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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-10-01
Robert Louis and His Dog.

When the Stevensens lived at Can.
mes, an American family made their
acquaintance there One day they
went to call They were met outside
the door by very small dog with q
very large bark The dog planted
himself before the door and refused
to allow them to enter. AT length
Mr.. Stevenson heard the noise and
came to the rescue When the visit.
ors were seated, the dog placed him.
self in front of them and barked SO
loud that conversation became inn
possible. The husband and wife look
ed at one another anxiously, and
finally Mr.. Stevenson carried the dog
from the room. 1t was only to the
next room, however. The dog put
his nose to the crack of the door and
1,arked as loud as before Converse
tion again came to halt. He loves
: so much, F" the husband and wife
urmured to each other, with apol-
Z otic glances at their visitors, and
J ked 50 genuinely unhappy that
iaSir callers considerably took leave.
New York Commercial Advertiser.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-10-01
JAPAN HAS NO ANIMALS.
Domestic Pets Unkown In the
Land of the MakadO.

japan is land without domestic
animals. 1t is this lack which strikes
the stranger so forcibly Unlocking up
on Japanese landscapes, according to
the New York Recorder.
There are no cows-the Japanese
neither drink milk nor eat meat.
There are but few horses, and these
are imported mainly for the use of
foreigners. The freight carts in the
streets are pulled and pushed by cool
les and the pleasure carriages are
drawn by men. There are but few
dogs, and these are neither used ~
watch dogs, beasts of burden nor in
hunting, except by foreigners.
There are no sheep in japan, wool
is not used in their clothing, silk and
cotton being the staples. There are
no pigs-pork is an unknown article of
d;et-and lard is not used in cooking.
There are nosgoats or mules or donk-
eys. Wild ANIMALS there are, however,
and in particular bears of an enor-
nous size x One of these Mr.. Prick
saw. stuffed, in almuseum, and he de-
scribes as "big as an OK" Beside
another stuffed museum bear is pre-
served in alcohol and the mangled BODY
of a child. the bear had eaten be-
fore being killed.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-10-01
A Neglected Branch.

Smythe--I intend Harry for the
bar. Would you advise his beginning
on such old works as Coke and Black
stone?
Tompkins-No. would begin by
grounding him even fur Their back.
Smythe-Indeed! In what?
Tompkins-The Ten Command.
ments. kate Fields Washington
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-10-01

At Fort Smith, Ark :, the notorious
Buck gang, composed of Rufus Buck,
an Indian; Lucky Davis, a negro
Sam Samson, Macma Jolly and Lewis
Davis, Creek Indians, have been con.
victed in the United States Court here
of various capital crimes. They will
be hanged as soon as Judge Parker
fixes day for the event.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-10-01
WILL BE SENT TO AFRICA.
Sad Fate la Store For Reyolu-
tionary Prisoners Taken In
Cuba.

London, Sept, 25.--The Standards
Madrid correspondent says that every
steamer from Havana brings numbers
of political prisoners, who have been
sentenced to long. terms of penal seryi-
tude for the part they have taken in
the rebellion. They will be sent 10
the penal settlements at Ceuta and
Melilla, in Africa.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-10-01
-'THE PooLINe % I1E WORLD.
The ideas Of Asia VIII Yet Greatly Modify
Western Life

| The Ideas of Asia Will Yet Greatly Modify
| Western Life.
Europe and Asia and America can
not embrace as they are doing with
out a mental as we'll as CONNER
cial effect upon the first named.
Most of our readers know men and
women who have become, as the
phrase runs, Recommendations
is, have imbibed the ways and ideas
of many European countries. and
know, too, how widely different such
cosmopolitan" are from ordinary
English people Henceforward cos
mopolitanism viii imply residence
in several continents instead of sew
eral countries, and the differentia-
ton of ideas thus produced will be
far more marked. Speaking broadly,
and of course with reserve as to
individuals, we have never met an
Anglo-Asiatic who was not moro inn
perious, an Anglo-African who was
not harder or an Anglo-American
who was not more cynically tolerant
than the average Englishman on the
same plane of intelligence, and the
process of change has yet only be-
gun. The ideas of Asia, for exam
pie, have not arrived here in any
strength yet but they will come,
and they will profoundly affect both
morals and manners. "Asiatic ideas
do not travel, did you say? Why,
there is not a creed believed on
earth, except fetichism, which did
not originate on that continent. Just
study what the returned Crusaders
were like and what the fighting or
ders" which remained in Asia for
nearly 200 years
We are not saying, be it under
stood, that all that comes will be
deleterious. Asia has her virtues as
well as Europe, and we are the last
to forget that if Buddhism and Mo-
hammedanism are Asiatic creeds so
also is Christianity. But that the
mental influence of the east, and of
the south, too, will be felt here we
have no doubt whatever, any more
than that it will be felt in very
profound way Already we fancy we
perceive that the grand Asiatic idea,
the superiority of reflection to ac-
ton, is becoming accepted in many
quarters, and we cannot conceive
an idea which, if it became general,
even as an abstract opinion, would
so profoundly modify all western
life. We mark, too, both in France
and England, the slow growth of the
idea of fate-the blind DOW.
we still conceal our new
reverence for it under words like
Incredibly, - society, - tendency, ~
and circumstance" and try, by mix
ng western altruism with it, to con-
zeal from ourselves the fact that ia
talism is nonmoral The subject is,
perhaps, too big for newspaper,
md, as we have said, the visible inn
Dortation of Asiatic ideas and Afri-
AN callousness is as yet but limited,
out still it is well to remember when
We boast of our maritime feats and
he record breaking speed off our
steamers that you cannot abolish {
listance without abolishing also in :
One degree difference, both eco.
ionic and intellectual. - London
spectator.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-10-01
Lightning Hot Drops
What a Funny NameI
Very True, but II Kills All Palm.
Sold Everywhere. Every Day
Without Relief, There is No PAY

The murdered captain found on
board an abandoned schooner on the
Potomac below Washington, near
Matthias Point, by Captain Georgian
OF the steamer Sue, has been identified
as Benjamin f. Reyelle, of Baltimore,
and the vessel as James II. Dixon, OF
Annapolis, Md.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-10-01

An American carpenter named
james Mccormack died in a Guate-
mala hospital, leaving over million
dollars. A search isbeing made for
his heirs.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-10-01

Mrs. Martha White, SO years OF age
of Unadilla, N. Y, recently took a
two-miIe spin on bicycle. There is,
apparently no age limit to the use OF
the wheel.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-10-01
Bucklen's Arnica salve.

The best salve in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum,
fever sores, letter, chapped hands,
chilblains, corns, and all skin erup-
tons, and positively cures piles, or no
pay required. II is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price 25 cents per box. For
sale by w. s. Lloyd. 3-1yr
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-14

the inscription, "Religion and Educa-
ton is the Hope of the Race"
The programme was we'll chosen, be-
ing of devotional nature, interspersed
with military music and congregational
singing.
Prayer was given by Rev. Mcdaniel
followed by Introductory remarks by
Rev. G. D. Olden, who acted as master of
ceremonies.
Grand Chaplain G. c. Calhoun offered
prayer, followed by rites and ceremonies
by the officers of the grand lodge Past
Master G. W. Smith gave a splendid Ma
sonic address. followed by a historic
sketch of the Baptist church by Rev. ].
W. Dundee.
Rev. W. L Grant spoke of the early
trials of Kansas Baptists, and Rev. J. B.
Thomas told of the needs of the Baptists
the benediction being delivered by Rev
P. d. Skinner.
There were many visiting Baptist
church people from neighboring towns
and the ceremonies lasted the entire af-
ternOon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-14

He and two brothers left at o'clock
for junction City via St. Marys and Wa
mego arriving at Manhattan about II
o'clock. The two brothers rode on to
junction City returning by train while
c. A Roehr came back on his wheel ar
irving in Topeka at 1880 last evening.
NV hen l got out on the bluffs north of
town in the early morning I nearly got
lost, as it was dark and the road seemed
to run east and north rather than west"
said Mr. Roehr.
There was nc wind, and only short
part of the way was dust One of the
boys punctured his tire and stopped at d
farm house to repair it. He asked the
owner if he could fix his wheel, and he
replied yes. do you want hatchet.'
The wheel was fixed, however. without
the aid of a Ratchet, and after some
bread and milk, which was milk, the
ride was resumed.
AT one place l stopped to get some
bread and milk, and the folks were out
OF bread but had plenty of milk. All
the farmers were very kind and didn't
charge us cent for what we ate.
"My run was about 125 miles, and
don't seem to be bit sore this morning"
Fifteen of the 7. A. A boys. headed by
Maurice Stevenson, rode to Wamego
and return. That is, some of them re-
turned on their wheels and some on the
train. But all had good time.
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WAS A GREAT CROWD.
Several Thousand Colorcd People Attend
the Corner Stone Laying.

Several Thousand Colorcd People Attend
the Corner Stone Laying.
The ceremonies of the laying of the
corner stone of the First African Baptist
church, at the corner of Third and
Quincy streets, Sunday afternoon. was
very largely attended, imposing, and as
much OF success as its promoters could
possibly have hoped for.
At least six thousand people attended
the exercises and participated in the
parade which formed at Fifth and Kan
sas avenue at O'Clock. The procession
was very ably managed by W. E. Stew
art and Terry Williams, marshals. The
line of march moved TO Jackson. to
Eighth, to Quincy to Third.
The ceremonies were under the direc-
ton of the grand lodge of Kansas City,
A., F. and A. NJ. and the blue lodges,
Fred Douglass division, Knights OF
Tabor, uniformed rank Knights OF
Pythias, and one hundred boy cadets
marched in the procession headed by
Jackson's military band.
4 silver Offering was taken of $3.50.
A beautiful feature was royal arch
erected near the corner stone bearing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-14
EASY TO EAT FIRE.
Any One May Learn the Trick With a
Tfftle l3r.acfice

any OH0 may E11hEA tAo AEASA WIN %
Little Practice.
The so-called fire-eating magicians
have long piled their trade in defiance
CT all applications of chemists and ply
sicians. A clever prestidigitator, Mr.. De
We're, described recently how the trick,
for such it is, is done. It is very sim
pie of practice, but it necessitates an
apparatus which must be very carefully
and neatly constructed. The ire-eaters
usually give their performance on
raised platform, which hides the source
Of the fire, while it seems only to lift
the operator a trifle higher from the
floor of the scene, and it is ordinarily
covered with a handsome red carpet.
It contains in the hollow space beneath
it bags of rubber filled with ordinary
Illuminating gas and compressed by
weights. The fire-eater has beneath
the sole of his foot an ingenious appa-
ratus ending in a tube, which fits eX
actly into another tube coming up
through the platform from underneath,
and forming a tight connection when he
steps upon it; very fine rubber tubes,
OF the same color as the magicians
dress, which is usually a diabolical scar
let red, run I'D along MS body and
along the arms to the furthest end of
the index fingers; another tube runs
around his neck and up under his chin,
which is usually covered by a false
beard, ending at his neither lip. When
entering upon the stage all the lights
are usually turned down to heighten
the effect of the performance; the oper-
ator steps upon the platform, makes
he is ready the gas is turned on from
beneath. When he feels that it is be-
ginning to escape from the tube at the
end of his finger he lights it by means
Of little push button, which is con-
veniently located near by, and some
times even within his clothes on the
inside of the cloak. The gas once
burning he has it entirely under his
control, to light or turn out any OF the
various jets he has previously ar
ranged about his body. The jets on the
fingers are controlled by pressure of
the thumb upon the thin rubber tube;
the gas jet on his lip is lighted by a
motion of the hand, and he always
turns up his face, opens his mouth,
and pretends to blow the fame from
his mouth. The appearance is very
deceptive, indeed, as the breath blown
from the lungs gives much life to the
fame. As the scene is never light while
the fire-eaters are at work, their Sc
eret has never before been discovered
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-14
SATURDAYS DRUNAS.
Most of Them Part with Som thing VaIu
able at the City Prison.

Most OF Them Part with o1nsthinE VaIu-
able at the City Prison.
Five DRINKS were enjoying their Sat
urday evening recreation ia al alley back
of Smoky Row when police officer
stumbled upon them at midnight. He
was able to surround c. w. ellsworth and
a Robinson, but the other three escaped.
The former was unable to raise the new
so bond limit for drunk, but he raked
up IS. 90 and he was let out He forfeit-
ed it this morning. Robinson is in jail
and will be tried tomorrow.
Dave Clinton forfeited his revolver,
overcoat and other parts of his wearing
apparel by not showing up at police
court to refute the charge of being
drunk and carrying concealed weapons
Saturday afternoon in North Topeka
He appeared at $50 and tried to argue
il, but too late.
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,as served, after which refreshments

per was served. after which refreshments
of ali kinds
The evening was then spent in very
social way. interspersed with songs, reci-
tations and various games.
Among other notable events of the
evening was a beautiful Swedish song
by the Misses CECIL and Ethel Longdon
and recitation by Miss Secret Nystrom
At late hour all departed for home
with best wishes for Mr.. and Mrs. Nord-
quist.
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. A. D.
Dolstrom, Mrs. HalIstrom and daughter
Mary, Miss Landmark, Mr.. Bazart, Miss
Helen Linn, Mr.. S. II. Roberts and daugh-
ter May, Miss Secret Nystrom, Mr., Victor
Nordqulst. Miss Cecil Longdon, Mis- Ethel
Longdon, Mr.. W. A. Roberts. Mr.. Claud
Oak and Mr.. A. Longdon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-14
4 CENTURY RUN.
Several Topeka Wheelmen Had a
Great Time Sunday.
ATE AND WHEELED, WHEELED AND ATE
1t Makes a Man Hungry, Not to Say
Thirsty to Pump Along the Coun-

1t Makes a Man Hungry, Not to Say
Thirsty to Pump" Along the Coun-
try Roads.
With good roads and little wind Sun
day proved an ideal day for bicycle
riding and several Topeka wheelmen
made century runs.
A. L, Murphy and ]. A. Mercer had
about the jolliest time of any of the
boys.
They left Topeka for Junction City at
o'clock in the morning, taking up the
valley on the north side TO Wamego
where they crossed the river and rode TO
Manhattan, returning on the south side
to st. Marys. crossing the river again and
on to Rosbvilie, returning from that point
by train
1--WE had lots of fun and got lost or we
would have made the run to Junction
City and return" said Mr.. Murphy this
morning.
1--WE had intended starting with the
Roehr boys, but they left too early. We
ate before starting and did little else but
eat ON the way.
"At St Mary's we had second break
fast, and it tasted awfully good; the
early morning air and exercise had
given US a splendid appetite.
cat Wamego we ate again and
pumped into Manhattan and ate great
big dinner.
"By some misunderstanding we got
the wrong road at Manhattan for juno
ton City and rode ten miles in the
country in the wrong direction before we
found it out OF course our goose was
cooked then for making junction City,
so we turned around and rode back to
Manhattan on down to Wamego, where
we took a new road down the south side
of the river to ST. Marys.
I'VE didn't forget to eat com
ing home, for we stopped
| at farm house and got
a bowl of bread and milk and some
stewed apples and l never tasted any
thing better. We were getting along
nicely when my lantern fell and broke al
! Rossville and we were compelled to stop
over night l am not bit sore, only my
mouth is tired from chewing gum"
| G. A. Roehr had different experience
| though travelling the same route,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-14
HARVARD WANTS TO PLAY.
The Prospect of a Game With Princeton
Eagerly Talked Of

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Oct. 14.-The pros
poets of a football game with Princeton
is the one thing talked of among the
followers of the game at Harvard. The
latter will do everything possible to
bring about the game and Prof. Ames
said that the only difficulty in the way is
that of a suitable date.
Princeton has named November 2, but
Harvard has scheduled 4 game on No
vember 2 with the University of Michi-
gan, but has open dates on both Novem-
Der 8 aud 16. The latter date, however
is Objectionable, from the fact that a week
later both Harvard and Princeton play
their most important games, the former
with the University of Pennsylvania and
the latter with Yale.
Princeton has a game with Cornell on
November 9, which it is stated that the
latter refuses to cancel. although it is
suggested that Marsh all Newell, the old
Harvard tackle, who is coaching Cornell,
may be able to arrange another date. A
meeting of the Harvard coaches will be
held tonight to discuss and decide the
matter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-14
IN FIERY LETTERS.
Auerbach & Guettel's "Handwriting OF
the wall" Causes Comment.

Auerbach & Guettel's "Handwriting on
the Wa1r' Causes Comment.
The most original and unique sign
that decorates any of the business houses
in Topeka is the new one of the Palace
Clothing company.
The sign is in solid letters of white,
"The Palace" extending from the build
ing. Around each letter are miniature
electric globes, and the two sides contain
about $50.
The glory of the sign is seen at night
when the lights sparkle and flash over
the white letters, attracting much atten-
ton and comment.
This kind of business enterprise
should be encouraged in Topeka Every
merchant should strive to make his place
as attractive and cityfed as possible;
the result is that it gives the whole city
a business-like air and brings visitors
here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-14
NORTH TOPEKA.
Items of Interest From the North Side f
tile River.

Items of Interest From the North Side O f
tha River.
Miss Leora Morrow was in Neriden
yesterday.
John Cook of the Meriden Tribune was
on the North side Saturday
J. II. Dodd has returned from a visit
TO friends and relatives in Illinois.
There is to be ii Harvest Home festival
at the North Congreg ational church next
Sunday evening.
Mrs. Jennie White of McFall, NO,
who has been visiting relatives on the
North side. has returned to her home.
VIII Hewitt, who has been confined to
his bed several days by severe attack
of rheumatism, is able to be out by the
aid of crutches.
]. Il. Heller, 1902 N. Kas Ave, grocery
and meat market. Good treatment and
fine meats and groceries, you can do bet
ter here than elsewhere.
The Magnet Restaurant and Short Or
der house, A. J. Prudft. $40 n. Kas. Ave.
Wholesale fruits and confectionery.
Geo. J. Graves & sons. 115 and 1T West
Laurent street, North Topeka. for bug
gy tops, cushions, wagons and buggies,
built to order.
Mrs. PaTthenia Wasson of Fulton, who
has been here several weeks visiting her
sons. w. II. and R. NJ WATSON. returned
home today, accompanied by her grand =
daughter, Miss Nora WATSON, who will
spend few weeks at Fulton.
Mrs. Nellie Hamlin, wife of CLYDE
Hamlin, of Holman's addition, died yes
terday morning at o'clock of heart fail
ure. She was just recovering from an
attack of typhoid malarial fever. Mrs.
Hamlin leaves a husband and one little
girl The funeral occurred at 2 o'clock
this afternoon
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placed in commission. Father Chadwick
is 80 years of age and received his edu-
cation at ST. Gabriel's school, New
York city, Manhattan college and the
Troy Theological seminary. After COM
pleting his education Father Chadwick
officiated as fourth assistant pastor of
ST. Stephens church, New York, up to
tho time that he was appointed chaplain
in the navy. He is very popular among
the Jack tars on board the big battleship
Maine, the first battleship placed i'll
commission by the government, and his
services are attended by the greater part
of the crew.
Tie first Roman Catholic chaplain
ever appointed in the navy was Father
Charles Parks, who is now chaplain of
thereceiving ship Vermont at the Brook
Ign navy yard The Vermont is one of
the old wooden ships, and has been
stripped of masts ana rooted over. She is
tied up at Cob dock, and men who enter
the navy are trained on board until they
are proficient enough to assume the reg
ular duties of Jack tars on some ship in
commission. Father Parks was appoint
cd by Presi dent Cleveland in 1888, and
was first assigned to the Vermont. Later
he went on a cruise with the Philadel
phia, after which he returned to the
Vermont. He holds services at the hos
pital and on shipboard every Sunday
morning.
Rev. Father Raney, the second Roman
Catholic chaplain, has seen more service
than his fellow churchmen. He was ap-
pointed in 1891 by President Harrison
and has been at sea most of the time
since. While the Charleston was in Chi
nese waters he saw great deal Of the
war between China and Japan.
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TURKEY MAKING DEFENSE.

She Summons Turpin. the Inventor of
Deadly War Instruments.
PARIS, Oct 1.-The Figaro today an
nounces that Turpin. the inventor of mel
mite aud whose recent claim that he
had invented number of deadly instru-
ments of war, caused for time quite a
sensation in military circles. has been
summoned to Constantinople on behalf
of the Turkish government. which it is
claimed proposes to utilize certain of his
inventions for the defense of the Bos-
phorus and the Dardanelies.
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lies and but three
of that faith have
ever been ap-
pointed. The LAST
is Rev. Father
John P. Child
wick, who re-
ceived his ap-
point m en- t in
March from Pres
ident Cleveland
and recently be-
came chaplain of
the battleship
Maine, w hic h
"aC not lone 1ro
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The Dog hit Mrs. Wright.

A vicious Newfoundland dog owned
by John Smiley, bit Mrs NJ. L Wright
one day last week on the arms Both
families live in one house on Madison
street. Smiley was arrested and this
morning in police court he promised to
dispose of the dog and was discharged
Wright said he had to pay 81 doctor
bill, but he agreed to the settlement