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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-18

jack, who is only years old, cannot
yet read for himself, although he antici-
pates his requirement Of that accomplish
ment at an early day with such eagerness
that he frequently declares he is going to
kill himself if he cannot read when he is
g. lie is always willing to be read to.
however and fairy tales, ohildren's books
and stories of all kinds, together with
Bible stories, all ind in him happy lis
tener.
That he ponders on what is read to him,
making his own childish applications, may
be Inferred from the following incident;
He alluded to his younger brother one day
as a kid, ? for which, although it rather
amused mamma, she gently chided him.
But the Bible calls little boy a kid,
anyway, said Jack, anxious to prove
himself in the right. Gin the story Of
Samson you read me last Sunday it says,
Samson visited his wife wish a kid =
A reference to Judges XIV, 1, proved that
Jack was literally right, if not correct in
the appHoation.-New York Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-18
Miss WhiteIock Entertains.

Miss Lillian WhiteIock entertained
the members of the Fin de Steele
high five club and their men friends
last evening. in place of the regular
meeting of the club. Miss Margaret
Bear made the best score among the
ladies and AIessrs. Dean Low and Fay
Howell tied for that honor among the
gentlemen. After cards refreshments
We're served, and then dancing was en-
joyed.
The invited guests We're Misses Win
fired Wagner Iibbie Hazlett, Edna
Crane, Margaret Bear, LOttie Ranney,
Edna NIcClintock, Mabel Knowles,
Grace Weiss. Edna MOrehouse, Lillian
Tefft Grace Curtis. Ema Dennis,
Mabel Baker. Craudtwha Packard, Vera
Low, Jean Frost. Mary Noon, Nora
Norris, Georgiana WATSON. and Norma
Smith Nessrs. Ernest Council Fred
AIcGifen Floyd Mcdonald, Frank
Davis. Tom King, Fay Howell Frank
Sheldon. Dean Low, Rassie Bennett.
John Tinker. clyde Grubbs. Hal Haz-
lett. Tom Clements Harry Williams,
Walter Smith. Edward Dennis, Louis
Smith Guy Weleh, Al Frost and Ed
Mcbride
The club win meet with Miss Jean
Frost two weeks from today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-18
Marvellous Results.

From a letter written by Rev. J. Cum
derman, of DimOndale, Mich, we are
permitted to make this extract: II
have no hesitation in recommending
DIR. Kings New Discovery, as the re-
of my wife. While / was pastor of the
Baptist church at Rives Junction she
was brought down with Pneumonia
succeeding La Grippe Terrible par
oxysns of coughing would last hours
with little interruption and it seemed
as if she could not survive them a
Discovery. it was quick in it's work and
highly satisfactory in results" Trial
bottles free at j. K. Jones Drug Store,
Fifth and Kansas Ave. Regular size
soc and ST.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-18
THE SILVER QUESTION.
A New View ms Ezpounded In a Texas
Congregational Convention.

Congregational Convention
"Down in Texas the other day the
financial question was settled in a few min
utes, said Texas representative to
Star reporter. Tt was at a meeting Of the
Republican congressional convention Of
my district and the delegates were largely
of a dusky hue. Tbs colored delegates
knew that there had been some talk about
the coinage Of silver and gold at the ratio
Of 6 to 1, but they didn't know what it
was all about. The majority Of them
seemed to think that it meant 6 more
dollars for every man in the future than
there is 1 now, and they wore heartily in
for the passage of resolutions fsvoring the
free coinage Of silver and gold. 1t hap
pened, however, that there was present q
well posted white man. who wanted the
resolutions Of the conventions to cor
respond with tho Republican doctrine as
ezpOunaed by other conventions on the
subject, but he didn't know exactly how
to do it. His time came in a few minutes
s. Common Oh de convenshun, said one
of the coIored delegates, Il ~ somewhat
disposed ter favor de free coinage question.
If it viii glib us more money, den 1 ia fur
it tooth, hand, toe nail, horse and hide
It's jest whut we need. De oolud race hab
nevor had DER portion OBJ de spondulix
OATS manufactured in Washington. But
befo' we pass desc resolutions let US heer
from our friend ober dere.
That was the opportunity the white
leader wanted.
III tell you, fellow Republicans, he
said, what all this means. This free coin
age matter is a scheme Of the Democrats
to take everything away from the negro
and give it all to the white man. Sixteen
to one, my friends, means nothing more
nor less than SIG for the white man and
81 for the negro, SIG for the Democrat and
81 for the Republican,
There was a connection following this
speech, and the convention unanimously
voted down the free coinage resolutions
ard adjourned, vowing vengeance on the
Democrats. Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-18

''You were in the war, uncle, we're you
notf''
Vas. sir; f'om one eend to de ter"
"And you weren't wounded at allf''
mary Onot sahi Dey didn' chen scotch
me.
How do you account for that?'
''Hit JUS so happen, sab, dat Proberdence
grange hit SO dat all de battles done tux
place in looalicums vvhar I did'n happen
ter be at de time. Boston Courier.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-18
FLOOD AT SOLOMON.
Three Inches of Water Fell, Insuring


Solomon. April 18.-Resldents of this
county say no such amount of rain has
fallen here since 1891, as fell on Thurs
day night.
Rain began falling about $50 and un-
til g 20 came down in a steady pour,
flooding everything. All low places
were soon covered. and many side
walks set aflOat.
In part of the city some cellars were
partly filed. There was about three
inches of rainfall The recent rains
have put the ground in good shape and
with a fair amount of rain during the
growing season, we should have
splendid crop
TO CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. 25c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-18

''Talk about western enterprise, " audi
bly, unused the eastern man as the train
rolled across the Illinois prairies This
beats anything ever saw. These farmers
along the road have lamps up in their
oornhelds, watch evidently keep the crops
growing all night. There is a subhmity
in such Ingenuity"
'Pshaw, said the listening, "dem' s
street lampsl Dis is Chicago Truth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-18

You don't want a torpid liver You
don't want a bad complexion You don't
want a bad breath You don't want a
headache. Then use DeWftt's Little
Early Risers, the famous little pills.
Geo. wv. Stansheld, 632 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-18

There is no excuse for any man to
appear in society with grizzly beard
since the introduction OF buckingham s
Dye, which colors natural brown or
black.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-18

First Duok-That's one moro sign Of
spring.
Second Duck-What?
First Duok-Grover is coming to croousl
New York Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-18

Why wear out with coughing at night
when Aver Cherry Pectoral viii re-
GeYe you.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-18

Nothing so distressing as hacking
cough Nothing SO foolish as to suffer
from it. Nothing so dangerous if all
lowed to continue. One Minute Cough
Cure gives Immediate relief. Geo. w
stauadslds 632 Kansas ave-
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-26

1t has come about that the lOwly
plants, unable to secure their ends by
fair words, have had recourse to guile
to tempt the insects by velvety tex
lures of rich color widely spread, by ex
huling sweet and powerful odOrs, by Of
fCriDg nectar and finally by dcvising
artful appliances Whereby an insect can
be loaded with pollen without his knowl-
edge mt the time he is imbibing the Sc
ductive nectar. Some have gone Il step
lower, and because they could not afford
to produce SO brilliant a display as 9TH
er plants have set to work to press the
vulgar carrion loving flies into their
service by developing petals of livld
purple hue and giving forth putrid
odor Faugh Shall hearts of oak and
beech and ash stoop to such tricks?
The forest tree has hundred CT a
thousand years TO live and exhibits no
precocious anxiety to produce fruit. AT
10, 20 or 80 years is time enough to
think of such things, aud when the
time comes the delicate essential organs
are protected merely by "a few simple
green or yellow scales or by none at all.
The pollen is lavishly produced, for the
wind is not so precise a vehicle of trans
mission as the insect, and but very
small percentage of the pollen grains
will reach their destination. This, how
ever is of little consequence, for an in
cipient seed needs but one pollen grain
to fertilize it, and should 100 fall upon
it, 80 would be superfuous Good
Wnr1c
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-26
Nervous

Troubles by feeding the nerves upon
pure, rich blood. 1t overcomes that tired
feeling, creates an appetite and gives re-
freshing sleep. II you want to feel we'll
you must have pure blood. You may
have pure blood and good health by taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which, by its un-
equalled record of cures has won the first
place among medicines. Get only
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-26
WIS A SUCCESS AGAIN
SECOND STAGING OF THE PLAY
"UNDER TWO FLAGS"
Characters All Well Sustained Spirit
ed Action ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
and Many Bouquets.

There were something over 800 rco-
pie at the military opera house Tues
day evening to witness the seconl PIE.
sentation of "Under Two Flags by
the Company b dramatic troupe. y
healthy sign was that most Of ;he
dollar chairs were taken, the falling
away being in the gallery.
At o'clock sharp the orchestra
under the leadership of Professor i'er-
ger, opened up with four choice seiec-
tions. Light and scenic effects were
at once noticed to be better and the
general carriage of the players ilu-
proved upon.
we'll staged, in fact greatly improved
upon from the last performance.
Tracy as Rockingham. was in bette"
shape, and Wilson and Ramsey APP
peared to better advantage. The work
of Mrs. Lawrence was very clever, aud
little Flora Donnolly, as the child
Nenetia. captured the house. She
evnced careful training and her enun-
citation was very clear.
The remaining acts showed all the
principals at their very best. Mrs.
Wilson again appeared as the jewel OF
the troupe. Her stage appearance was
par excellence and her Interpretation
OF Cigarette could not have been bet
ter. In the several situations calling
for specially strong work she proved
her abilities, and capped the whole in
her wonderful achievement in the eli
max at the end of the play.
Mr. Wilson was also in better form.
His work in the last three acts was
highly commendable. Mr.. Morris held
his own to fine effect All admitted his
acting in the several climaNes to be
strong features of the evening. Miss
Lagos was better Nenetia than on
the previous occasion. Her enuncia-
ton was correct. expression good and
she developed marked elocutionary
powers.
Mr.. Tracey. Mr.. Westoby and the
minor characters were also clever. The
Interpretation of "Baroni' by Westoby
took the house. Bob Scott was, OF
course, a Joy forever" All his work
was excellent and the house was kept
in roar by his humorous nterpreta
ton of the speeches of poor old Rake
In the first part he presented comica
song entitled "He Was Not the Only
/ One" For an encore he gave take
off on the police force to the same
tune. BY special request from the
audience the pautomime given the
first night was repeated and received
loud applause.
Altogether the play was great sue
cess. The audience was very mucl
pleased with it. Applause was heartily
given and bouquets We're numerous
The only regrettable feature is tina
the audience was not larger.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-26
Hawaiian
Electric
Company.

The cleanest, brightest safest and really,
III the long run, the cheapest and best light
for use in the family residence, is the mean
descent electric light. Safe; nothing could
be safer. A few days ago prominent gen
tleman of Honolulu rame rushing down to
the office of the Electric Company and said:
give me figures for wiring my house, and
want it done at once; no more lamps for me.
Last night lamp tipped over and it came
so near setting fire to the house and burning
my children and | take no more risks
This is the sentiment of quite a number in
the past few weeks, who have ordered their
houses fitted with the perfect light.
Just think it over and make up your mind
that you want the best and safest light; send
for the Hawaiian Electric Company and tell
them what you want.
We have complete stock of everything in
this line and have just received a lot of the
very latest designs in chandeliers.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-26
Glad to Know 1t!

Is the remark made by tourist
when informed that the famous Pabst
Milwaukee Beer is on draught at the
Royal, Pacific and Cosmopolitan sa-
looms. Gold medal and diploma of
honor at Munich international Expo
sition, 1895, which is a complete tri-
umph for American beer in the very
cradle of the art of brewing.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-26
kroeger Pianos.

These celebrated Pianos are on eX-
hibition at the Masonic Temple. C..
West's.) j. w. Bergstrom, repairing
and tuning. Tel. 347.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-26
7 iir'ed

Without exertion, weak, weary and de-
pressed. This is the pitiable condition OF
thousands at this season. 1t is due to
impoverished blood The vital fluid has
become loaded with impurities and de-
pleted in quality. 1t leaves the system
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-26

That advertiser makes a mistake
who puts more bargains in his ad
than he does in his store Profitable
Advertising.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-26
Weak

Because the blood is the means nature pro-
vides for supplying nerves, organs and
tissues with nourishment, and health and
vigor cannot be expected when the blood
is thin and impure. Hoods Sarsaparilla
is the remedy for this weakness, because
it enriches the blood. 1t cures
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-11-06
MENT.''

turn. Peter smoked his pipe and med
itated at their absence, and Hest
scratched his head for thought.
fwo--three-four days went by, but
the strangers returned not, and no one
about the country could give any lnf'r.
nation concerning them.
Finally when week had elapsed, II
was determined to break open the door
of their room. With all forms OF law
This was accomplished. And, 10! be-
side the garden wall was a great hole II
the earth. On the table lay letter adj
dressed to Peter Steen, from the stran'
pers. informing him that years before
| one of their number had lived on the
snot and had buried large sum OF gold
in an old chest by this garden wall
Immediately after he was obliged e
fee the country. They found some pa
ners in England, which accurately de
scribed the spot where the treasure
was concealed, and they had come ant
built the addition to the house over tn
spot. and thus possessed themselves O
what really belonged to them.
"In consideration of your kindness,
thew wrote, 1--WE leave you the hole, hop
;ng YOU may long live to smoke you
pipe in peace"
Helst looked at the hole, and then
Peter, as he remarked:
4 seThey were not fools after all"
Peter took long breath and smiled
: He could not laugh just then, for sol
: Of consciousness that he had been GU
{ witted made him unusually quiet. ID
$ walked into his inn and, sitting dow
/. in a chair. said:
3 "And I've been living on a gold min
4 all the time and didn't know it."-Ne
England Farmer.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-11-06
Hunted for a Better Job.

Mr.. Kellond tells good story on HIM
self and a colored boy whom he EN-
ployed when his headquarters We're al
New Orleans. Mr.. Kellond had hired
Sam, a black boy, to run errands at
a salary of three dollars per week. But
sans clothes were so dilapidated that
he was an eyesore, so the railroad man
bought him suit of clothes the con-
dition being that only SO cents was to
he deducted from Sans wages every
week until the suit was paid for. The
purchase was made on Saturday, and
on Monday Sam did not show up at tbs
office. Mr.. Kellond went down to his
home to investigate. He found Sans
mother washing and asked her where
her son was. "Hi-hi, ky-hi. l'clare hi
done look as scrumptious in Spectacle
close l dun toll him ter see f'e couldn'
fin. bettah job. Hi-hi-e-el"-Louis
Vile Commercial.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-11-06
rAE PILGRIMS LESSON.

rr,,u wretched is the life lead!
what days I'VE vainly sighed for preao'
with nought whereon to lay my neao
When night should come!
~, weary are the hearts indeed
That restless roam!
= loft the home of my daylight;
I left the fireside glowing brights
left the couch, so soft and whltes
Where. from the cold,
I safely wrapped me every night
Within Its fold. ,s
left-but how can Iexplainf =.
sTwere better could my lips refrain
One that I'll ne'er behold again
While earth tread;
For long years since from care ana pam
Her spirit fled.
,rwas she who taught me in my youth
To follow in the paths OF truth
,Twas she whose gentle hand did smooIl
My pain away; ,.hx
Whose loving kiss my heart would soolne
At close of day.
left her and those pleasures dear
TO roam through deserts WIG anu oie"A'
And many a lone and weary year
I've passed since then.
All the worlds lessons are severe
To wandering men!
rut well my various wanderings far-
Where bolts of perjury embar.
OR wealth impels it's golden car
Have taught me this;
That mortals make their greater snare
OF woe and bliss.
Then, reader, whosoe'er thou art
In rural vale or city mart
Or in some region far apart,
Mid scenes unknown
KNOW. all true joy rests in thy hearI
And there alone.
Jaorv p conant. in N. Y. Independent
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-11-06
An Irish Bull.

In a certain Irish college the student
at his oral examination has to give his
answers from pulpit before a board
of examiners. Once student, who had
no mean opinion of his attainments,
assembled the pulpit with self-satisfied
and hopeful air. The examiner deter.
mined to "lower" him little and piled
him with a series of difficult interroga'
tons. Hardly a single correct answer
was given, and when his time had ex'
pired the student descended and re
turned to his place greatly crestfaller
and Inundated. "Now," said the vic
torious examiner, when he caught thu
eve of his victim again, ''if you had
gone up as you came down you'woult
have come down as you went up
Westminster Gazette.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-11-06

man built large house where the led
Lion now stands. Nobody liked him,
and few knew anything about his his
tory. He got into some trouble with
the kings officers and left the place
suddenly. Soon afterwards the house
was burned down. never could COM
prehend these Englishmen; they are
the queerest people in the world
"They pay WE'LL" laughed Peter, slap
ping his pocket; "they pay we'll
Hest"
July came, and the weather was de-
liehtfhl, but, for some singular freak
the Englishmen stayed a great deal In
their rooms. Once Peter came upon
them suddenly and caught them intent
ly examining a map or diagram which
they had spread upon the table.
sAh, ahl" be muttered, "they ar
surveyors. Doubtless they came e
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-11-06

purchase land. How foolish my Drotn-
er Helst was with his suspicionsl
But what bothered brother Feter
most was that the strangers were UP
burning his candles late into the night.
Everybody else was in bed. What were
they doing up like owlsP .
All at once the strangers began g
take drives. They wouldn't go out To-
pether, but would take turns, one a.
WAYS remaining at home. These thlngs
continued for several weeks.
When this was told Helst he had 9
new source Of perplexity.
"They certainly are fools!. ne eN-
claimed. "Who but fools would SIT up
late summer nights, doing nothing ana
go driving about the country without q
companion? Peter, these men may
have wealth, but they certainly nave
no brains"
At length there came variation &c
the monotony. Both the strangers
went out to drive together one morn
| ing. Night came, but they did not re-
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-11-06

chat fell at the date of which we write.
The Red Lion was an inn kept oy
Jolly old Hollander, named Peter oteeh'
and directly opposite was the ony
grocery store on that part OF the lslanu'
and this was presided over by Peter
brother, Helst. The brothers were very
dissimilar in temperament anu aPpo"i
ance. Peter weighed over 200 POUNDS
was a hard drinker, an lnVe'ei"'e
smoker and a great talker. Helst was
If small stature, weighing only 100 ana
some odd pounds, and he never orai.N
spirituous liquors or used tooaeco AZ
any form. Neither was he OF loq"a-
eious turn. Silent and meditatlVe, ne
WEIGHED out his sugar and tea TO ms
customers. took their hard money, put
it safely away, and grew rlcher each
year than his laughing, roilcklhg
brother, Peter.
Every evening after the store was
closed Helst invariably went across the
xv,v and the brothers, taking chalrs'
world. when the season permitted, SIT
in front of the tavern under the trees
"a oonyarse while Peters son, Dyke
attended the bar.
II was the latter part of the summer
when the brothers were seated IN theli
accustomed places, that couple o.
strangers were driven to the nm anu
alighting, requested accommodations
Peter slowly took his pipe from HI
mouth and shouted for Dyke.
go Yourself" said Helst, in an under
4one. you'll never become rich II yo'
turn these matters over to others. 10
must mend your ways, brother ana no
nnt the care of the house on DYKE
Come. be stirring" and he gave Peter
gentle shake.
The latter laughed, and, arising, wen
forward to attend to the wants OF n
puests. A small trunk and two sho
guns were the only baggage the ira
elers possessed, and these were carrie
to the inn and the strangers assigne
"A room, and while their supper was b
mo prepared Peter resumed his seat
his brother.
"Do they seem like persons of means
inquired Helst.
"How can l tell?" replied Pete
s.They went to their chamber witho
taking a drink"
s.If had examined their faces" co
tinued Helst, Il think I should be All
to determine their quality. Your bu
ness is not the kind to enable you to d
cover the depths of your custome
pockets. All! Peter, fear you new
will accumulate u large fortune"
"Well, Dyke may if l don't" repli
the brother. "He's like you, Helst;
turns a penny over twice before TAXI
il to see if it is good"
~Dyke is a prudent lad" said Hell
sHe may turn out we'll if he contin'
20 be so cautious. Brother, we have
be wary in this world
"Thank heaven there'n be no &C
sion for it in the next" replied Pet
and he laughed and blew great clo'
of smoke in Helst's face.
ats a nasty practice" exclaimed
brother, coughing and moving Iii
auart so as to be out of the reach
Peters pipe.
~It's a great consolation sometime
replied Peter. =
tits a great waste of money. ID
much do you spend in tobacco%
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-11-06
A oreat Joker.

Mrs. n. Peck-Papa always was q
great joker.
Mr.. N. Peek-That's so. When ]
asked him for you he said: Take her.
young man, and Be haPPy."-Indian'
apoIis Journal
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-11-06

Ger little learnin' may be er dani,ua
Ting said Uncle Eben, "but doan' be-.
lieve dat it's nigh ez danj'us ez no learnjns
,tall. "--Washington Star.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-11-06
a. Preference.

.You want sensible fellow to look
after you,r said her father. What DO
YOU think Of fine, intelligent husband
Of 5O7"
Replied the maid: Il think two OF = 3
would be better, pal" Houseno'o
Words.