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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10
SONG OF THE TROLLEY CAR.

come from out the dingy barn.
make sudden sally
And swiftly, caring not darn
Go scooting down an alley.
By iolts and jerks bob along.
shoot around corner
And subsequently sound a gong
Intended warner.
And from my path, as on I bump,
With jar and and snap and crackle,
Suburban pigs and chickens jump
With frightened squeal and cackle.
Through crowded streets down town
rush.
I cross the muddy river.
Ny way through crossings iammed push
Men dodge me with a SILVER.
Round slippery curves 1 fit and hirt,
Through many a muddy puddle,
And slush from Sloppy tracks I squirt
Where waiting people huddle.
Down rough and ragged roads 1 ride
On tracks all torn by travel.
Ger streets of granite gray glide.
grumble DER the gravel.
Iwind about and in and out,
The streets and highways bossing.
mangle many a 1uckless lout
Or toss him from the crossing.
No courthouse walls can stop me. Nayl
Up flights of stairs Chamber.
Triumphantly make my way
Right through the council chamber.
So go swiftly on
By times slow moving river.
The horse has come, the horse has gonA
But III go on forever.
Chicago Tribune
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10
SHOWS GREAT INCREASE.
The Value of Farm Products in Kansas
Greater Than Last Year,

Secretary Coburn of the state depart
ment of agriculture has from the returns
in detail prepared an advance summary
showing the acreages, quantities and
values of Kansas agricultural products,
also numb ers and values of live stock for
the year 1885.
Compared with those of 1894 the fig
ures show an increase this year of 1.910,-
421 acres, or 81 per cent in field crops,
and in their value $16,509, 525, or 27 per
cent. The farm and live stock products
combined show an increase in value over
the preceding year of 15,129,668, or Is. 5
Fer cent
The livestock as returned by assessors
March 1, and values, for the year 1895, is
as follows;
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10
A $40 SKYSCRAPER.
How q Chicago Building Was Put
Up Oh q Small CAPITAL.

CHICAGO, Ill, Dec. 10-The Owings
sixteen story building at Dearborn and
Adams streets, valued at $35O,O0O,
changed ownership today under curious
circumstances.
Francis Owings, who built it, had Just
$40 when he started. With this he Sc
cured an option on the ground from W.
w. Strong and wife. Then he borrowed
$15O,000 and leased the ground, put up
part of the building, mortgaged it
second time and completed it, The
Strongs bought the mortgages, and today
took the building, and MIR. Owings lost
his caDital of 80
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10
Not So BAD as That.

Johnny came in with one eye in mourn
ing, a handful of hair gone, his face
smeared with dirt and tears, and his
clothes soiled and torn beyond description.
you've been in another football game,
my son. said Mr.. Tucker.
mo; 1 haven't, paw" Indignantly an
swered Johnny. I've only been a-dght-
inr-Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10
PARTIAL LIST OF GOODS G1 mn
SOLD FOR p 4sUU
Sterling Silver Goods.

Cream Ladies', Pickle Forks, Sugar
longs, Bouillon Spoons, r1ustard
Spoons, Sugar Shells, Olive Forks,
Butter Picks, Dessert Forks, Tea
spoons, Corsage Pins, Dress Sets,
Dress Buckles, Tie Clasps, Stamp
Box, Watch Pocket, Key Rings, Hat
Marks, SatcheI Checks, ButtonhOOks,
Napkin Rings, Mustache Combs, Hair
pins, CoIarettes, BOnbon Spoons, Silk
Belts STERLING trlmmed), Card Cases
(sterling trimmed), ChiId's Bib Hold
ers, Napkin Holders, TOOthbrushes,
Pocket Knives, Ice Cream Spoons,
Pocket TOOthpick Holders, Side Combs,
etc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10
LAW SUIT COMING.
There VIII Be Contest for $500 Salary of
Commissioner of Elections.

AnoEe !" III DC = COhtebI TOT @4UU S0IarY OF
Commissioner of Elections.
The mutterings of storm which ex-
Commissioner of Elections Herald in
tends to raise if the council does not
mind him were heard last night when he
presented communication warning the
council not to pay his successor, r. B.
McMasters, his back salary, amountin g
to 1920, which the council has withheld.
He said that he would contest any
claim made by Mem asters to the salary,
and that the supreme court had decided
that he was entitled to the office only
and no action was taken on McMasters'
claim for $500 for the loss of the Office
This communication, with a copy of
the Injunction proceedings, were re-
ferred 10 the c0mmitte on claims and &C.
counts with the city attorney.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10
Self=heID

You are weak, rundown"
health is frail, strength gone.
Doctors call your case an
aemia-there is a fat-fa1n-
inc in your blood. SCOtt's
Emulsion of cod-liver oil,
with hyPophosphites, is the
best food-means of getting
your strength back-your
doctor will tell you that.
He knows also that when
the digestion is weak it IS
better to break up cod-liver
oil out of the body than to
burden your tired digestion
with it. SCOTS Emulsion
does that.
SCOTT & BowSr. Chemists. New York. scs. and sr.co
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10
BUTTER, EGGS AND THINGS.

The poultry and eggs raised il Kansas
during the past year sold for $3,315,067.
There were 205,S95 barrels of wine
manufactured in prohibition Kansas last
year, valued at 1854, 421.25.
There were 81, 154, 220 pounds of butter
made in Kansas last year, which was
worth, according to the state agricultural
repor:, S4,05O,( 4S 80.
The shortness in the buckwheat cake
supply may be accounted for by the fact
that only 873 acres were planted to buck
wheat in the state last year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10
A USELESS OFFICER.
Councilman Skinner Wants the Office of
Dump Master Abolished

Councilman Skinner Wants the Once of
Dump Master Abolished
Councilman Skinner was in favor of
abolishing the office of dump master
during the winter when there is little to
do. "Let the scavengers each have a
key and they can attend to the dumping
themselves"
Councilman Drew. ''If it is turned
over to the scavengers we will have to
build new dump next spring."
Mayor Fellows: ave have $500
worth of property down there which
must be looked after"
Councilman Skinner: "The scaven-
gers would surely take care of the DUNN
as well as anyone"
The matter was deferred without
action
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10

"Jennie" said little Mabel to her big
sister at breakfast, did you tell papa?''
'sTell papa what?" asked Jennie.
"Why, you told Mr.. Buster last night if
he did it again you'd tell papa, and he did
it again. 1 sor him!" And then papa
looked at Jennie over his glasses. Lon
don Telegraph.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10

Last summer baby was very busy su-
pervising everything that went on at the
farm. After awhile she pushed away her
chair at supper one afternoon, declaring
that she did not want any more milk.
"Why not, dear?' asked mamma gently.
because, - said baby, with an air of
superiority, 81 know all about it now
Milk is nothing but chewed grass. Lon
don TELEGRAPH
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10
MAKING A RECORD.

g. A. r. Administrations not Costing
What they used TO.
Adjutant General J. n. Harrison of
the q. A. R., says this administration
will make financial report at the Be-
lott encampment which will De an s'eye
opener" He says the expenses of the
department have been reduced fifty per
cent below the most economical previous
administration.
Tim McCarthy's administration was the
most economical prior to this and his
expenses for the nine months he was in
Office amounted to about $4,000 Mr.
Harrison says the expenses of this ad-
ministration for the first nine months are
less than $4,000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10
Not Easily Scared.

Housekeeper-Didn't you see that sign
out there, Beware of the dogS''
Tramp-No mum.
Housekeeper-There is sign there, and
it is especially intended to warn just such
fellows as you, SO that you will keep away.
Tramp didn't see no sign, mum. I
only saw the dog-New York Weekly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10
Jury Drawn for District Court.

The jury fer the January term of the
district court has been drawn The
lucky individuals are: II. D. Thompson,
Topeka; E. Nystrom, North Topeka;
VIM. Page, Topeka; J. S. Collins. Topeka;
h. S. Grout. Topeka township: P. l.
Boyd, Dover; A t. Daniels, Topeka: H.
W. Rodgers, Topeka; A. D. jackson,
Monmouth: J. P. Kelley. Topeka; Arthur
Brown. Topeke township; N. L florence
Topeka, As usual the greater number
of the people drawn are from Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10

de woods for ober two hours before he
cotches a hind leg. 'Scuse me, kurnel. L
did reckon I'd like to work on yo' planta-
ton, but il yo' am de sort o. man who
can't see dc difference between a pusson
-restin in jail to obleege de jury AN bein
sent to Jail fur stealth hog 1 couldn't
trust my reputashun in yo' hands. Good
mawnin, kurnel, good mawnin" AT
lanta Constitution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10
a Preliminary.

eff give your friend place, said the
banker, "he will have to give bond. I
suppose you will go on?'
''Bond?' exclaimed the other man.
''Why, he can be trusted with uncounted
millions
Eyes, but all the money we have is
counted. indianapolis Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10
How He kneW.

eyes, said Dicky Stalate, with salts
fed smile, ''that young woman is very
fond of me-
Glow do you know?''
81 was calling on her yesterday even
ing, and do you know she was so thought
full Of my comfort that she worried GOV two
hours for fear 1 would miss the last car
Washington Star
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10
He was All Right.

A boy walked into a merchants Office
the other day in search of a situation.
After being put through a catechlsm by
the merchant he was asked, ''Well, my
lad, and what is your motto?'
Same as yours, sir, - he replied; same
as you have on your door Push. %
He was engaged.-Tit- Bits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10
It Breaks out in Lowman Hill School and
one Room Closed.

One of the rooms in Lowman Hill
school has been closed and the people
of that addition are excited about a case
of d!phtheria that developed in the
school on Friday.
gCarrie Holmes who lived at 909 Brigham
avenue was taken sick in school and sent
home. Yesterday it was found that the
disease was diphtheria and City Physi-
clan Mitchell advised that the school in
that one room should be dismissed. The
school building will be fumigated this
evening
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10

Have you seen our line of Banquet
lamps? Everything marked in plain
figures. Come in and pick out your
lamp, we know you will be suited
FARNswoRTH s. ASHLEY,
SOB Kansas ava
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10
Running No Risks.

''Im not going to let this paper be
caught in any more libel suits if L know
it, by Georgel" exclaimed the city editor
of The Morning Sensation, running his
eye rapidly over page of copy that lay on
his desk.
And ne inserted word so thatthe SON
tence read, "Cain, the alleged murderer
of bel, +" etc-Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10
want to Treat Them WcII.

The citizens of Beloit wanted the G. A.
R encampment postponed because they
were afraid they could not take care of
the 1900 old soldiers who are likely to
attend, if the weather should be as bad
as February weather generally is.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10
As In a Looking Glass.

"Ah," exclaimed the sweet creature,
women always look on the bright side of
thingsl'
"Of COURSE rejoined the mean thing.
''They don't miss any chances to see them
Selves
There was the sound of q hooking
laugh, mingled with n harsh, oppressive
silence. Detroit Tribune
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10
THE BRUCE TELESCOPE.
It VIII Be Used in Peru to Photograph
the Heavens.

Boston, Dec. 10.-It is announced that
the Bruce Photographic telescope, the
largest in the world. will be shipped
from the Harvard observatory III Cam
bridge to the branch observatory in
Arequipa, Peru.
The chief work which will be done
with it will be to make an accurate and
systematic photograph of tho whole
heavens.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10

1t is said that w. J. Bailey, of Bailey
Vile thinks he is popular enough to con-
test the congressional nomination in the
First district with Case Broderick and
will be candidate next year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10
Sweet Simplicity.

"And now said the young country
squire to his fair cousin from the city, II
have shown you everything belonging to
our estate
''Oh, George, that is not so. 1 heard
papa say you had a mortgage that covered
nine tenths of it'll Meridionale.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10
A Candid Christian.

! callers seems to me, said the grocery
oracle, ''that after ole Jim Bilwallop hez
put in Sunday tellin the Lord that he is
The orneryest ole cuss on earth he puts in
the rest of the week tryin to see if he kin
live up to 1t. ''-IndianaDolis Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10
Only One.

Wifey-Do you think there is q man
that could conscientiously say to his wife,
@ You are the only woman 1 ever loved?"
Hubby-Only one that L can think Of
Wifey-Who? You, dearest?
Hubby-Oh, no; Adam. = Louisville
Truth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10
Mr.. ChaIIinOr Permanent.

State Accountant J. E. Chsllinor has
become partner in a firm of public &C
countants and will open an Office in To-
peka, January 1. Mr. Challinor says he
won't do any of the work until he retires
from office, but wants place to drop
into.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10
Book Printers WantTime Paw.

CHICAGO, Dec 1O.-Book compositors
in Chicago are agitating movement for
standing time" pay, such as is allowed
the newspaper compositors when the
copy runs short. The matter will come
up at the next meeting of the printers
union
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10
She Oheved Orders.

ST thought you had good girl, Mrs.
Bloom?''
81 had"
"What became of her?''
81 told her to get up early and dust"
"Well?"
"She got up and busted. Detroit Trib-
une
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10

Dimpleton-Here have been paying
man 50 a month to take care of my fur
mace, and I've had to do it myself.
Won Blumer-Hasn't he been around?
Dimpleton-Oh, yes; he comes around
every month.-Brooklyn Life. =
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10

Have you seen the Marcella, Imperial
aud Eulalie cuts of Libbey Glass Co?
Just drop in as you go by and see if
you do not think they are works of art
We are sole agents for Libbey Glass Co.,
in this city.
FARNswoRTH & AsHBY,
SOB Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10
Launbert's Ambition.

L E Lambert member of the legisla-
tUre from Lyon county who is now in
Washington is said TO be a candidate for
United States district attorney under the
next Republican administration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10
Thinks LIouor Isetter,

Ferd j. Funk mem Der OF the legisla-
lature from Marion county, who has
heretofore been regarded as a prohibi-
ZIONIST has come out for resubmission.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10
A Tender Heart.

Miss Summit-What if it does rains
Won't he get a carriage?
Miss Palisade-Oh, yes, but shall feel
obliged then to ask him to dinner every
hight for week.-Brooklyn Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10

Chamber sets are cheaper now than
ever. A good serviceable set for 81 25,
aud from that price up Have YOU seen
them? FARNswoRTH & AsHBY,
SOB Kansas ava
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10

Alice (the friend)-I don't see how any
one can help loving Blanche.
Gertrude (the rivalJ-She can't help 1t
hersalf Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10
Harper's Bazaar


The twenty ninth year of HARPERS
BAZaR, beginning in January, 1896, finds
it maintaining its deserved reputation
both as fashion Journal and q weekly
periodical for home reading.
Every week the BAZAAR presents
bea utiful toilettes for various occasions,
SANDoz BAUDE, and CHAPUIs illustrate
and engrave the newest designs from
the finest model in Paris aud Berlin.
New York Fashions epitomizes cur
rent styles in New York. A fortnightly
pattern-sheet supplement with diagrams
and directions enables women to cut and
make their own gowns, and is Of great
value to the professional modiste az
well as to the amateur dressmaker.
Children's Clothing receives constant
attention. Fashions for Men are de-
scribed in full detail by a man. about
town. Our Paris Letter, by KATHAR-
me De FOREST, is sprightly weekly re-
ciial of fashion, gossip, and social doings
in Paris, given by a clever woman in an
entertaining way.
Both the serials for 1896 are the work
of American women. Mrs. Gerald, by
MARIA LOUISE Poor, is a striking story
of New England life MARY Z. WILKINS,
in Jerome, a Poor r1an. discusses the
always interesting problems of the re-
lations between labor and capital Short
stories will be written by the best authors.
Special Departments. Music. The
Outdoor Woman, Personals, What We
Are Doing, Women and Men, report aud
discuss themes of immediate interest
Answers to Correspondents. Ques-
tions receive the personal attention OF
the editor. and are answered. at the earl
lest practicable date after their receipt.
The Volumes of the BAZAAR begin
with the first Number for January of
each years. When no time is mention
ed. subscriptions will begin with the
Number current at the time of receipt of
order.
Remittance should be made by Post
office Money Order or Draft, to avoid
chance of loss.
Newspapers are not to copy this advertise.
ment without the express order OF Harper 8
Brothers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10
PLATED SILVERWARE.

Ten 5-piece
Tea Sets at
ST. for each
piece, maxi
ing SIS for
CompIeteset
worth SIS a
set.
Perfumery
bOttIeS,B
ton Hooks,
ROnbOn bxS,
N tpick s
a nd Crack,
Co APPS e
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10
New Bank at Everest.

A new bank has been organized at
Everest, Brown county, where a bank
failed recently. The new bank will be
known as the Bank of Everest, and its
paid up capital is placed at $5,OO065 1t
is said another bank is soon to be started
In the same town.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10
Beggs' German Salve.
Beggs' German Salve.

The greatest pile ointment in the
world. 1t cures where all others fail.
A positive guarantee with every box.
Call for sample box. Sold by all drug
gists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10

We can keep you clean-Peerless
Steam Laundry, 112 and ia W. Eighth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-10

Fair at Unity church Dec. 18th and
18th, afternoon and evening
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HARPER's PERIODICALS

Postage Free to ali subscribers in the United
States, Canada. and Mexico
Address HARPER s BROTHERS
P.O. Box $50, N. Y. City
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Drinking Cup, Child's Set knife, fork
and SPOON, Mirrors, Whisk Broom
with Silver Handle, Pocket Fruit
Knife and Pick, Thermometers, Drink
ing Cups, AtOmizers, Ink Stands and
Tray, Hand Mirrors, Pin Cushions,
Gard Baskets, Photograph Frames,
Berry Spoons, Souvenir Spoons, Tea
spoons, Sugar Shells, Coffee Spoons,
Gravy Ladies', Cream Ladies'. Ring
Holders, Tea Bells, Tea Balls, Tea
Ball Holders, Paper Cutters, Butter
Knives, Pickle Casters, Butter Dishes,
Tea Strainers, Soap Boxes, Napkin
Rings, Orange Sets, Jewel Boxes, Pin
Trays, Carving Knife .Sharpeners,
EiaIrpin Trays, Sugar Spoon and But
ter Knives, Heat Forks, Pocket Match
Safes, salt and Pepper Boxes.
Goods on Display Wednesday, Dec. II.
c. H. MORRISON,
JeweIer and Optician,
sos Kansas Avenue
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to
nothing dancing that
yesterday l'Sketch
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THE ICoNoCLAST.

Young Mr.. Broughton was, unawares
and gradual, in process OF evolution
from the Journalist to the newspaper
man. 1t took all sorts of rubs and sur
prises and facers and disillusions to
form him. That morning he was hur-
rying through Printing House Square,
on an assignment, when he noticed be-
fore him "a woman carrying on her
head tray of plaster images and
walking with the stately gait and even
poise of the South Italian. She was
small, brown. She wore gown of blue
cotton, a woolen shawl, plaided in olive
and yellow, and a red kerchief on her
head. These glaring colors, however,
made her a picture. To observe her
Broughton passed by her and then
looked back.
She regarded him calmly. Buy a
lit San Samuele says-a his grafton,
signor?"
Broughton had no particular use for
a praying Samuel, but he had various
theories about our adopted citizens and
might have acquired something in the
plaster cast line If at that moment a
Droad-shouldered fellow had not come
and jostled the little woman so rough
ly that the tray was thrown from her
head and went running to the sidewalk.
1t was the end of the world for that
population of craven images. They
fell in a heap of indisting trag-
ments, mingling their dust in Il COM
plete democracy of saints, politicians,
lambs, the three graces, and even
model of a beautiful foot labeled 1ril-
by. Little Samuel was past praying
for but he was no more thoroughly
pulveriZed than the bust of Napoleon.
Young Mr.. Broughton felt stirring
within him an essay on the frailty OF
mundane things. Then the air was
torn with the lamentations of the
woman.
20, Madonna Next she denounced
the cause OF the disaster, who was
moving away. Head of big, you area!
Why-a you hit-a me? W nat ! ever
done at you-a? You break-a my image
i not eat-a more!" she ratified her
finger nails Clong her front teeth to
indicate the hunger which would be
the consequence of the breaking of her
stock in trade.
Meanwhile two bootblacks had seized
the man by the elbows, and turning
him around, ran him back face to face
with the woman. She stood wringing
her hands and wailing. What ruin
Poor-a mel"
The aggressor was evidently also an
Italian.
Soy" one OF the bootblacks said
"Youse has gotter reach down inter
yer clothes and square up wild de dago
loidy."
Hes bloomin' dago, hisself," COM
mented the other boy.
Broughton had been painfully COM