons1defeos
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-13

1t is pretty early to announce i'm
provements for spring, but Mr. George
Rasher, who painted his front fence
the last thing last fall, tells US that he
viii have two new chimneys on his
house before the roses bloom again.
He is one who thoroughly believes in
the future greatness of Hometown,
and is not backward in showing that
he does
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-13
Colds Cause Sore Throats.

Laxative Bromo Quinine, the world wide
cold and grip remedy, removes the cause
Call for the fun name and look for sigma
ture of E. w. Grove. Csc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-13

Germany and Austria were too invit-
ing, and he will returne Tara1 ex48
poets to get to work Immediately on
his arrival, and to be in condition TO
ride at the opening of the season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-13
Abbott and BransfieId Sign.

Philadelphia, Feb. 13.-Catcher Alb
bolt and First Baseman Bransf1eld,
both of whom the Phillies secured in
trades this winter. have sent in their
signed contracts to President Shetts-
line.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-13

lam compelled by a sense of gratitude
TO tell you the great good your remedy
has done me IN case of Contagious Blood
Poison Among other symptoms was Sc
verely afflicted with Rheumatism, and got
almost past going. The disease got firm
hold upon my system; my blood was thor
Oughly poisoned with the virus. lost in
weight, was run down, had sore throat,
eruptions, splotches and other evidences
of the disease. Z was truly in bad shape
when began the use of S. s. S., but the
persistent use Of it brought me out of my
trouble safe and sound, and 1 have the
courage to publicly testify to the virtues of
your great blood remedy, S. S. s., and to
recommend it to all blOod-poison suffer-
ers, sincerely believing if it is taken ac-
cording to directions, and given a fair
trial, It will thoroughly eliminate every
particle of the virus. JAMES CURRANs
Stark Hotel, Greensburg, Pa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-13

ton to the Banner may bring them
in at once. Should more than one wish
to take advantage of this offer it viii
be all right. Onions are a great food
tonic when eaten raw, and we prefer to
break in our diet Of turnips now and
then.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-13
H. Forbes and Goodwin Matched.

Chelsea, Mass, Feb. 13.-Match-
maker Leonard of the Douglas A. c.,
announces that he has matched Ches-
ter Goodwin to box Harry Forbes
Tuesday night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-13

Mrs. John Masters, who fell into a
kettle of hot soap last fall, has been
invited to take the lecture platform at
$50 per night. Her description of
what she saw and felt is declared to be
the most vivid thing in the English
language
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-13

One of the most monstrous crimes of
the century was perpetrated in this vii
lage last Wednesday night when some
miserable wretch visited we editor
woodshed and stole his bucksaw. We
were nightly using that saw to saw up
fence rails and old sidewalk p1anks for
fuel, and unless returned to us our
family must sit by a cold stove with a
bedquilt wrapped around them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-13

Babies skin viii be soft fair and
smooth if YOU give them HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea this month. 1t regulates
the stomach and bowels. It makes the lit lit
lie ones sleep and grow. 30 cents. Oaehh
Drug Co
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-13
Lutheran Church Conference.

Kansas City, Feb. administers of the
Kansas district of the Swedish Lutheran
church held the first meeting of a three
days- conference in the First Swedish
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-13

Last week we. had Mrs. Henry Jack
son give birth to triplets when it
should have been Mrs. Charles Snow,
and Mrs. Homer Warren kicked by
horse when it should have been John
O'Donnen. a farmers hired man. We
regret these mistakes, and our excuse
is that they are inseparable from met
trOpolitan Journalism.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-13

Some generous person, whose identity
is unknown to US, left a peck of pota-
toes on our doorstep the other night,
taking this way of making us a pres
ent without hurting our feelings. The
potatoes were frozen when we found
them, but we are eating and enjoying
them Just the same.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-13
HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS.

1t gives US unalloyed pleasure to an
nounce that Mrs James Sherman, who
fell head over heels down her cellar
stairs a couple of weeks ago, has re-
covered sufficiently to be out again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-13

We are glad to learn that there is no
effect that Mr. Henry Anes had sold
his house and lot and was going to re-
move to some other place. Henry was
the first citizen of Hometown to paint
his kitchen red, and we can't spare a
man of such aesthetic tastes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-13

The subscription list of the Banner
is now over 500. most of which is paid
in advance, while the paper is well filed
with live advertisements, and is it any
than accept a position as foreman in
sawmill at almost double the salary?
Fate pushed us into a literary career,
and we shall stick to it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-13

Many of the social four hundred Of
Hometown are under the weather just
now with sore threats and ingrowing
toe-nai1s, but all such victims are bear
ing their ills with exemplary patience
and realizing that virtue is its own re-
ward.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-13

Any farmer who cares to trade a
bushel of onions for a years subscrip-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-13

Painful swe11ings in the groins, red erup-
tons upon the skin, sores in the mouth
and loss of hair and eyebrows, are some of
the symptoms Of this vile disease. S. S. S.
is an antidote for the awful virus that
attacks and destroys even the bones.
S. s. S. contains no Mercury, Potash or
other mineral ingredient We offer s., 900
for proof that It is not absolutely veget-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-13

We are authorized by Mrs. Jacob
Swift, widow, to deny the story that
she has mortgaged her house and lot
to raise money for a trip to Florida.
1t is evident that there are some gos-
sins in Hometown, and we are one of
those who would like to see them
brought to book.-(Copyright 1905, by
IT q McClure.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-13

able. Home treat
ment book giving
the symptoms and
other interesting
and valuable infor-
nation about this
disease, mailed
free. Our physi-
clans advise free
those who writeus.
lpany, Atlanta Ga.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1905-02-23

who assumed thisnni,lnA rol:.
was the proprietor ola bOari
ing house in Texas ut which
Judge Swayne stayed a n d
she was introduced hy { b =
prosecution to prove that
his expenses did rot amount
to $40 II day ns he had cpr,i-
fed. The woman swore that
Swalnp stayed at her house
at q cost oil $45 a month dur
ing period OF whirh he had
certified that his exper ses
were $500 a month and had
drawn that amount from the
q ). Treasury ON his certif.
irAtp.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1905-02-23
A VERY CLOSE CALL.

81 stuck to my engine. although
every joint ached and every nerve
was racked with pain,' writes c.
W. Bellamv a locomotive fireman,
of Burlington Iowa. 81 was weak
and pale without any appetite and
all run down. As was about to
rive up, got a bottle of Electric
Bitters and after taking it, | felt as
good as ever did in my life" Weak
sickly, run down people always
gain new life strength and vigor
from their use. Try them. Salts.
faction guaranteed by "a. 3. Black.
burn, Price SOC
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1905-02-23

That New York doctor
thought he was doing a land
uIlire bnsin' IS when he Rol,l d
bogus pirturn. pprported to
bp that of Mrs, AIire Webb
DnkP, to a newspaper for I r
ty-tw0 dollars. He has been
indicted, as has the editor of
he newspaper. and so the
matter is in u general mlxup.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1905-02-23
Tonic To THE SYSTEM.

For liver troubles and constipation
there is nothing better than De-
Wits Little Early Risers. the fa-
nous little Pills. They don't weak
en- the stomach, Their action upon
the system is mild, pleasant and
harmless, Bob Moore o. LaFay-
cite Ind. SAYS NO Use talking Dc.
Wits Little EARLY Risers do their
work. All other pills | have used
gripe and make me sick at the
stomach and never cured me, De.
Wits Little Early Risers proved
to be the long sought relief. They
are simply perfect" Persons trav
teing find Little Early Risers the
most reliable remedy to carry with
Them. Sold 10y NJ, B. Blackburn.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1905-02-23
CHAMBERLAIN's COUGH REMEDY
THE REST MADE.

''ln my opinion Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy is the best made
for colds" says Mrs. Cora Walker
of Porterville, aliforuca, There is
no doubt about its being the best
No other will cure acold so qoickly
No other Is so sure preventive Of
pneumonia. No other is so safe
and pleasant to take. These are
good reasons why it should be pre-
ferred to any other. The fact is
that few people are satisfied with
any other after having once used,his
remedy. For sale by J. M. Mo-
retz.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1905-02-23
SAVED FROM TERRIBLE DEATH

The family of Mrs. NJ. l.. Bob.
bitt of Bargerton Tenr, saw her dy-
ing and were powerless to save her
The most ski'lful physicians and ey
cry remedy used, failed. while con-
sumption was slowly but surely ta.
king her life. In this terrible hour
Dr.. Kings New Discovery for con-
sumption turned despair into joy.
The first hottie brought immediate
relief and its continued use complete
ly cured her. IT'S the most certain
cure in the world for all throat and
lnng troubles Guaranteed bottles
soc and $Ioo Trial bottles free at
NJ. B. Black burns.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1905-02-23

President McIvpr, uf t h z
State N)rmaIanf Industrial
College, has received n letter
from Mr.. Andrew Carnegie in
forming him that he would
add $3.SS6 more to his dona
ton for the college library.
The previous donation by
Mr.. Carnegie was $4,000.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1905-02-23

wonderfully successful in promptly curing
lame back, kidney, bladder, uric acid trou-
bles and Bright's Disease, which Is the worst
form Of kidney trouble.
DR.. Kilmer's Swan1p-Root is not rec
ommendedfor everything but If you have kid
ney, liver or bladder trouble II will be found
just the remedy you need. lthas been tested
in so many ways, in hospital work, in private
practice, among the helpless too POOR to pur-
chase relief and has proved 50 successful In
every case that special arrangement has
been made by which all readers Of this paper
who have not already tried II, may have
sample bottle sent free by mail, also book
telling more about Swamp-Root and how TO
find out ifyou have kidney or bladder trouble.
When writing mention reading this generous
offer in this paper and Ef
send your address to AsSS2k1 1s$l
Dr. Kilmer & Co, ,Bing- = \ H &; ,|,;I S';
hamton, N. Y. The y 1sss| Il
regular fifty cent and Hom> u ssamp-Rsss
dollar sizes are sold by all good druggists =
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1905-02-23

1t may be of interest to those
people who have lost sight Of
Judge Parker to announce that
he teceived a $25, 600 fee recent.
" for his services in connection
with one case.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1905-02-23
SERIOUSNESS
Because the liver is
neglected people suffer

>G0 PNNkiO ouACE
4 with constipation, biliousness, \
headaches and fevers. Colds attack
the lungs and contagious diseases
take hold of the system. It is safe
to say that if the liver were always
kept in proper working order,
illness would be almost unknown.
Thedford's Black k-Draught Is 30
successful in curing such sickness
because 1t is without a rival as a
liver regulator. This great family
medicine is not a strong and
drastic drug, but a mild and
healthful laxative that cures con-
stipation and may be taken by a
mere child without possible
harm.
The healthful action on the liver
cures biliousness. 1t has ar in
vigorating effect on the kidneys. |
|, Because the liver and kidneys do
not work regularly, the poisonous
, acids along with the waste from
the bowels get back into the blood |
and virulent contagion results.
Timely treatment with Thed.
ford's Black k-Draught removes the T
dangers which lurk in constipation, T
liver and kidney troubles, and will |
positively forestall the inroads Of F.
Bright's disease, for which dis |
ease in advanced stages there is
no cure. Ask your dealer for a /
25c. package of Thedford's Black l
Draught.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1905-02-23

About 200 miners employ
ed in the coal mines at JpIliro
Tenn, struck one day last
week becaus, Of the refusal of
the company operating t h e
mine to recognize the miners
union. The property is being
guarded by the differs.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1905-02-23

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the mon
ev if it fails to cure. E. W. Groves
signature is on each box. 25c.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1905-02-23
W. H. BOWER,
AT LAW
Lenoir, N. c.

Practices in the courts ne
Caldwell, Watanga, Mitchell,
Ashe and other surrounding
counties.
Prompt attention given to
all legal matters entrusted to
his care.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1905-02-23
The Making Of a President.
Youths Companion

|
called attention. was widely
celebrated for superior intel.
lect, scholarly eIoqnencp and
painstnking examination Of
detail. Yet in his youth h.
was not at alI fond of study
Although Il fair scholar with
out any particular fort on
his part. he preferred various
athletic sports to study NJ,
erthrlesS. his lathpr. Bpnjn-
min Pierce, had early GetArt-
ell the signs Of ability IN thi>
his favOritp son, and deter
mined that his hoy Shouts
have the advantageous "a good
pdnratiOn. Franklin WIS ar
"0rling|y withdrawn fron
the viIlnge school lit HILLS
bOrO and sent to HAnrurk
and FranrestOwn, then TO Els
eter, where h. prepared for
college In 1920 he entered
Bowhoin College: at the age
Of sixteen.
The boy Franklin was u
Il nder hearted. affectionntp
lad, aud very fond of h il
home; and for some time al-
ter his arrival in Han"Ork hr
was exceedingly hompSlck. l.
seemed to him that he ronId
never bear the new, stringp
life there. At last hp decided
to run away home. H. arriv
ed in HlllshOrO one Sunday
morning, while part of t h E
family was at church. His
father, however, wasa, home
and met the fugitive at th"
door, but without any sign
OF welcome.
"Why have uotrome home
Frank?' he asked.
The boy was always truth
fnl and hp did NOT finch now.
He answered simply, Il was
horne si"k.' -
Without a word OF reproarh
70 his son. Governor Prr"
sent for the Goa ch nam.
ia mes" he said. take the
gray mare and thprhaiI' and
carry Frank half thu way
back to HancOrk. H. will
walk the rest of hp way"
The order was carried out
to the letter, and Franklin
was set down in the middle Of
n piece of dense woods. 1t
would he of no Use to discs
bey his father again. Frank
lIn knew him too well for
that. DejertedIy the hoy turn
ed his face toward HanrO"k |
and trudged along mile after
mile. The afternoon was wan
ing and the shadows in the
woods were growing lorgAr,
70 add to his discomfort. a !
npavy thundpr>Shower W a =
coming np; the first great
drops OF rain were alrpndy
splashing down upon hlm
Presently the raiDraH,e down
in torrents and dren' he'd him
to the skin. But hp k aptI
bravely on,
Lnte i'm the afternoon b.
rpa, hpd his boarding house
in HanrUrk. foot sore, tired. |
hungry, W., bnt with n n"w
determination IN his mInt |
He would never give up any !
thing, however hnr]. again.
In speaking in later years OF
the experience. he said. lam
ronuinred that it was tn,
turning point Of my liz. and
[ have always thaukpd nay
ia her for his firlnn"ss
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1905-02-23
DR.. J. NJ. HOGSHEAD,
Cancer Specialist,
BANNERS ELK. N. I
No Knite; No Burning Out.

Highest references and endors-
ments OF prominent persons sue
cessfully treated in Va, Tenn.
and N. c.. Remember that there
is no time TOO SOON to get rid OF
q cancerous growth-no matter
how, small Examination free,
letters answered promptly, and
satisfactlo onguarantecd.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1905-02-23
WASHINGTON LETTE r
From our Regular Correspondent.

President there would have
been no such ,egisla tiOn 10 be
enacted by this House. 1t il
the power of the President
the lnhuen,e OF the President. /.
his firmnpss and his courage
that have brought this qups
ton to the inMlnenc4 of la
vOrable action nv the repub
lean majority" This state
ment WAS made by Rpprtsen
tative DpArmOnd of Misson-
ri, wh n the railway ra t. till
was under dlsrnSSon in h e
House and soon after Mr.. De
Almond rOn.lu1ed his re-
marks the House passed the
Townsond> Esrh hilI. with II
dissenting votes, ,.ix of .hi"h
unfortunately, We're east by
democrats. The democrats
sign'fied their preference for
the Davey bill by first voting
for that, hut when it was de
feated by a party vote they
aligned themselves on t h p
side of some progress in the
direction Of rate control and
voted for the majority meas
ure.
As soOn as the bill passed
the House it was sent to the
Senate and promptly rpferr-
ed to the mittee ON Tnte-
State Commerce where it will
doubtless remain until tins
Congress expires. whirh will
mean the death of the bill.
I'wO reasons will contribute
to this result. In the Fl rst
place, the Senate is working
under pressure to complete
he Swayne impeachment
case, which is in full blast,
and will doubtless have to
hold numerous night sessions
to accomplish the routine
business before March 4. In
the second place. Senator FL
klns, chairman of the Com
mlttee on Interstate Com
merce. is at heart opposed to
any measure involving real
reform OF railway rates. and,
while protesting to be most
friendly. will actually do all
in his power to prevent the
accomplishment Of snrh en-.
actment. His position rem
ders his opposition powerful
and while. with ample time
at the disposal OF the Senate.
Mr.. EIklns' opposition might
be overcome, in the rush of
the closing hours of a short
session snch II fight would be
impossible.
The President ia entirely
rerOnciled to the voida
hle delay in carrying out his
recommendations for the rea
son that hp believes that d.
lay will only serve to whet
the demand Of the pnblir Tor
such legislation and that
eventually the country will
IRON the Senate a
more comprehensive and ade
quate measure than il t h =
bill just passed by he House.
There will he, OF course. no
trouble in getting the next
House to Dass a bill in con
formlty 20 the public needs
and il populardemand grows
as rapidly during the sum-
mer recess az it has during
the past few weeks the insis>
renre of he people will make
itself feltaeypn IN the Spn1te.
The Srnate has deiprmin. Il
toamend thearbitratiOn trea
Ties recently submitted by
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1905-02-23

Out of the 81 applicants
for lirpnses to practice law.
twenty five were successful.
two of the successful number
were ncgl Oes.