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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-18
In THE SOCIETY WORLD.
General Notes Of Society and
Personal Items.
Recent Social Events in Topeka
and Vicinity.
Items of Interest About Topeka Peo-
pie and Visitors in Town

Mr. and Mrs VIII Whitton gave the
third Of a series of dinners of their neigh
borhood. last evening. The event also
celebrated Mr.. Whittons birthday. The
decorations were of violets and each
meringue when served was tied with rib
bons holding a bunch Of viOlets. A course
dinner was served to the following guests.
MIR. and Mrs. Charles j.. Holman. Mr. and
Mrs. VIII Macferran. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
p Edison and MI and Mrs. Charles T.
McCabe- After dinner the guests visited
Mr. Whitton's stamp room, which has
been furnished as a den.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-18
COLLEGE of the Sisters of Bethany.

Friends Of Bethany are invited to lis
ten to the operetta The Wooden Spoon"
to be given Friday evening. Dec. Is, at
8 o'clock. The parts are taken by
Misses Schafer, Barnes, Low and Ben
nett Tableaux vivants representing
The Dream of Fair Women" will be
an interesting part of the programme.
This entertainment will be given for
the benefit Of the Bethany Guild and in
the study hall Admission % cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-18
Kanaas 60 Prodnoe n1arkat.

Kansas City. Dec IS.
WHEAT-Firmer slightly higher; No. .
hard 7SQ 79c; No. . red 91Q92c; No. . spring
75l2c-
CORN-Slow. No. ? mixed 1slkc.
OATS-Stronger; No. white, new, 290
21c. old, 23l4c.
Steady; No. 2 30u32c-
HAY-Steady; choice timothy SS.000S.50;
choice prairie $3.50.
BUTTER on heavy supply;
creamery 1S1zu zoe; dairy 100 13c.
EGGS-Firm, 1910.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-18
"a MS

Can't begin fo tell you all
about them Ostrich featII-
ers, Gauze. Spangled, Em-
pire, Hand painted Wood
sticks, Shell stick, Carved
bone sficks-but if you want
70 give her a fan this is the
place to buy soc to $1,000
each. S2.OO buys one you
needn't be ashamed Of-&5. 90
to $40. 90 buys a beauty
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-18
HANDKER CH,EFs

No use telling you about
this splendid department
Customers tells us there is
nothing like il i'm the city ~
and it's so Hand kerchiefs
from sc to $500, and plenty
between.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-18

The case of the state against Henry
Null which was set for hearing in
Justice Growers court this morning,
has been continued until December q.
In a row on November Is Null is said
10 have assaulted Mrs. Anna Williams.
She is the complaining witness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-18
Kansas City livestock Market.

Kansas City. Dec Is.
CATTL E-Receipts 5000; shipments A.
800 Market strong and active Texas
st GERS 81. 7503.5 so. Texas cows S1.90M2-IO,
native steers $sOO0490. native cows and
heifers $1G00360: stockers and feeders
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-18
PAYNE e THOMPSON.
Room 4, 81 Kansas Ave.

NOR ExCHANyGE-Far miles north
Al Of city. no acres, good house, barn.
orchard. so acres in cultivation, balance
pasture and meadow. incun bered 81 600,
due in three years, will trade for good.
clear city property Kansas avenue bust
ness property, clear Of incumhrance, TO
exchange for grass or pasture land
PAYNE & THOMPSON,
Room 4, Oh Kansas Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-18

nor RENT-F'arm Of 50 acres, all bot
~ tom, house and barn, $3.50
Farm of 100 acres, all bottom, house and
barn. 500
under pillow, house and barn, price $3.50
City property, house of 10 rooms.
block from avenue. bath, barn. SIS.
rooms 1 block from avenue. SIS. rooms.
I block from avenue. $40 5 rooms and
barn. 1 block from avenue, Sc. rooms.
I block from avenue, 81 rooms and
barn, blocks from avenue. 49, rooms.
stable. % of an acre. 9 blocks from ave-
nue.. IS. 2-story brick building centrally
located. fitted for restaurant. on Kansas
avenue $50. 3 rooms. 4 blocks from ave-
nue.. SO Z rooms . blocks from avenue
SIG. Store room, centrally located on
Kansas avenue, $780,
Rooms on Kansas avenue and houses
In all parts OF the city and suburbs for
rent.
acre tract. acre orchard, balance in
cultivation, Groom house, and barn. Tor
for rent for next year close to city.
If cannot suit you in properties to
rent or purchase. no use to look else
where We invite you to come and see
us and investigate our list Of properties
for sale and rent.
PAYNE & THOMPSON.
Room q 511 Kansas Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-18

HOGS-Receipts II 900. shipments 200
Heavies weak. others steady Bulk OF
sa les S31503.25: heaVies $}.OOQ3.2O packers
81. 100325; mixed S3.15U3.2T1a: lights S31541
800: workers. S3.20Q3.25; pigs $3006315-
HEEP-Receipts 1000; shipments 200
Market steady to lower. Lambs 5000
100. muttOns S1.25u3.35.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-18

The Topeka Coal Co.
n. E. corner Sixth and Kansas ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-18

Lump coal for CRATES is the best in the
world. Try it.
THE SOUTHW ESTERN FUEL CO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-18
KID GLOVES

The largest variety in the
c5ty-sI.OO to $500 a pair
Kid Gloves are always aC-
Cepta5le as presents. Child
dren's kid gloves, Boys kid
gloves. Lined glOves-mit-
tens, silk or wool.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-18

The Topeka Coal Co
n. E. corner Sixth and Kansas ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-18

on a limited amount until further
notice, we will accept q margin Of $50
per 600 bushels on purchases of Chi
cago May corn and May oats, fur
nishing written guarantee with
every trade that the above named mar
gins Will hold the trade good to May
1st, 1897.
Should the market decline so that the
above named margins are not sufficient
we agree to hold your trade good and
protect for you while market is ia such
condition without calling you for adj
ditional margins Write for parsicu-
lars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-18

The Topeka Coal Co.
n. E. corner Sixth and kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-18

Al fair is being held this afternoon
and evening at Unity church Go and
get your Christmas presents a good
supper and hear the music. Mrs. c.
g. Foster arranged the programme.
Broken edge collars made smooth By
Peerless Steam Laundry
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-18
Case Postponed.

The Topeka Coal Co.
Y. E. corner sixth and Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-18

w ANvTED-HOrses to winter. cheap;
~ three miles from town; plenty feed.
water and shelter. Ad Horses Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-18

TOR RENT-Furn5shed or unfurn5shed
- our home. 701 Madison. rooms, 2 al
coves, 2 halls, 4 porches and lots
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-18

The Topeka Coal Co.
n. E. corner Sixth and Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-18

- galvanized meat racks. one stillards,
and a lot OF vinegar barrels at 712 Kan
ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-18

NOR RENT-140 acres corn land FaW
r river bottom, near city limits. J. W.
Bell a. Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-18

w ANTED-To buy Newfoundland
~ dog. Address r. NJ. Journal OFFICE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-18
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

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II OR SALE-One 25-foot glass partition
\ for price of glass only. Also office
desks cheap 429 Kan. Ave, upstairs
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-31
"THE GRAND OLD MAN"

The Right Honorable William u.
Gladstone turned the cornerstone of his
eighty-seventh birthday on the oo,b
instant and well has he earned the
title of the Grand Old Man" which
the EnElish-speaking people have affec-
tionately bestowed upon him. No man
in his day has filled larger space in
the public eye than William Ewart
Gladstone, and none have been more
deserving Of honors. Mr.. Gladstone on
tered public life siXty-rour years ago.
II being his first election To the House
or Commons. and Il few years there
after he was made n Cabinet ofIicer-a
Junior Lord of the Treasury under Sir
Robert Peel.
FROM that time up to the present he
has been conspicuous figure in the
affairs of the British nation. holding
various positions up to that of Premier
OF the Empire. Mr.. Gladstone has al
ways been reformer, and some of the
most beneficant measures on the statute
books of his country were introduced
either by himself or through his instiga
ton.
In all the years of his official life his
course has been one OF moderation ana
marked with honest candor while his
home life has been one OF happiness
and contentment. That he should still
be alive, and enjoying good health for
his years. is gratifying to many thous-
and of people who will be grieved when
life with him shall end
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-31
WANTS a srw cAnINEr OFFICER

The New Orleans States Is advocat-
ing the creation OF Il new Cabinet port
folio and Representative Meyer Of
Louisiana has introduced Il bill provid-
ing for the addition of Secretary of
Commerce and Manufactures To the de-
partmcns already in existence Quite
Il number Of newspapers have taken NJ
the question. ahd upon its face there
does not annear any reason why a
special Cabinet officer should not he
created to look after the commercial ana
manufacturing interests of the country
In both of these enterprises. especially
that OF manufactures. large part of
the people of the country are engaged
ana II Is reasonable to say that ii is
quite as important to inauguratc meas
urcs to improve commerce and manu-
iactures as any other interest
To do this Cabinet officer with
such portfolio would be found to be
great help. just as secretaries of
other departments are in furthernt, leg
islation benenting that arm Of the pub
nc service over which they preside.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-31
NOTES AND OPINIONS.

The United States took 10 per cent. Of
the total exports of Mexico during the
fiscal year ending June goth. 1896.
I.ondoners drink 400 tons of liquid
mud a year, according to recent expert
testimony before the County Council.
The shipment OF American horses to
England is steadily increasing. In 1893
Great Britain took 1871 American
horses, $4,000 in 1894. and $4,000 in 1899.
The German Historical Society. Of
Baltimore. has taken steps to observe
the beginning of the hundrcdth year of
Baltimore'S existence as Il cOrporated
city on December 3lst.
In the United Kingdom of Great Brit
ain and her colonies is found the prin-
cipal market for American goods. These
English speaking peoples bought IS per
cent of all our products last year. To-
gcthcr with Germany France. Holland
and Belgium they purchased Sl.9 of our
exports, leaving ISL per cent. for tho
rest of the world.
President Faures Intention to visit
Russia next April has aroused considc-
rable discussion in France as to whether
the chief executive can make the pro-
posed journey without violating the con-
stitution of the republic. 1t is urged by
many that the departure of Faure
would leave the state without Il head
and without power to act in case of an
emergency.
For the fiscal year just ended the
exported products of the American far
mers aggregated $50. 900. 600 an increase
of SlI.0O0,00O over the previous year.
In spite of this there was falling Oft
in the per centase of agricultural pro
ducts exported TO the total eX-
ports. but this was due to the unprcce-
denied sale abroad of American manu-
featured goods.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-31
THE DYING YEAR.

Like great ship passing out at night
and lost In the darkness. so In a few
short hours will the year of 1886 he lost
in the tide OF time. There is no need
OF a mariner. the compass has been
pointed. and just over yonder Is the end
of the voyage which we shall see be-
fore the break of another day. How
unlike. indeed. is the passing year TO
the hopes of man--one goes down and is
lost forever, the other. since the rise of
the star in the East. pointing the way to
Bethlehem. cndureth forever. There
is hope even beyond the skies" and
were It not for hope what would life be
worth? How many are there to-day
who will take account of the passing
hours OF the dying year? Man In all his
power and strength and energy cannot
wrest from lime its flight, hut the veriest
can improve the present.
Who is doing this? Remember there
is no tomorrow vouchsafed to any
living man
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-31

endorser for Spain in the matter of
guarantee of the fulfilment of certain
reforms by Spain in the Island if the
| Cubans lay down their arms.
There are many sides to this question.
either of which In skilful hands might
/ be argued with n degree of plausibility
| seemingly conclusive, but those who
! follow it to n logical conclusion, must
agree that If the United States becomes
an endorser for Spain In her promise
of reforms in Cuba. that 1t at once puts
itself in u position which will be diff
cult to maintain, and one which sooner
or later will be fraught with evil.
Its grave proposition. and one which
should be considered carefully. In the
first place. it would be departure from
the principles or policy of this Gov
eminent. which declares against for
cign entanglements, and in the end
would involve the country in waf
with Spain. for no one believes that she
will keep her promises of reform what
ever they may be.
Once giving the guarantee tho United
States VIII be compelled to see that the
reforms are carried out, and the mo-
ment Spain refuses so to do as she will,
that moment trouble VIII come to us in
that we will be obliged to force Spain
l" make GOOD the promises which we
nave guaranteed
everybody knows that The present
WAY III CUBA IS the result OF SPANS
FAILURE /" carry "ui the promises OF re-
form made III 1913. When the insurgents
iHid down their arms ana the periidy OF
spain is such that there IS little. II amy
reason t" believe. that any promises she
may make D"cauS" OF the present war
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-31
PERSONALS.

Mr.. Thomas c. Plat, Of New York
says he is not a candidate for the SEN
ate.
William Waldorf Astor has renowned
his American citizenship and swore al
legiance to Queen Victoria.
Ex-Congressman Bingham Lincoln's
judge advocate general. is passing his
declining years in Cadz, O., an old
man of 80.
Herrman's earnings during his pro-
fessional career are said TO have been
Mt least 100000. yet he died without any
property at all.
Queen Victoria has begun to prepare
the programme of the ceremonies which
will celebrate the siXtieth anniversary
of her accession 10 the throne.
y son of the Duke OF Cambridge. sign
ing himself G. Fitzgeorge. contributed
the amount of s. to the Daily Telegraph
fund for the Bayard present, which has
come to naught.
Mrs. c. b. Bishop, the widow of the
famous comedian. is Ill in a New York
hospital. and has not yet been able to
join Joseph Jefferson. for whose com
pany she was engaged.
Dean Hoffman, of the Episcopal Cen
eral Theological Seminary, in New Yorl,
city, has sent a check for So. 1000 to the
University of the South at Scwannee.
Tenn. and has given it property at
Bridgeport, Ala worth $4,000
Otto Wasmansdorf, of the banking
firm of Wasmansdorf & Heinemann. of
Chicago. which failed last Monday ms n
result of the collapse of the National
Bank of Illinois. committed suicide at
MS home Sunday by shooting himself
In the right temple With O revolver.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-31
MIR. NORDHOFF's ADMISSION.

Mr.. Charles Nordhoff, who heretofore
has had no good feeling for the Demo-
cratic party, and who has steadily be,
lieved that the South should give up
everything, even life itself. perhaps ia
the other sections OF the country, sends
a lengthy article to the New York Her
aid, in which he admits that he has
little hope that the Republicans will do
anything for the general good of the
country when they come in power. and
makes known his disappointment in
that party generally. Read what he has
to say:
I'm this currency tangle moth
ing Is done until 1t Is done, and
where does any one see evidence that
the Republicans are going to do any
thing effective? They say tariff
first and they talk OF Cuban and
Hawaiian annexat lions. Of the pur-
chase of st. Thomas and the build
ing of the Nicaragua Canal. and
under Republican rule the internal
Improvement appropriations have
never decreased. Nor can any pru-
dent man forget that we owe pres
ent financial muddles to the Repub-
licans. They enacted the legal ten
der law; they stuffed the Supreme
Court TO get legal tender paper
decided constitutional; they. again.
got second decision from the same
court which declared Congress to
have power to make anything
legal tender in time of peace as
we'll as in war"
These are strange admissions to com,
| from man like Nordhoff 1t will bt
| recalled how eager he was some week:
ago TO see the Republicans return t.
power. and now the wonder IS just wha
has come over the spirit OF his dream:
that he should hove so suddenly walked
up TO the realization OF facts which
should have been known TO him before
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-31

The Atlanta Constitution thinks that:
There Is more genuine music in little
TIN horn blown by a rosy-cheeked boy
than there is in a whole opera troupe.
But you must look at it from the right
point of View"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-31

IL Mr.. Mckinley brings a newspaper
man with him to the White House as
his private secretary, said one of the
Ohio members yesterday to the Wash
dngton Post, he will be following q
scuatom which has prevailed in Ohio for
Snotne time.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-31

The weather man ought to save a
little of his spring weather for use on
the day when Messrs. Cleveland and
McKinley will have to stand out Of
doors in Washington and take their
hats off to the crowds, observes the
Chicago Record.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-31
EIGHT PAGES.

Il After thinking it all over, Spain has
decided to make no reply to President
Cleyelands message.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-31
THE UNITED STATES AS AN EN-
DORSER.

In the midsts of the hundred and odd
complications involved in the Cuban
question as 1t relates to this country, the
question arises whether or not the
United States can afford to become an
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-31

The powers have again agreed on
reforms in Turkey. How long! oh, how
long is this thing to be kept up?
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-31

Il Editor Watterson says that the Uni
tied States has not a friend in Europe.
The San Francisco Examiner thinks Mr..
S$Ratterson ought to have stayed abroad
and broken the damning unanimity of
this distressing record.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-31

Nj A An Iowa woman has been sentenced
10 the States prison for burglary, COM
united in order to get money to buy n
bicycle, anflhan exchange says that this
4 Is nnotheksin ITO 7beclaid Mt the door of
THE bicycle. $50 -'.7. as .t 81.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-31

N The Sultan OF Turkey gets an ultima
tumi in his stocking from the powers,
says the Boston Herald. He must have
quite q collection of them on hand by
this time, but they all seem to amuse
ehim.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-31

# Speaker Reed is quoted as saying: "If
I MCKINLEY is the advance agent of pros
sperity he carries u very small sample
case with him.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-31

steamship lines from Southern ports to
Europe; now there are eleven cities,
Seach Of which have one or more lines
across the Atlantic.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-31

The Bostonese have been sleighing ex-
Queen Lii, and the Washington Times
thinks that President Dole will be duly
thankful therefor. He had often been
tempted to do the same thing
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-31

4 It is stated that the falling off in the
demand for cigars this year amounted
to 100000, and this loss is largely due
To cycling.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-31

Fifteen Texas sharpshooters held at
Ebay two squadrons of Spanish cavalry
Einore than six hours in Cuba the other
DAY and persisted to a man, refusing to
Surrender.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-31

The latest Cabinet gossip from Wash
dngton, according to the Brooklyn
Eagle, is that three appointments have
been agreed upon, namely those of
,1ohn Sherman for Secretary of State.
congressman Dingley for secretary Of
the Treasury, and Cornelius n. Bliss
FOR Secretary of the Navy.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-31

The Sugar Trust has declared war on
the Coffee Trust. This may unsettle
snoffee for while, but in the end sugar
and coffee are bound to be mixed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-31

The new District Attorney OF New
York has Informed the Board Of Es-
Innate that the expert medical testi-
fnony in the case of Maria Barberi cost
the city $4,000; that in the DIR. Meyer
case $4,000, while in the Fleming case
Sc Ann Arbor professor received $500 a
day ana expenses.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-31
yEVtsTNsAN ANDCAR
ssssst OITNIAN. Ono Dollar FER Year.

~ Refnittsnces, Drafts. Checks and Post
Ssifice{ Orders should be made payable to
tha order of
THE NORFOLK VlRGlNlAN.
Office yirgininn Building.
Exam aud Commerce Streets,
p NORFOLK. VA.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-31

~ NJ 6 l. E N m AN. owrnOr.
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THE DAILY yiRGINIAN Is delivered
subscribers 6y carriers in Norfolk.
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postage free In the United Suites.
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