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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
TO MARRY THE DENTIST.
Lake Forest Molar Doctor Gives Den
trifice for Proposals..

Chicago, Oct. 20-The most proposed
to man in Illinois dwells and pulls teeth
in Lake Forest. J. c. Gillner a dentist
is the individual He is now receiving
proposals from coy fair ones at the av-
erage rate of 1000 a, day, and he says
that the prospect is that he viii mar
~ about the year 1897, judging from
the quality of the proposals he is get
ting in the great sacks of mail the
postmaster daily places aside for him
The doctor would not drill into the
cases of the letters and pull out the
contents were it not for a little circular
letter he sent to 200, 900 women The
letter Tecites that he has a dentifrice
of remarkable excellence that he sells
for 25 cents and that he is willing to
marry viii you not send a quarter
and write to me telling about yourself2'
he concludes
Lake Forest does not yet know
whether it is the quarter or the fair
one he cares about. but some of the
senders Of quarters who have heard
nothing about themselves, but have re-
ceived the dentifrice, hold suspicious
views. But Lake Forest says the doc
tor is all right, and he says he really
wants to get married. But he is dis
cOuraged- The correct answer from the
correct girl has not been received.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
RABBITS CAUSE EPIDEMIC.
They Infect a School Building in Iowa
Which Will be Burned.

Webster City, Ia Oct 2O.-Rabbits
have caused an epidemic of diphtheria
in the eastern part of the county, and it
has spread to DOws, Iowa Falls, Jewell
Junction and Alden. No less than a
dozen deaths have been reported. For
the past five years diphtheria has an
nually broken out in the immediate VII
entity of the Tybithra Lutheran church
which is used as school building
A large number of rabbits have been
living under that building for a long
time, and the physicians have reached
the conclusion that the little ANNA Is
have planted the germs of the disease
which spread among the children. The
church viii be burned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
BRYAN DENIES REPORTS.
Says He Never Applied to Go On the
Stage

Washington Court House, O., Oct. 20
There were short stops at Xenia and
Jamestown. and good sized crowds lis
tened to five minute speeches from the
nominee at the latter places. while the
crowd was enthusiastic there were
quite a number of Mckinley shonters
and badges in the crowd. Washington
Court House was given a ten minute
talk and the large audience was appar-
entity in sympathy with the speaker
Mr.. Bryan's attention was called to
several newspaper reports. One that he
had been upon the stage; another stat
ing he had thought about going on the
stage; another that he had written a
criticism of a play and had applied for
q position as press agent-H said there
was no truth to the report that he had
ever been on the stage, that he had
never written a criticism of any produc-
ton and had never applied for any pO-
sition in connection with any theatrical
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
5TURE or SIR ARCHIBALD 1fTAINE's TOY TERRIER.
MANSFIELD TO SUE.
He VIII Bring Action Against Froh-
man and Himself


New York, oct 2O.-something has
already been said about the diagree-
ment between Charles Frohman and
Richard Mansfield as to the continu-
ance or discontinuance of the run of Sec
ret Service at the Garrick theater.
Mr.. Mansfield has an engagement to
play in the theater for three weeks,
beginning on November %, and he
wants Secret Service to get out of
the house in time for him to do 50. But
Mr.. Frohman, since Secret Service"
is a considerable success. wants to keep
it there. and wants Mr. Mansfield to
give up his engagement Now, it is
said, Mr.. Mansfield, who is on a tour
far out IN the west, proposes to bring
some sort of suit to get Secret Ser
vice" out of the house or to get dam
ages for the loss Of his engagement if
it stays there
Mr.. Mansfield is Mr.. FrOhman's part
ner in the direction of the Garrick
theater. so the suit. if any is brought,
will be brought by Mr.. Mansfield
against himself and his partner. He
receives his share of the profits from
Secret Service or anything else which
is played in the theater. Mr.. Harris,
who is the manager Of the theater for
Mr. Frohman, said last night that he
understood that Mr. Mansfield was
really likely to bring q suit against the
firm, but that Secret Service would
not leave the house in any case. The
firm might have to pay damages to Mr..
Mansfield, if they should be awarded,
but the play will stay.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20

Totals OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. g. $50. $50 "A 4
In the As states there are 6,236.560 Hit
crates. These IL states. containing less
than One-ffth of the population of the
45 states, have two-thirds Of the illit-
crates. One-third of their voting pop
ulation can neither read nor write. But
some free silverite, eager to escape
from this startling condemnation viii
say that the most Of the illiterates ia
those IL states are Negroes one le-
Ultimate answer to this would be that
the DemOcra tic-Popuust combination
viii vote as many Negroes as viii the
other side. But laying that aside as
open to controversy, let us omit the
Negro ilIiterates altogether. We then
find that of those who are allowed to
vote in the 11 states more than one
fourth are illiterate white men
Here Ignorance Joined with poverty
and greed in swelling the free silver
frenzy
Every statement that could possibly
be doubted or disputed has been omit
ted from these three groups of facts.
BY their aid we see clearly the true
import of the storm that now RACES in
the west and south Undoubtedly other
and perfectly honest elements have
been caught UP in The whirl Free sill
yer has many converts among the un-
thinking the we'll meaning, the justly
disconnected who have mistaken the
cause and the cure of our present evils
But these statistics show beyond
doubt what gives energy and sweep to
the cyclone It's three controlling spir-
its are greed. poverty and ignorance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
Free Pills.

Send your address to H. E. Bucklen
& Co. Chicago, and get a free sample
box of Dr. Kings New Life Pills A
trial will convince you of their merits
These pills are easy in action and are
Particularly effective in their cure Of
constipation and sick headache. For
malaria and liver troubles they have
been proved invaluable. They are
guaranteed to be perfectly free from
every deleterious substance and to be
purely vegetable. They do not weaken
by their action, but by giving tone to
the stomach and bowels greatly invig-
crate the system. Regular size Is cents
per box Sold by J. K. Jones, druggist
NTH street and Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
ROAD FOR CRIPPLE GREER.
Speedy Construction of An Electric
Line Grom Canon City Promised.

Denver Oct 2O-The projected cleo
trio railway between Cripple Greek and
Canon CITY is likely to be in operation
by early summer AT meeting of the
promoters held in Canon City on Thurs
day the details of the plan for con-
structing the new line were perfected
and the commencement of actual work
is promised as soon as the winter sea-
son is well opened.
Joseph B. Crosby. who registered at
the Oxford yesterday. leaves for New
York city on the 25th of this month to
lay the results Of the Canon City meet
ing before the New York capitalists.
who. he says, are backing himself and
the other Colorado men interested in
the enterprise
He expects to remain there 2 month
and on his return he says the shovel
work for the rapid transit connection
between the gold camp and Canon WI.
be started.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
BRYAN,S AMBITION.
Story Goes That the Nominee Want
ed to Appear in Ihsatrieals


New York. Oct 20.-The story that
of The Herald Square theater, in Jan
uary asking for the position of press
agent was pronounced true by w j.
Arkell editor of Judge, and proprietor
Of Leslies Weekly.
Mr. ArkeI in confirming the story, said
today that a story of some snapshot
pictures taken of Mr.. Bryan while in
the act of spa aking convinced him that
the candidate was qualified for the
stage He was surprised to hear a re-
port that MT Bryan had actually ap-
piled for q place with a theatrical con
vestigated.
In proof of the story Mr.. Arl1en this
morning showed an affidavit made to-
day by Arthur Horrible dramatic ed
itor of Leslie's Weekly. telling the story
Tt was about a year ago when the
drama "Pudd'nhead Wilson" then on
the road, reached Lincoln, Neb. Cor
respondent w j. Bryan. of the Omaha
World, went to the Lincoln theater to
write a notice of the play When he
surprise that the manager of the show
was w j. Block, who had been a class
mate and chum of his at the Illinois
state college at Jacksonville III.
Manager Block greeted Correspondent
Bryan cordially They exchanged rem
iniscences. The worlds of politics, of
newspapeEdOm and of the stage We're
all mingled fin their conversation. Mr.
Bryan told Mr. Block of how he was no
longer id congress, and finally he ex-
claimed in effect-this citizen who had
failed as a lawyer and as congress
MANN an outburst of confidence to
his former college chum,
TN tell you what it is, Block I ought
to have been an actor instead Of a law
yer OF a politician
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
To Colorado, Montana, Hot Springs
Puget Sound and Pacific Coast
Via BURLINGTON Route

Take the shortest and most desfra Bile
line to the tar west; complete trains
leaves Kansas City at 1910 a. m. ar
rives Billings. Montana, ]. O50 miles dis
tant 6:45 next evening; free chair srs
Kansas city to Billings; sleepers Kan
sas City to Lincoln; through sleepers
Lincoln to Billings. Connects with fast
train beyond to Montana and Puget
sound Ten to twenty five hours short
er than other lines from Kansas City.
Through sleepers and chair cars Mis-
souri, River to Denver; Rio Grande
scenic line beyond for Colorado. Utah
and California.
ASK Agent for tickets over the estab-
Hshed through lines Of the Burlington
Route L. W. WAX ELEY
Gen. Pass. Agent
St Louis Mo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
More Trains Are in Service.

Between Chicago, Toledo. Cleveland.
Buffalo, New York, Boston and inter-
mediate points via the Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern railway than any
other line from Chicago. For those
who have an eastern trip in cOntempla-
ton copy Of latest folder contains much
information of interest It Will be sent
on application to B. P Humphrey 4.
P. A. Kansas City, Mo. or G. K. Will
Der. A. @. ?. a. Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
A Look Through South Missouri Tor
Four Cents

The Kansas City. Fort Scott q Mem
oAfs Railroad Co has just issued a
magnificent book OF sixty or more
photo-engraved views of varied scene
~ in south Missouri. From these
views an accurate knowledge can be
obtained as to the productions and gen
erai topography of that highly favored
section that is now attracting the at
tention of homes seekers and Investors
the country over The title of the
book is Snap Shots in South Mis-
souri," lit viii be mailed free upon le-
ceipt Of postage, four cents Address
j. E. LOCK WOOD
Kansas City Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20

This table shows that in these six
states. where farming is the occupa-
ton of three-fourths of the people. there
are % AS more farm mortgages than
farms. It viii be observed that the
farms furthest Cutnumber the farm
mortgages in Oregon. In Oregon the
free silver craze has been less violent
than in the other FIVE states. In Kan
sas the farm mortgages SO far 0utnum-
Der the farms that there are at least
6,6S9 farms that have more than one
mortgage No doubt the number of
doubly or trebiy burdened farms is far
greater because there must be many
farms entirely free from encumbrance.
In Kansas the free silver craze has
reached its widest frenzy. The free
silver missionaries found the farmers
wild for reputation by unlimited
greenbacks. They had no difficulty i'm
grating the scheme for fifty cent
Solar upon the gTeenback idea. Re
budiation of half the debt makes an
excellent start toward reputation of
the whole debt.
There are other western states in
which the free silver idea has shown
more or less strength Tt is very strong
in Michigan Minnesota and Iowa. in
each of which there are three-fourths
az many farm mortgages as farms Tt
Is strong in illinois, where there are
more than half as many mortgages as
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
To Chicago, st. Louis arc the East
Via Burlington Route.

The travelling public is sure to And
the best fast vestibuled trains to the
east via the Burlington Route.
Handsome new compartment sleep
ers 1same rate as standard sleepers)
chair cars (seats free. Kansas City and
ST Joseph to St. Louis; standard sleep
ers chair cars and dining cars-'.psv
for what you order''-to Chicago Take
the ..Vestibuled El' to Chicago. and
the ssVestibuled Limited to ST Louis.
Ask Agent for tickets via the Bur
Hngton Route.
L. w WAKELFY
Gen. Pass. Agent
St. Louis. Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20

company, and never had any thought
OF going on the stage, nor had he ever
discussed the matter with any one. He
said that at the time he was reputed
as contemplating the stage, he was
writing editorials in favor of free silver,
end delivering lectures on the SUBJ
ject He looked on the matter with
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
Santa Fe Route-rhe Home Road.

LFLo- LlAC LN7LD-No
To Arkansas, Arizona, Louisiana, Ok
IahOnla Indian Territory and Texas
Dates of sale September 1. Is and 20.
october 6 nd 20. One fare plus $500
for round trip tickets Good for TWEEN
ty-one days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20

They are 80 little you hardly Know
you are taking them They cause no
Thoroughly. Such are the famous little
pills known as De Wits Little Early
Risers. Small in size, great in results.
George W. Stansfeld, 631 Kansas ave-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
WE ARE VERY BAD
New York; seWOrld'' Published
Where All is Yirtues
Intelligence, Patriotism, Puri-
tt and Goodness,
Says Greed, Poverty and IgnOr-
ance Is the Cause
OF SILVER AGITATION
LIN Kansas and Some Twenty
two Other States.
A Long Article In Support of
Its Claims.
OF SILVER AGITATION

New York. Oct. 2o.-The following
appears editorially ia the New York
World.
The election returns of the few last
years show that p states have been
wholly or partially dominated by free
silver These states. the main reliance
of the free silverites in the present
campaign naturally fall into three
groups.
The first group Is the original free
silver states-Colorado, Idaho. Montana,
Nevada, Utah. Why they are for any
thing that VIII raise the price of silver
appears in the following table:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20

Broken edge collars made smooth by
Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20

Chronic constipation is a painful dis
agreeable and life shortening difficulty.
1t deranges the system. causes SICK
headache, bad breath and poisons the
blood 1t can be readily overcome py
De Wits Little Early Risers. 7 hese
little pills are great regulators George
w Stansheld. 63l Kansas avenue
Subscribe Tor the STATE JOURNAL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20
TO ST. LOUIS $50.

RATE MADE BY THE SANTA FE
ROUTE. THE HOME ROAD. FOR
THE GREAT EXPOSITION.
Tickets Topeka to St Louis at q rate
of seven dollars and fifty cents win be
on sale October 18th. 10Th and 22nd. by
the Santa Fe Route.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-20

we can Iaunder ladies' shirt waists to
suit the most critical customer. Peer
less Steam Laundry. Phone 1892
Evening star., 1896-01-21
I'm Art Furniture
Department

We have a very choice line of
goods suitable for Wedding and
Birthday Presents, including Writ
ing Desks, Music Cabinets, Bric-a-
Brac Cabinets, China Closets, Book
Gases, Shaving Stands, Rocking
Chairs, etc, at extremely low prices.
Bookcases. oak and mahogany finished, four ed
Unstable shelves Each. .......-..-..... DO
Solid Oak Bookcases. cabinet top with mirror.
three adjustable shelves. Each. ...........-..$ $500
Solid Oak Bookcases, two glass doors, four ad-
Unstable shelves. Each. $1,000
Solid Oak China Closets. Each. $3.50 to 500 90
Revolving bookcases Zach. 5000 to $500
Writing Desks oak and mahogany finished
Eaeh. .S4.Go 20 S1u.Oo
Folding Work Tables with measure. Each. $1OO
Folding Gard Tables, 24x24- Each. so
Folding Card Tables, oak, 24x32 Each. 81. 10
Folding Card Tables, 24x34. Each. 81 -75
Folding Card Tables, cloth top, 24A34. Ea. 80 .
Solid Oak Tables. Each soc. to 81. 80
Hall Racks, with mirror and umbrella stand.
Each S5oo
complete line Of Stools, Tabourettes, Chairs,
Cabinets, China Cabinets, Brackets, Hat Racks,
DC, at special prices.
(Atn noor .lotn ST. oiu.sj
Evening star., 1896-01-21
Yankee Notions
Or Small Wares.

We have every good thing in the
Notion line ever thought of-all the
little thises and that's which are so
insignificant, yet so important.
Daisy Packet Fasteners, each. .10c.
Pin Cushions. all shapes, each. .15e. to 81 90
biuerleS, eacu 1Oi.
Crochet silk. all coiors, per spool. .7c.
Imported Celluloid Hairpns per boz. 10 and 25c.
Imported Hair Pins In fancy boxes, per box. soc.
French Safety Pins, per box. SOC.
coats spoilers, each. .Zoc.
nerringDone Braid, per piece. ..........9 to 25c,
Bag Tops, each. .35c., Soc. and 62c.
Common Sense Mohair Corded Skirt Facing.
FeE yaru- ano Sc.
BEST SIR Garter Elastic. frled edge, all coiors.
Black SILK for hand sewing. Per spool. .4e.
Cotton tfarter Elastic, frflled edge, all colors.
Eer yaru 80. .lxc.
flSt n0or. .1th st. bldg.
Evening star., 1896-01-21
THE HERDIc COMPANY.



The report Of President Francis L. Potts
OF the Herdic Phaeton Company, which
was submitted at the annual meeting OF
the stockholders held today at the offices
OF the line In this city. contained the
gratifying statement that from March 20
last. when the reduction of fares to cents
took place. until yesterday, a period OF
ten months. there were carried 1,200, 900
passengers in excess of the number car
ried during the previous twelve months.
The report was accepted and the following
Reelected trustees for the ensuing year:
Messrs. Francis L. Potts of Philadelphia,
Samuel G. Eberly and Edwin B. Hay of
Washington.
After the adjournment of the stockhold-
ers meeting the trustees met and re-elect-
ed the following officers to serve for the
ensuing year: Francis l. Potts. president;
L. ID. DIXON, also of Philadelphia secre-
tary, and Samuel G. Eberly, treasurer and
superintendent
Evening star., 1896-01-21
An Assignment.

w. T. Russell Of Goshen, N. Y, has filed
IN the Probate Court here to Attorney
John B. Larner an assignment of his in
terest In the estate of the late John ID.
Mcneil To Nathaniel Coleman 81, 500 are
assigned, $500 to Mary ]. Beyea, S,2D
70 Thos. e. Banker and s., 500 to Sarah e.
Drake. II SUFFICIENT funds remain, the
claim of Geo. T. Wisner is TO he maid ana
tne balance, If any, is to be invested for
Mr.. Russell.
Evening star., 1896-01-21
Claims Large Damages.

mamie w. Brent claims. in a suit fled by
ner against the Columbia Railway Com
pany' S2o.ooo damages for injuries alleged
10 nave been received by her the 18th of
iast JuEe Her attorneys. Hamilton & Coll
bert, allege that their client was perma-
nentiy injured by the carelessness of the
company's employees in suddenly starting
tne car while she was alighting she being
thrown violently to the ground,
Evening star., 1896-01-21
ON Whist,
Mems Mackintoshes
AT a Saving of Sc. 70.

By reason of manufacturers
overstock, we are enabled to offer
Mems Mackintoshes, box coat shape,
in navy and black wool tricot, with
plaid lining and velvet collar--our
regular $Io grade-at. so each.
Qst floor. .1OO7 & st. bldg)
Evening star., 1896-01-21

Lessons i'm Art Needlework Free of Charge.
We have employed experienced and competent Art
Needewok until further notice. will stitches commence
work give the necessary completion any article
free charge purchasers Stamped Embroidery Ma
terials
Evening star., 1896-01-21
Travelling
Goods.

Telescopes, Dress Suit Cases,
Bags, etc. Strongly made-can be
depended on for wear.
Canvas Telescopes leather corners, three leather
straps, leather handles, riveted.
1S-in. 20in- 22-in. 24-in 26-fn.
96c. $.3 $3.50 10 S2O0
w. q l. Special Dress Suit Gases, heavy sole
leather, sole leather corners, steel frames best
brass lock, two straps, full linen lining, shirt
pocket, straps on inside. all parts riveted.
22in. 4-in. 26-fn
$3.50 $7.00 $3.50
Real Alligator Club Bags, full leather lining
eather-covered frame, best nickel lock and catches
patent brace for holding bag open.
12-in. 13-in. 1+in. 15-in. 16-in.
$40 $3.U $4.20 $4.w $5.&
shawl Straps. .......................1O .1Oc
otrap9 .2oc,
NAME IbgS -. DC.
t5d noor. I'd annex)
Evening star., 1896-01-21
The Altamont Spring Table Water

natural mountain of remarkable purity free
from all organic matter and disease germs but Questionable
mineral properties Several analyses prove concsey the
purest of natural waters yet put market
gal size, $780, demohn (ice unde 65c; gal SIZE $I2s;
demijohn (price refunded), $1.25.
Leave orders Superntendents Desk Ask for circular
containing testimonials results analyses We are the Washington
agents for this
Woodward s Lothrop.
Evening star., 1896-01-21
| |Ama1uals
For 1906.
Whittaker's Almanac, cloth bind

ing, hall leather. ST. 90
Whttaker's Almanac, paper. ...............4 .4Oc
|. Tribune Almanac. ...........................2 Csc
Washington Post Almanac. c...................25 .25c
Evening Star Almanac. ac......................25c .25c
Protestant Episcopal Church Almanac, 42d
year -.......-.-- ..................... Zoc
Christian Year kalendar from. Advent, '95, to
Advent, '96. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Toe
Evening star., 1896-01-21
Weather=strip the house

You'll be surprised how much less
coal will be consumed In keeping the
house warm aid comfortable. Enough
can be saved in the first month to
pay for the strips and the putting up.
Valentines Felt Weather Stripping
10 the best. In fact, it Is the only sort
which Is really worth putting up. &c.
a foot for the window stripping; Sc.
foot for door stripping, and up. We
VIII chow you how to put them up
it's very easy. Or We will send our
man up to take measures and SUBJ
init you an estimate Of the cost OF
the whole job.
Evening star., 1896-01-21
Radiators, w.

A h0ndSOme radiator Is an Orna-
ment to room. But radiator
should be more than an ornament
it should heat a fair size room.
Fire King Radiators are orna-
mental and useful. They consume
less fuel and give out more heat
ttan any other make. Those at $3.50
have four extra large ornamented
tubes and IL Jewels. $12 for the
best.
At "a we offer q fine Radiator.
with nickei-plated base and top and
full Quota Of jewels.
Evening star., 1896-01-21
The 5000 Combination Suits

Are best value dollars bought and pairs
shape slightly and servceabe suit for school
and general knock-abo1t and worth $3.50
Ali $500 Ulsters, Sizes Z to IS, Are Now S2.75.
Evening star., 1896-01-21
We Are Selling Bows Clothing
The $2.25 Suits

Are all wool; double in seat and
knees; silk-sewed, and the same in
every way as the $2.o5 suit, only not
SO pretty. Made to sell for $500.
Evening star., 1896-01-21

pet Lining, Eelts, Fire Brick and Clay, Asbeutoe
Paints, Brushes. IAms Cement, two and three.
ply Roonng Material ~
Evening star., 1896-01-21
The S2.05 Suits

Are all wool; double in seat and
knees; silk-sewed; shapely in cut;
perfect in fit. Sizes a to IS years.
Made to sell for $500 and $500.