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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-10
KINDERGARrEN LADIES
Hold an Enthusiastic Meeting at Mrs. I
+. BOWman's House.

Hold an Enthusiastic Meeting at Mrs. L.
f. Bowman's House.
The Kindergarten association met yes
terday afternoon with Mrs. T. E. Bow
man. The attendance was large. The
first business was the discussion of d
petition to the legislature in the inter
est of the kindergarten movement in
Kansas.
The personnel of the committee on
legislation is: Judge Adams, Mesdames
A. c. Woolger. I. E. Bowman, Ii. E.
Ball. Eugene Quinton, Willis GIeed
A large committee of ladies was ap-
pointed to make weekly visits to the
kindergartens.
A hearty vote of thanks was given to
the Ministerial association for generous
aid.
Mrs. ]. H. Hunt reported a donation of
money from al eastern gentleman.
Many donations were reported of can
dy for Christmas gifts from the confec-
TONERS of the city; of clocks from the
jewelers. for the school rooms; of Christ
mas trees and of many other articles for
the use of the schools
The ladies expressed the sincerest
gratitude to all who have shown
their interest and sympathy in this great
work.
The matter of establishing a kinder
garten at the Orphans home was de-
ferred for the present.
Mrs. Neal reported an enthusiastic
meeting of the Lowman hill auxiliary on
Monday. The ladies are pleased with their
school and encouraged by the outlook,
new members added and arrangements
made for series of entertainments for
raising funds and for disseminating kim
dergarten information.
Mrs. Gregory, the superintendent of
the city kindergartens, has returned from
her holiday visit in Texas, and now
meets her normal class as usual.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-10
wAsHeURN NOTES.

Miss Blanche Stitch has moved from
Holbrook over to Hartford cottage.
Several of the foot ball boys engaged
in hot game of shiny on the river the
other day
At the chapel Tuesday morning w S.
Belden, '95 class, GRATED on the college
Man in Business"
Miss Blanche Barber of Garnett has
taken rooms at Mrs. Parsons, and has en-
tered the art department
Ted Lawson of Hutchinson did not re-
turn after vacation, but took unto him
self a wife, and is now working in
book bindery at Eureka Springs, Ark.
w. II. Mason, '94 class, of Eureka who
was business manager of the old Argo-
Reporter for several years, is spending
few days with friends about the college.
Tuesday morning n. w. AxtelI rather
fred things up in the chapel. by deliver
ing an GRAFTON, which splead most fore. bly,
the cause of college athletics" especial
~ foot ball.
Prof Ellis, of the Greek department.
says that he does not give the Greek
play, which is being prepared for the
public, in the original tongue, because it
will do more toward educating the pub
lie up to an appreciation of the Greek
drama if the first play is given in Eng
lish.
''TO and Fro in London
The third number of the Washburn
lecture course occurred last evening with
John r. Clarke in ITO and Fro in Lon
DON" Mr. Clarke is an interesting char
acter. As boy he ran away TO escape
being apprentice, and for several
years gained livelihood by speaking
and singing on the streets of that great
est city. 1t was during this time that he
learned so much about the dark side of
London. Ten years of his life were
spent as a comedian. He spoke with
| skill Dutch, Irish and negro dialect.
After being in this country some time he
met John B. Cough and was Influenced
to take up the work which he is now pur-
suing His lecture was indeed ITO
and Fro for he had a little of every
thing in it. Theology, fun. philosophy,
comedy, plenteous supply of wit ana
many ''hits." especially one on the dude
/ He described that article as the "poetic
Embodiment of Delsartean physique a
/ Henry Clay head-without the Henry
hair parted in the middle, as a necessity
| for the preservation of his mental equili-
/ brium, and the only time the dude is not
| a dude is when he is married then ne Is
| sub-dued" 1t was the fifteen hundred
and fifty seventh time he has given this
lecture before an American audience
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-10

I've been to see the pantomlme.
Where all the people speak il rhyme
l wonder why they do.
There was little girl like me.
Her hair was all in curl, and she
Had got d dog like you.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-10
Two Funny Babies.

The two babies of the Chinese minis
ter now i'll Washington are very cum
ming bits of babyhood, though they do
look trihe Odd i'll their queer little
oriental buds. A lady who saw them
for the first time the other day declares
they resemble nothing so much as cou-
pie Of frecrackers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-10

A new toy has made its appearance on
the boulevards. says La Nature, and
seems to be very popular. An ordinary
fat top. formed Of a disk, carved on the
outer rim like a water wheel, is started
off with q twist of the fingers in shall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-10
women Win In London.

Women succeeded in putting two of
-seir number into the new school board
for London. Fifty-fve members We're to
be chosen for the new board, and there
were 90 candidates. The two women
who were successful ran on the progress
sive ticket That party was beaten last
year, and this year failed of majority
in the board, but out of l, 606, 7SS votes
cast received SIT, 632. Five years ago
the progressives polled only 261, 900
votes Miss Davenport Hill, who was
elected for the city proper, received 1S,
932 votes, and Mrs. Maitland, who stood
for Chelsea. was honored with more
than 80, O0O.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-10

A moon faced woman, with a broad
comb surmounting her head, is not a
thing of beauty, though she flatters her
self that she is 'sglass of fashion y
In reality she would look much better
if she pierced her slender empire twist
with long slender pin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-10
BECKY SHARP.
IN SOCIETY CIRCLES.
Recent Social Events in Topeka and Per
sOnal Mention.

Recent Social Events in Topeka and Per-
sOnai Mention.
Miss Name Travis is visiting her uncle,
A. NJ. Travis, ct Kansas City.
Mrs Chester Thomas, jr., has returned
from visit to Mrs. E. F. Klein.
Mrs L. R. Elliott of Manhattan is in
the city on a visit to her sister. Mrs
Henry Reisner
Miss Harriet Rolfe, who has been the
guest of Miss Rosamond Horton, has re-
turned to Atchison to visit Miss Mabel
Waggener.
Miss Daisy Lakin is visiting Miss
Margaret Otis at Atchison.
Mrs Latta, widow of the late Judge
Latta of Leavenworth, and daugh liter
Miss Maud, dined with Col. and Mrs.
George W. Veale yesterday.
Bailey Waggener of Atchison was in
the city yesterday.
Col W. H. Rossington has returned
from Chicago.
Miss Alice Kepley, who has been visit
ing her brothers, has returned to her
home at Fort Scott
Miss Matte E. Mckinley of Peoria,
ILL.,, was married to Mr.. Lewis NJ. Travis
at the home of Mr.. Corners, on Leland
street, on January 3. Mr.. and Mrs. Travis
are at home to friends at Sixth and Locust
streets.
The Topeka club members of the bar
will tender an elegant reception to I'D ge
Brewer on the 18Th, when he will be mere
to address the annual meeting of the
State Bar association. Judge Thomas,
of South Dakota, and Judge Williams, of
Arkansas, will also be present on that oc-
caslOn.
Hiss Gertrude Hull left Monday for
Omaha, where she mas position. with
the New York Life Insurance company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-10

Topeka steam Laundry.
625 Jackson street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-10

The czarina slide goes on conquering
and to conquer. The wreath and Ital-
ian forms, with their foliations, prevail.
An exceedingly pretty ornament used
for the same purpose is the upright bar
of gems or rhinestones. At least two of
these are essential one each being
placed at the side wings. Occasionally
a slide is placed in the center.-Jewel-
ers' Circular.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-24
THE BRUIsERs DEFEATED.
No Telling Whore the Battle OF the Fist
VIII Occur

NO yelling Whore the Battle OF the Fists
VIII Occur.
LITTLE Rock, Ark, Oct. 23.-The su.
preme court 10 day rendered its decision
In the Corbets case. Judge Leathers
mans decision was reversed and the
prize fight law sustained. Oorbett WAS
remanded back to the custody of the
sheriff Of Garland county. Chief Justice
Bum in delivering the opinion seyerelv
criticised Chancellor Leatherman, say
Ing he had no authority for his action
In the habeas corpus case.
Hot SPRINGS, Ark, Oct, 25.-Martin
Julian, mSnager of Fitz,immons, was
seen Immediately after the news of the
supreme courts adverse decision
reached this city. Said Julian: snow
that we are barred out of Arkansas by
the decision Of the supreme court, Fftz.
simmons Is prepared to accept Mr..
Brady's offer made in Dallas, that wa
fight in private. We will 20 anyu here
on earth In order to get fight out of
Corbett on November 1.
I'VE intend to hold the Florida
Athletic Club to the forms of its con.
tract and for failure to pull off the
fight. This goes. Fitzsimmons wants
to fight Corbett for the side wager of
10000. ANY place will suit us. We
Will go to London and fight Corbett for
the 5000 pound purse offered by the
Mirror OF Life. Corbstt had repeatedly
stated that he would fight Fitzsimmons
In room, in balloon or in barrel,
and we are perfectly willing to meet
him under any OF these conditions"
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-24
Spanish Volunteers For Cuba.

WASHINGTON, Oct. ga letter re-
ceived 81 the Navy Departments from
the commander of the United States
ship Yantic, at Montevideo, states shat
on September 16 the steamship San
Frsncisco carried from that port over
1900 Spaniards who had volunteered to
join the Spanish army in Cuba Eleven
hundred of these were from Uruguay,
and the remainder were deserters from
the Spanish army who had volunteered
to return for service in Cuba. A great
proportion OF the total number were
boys. They were taken in charge on
the San Francisco by guard of Spanish
soldiers and not allowed TO leave. The
ship bore no Spanish flag or insignia of
nationality. No formal enlistments
took place ashore, but each man on
boarding the vessel presented q paper
proffering his services to Spain.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-24
TEMPERANCE WORKERS WANTS
They Welcome All creeds to
Join Their Ranks.
Ehey Pass Resolutions Inviting Catholics
and Hebrews to Come In and On,,
Drinking and Also Give the Governor
OF Texas and the Hon. Teddy Roose-
Welt an Incidental Pat on the Back.

BALTIMORE, Oct. a3.-Miss Frances
Willard carried the w. @. T. U. conyen.
ton with her at the session this morn
Ing at Music Hall in broad movement
20 include in frAternnl relations the
Catholics and Hebrews. The question
arose on the following resolution: IRE.
solved, That Catholic women and He-
brew women should be invited to send
fraternal delegates from their annual
conventions to ours and to establish
branches of the white ribbon society
within their own borders"
One OK the delegates suggested thatit
might not be consistent for the
"Women's Christian Temperance Union"
to AJAX Hebrews to affiliate. She laid
special emphasis on the word "Chris-
tian." This reused Miss Willard. She
called the vice.president. Mrs. Stevens,
to the chair, and took the floor, speak,
ing In stirring manner. She said:
II want to recognize these two de-
nominations because in places where L
have been, especially in the South, thew
exhibited sympathy In our work and
have extended every courtesy. 1t has
especially touched my heart that in
meetings where L have presented the
work of this organization among those
who have welcomed me to the platform
have been the Catholic priest and the
Hebrew rabbi.
They knew what I came for, thew
knew what l represented, and IL they
were broad enough to come halt way
and extend the hand Of greeting, should
my hand be 30 small and withered as
not to accept the clasp? want to
welcome them to us II they want to
come"
After several amendments had been
offered and rejected the resolution was
adopted.
The following resolutions we're also
adopted:
I'VE extend to Theodore Roosevelt
our hearty thanks for his bravery in
standing for the right and demonstrate
ing that the saloons can be closed ON
tie Sabbath in New York city, and we
also express our appreciation of the
action of Governor CulbersoD, of Texas,
In preventing the disgrace OF prize
fight in that commonwealth"
Mrs. Matilda b. Oarse, of Chicago,
presented the Temple" report showing
the progress OF raising $500, 900 neces-
sary to clear the Temple" in Chicago
OF debt. Mrs. Carse reported Sios, 600
on condition that the balance be raised
by January 1.
Invitations were received and referred
to the executive committee asking the
w. O. 7. U. to hold it's next convention
In Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle,
Chattanooga and Nashville.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-24
a PETERSBURG TRAGEDY
"buok" Mallory Shot and Instantly
Killed by b. II. HarrisJr.

aiory Shot and Instantly
Killed by b. h. Harris Jr.
PETERSBURG, Va, Oct 80 Short ly
after 10 O'Clock Tonight. w. Il. Mallory.
known among his friends as "Buck."
was shot and instantly killed on Boiling
brook street by R. III. Harris, Jr. After
being shot Mallory walked q short dis
lance and fell dead on the sidewalk,
Harris walked to the police station and
surrendered himself, but declined to
make any statement ss to the cause of
the shooting.
The only witness to the affair 30 far
as known WAS Robert Davis. who posi-.
lively but politely declined to say spy-
thing until the inquest Is held. It is
stated, however, that there were some
unpleasant words between the two men
before the fatal shot wau fred It is also
said that more than one report of a
pistol was heard.
Dr.. ii. g. Leigh, the coroner, and Dr.
K. ID. MoIllwaine made an examination
OF the body and found that MALLORY had
been shot once, the ball having entered
about two inches above the left nipple.
Coroner Leigh will make an AUTOPSY
Tomorrow and also hold an inquest.
Both men are natives of Petersburg.
Mallory was about 40 years of age, son
OF the late w. e. Mallory and brother of
John A. Mallory, secretary of the board
OF health. widow survives him. Har.
ris Is about 81 years Of age, son OF Mrs.
d. ID. Harris, who keeps a boarding
house on Bollingbrook street. he is
married and has several children. Both
men are widely known, being promi-
nent in sporting circles.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-24
CHALLENGE WITHDRAWN.
Rose, the Britisher, VIII Not Race for
the Gun In 1896

Rose, the Britisher, VIII Not Raoe for
the Cup in 1896.
NEW YORK, Oct. 23.-Charles D. Rose
has cabled the New York Yasht Club
Withdrawing his challenge for the
Americs's Cup. His cablegram reads:
NEW MARKET, Oct. 90 To the
secretary OF the New York Yacht Club:
Owing to the general impression that
my challenge might be construed as an
expression of opinion on the result of
the last race, l much regret having to
ask you to withdraw the same.
CHARLES d. ROSE"
The mem bers of the cup com mittee
are much ohagrined at the action of Mr..
Rose, but declare that it would be Inn
proper for them to talk concerning It
until they have received full particulars
concerning Mr.. Roses reason for with
drawing,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-24
ROANOKE, VA, THURSDAY MORNING. OCTOBER a. 1895

duced the Ubiquitous Gas and Water bill
"by request" he now unotiously en-
larges upon the great advantages
which he says he contemplated securing
to Roanoke by becoming the patron and
sole sponsor of the bill. This will stand
some more explanation and possibly q
letter or 80 with aff1davits attached. II
might be we'll to increase the explaining
force. Apparently the committee OF
one Ia now overworked,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-24
Nntionsl Eepubiiosn ConventIon

New York, Oct. EX-SENATOR Thomas
Il. Carter, of Montana, chairman of the
Republican nstionsl committee, to.
night Issued the following call: 1.-The
Republican national committee ia
hereby called to meet at the Arlington
Hotel, Washir gton, D. c., at O'Clock
p. No.. December 10, 1895, to designate a
time snd place for the meeting OF the
national convention in 1896. and tc
transact such other business as msy
demand cons Iteration"
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-24
Coast Line EneIneer K,,,ed.

PETERSBURG. Va, Oct. 23.-J. c.
Ward, Jr., an engineer on the Atlantic
Coast Line, was killed here this morn,
ing. He was coming from Crewe, q
station on the Norfolk and Western
railroad, on fat car loaded with rails
1t is supposed that In running into
another car the rails were knocked
around and Ward WAS struck on the
head. He died shortly afterwards.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-24
A Double Kentucky murder.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Oct. ga special
30 the Courier-Journal from Richmond,
Ky, says: A double murder is repor ted
to-day from Jackson county, near the
Madison county line. Peter and Henry
Guhb.rd were shot and killed by San
ford Lake. Two years ago the Gubbard
boys were instrumental In the discovery
and destruction by revenue officials OF
an Illicit still operated by the Lakes.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-24
The Brick Ship Illinois.

WAsHINeToN, Oct. 2s-Acting Score
tary MoAdoo. of the Navy Departing nt,
has addressed lette. to Gov. AltQeld.
OF Illinois, asking the point blank cues.
tion as to whether the Stnte has sold
the brick ship Illinois, donated for the
use of the naval militia. This probably
Is precedent to presentation of the de-
mands OF the Navy Department. for a re-
turn OF the ship and its equipments.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-24
The sohoolship Saratoga Safe.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Oct. 2a.-The
schoolship Saratoga, after an absence
OF five months on her summer cruise,
chiefly In European waters. reached the
delaware breakwater to-day. The Sara
toga was sbout week overdue and ow-
Ing to the recens heavy gales along the
coast shipping men we're little anxious
about her safety.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-24
EAR. OInoy WIN No. Resipn,

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23.-The published
intimation that Secretary OlneY intends
to resign because he has not been sup
ported by the PRECEDENT in his foreign
policy. Is wholly disoredited here. and
persons close to the Secretary insist thai
the relations between him and the Pres.
ident are OF the most cordial and init
mate nature.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-24
Van Allen at his villa.

NEWPORT. z. 1, Oct. 23.-James j.
Van Allen arrived st his villa this fore-
noon. evading those looking for him by
getting off at suburban station. He
cannot be arrested to-day, as the law
forbids on arrest in civil suit on cleo
ton day. the day before or the day
after. Van Allen will see no raporters.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-24
Miss Falrbanks Insane.

NEW YORK, Dot. Bessie Fair,
banks, the young woman VINO shot and
blinded Isaac Cochran in March last,
was to day discharged from custody.
The action OF the court was hased upon
REPRESENTATIONS OF the district attorney
that Miss Fairbanks had been found Of
unsoand mind by jury which examined
her.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-24
VIII Vote the State Tioket.

WASHINGTON, Oct. %. Secretary Car
Isle will leave here Sunday for Coving-
ton, Ky, to register, snd will remain
there only long enough TO put his name
on the list, returning to Washington
Monday evening. He will again visi.
CoVington on November for the pur
pose of casting his vote for Hardin and
the entire Democratic ticket.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-24
Decrease In European sugar .

BERLIN, Oct. 23.-The International
Association estimates the production OF
sugar for ls95.96 In Germany, Austria.
France. Belgium, Holland and Russia
at $3.50, 0s3 tons, q falling off of S54 900
tons from the total of the previous year.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-24

THE United States Government re-
ports show Royal Baking Pc ader gu
perior to all Others.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-24
Or Talmase Installed as Oo-pastor.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23.-In the pres-
ence OF gathering that filled the edifce
rev. y. Dewitt Talmage was Tonight
installed as co-pastor of the First Pres
byterian Church OF this city.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-24
Big Fire at Des Moinea.

DEs MONIES, Ia, Oct. 23.-Fire In
pes Moines' elevator to-day caused o
loss OF SlO0, 600.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-24
The Deadly Parallel

"Thc bill was simply
offered as I would OFFER
the bill OF any constit-
ueDt. A constituent has
the right to have his bill
offered whether his
member will support it
or not, as he may have
others In the body who
are OF q different opin-
lon who would pass 1t
for him. ~. Allen
Watts in interview In
THE TIMES.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-24

| They abuse me for
introducing that bill as
patron. BY putting my
name on the bill / had
complete control OF 1t.
Nobody could have It
considered in any way.
IL l had introduced IL
by request anybody
could have asked for its
consideration. As long
as / was patron no step
could be taken without
my consent, and this
was for the protection
rather than the injury
OF tho city OF Roanoke"
i-J.AllenWatts' speech.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-24

Notwithstanding that Mr.. Watts has
often positively stated that he Intro
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-24

All correspondence promptly answered.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-31
STILL \ MYSTERY.
Charles Thompson Persists that lie was
shot by a Bighwayman.

Charles Thompson Persists that lie was
shot by a uighwayman.
ST. Paul, Mimi. December 30.-The
mystery surrounding the shooting Of
Charles Thompson in this city Friday
nisht is as great as ever. although the
the dying man has made an ante
norton statement to the county attor-
ney. In his statement Thompson says
the wound was received from a high
wayman who attempted to hold him up
This. he says, happened at Kittsondale
40 about 1890 in the evening. and fully
four miles from his home on Franklin
street
Thompson claims that after he was
wounded he walked home, arriving
there az about II O'colck.
Physicians say il would be d phys
ically impOssibiliJy for man wounded
as he was to walk those four miles.
The bullet. apparently a large one. en-
tered the right side of the chest about
an inch and q quarter below and the
same distance to the right of the nip
pie. It's course was directly through
the lower lobe OF the right lUng and
slightly upward. so that IL left the back
just below the lower edge of the right
shoulder blade. Thompson is still liv-
ing. hut pneumonia has set in and
there lis no chance of recovery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-31

great an impression did she make upon
the jury that the district attorney, con-
trary TO his usual custom OF letting
q case go TO the jury without argument
when the prisoner was not defended IN
the interest Of justice made an argu-
ment I'm the case. The prisoner was
found guilty and sentenced to serve
Two years in the House OF Correction at
Ipswich After leaving The house OF
correction. she was heard from in diff
ferent parts OF the country and hnal-
~ lost sight of. Mr.. Davidson died
while they resided in Lynn.
Mr.. Shaw described Mrs. Davidson as
being an exceptionally bright woman.
about 80 years old. of tine complexion.
q brilliant conversauonalist and gift
ed with uncommon musical ability.
Mr.. Shaw states chat he will place him.
self in communication with DR.. Brown,
and if necessary viii so to San Fran
cisco in order TO identify the woman.