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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-06
A KINDLY ANAToMIsT.
Prof. Josef Hyrtrs Wonderful and Beauti.
ful Nature.

Prof. Josef Hyrtl, one of the famous
anatomistS of the world, died not long
ago at his country seat near Vienna.
His textbooks have been translated into
every modern tongue. He was celebrat-
ed, also. for his general learning. As
linguist he was especially remarkable.
With all the rest, he was extremely
popular as teacher. He hated lazy
student, but had sympathy for all who
tried to do well. His presence was
especially desired at class examina-
tons, as the young men trusted inn
plicitlv to his fairness and his kindness
of spirit.
On one occasion another professor,
while examining a candidate for the
medical degree, handed him small bone
and said:
"Mr. Candidate, here is a bone. Don't
look at it, but tell me, from the feeling
of it what kind of bone it is, whether
1t belonged to the left or right side of
the body, and whether it was part of
man or woman"
The poor fellow was greatly embar-
rassed. He was about to fall, he felt
sure. He cast one look at Prof Hyrtl,
who stirred nervously in his chair and
then sprung to his feet.
"Mr. Candidate" said he, when YOU
have answered the questions of my dear
colleague you will please tell me the
name of the original possessor of the
bone and where he lived, including the
number of the street"
The audience laughed. the other pro-
lessor was no doubt angry, but the young
man was saved.
HYrtl was very fond of animals.
Some years ago one of his fellow-pro-
fessors undertook some experiments to
ascertain the loss of weight in cases of
starvation, using for the purpose a lot
of rabbits. The subjects of the expert
ment were weighed every day, but to
the experimenter's astonishment they
gained flesh instead of losing. It was
some time before he found out that Prof.
Hyrtl had been keeping them well sup
piled with food.
First and last the professor was dec
GRATED with orders by almost every
sovereign in Europe. But he could
never be persuaded to wear one, and In
fact. dressed SO shabbily, in spite of his
large fortune, that strangers often gave
him small pieces of money. Such things
always pleased him. He loved to see
evidences of kindness of heart His own
benefactions were great, and after the
death of his widow his wealth is to en-
dow an asylum for orphans.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-06
Curious Oak Tree in Georgia.

A resident of Augusta, Ga, has an
oak tree growing upon his place which
is not unlike other trees of that species
in general appearance. Instead of pro-
ducing the regulation acorn, however
it is annually loaded with peculiar
formations as unlike the natural pro-
duction of such trees as one could
imagine. AS a general rule the cup of
an acorn is as large or larger than
thimble, covering at least half of the
acorn proper, but in this case the tinv
receptacle is not larger than a pea, and
instead of being constructed so as to
hold single nut or kernel, contains
from three to five small ones, the num-
Der seeming to vary with the distance
from the ground the cups on the lower
limbs being uniformly lilIed with three
of the tiny acorns. Botanists of national
repute have pondered over this sylvan
oddity, and old settlers, noted hunters
and woodmen in general have visited
the wonder and left without even at
tempting to name the variety of oak to
which it belongs.-St. L0UiS Repu6lc.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-06
The French President.

M. Casimir-Perier. the new president
of the French republic, is now a popular
hero. The fact that he walked at the
head of the funeral procession which
followed NJ. Carnot's body to the grave,
an easy mark for any anarchists bullet,
proved his indomitable courage and
endeared him to the hearts of a nation
that delights in dramatic display of
bravery.
The Paris Temps recently related an
anecdote of the new presidents mill
tary career, which it declares to be
authentic and which illustrates his sense
of justice.
In 1870, NJ Casimir-Perier command
ed company Of gardes mobiles at the
battle of Bagneux. During the heat of
conflict he observed a young peasant
whose face was familiar to him and who
was distinguished among the other
privates by his steady nerve and by the
skill of his craftsmanship. He recog-
nized him at last as villager from the
estate next to his own.
When the battle was over he sum-
moned the soldier before him.
well DONE my man." he said, you
shall have a medal for your courage.
You have well deserved it. But tell me,
how is it THAT you handle gun with
such wonderful skillP"
The young soldier who had Just gaily
faced the cannon of the Prussians,
seemed abashed and unnerved. He
stammered and could not answer
"Your skill is so rare that am really
curious to know how you have acquired
it, " continued the officer, kindly.
"Eh bien, mon capitaine, the young
man blurted out, Il must tell the truth
I learned by shooting the hares on your
own estates"
NJ. Casimir-Perier was silent a mo-
ment.
The fact that you have been poacher
has not made you less brave as soldier :"
he said; you shall have the medal and
in future l will trust my hares to your
honor"
You will never be sorry that you
have done it, monsieur" said the lad
gravely.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-06
Highest of all in Leavenng Powe-Latest Govt Report
RH!a!alI! g! Rs%dssl BRakiRs
ABSOLUTELY PURE
A Viceroy's Trick.

Oriental rulers. even those who have
great qualities, are in many respects
like children. A striking instance is
found in story which NJ. de Lesseps
used to be fond of relating about his
friend the viceroy of Egypt. The vice.
roy had taken a great fancy to the big
and happy Frenchman. He loaded him
with attentions and gifts and finally
Suez canal, on which NJ. de Lesseps
was then engaged.
Before starting, the viceroy made M.
de Lesseps a present of a beautiful
SeVres dinner service, exactly like one
that he himself carried. At the end of
few days travel across the desert sew
eral pieces of the viceroy's service were
broken and others were Clipped, while
the Frenchman's set was quite intact.
"How in the world do you manage to
preserve all your cups?" asked his high
ness.
NJ. de Lesseps put on a proud air. at
is easy enough" he said. 81 take care
Of them myself. Nobody else touches
them"
The two men were about setting out
for another days march when the vice
roy said:
"Lesseps, they tell me that the drom-
edary that carries your baggage is
pretty well knocked up. l have given
orders to have a stronger one provided. i"
True enough, superb animal of ma
Jestic height was brought and on it was
placed the Frenchman's baggage, in
cluding the precious service. But alas!
the dromedary was wild beast and no
sooner felt the load on his back than he
began to kick and run. OFF tumbled
his load and cups, saucers and sugar.
bowls lay broken on the ground.
The Frenchman was almost ready to
weep, while the viceroy was doubled ND
with laughter. Nobody touches them
but yourself, Lesseps?" he managed to
say. mo matter! no matter! I will
lend you my broken ones"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-06
THE GERMAN eARsER's PARROT.
Sings Ta-ra-ra. Die Wacht am Rhein, but
Draws the Line at the MarseIIIaise.

II you have never patroniZed a FIVE
cent barber shop you have missed one
OF the curiosities of Chicago. They may
not all be alike. but the one about to be
described is worth visiting once, at least.
AS nearly as it can be located in this
article it is on narrow street that
shoots off from Cottage Grove avenue
at point somewhere south of Twenty
ninth street The shop contains two
chairs, operated by the proprietor and
his wife, and parrot and a nickel-in-
the-slot apparatus which is home made
If two customers are in the shop at the
same time for shave the wife fathers
one while the husband is shaving the
other. The shave over, the wife takes
the customer in hand and gives his hair
whatever treatment the customer NAV
desire. A hair cut costs Is cents, or "a
hair cut and shampoo" are given for 25
cents. The parrot contributes co the
revenue of the shop, provided the Gus
toner is liberal
A nickel-in-the-slot gives the depositor
Boom-de-ay" by the parrot, the bird re-
ceiving its cue from the barber's wife
Ten cents in wakes up the vocal chords
boss of the shop giving the bird the tip
by struggling with bar or two of the
German national air.
"Of you pud in zwei bits" (25 cents)
said the boss, "dot brit gif you Hail
Golumbi,' und ven you gif him a biece
of someding dot he likes purity veil al
reddy he gif you der 'Sthar Spun gilt
Banner rightd away quig."
A recent customer was little French
man who had nearly caused the Dutch
man to have the heart disease by asking
him to wax his mustache. After the
operation the Frenchman fell to asking
question about the parrot.
Il geefe re Pollai a dollaire cut in ze
two eef she do ri mi fer me ze 'Marsel-
lai'"
"Vot's dot!" screamed the Dutchman.
you think dot barrot vos a vot YOU
gall him, dot he sing you dot French
'Yangee Doodle? OF he wos dot kind
of birt, mein friendt, 1 would shop off
his tam head off in a minnid. Of you
vos ter buy der whole niggle-in-der-
shlot he wouldn't sing you dot tam
moosic. Dot barrot vos un AMERICAN
Sherman barrot, bud you bed yer bod
dunn sweet life he vos not a tam fool"
And the German barber lost one Gus
toner. Chicago Tribune.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-06
The Joke Is On Both of Them.

A strange complication was that
which ensued the other day when the
following advertisement appeared in a
morning newspaper:
"Will widow (40) please meet honor
able gentleman at postofice at o'clock
p. m. to-day. Full particulars"
Two very conscientious reporters
were detailed by respective city editors
to obtain stories of the proceedings.
One was a young woman who compen-
sated by ambition what she lacked in ex-
perience and the other was a veteran
newspaper man.
Both took their stations in the post
Office corridor at the appointed hour and
awaited developments. 1t was not long
before their eyes met. Then at once It
flashed upon the woman reporter that
this solitary man was the honorable
gentleman" whose advertisement was
her assignment" Otherwise, WHY
should he be hanging about, eyeing each
passerby so critically.
"a novel experience" she murmured.
II will interview him in the guise of
responsive widow"
"Ah, here's the designing widow"
thought he, as she approached. Il will
keep up the joke"
So they chatted together for nearly
half an hour, each chuckling inwardly
and thinking how completely the other
had been deIuded.
Then they returned to their offices
and she wrote story of the event. She
told of young woman who met the
honorable gentleman" and engaged in
conversation. Finally they parted"
she recited.
He published nothing. for he knew
the honorable gentleman" hadn't ap-
peared, but he told his friends that night
of the huge joke he had perpetrated on
an anxious widow. Both understand
all now and apologetic letters have been
passed but neither is anxious to meet
face to face again for some time TO coma.
N T. Herald.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-06
His Wife Knew How to Treat Him.

The imagination is probably a more
potent factor in our everyday life than
most people would be willing to admit,
says the n. Y. Herald. The other day
a man over on the west side complained
to the wife of his bosom of feeling
dreadfully sharp shooting pains shoot
ing him between the shoulders and
through the chest. She ridiculed him,
for he was man who never gets sick
and has no sympathy with complaining
people.
81 shouldn't wonder if you had the
pneumonia" said she. "And it would
serve you right-staying out every
night of your life after l O'clock in the
morning"
NO doubt, but the possibility of be-
ing a widow within three days seems to
please you. Don't count your chickens
before they are hatched my dear. Pm
not dying yet"
But pneumonia is nearly always
fatal" she remarked, pleasantly. "Of
course, would give you the regulation
allowance of silver handles, flowers,
etc. l always thought plain plate
with name, dates of birth and death are
about the correct things. l saw nice
secondhand one in a window that
might be altered very easily"
But he was so mad by this time that
he missed the quiet lau gh that followed
him downstairs. The more he thought
about it, however, the more he felt con-
vinced that he had the pneumonia. He
stopped in drug store downtown and
the druggist said it was indigestion.
Then he got about 81 worth of patent
medicine and lay down in his back Of
fee and took it all day. He felt worse.
He stopped at his doctors on the way
home and was examined for pneumonia.
After being thumped and sounded for
half an hour he was told by the doctor
that his lungs were all right, for which
he paid So He got prescription for
a cold, went home and lying down
went to sleep and forgot to take it. The
next morning he was all right.
Il knew I'd cure you, said his wife.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-06

Digler-I courted my wife three years
before / got her. and is was nearly all
wasted time. Bigler-Why, isn't she
most excellent womanP Digler-She is,
indeed; but I've discovered since that
could have got her in three months if ]
had had the gumption to ask for her
Detroit Free Press.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-06

Tommy-"What are you cryin about,
cry babyP" Jimmy-"Aw! You'd cry,
too, II your pants was made outer yer
sisters old bicycle bloomers!"-Cin Cincis-
FsGtt Tribune.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-06

Australia stands first among the WOOL
producing countries of the world. The
yield last year was $50, 900, 900 pounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05

At 10 a. m. yesterday an extremely
well-dressed and pretty young woman
was crossing the City Hall park. She
was halfway across the square when
a man CARRIED like a gentleman stopped
her and told her than an enormous
devils darning-needle' was on her
back.
'If you will stand still q moment
will kill it, he said.
She smiled her thanks. The man
pulled off his derby and struck her two
sounding blows with his hat some dis
lance below the waist. The young
woman stood as if petrifed, then she
turned and gave her rescuer a glance
in which establishment, indigna-
ton and possibly thanks were strange
ly mingled. The man did not notice
her. He was inspecting the darning-
needle on the ground, and the pretty
young woman walked on toward the
Brooklyn bridge, tossing up a mental
penny whether to be angry or not
New York World.
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PROPOSALS.
OFFICE OF CITY CLERK,
TOPEKA, KANSAS,
August 3, 1895.

Seal proposals will be received at this ONCE
until Friday, August 8, 1895, at O'Clock p M
for the construction and completion OF Such VII
rified brick sidewalks, mentioned in resolution
which was adopted by the mayor and council OF
the city of Topeka, July 1, 1895, and such other
walks as have been ordered on petitions, except
ing therefrom such walks as are constructed by
the owners of the property or as shall be exempt
by resolution of the council. All walks to be
constructed in conformity with Ordinance No.
1926, approved June 2, 1891. Proposals to be
made for Shawnee county vitrif1ed brick walks
on sand foundation per square foot.
All material used III the construction OF all the
sidewalks shall be subject to the inspection and
acceptance of the city engineer, or such other
person may be designated by him; all of the
work to be done under his general supervision
and subject to the final inspection and accept
ance by the mayor and council.
Each bidder will be required to bid on sample
of brick now deposit in office of city engineer.
All proposals for any of the walks to be made
upon the basis of payments IN Sidewalk script
OF the city of Topeka, payable as follows: One
half on January 1, 1896; one-fourth July l, 1896,
and one-fourth October Is. 1896.
All proposals must be accompanied by certl-
fed check of 500. in favor of the city of Topeka
as a guarantee that if the work, or any part of
it, shall be awarded to the party making such
proposals he viii enter into written contract
within three days after such award. to perform
the work within such time as the mayor and
council may designate at the time of awarding
the contract. And the successful bidder shall
give good and sufficient bond, with two or more
suretes, to be approved by the mayor, for the
faithful performance of his contract
The mayor and council reserve the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
lsEALl Attest: S. s. MCFADDEN,
City Clerk.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05

Many curious tenures might be cited
from England, Scotland and Germany,
but I only know of one in America that ia
odd enough to deserve special mention.
Away back in 1772 Baron Henry Stiefel,
the founder of Mannheim. Pa, donated a
plot of ground to the Lutheran congrega-
ton, with the understanding that it
was to pay 5 shillings down in cash and
each year thereafter lone red rose" Ac-
cording to provisions made at the time,
this red rose was to be given to the eccen-
trio baron or his legal heirs on the Sunday
nearest June Is of each year. Ever since
that date large congregations meet at the
Mannheim Lutheran church to observe the
ceremony of presenting the red rose, which
always takes place on the mid-June Sab
bath. The recipient of the rose (for the
last seven years a Mrs. Boyer always
gives receipt in full for the years rent.
st. Louis Republic.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05

And then she rose from the piano, listen
ing laughingly to the praises of her friends
as she drew on her gloves. She left the
room, leaning on the arm of the British
ambassador.
And as she passed by where Clayton was
still standing he heard her say, in answer
to some low remark from her escort:
sob, my lord, might have sung that
song with proper feeling once! But that
was many years ago. Time works won
ders, as you know, and if give the right
expression to the words now it is but a
trick of successful actress. Give me credit
for nothing more!'
Her dark eyes rested full on the hand
some face Of her early lover as she spoke
rested as they might have done upon a
picture or even wall She gave him a
quiet little bow of recognition as she
passed, but look and smile and bow all
said plainly, eve are strangers! -
Stung and mortified, he rushed from
the room and out of the house. The words
of her song still rang in his ear, and before
his eyes rose up the vision of that little
white cottage up amid the hills. and the
dark eyed girl who stood with him there
beneath the linden trees, SO many years
beforel
''And she might have been my wifeP' he
said, with kind of groan, as he stepped
up to a lamppost and Lit Mexican cigar
New York News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05
Self Love.

Self love is, in almost all men, such an
overweight that they are incredulous of a
mans habitual preference of the general
good to his own, but when they see it
proved by sacrifices of ease, wealth, rank
and of life itself there is no limit to their
admiration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05
SITUATIONS wANrED-FREE.

Are you In need of workP If so. yea are as
liberty to use these columns for assistance in
that direction. While this notice appears the
Monday and tuesday, for Topeka OF Kansas
people, all notices of Situations Wanted" not
exceeding Eve lines, or thirtY-fvs words, IN
length. Provided that all advertisements OF
this nature are handed In previous 70
ten O'Clock Saturday morning; also on Wednes.
day. Thursday aud Friday, all advertising q
this class handed in by ten o'clock Wednesday
morning
No advertisements Of this nature to be started
except on Saturdays and Wednesdays. No OBJ
legation is incurred on the part OF the advertis-
Or. No worthy and needy man or woman need
hesitate to take advantage of this offer. No one
in business or having employment is expected 20
take advantage Of it. but all others invited 70
avail themselves freely.
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MONEY TO LOAN.

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pAR1lES wishing safe and paying invest
a ment for their money. call at once on s. NJ.
Wood & Co., 534 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05

The STATE JOURNALS Want and Mis-
cellaneous columns reach each working
day in the week more than twice as
many Topeka people as can be reached
through ANY other naDert This is afact
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05
ART STORE.

~ T ram 19o 7rs1SsS ave ffne
w . art store. etchlngs. water colors, Berlin
photos, etc. Dresden pastel colorS. Latest
novelties in framing and mouldings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05
MEAT MARKETS.

BROWNE & GARVIN. 1908 Topeka ave. Fresh
IN, ana li6a SAT- meats. poultry game and hsh.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05

HOTELS.
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CHESTERFIELD HOTEL. John F. Carter,
- lessee. All modern improvements. Rates
81. 90 per day. Special prices for theatrical
parties and regular business.
THE NATIONAL, Hankla Bros. prop.
L Centrally located. The finest dining hall
and best service in the state. Popular price,
$500 per day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05

First published on the 3rd day of August, 1895
in the official city paper.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05

MONEY LOANED on horses, pianos, house.
Az hold goods and all kinds of chattel securi-
ties. L. Biscoe. 523 Kansas avenue, rooms.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05
BRICK NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

CAPITAL CITY VERIFIED BRICK & Paw
~ ING CO., manufacturers of Paving, Build
ing and Sewer brick. Ill west 9Th st.
Tel. 1872. NJ. WEIGHTMAN, Sec.
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BOOKS AND STATIONERY.

BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
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FENHE kELLAM BOOK & STATIONERY co,
n 603 Kansas ave. Latest books, correct sta
tionery. Newest wall paper. Artistic framing.
Tennis and base ball supplies.
ROOK EXCHANGE, 1872 Kansas ave. New
- and second hand books. stationery etc. Old
books. magazines. ETC.. taken in exchange. Back
numbers supplied. School books a speciality.