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The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-04-21
WALLINGFORD.

There were three fishermen out on the lake yesterday afternoon, As the weather was quite sultry and the water appeared to be warm one of the num- Der was taken with desire for foot bath and at once proceeded to enjoy that luxury, After a while he started to get on his footwear. As his feet, for the want of towel that usually goes with first class bath, were not quite dry and his stockings refused to go on easy and by using too much exertion, all of a sudden he was out of the boat into the water and the stylish light suit and brilliant diamond that he wore Tailed to prevent a thorough wetting. He was hauled back into the boat by his companions, none the worse, with the exception of his wardrobe, for his unexpected bath.
 A colony of nearly forty flat-headed adders was found on the old ball grounds near Meadow street in a pile of brush Sunday. The brush was set on fire and the snakes came out and were all killed by the numerous boys who were armed with sticks and stones. \ Not reptile escaped.
 The boat which was capsized on the lake contained four men and all were
 good swimmers and easily reached the
 shore, only 8 short distance away at the time.
 Arrangements are being made where by Mrs. R. s. Horton of East Center
 street will soon be an inmate of the Masonic home, and will be the first to occupy Compass lodges new suite of rooms
 \ John Cox and Eugene Early were ar rested last evening by Officer Reilly ! for taking without permission boat on the lake Sunday owned by Thomas \ Logan. The boys came up and settled last evening.
 Regular meeting this evening of the board of burgesses.
 The new cross to be placed on the spire of the Holy Trinity church will be made of copper one-sixteenth of an inch in thickness, and will weigh 175 pounds.
 The selectmen will meet with the l board of burgesses this evening to dis | cuss the abolishing of the grade cross 1 ings on South Colony street. l Frank Morris starts for Chicago next
 week to enter R. Wallace & Sons store.
 Alden Blinn, who has been living
 with George Beaumont for the past six
 months, was taken back to the reform
 school in Meriden yesterday. { Officer Reilly has been summoned to New Haven Wednesday as witness in the Howard Payne forgery case. The accused was arrested here several
 weeks ago and turned over to the New
 Haven officers.
 The condition of H. B. Todd last eve
 hing was practically unchanged and
 continues extremely critical
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-04-21
M1NNTE, 4 NEW JERsEY CAT.
How Prejudice Against Singing and Lout Preaching Makes Trouble.

How Prejudice Against Singing and Loud
 Preaching Makes Trouble.
 (From the New York Sum-
 When Minnie was born no one in the household could see that she gave promise of being unlike other cats Her mother was a tabby cat of grace ful form and affectionate disposition, but not remarkable in any other way. Minnie was a tabby, too, and, like her mother, was of small and narrow build She soon developed a strong affection for the daughter of the family, a girl of twelve years, named Lucy. When Lucy was at home she and Minnie were constant companions. Minnie usually took regular open-air exercise but she was sure to be by Lucy's side when Lucy was ready for school, and to &C., company her as far as the garden gate Then she would leap to the top of one of the gate posts and watch until her mistress got out of sight. When Lucy came home Minnie never failed to meet her at the street corner, and accompa- hy her back to the house, capering ADOuC uGT lG6l, UT SOIIlCtllIltS up to her shoulders.
 Lucy had to do great amount of practising at the piano. Minnie would sit upon a chair near by and blink with apparent appreciation all through the preliminary practice of scales and fin- ger exercises. When these were over hnd the etudes were begun she would arouse herself and climb to Lucy's bhoulder, where she would remain, oc- easionally rubbing her cold nose lov- ngly against Lucy's cheek. As soon hs the practicing of pieces began she would spring oyer to the top of the pia ho and seat herself At times, when he music especially appealed to her, he would glide down to the keyboard and with one of her little fore-paws strike two or three notes in succession md look up into Lucy's face as if she would say, "You see, can do it, too" ;" Then she would resume her place on he piano cover and remain until the ours for practice were over.
 Thus the music lessons passed for many days, but on one eventful day lucy began to sing. Minnfe's hair rose n end. She lashed her tail from side side, and in blind fury she chased ound and round the piano top until he seemed to spin. Lucy stopped inging.
 Minnie quieted down and jumped hto her lap for caresses and consola- ion. Presently Lucy resumed the inging. Then Minnie gave voice to CT feelings. She howled and walled ntil the whole family-mother, unite, grandmother and the boys anne to see what was the matter. No ody ever tried to practice singing ir finnie's presence again.
 Minnie was as good about the house
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-04-21
Government Bonds.

Following are the quotations for United States bonds at the call to-day:
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-04-21
On We'll Distributed Business Prices for
 Leading Issues Scored Gains.

New York, April 20.-Business at the stock exchange was on larger scale to-day and on 8 well distributed busi- ness prices for the leading issues scored material gains. Commission houses and firms with foreign connections re- ceived more orders than for some time and local bull operators were also dis posed to extend their lines, especially in the grangers.
 The steady rise in British eonsols, private cables reporting transactions as high as IA, and the advance in United States As. of 1892 to 11sSs explain why the investors and others are compelled to seek other avenues for the employ ment of their capital. London accord ing to good authorities bought fully ten thousand shares of St. Paul, Louisville and Nashville, and the low priced southwesterns. as well as round amount of mortgages.
 Local operators paid more attention to the grangers than of late to the bears also covered extensively all through
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-04-21

A grand concert by the Amphfon La dies Mandolin and Vocal quartet will be given in Milford this evening at the town hall under the auspices Of WiI- liam Fowler council, U. A. M.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-04-21
S. nfY. Celebration.

Waterbury, April 2o.-sons of Vet |erans' Camp Abraham Lincoln tonight |celebrated the anniversary of the or |ganization of the camp. Wadham post |G. A. R. of this city joined in the cele- |bration Among those who took part lin the exercises was Department Com |mander Oscar w. Cornish.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-04-21
NEW HAVEN.

Investment Securities. s3,000 Housatonic R.R.Co.'s gold 5's of 1887. $5, 900 s. N. E. Tel. Co. pc. Debs. $3,0O0 Waterbury Traction Co. 1st Gold 5's. S5, 1000 Lynn & Boston R. Go. 1st Mtg. Gold 5's. $5,00O Town of Orange, Ct., 4 p. c. Bonds. $5,000 Borough of Bethel, Ct, 4 pc. Bonds. 50 shs N.Y.N.H. & II. R.R Go. Stock. 12 shs s. N. E. Tel. Co. Stock. 10 shs Boston Electric Light stock. 20 shs Cowles x Co. Stock. 50 shs Swift & Co. stock.
 M. E. NEWTON X CO.,, Investment Bankers, S6 Orange street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-04-21
Is Being Closely Watched .

London, April 20.-The Spanish em- |bassy here has received a telegram |stating that the northern coast of the
 |Island of Cuba is being closely watch led, as the Insurgents are running short
 |of ammunition and are trying to snug |gle supplies.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-04-21
Another victory for wesleyan.

Middletown, April 20.-Wesleyan uni versity added another laurel to its wreath this afternoon by defeating the Middletown league team. The score was Il to '. The was played on the college campus The attendance was fair. The regular batteries were on duty
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-04-21
WANTED TO DROVN,
Mrs. Minnie -Leydcu's Unsuccessful At
 tempt to Suicide at Stow's Pond.

tempt to SufcIde at SLOWS Pond.
 Southington, April 20.-Mrs. Minnie Leyden, woman about thirty years of age and mother of two young children, made an unsuccessful attempt at sui eide about 3 o'clock yesterday after noon by plunging into Slows pond in the rear of the "boarding house" in Huntsville. She was rescued.
 Mrs. Leyden's husband deserted her some years ago and of late she led a questionable life and for some months has worked in the bolt shop, residing in different Italian quarters.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-04-21

Husband-Yes, dear, you look nice in that dress; but 1t cost me heap of money, Wife-Freddie, dear, what do l care for money when it Is a question of pleasing you.-Tid-B
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-17
IN THE SOCIETY WORLD.
General Notes of Society and
Personal Items.
Recent Social Events in Topeka
and Vicinity.
Items Of Interest About Topeka Peo-
pie and Visitors in Town.

Miss Blanche JOerger, who is the
guest of Miss Margaret Bear, will re-
main in Topeka this winter for the pur-
pose Of taking the kindergarten course.
Mrs. NJ. E. Stoker returned from a
visit in Kansas City today
Mrs F. J. Shubert spent yesterday
In Kansas City with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. F. Gordon, who at
tended the Wilder-Learnard wedding
at Lawrence. have returned home
me Topeka whist club, which has
been recently formed, met Thursday
evening at the Copeland to elect their
oflcers- Mr.. e. L. Copeland was elect
ed president Mr. Edwin Knowles vice
president. DR.. w. N West secretary
and Mr. Fred Freeman treasurer. An
other meeting Of the club viii be held
tuesday evening at the Copeland for
the purpose of adopting bylaws and to
decide about the club rooms
Miss Nellie McClintOck entertained a
Few friends Informally last evening.
those present We're Miss Grace Wea-
yer, Miss Lou Weaver, Mrs. c. B. Mer-
RAM, Messrs. John Waters, VIII Alex
ander and Harry Weaver.
G. NJ. Merriam returned yesterday
from the west. He left last evening
for st. Joe
Charlie Thomas returned yesterday
from Chicago.
Mrs. II. p. Culley returned from kan
sas City Friday.
Miss Maude Stacey viii return tomor-
row evening from Parsons, where she
has been spending a week
Mr.. =. H Brown of New York city
is visiting his sister, Mrs. T. P. Culley.
Mrs. n. r. Baker. who has been
threatened with pneumonia, is cOnva-
descent and expects to be about in a
few days.
Mrs. Harriet AIcClintock is very i'll at
the home of her son. Charles A1cClin-
took, corner Eleventh and Central ave
nue..
Mr.. w. T. Crosby left Wednesday for
the south for his health.
Miss Frank Mcmillan. stenOgrapher
to I. S. Lauck auditor of disbursements
of the Santa Fe. left this afternoon on
a three weeks vacation and viii visit
many places of interest in Ohio, Penn
sylvania, New York and several New
Miss Emma Hagan has returned from
Kansas City.
Mr.. A. A Fletcher of Vermont is Wis
iting Mr.. and Mrs. =. 3. Merriam.
J. B. Case of Abilene is at the Cope
land.
Mrs. ]. R. Burton is visiting friends
in the city.
Mrs Julia sommers and daughter
Mary have moved to Mrs. Searles' al the
corner of Eighth and Fillmore.
Mr.. wv. p. Bishop of the firm of Wig
gin & Harding accompanied Wash
burn college party to the Indian corn
dance northwest of town yesterday.
Miss Nelle NJ Cross. daughter of
Mrs. s r. Cross. and Mr.. F. H. Hard
ing. cashier of the United States Ex-
press company. Colorado Springs, will
be married Monday afternoon at 2;3O
at the home Of the brides sister, Mrs
Chas. Kitchen. College Hill
Miss Carrie Titus Of Kansas City
who is to be maid Of honor at the Rob
erts-Rust wedding, is visiting Miss Ger
trude Roberts.
Mr. George Rust arrived from kan
SaS City yesterday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-17
Roe MR. MANNPEAkER.
Thieves Who Leave ValuabIes But
Plundsr the Larder.


The home of w. W. Manspeaker at
the corner of Tenth and Harrison
streets was entered last night by
thieves of a peculiar brand
Although there was plenty of value
to steal less than 81 worth is missing
and that was in the shape of butter
cheese, beef steak and a piece off an
old harness.
Almost everything in the first story
was rummaged but nothing taken.
Just outside the kitchen door was
found a box of silver knives and forks
that had been carried only that far.
There were several costly wraps down
stairs that had been moved about but
not taken
The kitchen girl discovered the inva-
sion this morning. The kitchen door
leading outside was open and also a
side window, the swinging door leading
to the dining room was open and held
in place by a butcher knife stuck in
the floor.
The entire family was upstairs asleep.
They retired at II o'clock. Mrs. Mans
peaker remembers this morning that
she heard some slight noise during the
night but paid no attention to it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-17
BRODERTCK CHEERFUL.
SAYS His District VIII Give 1000 or
5000 Republican Majority.

Leavenworth, Oct. 17-Congressman
Case Frederick was in the city yester-
day afternoon enjoying the Carnival pa
rade. He took great delight in watch
ing the pranks of the young folks and
many horns were blown in his ears.
He said: Il have spoken in every
county in this congressional district ex-
cept LeavenWorth, and I find that Re
publican prospects are bright. There
is little or no dissatisfaction among
Republicans now with the St. Louis
platform and it is more than over bal
anced BY dissatisfied Democrats. I find
many Democrats who viii vote with
the Republicans this time
How about the party vote in this
district?"
Il am satisfied that the whole Repub-
1ican ticket viii have from four to five
thousand majority. The Republicans
are working tremendously and they are
making converts constantly-"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-17
5000 WELLS ARE SUNK
I'm the Irrigation Experiments
i'm Western Kansas.
Interesting Facts Brought Out
at Great Bend
p the State Irrigation Convention
Now in Session There-Many of
the Wells Successful

Great Bend, Oct 1.-THE irrigation
convention has been a success both in
point of numbers and in interest.
This meeting has developed one thing
beyond dispute. and that is that it is
yet an unsolved problem of getting the
water to the surface of the earth Many
practical irrigators have spoken. but
an have met with this difficulty. But
this is what viii bring irrigation event
ually. Tt viii take time. trouble. exDe-
rience and waste OF money and muscle,
but it's coming Another thing has
been developed People must begin in
small way. If every farmer i'm this
county would irrigate a half an acre,
and raise potatoes alone. it would save
thousands OF dollars at home. And
any farmer can do this. Again: there
is scarcely a farm which has not a
draw or gully which can be easily con-
Ferted into a pond and furnish water
the year round from rains This irri-
cation business must begin at the bot
tom on a small scale.
At the second days session of the
state irrigation convention there was a
much larger attendance. W c. Russell
Of the geological survey gave data on
the surface waters of west Kansas.
showing how by storage those waters
would irrigate many acres The pump
problem was thoroughly discussed,
Prof. @. p. Hood giving valuable infor-
nation as to how to use different kinds
Of pumps to secure the best results. J.
=. Diesem Of Garden City gave his ex-
Derience on a forty acre farm. showing
how much better farmers could do by
1rrigating only small plats- Secretary
Edwards declared that by irrigation the
farmers life viii be one OF ease. pleas
ure and profit
The afternoon session was devoted
60 hsh culture. J. w. Wampler. fish
commissioner, gave much Information
Is to raising fish in irrigation ponds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-17
LEEDY,S MILEAGE.
Similar Cases on Both Sides Cited, but
All Unimportant-


The charge was made yesterday by
the Republican central committee and
published in The State Journal Of last
evening that in 1895 Senator John W.
Leedy collected mileage amounting to
$50 for travelling to and from his home
at Leroy to the legislature, at the rate
of Is cents a mile, whereas the distance
by the shortest route both ways is only
196 miles, which at Is cents a mile would
amount to S29.40, a discrepancy Of S24,-
go
Mr. Leedy's friends explain the dis
crepancy by the fact that he made the
trip by way of Kansas City in order to
save a tedious ride on a ''JerkWater
line by way of EmpOria. Republicans
also point to the fact that T. C. Bal
Hnger, the Republican member of the
house from Leedy's county, took the
short line and put in a bill for only
$23 40.
The Populists say that Ballinger ought
not to have put in q bill at all, because
he had a pass. Leedy was the only
senator in 1895 who did not have a pass.
Leedy states that he does not use
pass in the present campaign.
The records are full of discrepancies
Of this character. In 1898, when Bob
Semple, a Popuist, represented Frank
lin county in the house his mileage
amounted to $3.50. In 1895, when John
=. Baker q Republican, represented
the county, he put in a bill for S42- None
of these charges either against Repub-
Hcans or Populists cut much figure in
the CamDai2n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-17
Kansas CITY Produce Market.

Kansas City Mo, Oct. Il
WHEAT -Irregul advance rang
ing from to cents. At the close what
samples were left were held at Sc
higher than yesterday. NO. ? hard. 81
06Sc; No. 9. 65@66c; No. 2 red, 800S1c;
No. 3, 78@8Oc; No. 2 spring. SIC; No. 3,
nominally. Csc.
CORN-EQMc higher and act
i've; No. 2 mixed, 229zc; No. 2 white,
23c.
OATs-About unchanged; No. .
mixed, nominally. 17c; No. ,. white, old,
nominally, 21022c; new. nOminally, Is
019c
RYE-Firm; No. nominally, 35c.
HAY-Steady; choice timothy, $1,000
$3.50; choice prairie, s4.50@$500.
BUTTER-Fairly firm; creamery,
49, @151ac; dairy 10Q12c.
EGGS-Firmer. 13c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-17
CELEBRATE ANAsTHESIA.
Political Meetings Prevent a Large
Attendance at Library Hall

Only a small audience, not over IS
people. greeted the speakers participa-
ting in the jubilee of anasthesia at Ii
brary hail last night. The programme
was an excellent one and deserved
crowded hail. but just at this time it is
hard to get a crowd at any kind of a
meeting except q political one.
Judge A. H. Horton presided and
made a short opening address. He said
that he greatly depl0red the small at
tendance, which was due i'm part to
large political meeting at Hamilton
hall. and that IL was clearly q case of
Us to L; is politicians to one scientific
man. He said, however, that what was
lacking in quantity was made up in
quality.
Bishop j. H. Vincent, who was expect
ed to be present at the meeting. but
who was absent from the city. Bishop
Nincents letter spoke Of anasthesia in
It's relation to religion
DR.. w. S. Lindsay was the first speak
er, and gave a short sketch of the his
tOrical relations of anasthesia- He was
followed by Dr. J. /. Furber who rela-
early days Of anasthesia- DIR Furber
said that SO years ago yesterday the
day on which the first public demon
stratiOn of anasthesia was made in the
ton ne had one OF his limbs dlslocated,
and that the physician before treating
the dislocation rendered him insensible
by the use of chloroform-
Following DR.. Furber, 9TH. w. ROby
spoke of anasthesia in its relation to
surgery, DR.. s. c. Stewart In its rela-
ton to midwifery. DR.. A H Thompson
in its relation to dentistry. Dr.A. S En-
bree on anasthesia from a religious
and moral standpoint. and President
Herrick Of Washburn college on its
ethical relations
A
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-17
TODAY'S MARKET REPORT.
Furnished by the Associated Press to
the State Journal.


There was no mistaking the tone of
the wheat pit this morning. December
opened wild and at a big jump. initial
quotations being at 781z@74c. against
yesterdays closing figures of 727sc. AS
usual the strength came from Liver
pool. that market closing excited at an
advance of 21ad. Trading was very
heavy but there was some disposition
to realize profits and for a while the
price held within a &c radius. Then
the upward march began again ana
747sc was soon recorded. A reaction
carried the price back to 741ac. North
west receipts continue to show fall
ing off, being over so cars less than last
year Foreign buying orders We're
abundant.
CORN-Corn was only fairly active
but firm, all the interest being centered
in wheat. May opened &c higher at
247sc and advanced to 29Ac.
OATS-Quiet and advancing with
other grain markets. May opened &c
higher at 211kQ215se and advanced to
21c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-17
NORTH TOPEKA.


All news items for the State Journal
should be left with the Kimban Print
ing company. S35 Kansas avenue.
See z. r. Ewart for coal 1912 North
Kansas avenue
Frank HartIe Of BeIvue was in town
Friday
Mrs James BartIe has returned from
LeavenWOrth.
Mrs. D. Q. Hewitt has returned from
Brown county.
Riley Ayers of Silver Lake was in
town yesterday.
George Bowman went east Yesterday
over the Rock Island.
Mr. and Mrs. Wolf Of Neriden visited
on this side yesterday.
Mrs. NJ. II. Dutton. who has been very
sick, is improving slowly.
Mrs. Mary Butler Of Silver Lake was
down on business yesterday.
Little F'reda Belts, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs a. B- Belts, is sick.
AIr and Mrs. George Groshong Of
KilIner We're in Town yesterday.
Uncle Adam Neiswinder of Silver
Lake spent yesterday on this side
Mrs. Gilmore Belts viii return tornor-
row from a weeks visit at Emporia.
Rev. w. B. Hutchinson will preach at
the reform school at 3 o'clock Sunday.
Robert Weir went to Leavenworth to
day to attend the 7. n. G. A. conven-
ton.
T. B. Robinson and Henry Priddy of
Menolzen We're visitors on this side yes
terday.
ole Dolman Of Philipsburg. came in
today to spend Sunday with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Dolman.
North Topeka Republicans were
proud of the house at Hamilton hall
last evening to listen to Charles Cur
it's
Mrs. Rosa Scott of Council Grove, re
turned home Saturday after a weeks
visit with her uncle, J. w. BOten of go
Paramore street.
There viii be evening prayer with
sermon at the Church of the Good
Shepherd, corner Laurent and Quincy,
tomorrow at 4:3O.
Misses Mary Hohnbaum and Kate
Buechner viii arrive home this evening
from LeaVenWorth, where they have
been for the past week
r. B. Stevens, who was formerly in
the employ of the Union Pacific here
has gone to Texas, where he Will accept
a position His family viii follow later.
G. r. Maxwell and family have moved
from the Union Pacific hotel to the 9TH
er side Of the river and are now living
at the Hentig property on Tyler street.
The funeral of Mrs. I. T. PeytOn viii
be held at the house, 1903 Quincy street.
at 3 O'Clock tomorrow afternoon, the
interment to be at Rochester. The ser
vices viii be conducted by the Rev. J. S.
Glendenning.
Services at the North Conversational
church, corner of Laurent and Jackson,
Sunday morning and evening by the
pastor, Rev. ]. f. McClain. subject in
the morning at Ill o'clock, The Church's
Foundation, in the evening at z 30,
Faith Special music at both servi-
ces
Mrs. 7. T. Peyton Of 1906 Quincy street
died this morning at o'clOck of heart
failure. Mrs PeytOn was 43 years old.
Her death was not unexpected as she
has been sick for some time She
leaves a husband. two sons, and
daughter, Mrs. Frank Goodman to
mourn her loss. The arrang ements for
the funeral have not yet been made
Mr.. and Mrs. Andy Rolf of Park
street left today for the east Mrs. Rolf
viii visit in Chicago while Mr.. Rolf
goes to Ohio on business.