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The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25

her. but she got into the milk house and
shut the door The wolf tried in every
way to get in but failed, so he started
after the chickens again. Mrs. V watch
ed her chance and when he was far
enough away she started for the house,
but he saw her and came very near
OVertaking her before she reached the
house He bit at the screen and Mrs.
Vincent had to shut the inside door to
keep him out Then he commenced on
the cats-she could not stand that-sO
she went and got the rifle, loaded it,
stepped to the window and shot. The
shot took effect in his hind leg and did
not disable him at all Then she load
ed the gun up again, opened the door
and the wolf Immediately sprang for
her. She knew that in one more spring
he would go through the screen and be
in the house, so she took good aim and
fired The shot hit the wolf sqUarely
between the eyes and he fell back dead.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25
GOV. ROSS IN POVERTY.
The Former Ex-senator and Kansan
Working at Printers Case.

Leavenworth, Nov. 25.-NIany persons
in Kansas remember ex-senator Ed
mund G. Ross, of Andy Johnson fame,
and who was also one of the instru-
ments in exposing Senator POmeroy in
1872 Some one writing from Santa F'e,
\. NJ, prOpOUnds Rip Van Wrinkles
query: Are we so soon forgotten
when we are gone" and mentions hav-
ing seen on the streets of the little New
Mexican capital ex-senator and eX-
Governor Edmund G. Ross.
Ross. on quitting office. returned to
his trade as a printer, but it afforded
him only a sorry subsistence. and the
old man finds himself in poverty at a
time in his life when he should be en-
joying independence and comfort.
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VOLUNTEERS HEADQUARTERS
Hundreds of Topeka Boys and Girls
are Given a Feast

The poor children of Topeka were
cared for by the American Volunteers
at III East Seventh street A long ia
BILE with 100 plates was heaped with
good things that brought ezcIamations
of joy to the lips of the hungry child
rem. Some of them were so hungry
that they happened to be at the news
boys dinner and the Volunteer dinner
both. But it made no difference to Lieu
tenant Grabel and Captain Shannon of
the Volunteers. Any one who was
hungry enough for two dinners was
welcome. At u o'clock the doors were
thrown open and the long able was
filled in minute and it was not long
until the eata bleS had diSappeared The
arose and gave their places to one hun
dred more This was repeated until
about 700 children had been fed.
To those who always have had
enough to eat it would be a sight to
make them thankful to see the express
SiOnS of joy on the faces of many of
the hungry children who do not know
a good meal three times a day and Oft
en- not once a day.
Captain Shannon said: ''The peoDIe
of Topeka have been generous to a
fault with their contributions We were
refused by no one but every person we
visited was ready and willing to give
at least something. McClintOck kindly
furnished the dishes free of charge.
would be only too glad to make public
the list of the contributors but it would
take too much space. Whether it is
known publicly or not it can be known
did a great deal of kindness and good
and gave hundreds of children some
thing to be thankful for"
The Volunteers and the Salvation
Army agreed to divide the holiday din
ners. on Christmas the Salvation
Army will give a dinner.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25
NOT CITY OWNERSHIP.
Junction City Has Given Up Owning
its Own Light Plant

Junction City. Nov 25.-This city has
given up the idea of city ownership of
a light plant and has accepted g. FO-
garty's proposition to furnish y to 10
ali night arc lamps for the streets at
Sc each per month.
Private consumers are to pay 50 a
month for arc lights and 81 a month
each for Is candle power incandescents
with a reduction of one half per light if
five or more are taken. Where lights
are put in houses with a meter attach
ed the charge is one cent per amphere
per hour. The city has heretofore paid
SO month per arc light and the price
of incandescents has been also decreas-
ed by the new rates.
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poRBs SENT To jail.
Alleged Murderer of Joseph New Re
manded Without Bail.

Eureka, Nov 25-At the preliminary
examination Of George Dobbs yesterday
the prosecution developed stronger evil
dence than was offered on the previous
day, and when the hearing was con-
cluded Justice Reichs committed DObbs
to Jail to await trial at the January
term of court for the murder of Joseph
New
The evidence was entirely circum-
stantial, but it raised a strong pre-
sumption of guilt. Public opinion re-
mains divided on the question, and the
trial of Dobbs and Mrs. New in Janu-
airy will be a hard fought legal battle.
County Attorney Johnson says he Will
be able to make a stronger case at the
trial than was made at the preliminary.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25
Ice Plant for Parsons

Parsons, Nov. 25.-A new 15-ton COM
preston ice plant is being put up in the
south part of the city The water will
be furnished from an immense we'll
which is being dug for this purpose. The
well is an extension of a famous we'll
out of which N. York supplied Parsons
with water in dry times many years
ago when the city had no waterwOrks.
The yield of water from this we'll was
phenomenal The we'll is now being
constructed 60 feet long, 16 feet wide
and % feet deep.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25
AIKEN to a restaurant, where they enjoyed
Oast turkey and other good things.
HAD NO TURKEY
But the Prisoners IN the County Jail
Were Given a Good Dinner.

The prisoners at the county Jail did not
eat Thanksgiving turkey today. But the
bill of fare was better than was enjoyed
in many homes.
The men were given a holiday and there
was no work on the rock pile. They were
not locked in their cells. but were given
the freedom of the inner corridor. The
dinner was served at 2 o'clock and con-
sisted of fresh roast pork, Lima beans,
bread and butter, potatoes, coffee and ap~
pie pie.
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Pensions for Kansars. ;.

Washington, Nov. EXTENSIONS have
been granted as follows:
riginal-F7rederick B. Williams Pres
ley; James c. Mcconnell, Kansas City;
Samuel S. Davis. Fort Scott; William
r. Anderson, Gardiner.
ncrease-Tilg gilman H.Pitts, Farins-
vile; William Seymour, Hutchinson;
Barnett Rogers, ElDoradO.
Original widows, etc.-Catharine NJ.
Gerkin. Block; Sarah Frame. Kansas
City; Rebecca Robinson. Arkansas City:
Minors of Beniah y. White. Fort Scott.
Mexican war widOW-Sarah White
WamegO.
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AN EVE IN Els GARDEN.
a Caney Pastor Denounces His Wife
From the Pulpit.

Independence. Nov. 25.-In the dis
trict court yesterday a divorce was
granted to Rev. Willis Jordan, pastor
of the Christian church at Caney from
his wife. Ada Jordan.
The case appears on the docket under
the peculiar title of Villas Jordan VS..
Ada Miller, called Ada Jordan Rev.
Jordan caused a sensation by publicly
denOuncing his wife from the pulpit on
Sunday recently. He declared in his
speech that he had been victimized by
the bold adventures with whom he had
become infatuated. He said he had
married her but since found out she
was at the time married to another
man; that he had been deceived and
would sue for a divorce.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25
WOLF STORY FROM LYONS.
Lyons is Near Larned Where the
Garth Caved In.

Lyons. Nov. Z5.-AIrs. Vincent. living
one mile north OF Alden, had rather an
exciting experience with n pet wolf she
being the only one at home at the time
The wolf had always been kept chain
ed, but it broke its chain and COM
menced killing and chasing the chick
ems. 1t kept this up until it had killed
u chickens; then got into the pig pen
and got after a litter of young pigs.
Mrs. v. thought it was time to try to
do something, and SO she took a big
stick and started for the pig pen. The
wolf saw her coming and started for
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25
New Kansas Postmasters.

Washington. Nov. Z5.-POstmasters
have been appointed as follows;
Arlington, Reno county, l. 5. Trem-
bly,. vice A. ROetzel, resigned; Cheney,
Sedgwick county. J. A Hartley, vice J.
L. Saunders, removed; Richmond, Frank
lin county, Mrs. a r. Harshberger, vice
]. NJ. Day, removed; Stark, Neosho
county, L. G. Murray, vice W. o. Har-
nef. removed.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25
THANKSGIVING.
rcontinued from First Page.l

quantity the Thanksgiving donations
of any previous year in the history of
the Institution. In addition TO the
two large turkeys and a half dozen
chickens for the Thanksgiving dinner
today, a wagon load of staple prOviS-
ions were collected from the school
houses yesterday. Besides the pro-
visions, donations in money from the
school children amounted to something
over S24.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25
Depot at Fredoria Destroved.

Fredonia, Nov 25.-The depot occu-
pied jointly by the Frisco and the Santa
Fe railway companies was burned yes
terday afternoon. The fire was first
discovered under the platform and it
is thought to have caught from a San
ia F'e engine. Everything was very
dry, and a very strong wind was blow
ing, spreading the flames rapidly con
suming the entire building in a few
minutes
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25
For ssForging" a Telegram.

Newton, Nov. 25.-A- E O'COnner was
brought here today from Dodge City.
by Detective German, on the charge of
forging a telegram from Superintend-
ent Parker. of the Santa F'e, to a con-
ductor ordering him to pass O'Conner
from Burton to Dodge City. O'Conner
was a telegraph operator at Burton
and was discharged last weekHe forg-
ed the telegram in order to obtain
transportation to Dodge City.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25
What Small Blond Men Suffer.

"Julia said something very compliment
tary about you
What was it?''
''She said you'd look too sweet for any.
thing in a blue tea gown and pink slip
pers. ''-Chioago Record.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25
Mystic Brotherhood Men Give Up.

Lawrence. Nov 25.-The DEFENDANTS
in the Order of the Mystic Brotherhood
case, who were to have been tried in
district court yesterday, threw them
selves on the mercy of the court, prom
ised to quit business, allow a perma-
nent injunction against their business,
pay their fines and costs, serve their
Jail sentences and leave the city.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25

Neodesha, Nov. 25.-The Frisco wa
ter supply all along the line is almost
exhausted except at this point At
Monett the supply is very limited and
to be washed out. West of here the
cry is the same.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25
Mutual INDIGNATION.

He Indignantly father said that
I was as homely as your puppy
She (also Indignantly how can
father say that! My puppy is anything
but homely.-New York Journal.
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4 Bitter Opponent.

"Your Aunt Mary is bitterly opposed to
slang isn't shes'
II should say 50. She has even taken
here lately to calling her knitting knot
ting, to keep from using anything ap
preaching slang. Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25
Knem What 1t Was.

every man has his vice, " said Tenspot
to TenterhOok, who was fond of Offering
unsOught counsel to his acquaintance.
What is my vice, prayf'' asked Tenter-
hook.
advice, - replied Tenspot unhesitat-
ingly.-Detroit Free Press.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25
They Inprore with Age.

Bass expresses a preference for boy ba-
bies. They are 50 cunning, he says. Still
he is willing to admit that girl babies are
not so bad-after they get to be 1S or 20
years old.-Bosron Transcript.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25
Sixty Hours to California,

Daily via Santa Fe. Pullman palace
and tOuHst sleepers and free chair cars
This is the line offering quickest time,
shortest distance and greatest comfort,
every day in the year.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25
To Cure a Cold in One Dav.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. Csc. The genuine has l.
B. @. on each tablet.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25

Colds quickly caught are more quick
" cured by Beggs Cherry Cough Syr-
up. At druggists.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25
Frisco Water Supply Short.

change in the name of the division be-
comes effective December 1.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25
Prevent
Pneumonia

Prevention is always better than
cure, even when cure is possible.
But so many times pneumonia Is not
cured that prevention becomes the
natural act of that instinct of self
preservation which is the first law
of nature" Pneumonia can be pre-
vented and is often cured by the use
of Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
Some years ago had a severe cold and
was threatened with pneumonia. / could
neither eat nor sleep, and was in a wretched
condition. I procured a bottle Of Ayers
Cherry Pectoral and took it according to the
directions. and at the end of fifteen daysw as
as well and sound as before the attack
have recommended it in many cases of pneu-
monia since, and have never known 1t to fail
in efectiRg cure"
JOHN HENRY, st. Joseph, La.
'I was attacked with cold that settled
on my lungs, and defed the skill Of my ply
sicians so that they considered me incurable-
At last I began to use Ayers Cherry Pectoral
and was entirely cured after having taken
two bottles"
FRANCISCO A. SEVERIANO,
TauutOn Mass
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-25
NEW CRAWFORD THEATER
Kansas City livestock market.

Kansas City, Nov. %
CATTLE Receipts, 5000. Market firm
to 1Oc higher. Texas steers, S25004g5:
Texas cows. 81 2503.10; native steers. S355
as; native cows and heifers, SL25GA35:
stockers and feeders. $3Q4-35; bulls. s2.4O14-
HOGS Receipts. $500. Market strong 20
sc higher Bulk of sales. $3.32lk1f3. 40:
heavies, $3.271a034O; packers, s3.25Q3.40:
mixed, $3.3Od3. .421a; lights, S3.2O03- -42la;
yorkers, $S.4Oa3.4 .421z; pigs, $30330.
SHEEP Receipts, 1000. Market strong.
Lambs, $4.5O06; muttons S250a4.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-06-09
WESTMINSTER.

Mrs. A. J. Stoddard is numbered with the
sick this week.
Rev. F. B. Hyde and bride are expected
home to-day.
Mrs G. N. Dascomb arrived at her home
here last week for the summer.
Harry Metcalf is at work for D. S. TAYLOR,
Westmoreland, N. H., for a few weeks.
Elmer Watkins is in Felchville to-day to
attend the wedding of his brother, which
takes place this evening.
Lemuel Spaulding is spending few days
in Bridgewater. He is accompanied by his
daughter, Mrs. Marble, of Bellows Falls.
The cold wet weather is causing the farm
ers in some sections trouble on account of
the failure OF the sweet corn to germinate.
Miss Lila Richardson attended the field
day exercises at Mt. Hermon school Monday ;
her brother Austin is a student in the school.
Wards circus passed through the village
Yesterday morning, reminding one of the
circus OF years ago when all shows of this
kind travelled in this way.
George c. Wright aud family are now set
tied i'll their new home. They are good citi-
zens and we are glad to welcome them back
again.
What has become of the law prohibiting
the scattering of hand-bills in the public
streets Last week the advertising agent oi
Wards circus passed through the village,
leaving their show bills to be scattered in all
directions by the wind. If the law is of any
good enforce it; if not, take it from the
statute book.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-06-09
WEST TOWNSHEND.

Miss Frances Pierce of Worcester, Mass,
is visiting at Norman Woods
Miss Maude Howard of Orange, Mass, has
spent few days at S. E. Williams.
Preparations are being made for Chill
dren's day concert to be held June 20.
A daughter was welcomed at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. o L. Phillips June 6.
Rev. Mr.. Hardy of Townshend preached
Sunday in exchange with our pastor, Rev. A.
j. Cameron.
Miss Blanche Farwell, beautiful young
lady of Is years, entered into rest Saturday
morning, May %. She had been i'll Tor
year with consumption and had been kindly
cared for at the home of her uncle and aunt,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Farwell, where she had
lived since the death of her father; her
mother and brother and sister have ali died
within a year, and only one sister remains,
Mrs. Henry Farwell of Westminster, who
was with her the last week of her life.
Funeral services were held Sunday, May 80,
Rev. A. j. Cameron officiating, assisted by
Rev. Mr.. Meacham of Townshend. The
casket was covered with floral tributes from
friends, and the grave was lined with ever
green and flowers by the school children.
She was a young lady beloved by all who
knew her. The sister and relatives have the
sincere sympathy of large circle of friends
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-06-09
last Saturday afternoon for bicycle trip to
Boston for few days absence.

last Saturday afternoon Tor Dlcycle tfiP 10
Boston for a few days absence.
The generators have arrived at Springfield
Station and will be placed in position the
last of this week ready for business.
Reports from DIR. Davis state that 600 OF
the finny tribe have been alured from their
hiding in the waters of Diamond Pond, N. ii.
There was good attendance at the Con-
gregational church Sunday, when W.. 5.
Spencer supplied the pulpit very acceptably,
Mrs. DR.. Chapman accidentally left an oil
stove burning Monday which resulted IN a
badly smoked house and as the building was
alone the neighbors were alarmed at the
dense black smoke that poured out OF the
house but further danger was prevented.
Boston University commencement exer-
cises took place Wednesday afternoon of last
week in fremont Temple when 223 young
men and women were graduated from the
University, including the names OF Miss
Ethel G. Britton of this place and Thomas r.
O'Brien of Bellows Falls. The Temple was
taxed to its utmost capacity and many arrived
too late to obtain seat. The decorations
were very elaborate consisting of ferns, plants
and cut flowers. Over the platform in the
colors Of the University, red and white, were
hung the letters, 'sB. u" and the galleries
were festooned with colored bunting and the
stars and stripes. On the platform were the
president, deans and faculty of the various
departments, win distinguished guests, III
Guiding Gov. Wolcott. President Warren
after a word of welcome introduced Bishop
Foster, who offered short prayer. Alter a
finely rendered selection by the orchestra,
the orations followed, numbering seven, two
representing the law department, two the
college of liberal arts, two the theological
school and one the agricultural college. The
comforting of the degree A. b. upon 223 can
didates then followed by President Warren,
one received the degree of A. M. and five
that of PHI d. The final social event was the
reception given by the trustees, at which Mr..
and Mrs. w. F. Gilman were present.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-06-09
FEARED THE KITCHEN GIRL
Her Anxiety Overcame and the Plate
Saved From Destruction.

Her Anxiety Overcame and the Plate
Saved From Destruction.
b. He was making an evening call, and
she was showing him, some of her por-
celain. 1t was beautiful porcelain, and
she priced it like anything.
Here is a Cerves plate" she said,
"that mamma bought only yesterday
for me. 1t is SO pretty that 1 just
want to use it and get the benefit Of
it: I'm not one of those persons who
don't like to touch anything because it
is valuable, and never get the value OF
it at all.'
why don't you then?" asked the
young man.
We'll, I'm so afraid of the kitchen
girl. She's SO careless, you know, and
she's likely as not to break it all to
smithereens."
I'll fix that for you," said the young
man. Taking the plate gently from her
hand, he drew out his knife and pulled
one of the blades out. Holding the
knife by tn tip of the blade, he gave
it smart rap against the beautiful
and frail Sevres plate, and nicked a
small piece from the edge. The nick
was barely perceptible, but the young
woman started forward in horror.
Heavens and earth" she cried,
"what have you done? You broke my
plate, you horrid wretch, on purpose!
Leave the house instantly, l say!"
She could barely contain herself.
But the young man remained calm
and unruffled. He returned the knife
to his pocket and handed the plate
back to her.
ct will never be broken now," he
mu1mured with smile.
Don't you know he replied, that
an article that has once been nicked
or slightly damaged is never broken
entirely from that time onward, but
lasts lifetime? Nobody will even no.
tice that slight defect, or it wont hurt
if they do, but the plate is safe now for
years and years"
And 10, twas even son. Y. Jour-
nal.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-06-09
Outwitted by Women.

In the comedy of ga Contented Wo-
man." Charles Hoyt imagined a series
of happenings which was with. consid-
erable accuracy acted out in real life in
the latest municipal election at Den
yer, where, by the way, the scenes of
Hoyt's play are laid. The circum-
stances are not exactly similar, but
the manner in which the women voters
of that mining town selected their can
didates, managed their campaign and
finally brought about their election,
tallies precisely with the methods OF
Hoyt's puppets. While the men
thought the women were politically
dead, they weren't even sleeping. The
dear ones conducted a still hunt, allow
ed the men to do all the talking and
considerable laughing, but on election
day they rallied their forces, and now
that the votes have been counted it is
found that only two men came any
where near being elected, and as these
two were caught red handed in at
tempted frauds, they will never be seat
ed. 1t cost the men $4,000 to find that
the women were sharper than they.
Foolish men! Has it not ever been
thus that woman should cost man
dear! Inc WORST OF 1t is, Tue meH nave
nothing to show for their money. The
lesson of the campaign seems to be
that woman is most active when she is
apparently doing nothing, especially in
politics. When the next campaign rolls
around, if the men would capture any
office they will do well to get hustle
on and attend strictly to business, and
not laugh at the Crude methods" of
the women, and ridicule her amateur
political notions.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-06-09
Why Chester was Selected.

There has been considerable grumbling
on the part of certain newspapers in the
northern part of the state because Chester
was chosen for the annual muster this
year instead Of the state grounds at Bur-
lington. The Lyndonville Journal arises
to give very good reason indeed why the
permanent grounds were not used this
season. 1t says:
Apparently the reason for not occupying
the grounds the coming season is because
the lot has been seeded down this spring
and of course it would not be practical tt
use it until another season, when there
will be nice growth of grass. 1t will be
remembered that Governor Grout granted
Col. Seward Webb's request to seed down
the ground this season and the public
spirited gentleman has had that done in the
best manner possible, and the fact of tue
coloneps having such care of the ground.
in charge bespeaks the formation of {
model parade ground.