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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-16
SPEARS FOR m'KINLEK.
A Friend states His Position on the A. p
"a. Question.


"A. Question
CLEVELAND. Ohio, April 16.-The
following statement is made by James
B Morrow, editor Of the Cleveland
Leader, a newspaper which, perhaps,
more nearly represents Mr.. Mckinley
than does any other paper:
Persons who pretend to be eonspic-
nous memb ers of the American Pro
tective Association, have given
circulation to the statement that
william Mckinley is mem Der Of the
Ancient Order of Hibernians; that MI
a. Hanna. who is Mr. McKinlev's per
sonal and political friend, is a Roman
Catholic; that Mr. Boyle, Mr. McKin-
ley's private secretary, Is also a Cath
Ole, and finally, that while Mr.
appointments were largely made from
the membership of a certain religious
denomination 1t is urged, therefore,
that Mr. Mckiuley is not the right
kind Of an American.
This statement is untrue in part
and i'm whole, Mr.. MeKinley's Amer
icanism reaches back to the war for
himself was a private in the Union
army while yet a boy, and carried a
muslzet for four years. he is a mem
Der of the Methodist Episcopal church
and has been a mem Der Of that
denomination nearly all his life. His
ancestors and his family for 600 years
have been Protestants - Rethodists
and Presbyt
BEL eat this time Mr. Mckinley is one
Of the trustees Of the FIRST Nj e.
church Of Canton, Ohio, moreover
Mr. Mckinley is not a mem her Of the
A o. 81 nor of the A p. A. How
ever, he is a Free Mason, q comrade of
the G. A. r., q member of the Union
Veteran Union, of the Sons Of Ameri-
can Revolution, of the Loyal Legion
and of q college fraternity. And these
are the only secret sOcle ties with
which Mr.. Mckinley has any connee-
ton whatever. The charge that his
appointments 20 Office while he was
Governor OF Ohio were largely made
from the Roman Catholic church or
any other church is ridiculous and uu-
true. He believes all men should be
permitted to worship God in the man
ner that squares with conscience.
Tt should be also stated that both
M. 81. Hanna and Mr.. Boyle are life
long members Of the Protestant Epis-
copal church. I make this statement
in behalf of truth, so that every Amer
lean citizen may know the exact
facts %
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-16
M KlNLEY--A. PA.
A Fight to Be Made on the Ohio
Man.
National Advisory Board Issues
a Circular.
WHY THEY OPPOSE.
Object to His Appointments
While Governor.
Kerens Of Missouri is Especially
Offensive.
WHY THEY OPPOSE

BOSTON, April 16-A circular was
issued last night by the secretary Of
the advisory board Of the American
Protective Association, from which
these excerpts are taken:
After several months quiet, persist
ent, painstaking investigation as to
the standing and records of these can
didates on our principles and American
institutions, the executive committee
OF the national advisory board re-
Gently met ia Washington, ID. c. and
New York, where, during several ses-
sions, with the majority gathered, the
statements tabulated and the reports
submitted were care fully examined
and discussed. Among the conclusions
reached were these:
After carefully analyzing the evil
dence adduced the committee found to
OF the cano dates, viz, Ex-Governor
Mckinley, of discriminating in his app
pointments in favor of ROmanists and
against American Protestantss because
the latter were mem bers of the Amer
lean Protective Association For exam
ole, among other appointments, one
was that OF a Roman Catholic Irish
man, who had been suspended for
drunkenness, while the application Of
an American Protestant, a g. "a. r.
man, an A. p. Al, was rejected on the
ground that he belonged 10 the order,
though he had been promised the pO-
sitiOn by the governor. Among other
instances reported to the committee
is that of Wy. w. Lannings Of Franklin
county, Ohio, who was candidate for
sherih. He was a prominent A. p A.,
and known to be such; also a Repub-
lcan of sterling IN egrity, and so pop
ular that he came within 600 votes of
carrying a county that was Demo
cratic by 1900, nOminAlly.
Among the managers and active
supporters, secret or public, OF Major
Mckinley, are Richard kerens, a Ro-
manist Of Missouri. who has again and
Rgain, in the public press, denounced
the A. p A. organization in the most
vindictive terms, and sought, but in
vain, to have the national Repu blican
committee denOunce the organization;
also Stephen Elzins Of West Virginia.
"Of the other candidates, viz, Will
liam B. Allison of Iowa, Senator Quay
of Pennsylvania, Senator Cullom of
Illinois, Governor Bradley of Ken
lucky, Governor Morton of New York,
ex-President Harr soE and Thomas B.
Reed, the committee was satisfied
with their AmericaniSm and sympathy
with the principles of the order.
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REED AND PINGREE.
The Friends of Each Said to Have
Made an Alliance.

Detroit, April 16.-It leaked out to-
day that the Reed men have been run
ming a still hunt campaign in-AIfchigan
for delegates to the St. Louis conven-
ton
The leaders of the movement are
Congressman ID. ID. Aitken of theSixth
district and S. S. OIds. political secre-
tary of the late Senator StOckblidge.
Just how much strength they have de-
velOped is unknown, but it is certain the
kind offices of Mayor Pingree have been
secured, and that his boom for the gov
ernorship is being run in connection
with the Reed campaign Aitken has
also enlisted the services of Albert
Pack, the rich lum herman, and Con
gresham Corliss of this district
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-16

CHICAGO, April I6.-Hon. John g.
Carlisle, secretary Of the treasury,
spoke on the currency question at the
Auditorium last night, before an audi
ence that dlled the great hall to the
uttermost- The address was delivered
under the auspices of the laboring
men of Chicago, and they were there
in full force, nearly three-quarters Of
the crowd being workingmen
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-16
Nearly An for Removal

SEDALIA, No, April I6.-The Soda
liza Daily Capital has intervie wed each
OF the 585 delegates to the Democratic
State convention with a view to gain
ing their views on the scheme to
remove the capital from Jefferson City
to Sedalia. -Four hundred and forty
three favored removal, forty-nins
either fatty refused to express prefer
enee or were qualified in their support
of Sedalia. FOrty-three were against
the removal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-16
a Look Through South Missouri 70

The Kansas city. Fort Scott & Mem
phis Railroad co. has just issued a
magnificent book of sixty or more
photo engraved views Of varied scene
~ in south Missouri From these
views an accurate knowledge can be
obtained as to the productions and gen
eral topography of that highly favored
section that IS now attracting the at
tention of hOme-seekers and investors
the country over The title Of the
book is Snap Shots in South Mis-
souri," 1t viii be mailed free upon re-
ceipt OF postage. four cents. Address,
]. E. LOCKWOOD,
Kansas CITY. No.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-16

WAsHINeroN, April l6.-The Senate
spent the entire day on the Dupont
case, Mr.. Gray of Delaware arguing
against the claim of Mr. Dupont Bills
we're passed amending the law relat-
ing to the protection Of salmon fisher
les in Alaska; for the sale Of public
lands by private sale in the State Of
Missouri, and to pay the heirs OF Ster-
ling D. Austin $50, PSI.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-16
PLAN A RISKY VOYAGE.
Two Brothers VIII Cross the Atlantic
in q Small Boat.

New YorkApr.1 6.-Frank and Tony
Charlesen. of Brooklyn, have launched
a 20-f0ot slop in the boatmen's slip at
the Battery. It is built Of oak and ce-
dar. and the brothers intend to attempt
a voyage from this port to SOuthamp-
ton in her. They viii start May q
The slOOp which viii be known as the
Two Brothers, will carry las gallons Of
water in four ballast tanks and provis-
ions for 40 days She is self-righting
and nOnsinkable. A feature Of the
sloop is her mainmast, which is rugged
on a pivot at the stern 50 as to fold
down lengthwise over the stern in case
it should be necessary to reduce top
hamper in that way.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-16

Chancellor SHOWS Foot Photographed
LAWRENCE, Kan, April 1s.-Profes-
sor Blake took a ROentgen picture Of
Chancellor Shows foot last night be-
fore the Eastern Kansas Medical soci-
ETY.. A Eve minute exposure with a
current of 500. 600 volts revealed the
chancsllor's foot through his shoe, the
bones showing clearly. About 100
Kansas doctors were present.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-16

lEEADvuLE. Pa. April ia broken
rail on the New York, Pennsvlvania
and Ohio railroad near Geneva, Pa,
bout noon wrecked the third section
Of freight train No. s. Two men
were killed and three others seriously
in fr1rn6
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-16

FAuLKroN. S. d., April ia tor
nado passed through Faplk county
northeast last evening, resulting in
two deaths and several injured. Con
aiderabl damage was done as Cres-
bard. Mllard and Barkamara.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-16
Eor Over Eiftz years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child. softens the gums, al
laws all pain. cures wind collie, and is
he best remedy for diarrhOea- Twen-
fv-fve cents a bottle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-16

Lamborn. son Of old Mr.. Lamborn,
who was murdered at Fail Leaf, is un-
der arrest here charged with CONT
ting an assault on the 10 year old
daughter Of Mrs. M. E. Carpenter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-16
Aped Cottonwood Monarch.

Belle PLANE. April ia huge cot
tonwood tree on w. L. Lanes place on
the Minnesota river was measured to-
day. 1t is IS feet and 4 inches in cir
cumference four feet above the ground.
No one seems to know the age Of the
tree
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-16

For absolutely safe and remunera-
tive investments. where you win re-
ceive your interest at your own Office
or home without care or expense to
you, there is nothing better than the
farm loans made through T. 2. Bow
man s. Company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-16

Tt not only relieves. id does more, it
cures. We refer to One Minute Cough
Cure. Suitable for all ages, all condi-
lions, at all times. Geo. W Stansfeld
632 Kansas ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-16

We can launder ladies' shirtwaists to
suit the most critical customer Peer
less Steam Laundry, 112 and ia West
Eighth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-16

Bremner's Biscuit; all varieties. Ac-
knowledged the best.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-16
g. "A. r.. ATTENTION.
For the Beloit The
Great Rock Island VIII Run
Snecial Tain.

Leaving Topeka at 40 p. m. April
goth. arriving at Beloit p. m. same
evening One fare s4.57 for the round
trip. Procure your tickets via" the
Rock Island and 20 with the crowd.
A. NJ. FULLER.
CITY PASSENGER Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-16

MONEY ADvANCED-To r. r. employees
W Of good standing at reasonable rates SINAI,
loans Speciality No eaIlateral required, All
transactions strictly confidential. Can and sea
us at So North Kansas ave Bell phone s51
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-16
EoR sALE-REAL Estate.


FOR sALE-Farms everywhere, on the in
IL staIlment plan.
But especially ia the couhlles OF MOTHS. sa-
cash and Is each year without interest 1t does
man wiz nor, when he sees this. As part pay
ment on any Of our farms, We viii take g EA1s
property or live stock, BUT No EQUITY
"il'e l0h pii'e iiI i'll ". lNSEIswANGER.
P. s.-BelOw are a few descriptions and ex-
change items:
lao acres land. 10 miles from Ottawa, Frank
lin Co, Kansas. 100 acres choice bottom lan4 N
cultivation, balance rolling timber and grass
land All fenced and crOss-tenced. Inc luO
acres bottom land averaged 90 Dushels OF corn
to the acre last year. Price. $1,000, on Install
ment plan-S4O0 each year for 10 years.
NO, $780, .harles NJ hoWeHs Wa OF o.
16-S3-25. and OF Sc of 1926 Cherokee
mile from CrestlIne. eight lnlles east q OoluI2-
bus; so acres in cultivation, small house, 40
acres of timber some orchard. Our price 8, 400.
No 2e6e-Andrew Hedlund; east = OF Ine
northeast L of 14-16-4; so acres bottom land
with 50 acres in cultivation; acres in grass
balance. creek and TIMBER; story frame ana
gOOQ condlLOn. NeFeI-IaN wen OF MatS5'
small orchard; timber along creek, very gOoui
. miles to Falun; school house on land Price
s house building, corner Fourth and Greedy.
Kansas City, Kansas. on car line; rooms each,
modern improvements Price SO, 600. Want
10 acres, Vernon county. Mo. 70 acres in cul-
t1yation. so bottom land Cheap room house
small barn, abundance Of water, miles to
Swartz on the Pittsburg & Gulf R. r. Cheap
at 81, 1905 s175 year for years: 10 interest.
Hal W. NEISW ANGER,
Topeka, Kansas.
TOR SALE-Cottage house, I lot, Chandler
a st. near 7th; $3.50. easy terms Scott &
Ferguson, 615 Kansas avenue.
EOR SALE-Half acre. splendid location. ex-
Il ira good and nee dve-rOOm house, closets.
pantry. cellar, cistern, fences, walks ana trees
very cheap; easy payments. $50 Jackson st.
EOR RENT OR SALE-Desirable homes in
III Oakland p. c. Moore. 40 Kansas ave.
Il Il E z8s T xsae t 10 5 ssg REAL
+ + you want want 20 20 I TSado ESTATE
If you want a loan on
CALL ON li5 East 5th st.,
OR WRITE. Topeka, Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-16
IWERY STABLES.


IT B. MCCURDY. v. s., prop. ia W est 5Jh So.
- . Graduate Ontario Veterinary College,
Toronto. Fine turnOuts. Boarding a specially
Personal supervision feature. Tel. 166.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-16

MONEY LOANED on horses. pianos, house
AYA hold goods and all kinds of chatfel secur-
ties L. BiscOe 523 Kansas avenue. room 3.
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JEWELLERS.

-~--------~@-~-------- --~sy7s~-,-
TAMES B. HAADEN. JeWeler and OpUclan.
~ Complete stock of watches. diamonds,
silverware, etc. Eyes examined and spectacles
properly fitted
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81 EsTATE LoANs.

VINEGAR g. ESERVlNG WORKS
OTTO kUEHNE & Co. props. manfr
~ Silver Leaf brands table Injuries. Pickles.
jelles. olives, sauces, etc. Also the Silver Leaf
vinegar and Gypsy Queen baking powder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-16
IMPLEMENTs.

AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.
ID w. GRIGGS & Co, 20s west Sixth ave
n Can save money for those needing imple-
ments, hardware. lawn mowers. Duggless mar
ness, stoves. etc.
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CHINA. GLASS & oUEENswARE.
FLOUR AND FEED

~~-~-~---~--~~~~-~~-~~-~~ $4,000
w /. Wholesale and retail -four,
w feed hay and salt. Gluten feed,
Ralston health flour. White rock the great hoof
packing. 90 w. Sixth st. Phones 40.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-16

WWT1f. KIETZMAN. 4l6 Kansas ave boots
w and shoes. Also ladies'. mems and
children's slippers and rubber goods Best
bargains in the city by far.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-16
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.

--~-~~~~-~~-~----7---~
H ANSAS BOOK AND BIBLE HOUSE. S25
IA Kansas ave. j. W. Priddy. Mgr Teach
er's Bibles. family and pulpit Bibles. Sabbath
school supplies Picture framing. etc
TFVHE KEILAM BOOK & STATIONERY Co
IL sos Kansas ave. Latest books. correct STA
tionery. Newest wall paper. Artistic framing.
Tennis and base ball supplies.
DOOK EXCHANGE. So Kansas ave New
ID and second hand books. stationery etc. Old
books. magazines. etc. taken ia exchange Sack
numbers supplied. school books q specially
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-16
Roors ANp sHoEs.

n NJ. CHASE & Co. 623 Kansas ave. Cor
~ rect styles in high grade shoes at popular
prices.
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cORNIcE g. ROOFING WORKS.
-~-~----~~-~~~-~-@~-~-~-~-
TOHN NJ. BAIRD. 2l6 west 9th ST. copper
- and galvanized cOrnice and metal work
The pefect cutoff tin roofing. Hot air FUR
naces specially Harrison phone Sos
DOBERT SANDSTROM, no West Sixth ST.
J Tin and iron roofing. All kinds of metal
work. Improved systems for warming and
Ventilating schools, churches and residences.
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LOST AND EouNp.

~----------------~---~---~-
r OST-A brown mare weighing about 500
II pounds, eight years. branded II on one
hip. one or two shoes on. G. j. IruesdeM, sos
West 10th st.
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EOR SALE-A good Fish Brothers wagon
a cheap CAN at sl3 Adams St
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RAKERIEs

~~~~-~-~-~~~~~~~ ~~~~---~~~-~--~~-~---~
HI Of rhe celebrated Henry VesDer's 1IachIn
made bread. Ask your dealers for Nesper'
sweet goods They are better than others
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II you want TO sell
II you want to buy
IF you want to rent
i YOU want to trade
II you want a loan on
CALL ON
OR WRITE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-16

EOR SALE-A good folding bed and bas
a burner stove; cheap. W. W. Mills, l12
Polk st.
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DRACTICAL Wall Paper Cleaning. H L. Y
4 son, $50 Buchanan St Harrison tel 45S-
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Il OUND-Ihe place TO get your umbrella coy
n cred and repaired or your clock or Watch
cleaned Tor soc. sos kan ave, up stairs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-16

T OsT-One red fox hound bitch; scars on
- ears; ready to faTrOws reward; W. ID. De
Long. Sc cor sd and Adams.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-05
Peter Yohe Dead.

Last Wednesday, Jan. 22nd, Peter
Yohe, of Paradise Settlement, died Of
apoplexy. He was born Jan. "a, 1916,
and died at the age of 10 years, IL
months and 2S days. Mr.. Yohe was
member of the German Reform church.
He was married on the sth of March,
lS49. His wife, three sons and three
daughters survive him. Funeral SER
vices were held in the Syphrit church on
Thursday afternoon at 800 o'clock, con-
Quoted by Rev. J. w. Crawford. The
remains were buried in the Syphrit
cemetery.
The above death notice appeared all
right in proof last week with the ex-
ception of one small correction, but in
making that correction it was mutilated
horribly. We have had it re-arranged
so that it will appear this week as it
should have appeared last week.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-05
Something to Remember.

Members OF family where con-
tagious disease exists should remain
away from public gatherings OF any
kind, and should do all in their power
to prevent the spreading of the same.
At present there is an epidemic Of
measles in Reynoldsville, number OF
children having died Of that disease.
In many cases the parents and other
members Of the family are attending
church and other public meetings,
while this disease is in their homes.
II may not be generally known that
such persons are violating a borough
ordinance, and placing themselves
liable to fine. Below we quote few
lines from an ordinance enacted by the
town council of this borough for the
better preservation Of the public health
and TO prevent the spread Of communi-
cable diseases members Of any house
hold in which smallpox, diphtheria,
scarlet fever or measles exists. should
abstain from attending places of public
amusement, worship or education, and,
as far as possible, from visiting other
private houses" The ordinance further
states that any person violating same is
liable to fine of not less than $500 or
more than $1,000, together with costs,
for each oifense.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-05
Council Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting of town
council was held on Monday evening,
Feb 3rd, 1896. All members present.
Minutes of last meeting read and
approved.
7. f. Evens appeared TO complete
arrangements for the building of hose
house No. g, the contract for which
was awarded him at the last special
meeting. The contract price is s597 90,
payable $4,000 when the building is
under roof and the balance when
completed. Building to be completed by
May lst.
The resignation of John c. Hirst as
street commissioner presented and
accepted.
The ordinance for the establishment
of grade for sidewalk from Pine alley
to Centennial hall, on Main street, was,
on motion, held over until the next
meeting night.
Bills were presented TO the amount OF
$4,000 for interest due on bonds and
certificates of indebtedness, aud sSi.74
for current expenses, which on motion
were ordered paid.
M. M. Davis reported fines collected
during the year, for removing snow
from the sidewalks, to the amount of
s63.30.
On motion the Finance Committee
was authorized TO redeem 100000 Of
matured certificates Of Indebtedness.
On motion 1t was resolved to issue s
certificates of the denomination of
$4,000 each, with interest at six per
cent, payable semi-annually on March
lst and Sept Ist, 100000 redeemable in
three years, $4,000 in five years, and
$4,000 in six years, certificates to be
dated March End, 1895, issued for the
purpose of building hose house for east
end.
On motion 1t was resolved TO hold a
special meeting Of council on Friday
evening, Feb. 2sth, for the purpose of
acting on application for exoneration of
tax collector, and owners Of dogs.
On motion the committee appointed
to have plans and specifications pre-
pared for the hose house, was discharg-
ed, and the president appointed as a
committee on building for said hose
house Messrs, Robertson, Hickman and
Shields.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-05
A Collision.

A collision between passenger train
and freight train occurred on the B., II.
& p. railroad between Ridgway and
Johnsonburg last Wednesday afternoon.
The two engines and several freight
cars were badly wrecked. The pass
engers were hurled forward against
seats in promiscuous manner and some
of them were considerably bruised, but
no one dangerously injured. The
freight train had train order against
the passenger train at Whistletown sid
ing, but failed to reach the place before
the passenger passed the siding and the
trains met in cut on a sharp curve.
The engineers and flremen saw the
danger in time to leap for their lives.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-05
Dinner Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. Alex. Riston gave six
o'clock dinner party at their elegant
home on Grant street last Thursday
evening to large number OF ladies and
gentlemen. Ninety invitations were is
sued and about twenty regrets returned.
An excellent repast was served. Four
or five hours were pleasantly whiled
away. Among the amusements Of the
evening was the Bishop of Oxford's
Riddles. Each one present was given a
card with thirty questions on one side
to answer and thirty blank lines on
opposite side for the answers. Four
prizes were offered. There was a tie
between Mrs. f. M. Brown, Mrs. G. M.
Mcdonald and Mrs. w. G. Elliott for the
ladies' prize, pretty little fancy basket.
The three ladies cast lots and Mrs. Nc
Donald carried home the basket. Mrs.
Caroline Armor and Mrs. w. s. Ross
were tie on the ladies' "booby" prize
and they had to cast lots and Mrs. Armor
carried home the ''booby" prize, q china
cup and saucer. The two prizes offered
to the Lords" were won by G. w
Palen, who got the first prize, q boat
shaped calendar, and v. r. Pratt
the 'booby" prize, negro baby.