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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-08
HEARD AND OVERHEARD
Facts and Fancies JOtted Down in IL
Daily Note Book

The bicycles really the thing sometimes
And sometimes il isn't so nice;
It's locked IN the stable. the skates are out now
The bike doesn't cut any ice.
Only country papers speak, in describ-
ing party dresses, of ''gloves and slippers
ensuite." That is understood.
1t is considered bad taste to talk much
of oneself, but it is infinitely better taste
to indulge in self praise than to malign
ones neighbors Why talk of people at
all, it is an old fashioned but very good
idea that to talk of subjects, not people,
is an evidence of cultivation
It is limited that the business woman
will not be less successful if she remain
womanly.
The old adage which says Satan finds
some mischief still for idle hands to do"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-08
During the Transition Period.

First New Man (who has dropped in
for half an hours chat)-Yes, it's easy
to keep the tinware bright. I always
buy q lot of new pans when the old ones
get rusty. But how do you manage it
when the bread won't rise?
Second New Mani go into the pam
try and swear.-Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-08

First Mouse-How are you, and how
is the family getting along?
Second Mouse-Oh, very we'll, thanks,
with the exception of Willie He was
reared in a nest made of old love letters
and can't stand the cold at all.-Cincin-
natl Enquirer,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-08

clared, sand Reed is :he only mau in the
list of candidates who has a backbone.
That's the kind of man we want for pres
ident. We've had enough of these
spineless fellows in the presidential
chair. We want man that has brains,
and then has enough back bone to carry
out the views that he believes to be
right"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-08

that could come under the ban of sus-
picion was ten gallons of cider of which
all drank. But even that was all right
for it came from the McAfee farm and
was donated by H. w. McAfee.
During the evening a resolution was
passed endorsing F. D. Coburn for re-
election to the position of secretary of the
state board of agriculture.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-08

Simmons-Hellol Has the billing and
cooling of that new married pair next to
you run you out yet?
Timmins-Naw
why, I thought you said it was
driving you to distraction -
cit was. But they have got to quar-
re1ing now. I go home early on purpose
to listen. "-Indianapolis journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-08
Looking at the Bright Side.

Wasn't it splendid, - said the wife
of the Turkish officer, ''that the sultan
should raise your saIary?''
"Ye-es, p" was the reply of the man
who has cause to doubt. 81 suppose it's
nice in one way. You can afford to give
me more expensive funeral Wash
ington Star
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-08
An Infallible Test,

A miser had died very suddenly. The
doctor who was called in to certify his
death appeared to have his doubts about
the case.
place 10 mark piece in his hand, ,"
said the old housekeeper of the deceased.
If he doesn't grasp it, you may safely
make out the order for his burial -
WeQWeiSer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-08
What Hurts Most.

Magistrate-You must be subjected
to a great many temptations, you are
up before me so often.
Prisoner-Dat's de fac, boss. Dis
here am the world of temptations and
trials. But the trials hit me tho hard
est, boss. Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-08
Answered AccordinC to His Fo11r.

Paternal Visitor-Do you like to go
to school, little boy?
Little Boy-Yes, like goin to school
well enough, and comm homes all
right. What don't like is havin to stay
cooped up in there between times.
SOmerville Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-08
PINGREE FAVORS REED.

The Detroit Mayor Says He is the Only
Presidential Candidate Who Has a Back
bone.
DETROIT, Jan. s.-Thomas B. Beed
Is Mayor Piugree's presidential candi-
date, and his honor announces it in tones
of exultation.
"I've looked the field over" he de-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-08

'sThere ~ said Dauber. ''The commit
tee can sky that picture and be blamed
to them %
''What is it?'' asked the man who is
no impressionist.
"a study of the moon. ''-Indianapo-
lis Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-08

"Well," said Yuss, ''I've taken q
powder for my headache, a pellet for
my liver and a capsule for my equity
foot. Now, what puzzles me is how do
the things know the right place to go
after they get inside. "-Philadelphia
American.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-08
TO DISMISS CAMPOS.
RumOrs That the Spanish General Is
to BE Turned Down.

MADRID, Jan. 8.-Persistent rpmors are
in circulation here that Captain General
Campos will be succeeded by Gen. Po-
lavija, or by Gen. Weller, in command of
the Spanish forces in Cuba.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-08
Desultory Fighting Near Havana

HAVANA, Jan. Sit was announced in
these dispatches last night that the sound
of cannonading and rifle firing had been
heard yesterday in the neighborhood of
Guanaja, a town of 1000 inhabitants,
about forty five miles south of this city.
Details of the engagement just receiv-
ed show that Gen Navarro between
Guanaja and Ceiba de Aqua, overlook a
numerous insurgent force under Zayas
and other leaders. During the
three hours fighting which followed the
Spanish artillery was called into play
and the insurgents were routed with a
loss of % killed and 43 wounded, left on
the field
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-08
INFAVOR OFTHE SANTA FE.

The Damage Suit brought by the Prescott
and Arizona Central Dismissed.
NEW YORK, Jan. S.-Judge Lacomhe
granted a motion today to dismiss the
suit brought by the Prescott 81 Arizona
Central railroad against the Atchisou,
Topeka & Santa Fe railroad for $S,25U,
600 damages.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-08

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for the JOURNAL.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-08
Camera Club Meeting.

At the meeting in the new rooms of
the Camera club last evening board of
directors was elected consisting of Mrs.
w. E. Swift and Messrs. c. C. Baker, W.
c. F. Reichenbach, F. NJ. Tuckerman, w.
E, Swift, W. E. Culver and F. G. Will
lard.
The board of directors then elected Mr..
w. c. F. Reichenbach. president; Mr.. F.
g. Willard, vice president: Mr.. F. NJ.
Tuckerman, secretary; Mr.. w. E. Culver,
treasurer.
Mr.. J. c. Clark was appointed press
agent
Mrs. W. E. Swift, Messrs W. E Gull
yer and w. E Swift compose the house
committee.
Messrs. c. c. Baker. w. c. F. Reich
encach and F. G. Willard, the finance
committee.
Messrs. F. G. Willard, F. H. Tucker
man and G. c. Baker, membership.
Arrangements were begun for the first
exhibit to be given by the club at its
rooms January IL, 10 and 16
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-08
The Stedmar Club.

The annual election of officers of the
Stedman club will take place Monday
night at the Copeland. It is hoped every
member will be present, as club matters
of great interest will be considered, in
addition to the election. If time will
permit there will be also short pro-
gramme as follows: Original poems by
Professor t. r. Hawks and MIR. Vinton
Phenis and four reviews of original
work previously presented.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-08
In THE SOCIETY WORLD.
Recent Social Events in Topeka and
Vicinity.
GENERAL NOTES OF SOCIETY

Personal Items of Interest About
Topeka People and Visitors in Town
persons sending social items to this depart
ment VIII please give their name and address in
order TO secure puollcat1on.l
Mrs. E. n. Sheldon entertained quite
informally yesterday afternoon at Thin
bIes. Mrs. Shelden's pretty rooms are
always decorated with beautiful plants
and flowers, her husband being a flower
fancier, particularly fond of and success
full in their cultivation.
Dozens of pink and white carnations
were yesterday added to the handsome
collection of blooming hyacinths. About
fifty ladies enjoyed a cozy afternoon at
social conversation over dainty bits of
fancy work.
after visit at Elnporia with Miss Kittis
Whitley
Judge ]. F. Culver of Emporia was in
Topeka yesterday.
Mrs. s. l. Seabrook is visiting in
Kansas City where she went last Friday.
Miss Marguerite Bradley is convalesc-
ing after an indispOsition of three weeks.
Mrs. w. B. Gibson, who has been quite
i'll, is better.
MIR. L H. Harding left today to visit
his old home at Hudson, Iowa.
Mrs. Arthur Mills and little daughter
Lucille returned today from Leavenworth.
Mrs. d. II. Rawson is entertaining Miss
Katie Fisher of Omaha
Miss Grace Curtis will be the next
hostess Of the Fin de Seicle card club.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. T. Lewis will enter
tain the Euchre club tonight.
Miss Blanche Dienst is the guest of
Mrs [. c. Krauthoff at Kansas City
Miss Dienst is attending many parties
and entertainments and having a gay
time socially.
Miss Carrie Titus of Kansas City, who
is visiting Misses Gertrude and Mary
Roberts, will return home Saturday.
Mrs. M. w. Van Valkenburg will en-
terrain at thimbles tomorrow afternoon
and at six o'clock on Friday evening
followed by cards.
Miss McLain of Topeka, who has been
the guest of Miss Ella Smith in Law
renee, returned to her home in Topeka
today. Journal.
Mrs. B. III. Davies of Chicago enter
tanned at dinner at the Copeland today
Miss Margaret Mulvane, Miss Arlie
Ewart and Miss Ollie O'Brien.
Miss Arlie Ewart entertained the
Douze Whist club yesterday afternoon.
Misses Margaret Dudley, Kate Thacher
and Dora Furman substituted. Miss
Mary Lakin will be the next hostess.
Miss Lucy Knowles entertained eight
tables at cards Friday afternoon and in
the evening she also entertained about
twenty six yonng friends.
The Benedicts will dance tomorrow
night at Wetherelps hall
Last night was society night at the
plaY
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-09
! SUBLIME PoTAToEsi

Sublime potatoes. that from Antrim's shors
The peasants noggin or the rice man 3 plate |;
Much prised when smoking from the teeminf
pot
Or In turf embers roasted crisp and hot.
Welcome, although you are our only dish;
Welcome, companion to flesh. fowl or fish.
But to the real gormands. the learned few,
Most welcome steaming in an Irish stewi
Notes and Queries.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-09

'I don't mind the city so much now.
I'm getting accustomed to its ways"
care your Howa"
"Well, I used to turn two somersaults
every time got on o street Car, and
now turn only one. "-Chicago Record
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-11-26
Editing q Newspaper.

Editing a paper is nice business.
If we publish joke, people say we are
rattebrained. If we publish original
matter, they say We don't give 'em Sc
lections. If we give 'em selections we
are too lazy to write. If we give man
puff, we are partial. II we compli-
ment the ladies, the men are jealous.
If we don't compliment the ladies we
are publishing paper not fit to make
a hustle of. IF we remain in our office
we are too proud to mingle with the
" common herd" If we are on the
streets we are not attending to our
business. If we run with poor girls,
people say we are running a jim crow
society. If we run with rich girls peo-
pie say we are stuck up. If we wear
poor clothes, business is dull. If we
wear good clothes we don't pay for
them. Now, what shall we do? Some
may say we stole this from an ex-
change-and we did, and that ex-
change stole it from another, and so on
ad infnitum.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-11-26
THE TAX LEVY MADE.
Another 5 per Center, Though the Valu-
alton IS Cut Down

alton is Cut Down.
The adjourned meeting of the COM
mon council met at the council rooms
Monday evening All the aldermen
were present except Alderman Nc
Givern. After the reading of the min
utes the council proceeded to regular
business.
A motion was passed calling for an
electric light on the corner of Park
street and Rowland avenue, and the
matter of a light at the corner of Mar
ket and Lake streets was turned over
to the committee on lights.
A special assessment, of about $3.50
was laid for the payment of sidewalk
not build by the parties whose proper
ty they touch.
1t was moved and carried that ordi-
nance No. 3, relating to the removal of
all obstacles from the sidewalks be
strictly enforced. Since the recent in
structions of the mayor to the effect
that such Instructions be removed,
some have put in a temperance.
The committee on judiciary was in
structed to confer with the CITY attor-
neys and have drawn up an ordinance
licensing all basseS hacks, drays,
teams and all vehicles usually licensed
in cities.
Tt occurred t. tie council that ours
were quite numerous, and might be
disposed Of in some measure bv a tax.
Accordincl, i notion was made and
passed to the effect that 9, tax Of So
should De levied on ali cannes.
The motion was made and carried
that the citv ATTORNEY be instructed to
have the switch removed from the
crossing on Narkr, street.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-11-26
A Dakota Rabbit Story.

Having encamped for the night and
our frugal repast being eaten, we rolled
ourselves in our blankets and lay down
to rest. The moon was at it's full and
for long time lay awake rejecting
on the unearthly stiffness of night on
the prairie and watching the may
evolutions Of a supperless owl. I must
have fallen asleep, for a nudge from
L aroused me. | was about to ask
for an explanation of the disturbance,
when motioning to me to keep silent, he
pointed to a number of dark forms
gathered around us at a distance of
about six yards and forming a complete
circle. | saw at a glance they were
lack rabbits and seemed to be regard
ing us with great curiosity. Then the
thought flashed through my mind that
in this out of the world country these
rabbits had never met with human
being, and that they represented sort
of investigation committee sent by the
remainder of their race in our vicinity
to report to them concerning the char
acter and appearance OF their visitors
We had our guns handy, but to have
used them at such short range would
have been nothing short of murder; and
the state of the larder made it impera-
tive that we should secure one or more,
though by what means we were at a
loss to know. Suddenly a look of in
telligence and triumph crept over
Is face and Withdrawing from his
pocket plug of tobacco, he flung it
unfortunately at the circle with such
good results that one rodent bit the
dust, or more correctly, the grass. On
this the rabbits retired several PAGES,
but almost Immediately advanced and
another fell a victim to his curiosity
and LIS tobacco. At this point a
cloud passed over the moon and when
again her rays Illuminated the prairie
no vestige Of a living rabbit could be
seen. Presumably they had departed
to make their report. 81. ID. A.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-11-26

Latest novelties in dress goods are
shown at 81. L. Molitor x Co.'s o28tf
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-11-26
GOLD DAzED HIM.
When He Touched It the Yellow Metal
Gave Him Night Vigil.

The Sterling factory paid off in gold
Thursday, somewhat to the amused
comment of the men. One of the en-
ployes, indeed, was so anxious to get a
sight of the yellow metal that he
stopped to open his envelope as soon
as outside, when the S. piece he was
after slipped through his fingers to the
sidewalk and promptly disappeared in
an opening between two of the planks.
The youngsnan displayed some little
trepidatiohs, but there was nothing for
it but to wait until morning light should
make an assault on the sidewalk prac-
ticable. The earliest arrivals at the
factory Friday morning found the
young man dismally surveying a few
feet of sidewalk, over which he had
evidently held a nightly vigil. A car
penter was secured, two planks re-
moved and the elusive five finally fished
out, much to the joy and exaltation of
it's owner
One Of the men at the tannery who
received part Of his pay in gold opened
his envelope before leaving the office.
He thought the S. gold piece was a
bright new cent and so he turned upon
the clerk and wanted to know why he
had not been paid in full. He ripped
and snorted about claiming to have put
in full time, but he could find but two
days pay. When the gold piece was
showed HIM and explained he went
away perfectly happy.
Not SO, however, with another man.
He didn't want the gold and asked the
clerk to change it for him at once to
silver. He said he knew the big white
pieces were good, out he didn't know
about those yellow ones. He was &C
Commodated.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-11-26
MARRIED AT ROGERS PARK.
Miss Grace Dyer and Harry F. Tarbell
United in Cupid's Bonds.

A very pretty home wedding oc
Cured Nov. Is at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. Fl. S. Tarbell, 652 Estes ave-
nue., Rogers Park, the contracting par
ties being their son, Harry F. Tarbell
and Grace G.. Dyer, Rev. Mr.. Cleve-
land performing the ceremony.
At z o'clock the bride and groom at
tended by Miss Alice Tarbell and ]. T.
English, marched in to the music of
Lohengrin's wedding march played by
Miss Abbie Tarbell, sister of the groom.
Congratulations followed, after which
refreshments were served. The pres
ents were numerous and valuable, some
of which were: Gold bowl berry spoon,
six silver dessert spoons, six silver tea
spoons, silver berry spoon, silver sugar
shell, table cloth and two dozen nap
kins, Dresden lamp, silver gravy spoon,
carving set, hand painted china card
receiver, onyx and gold stand, Dresden
clock, hemstitched table cloth and enc
dozen napkins, Carlsbad chocolate pot.
The guests numbered about thirty.
Some of those present were: Rev.
Cleveland and wife, Lieutenant Healy,
Anna Doyle, j. L. Estis, of Rogers
Park; Mr. and Mrs. Haffer, Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Toles, Mrs. Fish, Mr.. Mil
Ter, DR.. Peat, Mrs. Hills; Mrs. Will
Upton, Mrs. A. Y. Sherman, of Chi
cago; Mr.. and Mrs. Weber, Miss
Stella Weber, Of Cuyler; Mrs. H. B.
Pierce, Leroy Pierce, of Antioch, H.;
G. A. Tarbell, Miss Ada Tarbell, of
Kenosha; Mrs. W. H. Merrill, Of
Spring Valley, H.; Fred, Sam and
Lulu Tarbe.l.
At 9:4l p. M, amidst shower of rice
and congratulations, the happy couple
left for their new home, 90 Byron ave-
nue., Cuyler, where they will be at
home to their friends in the future.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-11-26
BARKED HIS FACE
Nick Kraus Peels the Epidermus From
His Countenance.


About o'clock Sunday afternoon
Nick Kraus was quite seriously hurt in
a jump from the door Of rapidly NOV
ing freight car. He had been to Chi
cago for the purpose of purchasing a
winter overcoat and pair Of shoes
After doing the business he took the
train for Waukegan. He spent short
time there and when it came time to
return he thought, as hundreds of men
have done, that If he could save little
by going by freight he would do it. He
made the train all right and came into
KenOsha but then discovered that the
freight was through train and made
no stop here. On reaching the depot
he ventured to jump from the car and
in doing SO was thrown heavily upon
the ground, face downward. He arose
and tried walking, but the force Of his
fall and the loss OF blood from his
bruised face rendered him so weak that
he fell unconscious and remained so
until a passerby discovered him and
took him to Dr. Farr's office for treat
ment.
He was soon revived under the doc
tors care and was pronounced out OF
all danger. His face was very badly
smashed, but as no bones were broken
and no internal injuries were felt his
condition will probably not prove aseri
GUS one.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-11-26
The chainIess Wheel.

It is universally conceded among BIZ
cycle men that the next great innova-
ton in the construction of the bicycle
will be the abolition of the present
chain driving arrangement, and the
in its place of regular
gear. Several wheels so fitted in fact
will be placed on the market in '97, but
it is not claimed that this mode of pro-
pulsion is yet perfected by any means.
A large number of experts are working
on its development however, and a
perfected chainless bicycle is undoubt-
edly in the air.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-11-26
HAVE THEIR NEW ORGAN.
The Baptist People Will soon Have It IN
Place.
Colnmodated


Place.
Some time ago this paper announced
the fact that the Baptist church was in
the market for a fine new pipe organ.
At the time the announcement was
made the church was figuring on put
ting in an organ 20 cost about $l:200
and all but about $50 of the amount
had been raised. After that the COM
mittee having the matter in charge
went to Chicago and after looking over
the different styles and sizes Of organs,
came TO the conclusion that it wanted
a better organ, and ordered one that
cost ST, 875. And now it is understood
that every cent Of that amount is raised
so that the organ goes into tee church
all paid for.
The organ was shipped from the fac
tory in Chicago last week. 1t was
to have reached here in time to be
placed in position before Dec. l, but
had not arrived here today, and it is
not believed now that it can be all put
together and in running order by that
time.
The church is making preparations
for a grand concert, to take place as
soon as the organ is in place, and will
import for the occasion some splendid
musical talent, from Chicago and pos
sibly elsewhere.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-11-26
Engraved Calling Cards
ceSsar'y

Calling cards and invitations en-
graved in latest style from copper plate
at less than Chicago prices. Leave OK
send your order or your old plate to
this ofc
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-01

THE following is from the Bourbon
Mirror and shows that Brother Mat
tingly does not intend to be led
astray:
"The district republican convention
held at Plymouth last Thu sday, was a
largely attended and enthusiastic
gathering The convention was pre-
Sided over by Hon. IL. q Thayer, of
Plymouth, who was given quite an
ovation on taking the chair. The men
ton of his name as candidate for
governor by Aaron ,Iohnes, of South
Bend, was received with applause, and
not only shows that Mr.. Thayer is In
favor with the voters of this district,
but that he is a leading and popular
candidate for the exalted position OF
chief magistrate of Indiana.