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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-19
HE MERELY INQUIRED.
And Having Only a Limited Amount He
Concluded to Go Elsewhere.

and Having Only a Limited Amount He
Concluded to Go Elsewhere.
a man in heavy gray overcoat, fur
cap and thick wooden mittens walked into
a down town restaurant the other evening
and took a seat at one of the tables. His
arms were full of bundles He deposited
these on the chairs beside him, took off
his hat and mittens, placed them on top
Of one of the bundles, put pair Of glasses
on/his nose and began to study the bill of
fare.
Him! Is bowl of soup Is cents?'' he
asked, addressing the waiter, who was
standing over him in an attitude of re-
spectful attention.
eyes, sir. -
''Any cheaper if you take meat order?"
Eyes; it's 10 cents if you take meat with
it.
"H'ml Have you got nice porterhouse
steak?"
Eyes, sir. What elseP''
"I'm not ordering it yet. How much is
the porterhouse steak? Sixty cents?"
That's what it says on the bill of fare,
isn't it?''
II think it isl
s'Well, that's right
elbows your roast turkeyf''
9'It's very nice"
"Hmi It's 35 cents, is it2''
eyes, sir. -
"Any extra charge for vegetablesP'
tNo extra charge for potatoes. If You
wanted fresh mushrooms, new peas or
roasting ears, we'd have to charge you
something extra for them.''
You couldn't furnish them anyhow,
could your"
I'VE should have to keep you waiting
quite while for them, sir. What else?'
L haven't ordered anything yet. H'ml
Roast pork, % cents. Throw in the apple
sauce with it?'
THAT'S what it says on the bill of fare,
isn't it?''
81 think it isl
"WeIl, that's right
sH'ml Prairie chicken, half, 40 cents.
Got any baked chicken pie2''
Eyes, sir What else?''
81 haven't ordered it yet. How much is
itY''
1T says 80 cents on the bill of fare.
doesn It it?''
"H'ml Yes; it says 80 cents"
''Well, that's right"
''H'mi Cabinet pudding, Is cents. I
don't want any cabinet pudding, that's
eertain. What's this? Coffee, 10 cents?"
of fare, isn't it!''
''That's what it says
''Well, that's right"
''Well, I don't drink any coffee at 10
cents cupl' he calculated, rising and
putting on his cap and mittens with great
elaboration. Its the last straw"
You don't have to order coffee, you
KNOW suggested the waiter, with some
idea of soothing him.
81 know it, replied the other. st
don t have to order anything if I DOM
| want it, Furthermore, he continued,
| turning up the wide collar of his overcoat
| and picking up his bundles, I'm not 60
ing to order anything, either. I'm under
no obligations TO order anything, am I?''
''No, sir. -
"That's my understanding of it, he
said, moving toward the door. when a
man goes to store, he is not obliged to
buy everything on the bargain counter if
the prices don t suit him. I've got just IS
! cents to buy a good meal with, young
man, and I'm going to find some place,
| by gingerl where I can get a good meal
for 45 cents if it takes the rest of the
week. Good evening. Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-19


Tabby, the cat, manifested great curl
osity, not unmixed with jealousy, when
Beelzebub, the alligator, was installed
as a family pet. And she acquired the
unkind habit of walking up to him at
every opportunity and showing her dis
pleasure by deliberately cutting him
with her paw. Then she would retire,
showing evident satisfaction, as if she
had performed duty.
This was done once too often, for
Beelzebub had evidently harbored in
his memory her former insults. and this
last one proved too much for his injured
spirit. His eyes flashed with a yellow
ish light, and when Tabby was walking
away be scrambled after her, seized her
tail and chung to it viciously. This
frightened the bully, and she started on
q race around the room, taking aerial
flights over chairs and tables, with Beel-
zebub desperately clinglng to her tail.
When we released the panic stricken
Tabby, we were surprised to find that
Beelzebub was none the worse for his
wild experience, and with widely dis
tended jaws he breathed a general def
ance, but Tabby had received lesson,
and she never molested Beelzebub again.
st. Nicholas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-19

Miss Ella M. Powell, the daughter of
a physician of Atlanta, is the chairman
of the New York committee of woman s
work in connection with the Atlanta ez-
position. Through her efforts the wom-
en- of this city have been interested in
this great fair of the cotton states, and
it is expected that when the Woman 8
building opens next September, with the
rest of the splendid ones which will
make up the group of exposition build
ings, the room allotted to New York
women will finely represent its owners.
Some of the ladies already interested are
Mrs. Egbert Guernsey, Mrs. Russell
Sage, Mrs. Margaret Sangster, Miss
Jordan, Mrs. John Sherwood and Mrs.
G. II. T. Collis.-New York Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-19
No Danger.

This story is told of Mr.. Rudyard Kip
ling, as illustrating very clearly the charac-
teristics of the vigorous English boy who
was afterward to achieve such widespread
fame with his pen. When boy of IL, he
went on a voyage with his father. who,
becoming desperately seasick, retired to
his berth, leaving young Rudyard to his
avn devices. Presently the poor father
heard a tremendous commotion over his
head, and down the companionway dashed
She boatswain, three steps at a time, shout
ing excitedly: Mr.. Kipling, your boy has
crawled out on the yardarm. If he ever
lets go, he'll drown, sure.'' Yes said
Mr.. Kipling, falling back on his pillow,
with a sigh of relief, but he won't let
go. "-Household Words.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-19

The Ohio law granting school suffrage
to women has been declared constitu-
tional by the circuit court of Columbus
The Toledo Blade says:
1t is significant that the circuit court
decision was written by Judge Shauck,
who has since become a supreme judge
and will be one of the six judges to pass
upon the question when it comes before
that tribunal. Judge Shauck holds that
the legislature has full power over the
whole subject of organizing and regulat-
ing the schools of the state and cites
decisions to prove this. The point that
women are not qualified electors under
the constitution is held not to interfere
with their right to vote on school mat
tiers, as the offices to be filled in such
elections are unknown to the constitu-
ton It now looks very much as if the
women will have clear legal sailing IN
der the new law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-19

ner, but more of them put together
roughly and making anything but
thing of beauty. Still they sail, and
that is good enough for the boy who
builds them. Any Saturday when the
school children are on hand to swell!
the crowd of skaters and spectators it is
worth ones time to carefully look over
the crowd and note what is taking place
A man with patent popcorn machine
on wheels is popping corn and selling it
as fast as he can get it in bags and take
the money. Hot coffee is also on SALE
Fancy skaters glide about here and
there, each with crowd of admirers
The big brother is pushing his little sis
ter about on sled, and ladies in chair
eleds are being pushed about by adj
mirers, who are only too glad of the
opportunity to be put to such task.
Rich, poor, black and white, we'll
dressed or in rags, everybody is out,
and all are happy. Now and then a
small boy in hurry bumps into some
richly clad damsel Both go fat on
their backs, but it's all right. Anywhere
else the boy would certainly be arrested,
but on the ice everything goes-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-19

The miner had struck it rich in the
west and went to New York en- the invi-
tation of several distinguished citizens,
who wanted to be polite to him. They
gave him the best in the shop, and he
tried hard to keep up with the procession.
At the end Of 80 days he slipped away
from the crowd and went into Deimonico's
alone. The waiter knew him and admired
his 1iberality and at once took him in
charge
Same thing as usual, sir. or will you
have broiled lobster with your cham
pagne?" he inquired with much manner.
Thunderation, nol' exclaimed the
gentleman from the west. Bring me
corned beef and cabbage. I amt had a
square meal fer a month. Detroit Free
Press
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-19
JUST MORALLY ROTTEN.
Frank TruesdelI Seems to Have Been Bad
From Childhood.

Frank TruesdelI Seems to Have Been Bad
From Childhood.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 19.-Tne Exam
liner this morning says concerning the ar
rest of Frank II TruesdeIl in Emporia,
Kansas, for attempting to swindle banks
by means of forged checks, that Trues-
dell should have been caught in such
crime will not surprise those who knew
him best
He had a weakness for uttering fraud
ulent and worthless paper and had sew
eraI narrow escapes from being sent to
Jail while here. Some of his transac-
tions that came to light and most of them
were never heard of, show that he was
skillful and audacious- operator, combin-
ing splendid nerve with plausible adj
dress and pleasing appearance.
Though in receipt of fair income
most of the time he seemed to be in
chronic state of bankruptcy and hardup-
ness. In fact he brought with him from
one of the northwestern states, Wiscon-
sin, legacy of debt, incurred by ques-
tionable means, and which he was COM
PEELED to meet in hurry soon after his
arrival here.
He was then on the staff of the Chron-
icle and the ever accommodating Rich
ard A Mcdonald, jr., then in the flower
of his management of the Pacific bank,
advanced him $3.50 on his personal note
He arrived nearly four years ago, coming
from Elmira, where he had been con-
nected with the Sunday Telegram.
He brought letters from Hon. j. Sloat
Fassett, then recently defeated for gov
ernor of the empire state, which served
as passport in certain quarters here.
When ex-senator Fassett came out the
following season he took Truesdell I'M
dor his wing and spoke of him in the
highest terms. This strengthened his
position.
The first crooked transaction brought
against him here came from San Jose,
where he issued valueless check and
realized $50 on it. He was threatened
with prosecution for this offense but sue
ceeded in raising the money and saved
himself, thanks to friends, who believed
that the whole thing was mere error
and that no crime was intended
He forged the name of VIM. FL. Mills,
land agent of the Southern Pacific COM
pany, to a promissory note for 500, haV-
ing met Mills on an editorial excursion.
TruesdelPs pathetic story of his needs
and his repentance secured him immu-
nifty from prosecution. He also passed
a worthless check for $3.50 on a whole
sale liquor house. His besetting sin
went to skinning bankers in poker, but
he is not Incorporate.
Herald the news everywhere, 'Price's
TJ-1- d. I1~I -k<,Iv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-19
Chicago Women.

Chicago women want further enfraL-
chisement. Two suffrage bills with that
end in view Will be urged before the So
Ions at Springfield. One is named the
township suffrage bill;" the other is
the municipal suffrage bill" The first
measure is backed by fair political en-
thusiasts who say that small favors from
the Legislature will be thankfully re-
ceived-that is, until more is wanted.
As one of the leaders declared few
days ago, sit is hoped to gain franchise
a step at time and prove women wor-
thy of the trust Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-19
Children as Reporters.

The Chicago Tribune offers daily
prizes for the best written genuine news
originating with pupil of the public
schools, written out and sent in. All
other acceptable matter that does not
win the prize is paid for at space rates
Each cNild has to furnish news, or at
least ideas not previously used. Each
item is headlined in newspaper style
The length varies from half a stick
fuI' to three or four '.sticks. " Each is
signed by the writer. 1t is a thoroughly
creditable feature of the paper, read
able and worthy older heads.-Journal
of Education.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-19
MRS. cHARL oTTE EMERSON BROWN.
A Woman of High Character Whose Death
rs Deeply Depiored.

Is Deeply Depiored.
A pang of sincerest sorrow has enter
ed many hearts at the announcement of
the death at Orange, on Feb. 5, of Mrs
Charlotte Emerson Brown. Every wom-
an who knew her knows that "a her per-
son existed one of the best friends to
her sex that ever lived. Mrs. Brown
was emphatically woman's woman.
She loved her kind, and she lived to
elevate and make them happy. She
knew not the meaning of envy or jeal-
ousy. She exalted the home Her ideals
of womanly life were the stanch old
New England ones, which make per-
sonal religion and the domestic virtues
the foundation OF character. On these
she herself had reared a remarkable in
tellectual development, and she desired
all women to do the same.
The ordinary statistics of Mrs.
Brown S life have often been given She
was the daughter of the Rev Professor
Joseph Emerson of Andover, was born
in 1888, and was graduated in her early
womanhood from the we'll known Alb
bolt academy of Andover. She had been
a teacher of many different branches and
had travelled extensively, when in 1880
she married the Rev Mr. Brown of Or
ange.
Mrs. Brown believed devoutly in the
woman's club movement, and to her eff
forts, as much perhaps as to any one
woman, the success of the great Fedora
ton of Woman s Clubs is due After a
thorough training in club work in the
large and fourishing Orange club. she
was able to accept the presidency of the
federation with a full knowledge of its
responsibilities and was exactly fitted
to give to the organization the prestige
and leadership which were necessary.
The mere presence of Mrs Brown i'll
a meeting gave it dignity and charm.
Her fine face, on which love and char
ity were beautifully expressed, shed a
spirit Of fraternity all about her. No
one who saw her at the great federation
meeting at Philadelphia will ever for
get her.
Mrs. Brown possessed fund of learn
ing which her modesty in society and
her desire for bringing out the good
points of others to the neglect Of her
own allowed few, except her intimate
friends, to suspect. She was familiar
with seven languages, understood art
and music thoroughly and could discuss
history, literature, philosophy, science
and theology with great intelligence
Few men or women have possessed in so
high a degree the New England pas
sion to know.
The labor which she did for women
undoubtedly shortened her life. Few
know how she worked to establish the
80 ,o1. 0fho-c
doubted whether it would prove of much
benefit to women. She never did, land
no monument will more honor her than
that her friends and followers shall have
her faith and zeal. New York Times
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-19
A souabbIe of the Past.

The slide was deep and slippery and ax-
ceedingly inviting, but still the two boys
tugged at the sled and quarreled noisily.
Il tell you I'm going to steerl' cried
Grover, twitching at the rope.
but you shan't to yelled David, pull
ing the sled to his side. IN steer my
self"
Boys called their Uncle Samuel,
looking out of the window, Its a steep,
smooth decline. What difference does it
make who steers?''
And in another moment the whole party
was piled up at the foot of the hill in in
extricable Rockland Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-19
FOR LITTLE FOLKS.
BOYS, IceeoATs.

The Young People Have Their Share of
Fun on the Frozen Shrewsbury.
A Red Bank IN. J. correspondents of
the Philadelphia Times says:
Ice yachting on the North Shrewsbury
river has become sport of considerable
Importance, and the past few years have
developed many new ideas in the build
ing and rigging of the feet craft.
While the men are sailing their big
yachts the boys are on hand with craft
of their own make. The boys of the
town have club and little clubhouse
and own not less than % yachts, some
of them built in the most approved man
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-19
The Fate of Tantalus.

Mrs Scribbler Gmpressively)-W
ever you do, never. never marry a newspa-
per man.
School Chum-Why not?
II married one, and 1 know. Every
night my husband brings home big bum
die of newspapers from all over the coun-
try, and they most drive me crazy
1.-The Newspapers
Indeed they do. They are just crammed
with the most astonishing bargains, in
stores thousand miles away. New
York Weekly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-19
La Gascogne HerseIf Again.

NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-La Gascogne's
machinery having been submitted to as
crucial q test as a dock test permits, she
has been pronounced safe and sound,
and the new celebrated steamship will
sail tomorrow afternoon, wind and
weather permitting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-19
Cause For Rejoicing.

s'Dear me- said Mr.. Meekins, sit
seems so absurd for men to be constantly
talking about their wives having the last
word. 1 never object to my wife having
the last word. -
'sYou don t?''
mot a bit. I always feel thankful
when she gets to it. Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-19
HeroineS.

Little Dick-Mamma was reading
something about a heroine. Watts a
heroine?
Little Dot don't know 'xactly,
but guess it's girl wat puts out the
light and then gets into bed wifout pull
in her feet in Quick.-Good News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-19
Rob's AIittens.

Our Rob has mittens new and red,
To keep his hands so warm and nice
When ma king snowballs, building forts
And sliding on the ice.
One morning. coming in from play,
His dear face pinker than a rose,
"Please mammal" cr'ed he, "can't you
knit
A mitten for my nose?''
Shirley Haynes in Youths Companion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-19
BISHOPS NEW LECTURE.
MI. Vincent Addresses an Audience at
LOwman Hill Chapel.

MT. Vincent Addresses an Audience at
LOwman Hill Chapel.
Bishop Vincent lectured to an audi
snce of over 400 people at Lowman Hill
last night His subject was, among
the Heights" and every one was de-
lighted with the lecture. He first talked
about the big trees of the Yosemite, the
high mountain peaks and the great
cathedrals of Europe and then compared
them to men.
The net proceeds, about $95, will be
applied to the salary of the pastor of the
church.
Bishop Vincent will lecture at the
Kansas Avenue n. E. church early in
March. His subject will be Tomorrow. .
which he says is his best lecture.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-19

cellaneous columns reach each working
day in the week more than twice as
many Topeka people as can be reached
through any other paper. This is fact.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-19
With His Tools.

Mrs. Bingo-I've made beautiful cake
for dinner, and I don't know who to ask
Bingo-Why don't you ask Marbleton,
the sculptor?-New York World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-19
Senator Cuflona sick.

WASHINGTON, Feb 19.-Ssnator Gull
lom, Illinois, is confined to his room with
a slight attack of the grip. He is able to
sit up part of the time and probably
will be able to resume his senatorial du-
sies within q few days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-19
LUMBER MEN MEET.
Seventh Annual Convention in Session
at Kansas City.

KANSAS CITY, No, Feb. 49, - The
seventh annual Meeting of the Missouri
and Kansas association of lumber deal
ers, convened here today in the head
quarters of the association. Matters of
interest to the trade were discussed.
The convention will continue tomor-
row, and in the evening a grand concat-
enation of Hoo Hoos will be held in the
club rooms.
The association is composed of retail
dealers of Missouri and Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-19
A Hard Case.

Judge-What made you turn burglar2
Tramp am SO fat that people refused
to give me food.-Fliegende Blatter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-19

A report from the French capital is
to the effect that the abbreviated cos
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-19

It's the perfection of every excellence.
Dr. Prices Baking Powder. because it's
absolutely pure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-19

Free Souvenirs for Ladies
Thursday afternoon at the Art Exhibit.
corner Fourth and Jackson street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-19

The finest display of Fancy Art Work
ever on exhibit in Topeka, is to be seen
at Win S. Bucks, corner Fourth and
Jackson streets
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-19

DR. Wiley headed the World Fair
jury that found DR.. Prices Baking Pow
der absolutely pure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-19

Herald the news everywhere, 'Price's
Cream Baking Powder is absolutely
pure"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-19
TIe Ohio Law.

It's the best-Dr. I-rIce's baking Pow
der-because its absolutely pure.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-18
THE MANLY ART.
An Exhibition Last Night Of It's Science.
Mitchell aud Layton the Contest
ants. Mitchell Wins.

Quite a large and enthusiastic
crowd gathered at the Wheeler
building last night to hear Prof. Dol
lan's talk on the merits of physical
culture, and witness the sparring
match between him and young
Mitchell, which was a very credit
able affair and proved highly salts
factory to the crowd gathered. Dur
ing the evening Mr.. Layton, better
known as Billy Layton, requested
permission to say few words. His
request was granted and Prof. Dol
lon arose and introduced him. Billy
in a few words challenged either
Dollan or Mitchell &c fou- round
bout, agreeing to put them out in
that length of time, il the audience
would mako up a S25 purse or more
to make it interesting for the con-
testants.
Young Mitchell readily accepted
Billy's proposition; the audience was
requested to step outside and an ad-
mission was charged to re-enter.
The purse was easily raised and the
men stripped and entered what was
intended as a ring. 4 time keeper
and a referee were chosen and the
bout commenced. II was a rattling
go from start TO finish, but Billy
failed to put his man to sleep, and
at the end of four rounds the receipts
were awarded to Mitchell. After the
bout was over Mr.. Layton challenged
was accepted and the chances are
that the admirers of the manly art
will be treated to some fine sport in
that line in few days.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-18

the attorney general and the presi-
dent In regard to Judge Scott Of Ok
lahoma. Judge Scott had a long
conference with Attorney General
Harmon yesterday in regard to the
charges which have been preferred
against him, and IL is understood
that he came 10 Washington upon
the invitation, or az least with the
permission Of Judge Harmon. II Il
well known that the departmental
examiners sent 10 look into Scott's
case decided against the Oklahoma
judge, and while his answer in writ
ing was fled with the department Of
justice he evidently desired to make
a personal explanation also. No one
knows what action the president and
attorney general win take in the
case.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-18
Priests Of PaIlas Festivities

At Kansas City, Mo-, Sept. 30th to
Oct. 5th, 1895. For this occasion the
G., G. & s. F. Railway tSanta Fe
Route will sell round trip tickets on
Sept. 81 TO Oct. 4, inclusive, at rate
of one fare (S13.65) for the trip. Tick
cts will be limited for return up to
and including Oct. 10. For further
information, call upon or address the
undersigned. /. II. MASON, Agent.