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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04
THE MONROE DoCTORIN.

Some women take to authorin-I s'pose thav
might do worse
Though don't reel off sleins of prose or spin
out yards O. verse.
Ny mind amt fxed on hter'ture, but Ezra
reads the news,
An while he is discussin things, I Jest set by
an muse.
Idees don't seem to strike man quite as they
do his wifeI
An what hits me the forciblist is ups an downs
Of life.
The changes of this world air proved in an
amazin way
By somethin Ezra read out loud an talked
about today.
didn't ask no questions, but cartoon show
That some old English lady, who owns land
acroSt the sea,
Camped out in venzuely, took chill, begun
to pine,
An forren kentries stood around a-watchin
her decline.
Nobody tried to stop the spell from havin its
Until her cousin Jonathan walked up to what
was done;
face,
He set Monroe a-doctorin the melancholy case.
The cure was most miraklous; he toned her up
quick
Folks found it hard to realize that she had
been so sick!
Her temper ure grew material, her pulse beat
full slow,
While all the people swung their hats an shout
ed for Monroel
That fetched me to rememberin the days when
small,
In good old Pennsylvany where the hemlocz
trees air tall;
I knew a squar' log cabin cloSt by SusQue-
hanna's shore,
With young Monroes a-swarmin round the
narrer batten door.
mind the hull big bilin. from Lysander down
to Jim.
Sandy was awful shif'less, an no one took
stock in him,
But Jim, he tackled medicine, though folks
made lots of sport:
Bare feet ragged roundabout was made to
hold the fort!
He worked his way to college an turned out
with his degree,
An then he tried to go to church singin
school with me.
But Ezra was forehandeo, the Monroes was
alters poor
I took my choice between the two, an Jim
come back
There amt much use in murmurin, bat see
the ways of fate.
There's Jim Monroe. whose doctorin must
hev made him rich great
The way his patient convalesced hez raised SO
big a breeze,
The hull of Venzuely smiles an f1ops down on
its knees.
It's like the drug mans balance scales-one
rises t'other falls
Fer Ezra reads the papers in blue denim over
alIsl
A common. kentry farmin is all luck
made of him.
I'll bet he don't suspect Monroe is Pennsyl-
vany Jiml
But, thanks to forchune, I've got brains to fig
ger out sech facts,
Though can't grasp the tariff or see through
the income taxi
I'm ruther proud to recognize Teller once
my beau,
An Ezra, bein jealous, I don't care to let him
knowl
Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04
AGAINST SALOONS.
A Som of Rev. Pardee Butler Says Atchi-
son Is, But Dare Not Assert Itself.

A Som of Rev. Pardee Butler Says Atchi-
son Is, But Dare Not Assert Itself.
ATcH1soN, Feb. 1.
To the Editor of the State Journal:
There seems to be tendency
throughout the state to blame the tom
perance people at least in part, for the
nonenforcement of the prohibitory law
in the city of Atchison. 1t might be
we'll to inform the public little more
fully as to what has been done.
LAST June Rev Mr.. Brumbaugh and
DR.. HOWE of the Methodist and Presby-
terrain churches respectively, as the
people are aware, called on the governor
and reported the condition of affairs in
Atchison.
The governor promised to close the
saloons and also to appoint a new set of
police commissioners if the present one 8
failed to do their duty.
"The salooas were closed till after the
Fourth of July. Several of the promi-
nent ministers Immediately set to work
to find business man living in the city
to inform the governor how things were
going.
'After two or three weeks of faithful
work they were compelled to give it up,
and as last resort get some one from
the country to perform the task. The
letter was written and accepted by the
governor with promise to investigate
shortly after he met prominent at
torney of Atchison aud asked him if it
was so, that the saloons were open.
eyes he replied, and further told
him that the people had lost confidence
in him because he had allowed the sa
looms to be opened up the way he did.
The governor turned on his heel and
asked no more questions.
"Ihis is why the people refuse to petit
ton the governor to close the saloons
A majority of the business men of Atch-
isOn would prefer to have the saloons
closed. But the saloon interest has in
terwoven itself so completely into the
money interest of the city, that it is
equivalent to giving up mans business
to publicly declare against the saloons
1--WE have some as good and as brave
prohibitionists in Atchison there are
in the state, but when they sacrifice
their time and business and get neither
money nor thanks for the labor, and on
top of that have governor upset all
they have done, it is enough to chill the
bravest heart. Even that of Tiger Bill,
l fear, would fail under such circum-
stances.
"They have gone so far as to refuse to
allow temperance lectures in their
churches.
"Our county attorney keeps the sa-
looms closed in the county outside the
city of Atchison, but says he was not
elected to fight the governor,
1.-The prohibitionists of Atchison are
getting pretty anxious for change of
some kind.
1.-The reader may think these pretty
strong statements, but they can be veri-
fed if desired
"CHAs P. BUTLER"
Charles P. Butler is son of Rev
Pardee Butler. the minister. who was
prominent in early Kansas history. He
lives at Farmin gton. Atchison county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04
Harper's Weekly
In 1895

HARPER'S WEEKLY fs a 1ournal
Tor the whole county. It deals with the
events of the world that are important to
Americans
In carrying ont this policy. in 1895,
JULIAN RALPH visited China and Japan,
aud Jourasyed through the West; RICH
ARD HARDING DAVIS took trip through
the Caribbean Sea; the svolatiORs of tha
Rew navy were described and illustrated
by RUFUS T. Z0GBAUN; FREDERIC REA-
IEGFoN, presented studies of Army and
Frontier life; PoULTNEY BIGELOw at
tended the opening of the KEEL Canal.
In 1896 like attention will be given to
every notable happening. The chief
events in art literature and music and
the drama will be artistically presented,
W. ID. HowELLs, in the new department,
Life and Letter, will discuss in his in
tsresting Nay books and the social Ques-
tions of the time. E. S MARTINS spright-
ly gossip of the Busy World will be con-
tinued The progress of the Transporta-
ton Commission around the World will
be followed, and CAsPAR w. WHITNEY
will conduct the department of Amateur
Sport.
In 1896 will occur a Presidential cleo
tion. In its editorials and through its
Political cartoons the WEEKLY will con.
tinue TO be an Independent advocate of
good government and sound money
In fiction the WEEKLY will be e.
peciaIly strong. 1t will publish the on
~ novel of the year by w. d. HowELLss
aud stirring serial of Scotch feud, by
g r. CROCKETT The short stories
selected are of unusual excellence and
interest In every respect HARPERS
WEEKLY will maintain its leading
place in the illustrated journalism of the
world.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04
NORTH TOPEKA.
Items of Interest From tho North Side of
the River.

Items of Interest From the North Side of
the River.
The pavement on North Kansas ave-
nue. is being repaired.
After weeks illness, Miss Florence
Griest is teaching again at Quincy school
]. Q. a. Peyton is able to be about after
his severe attack of rheumatism and was
in town to-day
P. L. Wise and family have returned
from the Indian territory where Dir
Wise is a civil engineer.
Mrs. j. E. Crockett has gone to Kansas
City for visit of several weeks there
and at points further east.
Mrs. E. A. Sawyer is entertaining her
niece Miss Flora Seward of Chicago at
her home 1872 West Garfield street.
J. H Heller, 1902 N. Kansas avenue,
grocery and meat market. Good treat
nent and fine meats and groceries; you
can do better here than elsewhere
The Magnet Restaurant and Short Or
der house, A. ]. Proudfit, $50 n. Kansas
ave. Wholesale fruits aud confectionery.
Geo. ]. Graves & Sons, 115 and III
West Laurent street. North Topeka, for
buggy tops, cushions, wagons, ard bug
gies built to order. Bell 'phoLe 53S.
Items and advertisements for the
Journal should oe left at the drug store
of A. J. Kane & Co., 626 N. Kansas ave-
nue..
Will Bowen, who has been working in
a Pueblo drug store, has been advanced
to prescription clerk in La Junta phar-
macy.
David James is expected home in
day or two from tour with the civil en-
gineering force of the Santa Fe in the
western portion of the state.
Robert McMaster, Jr., has returned
from Chicago and Illinois and Iowa
points where he has been doing civil en-
gineer work with Santa Fe force. He
will not return for the present.
A bran new bicycle haa been drawn
by John Cromwell in the Happy Days.
coupon contest. He was twelfth in the
number of coupons sent in, his mum ber
being 446. The first fifteen got bicycles.
Cr"n'well will be riding his bicycle in a
few days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04
EOur Big Snecessea

Having the needed merit to more than
make good all the advertising claimed
for them, the following four remedies
have reached a phenomenal sale. DR..
King'sNew Discovery, for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, each bottle guarau-
teed-Electric Bitters, the great remedy
for Liver, Stomach and Kidneys. Buck
lens Arnica salve, the best in the world,
and DR.. Kings New Life Pills, which
are perfect pill. ALI these remedies
are guaranteed to do just what is claim
ed for them and the dealer whose name
is attached herewith will be glad to tell
YOU more of them. Sold at J. Z. Jones
Drug Store.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04

"Can you sew buttons on?' asked the
leap year new woman.
No" he answered.
''Has your father educated you so that
you know how to take proper care of BIZ
cycle?'
f'No, can't say he ever has,
"Then, - she said bluntly, Il must crush
the fond fancy which was blossuming in
my heart. The words 1 meant to speak
must be unsaid. You are not the kind of
man who would make home happy. -
Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04
A Difference.

RIr. Ferry-Greatness is all comparative
For example, an elephant 4 feet high
would be called a cute little thing, while
a rat of that size
Mrs. Ferry-Yes, and s25 for bonnet
is an enormous expense, but it isn't any
thing at all when you lose it at poker
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04
They Go to Yatca Center.

The state board of railroad commits
sioners will go to Yates Center Wednes-
day to hear a complaint from the ship
pers at Rose, a station on the Missouri
Pacific, in Woodson. who charge that
the railroad has not furnished them cars
in sufficient number to handle the hay
shipped from that station.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04
BuckIen,s Arn1ca saIve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fee
yer Sores. letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures Piles or no pay required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton or money refunded. Price 20 cents
per box. For sale by j. K Jones, 501
Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04
Alarming Her.

She (calmly)-I think there is a burglar
In the house. Listen.
He-Oh, that's a mouse you hear
She William, why do you
seek to play upon my fears that way?
You know it isn't a mouse.-Detroit
Trihune
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04
A Financier.

Chow did Swayzler come out in that
little railroad deal he was working?''
sit hasn't been settled yet. I don't see
what else he can do but plead klepto-
mania. ''-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04

The Volumes of the WEEKLY begin
with the first Number for January OF
each year. When no time is mentioned,
subscriptions will begin with the Mum.
Der current at the time of receipt Of
Order.
Remittances should be made by Post
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chance of loss.
Newspapers are not to copy this advertisement
without the express order OF Harper s. Broth
ere.
Harper's Periodicals
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04
An Annarent Fact.

''Hurry up, will you2'' asked the held
up gentleman in as cheerful a tone as he
could muster. GAS you have taken my
watch already it must be plain to you
that 1 have no more time to lose. AT
lanta journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04

Wants your order for coal, try him, his
prices are right. his Bell Tel. number is
800, Har. Tel. $50 and his place of BUSH
ness is 91S East Fourth street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04
GREAT ROCKIsLAND ROUTE

The Through Short Line to Ell PasO,
Texas.
One fare for the round trip, account
worlds championship battle, Maher Va.
Fitzsimmons. Tickets on sale February
8 to 10 inclusive. Also Ell Paso to City
of Mexico and return, $50. For further
i1formation call on your nearest Rock
1sland agent. A. 81. FULLER,
City Pass. Agent
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Robbed

Ola nice head of hair just through neg
ligence. When your hair begins to fall
out, don't neglect it, but get a bottle of
Begg's Hair Remover, which will stop
its falling out, and if turning gray, will
restore its natural color. For sale by all
druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04

Topeka to Ell Paso aud return for
athletic contests, Santa Fe route. One
fare for round trip Ell Paso to City of
Mexico and return $4,000, Santa Fe
route.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04

Tonska and Ell Paso and return for
athletic contests. Santa Fe route. One
fare for round trip. Ell Paso to City Of
Mexico and return $1,000. Santa Fe
route.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04

Try us on collars. We can make
them look like new. Peerless Steam
Laundry, 112 and ia w. 9th.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04

Gold at Cripple Creek. Take the Santa
Fe route. Only "a hours from Topeka
Santa Fe route.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04

II you want ALL the news subscribe
for the JOURNAL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04

Unless you wish to know that Beggs'
Diarrhoea Balsam is the best medicine
on earth for Summer Complaint. Never
fails. Cures every time. Equally good
for children. Sold and warranted by all
druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04

Does your headache? Try One Min
ute Headache Tablets. J. Z. JONES,
Druggist
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04

Topeka to Ell Paso and return for
athletic contests, Santa Fe route. One
fare for round trip Ell Paso 20 City OF
Mexico and return $4,000. Santa Fe
route
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04

OF coal. Labor prices, order from Wessen,
916 E. 4th st. Bell Tel. 900, Har. Tel. $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04

We mend and sew on buttons free of
charge. Peerless Steam laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04
GOLD AT CRIPPLE CREEK.
The Best Way to Get There is Over the
Santa Fe Route.

Santa Fe Route.
The fabulously rich gold mining dis
trict of Cripple Creek, Colorado. is at
tracing hundreds of people. By spring
the rush bids fair to be enormous. That
there is an abundance of gold there is
demonstrated beyond doubt. Fortunes
are being repidly made.
To reach Cripple Creek, take the Santa
Fe Route, the only standard guage line
direct TO the camp Through Pullman
sleepers and chair cars. The Santa Fe
lands you right in the heart OF Cripple
Creek.
Inquire of ]. p Rowley. city ticket
agent, A. I. & S. F. R'y., Topeka, Kan
The daily STATE JOURNAL at news
dealers anywhere in Kansas. Ten cents
per week.
Mineral Water.
The finest IN the west Come and try il
J. W. PHILLIPS. 612 W. Eighth ava
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04
LATEST OF SHLATTER.

Last Seen of Him Had Gone to the Mo-
EoIIOn District.
SANTA FE, N. NJ, Feb. 4.-Francis
Schlatter, the healer, has not been heard
of sor the last two weeks. He was seen
by Solomon AlocH of Valencia going to
the Mogollon mining district, over
mountain trail that most men would not
undertake to cross in the winter.
1t is possible that he has persisted in
the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04

Subscribe for the Daily STATE JOURNAL.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04

The finest in the west. Come and try il
J. W. PHILLIPS. 612 W. Eighth ava
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"CHAs. P. BUTLER "

Charles P. Butler is son of Rev.
Pardee Butler the minister, who was
prominent in early Kansas history. He
lives at Pennington, Atchison county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04

Inquire of J. p. Rowley. city ticket
agent, A. 7. & S. F. Ry., Topeka, Kan.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-09-26

reason 81 the opening. etc. Of
a street to BE- known as Monticello e
nue.. between Fairmount avenue and Or
chard street, which said opening. etc,
was duly petitioned for on March l6, 1896:
in eccordance with the provisions Of
Chapter 28g Of the Laws Of 1895, said sale
at ten O'clock A. NJ, on the grounds
where said buildings are situate.
Resolved, That the work under contract
No. S27 for the reconstruction of a
in Garfield avenue. from ewark and n;
Y. r. r. to Claremont avenue, by Edward
O'Neill, contractor, be and is hereby ac-
cepted as completed.
Resolved. That the Chief Engineer be
and is hereby directed to prepare and
submit to this Board specifications for the
repaving with Belgian block Of Paterson
avenue and Seeaucus road. between the
Paterson Plank Road Hudson Bouie-
ward, in accordance with the terms Of an
this Board by the township of West Ho-
boken, whereby said townships is to pay
+ one-half of the entire cost for the doing
Of said work, and which said agreement
Of this Board; and
Resolved, That when such specifica-
ions shall have. been submitted and APP
proved the Clerk Is hereby directed to
advertise for proposals for the same.
Resolved, That the specifications as
submitted by the Chief Engineer on this
date for the construction of a 30-inch
brick oval sewer in West Side avenue,
from Belmont to and connecting with
sewer in Duncan avenue: also lateral
sewers of 15-inch pipe in Belmont, Ksn-
sington, Jewett and Paramount avenues,
from a point about 20 feet west of Hud-
son Boulevard to connect with the sewer
in West Side avenue, be and are hereby
adopted and ordered filed.
Resolved, That permission be and is
hereby granted to Robert Watt, to lay a
6-inch private sewer from his property,
Block III. Lot 20. Nc. S5 Booraem street.
to connect with q private sewer now laid
in said street, consent having been given
by. the owner of said private sewer to
make said connection.
Resolved, That in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 2T0 of the Laws OF
1895. the owners of property fronting or
the street, as per schedule annexed. be
and are hereby notified to repair and re
lay the sidewalk and curbstone in front
of their respective lands, and to supply
and relay new curb and sidewalk where
needed. conforrnably TO the established
grade of said street and in accordance
with specifications heretofore adopted by
this Board, and to be annexed to this
J notice when served:-
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Of the Laws of 1926, be awarded to N. r.
Keuren at the prices named in his
bid. he being the lowest bidder for the
whole work, unless at or before the time
ton thereto a remembrance against
the said Improvement shall be presented
to the Board OF Street and Water Com
m~issioners signed by the owners OF prop
assessment therefore; and
Resolved. That the Commissioners OF
s A@sS : with the ra aid ana as
vey, be and are hereby directed to
make and file IN the Office of the Clerk Of
TINS Board a preliminary sketch based
ing the amount Of materials estimated
as necessary to complete said improve
ment. the probable total cost Of said i'm
proyement.. and the probable amount to
pc assessed on property specially bene-
nted thereby. and that when said map
snail have been SO prepared and filed,
the Clerk Of this Board Is hereby directed
to give such public notice Of hearing TO
be thereafter gwen thereon as is required
cited.
Resolved, That the contract for the
Improvement OF Crescent avenue, between
C-ommunipaw avenue and Clinton avenue,
tas peGtioned for on the 18th day of
August, 1896, by Alfred Henderson and
othersl. in accordance with the specifica-
lions heretofore submitted to this Board,
be and is hereby awarded to the
Barber Asphalt Paving Company at
the prices named IN is proposal. sub
mitted to this Board September Is, 1896,
that being the lowest bid received for
the furnishing Of all the necessary work
and materials and the payment of the in
spector. and that the Corporation Attor-
ney be and is hereby directed to pre-
pare and have executed the necessary
contract for the am all in accordance
with the provisions of Chapter l66 of the
Laws Of 1894.
Resolved, That in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 166 of the Laws
of 1894, II. c. Nichols be and Is hereby
appointed as inspector on the Improvement
OF Crescent avenue. between Communi-
paw avenue and Clinton avenue, at a
salary Of s. per day when engaged, term
OF service to begin when work shall have
been commenced. The salary of said in
spector to be paid by the contractor. and
e. receipt In full for the payment there
OF TO be first filed with hi Clerk of this
Board prior to the Issuance or payment
or final certificate for said work.
Resolved. That the Clerk of this Board
pc and Is hereby directed TO advertise for
the public sale of old buildings encroach-
ing upon lands heretofore condemned. and
Tor which said buildings awards
nave been heretofore made by
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-09-26
-uNFINIsHEp RrIs1Nrss

Commissioner Kaiser moved TO take
from the table an ordinance, entitled IAN
ordinance for the relief of i. B. Foley to
construct and maintain bay windows on
buildings at Nos 2ss and 243lz Newark
avenue.
Carried.
The ordinance was taken up, read n
passed by the following vote. on the call
for the ayes and nays
Ayes-All the members of the Board.
five 60 IN number.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-09-26
Ayes-All the members Of the Board,
five 90 in number
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
The Committee Of the Whole presented
the following
An ordinance, entitled Gan ordinance
granting permission 10 the GreenViile and
Hudson Railway Company to cross Com
munfpaw avenue with its tracks at grade,
and regulating uch crossing
Received, given It's first reading and
tabled under the rules.
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mentioned be paid to the persons named
respectively for services rendered as Conn
missioners and Clerks. for month ending
September 30, 1895, amounting in the ag-
gregate to S1.26S.3o.
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Resolved. That by and with the con-
c9rrence Of the Beard Of Finance: the
sums hereinafter mentioned be paid 20
the persons named respectively for SER
vices rendered as water Registrar. etc,
for menth ending September 80. 1886,
amounting in the agEregate to $2,s9S.31.