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


The American Staggered His GeHman
Cha1lengeEs.
A story IS told of a bright young
American and several German o6cers
who. at a dinner one evening, set out
to make him uncomfortable by chatting
him about his country, says the Kansas
City Star. The young man IS Albert
II. Washburn, the United States con
sular agent at Magdeburg. Henry F.
Merritt. consul at Chemnitz. was the
first one Of the Americans attacked with
a taunt from one Of the Germans that
he could not give the names OF the pres
idents of the United States Merritt
named them over with some dehbera-
ton and drew from his German friend
the declaration that he did not believe
there was another American present
who could do it. Young Washhurn had
said nothing unfSl nnw. but he broke
in and declared: ''T can do It and viii
give YOU the vfce-Dresidents. He was
about to begin. when a second thought
struck him and he said; while I am
about it I might as well give you the
secretaries Of state. too" The Germans
got down book giving the names and
kept tabs on the young man as he cor
were pretty well backed down already,
but Washburn had no idea Of letting
them on so easily. NOW. I should like
70 know" he said whether any Of You
can give the names Of the Prussion
rulers from the time Of Charlemagne
and his sons down to the Emperor VIII
lamp" Not one Of them could go half
through the list and they were on the
point Of apologizing to the young
Massachusetts, scholar. when he took
them down still more by modestly sug-
costing: Perhaps had better do it for
you" He began with Charlemagne
and went through the list without a
break. much to the establishment Of his
German hosts and the delight OF Con-
SUI Edwards and the other Americans
How did you do it?" asked Merritt
oh my father had a taste for such
things and taught them to me when
was boy. and you see they are some
times useful to know" he replied.
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SECESSION FROM THE UNION.

SECESSION FROM THE UNION.
E1-PResident Harrison snya 1t IA Con-
seitutaOna1 ImpOasbiiity.
"Our government is not. a confedera-
ton Of states, but as strictly a govern
ment Of the people as is any state gov
eminent" writes ex-President Harri-
son. discussing This Country Of Ours,
IN the Ladies' Home Journal. cit ID
true" he continues. chat the vote
upon amendments is by states. In state
conventions or in state legislatures.
and that in various other ways the
states are recognized and used in the
administration Of the national gov
eminent. It could hardly have been
otherwise But the construction Of
Mr.. Calhoun and Of the secessionist8
that our constitution is a mere compact
between Independent states; that any
state may withdraw from the union for
any breach Of the conditions OF the
compact. and that each state is to judge
for itself whether the compact has
been broken, has no support. either In
the history Of the adoption OF the coz
stitution or in the text of the instru-
ment itself. The constitution and laws
of the United States take hold Of and
deal with each individual, not as a cit
izen OF this or that state. but as a citi-
zen of the United states-tO obey and
support its constitution and laws, and
no act or ordinance of any state can
absolve us or make it lawful for as TO
disobey the laws or resist the au-
thority of the United States. We
owe another allegiance, each to his
own state, to support and obey it's con
stitution and laws, provided these do
not conflict with the constitution and
laws Of the United States. The question
whether an act of congress is uncon-
stitutional or whether an act Of any
officer Of the United States, done Of
hcially, is unauthorized, must. Of
course, be decided by the courts of the
United States-in the last resort by the
Supreme Court. A power in a state
court finally to declare a law Of the
United States invalid would be desuuc-
tive Of national authority, and, indeed
o. the national existence. There can
be, in a proper constitutional sense, no
secession and no war between a state
and the United States, for no ordinance
repudiating the national authority or
organizing resistance to it can have any
legal sanction, even when passed by a
state legtslature.'
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PULPIT PARTNERS.
Extremes Meet in the Firm Of
Jones & Stuart.
Sam Jones is Bold and Vigorous and
Geo.stuart isChaste and Scholarly.

Sam Jones. the famous evangelist, is
almost 90 years old now, and he has
been preaching for % years, but he
seems to have lost none Of his viger or
originality. He has just been stirring
up Atlanta in his own peculiar way,
and it seems that he can hurl threats of
hell fire and eternal damnation at the
sinners with just as much force and in
the same picturesque fashion as of old
No matter in how vulgar or coarse
words Sam Jones puts his remarks he
strikes straight at the conscience. A
good example of the way in which he
works on his audiences is shown in the
following anecdote: The great revivalist
was preaching to a big congregation in
Pulaski, Tenn. Looking solemnly over
the crowd, he said:
Il want all the women here who
have not spoken a harsh word to their
husbands for a month past to stand up =
Only one old woman responded. He
asked her to come forward and told the
audience that he wanted to introduce
them to the best looking woman in the
country. Then he said, "Now I want
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-18

a plucky New YORK woman was
aroused about o'clock the other morn
ing by footsteps in her room. and
sprang out of bed in time to see a man
disappearing with her husbands new
suit of clothes. In her nightrObe and
with bare feet she followed him and
caught him on the stairs. He struck
her several times in the face and trod
on her feet. but she held him and
screamed for help. Her cries brought
several OF the male tenants in the
house, and the burglar was secured.
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CURED an exceedingly graceful stylef Her
score for the Is holes of the Meadow brook
links was 1872. This was made, too. after
an apparently disastrous beginning, for
she took II strokes for the first hole. Mrs
Brown has played on various other courses
with great success.
In competing for the Cox trophy, which
viii remain in the custody Of the club Of
which the winner is a member the con
tes5ants viii be governed by new oOndi-
tiOns.
The tournament will be held on the
course of the Morris County Golf club as
Mr. Cox, the donor of the trophy, had ez-
pressed the wish that the first contest
should take place there.
Mr.. Cox is an enthusiastic golfer, and
during a visit at John N. Chapman s
home in Morristown last summer oOnceiv-
ed the idea of presenting a trophy to be the
perpetual insignia of the women's cham
pionship. The motives which inspired
him We're his appreciation of the beauty Of
the course, his enthusiastic regard for the
ability of the women who had created such
a fine golfng club and the sentimental
interest he had in the growth of golf ia
the United States
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all the men who have not spoken an IN
kind word to their wives for a month
past to stand up. p
Twenty big strapping fellows
hoped out Of their seats with alacrity.
Come forward and give me your
hands, dear boys, - said Jones.
He gave them each a hearty shake
and then ranged them side by side in
front of the pulpit. Then turning to his
audience he said:
81 want you all to take a good look
at the 81 biggest liars IN the state Of
Tennessee -
Sam Jones has an able lieutenant and
q powerful cOworker in Rev. George
Stuart, who has stood beside him in the
pulpit and shared the work as well as
the honor for six years.
Stuart is the very opposite of Jones
He is an emotional speaker, but the
language he uses is refined and chaste.
He is q scholarly man and can draw on
the whole Of literature for his illustra-
lions and metaphors where his colleague
is confined to the homely and often
coarse incidents of everyday life.
Stuart is not so widely known as Jones,
but where he is he shares with him the
reputation Of being one of the most pop
ular preachers in America.
Rev. George Stuart was born in the
mountains of Tennessee almost 40 years
ago. He became a religious convert at
the age of ID. His parents We're poor,
and his father died when he was but 10.
His struggle to get an education was a
hard and a long one. He paid his way
through the high school at Morristown,
Tenn, by acting as janitor. At 10 he
became a Methodist preacher and spent
six years preaching in log churches,
teaching IN log schoolhouses and study
ing in log cabins.
At the age of 20 he decided that he
ought to have a college education He
wrote to Dr. Sullins, president of the
Emory and Henry college, asking how
he should get it without means. DR..
Sullins told him to come along and bring
ten more mountain boys with him. He
did so. He was not only graduated with
high honors, but he became a professor
in the college and married the daughter
of the president. A year later he raised
money to found a college at Cleveland,
Tenn, and put the man who had helped
him at the head Of it.
While Mr. Stuart was acting as pro
fess1r at Centenary college, which he had
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-18

Miss Anna, the daughter of J. 81.
Hayes, was married at Chattanooga.
Tenn, to George Miller. Jr., of Toledo.
O., under rather romantic circum-
stances. The groom is the son Of the
Rev. George Miller. a Presbyterian min
lister Of Toledo. During the dedication
of the Chickamauga park last Septem-
Der the Rev. Miller met his old boy
hood companion. Mr.. Hayes. The lat
ter has three grown daughters. The
minister took a great fancy to Miss
Anna and determined that his son
should marry her, or at least one OF
his old friends daughters. He took
home photographs Of the three girls
and offered his son a farm if he would
marry one OF them. The young man
liked best the picture of Miss Anna.
The couple became engaged and Mon
day young Miller saw his fancee for
the first time. Both were pleased, and,
after spending a week here. the couple
viii go to Ohio to reside on the farm
thus won.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
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LIVELY LADY GOLFERS.


The Cox Prize ORsr WiI Cause an Ezals-
ing Contest.
The beautiful silver trophy presented to
the United States Golf association by Rob
crit Cox, N. p for the southern district Of
Edinburgh, Scotland, to be held in per
petuity as the women g championship en-
bleEn, has aroused tho admiration and am
bition of all the lady golfers of America,
and speculation as to results in nexs sum
mer's contest is already rife.
The American champion, hrs. Charles
S. Brown of the Shinnecoek Hills Golf
club won the title last Novenl Der at the
Meadowbrook Hunt club where the first
tournament was held
Mrs. Brown is an enthusiast on the sub
1ect of golf and an able authority on the
game as well. She believes in assfdueus
practice and rarely misses q days play
throughout the summer Her chief maxim
is form, and by the attention to the de-
tails Of position and motion she hhs &C
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able covers. The materials for doing
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HOME B0OKBINDING.
For the Protection of IIIustra-
ted Papers of Value.
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Covered With Muslin, Linen, Etc.

Probably few amateurs will become
expert enough at bookbinding to bind
magazines, but many illustrated papers
can be bound at home and make volumes
which viii be an unfailing source of
amusement and profit. To readers who
may desire to try their hand at home
bookbinding or newspaper binding, as
the case may be. the following direc-
tions from The Country Gentleman are
recommended
Good heavy marilla paper. or if
something better is wanted some kinds Of
building paper, makes neat and service
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-18

The shop Of a Dublin tobacconist was
destroyed by fire. While the owner
was gazing into the ruins. he noticed
that his neighbors were gathering the
snum from the canisters. He tested
the snuff, and discovered that the fire
had largely improved its pungency and
aroma. He secured another shop, built
himself a lot OF ovens. subjected the
snuff to a heating process. gave the
brand a particular name, and in few
years became rich through an accident.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-18

The highest. most important Of all
life's duties and labOrs must be per
formed strictly in accord with the di-
vine laws OF marriage, known to man
as revealed from heaven. The bond
that binds man and woman ifs no less
than that OF an everlasting covenant,
never to be broken. and the violation
OF any Of the laws upon which it is
founded cannot fail TO reap the penalty
that so great a sin demands.-Elder S.
w. Richards.
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The public school is the Inheritance
Of the people. and within its walls no
word OF practice should be uttered or
performed that can wouse.-~-~.-s.a. religious
suscepubilities Of any child who at
tends it. To act in any other spirit is
deceptive, unjust. un-American and
seditious, inasmuch as it tends to breed
sectalian strife.-Rabbi J. L. Levy.
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arodes Of the Moment.

Dress skirts are not quite so full as
they We're
Jacket waists are popular this season
Fashion has run riot in dress trim
mings.
Capes and jackets are popular spring
wraps.
Fine checks promise to be very popu-
lar, and shot mohairs are especially rec
commended.
The new tweeds are rather bright in
soloring.
Laees are more varied and elegant
than ever, with no end Of applique de-
signs on net and chiffon.
Children are to wear poke bonuets,
and one is occasionally seen On an adult.
Long or one piece effects are creeping
in more and more, to the delight Of
stout figures. Under the name of red
ingote and princess gowns some very
pretty costumes are evolved
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RAhERIEs

EAFA= lH 80
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I'D EAff AE~PkK lis east Gth ST. Maker
Al OF the celebrated Henry Nesper's Machine
made bread. ASK your dealers for Fesner's
sweet goods. They are better than Others.
CORNICE g. ROOFING WORKS.
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NJ o14A Al. BAIRD, 2I6 west 9Th ST. Copper
= and galvanized cOrnice and metal work
The Eetect cut-Om tin roofing. hot air fur
n2ces Specially. Harrison phone $50.
ROBERT SANDSTROM. 10 West sixth ST.
a q I'm and iron roofing. All kinds OF metal
work Improved systems for warming and
Yenti-aging schools churches and residences.
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CsHFAHAN & SON. 1913 East Seventh street
- Contractors for plumbing and heating We
guarantee satisfactory work and moderate
prices. Tel 3O7
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Miss Jane Douglas RoleIey recently
died at Swansea, Wales, at the age Of
30. Her father served with Lord Mel
son On board the Victory, and among
the deceased lady's possessions were
the trousers worn by Nelson at the bat
tie Of TIR8algar-
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RLUMRERS.

w WELLS. No SIS Kansas ave- (base-
menu plumbing. steam and gas Citing
Personal attention Given to all work Satisfac-
ton guaranteed. prices moderate Ornamental
window aud pump work
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Bob says It Again.

eff Corbett Will go and defeat MaherA
viii have something very important to say
to him. By doing this I sincerely believe
that I am letting him of very leniently.
receive dozens of letters every day from
people all over the country urging me net
to fight him until he does something 1
have the sports with me, and I think I'm
doing right"
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ImPLFmEMrs
BOOKS AND STATIONERY

BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
ID ANSAS BOOK AND BIBLE HOUSE SO
= Kansas ave. j. W. Priddy. Mgr Teach
ers Bibles family and pulpit Bibles. Sabbath
sehool supplies. Picture framing, etc
'bNHk kELLAM BOOK 81 STATIONERY co.
gus Kansas ave- Latest books. correct sta
llCnef1- = eWesr wall paper Artistic framing.
tennis and base ball supplies
HROoh EXCHANGE SCI kansas ave New
and second hand books. stationery etc. Old
DOCKS. magazines. etc. taken in exchange. Back
numbers supplied school books a specially.
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wANTED-HELP.

a7TFIl-Bv refined woman. home with
w elderly couple. home more than wages
address. ~. journal.
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INSIDE OF CAsE-voLUME COMPLETE.
linen or the many kinds of feathers. If
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built, he met Sam Jones, who had sent
his daughters there to be educated. A
strong friendship sprung up between
the two men, which ended in Stuart s
being persuaded to help Jones in his
evangelistic work. They have been to
gether six years
CLARENCE P. SKINNER.
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MINERAL WATERS ~ The Boon Ninera
~sA Water VIII keep your kidneys and stomach
ID orderly ID. Testimonials furnished ON alp
pAcar0n. spring located IS feet below rock
Iel- -35- w. g. Boon, 61s Fillmore St, Topeka
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MADAM JANETTE IYLER. fortune teUer
VA Electric treatment given. Pariors 7O9 var
Buren,. Office hours 1 to g.
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" /. BOXER-Wh olesale and retail -four,
w feed hay and salt Gluten feed
Ralston health -four. White rock the great hoot
packing. 2l0 w. sixth st. Phones 40.
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WANTED Sewing by the day OF position as
~ clambermald 10 good hotel AuA- o97
j.. r.. journal.
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IEMEIERS


AMES p. HAYDEN. JeWeler and Oprclan.
- Complete stock of watches. diamonds.
silverware etc. Eyes examined and spectacles
properly fitted.
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CPIEITU ALlSAI- Temperance of the mar
- vicious Psychic wonder. Elizabeth Gordon
Rowland. full form undertaking seance tests
Everything new. Topeka Post hail. 42o Kansas
avenue. Friday, April ~, at 2. M Admission
only Zoe.
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CHECKERS AND CHESS.

Checker Problem No. a66.-By Isaiah Barker.
Blaolz-5, G, E, 8, q.
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Fourth and Fifth street. Price $50; terms q
lois Leland street. Neales add, clear, $500.
Half interest in good paying business want
s99@ THOs 6. SHILLINGLAW.
Real Estate and Rental Agent,
1l5 East Fifth ST., Topeka. Kansas
TV0F SALES room house. l1s lots. Topeka
E ave. near falr grounds $3.50, SO cash, bal
ance monthly. . -,
ave Oh car line; $780, easy Terms
s0 acres most all in cultivation. miles from
eftv splendid land Tor orchard or fruit farm
Price 81. 100.
2ehoice vacant lots. West ST., between 5th
80 trouble TO show property to prospective
purchasers Houses for rent Money 20 loan
On good farms OF city property.
SCOTT ~ FERGUSON,
Real Estate. Loan and Rental Agents.
6l5 Kansas avenue
E-OR sALE-Choiee suburban tracts from
w. NJ FORBES.
III West 9th ave.
FIOR sALE-A bargain-who wants to buy
a fine modern l0 room house with east
front lots Well located, one half block from
Bethany college grounds. for $500. III not sold
w. H. FORBES.
III N est 9Th ave
TTOE RENT OR sALE-D Desirable homes in
81 Oakland. F. c. Moore. 800 Kansas ave
r. II } gsa want ws8s & & 5 ss9 REAL
+ 58a want q q F ffado ESTATE
4t you want a loan on
CALL ON liz East 5ih St..
OR WRITE. Topeka. Kansas
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LLMERY STABLES.

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IT B. nICCURDY. y. s., prop. ia West 9Th st
- Graduate Ontario Veterinary College
Toronto. Fine turnOuUs. Boarding a specially.
Personal supervision feature Tel. 1856.
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CHINA. GLASS & oUEENswARE

$1,000 -~-------~-~---~---~----
f4'AhNo WOBTH & ASHBH. eos Kansas ave.
~ Choice display OF Libby Gus glass. table cut
ery. lamps and lamp fittings Our specially is
JW prices,
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INSTALLATIONS


v~0U Can GET HELP with your spring
Al house cleaning, etc charges reasonable.
Address Joseph Fendman. Topeka
EDASIU RE-5 miles northeast of Topeka A
a good place 10 send your helfers- For terms
can Al hale 8 kIsLIer-s. 10. lopeka- 5. G.hn0X.
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UNDERTAKERS & MERS.
~ EO. b. PALl1ER Funeral supply Co and
" funeral director. Olics 500 Kansas ave
Res. 1921 Van Buren,. Once tel l46. residence
tel 81
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VINEGAR & PHESER WiFJC WORKS
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OTTO hUEHNE * CO. props manfr's
~ Silver Leaf brands table luxufies Pickles
fellles olives sauce :. etc. Also the Silver Leaf
vinegar and Gypsy Queen baking powder,