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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-05-24
Theodore Prices Complain. Dlsmlssed
(By Associated Press.) 4

.-.N ~ OVERWHELMINGLY IIOSS'J n n -
NEW YORK. May 22,-The COM
plant of Theodore III. Price. of this
city. against the New York Cotton
Exchange, in which he asked the
courts to enioin the exchange from
making alleged improper classifica-
lions OF the, various grades of cotton,
was dismissed today by C. Il. Rush.
the referee. rs , q
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-05-24
Theodore riIton Very ~

PARIS. May 23.-Theodore Tilton,
the American editor and author, who
in 1874 brought civil suit against
Henry Ward Bcecher demanding
100000 damages, is very III at his
home here. MIR. Tilton has been sick
for only a few days but his Illness
took turn for the worst yesterday
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-05-24
FIsherman,s Fearful Experiences.
(By Associated Press.)

tBy Associated PreSs.)
SAVANNAH. GA, May 23.-Abriss
CARLY, the captain of the fishing
smack Dream, from Charleston, which
was wrecked on Owsabaw Island May
IL, and who was given up as dead
has heen rescued by resident of
the island. He had been without food
or water for four days.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-05-24

destroyed by fire last night, entailing
a loss Of S25,000, partly covered by
insurance. A. w. Douthat is prcsl,
dent of tho corporation; i. l.. Dou.
that. general manager, and G. NJ. Rid
dlo, secretary and treasurer.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-05-24
Race War Threatened at Carlisle, 8. c
y DIV hSsorin InJ prppuN

COLUMBIA, S. c., May 23.,-As a
result of the killing of Clarence C..
Gist, prominent white citizen Of
Carlisle, by Arthur Davis, CCloret,
that town has bocn thrown into n
state of Intense excitement and SO.
rlGus race trouble ia threatened.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-20
Only to Know is the Great
Desire. Clairvoyance Gives
That KNOWLEDGE.

Remember, your prospects of today may be
your fortune tomorrow. If properly handled If
you are in doubt about your investments con-
suit Opal ST. Elmo and learn what the result
will be- Nothing too difficult for her whose
years of experience, natural aptitude and gifts
make her words invaluable.
Spectators particularly should learn of her
wonderful forecasts. that have in notable In
stances brought fortunes to her patrons. She
tells you where to buy good land cheap oil
land, mineral land, what stock to buy for la rye
dividend payers. Opal ST. Elmo accepts no re-
Enumeration for her readings unless perfect sat
isfa ction is given.
She advertises nothing but what she can do,
and her fees are within the range of ALL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-20
Nature Yields Up Her
Secrets. ~

How a mysterious power may be developed
by which you may secretly influence or fascin-
ate anyone you know, love- or admire.
For hundreds of generations this strange
power has shaped the lives of human beings
and nodded the destiny of nations. Its secrets
were long jealousy guarded by kings, queens
and ROYALTY but today one is barred from
a complete mastery of this strange psychic
force without this mystic power, one can not
hope to battle successfully with those more
fortunate It enables you to secretly change
the thoughts, wishes, habits, and desires OF
those YOU love; control enemies and accomplish
the othervise impossible There is no force in
human character so sweet and fascinating as
developed Personal Magnetism; and nothing so
sad as lack of it. 1t thrills you with ambition,
brightens the eye, quickens the brain, develops
a sweet and pleasing voice; it unfolds a force
within YOU which wins confidence, and carries
conviction. 1t fills your every movement with
a magnetic elasticity, and makes you tower far
above those who lack this knowledge.
When personal Magnetism is fully develop
ed there is no guess work, for results are sure
and certain. So il you cherish some secret hope
or desire you wish to crafty, If you wish to
secretly change a friends life for the better,
friendship-n fact il there Is anything you
wish to accomplish, you will herein md the
hidden secret of a mysterious influence.
The author has devoted many of the best
wears of her life to the mastery of these hid
den forces and is giving the result of her
exhaustive researches to those VINO will appre-
ciate it. She has not embodied single line
that ought not be there; neither has she left
out one important fact. You will find it ex-
actlv what you have wanted.
NOTICE! The sale of her work is controlled
by the author. and she. reserves the right to
refuse any these instructions.
Full particulars will be furnished upon re-
quest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-20
90 We of Little Faith"

This too materialistfc generation, stepped in
luxury and blase from surfeit of pleasures. is
blind of the greatest opportunities through
belief in the higher sources of knowledge and
spiritual guidance such have in past ages
shaped the destnies of the greatest individuals
and nations Human life is made up of null
tiplicity of interests and ever and anon there
comes a time to every mortal when bitter
had warning ere this came to pass There are
some, by a greater mental endowment and
which those less favored fall. In the person of
gifts were easily manifested TO her in per-
picking and astounding ways Finally recog-
nizng the power conferred upon her, her aim
has been to refine, develop and uplift to that
degree of scientific accuracy that it's benefits
may devolve to her fellow creatures. These
wonderful and inscrutable institutions brought
into subjective control now at the service
of the humble the great, without distinction
or reservation. The marvellous tests she per-
forms prove the magnitude of her strange and
wonderful powers. She stands at the head of
her profession, and does not wish to be measur-
ed by any other standard than her own. She
brings personal Endorsements from great peo-
pie, from nearly all civilized parts of the EARTH
Her experience and knowledge of life is broad
deep and profound, and when united with her
marvellous powers of mediumship it makes of
her all that she claims to be, 1.-THE peer of
all mediums and life readers"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-20
Marvellous Story of the Tenn
pie Where Opal St. Elmo
Has Studied.

Close to the ancient city of Simia situated
upon a beautiful hill, in the midst of solitude
and loneliness is Temple, which has
been owned and protected by the JOSH Priests,
who have practced palmstry and psychology
in all the generations from 1000 B. c.. to the
present day.
In this Temple, musty with years and mys-
istry and psychology, written silver and gold
plates.
There are four maps of the hand on human
skin, written in a bright red color, which age
nor sun not obliterate.
They are supposed to have been written on
human skin for preservation as they have been
preserved in the manner as the mummies.
They are neatly illustrated, containing great
information palmistry and clairvoyance
which has been a perfected science with the
Hindus from time immemorial
The dates of two of these hands unknown
but shows 1000 B. c.
This cave is the most sacred and holy spot
to the Hindus, the great men of India, who
have astonished the world with their psychic
power having gained their knowledge at this
Temple.
Not only the Hindus themselves, but the
most celebrated palmists in Europe, such
the we'll known Cheiro, Seera, Opal ST. Elmo
and others, have perfected their knowledge in
this Temple.
opal st. Elmo, "The Queen of Seers,' has
been the adviser of great financial undertake
+ings, and has never failed having a great power
of prophecy; having been born with a double
veil.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-20
What Does the Future Hold
For You? "

The early prophecies were told by visions.
The prophets of Scripture in their prophecies
dealt with both temporal and spiritual things.
The temporal affairs had a direct bearing on
the spiritual results. The prophecies of Daniel
are daily being fulfilled all around and about
The prophecies of the middle ages applied
more to the histories of nations and countries.
They have come true. for how many times has
the map of Europe been changed in the last
century? And still the changes continue. In
deed, the map of America has undergone many
changes in the recent past, and others are soon
likely to follow.
The late prophecies have covered Europe and
America and touched upon all of the nations of
the world In many local instances individuals
OF note have been associated with those. prophe-
cies and they came true. President Lincoln was
duly warned against attending the theater on
that fateful day. President -McKinley's assas-
sination was foretold; at the time he treated it
as silly. Great devastating storms, sweeping
confla grations and terrible deluges have been
foretold and they came true. T-z
. Now If these things can be foretold why is it
not reasonable to suppose that the incidents in
ones life can be foretold, with equal accuracy?
They can be, and are. rss
Opal ST. Elmo has read the lives of many of
the people of note and fame; men in all of the
higher walks of life, of business, professions,
and leaders of the nation, with the highest de-
gree OF satisfaction.
She Can Read Yours. -.-.zs.- g.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-20
OPAL ST. ELMO
Still Continues large crowds away daily She
the acknowledged adept Palm Reader, Psychic Authority
of Hindoo Philosophy and Ocult Mysteries.
Read, Reflect, Then Act.


Do you realize you have now in your midst
one of Gods chosen divine healers and Proph-
etess of modern times? Who is here to help you
releave suffering, mental and physical and up
lift humanity in general? If not, READ THE
FOLLOWING CAREFULLY as it may mean
Health, Wealth, Happiness and the granting of
all your legitimate desires. Your greatest wish
can be realized. You would not desire thing
if you were not capable of attaining it.
Opal st. Elmo fully understands the respon-
sible position she is placed in by the remark
able gift with which she is endowed, and will
try her best to help those who need help, and
advise those who need advice, and do all in
her power to show all her honest callers plain
ly how to gain happiness and prosperity. Opal St
Elmo the divine healer. gives absent treatments
through the power of the silent spoken word,
for the healing of all kinds of sickness trou-
bles, evil influences and poverty; through the
law of vibrations the body becomes in tune with
the infinite which knows no sickness, poverty or
death; mental cooperation your part is es-
sential, / give daily treatments from $500 to
$4,000 per month; this leaves you free to judge
of your own ability, if you close with me it
will react you. Let us be generous with each
other. 1 give you my time; the treatments are
healing all kinds of sickness, including poverty.
Come of your own accord and be healed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-20

If You Are Going to See Clairvoyant Why Not See
the Best?-As the best always the cheapest the end
Better consult no carvoyant all than who is unable
to help you false prophets do harm than good
they leave you in condition than before by their
false advice based guesses but Opal ST. Elmo has
established reputation; testimonials and credentials from
thousands of your citizens and friends.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-20
OPAL ST. ELMO
Tells Your Full Name.
Tells What You Called For.
Tells Whom and When You
VIII Marry.

Age occupation, If married single at the
present time and what trade business or pro-
fession you are best adapted for. 1 tell names
of friends enemies rivals. Dates, Places, Adj
dresses: whether husband, wife or sweetheart
is true or false Reunite the Separated; tell you
how to gain success in Love, COurtship, Mar
riage Divorce Health, Business Lawsuits, Con-
tested Wills, Life Insurance, Damage Suits,
Deeds, Mortgages, Claims collections, Patents
Pending Pensions, Mining, Stocks, Buying,
Selling, Partners, SpeculatiOns and transactions
of all kinds. In fact, no matter what may be
your Hope Fear Ambition, come to the
GIFTED MEDIUM and find help. ia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-20
Crowds Still Gather at the
Parlors of Opal St. Elmo.

The people of this CITY, startled, mystifed
and dumbfounded at the coming true of the
recent earthquake in Mexico which Opal ST.
Elmo predicted weeks ago. She has also pre-
iicted another heavy earthquake on the Gulf
Coast within the next four weeks; and who will
be the next President of the United States, and
many other predictions for the future which
she will make public from time to time before
hey occur Watch for them! After consulting
and experimenting with self-styled mediums
who promise much, yet do so little come and
see Opal ST. Elmo, who commands the largest
patronage in the world. and you will appreciate
The reason why this Divine Healer, Spiritual
Medium and Impressionable Clairvoyant is so
different from the There's reason.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-20
Personal Magnetism Quickly
Developed.

Personal Magnetism is a Strange, startling
subtle, mysterious but powerful force of Ma
ture which slumbers in the bosom of ninety
nine persons in every hundred. 1t battles de-
seription: it's mysterious operations defy de-
tection; and yet it secretly accomplishes the
desire of those who possess this knowledge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-20
Opal St. Elmo Points With
Pride to Her Record of
Work Accomplished
Since c oming to
Topeka.

She has reunited 1913 couples
Brought around 2ST maria ges.
Gained love of certain ones, SIS.
Located five buried treasures.
Located 40 absent persons.
Overcame S46 rivals.
And hundreds of other cases, such business
specuations, lawsuits and transactions of all
kinds successfully completed.
Cured IA cases of drunkenness and bad
habits
Cured 20 Cases of Nervous Prostitution
p Developed Seven Clairvoyants.
Cured two cases of Deafness
One case of Paralysis.
Cured several Tumors and numerous other
diseases of the most complicated kind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-20
How to Regain Youth, Health,
Vitality: Cures All Nerv-
Gus Diseases.

To the DespontIent Man Woman: If you
are run down. weak or sick; if your nerves are
all unstrung and you can not sleep; if you are
losing weight and you aging prematurely,
Vital Magnetism is Natures Greatest Restorer
to regain youth. health, vitality; cures all
vous diseases. Consultation free. ...-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-20
President Roosevelt's acct
dent, miraculous escape from
death and his overwhelming
victory were forecast by her.

Strangely fascinating the words that
come from the cultivated lips of this most in
teresting woman, whose journey of life has al
ready taken her through all the renowned
psychic schools of Egypt, India and Europe 1t
seems indeed as if her knowledge must come
from that mysterious world of which all
would know, yet longing not know. She
looks far away into the dim, mysterious flu
ture-the great beyond the dark
ehasm which separates the human body from
the fitting soul--and that which is to be is told
The separated brought together, foes are
made friends, lost property is recovered, the
mist is brushed away from business ventures,
the hand is so guided that failures averted
the earths surface is explored it's treasures
laid bare to her mysteriously perceptive mind,
and while she gives names, dates, facts and
figures her visitor sits dumfounded at the rev.
Citations she makes. She is surely woman Of
the passing time.
Many Others Copy Her Advertisements But
Can Not Duplicate Her Work.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-04-09

occasion in Budapest to send a regis
tered letter. Instead Of having to wait
for a clerk to copy the superscrip-
tion and hand me a receipt, had sim
ply to show the letter properly stamp
ed, and then, drop 1t in mechanical
contrivance, which Immediately issues
a receipt card automatically dated and
numbered. It makes the system Of
registering letter in Hungary as sim
pie as dropping q piece Of mail In q
letter box is in America desired to
test this innovation, and so mailed
letter in Budapest addressed to my
self in hotel at Munich. Two hours
later took the train to the Bayarian
capital, and the day after arrived In
the hotel I received word that there
was a registered letter for me at the
postofice. The German system Of pos
tai money orders Is far superior, It
seems to me, to the American. You
hand the money into German post
office, give the address of the person
to whom 1t is To be sent, and walk
away with the receipt. That ends
your responsibility. The government
carries the money to the house, and
even to the room Of the addressee.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-04-09

his writing. Before opening the let
ter 1 thought 1t was from his father
who Is a friend Of mine. OF course
upon closer examination I detected
differences in the writing, but at first
glance the resemblance was startling.
I had always known the lad was a
chip off the old block so far as looks,
tastes and disposition went, but was
not prepared for the similarity in
writing. The daughter Of the fami-
ly, my wife tells me, writes like her
mother They too, are alike in looks
and temperament. I had always
heard that persons with the same
disposition display the same charac-
teristics in handwriting, but this Is
the first time ever saw the theory
so strikingly displayed"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-04-09

PARADISE FIsHEs.-Paradise fishes
come from Japan and their nests are
very odd indeed, for they are compos-
ed OF air bubbles. Unlike goldfish,
they will breed and raise their young
in an aquarium or even in a glass
globe. and they raise three or four
broods each year.
Ordinarily the male paradise fish Is
Of a dull silvery color but when he
goes accounting he puts on brilliant
coat striped with streaks Of red, blue
and green. When the female fish Is
ready to lay eggs she builds her nest
by swallowing air and making buD-
bles, which are held together by a
sticky secretion that comes from her
mouth.
The eggs rise in the water and find
a resting place amoung the air bub-
bles, to which they cling. The female
fish tries to swallow the eggs, but her
husband drives her away and keeps
guard until the eggs are hatched. If
the air bubbles burst the male fish
blows some. more, so that the nest is
always floating on the surface Of the
water
At the end of five days the young
are Matched out. They cannot swim,
but cling like tadpoles to the air bub-
bles. If one falls the father fish
catches 1t in his mouth and blows 1t
up amoung the bubbles again. He
does not leave his little ones until
they are able to swim, and then they
take care of themselves.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-04-09
CARRIED THEIR BEDS.
When Straw Ticks Were Sold to Rail-
road Travellers.


An old man approached the Pullman
Office window, says the Kansas City
Star.
"A lower to st. Louis" he said, dis
playing his transportation.
The little red slip was stamped and
handed to him.
The old man stood at the window
moment looking at the clock
twenty-five years ago." he said, Il
bought berth from Kansas City to
California My bed cost me rs cents"
The clerk looked astonished.
You're mistaken. think" replied
the ticket seller. "Berths are as cheap
now as they have ever BEEN"
NO" said the traveller, they are
not. They're costlier. And I'll tell you
why. Travel nowadays Is different
When l went to California then / paid
IS cents for a straw tick. / bought 1t
on this street right opposite the depot.
1 don't remember what I paid for my
place in the car. But in reality my bed
cost me just rs cents. There used to
be a sign on one Of those little build
ings over there which said:
"'Get your straw bed here-5O and
rs cents
TWENTY-FIVE years ago that meant
luxurious travelling. There were sim
ply curtains to pull down over your
seat and you provided your own bed
ding. You took your sheets (if you
wished them at alD and your own
blankets. Kansas City was looked up
on as the supplying point for all west
ern travellers. Those men who owned
the straw and the ticks in that room
across on the avenue did a flourishing
business"
L. S. Banks, general ticket agent at
the depot, said that probably 10000
straw ticks were sold to travellers from
that room on Union avenue. Ticks
were a sort Of luxury" he said, "twen-
ty-five or thirty years ago. They
were in demand, too. The majority
Of persons who travelled to California
did not use the sleeping cars"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-04-09
Postal Superiority.

I'm New York 1t takes two hours to
send a special delivery letter from
Harlem to Twenty-third street In
Berlin, through the Rohrpost, a letter
can be sent a similar distance In two
minutes" says Harold Bolce in Apple
toms Magazine.
1T would be advantageous to all
people II the statesmen of the world
foregoing for a season their provincial
boasting, would convene in interna-
tional session and exchange ideas re-
garding the worlds progress. I was
impressed with this fact when I had
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-04-09

treachery of the stream with the
strength of his body.
But once a heavy beam, from some
fallen bridge, perhaps, went over him,
and for a moment we thought he was
gone. But struggling still he arose;
and each moment he neared the 9TH
er side. Far was the bank from US;
but 1t was coming nearer, nearer to
Tatters. Would he fail? Hardly.
He'll make it, thank Cod" we
murmured, as the black head OF Tat
ters, now a mere, struggling speck In
the growing water drew close up to
the opposite bank.
And he did! We saw him scramble
quickly up the other side and vigor-
ously shake the water from his body.
And how we cheered him as he, after
looking back at us, started at a swift,
swinging gallop along the old we'll
known road over which he had so Of
ten passed with his friend, the doc
tor!
In two hours the doctor dashed in
to our camp, and springing from his
putting, foaming horse, ran quickly
and quietly into the house.
With grave faces and saddened
hearts we stood around the door and
waited, waited. An hour passed; an
other and yet another we waited.
Would the doctor never come out?
It was near night when he came to
the door. Not word did We say; but
he read the question in our eyes.
She'll pull through boys" he said,
with convincing quietness. But If /
had been fifteen minutes later! If 1t
hadn't been for Tatters!" and the doc
tor shook his head very seriously.
Was. 1t any wonder we loved Tat
ters? Was 1t any wonder that we,
dashing big fellows all, would have
fought to the death for him? Surely
not. For when Tatters, dusty and
worn to weakness, came home to us
that night we would rather have
placed our hands on his little black
head than to have placed a crown on
kings brow.