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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-17
a Deem Laid Plot.

SIS diss here a place whah dey sells
dice?" she inquired as she entered a
store that deals in sporting goods.
YES
SIS yoh got er good reli BILE Article IN
de way OBJ a crap die?"
''We handle the very highest grades
Of goods
"Cohse yoh does, honey. But aim
loolzin fob style. I wants .sumpin dat
kin be pended on. I wants sumpin
dat'n fling seben when yoh needs it. -
I'm IN. You want loaded dice.'
''Da's whut I wants. An [ want 'er1
SOS dat ole man OBJ mine won know dey
wus loaded. Sence he done gotter So
shatin wifi de Primrose Pleasure club no
doan' bring no money home tall, an I'za
gwinter get some material fob mahketin
an make home happy fob dat gemman
bot at de same time. Washington
Star
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-17
HOTEL MEN ARE MAD.
Chicago Hotel IA eePersW Will Not stand
BY Citizens Con vention Contract.

Chicago Hotel KeepersWiIl Not Stand
BY Citizens Convention Contract.
CHICAGO, Jan. 17.-Chicago hotel keep
ers do not seem to like the agreement
made by the citizsns' committee at Wash
ington yesterday, that no Chicago hotel
will book any delegation for the conven-
ton within thirty days or before the ma
tional committee engages its quarters
and do not consider it binding on them
I'VE were not asked to give, nor did
we give any such PROMISE" said prom
inent hotel manager today. There are
not above five hotels in Chicago which
are liable to be selected by the national
committee. Every other hotel in the
city knowing that there is no probability
of being SO selected will book every of
fer that is made"
"The national committee is one body
that knows what it needs," he continued
SIT is in condition to engage its rooms
Immediately. 1t ought so send some one
to Chicago at once. It will have to do
SO, or scramble with the rest"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-17
Murderers. Mascot.

There is a young man going about
the country attending famous murder
trials, and the lawyers have given to
him the nickname of ftMurderers Mas
cot" He says that he has attended thir-
teen murder trials within the last two
years, and in no case was. there con-
viction. He was at the first trial of the
Hyams twins for the murder of Will
lam G. Wells. This took place in Toron-
to. It looked black for the twins, but
when their counsel saw the murder
ers' mascot in the court room he felt
confident of victory. IF you will re-
main right with US here he said, well
win the jury, sure He remained and
the jury disagreed He went back to
Toronto to be present at the second
trial, and the Hyams were acquitted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-17
TO BUY VENEZUELA.
England Ready to Pay s5,00O,OOO for
the DISPUTED Strip.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. II. - What
looks like an improbable solution of the
Venezuela affair ia being limited at.
Gen. Esler of the Venezuela narmv has
been for several days in the city and is
believed to be well informed in the poll
cy of his country.
Yesterday a member of congress.
closely identified with the Venezuelan
affair, had long talk with Esler. and
from it the congressman is led to believe
that British gold may settle the dispute
to the satisfaction of Venezuela. Crespo
is believed to have 2 revolution behind
him, in which case the three or five mill
lion dollars that England would give for
the acceptance of the Schomburgk boun-
dairy line might be ceptable.
England has made two attempts to re-
establish diplomatic relations with Ven
ezuela and has failed. She is now max
ing another in a modified way, that is, to
have herself represented by the Gillian
minister
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-17
LOOKING 10 TRUMBULL.
POpuIists Talk of Nominating Kim
For President.

CHICAGO, Jan. 1T.-Although no Off
ciaI overtures to that effect have been
made to him, it is understood that Judge
Lyman TrumbuIPs availability will be
canvassed at the meeting of the national
committee of the Populist party which
is being held at St. Louis to decide on
the time and place for holding the Ma
tional convention.
Judge Turnbulrs last public appear
ance, outside of his argument last year
before the United States supreme court
on the appeal of the officers of the
American Railway union against the
sentence for contempt of court imposed
by Judge Woods, was at a great Popu-
list meeting held in this city on Oct. 6,
1894. when he spoke at some length
upon the causes leading to discomfort
amoag the masses, emphasizing the fact
that ''deliyerence from oppression of
privileged mcnopolies and millionaires
could be had only through the ballot"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-17
He WON'T BE DISCHARGED.
A Deputy Grain InsPectOa is Causing
Lots of Trouble.


The members of the Kansas City, Kan
sas and Argentine boards of trade are
having trouble over the proposed at
tempted removal of T. J. Holdridge, a
deputy grain Inspector.
The state grain law provides for the
appointment of deputy grain inspectors
BY the Stale Grand inspector on the rec
cmmendation of the local board of trade.
After A. c. Merritt was appointed state
grain inspector the Argentine board of
trade asked for the appointment of T. J.
Holdredge as deputy inspector.
For some time the grain merchants at
Kansas City, Kansas, have been trying to
find out the reason for Kansas wheat No.
2 being refused in eastern and European
markets.
They have finally traced all their
trouble to Deputy Inspector HOldridge,
who they claim has been grading No. 4
wheat up to No. 2, thereby running the
reputation of Kansas grades
The matter was laid before State Grain
Inspector Merritt, who removed Hol-
bridge. Holdridge, however, refused to
be removed and the Argentine board of
trade sustained him.
A committee from the Kansas City
board of trade consisting of J. D. Cruise.
Ford, have now placed the matter before
eral.
The attorney general has given notice
that he will next Wednesday hear the
statement of the case from State Grain
Inspector A. G. Merritt and will then
take some action TO test the law and see
If Holdridge can be ousted against the
protest of the Argentine board of trade
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zine.

Hans Christian Andersen received one
Christmas box of cakes from an I'M
known admirer and was ali qualification
at the compliment. Suddenly strange
apprehension assailed him. He had just
read some account of poison conveyed i'll
this fashion. Possibly the gift was the
murderous device of rival. With more
aptitude than grace he decided, in n
half absent fashion, to send them on to
his friend, Nine. A.. to test their
quality. A day or two later he called.
''Is Mime. A in?'' Yes, sir. - rs
she quite well?'' ''Quite, sir. - Gould
see her?'' Certainly, SIR Face to
face with Nine. A., he required to
the same anxiety. She was we'll? Yes.
The children we'll? Yes. And had she
received the cakes he sent? Eaten some?
And was quite we'll? And the children
had eaten some? And were quite we'll?
And then at last the old man s excite
ment boiled over. "You can't think
how pleased I am he said. "Those
cakes were sent me by an unknown ad-
mirer, and I was afraid they might be
poisoned. So I sent them on to you.
And you have eaten them and are quite
we'll You can't think how pleased
am ~ And he passed out, smiling and
in high good hUmor. Critic.
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He Was Rrought Low.

Away up on the crest of the Cumber-
land range sat talking and smoking
with a mountaineer in trent of his cabin
after the humble meal called supper,
when "native'' came down the trail
on mule and halted to say:
"Howdy, Dan? Folks all peart?"
eyes, rather peartish, !" was the reply.
SCOT Bible yit?''
'tNoap.''
''I'm a-sel1in Bibles fur 81 now"
s'Hain't got no 81 to buy with. -
'tShoo! Say, Dan Hawkins, yo' orter
hev Bible in the house. It's monstrous
like heather not to hev Bible. Yo'
jess orter be ashamed of yo'seIfr'
ST reckon kin git along"
The man on the mule was combina-
tion of preacher, circuit rider and col
porteur, and he seemed considerably
chagrined at not making a sale. He
presently got off his mule and began to
take off his coat, and then mine host in
quired:
''What yo' gwine to do, Tom?''
''Look a-yere, Dan Hawkins. yo' has
gin out that no man in this country has
ever laid yo' on yo'r back!''
"That's true
eff I lay yo' thar, will yo' buy a
Bible?"
ST will
''Then, with the help O. the Lord,
I'm goin to do It'll The Scriptur' says
that the stiff necked and high headed
must be brought low, and that's whar
I'm goin to bring yo'. Come out yere
and be laid 70
''Tom, yo' can't do it-can't do it
nohowl'' replied the settler as he rose
up and prepared for the conflict.
1--we got to, Dan,'' said the preacher
as he pulled off his vest. I'm COM
manded by the Lord to sell yo' Bible,
and the Lord will strengthen my arms
to lay yo' f1at!''
They lodged around for minute,
looking for an opening, and then the
preacher suddenly rushed in and got
back hold, and Dan didn't last s sec
ends under the strain. It was fair fall,
and as he rose up he took silver dollar
from his pocket and handed it out in
exchange for a Bible.
Didn't say the Lord would help
me?" asked the preacher as he mounted
his mule to ride on.
Eyes, but it wasn't quite fa'rl"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-17
Hor to Make the Hair wave.

Soft, natural-looking waves of hair
are made by rolling the hair over large,
soft papers or kid curriers', rolling from
the top of the curl towards the end.
The hair should be wet and left on the
rolls over night. If that is not done
pinch the curls with hot iron. If you
wish TO have the hair set out around
the face turn the teeth of your side
combs toward the face, not away from
it. Catch them through the end of
your waves and you can fluff the hair
as little or as much as you choose. I
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-17
A Luxurious Artist,

No other painter has home of such
artistic NERVOUSNESS as Alma-Tadema
Perhaps its most remarkab BILE feature is
the wall, which is paneled with tall,
slim pictures, each of them by differ
ent painter. Leighton, Broughton, Sar-
gent, Calderon and a full score of the
artists friends have contributed to
this remarkable establishment. An
other feature is the oak and ivory pi-
ano, on the lid Of which, inside, are
inscribed by their own hands the names
of the most celebrated singers and mu-
sicians of Europe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-17

accommodate all who wished to hear
the ceremony. Dozens stood. The ex-
ercises opened at eight o'clock in the
evening. Rev. Antoinette B. Blackwell
delivered the invocation, and Rev. Flor
ence L. Rollock read the Scripture les
son. The sermon was by Rev. Minor
J. Savage, who took for his subject
1.-THE Work of a Modern Minister in
Religion" At the close of Mr.. Savage's
sermon the ordination prayer was said
by Rev. Florence E. Rollock, after
which Rev. NJ. J. Savage and Rev. A.
B. Blackwell laid their hands upon the
new pastors head.
Boston's new woman pastor, says the
New York Sun, was born in Iowa. She
is about 35 years old, fair of feature
and modish. Herr good taste in dress
created a little feeling not long ago,
some of her followers threatening to
take offense unless she appeared in
subdued garb. Hereafter she will ap-
pear in the pulpit gowned in a robe
of sober hue. A good part of her years
was spent in Chicago, and it was while
there that she attracted attention with
her pen, having written some readable
short stories and one or two books.
Her first book, 1.-THE Right Knock" has
gone through as many as half dozen
editions. Mrs. Van Anderson lives at
the Oxford, in the Back Bay district.
The Procopeia club and the Church
of the Higher Life are supposed to be
centers where living protests are made
against the materialism of the age.
Among the features, besides the regu-
lar preaching, are healing service, an
EMERSON club and mothers meeting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-17
growled DAN as he stood with the Bible

growled Dan as he stood with the Bible
in his hands.
''But the stranger says it was. What
ar yo' complainin of, Damp
''Of the Lord. I've lived right we're
fur 20 Vars, and this is the fust and
only time he has cum within 20 miles
of this cabin. 'Tain't right to jump
right in on man all Of a student, and
yo' know il hain't, and the fust time
catch yo' without the Lord on yo'r side
I'll make all yo'r ribs crack and YOU
heels draw upP'-M. Quad in Detroit
Free Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-17
SOME MOUNTAIN SKETCHES
A Picnic That Was Declared a Power
fuI Success.
IT WAS ATTENDED BY FARMERS,

And Up 10 Three O'Clock Everything
Would BE Lovely.
About 10 O'Clock in the forenoon
reached a mountaineer's cabin and
found the old man cleaning a long bar
relied gun at the door.
'sMany bears about?'' inquired.
f'Not bar, stranger. I'm gittin
ready to attend farmers picnic at
Glen Cove
Half mile farther on met a man
with rife on his shoulder, and after
the usual salutation queried:
Good hunting about here?"
''Nuthin tall, stranger. I'm a-takin
this gun to be fixed. reckon I'll drap
down to the farmers picnic at Glen
Cove tomorrer. +"
Half an hour later arrived at cross
roads where there was a general store,
and man sat on the platform, tinker
ing with the lock of a shotgun, while
two or three others were buying powder
and shot inside.
''Is there going to be shooting match
around here today?'' asked the store
keeper as he weighed out my cheese and
crackers.
Reckon not. Leastwise 7 haven't
heard of anything of the sort. The folks
is jest gettin ready fur the farmers pic
mic at Glen Cove tomorrer. -
I didn't feel like going into particu-
lars just yet, but at 1 O'Clock, when I
stopped at a comfortable looking cabin
to make some inquiries about the road
and found an old man oiling up an army
carbine and his son molding bullets for
o11 T
care you getting ready for the farm
ers' picnic at Glen Cove?'
Exactly, stranger, replied the old
man.
81 have noticed SO many men cleaning
mp their guns for this picnic that want
so ask you if it will be different from
the ordinary picnic?"
Glow dye mean?''
'Why, farmers picnic, as under
stand it, is a gathering of farmers and
Each family brings its lunch, and they
eat, drink and make merry. Isn't that
your sort of picnicf''
'4Waal, mostly, but not quite. Every
thing will go off like yo' say up to about
O'Clock in the afternoon. Then that ar
Tom Morrison will suddenly remember
that that ar Bill Turk he cheated him
on mewl trade. Jsst about that time
old man Skinner will reckolect that his
son Sam was killed by the Thompson
boys, and Dave White will git to re-
mem BERN that Hank Trueman beat him
on lawsuit. Shouldn' It mite wonder
if them five Henderson boys didn t reck-
on it was right smart chance to wipe
out the Colgates. May go off like
prayer meetin, but reckon it's best to
be ON the safe side. -
encountered seven or eight more men
that afternoon who were getting ready
for the picnic, and the day after fell in
with farmer who was there
81 can't jest tell yo' all the pertick-
lers,' he replied to my inquiry. 1.-The
shootin began about 3 O'Clock, and when
I cum away reckon thar was four or
five dead and seven or eight wounded.
It's likely they piled up some mo- arter
I left %
$50 you didn't mix in?''
''No. I lowed I would and was all
ready to when my son Tom was shot in
the back, and I had to load him up and |
tote him hum. Kinder sorry couldn't |
stay. They do declar' that ar picnic was
a powerful success !''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-17
Recipe for Spaghetti Timbale.

Spaghetti timbale makes a pretty
dish. Cook long pieces of spaghetti
in sailed water until they are tender.
Lay the pieces on a napkin tc cool, be-
ing careful not to break them. Butter
dome-shaped mold. Wind the spag-
hetti around the mold, holding it in
place with layer of force meat. Fill
the mold with boiled macaroni and
cheese. Make a layer of force meat
thick enough to give the timbale sta
bility. Cover with CREASED paper,
stand in pan of hot water and poach
IN a slow oven for 30 minutes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-17

Mrs. Chatfield-Taylor, of Chicago,
possesses q tiara like that of the prin-
cess of Wales. The center can be un-
hooked and hung as dig nond pendant
and can be heightened INTO bars with
gold chain loops between for diamond
necklace; or it can be taken apart for
bracelets. So useful and beautiful in
all ways is this ornament that one for
gives the extravaganza which ate up
fortune Of 81, o00~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-17
READY NEXT WEEK.
The Plans for the New Bridge nov
Almost Completed.

= AEhOSG TOM p1eBeNo
Col. VIM. TweeodaIe has received a
letter from Keepers & Thacher of De-
troit who are preparing the plans for the
new bridge and he says that the plans
will probably be ready and here within a
week.
Before they are sent to Topeka they
will be inspected by Gen. Sooy Smith of
Chicago and approved by him. Col.
Tweeddale says this will probably not
require more than three days.
Col. Tweeddale is now working on a
summary giving all possible informa-
ton concerning the bed of the river and
this is to be forwarded to Gen. Smith.
The foundation is very important be-
cause the bridge will be built on piles
and the method of making it safe is to be
acted upon by Mr.. Smith.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-17
The Problem of tine Pole.

With the finest Photographic outfit
that could be procured in New York
city Prof. Dvche took 482 views in that
far away country-the only real first
class pictures ever brought from the
Arctic regions. Every phase of Arctic
scenery and life will be illustrated by
the use of a stereoptican and the latest
modern improvement of electric or cal
cium light. giving to the pictures a most
realistic and alike effect
Hamilton Hall Friday evening Janu.
airy "a. Reserved seats so cents, general
admission 50 cents. School children 25
cents,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-17
CLEARING THE GROUNDS.
Georgia Exposition Buildings Being Torn
Down.

ATLANTA, Jan, II. - The exposition
grounds are beginning to assume desc
late appearance, and the work of tearing
down has begun in EARNEST
The Georgia manufacturers building
Is the first to go.
In few days it will be completely
destroyed and not beam will be left
The Georgia manufacturers building
was one of the most striking on the
grounds. It was built by the associa-
ton of Georgia manufacturers. Its terra
Gotta color aud peculiar design gave it an
entirely different appearance from any of
theother exposition buildings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-17
CHICAGO'S STOCK YARDS
Are TO be RemOdeIed at a Cost of 81
100000.

CHICAGO, Jan. 1Z-Proposed changes
in the stock yards at this point will in
volve the expenditure of $1,OO0000 and
the reconstruction of all that part of the
stock yards north of Exchange avenue.
The shipping shutes will be removed
from Transit avenue to the now location,
and the track systems of the Illinois Cen
trail, Rock Island, Northwestern ard Bur
lington railroads will be so CONSTRUCTED
that 500 cars of hogs can be unloaded at
once on the upper deck, where they will
stay until sold or otherwise disposed of.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-17
HONORS FOR MEDILL.
The Veteran Editor of the Tribune
Made Press Club President.

Made Press Club President.
CHICAGO, Jan 17.-Chicago newspap-
or men did appropriate honor to Joseph
Medill, the venerable editor of the Tri-
bune, by installing him as president of
the Press club It was a spontaneous
greeting which Mr.. Medill received from
rhe fellow mem bers of profession which
he has done SO much to elevate and
broaden.
The attendance was more representa-
tive than the Press club parlor has hel d
tn many a day. Men from almost every
branch of newspaper work were present.
q fteE the routine business had bsen dis
posed of A T. Packard, the retiring
president, introduced Mr.. Medill, who
made an appropriate speech.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-17
FAVORS MORRISON
Chicago Politicians Say tho Illinois Dele
cation VIII BE Solid.

NHAcASo xoltSlcAans say hne AlAAnoIS Oe1o~
cation VIII BE Solid
CHICAGO, Jan. 1.-THE Post today
says: Prominent local Democratic poli-
ticians, representing both silver and anti
silver wings of the party unhesi-
tatingly declared that the location
of the Democratic convention at
Chicago has vastly improved the
chances of Colonel William r. Morri-
son as a presidential possibility,
and makes him at once the most promi-
nent among candidates. Already plans
are being laid in Cook county to Sc
lect a delegation favorable TO him
and unless a radical change in the local
sentiment occurs, Morrison will have the
Illinois delegation instructed for him or
not. Just as he chooses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-17
CECIL RHODES NOT sCAKEu
He Goes to E England 10 Meet Those
Who DenOuneed Him.


LONDON, Jan. 17.-According to spe-
cial dispatch from Cape Town, Mr..
Cecil Rhodes, the former prem
Ter of Cape Colony, was in
terviewed previous to sailing for Eng
land and said: 81 am no coward. / shall
not resign my seat in parliament, but
shall meet my detractors.
81 shall be satisfied if civil rights are
granted to the Uitlanders. / intend to
be present at the annual meeting of the
chartered company in London, when l
shall address the shareholders on recent
aVants,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-17
BURYINGOVERHEAD WIRES
BOston's Commissioner Reports SOS. 500
Feet Buried in 1895.

BO@tON7B oUU
Feet Buried in 1895.
Boston, Jan. 17.-According to Wire
Commissioner Hurphy's annual report,
great progress has been made in burying
overhead wires.
The amount of overhead wire in the
1895 district for which underground ac-
Communications were provided was in the
neighborhood of 100000 feet. The
work done from January l. 1895. to Jan
uary /, 1896, in the way of laying under
ground ducts for the accommodation of
wires, drawing-in cables, etc, was con-
sidered extraordinary in view of the fact
that it was carried on in the congested
part of the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-17
BOsTON'S LATEST CULT.
It's Motto Ts "Love Is the Fulfilling
Of the Law"
The Church of the Higher Light and It's
Pastor, Rev. Helen Van Anderson
Ordained by a Trio of Unita-
rian Church Leaders.

Anderson to the ministry and the or
ganization of the society of which she
is now the pastor, Boston has added to
its already large number of churches
a new one, the Church of the Higher
Life. 1t is a heterodox church, and its
motto is 'sLove is the fulfilling of the
law
Mrs. D. H. Kirby, of the Procopeia
club, is deeply interested in the work
of the church OF the Higher Life. This
club is a newcomer among the trans
cendental cults of which Boston seems
to be the center, and Mrs. Kirby is a
woman venerated for the occult quail
ties which those who dabble in the
mysterious believe her to possess. The
name of the club, when first sprang on
the public, precipitated sudden rush
for dictionaries and lexicons. It is
Greek. Tt means advancement or prog
ress, especially in things obscure. Any
thing just a yard or two beyond the
frontier of natural knowledge finds it's
votarieS in Boston. Helen Van Ander-
son has been lecturing in Bosto for the
past two years. Her themes were spir-
itualistic, but she was careful not to
overstep the line of demarcation be-
tween the orthodox and heterodox.
This judiciousness saved her from the
fate of many who fail through the enc
mics they make. She is an entertain
ing speaker.
Her ordination was unique, in that
she received the right hand of fellow
ship without ever ha-ing pursued
course in a school of theology. The or
dination exercises were held in Allen
hall St. Botolph street. The space
was not large enough to comfortably