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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-21
The PARsoN AND TIE PossUM.

De preacher. he wuz settan Eoun
via publican an sinner
In calm Of a hlesatn down
On dat big possum dinner.
Oars lots er possums up de tree
Dey grows ez thick ez cotton
But dat one Wuz SO fat dat he
Amt never been forgotten.
He lay dar, shinin wild de grease
En- brown e. all creation
De preacher say, "I'1l tas'e a piece"
Ez freelike ez salvation
He take one piece in dis heah han
En- one piece in dc udder,
En- Wen my fork WIZ bout ter Ian
He say, "Hol still, my brudde1i
ssBefo' you pitches in ter eat
gwine ter tell a story
Bout how dey cooks de possum meat
Fer all de saints in glory"
Wild dat he swaIler what he had
GTwuz mos enough fer twenty,
En- sayin, Dis hsah s fur fun bad -
He pile he plate wild plenty.
En- talkI You never heah de likef
'Twuz wuss dan any preachiD.
En-, fas' er dan de lightnin strike,
Fer postum he WIZ reachini
He switch clean on fun every tex
Nos had de sinners cryln;
You never knowed what comm Mex
But seen de possum gwinei
En- TO you had a chance ter wink
1t skasely seem a minute
He fork fail IN de big dish ''clinkl.
En- amt no possum in It'll
He eat dat possum, grease en- all,
En- never tell dat story
Bout how dey cooks EN- in de fall
Fer dem ole saints in glOryl
ank L. Stanton IN Chicago Times Herald
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-21

She handed him his evening clothes.
They had been packed away all summer
with a moth discriminating substance As
the odor Of tnr and camphor assailed him
his face grew sad.
''What is troubling you?''
81 was thinking of these clothes. -
sit seems to me that you ought to look
pleased. There certainly are no moths in
them -
Il can't help my sympathetic nature, -
he responded. Sometimes it leads me to
an absurd extreme OF course I'm glad
that the moths are gone, but, - and he
sighed deeply, it must have been horri-
bio death. Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-21
CLEVELAND 70 BE THERE.
The President VIII Attend the Prince
ton COLLEGE Celebration.

Princeon, Oct. 21.-This was Alumni
and Students day in the Princeton col
lege celebration. The days exercises
began with the Academic procession
which formed at Ill O'Clock at Mar
quand chapel and marched to Alex
ander hall. The procession included all
Of the visiting delegates and the facul-
ty of the college.
This afternoon the Princeton and
University of Virginia foot ball teams
will play a game on the university ath-
letic field. Tonight the great event Of
the celebration in a spectacular sense
takes place. This is the torchlight pro-
cession and illumination of the campus.
President Cleveland arrives from
Washington at 8.45 and he will be es-
corted direct to a stand on the campus
from which he VIII review the parade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-21
MAY VISIT TOPEKA.
Ex-Governor Of New York, May
Speak Here for Democrats

Chicago, Oct. 21.-Ex-Gov. Roswell P.
Flower Of New York, left Chicago this
afternoon in the private car Of Presi-
dent Gable Of the Rock Island railroad
for an extended tour through Iowa and
Minnesota, speaking in the interests of
the Palmer and Buckner campaign
Among the party who accompanied
Governor Flower We're Hon. W. S.
Foreman, Mrs. Flower and Mrs. c. Vey
Holman of Maine. 1t is possible the
journey may be extended for q flying
visit to Omaha and Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-21

Old Boy pride myself on keeping my
self to myself For instance, L did not
speak to my next door neighbor for ten
years.
Son-How did you come to speak to him
first?
Old Boyle brought home a new bioy-
Gle, and ] couldn't resist giving him some
hints how to ride it-ALy Sloper.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-21

ssUncle james, what is a doubtful vot-
err
"He's follow who doesn't care to vote
until his wife makes up his mind for
him. 70 Chicago Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-21
No Carriage.

A late bishop of a somewhat fnquisitorial
character once wrote the following query
to the church wardens Of a parish in his
diocese: Are the conversation and car
riage of your Clergyman consistent with
his holy office The reply was, We
can't say nothing about his convarsion,
but he doL t keep no kerridge. London
Household Words.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-21

"Daubyn tells me that he is thinking of
trying his hand at a picture Of prize
fight.
.'Well, knew he was an artist in oils,
but I didn know he leaned toward word
painting. indianapolis Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-21

The French Advocate wish NJ. le
President, 20 call two witnesses who have
not been subpoenaed.
The President-Are you satisfied that
they will help us to arrive at the truth2
The French Advocate-Quit satisfied
have not had time to communicate with
them.-London Globe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-21
To Chicago, St Louis anc the East
Via Burlington Route.

The travelling public is sure to find
the best fast vesUbuled trains to the
east via the Burlington Route
Handsome new compartment sleep
ers (same rate as standard sleepers)
chair cars (seats free). Kansas City and
ST Joseph to ST. Louis; standard sleep
ers. chair cars and dining cars-.spav
for what you order to Chicago. Take
the ssVestibuIed EH'' to Chicago, and
the ssVestibuled Limited to St Louis
Ask Agent for tickets via the Bur-
Nngton Route
Gen. Pass Agent.
St. Louis No.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-21

Judre-You have been behind the bars
several times. know your face
Prisoner "a barkeeper)- your hon
or, have served you in every saloon lever
worked In. -PhKadelphia Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-21

CHOW did [ drift into this business
repeated the contortionist ooh, natural
" enough You see, was always very
fond Of corn on the cob. Yes. -
Thereupon there was no sound save that
Of the candy butcher getting his wares
ready for the evenings butohery.
Tribune
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-21
SANTA FE ROUTE.
The Home Road Offers Superior Ad-
vantanges to All Those Wishing
To Travel

rive trains east daily,
Five trains west daily,
Elegant equipment,
Magnificent track,
Superior eating stations,
First class dining cars
The fastest time
Union depot connections
Through car service east,
Through car service west
Free reclining chair cars,
The newest and finest sleepers,
The most improved tourist sleeping
cars run on any railroad
for tickets, sleeping car space and
al information see Cromwell & Jefers.
zn postofice room in North Topeka,
telephone 364s or at depot. foot Of Fifth
street, telephone $50.
w. c. GARVEX, Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-21

First Tramp see where some of them
temperance women objects to champagne
bein used in christenin warships
Second Tramp-Dey' dead right. It's
an awful waste o. liquor. Boston Courier
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-21

''And shall then look daggers2" asked
the ipgenue-
The stage manager tore his hair.
NO - he shrieked. '.This is a modern
play Look hatpins Detroit Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-21

cit must be such pleasure to sing q voT
do Does your husband sing toO?" il
John-John wants to sing awfully, anS
he does. i'-HarIem Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-21

''why do you have, a concealed orchestra
in your theater?''
ave couldn't afford to have our must
clans identified and butchered on their
way home. Chicago Record
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-21

ssFolks dat is allus lookin foh trouble, .
said Uncle Eben, nab jes' one ting ter
brag about Dey doan hahdly ebber git
disaDp 'inted. ''-Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-21

As gently as possible she told him that
her father had disinherited her
ssTake heart" she urged him.
eyes, - he answered, not without bitter
ness Il suppose heart is all I get now. -
Detroit Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-21

"How are you going to vote2" inquired
an acquaintance.
''Me?'' replied Cholly, looking at the
questioner through his eyeglass. I DOM
vote. leave all that to my valet. Chi
caro Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-21

ct wonder why so many people go abroad
every year.
prove that they are able to. Chicago
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-21
Those Girls Arain.

Maud-Harry makes me awfu1ly tired.
Ethel-That's because you run after him
30 much.-Truth-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-21
Kansas City livestock Market.

kaIsas DIIy7 OCL- Il
CATTLE Receipts 10000; shipments
400 Market steady for best grades;
others slow and weak. Texas steers
81. 2503.OO; Texas cows $1,000. 80; ma
tive steers s3.159475; native cows and
heifers s1.6OG3.1O; stockers and feeders
50. 5Od3 .65: bulls $4,000. 80.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-21

Topeka Grain Exchange. 526 Ks AVID m
Today's range Of prices on New York
Stocks. furnished by Topeka Grain and
Stock Exchange.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-21
REPRESENTATIVE SALES.

100. Market opened Steady, Closed
weak Bulk of sales s3.20G3.S0; heavies
S3.15@3.3 80: packers s3.2O@3.30; mixed
SO. 2503 .35; lights So. 2OQ3. 40; workers $3.50
03.40; pigs s.. 20@9.35.
SHEEP-Receipts 5000; shipments
200 Market steady. Lambs $3-00@4.15;
muttons $2.1003.15.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-26
HONESDALE.

The merry sleigh bells jingle on our
streets
The Methodist Sunday school Christ
mas exercises We're held Friday eve
ming.
The Christmas Sunday school eX-
ercises of the Presbyterian church Will
be held in the chapel Monday eve
ming.
William Malta. the Pittston cores
pondent to the Scranton Truth. spent
Christmas with Honesdale friends.
Joe Crandall is home from Phila-
delphia dental college to spend the
holidays.
Judson Curtis, Of Lafayette college,
is home for visit.
John Brown, of Park street, is con-
fined to his home by some eye trouble.
Miss Rena Keene, a student in a kim
tergarden school in New York. Is
spending her vacation at her home
here.
Mrs w. A. Gaylord and daughter,
will visit friends i'm Philadelphia for
the next two weeks.
Clarence f.. Decker, Of New York, Is
spending the holiday season with his
parents on East street.
Mrs. A. J. Rehbein, of East street
has been entertaining her father, Rev.
G. w. Smith. of Phoenix, Arizona.
John Landers was found laying un-
conscious in the road near the Hail
Way house at an early hour WedneS-
day morning. His home is i'm Buffalo,
n. Y. Ii is supposed that he reached
here Tuesday night on some late train
to visit his parents, who reside at
Leonardsville. and while endeavoring
to find them was overcome by the cold
and sank down i'm the snow by the road
side. Doctors Burns and OConneii
We're called but failed to restore him
to consciousness, and he died at nine
o'clock in the evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-26
LEGAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.

Theodore Klein, of this city. and Miss
Ida .ihaifer, of Gravity. Wayne coun-
ty, We're married Wednesday at the
home of the bride.
Miss Gertrude Mathers is visiting
friends in LuZcTnc.
DR.. W. +. Morrison. resident physi-
elan of st. Josenh's hospital, Reading.
Pa, spent Christmas with his parents
in this city.
Among the houses whose exteriors
are handsomely trimmed for the holi-
day season l. that of q. b. Van GOrder.
Of Terrace street. \ profusion of grand
pine has been employed i'm the trim
ming and the effect attracts great at
tcntiOn.
Miss Lizzie Conrad was visitor in
Forest City yesterday.
Olive Leaf lodge will initiate several
new members at their meeting Monday
evening.
AIRS Stil.man HadcOck. of Hancock
will spend Sunday in this city.
\ large number of people took din
ncr yesterday at the different hotels
Christmas is always observed in Car
Iondale by the best dinner of the year.
but yesterdays feast at the American
and Anthracite surpassed anything yet
given in that line.
Mrs II. Il. Wilson. of Sidney, y. Y,
is visiting friends in town.
Mrs. David Xeiley, of brooklyn, n. Y.
Is visiting her mother, Mrs. C. II. Man
vile. in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Van Gorder are
entertaining Mrs. John Van GOrder, of
Meshoppen.
Mrs. w. II. Evans, of South Main
street remembered the sufferers at the
hospital yesterday by presenting them
with twenty-five pound turkey.
John Abbott, of Wilkes Barre. spent
Christmas with his parents in this
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. f. Rose and son,
Clarence, are in Brooklyn, n. Y. where
they spent Christmas.
Miss Kate Gilhool. of Philadelphia, is
spending her vacation with her parents
In town.
Norris Moses. of New York, is visiting
relatives in town.
Thomas MCDunough has returned
from a three months visit in Miners
vile.
this city. and Moore Crago. of Scran-
spent Christmas with friends in this
city.
TheO. J.. Morgan entertained the fol-
lowing gentlemen at dinner last even
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-26
CHRISTMAS AT TRINITY.
Interesting Services Held Through.
out the Day.

Services at Trinity church yesterday
Were held at $50 and 1890 a. m. At the
early communion service the following
musical programme was rendered:
Hymn, "Hark the Herald Angels
Sing" Kyrie, Gloria. Tibi. Inceno
Greed and Ter Sanctus chanted; hymn.
Bread of the World" Gloria in F.X-
c"Isis Dec. plain chant; recessional
hymn, Angels from the Realms o.
Glory. The professional hymn at TIE
1880 service was "Christmas Awake"
Salute This Happy Morn" Venite, duu-
hle chant: Plasms. la. a and So first
lesson, Isaiah, 8 to 3; Te Deum, Dress
Ter; second lesson st. Luke. to Il:
Jubilate, Warren; apostles creed, ver-
siUics and prayers: hymn. Come Hith-
er, ye Faithiul;" ante communion Of
fees; kyric. Gliria. Tibi and incenc
Greed chantcd; hymn. shout the Glad
Tidings;" sermon, bH the rector: Of
fertOry anthem, THE Angels Mes
sage" Herbert; communion office: Ter
SanCtus; hymn, My God, and is Thy
Table Spread" Gloria in EIxcelSiS Deo:'
recessional hymn, "llark. What Mean
Those Holy Voices" The music was
of it's usual hi%h order and the solo
parts in the 're peum and offcrtory an
them deserve special mention. The Of
fpring at both services was for the
aged and innrm clergy fund of the
diocese
In the evening at o'clock a children's
carol service was held and Christ
mas tree With gifts for the teachers
and scholars of the Sunday school was
n prominent feature. The Offering at
the children's services was for the
Church Home for Children at Jones'
town.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-26

mary purse, both from his Sunday
school class and from the Ladies' Aid
society.
DR.. Davis, being a grandfather for
the first time. feels justly proud, and Is
furnishing the cigars.
Messrs. James Merritt and Charles
Smith, who have been in Alaska for
some months, returned home yesterday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lawrence, of
Carbondale, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Williams, of Mayfeld.
Mir. Evan Palridge. of Carbondale,
is visiting ID. G. Williams.
The accident that occurred Thursday
ev-Eing at Mayfield crossing Is an.
other evidence of the necessity of gates
at crossings in this borough. Many
have been hurled into eternity at those
dangerous places. Steps should be
taken again by the council to have
those places protected.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-26

account of DR.. c. A. Isbell (coloredD
having been elected on the board.
The other two members are expected
to resign tomorrow, and it is said that
DR.. 1sbell, appreclating the situation,
will also resign.
There is much feeling in the matter
among both democrats and republi-
cans, as it is the first time a negro was
ever elected in Paducah to a public Of
flee.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-26
FACTORYVILLE.

The subject of this sketch was born
in Benton township Chen Luzerne
county,, Lackawanna county, in the
month of September, 1850, and was
brought un on a farm till the age Of
26. when ;le took IN the trade OF
wheelwright at Fleetville, Pa. He re-
manned there eight years, then moving
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-26
So
SSs.a.)O'l,HH

Stomach, sometimes called watcrbrash,
and burning pain. distress, nausea,
dyspepsia. are cured by Hoods Sarsa-
pariIla. This it accomplishcs because
with its wonderful power as blood
purifier, Hoods Sarsaparila gently
tones and strengthens the stomach and
digestive organs, invigorates the liver,
creates an appetite. gives refreshing
sleep. and raises the health tone. In
cases of dyspepsia and indigestion it
seems to have "a magic touch.'
"For over Il years suffered from sour
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-26
S tom q Ch

with severe pains across my shoulders,
and great distress. | had violent nausea
which would leave me very veal. and
faint, difficult to get my breath. These
spells came oftener and more severe. /
did not receive any lasting benefit from
physicians. but found such happy effects
from trial Of Hoods Sarsaparilla, that
took several bottles and mean to always
keep it in the house. / am now able to
do all my own work, which for six years
l have been unable to DO. My husband
and son have also been greatly bcne-
flied by Hoods Sarsaparilla - for pains in
the back, and after the grip. / gladly
recommend this grand blood medicine"
Mrs. PETER BURBY, Leomiaster, Mass.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-26
Dcnth Of Eddie Mctudrcw.

Eddie, the little son of MIR. and Mrs
William McAndrew. of Fall Brook
street, passed away Thursday morning.
Deceased was years old and had been
a sufferer from heart trouble for some
time.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-26
CARDi)NDALE:,

READERS will please note that ADVERTISE
Hents, orders for job work. and items for
publication left at the establishment OF
Saannon e Co., newsdealers North Main
street, will receive prompt attention.: Of
ace open from a. M. to 10 p. m.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-26
COLOR LINE IN A HEALTH BOARD.
White Men Resign in Pnducah BE.
cause Of n NegrO's Election.

Paducch. KY. Dec. 25.-Dr. ID. p.
Jewell. president of the new board Of
health: the secretary, DR.. Il. T. Fort,
and II. NJ. Orme last night rendered
their designations to Mayor Yeiser on
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-26

ing: LouisNB. Abbott, Albert Birkett.
this city. and Moore Crago, of Scran-
ton.
Charles Heenan is visiting friends in
town.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-26

District Deputy Grand Master of Wyo-
ming County and Member of Red Jacket
Lodge, No. 52i, /. O. .. f.
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CHRISTIANS Crumbs" SALE.

An opportunity to buy gift for those you forgot
The Items such do not care to carry
over--therefore these big cuts:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-26

Down Quilts
Look at the down, fluffy, Odor'
less and almost stemless. And the
satcen! All sorts of charming pat
terms. We sell them at S4.AS.
Big Reductions in Comforts and
Blankets, too.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-26

As you plrase-you may get an
0vcrcoat for the money you thought
would be necessary. Or You may
make your money buy an Overcoat
3ust as good again as you hoped to
have. This explains it: Vie have lot
OvcrcOats left from various lots OF
Blue and Black Kerseys and Fancy
ChevlOts-not a complete line Of
sizes probably in any onc-but ap
sizes in the group.
The record-union., 1896-08-18

The Pail Mall Gazette" says that in
expectation Of the election Of Mckinley
and Hobart, and the establishment
CT the protective policy, several options
have already been asked and closed
for the coming to the United States of
foreign capital to open manufactures
in established manufacturing centers,
for the production of a variety CT staple
goods and articles of stable trade.
These optional purchases are for
property and power adapted to extens-
i've manufacturing, and mean the In
yestment Of large capital in this coun-
volume of money in our industrial en-
ergy. Mckinley will be elected and the
protective policy will work precisely as
the Gazette" forecasts. But American
capital is also ready, and in ample vol
ume for like investment the moment its
controllers can be assured Of protec-
ton from ruinous foreign competition.
It is absence of potection that has most
largely produced the present distress,
for no matter how much money is in
the country or ground out by the Mints
and the bank note process, without
employment at good wages the workers
of the country will not touch a nickePs
worth of it. It is lack of protection
from foreign cheap labor, and cheap
labor products, and because of the un-
certainty consequent upon the present
contention in which the tariff is a vital
issue, that the manufacturers Of New
Haven, for instance, have been COM
PEELED to reduce their working forces
and limit the hours Of labor in a week
to a remarkably short time. Six Of the
very largest of these institutions have
been shut down entirely for weeks,
and five have just resumed with small
forces and short hours, under the ex-
pectancy that Mckinley and Hobart
win be triumphant and that we will
have protection and prosperity once
more It the uncertainty of the
day that has created so much distress
in all industrial centers, and not the
condition of the volume Of the cur
rency. It is the confident belief that
this uncertainty will be removed by
the election of Mckinley that has led
a European firm to optionally purchase
the Mineola Curtain Mills, near Phila-
delphia, and that similar bargains In
other parts of the country have beer
negotiated
The record-union., 1896-08-18
SANTA CLARA.
Her Supervisors Tell How Hard Time:
are There.

The State Board of Equalization met
yesterday for the purpose of hearing
from such counties as had been noti-
fed to appear and show cause why
their assessments should not be raised.
Santa Clara County came first and
was represented by four members of
her Board of Supervisors.
The property Of the county was val
ued at $50, ,545, ,465 by the County AS
SCISSOR, but these figures were thought
by the State Board too low for a coun-
ty aspiring to the possession of the
capital.
The San Joseans made a strong plea
of hard times and decline Of real es-
tate values. Several instances were
cited as examples where mortgages
were foreclosed for two-thirds and less
of the assessed value.
The matter was taken under advise
ment-