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The Meeker herald., 1894-05-05

The knowing ones have no less than
five weddings on the taps.
The betting on the Rialto yesterday
was 8 to in favor Of Craig with very
few takers.
The regular services at st. James
church tomorrow morning and evening.
Communion at morning services.
Save your spare coin and keep your
mirth securely bottled up until next
Saturday evening when large draught
will be made on the latter commodity.
The Craig Paragraph reports mining
operations in Four Mile region in full
blast. The ground runs from ~ cents
to 81 per yard, and they are saving the
gold.
With talented dramatic club and an
organization expounding the principles
of the great national game Meeker
ought to experience a healthy growth
from now on.
The first game of the series between
Meeker and Craig will be played here
next Saturday afternoon and promises
ter " iTYch gfdev &tinfs. much '""-n" '"''-
l.. Il. Walbridge was appointed con-
servatOr of the estate of Robert Mckee
by the county court on Monday last.
Nothing has as vet been heard from the
asylum regarding Bob's condition.
-
c. L. Carney, n lower country cattle
man, was brought to town Tuesday in
a helpless condition-the result of blood
poisoning. DR.. Bruner has the patient
in hand and he is doing as well as could
be expected.
S. Simons, jr., with large flock of
fine sheep (which he will drive to the
flat-topsl showed up this morning on
the commons north of Meeker. Mr.. S.
proceeded to the assessors office and
had his schedule made out before going
any further.
After a long spring of lin the main)
delightful weather, the elements took a
spiteful parting kick at April and our
additionally fine climate on Monday
and unbottled their wrath in the shape
of several inches of snow, which didn't
last very long after "Old SOln put in an
appearance.
p. F. Welch generously remembered
THE HERALD force on Saturday last
,,st,l 90
overworked printers do not indulge in
beverages stronger than water our usual
throng of pressday visitors enjoyed the
treat immensely. On behalf of the
visitors accept our thanks, Pete.
~
The dance and supper given at the
court house hall Thursday evening was
not as well attended as it deserved to
be, but it was nevertheless a successful
affair and credit to the Kings Daugh-
tiers. The young ladies were untiring
in their efforts to make it an enjoyable
event, and their aim was accomplished.
Two great events take place next
Saturday-the ball game in the after
noon. when Meeker will wipe up the
earth with Craig Tor words to that eff
feet, and the drama expounded in
pristine glory by an aggregation of
talent seldom eQualled and never excel
led in this or any other country-at the
opera house in the evening.
The Seventh Day Adventists began a
series of meetings here on Monday, and
-l,. 4 i
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MINISTER THuRsroN,s DIPLOMACY.

He Has Been Counting an American Girl
Well as the American Government.
That the golden thread of love story
runs through all the complicated meshes
of diplomacy in which Minister Thurs
ton of Hawaii has been entangled for the
past year or more is evident from the an
nouncenent that he is about to marry
Miss Harriet w. Potter of St. Joseph,
Mich, the young woman who was until
recently the cashier of the Hawaiian vol
cano cyclorana at the California Mid
winter fair and had previously filed the
same position while the cyclorama was
at the Columbian exposition. Mr.. Thurs
ton has been q warm friend of Miss Pot
ter's family. for a number of years and
has been q frequent visitor at ST. Joseph,
where he has a large number of acquaint-
ances, but none of them suspected what
was going on until the public announce
ment of the engagement was made.
Miss Potter is a very attractive young
woman of 20. slightly above the medium
height and of the blond type, her hair
being light brown and her eyes large and
blue. She was born in St. Joseph and
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FOR DOMESTIC USE.
A Simple Way. to Make a Tele-
phone at Home
1t Ia Better Than Speaking Tubes and
Can Also BE Connected with the
Houses of Nefxhbors-Get Your
BOY Construct One

Most of the readers of this paper are
no doubt familiar with the method of
constructing the mechanical, or, as it
is sometimes called, the acoustic
telephone, and nearly every boy has
seen or made telephone of this sort
The one / shall describe can be made
easily and in a short time out OF ma
terial that is at hand in every home
Carefully constructed its capacity for
transmitting sound is remarkable, and
it will be found a practical instrument
for short distances.
To make the Stransmitter, which is
also the receiver take tin baking
powder can, the half-pound size being
preferable, and with sharp knife, or
can-opener, cut out the bottom Now
take piece Oh tough writing paper, or,
better still, some sort of thin parch-
ment paper, as the latter is less liable
to tear, and cut out a round piece
large enough to cover the mouth of the
can and leave a margin of about half
an inch all round Through the center
of this piece of paper stick a good sized
pin and bend the point so as to form a
small hook.
Now take the lid OF the can and cut
in its center hole about one-fourth of
an inch in diameter.
Place the paper over the mouth of
the can, being careful to get the pin
exactly in the center of the can, so that
the end with the hook on may be
drawn through the hole in the lid, and
press the lid of the can on over the
paper, taking care to keep the latter
stretched tightly over the end of the
can IF the lid will not go on easily
pry up the edges of its rim little SO it
will not cut the paper The lid
stretches the paper tightly in the man
ncr of a drumhead and you have dia-
phragm, that responds to the slightest
vibration of the line.
Now attach your line, which is to be
OF coarse linen thread, to the hook on
the pin, first drawing the latter through
the hole in the lid until the pin-head
strikes the diaphragm. The telephone
is now complete and may be fixed in
position by passing strips of leather or
tin over the can and mailing the ends
TO the window-casing. shelf or wall, as
may be desired
II is best to avoid angles in the line,
but, IL it is found necessary to make
them, pass the thread through hook
made by bending the end of pin, to
which must be fastened a short string
or thread to tie to the support This
hook allows the line to slide freely in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06
APRONS FOR CHILDREN.

Materials Usually Worn by Girls OF Three
TO Twelve Years
White wash materials, plain, striped
and checked, trimmed with white or
colored embroidery, the patented frill-
ing or cotton lace, as tOrchOn or
Valenciennes, are worn by children
of three to twelve years 1t is no
longer customary to wear aprons at
all times and places in lieu of dresses
or to hide a shabby froclz. Now they
are worn by city children only while
at play, or during the morning hours,
though country 1assies still wear them
to school. which is sensible p1a-s tkat
should never have fallen into disuse-
Caprice is found with as homely a mat
ter as a useful apron, age not influence
ing the effect, as a school child of ten
years Will not wear an apron without
vigorous protest if 1.-The other girls
don't wear them" at some of the
large boarding schools aprons of black
silk or white wash goods are insisted
upon. The former. naturally are pre-
ferred, as they do not increase the
wash list Surah and taffeta are the
neatest materials for black silk aprons
intended to be worn by school girls.
and consist of a gored front and sides,
with belt and ribbon strings, one
pocket and q simple hem or rows of
feather stitching for finish on the en-
tire edge Others will have a row of
heavy inserting let in above the hem
Ladies' Home Journal
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either direction when the line is
stretched.
With two telephones like the above,
connected in the manner shown by
coarse linen thread or very small cop
per wire, conversation can be carried
on for quite distance. and it will not
be found necessary to place the ear
close against the opening in the can
in order to hear, as is the case with the
electrical telephones Three, or even
more telephones of this kind can be
used on the same line by simply rum
ming branch line to the intermediate
phone, care being taken to keep all
the lines taut- To cali the distant
Office simply tap on the can, or the dia-
phragm, with a pencil or stick. The
noise will be heard distinctly some dis
tance from the distant instrument.
The accompanying diagram may be
found useful in constructing the tele
phone. j. A. DE LA VERGNE, JR-
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he GOT II.
Story OF a Faithful Servant Who Obeyet
Orders.

Story OF a Faithful Servant Who Obeyed
Orders.
There is q man in this town who has a
male servant who IS more faithful than any
dog that was ever born. He never questions
an order. If the man was to tell linn to
walk down to the foot of G1ain stl eet and
jump off dock he would do the walking
and the jumping with a simple and unques-
tioning faith.
The other day a friend of the man came
into his Office and asked the man to lend
him his servant for short time. The
friend wanted package which he had left
at his house. The package was too valua-
bic to lntrust to a messenger boy, and he
was too busy TO go after it himself. The
man loaned the servant, and the friend gave
you to go up to my house and walk right
up the front steps The door Will be open,
and you go right up stairs You goin, and
you will find q big package on my dresser
That's the package want, and if you get
back in an hour I will give you DOLLAR
The male servant listened attentively
and said that he understood his instruc-
tions. He hustled out and in less than an
hour returned with the package He was
not in very good shape. His face was bruised,
and his coat was torn. One of his eyes was,
blaclxened and the skin was off the knuc-
kles of his right hand.
Holy Moses, Johnl'' exclaimed his en-
ployer. what have you been doing?"
with whon?''
Fellow up at that mans house,
'What were you fighting about?"
why said John in the most matter of
fact way, che didn't want me to walk up
the front steps They had just been paint
ed"
well, why did you walk up them then?"
John looked reproachfulIy at his employ
er. Didn't be tell me to go up the front
steps for that package?'' he asked
Yes, butt
"They hain't no but about it. He told
me to go up them front steps, and / went
up 'em, paint paint had to fight
the coachman, but went up"
HE seems to have given you a pretty
hard fight,'' ventured the employer
''Huhr' shifted J ohm CONTEMPORARY ut
wasn't patch on the one the housekeeper
and the chambermaid gimme"
The man began to get alarmed do you
mean say you fought every body in that
house?" he asked severely.
Il Dunno replied John gravely. Il lick
ed the coachrnan, and the housekeeper, and
the cham bermaid and the cook If they
was any body else, I didn't have no truck
with them But" he added triump hantly,
Il got the package, and Idone what was
told, and I'll go back and lick the rest of
the folks if you say so-''-Buffalo Express.
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graduated from the public school there
three years ago. afterward taking charge
of one of the classes. She served on the
staff of the ST. Joseph Daily Press for
awhile. In manner Miss Potter is very
unassuming, but she possesses a quiet
dignity that always commands respect
and admiration. She is said to be a
clever and entertaining conversational
and is unusually accomplished.
Minister Thurston is about SO years OF
age and has been widower for five or
six years. He has a son 9 years old, who
is now in Washington under the care of
the minister's mother. Mr.. Thurston
was born in Hawaii. His parents were
among the first American missionaries
who went to the islands in 1920. He is
well known as a lawyer in Honolulu
and has been prominent for long time
in the republican movement there. He
was the practical leader of the revolu-
tionary cabinet of 1888 and was one OF
the commissioners sent to Washington
by the provisional government to negO-
tate the treaty of annexation. That he
is thorough annexation'st is proved by
the treaty he has successfully negotiated
with Miss Potter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

The organizer of an arctic expedition was
approached by a delicate looking fellow
who wanted to join the party
You don't lock as if you could stand
it," ventured the organizer
you'll find me kind of singed cat
fellow he replied confidently.
gions?''
mo, not exactly"
Have you had any experience in that
line at alls''
The applicant got a brace on himself
ssWelI,'' he responded Il should say /
had / was engaged for two years to Bos-
ton girl" And the organizer accepted that
as a recommendations Detroit Free Press
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

Attention has been called to a re-
markable property of the Fontaine-
bleau service tree (sorbus latifolia)-
The leaves of this tree (which are green
above and white below turn 50 as to
present the white under surface to the
sky just before a rain Those who ars
well acquainted with the pcculial-ities
of this vegetable barometer say the
Sign never tails.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06
OLD RELIABLE UNION PACIFIC

We are Not on the War Path But Will
Meet Amy Rate Made to Pacific Coasts
Points.
We have through vestibule train SER
vice to Portland and San Francisco with
out change via Denver, Cheyenne, Odgen
and Salt Lake. Our rates at present are:
To San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angles
To same points round trip $3.50
Same rates viii apply to all intermediate
points west of Ogden.
Round trip tickets good for "60" days
with privilege of returning via FL Paso
& Fort Worth to Missouri river.
A. M. FULLER,
City agent. 525 Kas. Ave.
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An honest
Confession.

If we were asked the reason
why "VIAvI" performs such
wonderful cures, we would be
honest, and say, "We don't
know" Ask a scientist why
an apple invariably falls down
ward, and he would say it was
due TO the law of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

That is about all he could tell
you 1t is no more natural
for bodies to gravitate toward
the center of the earth than it
is for g VIAvI " to cure the dir
eases peculiar to women. 1t is
not a drug, but a food, which
nourishes and strengthens the
affected parts, thereby enabling
nature to throw off the disease.
Our Health Book sent free
KANSAS llivl CO.. Tspeka. Kas.
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DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cleanses,
purifies and heals 1t was made for that
purpose Use it for burns, cuts, bruises,
chapped hands, sores of all descriptions,
and if you have piles use it for them
J. K JONES
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'And whas is your youngest son doing?"
Hes preparing himself to teach school in
IdahO,'' replied the young mans mother.
Hes quite busy with his books then"
mo He has given up his books and
spends most of his time in the gymnasium
and at the shooting gallery w ashington
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

Latest things out at
BABCOCK s. FROsr's.
701 Kas. Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

When you buy Quaker home made
bread see that It has our registered trade
mark "a SHELBY on it, and you will not be
eceived- VEsPER Il Co.
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DR.. ". ID. NFeKfrIey

VIII do a general practice of medi-
cine except obstetrics. Special attention
viii be given to diseases of children and
all forms of chronic diseases. Office in
the Chesterfield Pharmacy, Us Kansas
avenue. Residence 302 west 9th St
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

Little vegetable health producers: De
Wits Little Early Riser5 cure malarious
disorders and regulate the stomach and
bowels, which prevents headache and
dizziness j. * Jones.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

At Kansas Medical college ten weeks
course in Chemistry, Urinalysis and
Pharmacy begins April 4, 1894
d. B. COLCoRD, NJ. ID.
COB Kansas ave-,
fronalxa
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The headquarters of Associated Chart
ties is in the Natatorium building, on
East 10th street All applicants for aid
should be referred to Mr.. Eldridge, our
secretary, who will be found there.
BENJAMIN l.. SMITH,
President Associated Charities.
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Having purchased F. w. Whittier's
interest in the firm. we are prepared to
give the people of Topeka the best the
market affords. WHITNEY & Son.
73O Kansas ave.
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First Blind Man-How are you feeling to
Second Blind Man-Out ofsight.-Hallo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

Send your work to the Topeka Steam
Laundry and have the rents in your shirts
sewed up, FREE Fine work on short
notice.
Phone 1853.
Z. NJ. WOOLGER. Manager
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11s and ia West sth. Peerless Steam
Laundry.
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Peerless Steam Laundry at liz and ia
West Sth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

kirkpatrick shoe store has bee
moved to 73s Kansas ave
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Zoo nIuch to Ask.

:. He-will you love me if give up all my
bad habitsf
She (protesting)-But,G George. how could
you expect me to love a perfect strangers-
Tit-Bits
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Peerless Steam carbohydrates
Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

The Daily STATE JOURNAL prints all
the news.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

The costume the right shows
batise du a ongv Of dakbu
bordered with
brocaded
the Dolly Warden land
nobca
These will all will
cae for heap
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Charlie-Good steak Where did you
get it?
Billie-Yes, the best in town. At
Whitney's.
CharIie-Where is that?
Billie-At Whittier's old stand, 730
Kansas avenue.
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Peerless Steam Laundry 112 and ia
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Fine Work
At Topeka Steam Laundry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-21

People who have the best interests Of this
country at heart. as well people who
have not. are listening anxiously for some
sound from the Executive Mansion as 10
the fate Of the seigniorage bill That
measure, which is now before the President
for his action, deserves only to be swept
into the Presidential waste-basket, and
there are some reasons for b, ieving that
the basket does not yawn in vain. Dishonest
in its tendencies, based on demagoguery,
and forced through both houses of Con-
gress by the votes Of those who were more
anxious for reelection than for the main
tenance Of the national honor, II Is I'M
deserving Of serious consideration. From
fnanciers Of good repute. who allege them
selves to be in communication with the
President, comes information to the effect
that President Cleveland will veto the
of the measure respond by prophesy-
ing the passage Of free coinage
bill Unless President Cleveland's char
acteristics are misunderstood such threats
Will not avail. Free coinage of silver
IL far from desirable, and the effect
OF any legislation compelling such a thing
would be material damage to this country's
financial interests. but free coinage Of
silver. bad as 1t is, is infinitely preferable
to the free coinage Of wind-and that is
all the Bland seigniorage bill proposes to
COIN And the Presidents veto can kill one
Kind OF free coinage as sfsectually as it
can the other Speedy publication of the
Presidential conclusion would be a good
thing. fo- while the present uncertainty
continues Wall streets bulls and bears are
making good deal Of money out of
rurnors. Democrats who are anxious as to
their seats In Congress are urging the
president to sign the bill. The business
men OF the country are crying aloud for an
immediate veto. Choose We this day." Mr..
President. whom ye will serve"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-21

The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern
and the Chicago and Rock Island railroad
companies may become popular institutions
in Chicago and will be held up as models
all over the country II they continue to in
sist upon Immediately elevating their
tracks for some five or six miles within
the limits of the Lake Side City. The
companies named propose a plan which
combines railway elevation and street de-
preston. the latter never being excessive
nor likely to cause the expenditure Of large
sums Of money. The Engineering Record,
whose expert editors have been looking
into the matter, says 1t does not see how
the numerous and vast interests involved
In the question Of grade crossings can be
more satisfactorily treated than in the
plans contemplated; the execution of the
work Will be the first real step toward
the successful treatment of this most diff
cult question. Washington, too, has heard
the sirens sing of tracks elevated on solid
masonry viaducts or depressed below the
street level, but the songs were never any,
thing more than vocal promises. and right
there Is to be seen the great difference
between the local companies and the two
corporations in Chicago to which attention
Is here directed-the Chicago companies
are In earnest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-21

IL Is unfortunate that Secretary Carlisle
ana MI Durham should have disagreed to
the point OF accommodation over the
important matter Of architectural reform I'm
government buildings, but the quarrel should
not. and probably will not. cause the Sec
rotary to lose interest in the proposition
advanced by the American Institute Of
Architects and Supported heartily by n
strong public sentiment With the marvel
Gus exhibit Of artistic construction at the
Worlds Columbian Exposition there came a
great awakening as to the unsightly short
coming5 OF many buildings erected and
maintained by the general government
hundreds or thousands of visitors to Jack
son Park failed to find language that could
properly express their admiration Of the
buildings In which 50 many beautiful things
were stored: In fact, the principal feature of
the Exposition was the architectural dis
play Incited to educative activity Ly the
tremendous volume of popular applause. the
American Institute OF Architects resolved 70
do all in its power to improve the appear
ance Of government buildings. and to the
end that its efforts might be fruitful asked
the assistance Of the Secretary of the Treas
ury and the legislative approval Of Con-
Sress- The result was d law authorizing the
secretary Of the Treasury "in his discretion
10 OBTAIN plans, drawings and specifica-
Tons for the erection of public buildings for
the United States. authorized by Congress
10 be erected under the supervision and
direction OF the Secretary OF the Treasury
ana the local supervision Of the erection
thereof by competition among architects.
under such conditions as he may prescribe.
and to make payment for the services of
the architect whose plan may be selected
out OF the appropriations for the respective
buildings. The act was approved bv the
President February 20. 1853, but has never
been put into effect; Secretary Carlisle
Gaining that It was defective IN many i'm
portant particulars and would have TO be
amended very considerably before he would
VeEHaii II TO be operated. Consequent Upon