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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-01
WHAT MIGHT HAVE DONE.
The President Might Have Left the
Foolish People to Their Fate.


Foolish People to Their Fate.
LONDON, Feb. 1.-The Times this NOR
ming edltorially says: president Cleve-
land has obtained decided change in the
attitude of all interested in the American
financial situation, simply by the cour-
age, tenacity and perseverance of his eff
forts to improve the situation. He could
have retired in disgust from the ranks of
the struggle, leaving the foolish people
to natural punishment for their folly.
The fact that he has taken an opposite
course, throws a ray of hope upon the
gloomy situation. The fact that he has
secured considerable Republican support
for the Springer bill augurs we'll. In
any country but America, it might be
hoped that the violence of their language
and the recklessness Of their policy,
would go far to discredit the silver men
and defeat their plans.
These gentlemen seem to imagine that
! they can force the world to take Ameri-
can silver whether it is useful or not.
They seem to be incapable of seeing
anything in the universe except mar
ket for their commodity and the Ameri-
can as represented in congress, does not
appear to entertain much more compre-
hensive notion of their financial posi-
ton"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-01
The New MORE Velvet.

Have you seen the new MORE velvet?
Tt is one of the belated importations
which arrives just in time to figure as
a midwinter novelty. Novel it assuredly
is and very rich and beautiful too 1t
is watered in such way that few
feet off it looks like an accordion plait-
ed velvet In robins egg blue and a
tender rose pink it is charming, and 1
should think it would be greatl1 in de-
mand for evening, either as skirts to be
worn with chiffon bodices or as theater
waists, with pulled sleeves of the chif-
fon.-New York News
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-01
Thss Empty Barrel.

II got T. furniture out of storage the
other day. said New Yorker, land my
wife and I thought we would unpack tho
china and brio -brac ourselves instead of
paying so cents an hour to the storage
men to do it. The stuff was packed in
five barrels, one of which we noticed was
lighter than the rest.
when we began to unpack that one, we
concluded that it must contain our most
fragile articles of yertu, for we first came
across a layer of excelsior and soft paper,
a foot in thickness. Below this was an
other layer, equally thick, and when we
had half unpacked the barrel and found
nothing but excelsior and soft paper we
knew not what to think.
I'VE were still more dabbergasted on
finding no china on removing the packing.
We, of course, concluded that our things
had been stolen and reproaehed ourselves
for our false economy in doing the unpack-
ing ourselves, for it is rule of the storage
concern we patronized not to pay for any
articles broken or missing unless its men
do the unpacking.
LAS we missed nothing when the other
barrels had been unpacked, my wife cudg-
eled her brains to explain tho mystery.
She finally remembered that when we gave
up housekeeping, / y years ago, there was
a lot of excelsior left over when the china
had been packed. In fit of economy she
poked it all in a superhuous barrel, which
was duly headed up and carted to the ho-
tel where we spent the winter. It was
stored in the garrett without being I'M
packed and last spring was sent to the
storage warehouse.
1--WE accordingly have paid not only
for the storage for nine months of an
empty barrel, but for it's carriage on three
different occasions-from the house to the
hotel from the hotel to the storage ware
house and from the warehouse to where
we now liver'-New York Sun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-01
STRIKERS BONDS GO.
Connolly Says $15, 900 of the Bond Issue
is Subscribed For.

Connolly Says $4,000 of the Bond Issue
is Subscribed For.
BROOKLYN, Feb. MIR Connolly has
received applications for $4,000 of the
100000 bonds, on which interest is
guaranteed by district assembly No rs at
per cent and he expects to place the
balance by tomorrow night
These bonds Mr.. Connolly says, will be
accepted by grocers, provision dealers.
butchers and other traders in lieu of cash
and will enable the strikers to hold out
for some time.
a silk Handkerchief Given Away
With Every Can OF gypsy Queen
Baking Powder.
This is something new in the market,
and to introduce it we have in each 1 lib.
can a fine silk handkerchief, which alone
is worth the price of the powder. We.
do not ask % cents more per can to help
pay for the advertising; we will sell it
on its merits and guarantee it superior
to any high priced powder. Try it and
you viii use no other.
Ask your grocer for it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-01
school Children to Honor a Hero.

The unmarked grave of John Grace,
the Revolutionary scout, in the ancient
burying ground at South Dennis, in
Cape May county, n. j., is about to be
honored by suitable monument. Coun-
ty Superintendent Miller approves of
plan by which the necessary funds may
be raised by the children of the public
schools as lesson in patriotism. Grace
served on General Washington s person
al staff, and in an autograph letter, still
preserved among the public documents
of the state, the general said of this
trusted scout, British gold cannot buy
him. ''-Philadelphia Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-01
W. ". MANSPEAKER
MER. co.
V'' sR&s I'll Kans. Az.
BAD AS AN INCOME TAX.
GentIemen Who Took Stock in State Fair
Wish They Hadn't.

Gentlemen Who Took Stock in State Fair
Wish They Hadn't.
Those who were public spirited enough
TO take stock in the Kansas State Fair
association are finding their investment
a costly one.
When the fair association failed there
were over $1,000 in premiums and
awards which had not been paid. The
sums varied from 81, paid for the best
head of cabbage, to $25 offered for
elaborate displays.
Judgment for the amounts was re-
ceived in Justice Furry's court, and as
the association is bankrupt, Justice
Furry is assessing the individual stock
holders for an amount equal to the par
value of the stock held.
He has made orders against the follow
ing gentlemen: D. L. Lakin. SO; A.
Washburn, $40; W. d. Disbrow. SO;
Dudley Pratt, SO; 7. j. Kellam, $50; T.
B. Sweet, $50; P L Bonebrake. $3.50:
Edison s. Beck. $50; T. c. WATSON, $50;
Major VIM. Sims, $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-01

The sort of story most in favor for serial
publication in newspapers is apt to be
tragical and bloody in the extreme. 1t is
related that contributor offered a con-
tinued story intended for such publication
to the head of a syndicate.
lis your story sufficiently dramaticS"
asked the syndicate manager. Does it
contain crimes, poisonings-is it dark
enough?"
'.Dark!' exclaimed the author. 'Why,
the moment you begin to read it you'll
think you're on a train and have gone
right into a tunnel f-Youth's Compan-
inn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-01
STORAGE ROOM BURNRD.

A Room Filled With Hay on East Sixth
Street Quickly Destroyed.
At 10 o'clock this morning a small
frame building at 1925 East Sixth street,
used as storage room by J. NJ. Worrell,
was destroyed by fire.
The building was filled with baled hay
and straw, and when the fire department
arrived after their long run, it was be-
yond saving. A big tank of gasoline in
the building added to the fury of the
flames. The building was locked and
the origin of the fire was mystery.
There was no insurance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-01
A Curious Chemica1 E1periment.

Pour into goblet 2 or tablespoon
fuls of water and mix with it little of
the extract of red cabbage-just enough
to give the water blue tint Then take
a goose quill or straw, plunge 1T into
the water and blow into it, SO that the
air bubbles agitate the water. This air,
which is charged with carhonic acid that
it has gathered N the lungs, has the
faculty of changing the blue into red
St Louis Post Dispatch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-01
The New womanhood.

In his recent work on the just now
much talked about theme-the new
woman-James C. Fernald speaks thus
of woman S relation to the home: sit
is not that she can do nothing else, but
that she can do this as no other can. If
she does not make home, home cannot
be made. The world needs her there.
Her own heart calls her there. The
attempt to abolish the individual home
and keep the ideal woman is predes-
timed fai1ure -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-01
A New Sort of Club.

We find in The Journal of Household
Economies a suggestion for a new sort
Of club: Should every graduate who is
not obliged at once to become wage
Garner gather circle of her neighbors
into sanitary club and institute sys-
tematic study of sanitary topics, how
long would it be before each of these
circles would wage, successful battle
against life destroying BACTERIAL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-01
Clara Myers Flora.

Mrs Clara Myers Flora, wife of Rev.
Noah Flora of Dallas Center, Ia, was
lately ordained to the full ministry and
eldership in the Progressive Brethren
church by prayer and the laying on of
hands. Mrs. Flora is student, an elo-
quent speaker and successful revival
list. She has her regular charges and
meets with much success
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-01

Mrs. Harriet Hubbard Aver, who was
unjustly incarcerated in an insane asy-
lum for IA months, declares that she
will make it her life work to expose the
treatment Of sane people in asylums.
She is about to publish booksselating
her experiences. She is deeply interest
ed in the cause of working women, es-
pecialIy those who have been reduced
from wealth to poverty. Exchange.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-01
Rev. Lydia Sexton.

Rev. Lydia Sexton, who died in Seat
tie, Wash, short time ago. at the age
of 90 years, was born in Sussex county,
n. J., and preached for so years. She
was a cousin of Bishop Matthew Simp-
son, and her grandfather was Marquis
Anthony Cozat, famous in the early
history of the colonies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-01
Not . Work of Necessity.

ssYou mustn't black your shoes this
morning, johnny said Mr.. Billus.
why not?''
Because it's Sunday. You should have
attended to that matter last night. Be
sides, =" added Mr.. Billus hurriedly feeling
in his upper left hand vest pocket, Il
want you to run over to the drug store
and get me Eome cigars. "-Chicago Trib-
11na
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-01
The Dancing Lesson.

Ira Ia la la, la la, lal
Happy stars are shining
In the far still sky.
They are not more happy
OF lighter heart. than l.
ALL my little shadow
Comes upon the wall.
Good day, little shadow,
Unto you | call.
Ira la la Ia, la la, lal
/ can dance and sing,
But you, poor little shadow,
Can t do anything.
But I'll teach you, darling,
To dance as we'll as l,
While the moon is shining
In the happy sky.
So come, my little shadow,
Come and dance with me.
First you bow, so-lowly-
Then rise easily.
Then you take some light steps
One, two, one, two, three.
Be careful, little shadow,
To follow after me.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-01

"Here is a man who has card in the
PAPER thanking the doctor. "
Thanking the doctors"
s'WeI, he does not say, doctor, but he
must mean him, for it rea9 To those
who SO kindly assisted in ouTlate bereave-
1nent we desire to express our heartfelt
thanks '"-Texas Siftings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-01
The Dullest Spot.

Jack-Miserly has been studying it up,
and he says the sense of touch is dullest
on the back
Dick-Touch him for SO and see If you
don't strike duller point than that.-De- :
troit Free Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-01
Mrs. nritchelps Argument.

Mrs. Lucretia M. B. Mitchell has
prepared statement showing that the
women of Philadelphia county, Pa, are
assessed on real estate 81, 537, 575. sc
and personal estate and money at inter-
est at $50, 734, 1873 68. This covers 81
wards and is an average of 20 per cent.
She points to this as an argument for
equal suffrage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-01
His Nerves Gave the Lie.

Jimson-I can never put confidence in
the word of Gimble again.
Weed-Why?
Jimson-Because he told me that the
chap who plays the cornet in the fourth
floor back is a composer. -Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-01

Mrs. Ellen Sully Fray of Toledo has
recently been appointed one of three ad-
ministrators of the estate of Mrs Sarah
Stevens, whose death occurred a short
time ago
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-01

A bill has been introduced in the
Tennessee senate to authorize the hold
ing of the Office of district school direct
or of public schools by women In the
house Mr. Shelton has introduced one
authorizing married women to sue in
the courts of the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-01
An Inference.

A1gy-How old would you take Fwed-
die to be?
Cholly-Cawn't say. He looks young,
but it must take yeahs of experience to
weah monocle as gwacefully as he does
Truth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-01

Mrs. Wiuslow's Soothing Syrup has been
nsed for teething 1t soothes. softens
the gums, allays pain, cures collie. bsss
remedy for diarrhea- % cents ootsts'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-01

The most satisfactory busters are
those made from cent cheesecloth.
They should be cut yard long and
neatly hemmed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-01

Good work done BY the Peerless
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-01

$50 calls up the Peerless
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-01
Buttermilk Soap, per box. :. gle
Vegatine Bouquet Soap, per box. lie
Beauties the omplexion-Absolutely pure.
Try a Box of Honey Cured
Sliced Breakfast Bacon.
SOMETHING FINE.

TRY A CAN CAMPBELEs sTEwED AND
STRAINED TOMATOES.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-16
HOUSE AND SENATE.
The Discussion of the Income Tax Tax
 a Wide FSancP.

The Discussion of the Income Tax Takes
 Wide Range.
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.--The senate gave tho day to further speeches in which the income tax served as q text for wide range of discussion on tho tariff, the cur rency and the Populist platform. Mir. Hill s proposition made last week to amend the deficiency bill sothat the income tax could be tested in tho courts hns appar- ently started an incXhaustible flow of speeches on public affairs in general
 Mir CockIell. in charge uf the deficiency bill. has sought vainly to secure vote on the Hill amendment. So thaT the deflcien- cy bill might move along to final passage. He hoped To serure action yesterday, but the speeches nf Mir. Call of Florida and Mir. Allen of Nebraska made this impos- sible.
 Mir. Allen took occasion to defend the Populist party against many charges made in and out of cOngress that it was party of vagaries. It led to very full discus sion of all Populist doctrines and a com parison of them with the doctrines of oth- CT parties
 The day in the house was devoted after the morning hour to the consideration oi the Indian appropriation bill. but no prog ress was made before adjournment. Gen. eral Grosvenor presented a reply to the memorial sent to the judiciary committed by Mir. Ritchie os Akron, O.. containing supplementary charges against Judge Kicks and involving sx-Senator H. B. Payne and Judge Stevenson Burke. Ht asked for an investigation of the charges
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-16
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

Mrs Andrew Shczokes fell on the ice in front of her residence, corner of Bank q i'd Leonard streets, last night. fro curing h 1T right leg near the ankle. Dr Hayes reduced the fracture.
 Patrick Cronin and Mrs Bridget Hughes were married this afternoon at St Patrick's church, Rev Father Duggan per- forming theceremony. The best couple were Edward McGlynn and Miss Maggie Meehan, sister of the bride. The bride was attired in a costume of dark brown novelty goods. trimmed with velvet and carried bridal roses The maid of honor wore a gown of dark green novelty goods with velvet trimmings and carried a bou- quet of carnations. Mir and Mrs Cronin tsndered a reception to a number of friends at their residence on Riverside skraAt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-16
TELEGRAPhIC BRIEFS.

The pope is suffering from n slight chill and is keeping his room.
 The British fleet, Admiral Fremantle commanding. has gone to Japan.
 The empress of Austria arrived at Men. tone. France. and proceeded to Cape Mar tin.
 A proposal has been submitted to the council Or tho empire to establish a Rus sian legation to tho vatican.
 Lord Brassey hHs accepted the govern orship of Victoria, Australia, in success sion of the Earl of Hopetown.
 The New Jersey house of assembly and sennte held short sessions and thenfde cd te adjoslrn until next.MontlAy night {
 It is common report that tho great es- tate of eso, GOO. 900 left by the late James c. Fair will be fought for in the courts.
 The Prussian diet was opened at noon in Berlin in the white hall of the palace by, Empprvn williami who rsnd H sPseols from the thrope
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-16

adopt the minority report The resolution will be reported to the house on Friday as privileged business taking precedence over everything else. If the house adopts it. the managers on the part of the house will be appointed to notify the senate of the action and institute the proceedings The discussion lasted for threo hours after the members of the subcommittee had submitted their views and was rather informal. Mir Bailey spoke several times very warmly. and Mir Boatner of Louis of impeachment, while Mir. tHfoderick was the most active opponent of the movement. The Republicans accused the Democrats of holding prejudiees AKAinsb fedurAi tpagae Rpd of loslng 10 oppeFtunitlss to
 &ffttGN tharA,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-16
D1sTEIcr OF WATERBURY ss PROBATE
As> eSINIANs DEFEATED.
Fought the Italian Troops BraveIy, but
 Were Put to Rout.

Fought the Italian Troops BraveIy, but
 Were Put to Rout.
 MAssAUA. Egypt. Jan I6.-Tho Ital- ian troops under General Baratiere have had some sharp fighting with a large force of Abyssinians led by RaS Mangascia. The latter was attacked unexpectedly by the Italians near Coatit on Sunday last. The enemy numbered 1000 men armed with rifles, and in addition the Abyssinians had numbers of spearmen. The Italians com pelled the enemy to retreat tO the Gonda mountains.
 Later in the day the enemy returned to the attack and advanced upon the front of the Italian expedition, when the Abys- sinians were repulsed. with serious loss The enemy then attempted to make flank attack, but was again repulsed-
 The AbyssInians continued to keep up an irregular musketry fire on the Italian troops until nightfalL General Baratiere is now encamped at Coatit. The Italians fought we'll and tho casualties among them were few in number The captiyes who fell into tho hands of the Italians say, that the Abyssinians lost very heavily.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-16
The Citizens of the Abrigador Aroused to Action.
They Demand in No Uncertain Sound the Extension of w ash ington Street to Dublin Street. and They Want It Now.
To Ills HONOR, MAYOR KILDUFF, AND THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY GOVERN
 

To Ills HONOR, MAYOR KILDUFF, AND
 THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY GOVERN
 MENT:
 For many years the progressive citi- zens of this important and growing cen ter have been patiently and respectfully asking for this much needed improve ment. When we take into consideration the fact that the Abrigador contains fully one-fiflh of our population, as well as one third of our voting power, We can form some idea of it's claims upon this commun- ity. The little matter of street eXten- sion ought not stand in the Way of their further development. When they take ii into their heads 10 do it they can turn the election over to any party they wish to see in power, and they are growing mighty in- dependent in the use of the ballot. The necessity of opening this thOroughfare is sU familiar to everyone that going into details would be a waste of time. Two such prominent highways as Baldwin and Dub lin streets ought to have means of access at the points mentioned. Take the Abri- gador out of Waterbury, and it would be like taking London out of England. The merchants of Waterbury would ht sorry lot were it not for the goods that are sold on the Abrigador We have sold enough of Furniture. Carpets. Crockery. Glenwood and Quaker Ranges on the Ahrigador to supply all the royal families of Europe Why, take our Baby Carriage trade alone If they were placed in line they would reach to New York. Take the mail which is delivered on the AbIiIador. Postmaster Fitzpatrick says he sends tons Of II. And now since all mail is delivered, il would be serve all practical purposes just aS well It the new post office was built on cN-TaN Collector COugan'S spacious lot corner of Liberty and Baldwin streets. Instead of spending on land in the center. the most of the sum of the one hundred thousand dollars, which the government will only al low, we could put itiinto a building which would give us the finest post office in the State. Open up Washington street [" Dublin street and give the people chance 10 grow
 Our inventory begins to-day and the big sale will soon he over Nobody can afford to lose the opportunity which We are civ- ing them in this sale. Come now and don delay. You know we always do as We agree. And when you are in examine our safety deposit vaults. We are renting each box for $5 per year. Nobody knows what the box contains except yourself, and II Is absolutely safe and tireproof.
 GAr Night Calls for Undertaking are ans. s.eyl | rOmptly at the District Tele- graph office, : East Main street. Our reputation in thIs line is so weG-known for fair dealing that We will leave il to our patrons to recommend Us
 R We have a few mrr, places [" rem:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-16
NOTION DEPARTMENT.

Little princess curling irons. clearance sale price Sc.
 Dress belting, regular price 5c per yd. sale price 2c.
 Dress shields, warranted water proof, sale price 7c.
 Black sewing silk, clearance sale price Pc.
 Finishing braid, pretty designs, per bunch, 7c.
 Elastic corset laces. 215 yds long, sale price 1c.
 German silver thimbles. all sizes, 3c
 Cream honey soap. regular price 15c. sale pIice 7c.
 Triple extract cologne, all the new odors, Sole price 9c
 KID GLOVES. One lot of xiii gloves. dre: sed and undressed, odd sizes, accum- ulated during the past season, prices 9Sc and SIPS, clearance sale 33c.
 1 button kid gloves, excellent quality, fashionable shades, all sizes, regular price 9Ic, sale price 69c.
 FABRIC GLOVES. Extra heavy fleeced lined cash mere gloves, regular price 25c, sale prIce 15c
 CORSETS.
 Saiine coTSetS, extra long waist. fast black. all sizes, clearance sale price 35c.
 Fast black corsets, all sizes, reg ular price 75c, sale price 4Sc. LACES AND EMBROIDERIES. Pillow case lace, regular price 7c and Sc, sale price C,
 Colored silk faces for lamp shades, regular prices 29c and 33c, sale price 19c.
 Embroidered assorted patterns, , to 1 inches wide, worth Sc, Iuc, 1213c and 15c, sale price sc