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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-18
She Was a Poetess.

An hour after dark, and, the wind
blowing a gale and rain threatening,
rode up to a Nebraska dugout and ut
tered the usual ''Hellop' After a min
ute woman appeared at the door and
asked what was wanted.
''Can have lodgings for the night
and feed for my horse?'' asked.
''Was you gineral in the late WARP"
she queried.
mo, ma am"
'Do you belong to the legislature?'
fNo, ma am. F"
''Mebbe you are jedge or a sheriff.
Neither one, ma am
''Ain't you the mayor of Roseville
or the big man of the railroad?" she
persisted.
mo, ma'am. I am only a traveller
seeking lodgings for the night. "
'tBut you must do something. Did
you get up Webster's Dictionary?''
81 am sorry to say didn't
'Don It you belong to congress?''
''No, ma'am.'
''Never run for governor of Ne
braska?''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-18
REV. MR.. FEICKE'S SALOON.
Is Opened With Prayer-His Salary
as Pastor Was Too Small.


NEW York. Jan. l9.-The Rev. Julius
Feicke of Hoboken may now mix cock
tails without further fear of Interference
from high church authorities. The
South Bergen Chassis of the Reformed
church met yesterday and voted solidly
against the ecclesiastical saloon.
When Mr.. Feicke opened the saloon at
Fifth street and Park avenue in Novem-
Der there was great scandal in the
church.
Although he resigned, the Chassis re-
fused to accept his resignation on the
ground that he should be disciplined. He
failed to appear. He simply said that
he was out of the church for good, and
that all who wished for his reasons could
come to "Feicke's place" and listen to
explanations over the bar
Meanwhile his friends said that their
beloved pastor would show how saloon
could be run the principles of broad
christianity. The saloon, of course, did
a fine business For weeks d stream of
people moved to that corner to witness
the novel sight of a scholarly looking,
gold-spectacled clergyman, wearing a
white apron, behind the bar and drawing
quarts of mixed for thirsty workmen
in the neigh borhood.
In explanation Feicke said:
Il could not earn enough money to
support my family. L have been driven
to this step. The salary of $500 was too
small. With my family Of five children
could not live on il. AS was we'll
known, the suggestion was made that I
should take $40 less, because the con-
gregation Was bnrdened with debt and
could not raise the salary.
81 believe that.a nan standing in a sa-
loon can be good man and Christian,
and l may here say that in my new posi-
ton have sown many good seeds. I
don't want to praise myself. but
1 may here say that l never begin
business without family prayer in the
moruiuO -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-18
Taking Down a Porter.

The porter of Pullman palace car
stood outside the Fort Street depot the
other day, leaning against A1e wall with
his arms folded. Two colored men COM
ing down the street caught sight of him
and halted, and the first observed
''Some folks would reckon he owned
dat big depot.
"But he doan'."
emo; he doan' chen own de railroads. F"
"Nor he doan' own de kyar on which
he runs"
"No.''
They vera silent for minute or two
as they looked across at him, and then
the first remarked:
"He doan' chen own Misser Pullman. "
emo"
'tAll dere is about it is dat when de
train is about to go out Misser Pullman
comes down an says, 'Gawge, I wish
you'd be second boss in dis kyar to Buff
falo an back, an I'll gin you TO- dollars.
An Gawge goes wild de kyar an den
comes back an leans up agin de depot an
wants eberybody to take him for de big
gest man in Detroit. Shoot It makes
me tired Pm. Quad in Detroit Free
Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-18
TWO BIG SHOWS UNITED.
Sells Bros. Buy Out Adam Forepaugh's
Show.
THIS MAKES THEM TaE EQUAL

of the Barmum. bailey Combination
They Plan Only to Visit Big Cities
Hereafter.
News has reached Topeka that
the circuses of Sells Brothers and Adam
Forepaugh have been merged by the sale
of the latter to the former and will here
after be known as the Sells Brothers
Adam Forepaugh Big Show of the
World. The purchase was contaminated
only recently. When this big concern
is on the road il will occupy a train of
sixty-four cars and when camped in
city the various parts of the exhibition
will be covered under fifteen tents.
Owing to the magnitude of the show
and the expense of transportation its ex-
hibitions will be confined to the bigger
cities, where a long enough stay can be
made to make up for the expense. 1t is
intended to make the show stupendous
in size in every particular by putting on
eight to ten acts simultaneously and en-
larging the menagerie. The circus of
Sells Brothers has been known to the
people of this country. by that name for
the last twenty five years, and has baen
one of the best. The only other aggre-
CATION that will now equal it is the
Barnum- Bailey show.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-18

MADAM, - said as the first big drop
of rain began to patter down on my
hat. II am newspaper man and on
my way to Roseville. -
'tOb, jest newspaper manI'' she ex-
claimed.
''That's all, and now can have lodg-
ings for the night?"
s'Do You know anything about po-
etry?''
Eyes; know poetry when see it. 4"
''Kin you read writin?"
81 can try hard -
sWaal, git down and come in. I'm a
poetess, am, and I have 40 poems all
ready for somebody to look over and
help fix up. I'm sorry you are only a
newspaper man, but mebbe you kin be
of some use.
''Thanks, ma'am, but I guess I'll ride
on ~ replied.
''Think you will, Ell? Waal, mebbe
you d better, fur, to tell the truth, you
don t look as if you knowed any too
much, and don't believe you'd be Of
any good when it cum down to real
poetry with 81 a pound.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-18
Sound Advice.

''Look here, - he said to the newspa-
per man who had called for an inter
view, "do you think you can get things
into the paper just as we talk them?''
81 wouldn't guarantee them, was
the honest reply.
"Well, is there any way can be sure
that what I say, and only what say,
will go into print?''
''There is. In the first place, get PEN
Gil and paper.
eyes
"Then lock yourself in room and
write what you want to. I"
ST see.''
'Then go down and figure with the
advertising department at regular
f@: Eyes. +" t
''Have the proofs sent to you to be
read and corrected?'
EXACTLY.
''Then bay out the whole Office for
one whole day, and after your article is
out sell the concern back to the company
for what you can get. The chances are
that your article will come out about as
you wrote it, but if it doesn't you ID bet
ter keep still forevermore In fact, keep
shut anyhow and say nothing to any
body about anything ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-18
SKETCHES BYM. QUAD
II was on Suspicion.

had been walking all day to reach
the hamlet of Bentonville, and as en-
tered the place at shutdown and was in
quiring my way to the tavern a rough
looking man accosted me with:
''Look a-here, stranger, don't quite
like yer looks. -
''Sorry for that, but can't help it,
replied.
''No; I don't like yer looks he
continued. Fact is, ye pear to be a
suspicious character, and I guess I'LL
lock ye upl'
''Have you authority to do that?''
81 should smile that I had I'm a
constable, and l shall lock ye up as
suspicious character. -
tried to argue the matter with him,
but he was ''sot'' and ugly to boot, and
he was taking me to the lookup when
two or three men interfered to the ex-
tent of suggesting that I be taken before
the justice of the peace for immediate
examination. After some hesitation this
was agreed to, and crowd numbering
a score of people accompanied US. The
''jedge" was eating supper, but he hur-
ried up and came over to his office in
the back end of store and opened court.
When all was ready, he asked of the Of
ficer:
''Tom, what's the charge agin the
prisoner?''
suspicion, replied Tom.
fSuspicion of what?''
''Dunno; jest suspicion
SCI don't see anything suspicious about
him." said his honor as he looked me
over. stranger, who be ye?''
I told him.
"Whar ye from?''
''Blissfleld. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-18
"Whar ye goin 20

"Whar ye goin?"
''On to Mountville tomorrow.
"Nuthin suspicious about that. What
made ye think him suspicious, Tom?''
Dunno, but it come over me that he
was
do you want to sw'ar out a warrant
agin him?'
''Guess net. -
''Then the prisoner is discharged. "
went to the hotel and got supper,
and after the meal sat down on the We
randa for smoke. In the course of five
minutes the same constable walked up
the steps and approached me and said:
Stranger, I've cum to apologize. !"
''For arresting me? Yes, you were
hasty, but it, all right. -
'Thank ye. Ye see, it's jest this
way I've bin a constable in this county
fur % years and never arrested a critter
yit. Got to thinkin of it today and made
up my mind to uphold my dignity or
bust leg, and as ye looked like kuss
who hadn't any friends and wouldn't
kick about bein locked up run ye in.
Cum hev a drink with me, and I'll re-
sign tomorrow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-18
STEINWAY ESTATE.
There Remains $329,4I7,32 Yet to BE
Divided Among Heirs.

New YORK, Jan. 18-Justice Ingra-
ham some time ago declared invalid
trust made under the will of the late G.
F. Theodore Steinway. one of the piano
manufacturers. in a suit to set it aside
brought by his nephew, H. W. T. Stein
way, who had for years been in litigation
with his uncles
The court then appointed G. G. Ere
linghuysen as referee to pass upon the
accounts of the executors. The trust
consisted of stock to the value of 81, O0O,-
600 in the Steinway corporation. The
referee reports that the executors have
received in dividends on the trust 1854
600, of which when the executors have
been paid, there remains for distribution
1929 All 80
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Domestic Economy.

fWhat's this % exclaimed the young
husband, referring to the memorandum
she had given him. Zone dozen eggs, a
pound of raisins, bottle of lemon ex-
tract, can of condensed milk, dime S
worth of ground cinnamon and so cents
worth of sugar. What do you want of
all these things, Belnda?'
Give got a dry loaf of bakers bread, -
replied the young wife, ''that I'm going
to save by working up into bread pud-
ding. never let anything go to waste,
Henry. Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-18
SNEEZES AND TEARS.
Peter Piper Would Have Enjoyed It
5000 Bags of Powdered Pepper.

Peter Piper would Have Enjoyed It
5000 Bags Of Powdered Pepper.
New YORK, Jan. 1S.-At the corner of
South and Jefferson streets is a barricade
made up of more than 5000 bags of pep
per, Only a man with glass eyes and
without the sense of smell or taste can
pass without sneezing and shedding
tears.
The establishment of the barricade is
due to fire that occurred several weeks
ago in the United St5[es bonded ware
house of Elliot F. briggs, which is ON
the corner. At the time of the Ere tho
5000 bags of pepper were stored there.
In moving the bags around the pepper
became crushed and powdered and as
many of the bags were injured the pep
per got scattered about ana is now sent
flying through the air by every breeze.
They are auctioning the pepper off now
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-18
A Nice Assignment.

Managing Editor (to applicant for sit
uation)-What experience have you had
as an interviewer?
Mr.. Jack Caldwell, I've been pitch
ed out of a third story window, been
kicked down five flights of stairs and
been horsewhipped by woman; had
three of my ribs broken I have certifi-
Gates of discharge from four hospitals
and
Managing Editor-That will do. You
go up to the house of Teddy O'Too1e,
the prizefgnter, get him out of bed and
ask him what he has to say about being
thrashed by O'Keefe. London Tit-Bits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-18
COXEY IN ATLANTA.
Makes One of His Characteristic c
Speeches at the Columbia.


Speeches at the Columbia.
ATLANTA, Jan. 1S.-General Coxey, the
advocate of good roads and the common
people spoke at the Columb last night.
His topic was largely the money ques-
tion.
Explaining the origin of the ipanic of
1898. General Coxey ascribed its cause to
the scarcity of real money, chiefly
brought about by the repeal of the pur-
chasing clause of the Sherman act. He
scored President Cleveland as the agent
of the goldbugs and money gam blers,
and paid his respects with equal severity
TO both the Democratic and Republican
parties.
General Coxey proposed as a remedy
for the situation to revolutionize the
credit system of the country and to do
away with national banks. He advocated
the passage of the non-interest bearing
bond bill, permitting towns and cities to
borrow money from the government
based on the value of real estate. He
also advocated the government owner
ship of railroads.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-18
NEW YORK'S ss4OO"
Says That w. h. Vanderbilt is to BE
Married 40 n ReiEnfng Belle.

NETWORK, Jan. 1S-While the pub
lie supposed VIM. K. Vanderbilt was
his former wife's marriage to Mr.. Bel
mont. he was, in reality, in his rooms at
the Metropolitan club
Yesterday, however, he appeared at
the Waldorf and was the host at q lunch
party there, entertaining MIR. and Mrs.
Oliver Iselin, Creighton Webb, and Miss
Amy Bend. Mr.. Vanderbilt has removed
his short side whiskers, which makes
him appear more youthful than before.
The old story of the multi millionaire's
coming marriage to well known young
New York belle was revived again yes
terday on Mr.. Vanderbilts appearance at
the Waldorf, and the report seems to find
general credence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-18
TO PREVENT DIPHTHERIA.
Each Little Pupil Given a Separate
Towel.

BRooKLINE, Mass, Jan. 1S.-As a
result of the diphtheria epidemic which
ragged in Brookline, ca using the death of
stating the closing of a number of the
school buildings, the local board of
health is now taking the greatest pre-
cautions to avoid a repetition of the
scourge.
1t has been ordered that each child
below the high school be allowed to
bring a small towel and keep it in his
desk for private use, the same to be
taken home and Washed when necessary.
Also with small cup, to be kept in the
desk, and used when desired.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-18
PINGREE's CLOSE CALL.
His Choice for Council President IN
Doubt for 20 Ballots.

DETROIT. Jan. 10. "A sensation was
sprung in the council when the old coun-
Gil expired and the retiring aldermen
gave up there seats to the newcomers
The first business was the election OF
a president. The Pingree men had set
tied on Alderman George Beck, and the
republican caucus confirmed the selec-
ton.
Mr. Beck's adherents had no fear OF
defecttons, and were astounded when
the vote stood 16 to 49, Democrats and
disgruntled Republicans made a combine
and gave Mayor Pingree the scare of
his political life. over seventy ballots
had been taken at midnight and the
forces were still voting solTdly, bnt at
IL 30 o'clock Alderman Connus deserted
the combine, and Mr.. Beck was elected
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-18
NOT ALL SUNSHINE.
Am Ice Carnival Being Held at
Truckee, Cal.

TRUcKEE, CAL, Jan. 18-Fully 1000
people witnessed the sights at the ice
carnival yesterday. Excursion trains ar
rived from all directions, each bringing
from seventyfive to 800 people. There
were several brass bands.
Many extra sleighs were called into re-
QUESTION for the accommoda ton of the
visitors and the roads were excellent for
this amusement.
There were at least 200 people among
the crowd yesterday who had never seen
snow before, and the way they pelted
each other with snowballs and reveled in
it was good evidence of their delight.
There was long procession of decorated
sleighs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-18
All Free.

Those who have used DR.. Kings New
Discovery know its value, aud those who
have not, have now the opportunity to
try it Free. Call on the advertised Drug
gist and get Trial Bottle, Free. Send
your name and address to II. E. Bucklen
s. Co., Chicago. and get sample box of
DIR. Kings New Life Pills Free, as we'll
as a copy of Guide to Health and House
hold Instructor, Free. All of which is
guaranteed to do you good and cost you
nothing. J. Z. Jones' Drug Store.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-18
BuckIen,s Arnfca saIve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
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. *. Jones, sol
Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-18
Paving i'm the city.

The paving of the alley back of the
new court house has been com pleted af-
ter repeated delays on account of bad
weather The total cost of the pave
ment is 81, 591 80, which is cheaper than
any paving has ever been done in Tope-
ka. The cost of the grading was $3.50
There will be no more paving done I'M
til spring on account of anticipated bad
weather, though as soon as spring opens
the block on Eleventh street between
Van Buren, and Harrison streets will be
paved.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-18
WERE TOO WELL FED.

BeRmOnt's Horses Get BaIky and
Stop to Rest.
NEWPORT, Jan. 1S-Mr. and Mrs. o.
H. p. Belmont went out for drive this
afternoon in a fine turnout While they
were shopping one of their horses balk-
ed, lay down broke the harness and cut
his legs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Belmont ordered pair
of horses and a carriage from livery
stable and drove to Belcourt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-18
She'll Gigg1e Constantly.

''I'm so worried about my daughter,
said the woman in the new fur cloak.
''She goes about so solemn, SO depressed.
I'd give the world, doctor, to see her
smile again.
''That's easy enough" answered the
doctor briskly. "Get her into church
choir. New York Recorder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-18
An Interesting Device.

ST say" said one British official,
"what'1 we do with this remote little
country of ours? 1t isn't much good as
it lies -
tOh, - was the reply, "just put one Of
our patented india rubber boundary lines
around it and let it be awhile. Wash
ington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-18
POKER ATTHE LELAND.
ChicaSO's Swell Hotel Raided ny the
Police.

CHICAGO Jan. 18.-A quiet little poker
game at the Leland hotel was interrupt
ed last night by Detectives Mccarthy
and LOTUS, of the central station They
had learned that Ed Harris, known from
Maine to California. was operating
'chance organization" and gained adj
mittanee to his room by pretending to be
"hot sports" Eight men were arrested
and afterwards bailed out by Alderman
CouChlin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-18
DIR. ASHMORE,S CLAIM
Put in Against a 100000 Estate in


Texas.
E A. Wagner has returned from Sher-
man, Texas, where he made application
for the Tom Bean estate in behalf of DR..
Samuel Ashmore, of North Topeka, and
forty or fifty other people who claim to
be the heirs.
There are numerous other people who
are sueing for the rich estate which is
valued at $4,000 DR.. Ashmore is tho
only one of Mr.. Wagener's clients living
in Kansas and the rest are scattered all
over the world
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-18
STOGIE CATCHES ON.
The FavOrife s.TwOfer Becoming Pop
ular in New York.

uAar In New York.
NEW YORK, Jan. 1S.-The stogie has
invaded Manhattan Island. The sign,
Pittsburg stogies for sale here has
within the last two months been posted
on dozens of cigar stores. A year ago
there were but two cigar dealers in the
city that handled them. Numerous pre-
vious attempts to introduce the favorite
Pittsburg smoke has resulted in failure.
But, judging from the boxes displayed
in the tobacco shops up and down town,
the stogie must be catching on.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-18

Fond Parent-It is'very cruel of you,
Bobby, to throw hot pennies out to that
monkey.
Bobby-That's all right, mamma. It
makes him think he has money to burn.
New York World
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-18
Its Origin.

Cawker Il have discovered what
started the new woman craze.
Cumso-Let' have it.
Cawker-Listen to this testimonial in
a patent medicine advertisement: Since
taking four bottles of your health re-
storer am a new woman. Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-18
How She satisfied Herself.

Lady Passenger-I think it is an out
rage for You to ask me to pay fare for
this little boy. would sooner pay dou-
BILE fare for myself.
Conductor (suavely)-Just as You
wish, madam. York World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-18
Fled.

The delicate flush fed her check
AS they neither of them failed to note,
For they found it when the gas they turned up
On the sleeve of his best Sunday coat
Detroit Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-18

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for children teething. 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums, allays all
pain, cures wind collie, and is the best
remedy for diarrhoea- Twenty-Five cents
a bottle,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-18
A.F. Weasen

Wants your order for coal, try him, his
prices are right. his Bell Tel. numbe is
$50, Har. Tel $50 and his place of bust
ness is 91S East Fourth street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-18
Harper's Bazaar
mn 1855


The twenty ninth year of HARPER'S
BAZAR. beginning in January, 1896, finds
il maintaining it's deserved reputation
both as fashion Journal and a weekly
periodical for home reading.
Every week the BAZAAR presents
beautiful toilettes for various occasions,
SANDoz, BAUDE, and CRAPUIs illustrate
and engrave the newest designs from
the finest model in Paris aud Berlin.
New York Fashions epitomizes cur
rent styles in New York. A fortnightiy
pattern-sheet supplement with diagrams
and directions enables women to cut aad
make their own gowns, and is of great
value to the professional modiste as
well as to the amateur drassmaker.
Children's Clothing receives constant
attention. Fashions for Men ara de-
scribed in full detail by a man about
town. Our Paris Letter, by KATHAR-
INE De FOREST, is a sprig htly weekly re-
cital of fashion, gossip, and social doings
in Paris, given by a clever woman in an
entertaining way.
Both the serials for 1896 are the work
of American women. Mrs. Gerald, by
MARIA LOUISE Poor, is a striking story
of New England life. MARY Z. WILKINS,
in Jerome, a Poor r1an, discusses the
always Interesting problems of the re-
lations between laborand capital Short
stories will be written by the best authors.
Special Departments. Music, The
Outdoor Woman, Personals, What We
Are Doing, Women and Men, report and
discuss themes of Immediate interest.
Answers to Correspondents. Ques-
tions receive the personal attention of
the editor. and are answered at the earl
lest practicable date after their receipt.
The Volumes of the BAZAAR begin
with the first Number for January Of
each years. When no time is mention
ed subscriDtions will be0in with the
Number current at the time of receipt Of
order.
Remittance should be made by Post
Office Money Order or Draft, to avoid
chance of loss
Newspapers are not to copy this advertise
ment without the express order OF Harper 8
Brothers.
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You cannot cough after using a few
doses of Gavitts Cough Balsam. For
sale by all druggists