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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-18
His Limit.

Glow tired you look, my darling" ex
claimed the little woman as she met him
at the door. "Come right in and rest
yourselfI I've made you a new pair of
slippers, and if your head aches I'll rub it
with cologne-poor dear!'
All this time he had been regarding her
suspiciously. Finally he said:
81 had really forgotten that Christmas
was so near. Here's $50. It's the best
can do, Maria, until collections are bet
ter l"-Atlanta Constitution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-18
Principles Above Partv.

The only conclusive evidence of a
mans sincerity is that he gives himself
for a principle. Words, money, all
things else, are comparatively easy =
give away; but when a man makes
a gift of his daily life and practice, it is
plain that the truth, whatever it may
be. has taken possession Of him.-James
Russell Lowell.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-18

WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator Car
ter of Montana introduced yesterday
a bill authorizing the Pacific Cable
Company. organized under the laws
of New York, to build a submarine
cable from some point on the Pacific
coast to the Hawaiian islands and
Japan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-18
Mrs. Kennedy,s 1osd Birthdav.

CAssvnLE, Mo-, Dec. 1S.-The 1O3d
birthday of Mrs Lucinda Kennedy of
King Prairie, was celebrated yester-
day at the residence of her daughter
in-law, Mrs. B. T. Eagle, by 100 rela-
tives and friends.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-18
Not to Be hIisled.

"Algernon is very interesting, " said Mr..
Cumrox's daughter.
"What does he talk about?'' inquired
her father
"Why. he's ever so well posted on
Shakespearean quotations.
young woman said Mr.. Cumro1,
''don't you let him deceive you. Don't you
let him make sport of your Ignorance.
They amt no such stock on the market"
Washington Star
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-18

Jones-Tomorrow will be the first Sun
day of the year, and I propose to COM
mence the New Year by going to church.
Mrs. Jones-You had better take me
with you.
Jones-What for?
Mrs. Jones-You may need somebody
to identity you.-Truth-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-18
From now until Xmas we will ha {

From now until Xmas we will be open
evenings to display our goods. Come
and see the line before it is broken aud
before the big rush is on. We can wait
on you now with more satisfaction both
to you and ourselves.
FARNswoRTHf& AsHBT,
1908 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-18

Mabel (al agitation) Marie, what do
you think Your brother actually proposed
to me during the sermon at church this
morning.
Mario (Eonchalantly)-Oh you mustn't
mind that He often talks in his Sleep
Pick Ne Up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-18
oklahoma's City chief Removed.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Ok, Dec. 1s.-Chief
of Police Bolts, charged with drunk
enness and neglect of duty. was re-
moved by the council last night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-18

Seven changes of water is the way We
cleanse al work entrusted to az. Peer
less Steam laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-18
He Found 1t Out.

The Wife-John, didn't you feel like
i1ol when you proposed to me9
The Husband-NoA but was one.-Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-18

Broken edge collars repaired by Peer
less Steam Laundry, 112 and ia W. 9Th.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-18

Hard Ceal. Hard Coal. Resting Coal
Co., Bank of Topeka Building.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-18
Use of the Lemon in nIanicurinr.

Sliced lemon is almost as indispensa-
BILE an adjunct of the toilet as the tea
table. 1t will, if used with reason, keep
the skin white. If rubbed across the
fingernails it is almost as effective as
manicure scissors in keeping down
hang nails.
Do not forget to come in if you want
any kind of lamp. We have a very
complete line of banquet, piano, and
vase lamps. and they never were Sc
reasonable in price. Call in and be
convinced. 80
FARNswoRTH & AsHBY,
503 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-18

EEhsrmOnstsrs at BsnaesEa Optical store
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-18
FIRST Missouri Ready to FIGHT.


ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Dec. Is-A meeting
of the officers and members of the
First infantry Missouri National
Guard, was held last evening, and as
a result Colonel Edwin Boldorf, COM
mander, sent the following telegram
to Washington:
To His Excellency, the President of
the United States. Sir-The First
Regiment infantry, National Guard of
Missouri, is a firm believer in the
Monroe doctrine; America. North.
South, East and West for Americans;
and its officers and men request their
colonel to inform you, sir, that at the
first call to arms the First Missouri
will respond I 200 strong.
We suppose you are puzzled over
Xmas gifts. Come in and see what we
e sell you in the way of A. D. coffee
spoons, tea spoons, sugar shells, etc.
FARNswoRTE & AsHBY.
503 Kansas ave.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-11-13
LiUely

Times have been the rule
in business circles since
TIMES the fall season opened
and cotton jumped up
from four to eight and
half cents Sumter has
been the live'iest place
in the State, aud LEVI
BROS. have had the
BIG liveliest sort of time in
their store Crowds flock
there to get a few Of the
great
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-11-13
A Great Show.

S.l1s Bros have cotEe and gone with their
circus and the general verdict Of all Of the
immense crowd that witnessed the perform
ance is that it was hy far the best show that
ever came to th. place The street parade
was the ,argest and in every par'Icniar 'hf
fms, that hss been seen here. Rod the
menagesie and show were hevond the ant'cl-
patton of those who thoaght thev knew ail
there is TO he known ahout shows There
was a crowd of.no: less than 5000 70 witness
the circus. ,.erformance, and The only otjec-
ton ,ha, has been offered is that there was
go many things going on at the same time in
the several rings that no one person co1ld
take it all in. The .trapeze performers,
rope walkers, and bareback riders are artists
of the fret rank in their lines. and the feats
they performed with equal skill and gree
cans.d the thousands present TO- marvel. The
races that concluded the performance-the
chariot races in articular-were pronounced
the hest feature Of "a 6ae.. show, and the GENE
raj opinion was the correct one, A more e1-
citing exhibition than the. chariot race is
never seen under canvas, Sells Bros. have a
show that is all and more than they adver-
Use j; to be, aud tbs Performance yesterday
satisfied the older folks and delighted the
youngsters
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-11-13
1t was wisely considered in the State Boa

It was wisely considered in the State Board
of Control not publicly announcing that the
dispeusary would he closed, on circus day,
when the petition Of the people Of this city,
making the request. WAS granted Had II
heen published at that time. the end sought
would probably have not heen accomplished,
for great many who believe that whiskey is
receseary accompaniment TO circus,
would bave laid in supply before hand,
and would have heen prepared 10 get giori-
ously drunk and paint the town red. This
paper was notified soon after the order was
issued for the closing of the dispensary. and
. request was made that no mention Of it be
made for the reason stated the wisdom of
which were readily perceived. and on &C.
count OF this request no mention
was made of it when, the fact
was ascertainsd from other sources.
II is usually the hest policy to be
open and no We board with the press in all
matters of this kind, for it is next to impossi-
BILE to keep Information from falling into
their hands, and when news is captured by q
newspaper man it goes into the paper forth
with
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-11-13

?, The wife. Of Mr. Leonard Wells, of East
Brim6eld, Mass, had been suffering from
neuralgia for two days, not beiag able to
sleep or hardly keep still. when Mr. Holden,
the merchant there sent her bottle of Cham
berlains Pain Balm, and asked that she give
ita thorough trial On meeting Sir. Wells
the next day he was told that she was all
right, the pain had lef, her within two hours,
and that the hottie of Pain Balm was worth
S. 90 if it could not be had for less Fo,
sale at so cents per bottle by DR.. A. J.
China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-11-13
Bargains :

They offer in all lines
They have LARGE aud
complete stock Of GEN.
ERAL MERCHADISE
and the wants of all per-
sons are supplied at the
Lowest Prices ever heard
of. In fine Dress Goods,
Trimmings, Prints, and
Domestics they can defy
competition. The Shoe
Stock is large and the
pllceSrlgllt. lry apalr ana
the only trouble you will
have will be in wearing
them out. But it is USE
lvo~ o attempt to emu.
merate the bargains or to
describe the stock. Levi
Bros are we'll known.
All who deal with them
are sure to be satisfied.
A large lot of new goods
received this week F.; see
them before buying.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-11-13
THE power OF POETRY.


During the debate in the Constitutions
Convention last week on the Woman's Suf
ferage Amendment to the Suffrage Article,
Mr. Rodgers read the following touching
little poem to the Convention as bearing OF
the anti-womau suffrage side. He said he
was not the poet, out the poem was 80 ap.
propriate, be read this, and it touched man!
members hearts:
The little child in night gown white
Patters down to kiss good night,
To be tucked softly into bed,
To have the "Now Lay Me- said.
But now there is no swee, csress,
No geetle hand the prayer to bless;
For mother has seaght higher joys;
She's gone oat whooping up the boys;
Sbe'a swapping votes and pulling wires,
Stirring patriotism'S dres !:
Making. speeches, shaking hands,
Organizing marching bands,
Fixing things to run the wsrd,
Wearing bloomers-Oh, good LORD
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-11-13

Pawnee Bill's Combined shows Historical
Wild West and Grand Mexican Hippodrome,
is, without any exceptions, the best we have
seen for years. 1t is pleasing and refined
entertainment. At the afteroon performance,
their vast canvas enclosed park was packed,
and ia the evening hundreds were unable to
obtain admission n.-Harrisbnrg (Pa.) News
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-11-13

1t is strange that the comhiosd exerticns Of
three to four ahle-hodied men are required to
show ore child the animals III Il circus
meuagerie Some Of the sights, similar to
the above, sem at the circns yesterday we're
stranger and more peculiar than the zebra or
hippopotamus to those who weHr 10 gee the
circus and not to take the children to see the
animals
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-11-13

:. Mr. j. r Jervey acted as anctioneer at the
Tobacco Warehouse, and they cay that he
was just as much at home selling tobacco az
he is selling land or lien mules in front of the
Court House.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-11-13

The strike of engineers aud others
10 the Clyde ship building yards is
spreading. 1t is possible that the die
pute between the employers and en-
ployees may extend to the Thames,
Tyne and warship yards
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-11-13

complete FIRE s!-rm system car be put up
in this city for 81 900, and the payment of
this sum can he distributed in ins,allments
over period Of Eve years Why not have
the system put up 1t will be step towards
lower insurance rates
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-11-13
THE

Burglar proof safe for valsables, cars pass
the door every FIVE minutes for Exposition
Grounds. Everything 6rst-class. The best
beds in the city. Telegraph or write ahead
for accommodations. Remember we will
treat you right, and. charge you only 50 90
pei. day for Board and Lodging. Porters at
ali trains.
Sept. l8.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-11-13
20 HORSE OWNERS.

For putting a horse in fine healthy con-
tition try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders.
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
loss of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
new life to an old or over-worked horse. 25
cents per package. For sale by druggists.
For sale in Sumter by Dr. A. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-11-13

Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment
Is unequalled for Eczema, letter, Salt
Rheun, Scald Head, Sore Nipples, Chapped
Hands, Itching Piles, Burns, Frost Bites,
Chronic Sore Eyes and Granulated Eye Lids
For sale by druggists at 25 cents per box.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-08
Fathers Must Be Careful There.

Among the Indians of British Guiana
usage bfSis the father to go to bed when
a child Is born, and allows The mother
to return at once to her household du-
ties. James Rodway's recently pub
lished book on that country explains
the custom by superstition which at
taches the spirit of the child to the body
Of the father. The author says:
"The father must not hunt, shoot, or
fell trees for some time, because there
is an invisible connection between HIM
self and the babe, whose spirit accom-
panies him In all his wanderings, and
might be shot, chopped, or otherwise
injured unwittingly. He therefore re-
tires to his hammock, sometimes hold
ing the little one, and receives the con-
gratulations Of his friends, as well rs
the advice Of the elder members Of the
community. If he has occasion to
travel he must not go very far, as the
child and spirit might get tired, and In
passing a creek, must first lay across 1t
little bridge or bend a leaf into the
shape Of a canoe for his companion."-
New York Times.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-08

October, In fact. Up to that time he
was a Michigan man, and few years
ago was pastor Of the Methodist Church
In Allegan. 1t is not to be supposed
that he had the slightest foreknowledge
Of the fame which was to come to him
when he accepted the call of the Grand
Avenue M. u. Church In Milwaukee.
When he left his Michigan flock they
bid him God speed with every demon
stration OF regret. The short time that
he has been there has sufiiced to make
him as great a favorite in his new
church as he was In his old.
No one dares to predict what Mr.
Hunsberger's record will be in the fu-
ture. During the winter months he did
not do a startling hymeneal business,
probably because those months are not
popular for weddings. In April bust
ness began to pick up, and In May he
married % couples. This was thought
to be splendid record, but when June
had rolled around and 1t was found
that he had tied 81 matrimonial knots
during the month people stood aghast
and wondered what was going to hap
pen. There may be still more occasion
for wonderment in store for them
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-08

rifice, and to which he died a martyr,
he was a robust, healthy man. Three
years later he developed incipient tu-
bercular leprosy, the most horrible and
virulent phase of the disease. Within
ten years he was corpse.
What shall be done in view of the
facts recited to arrest the further
spread Of the disease in America? The
State sanitary codes ought to be
amended to specifically include leprosy
as an infectious, contagious or pesti-
lential disease, equally with cholera,
yellow fever smallpox, diphtheria,
ship or typhus, typhoid, spotted, re-
lapsing and scarlet fevers, which are
the only ones particularly named in
the sanitary code as to be reported to
the State Board of Health. Next, the
National Board Of Health should force
on Federal legislation looking toward
the complete isolation and segregation
of lepers who may emigrate to this
country. The same national body
should also take steps to bring about
an international conference for the
better protection Of all countries
against the curse Of leprosy. But es-
pecially and above all the national
board of health should see to 1t that
the State Department shall instruct
every United States consul to carefully
watch the onward march of leprosy in
those foreign countries to which they
are assigned, and to be imperatively
instructed to refuse their consular GER
tificates and signatures for any goods
proposed to be imported to this country
against which there is the slightest
suspicion Of their being handled by
lepers, during the processes Of produc-
ton and manufacture, not forgetting
to put an absolute boycott or quaran-
tine on those ships the cargoes Of
which are handled by leper stevedores,
a not unusual circumstance in the Brit
ish West Indies.
If, however, these precautions are
not Immediately carried into effect, a
prominent physician asserts that we
may have within the next ten years at
least 100000 to 100000 lepers included
among the inhabitants of the United
States.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-08
a Slave ften B.zheel.

urom The Red Vino. MIMI. Republican,
~ am now "a years old" raid Edwin
Swanson, Of White Rock. Goodhue County.
MINI. to q Republican representative.
'and a. your can see am not very largo
Of stature. When / was IL years old I
became afflicted with sickness which
bafiied the skill and knowledge of the
physician. I was not taken suddenly III
but on the contrary / can hardly state
the exact time when 1t began. The first
symptoms were pains in my back and
restless nights. The disease did not trou-
BILE me much at first, but 1t seemed to
have settled in my body to stay and my
bitter experience during the last thirteen
years proved that to be the case. was,
of course. a child and never dreamed of
the suffering in store for me. / COM
planned to my parents and they concluded
that In time would outgrow my trouble.
but when they heard me grooming during
my sleep they became thoroughly alarm
ed. Medical advice was sought, but to
no avail. l grew rapidly worse and was
soon unable to move about, and finally be-
came confined continually to my bed. The
best doctors that could be had were con-
suited, but did nothing for me. / tried va
rious kinds OF extensively advertised pat
ent medicines with but the same result.
For twelve long years / was thus q
sufferer in constant agony without re-
spite. Assesses formed on my body in
rapid succession, and the world indeed
looked very dark to me. About this time
when all hope was gone and nothing
seemed left but to resign myself to my
most bitter fate, my attention was called
to DIR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale Peo-
pie. Like a drowning man grasping at u
straw, in sheer desperation l concluded
TO make one more attempt-not to regain
my health Il dared not hope so much), but,
II possible, to ease my pain.
II bought a box of the pills and they
seemed to do me good. / felt encouraged
and continued their use. After taking six
boxes / was up and able to walk around
the house. l have not felt SO well for
thirteen years as during the past year.
Only one year have taken DIR. Williams
Pink Pills and am able now to do chores
and attend to light duties.
do hesitate to let you publish what
have said? No. Why should 1. 1t is
the truth and / am only too glad to let
other sufferers know my experience. 1t
may help those whose cup of misery is as
full to-day as mine was in the past"
DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain, in a
condensed form, all the elements neces-
sary to give new life and richness to the
blood and restore shattered nerves. They
are also specific for troubles peculiar to
females, such as suppressions, Irregular
ties and all forms of weakness. They build
up the blood, and restore the glow of
health to pale and sallow cheeks. In men
they effect radical cure in all cases aris-
Ing from mental worry, overwork or ex-
cesses of whatever nature. Pink Pills
are sold in boxes never in loose bulk at
/, SO cents box or six boxes for $3.50, and
may be had of all druggists, or direct by
mail from DIR. Williams Medicine Com.
pany, Schenectady, n. Y.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-08
HE HOLDS THE CHAMPIONSHIP.
Rev. w. A. Hunsbergcr, of Milwaukee,
and HE Unique Record.

Rev. w. A. Hunsbergcr, of Milwaukee,
and His Unique Record.
He says he does not like notoriety
but whether he does or not fame seems
bound to come to Rev. w. A. Hunsber-
ger, Of Milwaukee, Wis, who is already
the champion matrimonial knot tier of
this country and who is every month
breaking his own records in that unique
line. The month of June, consequently,
was his best month so far and the rec
ord he succeeded in making during its
80 days was 81 marriages. And almost
all Of the couples who come to Rev. Mr..
Hunsberger are strangers to him and to
the city. The railway trains and the
excursion steamers bring couple after
couple, and by some strange coincidence
they seem to find their way at once to
the parsonage of the Grand Avenue NJ.
e. Church, where Rev. Mr.. Hunsberger
proceeds to tie the knot which makes
them happy-at least for little while.
Rev. Mr.. Hunsberger has not resided
In Milwaukee very long-only since last
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-08

brick, and three times as much for
sandstone. This is for warming up
Of $50 degrees.
"The oscillation due to wind is easily
understood except that everybody Is not
aware the wind acts in gusts even when
to the ordinary observer 1t may seem
to be steady. The pressure Of wind for
every square foot Of surface that Is ex-
posed to 1t Cperpendicularly) varies
from little more than nothing up to
some so pounds for the highest possible
wind velocity in this part of the world.
"The third kind, due to ground trem-
blings, Is the least except at times of
earthquake shock, but is none the less
fact. Observations with large transit
telescopes tend to sustain the theory
that any particular section of the
earth's surface continually is changing
in position Of level, the same In princi-
pie, though vastly less in extent than
the change In level Of the surface Of
board that is floating on a sheet of
water the surface of which is rufied
by the wind"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-08

ed measures are taken by the national
and State boards of health to vigor-
ously exclude leper suspects from en-
tering our Atlantic and Pacific ports,
as well as from the Mexican and Cana
dian borders, we may within 4 few
years be placed in the position Of India,
which to-day has leper population of
close upon 10000, all of which las
been developed within the memory Of
living men. And IL close scrutiny is
not kept by our consuls in foreign
countries on the invoices Of goods sent
from places where lepers abound the
contagion may spread here to the same
extent it was in Europe in the twelfth
century, when there were no less than
10000 laZar houses on the continent
and 1000 in France alone.
The disease is now among us. The