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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26
Don't Read This

Unless you wish to know that Beggs'
Diarrhoea Balsam is the best medicine
on earth for Summer Complaint. Never
fails. Cures every time Equally good
for children. Sold and warranted by all
DRUGGISTS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

The Nashville Students company, who
will appear at Hamilton hall Saturday
evening, are graduates from Fisk's uni
versity. They come well recomme uded
by the press, pulpit and public. They
are verV refined
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26
Condition of the TREASURY.

WASHINGTON, March &c. Today's
statement of the condition of the treasu-
ry shows: Available cash balance $26S,
52S 922; gold reserve $12S, 243, 5SS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

KANSAS CITY, March 26-The Blues
will open their championship season
with Minneapolis April 81. A practice
game between the two mines will be
given at Exposition park Sunday after
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

The Ancient Order of the Pyramids
gave a very pleasant entertainment at
the hall at FOG Kansas avenue, last mig bit.
There was a cake walk and a prize
waltz, as we'll as a musical and literary
nroCramma.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

At it's meeting yesterday afternoon the
executive council instructed the state
house architect to lay out the walk and
the grounds for grading on the north side
of the statefhouse. Bids will be asked
for the work in a few days
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

WASHINGTON, March 26.-The senate
passed joint resolution today allowing
President Harrison to accept decorations
from Brazil and Spain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

Does your headache? Try One Min
ute Headache Tablets. ]. K. JONES,
DruUCisr
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26
Y. M. c. A. WEAKENING.


IF the 7. d. c. A. team expects to
win the contest in duck pins it will have
to overcome in the three games en- its
alley the 105 points which the 7. A. A.
bowlers won in the three games on the
Athletics alley last evening. The score:
T. A A Y NJ c. A
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26
MUST NOT SEM.
WRshington's Winning Ticket Has
Short and Pointed Platform.

WASHINGTON, Kan, March 26.-At a
largely attended citizens meeting, the
following ticket was nominated: Mayor,
Nathan Woodbury.; councilmen, Calvin
Black, G. Fleniken, ]. w. Pierce, J. L.
Earnest and VIM. Stribbling; police
judge, II. E Hill. They are all promi-
nent prohibitionists. They will be elect
ed, and will see that the laws are en-
forced during their torn of office.
The harmonious result of the meetin
was largely due to the "gravel train"
men who turned out en- masse, and nomi-
mated the winners. The resolutions got
lost in the shuttle. It is understood they
are opposed to pitching horse shoes in
the city limits, or SEEMING in the turbu-
lent waters of Mill creek.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

Try us on collars. We can make
them look like new. Peerless Steam
Laundry, 112 and ia W. 8th.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. Dana, of Ills
Topeka avenue, are the proud parents OF
a girl, born this morning
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26
roo LAVE mo- CLASSIFY.

T AD1ES-Can at my dress making parlorS
- sO5 Kansas avenue. and get your work done
or at our home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

If you want to hear good singing and
witness strictly up-to-date performance
go to Halilton hall Saturday evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26
T. a. A. w. Election AprII g.

The election of officers of the T. A. A.
wheelmen will take place at the asso-
citation rooms Monday evening. April .
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

Tayman, OberIey Hdw. Co., 7O2 X. A.
For Poultry Wire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

If you want ALL the news subscribe
for the JoURNAL.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

Chas Bennett, the optician, will move
to 1850 Kansas avenue, opposite Transfer
Station, April 1st
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

Peerless Steam Laundry Peerless
Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26
Rig Cut in BicycIes

Tayman, Oberley Hdw. Co., 702 Kan
avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

A high liver with a torpid liver will
not be long liver Correct the livel
with DeWitrs Little Early Risers, little
pills that cure dyspepsia and constipa
ton. G. w. Stansfield, 632 Kansae ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

Closing on Popular Stocks.
The closing today was as follows.
Sugar. 1855: Gas, So: Tobacco. $50;
@, 74%; st. p, 745s; Atchison, Is;
c. N. W., 1925; Manhattan, 1886 T.
C. & l. 1873; Mo- p, %; w. T., 50;
q. p, SIS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

Millinery Opening
Tomorrow. The Emporium, 512 Kas av.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-26

WASHINGTON, March Ex-senator PET
fer presented petitions of citizens of
Kansas to prohibit the collection of
special taxes from persons other than
those who are duly authorized by state
laws to traffic in intoxicating liquors;
also remonstrances against the introduce
ton of military training into public
schools.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-05-28
A Timely Suggestion.

A statesman was invitd to dinner
with another equally famous by gem
tleman of wealth, whose social position
was more flattered by the entertain
Inent of such guests than his mind could
possibly be improved by them. The
dinner was excellent. The host laid
great stress upon the value, judged by
the only STANDARD he had allowed him
self, in money of the several ingredi-
ents. In particular did he expound
upon the value of his wines. This gen.
tlemen," he remarked, in the manner Of
q lecturer as the servant removed the
cobwebs from a bottle and placed il
upon the table, "this wine has been In
my cellar for 40 years ] bought it when
! was young man, and the interest,
gentlemen, the interest upon what l paid
for it would have now amot nted to-"
The statesman was beginning to tire of
this dissertation and winlled pleasantly
at his confrere. Indeed said he,
reaching across the table and appropri-
ating the bottle, "then suppose we st2F
the interest. Boston Budget.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-05-28
THE YOUNGEST SOLDIER.
He L. John DAILY and Is Stationed
Wiliet's Point, l.. I.

He L. John DAILY and Is Stationed at
Wiliet's Point, l.. l.
John DAILY is the youngest soldier in
the army of the United States. DAILY, OF
Johnny" as he is called atfectionately
by his comrades, is the Wee Willie
Wrinkle of the battalion of engineers sta
toned at Willet's Point, l.. |. 1t may be
said of him that he was born a soldier,
for his father before him, Michael Daily,
was in the service of his country for
about 30 years. He was born on the res
ervation, and his infancy and childhood
were spent with the soldiers. He played
at soldiers and war with ten pins, and
while very small infant was a great
strategist. He was sapper and miner,
and built breastworks of mud and forts
of stray bits of brick and stone. He had
always great regard for "Uncle Sam, y
whom he regarded as real person and
one of his blood relatives.
About a year ago Johnny determined
to join the army, and prevailed upon his
father to enlist him. Being then under
IA, Johnny was enlisted by special order
as drummer boy, and he is now one OF
the four field musicians at the post.
The other three are full grown men.
He receives $13 month, the same pay
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-05-28
A CoIored Girl, Deanition.

The teacher of class of colored chill
dren in a Washington school was In
structing in English grammar. She
gave word out, and the class built q
sentence around it. Everything pro-
crossed smoothly for some time, until
the word delight was given. make
a sentence in which delight appears"
said the teacher. This seemed to be
very difficult, and for few minutes
there was a great buzzing and whisper
ing. Suddenly a hand went up from
the smallest girl in the room. 'Well?"
said the teacher, kindly. when goes
to bed" said the small girl, II puts out
de light" The teacher says she could
not find voice for several minutes to.
explain the error.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-05-28

d'n'know, an nobody knows; an he's
ate up his tag!"
But even If we cannot picture the first
canine ancestor, we can easily decide
which are the earliest types now living.
OF the true dogs perhaps the most prim-
tive is the dingo, or wild dog of Aus
tralia. On that great island continent
there is another native canine. Near
lyevery four-footed mother in that land
of the southern sea carries her babies in
her pocket But mamma dingo does
not follow this prevailing fashion
which the kangaroos and their cousins
have set for ages; and papa dingo does
not associate upon friendly terms with
''old man" kangaroo. Yet the dingo
is clearly the ruler among the four
footed people Of the bush-so much so
that the native Australian considers
him the king of the beasts.
These wild dogs sometimes run I'M
packs, but more often prowl about In
pairs; and literally they are pretty
pair of rogues," for every dingo is good
looking and bad acting. He is about
two feet high and finely proportioned,
with a tail as handsome as the brush SO
proudly worn by our familiar friend.
Reynard. The tip of the dingo's tail is
usually white, and the rest of his body
tawny or reddish, but lighter upon
breast and belly. He stands firm and
strong upon his well-built legs; SO take
him all together, Canine Dingo is u
handsome fellow. But he is far from
beautiful In behavior. lie howls and
prowls like wolf, he sneaks and steals
| like n fox, and has all the mean habits
of a sheep-killing dog. He never barlSs,
but you really ought to hear him howl!
Once is enough. Even the bushmen--
sound sleepers as they are-awake at his
| blood-curdling cry.
The dingos breed in the malice scrub.
They live upon marsupials- spring
| lambs, until the bushmen rise in their
might and kill as many of them as pos
| sible. Nearly every province in Aus
tralia offers reward for their heads
| AS high as two pounds head has been
paid, which certainly proves that the
| Australians think that the only good
dingo is dead dingo.
DORA T.. w. SPRATT.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-05-28

s1'ne Youngest Soldier In the y. 8. Army
that is given to all private soldiers, and
draws the same rations, clothing allow
ances, and everything else to which the
largest men in the service are entitled.
Like the other buglers Johnny is a
mounted orderly every three days. He
sounds the reveille at daybreak, the
breakfast call, sick call, the fatigue call,
guard mount, drill call, recall, dinner
cali, fatigue call, retreat, supper, atten-
ton and taps.
If Johnny lives and continues in the
service he will retire before he is Al
years old. There was but one other boy
like him in the army. That was John
ny Murphy, also a drummer at the
Long Island post, who enlisted when he
was ~ and served 12 years as drum
mer boy. He took out his discharge
about Is years ago. Murphy's father
was likewise soldier.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-05-28
THE BLUEFISR BRIGADE.
What Happens When the Blues Make q
Charge Upon the Menhaden.


Charge Upon the Menhaden.
"When menhailen or herring are driv-
en- up on the beach by bluefsh, as they
often are so that they can be carried
off by the cart load" said fisherman,
'there is very seldom found among
them one of their pursuers; and if one
is found it is likely to be fish that
is diseased or that has been hurt in
some way. The bluefish follows to
the very verge of the water, but there
it stops, and it is so powerful and alert
a swimmer that, close as it is, it still
easily keeps clear of the land. The
menhaden and herring are no mean
swimmers; they could come as close
and keep off the shore as easily as the
bluefish do, but not when the blue
fish are after them. Then they are like
men pursued to the edge of a precipice;
it is almost certain death to jump, but
they must do that or turn and take
the chances of breaking through the
pursuing line.
when the bluefish-there may be
5000 or 1000 of them together-sight
school of menhaden they go for it
like brigade of heavy cavalry, cutting
and slashing, swapping and biting, right
and left. The menhaden are simply
overborne by superior weight, and
there is nothing for them to do but flee.
If they are driven toward the shore, the
land is to them what the precipice
would be to the man; they must take
it or they must turn and try to fight
their way through. Many do turn
and try to swim under or over or
around the savage bluefsh, and some
escape in this way, ard some are
snapped up, and some are MANNED and
then cast ashore; and many of them,
crowding together, are so closely
pressed that they are practically forced
ashore.
Sometimes fish that are not cast up
very far flop down into the water again;
high wave may set some free. A fish
.hus liberated may find its fins so dam
aged that it can't swim, and it is cast
up again; weakened by it's rough ex-
perience it may fall prey to some of
the bluefish yet lingering off shore; 1t
may escape."-N. Y. Sun.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-05-28
A Dap mt "a Telanhnna.

A San Diego (Ca..) man left mis- dog
in care of rancher at La Mesa during
his absence from the city for several
weeks. Upon his return he had the dog
brought to the receiver of the La Mesa
telephone, ten miles away, and began
talking 10 his pet over the wire The
dog pricked up his ears and recognized
the wired voice of his master instantly.
Thinking the voice came from the other
side of the wall, the dog ran out of doors
and around the back of the building to
see if his master was there. When
asked to Speak" the dog bow-wowed
Justify into the receiver.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-05-28
Measuring Wind by sound.

The means by which wind can be meas
ured by its sound is novelty in mod
ern scientific research to which the at
tention of the National Academy of
Sciences has been drawn by Prof.
Barus. He asserts that the whistling
of the wind as it crosses wire varies
with the velocity, and that this can be
computed from the pitch of the note
observed in case OF a given diameter
of wire and for n given air temperature.
A special micrometer attachment can
be made to convey the sound, isolated
from other noises, to the observer at
a distance. T,hus, every gust and yari-
alton of the wind can be studied in this
way and an idea of the actual 6irec-
ton of the gust can be had by means Of
the sounds obtained from three wires
placed at right angles to one another.
Chicago Chronicle
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-05-28
Peculiar WAYS OF n Rabbit.

From correspondent in Mechanics.
burg, Pa, comes pretty story about q
boys pet rabbit. This bunny is a great
friend of the chickens, and has carried
it so far that now he regularly goes to
roost with them every night. A few
weeks ago bunny developed another
trait, still more astonishing. When
the hens get on the nest for their daily
task or laying eggs, the rabbit sits
with them. 1t is not supposed that il
is any particular advantage TO have him
there, but Biddy never objects, and
with a soft cluck-cluck, she makes room
for the furry friend by her side.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-05-28
MOMENTS DRESS IN ICELAND.
The KISS Is the Universal Form of saluts-
tion In That Country.

The Kiss Is the Universal Form of Saluts-
tion In That Country.
The common working dress of the
1celandic women, without distinction
as to social equality or wealth, consists
of an undergarment of wadmel, in one
piece, extending from the shoulders to
the heels, fastened at the neck with q
button or clasp. with petticoats of
white or blue wadmel, and Al blue cap,
the top of which hangs down on one
side and terminates in a tassel. On
Sundays and festival occasions their
dress is singular. Then they wear, in
addition, a bodice and two or three
blue petticoats, called STAT" and in
front an apron, bordered with ma
terial resembling black velvet, which
is a domestic manufacture. The pet
tiooats are fastened Immediately be-
meath the bodice by girdle of this
black velvet, embroidered and studded
with such silver or gilt ornaments as
they may possess.
The bodice is also ornamented and
fastened in front with large clasps,
generally gilt, and rendered more con-
spicuous by being fixed upon broad
border of black velvet, bound with red.
Over the bodice is jacket. called sire
ja," fitting close to the shape, and made
of black wadmel or velvet The stock
ings are of dark blue or red worsted,
and the shoes, which are of seal, shark
or sheepskin, are made tight to the foot,
and fastened about the ankles and in
steps with leather laces. On their fin-
gers the women generally have many
rings of gold, silver or brass, according
to their means; and, be it known, no
present is so acceptable to an Icelandic
girl as a ring. The most singular, and
at the same time the most beautiful
part of the female costume is the head
dress, called "faldup," which is made
OF white linen, stiffly starched, kept in
shape with an immense number of pins,
and from Is to 20 inches in height. This
is the holiday and Sunday head cover
ing.
When you visit family in Iceland
you must kiss each member, according
to their age or rank, beginning with the
highest and descending to the lowest,
not even excepting the servants; on
taking leave the order Is reversed; you
first kiss the servants, then the chill
dren, and lastly the master and mis-
tress. Both at meeting and parting
an affectionate kiss on the mouth,
without distinction of rank, age or sex,
is the only mode Of salutation known in
Iccland.-N. Y. Times.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-05-28
HE DIED SUDDENLY.
Cannot BE Said That Anybody Was Worry
Much SURPRISED.

Much Surprised.
A Washington man who has recently
returned from a six-months' visit in the
great and growing state of Texas was
talking to a reporter the other evening
over a bottle (carafe) of Potomac wa
ter. The writer was chewing on Il
mouthful of it with more or less salts
faction when the other man was re
minded of a story.
During my stay in Texas" he said
"my business called me off to the north
west, where original customs prevail
yet TO a great extent. One land case in
which / was interested depended large
ly on its successful handling in finding
a certain man from Massachusetts, who
had come out there dozen years be-
fore, and i was asking justice of the
peace about him.
Amt never been q man out here by
the name of Jinkins from Massachu-
sets that I've knowed,' he said.
Haven't you ever had any people
from that state?' inquired.
THAR wuz one about seven years
ago.
"'What was his name?
"'Dunno. We jst call him Bean
shooter Bill fer short
"'What became of him%
"'He died sudden
"'Ah, that's bad. Death unexpected
ly is such shock to community
swell, yes, / reckon it is he adj
mitted, with slowness and precision:
but, you see, Beanshooter's wuzn't ex-
aciy Unexpected
"'No?' exclaimed in surprise. 4
thought you said he died suddenly
81 did, he hesitated; but, you see, II
wuzn't exactly unexpectedly. He had
stolen boss. Washington Star.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-05-28
GInttonous Eskimos.

The eating powers of the Esquimaux,
IL the tales told in the books of north
ern exploration are to be believed, are
most extraordinary. Sir w. L. Perry
tells of a young man, scarcely full
grown, who ate four pounds and four
ounces of frozen seahorse flesh and four
pounds and four ounces of seahorse
flesh broiled, one pound and twelve
ounces of bread, and one and one-quar-
ter pounds of rich gravy, in twelve
hours. Besides eating the above, he
also drank one pint of grog, three
glasses of raw spirits and nine pints
of water.-C Chicago Inter Ocean.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-05-28

that canine burlesque called dach-
shund. Then there are collies and
terriers of assorted sizes and colors--
to say nothing of the many varieties Of
settlers and hounds. Yet these quad
rupeds--less alike in externals than q
cat and squirrel, or garter snake and
pipe fishare all dogs!
The question which naturally arises
is--what was the original type? The
various replies to this question might
all be summed up in that well-lSnown
answer of the darby in the freight
depot, when he said, in reference TO the
destination of pup which had been
left behind: II d'n'know, an he
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-05-28
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
A CONCLUSION.

CONCIOSION.
+" II was a fellows mother.
I'D never, never see
A single thing that fellow did
That wasn't meant for me-
"rd let him stay out after dark:
never would say No.
Because that stirs fellow up
And spoils his temper so!
"rd say: Play first and study next
And: DO not go to bed.
No matter what o'clock II is,
Until your story's read
Il would not know he'd been kept In.
Or ask the reason why.
I'd be quite blind to all such things,
Or kind of pass them by.
I'd give him pudding. pies and jam
And marmalade and cake
But would not even mention bread
And all the nuts he'd take.
oh. were a fellows mother
A certain ones know
Wouldn't he have the slickest timei
You'd better believe it's so!
Buff was that fellows mother,
wonder II would
Do half that fellows mother does
For him? Or be-so good?
/ wonder II I'd mend his clothes
Without n single scowl?
And only say Gently, dear boy
At his most horrid howl?
i wonder IL when he was sick
I'd be so awful kind?
And never breathe: told you SOP
Or: Reg, you didn't mind!
But only sit and battle his head
In such a peaceful way,
With something sort of sweet and cool.
For maybe half day?
"Yes-now that think II over,
It's u most lucky go
That I'm not that fellows mother;
For the fellows sake, you known
Annie l.. Hannah, in Youths Compar
ion,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-05-28
She Was Good AZ Arithmetic.

"Well, you see," said Ethel, 70 her fla
ther, miss Maggie asked the girl at thu
heaS, how much was eight and five, an6
she didn't Row, and said 12; then tn,
next girl said nine, and the next one
said Ii, and the next one said IA. Sucl
silly answers! Then Miss Maggie
asked ne, and / said 13,and Miss Maggie
told me to go 70 the top of the class
Course il was 49,"
"That was NICE" said her father. 81
didn't thin. you could add 20 well
How did you know twas 1872"
"Why, guessed it. Nobody said 49,
Golden Days.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-05-28
Raiber Hard on Paua.

Johnny jameson had arrived at his
eighth birthday, and thought thst it
would be real nice to write his papa q
letter, and this is the way he began:
my dear papa-Whenever l am
tempted to do wrong, think OF You.
and say, Get thee behind me, Satan"
Our Girls and Boys
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-05-28
THE AUSTRALIAN DINGO.
Said to BE tho Fierccst, Keenest and
Meanest Of All Dogs.

visiting .
Kennel Club show
cannot fail to mo-
tice the widely
differing varieties
of dogs. In ono
class are the mus
cular mastiffs; in
another the slen-
der grey-hounds.
Here is dignity"
personifed in the
beautiful s q n t
Bernard, and SIM
pudence" on-the-
jump in the ugly
little pug. Hers
is grace in the
d a j n I y Italian
greyhound an d
aMkWardness in