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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-03
a Retailing Kentuclky nIoonshiner.

Near Ellisburg caught up with man
with pair of new boots tied together and
thrown across his shoulder. He seemed
to be pretty booty, but stopped all he met
to ask if they wanted any moonshine.
There being no jug in sight I asked him
where it was. He showed me he had a
quart bottle full in each boot and "a gallon
in his coal oil can.-Stanford Interior
journal
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A Linotype Contest.

ST LOUIS Mo-, Feb IA linotype
setting contest for purse of $500 was
held last night between Robert w. (
Francis, compositor on the Republic,
and John Clark. of the Globe -Democ /.
Clark set total of 2,166 lines. equivaI
to So, 482 ems, and Francis set 2, ia linz
or So 696 ems. Francis was declared tn
winner but the money was withheld as
Clark entered a protest. The contest,
which was very close, covered seven
hours work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-03
wholesale Liquor Failure.

PEORIA. Ills, Feb. 3.-Ballen burg 6
Mayors wholesale liquor store was
closed this morning on cAattel mort
cages aggregating $4,000. There are
other liabilities. Assets consis. of stock
of goods, which a member of the firm
says he does not know the value of.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-03
Negroes as Farmers,

According to recent statistics $40, 642 of
the farms of the country are occupied by
negroes, and 100, 73S are owned by such
occupants. The negro race has not made
much progress in commercial or Inanufac-
turing vocations but its showing in agri-
culture is certainly creditable and that is
probably the line in which 1t is most like
ly to succeed. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-03
Hardships of War.

1t will take some time for the new Span
ish commander to become used to the Gu
ban climate and the Chicago canned meat.
Washington Post
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-03
JOSEPH COOK VERY BAD.
ApDears to BE Suffering From q
General Break down.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Feb. 3.-Jos Cook
of Boston, who recently returned from
Australia and Japan,is at Clifton Springs
suffering from nervous prostration.
He is nearly blind, owing to a weak
ness of the optic nerve. He will be
taken to his cottage at Lake George early
in the spring, where it is hoped he will
recover.
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stephen b. French Suicides.
NEW York, Feb 3.-Former Police
Commissioners Stephen B. French com
United suicide today by shooting himself
through the heart Ee
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-03
Lo1E FULLER,s NEW DANCE.
The s'saIOrne" Production which Has Been
che Talk of Europe.

The s'SaIOIne" Production Which Has Been
Che Talk of Europe.
Loie Fuller has signed contract to ap-
pear in New York during February in her
great dance production of ''Salome. - The
contract calls for "A performances, and she
has guarantee of 81 900 for each perform
ance.
The dance called ''Salome" was suggest
ed to Miss Fuller by Armand Sylvestre,
who exclaimed, when he saw the clever
American girl do the 'serpentine dance,''
which originated with her, 81 dreamed of
SaIome before Herod.'
'tAnd why can't L be Salome, or what
ever her name is, dancing before Herod?''
said Miss Fuller ON being told of Mr.. Syl-
veStre's remark.
The outcome was the dignifed and
dramatic pantomime in which Miss Fuller
is the main figure and which she has been
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-03

We can keep you clean-Peeriess
Steam Laundry, 112 and ia W. Eighth.
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Give US trial-Peerless Steam Laun-
dxEA
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-08

but In colors resembling rare marbles and
fine stones, are a new departure in lamp
shades. They cannot compare in beauty
with those where the real shells are used.
Opalescent porcelains ornamented in the
forms peculiar to japanese art are i'm
ported to combine with the bronze stand
ards used in the lamps, Some Of these dec
orations are the kirt or the flower Of the
poulownia; the imperial three-clawed
dragon the sacred tortoise the crane, III,
pine and the bamboo trees. The crane ami
/ the tortoise, In the superstition of the Japs
represent longevity.
circular in form and OF paper, decorated
in quaint designs. These really resemble
nothing so much as the old fashioned band
boxes In which our great grandmothers
were wont to carry their green baize bon
nets and wells when they went a-visiting.
/ Tho care OF lamps certainly presents some
/ disadvantages for the housewife. She
must either care for them herself, II she
Keeps but one servant, or run the risk Of,
having her desserts Favored with kerosene.
TO say nothing of smoking burners and
smudged chlmneys.
system of boiling the burners once n
month will ohviate most OF the trouble
that comes from smoking burners Have
regular day for the operation; put all
the burners together in a hand basin. cover
with boiling water ana add lump of wash
ing soda the size OF small egg. Boil ran.
idly for fifteen minutes, and all grease and
eharred bits of wick and dust will have
loosenei. Remove them from the water
rinse. dry with cloth and brush well with
, small ng-handled paint brush
The trimming of the wick is an I'm.
portant matter which is usually only IN.
, differently fulfilled. After the lamp ha,
been filled litt the cap OF the burner, rails,
the wick close TO the cylinder. or tube
. which holds 1t. and with scissors ken
< Tor the purpose trim OF the charred part,
! only close TO the metal. rounding the cor
r neN very slightly.
A soled chimneys are best cleansed by beinl
o held over the steam OF kettle and pol
I ished with newspaper. ~
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tive In her method o. millinery trimmings,
and decided that II the adornment war in
the front O, the hat or bonnet. the back
must so hare as the pr0verbial robin. And,
vice versa. aid her decree become later,
when the simple sailor hat was metamor-
phosed out Q. ell recognition by back
turned right up and fastened by multi
tude q stif ribbon bows. leaving the from,
quite plain. and further completed by a
fully gathered brim o. silk or velvet And
q. these lined brlms We are constrained 20
speak q moment. What works Of elabora-
ton and oYer-much material they were. and
how many hours Of agony did they no;
cause the amateur and aspiring dressmakcr
Tor a brim minus its lining was an I'M
pArionahie crime IN the eyes OF fashion,
The honne; at this period was much worn
It's shape resenhled the Princess, made
the rage hy certain royal lady; and al
though possessing neatness and some
charm to frame certain faces. 1t was, with
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llued with Times footprints should neye

lined with Times footprints should neye-
be Swallowed beneath IT, II must be. toe
Of fairest fabrics and costly plumage, an
the woman OF limited purse should sternly
deny herself its 10y. for hopeless is its
appearance composed OF cotton velvets and
cheap feathers.
But what Of tho toque?-that dainty and
ever-yaryug creation. for which We should
never cease TO thank our Partisan sisters
the toouo which can be made IN hundre'
different materials, and as many designs
the teque which We can ever adapt to oul
personal appearance without forteiting ont
Of its charms: II may be simple and neat
elaborate and costly coquettish and digni
fed, and worn with grace and becoming
nees by every woman who Is not absolu;el!
in sere uiatrouhood The toque possesses
too. the virtue Of comfort, and is more uni
yersally becoming 10 our features than tht
hat. either large or small. At present
FaAhion shows no sign Of depriving us o
THE valuable acquisition 10 our wardrobe
and we hope cordially that Its reign ma,
extend unto a Jubilee.
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returned emigrants, who fattered and CO
ressed her. She was one Of the most IN
sidious and consequently one OF the most
dangerous, OF Napoleon's foes He tried 10
buy her silence. through Pouches inter.
mediation, by the offer not merely OF
place as lady in waiting. but OF the influence
she might hone to exercise over himself
Her persistent refusal was really the
cause of her husbands bankruptcy. for the
Bank OF France refused him assistance IN
his straits. She was not an Intimate frlehu
OF Nine de Stael. although the latter, when
hanished from Paris, had visited her at
St Ecouen: but many Of those VINO mad
frequented her parlors were NecKer
great daughter that "rascally Nine de
s,ael," as Napoleon called her In letter
to Fouche, had since her retirement TO
Switzerland played the role of exile SO we'll
that she had rendered herself almost e
divinity to her friends. They made an
nual pilgrimages 10 Coppet returning to
Nine. Recamier's porlors with new arrows
OF spite and Wit TO discharge against the
empire. In the end both the hostess X self
and the frequenters OF her husbands house
were therefore visited with condign punish
men;. on the charge that they had excited
public alarm and discredited the Bank OF
France. With several OF her friends the
! great lady was banished from Paris, and
| later was sent into exile.
|
is vouched for hy a lady who was a witness
OF fracas In Chelsea. This lady. calling
one day in Cheyne row. met Carlyle on his
own doorstep, MS head bent and perplexity
and annoyance wrinkling the phlosophic
brow. Somewhat to her surprise-for she
was an intimate Of the house--the Sage only
bowed and went on his way down the dis
NAL little street. The servant showed the
visitor into darkened room. where were
to be seen the debris of tea and the pros
trRte form Of Mrs. Carlyle on the sofa
Did you meet Thomas?" demanded the
wife, In a voice which showed unmistaka.
Bile traces OF a recent domestic storm
Yes. He was going out. l met him or
the doorstep, looking very sad. What's the
matter, my DEAR" 'The matter" CRIED
Mrs. Carlyle from the sofa with sparkling
eyes. i've been two days on this sofa, with
a sick headache. and he's only this instan
come In and asked me what ails me! And
well, I've just thrown my tea cup at him"
Porceains made into the shape OF shells
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ALL ABouI FRILLs.

There is a tendency this season in favor OF
pointed-toe shoes, with patent leather vamps
and cloth uppers to match the gown:
Chine tafieta or fsiile silks OF dark grounds,
covered with lighter pompadour effects are
the thing for street. while the same skirt may
be utilized with more delicate shaded bodice
for evening,
Collarettes are and will remain fashionable
Some OF them are perfect dreams OF beauty
The pointed and square are very much IL
demand, but collars with epaulets will ne
doubt be tho prevailing style
Very new are the Louis" coats OF blacl
and dark green velvet. made with wide reyeri
attached 20 broad appliqued white satin col
lars. The fronts OF many are finished BY
iAhot Of white or cream laees
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-08
4 H|S0RY OF HATS,
ODD CHANGES WORKED IN RECENT
YEARS BY FASHION.
THE PRESENT MODE.
During the Past Ten Years All oi
the Evolptions Have Been in
Favor of beauty and Elegance.

vher, We wonder. eid Fashion srst turn
the necessity % Aeadgear into feature Of
ornament We ON hardly say; for as far
back as leisure permits us to trace. head
coverings have always been distinguished
by thelr endless variety Of form and oe-
sign. The history Of the hat and bonnet
would be 4 subject OF magnitude indeed.
for perhaps there has never been az item
81 feminine dress upon which fashion has
been more whimsical or arbitrary
In cur gfandmothers days. and IN some
Q: our mothers. too, II was the bonne.
thai vas comne & faut Tor select wear. IL
was 20; small but large bonnet. and,
with a curious coutrarlness. large hats
Nere voted bold and loud. for st was the
sEe Of shrinking modesty. the era a slop-
ing khsWled shoulders. dropping ringlets
and the shady poke bonnet Of drawn silk
or Dunstshie straw formed the most httiug
headgear fo- the woman Of tina. hour
We remember well how the harmless
novelist o., the period ever depicted the
youthful heroine with the bonnet adorned
With single feather shading her hlushing
and tluid features Il Vas a little monoion-
Gus, perhaps. but alasi In modern hcuon
the youthful heroine has forgotten how 20
blush and her timidity IS replaced by
stern emancipation in mind and attire.
Blu; 1t "a cur duty 10 cTiticise the hat
large. venus the hat and bonnet small
TO consider It's merits and dement's. IT,
suitability and otherwise; and put remiu,s-
eences Q. all but modern data sle-nly
aside.
Feshion on the whole should NC consider.
be congratulated on the evolution o. fem
inlne headgear during the last ten yean
she haa strayed through many phases 81
ugilness and discomfort, but at the present
moment has achieved beauty and elegance
in millinery. A glance at any fashlor
plates from. we viii say. 1855 10 1883
viii chow plainly how hideous were tn,
coverings, we wore with such compacenoy
The chic, characteristics Of the millinery
at this date were hesvinesa and inArustit
blending Of oolor; tendency to overloaa
without due respect TO balance, and
general nnbecomingDess caused by the IN
happy method Of placing tho hat or bonnie
50 far down on the head that all tn
delicate lines Of the brow and hair wer
quite lost.
And yet We found delight In these earle
modes. One much beloved was, IL viii b
remembered. revived pOrk-pie shape
trimmed heavily with lace and flower.
followed Was this by the first glimmering
the togue. an erection OF velvet or plus
also much adorned with sdh rosettes
lace and bands OF ribbon.
These hats but seldom we're happily We,
ded 10 the head. and are remembered /
us as grand inducer OF frontal hea,
ache. Fashion at this time vas conseryi
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out doubt. one Of the most uncomfortable
q head coverings, unless the couture was
carefully considered. Its tendency to slip
backward Ia our most dignifed moments
was hum.lating, and we did not mourn
much over the death OF the Princess
bonnet.
The most notable move o, fashion in
millinery was made little later, when the
bun" satrized an immoralized couture
dawned upon us. To match the bun
was the hat, an entire sntithesis to It's
former comprehensive hat, shallow tc
plaie-likc natness, trimmed scantily but
with grace, and worn as far back upon tn,
bead as 1t Is now tilted forward. hut ex.
aggcration Is fashions greatest failing
and ere long We were balancing our head
gear In such way as to give a look o.
absolute detormity. But with the disap
pearance OF tho bun" from smart circles
Il general tone Of beauty and art crept int,
our millinery. and despite exaggeration
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-08

still, paradoxcal as It may seem. 1t is
worn on the street constantly by women OF
unquostonable taste, and 1t is wonderfully
fetching and becoming, too. A little or II,
well applied, goes FAR toward orshtehihg
up somber gown. Broad boas ana big
NUTS. or moro often the NUTS alone. are
commonly seen, and that not with carriage
toilettes either,
At this stook-taking season the wide
awake housewife is on the LOOKOUT Tor
the small but gorgeous remnants, which
are so temptingly offered in the furnish
ing departments of our large stores. And
any one Interested in fancy work as
covers endless possibilities Of beauty in
their rather meager proportions what
IL there is only a small square OF eacn
design, contrasting pieces OF these SILK
damask beauties are selected and quickly
transformed into a fluffy, durable and
exquisitely pretty sofa pillow, win a
ruflle of china silk TO break TIE enect
where the contrasting edges Join. Many OF
these remnants. which prove to be veritaole
| art squares, are used as centers OF 'aoie-
| covers head-rests and pillow baeks Tor
| lounslng corners, and even for DAINTY
couch and crib spreads.
And then the wonderful possibilities In
the way of chair decoration with these
| damask and cretonne and other attrac
tive remnants. very handsome chail
| may be made from an ordinary spin
| rocker and worn and unsightly one a
that, by home upholstering. This consist.
first In stufing the seat and back VIII
+, ourled-hair In sufficient quantities to maxi
il luxurious. The hair is covered hrs
with very stout sheeting or ticking, thei
with handsome monte cretonne,. TO b
tackled to the chair frame first with ordl
nary furniture tacks: then Its edges shout
DO covered with silk furniture braid tn
color OF tho groundwork, the braid wor
to be tackled down at intervals with smal
polished brass-headed nails. Anothe
treatment is to upholster the chair in
richer stuff OF a single color. and then
slld it's franc and decorate the four sea
) corners and the top with silk cord, endin
In pompon tassels. a third treatment
! TO paint in enamel colors and gold, an
, upholster with movable cushion and heat
rest made from heavy remnants OF pre-
tily colorcd damask.
n Tho most famous and clever. society {
o the consulate and early empire was aceui
toned to gather In the drawing rooms
\ Nine. Recamier. wife OF the great banke
: The wealth OF her husband and the di.
a tinc,,on OF her own manners made her
Il parsonage OF great importance among Il
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An Idea for Dyspeptlc..

a Gear old lady who is Just 30 years old saws
thar she has. throughout that immenseiS iSys
He, been remarkably free from anythins
IKE dyspepsia. She attributes this good hesiib
ranssressed, She is very fond Of both 49,
and tea, and always has been, by the MAJ
drinking either one or the other at every mesi
hut she never drinks either with the nseIs
she always waits until she has finished catins
snc lnen drinks the contents OF the Gun besjSs
her Plate. And Z is TO this course Of NJ
sipaton from the rational indigestion,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-08
VOICE OF, rnE WESTERN WIND.

Voice OF the western wind!
Thou singest from afar,
Rich with the music OF land
Where all my memories are;
But In thy song | only hear
The echo Of a tone
That fell divinoly on my ear
In days forever down.
Star Of the western skyl
Thou beamest from afar.
With luster caught from eyes knew.
Whose orhs were each star;
But oh, those orbs--too Wildly bright
No more eclipse thine own.
And never shah find the light
or days forever hown'
-E G SledmAn.
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Mixed Goods for travelling skirts.

skirts for travelling will be built OF plaid
easily beneath tho long wrap, These crepons
are very handsome. the plaids being incon-
spieuous and chiefly Of one general ool0r-a
dark biuc has faint markings of pale yellow
gold brown is plaidcd with pale blue, an
other dark blue has light blue and red IN It,
and handsomer than all, reseda green
crepon is barred with pale rose and pale
blue These are only Sl.75 yard.
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in into IN tAs habit !
as well y cns ~ 1
! me u ouainss 4
act that TIKI MN
Oh .. course. whsa 4 1es
a. an extra anA 'hIs \
For all ssls No. !.
diner. slightly ko~ !, q
according according to IL ~ y
Quantities Of nm .S.s9G
seasoning Of AZ "a y
70 preserve tie vhitss Il
SAT- water Aah YsSs,s. . q r.
VINE VINE or vinegar 49,
pest succeed a. hsss.0 e!I1a
any case 1t VIII IS ".
should DO used. pssli. \ "
are are other Esnssii ~ Nm
W.: en- raatslots Il
, kinds, the bsufSsslas s
,nariniere en- iritsrs
ing process--and nm
ia Each Of these prsp1,sI,.!s. \
Wholesale manrer. = i
Classes Of f,aA viisi g 4
each recipe. ~
various kinds Of A
pike and bake Il, N 4.
trim and cut the Al III & *!
saucepan a bouquet
pay leaf. two Or tSyss
cloves. a garlic root. ~ y
hsh; cover with ecpsi
wine and stock, ss.ses ,'
this over the fire to NJ ~!
twenty minutes, mck. N, %
stock the whlls. Il nss.ss, a,as n
Proceed with thu m.,.,... . q
follows: Put into ! l.rss "a
putter and about / 49,
them TIL they assuus ! ~.
two tablespoonful d ~ X
with the liquor, whicl ~ !
have been strained d ~ =
fish aside to keep hot N,
over the fire. put In Dous n :!
rooms or moreh and 49,. .
or a few drops Of yinsn,' \,
turc simmer and boil feat,, + \
to the desired quantity Il ~ y
not be qnlte tender by ~ =
little water. and let itbdl !, :
longes). Arrange tie "a a. /. . J.
cover 1t with the lnstelot. =
fried bread and serve VEN N
* ~
Matelote a Ia Maripi,,, }
fish as above; when /, b tsuts !
to keep hot; strain lie licu.,. ,
over the fire with 4 port m, ,
brandy or plain eau 10 VI NJ
a quarter Of an hour, II vii n
GENTLY reduced; thicker ~ :.
piece OF butter worked vita II
minutes before serving Id r
onions and chopped muahrcom
slightly Drowned in butter; Z
before.
y ~
Matelote vierge.--BoIl u d
with a bouquet sarni, two ~,
wine to one Of water. and 1 q
butter. Sautez some anal ,
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THE GUARDIANS W -


What secrets strans ',l ni ~ Y :"
What plans for iu,ar Z. 0 s.,,,si
What mysteries eoa Y !, y ,.sss
To all The world ina. ~ x
H. as the fables say nv y
A skilltul scribe would A
And dellcately interview
The ducks at Quanue@
Our prophets into en-, III I
THESE things are t ~ ~
But. ere a week. xe Nv, Ply ~.
They're quite aaoi t 4. ss sss.rr,
In vain you'll sesren ca. ~ Issv
For some who really ,, ~,
Tho facts, unless !oe .,.s
The DUCKS AZ -VnAl,c
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monds. or, rather, paste, and WINCH has 4
most beautiful and brilliant enect. AZ the re,
Of tho guests had their dresses drapcd with
this novel trimming. and the effect was sor-
treous beyond description. Now that diamonds
Are so successfully initiated, only an expert
can distinguish which Is real, and the Vienna
evening dresses look like a Suffering mass
OF light, the bodices especially peins almost
cnNnrnl MlIh hrllllAmts.
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A Refreshing Change.

Were there any new features in your
exhibition o, mpressionist paintngs?"
Yes we hung half the pictures upside down
--and everybody was delighted with the ef-
feets."-Chlcago Record.
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Tho old-fashloned bareges have come back
with the mohairs. They are thin and wiry.
with an inhnitesimal thread OF some color
running through a black ground. a narrow
black satin stripe runs the other way OF the
goods These too viii have colored silk
lining to CLEAN through the transparent tex
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-08

Now, as It is my object to emphasize
dainty cooking It may be we'll to observe
at this point that boiling fish In plain water
is almost an unknown thing with the foreign
cook, even IN the most modest househo ODDS
to relieve the monotony which must result
from such a proceeding. a special broth Is
made and kept In stock az matter Of
course. and varies for fresh and salt water
fish. This is called court boulllon. while
another expression is cooking the fish ''au
bleu." The court boulllon for fresh water
fish can be prepared with white cooking
wine or vinegar, as most convenient Fer
| Instance, put three pints Of water over the
! fire. with two carrots. two onions, roughly
cut in Pieces a garlic root, two or three
cloves. a bay leaf. small handful OF
parsley. and salt and pepper to taste let 1t
boil for one hour, strain It and put the
liquor back over the fire with the same
quantity OF white wine Tor half tho quantity
Of good white vinegar and let 1t boil. 1t
can be kept freeh for several days, In
winter for a longer time. by boiling 1t up
every two or three days, adding each time
a small tumblerful OF water. Where fish Is
eaten every day. or two or three times a
week, this liquor can be used over and over
again; it is merely question of getting