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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-08
MISS RUSSELL DIDN'T SING
Managers Excuse is Regarded as
Trivial and Audience Creates
Scene.

New York, March s.-The last echoes
of the overture of AN American Beau
ty'' at the Columbia theater in Brook
lyn had hardly died away when the
right hand side of the drop curtain
moved. the Stage Manager Coventry of
the Lillian Russell opera company ad-
vanced toward the footlights and said:
Ladies and gentlemen, il is with
much regret that I am compelled TO
announce the indisposition of Miss
Russell and to add that, sorely against
her own wishes, she is obliged by the
advice of her physician, to refrain from
singing her role of Gabrielle belmont
tonight. 1 hope" but he got no
farther A young man in the rear of
the theater shouted:
Rats! You worked Brooklyn that
same way last year."
That's so, that's sol" shouted
score of voices from various parts of
the house. The top gallery took up the
Fake. fake." it called out, adding to
the din by shrill whistles.
Mr.. Coventry vainly tried to speak
for fully two minutes and then hastily
retired from the view of the audience,
to find Miss Russell sobbing in the
wings. The audience refused to be pac-
flied until Miss Russell appeared on the
stage in street costume and III a hoarse
voice told how her physician had or
dered her not to sing if she did not wish
to ruin her voice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-08
IS WOMAN A HUMAN BE1NGp
CFrOm the London Mail)
I these latter davS of the 10Th ceni


In these latter days of the 18th centu-
~, when woman is struggling with an
equality with man in the arts and sci
ences and in politics., it may be inter-
eSting to know that as early as the
sixth century the woman question was
a knotty problem confronting the sages
of that period.
It was a more startling question, how
ever, than that of these days of safety
bicycles and abbreviated skirts. Are
women human beings % was the woman
question as formulated in the sixth CEN
fury.
This startling question was proposed
by a bishop at the council of Macon,
and the reverend fathers were so anna
Bile and so liberal as to- devote several
sessions to the consideration of the sub
ject.
They did not disdain the question as
useless or frivolous, but graVely under
took the task of assigning to woman her
proper place in creation.
With all her faults they loved her still
and moved partly, no doubt by affection
they generously decided that she did
not belong to the world of muttons, or
beeves or goats, but was in truth, a hu-
man being.
1t must not be imagined, however,
that this advanced theory was forced
upon ChriStendom. The council of Ma
con was not ecunenical, and so church
men were not constrained to accept its
decision
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-08
SIGHT OF BLOOD HURT GRANT

(Gen. Horace Porter. in the Century,
While the most critical movements in
the Wilderness were taking place, Gen.
Grant manifested no perceptfble anxiety.
but gave his orders and sent and receiv-
ed communications with GOODNESS and
elaboration which made a marked i'm
preston upon those who had been brought
into contact with him for the first time
on the field of battle. His speech was
never hurried, and his manner betrayed
no trace of excitability even impa-
tience He never exhibited to better ad-
vantage his peculiar ability in moving
troops with unparalleled speed to the
critical points on the line of battle where
they were most needed, or, as was
was a spur on the heel of every order he
sent. and his subordinateS were made to
which control events. He said, while wait
ing for Burnside to get into position and
al Inc ony Ile for ieTi MT
movement of troops in the presence of
the enemy, and am waiting for them to
reach their destination. Then the min
utes seem like hours"
He rode out to important points of the
with Gen. Meade and two officers of the
staff. 1t was noticed that he was visibly
and especially by the sight of blood. He
would turn his face away from such
scenes, and show by the expression of his
countenance. and sometimes by pause
in his conversation, that he felt most
keenly the painful spectacle presented by
made to the subject in camp that evening,
and the general said: Il can not bear the
sight of suffering. The night after the
first days fight at Shiloh I was sitting on
the ground, leaning against a tree, trying
to get some sleep. 1t soon began to rain
so hard that 1 went into log house near
by to seek shelter; but 1 found the sur
geons had taken possession of it and We're
amputating the arms and legs of the
wounded, and blood was flowing in
streams. I could not endure such a scene,
and was glad to return to the tree out
side. and sit there till morning in the
storm I thought of this remark while
sitting by his bedside twenty-one years
afterward. when he, in the last days of
his fatal illness, was himself undergoing
supreme physical torture.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-08
WHEN IS MAN STRONGEST.

IF'rom the Strand Magazine.1
The muscles, in common with all the
organs of the body, have their stages
of development and decline; our phys
ical strength increases up to a certain
age and then decreases. Tests of the
strength of several thousands of people
have been made by dynamometer
strength meaSurer) and the following
are given as the average figures for
the white race:
The lifting power of a youth of II
years is 2SO pounds; in his goth year
this increases to 500 pounds and in the
30th and 31st years it reaches it's height
-356 pounds. At the end of the 31st
year the strength begins to decline, very
slowly at first.
By the 40th year it has decreased
eight pounds and this diminution con-
tinues at a slightly increasing rate I'M
til the 50th year is reached, when the
figure is $50 pounds.
After this period the strength fails
more and more rapidly until the weak
ness of old age is reached. 1t is not
possible to give statistics of the de-
cline of strength after the 50th year
as it varies to a large extent in different
individuals.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-08
ARE THE PEOPLE UNDERsTooDP

In calling an extra session of con-
gress for the purpose of revising the
tariff, President Mckinley is clearly
acting on the assumption that the vote
of last November was an endorsement
of his well known tariff policy. But
was it? Four years ago, to draw con-
illusions from the same premises, the
people by their votes repudiated this
very same tariff policy.
To say that the people change their
minds on important matters of public
concern every four years does not seem
to credit them with that degree of in
Intelligence and insight into economic
principles to which they are properly
entitled. The more reasonable conclu-
sion to be drawn from the result of the
two elections is that the tariff did not
enter into the causes influencing their
votes to any considerable extent If
this theory be accepted as true, and they
were not voting tariff sentiments on
either occasion then may it not also be
accepted as reasonably proba bic that
large number did not vote in accord
ance with any convictions they may
have had on the currency question at
the more recent election?
In 1892 the tariff was the main issue
of the campaign. In 1896 the currency
question was the most prominent one
before the people. If the truth could be
known, it would probably be found that
on both occasions large percentage of
the voters We're dissatisfied with exist
ing conditions in general and were
merely voting for a change of some
kind, without any consideration of
either the tariff or the money prob
lens.
A condition of unrest set in about the
Al
and no change for the better appearing
during the remainder of the presiden-
ttal term the people decided to try
something else. There were but two
parties with any prospects of success
the outs and the ms and majority
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-08
MRS. CLEVELAND WALKS.
She Goes Shopping on Foot and in
the Rain.

Princeton, N. J.. March SIN spite of
rainy weather Mrs. Cleveland ventured
out of doors little while on a shopping
tour. She seemed to enjoy the walk
down town through the rain The chill
dren and other members of the house
hold remained within doors all day.
Dr. Murray, dean of Princeton uni
versity, was asked concerning the re-
port that Mr.. Cleveland would lecture
to university undergraduates on topics
pertaining to government Dr. Murray
said that there had been a movement
on foot to induce Mr.. Cleveland to Off
ciate as lecturer in the university, but
that no definite action had as yet been
taken.
Respecting Mr.. Cleveland's social in
tentions little is known. Prominent
women in Princeton say that the sOci-
ETY. leaders here would like to give
large reception for the Clevelands, but
the former mistress of the White House
is averse to any demonstration, social
or otherwise
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-08
ExrEmPoRANEoUs SPEAKING.
Jennie june to the New york Press club.

(Jennie June to the New YORK Press cIub.)
The members of the Reviewers club, of
Denver, are practicing extemporaneous
speaking, and are dtverting much pleas
ure and benefit from the exercise. 1t is
a delightful accomplishment, and should
be carefully and Systematically cultivat-
ed. A good memory and easy Self-posSes-
sion are Indispensable qualifications, while
a quick wit and a, ready command of lam
guage are, of course, greatly to be desired.
But it is remarkable to see how much
can be done by practice, and the exercise
is very fascinating. Be sure of your sub
ject and of knowing just as much about
it as you possibly can, and then train
your membory by trusting it.
Never try to say anything when you
haven't anything to say. Do not put in
a gesture where you think one would
look Well; it is a fatal mistake, and you
will make your speech unquestionably
artificial. Your emotion and interest
should make your gestures for you; then
they will be natural and effective, because
they are the genuine outcome of spon-
taneouS feeling.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-08
DEATH OF MRS. BEALS.
Topeka kindergarten Association
Loses One of Its Most Below
ed Members

Died on Friday, March 5th of con-
sumption. Emma, wife of w. H. Beals,
the thirty-sixth year of her age.
Her illness dated from the death of
a little daughter two or three years
ago. It seemed almost impossible for
her to become reconciled to her loss and
able, her chief thought outside the care
of her own household, was that she
might better the condition of other chill
dren about her.
To this end she became an indefalig-
able worker along kindergarten lines;
being an honored member of the Tope-
ka kindergarten board. She was intel
ligent, progressive woman who thought
Independently and she was invaluable
in council For the last four months of
her life she was confined to a bed of
suffering and although this at times
was very severe, she always welcomed
her friends with a bright smile. Her
mind was active to the very end and
her last words were, Il am now prepar-
ed for my other home"
She had been for six years a member
of the First Congregational church and
the funeral services, which took place
Sunday, at the family residence, were
conducted by her pastor DR.. Linus
Blakesley. Her consistent Christian life
made it possible for him to administer
words of sweetest comfort to the be-
reaved family, consisting of husband
little daughter, mother, brothers and
sisters.
The house and lawn were crowded
with friends who testified to the esteem
in which she was held by the communi-
ty.
The hymns feelingly rendered by a
Quartette were very appropriate. The
floral offerings were beautiful; most no.
ticeable among them being an exquisite
pillar Of flowers from the society of
Santa Fe conductors, of which Mr.
Beals is a member.
Her body was laid away in the Tope-
ka cemetery. Though absent in body
we will not forget our dear friend, for
her works will live after her. z. w. B.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-08
MASSAGE, GOOD AND BAD.

From the Chicago Times Herald)
A physician of high standing says
that he thinks massage will be used far
more in the near future than ii is at
present, and he instructs the families
under his charge in the art of massag-
ing each other.
When practicable, he advises every
one who wants the massage to first be
nasSaged by some good operator, and
thus learn just how 1t feels; but he gives
instructions that alone fit one to do
this work more intelligently than it is
performed by many who pretend and
only pretend to know the business. A
general treatment should begin with
the feet, the subject lying down, each
foot should be taken and rubbed and
squeezing up, just as If you were trying
to send the blood out of it toward the
heart, all points throughout the body
should be manipulated between the
palms of the hands, the legs must be
gently grasped, and the muscles knead-
ed, gentle kneading of the abdomen
and the stomach follows. Kneading of
the stomach is one of the most success
full ways of relieving indigestion, but
1t is often done too roughly, it is a good
general rule that when massage is dis
agreeable it is injurious.
Strength and gentlenesS must go to-
gether in the movements; if one partic-
ular method of handling, particularly of
the stomach and abdomen is more
agreeable than another, that should
prevail
The hands and arms are treated just
as are the feet and legs, all these move
mentS uniformly ending upward. After
this the patient turns on his face and
the back is kneaded along both sides
of the spine throughout it's length, the
palm of the hand is used fiat on back
and abdomen, the muscles of the limbs
are grasped, and after the back is treat
ed the chest is gently tapped and press
ed with the ends of the fingers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-08
CRIPPLE CREEKS GOLD.
Its Output was $1O,oOo,ooo LastYear
and Will Reach SIS, 100000
This Year

Cripple Creek, Col, March S.-This dis
trict was credited with a production of
$4,000. 900 in gold last year and the state
with SIG. 900. 900. Judging from the value
of the ore mined in the first two months
of 1897. this years output will fully reach
5000 900. The value of the product of all
the mines of the camp in December was
over s., 900. 0O0
The ore haulers. railroad and mill man
ayers say that the January and February
tonnage was increased for each month
over December from 10 to 20 per cent,
which would indicate If the December fig
ures were correct a value of from LOO.
900 to 81, 200, 900. Accepting this valuation
as correct, before the year ends, the
camp win be shipping each month from
80. 900 to IS, 900 tons per month and it's
gross value will be from 81, 100000 to ST.
$50. CO.,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-08
GLOBE SIGHTS.
EFrom the Atchison G1obe.1
A man can't f1irt with a girl after he
s known her for awhile.

lFTOm the AIcnlSOn dlOOe-I
A man can't f1irt with a girl after he
has known her for awhile.
Our idea of a hopeless fool is a man
who has a stiff neck from looking up
for aiTShips
There is at least one encouraging
sign: loafers are less popular than they
ever were before.
Ten hours work won't hurt a man,
but the ten hours work which follows
in so many cases is what kills.
If a man succeeds in acquiring a lit
tie sense he need never fear that any
other task is too difficult for him.
Cast your bread upon the waters and
those who benefit by your generosity
will grumble because you didn't cast
cake.
An Atchison girl observes the six
weeks of Lent by breaking in enough
new shoes to last her for the balance
of the year.
What has become of the old fashioned
couple who had their marriage cerhh-
cate in elaborate lettering framed and
hung up in the parlor?
Two men were quarreling in a res
taurant today. One of them was a
Pennsylvania, and Pennsylvanians
are great TO be proud of their native
state. Some of the greatest men in
the world came from Pennsylvania, !"
said the Pennsylvanian- Well, the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-08
Killed bv the Knickerboeker.

Cincinnati, O., March s.-The En-
ouirer's special from Terre Haute, Ind,
saws: Four children and their nurse
walked out on the Big Four railroad
the recent rains The fast Knicker-
booker passenger train from st. Louis
to New York dashed around the curve
and knocked two of the small children
off into the water, instantly killing
them. The woman saved the other two
children. The names of the dead are:
Ellen Parker, aged Is; her brother Rob
ert, aged II. Their mother is a widow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-08
CRANK LEGISLATIONINN.Y.
Another Fool Bill is Aimed at the
Newspapers.

Albany, n. Y, March S.-Senator ELS
worth's bill to prevent newspapers and
other publications from printing the pic
lures of individuals without their consent
will have a hearing on "wednesday after
noon before the codes committee of the
legislature.
Senator Grady says no hearing will pre-
vent the passage of the bill and it is in
timated in certain quarters that it will
pass and be signed by the governor at
very early date, both organizations be-
ing in favor of it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-08
Goodrich VIII Not Sue

Eskridge, Kan, March S-H. r. Good
rich has issued card to the public say
ing he has no intentions of bringing suits
In regard to the surgical operation per-
formed at Topeka lately and thanking the
hospital and attendants for their treat
ment and attention
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-08
CAPT. HART SENTENCED.
Owner of the Filibuster Laurada Gets
q Severe Peraltv.

Philadelphia, March s.-Capt. John D.
Hart, owner of the filibuster Laurada
was sentenced in the United States dis
trict court at 1875 this morning to two
years Imprisonment and to pay a fine
of $500 and the costs of the prosecu-
ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-08
eEx RAYS -

If the clergy keeps coming out against
the inspiration of some portions of the
Bible, it may be necessary to have an
other revision. 1t is important to know
just what portions are indisputabIe.-
Wichita Beacon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-08

Wichita Beacon.
a car load of whisky and a car load of
peanuts were received in Ellworth last
ed.-Hutchinson News.
Kentucky distillers have formed a trust
zone woe upon another's heels doth
esteemed friend. "Oid Soak when he
read the news.-Abilene Chronicle.
A small glass. an oyster in a little of
a spray of Worcestershire and two drops
of tobascO. Swallow with a rush and you
in your lower levels.-El Dorado Republi-
can.
have the effect of sitting the troubled
waters--Ottawa Republican
Sick people are apt to be selfish. Some
people do not need to be i'll to betray their
innate meanness of character.-Atchison
Champion
We notice that a number of Kansas edi-
will compensate themselves for the dis
aster by taking the observation-disclosures
Herald
The bull fights in Mexico are becoming
wort, worth the price Of admission: -Four men men
killed by bulls in one ring, is pretty fair
NIT a prize fight.-Wichifa Beacon.
If Mr. Ingalls, keeps a diary it ought to
be very easy matter for him to supply
Knockout affair in Nevada.-Councfl
Grove Republican.
Somebody says that fish change color.
They change size wonderfuuy-in the tell
ing about 'em.-Ottawa Republican
The Carnegie baby will go several points
ahead of being born with a silver spoon
playthings, if Papa Andy so wills.-Chase
County Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-08

a car load of whisky and a car load o
peanuts were received in Ellworth las
week. A Bradley Martin time is expect
ed.-HutchinSon News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-08

formerly of Missouri man replied, why
don't they send some of them out
xUraSf
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-08

Kentucky distillers have formed trust
zone woe upon another's heels doth
tread, so fast they follow quoted our
esteemed friend, "Old Soak" when he
read the news.-Abilene Chronicle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-08

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-08

Somebody says that fish change color.
They change size wonderfuuy-in the tell
ing about ,em.-Ottawa Republican.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-08

The Carnegie baby will go several points
ahead of being born with a silver spoon
in its mouth. It can have diamonds for
playthings, if Papa Andy so wins.-Chase
County Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-08

If Mr.. Ingalls, keeps a diary it ought t.
be a very easy matter for him to supply
an account in graphic language of tina
Knockout affair in Nevada.-Councf
Grove Republican.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-08
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:

BY FRANK P. MACLENNAN.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-08

We notice that a number of Kansas edi
tors who lost the county printing last fal
will compensate themselves for the dis
aster by taking the postofice.-Ottaws
Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-08

Sick people are apt to be selfish. Some
people do not need to be i'll to betray their
innate meanness of character.-Atchison
Champion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-08

King. Georges Greece doesn't seem to
have the effect of stilling the troubled
waters.-Ottawa Republican.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-08

The bull fights in Mexico are becoming
worth the price of admission. Four men
killed by bulls in one ring, is a pretty fair
record for a country that wouldn'a per-
nit prize fight.-Wichita Beacon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-08

Cast your bread upon the waters and
those who benefit by your generosity
will grumble because you didn't cast
cake.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-08

If a man succeeds in acquiring lit
tie sense he need never fear that any
other task is too difficult for him.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-02-16

que soy ell dnico de todos noso-
tros que morira en- su CANA.
Ell cafe, sefloresi d. % el vie
10 mari seal lleno de jdbilo con la
predi cci6r, iel cafe
To dos sc levantaron.
Pero antes de pasar al salon, ell
coude de Haga dijo aproximando-
Sc a Cagliostro:
-Caballero, no pienso en- eva
dirme del destino; pero decidme
de que debo desconfar.
De un manguito.
FL conde de Haga Sc alej6.
-6Y yo2 pregunt6 Condorcet.
DE una tortilla.
-iBueno! Desde ahora renun-
clio los huevos.
Y .diciendo este Sc incorpor6
can ell conde.
-aY yo2 pregunt6 Favrss. .sque
debo temer?
Una carta.
-Bien; muchas gracias.
-iY yo2 pregunt6 de Launay.
La toma de la Bastilla.
--iOh! va estoy tranquilo.
Y Sc alej6 riendo.
"A mi yez, caballero, dijo la
condesa muy turbada.
-lVos, bella condess. descon-
fad de la liza de Luis XIV!
-lAy! exclam6 la condess; .ya
me he extrayiado en- ella IN dia
he sufrido mucho! Aquel dia ha-
bfa perdido la cabezs.
y bien; esta yez la perdereis
tambi6n, condesa, pero no la vol
vereie d hallar.
Madama Dubarry lanzo IN gri-
10 Y corri6 al salon al lado de los
otros conyidados.