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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-01
SIX MILLION MILES WE'VE SPED. .



Around the SUN.
This is the beginning of a new year,
and we have made a very long journey.
Old travellers say that when a man gets
lost in the wilderness he goes round and
round in trying to 20 ahead, and he finds
himself following his own tracks in a
circle. dent know whether this is so
or not, bat do know that today we are
right exactly where we were a year ago,
and yet we have travelled round and
round nearly 5000. 900 miles at the rate
Of 1000 miles a minute Astronomers
tell us that we are right exactly where
we were q year ago.
This is mighty curious 70 me. Who is
doing itP This world has been going on
this grand round for thousands of years,
maybe millions of years, and is still at
it. What is itf for 1 want to know.
Why doesn't it stop and rest2 What did
it ever start for? If this earth was made
for as, why does it have to go round and
round forever and forever? IF 1t has to
20 round the sun, why wouldn't circle
do as well as an ellipse-why 60 at ALP
Couldn't the universe be still and every
planet be independent? Why does the
earth have to turn a somersault every
day and whirl us round at the rate of
thousand miles an hour? Who is doing
Is the whole business to come to an end,
or a focus, or a transformation
confess my ignorance and feel as
humble as dog when L contemplate the
wonders and mysteries of creation /
don't understand how the corn grows,
mgr the flowers bloom, nor the birds
hatch their young, and yet realize that
everything has been made for our good,
our comfort, our pleasure.
was popping corn last night for
little grandchild, and know that in the
grand design of Providence this little
corn was created just to please the chill
dren and nothing else. I know that cot
ton grows to clothe the millions IN sum
mer. and the sheep We're created to give
us wool in winter, and the cattle to give
us milk and butter and shoes. Even our
complaints and ailments are provided
for in natures remedies, for we have
qulnine and calOmel and castor oil and
opium and turpentine and mineral
springs, and the best are the cheapest.
All the best things are the cheapest-the
air and water and fire, the bread and
meat and vegetables, and the fruits Of
the earth ard the material for clothing.
The evidences of design and care and
love are all around us everywhere and in
everything, and I cannot understand how
q thoughtful man can be an agnostic or
an infidel. J. want to thank somebody
every morning for preserving me through
the night, for I know that sleep is near
akin to death, and 7 cannot keep my own
heart beating. There is some great thing
behind me- and I Will trust him because
he has been good to me and sustained me
all my life. The best religion is to trust
in the Lord and do good.-Bill Arp in
Atlanta Constitution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-01

The RUSSIANS, at fheir New Years,
hold 4 feast called 1.-THE Feast Of the
Dead" or, in the Russian language,
sRaditzi Sabo1' The people, in accord
ance with old, traditionary customs that
date back probably to the time when
they were wandering tribes IN Central
ASIA, visit the graves of their departed
friends and place food upon them The
priests attend also and celebrate the
mass, taking portions Of the food left
hpon the graves. The Turks and Arabs
begin the vear from the 10Th Of J uly, the
Abyssinians the Goth Of August, and The
Indians of America with the vernal
saninox.=Selected-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-01

The following superstitions IN connec-
ton with New Years are still firmly be-
ieved in various parts Of England, Ire
land, Scotland and Wales.
On New Years morning go to a well
or fountain and leave an apple and nose
gay, and the water will keep fresh and
be more wholesome all the year
If a dark complexloned man crosses
your threshold first on New Years day,
you viii be prosperous; if a blond, un-
lucky, aud if a redheslded man dire dia-
sster VIII surely follow. Selected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-01


Henry III of England followed the Ro-
man precedent in extorting New Years
gifts from his subjects, the practice being
revived in the reign Of Henry VI and
continuing till the reign Of Charles 1.
BUTT was during Queen Elizabeth'sr reign
that this custom OF presenting New
Years gifts to the sovereign attained its
most extravaganza height These presents
We're made by every one in any way
associated with the virgin queen, from
the great officers of state down to her
majesty's dustman, and included sums
of money, ornaments for the queen s per
son or apartments, Baskets studded with
precious stones, necklaces, bracelets,
gowns. mantles, petticoats, fans, mirrors,
silk stockings and a great variety Of other
articles. Howell states IN his History
of the World that Queen Elizabeth IN
1861 was presented with pair Of black
silk knit stockings by her silk woman,
Mrs. Montague, and thenceforth she never
wore cloth hose any more" The queens
wardrobe is said to have been almost
wholly supplied by these New Years
gifts, IN return for which she made pres
ents of gold and silver plate. Buffalo
EvnraeS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-01
TIE gANFA r. ROUTE.

TRAINs no RIDE on
xn eject on and after December 2 4, 1898
WFSTBOUND.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-01
NEWYEPR'S, "a
FoR TIE NEW YEAR.

Ring out, 0 bells. OF every sect
Too many names ye have for rhyme
Peal joyously the New Year chime
And all the veal we all expect
Ring out the hustle and the bang
Ring out the dudes and the pug dogs. tOos
Ring out lorEnettes without ado.
And dripping skirts that bobbing hang
Ring out the need for Latin. Greek.
Ring out the mixed tongues. slang and all.
And when we 80 to make a call
Let US converse in Volapuk.
Ring out the rings the corners keen
That corner many a man of Wit
Ring in some good laws made 10 TT,
And not by lawyers only seen
Ring out hard times and dire suspense;
Ring in less greed. a kindlier hand
Ring in great plenty through the lands
Ring in a rain OF common cents
-SeIeeted-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-01
R00K ISLAND ROUTE.

IN eject Oh and after November g. 1883
WESTBOUND-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-01

Pacific. Mexico
d Texas Tx
"a r. ~ ,
Colorado Ni Dit
Express
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-01

his contracts, his disregard Of avarice
while accommodating prosperity. and
yet his sister had but now thrown it up
to him that he might once have been
thief
He a thief Now he did weep in in-
dipnaf5onf
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-01

BETWEEN TOPEKA. ArCHIsON AND ST.
JOSEPH
Trains. No 4 AThxT -5 $500
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-01

Manhattan ACC
~ sunday
~Between Rams
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-01

ono Fare Tor the ftounU AfIp--7lsllFA y
Route.
On the second Tuesday OF each month
the Santa Fe will sell round trip tickets
to all Texas points at one fare for tna
round trip. Tickets good for thirty day
and good to stop off at all points in yk-
lahoma. Indian Territory OF New Mex
leo. on going trip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-01

No better aid to digestion,
No better cure for dyspepsia,
Nothing more reliable for biiiousnasa
and consti patton than DeWitts Little
Early Risers, the famous little pills.
j. K. JQNEa
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
Death of Joseph K. Wheeler,

Joseph K. Wheeler, for many years secretary of the Grand Lodge of Free Masons of this state. recorder of the grand council and recorder of the grand commandary, besides holding other offices of trust, died at his residence in Hartford last week Wednesday morning. of Bright's disease, with which he had been suffering for many months He was born in Bloomfield in 1884, and was ineal descendant, on the mothers side, of Samuel Kellogg. who came to this country from Scotland in 166O The deceased was engaged in the grocery business in Hartford until 1867, when he was elected secretary of the Grand Lodge and thereafter devoted himself exclusively to the discharge of his duties as such. He had been a member of the Hartford city council and was a member of the Windsor Avenue Cong1 church. He was highly esteemed in Masonic circles and in the community at large. He is survived by his wife. three children and two brothers.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
They Give Their R.a.on..

Perhaps some of our readers would like to know in what respect Chamber. lain's Cough Remedy is better than any other. We will tell you. When this Remedy is taken as soon as cold has been contracted, and before it has be. come settled in the system, it will coun- teract the effect of the cold and greatly lessen it's severity. and 1t is the only remedy that will do this. It acts in perfect harmony with nature and aids nature in relieving the lungs, opening the secretions, hquefying the mncus and causing it's expulsion from the ail cells of the lungs and restoring the sys tenn to strong and healthy condition. No other remedy in the market possess es these remarkable properties. Nc other will cure cold SO quickly. For sale by W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T Johnson, Norfolk,
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
THE CONCERT!

The concert given in Town Hall last Friday evening under V. I. A. auspices was success in every way. A good sized and appreciative audience greeted the musicians and every one has ex- pressed themselves highly pleased. No entertainment ever went smoother and every number on the program 'took" with the audience.
 The participants were. Mir and Mrs Col Card, vocalists, of Millerton; Miss Grace Brinton. pianist, and Miss N. Louise Brinton, cornetist, of Falls Will lage; Mrs J. E. Bierce, soprano. Carl Rodemeyer, banioist, J. G. Beckley, guitarist, of this village. Accompanies, Mrs F. H. Lee and Mrs W. H. Camp Camps Orchestra-W. H. Camp. J. E. Rhoades. E. W. Adams, violins; Miss N. L. Brinton, cornet; J. G. Beckley, trombone; N. W. Hardenberg, piano;
 After the prelude by the orchestra. which played splendidly, the program was commenced by duett by MT and Mrs Card, ''The Wind and the Harp" which was heartily encored, ''The Lights and Shades of Matrimony" be- ing sung as an encore. The banjo playing of MT Rodemeyer was next in order and was we'll done. Mrs Bierce sang some very fine solos during the evening which were we'll received by the audience, Miss Brinton's cornet solos were exceptionally fine and the cornet and trombone duo was very acceptably rendered. MT Cards solos were very pleasing and he was encored on each appearance. Mrs Card sang the very beautiful song Madeline. Miss Brinton's piano solo was finely played. The make ups of the two characters singers, Beckley and Rode meyer, were great. BeckleY in black face amused the audience with his s'ballads" and "lullabys," and Rode meyers Irish ditties were very anus ing, his encore Saving It All for Mary" making a great hit. The accom- paniments were all correctly rendered and aided greatly in the success of the concert.
 To MT Beckley, who arranged and managed the affair, congratulations are due, and it is hoped that at some future time he will see way to bring the same talent before us again.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
THE VOTING
THE CONDITIONS

In order to more extensively adver- tise my bicycle business I have decided to gipe Q boy's or girls bicycle to the naos' popular school child bet,oeem the ages of and Is gears attendiag school in this to'on. The popularity of the child is to be de termined by ballots cut from this paper. ballots to be sent in every week. This contest is to be continued for several weeks; two weeks notice being given of its close Ballots issued in the paper are good only for one week and must be sent in before date of expiration or they will not be counted. To tbe chilo reeeiUing the first 300 ballots q UaluabLt prize sciH De giUen. The result of the voting will be published every week. The bicycle will be new machine worth at least $50 and fitted with pneu- matic tires.
 A valuable second prize will be given to the child receiving the nearest mum Der of ballots to the favorite.
 Send or hand all ballots to
 JOHN G. BECKLEY,
 Bicycle Dealer,
 Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
Judge Mhi,tleseY Rsnominated.

A joint convention of the Republican electors of the towns ofCanaan andNorth Canaan was held at the Town Clerk s office in North Canaan on the 18th inst. The convention was called to order by Geo. 8. Fuller. Geo. V. Capron was chosen chairman of the convention, and s. o. Beckley secretary.
 An informal ballot was taken for Judge of Probate for the District of Canaan. David c. Whittlesey received every vote cast. A motion was then made and car ried that the ballot be made formal and that Mir Whhtlesey be unanimously re- nominated by exclamation. The con- vention then adjourned.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
Senator for the letb Distr;ct.

At the Democratic senatorial conven- ton of the 18th district, held at Falls Village on Tuesday, David L. Smith, of Sharon, was declared nominated after the first ballot; on his declining to &C., cept the honor another ballot was taken which resulted in the nomination of Hon. Albert M. Card. of Sharon, as senator. Hon. Sidney P. Ensign of Lime Rocl4, was chosen member of the state central committee.
 A detailed report of the proceedings and copy of the resolutions were re- ceived too late for this issue.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
POINTERS.
Dog found. See adv.

Dog found. See adv.
 A steam engine, boiler and circula, saw for sale. See Adv.
 E. Hollister & Son are "making il hot" for Jack Frost and are eliminating his terrors. For explanation see ad vertisement.
 The whole business must go-hook and line, bob and sinker. Now read N. Van Deusen's new advertisement concerning his closing out sale.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
An Old soldier Made Happy

During my term of service in the army I contracted chronic diarrhoea, !" says A. E. Bending, of Halsey, Oregon. s'Since then have used great amount of medicine, but when found any that would give me relief they would injuye my stomach, until Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrh@a Remedy was brought to my notice. I used it and will say it is the only remedy that gave me permanent relief and no bad results follow ? For sale by W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. John. son, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
AIix and Directum.

It will be of interest to horsemen in this vicinity to know tbat there will be a match race between Alix, 2.03i. and Directum, 2.O5t. at Mystic Park, Boston, on Saturday. Oct 20th, for s2 500 side and S6O00 added money. It will be great event in harness racing. Excursion rates have been secured on the railroads.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
LITERARY NOTES.

Bret Harte is writing story of American life and incident for The Ladies' Home Journal.
 Frank Stockton has given both of his new stories, with the quaint titles of sLove Before Breakfast" and "As One Woman to Another" to The Ladies' Home Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18

My Lord," said an overworked par son to his bishop, II have not had a holiday for Ave years" II am very sorry for your congregation, replied his furdship with smile,
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
Sheriff Allen Renominated

Henry J. Allen, of Torrington, was unanimously renon mated for sheriff of Litchfield county at the Democratic county convention held at Litchfield yesterday.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
GIVEN AWAY !!

A New $50 Bicycle Free to the Most
 Popular School Child in Town.
 The voting on the school child has been somewhat light this week, Sam Holt leading in the contest. In order to make up the schedule for publication it is requested that the ballots be brought in by Wednesday noon of each
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
 BORN.

ABBE-At the Grove, in this town, Oct. 16, a daughter to Thomas and Katherine 0. W. Abbe. CoRNKLL-At Lakeville, Oct. 15, son to Mr and Mrs William E. Cornell.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
De Forest Renomiuated.

At the Democratic congressional con- vention of the 4th district, held at Bridgeport on the 11th inst. Robert E. De Forest was renominated by accla- nation as candidate for Congress.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
Senator for the 18th District.

Senator Tor the 18th District.
 At the Democratic senatorial conven. tion held at Winsted on Saturday Col. s. A. Granger, of Winsted. was nomi. mated for senator. Richard P. Higgins was elected a member of the state cen. tral committee.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
Lno SILL Lno

Copies of this paper may be obtained at the CONN. WESTERN NEWS office or Humphreys Drug Store.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
M AR R HE ID.
DIED.

WHEELER-At Hartford, Oct. 10, Joseph K. Wheeler, aged 60 years. DoYLK-At New Marlboro, Mass, Oct. IA. Keynan Doyle. aged GA years. WHITINa-At Norfolk, Oct. 16, Loomis l.. Whiting, aged "A years. Funeral at Con- gregational church in Norfolk on Thursday at 2p. m.
 SKINNER-At Winsted, Oct. IA, Mrs Timothy P. Skinner. a native of Canaan, 73 years. KAsTSER-At GreatB Harrington, Mass Oct.18, John Kastner, aged 29 years. DUrcHKR-At Great Harrington, Mass, Oct l5, by accident. William Butcher. aged ST.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
TO ADMIT ELECTORS.

The Selectmen and the Town Clerk of the town of North Canaan will hold n session to examine the qualifications of electors and admit to the Electors oath those who shall be found qualified at the Town Clerks office, in said town, on Wednesday, October 24, 1894, from o'clock In the forenoon until 6 o'clock in the afternoon. And unless all entered on the first list as ito be made" whose rights shall appear to have matured, shall have been admitted or rejected by the Seiectmen and Town Clerk of said town before Monday of the week following said Wednesday. they will hold session on said Monday October 29thl for said purpose from o'clock in the forenoon until 8 o'clock in the afternoon, and not at any time after the hour of o'clock in the afternoon on said Monday, except that if 1t appears that the rights of any person on the first list under he title ito be made, Twill mature after said Monday and on or before the day of said Electors meeting they will meet on the day before said Electors meet ing November 5thl from o'clock in the fore noon until 5 o'clock iu the afternoon, and not afterwards, for the purpose of admitting such persons, and for no other purpose.
 Dated North Canaan, October 10, 1894.
 GEORGE s. FULLERl
 WILLIAM H. MERRILL Selectmen. WILLIAM J. FERGUSON
 ACEL K. RooD, Town Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
.LaCes

The new collection of laces and jet trimming is about as rich and varied as could be de- sired.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1894-01-05
SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS
GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF
THE STATE.
Various Counties to Bring Suits to Re-
cover Money Illegally Collected Fig
ures Showing tho Amount Mined the
Past Season.
Fees Belong to tho Counties.

The suit brought by Minnehaha
County against the Clerk OF the Coun-
" and Circuit Courts of that county to
recover money collected for the maxi
ing of final proofs and held by the lat
ter, bids fair to be duplicated in many
other counties of tho state, but the
TUFTS will be brought against Q differ
INT officer-thc Register of Deeds.
The salaries of, Registers of Deeds. ac-
cording to the laws passed in 1880, are
dependent upon the fees collected, and
the maximum amount being 81, 500, all
turned into the treasury. In many Of
!ected amount to much more than the
recording being covered into the
treasury legally and according to law.
but numerous county registers have al
70 been making fat thing out of their
office by making abstracts of title and
fet"ining the fees us special per-
,lu te of the office, even where the
fees received for recording alone
amounted to the maximum salary al
iowance. This is in direct violation of
the law, according to the opinion of
able attorneys, and q test case will
likely soon be made as to the constitu-
tionality of the act of February 20.
1888. Many officials claim that as tho
uct was passed since their induction
into Office it cannot act against them
during their present term. Thc act
quoted specifically states that all fees
received by a Register of Decds for
making abstracts Of title shall be COW
cred into the special salary fund and
accounted for and disposed of as other
fees received by them. If suits are
brought against all officers illegally
retaining fees obtained from making
abstracts of title, the sum recovered
by the various counties of the state
will run up to thousands of dollars.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1894-01-05

be given authority to issue bonds to
the amount of 500, ,O0O, 600 to meet the
treasury deficit and for other purposes,
will be formulated into bill upon the
reassembling of Congress in January.
The most vigorous opposition to the
OIL vii! come from those opposed to
the national banking system because
they believe the proposed issue of bonds
step. to increase the circulation and
power of national banks. There is no
denying the fact that battle is brew
ing between the advocates of state
banks and national banks. Those favor-
ing state banks will seize this proposed
bond issue as an opportunity to fight
the national banking system. 1t is al
ready openly charged by the enemies
OF the administration that Secretary
Carlisle's recommendation is not so
much his own as that of prominent
bankers In New York and elsewhere.
1t is safe to say, however, unless there
IS change in sentiment, that bill
looking to the giving of the desired
authority to the Secretary of the
Treasury will pass both houses of Con-
gress. So sure are the friends of the
measure that 1t will become q law that
they have determined that the pro-
posed bonds shall bear 3 per cent. in
terest and that they shall be redeema-
BILE not later than 1900.
FALL River, Mass, special: The
list of yearly dividends of the Fall
River cotton manufacturers, just is-
sued by G. NJ. Hatfards s. CO., stock
brokers, shows the capital stock of
thirty-four companies to be $50, BIS, COO.
and dividends averaging 10 per cent,
and amounting to$l ,622.34O, have been
paid during the year. The list does
not include mills, private corporations.
Stevens Manufacturing Company and
have paid no dividends during the
year. The Pecassett mills decreased
their capital stock in September. hav-
ing paid 3 per cent. ON 100000. The
Granite paid u pcr cent. on SSOO.O0O
and II on the last quarter of year on
present capital of sl,000,O0O. These
dividends cover u period of business
varying toa greater degree than has
over before been the case in u single
year.
HAvERRHILL, Mass, special: A big
saloon, which will be opened here
after May 1, proposes to make big
rate in wet goods. Whisky will be 3
cents drink and beer cents u glass.
The saloon will be opened by the no
license people, who were beaten ut the
last election. They hope to do all the
business, as there will be no profit in
it. The license fee of $1,000 and money
for the fixtures and stock will be raised
by subscription. Thirteen hundred
dollars have already been pledged for
the purpose. The law limits the num-
ber of liquor stores here to twenty
seven, which must supply apopulation,
including suburbs. of 49, 600. This cree
ated most profitable monopoly for
aldermanic favoritcs.