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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04
GREECE, AND THE "UNsPEAK-
ABLE TURK
IProf. Thomas Davidson, in the May
Forum

[PrOf. Thomas Davidson, in the May
FOrum.l
Since my first visit to Greece, 20 years
ago, I have watched the life and pro-
gress OF her people; and L know rev
Things that are more encouraging. De
spite all the vexations to which their
guardians have subjected them, and all
the obstacles they have thrown IN their
way, despite also their own natural
shortcomings, they have Shown, IN both
material and spiritual things, all the
virtues of a progressive and civilized
people. Their country left them deS-
ert by the Turks, has become, to large
extent, productive and beautiful The
population, now 2, 800 900, has doubled in
the last 20 years. In 1877, there were
hardly a hundred miles of carriage
roads, and only five miles of railway in
roads everywhere, and hundreds of
miles of railway. In 1877 it was hard
~ possible for the traveller to find
ped outside Athens: today, there are
numerous hotels, with all European
conVeniences, in all the principal cities
ana towns. But the true test and proof
OF Greece'S indOmitable spirit of Gull
ture is her educational system. By that
she stands or falls. have visited
Greek schools throughout the length
and breadth of the land, from the in
fant school kept by the peasant in the
open air, against a sunny hovel-Wall,
70 the ArsakeiOn, or girls academy, and
the noble university, with 1900 students
which now grace and honor the city of
Athene. Any one who will do the same,
and listen to the records of the sacri-
nceS made by rich and poor for the
sake of education and culture, will not
doubt for a moment that Greece is am
ply able to govern and civilize the lands
now marred and wasted by Turkish
mlSrule. The sums of money given by
rich Greeks to schools, and the hard
ships undergone by the children of the
poor in remote districts to avail them
selves OF these, have no parallel any
where, save in the United States and
Scotland. Who dares assert of such a
people that it is not capable of ruling
its ancient patrimOny-the first home of
hberty-better than the barbarous Turk
or the despotic Russian? There is but
one just, beneficent, and effective solu-
ton of the eastern question, and that is
the restoration of the Greek empire to
Greece, and the placing of a great civ
liking power, such as neither Turkey
nor Russia can ever be, as guardian of
the bridge between Europe and Asia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04
BIRD-SONGs.
TFrom the May Lippincott. ]


1t is pleasant to idle away an occa-
siOnaI hour during the spring and sum-
mer enjoying the fresh fragrance laden
air, and the greensward with its dots or
splashes of color, and drinking in the
mingled chorus of songs and calls and
the many other sounds that pervade
the place. 1t is pleasant to allow these
variable agreea BILE sensations to form
a harmonious background to dreamy
revery.
But when, instead of permitting them
to remain a. mere mass-a collective
noun, as it Were-One separates each
: individual form it's fellows, learns to
know the color which each flower lends
to the scene, the note which each bird
contributes to the chOrus-then is felt
the truest, deepest and most intense
enjoyment of the bOuntiful feast which
nature offers to the senses. Each flower
each bird, is a friend; and about each
are clustered the many pleasant aSsO-
Citations that friendship brings. That
clear, ringing melody from the cOpSe
is not merely a pretty song; it is the
rich voice Of our old friend, the Caro-
lima wren, whose CHEEKY note, accom-
panied by the pure. cool breeze of early
morning. has so often brought matin
greetings through the open window.
That beautiful song of two clear plain
tive notes is no longer an undistin-
guished part of a general chorus; it IS
the chickadee's love song. which has so
many times broken the long silence of
winter and told us of the coming
spring, even amidst snOw-cOvered fields
and icicle-pointed trees.
The memory is stored with remin
iscences of former scenes and surround
ings with details of the habits and ap-
Dearance of the singers; with incidents
of their cOurtships, their riValrieS, their
house building, their paternal cares
and anxieties with their social travels
stirred to life, to a greater or less de-
gree, by the sound of their voices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04

well fitted to fill the post to which he
has been appointed. On two occasions
he has served as consul general to Sa-
moa. He was first appointed by Presi-
dent Cleveland in 1887 At this time
Germany was trying to get possession
of the islands, and Mr.. Sewa1 stead
lastly opposed this movement. He was
recalled to testify as to the condition of
affairs before the senate committee on
foreign relations. His views were not
in accord with those of Secretary of
State Bayard, and he was asked to re-
sign, which he did.
Two years later Secretary of State
Blaine attached him to the comm ssiOn
engaged in negotiating the Berlin trea-
ty, and the next year, 1890, he was re-
appointed by President Harrison as con-
sui general to Samoa. When the inter
national commission governing those is
lands had been established, he resigned
his commission. Mr.. Sewall first enter
ed the consular service in 1885, when
he was appointed vice consul to Liver
pool.
Mr.. SewalI is the son of the Dem
ocratio candidate for vice president in
the last campaign and attracted consid-
cradle attention by opposing his father.
He was himself a Democrat until 1898,
when he left the party owing to Pres
ident Oleveland's attitude on the Sa-
moan question.
His nomination is regarded as a sig
nifcant indication of the policy of the
present administration with regard to
the acquisition of new territory, for he
is an ardent advocate of the annexation
of Hawaii. Mr. SewalI is thoroughly
conversant with Hawaiian affairs, for
he has been there frequently in the past
ten years. In 1887 he spent considerable
time at Honolulu preparing a special
report for the state department.
Harold Marsh Sewan was born in
Bath, Me-, in 1860. He entered Har-
ward college in the class of 1882. and
upon being graduated took a three
years course in the law school. He was
married in 1898, and while making an
extensive bridal tour he and his wife
were wrecked in the China sea, escap-
ing after suffering many hardships.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04
GLOBE SIGHTS.
CFrom the Atchison Globe)
Everybody likes a bashful girl.


The majority of people are fond Of bread
It n.iu '"0-3SS99' ' .
tend Sunday school teachers meeting
and listen to the papers"
People are becoming 50 crazy to hear
themselves talk that they are going
around delivering free lectures
If there is one thing that makes q
dressma<er mad it is to say that her shop
is a good place to call for news.
The women are smarter than the men.
or they couldn't write with those kind OF
pens they have around the house.
When a woman goes into q dry, goods
always has plenty of time to look around.
A young fellow thinks he has lots of
trouble with the girls, but it is nothing
when his daughter gets married.
When some women want to get a trip
abroad, they say it is to educate their
children. This viii be worked by a nuns
Der OF A Ate people in the coming
is taught in the schools at home.
A boy in North Atchfson knows that
everything that is old-fashioned has not
gone into disuse as claimed. He stole
q rhubarb pie from the cupboard yester>
day, and this morning his father gave
him an old-fashioned licking in the barn
At the rate society is managing things
now, brides Will never have to buy any
linen or house furnishings. 1t is as nee
essary to give engagement presents -
weddings gifts. and a smooth girl VIII
announce her engagement at once, and
keep pOstpOning her wedding until
her house is furnished.
An Atchison woman makes the COM
plant that she never in her life saw any,
thing that is horrible: no body washed up
by the river. or mangled in a railroad
wreck All the dead people she has seen
have been in cofflns in their best clothes
and with flowers about them. She feels
that she has missed the education found
in experience.
-
Whenever a woman dies and leaves a
number of small children, it causes a
I heartache all over town In one thing
every one is agreed: that no one is as
good as mother, and that in losing a
mother, d child loses its best friend. 1t
is due TO the kindness of a tender provi
| dence that more mothers are not taken,
for in the care and worry over their
children's ailments. they never think of
themselves. We have always imagined
that 90 per cent of the inhabitants of
heaven We're mothers when on earth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04
A MUNICIPAL NEWSPAPER
[From the Philadelphia Record.l

TFrom the Philadelphia Record
The Daily Dresdener Anzeigor of
Dresden, Saxony. is probably the only
paper in the world owned by a munich
pality. but since its bequeathal to the
city by the late proprietor at his death
some years ago it has been conducted
with great success. The condition of
the beQuest was that the profits should
be spent upon public parks, and this
year a playground of eight acres was
purchased and will be soon opened to
the public.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04
THE CHRISTIAN ALLIANCE.

DR.. Simpson to Build Training School
For Missionaries.
When the Rev. Albert Simpson start
ed out to do evangelical work on new
and Independent lines Is years ago, he
had hardly dollar of his own, no fol-
lowers and not very promising prospects.
The other day Dr.. Simpson laid the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04

Receiver for Librarv Fan

Knoxville. Tenn. May Am applica-
ton for a receiver of the interstate library
association with headquarters in this city
and having 100 branches in six southern
sta--es was made in chancery court this
morning. Charles Waring. Jr.. was ap-
pointed receiver by Judge Lindsay. The
liabilities of the association are not given
in The hill
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04
HE FAvoRs ANNEXATION.

Harold NJ. sewaII, the New Minister to
Hawaii.
Harold M. SewalI. the new minister
to Hawaii, although only 81 years old,
has had variety of experience in the
diplomatic service and is paT5icularly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04

Health, grace and beauty are claimed
as practical results of the modern meth
DDS of outdoor exercise for women.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04
Daily Average 1877

The issues of the Topeka Daily State
Journal of Topeka, Kansas. for three
months from January LIST, 1897. to March
S1st, 1897. inclusive, actual number of COM
plete copies printed, have been as stated
below:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04
COMMENT ON OUR REUNION.

Topeka is not exhibiting the proper
spirit in attempting to organize a veter-
ans reunion" for next fall in opposition
to the. regular reunion of the G. A R. to
be held in Leavenworth.-Leave h
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04
bae.eMNs<a33gS,,o~a.>
Editor and Proprietor.

Editor and Proprietor.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this
fth day of April 1897.
A. A. MAJORS.
(SeaL) Notary Public,
Ny commission expires April 4th. 1885
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04


spirit in attempting to organize a veter-
ans reunion" for next fall in opposition
to the regular reunion of the G. A R. to
be held in Observation-Disclosures h
Standard.
An old soldiers reunion will be q prom
inent feature of the fall festivities at To-
peka this fall and doubtless will be well
attended by the old boys. Leavenworth
was named as the place where the next
old soldiers reunion will be held. Tope-
Standardization City Imprint.
The G. A. R. state reunion will be held
at Leavenworth next fail. Topeka lost it
because of making a Republican rally out
OF H.-Washington Watchman.
Topeka is preparing to have a reunion
TINS ran In opposition to the Grand Army
not to do that. 1t isn't right and it ism t
policy.-Hutchinson News.
Since Topeka did not get the C. A. R.
reunion she is telling with great pride
about the large numbers of old soldiers
win Ledger.
decided not to hold their reunion at To-
peka this fall. There are So, 600 old sold
1ers n Kansas who do not belong to the
Grand Army. Topeka now realizes so
P. I. Bonebrake admits that it mixed up
TOO much in politics. In fact. it was prin-
cipally = republican recruiting station at
Topeka last fall The reunion goes to
Leavenworth.-Norto Champion
The Grand Army reunion goes TO Leav-
enworth next year. Topeka labored to
get the reunion but failed to secure the
prize. Topeka however. viii have a re
union this fall in connection with her fall
festivities. It is claimed that there are
5000 old soldiers who do not belong to
the Grand Army. who will doubt en-
JOY reunion in connection with her feS-
tivtties-Cottonwood Falls Reveille-
Topeka is mad and has taken her dolls
and gone home. She says she viii have a
G A: r. reunion of her own. She says
she didn't want the reunion very badly
yWay.-Baldwin Ledger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04
Weather Indicafions.

Chicago, May 4-For Kansas: Con-
ditions favorable for showers tonight
and Wednesday: northeast winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04

SUNDAY; no issue.
Grand total of copies printed during the
three months. 81 go.
The grand total when divided by 4,
which is the actual number of days of
issue, shows that the average number Of
complete copies printed per issue was
II 917.
This is a correct report for the three
months of 1897 and is made for the pGr-
pose of being placed on file and securing
an acurate and exact circulation rating.
(Sfgned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04

Topeka is preparing TO have a reunion
this fall in opposition to the Grand Arm.
reunion at LeavenWorth. Topeka ough
not to do that. 1t isn't right and it ism
policy.-Hutchinson News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04

The G. A. r. state reunion will be held
at LeavenwOrth next fall. Topeka lost it
because of making a Republican rally out
of U.-Washington Watchman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04

The women are smarter than the men
or they couldn't write with those kind OF
pens they have around the house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04

If there is one thing that makes q
dressmaker mad it is to say that her shop
is a good place to call for news.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04

Since Topeka did not get the c. A R.
reunion she is telling with great pride
who do not belong to the G. A R-Bald-
win Ledger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04

Booker Washington. Hamilton hall to-
night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04

A young fellow thinks he has lots O.
trouble with the girls. but it is nothing
compared with the trouble he will have
when his daughter gets married.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04

The majority of people are fond of bread
and molasses, but are ashamed to own
a.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04

People are becoming so crazy to hear
themselves talk that they are going
around delivering free lectures.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04

When a woman goes into q dry goods
store, and takes her boy along, the boy
always has plenty of time to look around
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04

Our idea of a dull time would be to at
tend a Sunday school teachers meeting
and listen to the papers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04

When some women want to get a trip
abroad. they say it is to educate their
children. This viii be worked by nuns
Der of Atchison people in the coming
summer whose children can't learn what
is taught ia the Schools at home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04

A boy in North Atchison knows that
everything that is old-fashioned has not
gone into disuse, as claimed. He stole
q rhubarb pie from the cupboard yester>
day, and this morning his father gave
him old-fashiOned licking in the barn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-06

Wheelmen throughout the state will
make an active fight on bicycle thieves
during the summer. Heretofore bicycle
thieves have found Wisconsin good
field for their operations, and many OF
them went unpublished last year. Not
only has the Wisconsin division, L. A.
W., offered a reward of $25 for evidence
leading to the conviction of every per-
son stealing league members wheel,
but clubs throughout the state are offer
ing rewards for evidence against the
thieves. Among the clubs recently
offering reward is the Sheboygan Cy-
cling club, which will pay $40 for every
conviction of a bicycle thief in that
city.-Sentinel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-06
Noble Motives.

1t seems strange that any mother who
loves her child should ever instill into
his mind anything but the noblest mo-
tives for conduct. Children easily APP
preciate high motives, and learn to
despise unworthy ones. 1t is great
mistake to ask a child to be good be-
cause some one is looking at it, or for
some paltry reward or from fear of pun
ishment. The motive from which a
child acts should be more carefully con-
sldered than its action. Conscientious
children are often guilty of grievous
blunders. The child in such case needs
only instruction, and never condemna-
ton. So long as the motive was sincere
the action is of trivial consideration
because it does not affect the formation
Of character. On the other hand, a
most worthy action may sometimes be
clouded by a contemplate motive.
Where it is clearly shown that a child
acts merely from love of praise the
matter is one for the serious considera-
ton of the mother. No trait of char
acter is more easily acquired by child
and none is more disagreeable or diff
cult to overcome than that of the infan-
tile prig. Self-sufficiency is a common
fault of petted children, and one that is
particularly unlovely.
Until taught by motives of fear
or greed to be cunning and under
handed child is naturally frank, and
is easily susceptible to the noblest mo-
tives. The mother should appeal to the
little one to be good and truthful, be-
cause goodness is lovely. and because
such course is the only noble one. 1t
is rare that the child does not instantly
appreciate the motive. Nature has i'm
planted in every childish heart nat
ural love of beauty and truth. 1t is in
stinctive for child to speak the truth
until fear causes him to do otherwise.
A vivid Imagination sometimes causes
children to relate wonderful tales of
their experiences. This is not to be
considered as untruthfulness, but the
habit is one to be watched, for it may
develop in adult life into an unhappy
habit of exaggeration. The child should
be questioned and taught to distinguish
between the unreal world of its fancy
and the real world in which it lives.
The habit of exact and truthful state
ment cannot be formed too early.
All the instruction of the child of to-
day tends to make him methodical in
thought. A bright child soon recog-
nizes inferior motives, and estimates &C.
cordingly those who advance them. If
you expect to retain the respect of your
children do not give them motive for
action that you yourself would despise.
Teach them to understand and live up
to the highest standard.
eff there is anything that will endure
The eye of God, because it still Is pure,
1t is the spirit of little child
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-06
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

Public services for Sunday, May 9
1897.
Morning worship, 1880 a. M; theme
Truth indicated"
Sunday School, y o'clock; subject o
lesson: paul Preaching to the Jews
Acts 13:26-;9
Junior Endeavor Society, p. m.
Y. P. S. c. E, 6:45; subject: "Why
| Love Jesus. Il John 3:14-17.
Evening worship, $50 p. H.; subject
"Character-The One Thing Needful.' y
An interesting song service precedes
the usual evening service. Several Sc
iections will be rendered by quartette
and choir. All are cordially invited to
be present.
DURING THE WEEK.
Monday 7:3O p. m.-Chorus rehearsal
for Sunday musical program.
Wednesday, May u, $50 D. H.
University Center class will not meet in
church parlors. Study will not be re-
sumed until September, at which time
notice will be given. 1t is hoped that a
large number will join the class when
study is again resumed.
Thursday, May IS, $50 .. m.-Mid-
week prayer and conference meeting.
Subject for thought and discussion:
Lost Opportunities of Service. "-Gen.
19:l2-27, 25:27-34; Sam. l3:S-l4; Mark
1862.
Saturday, $50 p. m.--Choir rehearsal.
This Thursday evening the subject of
the prayer meeting is "The Cultivation
of Contentment." Heb. 1855; Tim.
6:3-19; Phil. 4:1O-2O.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-06

Mr.. H. c. Spaulding, an attorney Of
Tomah, attended the funeral of Peter
Dessaint in this city Monday. Mr.
Spaulding and Mr.. Dessaint were bunk.
mates in the 10th Wisconsin during wal
times, passing through hardships and
struggles shoulder to shoulder, share
and share alike, as would two brothers.
1t was agreed between them that which
ever died first the living should attend
the funeral. Mr.. Spaulding fulfilled
his solemn promise.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-06
Wood County Court-In Probate
STATE OF WISCONSIN, !
Wood County. &C.

STATE OF WISCONSIN, ~,
Wood County.
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of Peter T. Dessaint, deceased.
WHEREAS, An instrument, in writing, pur-
porting to be the last will and testament of
Peter T. Dessaint, deceased, late of the city of
Grand Rapids, in said county, has been filed in
this office;
AND WHEREAS, Application has been made by
Elizabeth Dessaint and George W. Dcssaint,
praying that the same be proven and admitted to
probate, according to the laws of this state,
and that letters testamentary be granted thereon
according to law;
IT Is ORDERED. That said application be heard
before me. at the probate office, in the city of
Grand Rapids, Wis, on the LIST day Of June, A. D..
1897, at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
AND IT is FURTHER ORDERED. That notice Of
the time and place appointed for hearing said
application be given to all persons interested,
by publishing a copy of this order for three
weeks successfully, in the Wood County Repor-
ter, a newspaper printed in said county, pre-
yiOus to said hearing,
Dated May +, 1897.
By the Court.
E. c. PORs,
County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-06

Have you ever travelled via the Chi
cago & Alton between Chicago and Kan
sas City, Chicago and st. Louis, Chicago
and Peoria, and st. Louis and Kansas
City. 1t is "America's most popular
railroad" and offers perfect passenger
service between Chicago and Denver,
Colorado; Chicago and Hot Springs
Arkansas, and Chicago and California.
JAMES CHARLTON.
General Passenger and Ticket Agent
Chicago, Illinois.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-06

For every quarter in a mans pocket
there are & dozen uses; aud to use each
one in such a way as to derive the
greatest benefit is question every one
must solve for himself We believe,
however, that no better use could be
made Of one of these quarters than to
exchange 1t for a bottle of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea Rem
edy, medicine that every family should
be provided with. For sale by F. L..
Steib & Co.