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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20

there is nothing substantial enough left
on which to build structure of honesty
On the other hand, the burglar or nigh
way robber must possess some kind of
courage and where there is courage there
is chance of reformation.
THE CRIMINAL POPULATION.
Estimates recently made place the num-
Der of professional criminals in this coun-
try at 100000 and the bulk of the whole
number in the five largest cities. Crooks
from all over flock to the great centres
during the holiday season, even some of
the finest cracksmen being unable to re-
sist the tempta ton to do a piece of work
among the women shoppers burdened with
Christmas cash.
The criminal population of this city to-
day is close to 5000. Before the day on
which Santa Claus makes his rounds,
hundreds of them will be in jail for safe
keeping until the holiday season is over
Whenever well-known crook appears in
the shopping district he is nabbed at once
and held on the charge of being sus-
p:cious character
It is very hard to obtain sufficient evil
dence against any of these light-fingered
gentry to secure Their conviction for theft,
owing to the adroitness they display in
getting rid of discriminating articles Time
and time again detectives have bounced
upon man the very second he has been
seen to steal a purse or bit of jewelry,
but nothing could be found when he was
searched Immediately after.
WORK IN SMALL SQUADS.
The reason of this is that the cleverest
pickpockets always work in small squads.
Three is the usual number. The instant
one commits a theft he passes the stolen
article like a flash of lightning to the
second who with the same speed hands
it to the third.
Recently clever detective. who was
partly familiar with the game, saw a
man slip gold hat pin from a woman
who was standing in front of a crowded
window. The quick eye of the detective
saw smooth-looking fellow standing
close to the thief and instead of bouncing
upon the latter. as the average policeman
would have done, he grabbed the second
man, closing his arms around him.
The original thief had faded away by
this time and the prisoner was quickly
taken into a store and searched, but moth
ing was found. He was held, however, in
court the next day as a suspicious char
acter and later was identified as a clever
Boston crook.
This detective said afterwards that he
should have grabbed third man, who
was in the crowd. and the stolen pin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20

rains, the storms of life; to remember the
sunshine. the happiness of youth and
health.
"one day to forget the briars and thorns
on the winding path, to remember the
fruits and flowers.
zone day in which to feed the hungry,
to salute the poor and lowly.
"One day to feel the brotherhood of
man.
Zone day to remember the heroic and
loving deeds of the dead
Zone day to get acquainted with chill
dren, to remember the old, the unfortu-
nate and the imprisoned.
lone day in which TO forget yourself
and think lovingly of others.
zone day for the family, for the fire.
side, for wife and children, for the love
and laughter. the joy and rapture of
home.
lone day in which Bonds and stocks
and deeds and notes and interest and
mortgages and all kinds of business and
trade are forgotten, and all stores and
shops and factories and offices and banks
and ledgers and accounts and lawsuits
are cast aside. put away and locked up,
and the weary heart and brain are given
a voyage to fairyland.
Let US hope that such a day is a
prophecy of what all days will be-"
BISHOP POTTER'S VIEWS.
Here is what Bishop Henry c. Potter
said about Christmas:
Not alone is there a kindlier spirit in
the world to-day; there is a more self
effacing and a more hopeful one. It is
easy, it may be said. to have an inverte-
brate theology which drops out of its be-
lief the wholesome rigors of our fathers
creeds, but what is this but to emanci-
pate society from unpleasant moral re-
straints and to dismiss people to life Of
selfish ease?
IQ41E Is hoE Of sl aaG "
is being spent by millions of men and
women to-day in the service of their less
fortunate fellows?
IF anybody thinks that Christmas and
Epiphany mean only Santa Claus and
candles, sugar and sentiment, let him go
ana stand in the police courts of New
York and see a modest woman there who
is watching. day after cay and week after
week, for her wayward and sin-stained
sisters.
Let him follow her along the streets
at night as she hastens after some poor
child of shame who is plunging down into
some low dive there to perish, body and
soul, amid its foul fumes.
Let him see such one, and their name
is legion wherever the name of the Babe
of Bethlehem has gone, counting no fell
lowship too vile, no errand of mercy too
hopeless, no life of poverty and hardship
too austere, if only they may kind1e in
another breast that inextinguishab BILE hope
and joy which has walked to life in their
own.
What do they do it for? Can money
buy such service? Can the love of fame
kindle such an enthusiasm? Can a
righteous resentment because the wrongs
that others have endured sustain such
men and women as these?
1T is in vain that we strive to account
for such an ardor until we own the spell
of that Light that never was on land or
sea- that has enkindled it.
IF it be true that, though Christ has
entered it, bringing into it the Light of a
Divine Life. the world is not growing
brighter. then it must be because those
to whom he has brought that light are so
unwilling to receive it. or else so reluctant
to reflect it, There are those who do not
receive it and reflect it. even as there are
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20

fervor as the most Degenerate layman.
In fact, several of the most potent bev
erages of the time were named after
church dignitar:es. notably the Bishop
Cardinal" Pope" and Lawn Sleeves"
Considerable art was displayed by the
men of THAT period in concocting drinks
of wonderful power. The famed stone
Fence of Jersey, or the weird "tangle-
foot of the Georgia moonshiner are
harmless playthings compared with the
intoxicants of Queen Bess's time. A mix
ture of wine, ale, CIDER, cognac. fruit
and spice favors was common drink
Any one familiar with the effects OF
mingled liquors can easily imagine what
a drink of this kind meant.
The above liquors were used to make
the Christmas 'Wassail" Regarding the
origin of this word, now almost obsolete.
Verstegan says:
"Hengistus having invited King Vort!ger
to a supper shee CRowena) came into
the Kings presence with a cup of gold,
filed with wine. in her hand, and max
ing a low reverence unto the King, sayd:
'Waes heal Halford Cyning, which is,
being r:ghtfully expounded according to
our present speech, BE of health, Lord
King"
These gentlemen drank out of glasses
or cups called Mazes, Nogg:ns, Whiskins,
Piggins. Cruises Bowls and Tankards.
all of prodigious size compared with the
small glasses used to-day. They i'm
ported their Christmas drinks from far
and near and also the habit of drinking
at Chr:stmastide, for it is claimed that
the boisterous festivities originated with
the Scandinavian and Teutonic tribes. 1t
is on record that one brave Teuton gave
his guests at Christmas time bacon to
eat and beer and mead from the udder of
a goat This mead was a very sweet
LIQUOR, thick and heavy like the wine of
the ancient Greeks. and astonishing as
an intoxicant.
England also had its mead. but it was
compare lively harmless, being very much
like the porter of to-day. They also had
a beverage called "Ufse Dutch" 1t was
a Dutch beer of considerable power and
those who succumbed to it were, in the
polite language of the times said to
have drank Ike pigs. A similar drink
was called .'Ufse-F.reese," and originated
in F'riesland. Others were *'Rowsa.' of
Danish origin; stoop, of Rheinish origin;
Pimlico, Mumgroats, Fogs and Foot Ale
As a companion to the wide variety of
Christmas beverages there was a gem
erous diversity of expressions to draw
upon when it became necessary to tell
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20
WOMAN's COURAGE.

Of Fine Quality, but a Mouse Can
Shake 1t Completely.
Women are acknowledged to be really
Drawer than men. The anticipated peril or
pain they shrink from is feminine timidity,
but if they are plunged into the midst of a
great danger you seldom find one that is not
brave and helpful. The woman who has
Mysteries at sight of a mouse will be the
last one to leave a sinking ship, or will
with logged courage defend her home
against burglars; her child against the fury
of mad dog. Men pirate of bravery. They
are expected to be brave, and yet we be-
lieve that there is at least one; if not more,
things of which they are as deathly afraid
as any woman can be.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20
SILVER TR1NKETs FOR HER.

Forget-me-nots and good luck horse shoes
and such like simple things are not even
spoken of this season. Everything is literary.
historic and symbolic.
Some of the new garter clasps are much too
notable SET, which marks the literary craze,
clasps and joins Napoleon to Josephine.
For women. silver trappings extend to in
the tiny silver shoestring clasp. 1t is ex-
actly like the plebeian blackened tin thing
that costs a nickel pair but it is finest
fligree and scroll work design, and has
place on the under side for your name.
Duchess of Marlborough told reporter that
pair of garter buckles in the collection came
from intimate girl friend who has much
artistic genius. She did the Dukes features
on two ivory discs and set each one around
with fine opals and brilliants and attached the
baubles to Gorgeous yellow garters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20
MALDENHOOD.

Happy heart, devoid of care,
Shines from azure eyes,
Personated innocence
In a maiden's guise.
Waving locks of curling hair
Straying DER a face.
Where each curl and dimple holds
Smiles of winning grace.
Dropping lashes. resting oft
On a cheek that CLOVIS
With the softest, richest tints
OF an autumn rose.
Childhood's free and Joyous grace,
Shrining face and form.
Tempered with sweet dignity
Woman's priceless charm.
Heart so eager to possess
Cares not understood:
Sweet, pathetic innocence
This is maidenhood.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20

in nature certain substances that have
supremely what may be called a diaphan-
Gus quality. They receive the light, but
they receive it only the more graciously
and widely to diffuse it. And like such
substances are certain men,
A CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS VIEWS.
It may be of interest to many to know
how the Christian Scientists regard the
Christmas season. Helen NJ. Walton, one
of the leaders of the peculiar faith, said
this about the Christmas season:
Il have recently read in a number of
periodicals that Christmas, as a day of
rejoicing and prayer, was giving way to
a holiday of the ordinary sort, simply
being an occasion for the bestowaI of
gifts.
IF such were the case the American
public would have reason for regret
While the day has always been regarded
in the light of a holyday-that is to say,
its full significance has not been lost
there have been many among the IN
thinking to whom its real meaning was
unknown. If this sentiment is gradually
giving way to a feeling of indifference
as to the birthday of Jesus. some radical
means should be taken to revive interest
in the religious aspect of the day
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20
Divorce in OldeD Ti,ra~

cannot close the present reflections with
out correcting the very general INSTRUMENTATION
Lnat during pagan times the position of women
was practically that OF slaves II 1rtti -
maps, surprise many to learn that the Iegie-
Iatlon regarding marriage and divorce was in
iceland and Norway far more mindful IF the.
Wife,s interest than it has ever been ,9n-ine
ne christian ISL era The old Icelandic law sip
yorced from his wife (even though she wsra
the offending Earty1 he had to return her
doWry intaet.-The Forum - sNiH ASs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20

Chop onion very small with a little gar
lie, bruise twelve cloves in a mortar and fry
these in two ounces of butter. Add one table
spoonful of curry powder stir and then put in
any cold fish you may happen to have nicely
faxed. Let it get rather dry and then pour
in half cup of canned tomato and a little salt.
mix to a paste Make puff paste and line
the patty pans with it, and then pour in the
curry mixture; cover each patty with the
paste and bake a golden brown.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20

Short caDes are much worn, and are made
in velvet, silk and plain OF fancy cloth.
trimmed with Tuchings of lace. let and feather
trimmings or with bands of fur Short tight
fitting jackets worn by young girls. and
are made Of cloth or tweed OF velvet They
loose in front
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20
FOR EAGBONPOINT.
BLACK and White the Safest combina-

Black and White the Safest Combfna-
ton for the Fat Women.
Many very fashionable people cling to the
wearing of black and white. They do not do
so under mourning pretense, but because they
find it SO very becoming to them. This is
particularly the case with women a little In
elined to be embonpoint without being at all
fat Many have the large frame that sug-
tive of too much adipose These, once hav-
ing taken on the black and white fever, as one
woman calls it, find it hard to drop 1t.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20

In Malta bees are plentiful and bee stings
are in such repute a cure for rheuinatisn
that resort to this primitive method of inocu-
lation has been in common practice in several
cases for generations, the result it is said
having been most satisfactory to the patients.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20

the glass resting on the thumbnail The
nail of each was then examined by the
most sober member ana if more than a
/ drop of liquor were found, the culprit
had to pay heavy fine.
A more exciting method was to stick
a pin in the bottom of a wooden cup
The cup was then filled with liquor and
each man had to drink exactly enough to
leave the head of the pin and the re-
naming liquor on precisely even terms.
If he drank too much, or too little, the
cup was refilled and he had to try again.
It is needless to say that majority sue
cumbed without accomplishing the diff
cult task.
A POPULAR GAME.
During the reign of Charles II. drink
ing Christmas game much in vogue
among the nobility was called Drinking
for muzzle." It took six to play. The
first drank one cup of ale, the second
two, the third, three, the fourth four.
the fifth five and the sixth six. They at
once began again. The first drank SIX
the second five, the third four, the fourth
three. the fifth two and the sixth one.
The third round began like the first. the
first man drinking one and the sixth
man six. The point of the game was to
make six rounds, when each would have
drank twenty-one glasses.
Sometimes the game did not end at
the sixth round, particularly when six
gentlemen pitted themselves against six
other gentlemen. Big sums of money
were won and lost on these drinking
bouts and the favored spectators
watched the progress of the tankard with
feverish excitement.
In Oxford College students used to go
through a regular course of training for
the Christmasday drinking bout. A tea m
made up of the best of the college tip
lers would be pitted against a similar
team composed of townsmen. This was
called town against college and large
sums were wagered upon the result.
She Who VIII Win Her Way.
On. I know it is the custom of novelists to
portray the dominant woman one with com
handing figure. flashing black eyes, deep stri-
dent voice, firm jaw and prominent chin. But
mes amies, if ever l attempt to describe the
woman who is really capable of ruling those
who come into contact with her, one whose
grasp affairs is that of the hand of steel in
the velvet glove, [ shall tell of her as a
slight, ethereal being with soft eyes and voice
a woman Of few words, and these emnently
just; a woman whose mind dwells on high
ideals, but who does not talk OF them; a wo-
man Of delicate features rather than strong
of small chin and small mouth which shuts
up tightly and nsmIy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20
I LOVE YOU.

Because I love YOU dear.
Much sorrow do I bear:
Yet joyfully those sorrows meet,
And with my heart, I hold them sweet
Because I love you, deari
Because I love you. dear.
No jeweled crowns I wear:
But crowns of cruelest thorns to ne
Are soft rosiest wreaths could be-
Because 1 love you, dear!
Because I love you. dear
l tread the darkness here:
But sweet flowers blossom in the snow,
And loveliest lights in darkness glow,
Because 1 love you. dear,
Frank L. Stanton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20

Novelty reps come in strange congIomera-
tons of color-harmonies, and are made up with
fancy silks velyets.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-27

To close them out Shirt Waists,
formerly selling at. $l.50 each, have
been reduced to ST.; and Pith Hats,
which were selling at so, from this
on will he sold at 81 each. Call
early before the supply is ex-
hausted. A. Barnes, New Republic
Building, King street, y
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-27
Sans SOuCi,

The most lovely spot on Oahu is
Sans Souci. This favorite seaside
resort, which has been immortalized
by the pen OF Robert l.. Stevenson,
who resided there for months, is
only four miles from Honolulu and
within easy reach of the tramcars.
The surroundings and bathing at
this famous resort are superior to
anything found in the Hawaiian
Hands. Cottages and board can
be obtained on easy terms. The
table set by the manager is better
than any offered here at other no.
tells. For picnics, bathing parties
and outings the best accommodation
can be secured by giving notice to
the manager ~
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-27
Continued from LIST Poqe)

has yielded it's increase. The word
to-day written all over our outer
wall is-"Uuion '-"union one and
ioseparable."
Now we are back to you old
stamping ground;-"Peace came to
the little hills by righteousness"
The strength of this nation is in
righteousness, ito love mercy" not
in word--lip service-but indeed.
Again and again is your attention
called to that commandment
"Thou shalt love thy neighbour as
myself"
You must bury the past--not
plant, but bury it for all time No
true wealth--no increase" union
can come to this country nor to
any other but in perfect forgiveness
Of wrongs done. There is but the
one law governing nations or indi-
viduals. You must revolutionize
your hearts, your spirit, your tenn
pers, your worldly selfish ambitious,
pride god helping you. Men will
you be a nation whose God Is the
Lord. Looking his ming-"the mind
of Christ" you lock all-lose al in
time aud in eteroity.
SIN God wa trust" il on our sur
reut coin; after that we trust our
neighbor in the next door--in the
next State, and throughout tue
length aud breadth Of the land;
and there is peace within our boz
ders-at the heart OF our ocean now
is blessed peace. Laus Dec!
You must make your crooked
places straight-get rid of your po-
litical prisoners-send your military
into corners one solitary police is
plenty for all Punchbowl and Pauoa;
with good horse, good salary,
would undertake the post and think
it (pardoul) a "soft" watch-that
our lines had fallen in pleasant
places.
A woman drove stage, often four
horses, for sixteen years daily, in
darkest night az we'll over a most
diffic 1t mountain road, in northern
California in quite early times. She
willed her savings to a struggling
girl, died and is buried IN the noun
taiusl Her life was blameless-a
grand epic.
Woman and simpleton are not
necessarily Synonymous terms. If
it be any woman's fate to keep her
husbands house let her do that, not
hal do it, spending the rest of her
time handling, gossiping over the
fence; but II stage coach comes
into her lot let her do that, accept
ably
Resume:-You may court anarchy
or fiibu-tering to test your strength
to the world; it would be but sad
thing after ALL My friends Of this
government neither will come to
you That time for those living
here at least is past. He would be
indeed, would he not' sun fou a
pingt quatre carots,P who did not
profit by an experience of suffering
aud loss.
No, the struggle now must be for
unity, Christian charity, on all sides
plotting out of old calendars,
turning the new leaf ~"
Men, shall all the trees clap their
hands, the hills rejoice on every side,
the valleys be filed with corn9
Honolulu.
Sunday, Aug. rs, 1896.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-12-13
Proposals for Supplies.

Sealed proposals for furnishing supplies
of groceries, meat, and wood, estimates Of
which are on f,e in Ihe office Of the Sec
retarv of Che Board. 10 De delivered at
the State Orphans Home for six months
from January 1, 1896, will be re. eiyed up
10 Decembel IS, at I 0 clock P. NJ. All arti-
ticles to be first class OF their kind, and to
be delivered in such quantity and at such
times as the Supe in endent may direct,
quantity varying each month as required.
All articles not satisfactory TO be returned
at contractors expense. BID, to be di-
rected to Secretary of the State Orphans
Home, Car on City. Nevada. up to De
cember IS, at 10 O'clock A. NJ. 1895. The
Board reserves the right to reject any and
all bids.
II. {. Cutting
Secretary Board OF Directors, State Or
phans' Home dI2 OF
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-12-13

Christmas will soon te at hand
and nearly everybody will have an
order for Santa Clause to fill, so 1
would like to call the attention of all
wishing to select something useful in
the line Of furniture, to call on Geo.
w. Kitzmeyer, who has an extra as
soItment of chairs, rockers and
lounges on hand and more coming
l can also offer a better al ticle in
blankets and comfoiters than any
heretofore kept in Carson. The goods
are direct from the California Woolen
Mills, and the blankets are sold es
low as the 80 called wooden. A call
is RESP actfully solicited.
A million dollars worth Of work ad-
ded to the experience of the makers Of
all previous dictionaries may be had
for SIS in the Standard Dictionary.
Those desiring further Information or
a visit from an agent please address
Standard Book Company, Box 1872,
Carson, Nevada. ds
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-12-13
PRESBYTERIAN Entertainment.

The ladies of the Pr by rj2n
Church will have a Christr'as sale,
supper and entertainment at Odd Eel
lows hall, Tuesday, Dec. II. No af-
ternoon admission fee will be charged
Tea served free Supper from to 10.
At :45 fine musical and literary en-
tertainment will be given. Admission
25 nts, supper 25 cents.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-12-13
w. STEWART
LAW OFFICE.

Fall Street, East Of Capitol Building
P. O. BOX Az CARSON. NEVADA.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-12-13

Elko has the foundation laid for
the high school and $50 pound bell.
and the Independent says "when the
filling is put in between the two, the
school house will tt nearly COM
pletad."
The Journal says the delinquent list
in WashCe county will amount to
over $4,000, the v & L. railroad max
ing over $4,000 of the delinquency,
The lowest price and best quality in
wGa.-ches, precious stones, jewelry and
novelties. is guarant ed at the Frank
Golden Jewelry Store.
The Stockton Mail calls a man a
"hebetudinous dude" Some one will
get shot if this solt Of billingsgate
is kept up.
Treasurer Ferguson Of Churchill
was in this city yesterday, settling
with the State for Churchill taxes.
Days orchestra will give a nose
party at Arno1y Hall Saturday
night
For Rent-The Gibraltar, furnished o.
unfurniohed See John G. Fox.