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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-20

ing the great canals Of the world it will
steal 600, 600 cubic feet per minute from
Lake Michigan. The most magnificent
of cloacee will nave cost $238, 000 900.
Its value to one city will be priceless.
TIE Government Interested.
The area of tbs surfaces of Lake HUI
ron and Michigan is 46, $50 square
miles. It is generally admitted that
600. coo cubic feet per minute of add
tional outflow would lower these two
lakes at least three inches the first year,
Independent of inflow and evaporation.
AS these must be regarded as fairly
stable they may De eliminated from the
equation. There is a four months an
nual rise of the lake, and probably the
yearly fuctuation due to tbs additional
withdrawal Of water would not practi-
cally exceed an inch. The temporary
fluctuations of Lake Michigan have al
ways varied from to 80 inches per
hour. When this is considered, it seems
improbable that the added loss of water,
equivalent to inches in depth, would
have any appreciate effect on the
connecting waterways such as the Sault
de Ste. Marie and St. Mary's river be-
tween Lakes Superior and Huron, or on
the St. Clair river, Lake st. Clair and
the Detroit river between Lakes Huron
and Erie. The depth Of the strait of
Mackinaw, between Lakes Michigan
and Huron, puts it on the safety side in
any case. The above considerations rep
resent in nutshell the conclusions of
the engineers, who scout the idea that
| the drainage canal can dangerously less
en- the lake level. Mr.. L. Z. Cooley,
indeed, formerly chief engineer and
now one Of the canal trustees, has put
on record his opinion that the good eff
fects of 10, 900 cubic feet per second add
| ed to the low water volume of the Mis-
sissippi will be SO marked that the dis
! charge of three or four times this amount
will be seriously demanded by the in
terests of the west without amercing
| the trade interests Of any of the lake
ports or of eastern commerce. This view
| of course is scientific deduction plus en-
thusiasm, dangerous factor.
The report of the commission of Unit
ed States engineers, consisting of Colonel
o. III. Poe, Major E. Fl. Ruffner and
Major W. L Marshall, recently made, is
! far more cold blooded in its view of the
case. 1t emphasizes the fact that the
| ura1uag0 CANAL must III t00 nature OI
things if it has any effect at all on the
lake level, for whatever purpose it was
built, pass ultimately under government
supervision. Though the gauge readings
now taken at Niagara, in lack of other
extended observations, do not fully de-
fine the changes in lake level they point
to probable loss Of inches in level in
the two upper lakes and of about inch
IS in Lake Erie. Although the present
purucse of tho canal trustees looks only
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-20
a uriaue Presentation.

Virginia gentleman, during an ath-
letic exercise one day, felt sudden pain,
and fearing some internal injury sent for
q negro. living on the plantation who
made pretensioDs to medical skill to pre-
scribe for him.
The negro, having sagely Investigated
the case, prepared and administered a dose
with the utmost confidence of a speedy
cure.
No relief being obtained, however, a
regular physician was sent for, who on ar
irving inquired Of the negro what he had
given.
Sambo promptly responded, ''Rosin and
alum, STRIP
''What did you give them forf" con-
tinued the doctor.
why" replied Sambo, ''de alum to
draw de parts togeder and de rosin to
colder 'em. Healthy Home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-20

THE Democratic party is sure to enter
the next campaign hopelessly divided no
matter what course it may take on the
financial question. The animosities and
bitterness engendered during the cam
paign just ended. when the supporters Of
the policy of the administration lent
their influence to defeating the party
wherever disposition was shown to run
counter to their wishes cannot be al
layed. The only exception was in Miss
issippi where the sentiment against
Clevelandism was SO nearly unanimous
that there was nothing for the admins
tration wreckers to work upon,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-20
The Dear Little Cherub.

There are times when a little boy be-
comes nuisance. At a hotel breakfast
table small boy said in a loud voice to
his parent:
'Pa, what makes you smell the eggs
before you eat them?''
ITO see if they are good
''But, pa, you can't see with your nose,
can you?"
"For heavens sake. boy, keep quiet.
smolt the egg to find out if it was good"
but, pa, what do you want to smell
the egg for? Can't you tell by tastin it ii
it amt good?''-Texas Siftings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-20

WHEN the United States senate passed
free coinage of silver bill in 1890, the
price of silver bullion advanced 80 cents
an ounce in ten days on the London mar
ket, on the strength of the mere prospect
Of its becoming q law. Yet there are
those who maintain that legislation does
not affect values Perhaps it doesn't
affect values directly. but it increas ss or
decreases demand, and demand regulates
values
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-20

"Begin at the bottom and work up, my
boy" said the old gentleman. ''That's
the way to succeed in iifo.''
Yes, replied the young man thought
fully, "but it doesn't work in the imIne-
diate instance
fWhy not?''
''I'm inventing new style of tobog-
gan. Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-20

Mr. INGALLS, doesn't seem to be worry
ing any about his fencss He has gone
TO Colorado on lecturing tour. Perhaps
he has concluded tc leave the matter OF
the senatorship to the people, where it
rightfully belongs. If they want him for
senator they will know where to find
him. If the people would make a prac-
tice of voting against every man who
asks for an Office it might be good rule
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-20

TOPEKA people and the Capital may
whine and complain until doomsday
about the poor shows at the opera house,
bat If they haven't the nerve to do some
thing they will be imposed on forever.
The time has come to act The culture
and intelligence of Topeka ought to make
. protest that will be felt. Tears and
groans never accomplish anything. Or
ganize the theatsr train movement and
buy tickets. It may not be necessary to
van the theatsE train forever
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-20

THERE is but one city in the United
Sta 3 that exceeds Topeka in its output
of -four and that is Minneapolis. Why
should Topeka be second? Why not be
in the leadF All the mills here are pros
periug. A large portion of their pro-
duct is shipped to Europe. Why should
not as many more mills locate here and
de the same?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-20

NEARLY two millions more of gold
gees out today. The gold gamblers are
after that $25,OOo,oOO of bonds promised
by the president as soon as they can re-
ducs the reserve to $75. OOO, 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-20
A Grave Omission.

She-Did you know that Miss Willow
snap has been taking lessons in Delsarte?
He-Oh, yes; she showed me how to sit
down the other night.
She-She didn't show you how to get
up, did sheP-New York Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-20
Daily H1erA8s 1884.

This Is the greatest showing the STATE JOUR
NAL has ever been able to make for a period OF
any six months in its history.
This is a greater figure than was reached by
any daily paper in Topeka for the year 1884
The American Newspaper Directory. issued In
June. 1885. and covering the year 1894. gives the
average daily circulation of the Topeka Daily
Capital for the year 1884, as only STA. These
figures were furnished by the publishers OF me
Capital to the Directory. and are guaranteed to
be correct By forfeit Of s1o0, which will De
paid to any enc disproving their correctness.
The following hgures, substantiated by sworn
statements in detail, giving every issue for thu
FIRST six months in 1898. 1894 and 1885, shows tho
Topeka STATE JOURNALS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-20
At the Ball.

First Artist (admiringly)-Whata fault
lessly beautiful face Miss Heebie hasl
Second Artist enthusiastically
indeed. It's as perfect a retouched pho
tograph.-New York Weekly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-20

The boast of the Topeka Capital that it pays
more postage than all other Topeka daiIies
combined, only proves the meagerness of its
local circulation as compared with that Of the
STATE JeURNAL-as no postage is paid on any
circulation within Topeka or Shawnee county.
The STATE JOURNALS local circulation is faf
and away ahead of the combined circulation OF
all the other Topeka da1lies.
The circulation of the Topeka Daily sTAr1
JOURNAL in the towns near by and tributary to
Topeka is very large, as the evening trains In
various directions carry the STATE JOURNAL,
giving It's readers the first and latest Associates
Press and state news of the day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-20

AT the present rate of progress being
made by the Cuban insurgents the United
States congress may not have an oppor-
sunity of taxing any action on the affairs
of the island. They are reported to be
pressing closely on the capital.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-20

Now THAT the general assembly of the
Knights of Labor have passed resolu-
lions condemning the supreme court, will
that tribunal retire from business7
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-20

GOVERNOR ALTGELD has announced his
intention of retiring from politics stimuli
tansously with Grover Cleveland and the
Democratic party.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-20

A furniture remover in London paints
in large letters on the side of his huge
vans the words: "Our laotto, keep NOV
ing. "-Tit-B Bits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-20

Nor satisfied with his experience at
Garfield park last summer J. R. Burton
will again occupy the same platform with
John ]. Ingalls,; this time at Chicago,
however.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-20
weather Indications

CHICAGO. Nov. 90. - For Kansas:
Fair, warmer tonight; variable winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-20
Mineral ator.

The fnestn the west. Come and try it
J. ". PHILLIPS, 612 VI. Eighth ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-20
Breaks All Records.
The
Topeka
Daily
State
Journal.

By its sworn detailed statement Of circulation
for the first half OF the year 1895, it is shown to
have a circulation. during the first six months
as stated. of
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-08
Highest Leavenng Poer-Late u. s. Govt Report
Ra!!all! Bf sxassa
ABSOLUTELY PURE

While here Sheriff Doolan of Bridgeport
served him with attachment papers in a
suit brought by DIR Sheedy of Bridge
port to recover on q claim of about $500
and attached piano to secure the same.
Rev Benjamin Hall has visited his aged
mother, Mrs Hannah Hall. Mrs Hall is
the Oldest person in this part Of the town.
On Tuesday the case of State vs.. Leav-
enworth was called, but was not tried.
This is the result of an appeal from de-
cision of the justice court, in which the
silk hat of Rev HI. w. Jones figured
conspicuously.
Mr. and Mrs l.. v. Nichols of Bridge
port have been entertained by Mrs Isa-
bella Lyon.
DR. Huntington of the New York Life
Insurance Co. is guest of Charles Mich
OILS.
Miss Grace Nichols of Danbury is the
guest of her aunt. Mrs L. o. Osborne.
Miss Tillie Schwartz of Bridgeport
spent Sunday with E. v. Schwartz.
M. Kerwin and family have moved to
Bridgeport for the winter.
Mr. and Mrs George Parmelee of Gull
ford are guests of Mrs Maria X. Parme-
lee.
Charles G. Downs and family of Long
Hill spent Sunday at Mrs I'll. E. Cam
fields.
Ernest Ballard, the photographer,
stopping with George S. Turner, is meet
| ing with fattering success in photo
graphs taken of places of local interest
about the Depot, and it is no wonder for
his views show the handiwork of an ar
list of no mean ability. Among some of
the views taken recently are the Depot
and its surroundings, William L. East
woods shop and span of horses, interior
viaws of the hnusas 0f r Curtis and
Fred Sherman and extensive views of
the residences of William Brothwell,
Peter Pulaski and the Cutl,r's Farm
schoolhouse.
Humane Agent r. G. Tousey got the
consent of Clifford Bassett to kill a horse
for him that was not in fit condition for
work.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-08

The cheerful, unwrinkled, handsome
and almost youthful face of Lincoln, in
the very prime of manhood, which serves
as frontispiece to McClure's for Novem-
Der, is perhaps the most interesting con-
tribution ever made to Lincoln portrait
ure. 1t Is surprising that this wonder
full picture, which is the earliest portrait
Of Lincoln and Is from daguerreotype
owned by his son, Robert T. Lincoln,
has never before been engraved or pub
lished. 1t was taken at least IL years
before any other known portrait. There
are five other portraits of Lincoln in the
magazine, all interesting and rare, and
the first chapters Of new biography.
This new life Of Lincoln is genuinely
fresh, vigorous, and absorbing narrative.
In no other biography with which we are
acquainted does the reader come so close
to the young Lincoln. Miss Tarbell has
succeeded in collecting such a fund of
fact and anecdote from surviving con-
temporaries regarding Lincoln's youth
in Kentucky and Indiana, his family, his
manner Of life, his employments, his
education and his character, that story
more Astounding in incident and interest
could not be asked. Even more unex-
pected than the information brought to
light, lie the abundance and interest of
the pictures found to illustrate it. Sell
dom before have the scenes Of Lincoln's
early life been so fully and beautifully
pictured.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-08
MONROE.
DEATH OF MRS ELIZA CLARK.

DEATH OF MRS ELIZA CLARK.
Mrs Eliza Clark entered into rest Sat-
urday, November 2, aged 81 years. She
was the widow of Andrew Clark, who
died some 10 years since. The funeral
ceremonies took place at her late home
in Hammertown at l O'Clock, Monday,
Rev Mr. Taylor officiating. The inter
The pail bearers were William r. Ferris.
Samuel D. Sharp, f. w. Wheeler and
Theodore Lockwood. Her five children
with their families were all there. Mrs
Clark had been a member of the Metho-
dist church for over 60 years. Her life
was most exemplary one. Prindle &
Morris of Newtown, the undertakers,
were in charge of the funeral obsequies.
E. L. Smith was in town a fe W hours,
Tuesday.
Miss Daisy SeeleJ of Tashua is visit
ing Miss Edith Wheeler.
Miss Edith HOLSTER has visited at the
old home.
D. J. Lake of New Haven visited old
friends on Barn Hill, recently.
A fourishing vocal class meets in the
church parlors every Monday evening.
There are now 81 members and more to
be added.
Quite a number from here attended the
Christian Workers convention in New
Haven.
Miss Agnes Beardsley has returned
from four weeks visit with her sister
in Yonkers, N. Y.
Edward E. Curtis and wife spent
few days visiting friends in Woodbury.,
recently.
Mrs Agur Beardsley has returned
from visit with her son, Rev William
Beardsley, and is with her daughter,
Mrs D. A. Nichols.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-08


home while gone. If Fred don't live of
the top shelf the next month it will be
because he has lost his appetite. Let him
live.
Mrs Phebe Davis and daughter started
for Charleston, s. c., Monday Of this
week. She has kept house for Henry
Weed for the past seven years. Mrs
Tucker from Danbury is keeping house
for him now,
A. Ell. Dimon & Son have laid in an ex-
| ira line Of oil cloths which they will
make a leader of for the next few weeks.
Call and select good pattern while the
assortment lasts.
October 26 a boy was born to Mr. and
Mrs William S. Judd.
A boy has also come to gladden. the
home of Mr. and Mrs Ebenezer M. Gro.
foot, principal of the high school.
| October 26, boy was born to Mr. and
Mrs Willis Judd. The boy is great
prize and tips the scales at eight and one
half pounds. The mother is doing re-
markable well and the father is the hap
piest man in town.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-08
WASHINGTON.

PERSONAL AND TOWN AFFAIRS.
Leslie Randall had some sheep worried
by dogs on Sunday night, and three
had to be killed.
Miss Ellen Hickox and Miss Fannie
Gibson have gone to Boston to attend
the missionary meetingof the Women's
Board of Foreign missions.
Wallace Richmond's home was blessed
on November 4 by the advent of 8
young son.
Robert Richmond of Armenia, who has
been visiting his friends here. brought
in about dozen gray squirrels In two
DAYS.
Mrs Sarah Bunnell has moved from
the Olmstead house, to Mrs Kezia Mitch.
ellis house. Mrs Mitchell ia to board al
DIR Browns for the winter.
Miss Scott, who has been at Dr.
Browns for long time, in feeble health,
died last week, and the remains were
taken on Friday to New York for inter-
ment.
Rev Mr. Turner is expected at Thank
giving time, and his family will then re-
turn to Hampton with him.
The missionary rally here was well
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-08

The prices are fixed low, although the sea-
son has just begun; but it means double sell
Ing tor US. so we reap the same benefit.
AT 25c each-Ladies' fieeced Vests and Pants,
heavy weight, and excellent value.
At $50 each Ladies' fine quality Jersey
Vests and Pants, regular soc goods.
At SOC each-Ladies' Wool heeced, Silk fin
ished. Jersey Vests and Pants, worth 75c
At 75c each-Ladies' Cashmere Wool Vest.
and Pants, the dollar quality.
At soc each-LadIes' Jersey Combination
Suits, heavy weight, would be good value a,
$l25.
At S1.50 each-Ladies' fine Wool Jersey
Combination Suits, in Grey and White, extra
value.
At25c each-Misses Jersey and Merino Vests
and Pants Wool Mixed great values.
MEMS UNDERWEAR.
Some great Bargains for the men. Send
your wife to look them over.
At 53c each-Men's heavy Grey Wool Shirts
and Drawers, as good as you pay soc for in
most places.
At 44c each-Men's Natural Wool Shirts and
Drawers.
At soc each-Men's fieeced Wool Grey Shirts
and Drawers, worth 75c.
At soc each Mems Brown Mixed Wool Shirts
and Drawers, an exceptional Bargain. ASK
to see them.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-08

Through the enterprise of two New
town gentlemen, Rev Mr. Barker and
Prof Cliff, Newtown enjoyed last season
an entertainment course which was not
surpassed in the cities. That it was APP
preciated by our people was shown in
the handsome manner the course was
supported. The public will welcome the
announcement chat Newtown is to have
an entertainment course, this winter. 1t
was hardly fair that the RESPONSE
bility for this course should rest on two
men, as was the case last season, as
there is of course considerable risk in
bringing to town lecturers of the class
desired. On this account the ente tain
ment will be under the auspices of the
Mems Literary and Social club Of New
town Street, committee consisting of
Rev o. w. Barker, DR. E. M. Smith and
Arthur S. Hawley, being in charge. The
fact that Rev DR. Abbott, G. E. Bolton
and the Wesleyan college glee club have
been engaged will give great satisfaction.
Full details regarding this course appear
in our news columns.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-08
In Litchfeld County.
WATERFOWL.

THE BISHOP POSTPONES HIS VISIT.
1t was announced in this column of
last week that Bishop Williams would
be present at Christ church to confer the
rites of confirmation on Sunday, No
vember 3. The bishop has postponed
his visit to next Sunday morning, No
vember 10, at 1890 O'Clock.
AT THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
Next Sunday evening the Rev DR.
Davenport of Waterbury will preach in
che Congregational church in exchange
with Rev R. Pegrum.
A new local paper will appear next
Friday to be known as the Watertown
Times.
Next Monday evening, Federal lodge,
No. II, F. & A. NJ, viii exemplify the
M. Nj. degree.
A number of the young men of the
town have now under consideration the
formation of club. This organization, if
formed, will not be underline auspices OF
any institution. Under it's management
a dance will be held at the new Town
hall in the near future.
DR. Norwood shot horse for M. Hem
inway, last week. which had reached the
age of 81.
The frame for George Hudson's band
SOIut IGsiucuCc vi w It6lSuLS
was raised, last week.
McCarter's Ministries, who were in
town about a month ago, paid return
visit, last Saturday. About 25 gathered
into the hall, most of which were chill
drep, and waited to S.45, when one of the
company announced they wouldn't play
before SO small an audience. Money
was refunded. When the company
played the FIST time they had a large
house and undoubtedly thought they
could repeat il, but the acting the first
time was below the average and certain.
ly wasn't appreciated, as last Saturday
night fully demonstrated.
Herbert Beers of New Haven is visit
ing with his brother, William Ell. Beers :.
William j. Munson is filling in and
widening the street opposite his tene-
ment.
Mrs E. j. Munroe, who has been sick
for TIE past few weeks, is improving.
Services were held in st Johns and
Christ church, All Saints day.
The Watertown Dramatic Association
are now rehearsihg the play entitled, 1.-THE
Albany Depot" by W. d. Howells, which
they expect to put on by the last of the
month.
The heavy rain on the night of Hal
lowe'en didn't deter the tricksters, who
are always on hand on such occasions,
from tearing eff gates, littering yards
with cabbages, etc. For you know:
ga little nonsense now and then
Is . good thing for the best of men,
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-08
At GRACE CHuRcH.


Twenty-second Sunday after Trinity.
November 10. At $50 a. M, HOLY Com
munion at 1870 Morning Prayer, litany
and sermon. Sunday school after morn
ing service.
The grading Of the grounds about the
new scbo0lhouse is being pushed. Easy
and convenient approaches are being
made, and the whole premises very much
improved.
Several ladies from Grace church parish
attended the annual meeting Of the
Women's Auxiliary to the Board OF Mis-
sions held in Hartford on Thursday, the
7tf.
Station Agent Frank j. Kennedy took
day off on Tuesday, which was spent
IN Hartford. A Mr. King did his work at
the station.
Mr. and Mrs G. G.. Downs drove to Eas-
ton, Sunday, and spent the day with Mrs
Downs mother, Mrs III. e. Garfield.
Chester and Sherwood Brinsmade,
Irwin Coan and Beach Lyon have been
busy blasting and grading on the grounds
about the new schOolhOuse. They will
be put In ffrst-class shape.
George Mahoney IL assisting Druggist
Porter in his store at Bridgeport.
A report which recently appeared in q
Bridgeport daily paper helittling the
character of Frank e. Packard has been
severely criticised By his friends here,
who have always found him to be man
of sterling qualities. Parlor Rock Coun-
Gil, o.. u a. M, have taken the matter ID
hand and have drafted resolutions re-
questing retraction Of the statements
made.