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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-08
READ WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY.
KIRK,a TIE BEST.
The statement of Well known To
D0Ea Lady.

The Statement of n Well Known To-
pe&xa Lady.
Mrs. T. s. Claudy of 4O8 Tyler street
was sent by a reporter in regard to Kinks
Rain Water Maker.
She said: II am using Kinks Rain
Water Maker in my washing this morn
ing. 1 have been having much trouble
with the hard water we have and have
tried time and again TO find something to
break ii, but have never succeeded until
my husband brought me this package of
Rain Water Maker. l tried it immedi-
ately in the hard water, which it made
soft and pliable. We have been using it
ever since for our toilet and have never
found anything equal to it for that pur-
pose. It completely changes the water,
giving it pleasant feeling which is de-
lightful to the face and hands. It also
makes the washing easier and gives the
clothes much softer feeling than hither-
to; the prints don't run in it at all while
before in the hydrant water they would
think it real good, indeed 1 do, and
intend keeping it in the house all the
time"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-08
Invitations to church weddings.

There is a good deal of dispute in re-
gard to the etiquette of acknowledge
ment of card for a church wedding.
Some high authorities assert that the
invitation is so general and means so
little particular attention that no
notice need be taken of it, except in the
regular line of future visits to the bride
and to the brides mother. But Mrs.
John Sherwood, who is, probably, our
American socis,l oracle, declares that a
card is obligatory at the hour of the
wedding, if one cannot attend, and
that if the house address is unknown,
his card should be sent to the church.
If this is necessary, most people err
wOefully, for few non-attendants send
the card.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-08
VERSUS ALL COMERS.
Mcdowell Will Match Her Against Any
Trotter in the World.

mcdowell viii Match Her Against Any
Trotter in the World.
LACROSSE, Wis, july sandy Nc
DOwell, the trainer of Alix, has shown
the following challenges:
''As certain parties owning fast trot-
ters have circulated reports that Alix is
badly out of condition and will not be
able to equal or beat her record this
season. I hereby offer to match her
against any trotter in the world for So
900 a side, the race to be trotted on any
first class track after her present engage
ments have been fulfilled. Furthermore
l will enter her in a race with any other
three trotters at $4,000 corner, the win
ner to take all and the distance flag to be
twenty yards from the wire.
"(Signed) A. MCDOWELL"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-08
Kinks FOR BATHING.
Makes tho Water soft and Gives tn
Skin a Delightful and Healthy Glow

Makes tho Water soft and Gives the
Skin a Delightful and Healthy Glow.
Mrs. c. F. Whitney of 614 West Sixth
street was seen by reporter and asked
in what way she could recommend James
8. Kirk & Co.'S new discovery, "Rain
Water Maker"
She said: 81 am very we'll pleased
with Rain Water Maker and intend to
use it all the time, instead of the other
worthless powders have been using of
late. It makes the city hydrant water so
soft that it would be impossible to tell it
from the natural rain water. was sur
prised at this, as thought it impossible
to break hard water thoroughly, but this
does it and in fine shape. l have only
used it in bathing, but that is enough to
convince one of its merits, as it makes
the skin soft and imparts to it a delight
full and healthy glow"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-08

the skin healthy glow and helping to
remove any superhuous excretions that
may adhere to the body.
For the dishes and general washing
purposes it is very essential, as it saves
both labor and soap.
This preparation is not to be con
founded with soap powder, as it contains
no soap, lye, ammonia, borax, lime or any
delsterious ingredients.
Kinks Grain Water Maker" can be OBJ
tanned from grocers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-08
CHARMING NOVELTY.
Ven Case Made of Crepe Paper and other
Inexpensive TrIhes.

Inexpensive TrIhes.
This pretty and unique case is made
of the simplest materials-a little stravv-
colored crepe tissue paper, 70 small
brass curtain rings, pale-blue India silk
for lining, and a skein of blue en-
broidery silk The form is like book
cover with stiff sides and flexible back,
or hinge. For the foundation, two
pieces of cardboard 516x7X inches, and
two others an eighth of an inch smaller
all round, are required. The smaller
pieces, for the inside, are covered with
thin sheet of cotton wadding-sprin-
killed. with perfumed powder-and then
with India silk, after which they are
glued to the back piece, or hinge, 3
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-08
TEACHERS TO DENVER.
Nearly Thirty Of them Leave Today FC
the National Meeting.

Nearly Thirty Of them Leave Today For
the National Meeting.
A large party of Shawnee county
school teachers left via the Rock Island
at noon today for Denver to attend the
National Educational Association meet
ing. In the party were County Superin-
tendent w. h. Wright, Misses Clara and
Celia Owens, of Rochester; Miss Alice
Spradlin, of Central avenue; Miss: Martin
Whaley, OF the high school,; Miss AL
berta Stevens and Miss Nina George,
of North Topeka, and Misses Bell and
Stella MARBLE of Kilmer.
Prof. and Mrs. E. A. Simmerwell, &C.
companied by Miss Mitchell, Miss Sue
Stevenson, Miss Daisy McCampbell, Miss
Alma McMath, Miss Fenella Dana, Miss
Cleland. Miss Viola Troutman, Mrs. l.
NJ. Powell, Miss and Mrs. Hackett and
Miss Schenck went in a party together
over the Santa Fe this afternoon. The
party will stay in Denver and in Colora-
do from ten days to month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-08
COMPLETELY DECEIVED.
Kinks Great Preparation BOfGeMs the
Water In Great shape.

Water In Great shape.
Mrs. NJ. E. Grotewold of 1913 West
street, to a reporter said: 81 am a firm
believer in Mr.. Kinks Rain Water Maker
and ever since my husband brought
home the package, we have enjoyed the
luxury of rain water. It is certainly a
wonderful discovery for it softens the
water very quickly and I am completely
deceived in the water. l am glad we
can now have such useful article in the
stores for every one will certainly be
greatly benefited by it. l certainly
recommend it for breaking hard water
and also for keeping bluing from curd-
ling"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-08
GORE HOUSE SOLD.
A Chicago Hotel Well Known to Kansana
Transferred.

CHICAGO, July s.-The litigation which
has involved the Gore hotel property for
the last seven years has at last drawn to
an end by the transfer of the leasehold,
furnishings and suitcase to Frank Sayre
Osborne, who has purchased from the
executors and trustees-John J. Knicker-
booker, George G. Newberry and Ellis
L. Hagenbuck of the Gore estate-all
the furniture and personal property in
the hotel.
This ends one of the most bitterly
fought legal complications that has
claimed the attention of the court in this
ri
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-08
BABY's OWN SEAT.

How an Ingenious Mother Utilized an
Empty Wooden BOX.
Babies year old enjoy little seat
of their own fully as well as the older
babies, for whom one can buy suita-
bly-sized roclzing-chair.
made a seat for my baby, and it
was the envy of all the youngsters in
the neighborhood. took wooden
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-08
Get a30 O00 Onf Of $500 GOO.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 8.-When Joshua
Kendey, pioneer manufacturer of min
ing machinery died he left a 100000
estate to nephew and nieces. His broth
er, Samuel Hendey, contested the will.
The matter has now been compromised
Samuel Hendey is to take $4,000 and
will waive all claims to the estate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-08
ELEPHANT IN A WRECK.
One of Wallace Bros. 'EIephants Drinks an
Engine Tank Dry.

Near Newton Saturday, a switch en-
CINE ran into the car containing the big
elephant belonging to Wallace Bros cir
Gus. The elephant was not hurt, although
the car was somewhat damaged.
1t is said that after the accident oc-
Cured, the elephant reached out through
q hole in the car, opened the water tank
on the en- inc, and drank it dry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-08
naa Six Biz Freirhf ateamara.

TACOMA, wash, July 8.-The Northern
Pacific Steamship company has secured
the big freight steamer Eikdale TO add
e it's Tacoma Oriental line, making six
steamahi ps it now has on the route. T. o
EIkdale left Yokohama July 2 with
four thousand tons of freight for Ia
coma
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-08
Kinks RECOMMENDED.

For Use in the Toilet and for the
Washing OF Clothes-A Fine Article.
Mrs. J. Barlsnd, living at 235 Polk
street, in an interview, said:
"kirk's Rain Water Maker is very
good, indeed. 1 don't put much faith in
these preparations as a rule, but I do
take E decided fancy to this one, for it
does all it is represented to do, which is
something unusual, 1 see by the papers
that many others like it and l suppose
it's all right. l have used it in my wash
ing and toilet Washing it makes much
easier. presumably from the softened
water, and as a toilet article it is good,
too. It makes the hands and face feel
much better after washing in it, which
Is good proof that it contains no Injurious
chemicals. intend to use it right along
for my hands and face and recommend
1t az q fine article.
KIRK'S rain WATER MARER.v
Will hold colors from running in printed
goods Flannels and woolens washed in
water prepared with this most valuable
preparation will positively not shrink.
For the bath or toilet it is indispens
able, making the water soft and velvety,
aOceleratinG the action Of soap. giving
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-08

Denver, Pueblo and Colorado Springs
and return $40, via the Great Rock
Island Route.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-08

Best soloists of the city will sing at
Prospect farm Tuesday evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-08

box, such as salmon cans are packed in.
about sixteen inches long, ten inches
wide and foot deep; took off one side,
nailed cleats on the inside four inches
from the floor, and fastened in the
cover board, sawed off to it, as a seat.
I padded the seat, back and sides with
cotton, and covered the whole with
cretonne, lacking it on with brass
headed taclxs, and also tackled on a lit
tie valence to the front edge of the seat
to hang to the floor. The bottom was
left on the box, and it proved to be
particularly substantial and serviceable
afair.-Babyhood.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-08

Every body is going to the bicycle meet
at Henry NcAfee's Tuesday evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-08

Boston and return by the Santa Fe,
$31.56
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-21

It is warm ut Paris, warm even In tho
garden hooks most closely embowcrcd;
warm IN the Bots de Roulogne, warm
on the Champs Elysees, except for
few delicious moments, while the
broad street is being watered, and ono
sits down MS close to tho watcrer us
possible, 80 close that the spray almost
touches the check; SO close that one
longs that the hand OF the sprayer
might slip for a moment and send over
him little shower. The spraying is
all done by inGividuals-no unsightly
watering carts mar the avenues, and
ono envies the man who carries the cool
water. It is warm, even In the great,
cool locking parks, right close TO the
largest fountain. 1t is warm even in
the great garden of the English en-
'bassy, or il was few days ago, and |
expect it still. 1t looked cool and de-
licious enough when ono entered and
saw the group of pretty gowns that did
honor to the garden party that tho
1narchioness of Dufferin and Ava was
giving. Everywhere that ono wnn-
dered in the spacious gardens one en-
countcred charming couples and pic
turesque backgrounds. Everywhere
there were cooling drinks and glaecs-
in the little summer houses over Mt the
tennis court, at the queer little wire
tables and chairs, placed in inviting
hooks, SO distinctively French Yes, it
looked cooler, and probably was SO,
than over in the Bots dc Boulogne.
where the Fete des Flcurs was being
enthusiastically celebrated. There
wasn't much enthusiasm about the gar
den party. II was content to listen to
music, to stroll, to languidly drop into
graceful attitudes, to sip punch.
They knew they looked we'll the dam
nels, in their delicate pinks and blues
aud creams and ycllows and hello
Sropes and greens-an tho shades were
well represented. j was surprised ut
the simplicity OF the greater number of
the oostumes-thin, gauzy skirts, light
~ garlanded with lace, simple gathered
hodiccs, ever with lace and chiffon.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-21

ntr1e bigger. Summer gowns are very
Light, generally of batiste or other
dainty muslins. Of course the lower
skirt Is OF silk and the upper hangs al
together separate. They are both OF
the same tint, and the batiste is trimmed
with small friDs or rufIlles of very
dainty observation-disclosures or Alencon.
We are using great deal OF Alencon
just now. The bodices generally have
some sort OF fchu effect, in lace or
chfPon-tha round effects are most
graceful for the light garden gowns.
We make sleeves and oil of the same
tint, rs Of tho Same material. No, I do
not think the ganze tint, or silk sleeve.
combined with some other material. at
all artistic. Everything is white. Ii Is
the mpss popular shade and we use
htde nbhon, no great quantity. Where
pale soaors arc employed we sometimes
throw pink or blue slip ovey white
foundation. which softens tho effect
considerably, But for the white gown
not bit of cnlos is employed.
"skirts9 They are just tho same
We atill Use the skirt OF the spring. 70
which Ve adtied one more godet at
the back. where we had only three last
year. 1ha slsiFt has lite Godet each
side and tho two in font. that are
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-21
Her Fishing Fcats.

Miss Fly Rod is tho fetching name
by which Miss Cordelia Crosby of Maine
is known. She is the pride and boast of
tho Rangcley lako region, where her
fishing feats have won for her her quain$
pseudonym. She began life i'll quiet
enough way as postmistrcss, but the
physicians told hor That she would not
hive long unless she took to tho open air
Now there is not camp in tho whole
Rnngcley district where she, hor rod and
her gun are not known and welcome.
Her sporting attire is modest and scnsi-
bic, consisting of IL loose waist, plain
skirt, which reaches her ankles, u short
undcrskirt and tights Miss Fly
Rods" most notable catch was one Of
80 fish landed in Al minutes.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-21

Only two or three departed from the
almost general role. One of these was
In severer garb-a white pique of enc
quality, with skirt that had all It's
godsts at the back and sides. The
front was quite plain and fiat, and the
skirt altogether untrimmed. The cor
sage admitted OF only the slightest
blouse effect. It was laid in n few fne
plaits down IN the center, and the plain
bands stretched each side were gath
erred CLOSELY together at the whist. Out
aide OF each band frHl Of yellow
mousaaline de sole strtkingiy finished
1t, cumming around the back Of tho
sleeve as well The collar and belt,
knotted at-sach aide, wero also of yel-
low, as was the Lace that hung IA q
small bib. finished the bnhyish puffs of
the elbow sleeves and fell In cascade
each side Of the belt.
Another departure was q blue taffeta,
q delicate, oldiah blue heightened By
daahea Of alvery white, Ets skirt was
further lightened by q widening band
OF old guipure down the centar, laid
over white satin.
The blouse just escaped being tight
dthng- 1t was all OF the guipure en-
sapt c narrow band In the cszter of tho
back nnintinp into the belt anl an.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-21
To Hold Her Shirt Studs.

A small leather jewel case, designed
for the convenience of tho summer girl
is made expressly for holding her cuff
buttons, collar aud shirt studs, and also
her scarfpin. The inside of the cover is
arranged by u series Of narrow straps to
hold tho scarfpins in place and is cover
cd on the inside by piece of fine
chamois to prevent the pins from scratch
ing, The box proper is divided into
small partitions, channels lined, for
holding the cuff buttons and collar and
shirt studs These cases come in all
shades of leather, and many of them
have the monogram of the owner iii sill
yer on the top. They fastcn with tiny
silver paddock aud key.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-21

sort or panel effect is given down the
front. That style is for the more elab-
oratc gowns, such as this, for instance"
and wonderful gown in heavy white
silk, pompadour stem with rich roses
in natural tints, and striped finely in
blue satin, was held uo. We use much
of this pampadour silk. But you see the
skirts are now stiifcncd only twelve
inches up, no farther, never about the
top.
Walking skirts arc much simpler.
They fit closely all around, until tho
very bottom, when the small godets
appear ut the edge"
EVA a. SCuUpERT,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-21
H. [. HOGGARD& CO.,
Real Estate and Rental Agents,
l.G MAIN STREET
l.G MAIN STREET.

FOR RENT-4ls an All Baxter ayenus
40 an M orprcw. 223 Mal.by. 10 A ling.
ION race, lOt Holt. -. Iunstall 40 lisu
lsnh. / Gihls. 4U4 ParS, li5. liz. ila. I2I
u imu a. lit ''rrnty, october lSt l,Gk
Butte, '+9 ak and L." hapel lG and aIS
Main street. 81 % eacl: nee stors corucs
OF '"pefty ava zig tt streets Berkeley, 49,.
lS4 ~ and lji Water stree
FOX SALE = Two no SEES on Ma.tbp
nv u c: one Willou !hby, two on Clay two
on Lo ut two IunStall ihree on Highland,
one on he.iy: he on Corprsw. two nico
hors, on Mariner street one on Girv. Two
on Falkland, one on bermuda lots on innsh.
freemason, torprcw. Marshall. 8 feet front
on Main street II SO suburban propert ana
farms. Phone 7tg.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-21
TtE
WOMAN
oEEASHiON

blouse effect. The back OF the belt
spread into fan ends, and was quite
plain in front The lace sleeves were
quantity caught through the center by
band of the blue, narrowed at the
shoulder, and held with the Same
double loops that trimmed the high
collar, right beneath the chin.
The third original gown-and it WINS
ell could discover perhaps most
worthy of the appellation. a lavender
silk, softened almost TO white by the
silver sheen that oversprcad il, and
delicately trimmed with a narrow
point-a lace that had points ut each
edge decided, striking angles. A row
Of this was set into the skirt, some
twelve inches above the edge. Two
rows of it were set into the sleeves. A
finer edge ran down each side OF
very modest blouse, and yoke was
outlined by deep point OF the lace,
back and front, aud by shaped pieces
which joined tho points, over each
shoulder. A loose frill OF white nous.
scline hung gracefully over the plain
collar
Over in the Dois de Boulognc the
socne was gayer-much gayer, but per-
haps less attractive. Here there were
not only baskets and punches of low-
ers, but rivers OF them, horses flower
trimmed, carriages and bicycles heapcd
with them, baby carriages, parasols
and maids, alike adorned with prod
igality, while artificial blossoms were
in great profusion on all the gowns
so clevorly reproduced that only their
"a
two in the glow of the sun, could con-
vince one that they were not Mother
Natures
Here saw greater variety of color
and material-sillis, gauzes, mousse
lines, piques, orepons, batistcs, in light
and dark colors, sober backgrounds
with high lights hcaped upon them,
pale grounds with darker tints over
spreading. The one costume l rcmcm-
bcred after it was over was worn by Il
brunette with hair of genuine black
She was dressed too strihingly TO be in
altogether good taste, and withal the
costume was simple. a crcam-white
gown of that soft, silky canvas, with
full skirt, blouse of elbow sleeves, high,
full collar--that vassal of the dress.
But she had added black gloves that
reached to the elbow, spreading
black hat, black parasol, boots and
belt These, taken in connection with
her somber hair and delicate skin,
made wonderfully strong picture even
among all the blending of colors that
crowded about her.
l visited the house of Paquin to-day
and asked in what was almost an ac-
grievcd tone if there was really moth
ing new. absolutely nothing" they
assured me. Neither will there be
Cor at least two months. We are mnlt-
inH everything as we have been. only q
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-21

A woman drummer for u st. Louis
vinegar manufactory is touring the
northwest on a bicycle and i'll stunning
Partisan boomers She started from St.
Louis last January. She sends postal
cards ahead of her to the groccrs saying
she Will wheel into town about next
week and asking them to save their
orders for her, She is creating a sensa-
ton and selling lots of vinegar.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-21
Knew what She Was About.

The woman who refused to saw
"obey' at her marriage ceremony, per-
formed by Mayor Strong the other day,
was widow. This fact, says tie wom-
al S column in tho New York SUM- is
significant. IL may be taken for granted
that at her first marriage ceremony the
word "ohcy' was used. The woman
probably knew what she was about.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-21
Mrs. Ch,ids. Now Homo.

Mrs. George ". Childs, who is the
very wealthy widow Of the great Phila-
dolphia editor, is building fine resi-
dencc of the colonial type III Washing
ton, though with certain Philadelphia
notifications, such us the tight, white
outside board window blind The inte-
rior is to be finished III the natural
woods and furnished most luxuriously.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-21
Changing Heart.

How fast the papers i'll this state are
now turning over and joining the WON
an suitragists y short while ago The
Freeman was entirely alone in advocat-
ing suffrage for women, but it lacks n
great deal Of tsing alone today. Thank
God sumter Is. G. Freeman.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-21
PROPOSALS.
NOTICED
Proposals for the Erection of
an Addition to the Norfolk
City High School.

Situated i'll Bramhleton Wari, will be re-
ceiv. d by tho Lui.ding Committee OF the
Norfolk City Schools. until IL nj. August LIST
1899. Plans ami specifications can be had OF
JOHN u. WHITEHEAD, Chairman. ut his
ohce. No. 3 rank street. to whom all pro-
posals must be addressed. The committee
reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
jylS-till augi
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-21

K EEPlNG PACE WITH TIME DIR. A. D. BAR
Motor 10 run ,b ps, a an ne" k Ii,
hce aud 10 axe the place Of hi, -ttau UIfITp
motor VIII CHI has done such -N, cilcpt work iu tie
past. Iii. office has been tho ouvhly renovated
an improved in III past irw III IA. lis, ~ u Is now
one OF tie hest equipped aud htted ~ D,ntal Es ui-
II hments ! the South lie has all III. latest I'M
proved Instruments. with the knowledge Of twenty
i've year. experience in the OF dent in tri,-
Eenis. fais is worth tousthi"g tn you. Can you
rea 90 its value Dr. y. u. BARRETT Is fix al
tor the Dental business with plenty of Dental
ma;e TAI do al kinds of ncntsI vork nj prices
sat'sil To. y 10 al Ct sees az ~ oplc.
DIR. A. u. BARRETT. DENTIST
Oil over l4S and $50 Main street. opposite Jerry
boat landing, Norfolk Va. Office hours from
III 10 b y M jcl4-tf