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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-23
EVENING TOILET.

the under arm seam only. Any attempt
to alter the curved seams will usually re-
suit disastrously unless a skillful dress
maker makes 1t. If the bodice is too short
wasted or too long wasted, the alteration
may be made at the shoulder seams.
In making over an old corsage which
has become too tight it may be enlarged
by substituting a new under arm piece for
the old one, the new one being cut enough
wider to allow sufficient room.
The lining must be cut the straight way
of the goods, with the crosswise thread
following the waist line. Fine, firm
sateen or strong silk may be employed,
likewise the mixed fabric composed of silk
and linen, but silesia is SO prone to stretch
that it is useless, while cambria is not
strong enough to wear we'll.
A sketch is given of an evening gown of
white satin. The skirt is quite plain.
The bodice has plated back and draped
front of white mousseline de sole. The
decolletage is straight, epaulets of white
lace crossing the shoulders. The short
sleeves are of Parma violet velvet, headed
by band of roses without leaves. The
belt is also of velvet, closed on the right
by two jeweled buttons. Roses are tucked
into the felt, and jeweled star is worn on
the bosom. JUDIC CHOLLET.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-23
AT STARVATION'S GATE.
a Family That Is About TO BE Crowd
ed Off the Earth.

The most pitiful case of restitution
that has ever come to my knowledge is
that of family on Elm street." said
County Physician Howard today. Sat
urday the 3-year-old girl of the family
died from diphtheria, and a week ago
the 7-year-old son succumbed to the
same disease. There are.now the parents
and baby left.
mot member of the family had a
change of clothing. The boy was bur-
led in the clothes he wore. Fumigarion
after his burial had to be made without
the survivors being able to put on other
clothes. There is not table nor 3 chair
in the house. There is one tin cup, one
tea cup with broken handle and three
spoons. 1t is. indeed, pitiab le'
AS it would not be safe for anyone to
visit the family, charitably disposed per-
sons can see DR.. Howard at his Office,
723 Kansas avenue.
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INSTRUCTION. 10 BIDDERs.

First-Proposals under different names win
not be received from one firm or association.
Second-Each bidder VIII be required to de-
post with the city clerk to the credit Of the city
rer cent of the amount of bid as a guarantee
that he will enter into the contract If awarded
i've days after tie certifcation of the award
Third-ln all bids made by firm. the indi-
out, and must be signed in full giving the chris
tian names; but the Signers may, If they choose
describe themselves in addition as doing bust
ness under given name and style firm.
Fourth-The place of residence of every bid
der, with county and state, must be given after
his signature. which must be written in full
FifthLAnyo1e signing proposal i as an agent
dence of his authority 20 do so.
tions, should be explained or neted in the pro-
posal. over the signature of the bidder.
Seventh-All prices must be written as vel
as expressed in figures.
Eighth-Bids must be made on blanks to be
furnished by the city engineer.
Ninth-Proposas should be directed to the
posals for Paving. COR Grading, as the case may
bel in the city of Topeka
Tenth-Prorosals must be made In full con-
formity to all the specifications
Efeventh-Proposals shall specify the rate
per cubic yard for all grading and all necessary
preparations of roadbed, which price shall in
fions of the same the rate per Iineal foot for an
new curblng furnished and set;a the rate per
square yard for paving. which shall include all
the required material, foundations and labor 10
complete the same
1wefth-No extra compensation viii be al
lowed for cross-wail5s or wood-hesders.
Thirteenth-SampIes of the material shall ac-
company each bid. Every sample shall be
plainly labeed.with the date of the bid. name OF
the bidder, and the place from which it was
brought. Such samples will not be returned to
bidders. but under all circumstances will be
retained by the city. whether bids are accepted
or not. No proposals for paving viii be con-
Sdered if not accompanied by samples.
Proposals for grading must be made sepa-
ratey. Specifications. form of proposals. bond
and contract can be obtained by applying to the
city engineer of tile city of Topeka. and said
proposals must be upon printed forms only,
properly filed out in strict accordance with the
general specifications.
Payments will be made upon estimates by the
city engineer. and when approved by the mayor
and CITY council, either cash or internal
street Improvement bonds Of the city Of opeka
as the council may elect. The whole Of said
work as aforesaid. shall be commenced and
completed at such time or times as shall be des-
ignated at the time of awarding contract
The council reserves the right to reject any or
all bids.
[sEAL.l 8. S. MCFADDEN,
City Clerk.
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NORTH TOPEKA.
Mrs. Bert Russell is ill.

Mrs. Bert Russell is ill.
Miss Grace Sharrard, of Atchison is
visiting her cousin, Mrs. L. 9. Dolman.
Mr. and Mrs J. R. Madison have gone
to Burlingame, Rev. Mr.. Madison's new
charge.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. T. Payne are receiving
a visit from their daughter, Mrs.S. I. Full
ton, of Kans as City.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Frick spent Sun
day in town on their way home from Cal
ifornia to Philadelphia.
Rev. EFF. Holland conducted the funer-
al services of w. c. Rose at Valley
panied him to Valley Falls Saturday
evening.
Go to Drs. Lyon & Reynolds for best
set teeth on rubber or celluIoid base,
IS; Eek gold Groves, So 532 North
Kansas avenue, Topnka.
Items and advertisements for the
JOURNAL should bs left at the drug store
of A. ]. Kane 81 Co., S52 N. Kansas ave-
nue..
Geo. j. Graves & Sons, 115 and 1T
West Laurent street, North Topeka, for
buggy tops, cushions wagons, and bug
gies built TO order. Bell 'phoEe 539.
Pure Pennsylvania buckwheat -four
and Canadian maple syrup at J. 81. Hell
ler's 1902 North Kansas avenue, grocery
and meat market.
The Magnet Restaurant and Short Or
der house, A. ]. Proudft. 800 n. Kansas
ave. Wholesale fruits and confectionery.
Mrs. A. L. Bennett, of Kansas City,
formerly Miss Nellie Crawford of this
city, has 'struck it RICH in Cripple
Creek mining stock. Two years ago she
bought a thousand shares for five cents
each and recently sold them for 81 20
per share
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FILIBUsTERS ACTIVE.

The Government Taking Measures to
Capture SehOOners with Cuban
Supplies.
KEY WEST, Fla, March %. The fed
eral authorities have been advised that
another filibustering expedition is form
ing in the city of Cocoanut Grove on the
east Florida coast, about 100 miles from
this point, and are taking measures to pre-
vent its departure. The revenue steamer
Winona has arrived from Tampa to CO.
operate with the cutter Mclean. patroll-
ing the gulf. The former left at noon, in
pursuit of the schooners Dellie, and
Pearl, who are said to have arms and
ammunition aboard for the expedition.
A suspicious steamer with one mast is
reported as lowering about Turtle har-
Dor. for a week past. Three Spanish
war ships continue cruising in the gulf,
visible from the Iookouts here.
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In THE SOCIETY WORLD.
Recent Social Events in Topeka and
Vicinity.
GENERAL NOTES OF SOCIETY.


Deka People and Visitors in Town.
Persons sending social items to this depart
ment will please give their name and address in
order TO secure oubIication.l
The members of the Ingleside "Mika-
do" company will not 60 to Atchison on
Friday evening as intended. The o1khes-
ira having been previously engaged
could not make arrangements to go at
that time, SO the affair is declared oil,
much to the regret of every one con-
cerned.
Miss Celeste Nellis' testimonial con-
cert next Saturday evening will be the
event of interest in social az we'll az
musical circles. Mr.. Sherwood, who
will assist, SAYS that Miss Nellis as a
musician will bring her native state and
city into International notice. Members
of the Lotus quartette, Miss Edith 1sbell
and Mr. Vincent Graham are the Topeka
artists who will assist at the concert.
MIR. Lewis Greenwood will entertain
the members of the Roundabout Whist
club at dinner this evening.
Grand opening Wednesday evening,
March 25th. Levi Millinery Co, 633
Kansas avenue.
Miss Dora Sutherland went to Carbon
dale yesterday to visit two or three days.
Mrs J. B. johnson and daughter, Miss
Madge. are in New York city
Miss Celeste Nellis will arrive We'd
nesday
Miss Grace Jilson will entertain the
En- Reggie whist club tomorrow after
noon.
Grand opening Wednesday evening.
March 25th. Levi Millinery Co., 633
Kansas avenue.
Miss Blanche Dienst is slowly recover
ing from a continued illness.
Miss Adele Dieckriede of St. Louis,
who Is pronounced favorite in Topeka,
has returned to her home after pleas
ant visit with her sister Mrs. E. II.
Crosby and Mrs. Walter Horner.
Miss Laura Davis of Wichita. was the
ton over Sunday.
Mrs. ] F. FARRELL is visiting Miss Mary
McCabe in Kansas City.
Grand opening Wednesday evening,
March 25th. Levi Millinery Co., 633
Kansas avenue.
Mr.. Fred c. Trigg of the Hutchinson
News is in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. M W. Van Valkenburg
will entertain the Occidental whist club
next Saturday evening
The Spaulding reading circle will
have an open meeting tomorrow evening
at the Amphion Climb rooms. Mrs, J, F.
Norris is the president. sf
The Shakespeare club will meet to-
morrow afternoon with Mrs c. G, Fos-
ter.
Miss Julia Whitmore entertained a
few friends Saturday evening.
Mrs. J. L. Shellabarger will visit her
mother in Decatur, ILL.,, this week
Major and Mrs. j. K. Hudson will leave
the Copeland to return to their homo at
Highland Park, April 1.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dell Keller will also re-
turn to Highland Park after spending the
winter in town.
Grand opening Wednesday evening,
March 25th. Levi Millinery Co., 633
Kansas avenue.
The Stedman club will meet this even
ing at the Copeland.
Miss Florence Rossington has returned
to school at Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Miss Mary Chase has returned home
from ST. Joe, where she was attending the
convent of the Sacred Heart.
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Ryan will proba-
bly, return to Topeka to live.
Grand opening Wednesday evening,
March Goth. Levi Millinery Co., 633
Kansas avenue.
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GLASS WORKERS CONFER.
Monster Demonstration in the Natural
Gas Belt of Indiana.

Monster demonstration in the Natural
Gas Belt of Indiana.
MUNCIE, Ind, March 23.-Five thou
sand glass workers of the natural gas
belt assembled at Red Key. yesterday
Special trains were run from Marion,
Elwood and Muncie. Brass bands were
present The 800 men from Muncie
made an imposing parade before leaving
Muncie, and at Red Key the column was
nearly a mile long. Spec hes were
n ade by President Amith of the Amer
can Flint associations; Vice President
Hayes of the Green Glass league, Phila-
phia, and others. Meetings were held
in the opera house and Odd Fellows
hall and both were filled TO suffocation
The Red Key Giles green glass company
is making a non-union fight, strike
having been on several weeks and this
caused the meeting.
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DRESSMAKING HINTS.
Valuable Information as to How to Insure
a Good Fit.

Valuable Information as to How to Insure
a Good Fit.
In cutting bodice it should be remem-
bered that the second dart-that is, the
one next the under arm seam-is the one
which gives ful1ness to the bosom Of tho
oorsage. The larger this is the mora
spring does it allow from the waist line
outward. If it is cut too large, as is often
the case with thin figures, the top forms
an ugly point which is never pulled fat
AS general rule the second dart ought
to be large only in the case Of very full
figures.
The bodice should be as high under the
arms as is compatible with comfort, as
this not only decreases the size of the arm
hole, but allows freedom of movement
after the sleeve is sewed in. A large arm
hole always tends to keepthe arm confined
to the side unless the bodice is sleeveless.
Unless there is an unusual lack of fit a
corsage should be let out or taken in al
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-23
BROKEN ARMS.
Two Children Su fer A ccf dents Whi L
Playing Yesterday.

Vernon Helmig, the 9-year- old son of
Henry Helmig, Of 1925 Topeka avenue,
while playing at the stone quarry near
the fair grounds, yesterday afternoon.
fell and fractured his left arm at the
elbow. Although suffering great pain,
the boy walked a considerable distance
to his home and afterwards to the resi-
dence of DR.. Peers. several blocks
farther. The fracture is not thought to
be of serious nature
The 10-year-old daughter of James
Taylor, of All Clay street, fell and frac-
tured both bones of her left arm above
the wrist while playing at her home yes
terday morning. The injury is not con-
sidered serious.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-23
Rice Blancmange.

Put cupful Of rice into cupfuls Of
cold water and boil till thick paste is
formed, the rice being entirely dissolved.
Then stir in a cupful Of sugar, the grated
rind of a lemon, salt and cinnamon to
taste. Beat half cupful of cream and
stir that in also, adding, as coloring
material, half a cupful of jelly or the
juice of preserves. Put in wet molds,
and when stiff it is ready to serve with
custard or cream dressing.
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Soak cupful of cold boiled rice for
IS minutes in pint and half of milk,
then stir in pinch of salt, eggs we'll
beaten, a cupful of sugar and vanilla fla
vor to the taste. When we'll mixed, pour
into pudding dish, CRATE nutmeg over
tho top and bake in hot oven till firm.
This will require about 80 minutes, and
if the baking is prolonged curdling will
be the result. Tt is to be served cold
and is delicious.
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NEW PAPER FOR ATLANTA.
To BE Independent Dem Ocrat and Adj
vOcate Protective Tariff.

CHICAGO, March 23-It is rumorsd in
Atlanta aud not denied that new morn
ing paper is to be started and that it will
be backed by a syndicate of wealthy
manufacturers.
William Venable is mentioned as the
prime mover. 1t will be an indepe ndent
Democratic newspaper and will start
with a paid up capital of $25o,0oo. It
will advocate a protective tariff. The Of
fee will be few doors below the Con-
stitution and in the Hotel Granite build
ing, this property being included in Mr.
Venable's subscription of 100000 to the
capital stock and estimated as being
worth $4,000,
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HARRISON'S PRESENT.
TSe Ex-President Will Give His
Bride His Picture.

INDIANAPOLIS, March 23.-Artist John
Colin Forbes, K C. A, has been guest
of ex-President Harrison all the week
and has had daily sittings from Mr.. Har-
rison. Mr.. Forbes will return TO New
York Tuesday with his painting all but
finished, and has Gen Harrison's permis-
sion to display the painting in Schaus'
art gallery, New York.
1t is three fourths view and is intend
ed as present for the coming bride of
Gen. Harrison.
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THE NEW MILLINERY.
nc Includes Hats Large and Small. Stylish
ToQueB and Charming Little BOnnets.

nc Includes Hats Large and Small, Stylish
ToqueB and Charming Little BOnnets-
According to the preliminary styles Of
spring millinery, women may be as orig
iaal as they like in both hats and bon
nets, SO long as they wear flowers and
show the hair at the front. There is talk
about wearing the hats far back again
on the head and not tipped forward, as
during this season. Already the fantastic
shapes and elaborate combinations of
trimming that appeared among the very
first -importations are being modified by
good taste to suit the requirements OF
conservative women. Good dressers, as
a rule, avoid the extremes SO conspicu-
GUS in the preliminary display and wait
until the more adorned styles appear.
That green is popular color is shown
in the prevalence of green straw hats.
Their trimmings consist of garlands and
brushes of flowers mixed with tulle and
wing feathers. Tulle, by the bye, it is
told, is to be the rage. Black lace net.
plated chiffon and white applique de-
signs are other favorite materials in mil
lnery.
There are large and small hats, and
hats with futed brims, and hats with
straight brims. Shapes known as Louis
XIV and Louis XVI are turned up at the
back and trimmed with flowers and high
standing bows of ribbons. A shape that
seems to please has fiat brim and a
low crown.
Delightful little bonnets appear
which may with equal correctness be de-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-23
Lace Curtains.

It is a suggestion from an old house
keeper and pertinent to the coming
spring house cleaning that lace curtains
should be rid of the worst of their soil
at home before being sent to the clean
ers. They can be soaked in warm water
and then carefully squeezed through
several waters before being dried. In
this way they will not need the often
ungentle handling of the professional
launderer.
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OFFICE OF CITY CLERK,
TOPEKA, KANSAS.
AEara1,

SEALED PROPOSALS viii be received by
the City Clerk of the city of Topeka until Mon
day March 80, 1896, at O'Clock p. N. for fur
nishing all the material and doing all the work
necessary to complete the following city i'm
provements as per specifications now on file in
the office of the city clerk, to-wt:
For grading and curbing with Lyon county
limestone, as per sample in the Office of Gull
ford Dudley and same as curOing on Laurent
street. east, or Colorado sandstone, and paving
with Shawnee county Vitrfed brick on sand
foundation, Eleventh street, from the west line
of Van Buren, street TO the east line of Harrison
street, all in the city of Topeka
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One of Hia Trials.

Chang the luck !" exclaimed Mr.. SKIM
phlint. 81 forgot to notice how much
money had in my pocket when started
down town this morning. I found 80
cent piece on the seat when 1 got up to
leave the car, and don't know whether
it had dropped out of my pocket or some
other man hal, lost it. I can't tell whether
I'm so cents ahead, or whether I've had
narrow escape from losing 80 oents''-
Chicago Tribune.
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A ROYAL JAUNT.
Emperor and mpress of Germany
VIII Cruise with KGaEy's King.

VIII Cruise with EGaEy's King,
BERLIN, March 23.-The emperor and
empress of Germany started this morn
ing for Genoa, where it is expected
they will meet the king of Italy and en-
bark on board the imperial yacht Hohen-
zollern for a Mediterranean cruise.
1t is not definitely known this morning
where Emperor Frances Joseph will
meet his majesty.
Previous to the departure of the en-
peror, Gen. Werder, the German ambas-
sador to Russia. arrived here and pre-
sented his majesty with an autograph
letter from the czar.
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HAVE NO LEADER.

The Hayt1en RevO1ufIOnisfs Are
s'AII at Sea- Over Their Expedition
New YORK, March ga dispatch to
the Herald from Kingston, says: The
Haytien revolutionists gathered here are
all torn up. General Manigai
refuses to conduct the expo
dition they had planned. The Hay
ten consul here insimates that he woulc
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Little Miss Hankla'. birthday Party.

In celebration of the ninth birthday of
her niece, little Gertrude Hankla, Mrs.
T. ]. Hankla delightfully."- entertained a
number of little folks Saturday after
noon.
Carnations and heliotrope were the
decorations.
The guests were Misses Mary Over
holt, Nellie Millspaugh, Margaret Gar
vey, Ruby Roarke, Bessie Embres, Eva
Bailey, Mary Dallas Gage, Nellie Baker,
Aimee Crandall, Hazel Mulvane, Susie
Rodgers, Helen Barney. Mildred Kepley.
Julia Thomas. Anna Bodley, Mildred
Poindexter, Eleanor Bodley and Isabel
Lord.
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first published on the goth day of March, 1896
in the official city paper.l
PROPOSALS.

For the Grading, CURLING and Paw
ing With Shawnee Vitrifed Brick
on Sand Foundation, Eleventh
Street from Van Buren, Street to
Harrison Street, all in City Of
Topeka.
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HOME DECORATION.
homemade Lambrequins and Other Fash
ionable and Dainty Articles.

ionabIe and Dainty Articles
Frenchwomen have strong fancy for
decorating their apartments or houses with
their own handiwork and to that end
spend much time in the embroidery of
screens, cushions, lambrequins, soarfs and
other objects. The idea is that it gives
an individuality to an interior to be thus
decorated, but surely there is scope for
individuality in the grouping of furni-
ture, the arrangement of colors, the plan
ming of thousand and one schemes of
ornamentation, and it is not necessary to
spend hours daily in the manufacture of a
piece of embroidery that is too often a
monument of industry rather than of
taste. The ''note of personality is an
important one, but elaborate fancy work
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Smooth as silk is the way our collars
feel now. Peerless Steam Laundry, liz
and ia w. Sth.
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A Look Through South MAssOurl fol
A Cents.

The Kansas City, Fort Scott & Mem
phis Railroad Co. has just Issued mag
niticent book of sixty or more photo en-
graved views of varied scenery in south
Missouri. From these views an accu-
rate knowledge can be obtained as to
the productions and general topography
of that highly favored section that is now
attracting the attention of home-seekers
and investors the country over The
title of the book is "Snap Shots in South
Missouri" 1t will be mailed fres upon
receipt of postage, four cents. Address,
J. Z LOCKWOOD
Kansas City, Mo.
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Texans aRffch q Preacher.

SARoN, Texas, March 23.-Rev. J. D.
Thornton, a preacher living near here.
was warned to preach no more in this
section. He refused to obey the order,
and last night he was taken out by e
mob who whipped him severely with
switches. He has many friends, and the
affair has wrought the community up to
a high pitch.
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Five per cent interest on savings de-
posits. Savings and Loan association,
634 Kansas avenue.
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NO DOCTORS FOR LO.

List of Physicians for the Indian
Service Is Entirely EM hauSted.
WASHINGTON, March 23,-The civil
service commission has announced that
the list of eligible candidates for the Of
fees of physicians in the Indian service
is entirely exhausted.
The last vacancy is at the Grand River
boarding school at the Standing Rock
agency, S. D. This is 5000 per annun
Office and there is no one available for
the appointment.
Civil service examinations far these
places will be held in various cities on
different dates from March 10 to May 20.
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Skein Winding.

Every quick witted woman will ap-
preciate the following: Pass round the
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We can keep you elean-Peerless
Steam Laundry, 112 and ia w. Eighth.
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Everybody takes the JOURNAL.
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not oppose the starting of the expedi-
ton. as President Hippolyte wants to
have the conspirators land in Hayti.