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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-15
WIN Not Challenge vallzvrie.

Berlin. May 15.-Col. Primlzenau Won
Kessel. aide de camp to Emperor Will
lam Of Germany. informed a represen-
tative of the Associated Press today
that there is no truth in the statement
attributed to Lord LOnsdale. his males
tvs representative on board the Meteor
just launched, that the new cutter may
challenge for the American cup If she
proves to be a faster craft than Val
lry-r-fe III
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-15
CHOLERA IN FRANCE.
Several Deaths are Reported at Mar
seilles-New Cases.

London, May ia special dispatch
from Marseilles says that several
deaths from cholera have occurred
there
ON Friday last it appears there We're
three cases of which two resulted fa-
tally. On Monday it is also said. there
We're five fresh cases of cholera and
three deaths from that disease
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-15
SENSATIONAL RALLY.
Ingalls, Burton, Vandivert and Sutton
at Wichita June g.

Wichita is preparing for big Repub-
Hcan rally in that, city JuneS. III ali the
arrangements now being made ara carr
ried out successfully. an the senatorial
candidates now in the field will be on
hand
Jno. j. ingalls, J. Ralph Burton T77aea
sam Nandervert and Judge WI B Sut-
ton are among the expected. sam Pet
ers VIII also be present and address the
crowds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-15
DEMOCRATIC MASSES.
Meet in Convention Instead Of Hold
ing Primaries.

The Democrats of a good many coun-
ties are holding mass meetings this year
instead ot primaries for conventions to
select the delegates to the safe conven-
tion i'm this city June g. The Reno coun-
ty Democrats held such a meeting last
night at Hutchinson
The convention viii be held next Thurs
day and ait the same time committees
viii be appointed on the entertainment
of visitors during the Democratic state
convention held in that city August 4
for the nomination of a state ticket
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-15
STARTED FIFTY FIRES.
Two Boys Confess Being the Origina
tors of Boston CONGREGATIONS.

Cambridge Mass, May 15.-W. H
DAILY, aged 20 years. and Alfred w
Reed. aged Is, both of this city. were
arrested here and confessed to the fire
past six months, entailing a loss of 81
SOC. GOO
There has been a reign Of terror over
firebugs working in Boston, SOmerville.
and detailed confessions on 80 fires are
given
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-15
ARRANGED INK. Q. MO.
Frank Webster Calls Second District
Democrats to Meet There.

Frank L. Webster of Lawrence. as
chairman of the Second district Demo-
cratic central committee. has called a
meeting Of the committee to be held in
May %
The time and place for the Democrat
lc congressional convention of the Sec
ona district viii then be decided upon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-15
STARED OFF THE EARTH.
So Many People Visited the Quintu-
pIets that They Died.

NIayfield. Ky May l5.-The quintup-
lets born in this city April %. to Mrs.
oscar Lyons are all dead
The doctors think death was the re-
suit of worry caused by the enormous
visiting crowds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-15
SNOW IN DENYER.
And 1t is Lying on the Plains Several
Inches Deem.

Denver, May 15.-Denver is ev,s,-f
encing the discomforts of a snow
storm today
The weather IS not cold and III the
city the snow melts nearly as fast as
It falls, but on the plains it is several
inches deep ana is a boon to the FARM
ers who have feared a scarcity of wa
ter for irrigation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-15

Cincinnati, o.. May 15-Sister Rosini.
the last of the eight Sisters of Notre
Dame who came to this country from
Belgium in 1910, died last evening at
the convent at Reading. O. She is said
to have been the Oldest Sister in the
in 1912.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-15

The funeral of Mrs Katherine Rob
erts. mother of Byron Roberts. was
held from the residence of her son at
3l5 West Tenth street, this afternoon
at o'clock. The services were con
Quoted by Rev E. A. Wagner, assist
ed by Rev J. p. 0IcAfee. and the in
terment was in Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-15

To Editor Topeka State Journal
Dear Sir:-I am informed that it is
reported for political purposes that
am a member Of the Ancient Order of
Hibernians, and desire to say that all
such statements are absolutely false.
do not now and never have belonged
to this society and know nothing of its
object or teachings. The only secret
societies to which I have ever belonged
are the Nasons and the A. o. u. w
Yours truly Z. n aAZEN.
Topeka, Nay 10 1896
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-15
CHARTERS FILED.
one More Mutual Benefit Society
Given Life.

The Mutual Home and Investment
company has filed a charter with the
secretary of state. The capital Is $500
GOO and the directors are. r. A. Holmes,
r. w. Coverdale, A. +. Miller A. Davis
and Vernon j. Miller
"a charter has been issued to the
Protective Union of Topeka. The pur-
pose of organization is unite both sexes
in a fraternal benefit society The di-
rect0rs are Hattie r. Freeman, Clay
Cdeu, Mary B. f. Jordan, L. w. Black
naan- O. II. DaRanaanria-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-15
Car Bnilders strika

Huntington. W Va. May 15.-Tvo
hundred union ear builders went out
on strike at the Ensign car works al
noon yesterday. They demanded. one
dollar more wages on q car.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-15
New York Democrats june q.

state central committee today selected
Saratoga as the place and June q as
the date for holding the state conven-
ton to elect delegates at large to Chi
cago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-15
MURDERED WOMEN.
Their Bodies Continue to be Found in
All Sorts OF Places.

New York, May 15-At Grant city.
Staten Island, today a shad fisherman
found upon the beach the body of a
woman, a handkerchief tied across the
murder.
The body was badly decOmposed and
probably had been in the water three
weeks
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-15
No Indiana Apportionment.

Indianapolis. May 15.-The supreme
court today reversed the legislature ap-
portionment act. There IS a dissent
ing opinion by Monks.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-03-07
wise Elephant.

Among The many stories concerning
the intelligence displayed by elephants
few can be better than one related by
Sir William Gregory. The act was vii
messed by Sir William himself while
governor of Ceylon. Two Coburg
princes were visiting the island. and
had expressed desire TO see elephants
at work. There were no elephants be-
longing TO the department of public
works at Handy, where we were stay
ing, but the guardian of the tenn
pie lent us couple. They did every
thing they were ordered to do, with
their usual intelligence, carrying large
stones wherever they were told TO
place them, fixing the chains TO the
stones and unfxing them. One OF
them, tuslscr, apparently OF his own
accord, performed nm act which great
ly struck all of us. He was carrying a
long and very heavy stone down n
steep declivity. The stone was sus-
pended from his neck by chain, and
as the chain was 200 long the stone
struck repeatedly against his knee. He
stopped, made what sailors call "a
blight of the chain, gave IL n roll round
his tuslS. and having thus shortened IT,.
carried the stone 20 its destination
without further discomfort.-Yo
Companion.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-03-07

ming by securing the friendship and
help of this young lady-is it bar
gain?"
And thus Elsie gained little triumph
over the illfortune that had logged her
footsteps. Her position, while full of
small crosses. was ameliorated by the
continued SUPPORT of the old gentleman
who had so OPPORTUNITY offered her
protection. The children, quick TO APP
preciate the new state OF affairs, nc
corded their young teacher first sullen
obedience, then willing respect, and at
last, won by the evenness of her tenn
per, and gentle, affectionate DISPOSE
ton, loved her with all the ardor OF
their young natures.
Long before Uncle Marcus visit came
TO an end Mrs. Grindlay had begun 10 see
what n treasure she had in her COVER
ness; but Elsie's heart was troubled,
for the kind old man who had done her
such service announced his determine
ton to leave them.
II cannot tell you, my dear" he said
on his farewell visit to the schoolroom,
show much appreciate what you arc
doing for my niece's family. Now l
want you TO feel that you have per-
manent friend in me-"
"For which, sir, ] am indeed CRATE
full"
"Now n an emergency happens, II
your path is little too full of thorns,
want you TO promise TO write 20 me
Marcus Woodgrove, Buffalo. The adj
l,oe. ,.,;lI ,,ot l.o dtola,,lf 80 l,o,. "
"Oh, shall never forget YOU"
II wish my dear wife were near Mt
hand to offer you her counsel. Well,
who knows? Perhaps some day you
may come on visit with the children.
So now, good-by. God bless you, my
dear"
And he was gone.
III Elsie Whitford had heard him
chant her praises In his home in Buff
falo, she would have blushcd crimson
with honest pride. According to him
there never was SO pretty, so charming,
so sensible young woman as his
niece's new goyerness. Mrs. Woodgrove
declared that she was getting quite
jealous of this gay Lothario of hus-
band OF hers, and that a divorce court
was looming mp very largely In the
near future
AYE, Greyl" the old man chuclxlcd,
"if you could only win such n girl for n
wife you'd be the luclxiest dog In the
union. Tell you what, I'd n good mind
10 invite her down here. IL would be
all up with you, man, II once you saw
her"
Prank, suggested Mrs. Woodgrove,
sis engaged already"
"Im sorry for IL, for I'm more than
half la earnest"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-03-07

stricken. That night / was free of
them.
1.-THE next evening, however. the
habit of returning there to roost wns
stronger than fear, and they began
coming In by thousands as soon as the
e,ening approached. After dark be-
gun with another volley of candles, and
the birds began 20 realize TINT there
was adetermined bombardmcntinpro prog
ress. They fed precipitately, and the
third evening only few returned. A
few last shots put them to fight, and /
was troubled no more.
"But what do you think those birds
did? My dividing fence runs between
the trees on my property and the trees
on the property OF my neighbor. which
TIRE equally high and suitable for n
home for the blackbirds. When the
the birds were driven from my lot they
few over across the dividing fence 10
the trees OF my neighbor and settled.
There was no bombardment over there,
and they stayed there ever since.
This was long time ago, but never
since the last Roman candle was fired
into them has one of those birds settled
on one of my trees. They are 'tabooed'
as effectually as though they were on
FIRE. The great clouds OF birds each
morning and evening fly directly over
MY trees, going and coming. but not a
bird settles upon tree that Ia on my
side of the dividing fence.
Another strange thing is that IL any
one of an evening stands In my lawn
and makes slight noise, as slapping
his hands. there will be the widest com
motion among the birds In the neigh
boring trees. They become restless
and almost panic-striclxen. II, however
the same person crosses the fence and
stands directly under them and makes
twice Ms much noise. they pay no atten-
ton whatever 10 him. He can even
rhoot up into them without driving
them from their perches.
~ have wondered several times Just
what impression those birds have OF me
md my property that they have SO de-
'idclly given me the cold shoulder.
They k.iow every tree that Is on the
NJ her side Of the fence within few feet
" the dividing line. OF course, have
not bothered them over there. as they
we're not roy guests."-Indinn0polis
sentinel
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-03-07
Nan "PLAYINo MONKEY"

Grandmother Allen began to fidget, and
wonder what had become OF those pre-
cious little dears. At first Dots MANI
ma only laughed. saying:
"They will be here in little while.
bright as n new penny"
But when three o'clock saw them still
away, she too, grew uneasy, and went
TO search for them.
So did Uncle Ned, but he chose an
other way. Somehow, he remembered
Dots face as he saw IL last. 1T would
be just like her; she is the most orig
inal little morscli" he muttered, as no
took his way along tho shady streets
to big hotel much frequented by sum
mer visitors.
About the same time Dot was say
mig a little tearfully; Its your fault.
Nab; you're too big. Nobody won't
believe you're my monkey when tell
them SO. And you don't hold your
cap out right; you drop it ms soon IA
they don't put things in IL. You ought
to keep holding IL till they were sorry
and gave you something"
my arm gets tired. I'm hungry.
want TO go home. We have got
the five cents Cousin Anna gave us
when she met MS as we started" Nab
whined disconsolately, Juggling at the
string that bound her TO Dots arm.
"Bahl old cry facet" Dot said. with
dignity. II want TO get enough pen
MES. so we can have ice cream soda and
some pep'mints. Comet Wen try this
place. IL looks nice and big, with heaps
of people ON the porch"
II want mamma" Nab said, discon-
solately. but followed Dot up the piazza
steps obediently, holding out her red
fez. while Dot turned the crank of her
music box so vigorously that no sound
of any sort came from IL. People be-
gan TO stare AT them. One young wofI-
on bent and kissed MAIDS hot cheek,
saying: lou poor little angel. Hare
you got nobody belonging TO your"
Nab did not answer; her eyes were
fast on some one coming up the steps.
With one bound she broke from Dots
hold, and flung herself tempestuously
into Uncle Ned's arms. crying out:
"Unclc Nedi / want to go home.
won't ever be Dots monkey any more"
mo, you shall be mine," Uncle Ned
said, swinging her upon his shoulder
and walking away In triumph.
look
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-03-07

Spryp young colt an mos o. hard ter train.
Iryin ter curb him I'm. a-puilin' on Their rein.
Tall 8 his OIL dad m GROWN right eriong-
Hate ter own up, but purity nigh OF strong.
Feels his cats. too. n Their amt no trap 20
keen
\. my boy Jack. ,ess turned nnsen
Brown ez or berry. but han some ez you'd I'M
Pick him from hundred N leave ther res
benin.
Full Nv pranks--wouidn's have or boy az
amt.
Kicks ther traces often-don't make 70 COM
plant.
Jis' like me- they say: blcst ~ I ever seen
Such or boy ez Jack. jest turned fifteen.
When he starts ter climb Their amt no stop
Till he stan's erway up where the squirrels
play.
A-wavin' HIS hat an shoutin fer me ter stay.
While stan an watch him. hid 'mongst' Their
green
Mighty proud nv Jack. Jest turned iftsen
Don't like his books. says he knows crnough
Bout grammer, 'rethmetic n all that sort OF
stun:
Likes ter play ball bes' Nv anything know
Recoilect wus so with me not many years
ago
Ia. an ketehf rher purtiest yer ever seen.
kin Esy boz Jack. Jest turned nfteen
I'm gettln' old. but no kin run Their farm;
He'll hcv HIS way-won't do any harm
Plowin' an planting he's clean erhead nv
me-
Give him half or chance. he'll make things
Nights fast er-comiE'. then III want ter
lean
zight hard on Jack jest turned afteen.
Walter s. Stranahan, In Chicago News
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-03-07

Muller meets his friend Nagel ut the
Turkish baths. Each is troubled with
n equity foot and has been ordered mas
sage by his doctor. During the opera
ton Muller cried out Justify with pain.
while Nagel maintained stolid com
posture, greatly 10 Muller's astonisb-
mcnt, who afterward asked him:
"How could You stand the rubbing SO
quietly? Didn't II hurt you atrociously?"
Nothing of the kind" smilingly re-
piled Nagel. II simply held out my
healthy foot. "-Lus.iQe Blaetter
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-03-07
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.



walked one day. a long. Ions way.
Down 20 Topsy-Turvy Town.
Where IFS day all night. and IT'S night all
day
In the Land OF Upside Down.
And who do you think was walking round
Imagine Il n you can:
In the land or Upside Down found
This Nobody Man!
HIS head was bowed. and ne groaned aloud.
With the burden that he bore:
Misdccds and mishaps. a wonderful crowd.
TIL there seemed no room for more.
And why are you 50 heavily tasked.
On such an unequal planT'
AZ sat on wayside seat. / asked
The Nobody Man.
He sat him nigh with a doieful sigh.
And ne said: 1T needs must be:
What Nobody does at home SO sly
Is shouldered here by me.
The slips and mishaps that are. soon or
late.
Denied BY the careless clan.
In the Land OF UpAde Down all weight
The Nobody Man
He passed along with a doieful song.
This overburdened wight.
And. bowed with the weight OF other folks
wrong.
He hobbled out OF sight:
And don't understand how II all can be.
Or why he should bear this ban,
But-weii. twas a wonderful thing 10 see
The Nobody Mani
Winthrop Packard. In 81. Nicholas.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-03-07

call brother Master George" She
made us sit still. and wouldn't let us
speak"
"You sweet little rebels, will you be
quiet?" the silly mother whined, APP
pcalingly; but the luncheon bell ring
ing, they fed TO the dining-room with
out ceremony, leaving Elsie face TO face
with her employer.
Elm afraid you'll find them little
troublesome = they have such high
spirits, the great lady simpcred.
"They utterly lack discipline" Elsie
said. eravely and bravely. They
would be much happier II you would
allow the person In charge Of them
complete control OF their actions. In
fact. II they are not 10 be taught
wholesome obedience, shall decline nj
once the Office OF governess.
Good graciousl What an extraor.
binary young person You are. DO you
know that you are talking TO mother
of seven? DO you think that Fifth nv.
cnue children are 20 be brought up In
accordance with the rules and habits OF
humber honest"
81 only know, madam, that the qucs.
ton Of remaining Ina your service Is OF
vital importance 10 me; but, unless you
let me teach those little ones order,
self-control and cheerful obedience "a
proper suggestions, ! will not under
take the charge"
Mrs. Grindlay looked nonplussed.
II see. madam, that you do not ap
prove OF my sentiments" Elsie con
tinued. IL SEQ that you do not realize
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-03-07

Cen. Lew Wallace Tells n Good story
of Their sagacity.
Gen. Lew Wallace related an incident
which shows TO a remarkable extent
the wonderful sagacity and memory OF
blackbirds.
AT my home over In Crawfordsyille, !"
said the general, 'we have n large num-
Der of tall trees on the lawn, and in the
course of time these trees became the
roosting place at certain times of the
year for hundreds OF thousands of
blackbirds. They came in great, black
clouds, and in spite of all / could do
they refused 10 leave. OF course, they
were a great nuisance, and was in de-
spair as to some means of getting clear
of them. stood for days with my gun
firing into them of an evening and kill
ing hundreds of them, but the rest did
not seem to be sufficiently struck by
fear or grief TO want to part company
with me and my hospitality. Il then
devised new scheme.
Procuring a number of Roman can
dies one evening lighted them one by
one after dark, when the boughs of the
trees were bent low with the weight OF
the croal<ing birds, and poured the
candles into the tops of the trees at a
great rate. The sudden innovation
startled the birds as nothing had ever
done before, and they became panic
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-03-07

that Cor me TO do your children good
must first enjoy their respect, as 10 =
constituted authority. and that this can
only be accomplished by your cordial
support"
"Ah, and what ncxt?'
Sand that II remained should In
sist on there be no tale bearing, no inn
pertinence, no rude conduct, no small
ness OF any kind. They must be trained
to habits of neatness, gentleness and
courteous bearing"
"The most extraordinary young per-
son ever met" for the third time Mrs.
Grindlay gnsped.
"And the most sensiblel" mans
voice added, with loud-toned emphasis.
Tbeladies started In surprise, for they
had not noticed anyone's approach.
'Oh, Uncle Marcus, how you made
me jump" Mrs. Grindlay CALCULATED
with little move of pctulancc. "Why
do you come creeping in In this fash
ion?r
The newcomer was an old man with
strongly marked features, plainly
dressed, but who bore an air OF author
ity that babe Elsie hope for an ally,
who would be able and willing TO de-
fend her.
my dear Marion" the elderly man
said decisively, ''you may thank your
fortune that your old uncle did come In
at this minute, for you were about TO
lose an opportunity which might not
occur again In your lifetime. IL you
have any regard for me you will not
hesitate to secure this young lady's
valuable services"
II am sure" pouted the lady, II
would do anything to oblige you, but
the present extraordinary conduct"
NAY, no butts; let me have my own
way In this matter. Since poor Clar-
ence's death your children have run
riot. You are. like hundreds of other
American mammals. spelling them, my
dear. Why, If they were angels instead
of little bits of human clay, You -"
''Oh, Uncle Marcus, how can you go
on SO? I'm sure 1 would do anything
to promote the happiness of the little
darlings," Mrs. Grindlay sobbed.
"of course you would he continued
soothingly. $50 well make begin
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-03-07
SIR JOHN.
The Family Cat Takes His Place at the
Table.


Whose chair Is that, Jennie?"
''Why. don't you know, Cousin Beth
It's Sir Johns"
"Sir joint" said Beth, in surprise.
Who is he?"
Beth had Just come on a visit 70 her
cousin Jennie. The family were taxi
ing their seats at the dinner table.
"A high baby-chair was placed by Un-
Gle Enoch's side. This wns the chair
that puzzled Beth.
There he comes nowi" exclaimed
Jennie, with n laugh.
A large and handsome cat bounded
into the room. He leaped upon tho
chair and sat down very grayely.
This was Sir John. The children
called him so because John by itself
was too email a name for SO great
cat
Uncle Enoch tied napkin about
Sir Johns neck. Sir John purred:
THANK you." very swectly.
There was little plate before him.
A piece OF fish was put into the plate.
and Sir John began 10 eat. lie did not
use knife or fork, but he handled ono
paw much more neatly than some chill
dren use a spoon.--Our Little Ones.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-03-07

n Or nay II Was Hct = uew,s.s epe-
cess. In Another IL Was
Uncle Ned was really TO blame for II.
though he had not the least thought
OF such a thing when nc said TO Dot.
as she came up with her round music
box under her arm:
Hello. little DagoI Where's your
monkeys"
Now. Dot lives in the city winters.
and knows all about the organ men
and their queer little beasts. She comes
with mamma in summer 90 the biggest
country town In which mamma herself
was little girl. She had always
thought IL would be fine thing to have
an organ and go about the streets gath
ering pennies. As Uncle Ned saun-
tered of she grew very thoughtful.
Then her face frightened. She ran
down the garden calling excitedly 10
her little sister:
"Mabl Nab, / want you'll Aunt
Sarah said yesterday you were one per-
feet monkey"
Dot was just turned five. and Nab
three. but the two were almost OF q
size, since Dot was mere mite. and
hinb ,iciicioasiy chubby. When lunch
time came without bringing them,