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The Portland daily press., 1894-11-03

A Resort That Is Becoming More Popular
Yearly-Some of the Prominent People
Who Own Villas There-A Piece Of the
Tropics In the Heart of the Semi
Tropics,
The Portland daily press., 1894-11-03

Our Price, IT, I've az. ssr 4ss Gents.
Bound Volumes $275
postage
PRESS OFFICE,
The Portland daily press., 1894-11-03


quarter in5the southeast, and great fleecy
clouds begin to chase each other across
the sky; their shadows fly with equal
speed from sea to land, across the palm
tops, over the lake and off into the
depths of the pine forest Then comes
white as snow squall, which pelts the
villa roofs and the palms at furious
rate. But is all over in five minutes.
when the sun shines out brightly again
and the wind backs down into its old
a uarter In the southeast.
The sea wall before referred to, which
runs along the east lake front north and
south Of the Poinciana, is nearly three
miles in extent, and is built of the
natural coquina rock, which abounds on
the borders Of the peninsula. or else of
sand and cement. Most of the estates ex-
tend from east to west across the narrow
peninsula with the lake ia front, the
ocean in the rear. They consist pener-
ally OF wide expahse of lawn rising
gradually from the water to the villa
all of them SO far built Of wood in vari
GUS styles of architecture-a flower gar
den, vegetable gardens, tennis court, and
grove; the cocoanut palms make beau til
full shaded avenues and walks, some of
them grand in their proportions, and in
the graceful sweep of their branches; at
the wharf is generally a big sloop or a
launch. and in the rear on the ocean
front, the family bath house.
Among some Of the more prominent
of the occupants and owners of these
Lake Worth villas are the Parkers, of
Cleveland, Ohio: the Roberts Of, Brook
The Portland daily press., 1894-11-03

meaning "a person who max es great pre-
tensions and whose character or ability or
resources are not equal to his pretens.ons.
Professor Sheldon. by the way, finds the
evidence insufficient to connect this word
with the mugquomp. corresponding to duke
of E lot Bible.
Maine boys play hockey, Boston boys
hook jack, or hook off. jelly must tell the
country over. though the dictionary will
not amdit It, A suck egg dog is.a very
mean dog down in Kentucky; In Missouri
Ehey used to eould''; Iidiclus is detestable
. piows IRON the sea at Portsmouth. Gall
means hesta pumptiogsnesss. in Cincinnati; in
a BodtS %as ana nc Csmbridge It means eronteIy
as 1871, sometimes in the phrase HE has
the gall Of a stalled ox,h which is also
I ia n n K6entqcky, TenLesseo, and Louis
ian ao. IN ,3 haIleston, sd church takes
80 CMlF io like this from Professor Hempl
ss, nnil, results: AT what. time do you
PACK in sense Dsa e. earr Do YOU Su use use
carry In the sense of escort. Is the word
shilling q in use where You are? # 1t is, what
Vessel for Mould you n eali q wPSod cn
sni ~ you say frying, pan, skillet, or.
s sp,aedi az. you use more than one,r how do
Y has also had fpo soee
az ~ vocanqlaries, like those of oysteImen an
g ~ maksers and from list Of words used
dor DO uo on animals. like "steLoy. to set
gives it words like fiinss. fake, space grab
stn;v ,nus5. sb1rt-tail, jim dash, beat, scoop,
learning " ,Ey one contribute % some
make VERY, yaluablIe to the society. The
E; exact act locality .wheie each word Or phrase
~ asea t snoSd be given. and Just what It
nossihia. " inose who use it, or, where 1t is
IN an X, or Jus. when the new word came
ma fnu me ~ old one went out Of use. or any
word e + ., interest. No matter how the
to you "rite AZ ao"A
The Portland daily press., 1894-11-03


tween poverty and plenty than could
otherwise be possible.
This now Newport on the East Coast
of Florida, this little piece of the tropics
let down into the very heart of the semi
tropics, this enhancing bit of the high
est civilization set on the borders of the
primeyal and unexplored everglades,
IS fully fifteen hundred miles from the
well known and historical resort of
Rhode Island. But the completion of
the Jacksonville. st. Augustine & Indian
River railway to Lake Worth has
brought Palm Beach within thirty-fiye
hours of New York-the last five hours
Of the journey being along the banks
of the far famed Indian River. The
pioneers went to Lake Worth nearly fifteen
years ago, and since then every year has
added at least one new winter villa to the
long procession of those which peep out
upon the Lake from groves of cocoanut
palms and have the Atlantic ocean con-
stantly humping at it's gates behind. At
Palm Beach is the most beautiful stretch
of lake and ocean fronts to be found in
the neutrality-suspicious. in the whole
world-and the wealthy and leisurely
classes in this country are rapidly
occupying it for winter homes. From
December to May it is much like New
port and Bar Harbor from June to Oc-
tober. Already nearly 1000, COO has been
spent in adding to it's natural charms
and property in consequence has in
creased from 100 to 500 per cent in value
PALM Beach is on the east shore of
Lake Worth about 300 miles south of
Jacksonville. Until quite recently it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-19
wAsHRuRN NoTEs.

School opens again on Wednesday,
January 2
Miss aIay Nelson left for Belvue today
where she will spend the holidays with
her friends.
Tuesday morning at chapel President
McNicar wished all the students merry
Christmas and happy New Year.
One day recently the preceptress, Miss
Bertha Lovewell. took . snap shot" of
ths young ladies' gymnasium class.
W. E Atwater Of Emerson college of
OratOry. now principal OF the Chapman
Professor A Il. Palmer during the state
teachers's association meeting.
The shares TO the Athletic association
will be Issued during vacation. As soon
as earliest spring begins. quarter mile
regular track athletics begin
The young ladies have organized a
literary society, "The Pi Kappa" or
s.Panrhugerean COnclave-" Miss Irene
Nye Of Eureka was chosen president
The society will meet once q week prob
ably in Science hall
The west bound Union Pacific train
today carried quite as large aud as hap
py A group. Miss Kate Arnold, Miss
Ella Pixley and Hiss Maude Enlow for
WamegO. Miss McFarlane for Chapman
and Miss Ida Behan for Victoria
Those who left on ths west-bound
Santa Fe today we're Miss Nye. Martin
Drei0elbis and Geo. Tucker of Eureka:
Herbert Croker. Cotton wood Falls; Joe
Maui of Strong City; Miss McAdams Of
SeveEys Arthur Gill and Jas. Webb
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-19
Joking with . Joker.

The joker who makes a bad joke de-
serves to have it turned on him, as it very
often is
A man who dined at a restaurant was
asked in the ordinary way by the waiter
what he would have for the next course.
You may bring me stewed apples and
cream"
Yes, sir"
'.Only let me have them without the
cream
Yes, sir +"
''And without the apples, please
Tho waiter disappeared, and soon re-
turned with plate on which lay a spoon
and little powdered sugar. The custom
or looked surprised.
It's your stewed apples and cream, sir,
without the stewed apples and without
the cream, p said the waiter
The item figured on the bill just the
same. and the customer Lad to pay it,
Tit Bits
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-19
$4,000 A MINUTE.
The Rightful Pay Of a Mayor Ought to
Be That Says One.


The cities of the second class in Kan
sas propose not to be Outdone by their
larger sisters. aud when the half dozen
cities of the first class called cOnven-
tiOn and proposed to make objection on
tbs laws given them by the state, the
smaller cities followed suit, and also pro
posed to make themselves heard
That is why a call was issued for a
convention of Representatives Of cities
with less than 10000 inhabitants for To
peka.
Following were the representatives
present at the meeting last night:
Emporia-Judge T. Z. Cunningham
and H. @. Jones.
Junction City-Dr Rayburn. H. U
Pratt A. l. Barnes, c. Nelson and John
Marshall
BurIington-S d. Weaver.
Holton-Mrs. Ella Brown, Dr. r. G.
Moore and J GabeL
Usage City-H b. Miller, ". Fl. Star
KEY and DE- w. B. Artz.
Lawrence-W. G. Spangler.
These cities want great many changes
in the laws One thing they want re-
vised, Is the clause cutting the mayor
and cOuncilmen off the salary list They
now receive no salary. One Of the dele
gates said that mayors should be paid
5000 a minute. The general opinion
seemed to be that cOuncflmen should be
paid for their time, Or At least 500 q
year
They will also ask that the school
boards be made indie pendent from the
council. The council must now ratify
the levy made BY the board
There may be a revision Of the entir e
act governing these cities, and bill " III
be prepared emb0dying the changes de-
sired, which will be introduced at the
coming session Of the legislature.
w C. Spangler was elected chairman
and 5 y. Weaver, secretary. A commit
tee was named to consider changes Ia
the law governing the cities to report at
the next meeting. Following is the COM
mittee: r E Cunningham, Mrs. Ella
Brown, w. L. Starkey, 5. d. Weaver,
John Marshall and w. G. spangler-
The following committee was appointed
to prepare a circular letter calling an
other convention Judge R. > Cunning
ham. H. B. Miller, Mrs. Ella Brown.
lit was agreed that the next convention
be held IN the council chamber at Topeka
on Wednesday. January 9, and the com
mittee on legislation Will meet January
s to prepare its report
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-19
HELEN COUGAR SUES.
Test Case in Behalf of Indiana Woman
Suffragists.


LAFAYETTE, Ind. Dec. 19-At the No
VEN Der election Mrs. Helen =. Cougar,
president of the Indiana Suffrage assO-
citation. went to the voting place in the
precinct in which she lives and demand
ed the right to vote. She was refused a
ballot, because of the fact that she IS a
woman. She then offered to make affi-
davit TO her citizenship, but was refused
for the same reason.
IN the superior court she has brought
suit against n H. Timberlake and other
members Of the election board for s 900
damages The case will be given hear
ing At early date. and will be taken to
the supreme court
The object in filing the suit is to test
the validity Of the Indiana statutes re-
lating to suffrage. Mrs. Cougar contends
that as women are admitted to practice
law in this state for that and other rea-
sons they are entitled to the right Of suf-
fraU9.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-19

Stafford; Miss Epperson. Hutchinson;
Miss Barley. Ssdgwick, and Chas. Pad
dock of Wichita.
A very happy crowd Of college girls
started for their respective homes on the
Santa Fe plug at 1870 this morning
Misses Dougherty and Crawford for
Kansas City. Miss Cotton for Joplin, NJ o.,
Miss Steinfort for Ottawa, Miss Pug "a for
Independence and Miss Rice for Cherry
vale. w. j. Adams of Olathe, and w. j..
Adams of Topeka, were also in the
crowd
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-19
WANT BLAINE,s HOUsE.
The Historic Seward Mansion May Give
way to a sky scraPer.@

The Historic Seward Mansion May Give
Way to a SKY Scrapsr.1
WAsHINGTON. Dec 19-The historic
Seward mansion which was owned and
occupied by James g. Blaine for several
years prior to his death. will probably be
torn down TO make way for g SKY scrap
err" It faces Lafayette square, within
sight Of the White house, and its site is
one of the most beautiful in the city. A
lease of the premises for q long term Of
years 10 a company Of Chicago men WAS
sent TO Mrs. Blaine in New i ork for zig
nature. Saturday. and is expected back
tomorrow.
1t is possible, however. that is may not
pass. as there il said to be q cloud upon
the title, and tbs Chicago men demand
that it be cleared. 1Ir. Blaine leased the
property in 1899 for a term Of years, aud
soon afterward bought il. There Is no
evidence that he ever had the title ex-
amined or assured himself that it was
perfect It is said now that the papers
were not signed BY the guardian Of
minor heir Of the former owner. This
heir was confined in n mad house mt the
time OF Mr. Blaine's purchase.
The names Of the Chicago parties are
unknown.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-19
JOTTINcs ABOUT THE CITY.

The street force cleaned the cutters of
the paved streets this week, for the first
time in several weeks
The Smead system of heating and ven
rilating in the high school gives general
satisfaction, much to the disgust Of its
enemies.
The law Office of Waters & Waters
will be removed next week from the
Metropolitan hall building to the Colum-
bian building.
There are thirty-twO divorce cases set
for trial this week. but it Is proba bic that
none OF them viii be tried Those which
are contested will be passed.
P. II. Coney. manager of Major Hud-
sons campaign for state printer, says Mr.
Hudson viii have a clear majority of ten
on the first ballot if pledges count for
anything.
So far as known there is only one Off
Ger in Shawnee county who isn't over
paid, aud he is the most important Of
them all He gets $500 a year, and
earns every cent OF 5000 or more
The ice skating rink at the fair grounds
is completed, All except the ice. The
two-acre pond has been dug and Is now
ready for the ice 1t is conceded now
that the fair association Is backing the
enterprise.
Judge John Guthrie is writing an ar
ticle for the next issue of the sAgOra7 on
the life aud work Of Rev. Lewis Bodweu-
Judge Guthrie considered DR.. Bodwell
ideal OF the type who came to Kansas
in the interests Of anti-slavery.
a German young man who is en-
ployed Is d cook at the Santa Fe depot
was held up in South Topeka one night
this week near the creek" The two men
who did the deed got all the money he
had, $40. The young man is very in
dignant and says DIS vas vone - Of q
kO0ntry."
Ed l. Hilton. until recently a law
partner Of Joseph g. Waters, has gone
to Chicago to locate permanently, hav-
ing found an opening which he considers
too good to refuse. Mr. Hilton was an
able and conscientious attorney and had
many friends VINO are sorry TO see him
go The death Of his father this month
also had something to do with his change
of residence.
Ex-Sheriff Flora of Leavenworth was
in Topeka yesterday and told his friends
here about funny experience he had
with two barrels Of conhscated whisky.
lie put them in an empty cell in the
basement Of the court house. and several
years later went 10 remove them and
found them to be empty, although they
were full He never learned the ex-
PLANTATION until he went out of office. A
locksmith IN the same block had supplied
some Of 1.-The boys" with keys TO the cell,
and they had INDUCED IN fine whisky
for many months
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-19
DC of lie Experlences.

For thirty-ei9ht years Capt. Loud followed
the sea most Of that time IS master Of "A YES
SCI, and upon retiring from the water y a. a p
pointed by the secretary Of the United stat IS
Treasury 70 super.ntend the seal fisheries u
Alaska. which position he held five years. Ae
relates one experience as follows.
''FOr several years had been troubled with
general nervousness and pain in the region
OF my heart. My greatest affection was
slice pleEsnesss it Wis almost impossible at any
time 10 obtain rest and steep. Having seen
DIR Miles remedies advertised 4 began using
Nervfne. After taking a small quantity the
bereht received was 50 great that was posi-
lively alarmed, thinking the remedy con-
tanned upiates which would finally be injurf
Gus tq mef but On being assured by the drug
led 10 together with the Heart Cure To0aT
can couscienriousiy say that DR. Miles Re
stOrative NerFine and New Heart Cure did
more for me than anything had ever taken
4 had been treated by eminent physicians
tn New York and san Francisco without ben
eft owe my present good health 10 the
3udicious use OF these most valuable remedies.
and heartily recon mend them 10 all afflicted
a. vas Capt. Al r. Loud. Hampden, Me.
DIR Niles Rest ora tive NerN Inc and New Cure
arc sold Dy ali drug gtsts on a positive guaran-
tee. By DR.. Miles Medical Co. EIkhart
Ind. on receipt Of price, 81 per bottle. or six
bottles for =. express prepaid They are
free from lll cpIatAs and dangerous drugs.
For sale ~ am Dru=EIsts-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-19

The MISSOURI Pacific viii sell tickets
account Christmas and New Year holt
days, between points within 2OO miles
distance at rate of one and one third
fares for the round trip with minimum
rate Of 50 cents. Dates Of sales, Dec. %.
20, "A. rs and 81, aud Jan. /, limited to
return until Jan. 2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-19

Rudy's Pile suppository is guaranteed
TO cure Piles and onstipation, or money
refunded 90 cents per box Send stamp
for circular and free sample 70 Martin
Rudy, Lancaster, Pa For sale BY all
hrstelass druggists, and In Topeka by w.
r Kennedy, corner Fourth and kansas
avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-19

Santa Fe, who was IN Topeka yesterday
for the first time. Is a inc appearing
man. He is about . feet 10 inches tall,
square shoulders and Of military bear
ing. although he is rather corpulene
His eyes are grey and Of the search
ing" variety. and his hair matches his
iron grey mutton chop wiskers. Mr.
Walker wears q plain business suit and
altogether he might be taken, as Tar AS
appearances CO. for well-to-d do eastern
banker.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-19

Every body in Topeka il invited 20
come TO Lincoln post hall Thursday aft
erneen and evening Of December 20, TO
buy Christmas presents, At the ladies q.
A z fair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-19

Swift & Holidays assortment Of silver
small goods is the largest in the city.
New and choice designs in brushes aud
combs, smoking trays, calendars, atomic
ers, soap boxes, pocket TASKS. hair curl
ers, candlesticks. crumb trays, match box
es stc- etc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-19
Rock Island
Playing Cards
No. 6O1 Kanz. Ave.


To prove SHOWS Pine Expectorant" will
not KNOCK Out" any COLD or COUGH. IT
Is GUARANTEED For sale by all drug
gists; price 20 and SOC bottle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-19

OF every description and prices to suit.
We sell the B s h" the only double
center draft burner made. Call and see
our line. J. w. Farnsworth. SUB Kansas
avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-19

Prescott & Co. have removed TO No
11S West Eighth street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-19

Travelling cases for ladies and gentle
men from $1.00 to $500 each At Swift &
Hoifidav'a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-19

Call up Phone 1913 and have our Wagon
call for your bundle.
topeka STEAM LAUNDRY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-19

Prescott & Co have. removed TO No
11S West Eighth street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-19

The STATE JOURNALS Want and Mis-
cellaneous columns reach each working
day in the week more than twice az
many Topeka people as can be reached
through any other paper. This is fact
Chatting Dishes and Five O'CLOCK Teas
in many styles and prices A very com
plete line. ]. w. FarnswOrth, sos KAN
aas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-19

We put on new neckbands on shirts
Peerless steam Laundry, IL and ia
West Eighth street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-19
Rock Island
Playing Cards
No 6O1 kana. Ave-


OF many makes and prices to correspond.
You can buy a full set or any part OF
a set by calling on J. w. F1rnsworth,
SOB Kansas avenue.
Institute or Arts aaa Languages.
ElocutiOn. Dramatic Art F. P. CIeaves
M. A, Instructor. jackson and Eighth.
Osor EkberE-
Merchant Tailor. 716 Kansas areaue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-19

Not at the usual Xmas Prices but at Quitting
Business Prices. The goods must be sold. We
quit business February i, O5.
$1,000 Forfeited if don't.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-19

Swift & Holiday are closing out their
fine fans At cost An opportunity 70 So
cure a nice present at low price.
New neck bands put on your shirts at
TOPEKA STEAM LAUNDRz.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-19

Natural Gray Derby Ribbed
Underwear, worth Csc, for. :. 33c
75c Silk Embroidered Sox. 39c
Seamless Sox. Observation-Disclosures sc
Silk Embroidered Suspendcrs,
worth 4Oc, for . ice
Boys Caps. 12c
Mems Caps. 19c
S1.OO Fur Crushes ...... 43c
Sl.5O Fur Fedora. -.. 95c
Mems $500 Suits for ..... $3.50
Mems $1,000 Suits for. 495
Mems $500 Suits for - $50
Mems $1,000 Suits for.. 9.85
MEMS
OYcrCOatS and listers.
$3.50 Kind for. ....- 1896
$1,000 Kind for .. 495
$3.50 Kind for .-..---.--- $50
$1,000 Kind for ....-...-.-.. $50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-19

Merchant Tailor. ne Kansas avenue
Evening journal., 1894-04-24
CALLAHAN IS PAYROLL CLERK.

He VIII Assume His Duties In the
Philadelphia Mint on May 1, and
Receive 50 Day.
John F. Callahan has been appointed
payroll clerk in the mint at Phlladel
phia. He has received from Superin-
tendent Townsend communication
ordering BIN to report for duty on May l..
The position Is worth IS day, or
about 81, eco year The official bond is
$1,000, which Mr. Callahan will file in a
few days This position is much better
than the deputy collector ship of the
port Of Wilmington, for which Mr.. Gala
han was an applicant and which he
would have got but for the partisan
spirit evinced by Collector Townsend.
who. seeing that be could not retain
Finn, named w. Alexander Comegys. a
Democrat of his own selection.
The position in the mint is much le ss
laborious than the deputy colectorship
The hours are from 9 to 3 o'clock each
day.
Mr., Callahan will continue TO reside
in this city, where he is known as a most
enthusiastic Democratic worker. He is
but 2o years old but has done much
efficient party work. He is secretary of
the county executive committee, and
was at one time secretary Of the Young
Mems Democratic Club, Of which he is Al
active and honored mepber He is be
ing warmly congratulated TO day by his
many political and personal friends.