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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-13
DISGRACE TO HIS CALLING
But He Managed to Retire Before the
Bouncer Came

Bouncer Came
81 want a front room and not too high
up" he said after writing the name of
Captain J. Ormsby Wilson, U. S. NJ on
the register of the hotel at II O'Clock one
recent night
1.-Two fifty. please, replied the clerk as
he whirled the book around.
''For what, sirl''
tFor lodgings and breakfast. Persons
without baggage must pay in advance. -
But do you know who am, STRIP de-
mandd the man as he stepped back and
stiffened up.
1.-TWO fifty" calmly replied the clerk.
Sir, I represent the United States
navy. am here in my official capacity.
An insult to me is an insult to the govern
ment of the United States What has the
presence or absence of baggage got to do
with me?'
1.-TWO fifty in advance" said the clerk
as tired look came to his face
''Never, sir!'' shouted the stranger as
he backed away. 81 have been an officer
of our glorious navy for 30 long years, and
this is the first time I was ever insulted
by an employee of hotel. The idea, sir
the idea! When I shall have reported this
matter to the secretary of the navy, as
shall do without loss of time, you will
find yourself bounced out on the street."
The clerk took up his pen and drew a
big black line through the name, and at
the fms of it added the letters, I'D. b.
tBegad, sir, - exclaimed the captain"
as he fourished his arm about, "but our
navy has been grossly insulted, sir, and if
you were gentleman I'd demand satisfac-
ton on the spot. The idea of demanding
payment in advance from an officer. of. the
United States navyl When my report
reaches the honorable secretary
EFr0ptisf calIad tho cIort-
the bell
ayes, sir
eco into the billiard room and tell the
bouncer to come here
ITO bounce me out?'' queried the
stranger as he came forward.
Eyes. -
"Then save yourself the trouble. An
officer of the United States navy may be
insulted, but he can never, no, never, be
bounced. Sir, depart 1 depart of my
own volition. There is no coercion. I
simply don't like the place, and walk
and walk-and walk-and'-
And he had been gone 80 seconds when
the bouneer came in and found nobody to
bounce.-Detroit Free Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-13
PETER CARTOONED.

Also Senator Stewart-3oth represented
as Bill to he introduced.
From the State Journals Special Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Some of Sena-
tor PETERS favorite bills, that is to say
favorites with himself, for they appear
not to have enjoyed that substantial
popularity with the senate which enacts
them into laws, are becoming quite a
joke. A local paper one day this week
had a cartoon on the first page entitled
sold Friends Meet" in which one man
clothed in a roll of paper representing
a bill on which is the inscription free
and unlimited coinage of silver" meets
another man of attenuated form and a
very long beard at the secretary's desk
IN the senate.
The former character represents
Senator Stewart of Nevada, and
the latter Senator PETER. Sena-
tor PETER is likewise arrayed in
scrolls of paper representing bills. The
one representing the body of his coat is
entitled "UnIimited coinage of gold and
silvery The right arm. "Repeal of ..
s. bonds" while under the arm is new
conner in the shape of Congressional
funerals bill" The legs declare for the
election of president and senators direct u
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-13
TO TEST A LAW.

Denver Saloon Keepers Claim the
Wine Room Law Uncousti tutionaI.
DENVER. Colo, Dec 13.-Under what
is known as the wiue-room law a num-
Der of saloon keepers have been arrested
for allowing women in their places of
business. Today the Saloon Keepers
Protective Association met and decided
to make test of the meaning of the
suffrage law. Tho claim is made by the
attorneys that the wine room ordinance
is unconstitutional. Liquor dealers will
assist the defendant saloon keepers wi
all the funds that are required to carry
the case to a final hearing in the high
est court ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-13

Mrs Upton-My dear, one servant is
not enough in the kitchen now. We
must have two.
Mr.. Upton-Good lands! We have
three daughters. and only yesterday I
paid a big bill for their tuition in a
cooking school.
Mrs. Upton-Yes, that's what's the
matter. They are all assisting at the
cooking, and Bridget says she must
have additional help to clean up the
muss. New York Weekly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-13
MISS NICHOLS Welded.
Daughter of George Ward Nichols
Marries One OF the French Legation.

Marries One OF the French Legation.
CINCINNATI, Dec. 13.-At the Church
of the Holy Angels was solemn
lied, according TO the rites of
the Roman Catholic church,
the marriage of Miss Mar
garet Rives Nichols, daughter of the
late George Ward Nichols, and Louis
Charles Anton Gilbert Pierre Pontin
Marquis du Cham brun, prominent at
tache of the French legation at Wash
ingtou.
The bridal gown was a superb Paris
creation of heavy white satin with long
sweeping train and bodice, gracefully
draped with soft falls of chiffon. The
maids gown was also of white satin
trimmed with chiffon.
The house decorations were all in green
and white.
Over 200 invitations were issued.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-13
MISS BUSCH'S WEDDING.

Prominent People On Both Sides the
Ocean Receive Invitations.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 13.-Over 700 invita-
tions have been issued for the Won Con
tard Busch wedding and reception next
Monday.
OF this number about 500 have been
sent TO friends of the Busch family in
St. Louis and the remainder to relatives
and friends of the contracting parties in
other cities. Quite number of invita-
tions have been sent to foreign countries,
Germany in particular.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-13
SPOILED HIS SNAP
Decision That Legislator Can't Resign to
Take Better Job.

ST. PAUL, Dec. 15.-The supreme court
today decided the case of the State vs..
Boiler Inspector Sutton, TO determine the
right of member of the legis-
latnre to resign and take a pub
lie position during the two
years for which he was elected. It was
alleged that this was in contravention of
the state constitution. The supreme
court holds this view and the decision is
again st Sutton. 1t is a far reaching de-
cision and one which will have a bearing
on many occupants of public offices who
were members of the late legislature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-13

''You know that dollar that Hardy
owed me?'
yes - ~.
ST got it out of him at last" ~ - =
els it possible?''
eyes; sent him a package of brick
bats by express with 81 due on it. -
Chicago Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-13
Tt Seems Incredible.

Gazpin-How old does a woman have
to be before she can vote?
Hazbin-Twenty- one, I believe.
Gazpin-But usually she doesn't vote
until she's at least twice that age.
Hazbin-I know it. You see she has
to devote the intervening time to max
ing up her mind how to vote.-Roxbury
Gazette
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-13
To Convert Two Rivers Into One.

Calumet river, few miles south of this
city. frequently overhows and destroys
crops on thousands of acres of product
i've land. The Grand Calumet, which
passes through this city, is a stagnant,
filthy stream without a perceptible cur
rent There is now on foot movement
to connect the two streams by means of
huge ditch which is to carry off all
surplus water from the Little and pour it
into the Grand Calumet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-13
HUNTINGTON'S MANSION.
Irwin he Ready for Occupancy Janu
AIRY 1.

any 1.
NEW YORK. Dec 13.-The mansion
erected by Coils P. Huntington, in Fifth
avenue, is ready for occupancy. and it is
said that the Huntingtons will move in
by January 1. The mansion has been
about five years in building.
Mr.. Huntington, it is said, has always
had a superstitious aversion to occupying
the house, believing that he would die
shortly after he entered it. This, it is
said, caused him to once offer it for
sale.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-13
MUST TEACH TEMPERANCE.
Provisional Gift of s25O.OOO to the
American Universffv

WASHINGTON, Dec. I3-The American
university has just completed an agree
ment with the board of council Of the
Temperance Educational association bv
which the latter agrees to secure and
transfer to the university $250,0 900 on con-
dition that there shall be inaugurated as
one of its departments a college of scien-
tific temperance. It is the purpose that
this department, like all others, shall be
postgraduate and devoted chiefly to orig
inal research b.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-13
Literal.

Gozzins-How many voices are there
in that choir at your church?
Bazley-About seven.
Gozzins-Why, had an impression
that it had 40 or so members.
Bazley-So it has, but you asked me
how many voices !-Roxbury Gazette.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-13

t'There is an heiress who is looking
for a match. -
"She must have money to burn. -
Detroit Tri bune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-13

Mandy Ann-Say, 'Rastus, de Way
down furniture store is advuttisin ma
hogany ladies' rockers fur $157. Yo'
got to git me one.
'Rastus-Git yo' one muffin. Yo'
amt no mahogany lady; yo's ebony.
indianapolis Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-13

Nan-Kitty, is that an immoral book
you are reading?
Kitty-No, indeed; this book was
written by man.-Chicago Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-13
ApropOs.

May see that the young ladies are
giving fancy names to their bicycles now
adays.
Aice-Yes. I shall call mine Pride.
May-What for?
Alice-Because the Scripture says it
"goes before fall. New York World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-13

He-My only inheritance is brains.
She-And that is in the care of your
northumberland Free Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-13

Seven changes of water is the way we
cleanse all work entrusted to Us. Peer
less Steam laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-13
FOR Over FiffV Yeara

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for children teething. Itsoothes
the child, softens the gums, allays all
pain, cures wind collie, and ia the best
remedy for diRrrhoea. Twenty-Five cents
3 bottle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-13
PAYS FOR HIS PAPERS.

Congressman Broderick Always Sub
scribes for All the Papers He Takes.
From the State Journals Special Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Representa-
tive Broderick has a custom or policy
which is probably greatly appreciated
by every editor in his district. At least
every editor whom he patronizes and
the remainder can hardly be offended
for they are not out anything. He has
rule which he sticks to of paying sub
scription price for every paper he gets.
Many editors offer to send him their
paper gratis but unless he cares to sub
scribe he does not allow it. He takes
about thirty papers however, in his dis
trict Subscriptions of this sort from
public men are what the average coun-
try editor on account of its unusualness
might mark "velvet."
Kansas congressman and of course
others, except perhaps those from the city
districts where the constituency can't
read. receive numerous requests from
papers and individuals for copies of the
Congressional Record if the supply at
the command of each congressman were
inexhaustible. The fact of the matter is
that the supply is limited. Indeed the
number allowed each member is exceed
ingly small compared to the allowance of
other public documents OF no greater size.
Each member is allowed twenty-three
copies of the Record for distribution
and eight bound volumes. The bound
volumes cannot be touched until
complete and then they have
to be sent to public libraries
in the state. Congressman make up
their lists for Records one of the first
things when they arrive, and so those
who put in their applications first are
first served. Numerous requests always
come after these lists are made up, aud,
of course, have to be refused Many of
the congressman send out their own in
dividual copies which are sent to their
residences.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-13

o'clock Teas, Kitchell s. Marburg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-13

Smooth as silk is the way our collars
feel now. Peerless Steam Laundry, 112
and ia w. 9Th.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-13

''Mr. Screechman sings without express
SION
"That's fact. You can't see much of
his face VIXEN his mouth is open. Truth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-13

Iron Toys. kitchell 8 MarbuEg.
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Mechanical Toys, Kitchell 6 Marburg.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-01-11
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Miller, Of Evansville, was
visiting his daughter, Mrs. John
Friedman, in Jasper last week.
Mr.. John Cave came back from
Illinois to save his bondsmen at
cour, and be ready for trial.
Mr.. VIM. j. Hayes, who has
been spending several weeks with
his mother and sister at Dubois,
went back to st. Louis on Wednes-
day.
Mr.. Will. II. Henry, who was
connected with the Indiana Hotel
for quite while, left Thursday
morning for Topeka, Kan. Several
of the girls are heart broken.
Mr.. Ed. +. Dillin, a native Of
Madison township in this county,
and afterwards farmer in Warrick
county, but for several years a resi-
dent Of Nebraska, was in Jasper
Monday begging for aid for the
starving people Of that State He
received considerable money, as
that was the only kind Of aid he
asked for.
Hon. NJ. A. Sweeney left on Mon
day last for indianapolis, to assume
his duties as Senator in the Legis-
lature. The Democrats in that ag-
gregation Of curiosities will during
this session be "small potatoes and
few in a HILL" The Republicans
have the power and will assume the
responsibilities, and likely grab all
the offices in sight. Thisis logic
al result Of the Cleveland policy Of
favoring wealthy gold bugs instead
of the common people, and repudi-
ating the platform upon which he
was elected.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-01-11

BURNED TO DEATH.-Last Friday
evening five year old daughter OF
Mr.. John Landers, near Union Val
lev. in Columbia township, was
burned to death. There was three
children in the house and the girl
burned was the Oldest. The mother
had gone out for bucket Of water,
and the two Oldest children began
PLAYING with fire while she was gone,
the girls clothes getting on fire and
burning her 40 that she died in a
short time after the mothers return.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-01-11

Snow is all gone. One of the
Alfordsville gentlemen realized the
truth of that statement as he hauled
his sleigh home from Ireland.
The teachers of this TIP. met at
Portersville last Saturday. Supt.
Wilson was present and an inter-
esting program was reported.
Mr.. Frank Benedict makes reg
ular drives through our country, and
they do say he comes Of Sundays.
Mr.. Chris. Harker drives his
handsome bays to Tillman's grove
every Sunday in search Of the
"prettiest blossom.
Mr.. Fred Miller advises saloon
keepers to move out on country
cross roads for profitable business.
He knows by experience. Our
young boys rejoice that they do not
have to 60 SO far for their beer.
Rev. Medcalf will begin his pro-
tracted meeting at Portersville in
the near future. We hope for a
grand awakening.
Mr.. John C. Kirkland feasted on
wild turkey every day while the
snow lasted.
Mr.. Bush thinks lots these days,
and he will ak soon.
Our teachers are greatly troubled
because they could not have the
Lennon church house in which to
commemorate the birth Of our great
and good hero, Washington. The
trustees decided that literary work
Of this character was unfit for the
church house. There being no con-
venient hall the teachers were
obliged to abandon the work. A
box supper was thought to be more
fitting for the house and occasion.
We hope that much patriotism will
be diffused by that method. Long
may we cherish the memory 1T him
who was "first in war, first in peace,
and first in the hearts Of his fellow
countrymen." EUREKA.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-01-11

DIED.-On Saturday afternoon
last, Mr.. VIM. Fritch, farmer liv-
ing about a mile north Of Jasper.
He leaves widow who is also sick
with pneumonia, and five little
children, who have the general SYM
pathy of all who know them. Mr..
Fritch was confined to his bed but
a short time, his death resulting
from the removal Of a very large
large tumor which had grown in his
stomach. During last summer he
occasionally complained Of some
pain there, but thought nothing Sc
rious Of it till on Tuesday Of last
week he was compelled to go to bed
with it. Drs. Salb and Kempf ex-
amined him and determined that
the only hope Of saving his life was
the removal of the tumor. The op-
Grafton was performed successfully,
and tumor weighing over three
pounds was taken from him on
Wednesday. He bore the opera.
ton fairly well, but failed to rally
properly and died on the Saturday
following.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-01-11

Guardian Of minor heirs Of AL
bert and Mary Rose, authorized to
sell real estate.
Mary Barth VS.. Louis Troxler
judgment for 81 5.35.
A. II. Stewart, admr est. OF Ezra
Adams, dec, VS.. N. Haskins, ct al !;
judgment for $40S.45.
Henry G. Phillips was admitted
as an attorney Of this court, upon
proper affidavit filed.
M. Refs, admr. Of est. Of John
Refs, decd VS.. John A. Krodel; re-
port of sale of part Of real estate to
Hiram s. Mccormick for 1915 ;
confirmed and deed approved.
w. S. Bissey, admir-. Of est. Of
James w. Farris, ordered to sell
real estate at private sale.
Della Wineinger VS.. John Frank,
Jr.; continued.
Serbia H. Ledgerwood ct al. vs..
Luzena C. Bixler, ct al. partition
ordered and S. H. Dillon appointed
commissioner to sell land.
In the petition to sell land OF
Henry Goslin, decd, appraisers
were appointed to appraise real est.
of minor heirs.
Sarah Wood VS.. The City Of
Huntingburg; judgment for $500.
Thomas Inman VS.. G.. SEEMING,
ct al. f; judgment for $6O.65.
Reeves & Co. VS.. Ed. v. Cooper
judgment for $1O9.95.
Geo. voges, surviving partner o
Voges & Buechler, ordered to sci
undivided one-half Of property o
said late firm.
Henry Beckman vs.. VIM. S
Conley: Judgment fol $685.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-01-11

Mr.. Fred Miller, OF Irving, ILL.,, writes
that he had a severe kidney trouble for
many years, with severe pains in his
back. and also that his bladder was az
fected. He tried many 50 called kidney
cures but without any good result. About
wear ago he began use Of Electric Bit
ters and found relief at once. Electric
Bitters is especially adapted TO cure Of
all kidney and liver troubles, and often
gives almost instant relief. One trial
will prove our statement. Price SOC. for
large bottle. At NJ. Friedman's Drug
Store
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-01-11

FATAL AccIDENT.-Last Saturday
Mr.. Joseph Self, young man
about II years Of age, was killed
about two miles north of Hillham,
in Martin county. He was hunt
ing rabbits i'm the snow in the after
noon, and had told his parents he
would be home at supper time.
Shortly after dark his dog came
home without him, and search by
the family and neighbors resulted
in finding his tracks in the snow,
and in a short time his body was
found cold, in a pool Of blood,
alongside of a stump, upon which
the snow showed he had climbed.
His throat was torn nearly out by
charge Of shot, and his shirt collar
burned. His gun was lying by the
stump. 1t is supposed it was dis
charged in some way when he go'
upon the stump, or in getting off o
it, and close enough to his neck K
set his clothes an fire, His parents
reside in Martin county.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-01-11

Weather bad.
Roads muddy.
Business dull.
Loafers plentiful.
Robert Gray moved IN Long
Branch to take charge OF a store
which he and James Norman re-
Gently purchased. We think Bob
has a kind Of . soft place in his
heart for Long Branch and its fair
maidens. Any way success to him.
Ham Gleazen has moved his saw
mill on Andrew Anderson's land,
one and one-half miles north Of Ire
land.
A social was given at the home
of Andy Anderson Friday night.
Among those who attended were
Finis Woods, Eta Hardin, Samuel
Stewart, Lora Thomas, Dock KEEL
|lems, Mollie and Ethel Sweeney,
Louis Bates, Lizzie Roll, Jim Nor
man, Grace Gill, Iva Woods, Liz
zie Kellams, Theo. Yates, Mary
Corn, Curt Little, Nein. Dillin,
Mary Kellems, John Sweeney,
Grace McSwane and Flora Stewart.
All enjoyed themselves in different
games. Refreshments were served,
and TO tell the truth about it, every
one had a hog-killing time.
The Greencastle students have
all returned after a pleasant holiday
vacation.
A good many Of our citizens are
attending court this week.
A certain professor and attorney
at law, says that a Chinaman can
eat % lbs. Of rice q day, and an
Esquimaux can eat % lbs. OF tallow
a day. Come on now, Lige, you
can't beat it.
Bob Yates says he is champion
at checkers, and we guess he is.
Ask Curt Little what rubber shoes
are.
Some time ago three young men
from Orwell went to Jasper and get
ting little too much Of its bust
head, came back, and trying TO-
play COW boy stopped where Mr.. A.
r. Horton was blowing and cursed
him to finish. Mr.. Horton says
. they drew a pistol and swore that
they would shoot him. Mr. Horton
indicted two of them in five cases.
If they be guilty they should re.
ceive the full benefit Of the law.
And where these minors got their
liquor should be looked into, too.
Hurrah for you, Horton, 90 after
them.
Well, as this my first attempt !
I will describe myself in full: As
i. my name indicates, I'm an unmar.
ried lady, young Of course, like all
unmarried women, black eyes,
: black hair, and stand about ten feet
d up in the atmosphere.
Miss ADAMS.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-01-11

p1The following are the officers
Of Jasper Lodge X. Of p. No. 271,
for the ensuing term:
James S. Milburn, p. c.; c. +,
Gutgsell, c. c.; w. E. Cox, V. c.
w. +. Anderson, r.; NJ. A. Clark,
NJ. A.; L. J. Gasser, X. Of r. & S.
II. Cassidy, NJ. f.; +. A. Bohnert
NJ. E.; A. II. Traylor, Trustee, !
yrs. NJ. A. Clark, Rep. to. Crane
Lodge.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-01-11

BosroN, Jan. 5.-One Of the new
rules made by the Lawrence scicn-
tific echool at Harvard requires
Young men students to take course
in hygienic cooking. The Boston
cooking school viii initiate them
into the mysteries Of the kettle and
nan. and there is no end Of feminine
rloating over the prospective fun.
Arrangements are being made to
begin teaching the Harvard man in
the spring.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-01-11

WThe five divorce suits at the
present term of court have had
nearly as many witnesses subpoe-
naed in them as all the other civil
cases together, and some sensation
al testimony is expected in some OF
them-and yet it is said some OF
the parties do not believe marriage
is failure" but are only awaiting a
decree releasing them to try a new
tack on it. Truly these are Foxy
times.