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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11

bearing upon his political history present.
past or future, so II is not to be wondered
at that they should have escaped attention
in the rush and turmoil Of the campaign
which has now fairly begun.
To those who think that they VIII ind
here some deep political secrets. or mys-
teries, the warning is freely given to turn
aside to other columns Of this paper Pol
tics plays no part in this story 1t simply
treats of the physical makeup Of the Ohio
statesman.
Mr.. Mckinley is feet 62z inches high
in his stocking feet. With his shoes on he
is feet IN inches tall. He is within
small fraction of an inch as tall as the ave
rage man the world over. He is about
three-fourths Of an inch shorter than the
average American.
According to the strict law of physical
proportions he should weigh 145 pounds
without his clothes. or about 153 pounds
fully dressed. Instead. he weighs 10
pounds dressed as he appears in public as
semblages. He wears 16-inch collar and
a IL inch hat The shape of his head is
oblong, the outline appearing very much
like a short, fat foot.
MUSCULAR PHYSIQUE.
Twenty-Five years ago a middle-weght
prize fighter would have envied the mus
cular development of the Ohio Major. Even
now his frame is sturdy and strong. His
chest measures 80 inches and his waist line
is Al inches In circumference. Billy Null
doom, the noted wrestler. saw Mr.. Mckinley
In New York about two years ago, and the
only remark the big athlete made was to
this effect; In three weeks I could put
42-inch chest on him and a 36-inch stom-
ach.''
The Majors shoulders are square. His
whole appearance is one of sOIidity. His
feet seem to rest on the ground with extra
security. A storekeeper in Canton has
given the world the important piece of in
formation that Mr.. Mckinley wears No. 91k
socks. From shoe store owner in the
same place the bit Of knowledge was
CLEANED that he wears a TX shoe. These
shoes are soft and broad. The prevailing
pointed toe never found favor with the
Major His instep is only moderately high.
He wears the outside edge of the heels
down more quickly than the rest OF the
shoe. just as a great many less cOnspicu-
GUS mortals do.
PIE FOR THE PROFESSORS.
Phrenologists, palmists, physiognomists
and numerous other scientific gentlemen
who always insist upon being called pro
least they are alleged to have done so and
every possible means have been taken to
haul forth into the light of day the inner
most secrets OF his nature.
The palmist assures US that the lines Of
his left hand show strong brain power, a
large heart, long life, q love Of home,
moderate ambition and q host Of other
things.
The phrenologist insists that he has the
bump Of combativeneEs, a hole where the
hump Of self-esteem should be; a notice
able protubeTance denoting general pro
bfty; deep cavity where the bump Of men
tai weakness is usually located, and q score
Of qualities and lack Of qualities, each and
svery one Of them complimentary.
THE PHYSIOGNOMIST.
Bet 70 Pc behindhand the physiOgno-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11
TO CLEAN WHITE STRAW HATS.

Young women who have been wearing white
sailor hats for the past month are beginning
to look apprehensively at the stained and
soiled brins. 1t is possible. however. to re-
move this stain. as any one can learn for her
self.
First brush the hat very thoroughly and
carefully to remove as much dry dust as pos
sible. Then add a little ammonia to some
water, and, with brush and some CASTLE
SOAP scrub the stained brfm till 1t is clean.
Care should be taken not to break or bend
the straw, but If this precaution is observed
the washing will be found very beneficial
If any stains do not prove amenable to this
treatment, apply little lemon juice which
is wonderfully ef1cacious for cleaning straw.
When the last remedy has been applied lay
the hat on a fat surface so that ii may dry
IN its original shape Do not attempt to
wear It before 1t is completely dry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11
FOND or THE RACES.

Ladies who are not IN the ring at the
races these days are none the less interest
ed. and they keep the boys busy with their
errands. A special purse has been made
for this purpose only. Il holds a large num-
Der OF quarters which fit in the purse exact
ly, anc IT. is not intended to be used for any
thing else. This purse hangs on a chat
The chatelaine, by the way, is very nee
essary accessory. to the toilet. There is no
end to the number Of things that may be
hung Oh it A young lady made a present
OF one of them to a friend with the recon-
nendatiOn, Hang on this those things
which you most frequently lose" OF
course this varies according TO the ma tural
tastes and failings OF the wearer. but some
of the things which are sometimes worn
ing salts, a silver purse, a stamp box, and
watch, not to mention a tiny mirror, WlIcn
must be consulted now and then after some
particularly exciting race OF course il is
very nice to have all these made of sold,
but enamel IS considered correct, and silver
is far from being undesirabIa Many Of the
buckles are set with gems. but there are SO
many paste buckles now thar there is dan
ger that real jewels may not be appreciate
in such a position.
\ cnatelsine, of course. implies a belt,
as. indeed. everything else does this sea-
SON. Have you a round waist2 You wear
a scale and ieWeled a Russian enamel
belt with It. Have you Louis Jacket?
You wear a kid anaconda Imalt. And II
your choice between a belt Of the material.
a narrow gold one, or a snake skin. Some
of The Russian enamel belts are provided
with long tabs Of leather tipped with en-
amel which hang down from the buckle in
front.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11
M'KINLEY's STRONG POINTS.

Of the ear to the top Of the forehead And
the towering height to the top head over
the ears, the high crown and Lhat full,
plump and well roundabout back head!
Just over the nose IS found the practical
talent. The lower part of that forehead
indicates wonderful peTceptfve powers, and
ability to gather knowledge. to dispense it
simply and clearly. IN the top forehead is
found the reasoning faculties. Thes-fore-
head in the upper part is strong and broad,
showing original forms of thinking and
planning. and giving to him the power to
reason from analogy Here he derives his
philosophical qualities, and We secure re-
minders Of Webster in more ways than
one
A man who doesn't claim to be a professor
but who has made the study of faces a fad
for the past twenty years, says Of McKin-
ley: IF you will make close comparison
OF Mr. McKinley's face with that Of Ma
pCleOn you will see that there is no resem-
blance whatever. NapoleOn's face was quite
mild and innocent looking McKinley's is
stern except for the eyes, which give it
placid expression. The adyerSarieS OF the
Ohio man say he is weak, while his ad-
mirers say he is strong and firm. They are
both right and they are both wrong. Their
counter claims remind me Of the old story
about the two men who had q dispute
about a road sign at a certain point One
claimed it was black painted sign and the
other claimed it was green. After they had
called each other liars they had q fine
rough and tumble fight. One had his finger
chewed off and the other lost an ear. Then
they went to look at the sign to see who
was right. One side Of the sign was green
and the other was black.
THE MAJORS CHIN.
Take NcKinley's chin, for instance A
side view shows what is ordinarily chilled
a firm chin. front view shows that it is
not as strong as It might be- There is a
lack Of breadth TO the jaw which all men
Of extreme determination of character have.
This is sometimes called an indication of
dOggedness but the line between logged
ness and firmness is so fine that it is diff
cult to say where one begins or where the
! other ends Mckinley is open to reason,
/ judged by the formation of the lower part
of the face but whether he is open to too
many kinds Of reasoning remains to be
| seen.
His mouth is a Puritanical mouth. By
that I mean he clings steadfast to the
ideas which We're driven into him in his
youth. Nothing can swerve him from
these. and it is perhaps just as well, as he
was reared in an atmosphere of respecta-
bllity, strict and uDyielding to the more
elastic ideas of the present time.
McKinley's eyes are mild I should
judge him to be man who hates discussion
and argument. He is not combative. He is
not optimistic and judging from his mouth,
think he is inclined the other way His
mouth is the predominating feature Of his
face His nose counts for little his chin
is ordinary, his forehead is good one
but not exceptional. but his mouth is
unique"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11
THE FEMININE OBSERVER.

Snowy wedding rings are regarded as very
bad form.
An immense amount of expense is lavished
belts this season.
The up-to-date girl wakes enthusiastic
over a dainty sweater.
The bicycle is a great bond Of companionship
between husband and wife
The craze for imitation diamonds trim
mings is Increasing alarmingly.
1t makes you feel warm just to look at a
red costume in summer weather.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11
HAPPINESS

Oh. June days are rare days,
And days to tempt the rover
With fern scent. and grape-scent,
And scent of sweet white clover
Such road-f1Ow'rs and wood-fiow'T RS,
and Eow'rs that gem the meadow;
Such blue ones, and pink 0nes.
And ones that grow in shadow
The bird-songs and brool1-songs
Are songs so full of badness,
That heart-jOy and soul-j0y
Are joys akin to madness.
Oh. June days are rare days.
And days dropt down from Heaven
With sweet scents, and sweet flow rs,
And sweet songs, freely given!
-Annetta Merrill
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11

A new model for a golf costume shows a
skirt of soft tan and brown plaid. cut the
bias There is an ample flare to the short
godet skirt that reaches trife above the shoe
tops Most outing skirts shorter than
shoe-top length. The jacket that goes with
the skirt is of plain tan ladies' cloth, and. be
ing sleeveless, is easily drawn on over q shirt
waist without crushine the fnl slaaNas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11

The seven sleepers still have descendants
who inherit their soporihc tendencies.
From Holland comes the news that Mile
Maria CcIpkens has been sleeping for the
last 341 days She is fed by artificial means
The para graph leads the ''Staatsbuerger
Zeitung'' to say that 'the greatest sleeper
of our time is a French woman, Margarete
Royenvay. who has been asleep for seven
teen years in Thenelles. Department OF
AisnGS's
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11

silk Stockings Under LeEgfngs.
Leggings are worn more sensibly than they
were. They are hot things, tolerated only
because they clothe the calves in a conyen-
tional way. and because in mountain climb
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11

There are several points about the Hon.
William Mckinley. OF Ohio, which have
escaped the astute political writer's OF this
continent. These points have no direct
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11

ing they support the legs, but their bulkiness
has always been against them This summer
the most delicate silk stockings come for
wear under leggiDgs and the calves are trim
and comfortable, though buttoned under Two
thicknesses of felt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11
M'KINLEY'S MOUTH
a PHYsIoGNOMTsT SAYS TT IS HIS
MOST PROMINENT FEATURE.
Ii VIEWS OF THE MAJOR.

what All the Professors of Character
study Say of Him-His Strongest
Points.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11

There are new stockings with fancy
clocks that are almost as elaborate as en-
b1oidery- Indeed, there are many styles
that have the clockings done by hand.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11

mist comes forward and makes a few re-
marks which are more interesting than the
others. He takes the Majors face and
sections it on into dozen different pieces
and allows each feature TO tell its own
story. This physiognomist does not con-
fine himself to the facial features, but in
his comprehensive studies he takes in the
whole body, from the crown or the head to
the sole of the foot.
OF the body, minus the head, this pro-
lessor says: 1T is round, plump and we'll
preserved, furnishing a full stock Of vital
force for the massive and active brain
and character, is like that Of a steam boiler
20 the engine. It takes steam to run To-
connective and it takes blood to run a
brain"
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The Length OF BRAIN
Concerning the head, the eulogistic pro-
lessor says: Taking the ear as the center
Of the brain, we find massive head for
ward from the ears to the eyebrows. What
wonderful length Of brain from the opening
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11

the north entrance is the library, which is ,
finished il dark wood. Nearest the grand
hall is an exceedingly beautiful and massive |
fireplace. Within the open space, hand |
someIy tiled and finished is room ennngf, |
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-02-27

Dresser oficiated. Among the many
friends Of Lincoln who were present was
Thomas G. Brown, one of the judges of
the state supreme court. Hewas blunt,
outspoken man and an old timer.
Parson Dresser was attired in full
canonical robes and recited the service
with much impressive solemnity. He
handed Lincoln the ring, who, placing
it on the BRIDES finger, repeated the
church formula, with this ring I thee
endow with all my goods and chattels,
lands and tenements.'
Judge Brown, who had never before
witnessed such a ceremony and looked
upon it as utterly absurd, calculated, in
tone loud enough to be heard by all,
"God Almighty, Lincoln, the statute
fixes all that!" This unexpected inter-
ruption almost upset the old parson, who
had keen sense Of the ridiculous, but
he quickly recovered his gravity and
hastily pronounced the couple man and
wife.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-02-27
PROBATE Notice.
First publication Feb. 9th, 1896.
tie of Minnesota. In Probate Court.

First publication Feb. eth, 1896.
State OF Minnesota,) In Probate Court,
County OF Marshall. Especial term. Feb. 2e, 1896.
In the matter Of the guardianship Of John G.
Peterson, insane.
On reading and filing the petition Of Fred s.
Peterson. guardian of said insane person. repre-
senting. among other things, that he the said
ward. seized OF certain real estate in Kittson
County. State OF Minnesota, and that for the
benefit, Of said ward the same should be sold. and
praying for license to Sell the same. And it ap-
%pearing to disqualification of the Court, from
said petition, that for the benefit of said ward
said real estat4.ShOlld be sold:
Tt is ordered, hataall persons interested in
said estate appear before this Court on Friday.
the goth day Uf March, A. D. 1896. at | D clock
p. m. at the Court II ouse in City of Warren, in
said County, then and there to show cause If
any there bel why license should not be granted
for the snle of said real estate. according to the
prayer Of said petition. .e
And it is further ordered, that this order shall
be published onEe in each week. for three success
sive weeks prior. to said day Of hearing, in the
WARREN Shear. d weekly newspaper printed and
published at Warren. insaid County.
(. Dated at Warren, Mimi, the Goth day Of
February. A.aD. 1885.
- BY the Court:
s{ ...rr.., lyg y IN CS. HULL.
$50 5 ST. 81. Judge Of Probate.
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EPlGRAMS BY LINCOLN.

Lincoln was fond of illustrating his
points, when speaking or writing, with
homely metaphor or smile. These fig
ures Of speech were sometimes uncouth,
but always strong.
When General Grant was accused of
intemperance. the president answered,
If knew what brand of whisky he
drinks, would send a barrel or so to
some other generals. =
On one occasion, exasperated at the
discrepancy between the aggregate Of
troops forwarded to Mcclellan and the
number the same general reported as
having received, Lincoln exclaimed,
Sending men to that army is like SHOW
cling deas across barnyard-half of
them never get there. - 1.Et's.5s
To a politician who had criticised his
course he wrote, would you have me
drop the war where it is, or would you
prosecute it in future with elder stalk
squirts charged with rosewater?''
When, on his first arrival in Washing
ton as president, he found himself be-
eieged by Office seekers, while the war
was breaking out, he said, II feel like
a man letting lodgings at one end Of the
house while the other end is on fire.
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Not a few Who read what Mr.. Rob
ert Rowls, at Hollands, Va, has to
say below, Will remember their own
experience under. like circumstances:
Last winter had La grippe which
left me in. 3, low state Of health. I
tried. numerous remedies, none OF
which did me- any good, until | was
induced to try a bottle Of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. The first bot
tie OF itso lar relieved me that I was
enabled to ATTEND to my work, and
the second bottle effected cure. y
For sale at q and 50 cents per bot
tie by e. F.. Whitney.
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STEPHEN.

Feb II. 1895.
The old maids will give a leap-year
party att. o. o. F. hall this evening.
John p. Lundin and Erick Falkeid
We're up to Warren ON the 18th to
attend the immigration convention,
and they report the meeting a perfect
success. 49,.
Old man Brown, OF the Leader, got
back from seeing his ma last Satur-
day. We expected him to bring back
1. helpmate with him, but again we
were disappointed.
DR.. Taylor and bride are expected
back to Stephen on the 9th inst.
DR.. Wattam was seen on our
streets last week. The DR.. is quite a
,favorite down here. .. ....
The North Dakota Medicine Co..
closed a two weeks engagement here
last Saturday night. We think it
must have been a success financially,
Stephen was quarantjned against
Argyle for two days last week on &C.
count OF the diphtheria scare. u.
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l;iicolls's MEMORY.

rslA whsrs HsI HID Put : Whsesesos
Etftesa Ysars Bs6srs.
II 70 said that abraham Lincoln never
forgot face and was never at loss 70
greet b. name any person whom be had
ever known. Possibly tais may be "a
exaggeration, but many anecdotes are
told which 90 TO prove that the great
president did have q wonderful memory.
When, he was Q comparatively young
man and candidate for the Illinois leg
tslature. he made = personal canvass Of
his district. While swinging around
the circle" he stopped one day and took
dinner with farmer in sangamon
county. I5
Years afterward. whom Lincoln had
become president, soldier came to call
on him at the White House. At the first
glance the chief executive said:
EYES. remember you. You used to
live On tho Danville road. took dinner
with: you when I was running for the
legislature. xecollect that we stood
talking together out at the barnyard
gate while I sharpened my jackmife -
"Ya-as," dxawled; tho soldier. lyon
did. But. say, wherever did you put tibet
milestone? I looked Ter it adozen times,
but I mover could ind It after tho day
you used It. We lowed ~ how mebby
you took it long with You. -
mo-" said Lincoln. looking serious
and pushing away lot Of documents Of
state from Tho desk in front Of him.
ssN1n 7 mt e. -, A.>.~ - tA>x ->A>~>A
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BIG WOODS.
SHEAF::

SHEAF: ~~ ..s..-a> 1898
A masquerade ball at the Knutson
Elevator was the enjoyable event OF
last week.
A leap year party at the residence
of Mr.. Strickland was another success.
The South Big Woods church not
withstanding the hard times have
raised $1,2OO.O0 by subscrip tion.
They have planned to build church
which they will be able to do when
spring opens and time permits.
A select school has been opened
near Mr.. Knutsons elevator with an
enrolment of 16 scholars. Molly
-Knutson presides.
The water tanks passing for water
are frequently seen with this consol-
alton however, there's plenty in
Snake r. this year.
Stock is being wintered on rough ICED
owing to the mild winter, which will
give the farmers little hay to sell
in the spring.
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Money on hand for Real
Estate Loans at Bank of
Warren.

Simon s. Hartman, West Va, has
been subject TO attacks ofcolic about
once year, and would have to call
a doctor and then suffer for about
twelve hours as much as some do
when they die. He was taken recentlv
just the same as at other times, and
concludec to try Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He
says: 81 took one dose of it and it
gave me relief in five minutes. That is
more than any thing else has ever
done for me-" For sale by
E. f. Whitney.
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INTERRUPTED THE. WEDDING

4 Story Abo0e Lioooln's Marriage 70 Mary
Todd. 49,"
Inoo1n's unfortunate marriage 70
Mary Todd occurred in Springfield, Ills,
ct the home Of Mr.. n. W. Edwards,
where Miss Todd lived. She was the
belle Of Springfield, and the story of
Lincoh's unhappy and interrupted
courtship 10 we'll known. The marriage,
although hastily arranged in the end,
was perhaps the first one performed in
that city with all the requirements Of
tho Episcopal ceremony. Rev. Charles
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LINCOLN, THE CARPENTER.

4 Oabinet Asds BY Him which 10 st1ll
In Existenoo.
In the days when Abraham Lincoln
was boy on his fathers farm in Gen.
tryville. Ind twas necessary for every
settler to knowshow TO handle tools.
Thomas Lincoln, Abraham's father,
was probably &c skillful a carpenter as
any Of his nsigh bors, and he taught his
con to handle tia saw and plane as well.
There IS evidspce that Abraham was
an apt pupil, FORE specimen of his handi-
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OBITUARY..

WHEREAS, it has pleased the Su-
preme Architect of the Universe to
summon from his labors upon earth,
our beloved Brother, Charles s.
White, calling him by his Omnipo-
tent will to that Judgment which
awaits all who IRE toiling in this
earthly temple; and
WHEREAS, the Masonic ties which
have SO long bound us in mutual
friendship and enjoyment to our de-
parted friend, are severed, no more
tn be reunited until the day when
the grave shall yield up its dead,
therefore,
RESOLVED, that we sincerely mourn
this disruption of cOvenanted friend
ship, hearing in tender remembrance
his, iidelity<to Masonry and his devo-
ton to the principles it inculcatea.
RESOLVED, that we earnestly sym
pathize with the relatives and friends
Of our deceased Brother, and tender
them that consolation which the
world can neither give nor take away.
RESOLVED, that a copy of these
resolutions be handed to the family
of our deceased Brother, and also
one sent to liver Falls Lodge, No.
100, ut River Falls, Wis.
The above preamble and resolu-
tions adopted by Warren Lodge, No.
$50, F. & A. NJ. x
Feb. il, 1896. j. A. MOVES,
..~ W.N., POWELL,
H. L. WooD.