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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-25
BLUE Is CARrooNED.
The Kansas Congressman Falls q Vic
tim to the Artist Sketch.

From Our Special Correspondent
Washington, May 25.-Congressman
Blue has fallen a victim to the cartoon
ist The sketch artist of the New York
Journal caught sight of Colonel Blues
long gray unkempt hair and noticed his
pompous. thrasonic manner and ina
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-25
PRINTERS FOE DEBS.
The Crafts Union Convention Also
Declares for Silver.

Springfield. May 25.-The Allied
Printing Crafts union Of Ohio, embrace
ing all the printers. pressmen and
stereotypers, concluded their annual
convention here and adjourned to meet
next May in Toledo.
A resolution was adopted declaring
for free silver at the ratio of 16 to l.
The most surprising action was the
Endorsement Of Eugene v. Debs for the
nomination for president
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-25

Prof. Hage Allie 8Gasary Of Egypt, the
wonder of the age, the greatest fortune
teller in the world. The past, present
and future told or no charge g am. to
IL IA. 2.30 pm. to pm. SIG Monroe st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-25

Ladies' shirt waists Iaundered SO that
the colors VIII not fade by Peerless
Steam Laundry. ~ ana IA W. 8th.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-25

At the beginning with soup, at the
ending with cheese Bremner's butter
waters make dinner complete.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-10-29
A Civilized Gorilla.

At the aquarium in Berlin there Is
big gorilla whose habits are great
deal more correct than those of most Of
his distant relatives. He gets up at 8
O'Clock in the morning, takes bath,
and uses soap without hesitation. When
his toilet is completed he takes a cup
of milk, after which he eats two big
loaves Of bread with Frankfort sau-
sages and smoked Hamburg beef, all OF
which he moiStens with glass of beer.
At D. m. he takes bowl of soup,
with rice, potatoes and wing of chick
en-. He uses his knife, fork and napkin
like a born aristocrat, but when he
thinks his keepers are not looking he
discards the implements Of civilization
and plunges his muzzle into the bowl
"a IL TO give evidence of the melan
choly fact that even gorilla can be
hog
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-10-29

go on. It's our only chance"
brush for half mile on either side had
been converted into asheet Of flame which
at times rose to furnace blast through
the tall, chimneylike conductors of there
shafts, from whose shriveled sides bark
was cracking and lighted dead limbs
falling i'll all directions. The whole
valley, the gully, the bar, the very hill
side they had just left, was blotted out
by a creeping, sitting smoke fog that
scarcely rose breast high, but was beat
en- down or cut off clearly by the vio-
lent wind that swept the higher level
of the forest At times this gale be-
came sirocco in temperature, concen-
trating it's heat in whitening blasts
which they could not face or focusing
its intensity upon some mass of foliage
that seemed to shrink at its touch and
open a scathed and quivering aisle to
it's approach. The enormous skeleton OF
dead and rotten redwood not 100
yards to their right broke suddenly like
gigantic frework into sparks and
flame.
The sheriff had grasped the full
meaning of their situation. In spite
of his first error-the very carelessness
of familiarity-his knowledge of wood
craft was greater than his companion s,
and he saw their danger.
Come" he said quickly, 1--WE mus
make for an opening, or we shall b
caught F"
The major smiled in misapprehen
sion
"Who could catch us here?"
The sheriff pointed to the blazing
tree. "That," he said. Sin five minute
: it will have posse that will wipe u
: out. -
He caught the major by the arm an
rushed him into the smoke and appai
emily in the direction of the creates
mass of flame. The heat was suff
ing, but it struck the major that tn
| more they approached the actual seen
of confiagration the heat and smoke b'
came less until he saw that the fire wa
retreating before them and the follow
# ing wind. In few moments their have
= of safety-the expanse already burne
= oyer-came in sight. Here and thei
IS seen dimly through the drifting smol
s. the scattered embers that still strewt
the forest floor in weird, nebulous spot
like will To- -the-wisps. For an instant Il
: major hesitated. The sheriff cast
y significant glance behind them.
"Go on It's our only chance,
said imperatively.
s. They darted on, Swimming the blac
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-10-29
ITO BE CoNTINUED.)
DUTIES OF CITIZENSHIP.
A Decency That Is Languid Is More tC
Be Feared Than Criminality.

A Decency That Is Languid Is More to
Be Feared Than Criminality.
''The thing we have the most to
fear" writes DR.. Parkhurst in an arti-
Gle on "The Young Man as a Citizen"
in the Ladies' Home Journal, lis not
the depravity and the criminality that
are rampant, but the decency that is
languid and the responsibility that is
indifferent and that will go junketing
when state is on the edge of a crisis
or go fishing on a day when the city is
having its destiny determined for it at
the polls. Would that there could be
some legislative enactment by which
every reputable traitor of the sort could
be denaturalized and branded with
some stigma of civic outlawry that
should extinguish him as an American
and cancel his kinship with Columbus
Fourth of July and My Country, I'll
of Thee.
81 speak with full assurance when
say, for instance, in regard to the cit,
of New York, that there is no single
moral issue capable Of being raised il
regard to its administration where TIN
great preponderance of sentiment woult
not be found to be on the side of hon
esty as against corruption, provided
only that sentiment were sufficient,
resolute and alert to come forward ant
declare itself. The purpose of cam
paign under such circumstances is nc
to convince people of what is right. bu
to stimulate to the point of action thos
who are already convinced.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-10-29

Seventy-five per cent. Of the people
we discharge every year, remarked the
head floor walker of a mammoth dry
goods esta blishment, which employs
over thousand people, lose their places
on account Of "a quarter to six"
"a quarter to six" is the hour at
which preparation is made for closing
the days business. At that hour the
male clerks begin to cover their stocks
and the female clerks commence to ar
range themselves to go home. Usually
a number of ladies come in at this hour,
and the clerks, eager to go home, in
answer to questions of customers, usu-
ally say, I'VE are just OUT of what the
customer happens to want
Day after day we discharge girls for
this reason, and fifteen times out of
twenty you ask a girl why she lost her
place and she will invariably answer
on account of "a quarter to six"
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-10-29
Shallow Flowing for Wheat.

1t used to be said that wheat would
bear deeper blowing than ony other
grain crop. If the furrow brought to
the surface one or two inches of sub
soil, that made the soil firmer and less
pervious to water, thus lessening the
injury by freezing and thawing. Rut
Western winter wheat growers, and
spring wheat growers, also, have learn
ed plan that is even better than deep
blowing, because it costs much less.
They do not pillow at all, merely Guilt
waiting the surface among the grain
stubble and seeding ON that. The
wheat makes just as good fall growth
and even better, than where the stub
BILE is turned under, thus drying the
soil. Most Of the wheat roots are kept
near the surface, for the rains do MOI
penetrate farther than the cultivation
has gone This saving of blowing en-
ables a farmer cheaply to get large
acreage into wheat, and if he gets 6
fair crop he is ready to undersell thu
Eastern wheat grower, who keeps OF
blowing for wheat in the expensive
old-fashioned way.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-10-29
DlNED WITH THE CAR.


In 1855 Mr.. Francis went TO Europe.
He introduced his inventions at many
courts He remained abroad about IL
years and made many warm friends in
many lands by his modest, unassuming
frankness and his habitual courtesy.
And he received great honors at the
sourts Of kings
/ shall not soon forget the stories he
told of the events witnessed in these
European capitals, they We're all so in
teresting, and he was so wholly frank
and natural in their narration. He was
long at the court Of the car, a sovereign
who was deeply interested in the work
of the inventor. When Mr.. Francis
went to Europe, he had letters Of intro
duction from many prominent Ameri-
cans In st. Petersburg he called upon
the American minister. Here, as he told
me laughingly, he forgot all about his
letters of introduction, one of which
was from the president Of the United
States and another from the secretary Of
state, and merely told some of the off,
cials connected with the American lega-
ton that he wished to meet the car
"Whatl' the official CALCULATED in
amazement. meet the car? Impossi-
BILE, mani Do you realize what you are
asking-an introduction to tie car Of
Russia? Why, it would take you month
to get an introduction to the grand duke,
to say nothing about getting into the
presence of the czar. +"
Mr. Francis went away. and, with
true American independence, called at
the palace of the grand duke. He sent
in his plain visiting or business card.
He had not long to wait. The attendant
ushered him into magnificent salon in
the ducal palace From the farther
side of the splendid room, " said the old
gentleman to me as he related the story,
his eyes glowing with the recollection
of the triumph of the hour, appeared
the Grand Duke Constantine, one Of
Americas truest friends, and, both OF
his hands outstretched, he took both Of
mine in his as he reached me- y
The grand duke asked what he could
do for Mr.. Francis, the man of whom
they had heard so much, whose life say
ing service was even then of such value
to Russia's seacoast, and whose inven
tons promised SO much for Russia
, what could he do? MIR. Francis saiC
that he would like to meet the ear.
Certainly. The grand duke would
make an appointment with him to din'
, in day or two with the car at TIN
palace.
, And this was his introduction t
, Alexander II, ruler who never forge
( this gentle, modest American, and wit
through long years owned him as
cherished friend.
A day or two afterward Mr.. Franci
strolled into the office of the American
4 legation. doubt not there was u merr.
r twinkle in his eye, for no man loved
q quiet joke better than he did.
!. The official to whom Mr.. Francis ha
9 expressed his desire to meet the cza
q spoke up jokingly:
= "Well, how are you coming on i
a your efforts to meet the czar?"
~ have seen him."
What" with doubt in face an
: = voice, you have seen the czar9 Ho'
!, did you see him, pray tell?"
: 81 dined with him yesterday" WI
= the simple answer.
- And it was not the last time he W;
- entertained at the imperial palace.
y w. S. HARDWOOD i'll st. Nicholas.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-10-29
A REMARKABLE POND.
Blasted Into Existence and Now Has
an Uncanny Reputation.


Graded at the foot OF a elrcling group
or hills lies the most mysterious and
at the same time ghostly sheet OF wa
ter in Alameda County. California.
For years il has borne the name Of
"Blair's pond" and during its exist
enee has hidden beneath its dark sur
face more human bodies than any simi-
lar patch OF water OF its size in these
regions. Indeed. there has not been
a coroner in Alameda County since
1873 until the presen. time who has
not been obliged TO record on the death
rolls some victim of the weird pond.
and, strangest OF all. each one OF the
martyrs 10 the dismal hole has been
good swimmer.
Prior TO 1872 there was not even n
suggestion of water on the spot. At
that time a firm of stone contractors
named Bates 4 Wells realized that
hidden in the hills was a quantity of
very valuable paving rock. which
then commanded a big price from the
/ city OF Oakland. They conceived the
| idea of opening an extensive quarry
and getting the city's contract for the
paving, which was to be done A
long lease was obtained from Blair
the owner of the land. Then the first
quarry in Alameda County was open
ed.
With time the better quality of rock
became scarce, so orders were given tC
sink wide shaft and work out tbs
lower stratum. This task was under
taken in the summer of 1873, and haC
progressed with such good results tina
the hole was gradually enlarged unit
1t covered a considerable area. Then
again, it became necessary to go deep
er into the hill.
This time extensive preparation
were made for blasting. When all wa
ready mighty charge was adjusted
and with the explosion which followe,
vast torrent of water spouted fort
from the excavation.
Before the astonished workmen hai
time to realize what had happene,
they were knee-deep in the food. Thei
tools were submerged, and it was wit
difficulty that the mules attached t
the carts were rescued. The cars o.
the tracks remained laden with rocl
and to-day, If the pool were drained
the complete equipment would b
found in the pit
So sudden was the deluge that witt
in an hour where once stood a pro!
porous quarry nothing was to be see
but a rising mass of water.
AS soon as possible every effort wa
made to empty the new lake, but
, vain. 1t is always full of water, br
| never overdows.-San Francisco e.
aminer.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-10-29
The Sheriff Of SiSkyOu.
By BRET HARTE.

The sheriff took his revolver from his
pocket and deliberately cooked it. Then
leaning down he unbuckled the strap
from the majors ankles A wild hope
that his incomprehensible captive might
seize that moment to develop his real
intent; that he might fly, fight or in
some way act up to his reckless reputa-
ton sustained him for a moment, but
in the next proved futile. The major
only said, Thank you, Tom," and
stretched his cramped legs.
Get up and go on, said the sheriff
roughly.
The major began to slowly ascend the
hill, the sheriff close ON his heels, alert,
tingling and watchful of every move
ment For a few moments this strain
--"~ IS faculties seemed to invigorate
his gloom relaxed, but pres
became too evident that the
s pinioned arms made it impos-
him to balance or help himself
steep trail, and once or twice
bled and reeled dangerously to
one side. With an oath the sheriff
caught him and tore from his arms the
only remaining bonds that fettered him
''ThereP' he said savagely go on.
We're equal.
Without replying the major contin-
ued his ascent. 1t became sleeper as
they neared the crest, and at last they
were both obliged to drag themselves
up by clutching the vines and under
brush. Suddenly the major stopped,
with listening gesture. A strange
roaring. as of wind or water, was dis
\ tinctly audible.
How did you signal?' asked the ma
jor abruptly.
made a smoke, said the sheriff a
abruptly.
81 thought so. Well, you've set tn
wood on fire. F"
They both plunged upward again
now quite abreast, vying with each 9th
er to reach the summit as if with til
one thought only. Already the stin
and smart of acrid fumes were in thei
eyes and Isostrils. When they at las
stood on level ground again, it wa
hidden by thin film of grayish blu
haze that seemed to be creeping alon
it. But above was the clear sky. see
. through the interlacing boughs, and
their surprise they who had just com
from the breathless, stagnant hillsid
fierce WHY'D was blowing. But til
roaring was louder than before.
UNLESS your three men are alread
here your game is up" said the majC
: calmly. 1.-The wind blows dead alon
> the ridge where they should come, an
they can't get through the smoke an
fire. y
1t was indeed true. In the scarce
minutes that had elapsed since the she
ifs return the dry and brittle unde
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-10-29

The French republic, thanks &c the
.uiance between the Phrygian cap and
ne lznout, has done its best TO make its
soiI insecure for those who fed from the
t,.,aunv Of czardom. Among Russian
exiles living at Zurich, Geneva, and
Lausanne spies have latterly been intro
duced. even in the guise of alleged lady
Students of the same nationality. In
England alone prescribed Russians are
free, and in England, partly in conse-
ouence of their contact with the quiet
operation of parliamentary institutions,
partly on account of a change of feeling
among the cultured classes of their
own country. men like Stepniak. the
author of Underground Russia" and
kindred works, who once had hand in
the fierce active fight against autocracy
by all available means of irregular W ar
fare, have gradually ceased to be con-
nected with the organization of so call
ed terroristic attempts. Their London
monthly orran F-ea Pr,ss;a shows L----
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-10-29
The Reason.

At recent wedding in an English
town the officiating minister asked how
the name of one Of the witnesses was
spelled, to which he received the reply,
"McHugh. The minister then in
quired how it was that the witness
spelled his name in that way when his
sister spelled hers "McCue, to which
the witness responded, Please, sir.
my sister and me didn't go to the same
school"
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-10-29
Another Bolt.

"What was the trouble between Jibs-
ley and his wife?'
"Oh, the common story-they
couldn't agree on the money question. "
"Say! 1t is too bad that polite"
"Who said anything about politics!
The row began because Jibsley insisted
that he ought to have at least a third CT
his salary to spend on himself. iii
dianapolis Journal.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-10-29

even the sultan had adopted shortly be-
fore Turkey was beaten down by the
armies of Alexander II, the reigning
car would rally around him many who
are at present his adversaries in what is
believed to be the camp of the most ex-
IRENE party. North American Review.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-10-29

Many readers judge of the power of a
book by the shock it gives their feel
ings, as some savage tribes determine
the power of muskets by their recoil,
that being considered best which fairly
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-10-29
NO TIME SHOULD RE LOST

By those troubled with constipation in seeking
relief from HostetteI's stomach Bitters. The
disease is easily relieved in its earlier stage and
as 1t is utterly subversive OF the general heath
postponement of the remedy is unwse The
same holds good of delay in cases of fever and
ague, kidney complaints, nervousness, debil
ity and rhumatism, ailments to which the Bit
ters is particularly adapted.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-10-29

Miss Gushington-Oh, Mr.. Henpeck,
what do you consider to be the saudest
words ever spoken?
Mr.. Henpeck (shuddering)-l will
New York Press
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-10-29
v OteS

Have been cast by thousands of sufferers
from impure blood and their verdict has
settled the question of the great curative
power of Hoods Sarsaparilla. Every
mail car brings in these letters of praise
for Hoods Sarsaparila. They tell the
same wonderful story of health restored
pain and suffering relieved, and happiness
brought back. They prove
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-10-29
The Hrute.

could you spare me little money
this morning, dearY' said she.
REALLY" the brutal husband replied
with a harsh, dyspeptic laugh, "judg
ing from the biscuits, l thought you
had more dough to burn. "-Cincinnat
ENQUIRER.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-10-29

A-What are you now going to DO
with all the money you made by your
pamphlet against marriage?
B-I shall set up house with my
Anna,-Eidersted Wochenblatt.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-10-29

In 1905 81. Thomas was devastated
by fire, government and other property
to the value Of $4,000, 900 being
destroyed.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-10-29

He-Without joking, Elsie. do adore
vou When | look at you there is such
n commotion in my breast.
she-And in mine, too, Harry; 1t must
ho rho lobster salad.-Tit-Bits.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-10-29

1t takes as long to get spoons and
plates returned to their right owners
after a church social, as to clear up
field after q battle.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-10-29
LADIES WANTED

To act as our resident agents. So to 70
day made at home. Write for territory at
once. FERRY DRUG STORE. No. 5 Market
Street, San Francisco, Cal.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-10-29

Jablin-Jaggins called you a monkey. How
can you stand that? Diibey-What would you
advise me to do about it? Jablin7-Make him
prove il.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-10-29

Until B. G. 432 the Greeks began the
year at the winter solstice; after that,
at the summer.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-10-29

/ shall recommend Piso's cure for Con-
sumption far and wide.-Mrs. Mulligan,
Plumstead, Kent, England, Nov. 8, 1895.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-10-29
SURE CURE FOR PILES

Itching Bind Needing or Potfahg Yield Al onee 70
nY. 6O-sAN-ko'S PILE RE MEpY. s.opsI.sh.
Sos Drussiss or MAJ, NR B0sANKO, Phila., Y .
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-10-29

+. J. CHENEY q NU IOItUO, y,
We, the undersigned, have known F. j..
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any Obligations
made by their Arm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
WALDING, KINNAN Il MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood aud mucous surfaces oil
the system. Testimonials sent free. Price I5e.
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-10-29
GIudness Comes

With a better understanding of the
Wv transient nature of the many phys
zeal ills which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts pleasant efforts
rightly directed There is comfort in
the knowledge that so many forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed SO highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
organs on which it acts It's therefore
ali important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur'
chase, that you have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists. =,
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, then laxa.
tives or other remedies are not needed.
II afflicted with any actual disease, one
NAV be commended to the most skillful
physicians, but if in need of laxative
then one should have the best, and with
the well-informed Everywhere, Syrup o.
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-10-29
HOW,s THIsi

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hairs
Catarrh Cure.