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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-21

"Mother, - said the emancipated WON
ans boy, cit ISN'T proper to say pants
"Certainly not. There are many substi-
tutes for the word that are far moro ele-
CANT
The boy played on with the dog in 81
lence for awhile, and then, looking up into
her face, said:
Mother
''What is it?''
"Dont you think it's dreadful?''
"What, dear?''
"The way Fido boomers this warm
weather. Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-21
GREAT ROCK ISLAND ROUTE
Excursion, Beatrice Chautauqua S1.5O, for
the Round Trim 81 80.

Excursion, Beatrice Chautauqua $I.5O for
the Round Trip 81 SO.
Sunday. June %, 1895, DR.. T. Dewitt
TaImage. Music by Jenny Lind quar-
tette. Special train will leave Topeka
Sunday morning at 6:10 a. NJ,
arriving at Beatrice at II a. m.
Returning will arrive at To-
peka at 10:40 p. m. Electric
cars from Rock Island depot to the
grounds or only ten minutes walk. The
grove is located on the banks of the Big
Blue. The grounds and surroundings are
delightful. The Chautauqua manage
ment extends cordial invitation to all.
For full information call on or address
any Rock Island agent
A. N. FULLER,
c. ?. a. COL Kansas Avenue.
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where he has practiced his profession
for 20 years. Judge Harmon is 40 years
of age and is of imposing appearance,
being feet inches in height and of
athletic build. His hair is tinged with
gray, and in any assemblage he would
attract attention.
The new attorney general is the son
of a preacher, the Rev. B. F. Harmon,
who removed from New York state to
Ohio in the early forties. In Anderson
township, near Cincinnati, Judson Har-
mon was born on Feb. 3, 1916. He at
tended the public schools, and was grad
mated from DennisOn university, a Bap-
fist school at Granville, O., in 1865.
Three years later he was graduated from
the Cincinnati Law school, and entered
Immediately upon the practice of his
profession.
Judge Harmon entered political life
in 1872 as leader of the Independent
Republican movement. After the defeat
of Greeley, he joined the Democracy, and
has since been identified with that party.
He ran for judge of the court of common
pleas of Hamilton county in 1876, and
after a contest before the legislature
Judge Joseph Coke got the office. In
1878 he was elected judge of the supe-
rior court Of Cincinnati He was re-
elected in 1888 for five years, but in
1887 resigned to become a member of
the firm of Harmon, Colston, Goldsmith
& Hoadly This was when Ex-Governor
Hoadly and Edgar NJ. Johnston moved
to New York. The judge has very lu-
crative practice, his firm being counsel
for several railroads, notably the Balti-
more and Ohio, Southwestern, Cincinnati
! Southern and Louisville and Nashville.
! The new cabinet officer resides with
his family in beautiful home at S75
Kemper lane, on Walnut Hills, Cincin-
natl. His wife, charming lady, who
will grace Washington society, was a
Miss Sibley, the daughter of Dr. Sibley
of Hamilton, o. Mr.. and Mrs. Harmon
have three daughters, the eldest the wife
of Edmund Wright, Jr, of Philadel-
phia. The second daughter, Elizabeth,
is charming girl, in her teens, and the
youngest, Marjorie, is just IA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-21

or yellow duck are lovely with certain
colorings.
All white ones are also very effective,
trimmed with blue and white braid
and tassels, also touched with blue,
with blue nails, the latter being COW
cred with fine Bolton cloth. The white
linen braid and tassels may be made
to match the material by working in
cotton of the same color as the cover
ing. The sketch represents a tall
table for palm pot; the low tea
tables may be made after the same
design; the legs may be either round or
square. Old-rose linen, white linen
braid, white buttons of Bolton cloth
and design embroidered in white cot
ton on top are the materials used in
this table.-N. Y. Tribune
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-21
which are portrayed in the following an

which are portrayed in the following an
ecdote:
Four Austrian soldiers were quartered
overnight at the house of peasant.
In the morning after they had resumed
their march, the Pole remarked:
Comrades, that peasant had a very fine
watch.
eve should have taken it along with
US, observed the Hungarian.
Give got that WATCH observed the 30
hemian.
"You did have it, but I've got it now, u
remarks the Pole, closing the debate He
had already stolen it from his conrade.-
Texas Siftings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-21
Pretty Wen Worn Ont,

A public school teacher in a New Jersey
town was once asked where she intended
to spend an approaching vacation.
She replied that it was such an effort to
collect her things and pack her trunk that
she was doubtful whether she should leave
town. When surprise was expressed at
this, she replied:
''Well, the truth is, I have strength
enough to do either, but not both, of two
things-I can get ready and not CO. or I
can go and not get ready !''-Youth's
COMPANION.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-21

A horse has 40 teeth. and a mare only
SO, wanting the tusks, or so-called
wolf teeth" The OK and sheep family
have 80, each lacking the eight incisors
of the upper jaw. The hog has A teeth
and the dog 40. Where the dental for
mula Is perfect in all varieties of the
human species it is found to show 80
teeth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-21

years ago. He
had very limited
educational ad-
vantages and did
not attend school
after he was Is
years of age. His
sympathies were
with the Federal
cause during the
war, and at the
age of IS he en-
listed in the
United States
army, but only
served a few
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-21
The Wnrst nfI4

Press Agents this true about our two
prima donnas, who used to be such friends,
having quarreled fiercely? Why, they used
to use the same dressing roomI
Stage Manager-Yes, but this row ends
all that. They II never make up together
again.-New York World.
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GRANDMoTHER's TABLE.

OF Particular Interest to Those Who De-
light IN Old Furniture.
The illustration will prove of interest
to those who delight in old furniture,
ana to those who both delight in it
and like to reproduce it in actual wood,
paint and varnish; This table is known
to be over a hundred years old. Its
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-21
To Test FACE Powder.

Some face powders are harmless, 9TH
ers are very injurious To test face
powder drop pinch into a wine glass
of clear water. If it disso1ves it can be
used with impunity; if it shows an in
soluble residuum avoid it, as it will clog
the pores and in time ruin the COM
plexion-
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couNTRY-HoUsE rAeLEs.
Pretty and Useful Little Things Covered
with Linen.

Pretty and Useful Little ThinRs Covered
with Linen.
A charitable woman, who uses her
artistic talents for the benefit of others,
utilized her Lenten leisure this year in
making tables for country houses,
which she has placed for sale at the
woman's exchanges, and which are 50
pretty and dainty that a description
NAV be welcome. They are of various
shapes and colors, and are entirely COW
cred with linen. The blue denim ones,
trimmed with white braid, resembling
the blue and white delft which is the
latest popular fad in china, are per-
haps the prettiest, although the rose
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-21
The Witch Tree.

The ''witch tree of Nevada and
southern California exudes or exhales a
phosphorescent substance which makes
every branch, leaf and section of its
bark visible on the darkest night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-21
OTTAWA CHAUTAUQUA
ASSEMBLY.
sANTA FE RoUTE.


One fare ($1.59) for the round trip.
Tickets sold June 10Th to 28th inclusive,
good to return including June Both. See
Rowley Bros, agents, for times of special
through trains, programmes, and all par
ticulars. Gov. Mckinley of Ohio and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-21
A Nice Crowd.

The Austrian empire is composed of
quite number of different nationalities,
among them Poles, Hungarians, Bohe-
miaps and Cr0ats. the charaeteristies OF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-21

For the next two weeks we will make
special prices on Carriages, Phaetons.
Buggies, etc We have to do this to
make room.
KINLEY & LANNAN.
424 and 426 jackson street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-21
THE NEW ArToRNEY GENERAL.

Judge Harmon's Career InsPoIitics and at
the Bar.
Judge Judson Harmon, who succeeds
Richard Olney as attorney general of the
United States, ranks as one Of the lead
ing lawyers and jurists Of Cincinnati,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-21

Many men ask for a certain
brand of tobacco through force
of habit, without stopping to
thinkwhether there is anything
better to be had for the same
price. Ifyou want the best ask
for CLIMAX PLUG.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-21
COLONEL saADLeYs CAREER.
This Is Not His First Canvass For Governor
of Kentucky.

William O'Connen Bradley, the Re-
publican nominee for governor of Ken
tuclxy. was born near Lancaster, Ky, 48
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-21

The ever-increasing popular
ity Of CLIMAX PLUG can only
be attributed to its high quail
ty, delicious flavor, and satisfy
ing substance-three features
which all judges of Chewing
Tobacco know to be essential,
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c. P. A, COL Kansas Avent
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1895-01-26
Hon. Thos. III. Ruth indicated.

The REGISTER published the report
that appeared in the Sioux Falls Press
which stated that Hen. L. ii. Ruth
ex-commissione of school and public
lands was implicated In the Taylor de-
falcation. We supposed that Cald-
well was doing his own reporting at
Pierre, and therefore took the state
ment as we do the gospel. Had we
known that Tomlinson, of the Argus
Leader, was dlshing up Calls news the
whole matter would have been passed
as a fraud. We are indeed glad to
learn that our time-honored and
worthy friend Ruth has everlastingly
shook $50 to speak, the sender OF that
report and has thoroughly yindicated
himself from the charge. When Tom
Ruth goes wrong we shall have lost all
faith in mankind. He may have his
faults, but we do not believe they are
of the defaultlng kind
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1895-01-26
WinsOr Warblings.
|. II. MIsER. .

There seems to be an epidemic Of
sore throat.
Frank Garfield has taken up resi-
dence at JAS. Coy's place.
Al. Phelps has returned from a WIS.,
it at his fathers in Minnesota.
Andrew Woods is just recovering
from an attack of lung fever.
Rob't Burcham and Fred Olson are
engaged cutting wood for Frank
GoOdfellow.
Among those on the sick list we
note G.. O. Peterson, Gust Johnson
and Mrs. A. j. Odekirk.
Last Friday was one of the pleasant
est days of the season, while Sunday
was one of the most disagreeable.
Bruno Phrol, who had the misfor.
tune to break one of his legs some
time ago is recuperating at the resi-
dence of j. Fl. Burdette.
Jan. 23rd. OPUS.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1895-01-26
Alton GIeanings.
OPUS.

Father McVay was caller in Alton
this week. His many friends were
glad to welcome him among them and
hope that this will not be his last
visit.
Mr.. William Sproul and Miss Ina
Colegrove spent few moments with
III. M. Cornell, who is teaching in
Alton township. ...
The creamery question has been re-
ceiving a good deal Of attention of
late. A meeting was called last Tues
day at Fountain school house and a
large attendance was reported. Surely
we will have creamery.
Still the fine weather continues. II
you can beat S. d. for fine weather
you are dandy.
Miss Emma Cook returned last Fri
day from Madison where she has been
attending school.
Mrs. f. I'll. West and daughter Ma
BILE were Wishing friends in the country
last week.
A team, belonging to Jake Kettle,
which was tied to the tum bling rod of
a feed mill on the farm Of Q. D. Gil
bert, ran away Monday morning. The
result was a general smash-up of
things. Jake says it is a good thing
ha ruoC nnf Ir;uipn
Why not take the REGISTER and
get all the news.
The school in the Doughty district
taught by Miss Kitty White, closed
last Friday.
Miss Flora Meyers, Miss Mabel
West and Miss Kitty White will at
tend the normal school at Madison
this year.
Leistikow s. Michael will grind your
feed if you give them chance.
Jack-rabbits are getting shy these
days.
There will be a meeting held in
Jamison's hall, in White, Feb. 4th,
1895, at ! O'Clock sharp, for the pur-
pose of organizing stock company to
build creamery at that place. 1t is
proposed to build creamery at White
and have four skimming stations, to
be located five miles northwest, five
miles northeast, five miles southeast
and five miles southwest, making a
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1895-01-26
INDUCED in music and a merry re-
partee until late hour.

iuuuisCu III uuuoiC duu lutTTy Ie-
partee until late hour.
The spelling school Wednesday
evening in Shultz's hall under the
auspices of Prof. Ways scholars drew
large audience of spectators as we'll
as spoilers. Mr.. Paddock's scholars
also came down from the north and
took an active part. The primary
scholars were given the floor first and
were spelled down by Walter Shaffer
After some preliminary spelling and
short recess came the grand contest
of the evening. With triumphant
smile the younger scholars saw, one by
one, the older ones 60 down on words
they hardly thought worth their
notice, until there was standing but
nine of the smaller scholars from
Prof. Ways school, these gradually
dropped off, leaving all honor to Lima
Evans.
There was a pleasant gathering of
Mr.. Paddock's scholars at the resi-
dence of A. J. B. Thomas Thursday
evening.
Editor West, Of the Aurora Times,
returned from Pierre Thursday, where
he had been attending the South Da-
kota Press association.
|. T. MIsER.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1895-01-26
Prairie Farm.

Perhaps REGISTER readers would
like to hear word from Lake Hend-
ricks, the northeastern township of the
county. If out of direct communica-
tion with the rest of the world, we are
by no means torpid or silent, but are
wide-awake in all things.
The four schools in this township are
progressing finely this winter and
could as much interest be manifested
in school matters for the next few
years, as at present, this township
would rank among the foremost in the
county.
The "Valley Forge Lyceum" meets
every Thursday night in school house
No. 4.
There has been good skating on the
lake all winter.
School No. 2 INDUCED in an old-time
spelling school this week Friday even
ing.
The question debated upon at the
lyceum last week was resolved that
the country produces greater men
than, the city" Mr.. Ainsworth led the
affirmative and Mr.. Footc the mega
tive.
There has been a few wolves In
this township this winter, but they
were stray ones and so far have been
harmless
Commissioner Johnson has been in
Brookings the last two weeks.
Mr.. Will Scammon was surprised
last Friday night by number of his
friends the occasion being his twenty
first birthday.
There is talk Of extending the
schools full six months.
Miss Bessie Williams spent Satur-
day and Sunday with her parents.
She is attending the White high
school this winter.
A. B. G.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1895-01-26
Oslo News.

School No. 3 has now an enrolment
Of twenty.
Oscar Christianson, who has been
seriously i'll, is now rapidly improving.
The Ladies' AID Society will meet
next Wednesday afternoon with Mrs.
Jas. Everson.
Misses Emma Opdahl and Kate Lar
son depart next Saturday for Madison,
S. D., to attend the Normal at that
place.
Miss Belle Peterson, of Brookings,
visited her sister, Mrs. Ultvedt, last
week.
We received the sad news last week
of the death of Thory Solberg. Mr..
Solberg has been resident Of Oslo
for many years, until last spring
when he moved to Summit, s. ID.
He has many friends here who mourn
his loss.
The Ladies Aid society, of this
place will give neck-tie social in
school house No, 3, next Friday even
ing. All are cordially invited.
Mr.. L. Christianson visited rela-
tives in Turner county last week, and
while there made preparations for
taking his family down in the spring.
Mr.. Peter Halvorson, who Is attend
ing school at Beloit, Iowa, visited his
parents last week.
ONCEINAwHILE.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1895-01-26

large area of country from which to
derive support. The parties who are
at the head OF this enterprise are
pushers and they mean business.
Prof. Wheaton has kindly consented
to be present at this meeting and will
no doubt give some interesting facts
on dairying.
The evening times., 1895-10-10
Will CALLOUTM MANY RIDERS
Entries Coming in For the Wash
ington Road Clubs Meet.
Races, Which Take Place ON
the 10Th Instant.

The annual fall races, 10 he ridden under
the auspices of the Washington Road club,
viii bc held ut Van Ness Park Saturday,
October 10. beginning nj 4 p. m. The list
of events follows:
Class A--Onc-n!ilc novice; onc-Quartcr
milcopcn; iwo-mile handicap; one-miicopcn;
onc-m''c club team race, four men; one
hall mile hardicap: special paced mile,
against track record.
The following notice has been issued To
riders:
''AIl amateur races ON this programme
are limited as follows: Glass A-Bidcrs
tia trcsidc in this District, or reside with
i'll twenty miles of the place OF meet and he
prizes for which do not exceed $50, and
shall consist OF medals. diplomas. plate,
jcwciry and cycle sundries only. Class
B-Snch races that have prizes exceeding
$50 in value, and open to any amateur
Ti,ier under Class h definition, according
10 l.. a. W. rules. Riders arc cautioned that
10 rid" iii Glass Ii races, or To violate any
clause OF Glass A, will make them ineligible
Ia future events in Glass A.
The word ''Jmatcur' iS il,Cs defined 10y
the management of The races:
Glass Am amateur is tI.c WEo has
not engaged in Enr assisted in, not Taught
cycling nor any other recognized athletic
exercise for money or other remuneration.
nor know in-ly competed with or against
Il professional for prize of any de
scriplion: or cnc Eo, after having for
fcilcd the amateur status, has the same
restored by Il competent authority having
jurisdiction over the sport" Class b
shall he a ,y1lc rider W ho may be in
the employ Of, ard have his travelling and
training expenses paid hy, a manufacturer
OF cycles, club or othcr Tartiss Interested
i'll cycling. hut shall not compete for
cash prize. nor realize upon any prize
won 10y him. Onr also who las ridden for
any prize valued at over $50, or OF
different description from that allowed III
class A" This rule does not inter
fcre with the right Of any club 10 refus..
an entry to its own sports.
The rules of racing Of the League of
American Whccimen Will govern. The
entry fee for The first race has been
fixed at 81, and fer each additional race
half that sum The entries for handicap
events close on Saturday. October IL.
and for The open events, on Wednesday,
Or,ubcr lS
The evening times., 1895-10-10
Auction Sales.

RATCLIFFE, SUTTON & CO, Aucts.
Successors TO Ratciiffe, Darr & Co.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VERY VALUABLE
HETMEEN AND i sTkEErs North.
BY virtue of a deed of trust. duly
seq. one of the land records for the Dis
trict OF Columbia, and at the request of
the parties secured thereby the Undersigned
trustees Will offer for sale by public
urday, the 18Th day OF October, A. ID.
1898. at i: 80 O'Clock p. H., the following
of Washington, District OF Columbia, TO-
wit: All those certain pieces or parcels
of land and premises known and distin-
guished as and being. parts of original
lots three, 80 four, t4b and live tol, in
square numbered nine hundred and thirty
eight t93Sl. contained within the follow
ing metes and bounds, viz. Beginning
for the same al point III the line OF
Ninth street, east, distant, forty t4Ol
feet south from the northwest corner OF
said lot. five t5), and running thence
south along the line of SAID street eighteen
tlS) feet. thence east one hundred and
riftecnt Il / o)fect eicvcpand CBe- half( Ii 1-2t
inches; to the east inc of said lot. three
80. thence north eighteen tlSl feet, and
thence west one hundred and fifteen t1l5J
feet eleven and one-balf III 1-2i inches
70 the place of beginning, together with
the improvements. rights, etc.
Terms of sale: Oi.ethir,l cash, the resi-
due in two equal Instruments at one and
two years, with interest from be day OF
sale at the rate OF per cent per aBDum,
payable senIi-annualiy. sccsrrd by deed
Of trust on the property sold, ur all cash,
at the option OF The purchaser. a deposit
OF 500 required upon acceptance OF bid
II the terms OI sale are not complied with
in fiftee.: days from the Gar Of sale the
Trustees reserve the right to resell the
property at the risk AMI cost of the de-
fau!ting purchaser after FIVE days adver-
tisement of-sucii resale III some newspaper
publ bliShed in Washington, ID. g.
All conyryanciDg and recording at The
cost Of the purchaser.
WILLIAM y. GORDON,
Si&UEL CROSS,
,cS-JIt
The evening times., 1895-10-10
DEADLY PATRoLMAN's PISTOL.
Shot at Thief, But Kills and Wounds
Innocent Persons.


Innocent Persons.
Atlanta, Ga. Oct. l0.-W. NJ. Hudson. a
policeman, fired at n negro thief last night
and shot two men who were on their way
home from their days work. One OF the
victims. James Decatur, negro shoema ker,
is dead.
]. NJ. Deal, a white tailor. is n the Grady
Hospital in a dangerous condition. The
ban struck him first in the face. passed
around his head and entered Decatur's
temple.
Hudson had chased the thief block. At
Mitchell and Forsyth streets the thief was
gaining. The width of one street sepa-
rated the pursucr and pursued. Hudson.
fearing the negro would escape, and seeing
that he would not drop his plunder. raised
his pistol and fired.
1t was just getting dark. Hudson states
that he did hot see any one within the range
except the thief.
The policeman did not see Decatur and
Deal fall, but, continuing the chase. ran
upon the two men lying upon the sidewalk
within few feet OF each other. He came
first upon Deal. and then Decatur. The
latter died at 10 O'Clock last night. Deals
chances to recover are poor.
William Tricc. the thief, was arrested by
Il private citizen who was unarmed. Trice
had stolen some cash and balls from "A
pOOlrOOm.
The evening times., 1895-10-10
GRAIN But NO BOATS.
Immense Quantities Of Wheat Lack
shining Facilities

Chicago, Oct. ll0.-Thc boom in lake
traffic has resultcd i'll an almost unpre-
Ccticntcd state Of business in The grain
trade from Chicago and Nilw 1ukee.
Not bCcding the warnings Of vessel
ncrS, all The big shipping firms have
continued to sell grain " ihout paying
mech attention 10 securing boats " hich
were 10 carry il.
Tie shippers took little note Of the
conditions of laEr traffic that " ere draw
ing off the beats into other lines of
trade.
sudden realization of the fact that
there " ere no boats 10 carry tine grain they
had SOLD Ias forced upon them Tuesday,
when offers of 3 C,nts On corn to Buffalo
an advance of a 1ull half Ccnt-SeCurcd but
few vessels.
Yesterday shippers with over 100000
bushels of grain 10 send forw ard, much OF it
contracted for immediate shipment. found
they were unable to get beats at any
price.
The rate has been bid up to z
cents: shippers are still unable to obtain
vessel room