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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-27

IN on the police force, as was decided
at the recent convention of that OrgaHi-
cation, 7 desire to have my name enter
ed upon your record as the first appli-
cant for appointment as female police
officer. I believe with the leaders of
the W. c. T. 7. that more can be ac-
complished while making arrests by the
use of moral suasion than by the use of
clubs, pistols and brute force. The ex-
pertinent of female police officers Is
worth trying.
Tt is unnecessary to state that the
com missi oners were somewhat startled
by this application. 1t is true there are
several women connected with the p0-
lice department. as matrons at the va
rious stations but the idea of a female
policeman patrolling beat and swing
ing a billy was entirely new. How
ever, the m after was referred to Com
missioner Truesdell, and he Is calmly
thinking 1t over In the meantime Mrs
Belva A. Lockwood and other promi-
nent woman suffragists IN the District
have interested themselves in the case
of Mrs Thompson and declare they pro
pose to push her application to an ap-
poinment.
Mrs Thompson, who is % years cid,
is a native of Charleston There arc
not many woman suffragists in tna5
section of the country, and Mrs Thomp-
son has acquired her ideas on this sub
ject since she came to Washington about
four years ago When she was years
old, her parents moved to eastern Ten
nessee, and in that mountain region sho
grew to womanhOOd. 1t was there that
she developed a fondncss for outdoor
exercise and became an accomplished
horsewOman, and, according to her
friends a splendid rife shot. She han
dies pistol quite as expertly as any
man, and in this respect she would
probably excel the average member Of
the police force Mrs. Thompson early
acquired a taste for athletics of all sorts,
and a few years ago she became inter
ested in the Delsartean theory of physic-
al development. She IS an expert with
Indian clubs and dumbbells, and no
doubt she could give some of the dan
dy coppers'' points on the twirling of 2
baton in the most artistic manner.
From her home in Knoxville Mrs
Thompson came to this city, and since
the death Of her husband short time
ago she has supported herself by sewing
and by occasional work at copying -
Washington Cor. Chicago Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-27

Miss Floride Cunningham, a mem
Der of the Worlds fair board of lady
managers from South Carolina, made q
fine address at Asheville, n. G., Nov.
Is. She declared the serfs Of Russia and
the negroes of the south were free, but
woman alone remained in bondage. The
women do not aspire so much to sit in
legislative halls as they do to vote for
clean men to hold offices. Under exist
ing circumstances, she thought, the
women who were most admired by men
We're those who were most dependent,
and it is this class of women that is
opposed to woman s suffrage. She be-
sought the men Of North Carolina to
wake up and closed with a recommen-
dation that North Carolina should
send a delegate to the convention to be
held in Atlanta in February, 1895.
This closed tho meeting. and those who
heard went hcme thinking more prob
ably on the question Of woman's suf-
frage than they had ever done before
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-27
WOMAN'S WORLD.
A WASHINGTON WIDOW WHO WANTS
TO GET ON THE FORCE

Two Absurd English Fads-VOmen a. IEaf-
eators-Resenting InsuIts-Shouldor to
Shoulder With Men Russia's Royal
Widow-WOman In Bondage.
Mrs. Lily A. Thompson is a pretty
young widow who wants a position on
the Washington police force. She
doesn't weigh much more than 100
pounds, but she is rather athletic IN
appearance and has a pleasant smile
and winning ways which might over
come violators of the law and disturbers
of the peace more effectively than mere
physical force. Mrs. Thompson sudden
" made up her mind that the police de-
partment Of the city needed her serv-
ices, and she accordingly sent the fol-
lowing application to the commission
ers OF the District of Columbia.
las it is the purpose of the Woman's
Christian Temperance union to urge the
experiment IN this city of placing wom-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-27

One interested in social customs and
who has watched New York women for
a generation or more must have been
strack by the fact that New Workers
have learned when and wher8fand how
to wear jewels. One may occasionally
see diamonds worn during q round Of
morning shopping, but such wearers are
conspicuous, and a woman who would
appear at a hotel breakfast with her
fingers covered. with expensive rings
would at once lose caste, no matter what
her personal recommendations might be-
New York Press
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-27

cane above the chignon, for the latter
IS without any excuse whatever. Queen
Victoria is compelled to use a walking
cane whenever she moves about, and it
is in compliment to her maiesty-Br
from a silly aping Of royalty, whichever
you like-that the English woman car
rIes cane You remember. of course,
the Alexandra limp which nearly ev-
cry English woman affected some years
ago and which had its origin in a lame
ness of the Princess of Wales It IS IN
just such ways that many of the fashion
able absurdities of Europe originate
But heaven fOrfend US from the chignon
and the cane.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-27

How can q refined woman best pro-
tec5 herself from insult? This is a se-
ri0us question in these days when wom-
en- are being forced to accept response
bilities and to stand Oftentimes so com
pletely alone. Insults are not always
merited, and suppose a man or a won-
an naliciously offers an affront to a
woman and the one affronted is innate
" refined, what redress has she? None
whatever. There is no code of honor to
TT the occasion. Unfortunately there
are men and women who take advan-
tage Of this lack of protection. Some
ono will advise Treat them with 81
lent contempt. " Well that is the only
way open, but it is not a just way. The
contempt doesn't affect the offenders,
and silence renders their viciousness,
being unknown, dangerous to another.
There is such thing as righteous in
dignation, and too frequently peace is
bought at too dear rate. If the affront
is an indictable offense, there is the
court, but how few women would avail
themselves of the publicity Of this
model There is the other alternative
of appealing to a male relative, which
Is very apt TO cause trouble, and then
perhaps the insult is offered by WON
an Then the male relative does not
avail There should be some code of
honor that would place a gentlewoman
IN such an attitude that, fearing some
retribution, a man or woman of the
affronting kind would be required to
adhere to at least q courteous way Of
being rude New Orleans Times-Dem-
ocrat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-27

with the gloom of the rest of her attire.
The costume is completed by a cap a Ia
Marie Stuart, the material being Grape.
and a band cut into a point to fit the
shape crosses the forehead. A Grape veil,
shrouding the whole figure, is used on
ceremonial occasions, but a shorter one
Is substituted for everyday wear. All
the toilet accessories are of course
black. Except as regards the length OF
the train, the czarina's mourning differs
in no way from that prescribed for the
grand dnchesses and the ladies belonging
to the four upper grades Of the court
circle. st. Petersburg Correspondent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-27
1Iade rhree converts.

A branch of the L. L. A. not far from
Boston announced for their first public
debate the question of woman suffrage.
Three young men were assigned the
negative and three the affirmative. The
three on the affirmative side were OPP
posed to women taking any part in pub
lie affairs, bat ON looking up their ar
guments in preparation for debate they
became converted and spoke with much
eloquence and feeling The judges de-
cided in favor of the affirmative side.
Three young men are now added to the
advocates of woman suffrage. Boston
Letter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-27

The surprise came from Capitol hill.
The woman who wrote articles to prove
that woman should not appear in print,
the woman who talked to prove that
woman should keep silence, the woman
who had Mysteries at the thought of the
polls, the woman who took no interest
IN politics and the woman who vowed
she would never, never, never vote, all
turned out and worked aud electioneered
and gave time and money and votes to
elect a ticket. News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-27

The widowed empress Of Russia. ac-
cording to the strict etiquette of the
A1scovlte court, viii wear during the
first six months of her mourning simple
dresses Of black flannel. They are made
high and plain, with sleeves in what is
known as Charles VI style, fastened
tight at the wrist, but cut wide and
loose 50 as to reach the ground A train
some three yards in length trails from
the waist, and broad collars, cuffs and
streamers of white cambria contrast
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-27
shoulder to shoulder with Men.

a we'll known minister OF SOmery1lI0
recently said that he could not under
stand why women did not take up the
study Of architecture. ga female archi-
tect, . said he, would be sure to put q
closet somewhere near the kitchen sink,
and thus save a thousand steps IN a
day. He might have added that she
would have put closets in every room
IN the house and every one in a cOnven-
lent place. Here IS a line of work
which is specially adapted to women,
for they are naturally careful IN de-
tails, are generally artistic and could
sslearn the business as we'll as man.
Why not become architects? Surely the
Woman's building at the Worlds fair
did not suffer by comparison in an ar
chitecturaI sense with its neighbors-
One of the most successful women in
Boston is a dentist A few years ago
she graduated at the head of her class,
and the only woman IN it, and now she
has a practice which gives her an in
come up in the thousands.
Druggists who viii say anything on
the subject are obliged to admit that
women are admirably fitted to that
work, and already there are about 300
successful female druggists in the Unit
ed States. OF course there are many
kinds of work for which a woman IS to-
tally untitled. Her physical strength IS
not so great, bat where brain power.
endurance and patience count ia the
shoulder with man.-SOmerville jour
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-27

NOW Conducting a Successful School Of
DRAMATIC A rt In Chicago.

NOW Conducting a Successful school OF
Dramatic Art in Chicago.
The many friends in this city of for
mer Topekl girl Will be plsased to see
the following notice from The Opera" a
Chicago publication devoted to interests
implied by its name: '.May Anderson
Trestrai is daughter Of Major T. j
Anderson Of Topeka, Kan; she was born
IN that city and made her permanent
home there to within the last five years.
She manifested a liking for dramatic
work at an early age, and when but "a
enid Of eight years played the title role
in "a Poor Little Orphan with such
marked ability that her friends and fam
lily encouraged her 70 pursue profess
ional career. At ten she scored a great
hit as Little Buttercup, and few wears
later was at the head Of her own com
pany playing an extended repertoire
Mrs. Trestrail is now the director Of tho
Chicago Academy Of Dramatic. Ar, aud
is a most thorouxh instructor, believing
in giving her pupils practical experience
on The stage, AS evidenced by her fire.
quent well attended recitals Many Of
her pupils are now playing throughout
the United States with some of our best
companies, and as director Of the Chica-
go Academy of Art, she promises to build
up an institution for stage training that
VIII rank among the best in the coun-
try"
II is expected that Mrs Trestrail will
give d recital here in the near future.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-27

Mrs WinsIow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for teething. II soOthes. softens
he gums. allays pain, cures collie. Best
remedy for diarrhRa- p cents a bottle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-27
c.rherr a,hnllenrent

To prove sSnow's Pine Expectorant" viii
not KNOCK Out any COLD or COUCH IT
Is GUARANTEED For sale by all drug
gists. price % and 50c bottle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-27

These are only indications that the fol-
licies or roots Of the hair are getting
weakened or diseased BeRRs' Hair
Remover will siren CITIZEN and invigorate
the follicies and the hair will regain its
natural color and become soft, glossy ana
healthy. Sold by w. II. Kennaiy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-27

9Th and Kansa~ Avenue.
Topeka Coal Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-27
IN SOCIETY CIRCLES.
Recent Social Events in Topeka
and Vicinity
GENERAL NOTES OF SOCIETY.
Personal Items OF Interest About To-
peka People and Visitors in Town.


peka People and Visitors in Town.
Luther W., son Of Rev. John A. Bright
is home from Midland college spending
The holidays.
Mrs. j. II. Hankla and the ladies who
were to have assisted her to receive New
ears calls. have given up keeping open
house, on account Of the serious illness
OF Miss Gertrude Roberts.
Mrs. c. A. Case is visiting her daughter,
Mrs. j. n. Stauffer in Chicago
Mrs. Hugh Ross OF Chicago is visiting
her sister, Mrs ID. / Lakin.
Miss Lena Biddle is visiting friends In
Augusta, Kansas, for few days.
Rev. John A. Bright lectured to the
Odd Fellows at Allen, Kansas, last
saturday evening and preached in the
a. E church at that place Sunday morn
ing.
Wilson Yohey.
Miss Emma j. Wilson and Mr.. j. G.
YOhev were married on Monday by Rev.
Dr. Dennison. Among our Of town
people who witnessed the ceremony were
Mr. and Mrs w, >. Winson. Mr. and
Mrs T. II. Owens, Mr. s. b. Wilson and
Mrs. Freeman Of Kansas City; and Mr..
and Mrs. William Davis, OF Cameron.
Mo Mr and Mrs. YOhey will be ar
home to friends after January 10 AT 1904
East Eighth street
Dukeiin- Davis.
In Ration, n. NJ, on last Sunday a
former Topeka young man. Alf. Edwin
Davis. was married To Miss Birdie Duke
lin. Mr. and Mrs Davis came at once
to Topeka and are the guests of air.
Davis parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Z. d. Davis,
on Central avenue. After the 5holidays
they will return to their hom6 in New
). exico
Grice- Brown.
Miss Lille y. Grice. daughter of Mr..
J. $. Grice Of this city and Dir George
b. Brown Of Lebanon, Ind., were mar
ried yesterday at / o'clock at the home
Of the brides parents, Sixth and Western
avenue. Mr.. and Mrs. Brown left on an
afternoon train for Lebanon, where they
viii 90 to housekeep ing at once.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-27

1OD - 90 20 Co
9Th and Kansas avenue
Rock Island Argus., 1894-08-25
KNOWLEDGE

Erings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptlv
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure LIQUID
laxative principles cmbraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs :.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pless.
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
etive; effectually cleansing the system,
disrelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but i. is man
cfactured by the California Fig Syrup
To. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being we'll informed, you will not
sccept any substitute if offered.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-08-25
CaStoria.

"CAsfosia q m excellent medicine for chill
drcn- Mothers have repeatedly told mo a In
good eject upon tbcir children"
DE- G. c. Osooop.
Lowell. MaR-
Rock Island Argus., 1894-08-25

ary society was addressed by Miss
BabcOck, of Galesburg. 81
Miss Mary Frick arrived in camu
today ia stay until camp breaks.
Mr.. Kneeburg and family, of Mo.
line, moved out to camp this morn
ing.
j. W. Edwards, pastor at Port By
ron, arrived in camp today; also J.
A. Afford, of Colona.
Mrs. Sloan, Mrs. Sober. Mrs. Watt
and Mrs. McKeeyer, of Moline, are
visiting friends on the grounds to.
day.
&. +. Smith has been called home
on account OF the death of his father
j. S. Smith, who has been numbered
as one of us for many years
Among the Rock Island visitors in
camp today were: J. +. Noftsker
and Mrs. Noftsker, Miss Emily Free
man, Miss Il. Requa and Mrs. Dack
Rock Island Argus., 1894-08-25
Sunday Services.

Sunday Services.
At Trinity chapel, Sunday school
at 2:30 p. m.
AT Trinity church, Celebration OF
Holy Euchcrist at a. m. SUNDAY
school at 9:l5 a. IN. Even song at
1880 p. m.
At the Second Baptist church
preaching at 1i:S0 a. m. and 1880 D.
m. conducted by the pastor, Rev. A
Lewis. Sunday school at p. m.
At the Christian church, Rev. +.
W. Grafton, pastor. services at 10:45
a. IN, conducted by Rev. Mr.. John.
son. No evening service. Sunday
school at 9:l5 a. m. Y. p S. c. f.
at Gas p. m.
At the United Presbyterian,
preaching by the pastor, Rev. II. C..
Marshall, at 10:45 n. m. Subject,
Nathaniel" No evening service.
Sunday school ct $50 a. m. Young
peoples meeting at 6:i5 p. m.
AT the Central PRESBYTERIAN,
Rev. John H. Kerr. pastor. Morn.
ing subject, "Who are the Children
of God?" Sunday school at $50 a.
m. Y. P. s. c. f. at Up. m. Union
service in the evening, sermon by
Rev. I. S. Young, pastor of the FRS,
Baptist church of Moline.
At the Broadway Presbyterian,
Rev. W. S. Marquis. pastor, will
preach at 10:45 u. m. on "Christ's
Cleansing the Temples" and at 7:4j
p m. Choosing Calling" Sunday
school at 9:15 a. m. Young peoples
meeting at 6:45 p. M. South Park
Sunday school at 2:3o P. m.
AT the First Baptist. preaching
at 10:45 a. m. by Rev. 7. S. Young.
Of Moline. In the evening the con-
gregation win join in the union SER
vices in the Central Presbyterian
church, Rev. +. S. Young preaching.
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m,
Z. l.. Williams, superintendent.
3. Y. +. Q. conquest meeting at Z p.
m. Topic. Trials and Triumphs in
the New England States" Leader,
Miss Emma Churchill. Sunday
school in the Forty-fourth street
chapel at 3p. M, +. NJ. Sinnct, super.
intendent.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-08-25

Parks Sure Cure Is positive
specific in all diseases OF the liver
and kidneys. By removing the uric
acid in the blood it cures rheuma-
tism. S. b. Basford, of Carthage, S.
OAK, says: II believe Parks Sure
Cure excels all other medicines for
rheumatism and urinary disorders. ~
Sold by Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-08-25
s1O.5O to Indiana and Ohio Points.

On Tuesday, Aug. 20, the Lake
Erie Il Western will run an excursion
from Peoria to various points in In
diana and Ohio at the rate of IS.
This makes rates from Rock Island
$1O.5O for the round trip. Full in
formation as to time of trains. routes.
etc., can be obtained at the X. l. &
Z. depot, foot of Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-08-25
COUNTY BUILDING.

Aug. 23-August Felski to August
Bark, lot 29. Bardsley, Lee & Lees
add, Coal Valley, 500.
August Bark to Jens P. Anderson,
lot 2, Bardsley, Lee & Lees add,
Coal Valley, $75.
Alpheus Reeser to f. f. Morgan,
tract by metes and bounds, lot 1 city
of Moline. 81.
f. f. Morgan to Minnie c. Reeser,
tract by metes and bounds. lot l. city
of Moline, 81.
James McCarty to Clark Corbin,
lot l, block c, J. G. Franklin's add.
Barstow, 800.
Aug. 24-James W, Hoover to
George II. Peterson, tract by metes
and bounds, 5, II, 1e, 1900.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-08-25

Csstoria r. DR.. Samuel Pitchers prescription
and Children. contains neither Opium Morphine nor
other Narcotic substance. Il Is o harmless
for Parcgoic, Drops. Soothing Syrups, and Castor
It is Pleasant. Its guarantee thirty years by
Millions Of Mothers. Castoria destroys Worms and allays
fevershncss. CastOria prevents vomiting Curd,
DiarrhGa and Wind Collie. CastoEia relieves
teething troubles, constipation and Aatulency.
Casoria assimiatcs tho food, regulates tho
and bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. Cas-.
toria tho Children's Panacca-the Friend.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-08-25

Since 1861 l have been great suf-
ferer from catarrh. l tried Elv's
Cream Balm and to all appearances
am cured. Terrible headaches from
which had long suffered are gone
w. j. Hitchcock. Late Major U. s.
Vol. and A. A. Gen., Buffalo, n. Y.
Ely's Cream Balm has completely
cured me of catarrh when everything
else failed. Many acquaintances
have used it with excellent results -
Alfred W. Stevens, Caldwell. Ohio.
Price of Cream Balm is so cents.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-08-25
Notice.

The firm of O'Connor Bros. has
this day been dissolved. John j.
OConnor retiring, and James L.
.O'Connor assuming all liabilities.
JAMES 7. OCONNOR,
john J. OCOKHoR,
Rock Island Argus., 1894-08-25
ARGUS BUSINESS DIRECTORY

BOOKS. WALL PAPER, ETC.
crampton, X, i7s5 Second avenue.
RESTAURANT.
AUar., z. 1909 Second avenue.
FURNITURE AND CARrErs.
Corde-, u F, 1s0. second avenue.
GLOVES AND FURs.
Rcnno;t, Geo, 1905 sccoi d avenue
MERCHANT TAILOR
Fmig, ", i5uG Second avcnue.
CIGARS AND TOBACCO.
Bc-clin. J II 1903 Second avcnue.
BAKERS.
Munro. DE Hue n Anderson. a.6 Market squaro
DRUGGISTS.
Thomas, r II. 1850 Second avcrue.
Sp,iirl G.. lc05 Secood avenue.
PLUMBERS AND GAS FILTERS.
riasc & Murphy, 1910 Third avenue
WALL rAPEE. ETC.
Adams Wall Paper Co. a10-Sii Twentieth street
GRoCERs.
Burchcr Chas A, s2l twentieth street
lees Bros. 1910 Second avenue.
BROOKS S Thiermln. O0i fifth avenue.
Erstbmann, Roht, go. Fourth avenue
Lon. e J, second avenue and NiGctecnth street
Browucr & Co. @3l Fifth avenue.
UNDERTAKEI
Knox. u r. 100 Twentieth street.
HARDWARE. STOVES AND MANTELs
Nofiskcr, j r. 3nJ Twentieth street.
LAUNDRY.
plfkct's Laundry. f7.i Third avenue.
COP, ~ and 81 Eighteenth street.
BREwEIIEs.
Rock Island Brewing company
MEAT MAIKET.
Schroeder Hans. 3ii Twentieth street.
Tt.Cify Packing and Provision Co, 4th and Goth
JEwELEH AND oPTICIAN.
E.msct. J 4 Son, fS=, second avenue.
MILLINERY.
Blackburn 9 cc,ri.Js second a7enua.
ROOTS AND SHOES.
Bo''or Shoc st-rc. 1898 second avenue.
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE.
ua-rs Geo W d. a2o Seventeenth
Rock Island Argus., 1894-08-25

"CAStoria b the hest remedy for childrn of
which I am acquainted ] borr the day is not
Tar distant when mothers vii CONSIDER the rial
interest Of their children, and use Castoria In
ssead Of the vartousquack nossrums which arc
destroying their loved ones. By forcinso opium.
morphine, soothing syrup and oeher hurtful
agents down their throas=. theseby sending
them - premature graves"
DE- J. r. KncHEloE,
Coswsy. Ark.