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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-11
COMFORTABLE PEOPLE.
They Know What to Do and What to Say
at the Right Time.

They Know What to Do and What to Say
at the Right Time.
1t is often said that it takes all sorts
of people to make the world, and of the
many varieties, to the credit of human
nature be it spoken, not the least nu-
merous is the comfortable or comfort
making species, says Harper's Bazaar.
These people are to be found every
where, doing their duty in such sweet,
modest fashion that one scarcely an
alyzes the elements which make up
their attractiveness even while bdsking
in the warm glow of their kindnesses
and feeling how good and pleasant it
is to live with them.
They are endowed with the rare gift
of knowing what to say and what to do
at the right time and in the right way,
so that they never jar upon ones SEN
sibilities nor give the impression that
they are anxiously on the watch to help,
which latter is often too apt to produce
feeling of burdensome Indebtedness.
Indeed, 1t is not always in what COM
Portable people do, it is quite as much
in what they judiciously leave undone
that their peculiar charm consists, and
positive and decided as is their inf1u-
ence yet it may be fully and thoroughly
described by negatives.
They never fret and fume over the in
evitable, they make no arrogant pre-
tensions and naturally therefore they
indulge in no harsh structures, no I'M
gentle criticisms. They are equally
free from that distressing mock mod
esty which practices a morbid self-in-
trospection and bestows the results of
the process on small public too bored
and Indifferent to appreciate the con-
idences.
They never attitudinize as martyrs,
no matter how great the sacrifices they
make. their self-effacement being SO
genuine that it is truly invisible. They
never stroke one the wrong way, nor do
they indulge in nagging, that annoying
and perhaps most intolerable. of the
small foes to the peace of household,
while the disagreeableness inflicted by
those who do practice the irritating art
is borne with such piacidity that the
sharp tongues are reduced to silence
through very shame.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-11
THE DAUGHTERS PART.
She Can Do Much Toward Making Homo
Life Ideally Pleasant.

She Can Do Much Toward Making Homo
Life Ideally Pleasant.
One of the sweetest things girl can
do is to receive friends graciously, par
ticularly at home. In ones own house
a cordial manner is particularly fit
ting. Do not stand off in the middle
of the room and bow coldly and formal
ly to the friend who has called. Walk
over to meet her; give her your hand
and say pleasantly that you are very
glad to see her again. Stiff, cold and
formal ways of greeting acquaintance
are not proper in a girl welcoming
guests to her fathers house.
A daughters part is to assist her
mother on every social occasion. The
girl pours the tea in her mothers draw
ing-room when friends drop in at five
o'clock. Quite often, when no maid is
present, she helps the guests to the
sandwiches and the cakes which are
served at five o'clock tea, and herself
hands the cups and takes them from
the guests who would like to be re-
lieved.
Apart from and more important even
than her manner to a guest who hap
pens in for an hour or day is the man
ner of a daughter to her father and
mother. The father returns to his
home after a wearying day at business.
He is tired in body and mind. Coming
back, as his latchkey turns in the home
door, he thorws off care; he is joyous
at the thought of the dear ones he will
meet after hours of absence.
His young daughter, in a pretty
gown, with the bloom and freshness
only girlhood wears, should be ready
to give him the attention he loves--the
kiss, the CHEEKY word-to help her
mother and~the rest in letting he father
see how much he is loved at home.
Men give up great deal for their fami-
lies-their time, their strength, the
knowledge they have gained in Iife's
xperiences-they spend everything
freely for their homes sake, and the
home should pay its debt in much out
spoken love.-Harper's Round Table.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-11
IN THE SOCIETY WORLD.
Recent Social Events in Topeka and
Vicinity.
GENERAL NOTES OF SOCIETY.

Personal Items of Interest About To-
peka People and visitors i'm Town.
Persons sending social items to this depart
ment VIII please give their name and address in
order TO secure publications.
Again last evening Mrs. M. W. Van
Valkenburg was hostess at very pretty
party.
The floral decorations as on Thursday
afternoon were especially elaborate.
Last evening each lady guest was given
a corsage bouquet of La France or
Jacqueminot roses, and each gentleman
a boutonniere.
After the elegant course tea about
sixty guests enjoyed high five during the
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Scott entertained
quite informally last evening five tables
at cards.
The Eucher club met with Mr.. and
Mrs B. 7. Lewis this week. Miss Kib-
linger and Mr.. Edwin Knowles won the
prizes.
The Professional club will meet next
Friday evening with Mr., and Mrs. ]. r.
Hankla.
Mr.. Frank Holiday has returned from
a short business trip to Chicago.
The Occidental club will meet Tues
day afternoon with Mrs. j. &. Hudson at
the Copeland.
The Pansy club met with the presi-
dent, Mrs. w. G Smith, this week and
discussed current topics.
The Philharmonic society will meet
Monday at Guild hall. The instrumental
part of the programme will be Moszko-
wiski selections and the vocal will be
different lullabies.
Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Hall of Spring
field, Mo-, returned home today after
visit with their daughter Mrs. j. J. Frey.
Mrs. D. G. Warner, of Knoxville, Tenn.
formerly Miss Nina Holiday, is visiting
Topeka friends and relatives.
MIR. c. III. Merriam is now secretary of
the Financial Trust company at st. Joe.
Miss Margaret Dudley's tea and card
party on Tuesday evening and Wednes-
day afternoon are complimentary to her
guest Miss Kate Thacher.
The ladies of Grace church gave a
missionary tea yesterday afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-11
General social Notes.

A committee of eighteen are actively
pushing the charity ball idea. Mr. w
W. Webb is chairman of the committee
and the Topeka, Oxford and Sans Pareil
clubs as we'll as other social organizations
are represented. An effort will be made
to secure Representative hall in which
to give the ball.
Mrs. David Atchison came over from
LeavenwOrth with her daughter. Mrs
Arthur Mills, and will remain till Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. E. Stoker announce
the marriage of their niece. Miss Mary
Miller, to Mr. Albertus Tyler Lucas.
January %, at 1870 p. m.
Miss Viola Stewart has returned to st.
joe after visit with Topeka relatives.
Miss Lulu Delavan is recovering from
pneumonia.
Mrs. w. !. Drum will entertain the
ladies' society of the First M. E. church
next Wednesday afternoon. January 10.
Mrs. E A. Tinker and daughter Ida
have gone to Baltimore, Md, where they
were called by the death of Mrs Tin
ker's father.
At the meeting of the Duplicate Whist
club yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Arthur
Capper's, Mrs. P. L. Soper, Mrs. Lyle
Dickey. Miss Kate Thatcher and Miss
Mary Lakin played at the guest table
Miss Jessie Small will be the next hos
tess, January 21.
MIR. and Mrs. w. V. Galbreath of Dali
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-11

as that true?" asked the News man
at Pelham's Pharmacy, as he laid down
a letter in the presence of dozen inter-
ested customers.
"Yes, it is" promptly answered the
proprietor. ut was written here on one
of our letterheads, and signed by J. c.
Fogleman, who lives at No Buxton
street We all know he is a man of his
word"
81 am glad to hear it. You will agree
with me that it is almost too good TO be
true" This is what the letter said:
"Ofice of Pelham's Pharmacy, "a Pat
ton avenue, Asheville, N. C., september
~, 1894. Gentlemen-My little boy, now
years, began chewing tobacco when
3 years old by the advice of our family
physician, in the place of stronger slim-
uIants. Four or five weeks ago / began
giving him No To- BAG, which 1 bought
at Pelham's Pharmacy, and to my great
surprise, and, it is needless to say, my
delight, No To- BAG completely cured
him. He does not seem to care for to-
bacco, and is very much improved in
health, eats heartily and has much bet
ter color.
Finding such remarkable results from
the use of No-To- BAG 1 began myself,
and it cured me, after using tobacco, in
all its various forms, for a period of
twenty years.
II take pleasure in making this plain
statement of facts for the benefit of
others. (Signed) ]. c. FOGLEMAN."
"What's that?" asked Chief of Police
Hawkins, whose manly form attired in
the new police uniform, like Solomon In
all his glory, came to the door.
"Why, No-To-Bac curss!'
"Cures? Why, l should say SO. / have
used it myself. 1t cured me-"
Would you object to making a state
IF fh0 fart for mn hlicatiOuS''
"Certainly not" and the Chief wrote
as follows:
baskerville, N c.. Sept. %, 1s94-Pel-
ham Pharmacy-I bought one box of No
To- BAG from you some time since. After
using No-To- Bac l found / had lost the
desire for tobacco. / was cured.
ST have used tobacco-chiehy chewing
for eight ~ or ten (10) years.
"H. S. HAWKINS"
Everybody looked astonished and Won
dered what would next turn up.
Suppose it don't cnre?" someone
asked
Then you get your money back" re-
piled the druggist. "No- To- Bac is made
by The Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago,
Montreal and New York, and as sterling
in character as in name. By them every
druggist in America is authorized to sell
No-To- BAG under an absolute guarantee
to- cure or money refunded. They al
ways do the square thing. Here, read
their famous booklet. Don't Iobacce
Spit and in it"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-11
A Womnn,s Cure for Insomnia.


, I notice in a contemporary an ex-
traordinary suggestion regarding in
somnia, namely, that to have pet cat
sleeping in the room is the best remedy
for this trying complaint, the animals
presence exercising a sort of magnetic
and soothing influence which compels
sleep. A friend, who is remarkably
good sleeper, always has her beloved
Persian cat in the room, but in this case
the influence is rather the other way,
as the affectionate creature, when
wakeful itself, often arouses its mis-
tress with imperative demands to be
caressed. The author of this curious
theory says that the cat must not be
treated with Indifference; its friend
ship must be cultivated if the hypnotic
influence is to work. 1 should think,
therefore, even if there is any founda-
ton for the idea, it could not be put
into practice by one who has not a.
tolerably strong degree of liking for
the feline race.-Ladies' Pictorial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-11
Mrs. Ham1natl,s Tea.

At the tea given by Mrs. Hammatt for
her son, Mr., Theodore Hammatt, the
hostess, was assisted in entertaining by
Misses Alice Hood of Emporia, Mar
garet Dudley and Kate Thacher A lit
erary tea was also served in the shape of
objects to represent the titles of books
bong placed on a table in the library
The guests were much entertained by
this diversion. Among the more notable
of the objects illstrating titles of books
a picture of the Sphinx; The Lady or the
Tiger. Topeka or Atchison" written on
a card, represented "The Quick or the
Dead"
Mr.. Walter Noble and Miss Shella-
barger played for the entertainment of
the guests.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-11
TOPEKA WINS PRIZES.

Her Poultry Carries Off the Majority
Ofthe Prizes at the Poultry Show.
The meeting of the State Poultry as
sociation will close tonight with the
closing of the exhibit at eleven o'clock.
1t has been a very successful meeting.
Aaron Sheetz of North Topeka, won
more prizes than anybody.
Among other high prize winners. were
VIM. Vesper, Henry Peers, T. B. Rice,
John Hartman, r. E. Brunette of Parsons,
Mrs. J. Gauze of Emporia, w. A. Doc
little of Sabetha, and John A. Mccarthy.
The following are the new officers of
the association:
G. Wheat of Topeka, vice president; T.
II. Lesher of Topeka, treasurer; D. A.
Wise of Topeka, secretary.
Executive committee: Mrs. D. F.
Scott, Burlington; Mrs. J. w. Gauze,
Emporia; W. B. Mccoy, Valley Falls; NJ.
L. Workman, Winfield, and w. A. Doc
little of Sabeths.
The Western Pigeon club, which was
in session there, also elected the follow
ing officers: l. S. Sheetz. president;
Joseph Spetter, vice president; d. F.
Hankla. secretary; John Ramsbarger,
treasurer. L. Rardman of Harrington
and w. Z. Foster and Henry Checkfield
of Topeka were chosen members of the
executive committee.
Over $50 birds were on exhibition.
l. S. Sheetz had 90 entries. He won 81
first prizes and 50 second prizes. John
Ramsbarger had 80 entries, and was the
winner of 6S first prizes and II second
prizes. NJ. F. Hankla had SO entries, and
won 81 first prizes Henry Checkfeld
won the prize of 500 pair Of fantails
offered by Charles Heuschelle of St Joe
for the best collection OF colored fans.
W. E. Foster acted as judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-11
U. and I. Flower Mission.


An old organization under a partially
new name has been added to the already
numerous organizations of similar nature
existing in Topeka and is composed of
twenty five ladies on benevolent thoughts
intent
These ladies are members of the L.
and l. Tens, who, year ago. endowed
cot for old ladies in Christ hospital
with the capital then on hand.
The object of the new organization,
which will be known as the u. and |.
Flower Mission, is to furnish a room for
linen in order. A committee will also
often. Mrs, Arthur Capper and Mrs
Willis Norton were appointed to attend
the meeting of the hospital board of
managers.
Mrs. Frank Holiday was elected pres
ident, Mrs Il. c. Ashby vice president,
and Miss Laura Douthitt secretary and
treasurer.
Mrs. Frank Crane. Mira. ]. F. FARRELL
and Mrs. Eugene Wolfe were appointed
a committee on y-laws and will report
at the next meeting, which will be held
January 20 with Mrs. Frank Holiday
There are to be twenty-five active
members besides as many honorary mem.
bers.
Beside those already mentioned of the
working members, there are Mrs. Eugene
Quinton, Mrs. e. j. Prescott. Miss Mary
horton, Miss Margaret Mulvane, Miss
Jennie Price, Mrs. Harold Chase, Mrs.
A R. Lingafelt, Mrs. T. E. Pounds, Mrs.
Ralph Cav and Miss Lillian GemmeIl.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-11
LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON.
There is ssLeIand'' Crowd at WASH
burn College.
YOUNG Ed, CHIP OF The OLD BLOCK
Smooth Deal BY which He Carried
His POint-POIiticaI Notes.

Smooth Deal BY which He Carried
His POint-POIifical Notes.
Edwin Leland, son of Boss Cy Leland,
is a student at Washburn college. and he
is making q reputation in college circles
as a clever wielder of influence among
his fellows and worthy successor of his
illustrious father.
There is an oratorical association at
Washburn college which is part of the
state association. The organization is
chartered under the laws of the state and
the shares have par value of 81. Little
attention was, however, paid to who was
or was not shareholder but the mem
bership was made up of the students of
the school irrespective of whether they
held shares or not.
The Interstate association contest is to
be held in Topeka this year and it is the
custom to give the printing to one Of the
college papers in the city at which it
is held. There are two papers at Wash
burn and one of them is supported by
young Leland A battle for supremacy
arose between the two papers. There
were enough votes in the local
association to out vote Leland and his
crowd and secure the work for the op-
posing paper.
But Leland was not to be baffied and
he commenced buying shares of the as
sociation, paying for a single share as
much as $19 He succeeded in securing
eighteen, which. with those owned by
his friends, more than gave him the con-
trolling interest.
Then he sprang legal point upon his
transporting opponents, he said that
since the organization was chartered
under the laws of the state that no one
but shareholders had right to vote.
What Il scene there was. A committee
was appointed to consult lawyer and
they reported in favor of Leland. The
day was his. He was in control of the
local association and now things are
moving on smoothly under his direction.
The defeated crowd is however trying to
devise some plan to down the Iceland
crowd" just as other people in the state
are seeking deliverance from the father.
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las, Tex, have gone to Ohio. after visit
with Mrs. Galbreath's sister, Mrs. ]. }.
Frey.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. ]. Black will go to
St Louis next week to attend the we'd
ding of Mr.. Blacks brother
Miss Minnie Marsh will entertain the
Roundabout Whist club on Monday even
ing at her home, Ala East Sixth avenue.
Personal and Social Items.
Miss Annie Jones. will entertain in
formally next Thursday afternoon and
evening.
There will be leap year party at the
Union Pacific hotel Jan. "a, managed by
Mrs. J.~E Crockett, Miss May Maxwell,
Miss Byrd Watkins, and Miss Nell Raub
Mr. and Mrs. Willard N. Hall left
yesterday for Florida.
Mr.. Carl Foulks has returned from
Los Angeles.
MIR. Cliff listed will entertain his
whist club at his home on Tenth and
Harrison streets Monday evening.
Mr.. Joseph Duckworth now of Los
Angeles, formerly of Topeka, is stopping
in Topeka on his way east.
Mrs. s. D. Colvin of Omaha, is visiting
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. William
Elliott.
Mr.. E. S. Grieser has returned to Chi
cago after visit with his aunt Mrs S.
S. OFT
Mrs. Ben Mcfarland has returned to
her home in Kansas City after visiting
her cousin Mrs. Harry Lang.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry R. Kasson, form
erly of Topeka, now of Kansas City,
sailed yesterday for South America to
remain two months.
Mrs. Updegraff of Maple Hill was in
the city yesterday.
The Spinning Spinsters are talking of
giving leap year party,
The Philharmonic club will meet next
Monday in Guild hall.
A dancing club, recently formed, has
for officers MIR. ]. F. II. McKibber,
president; Mr.. E. L. COPELAND. secretary
and treasurer; Messrs. j. B. Hayden
and H. A. Dunn, floor, committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-11

A Topeka lady received a Paris hat
for Christmas present.
When a man is failure himself, he is
quite ready to attribute other peoples
successes to accident.
A Topeka woman has a gown trimmed
in black ivory passementerie which the
great Worth put on a gown for her many
years ago.
A Topeka man said today, 81 haven't
met a man this week who hasn't drawn
list on me, and asked me to become a
member of prospective dancing club.
A Topeka business firm still In its infan-
cy, and composed of two young men, is
sued calendar this year with the appro-
pirate picture The Debut at the head.
"You see we have just made ours" one
of them explains.
A Topeka woman says she wishes that
it were possible to hire some one to pay
party calls.
Comparatively few Topeka ladies have
a day "at home" A prominent society
lady says she has not because she herself
day everyone else does.
And now the Fin de Steele club is talk
ing of leap year party
The time honored custom which Sc
cludsd frem society lady about to be
married seems to be old fashioned
enough to be "trun out" as Chimmie
Fadden would say.
At least one Topeka charity claims
that it doesn't want the charity ball
money.
A Topeka lady who herself objects to
giving lists of her parties says she en-
joys the society news more than any
other part of the paper. Party lists are
not printed to please the party givers,
but to please the readers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-11

RECEIVES A VOLUNTARY TRIBUTE
OF GRATITUDE FROM
MIR. GARMAN.
CHRONIC RHEUMATISM
Of Eighteen Years Duration Cured
by Munyon's Improved HOmOeO-
pathic Remedies.

Mr.. Michael Garman. 72316 Broad
street. Johnstown, Pa, says: "Eigh-
teen years ago nv rheumatism began in
my knees and hips and finally spread
all over my body in such a severe form
that / had to use a cane to walk with
The pains in the shoulders also became
SO bad that it was agony to lie down.
My wrists, shoulders and knees were
continually swollen and / had TO lay
off work months at time. l employed
doctors without number and as to patent
medicines I've taken barrels of them.
Liniments 1 used until the flesh was raw,
all to no avail Pains would shoot
through me almost tearing the joints
apart. Three days after beginning the
use of. Munyon's rheumatism Cure
noticed decided benefit and in less than
four weeks l was completely cured.
Have not had an ache or pain since"
A Specific for Each Disease.
Professor Munyon puts up a separate
remedy for every disease. His Rheu-
matism Cure never fails to relieve
rheumatism in from one to three hours
and cures in few days. His Catarrh
Cure positively cures. His Dyspepsia
Cure speedily cures all forms of stom-
Rch trouble. His Cold Cure never fails
TO cure the most severe cold in a few
hours. The Munyon Remedies are sold
at >all druggists, mostly at 20 cents
bottle.
Personal letters to Prof. Munyon,
1905 Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa, an
swered with free medical advice for any
disease.
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A FIGHT WITH RACCOONS
enjoyed by Lee Jones by the Moons
Pale Light at Midnight.


Lee Jones is carrying both his hands
in slings today, the result of a midnight
encounter at his home Thursday night.
Among Lees personal effects are three
raccoons. He keeps them at his house
and they are quite tame. One of them is
unusually large and strong, but he has
never shown a disposition to be vicious.
Last night Lee heard a noise outside
the house and he got up, hunted a lantern
and went out. Then he found that the
largest of his pets had broken his fasten-
ings and escaped He reached down and
took hold of the animal to carry him
back to the house. The pet didn't want
TO go aud turning around he fastened
his long fangs in the flesh of his captor's
hand But Lee didn't let go and the
longer he held on the more the coon
went for him. The animal used both
feet aud mouth and there are several
long scratches besides the teeth marks
on his hands. Lee was bitten through
the end of the middle finger of his left
hand, through the joint of the forefinger
of his right hand and in various places
in all the other fingers.
When MIR. Jones thought the coon had
tired OF the amusement, he dropped him
aud kicked him ten feet, where he struck
the side of the adjoining house.