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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-01-14
THE KRAG-JORGENsEN RIFLE.
The New Weapon Selected for the
United States Army.
Brooklyn Citize


The new rifle weighs about So pounds,
has barrel 80 inches long, and is, stock
and all, about the length of the ordinary
rifle.
The size of the bore is 80. yet the small
bullet, weighing but 900 grains, or $50
grains less than the one in use in the old
gun, is propeled with force that carries
it about 1000 yards away, or through
TWEEN tynine 1-inch planss at distance of
230 yards. A metallic cartridge is used,
containing, besides the heel of the bullet.
thIrty-seven grams of smnkeless powder,
and the bullet leaves the muzzle with a
velocity of 10000 feet per second.
The rife can be sighted fer shot Of
$500 yards with precision, for it follows
that ball going with sucn force has
much fatter trajectory than that of the
Springfield rife. But this is not all; 175
of the new cartridges weigh no more than
100 of the old. and the soldier therefore
carries nearly twice as much ammunition
as before.
In addition to that the magazine, which
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-01-14

through the woods to Ruskin's favorite
view. Here, secluded and surrounded by
the elements of nature be loved so we'll,
with the beautiful lake and noun tains in
the backgrounds much of his noblest
words are said to have been written.
We'rested on the bench awhile to drink
in that beautiful view. A steep descent
on the path took US down to the public
road. The big cave near by is one of a
number of cases of RuSkin's good-int ten
toned philanthropy. At great expep Sc
one winter he made an icehouse there and
hlled 1t full OF ice. When summer ap-
preached he opened it to distribute it
among the poor of the neighborhood and
found only puddle of muddy water
We were taken back to the house again
and into the great hall hung with large
drawings by Burne-Jones and by kuskin
himself: Everywhere there is evidence of
SOLID. old-tashioned comfort.
Then we went into the study, 1t is a
low. narrow room, with windows looking
out on the lovely lake. In one corner is
the masters table of red mahogany, and
before 1t Is the vacant armchair, crimson
and low. The study is crowded with book
cases and cabinets. By the side of the
armchair is the fine large CRATE. Above
the fireplace is curious FlorentIDo pOr-
celain piece. a Madonna relic and some
early Greek pots from .he ruins at Cyprus.
On The other side hang two superb pieces
by w. e. Huut-a birds nest and plums.
Hanging near by are several Turner water
colors.
Ruskin's library is comparatively small.
but very choice. We were shown an
original manuscript of Scott's, yellum
Bible of King Kyno. of Norway dated 1900
and one OF the very finest copies extant.
Then there is an autograph of Michael
Angelo, aud, oh, so many other treasures.
One of the most notable apartments is
the "turret-room." This was formerly the
professors, and he papered it with pan.
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ceiving our interest and learning that our
home was in far-off California land this
suspect was the real reasOn) he told us
that if we cared to see Ruskin's home and
his art treasures he would show them 10 US
on the morrow.
Take my boat" said the kindly man.
land row across the lake TO CoDiston viii
lage and In the morning, say at o'clock.
return aud l will meet YOU"
Such extraordinary kindness to entire
strangers, ana such unprepOssessing ones,
too, so far overcame us that our express
sions OF gratitude we're quite unsaid. Our
new-found friend was Mr.. Arthur Severn,
the artist, whose wife is Ruskin's cousin,
and you might say his guardian also.
need not dwell on that evenings boat
ride. Everything Whereabouts bears mark
of the influence of Ruskin. Even the
little launch that takes the tourists about
Is Ia the, shape of a gondola. with its
smokestack carefully hidden from view.
Ruskin threatened to move away if a
steam launch was placed on the lake, so
the company took this method 10 appease
his wrath.
The following morning at we moored
our skif again at Brentwood. Mr.. and
Mrs. Severn were both there to meet US.
Ruskin's house is somewhat of a ram
bling structure, now more than twice its
original size to accommodate Mr.. Seyern's
family.
But the garden is Ruskn's favorite
place. Most of the blooming roses, car
nations and peoples were cultivated en-
tlrely by the master" The greenhouses
near by are greatly disliked by Ruskin
He only allows their existence on the dis
tinct understanding that all the grapes
grown therein shall go to the neighboring
poor.
Brentwood means steep wood, and SO il
is. Groves of alder. birch and beech
trees cover the entire place even up to the
top of the moor. Ruskn's favorite climb.
Just beyond the tennis court, graded with
great labor. is the waterfall and fish pond.
wherein are over a thousand trout.
We were taken on winding path
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county road. hs fitted the place up in
fine style as a roadside inn and called ii
the 'Star and Carter" Then he laid him.
self out for business, assisted by quaint Z
looking old colored man known as Uncle
Tom." who had Southern coOkery-includ-
ing terrapin, canvasback, hominy and corn
pone-at his fingers end. Lent held the
colonePs note for $780, One sunny sum-
lner Sunday morning he TOOK his head
to have a spin down to the Star and
Garter and with three or four friends order
a breakfast that would test the colonerS
larder and also Uncle Toms skill as
cook. Both stood the test nobly. The
breakfast was irreproachable, the wines
SO especially excellent that they ravIshed
the palates OF these gourmets. Coffee
was served in the pretty garden, with It's
iuXuriant and outrageous LEAKAGE. LII
Was far in the afternoon when the guests
prepared to depart. 10th almost TO leave
the scene of so much eDj lyment
What's the damage for the breakfast,
Colonel Jack ?" asked Lent.
How did yOn like it. Bill?"
Simply perfect" replied Lent, begin
ming to handle his portemonRaie.
well" returned Colonel Jack, speaking
very slowly. the cost of that breakfast is
just $500"
Lent's arms dropped Imply.
squars the note"
Although honest as general PROPOSE
ton Colonel Jack could turn a short corner
sometimes when he found il advantageous
to do so. AS to William Nj. Lent and him.
self In business transaction ii may be
called case of diamond cut diamond"
1t has been mentioned that Colonel Jack
was iamentaby deficient in the matter of
education. He improved little in this
respect after some years residence in this
State and was able to write his name. Be-
fore he acquired this mplishment he
was occasionally placed in awkward and
embarrassing situations from which even
his tact sometimes failed to relieve him.
Once he put up at a hotel somewhere in
the East. and the clerk. twirllng the regis
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-01-14
ALL HE WANTED.
The Tramp Was Not Hard to Please
Under the Circumstances.
Washington Star.

Washington Star.
"What do you want 2" she asked of the tramp
who had made his way around 10 the kitchen
door.
'Nothin' much. ma'am," be replied, with
poiteness that awakened her suspicion
money"
Nom. / don't want no money!"
"Weli. we have no victuals, except for dinner,
and they amt don YETI
Il don't even ask for none of yer dinner,
ma'am:: All want is some dry bread; ies' dry
bread"
She was touched.
''Poor mani" she exclaimed. "Rere, I'll give
you piece of pie, anyhow"
Nom. drUther hev the dry bread"
do you like tt?.
mo, but yer see me an the rest OF the boys
hez hustled aroun' till we've got turkey, an
some celery, an some cranberry sauce an
some plum puddin', am all we want now is jes'
the dry bread ter make the stuffin' or
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-01-14
THE THREE WISHES.

Three girls sat idly on the beach;
One like lily tail and fair
One brilliant with her raven hair,
One sweet and shy of speech.
81 wish for fame" the lily said.
And for wealth and courtIy life"
Then gently spoke the third, las wife,
ask for love instead"
Years passed. Again beside the sea
Three women sat with whitening hair,
Still graceful, lovabIe and fair,
And told their destiny
Fame is not ALL" the lily sighed:
wealth futile II thu heart be dead"
~ have been loved" one sweetly said,
"And l am satisfied"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-01-14
Cooking by Steam.

Cooking dishes are now made in Eng
land in which in the boiling process the
meat does not come in contact with the
water or steam. The edible is contain ed
in jacket. which in turn is immersed in
the outside kettle containing the boiling
water. 1t is claimed that by this the
nutritious qualities of meat are preserved,
nothing passing off in vapor. There is
moisture enough in the meat to prevent t
from burning and all the favor is retained.
while, again. the fiber retains tenderness
not found in any other method.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-01-14

holds FIVE cartridges, can be loaded in two
seconds, and In the hands of an expert al
most forty shots minute can be fired, and
the gun can be dismounted and put TO-
gether again without the use of tools. The
barrel is ri1ed. of course, having four
grooves, which make one turn IN ten
inches. and that part which is apt TO be-
come heated in rapid and continued firing
is covered with wood, so as to protect the
hand
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-01-14
A Fortunate Bow,
\ ew York Journal

New YORK Journal
Small boy-Papa, l got something for
nothing yesterday.
Papa-How was thato
Small boy-The buy next door gave me
the whooping cough.
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Equipped.

Chicago Record.
Are you ready TO meet the solemn event
In every mans existence. the New Year ?"
asked the meditative man.
You bet l am" replied his fiippant
friend. II have more material for swear
ing off than ever had before in my life. !"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-01-14
He Was Qualified.
London Pun CHI

London PUNCH
She-And you'll have to make speech after
dinner, won't you?
He-Oh. shall just have to talk a little nom
sense TO them, you know!
She-Ab, and pobody's better qualified to do
that than yourselfl
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-14

eblo Evening News, is tie guest OF MI
J. W. StaiIy, who until recently was pub
fishing the Star in Pueblo.
General Social News.
Misses Jessie 6hellabarger, Mabel
Baker, Grace Van Houten and Myrtle
Davis; Messrs. Clarence Evans, David
Lakin, Fred Gillett and Harmon Ryus
composed ride party which went to the
mound Thursday evening aud later went
to the home of David Lakin for lunch
Mr.. and Mrs. John Small and family
will leave soon for Colorado.
Mrs. LOttie Balls, of Lafayette, Ind, an
old schoolmate Of Mrs w. d. Dignon's,
is her guest
Mrs. Anna Develin, Of Kansas City,
is the guest Of Mrs. Chas. Heidelberg.
A new engagement which is being
talked of just now is that of young
banker and a Buchanan street belle.
Mrs. Geo Sharitt and Mrs Flory, of
St Louis, are visiting in LeavenwOrth
and Mrs. Flory Will be the guest Of Mrs
j. L. King next week.
Mrs. w. B Houston has gone to St Joe
for visit
Miss Katie Moreland and Charlie Hurd
have returned from a visit in Guthrie.
Ok. Mrs. MOreland accompanied them
and Is the guest of Mrs. A. A. Hurd-
Frank Trip is home from Chicago
and is visiting his parents.
Mrs. Henry Popenoe of Lawrence is
visiting relatives here.
Chas- Smith spent yesterday in Kansas
City.
Il p. Tanner has returned from Denver.
Miss Gertie Shivers will go to Denver
next week.
". L Trump is in Ottawa
Miss Fanny George has gone to Asbury
Park to attend the National Teachers
association.
Mr.. George Eagle is expected home
from Denver Monday
Mrs. John Payne will leave next week
for visit in Cincinnati. and Mr.. Payne
viii go to New Mexico.
Miss Anna Hartley left today for Salt
Lake City.
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The following dispatch from Topeka.
Kas., says the National Underwater, Of
Hartford, Conn, appears in a number of
western daily newspapers:
Superintendent Snider Of the Kansas
insurance department has notified the
New York Life insurance company that
he will begin an examination of its affairs
on June 80 At the suggestion of Presi-
dent Mccall of the company. Superin-
tendent Snider has invited the insurance
departments of Missouri, Texas, Ken
lucky, Massachusetts and New York to
assist in the examination. This action.
superintendent Snider says. is taken on
the strength Of rumors which have been
floating around for some time regarding
the company. 1t IS understood that sup
erintendent Snider will examine all the
other big companies IN the east while he
is at it,
A copy of this dispatch having been
sent by western agent to President Nc
Call, he wired Immediately Charles A
Taylor, assistant superintendent Of the
Kansas insurance department at Topeka,
to this effect:
Il received a clipping from a Kansas
City paper through one of our agents,
and it appears that 3 telegram was
sent from Topeka that Superintend-
ent Snider had originated the proposed
investigation of the company, because of
rumors that were in circulation about it.
The statement, no matter by whom made,
is an absolute falsehood. and no one
knows that better than Superintendent
Snider. Rumors of this kind, when cir
culated by rival companies. can under
stand, but when they are sent out from
Topeka, il leaves me in a position OF won
dering who faIsified the facts 1 wish
the superintendent would make inquiry
about il, and correct the false statement
at an early date"
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LYONS NOT GUILTY.
Settled With the o. r. G. Yesterday and
Says He Ready to Long Ago.

Settled With the o. X. c. Yesterday and
Says He was Ready to Long Ago.
The general grievance committee of
the Order of Railway Conductors Of the
Santa Fe system closed its session here
yesterday and the members returned 10
their various homes.
The members present were as follows:
". Z. Wright. Newton; William O'Con-
nor, Pueblo; @. w. ThOrnberg, Denver;
". W. AIcott, Las Vegas; j. B. Roberts,
Joliet, Ill; E. Craig, Colorado Springs;
J. d. Miner, Arkansas City; G. l. Gilbert
Leadville; Chas. Sullivan, Chanute; IL F.
Griffith, Albuquerque; r. II. McElwain.
Dodge city; g. w. Riley, Emporia;
Thomas Moore, Argentine; G. l. Short
and Richard Wilson. Topeka.
This was the regular biennial meet
ing of the committee and the following
new officers were elected: c. L Short of
Topeka, general chairman; George
Thornberg of Denver, assistant general
chairman; Richard Wilson Of Topeka,
general secretary.
At this meeting the committee settled
up with Treasurer J. w. Lyons, the EN-
poria conductor, whose connection with
the order was severed in the late strike
He held of the orders money $11I91,
according to the orders account. Ills
friends say that the amount is $11716
and that when the mem ers of the order
demanded it of him he had il in the
Eank Of EmpOria and was ready to pay
il, but as his check from the road did
not come with the other Emporia checks,
he concluded that they were trying to
have the road hold it back SO they could
bring action with view to hurting his
character, SO he concluded to await
Developments On these grounds,
and because he held bill
against them Lyons refused to
turn over the funds IN his possession IN
til the STAIR could be settled. There
was no attempt on his part, he says, to
embezzle anything. He could have set
tied any time the order was ready to set
tied with him. The members of the or
der claim there is nothing in the story
that they had intended to have him
rested. Lyons friends claim to know,
however that the members of the order
had intended to garnishee his wages due
from the company and that the money
was held back at the request of the or
der. to compel him to settle.
Mr.. Lyons was in Topeka yesterday
and settled with the order, after first re-
ceiving his pay from the railroad. The
order allowed him SOL 81 for his services
and he paid the balance. 1t is said that
the original amount of Lyons bill was
1925.
The affair resulted in the abolition of
the office of treasurer, and National
Treasurer Daniels of Cedar Rapids, Ia.
will hereafter hold the funds.
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STILL ANXIOUS TO SHED.
Artz Wants tOOrganize a Secret Working
mems Society.

Artz Wants tOOrganize a Secret Working
mems Society.
Ex-Adjutant General Artz received his
first set back at the hands of the POpu-
lists last night at the Populist league.
He attended the meeting and listened
with some Impotence to the other speak
ers but no one called for him. His
glory had departed" and he sat deserted
and alone. When the last speaker had
finished Artz could contain himself no
longer and he arose and was recognized
by the chairman. He announced that
there would be meeting next Sunday
to organize a secret society of labOring
men for the time has come" he added
'to shed the last drop of blood, if neces-
sary in the cause of the laboring men,"
He discussed the strike and the wrongs
of the Iaboring men.
When he sat down the charm an J. NJ
Harrington said: 4 understand that the
gentlemen simply made an announce
ment Of meeting and 1 want to say
that this league has nothing whatever to
do with IT,"
The principal speaker was J. 0. Lang
don. exMethodist preacher and book
agent ]. M. Senter, clerk of the board
of railroad commiss toner's, spoke on the
questions Of finance. Of course advocat-
ing the free coinage of silver.
The committee on arrangements for
the POpulist rally reported the amount
expended as $13O, of which all but So
has been raised
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A GREAT SEND-OFF.
AtchtsOn People Can't Say Anthing Too
Good for Sells


Sells Bros circus was at Atchison day
before yesterday. The Globe says:
s'Those people who 60 to a circus to
take their children whom they usually
carry in their arms to avoid buying
ticket, were disappointed yesterday.
Children were all made to pay by the
Sells Bros, and it did no good to carry in
fourteen-year-old baby and pretend
that he was so small that he could not
walk. The circus was one of the best
ever seen in Atchison, notwithstanding
the reduction in price, 1t is larger and
better than when it was here last, charg-
ing 90 cents admission. There is moth
ing better on the road than Sells show;
it is fully large as the Barnum or
Forepaugh shows, and fully as good, al
though this year charging only One-half
the usual admission. The best feature
we have ever seen in a circus was the
performing seals, and it entirely
new
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-14
ARRANGING FOR LABOR DAY
4 Committee Appointed to Look After
the Matter.

The Topeka Trade and Labor assem- bly,
held its annual meeting last night and
elected the following officers for the en-
suing year: Secretary, J. G. Samuel
son; treasurer. A NJ. H. Claudy; statis-
tician, T. l. Whitaker; trustee, P E
Cook. No president is elected, as a pre-
siding officer at each meeting.
The Labor day committee having in
charge the arrangements for the Labor
day demonstration on the first Monday
in September, will meet at the assem- bly,
hall at 10 o'clock Sunday morning to de-
eide on the details of the programme for
that occasion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-14

We call attention to the new advertise
ment of ". L Douglas $500 shoe which
appears in our issue today. We have
every assurance from the manufacturer
that the recent improvements in style
and quality viii give more satisfaction
than ever to the wearers of these popu-
lar shoes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-14
Fire in a shed.

The fire department was called to POI
East Tenth street at $40 this morning by
a telephone alarm. The fire was IN a
shed owned by c. c. Trimmer. The fire
extended to the barn adjoining owned by
Mrs. A Gray. Both buildings were
saved with nominal loss. Chief WiImarth
thinks the fire was the work Of bad boys
IN the neigh borhood-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-14

Frank A Willard. the Populist candi-
date for congress in the Second district
has only one leg. Willard was a Santa
Fe brakeman few years ago and lost his
leg in the service of the road He is now
a contractor and was elected mayor Of
Argentine a citizens candidate.
Chairman Breidenthal says a one-Iegged
railroad man il about as good vote get
ter in these times as the one armed Or
One-legged old soldier
Willard was peace arbitrator during
the strike trou 0les aud did all in his
power to persuade the men to keep the
peace.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-14

Have you tried the American Steam
Laundry for your laundry work? II you
haven't. try them. 112 w. 7th. Tele 841
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-14

Call for Cubeb Cough Cure and insist
upon having nothing else. % and so cent
bottles Try it and if it is not az we say
the best remedy Of the kind in the
w0rld-we ask you to condemn il to all
your friends
Sold by Rowley Bros.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-14

The man who smokes says ''that half
the pleasure Of his life is in smoking"
when he smokes good cigars such as
Stanstield keeps at 632 Kas. ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-14

Try Phillips mineral water tits con
sidered the finest water for the stomach
612 w. Eighth avenue Try 10
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-14

The Republican congressional commit
tee of the Second district has been or
gained by the election of J. \. Harrison.
better known as Curly" chairman and
). ". File of Kansas City as secretary.
curly Harrison, who was chairman Of the
Franklin county delegation in the CON
vention which Nominated Judge Miller
Tor congress, has filed the offices Of
sheriff and treasurer Of Franklin county.
Ayers Ague Cure is a warranted spe-
cific for all malaria diseases and hillary
arrangements,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-14

For family medicine, Ayers Sugar
Coated Pills are unrivaled- They eradi-
cate disease
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-14

Improper and deficient care of the
scalp viii cause grayness of the hair and
badness Escape both by the use Of
that reliable specific, Halls Hair Re-
newer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-14

The chancel chapter Of Grace Cathedral
will give lawn social at Bethany college.
next Monday evening, July 10Th AdmIs-
sion 10 cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-14

We put on new neck ands on shirts.
Peerless Steam Laundry, 112 and ia
" est Eighth street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-14

Prescott & Co. will remove to No rs
West Eighth this morning.