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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-11

ed tendency toward the Introduction of
trimmings of embroidery on white cloth or
on a ground of the samo color as the en-
broidery. These goods are employed for
vests. plastrons, collars and revers.
There are three influences now acting
upon the mode, a lingering remembrance
of the empire fashions modifying the new
er valois and Louis Seize niodes-newer,
that is, in the way of fashionable revival.
Among these three types there should be
something suitable for every woman, with
more or less modification. The empire
style is one which does not combine we'll
with others and which is the antithesis of
the rocco fashions of Louis Quinze and
Louis Seize, being severe and classical in
its principles, which are copied from the
antique. The eighteenth century styles, on
the other hand, are coquettish, full of de-
tail and absolutely wrong from the Greek
standpoint, which demands repose, dignity
and pure harmony in all schemes of dress
and decoration.
In spite of the cry that different bodices
are out of date, many of the best Partisan
modiSteS are making costumes in which
the skirt and bodice are not just alike.
The picture, for example, shows even
ing gown in which the plain godet skirt is
Of rose satin, while the corsage is of white
silk gRuze gathered over a fitted lining of
rose satin. The square decolletage is bor-
dered by a ruche of gauze BretelIies of
roso satin are fastened on the shoulders by
coques of satin. The gauze sleeves are en-
with rose bows. A knot of rose satin is
placed at the front Of the decolletage, and
the belt is of rose satin.
,JUDIC CHOILET
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Harper's Weekly
in 1895

HARPER'S WEEKLY is q jeurnal
for the whole county. It deals with the
events of the world that are important -
Americans
In carrying out this policy. in 1895.
JULIAN RALPH visited China and Japan,
and Journsyed through the West; Rich
ARD HARDING DAVIS took trip through
the Caribbean Sea; the syolutiens of The
new navy were described and illustrated
by RUFUeF. ZoaBAUN; FRKDERIC REX.
INGTON, presented studies of Army and
Frontier life; PoULTNEK BIGELow at
tended the opening of the Kisl Canal.
In 1896 like attention will be given to
every notable happening. The chief
events in art, literature and music and
the drama will be Rrtis.ically presented,
w. D. HOwKLLs, in the new department.,
Life and Letter, will discuss in his in
tsresting way books and the social ques-
tions of the time. E. s. MARTINS sprIg ht-
ly gossip of the Busy World will be con-
tinusd The progress of the Transports
ton Com mission around the World will
be followed, and CAsPAR w. WHITNEY
will conduct the department Of Amateur
Sport.
In 1896 will occur a Presidential cleo
ton. In lis editorials and through its
political cartoons the v EEKLY will con-
tinue to be an Independent advocate OF
good government and sound money.
In fiction the WEEKLY will be es-
pecially strong. It will publish the on
ly novel of the year by w. D. HowKLLs,
and a stirring serial Of Scotch feud, by
6. r. CRoCKETT. The short stories
selected of unusual excellence and
interest In every respect HARPER'S
WEEKLY will maintain its leading
place in the illustrated Journalism of the
world.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-11
AN ICE TRAGEDY.
A. woe is mel Alaokl Alasl

Al woe is mel AlackI Alasi
My life is full of grief.
] turn for solace everywhere,
And nowhere find relief.
What cursed imp persuaded me,
The victim Of the fates,
To let the girl I love behold
HE on pair of skates?
might have known I'd come TO grief,
For I am no expert,
And when I venture on the ice
I'm certain to get hurt.
And yet, impelled by vanity
To undertakings rash.
went out with her on the pond
And tried to cut dash.
cut It'll I should say I didI
And now / cut no ice
With her and never shall again,
And, oh, she is SO NIGEL
Ny heels few up, and down sat
With o resounding whackI
My skates flew off, and there lay,
All helpless, on my baclki
She laughed, of course. What girl would
not?
Then rendered sympathy,
Which even more unwelcome seemed
Than did her laugh to me.
1imped dejectediy ashore,
When, cutting figure eights,
MY hated rival g1ided up
And handed me my skatesi
All, woe is mel Alasi Alackl
My life is full of grief.
turn for Solace everywhere,
And nowhere find relief.
He's cut me out! 1 cut no ice
With her. All gone to smash
Are all my hopes, and all because
tried to cut a dashi
Gov In TrYf1Vs =
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BRICK FOR FIFTEEN NILES.
Rickety Wooden Sidewalks to Be
Pulled Up
ALL OYER TOPEKA THIS SPRING
And New Brick Ones to BE Laid-A
New Paper Pavement Invented.

And New Brick Ones to BE Laid-A
New Paper Pavement Invented.
The fifteen miles of defective side
walks reported by Sidewalk Inspector S
Z. Withers were condemned by action of
the council last evening.
City Attorney Bird called the attention
of the council TO clause in the new side
walk law, which provides that no walk
shall be built until twenty-five property
owners in each ward petition for its con-
straction.
81 am of the opinion" said City Attor-
ney Bird, shat these walks can not be
built without petition"
'Then l think" said Councilman Bur-
CESS, shat we should wait until all the
bad walks are on the list before we con-
denim any. There is no use in passin g
this resolution now, because we can not
build new walks at this seasoR."
Street Commissioner Ramsey said; at
will take at least till the first of April be-
fore the preliminaries are completed so
that If the resolution is passed now work
can not be commeHced before spring.
" g have more walks to build than ever
before and il will take all summer even
if we commence in April 1t is impos-
sible to have all the bad walks on this
list because at breaking up time in the
spring many of the walks will go to
pieces"
The resolution condemning the walks
was then adopted. The list will soon be
published in the STATE JOURNAL.
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IMPROVING THE GROUNDS.

David NayIOr Made superintendent
of State House Grounds and VIII
Grade Them.
Within a very few days the work of i'm
proving the state house grounds will be
commenced. At the meeting of the state
executive council last evening David
der ex-Msyor Harrison, was appointed
superintendent of state house grounds to
succeed Eric Nystrom, who was removed
last fall
The plans for the improvement of she
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TO INSPECT METERS.

Food Inspector FarnswOrth VIII Have
His Duties Enlarged.
Food Inspector Farnsworth, who has
made very effective officer, is to have
his duties enlarged
An ordinance was introduced last night
making him inspector of gas and electric
meters. While it was not passed there is
no doubt about it becoming a law at the
next meeting.
The committee on lights has the ordi-
nance under consideration.
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state house grounds. which were pre-
pared by Mr.. W. W. Parce of
Rochester. N. Y, have been adopted by
the state but will be amended in some
slight particulars.
superintendent Naylor will have
charge of the work of cleaning out the
roots and rocks aud grading the grounds
ready for the landscape artist to put on
the finishing touches.
MIR. Naylor resigned his position as
superintendent of the work on the lower
dam to take the state house grounds po-
sition
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PAVING WITH PAPER.

A New Material to BE Tested in To-
peka.
VIM. P. Emery who is the inventor of
a new kind of paving material was given
permission to lay section in the street
under the supervisor of the city engi-
neer and street commissioner.
The blocks rese bic vitrifed brick but
they are much lighter and are made
from paper pulp. The inventor claims
that they will outlast either wood or
stone.
The material is manufactured by Mr.
Emery in Topeka.
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PAST THIRTY NOW.

The Turner's Celebrate Their Thrift
eth Birthday BecOmfngIy Last
Night.
The Topeka Turn Verein celebrated
its thirtieth birthday at its hall on First
street last night. About 700 people were
present and were entertained by a
programme of turning, singing.
fencing and boxing by mem
bers. The young ladies' athletic
class was we'll received. President II
V. Schveering made the annual address
Marshalrs full band was present and
play several selections and Stein berg's
orchestra furnished the music for dane
ing.
There are now nearly 400 members,
but only two remain of those who helped
organize the local society thirty years
ago. They are Jake Schmidt and Philip
MOeHer.
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NEW SKIRTS AND BoDIcEs.

Dark Cloth VIII Figure In Spring Ces.
tuxnes-Empire Fashions.
The question of walking costumes for
early spring is already being agitated, and
velvet, cloth and wool goods of close tex
ture are indicated as the preferred fabrics
for such gowns. The style will be relative
ly simple, the trimming being rich, but
not profuse. Chestnut mordore, dark sap
phire, emerald green, bottle green, myrtle
green, pansy and violet are to be the favor
lite colors for cloth and velvet.
Cloth skirts will be trimmed with stitch
ing or with narrow cords and galloons put
on in many regular rows.
It is the bodice which will display what
variations are to be seen. There is a mark
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-11
WARNER AND FAIRER.
Tomorrow May Be n Genuine Spring DAY
With Wind.

Tomorrow May Bs Genuine Spring Day
With Wind.
Notwithstanding the fact that the
weather men state that we are ENJOYING
fair weather today, a general partial
cloudiness exists throughout the entire
state with variable winds The cloudi-
ness is light. however, and it is possible
that their prediction will be verified be-
fore night. They promise that tomorrow
will be warmer and fair.
Along the lines of the Rock Island and
Santa Fe in Kansas today the weather is
reported generally partly cloudy. The
lowest temperature reported is % degrees
above zero.
Cloudy weather exists in Colorado and
New Mexico, and partial cloudiness in
Texas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-11
SLAUGHTER OF HOVAS.
The Natives of AntananarIvo Attacked
the French With Great Loss.

the French With Great Loss.
PoRr LOUIS, Island of Mauritius, Feb.
IA French newspaper published on
the island of Reunion, publishes a mes-
sage from its correspondent at Antanana-
rivo.dated January "a. and declaring that
q great conspiracy has been discovered
there.
The correspondent asserts that 1000
Hevas attacked the French but were re-
pulsed with loss of 5000 killed Con-
tinuing the correspondent says a rumor
has reached him that number of
French officers and soldiers have been
murdered and that fourteen Hsva chiefs
have been condemned to death. He
adds that the French resident ordered
them to be shot Immediately and that
several other chiefs were sentenced to
transportation. The foregoing news is
not officially confirmed.
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MILLINERY NOTES.

Fur Toques-Chinchilla and Sable Tails.
Fashionable Flowers and CO1ors.
DahIias in all shades of red are the most
favored flowers ia millinery, while red and
crimson roses with their foliage are also
very fashionable, and violets and snowdrops
divide the honors that remain.
Large, black velvet hats are seen, trim
med with immense double bows of black
and white satin ribbon, the white satin be-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-11
DIR. Hands Collie Cure Exactly as
RPnreaPnfeN.

EUREKA, Kan, Oct 4, '95.-I have
given Dr. Hands Collie Cure trial and
lind it to be exactly what you represent
it to be. have tried most everything
for my baby aud without much effect
until received sample of DR.. Hands
Collie Cure, which gives the very best
satisfaot on. Mrs. E. N. Hill. D
Hands Remedies for Children sold by
druggists for % cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-11

There was a good attendance at the
meeting of ths Stsdman club Monday
night, and much interest manifested.
Original papers were presented by Dr.
Mary E. Stewart and Mr.. James Chumos.
poems by Judge ]. L. Eldridge and Miss
Mary c. Maxwell, and reviews by Mrs
E G. Fitch and Miss Laura .. Case.
The hour of the club meeting has been
changed from 1873 to s O'Clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-11

Alvin Moore asked permission to ped
die without paying a. license, and his
request was referred to the committee
on license.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-11
Mr.. DevIin'. sidewalk Petition.

Charles J. Devliu aud thirty five 9TH
ers, petitioned for sidewalk on the south
side of Thirteenth street, from the alley
between Van Buren, and Harrison streets
to Topeka avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-11

City Attorney Bird was instructed te
commence injunction proceedings IL
prevent Cal. Brewer from closing the
man hole to the sewer in the rear of hi:
premises.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-11

Robbed
Ola nice head of hair just through neg
ligence When your hair begins to fall
out, don't neglect it, but get a bottle Of
Begg's Hair Remover, which will stop
its falling out, and if turning gray, will
restore its natural color. For sale by all
druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-11

s. P. Jacobs request for the use of the
city park in July was reported adversely,
and the report was agreed to.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-11
E.W. Benedict Wants Sidewalk.

Z. W. Benedict aud 90 others petition
ed the council for a sidewalk along the
south ends of lots 80 to'114. West Thir-
teenth street, in TROOPS addition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-11

JEFF Davis petitioned the council for
permission to sell bluing without payin e
license. His request was referred
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-11

Thomas Hart asked permission to ped
die ink of his own manufacture without
paying the usual license fee and the re-
quest was referred to the committs 9 on
license.
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councilman Roundtree introduced an
ordinance providing that the sidewalks
on the east side of Washington street,
from Tenth to Fifteenth street, be re-
duced from five feet four inches to four
feet six inches,
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A Lovely Head of Hair.

Is something every woman should be
proud of and is something that every
person can have if they use Beggs' Hair
Remover. A positive guarantee with
evory bottle. Sold by all druggists.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-08

- the light from the fire made things as bright as
day, and a rescue corps soon formed 10 give
aid to those whose danger was the greatest Inc
began to subside about O'Clock IN the morn
relief the imprisoned people dared not to reaX their
vigilance for fear of another rise In the reacherous
stream.
DEEDS OF HEROISM
O The double attack of the elements on the hap
less village gave many chances for deeds of hero
ism. In one Of these Fred Miller. a pedler and
fisherman was drowned. Tho mans attention was
attracted by cries for help coming from the second
stands between the tracks Of the Port Reading
Railroad and the Raritan River. The owner Fran
els Mulvey. and his family had taken refuge In
the upper part of the house and as the water rose
Mrs Muvey became alarmed and screamed for
assistance. Miller. who in a small boat, rowed
out to the hotel and was about to take the PRISONERS
aboard when a floating tree trunk struck the iran
craft, capsizing 1t and throwing the heroic Miller
into the swift current. His body was found yes
terday morning lodged against tree on the banks
OF the Raritan.
Another rescue which, happily, had a better
rich took part man who was caught by the flood
while attempting 10 escape to the street was UNI
able to get any further than fence. around when
the swired in dangerous way. AS the mood
and several times he was about 70 let go his hold
and fall into the torrent when Mr.. Goodrich got
into boat and rowed out 10 his assistance. reach
ing him just In time.
DAMAGE DONE BY THE STORM.
When the sun rose yesterday morning 1t was on
one OF the most desolate scenes ever observed in
any town. While the water had receded to a great
extent it still stood three feet deep Main and
adjoining streets. and in many instances the floors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-08
SIX MEN WE'RE DROWNED.

poRNE DOWN WITH THE BROKEN BRIDGE NEAR
BRISTOL. CONN.
Hartford Conn. Feb Six men wero drowned
"a q result of the falling Of the railroad bridge
across the Pequabuck River. between ForestViiie
ord BRISTOL last night Two bodies found at Forest
Vile this morning have been Identified as those Oh
Martin Curry of New-Britain. and Nicoo Hicci, OF
East Hartford Timothy Tressy. OF Newngton, ana
William Mccarthy, of Plainville. reported among
the missing last night. were rescued. This makes
the revised list OF dead follows: Daniel j. OBrien
of Hartford: James Mack, of Ncw-Britain; Charles
Costello OF Hartford; Martin Curry. OF New
Britain: Ncolo Ricci. Of East Hartford and Patrick
Mccarthy OF New-I'rita.n.
Workmen got the new iron bridge into position
this afternoon and the trains running reg
ulariy. -
William F. Barry. section foreman, OF East Hart
ford will die. He has several broken ribs ana ms
BODY is badly bruised and cut He has also appar-
entity received internal injuries Four or five or the
other men rescued In bad shape through the
shock and exposure.
Coroner Taintor has gone to the scene of the acci
the disaster The bridge where the disaster occurred
is known Healys Bridge. and It Is just above the
rolling mill Forestve. The storm undoubtedly
loosened the structure. Tho AS train for Hart
ford Yesterday in passing caused the bridge TO
sink three feet In the middle. breaking the train
air pipe. brakes and coupling. About twenty section
hands went out TO put in a iron bridge. which
was waiting TO be placed. They removed the rails
and as they did so the bridge gave way
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-08
FOUR BARGES SET ADRIFT.
HAZARDOUS EXPERIENCE or TIE MEN on TT
THOMAS j. sCTiI.Y AND HER TOW.

HAZARDOUS EXPERIENCE OF TIE MEN on TIE
THOMAS J. scr'LLY AND HER TOW.
Rridgeport Conn. Feb. The steamer Thomas
J. Scully. Of the Scully Towing Line OF New-York
was found helpless OF the Black Rock coast this
morning and towed this city by the steam tug
Confidence. Captain rmsted said that he left Phil
adclphia on Wednesday, bound for Providence. with
the bargcs Wamsutta. City Of Norwich Cactus and
Eleanora laden with coal. TWO Of the barges be-
longed in Ncw-York and two in Philadelphia.
Upon reaching Black Point Just this side OF New
London. the heavy swept over the pilothouse
and the ruddcr carried away. His only safety
lay In cutting loose from the tow. and this he did
one Of the latter drifted toward Cornleld Light.
another I'm the direction OF New Haven. and an
other seemed 20 settle on Black Point. The Wam-
sutta began TO M at once and Its signalled
for help. with difficulty the sinking vessel was
reached and Captain Higgins and two men were
taken on board the Scully.
The anchor OF the Scuy was gone. but the cap
tain ordered jlb hoisted and drag thrown out
and the vessel drifted along the mercy OF the
waves. II reached Black Rock early this morning
and was In bad shape when the steam tug Conf
dencc reached II. Captain Umsted says there were
ten men on the other three barges.
N"w-Haven. Feb The barge Eeanora OF the
Sculy's tow. was found at anchor of Niger Head
near the Thimblcs The tug Gaynor went out from
Captain Carson and two men. They In good
condition. despite their fearful nights experience
IN the Sound The barge Is not damaged In any
way. Two other harRcs arc reported nj anchor on
the Cornfeli Light ShOal. Men have been seen NOV
ing about on their decks. This accounts for the
Sculy's
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town by any means. Reports are coming In this
morning from all parts of Morris County of the
damage done last night 1t is estimated from re-
ports received thus far that damage to the extent OF
at least 100000 has been done to county bridges
alone. The Whippany River Railroad is so badly
wa she'd out that Il will be impossible TO run any
trains over It for several days Some OF the
bridges were saved by anchorng them TO freight
cars A spur two three hundred yards long 10
McEwan Brothers paper mill. at Whippany, was
wiped out. At Whippany the Eden bridge, Ford's
bridge and Wilson's bridge are gone, and the dam
at McEwans mill was swept away.
Yesterday all efforts centred in getting the
inmates out Of the threatened houses. The Ches-
ter branch of the Delaware Lackawanna and
Western Railroad covered by water TO the
depth of two feet. and all traffic was suspended last
night. The dam at the Rolling Mil Pond. at
Dover, gave way and filled the cellars OF
the houses along the banks Of the stream. The
railroad track between Dover and Rockaway was
flooded, and had TO be abandoned last evening II
was still covered with water this morning. At
Rockaway and Danville the Rockaway River, ordi-
nary a shallow stream rose to an immense lake
and carried away fences. Ouhouses. barns big trees
and did great damage to the surrounding farms.
The bathhouse lately built for the santarium. was
carried down the stream and completely wrecked.
The railroads were taxed to their utmost to keep