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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-29
Dress Evolution.

Persons who have been expecting
dress reform somewhat as they are ex-
pecsing the milIennium-rolI in on
a gold chariot IL a cloud Of fire or
something equally startling-will be
surprised some day to be told that it.
dress reform, not the millennium-is
here. The number of women who wear
different clothes from those they were
brought up TO consider the proper and
suitable wOmen's wear would amaze If
1t could be accurately stated. Union IN
derwear and hygienic waists, with 10
corsets-these are n such common use
as TO be no longer IN any way unusual
Tho bicycle has pushed matters little
further. In their attempts To design
costume for this exercise many women
have worked out their own salvation III
a walking dress as we'll Scores Of BIZ
cycling women shop, travel ard walk
IN their wheel toilets, and nobody sus-
poets it-New York Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-29
Girl Bachelor Apartments.

There are many bachelor apart
ment" houses in New York, but on 1n-
quiry one always discovers that il is
another case of mo women allowed. II
The girl bachelor has hitherto been
obliged to put up with dingy lodgings
secured where obey might be. DuU the
time is rapidly approaching when some
young man, ringing the bell OF an apart
ment house and asking for rooms Will
be baked by the curt, No men allow
ed Many years ago a. Il. Stewart
tried to make a success of a lodging
house for women, but in those days the
bachelor girl who canned q good salary
and spent it in living had not appear
ed, and the scheme failed for lack Of
support. The experiment is now TO be
tried by Miss Janet a. Lewis, who is to
put up a handsome fireproof building.
and the erection of the same will soon
be under way, the only difficulty expe-
rienced having been the securing Of q
suitable site. Philadelphia Press
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-29
POLICE COURT NOTEs.
There Was No Thanksgiving Holiday
in Police Court This Morning.

There Was No Thanksgiving Holiday
in Police Court This Morning.
There was 3 session Of police court
this morning, if it was Thanksgiving
Mary W ade and VIII Hamilton. young
colored members OF Smoky Row society.
had bit of scTimmage yesterday over
ten cents, and each was fined three dol
lars in police court this morning.
The trial Of sam Taylor, who assisted
Walter Chance TO get away with lot Of
f. ed and hay from the store Of GroshOng
& 9rainard, in North Topeka, Monday.
came up. Chance has not vet been car
tured, but a warrant Is out for him Both
are colOred and live at $50 Clay street.
Officer CaprOn searched the house and
found lot of stolen goods, harness.
clothing, etc Iaylor's case was heard
in part and then continued till tomorrow.
George Sleber, who was arrested for
driving over the fire hose at North
Topeka ire Sunday. was tried but dis
missed, as he proved that VIII Jenkins.
who was with him, was doing the driv-
ing, and warrant has been sworn cat
for jenkins.
John Ewing, the colored man who
day afternoon with piece Of rock, was
fined 500 on the two charges.
There were lots of witnesses on each
side. John may not have been drunk.
but he was pretty rough in his play
and the evidence satisfied the
judge that he was not only guilty Of
stoniug Early's head without proper
provocation or authority, but that he had
also distressed the dignity OF the depart
ment in resisting an officer and jabbing
him in the ribs with his elbow. The sen
tence Of the court was fifty dollars in
each case, and John Immediately took
steps to appeal il.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-29

The Alumnae Association OF the Cen
eral Society Of Mechanics and Trades
men Of the City Of New York is compos-
ed Of female graduates Of the steno-
graphic and typewriting classes from
1887 TO 1894 At recent meeting at
tended by over 90 Of these young wom-
en- the chief subject for discussion was
Sensible Dress, . opened with a paper
read by Miss Magdalene Foerth- After
some spirited discussion from the other
members liz was found to be the senti-
ment that skirts to the shoe tops should
be worn Oh a rainy day. Those who did
not approve this style were recommend
ed to wear leggings. This. it was argued,
would be the first step toward dress re-
form. and the transition from short
skirts on a rainy day TO short skirts ev-
cry day would be easy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-29

Mrs Eliza Archard Conner read a pa
per on 'Reincarnation' last Sunday
Afternoon. before the usual weekly meet
inc Of the BROOKLYN Philosophical soci-
etv. For the benefit Of such as may not
know it Is added that this society ex-
lists to gain knowledge and compare
ideas nv means of lectures and discus
sions. It has the reputation of being
4nerciless II, criticism. and it did not
belle this at its last meeting "A less self
contained woman than hrs. Conner
would have succumbed under the scath-
ing comments which followed her pa
per, some Of them set forth il that spir-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-29

There are new goods galore on the
eo.1rters IT shops, and all are fearfully
ana wonderfully named. The funny part
If IL is. too. that no one seems to ever
use these names. What thiss' i ask
ed 2 salesman. Novelty goods, ~ he re-
Piled. As they call everything by that
title that isn't cashmere, 1 persisted
But hasn't it any other name?'' Oh.
II sa,vs tissu ecailleux on the box. - he
returned, .'but 1 never call it that -
other names conveying few ideas TO
any one are crepon papillote, tainage
brise. etofte veloute. etc. And still in
gpite Of this the manufacturers keep
right on wasting names on the desert
cir and causing titles TO blush unseen
Sara Sylvester il Boston BUDGET
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-29

It is claimed, you know, that wom-
en- are such emotional creatures, it
will not do to intrust them with the
ballot Have you ever noticed how calm
and thoughtful and deliberate 4 crowd
Of men were at an election celebrations
Have you observed what strength of in
tellect, what capacity for government.
they showed as sthey cavOrtod around
the burning pile and added all the head
covering they possessed to the combus-
tible material? Probably you have been
there yourself, and maybe this argu-
ment may have occurred to you-that
man alone should be intrusted with the
ballot ne is 50 much more calm and
unconditional than woman ~ Kansas
p-oaza
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-29
6ALL / REFS

To hold your hats, your overcoats,
are a great convenience. Our Hall
Trees this season have every virtue
Of style, work manship and equip
ment Some Of them, although com
paratively inexpensive, have none
Of the minor defects 80 common in
cheap affairs. They are made
strong, the proportions are admir-
able, framing Is good aud outlines OF
most of them graceful. They have
seat deep and low TO the nOOr; lid
lifts. beneath which is = large seor-
age chest for oversh oes. slippers and
sundry useful but not specially sight
ly articles. Tbs umbrella rack j. of
brass, with ruStless bowl; ths hooks
are of antique pattern, with branch
ing arms; they are usually made Of
quarter-sawed oak, finely carved. and
with suitably sized mirror. Prices
are IS, SO, SO, SIS. $50, up to $75
each.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-29
In SOCIETY CIRCLES.
Recent Social Events in Topeka
and Vicinity.
GENERAL HOTES OF SOCIETY.
Personal Items or Interest About To-
polka People and VEsirors An Town

Personal Items or Interest About To-
polka People and Visitor An Town
The Superba' clubs second dancing
party Of the season. given at Library hall
last evening was q pronounced success
There were present thirty three couples.
all OF whom thoroughly enjoyed the
dancing on the beautifully polished and
shining floor. TO The measure of the per
feet music. The Superbas parties are
among the most enjoyable Of social func-
tions and the members all appreciate the
efforts Of the committee in charge to
make them SO
General social Notes
Dr. c. B. Reed and family returned
from Sterling. Kas.. Tuesday
HRS L. Halo and Mrs. Eugene Mitch
ell. who have been the guests of Mrs.
Abe Steinberg, returned home yester-
day.
DR. and Irs. d. 4. Jennings Of Cleve-
land, Ohio, who have been the guests Of
Dir. and Hrs Marcus Bosworth for sew
eral days have returned home.
Miss Ella Banks will entertain friends
Friday evening
Dir l. II. Lehman Of Usage City spent
Tuesday in the city
Mrs Archie Kellam entertained a few
friends most pleasantly at cards Tuesday
Mr. and Mrs S Barnum entertained
Informally Tuesday evening, compli-
mentary to Mrs IL Hall and Mrs. Z
Mitchell Of Minneapolis.
Mrs. H. III. Brown and little Miss Ruth
Of Blue Rapids are the guests Of AIrs.
Browns father, Judge Horton, and fam
ily-
Mrs. Margaret Mc1Iurray of Wave
land, Ind, IS visiting her sister, Mrs John
Milligan-
Mr. C. c. Baker is expected home from
Colorado Saturday
Miss Daisy Hayes viii leave Sunday
for California
Mr Jacob Mercer came home from
Manhattan yesterday
Albert ii. Horton, ir., will be down
from the university tomorrow.
Mrs T. 5. Rice and daughter Mildred
OF Denver, viii return home saturday.
ME John 3. Prescott came down from
Kansas Clry 10 spend Thank3gi wing with
his mother, Mrs A. II. Horton.
Dir. Harry 6eabrook is over from Went
worth military academy.
The musicale and reception at Beth
any this evening from 7:40 tin II O'Clock
IS by invitation and promises an even
ing's rare enjoyment
Mr- A. b. Cowgirl Of Kansas City came
up last evening.
The second OF the Assembly clubs
parties takes place al Library Hall Fri
day evening.
1Ir- and Mrs. A r. I.ingafeIt are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Lister Brewer IN
Denver.
The Juvenile Dramatic Club went to
Carbonate last night to give an enter
tainment
The Pensee Club met with Misses
Annie and Jennie Hudson last evening.
Mrs Byron Roberts has returned from
a two weeks trip to Hutchinson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-29

1t OF cleverress which "guillotines ear
nestness with mot and urns the ashes
Of q life IN a phrase. Mrs. Conner
was fully equal to her critics, however,
and it is only just to the society TO say
that her routing Of them was as cordial
ly enjoyed as its holiday eff the pre-
vious half hour, when she was being
sbutchered n 1t is q friendly warning
to any one contemplating u paper or
talk before the b. p. ;. to leave all OF
his sensitiveness and none Of his wits at
home New York Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-29

Mrs Esther T. Housh has been elect
ed corresponding secretary Of the " c.
T. G. of Massachusetts, She was for
years editor Of The Woman at Work
and president Of the Vermont White
Ribboners- For some years Mrs. Housh
has been in Boston doing literary work
With her ready pen ana thorough knowl-
edge Of methods Mrs HOush is sure to
be a helpful ally TO the leaders of the
Massachusetts ". c. I. G.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-29
DARLOR NABINFTS.
n AILOR JABINETS

Have you curiosities, oddities, rare
and unique articles painsrakingly
gathered from Highways ana byways
Of Europe, your native land. mute
Witnesses Of pleasure. toll and ad-
venture, exciting pleasurable emo
tions Of q past experience in ycur
mind, full of kssnest interest to your
friendsl Would you httingly dis
play your treasures Frame them
with one Of our parlor cabinets It
would be- a most seemly act Prices
$40, S15, $50 and $40.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-29
NIGHTINGALE CAUGHT.

a Topeka BOY Wanted for Forgery is Cap
tured ut E-eaven worth.
A telegram from the Leavenworth DO
lice received in Topeka today announces
that Bob Nightingale. Of the Fourth
street gang, who is wanted here for for
gerry. has been captured Sheriff Burdge
Went over after him this morning.
Nightingale was indicted over week
ago by the grand jury on the charge of
forging d IS fathers name 10 Santa Fe
pay check for $40 His father works in
the slODS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-29
THE HOVAs' ULTIMATUM
Demand Disputes With France BE Settled
BY Mixed Court.

Demand Disputes With France Re Settled
BY a Mixed Court.
PORr Louis Island Of 1Iauritius, Nov
29.-The Hova government has given
It's ultimatum. Madagascar agrees thai
Tne French resident shall act as
the intermediary between the
Iova government and the foreign
powers. France Is to carry out such pub
lie works as the Madagascar government
Judges necessary.
The Hovas propose that all disputes be
tween France ana themselves snail be
settled by a mixed court. Lastly, the
Hovas demand the delimifation of French
territory around Diegosaurez and the
right to import munitions of war.
FOR over Fifty Xenrs
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for teething. It soothes. softens
the gums, allays pain, cures collie. Best
remedy for diarrhoa- 20 cents bottle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-29
NEW LOTTERY ORDINANCE
VIII BE Passed in Place Of the one Which.
Was Lost o stolen.

Was LOST or Stolen
The missing lottery ordinance is still
e. ssing, but the policy and lottery con
Germs VIII have but a very short lease Of
life nevertheless.
Councilman Bradford says he viii
draw up a new ordinance to be submitted
at the regular meeting Of the council
next Monday evening. Whoever intro
duces the ordinance, it viii probably be
pissed at once under a suspension Of the
rules, for the mayor and ma oritv 81
the councilmen are determined that
there shall he no more spiriting away OF
lottery ordinances under any pretext
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-29
The
Star Grocery.

No misrepresentation of any sort resOrted
to in selling goods. No deception in advertising
but every article placed sale precisely as
advertised No trick Of any sort, just a straight
forward plain proposition Of selling you goods
cheaper than you buy them elsewhere
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-29
NHEFFONIE RS
GHEFFONIERS

A great many kinds, a great many
styles, out notably one that is par
ticularly stylish. useful aud orna-
mental, with polish and finish east
~ rivalling that of any piano. It is
in the dark, disting uished looking
and comparatively new furniture
wood. curly birch, a fashionable
fayOrife at present LIN any attempt
TO accurately describe this Cheffon-
Ter lean PERJURY would aff1icr our
pen. lie must be seen to be appre-
ciated-
Prices are from $40 to $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-29
RARLOR GOODS.
3 ARLOR Woods.

Seems odd We can sell such nice
parlor sets for 20 little money. It is
the pctentiality of the dollar that
gets 30 much for SO little.
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WsHONPSON DRO'5.
u thompson - RO'S.
626 K44EEss44ss AVE
617-619 QyIIESSG{{ 81 81
fsfWHE APPLAUSE

OF listening senates to command"
is doubtlesalv satisfactory to the
recipient, but not nearly SO much as
both the praise and plaudits Of a
satisfied furniture buying constltu-
eucy whose Intelligent discrimina-
tiOn and appreciation Of our efforts
20 provide the right sort Of furniture
for their use is daily illustrated by
free handed buying and unsolicited
admiration Of the goods we sell
This is all the testimony we need 70
indicate that our store is the Hecca"
of furniture buyers IN quest OF the
best Ia Rome, the proper thing to
do is 10 do as TIE Romans do; IN To
Peka, 10 Is Topekans do, buy your
furniture At our big depot of supply.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-29
Some Dining Chairs
at $1.25 Apiece.

that we viii wager a crisp. concise
aud convincing argument cannot be
bought for less than $1.75 each at
any other store Now if you wish
70 tread pathways of pleasantness
and profit. don't neglect the path
way leading 10 our store this week.
Next week this pleasant episode in
the current history Of this store Will
not exist
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-29
Thanksgiving Marriage Licenses.
NORTH TOPEKA.
Items of Interest from the North side OF
tile River.

Items of Interest from the North side of
the River.
w. G. Sly has removed with his fami-
ly to 115 west Laurent street
Miss Ellen Little is spending her
Thanksgiving with friends at Silver
Lake
Congressman Charles Curtis departed
today for Washington and does not ex-
pect TO return until congress adiourns.
A complete line Of homeopathic rome
dies at A J. Arnold & Sons.
Take your prescri ptions to A. J. Arnold
8 Son, S21 Kan ave. Established 1870
Hiss Belle Cromwell ACCOMPANIED by
her friend Miss Bertha Ross, * spending
the day with her brothers John and Joe
Cromwell
Thanksgiving IS being generally OBJ
served on the north side. Many stores
did not open 1T all this morning and
about all closed by noon.
L have received my regular annual
shipment of pure buckwheat flour. made
wheat 1t is absolutely pure and mas no
equal in the market Customers who
did not use it last year should leave a
trial order. J. H Heller, lOJ2 Kansas
avenue
A japanese tea viii be given Monday
evening, December 3, IN the parlors Of
the Union Pacific hotel, North Topeka.
Dy the Ladies GLuI OF the Motel. The
proceeds will 80 towards defraying the
expenses of a minister's son w no is desIr-
GUS Of taking the treatment for alcohol
ism Come, everyone and contribute
your dime.
Silver Leaf vinegar remains i'll the
front 1t il the best table AMI picking
vinegar Ask your grocer for ID and take
no other 1t is the cheapest
Rock Island
Playing Cards.
No. 81 kans. Ave
Horner.
Topeka Coal Co
Mrs. Mary Powell. Of California. cele-
brated trumpet medium and indepen-
dent slate writer, viii hold 5eances
every evening at o'clock in the Keith
building, room 30 Admission 80 cents.
Topeka Coal a.
Horner
The entertainment arranged " Mrs
Hutchinson's SUNDAY school class has
been fixed for December 5.
Aa0rner-
Topeka Coal Co
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-29

IA four piece su te. up
hOlsterel id q good
grade OF brocareile.
handsomely figured and
sp.eudldiy made. for the
extremely low price Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-29

= DTn 9 =.
Topeka Coal co.

Badness is either hereditary or caused
by sickness, mental exhaustion. wearing
ight- fitting hats. and by over work and
trouble. HalI's Remover viii prevent Il
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-29

A splendid three
piece suite. q diTan. cor
uer chair. Just radlating
loveiiness In every grace
fIl turn Of rsAe mahogany
frame and tile glowing
siliS covering. an ideal re-
cepliOn room suite for
only Observation-Disclosures.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-29

Silver Leaf vinegar remains i'll the
front. 1t il the best table ami picking
vinegar. Ask your grocer for 10 and take
no other. 1t is the cheapest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-29

Mrs. Mary Powell. Of California. ceIe-
brated trumpet medium and indepen-
dent slate writer, viii hold seancez
every evening at s O'Clock in the Keith
building, room 30. Admission so cents.
Topeka Coal a.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-09
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.
WHEAT ron DECEMBER TAKES A
srEP FORWARD.


Chicago. IN. Sent. s.--The wheat mar
ket opened nrm. Foreign markets were
rather casv and reeeipta here ana In
The Northwsst continued IN show
tendency toward abninishinr Bust
noes va. ,.er,, t,.h+ me sustaining
-.
ulhuehcf We're the ihuieauohs NN'h "F
the Hight Northwestern receipts. OF
much llehetr crop Of spring wheat than
many ha5 csic,,i.,e1 u,,,r aud NJ the
~
confirmation coming TO hand or the
Increasing use OF winter wheat for
feed The opening price OF December
,vos E7c i, aa,n,e.a ,,,,,, ma, To
-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-09


New York. Sept. S--'Wheat--Receipts.
S2.s0o. exports, 6S.ooo, sales 4ss,co1
bushels futures. No SPOT. spot nemi.
,si, y. ~, -. ,,.,,.,.' e.,
y ~
"'''at' o' l--e, l. O. D. ss i-ec ahoAt
No, l northern. 60 S-Sc delivered; M
hard. 81 s-se delivered.
o,,,ioos a., ~ 49,, ,,,,,.,,,,,. u. 49,.
FN'N's W d" e'' h'V'nins Nn n'
strength In corn, foreign buying aud
denial OF the report that there had been
n sale ~ Russ,nn harley IN Nav YORK
" '''Vo 'o"'' '"'n 'i'e '''s' p'"oueN
The close was AZ s-SMi-2c not advance.
May. G6 i-lf76s 5-Sc closed &C s.Sc, Sep.
,.,,,,,... no ss.rs "a. ,1as.., ~
.V''"''' % H-N"'S ~ NNHV" V s-'N'
pecemeer 81 l'aNel e-sr' closed 81 e-Se'
Hides steady; wet sailed New or
leans s,,sct.a AZ "a a. mounds ls,a =.
p,,. 49,, ~. % "a, ,.
nuehVs Nyres "rE ~ W = poui'usl
10 l-si Texas dry, q TO 20 pounds. ga
IL
1o,,,.r o,y.,. h.r,,oos so,,, 1n,s,ns
go. ,,e.,s
Nyies hehi 10 he"NS Weish's' HNiSe
Wooi--Qulet; domcatlc fleece, ieW2ic;
pulled a0Is5c.
Pig on--Ouiet, Scatch, Ss05o922.t0.
American. sioo0giS.oo,
tnlN'i-}utb
Lead Weak: domestic, Soc,
Tin Nominal, straights-; plates
dun.
Cotton seed oil-The market was very
quiet today with arm tone still pre-
vailing Prime crude 20 on crude asa
2Sc' yellow butter grades, i20Sbc choice
SUMMER yellow, 3ac; prime yellow, sac,
yellow on giUdes. d2Na3c.
Conec-opcred steody at unchanged
prices, ruled dull hut Arm all forenoon
on local buying and closed steady pi
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-09
COTTON mAnKrrs.
-ev York Cotton Lcttrr,


10 F. q. McPeak a Co. Fort Worth:
New York, sept. s.-.Liyerpool threw
small bombshellAn among the bears
this morning Is sales were 10000.
which were largk for Saturday Fui-
ures they were steady That market
viii be closed Monday, when The bu-
reau report VIII be- issued. That fact
and the closing Of Liverpool on the
same day. u enough u itaoif 70 make
some " the bears nervous. but besides
this the crop report In the Chronieie
this morning was in the same respect
huiilah. II says Il Is claimed that re-
cent rains haya injured cotton IN some
districts and W other districts there are
complaints ~ damage BY rus. blight
shedding and boil worms. Tho rainfall
has Increased with the iasi twenty
four hours. especially IN sections u the
siissisf!ppL ip pafls ul thr BoDilr,
Atlantn and Montgomery. Savannah
and New Orleans diHtricta. The pre-
rlpitation has been heavy, kilograms
from Columbus. Mifs, report eonsid-
cradle complaint Of damage from rains,
other advices from that point say that
tho outlaok is rather discouraEing.