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The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
MAKES DAMASCUS STEEL
blacksmith, Duf3y Claims to Have Redis-
covered a Lost Art.

Blacksmith DufTy Claims to Have Redis-
covered Lost Art.
Every few years a new genius appears
who claims to have discovered the lost
art of making Damascus steel. The
latest one halls from Machiasport, Me.
His name is James II. Duffy, and he is
a blacksmith. Not only does Duffy as
sert that he can produce the wonderful
steel of the ancients, but he claims to
have rediscovered the lost art of hard
ening copper and brass.
Duffy in no theorist. He is practi-
cal, unlettered man who after ten years
of patient experimenting with materials
and long nights of work at his forge
and anvil has some truly remarkable
results to show as proof of his claims.
In his little smithy at Maehiasport are
knife blades, razors and scissors Of hard
ened copper which will hold an edge
with the best of steel. He has a copper
sword which he can bend into a circle
and which will spring back again into
perfect shape.
Duffy was born in Bangor 54 years
ago and after a brief school attendance
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
CHICAGO'S BABY HERCULES
Feats of Strength Performed by 3
Year Old Matt Deegan.

Chicago. Dec. 10.-RIatt Deegan, Jr.. is
undoubtedly the strongest 3-year-old in
Chicago. He is a handsome child with
round cheeks big blue eyes, and a firm
chin which is cleft by deep dimple. He
is as tail and as well developed as most
children of twice his age, with fun
chest and strong. firm legs and arms.
At Is months this little Hercules pro-
PEELED a bicycle up and down the side
walks of Rush street, scattering pedes-
trians as he rolled past. At 212 years his
arms and legs were strong enough for
him to pun a buggy in whheh three men
were seated.
Little Matt's greatest feat is as follows:
A heavily built man of his acquaintance
was visiting at the Deegan home Sud
denly the man felt something tugging at
his legs, and the next thing he knew lit
tie Matt had thrown him off his feet.
Since that time Matts father has rather
frowned upon his feats of strength
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10

became blacksmith s apprentice. Ho
learned the trade thoroughly and then
opened a shop of his own in Machias-
port. Part of his business was the re-
pairing of the soldering coppers used in
the canning factories. 1t was IN attenp@-
ing to utilize the discarded ends of tho
soldering irons that Duffy found the Sc
cret of hardening copper. He said moth
ing. but from that time forth spent all
his spare time IN experimenting. Tho
people of Machiasport who saw his
forge going at all hours of the night
thought him queer character and aft
er awhile called him ''the wizard =
name by which he is now fariliarly
known throughout the vicinity. Some
of Duffy work has been brought to the
attention of Boston capitalists, and it
is rumored that a syndicate has been
formed which has offered Duffy half
interest and a large sum of money for
his secret.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
TO YESTIBULE CARS.
The Consolidated Traction Co. De-
cides Not to Contest the
Jersey Low.

New York, Dec 10.-The question of
putting vestibules upon the platforms
of the ears of the Consolidated TRACTION
cornnanv in Newark, Jersey City and
T7Iizabeth has been settled out of court
since the decision against the company
in the single case which was brought
in the district court of Newark
ON Saturday evening a letter from 3.
NJ. Shanley, of the same city who IS
recognized as the head of the traction
he NOT been abroad at the time his com
nanv determined upon contesting the
law, the action might have been diff
ferent I agree with you, he SAID,
that the vestibules are humane pro-
visions for the health and comfort of
our EMPLOYEES
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
THIRTEEN ON THE JURY.
Strange Mistake Made in a Murder
Case at Dubuque, Iowa.

Dubuque, Ia. Dec. 10.-The strange
spectacle of 13 jurymen standing up to
be sworn in the trial of Labarge and
O'Rouke. for the killing of David Co
bat, was witnessed this morning.
1t came about through q mistake in
the drawing The county attorney
claimed that the panel was completed
when the twelfth man was drawn. and
asked that TIE court strike the thir-
teenth man from the list. Judge O'Don-
nell shared this view and the last man
drawn was excused. The attorney for
the defense objected and demanded
new jury It is a case probably " -tkout
4 precedent.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10

We suppose a red headed man is glad
to have his hair fall out.
If murder were not a crime. how long
do you suppose you would live?
Occasionally. when a man tries to
commit suicide, the stomach pump
should be enjoined.
By the time the average man finds
time to read the presidents message.
he has lost the paper that contained it.
A girls hands never look so large as
when she gets up on the stage, and
waves them in delivering a recitation.
When a girl is first married. she says
she Will never think of anything un-
pleasant, but after awhile, she can't
help it.
A man seldom does anything that
meets with his own approbation and
heaven knows the people are never sat
ished.
Before a girl is married. she says a
girl ought to marry young, but after
she is married. she says it is a Shame
for girl to marry before she is thirty.
A heart affair in town has reached
that stage where it takes the young
man five minutes by the clock in which
to put on his girls jacket at the close
of an entertainment However, if the
affair leads to marriage, she will be
putting it on alone in a few weeks.
People who have had any sort of
venturesome or hazardous experience,
usually wind up by going on the lecture
platform to tell about it. This is so
generally the case that we wonder that
no woman ever lectured on marriage
after she had secured a divorce There
is more that can be said of marriage
than of Klondike, or Cuba
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
AT MRS. LINCOLN'S GRAVE.
a Park Of Novel Attractions viii
Soon be Opened

Evansville, Ind, Dec. 10-Governor
Mount viii visit Lincoln City. in Spen-
Ger county, in a few days, where he will
meet some Of the prominent citizens of
the state to discuss plans for erecting
monument at the grave of Lincoln s
mother
1t is said plans are at present on foot
TO open public park at Lincoln City.
where gatherings of all descriptions will
be held 1t is thought enough money
can pc raised in this manner to build
a suitable monument. BY making the
Point one of attraction. it is claimed
thousands of tourists viii visit Lincoln
City every year.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10

Billiards. Snow iniment viii cure
Lame Back. Sore Throat, Wounds,
Sprains, Bruises, Cuts. Old Sores La
dies, it will cure your back-ache. Geo
W. Stansdeld, 632 Kan. Ave. and Mil
ler's Pharmacy, Cor. 9th and Topeka
avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
Tons of steel For Needles.

A German paper calls attention to the
fact that at Aachen alone 500 tons of
steel wire are used up annually in the
manufacture of needles. 500, 600, Ooo
in number, valued at 81 800, 600.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
PEOPLE you HEAR or

DR.. John Watson Gan Maclaren). pas
tor of the Seton Park church. Liver
pool, has been 'calIed'' to the Pres
byterian church, Kensington, London.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
HumoRous REmARKs.

The Tammany Versfon.-Some are
born great, some achieve greatness, and
some have greatness thrust upon them
by Mr. CrOker-Puck.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10

Ethel-.Who was that man you just
bowed tor Penelope-tThat was Dob
son, the great composer" Ethel-''A
composer, did you say?'' Penelope
He manufacturers soothing sirup. -
Iit-BitS.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
ALBUQUERQUE RAILWAY.
Franchise Will Likely be Granted to
New York CAPITALISTS

Albuquerque, N. NJ, Dec 1o.-An or
dinance was introduced at last nights
meeting of the city council granting d
franchise for the construction and op-
GRAFTON of an electric street railway in
this city, to a party of local capitalists
and DR. William MagiH OF New York.
The franchise, whtchAwiIl undoubted-
ly be granted at the next meeting of
the council is to be for 25 years and
viii be given on the condition that two
miles Of the new railway are to be built
within the next Is months
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10

Julia-"Did you say Jeanette is try
ing to get into business2" Jennie
Yes" What kind of business does
she want to get into?' Everybody
-Yonkers Statesman.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10

Stranger notice this handsome
apartment-ho is Illuminated and
there are sounds of revelry within.
What is it? A grand wedding2" Resi-
dent-"No. sir The janitor's funeral
New York Weekly.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10

Not how cheap bur how good is the
way we try to do our work Peerless
Steam Laundry, 112 and ia West 8th.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
coNFEDERATE DAUGHTERS.
Mrs. Kate Caben Currie. the New Presi-
dent of the Order.

Mrs. Kate CabelI Currie, who was
recently elected president of the Ma
tional Daughters of the Confederacy at
the convention of that organization in
Baltimore, is a resident of Dallas. Her
father is General w. L. Cabell. Con
federate veteran. who is more famiIiarly
known throughout Dixie as odd Tige. .
Mrs Currie has been an enthusiastic
member of the national association of
Daughters of the Confederacy ever since
it was organized and attended the an
nual convention as a delegate from Tex
as Her speech, in which she told of the
energetic work done by the Dallas chap
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10

Have you seen US in our new places ?
The Cremerie. SCOTT & SCOTT.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10

There is no finer, fresher. richer or
more varied line of suitings than that
kept by OIof Ekberg, 71S Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10

A Difference Hasn't he got through
with what he had to say?" inquired the
man who had been asleep. Yes re
plie6 the friend next him. But there's
no telling when he will conclude. -
Washington Star
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
GLOBE SIGHTS

(From the Atchison GIobe)
We suppose a red headed man is glad
% have his hair fall out.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10

It is not what a manufacturer saws
about his own medicine that cures a
patient. but what the medicine does
BaIlard's Horehound Syrup does the
work and does it we'll 1t cures coughs
and colds in a day. It's healing sooth-
ing and quieting. 25c & Soc Geo. W.
Stansfeld, 632 Kan. Ave. and Miiler's
Pharmacy, Cor. Sixth and Topeka Ave.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10

A man seldom does anything that
meets with his own appreciation, and
heaven knows the people are never sat
isfied.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10

FIR Dugan-"I am afraid Bridget.
that you are as much at fault in this
quarrel as Patrick. You must learn to
exercise forbearance, and remember
wrath" Bridget 'HooHan-'' 'Begorra,
yer riverence. that just wot stharted
the trouble. Pat came home from his
worruk and aXed wot was there for
dinner. He was toired an hungry an
cross as two sthicks so he was, an I
give him a soft answer" We'll, what
did you say2"-"Cowld mush. Detroit
Free Press.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10

Before girl is married, she says a
girl ought to marry young, but after
she is married, she sa Us it is a s-h-a-m-e G
for girl to marry before she is thirty
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10

When a girl is first married. she saws
she viii never think of anything un-
pleasant, but after awhile, she can't
help it.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10

A girls hands never look so large as
when she gets UP on the stage and
waves them in delivering a recitation.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10

By the time the average man finds
time to read the presidents message,
he has lost the paper that contained it,
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10

He is said to be considering the invi-
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10

If murder were not a crime. how long
do you suppose you would live?
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10

Occasionally, when man tries to
commit suicide, the stomach pump
should be enjoined.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-29

Wells. Fargo & Co. pay forthwith into
the hands of the executriX of the es-
tate, the sum of SOS $685. the amount
which the property brought at these
sales in excess of the balance then due
on the John 7. Gilmer Indebtedness.
LEFT TO THEIR OWN DEVICES.
The evidence shows a combination TO
get the property away from the just
claims Of creditors, particularly
those CT Mccormick and ThomD-
son, whomsoever combines together
to deprive others of their just
dues can have no standing or con-
sideration in a court of equity. In all
such cases, as between and among such
parties so combining. the court will
give no relief. but Will leave them TO
their own devices.
In this case concludes the opinion,
Il have determined that multiplicity
of suits may be avoided and a well es-
tablished rule of equity be applied, by
leaving Wells, Fargo & Co. and Mrs.
Gilmer as between themselves to their
illegal transactions, but TO treat the APP
plication for a part of the proceeds
of these sales to the assumed Mon
roe. Salisbury Indebtedness as a con-
version of funds belonging to the estate
and that the difference between the
amount which was then due Wells.
Fargo & Co. on the John T. Gilmer
notes and the amount which the PROB
erty was bid in for by Mrs. Gilmer.
namely the sum of SOS, 605S5, be paid
forthwith by Wells, Fargo & Co. to-the
eXecuTiX of the estate and that so
much of it as may be necessary be ap
piled to the payment of plaintiffs judg
ment." The plaintiff is also allowed
81 900 attorney fees.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-29

Saltair, and it is expected that the
largest attendance of the season viii
be recorded. The drawing for the val
liable prizes donated by public-spirited
merchants VIII be one of the levers of
attraction, and the grand ball in the
evening will be a feature which the
lovers of dancing viii not overlook. At
yesterdays meeting of the commission
the following well known young ladies
were appointed TO act as a reception
committee as the representatives of the
commissions: Misses Marie Mason. At
ton Young, Edna Sherman. Emma
Lunt, Clara Ciawson, Ora Hardness.
Eloise Sherman. Laura Sherman, Tes-
sic Aft, Alice Clawson, Kate Clawson,
Ethelyn Weber, Laucine Hoge. Jes-
sic Kennard, Eleanor Dolly. June Sad
Ter. Sibyl Anderson, Winnie Sprague,
Grace Anderson. Grace Jacobs, Kath-
crime Geddes. Jean Groo, Jessie Forbes.
Louise Odell. Adelaide Mason, Helen
Sherman, Mary Burke, Clara Cotton,
Emma Mccormick, Madge Thorne, Ada
Pratt, Anna Mae Mcmillan. Kate
Judge, Ruth Kirkpatrick, Mamie Ed
redge, Lucille Gilmer, Ardelle Cum
mings, Kate Lawrence, Louise, Nelden,
Edna Dwyer, Ester Freed, Ella Clark,
Katherine Lowe, Kate Williams, Ge-
neva Jennings, Grace Wallace and
VENDETTA Benson.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-29
sWAMPED WITH BUSINESS.
The Western Roads Will be Pushed
Very Hard,

Chicago, June 2S.-The western roads
have come to the conclusion that they
will be about swamDed with the
amount of business to the Christian
Endeavor convention in San Fran
cisco. AT the time of making the rate
the general opinion was that it would
not bring large amount of traffic,
but some of the roads now are in
straits to get the necessary equipment
TO enable them to handle the traffic
Several of them have made urgent calls
upon their connections for all the cars
that can be spared and everything on
wheels that can be used will be utilized
in carrying the business to San Fran
cisco. There is a large amount of gen
eral traffic that will take advantage of
the low rates 10 pay visit to the Pa
cific coast.
Notice was given today by the Union
Pacific and the Rock Island roads that
they will use the reduced rates made
by the Great Western road from Mis-
souri, river points to st. Paul for bas-
ing rates in connection with business
from Missouri river points to
St. Paul.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-29
Railway Notes.

The Oregon Short Line ticket office
was opened yesterday morning in the
Masonic building. corner of West Tenn
pie and Second South streets.
The Oregon Short Line will send a
special train from here to Ogden, leav
ing here at midnight, next Sunday, for
the accommodation of the Christian
Endeavor passengers bound for San
Francisco.
Saltair is to have an ostrich exhibit.
Eight birds and two chicks are now
on their way from their native heath
in Los Angeles county. California, and
will be on view at the beach within
the next few days. The consignment
is the first installment for the breed
ing farm, which is to be established in
Utah by A. Y. Pearson An enclosure
is now being prepared for them at the
beach
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-29
& BARGAIN SALE.
It VIII Be In Full Blast at Chicago
Today.

Chicago, June 2S.-Beginning this
morning, city passenger agents will
sell tickets from Chicago TO San Fran
cisco for S25 for the west-bound trip.
This bargain sale will continue until
the close of business Saturday night.
The tickets are issued On account of the
10th annual convention of the Young
Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor,
which will be held in San Francisco
July TO Y inclusive, and it is esti-
mated that from Il, 1000 to % ZOO excur-
sionists will be carried west by rail-
roads running out OF Chicago.
A large proportion of these Christian
Endeavor tourists win come from the
east, and they will begin arriving in
Chicago tomorrow. Reports from Gin
cinnau, St. Louis, St. Paul, Minneap-
ellis. New Orleans, Kansas City and other
gateways indicate that the trans-con-
tinental lines will be taxed to their ut
most in order to carry the people who
will take advantage of the low rates.
While an important proportion of the
cheap tickets viii be bought by tour
lists" who are bona fide members of the
Christian EndeaVor association, pas
senger agents say that the bulk of the
business will come from men and
women outside Of the society who have
srasped the opportunity made possible
by the churchmen to take part in what
is said 10 be the cheapest long distance
excursion on record.
The distance from Chicago to San
Francisco via Denver is a trifie over
$500 miles. so that the rate of $25 from
Chicago TO San Francisco one way is
less than q cent a mile. In addition to
the San Francisco excursionists, there
viii be a small army of other travellers,
II the estimates of passenger agents are
proved to be correct. The low rates
put in for San Francisco necessitated
the making of corresponding low rates
10 intermediate points. These are as
follows:
From Chicago west-bound one way.
70 round trip tickets to be sold, to Mis-
souri, river points. $3.50: to Colorado
common points, such as Denver, Pueblo,
Colorado Springs. etc, 80; to Utah
common points, $40; to Grand Junction,
Col. SIG. Tickets for these points will
be sold on the days Christian En-
edeavor tickets are sold.
A month ago il was estimated that
the low passenger rates would bring
over 5000 visitors into Colorado, either
stopping off in the state or passing
through to the coast. But the inquiries
for special train arrangements and
other indications point to more than
twice that number. One sign of the
times is the fact that between the
of June 80 and the night of
July !, q special trains will arrive in
Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo
and go westward over the Denver &
Rio Grande
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-29
WILL DECORATE.
County and City VIII Hang Flags
Fer the Jubilee-Rocca Laid Off.

Fer the Jubilee-Rocca Laid Off.
TherSswas meeting of the members
of the JOINT building committee yester-
day afternoon, at the conclusion of the
session of the county board of equali
cation. The matter of decorating the
building during the jubilee was con-
sidered and Messrs. Armstrong and
Buckle were empowered to see that the
same was done. the cost being limited
to the sum of $500.
In connection with the resignation
of Louis Rocca, who has flied the
position of head janitor for the city for
so many years, the county members
announced the appointment of Janitor
Siddoway for their side of the house.
The city did not appoint a man, but
placed the building in charge of Janitor
Clovis, giving Rocca so days vacation
It appears that Mr.. ROcca has worked
so hard for the past few years that his
health has become impaired and he
needs a rest He told the members of
the committee he had mental trouble
which had caused nervousness TO
marked degree and that was deemed
reason for the city members to advise
him to take a rest. Councilman MulVey
said last evening Louis was the most
faithful worker he ever saw and that
the city could get no better man. He
hoped he would go away in the hills
fishing or somewhere where he could
get good rest. THAT is what ails
him. and nothing else" said Mulvey.
The man is tired out, worn out, by too
close attention to his duty. A fellow
cannot be expected to preserve his
temper and health staying in one place
all the time He wants a change once
in a while the same as anybody else"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-29
THE KITCHEN GARDEN.
An Interesting Talk By Miss Emery
of St. Paul.

Miss Emery of st. Paul, Mimi, who is
visiting Salt Lake, is attracting much
attention among ladies with her lee
lures on household economy as taught
in the kitchen garden. Little girls take
to this training as naturally as a duck
TO water. The system teaches the care
and control OF the body; ease and grace
in movement: the ideal and the practi-
cal developed together; work done in
the best way, with the least eXpendi-
ture of time and strength.
Kitchen garden" is teaching house
work with toys.
With miniature tables, dishes. beds.
broOms. wash tubs, etc, little girls from
s to i years Of age are taught 10 be
neat and orderly in handling materials,
and with songs and games much Of the
drudgery is taken out of the so-called
mental labor.
When two or three little girls are
playing together, we usually find them
playing house" Kitchen garden aims
TO wisely direct the natural tendency
Of that age into avenues of usefulness,
forming habits of order and system,
while lifelong Impressions may be
made The power of habit is the great
economy of nature"
In brief talk with Miss Emery yes
terdav, she said:
The plan for kitchen garden work
originated with Miss Emily Hunting
ton, sister of Bishop Huntington of
New York City, and for nearly 20 years
has been kept within the limit of the
parish industrial schools Of the Episcp-
pal church.
In 1890 the work had travelled as TAR
west as Chicago. and the latter part CT
the same year was introduced in St.
Paul, Mimi, by Miss Louise Emery.
"A place was given this work in the
childrens building at he Worlds Co
lumbar exposition in Chicago, and
since that time it has grown rapidly.
1t is hoped that at no distant day
this work viii find its place in the reg
ular course Of manual training in the
public schools Of America.
That il is practical and useful none
viii deny. for it teaches how to do
house work in the best way with the
east expenditure of time and strength.
The course of study is adapted to
children from to y years OF age. The
material used in illustration is such
hat the eye and hand are trained to-
yether. developing the practical with
he ideal.
"A model school of p children will be
conducted by Miss Emery during July
md August. in ST. Marks school,"
Parents who wish to take advantage
If this course for their children viii
ind Miss Emery at ST. Marks school
Ii $50 a. m. after this date.
Mothers and teachers are invited to
he opening session, Wednesday morn
ng. June 30.