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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-28
HATFIELD TO TALK.

Now the Chief Temperance AGitatOr to
Speak at the First Presbyterian Church.
The officers of the State Temperance
union have had some trouble in securing
a hall in which to hold the annual con-
vention of the union next Tuesday and
Wednesday, but it has finally been set
tied that the convention will be held in
the First Presbyterian church and the
opening session will be held at 3 o'clock
Tuesday afternoon.
The managers of the union wanted to
hold their convention in Hamilton hall
but that hall had been previously en-
gagged for lodge entertainment Then
they asked for Representative hall and
were told that they could have it, but
afterwards the officials in charge were
reminded that both the appellate and
supreme courts will be in session at that
time and both the Legislative halls will
be in use. After the second disappoint-
ment the First Presbyterian church was
secured.
The full programme has not been pre-
pared but Rudolph Hatfield of Wichita
will be one of the evening speakers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-28
She Could Play Leap Frog.

She was attired in her new boomers,
and she seemed to be proud Of them.
''Well, " he said after he had surveyed
the new costume critically, 81 suppose
you are happy now"
moo; not exactly she replied slowly
''Why, you must have the freedom of
movement for which you have longed all
your life, he exclaimed.
eyes, 1 have that she admitted.
"You have always been complaining
that a woman was too much hampered by
her skirts he persisted.
cts true too," she asserted.
Ever since you were little girl" he
went on, ''you say, you have had q longing
to play leap frog and all such games every
time You saw the boys doing it.
Il admit it, she said.
'And you always thought it unjust that
you should be deprived of such sport be-
cause you were a girl
''It did seem So"
"Well, now you have got your boomers
I suppose there is no reason why you
shouldn't play leap frog if you want to.
Why don't you do it?''
because now that I can don't see
any fun in it. I-I-don't think much
of boomers anyway. Chicago Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-28

will have a team of championship candi-
dates at the Manhattan field contests in
New York the coming season. The most
likely candidate among the southerners is
E. J. Miltenberger, who, from his perform
ances, may justly lay claim to the title
of all around athlete. He is 20 years of
age, stands 8 feet inch high and is built
with the classic uniformity of a Hercules.
When in condition, he weighs 215 pounds
and has frequently upset all theory in ath-
letic calculation by carrying without much
seeming effort this mass of weight and
avoirdupois a distance of 10 feet ~ inches
In a standing broad jump and feet inch
in standing high jump
1t is Miltenberger's intention to try for
the all around athletic championship on
july 4
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-28

simulated the love for we'll bred horses
which characterizes the residents of the
blue grass country. He is an able law
yer, an ex-judge of the superior court OF
his state, breeder of both trotters and
thoroughbreds and an amiable and polish
ed gentleman. But it must not be as
sumed for one moment that he can be i'm
posed upon. Under the velvet glove there
is the hand of steel, and his clever cross
examination of witness before the board
of review has often brought turf fraud
to the surface or cleared an innocent man.
Mr.. Johnston has proved himself a diplo.
mat of rare ability. When he originally
accepted Office, the relations between the
National and the American associations
were, to say the least, cold. He lost no
time in manifesting his desire for friendly
relations and was so successful that at the
present time there is cordial fellowship
between them.
The meeting of the association recently
held in New York was one of the most i'm
portant in it's history, as some notable
changes in the racing rules were made, and
other business was transacted of vital inter
est to turfmen. This association is recog-
nized in every country where trotting sport
prevails as the governing body and guard
ian of turf law and discipline. Its laws
are not only observed by the minor associ-
atoms which are in membership with it,
but when the American Trotting associa-
ton was started, in 1887, the latter adopted
the national rules without an alteration
and the British Trotting union and the
German, French, Austrian and Italian
trotting associations look to it for protec-
ton and will not permit American trotters
to compete on their tracks unless they
have certificates of identity issued by tho
agent of tho National association, who re-
sides in New York.
The magnitude of the association is cas-
lily shown by few statistics. In 1894 its
members offered in stakes and purses no
less than 81, $50, 600 and in 1895 the larger
sum of 50, O31, 800. 1t has members in
nearly every state of the union, a goodly
number in Canada and one in Australia,
and its power is practically SO universal
that man or horse expelled from it's
tracks for fraud cannot compete on any re-
putable trotting track in the wide world.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-28

to remark that 'Doniphan was the only
county in his district where he was
asked to try cases behind the barn."
Leland had made fight on Judge Hub
bard's denomination, and supported for
the nomination Judge Martin, and when
Hubbard was nominated, had bolted and
supported Judge Otis, the Democratic
candidate. and with the help of Doni-
phan county he was elected. For the
next term Judge Martin was nominated,
elected, and remained judge until he re-
signed during Governor Martins ad'
mlnistration.
Judge Martins administration was not
satisfactory to Boss Leland probably be-
cause court was only held in the court
room) When the Twenty-second district
was created Judge Bassett was favored
by Leland, but Doniphan county opposed
him for a second term, aud he was de-
feated. Now Boss Leland wants Judge
Peters for chief justice, and the state
official paper lends helping hand while
Governor Morrill, stands speechless
How much more ''snap" conventions
and that sort of thing are the people of
Kansas expected to submit TON the in
terest of harmony.-Leavenwo Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-28
The Art of Prophecy.

ssI think it will rain,' the prophet says; ''I
think it will rain, you know;
I think it will rain today, good folk, provided
it doesn't snow
And then he climbs to his den aloft to note
how the breezeS blow.
81 think it will snow" the prophet says,
''and so for a storm prepare,
I think it will snow tonight, good folk, pro-
vided it isn't fair"
And then he climbs to his den aloft to look at
the rain gauge there.
s'The weather'll be fair" the prophet says
s'the weather'H be fair and warm;
The weather'n be fair today, good folk, pro-
vided it doesn't Storm
And then he climbs to his den aloft to see how
the cloud banks form.
81 think it will Storm" the prophet says; 81
think it will storm tonight;
The wind will blow a terrible gale, provided
I've hit it right
And then he climbs to his den aloft to see if
the stars are bright.
81 think he is right the critic says; "I've
followed him ali along;
think he is right tonight, good folk. provided
he isn't wrong
And that is the view I take, good folk-the
point Of my little song.
Chicago Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-28

THE TOPEKA JOURNAL says there ia a
'tdeal" on foot to nominate s. r. Peters
for chief justice in place of Judge Mar
tin. If there is, it should succeed. If
Judge Martin wants an office he ought
to get it on a Populist ticket. --Paola Re-
publican.
1t will be remembered that Chief JUS
tice David Martin was appointed by Gov
ernor Morrill, forthwith upon the tender
by Chief Justice Horton of his resigna-
ton, at an appointed interview of which
only the governor and Judge Horton
had any knowledge. Why Judge Hor-
ton desired Judge Martin to be his sue
cessor need not be enquired; but the ap-
Eointment was undoubtedly made thus
hurriedly to prevent clamor about
the governors ears over the matter; and
we will give Governor Morrill, credit for
believing that his appointee was known
to him TO be ripe lawyer, and au
experienced praus judge, who was
not politician; and it has been SO
since accepted without exception.
Politics has no business in the supreme
court, and for once it can be said
that either good sense or accident kept
il out
Now, what is the matter that this con-
dition should be changed? Judge Mar
tin has been known for thirty years in
Kansas as a lawyer and not a politician;
and Judge Peters has been known for
twenty years in Kansas as more politician
than lawyer. If this is the reason why
this change is proposed, it is now said
that this feeling dates back to a time
while Judge Martin was district judge
Of the old Second district, and was heard
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-28
Rubber PRODUCERS Resources.

Owners of rubber plantations are said
to be very reckless in their method of tap
ping trees. Tt is thought by many that
because of this a rubber famine is immi-
nent. Good authorities state that the
natural supply will last indefinitely.
Rubber cultivation is entirely practicable
in parts OF the earth which embrace mil
lions of square miles. Some new method
of cultivation and greater care in handling
the crude product may be necessary in the
future, but there is apparently no danger
at all of the upply giving out through
exhaustion Of its natural sources.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-28
A SOUTHERN ATHLETE.

pete Against Northern Champions.
That an exceptionally brilliant season
in amateur athletics is likely is evident
from the active work now commencing in
club and college training quarters. Even
so early chances of winners in the inter
collegiate track and field championships
are keenly discussed, and the main result
is figured on with relish that is surpris-
ing.
In club circles, too, the thirst for fame
has engrossed the athletes of every grade,
and from every part of the country reports
are arriving of preparations for the spring
games.
The Southern Athletic association of
New Orleans has half a dozen crack ath
1etes in training for national events and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-28

SELDOM ornever has there been such
travesty on justice as has been afforded
by the court which passed sentence upon
Miss Elizabeth Flagler. This young
woman saw a colored boy taking some
grapes from her fathers vineyard and
deliberately shot him to death. She was
arrested and contrary to the usual Gus
tom in murder cases was admitted to bail,
which she furnished and was released
Her trial has just closed and the sentence
of the court was that she should pay
fine of $500 and spend three hours in
Jail. The Jail sentence was evidently
imposed merely for the purpose of COM
plying with the letter and not the spirit
of the law. The amount of the fine
throws some light on what is now con-
sidered the value of Negro and
shows that the market price has not
changed much since before the war. A
full grown, able bodied black man was
then worth about $1,000. Miss Flagler's
victim being boy is valued by the court
at half price. 1t will be impossible for
anybody to believe that if the Flagers had
been poor and the victim white and rich
the sentence would not have been differ
ent. Is it any wonder that respect for law
and courts of justice is growing less and
less among the people when the taking
of human life can be atoned for by the
payment of $3.50?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-28
Cardinal Manning's Bump of Conscience.

Although ascetic in his personal habits,
the late Cardinal Manning was far from
being austere, and among his intimate
friends he relished telling or hearing anus
ing things. A story he never shrank from
telling was of sculptor who had once at
tempted his bust in Rome. During one
of the sittings, as he was discoursing on
phrenology, Manning made him point out
on the head he was modelling the supposed
seat of various organs and qualities. At
last Manning had asked him where was
the seat of conscience, upon which the
sculptor had stalked across the room, and
touching a certain part of the sitter's
Uranium remarked, "That's where it
ought to be. "-Household Words.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-28
Another Sad ROMANCE.

Irene O'Flarity-Frankie Ryan, yer is
false to de very heart. Since Nellie Muir
ply got her new hat yer has went an give
me the shook. But bark! When dem new
clothes of Nellie Murphy's is wore out,
yer will be comm back to me, an den,
frankie Ryan, den I will be behind de
convent walls. Farewell Truth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-28

Exceptional honors were paid to Minnie
Hauk during her recent stay at Rome.
The holy father received her in special
audience and gave her permission to be
present at the private mass celebrated by
the pope himself in his private chapel on
New Years day. A few days afterward
the great singer was presented to her maj
esty the queen of Italy, at the queens
own desire, and had the privilege of sing
ing a few songs at the Quirinal-New
York Sun
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-28

THE movement to abolish the fee sys-
tenn has made a fair beginning. The
house judiciary committee has decided
10 report favorably the bill for placing
United States attorneys and marshals on
salaries. The reform should extend on
down the line to consta bles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-28
To Care For In Sickness and Death.

The constitution and bylaws of a socie-
ty of colored citizens of Dumfries, Va, has
just been agreed upon. The first two ar
ticles read as follows:
''Article 1.-The name of this organiza-
ton shall be the Ebenezer Benevolent So
ciety.
''Article 2.-The object of this organiza-
ton shall be to caro- for its members in
sickness and in death. New York World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-28

THE reason why Cy Leland is permit
tad to have his own way just now is be-
cause the people are not going to vote
his ticket when he gets it ready. Cy
can fix the machine, but he can't fix the
voters. No goldbug candidate of any
description is going to get state west
of the Missouri river. Let Cy go on in
his headlonP coursa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-28
Rank Growth,

The fond Washington mother has found
a new simile for her developing youngster.
She no longer Hkens him to weed or a
mushroom. but declares, with pardonable
pride, that he is growing like a gas bill. !"
Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-28

WHEN Senator Teller roasted" John
Sherman on the flour of the senate, the
galleries applauded The whole country
will join in the applause. There is per-
haps but one man in the United States
more thoroughly and universally de-
spised than Grover Cleveland, and that
man is John Sherman. He is SO cold
biooded in his villainy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-28

SINCE in many states the Democrats
are holding two conventions and elect
ing two sets of delegates to the national
convention, the chances for two national
conventions continue to increase. Neither
faction will be in position to call men,
bers of the other, boilers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-28
LIKE PARENT, LIKE CHILD.
A Politicians Little Girl Who Would Rule
Her PlaymateE.

"A Ro11ttclan's Little Girl VINO would Rule
Her Plavmates.
A Topeka little girl whose father is a
political boss was engaged today in play
ing "horse" with three other little girls
She was driving the three in a toy har-
ness. The middle "horse" was the small
est and complained:because she was tired
and could not keep up
"Well, you've got to if you play with
u.s. said the politicians little girl
promptly and decidedly, ''if you can't
get out" and the slow little girl was left
standing on a corner.
And yet some people still insist there
is nothing in the law of heredity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-28
Better Than ra1king About Them.

When the Roentgen light becomes CHEAP
enough, people who have aches and pains
won't do thing all day but sit and looE
inside themSslves.-Atchi Globe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-28
MAI. PHILIP P. JOHNSTON.

Unanimously Reelected President OF the
National TrOtting Association.
Major Philip Preston Johnston, one of
the best known horsemen in this country,
was reelected president of the National
Trotting association at its recent meeting,
held at the Murray Hill hotel, in New
York. Major Johnston is Virginian by
birth, but his active life has mainly been
passed in Kentucky, where he readily as
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-28
In Whose Hands9

In spite of General Harrison's efforts to
appear IN the hands of himself we shall
listen with interest to whatever Mrs. Dim
mick has TO sAy.-Detroit Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-28
Guessed It.

''what's that long piece of writing, pa
pap Is it poetry?'
chastity replacing it in his empty pock-
etbook)-'Y Yves, dear; it is an owed to
your mothers milliner. '-Chicago Trib-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-28
The Never Ending Quarrel.

She-s'He whistled as he went for want
of thought OF course it was boy. You
wouldn't find girl whistling for want of
thought.
He-No; she wouldn't whistle. She'd
talk.-Indianapolis Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-28

CHICAGO Feb. 2S.-For Kansas: Rain
or snow tonight and Saturday; warmer
tonight; colder Saturday afternoon,
winds shifting to southwest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-28

BANK robbers are disposed of with
neatness and dispatch in Texas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-28

Smooth as silk is the way our collars
feel now. Peerless Steam Laundry. 112
and ia W. 9Th.
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TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

Official Paper of the City of Topeka
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BIDS AND PROPOSALS.

,..EsJ~ ~M.lllls....
BIDS FOR COAL Sealed bids VIII he
received by the undersigned up to l.
o'clock noon. December H. 10 furnish
coal for the use of Harris county in
such quantity as may be found neees.
sary, Bids VIII be opened at the next
regular meeting 81 the county co<nmis-
s:oners court, December II. 1896 The
b.ds. w. N. Shaw,
~ County JudEA
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W ANTED--A home in H religious family
for the winter ~ young lady, Will assist
with sewing and household duties for
same: references given. Address 92Cj
this Office. IS
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WANTED---Sftuation by a live, energetic
man, willing to take hold of any kind
OF work. Address Bookkeeper. care (.
Al q a u
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POSITION as governess 20 teach music
and English branches; can give good
references; no objection to country. Adj
dress q23i this office. 10
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A POSITION by a lady 10 assist in gen.
eral homework in private family and
be as companions. small wages. Adj
dress 1896. this office. 10
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WAN1ED-Druggis7t single man. as years
OF age. Registered; ten years practical
experience and thoroughly competent.
desires situation for 1897. city or coun-
thol, care Lock Box 4s3, Houston. Texas.
''' IL
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WIDOW of flrst-class education and best
qualifications, wishes position as gov
erness or housekeeper. no incumbrance:
Address Mrs. EVerett, this office. rs
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LADY of hest education wishes situation
as governess. will assist In household
duties. II necessary; obiging In manner.
No incumbrance. Address $3.50, this OF
fee l.
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INTELLIGENT colored man wants work
of any kind; long experience In store
and yard. good recommendations. l. W.
SmnllWooh. ~ Iiherty avonne. ~
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employment; railroad job section house
or lumber camp PREFERRED Address 923S
This affico Il
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EXPERIENCED bookkeeper and office
man desires engagement january /. 1871
long experience in all classes OF ac-
counts, fine pcnman. quick accurate.
highest references. Address Buokbeeper.
this office. Il
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SITUATION WANTED-By colorcd m',n
as porter or any kind of work arour
store or office; good references In city
Address g2ii this office IL
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LIST OF ANSWERS ,,,
Post for week ending Saturday, Decem-
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1902 9l.7; Mrs. =. Burrow aS@s' ssM'
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IN
PERSONAL.
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HOUSTON SHORTHAND AND TYPE
WRITING ScHOOL~-Mason block Miss
Alice f. Harper, principal. makes a
specialty OF training stenographers for
practical business positions. II you mean
business. come and take a course. II
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DR.. WM, a, BOXELL. Specialist 10 DIE
ease az Women. Nervous, and Chrouic
ful practice In the state. Office Mason
Block III
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COLORED man AMI wife desire situation:
man to attend cows. horses and yard.
work: good references. Address j. L..
this office, 10
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l.. PETIT, late gunsml,h in tho French
army. Repairs guns pistols aud re-
volvers. electric grinding 1911 Preston
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SITUATIONS WANTED:
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WHITE woman wishes situation IN prl-
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