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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02
NEW AFRICAN LAKE.
Frances Occupation OF Timbuotoo Adds
to she sum OF knowledge

Frances Occupation OF Timbuctoo Adds
to ehe sum OF knowledge
Although the occupation of Timbue-
700 by the French has not yet added
materially to the volume Of Frances
colonial trade. 1t has unQuestionably
added very greatly to our knowledge
of the geography of that part Of Africa,
and IN particular has resulted in dis
covery Of singular interest and i'm
portanee, says the Edinburgh Scots
man Timbuctoo, as all the world
knows, stands on the boundary line
between the Sahara and the western
Soudan-a little to the north of the
great Niger bend. but what was not
known was the existence in the imme-
date eighborhood Of the city, and "
ing somewhat to the west, of a series
Of lakes and marshes covering a large
area Of country. These great sheets Of
water were first seen by the Johre
column. and have since been explored
by French oficers stationed in the
neighborhood. who have laid down their
general outlines with some approach
to accuracy. The most important Of
these lakes is called Lake Faguiburv.
and runs in a direction. roughly, east
and west, its total length being some
sixty or seventy miles A couple of
smaller sheets Of water connect with
the Niger. and there are other lakes in
the nefghborhood. AS might be sup
posed these lakes are the center OF
rich agricultural and pastoral district
Crops Of various kinds are grown in
abundance and the natives have large
hocHs and herds. Perhaps the most
curious feature Of the discovery is the
fact that neither Barth nor Dr. Laz ap-
pear to have heard of this fertile re-
gion. and It is to be presumed that the
guides deliberately led them away from
the direction Of the lakes. The news
of this discovery viii no doubt revive
the interest in the occupation Of Tim
buctOO in France. where. after the first
enthusiasm was over. there was
marked tendency to critieisa Col Bon
nier's act as rash and premature
tendency rather siren hened than
weakened by the recent troubles with
the Tauregs. The results Of observa-
lions on the climate Of that part OF
Africa establish. 1t is said. the perfect
feasibility Of Europeans living there
the whole year round with certain pre-
cautions The months Of Anril and
May are said to be the most irving.
not only for Europeans but for natives
but December and January are so cool
that a great coat is sometimes vel
come. and the natives reDOrt that one
year ice formed-af least this is the
deduction drawn from the native state
ment that "the marsh became stone.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02

Probably it is an adaptation. but a vet
eran Bangor dentist lays claim to being
the hero of Is good joke. AS he tells the
story. Pat came to his Office one day with
his Jaw very auch swollen from tooth
which he desired to have pulled. But
wren the suffering son Of Erin got into
the dentists chair and saw the cleaning
foroeps he positively refused to open his
mouth The dentist hit upon an eHectual
scheme however. He got his Office boy to
lab Pat with pin, and when be opened
his mouth to yell he grabbed the tooth,
and out it came
cit didn't hurt as much as you expected
it would, did it2'' the dentist asked, smil-
ing at his ruse.
!" Well no. replied Pat hesitatingly, as
if doubling the truthfulness of his admis-
sion But, he added, placing his hand
on the spot where the boy jabbed him
with the pin, II didn't think its roots
whit so far down as thot. Bangor Com
mercial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02
1racnine Tor Drivine Nails

AID automatic naildriver is late In
vention. 1t is arranged with slides and
runways, into which the nail drops
through fitted courses that necessitate
its going in right-end first. As the
nail, in proper position. slides down
through one of these channels a ham
mer automatically comes to the attack
and drives the nail into place A tack
driving machine Of the same sort is
also made. In factories where large
numbers Of boxes are turned out these
may have their uses; but for ordinary.
everyday uselessness the old-fashion-
ed nat-nosed hammer still holds its
own. even at the risk Of an occasional
battered thumb and fractured temper.
Exchange.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02

ct an looking for Mr.. Adsum, tie
okkeeper.'' SAID the caller. q portly
digni6ed gentleman of majestic appear
ance.
He is not IN replied the young
man on the three legged stool
He's"
Il see he's rot in" interrupted the
visitor. This is about the hour he
has been in the habit Of usually coming
in. isn't it?"
Yes, sir; but"
Thanks. I'll wait"
He sat down. picked up newspaper,
slowly unfolded it, and proceeded With
leisurely dignity TO read.
The young man on the three-legged
stool wrote away in silence.
Thus passed half an hour
The caller grew restless.
by the way" he said, hove
long will it be before Mr.. Adsum come
IMP"
I don't know said the young man
OF the stool. He went out about three
weeks ago to hunt another job.
cago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02
IOWA WOMEN.
a Novel Idea which They Rsn Soon rus
INTO Practice.

Novel Idsa which They VPzu Soon Eut
Into Practice.
A new kind of reciprocity is about to
be put into operation by seventy-five
Iowa women, representing about a
dozen towns in different parts of the
state. A bureau has been established
for the interchange OF thought on all
topics, the headquarters being at Ce-
dar Rapids, the organization being an
offsF~ot from the Iowa Federation OF
Women's clubs. The reciprocity ele-
ment consists in the interchange Of
lectures, talks, readings. and manu-
scripts, and, judging from the eircu-
lar issued by the bureau. the Iowa Wo-
men are not destined to remain in ignc-
rance Of any conceivable subject. Sew
enty-hve women have prepared a total
Of 100 lectures. talks, readings and
manuscripts" which they are pTeb-'ed
to lend TO women's clubs thirstiRg for
Information. These various documents
range over every branch of thought,
embracing such subjects as Arabian
Caravan Routes, - Women in Politics"
The Beginnings of Aryan Civiliza-
ton" and "Shal We Teach Our Daugh-
ter SDecialties?"
The seventy-five women are divided
into half q dozen groups. Three Of
them who have probably been more
abundantly blessed with this worlds
goods than the others. will visit clubs
I'D read their respective papers. free
OF any charge. even paying their own
expenses. These three will probably
have a busy season. Next to these
three free lecturers comes a group Of
stay-at-homes wis viii send their man
uscr.Dts out on demand Several mem
hers Of this group are from Coon Rap
IDS, and they touch on such subjects as
Women in Politics" as minutes). The
Kind rgarten for Mothers e minutes).
and THE Ideal Home" Is minutes}.
It will be noticed that in Coon Rapids
1t takes fifteen minutes to do justice TO
woman in politics. while the ideal home
is polished off in exactly six minutes
The next group includes a goodly num-
Der Of women who will lend their manu-
scripts or, il sufficiently urged, will go
IN person and read their productions
Payment of expenses is considered to
be sufficient urging. The next group,
somewhat smaller, viii not lend their
manuscripts, but viii go and read them.
expensAs paid. Next comes a small
r-ouD OF one woman who will read any
o~e of dozen papers, anywhere in the
state Of Iowa, for the sum OF 725. An
other will read a paper on THE Man
Who Thinks" Finally. there is the
Treble Clef Concert company, consist
ing of three ladies'. who may be en-
gagged for $40 and expenses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02
Five Cents Line,
SITUATIONS wANTED-FREE.

Ara you In need Of werk9 II so. you are ae
liberty TO use thess columns for assistance is
that direction While this nstiee appears the
STATE JOURNAL viii publish free on Saturday.
Monday and Tuesday. for Topeka OF Kansas
people. all notices OF situations Wanted net
exceeding eve lines. or thlFty-ave words, In
length. provided that ali advertisements Of shat
nature are handed in previous 20 ten o'clock
Saturday morning; also On Wednesday. Thurs
day and Friday. all advertising Of this class
banded In by ten o'clock Wednesday morning.
Ne advertisements Of this nature TO be started
except on Saturdays and Wednesdays. No obl-
CATION is Incurred on tho part Of the advertiser.
No worghy and needy man or woman need hssi-
tate to take advantage of this oasr. No ons in
business or having employment is expected %
take advantage OF it. but all others are invited
evan themselves freely.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02


How to get in and out of a carriage
properly should be a part Of the in-
struction of physical culture teachers
who aim above all other things to make
their disciples graceful. Watch the
shoppers who alight from their own
traps in front Of some popular empor-
ium, and count how many point the
toes down and alight without catching
hold of the side. says a connoisseur IN
the subject. When alighting grasp thu
dress lightly at about the knee, stand
steadily on the right foot, pOiat the left
sharply downward. then bend the left
knee. letting the weight of the body
steadily down toward the street level
the Drettily pointed foot and trim ankle
being daintily in evidence. AS soon IS
the left foot. or rather the toe, touches
the ground, it should take the weight
Of the body with graceful springiness
All the beauty of the movement de-
ponds upon the steady lowering of the
body on the right foot and the pretty
pointing of the left. One may grasp
the inside of the carriage with the other
hand than that holding the dress. if
there is ever need to steady ones self.
Wien getting into carriage the left
foot should be lightly placed on the
step, and the body should be swung up
ward without any apparent effort by
the aid of the right hand grasping the
side of the vehicle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02

Euison can remain awake a week Il
his mina is wrapped up in a new dis
covery. There is a famous doctor in
New York city who sleeps only forty
wfnks at a time DR.. Joseph Howe. Of
the same place, slept the last twenty
years of his life IN a Turkish bath. He
could sleep nowhere else. Dr.. Depew
has lately acquired the habit OF taking
siesta. and finds it beneficial Webster
could never stay awake later than 9
o'clock. Many a time he was caught
standing behind the door fast asleep.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02

81 wanted to take bath this morning
but the water is so informally muddy that
I had to postpone it, d." said an acquaint-
ance to q reporter.
ssBsst fluid in the wide world to battle
in F" said an old department clerk, who
battles occasionally 1t beats the cele-
brated baths Of the old world and has all
the medicinal qualities Of the baths at
Hot Springs
But the water is so muddy. - said the
first speaker. Tho dirt is SOL
THAT'S just what makes it valuable
Just I'LL your bathtub, jump in and enjoy
your bath, but don't use any towels. -
Not use any towelsS''
ssNo; let the water dry on your body
Then all you have to do is to take a dust
broom and"-
But the first speaker had fed. Wash
Gngton STAR
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02

q young man and young woman Of
soutboId. L. l., we're married one even
ing last week. whereupon their neigh
bors decided to serenade them with
brags band. AS the newly married cou-
pie refused to notice the music or the
rnustc-makers. the latter forced the
frnnt door Of the house Now the
BRIDEGROOM has sworn out warrants
AGAINST the musicians on a charge Of
burglary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02

George Leonard OF " est Rutland. Vt,
died a few days ago at the age Of 81
years and 10 months. His wife died
three years ago at the age of SO years.
The couple had four sons and three
girls. all of whom are now living. the
eldest being nearly 70 years old. Al
the time Mr.. Leonard died he had thir-
tv grandchildren and twenty seven
great grandchndren living.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02

The house in Quincy, Mass, in which
John Quincy Adams was born, and
which Is to be transformed into mu-
scum. is probably the only building
in America outside of the white house
in which two presidents have made
their homes. Part OF the house was
at one time used by an Italian tenant
for a chicken coop
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02
LIVERY STABLES

-7-7a7-7-7777-7-7-7-7-@-
IT B. MCCURDX. ". s., prop. ia West 9th st.
~ . Graduate Ontario Veterinary College.
Toronto. Fine turnOuts- Boarding a specially.
Personal supervision feature. Tel les.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02


a MEXICAN STEAM LAUNDRY A. O.
Short time work specially. Special pains
taken 70 insure the finest work Telephone s4I.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02

a beggar's rags may cover as much
pride as an aldeFman's gown
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02
-lEWEI ERe

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TAAIES B. HAYDEN Jeweler and Optician.
- Complete stock Of watches. diamonds.
silverware. etc Eyes examined and specuacIes
properly fitted
w EDMONDS. $50 Kansas Ave. Watches
~ JeWelry. Diamonds and Optical goods
Watch repairing q speciality. All work war
ranted. No charge for testing the eyes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02
UNDERTAKERs & EMBALMERs

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GEO b. PALMER Funeral supply CO. and
" funeral director. Office 500 Kansas ave.
Res. l0z1 Van Buren,. Office Tel. 10. residences
tel. So.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02
MONEY.

MONEY.
$40 0OO just received to loan on farms
spOO3 wv az seven per cent interest. paya-
BE annually with privilege of making payments
on principal ar any time before due Also ]
have money to loan on city property.
GEO T. EPPS.
Room 20 Columbian Building.
MONEY ADYANCED-To R r. employees
w of good standing at reasonable rates Small
loans a specially. No Collateral required. All
transactions strictly confidential Call and see
US at 81 North Kansas ave Bell phone 3S7.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02

SPRING BED, MATTRESS FACT'Y
NWM. SCHICh. prop, ~ Kansas ave. Also
maker OF pillows pholssarlng and re-
mattresses made over. lei 435-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02

GROCERIES.
JAMES WERTS 595 Topeka ave. groceries
~ and feed. Only hlgh-grade goods handled
at satisfactory prices Country butter and eggs
q specially.
r OUIS WISS. 1874 II. Quincy ST.. grocery and
IL meat market. Everything the best at low
est prices. Goods delivered TO all parts Of tins
city.
q LUX. 2oo w. Sixth ave, the reliable grocer.
~ can use you better and give you better
goods for the same money than any other grocer.
A NJ LESLIE. 3s4 Taylor ST.. dealer ia gro
80 ceries and fresh and salt meats. viii meet
al competition ia the grocery or meat market
ID l. JONES 100 East Sixth ST.. groceries
he flour and feed; meat market in connection.
I can save you money. as close prices prevail IN
every line Also sell coal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02

WANTED L Good white girl for general
homework 10 small family. Good wages
and permanent place. Adress B. B., care Jour
nal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02

WANTED H. Position as housekeeper in
~ widOwer's family 10y elderly lady.
good reference given and required Address
Mrs L. r.. Journal once.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02
WANTED-HELP

w ANTED- H0rseman to break colts. o p.
w Dpdegraft Riverside stock Farm, miles
west of North Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02

TOPEKA COFFEE & SPICE MILLS
~-~-~~~~~--~~9--~-----~0-
T ID. GIL IS 81 CO.. Ga Kansas ave Tea
A4o Japant e goods. etc. Boosters of cofee.
Makers of pure specs. baking powder and
navOTIng extracts. Telephone a.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02

NJ ANTED- Situation by young man as so
Hector, clerk or in private family. Address
c. c., care Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02
REPAIR SHOE


n Arm ESS AND REPAIR WOBK-Harness
Al and shoe shops patent leather polish for
buggy tops; repairs in al kinds of leather
goods; shoes half soIed cheap L. F. Bender-
son III East Sixth street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02
Ant STORE.

AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
@~~~-~~
ID W. GRIGGs 6 CO.. 208 west sixth ave.
a Can save Money for those needing impls-
ments, hardware lawn mowers, Duggiess har-
ness, stoves, etc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02
SECONDHAND STORES.

--s---s--~---~c~c--< -~-----~-o-~-~---~-0--~~~
E OWE 80 BENNEIE 3J3 Kansas ave New
~ and secondhand furniture. QueensWare.
stoves, etc. stove repairs. and gasoline and
other stoves repaired Storage a specially.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02
BOOTS AND Shoes.

BOO NTN9 sN0E@.
q n. CHASE & D. s2s Kansas ave. Cor
~ rect styles in high grade shoes at popular
prices.
WNTAd. KIETZEAN. 41s kansas ave. boots
and shoes. AIs0 ladies'. mems and
chIdren's slippers and rubber goods Best
bargains in the city by far.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02
HOTELS

7aF-reF-l-1'-TN-T.--7- l71-@("--~l-f~--~
OgHESTERFIELD HOTEL, John f. Carter.
- lessee. All modern Improvements. Rates
81 90 per day. Special prices for theatrical
parties and regular business
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02

HARNESS AND SADDLERY.
e~---~~-~~--~-~~~--~~-~~~-@
OSCAR KRAUSS-224 Kansas ave- harness
~ and saddlery. hardware Leather findings
and shoe store supplies. Cut sole leather a spec
ialty. Write for prices
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02

l7COTI'S BO-DIGESTIVE COMPOUND
= cures Dyspepsia, Nervous Exhaustion. In
somnia and Constipation. If not at druggists
VIII send prepaid on receipt of price, 81 per
bottle, The Scott Remedy Company, Topeka
Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02
FLOUR AND FEED

FLOUR AND FEED
NJ VAN SLICK, successor to H. BouEhten
Ne 5O9-511 West Tenth st.. Wholesale and re-
tail dealer in flour, feed. grain, hay seeds and
coal Telephone 49, Close prices my aFSciaIty.
w I. BOYER-Whelesalo and retail -four
w feed, hay ana salt. Gluten feed;
Ralst0n health -four. White rock the great hoOf
packing. 30 w. Sixth st. Phones 40.
m A. BECK. a12-2l4 z. Sixth ave. cram
A flour. feed and seeds. Manufacture all
kinds chopped feed. Cleaned and Clipped oats
a specially
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02

ROBERT MOOD, liz w. Sixth ave. Plumb
"a ing gas fitting. steam and hot water heat
ing. A large assortment Of gas fixtures Both
telephones No 1871.
CHEAHAN & son. l23 Ease Seventh street
- Contractors for plumbing and heating We
guarantee satisfactory Work and moderate
prices. Tel 3O7.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02

REAL ESTATE LOANS.
~7---@---~-~-~----~e--~-~-
TN n. BOWMAN 4 Co. Mortgages of SIZE
n and kind 10 suit investors always on hand
Prompt money. lowest rates to borrow on cen
trail, city, or farm properties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02

PIANOS AND ORGANS.
-~-->~-~~--~-~---~~~----
0sONRON BROS. s25 Kansas ave. Dealers in
~ the celebrated EStey planes and organs
Piano tuning and repairing by experts spe-
cialty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02
MoNEY NJ LoAN.


TDARTIES wishing sane and paving inTesr-
4 ment for their money. call at once on s N
Wood q Co. b34 Kansas avenue
FONEY LOANED on horses. pianos house
AtA hold goods and al kinds of chattel securl-
ties. L. Blscos 52s Kansas avenue rooms
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PLATINe ( MAoHINE woRks.

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NJ LUX, 416 Jackson st. Gold, silver and
~ nickel plating and machine works. Brass
work. Bicycle repairing. enameling. brass pol
ishlng, safes. locks and repairing,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02

ONCE 1872 Kan. Ave Residence 18th and Clay.
Once hours-9 q. to II q. IN. and 3 3. N. to
9 p. re. Harrison telephone % residence. and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02
MEAT MARKETS.


n A. MAYER 9s1 Kansas ave, dealer IN fresh
Ca and salt meats, poultry, nsh, etc. Choice
country butter. Al orders promptly deliV-
cred. Bell telephone 196.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02
PUMp SHOP

@----------~-~--70-- ~-@-0-@-~-~-~~~-~-~-~-~-~~
q SIANION. 29I VT sixth ave, maker of the
~ TOpeks Force Pump Also dealer in pumps
of 81 kinds. drive wells Tin SHOP. roofing,
etc. Repairing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-02

TNE. EVA HARDING.
H HOMEOPATTIIST,
Harrison phone 50.
$40 Kansas ave, Bell telephone 4O2.
a T RS.Af AIRY NcKINSTItX. magnetic healing
Iva massage treatment Residence ana Oitics
aa5 JACKSON. Harrison phone 408
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-12-24
Some Silly Estimates.

The New York J0uraGES cores
pondents have been trying to find
out how many men could probably be
mustered in defense of their country
''in case of war with foreign power. >
The queries are asking in view of the
remote possibility of war with Spain
on account of Cuba.
Some of the answers will strike the
general reader as rather humorous.
Indiana, for example, promises 10000
men; Virginia thinks that 5000 vol
unteers could be depended upon to
fight for the United States, while
California has 5000 patriotic volun-
teers, and Wisconsin thinks she could
spare a force carefully estimated at
$500. 1t must be remembered that
these men are not to go to Cuba to
fight in the revolutionary army, but
are to enlist in defense of the United
States against a foreign foe.
The estimates are ridiculous.
Spain should place no reliance upon
them. If the President of the United
States should find it necessary to call
for volunteers, such figuers as these
would look silly before the call had
been out an hour. Kentucky alone
would furnish more colonies then all
the men promised from the four
States named. Gov. Tasting replied
to the Journ0ES query: 81 do not
care to estimate the number of troops
who would volunteer from Pennsvl-
vania in case of war with Spain"
His difficulty would be to put the fig
IRE high enough.