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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-14

LET me alone, see II don't make
some man give me n seat" said Cath
crime.
Selecting a meek-looklng gentleman
with tho married air about him. she
walked up briskly and exclaimed:
"Why. MIR. SMITH I'm glad to see
you. what's that2 Take your scat2 Oh.
"Ah, IL is you, Mary, Is III Did not
suppose your mistress could spare you
ON washing day. You must be tired.
Sit down" said the meek-lopking gem
tIeman. with a twinkle In his eye.
Catherine gets the seat. but somehow
she feels that the nieek-ioolking gcntie-
man Is not beaten at all points.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-14

Mrs. MCarthy-Yer wages Is ten
cents short This wake, Mike.
Mcar<hy--Yls, Mary Ann. We had
an explosion on Todsday, an N foor-
man locked me fur the time WIS In
tn mir.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-14
ToIa BY a NursemaId

The further away a man gets from
his baby tine more he praises Its gooe
behavior.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-14

a comedy in verse, "win Shakespeare"
that its author accounts the best thing
from his pen. 1t has never been
staged. owing to the fact that suit
able actor for the title character could
not be found.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02

M. Ducharte recently made known to
the French Academy OF Sciences
the results of an experiment made by
NJ Maxine Lecomte in Congo upon a
tree of the genus Musenga. Upon max
ing missions in the trunk of it and
placing a pail at the foot Of the tree.
more than ten quarts of pure water
collected in thirteen hours The COR
illas, it seems, are in the habit of slak-
ing their thirst at these hidden foun-
tains, and regulate the flow of LIQUID
at will by pulling off differentiated
branches. Many years ago DR.. Wal
Itch found in the province of Martaban.
Africa, a plant belonging to the same
natural order, whose soft and porous
wood discharged, when wounded, a
very large quantity of pure and taste
less fluid, which was quite wholesome,
and was used as a beverage by the ma
tives This plant was named by DR..
Wallich the water vine, and has been
placed in the genus Phytocrene, which
signifies plant fountain" These
plants form a remarkable exception to
the usual character of the order, which
embraces species that produce a milky
juice-such, for example, as the cele-
brated cow tree, or Palo de Vaca, of
South America, which yields a copious
supply of a rich and wholesome milk,
as good as that of the COW, and used
for the same purpose. Opinion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02
THOSE CITY TAXES.
W. w. Manspeaker and Others VIII Com
mence Action to Avoid Paving.

W. W. transporter and others VIII Com
mence Action to Avoid Paying.
1t is probable that the suit to enjoiu
the collection of the city taxes on the
ground that some of the levies are illegal
will be commenced soon for some of the
heavy tax payers have already signed an
agreement to commence such an action.
Among them are, James Brewer and w.
W. Manspeaker.
City Attorney Bird did not seem
greatly surprised when he heard of what
would be done, and though he did not
say so, his actions indicated that he
thought there might be some virtue in
such an action.
1T will make more work for me-" he
said. am not now ready to say what
will be done on the part of the city,"
Ex-Citv Attorney D. c. Tillotson said
when asked about the proposed proceed
ings: 81 knew that there was a question
about these levies, but it has never been
raised. I have been of the opinion
however, that the library levy was all
right.
1.-THE action to be brought is sustained
it would entirely cut of the funds now
used 10 defray the expenses of the city
government and there would not then be
enough
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02
Facts Ab.ut Rneun,nrisu.

The usual treatment for rheumatism
consists of poisonous doses of potaeh h,
salicylic acid, colchicum and morphine
which destroy the stomach, irritate the
kidneys, PROSTATE the nervous system
and ruin the health. Professor Munyon's
Rheumatism Cure is guaranteed to be
absolutely harmless and d strong tonic
in building up the weak and debilitated.
IL cures acute or muscular rheumatism in
from one to five days. Sharp, shooting
pains in any part of the body stopped b =
Il few doses. A prompt, complete and
permanent cure for lsmeness, stiff back
and all pains in hips and loins. Chronic
rheumatism, sciatica, lumbago or pain in
the back are speedily cured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02
GIVES HIS MIND TO 1T.
Auecdote as TO How Charley Curtis
Makes Himself So Solid.

Anecdots as to How Charley Curtis
Makes Himself So Solid.
Captain Joe Waters tells a good story
about Congressman Charley Curtis
qualifications as politician.
"Charley Curtis is onto his job" said
he. "The ordinary politician has his crop
period which commences with the cam
paign aud ends election day. 1t is i'm
possible for a man to understand how to
get into the interior affections of a voter
who only practices it three months in
two years.
"Charley knows every man in his dis
trict and he abbreviates the given name
of every voter into familiar and friendly
nickname. He also knows the name of
most of the women and children. When
he shakes hands with men at his meet
ings it is, Hello, BILL Hello. Jack,
and so on, but the other day Charley
came within one of being stumped.
at was down in Lyon county, and he
met one of his constituents with the very
amusing name of Epaphroditus Simp-
soy. That name was corker. He
couldn't call him 'Eph' and he couldn't
call him 'Dity,' and Mr.. Simpson was al
together too formal, but Charley s;eered
himsslf out of the dilemma and it is said
he did it by calling the man 'Paff.' We'll
Paff, how are your hogs doing this year?'
was his first question.
"At Wakarusa the other night he had
shaken hands with every man in the
room before Dave Burdge got his over
coat off, and while he does not chew he
can sit on horse block and pretend TO
hit stump with the best gunners in
that line. He knows the breed OF horses,
cattle. sheep and hogs, the remedies for
all diseases of stock and the people well
come him like they do an almanac when
they have forgotten the Gay of the
week.
she knows the desires and ambitions
of his entire constituency. He never
sends man a postal card OF a dictated
letter and he keeps up his correspou-
dence, and there is not stiff, formal let
ter sent or received by him. He makes
this his business the year through
There is no congressman in the
United States that knows his constituency
SO we'll as Curtis does his, and he labors
to make himself a useful man. He IN
deFstands his business"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02
ITS PRESIDENT RESIGNS,
Rev, B. L. Smith Gives Up the Presidency
of the Associated Charities.

of the Associated Charities.
Within five minutes of its convention
the meeting of the members of the
Associated Charities at Library hall yes
terday afternoon adjourned.
The meeting was called for the pur-
pose Of reorganization for the winter,
but as only five ladies and Walter l. Russ,
the secretary of last year, were present,
besides Rev. B. L. Smith, the president.
very little was done. The ladies present
were DR.. S. Kirby, Mrs. G. F. Thompso
Mrs. s. E. CofrAn, Mrs. N. V. BargIey
and Mrs. Kate Sproat.
The resignation of President B. L
Smith WAS accepted with regret and
committee consisting of Edward Wilder,
James F. Griffin and I. w. Harrison was
appointed to nominate new president
be elected at the next meeting which
will be called by Vice President Wilder
All present expressed themselves a. 1
willing to go ahead with the work for
another year along the same lines as last
year.
Walter l. Russ will not be the secre-
tary this year. He is running u little
stose. II am doing better now" said he,
''aad would Lot for anything assume the
cares and be subject to the criticisms
received las wear"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02
THE HOTEL HousEkEEPER.
She Is Seldom Noticed But Is of MucI

She Is Seldom Noticed But Is of Much
Account.
Whoever has happened in at his no.
tel at o'clock in the morning has
been sure to notice that the Hobbies are
in possession of the scrubwomen, with
their pals and mops, their scrubbing
brushes, and their surrounding pools
of slop. He may have seen neat and
ladylike woman, dressed as well as any
guest, standing on the marble stairs,
as if to command the scene. or fitting
out of sight. That is the housekeeper
"a parsonage of great Importance in
big hotel, and one whom the women
boarders make it a point to get ac-
quainted with, but whom the men in
the rooms do not know or meet or very
often see. There was panic in one
OF the seaside hotels last summer over
an alarm of fire. Then the guests saw
the housekeeper in all her might, and
must have marveled at it. At the first
scream the negro walters rushed for
their baggage and began throwing it
out of their windows and down the serv-
ants stairs. The chambermaids were
all either paralyzed with fear or noisy
with alarm. Some ran about terrifying
the guests with warnings, and some
stood still and shrieked. Then the
housekeeper appeared. She was calm.
She ordered the negroes to brink their
trunks back, she instantly discharged
the girls whom she caught spreading
the panic, and the worst scr mer Of the
lot the sent to her bedroom with athreat
of arrest if she made another sound. In
two minutes the panic ceased, for she
assured all the guests that the danger
was past and the fire was out. She was
the heroine as long as those people
stayed who had witnessed her command
of the situation. To her friends she
said afterward that when she got things
Quieted down she went to the scene of
the fire to learn the truth about it, for
when she said it was out she knew no
more about it than a child unborn. "All
1 knew was" she said, that there was
nothing to be gained by a panic" The
housekeeper is in charge of the entire
living part of hotel and of the female
help, and when she is a good disci-
plinarian and has a cool head on her
shoulders she is worth the good salary
that she is sure to rCreiVe.-NeW York
Sun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02

The Chicago & Grand Trunk have
added another to Chicago's already ia.
nous list of palatial vostibuled trains
1t is their new $40 p. IN. train running
through to New York via Lehigh Valley
railroad. Three great wonders of rail
road travel are included with a ticket
over this route. They are the two mile
tunnel under the ST. Clair river, Niagara
Falls and the picturesque Lehigh Val
ley. The train is made up of Pullman
Buffet Sleepers, Dining Car and Day
Coaches, all ventilated, and is the cheap.
est, most comfortable, and most interest
ing through line to the east
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02
FOUR U'CLOCK COURT.
Trials in the Police Court VIII Now TAX,
Place in tho Afternoon.

The new time for holding police court
went into effect today. Judge Ferry
will be present at $3.50 every morning to
fine those who wish to plead guilty, and
those who refuse to do SO will have to
wait until four in the afternoon. At that
time all the contested cases will be
heard, as we'll as those who are arrested
up to that time during the day.
This will make speedy trial for those
who are arrested before o'clock in the
day time. Those who are run in after
that will have to wait until the next day
at four unless they wish to p cad guilty
This is done for the benefit of the night
patrolmen, who lost considerable sleep
by being kept up in the morning to testi-
fly in cases. When day patrolman
makes an arrest before 4 p. N. he will
leave his beat at to attend the trial
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02

New YORK, Nov. "A large increase
in the rates for transporting money
by express order went into effect yes
terday. This increase is said to aver
age p per cent between points east of
Chicago, and even more to points
west of that place. This increase of
rates is regarded as another blow in
the warfare waged for some time past
between express companies and the
State and National banks throughout
the country, and which, it is said, will
be carried to Congress by the banks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02
MEETIN THE DINING-ROOM
Corbett Sneered at Fitzsfmmons, but FItz
Didn't Want Trouble.

Corbett Sneered at Fitzsimmons, but FItz
Didn't Want Trouble.
LITTLE Rock, Ark, Nov. 2.-Fitz-
simmons and Corbett came together
here at the Capitol hotel yesterday
afternoon but no serious consequences
followed. Fitz was seated in the din
ingroom when Corbett entered. To get
by the Australian Corbett had to walk
within a couple of feet of him. AS he
neared him, COrbett polIed his finger
at Fitzsimmons in a derisive and in
sulting manner and at the same time
nluttering some unintelligible sound.
Everyone expected to see a fight, but
Fitzsimmons was not game. He hast
ily looked up, flushed and Corbett
walked on. The peacefully inclined
breathed easier, while the sporty
element collapsed. 1t was chance
for the pair to have one round at least.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02
soPHoMoREs WE'RE WHIPPED.
The freshmen Came Back at Them In
Double Force.

The Fresh men Came Back at Them In
Double Force.
The gir1 students at Lake Forest Col
lege, Ill. made up their minds that they
would introduce some of the lively prac-
tees which they had heard were in
vogue in our eastern institutions OF
learning. So when a company Of fresh
students appeared on the scene last
week the sophomores set out to toss the
newcomers in blankets, feed them on
pop, put them to bed, and sing them to
sleep. The hour fixed upon was Satur-
day night, when the 'freshies" were on
their way to bed. They had all reached
one end of the hall when twice their
number OF sopohomores appeared at the
opposite end, which curdled the blood
in the twenty freshmen's hearts. They
were armed with pillows, and they
marched down on the covering enemy,
determined to capture them. But the
freshmen mustered up spunk before the
sophomores were upon them, and
fought for their lives. In the lick of
the serimmage half a dozen freshmen
made a flank movement and came down
on the enemy in the rear. A panic
seized the sophomores, and moment
later half of them were captives and
were being given the treatment they
had designed for the victors. Some diff
ficulty was experienced in inducing the
sophomores to swallow canned con-
densed MIL, and the songs that were
sung to them were not so much in the
nature of lullabies as they might have
been. The sophomores woke up on
Sunday sadder and wiser girls.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02
Peary Tired of Exploration.

NEW YORK, Nov. oo.-Explorer Lieu
tenant R. E. Peary of the United
States navy, is expected to report for
duty at the Brooklyn navy yard to-
day. lie has been assigned for duty
as civil engineer in the department
of the United States-yards and docks
His fellow officers at the yards state
that Lieutenant Peary had given up
all thought of reaching the North
pole and would settle down to routine
work in the navy department..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02
sedalla's Big Bond Ready.

SEDALIA, Mo-, Nov. 2-The board of
control, having in charge the guaran-
tee bond of $500, 900, announces that
the bond can be closed tonight for
81 600, 900. but in order to accommo-
date signers outside of Sedalia the
matter will be kept open until Tues
day night. when the bond will be for
over 81 200, 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02
WILL LEAVE DECEMBER 1.
Rev. Il. L. Smith VIII Assume His New
Duties at Cincinnati on That Dste.

Duties at Cincinnati ON That Date.
Rev. B. l. Smith, of the First Chris
tan church. will preach his farewell
sermon to his Topeka audience on Sun
day, November gath, and will then leave
for Cincinnati to take up his duties as
national secretary of home missions of
the Christian church. He was elected
to that office at the Texas meeting two
weeks ago. After remaining in Cincin-
natl for one month the Office is to be re-
moved to St Louis. and it is there his
family will join him.
A committee to select a new pastor
for trial has been appointed, and consists
of J. W. Going, c. W. Campbell and R. B.
Kelley
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02
Motorcycles Conterts Started

CHICAGO, Nov. 2.-The motorcycles
contest, which has been contemplated
for several weeks past, and which was
promoted by MIR. H. H. Kohsaat, pro-
prietor OF the Chicago Times Herald and
Evening Post, was started this morning
but viii not be flashed until late hour
this evening. The route extends from
this city to Waukegan. Ill, aud return. a
total distance of 50 miles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02
DesertIons in the NAVY.

WASHINGTON, Nov. .. ADMIRAL
Ramsay, chief of the bureau of navi-
CATION, in his annual report, shows
that during the past year 1912 men
and 34S apprentices were enlisted in
the navy. More than % per cent en-
listed under continuous service. Sew
en- hundred and fifteen men and l73
apprentices deserted, and of this num-
Der 63S men and 161 apprentices
deserted in home ports.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02
Wichita Man Found Dead.

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo, Nov. 3
Early yesterday morning a man was
found dead on the Midland track in
tins city. Papers on his person show
that he was William Reed of Wichita,
Kan, aud that he had just received
$500 from the Hampson Produce Com
pany of Salt Lake, but it WAS not on
his person Appearances Indicate that
lie was killed by train.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-The monthly
statement of the public debt shows the
debt. less cash in the treasury, to have
been at the close of business October
81, So46, 43l, los, which is an increase
for the month of Sj,24l H.. which is
accounted for by the loss of S., 457, 364
in the cash in the treasury.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02
second Crop of Apples.

Asher Adams turned into this office.
last week, fully ripened Red June ap-
pie, taken from a tree in his garden.
The tree bore two crops this year, and
this apple was of the second crop. 1t
WAS taken to Leavenworth, properly
labeld and sent out in the Million club
train, TO advertise to the world the way
We DO things in Kansas.-Osage Free
ProsS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02
Konsas atan Back Again

CHI. Edgecomb who used to live at
Phillpisburg and run railroad excursions
into Kansas Is now living at Cripple
Creek Colo and is dealing in mining
stocks. He is now IN Topeka with his
pockets full of plats showing the loca
lions of all kinds Of mines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02
Poetry md a Story

The Stedman club will give literary
and musical entertainment at the First
Christian church on Friday evening.
November 18th. Rev. c. n. Sheldon
will read an original story and others
who will take part in the programme are
DR.. H. w. Roby, A. Downing, Mrs. J. r.
Hague, Airs. s Hargreaves and Mrs c.
S. Baker.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02
No, L Thank You.

A New York tough was being ex-
amined for killing a man. The ac-
cused stated that he had only given the
deceased one blow with his fist.
His Honor said:
Il can't understand how it is possi-
BILE for a man to be killed by a single
blow of the fist. I repeat, 1 can't IN
derstand it,
Yer can't, Ell? Want me to show
yer?" replied the tough, siding up 20
the court and drawing back a fist as
big as a family Bible.
The offer was declined with thanks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02

All members of the Washington Leg
ion No. 26, 5. K. of a. o. U. w, are re.
ouested to meet at their hall, 1873 Kansas
avenue. at 12:30 o'clock on Sunday. No
vember 3. for the purpose of attending
the annual sermon of the A. o. q. w. Il
is desired that all members having uni
forms will please wear them on this oc
casion.
Bv Order of the Cornnsndar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02
By Order of the Commander.


1000 pieces new music, embracing all
the late popular songs and choicest ir'-
strumental music just received BY E. B.
Guild, us Kansas avenue. Catalogues
free Saturday Monday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02

It is we'll known that Divide Musin uses
and endorses the Knabe Piano. When
here last year he had Knabe Grand
Piano shipped to Topeka for the use OF
his concert pianist
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2.-The Italian
Colombian arbitration is now fairly
before President Cleveland, who is the
arbitrator chosen by both countries.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02

New YORK, Nov DIR Parkhurst
has sent to the press lengthy state
ment. urging the voters of New York
city to vote the fusion ticket. He de-
uonnceu UanmanY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02

How in the world can you expect to be
cured of the Piles unless you get a box
of BegEs' German Salve? Sample boxes
free. Equally good for Scalds. Burns.
Old Sores, etc. Sold and warranted by
all druggists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02
Fer over FIfsy Xears.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for children teething. ltsoothes
the child, softens the gums, allays all
pain, cures wind collie. and is the best
remedy for diarrhoea. twenty-five cents
a bottle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02
QUARTER CENTENNIAL.
Rev. Linus BlakesIey VIII Preach His
Twsnty-Fifth Anniversary Sermon.

Rev Linus BlakesIey VIII Preach His
TwsntyFifth Anniversary Sermon.
At the First Congregational church to-
morrow the pastor, L. Blakesley, will
preach a quarter century reminiscent
discourse in the morning. A song service
in the evenina. The excellent quartz to
will be reinforced by the Topeka Boy
choir. John Macdonald and the
pastor will speak briefly. Sunday school
at 9:45 a. N. Christian Endeavor at 6:15
z. m. The following is the musical pro-
gramme:
Quartet :. "Jubilate Deo". Schubert
hymn 6O9 Congregation
Anthem. ......... Incline Thine Ear"
Topeka Boy choir.
Duet "Crucifixion," Faure
Miss Townsley and Mr. Strong
Solo-"Adore and Be Still.". Gounod
Mrs E. L. Meredith.
Solo-"Angels Ever Bright and Fair"
Master Percy Crow.
Chorus-"Glory Be to God on High"
Topeka Boy choir.
Quartette-"The Mellow Eve is.
Gliding. 80. ........... Holden
Congregation choir.
Hymu-"467," ...........C Congregation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02

Gold Medal Flour WAS awarded first
premium at ST. Louis Exposition October
Sth, 1895 For sale by all grocers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02
KNEW WHAT HE WANTED.
An Educational S. cret Society by a MAJ
Who Makes His TX"

who Makes His *"
Henry Jesse of Paola. who signs his
name with an X, is one of the incorpora
tors of the Independent Order of Educa-
ton which WAS today chartered by the
secretary of state. The object of this
order is to support and maintain benev-
client and educational society. The d.
rectors for the first year are A. B. Child
resl. Henry Jesse, Lucy Childress An
drew Childress and John Anderson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02

Members f SLOAN ge: Don't f. :
get TO apTea, at Mfsonic al iomorr W
a O'Clock, sharp. Full att ndaEce &c.
G - ed.
REUNION INVITATION CoMM ITTEE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02

Attend the Masquerade Monday, at Ais
Kansas avenue. tickets 25 cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-02

Ask your dealer Tor Burghart's cigars.