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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-02-19
BIC 9Tastodon TusIss from AIasI.a.

a prospector Who came from the gold
fields Of Alaska brought number of
curious relics of that PARKWAY region.
The most interesting of the collection Isl
q set of ivory tusks Of enormous SIZE the
remains of a nastodon al great tooth
was also found with the tuszs. which
were discovered in a deep canyon several
hundred miles back IN the mountains
from Juneau.
The size Of the tusks ID question is
something phenomenal They form an
most q selniclrcle. The circumference be-
ing 10 feet by actual measurement, la
pering down TO a point from a thickness
Of about 6 inches, where the tusz pro
jects from the head. The elements of
ages have apparently had but little eff
feet OH these masbodontic ornaments. for
the surface is almost smooth and near
ly as hard as rock. and the combined
weight Of the two tuszs exceeds 800
pounds. The tooth found is of irregular
shape. probably IA inches long, inches
through. and weighs 10 or 3 pounds
Seattle Telegraph
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-02-19

AfEThat dis you mean 3y faithf1 was the
question. .t1sl ease, sir. when you believe
anything you are quite certain ia not
true was the prompt answer an Indian
boy gave me. But the story on this sub
iact delight in most was shat of the lit
tie boy who asked his mother what faith
was and received the not very judioioas
reply that faith was believing SKA some
thing you could not see. but which was
told you hy person whom you could
TRUST. s'For instance - she continued, sti6
7 told you there was a chair in that cor
ner, you would have % believe it, though
Fou could NOT see it. p
tsYes. mothar. butt should Z be bound to
ait in its" 81 would be curious to discov-
ar how many people dc really think that
Saith S. believing something that they
kDoW IS NOS trae.-Sp ectatoI-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-02-19

est degree Of favor. The skirts are
made just as ones fancy dictates a
very stylish imported gown had an IN
bordered with sealskin- The lower skirt
was off black MORE and the upper one be
dark blue cheviot serge of the finest quail
ity Around tile bottom Of this were
three narrow rolls of sealslcn, and sew
eral more made q band which. with a
rosette Of MORE ribbon. lifted the skirt
about 10 inches on the left side.
Two new gowns for grand functions
were much admired. One was of peach
blow ta1eta. with q plain skirt trim.
med with three wide rolls OF Alaska sa-
BILE, ending IN mordore velvet rosettes.
The corsage was IF black and peaChblow
br0cade, win balloon sleeves, and q ber-
tina of the taneta bordered with sable
Ut was deliciously quaint. The other
was shell pink taffeta. with a bro
caded pattern of pink coral around the
bottom. The front was Of crepe de chine.
The sleeves were puiEs and made 60
drOop of the shoulder. out 3 band Of
stiHened lace, embroidered in coral pat-
tern. set higher OH the shoulder. leaving
an open space for the rounded and pref
test part of the shoulder to show. a
row OF coral beads enclrcIe the throat
Iahetas and lustring silks VIII be the
leading silks for sprina and summer. and
the japanese wash silk I'M new colors is
also presented FOR a summer fa oric.
OLIVE HARPER
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-02-19

as often happens
He felt that his fate trembled liz the bal
ance, yet he seemed powerIass to help him-
self
He Tented for an opening.
when I look at that lovely hand $500
His voice trembled. He was desperate
-.'I wonder. Can you guest
She averbed her face in confusion
-s.wha6 wOnders@
His INDIGESTION had fed. He was pleading
with all the el0Quence Of suUhful love.
Can you guess what 4 = onder2' he per-
sisted
.'1Iust answer" she faltered-
eyes"
She turned to him frankly.
give and three-eighths Mr. Snipperlys
and three 5uttoms Detroit Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-02-19

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of catarrh that can not be
cured by balls Catarrh Cure.
F- j. CHENEY g 60, Proprietorss To-
ledo. Ohio
We the undersigned. have known T. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions, end financially able to carry
out any obligations made by heir firm.
West IS IruaX, wholesale druggists,
Toledo Ohio.
Walding, kinnan s Marvin. wholesale
druggists, Toledo Ohio.
HALLS Catarrh Cure is taken internal
~, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system. Price.
75c per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Iasfiuon ials free.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-02-19

Tom-Are you sure you viii never forget
it was i who save you that l0cket2
Miss I3angles-Sure! I'm going to note
it down ia my memorandum bo0k--Chica-
20 Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-02-19

Aunt Ella-Here, Mabel, IS all apple for
Willie and you Be sure you divide It gem
erOusly with him.
AIabel-How do you mean generously,
auntie7
Aunt Ella Why. give him the largest
half
Mabel think Z VIII let Willie divide ib
generously. slulltIe---8rOOzlyn Life
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-02-19

Straw. Der How did you like that barber
/ recommended you top
Eingerly First rate. old man. ] never
heard those old stories of yours told better
in my llfe.-Detroit Tree Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-02-19
Mean. Hateful rhinei


ssAhI How d' 81 doe just come mp to
the citv j suppose2' asked the bunko steer
er as BE cordially extended his hand to tho
simple looking old farmer who was Stun
bling along with the crowd coming of
the ferry boat at the foot Of Liberty street.
s.NVaaI vaall is this you? Pm mighty
glad ter see yerl2 replied che farmer, with
evident recognition.
'Glad to see you,' said the bunko man,
little puzzled. .'How are all the folkss"
s.Eirst class
Crops been good2"
''AiiddIin tolerable"
ts1Iere on business. SUPPOSE"
'.Yaas. f wanter collect some money fram
man I've been shippin tarers to fer
spell back
s.Then of course, you want to get bust
ness of year mind first. So we'll go and
collect your money, and then want you to
come and have nice little lunch with me,
Alr.-ar-W Warner, hazarded the bunko
s.ATy name ain't WarnerF' exclaimed the
farmer ia establishments
''XYhati AREN'T you my old friend Deacon
Warmer OF Redclay Center2''
''No. I hean'r.'
fl ann surprisedt / recognized your face
and your voice, and I don It see how could
be SD mistaken.
'sWaaI, il do beat all that You don't re-
member nae. -tlr. Flasher DON'T You recol-
lect ole 81 Humsteri. who boarded you and
last summer and took you all in and treat
ed you ike one of the famMy2 Why, my
wife was speakin about You only last night.
and sayin what nice, pleasant people yOu
was, and how she hoped you d cum out and
stay with rs this year, and
But the bunko man had ned. EIe sudden
ly remembered that the honest old farmer
could give him points in his own business.
Puck.
case of Total Depragity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-02-19

Furniture al auction everyday, begin
ming at . o'clock p. M, Wednesday, Feb.
18th Goods viii be sold regardless of
value 10 the highest bidder.
Worlds Fair Furniture Co..
Hamilton Block. Quincy street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-02-19
Hamilton Bloek, QUINCY strel

Burns are absolutely painless when De
Wits 81 itch Hazel SaIve is promptly APP
piled. This statement is true. 4 per
feet remedy for skin diseases, chapped
hands and lips, and never fails TO cure
piles. j. * JONES.
Peerless Steam Laundry 112 and ia
West 9th.
$500 TO 5000 70 loan Benedict & Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-02-19

s82 calls up the Peerless
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-02-19

Good work done By Tie Peerless
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-09-17

POLICE CoURT.-Mayor Strauss pre-
sidinq.-The following cases were dis
posed of this morning:
Frank Wood, colOred, arrested by
Officer Sherwood for stealing a pair of
shoes from w. K. Brown, was SEN
fenced to 90 days on the chain gang.
He also had 80 days added to his SEN
tence for escaping from the gang.
James Lewis and Moses Harkins,
colored, arrested by Officers Belts and
Webster for fighting, were fined 50
each.
Lewis Barbour, colored. arrested by
Officer Davis for being drunk on -the
street, was fined $3.50.
Frank Payne, colored, charged with
refusing to work on the chain gang,
was ordered to be locked up on bread
and water.
Emma Groves, arrested by Officer Ar
rington for drunkenness, was fined 50
or given 60 days in the work house.
Twelve colored youth, arrested by
Officer Griffin for gambling, were fined
- each.
A saloonkeeper, arrested by Officers
Ferguson and Smith charged with sell
ing liquor on Sunday, had his case con-
tinued.
Night Report.-Last night was cloudy
and mild, with rain about a quarter 70
one o'clock. Six prisoners were at the
station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-09-17
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Mr.. Leo Genzherger has been en-
ployed as special watchman by q NUM-
Der of merchants.
The little steamer Harry Loder, re-
Gently rebuilt at the shipyurd, was in
spected to-day and was passed.
The Alexandria Mandolin, Banjo and
Guitar Club, will hold their regul. r
business meeting to morrow evening.
A marriage license was issued in
Washington on Saturday to William G..
Dickinson and Sarah Herring, both of
Stafford county.
Messrs. NJ. B. Harlow & Co. have
sold for Mr.. F. S. Evans a house and
lot on Franklin street, between Alfred
and Patrick, for $500.
The electric railway company will
run extra cars to accommodate those
who attend the tournament at River
side Park tomorrow.
The Columbian Guitar Club is re-
hearsing for an entertainment to be
given Thursday night for the benefit OF
the Junior Order American Mechanics.
MI. E. Kurtz Johnson, one of Wash.
ington's best known citizens, died at
his home in that city Saturday night,
after an illness extending over two
years.
The tablet in St. Paul's Church erect
ed to the memory of Rev. DR.. Norton
was beautifully decorated yesterday,
Saturday being the anniversary of his
death.
A beautiful wax crown to be award
ed the most beautiful lady attendant at
the fair Of Belle Haven Council, J. o.
U. A. NJ, is on exhibition in the show
window of Mrs. Kate Maupin.
The electric railway company put a
large force of men to work this morn
ing on south Royal street where the
preparation of the road bed for the
track on that street is being made,
A sister Of Mrs. Isaac Hall was Sc
verely scalded by the upsetting of a pot
of boiling coffee on her yesterday morn
ing. She was engaged in preparing
breakfast at the time on a sloop an
chored in the cove off Battery Rodgers.
Messrs. Taylor, Armstrong and Ca
ton, counsel for those having claims
against the tugboat Eva Belle Cain, ap-
peared before Commissioner Fowler
this morning, and rendered their re-
spectlye accounts. The case will cone
up before Judge Hughes shortly for
| tiual adjudication,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-09-17

CHESAPEAKE PRESBYrERY.-Thefa fall
meeting of the Chesapeake P~resbytsry
was held at Litchfeld church, near
Bealeton, Fanquier county, on the llth
and 10Th of September.
In the absence of the moderator, Rev.
VIM. Dnwiddie, D. D., whose death
the church has recently been called
upon to mourn, the usual opening ser
mon was preached by Rev. George l..
Bitter, of Leesburg, from Acts 11-24.
Rev. A. B. Darlington was elected
moderator and G.. H. Kemper and K.
kemper temporary clerks.
The attendance on the part of minis
tiers and elders was very good.
Rev. ]. N. Craig, of Atlanta, Ga,
secretary of home missions, delivered
an interesting address, setting forth
the needs of the work on the frontiers
of Texas, Arkansas, Indian Territory,
etc. The needs of the mission work
within u own bounds was fully and
ably discussed, urging the churches to
make liberal contributions TO this
object.
The members of the presbytery were
cordially welcomed and most hospita-
bly, entertained by the good people of
the neighborhood in which they met,
and will long remember with pleasure
their meeting at Litchfield.
The Second Presbyterian Church of
this city was represented by Rev. T.. ID.
Rice, jr., and K. Kemper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-09-17

In response to an Invitation from
Alexandria Council, No. 33, Belle Ha-
Ven Council, No. 81. Jr. O. U. A. NJ.
offended divine service AT the Nj. h.
Church South last night and listened to
an impressive sermon delivered by Rev.
+. l.. C;.rson, touching principally upon
the objects of the organization.
Miss Blanche Peyser, a daughter OF
Phillip Peyser, of Washington, and Mr..
Charles Friedlander, Of Norfolk, were
married yesterday according to the
rites of the Reformed Jewish Church at
the National Rifles Armory, in Wash
inetou. A number of friends of the
bride and groom in this city attended
the wedding.
William S. Detweiler, a we'll known
Center Market merchant of Washing
ton. his wife AID their five children,
oldest nine years. were thrown from a
buggy on the hill just west OF BenninS's
Yesterday afternoon by the running
awav of his horse. All were injured,
but the only one whose condition is Sc
rious is Eddie, 8 years old.
James Ryan, an inmate of the Sol
diers' Home, Washington, was arrested
Saturday and locked up on suspicion OF
having caused the three fires on the
grounds of the home Thursday night.
Sarah Smith, a colored girl, is also IN
der arrest as a witness against Ryan.
Her evidence is direct and positive, and
there is considerable circumstantial ev-
idenCua AGAINST the man besides,
The Volunteer Firemen'sA Association
of New York had its annual parade
Saturday. The Volunteer Exempt
and Veteran Sons Association had an
ancient engine in the parade which
they claim was captured from an old
boat used by the C~onfederates in this
city. If such a thing happened in this
city during the war we have lost sight
oft. This association some years ago
purchased the old Sun engine in this
city.
The building of the new mile track,
which is to be one of the finest in the
country, and the erection of the sta
bles, grand stand, and other buildings
at the Gentlemen's Driving Park, a
short distance north of this city, is pro-
crossing rapidly, and will be completed
Shortly. The stables will accommo-
date about 500 horses, and a fall meet
ing, in which some of the best known
horses in the country will run, will
take place during the latter part Of
next month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-09-17
THE WESTERN STATE HOSPITAL

THE WESTERN STATE HOSPITAL
Rev. DR.. Thomas E. Carson visited the
Western State Hospital at Staunton
under very sad circumstances last week.
He accompanied q young lady member
of his congregation, who was taken to
the hospital for treatment. DR.. Carson
was delighted, however, with the home
like and splendid surroundings of This
large asylum, which he states are not
surpassed by the famous Johns Hopkins
Hospital at Baltimore for cleanliness,
perfection and good management. He
found the grounds, walks and parking
in perfect order. He accepted an invl-
tation to take supper with the patients,
and says that it was to him like q family
gathering. DR.. Benjamin Blackfoid is
the superintendent and Mr.. J. Thos.
Beckham, of this city, is the President
of the Board of Directors. Mr.. Beck
ham has been a member of the board
for six years and has missed but one
meeting in all that time, making from
Is to l6 trips to Staunton annually IN
the interest of the commonwealth and
this important institution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-09-17

ANOTHER HoT SUNDAY.-The tenn
perature yesterday, while not as high
as that of the preceding Sunday, was
high enough to render every n un-
comfortable. At the close of the day.
however, it became cloudy in the north
west and there was a shower between
six aud seven o'clock, after which The
weather became cooler. There was
another sprinkle abont l o'clock this
morning. The churches yesterday had
larger congregations: some of our peo-
pie having returned from their summer
| retreats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-09-17

ELECTION OF OFFICERS. At the an
nual meeting of the First Baptist Sun
day School, held yesterday morning,
the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: Superintendent,
Willard F. Hobson; Asst. Superinten-
dent, R. A. Wilkerson; Secretary, Geo.
II. Hayden; Treasurer, j. r. n. Curtin;
Librarian, VIM. T. Rogers; Pianist, Mi. S
Mamie Williamson; Choirster, Prot. H.
c. Nails. A vote of thanks was tender
ed Miss frankie Chase, the retiring
pianist, for her efficient work while
connected with the school. Miss Chase
declined a reelection, as she expects
soon to move to another State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-09-17

a DESCENT ON CRAP SHOOTERS
Yesterday, while the church bells were
ringing, Officer Griffin came upon
twelve colored youths, who were en-
gagged in the fascinating pastime of crap
shooting. They were in the extreme
northeastern section of the city-sand.
wiched between Fishtown and the oil
house-secure, as they supposed, from
all observation. AT the appearance of
Mr.. Griffin two decks of cards and a
pocket book were discarded and an
attempt made to escape, but, upon re-
Election, they concluded to go along
with the officer. They were locked up
and sang and laughed until this morn
ing when they were fined 50 each by
the Mayor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-09-17

A QUARTER OF A PECK OF NICKELs.
Rev. Alfred Young, pastor of Roberts
Chapel, colored, last night presented to
that church aquarterofa peck of nickels
which he had collected from persons to
aid in rebuilding the church. The pas
tor, while in charge of a church in
another city some years ago, informed
his congregation that should they raise
a certain amount he would pledge him
self to get a half a peck of money to
add to the pile, and at the appointed
time he poured out before their eyes
an even half peck of bright nickles
which he had collected from the friends
of the church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-09-17

AN INcENDIARY AcT.-Shortly after
3 o'clock yesterday morning an alarm
OF fire was raised in the northeastern
mari of the city and Officer Davis, wi o
was on duty at the station house, an
swered the call. Lieutenant Smith,
who was at home at the time. heard
the alarm. also, and started in the direc-
ton from whence it came. After the
tire had been located he sent Mr.. DAVIS
back to ring the town bell. upon
reaching the oil house on Oronoco
street. between Lee and Union, the
Lieutenant found the fence connecting
a frame house adjoining with the oil
house was burning tiercely, and he lost
no time in extinguishing it, not, how
ever, until he had burned his leg some
what. The fence had evidently been
set on fire, and had the flames not been
discovered they would soon have COM
municated to the oil house and caused
a destructive conflagration. There was
some friction between the Lieutenant
and the driver of one of the steam
engines before the fire was extinguish'
ed. The driver had been told to at
tach the hose to a certain plug whict
he refused TODD and when the other en-
CINE reached the scene and took posses
sion ofthe plug the driver, who had re-
fused to avail himself Of its use at first
desired to force the other engine from
it. The affair was soon over, however,
when it was seen there was no fire to
combat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-09-17

SALE TO BE CoNFIRMED.-In the case
of O'Gorman VS.. the Potomac Electric
Company, the Westinghouse Company
has decided not to make an increased
upset bid, and has also decided not to
appeal from the decision of Judge
Keith declining the first upset bid.
The property will therefore be convey
ed to Amherst H. Wilder, who recently
purchased it at public sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-09-17
Mc.a2srn hem, @dasn
NO. BIG KING STREET.
HOUSE FURNISHING SALE.
IT'S ALL OVER NOW.

FREE WOOL.
The "Frec Wool Question" has finally been
settled, and it would be a lack of enterprise
for us in not giving the public the benefits at
once.
BLANKETS. COMFORTS.
III White Blankets, the best values ever
| shown, monstrous size, heavy weight, double
| fleece blankets rs pure and white as snow,
81 value, S2.19.
1914 White and Gray Blankets, Csc value,
SOC.
1o.4 White Blankets, very soft and downy,
$3.50 value, Csc.
1914 White one-half Wool Blankets, 50 so
value, $3.50.
10 i Pure Wool White Blankets, a SIS re-
| taller, $3.19.
12,4 California Blankets, all wool, IS
value. $493.
5 dozen Baby Blankets, fancy stripes and
mixtures in light blues, pink, cream, tan, &c.
suitable for the crib or carriage, very fine and
ilcecy. 75c value, 25c.
81 Bed Comforts, 69c.
$1.25 Bed Comforts, SIC.
S1.25 Sitine Comforts, S1.19.
81 Saline Comforts, large size, $l.39.
TABLE LINENS. TOWELS,
5o-inch White Heavy Irish Linen Damask,
with red border, 4Oc value, 25c.
Gl.inch Barnsley's Heaviest Cream Linen
| D,mask. would be cheap at 81, for 5Oc.
54-inch Bleached Table Linen Damask Pat.
terms, soc value, .29c.
6O,inch Bleached Irish Damask, T5c value,
soc.
6i.inch Bleachcd Table Linen, fine as silk,
$i.25 value, Soc.
72.inch Bicached Damask, Barnsley's finest
grade. 50 value, S1.19.
50 inch Red and White Damask, fast col.
ors, Soc value, Ole.
56.inch Red and Green Damask, oil c%olors.
Acc value, Zoe.
Large size sill linen Huck Towels, Zoe.
% dozen all linen Towels, large size, dam.
ask patterns, red borders with fringe, 20c
vilue, 1870.
CHENILLE AND LINEN TABLE COVERS
Al Chenille Covers 49c; Ga Csc; Sd
i269; 1O-4 S3.49. These are the yery finest
quality.
s.4All Linen Covers. white with colored
borders, $3.50 value, Csc.
10-4 Linen Covers, 50 value, S119.
Sd Tucked Rel Covers. 49c.
50 Chenille Portiers. Dado Top and Bottom
at 1929 a pair.
SHEETINGSAND PILLOW CASINOS.
1911 Heavy Brown sheeting, 25c value
lie.
104 Heavy Sea Island one-half Blcached
| sheeting, soc value, 21c.
10-4 Good Quality Bleached Shooting, zoe
Va io,4 l Best Quality Bleachsd shecting, soc
value. 23c r
1Oc.
Good Quality White Cambria, Sc.
NEW FALL DRESS GOODS.
We will open MONDAY our new Fall
Line of Dress Goods, which will consist in
mart of Bourettes, Jacquards, Covet Cloths,
serges. Henriettas, Flannels, Tricots, Plaid
Flapnels. Cashmere Plaids and all the differ
emf lines in the latestxssle OF colorings. They
will be open for your Inspection MONDAY.
M.a2sn M hem, @dgsn,
s16 KING STREET.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-09-17

THE QUEEN OF COMEDIES, JANE
which will be presented at the Opera
House tomorrow night. is the most
successful French farce that has been
written in years. The piece is now be-
ing interpreted by n of The best COM
panies that Mr.. Gustave Frohman
could engage. 1t will include Mr.. Frank
Norcross, Fred Mower, Augustus Bal
four, Frank Frayne, IT,, frankie Cor
don, Miss Minerva Dorr, Pauline Da-
wilson, Bernice Norcross aud Lutte
Page Mower.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-09-17

THE SCHooLs.-The clerk of the City
School Board this morning resumed the
issuing of permits to children to attend
the public schools and during the morn
ing issued 1910 to white boys, IL to
white girls, 40 to colored boys and Al
to colored girls.
Superintendent Kemper, by authority
of the school board, has opened another
division of Lee school for white girls
with Miss Oreon Bruce as teacher.