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The Topeka state journal., 1897-06-03
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FIVE ACRES OF LAND SINK.
The Site of an Old Illinois Town Sud
denly Drops Down so Feet.

Cairo, Ill, June 3.-The peoIe of Cal
edonia. on the Ohio, 1S miles above
here, are very much worked up over a
singular occurrence that took place on
the site of the old town on Saturday
night last. Five acres of land suddenly
sank and left a hole so deep.
The house in which Captain Cole Bo-
ren lived years ago was ON the land
and entirely disappeared in the hole
The people who occupied it noticed the
ground cracking on Friday and moved
out in time to escape the disaster The
cause is mystery, and the people fear
that more land will tumble in. The
spot is near the river, but there is con-
siderable land between it and the water
that has not fallen, so that it is not
caused by a caving bank.
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COLOR LINE ENGLAND.
British officers Will Not Permit Col
ored Officers at the Same Table.

London, June 3.-The preparations
for celebrating Queen Victorias dia-
nnond Jubilee have brought into promi-
nence the fact that there are persons
other than wicked, prejudiced Ameri-
cans who have objections to recognizing
to the full and logical extent the princi-
pie that colOred men are brothers. Of
ficers and men of the various military
and police forces from all parts Of the
empire are arriving in London in
steady stream. and for the most part
are being lodged in ordinary barracks
The privates get along famOusly with
Tommy Atkins, who does not worry
much about color provided the cOlored
man is properly deferential and willing
to spend his pay in ministering to his
white comrades creature comforts. The
difficulty is with the officers, who will
not have a colOred officer at the same
table.
In London, so far, the matter has not
gained sufficient publicity to cause a
scandal; but a somewhat similar diff
Guilty in Dublin has set the neWSpap perS
by the ears. The officers of the Royal
Irish Constab abulary refused to mess with
COnSta bulary, sent over with q squad
of men. The result is that the negro
officers have to walk something like two
miles to their meals One of them,
Captain Willoughby, who is described
as "a fine, athletic young fellow, with
pleasing, candid countenance," resents
this treatment, and talks of getting ii
brought to the notice of the Queen.
Should he succeed there would be
pretty serious trouble for the Irish Off
GERS, for the Queen has fine, old-fash-
iOned notions about the absolute eQuali-
ty of her subjects of all colors and
creeds; and, as is well known, one OF
her most trusted servants, who is al
ways in her company on public Occa-
sions, is a highly colored and learned
HindOO.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-06-03
WOMEN PRESS ASSOCIATION
Kansas City Organization starts
With Small Membership

Kansas City. June S.-The Kansas
City Press association was organized
Yesterday afternoon at the Midland no
tel, with four members. The The. o+meers 1lasIs
chosen were: President, Miss MAUD
Hastings; secretary, Mrs Matte Reed; /;
treasurer. Miss Amelia WoHord. The
organization was completed by mrs
HoIIen G. Day, of st. Louis, president
of the Missouri Women's State assocla-
ton. The purposes of the organization
are to bring about a closer relation
among those engaged in the same Ia
bors and the general elevation ana I'M
provement of the women writer's.
The association limits its membership
to those who are or have been actually
identified with some publication IN
some capacity. It is the purpose OF the
association to hold weekly meetings
and try to enlist all of the women OF
the city who are eligible as members
The next meeting will be held at the
Midland June g. at p. m Mrs: Day,
the organizer, is editor of the Picket
Guard at St Louis, and is spending
this year organizing the women OF the
state. She has completed an organlza-
ton at St. Joseph, Warrensburg, Sc
dalia, Chillicothe and other places.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-06-03


Newton Republican
The prize fakir recently visited Mar
ion. He opened his street talk with
prayer and after preaching a short but
earnest sermon called attention to a
most excellent electric belt.-Hutchtn-
son News.
St Paul has a new woman who is
strictly up to date. She was a leader in
society and treasurer of a charitable
institution and has embezzled S., 200 of
the funds.-Abilene Chronicle.
There are plenty of men who can al
ways pay cash for whisky and then
stand the grocer off.-Arkansas City
Traveller.
The interest a story carries is all in
the telling of it; so playwrights and
novelists should not become dispirited
because the public Outcry is in favor or
new plOts.-Leavenwort Standard.
The comparisons which women make
of each other must be viewed with both
candor and knowledge to be valued cor
rectly.-AtchisOn Champion.
The commencement grafton is good
only once; the graduation dress may
run through a whole season of lawn
parties and white gown affairs.-Otta-
wa Republican.
In reading the Montana Indian war
news divide the number Of killed by
two and then subtract half the remain
der and you will be getting the facts
Wichita Eagle.
There are homes so delightful one
longs to visit them, yet fears to do So,
because it is such a cross to leave them.
-AtchiSOn Champion.
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EAGLES
Rose Tint
DC CIGAR.
Cages for the Guards.

San Quentin, Cal. June s.-Warden
Hale has decided to build cages in the
jute mill in order that armed guards
may be placed in them to watch the
convicts when they return to work The
cages will be arranged in such a man
ner that they cannot easily be reached
by the prisoners in case Of riot. Each
guard will be armed with a rife and
will be given orders to shoot in the
event Of another revolt in the mill.
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a. omce Hunting q nran.

Washington, June 3 The civil serv-
ice commission will hold a special ex-
animation on July 28 for establishing a
register from which appointment may
be made to the position of assistant
chief in the division of soils in the ag-
ricultural department. The salary of
this position is 81, 800 per annum and
males only are eligible.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-06-03

Not only piles of the very worst kind
can be cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve, but eczema, scalds, burns, bruis-
es, boils, ulcers and all other skin
troubles can be instantly relieved by
the same remedy. George w. StansfeId.
632 Kansas avenue
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after the interests of Raymond, a new
town on the Santa Fe.
From some cause unknown apples
and other fruits were falling from the
trees in the county.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-06-03
Antidote for Yellow Fever.

Buenos Ayres, Argentina, June ga
dispatch from Montevideo, Uruguay,
telegraphs that DR.. San Arelli declares
that he has been able to verify his dis
covery of the micrObe OF yellow fever
He will soon publish his curative syH-
tenn for the disease.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-06-03

cloudy tonight and Friday; warmer in
northwest portion Friday; nOrtherly
The Topeka state journal., 1897-06-03
sEX RAYS.n

Chicago extends a cordial invitation
to the Bacchante, which has failed to
gain the affections of the Boston pub
lie To the pure all things are pure
Newton Republican
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Bennett sails To-day.

New York. June 3-James Gordon
Bennett has sailed for the Azores in
his steam yacht Namouna-
The Topeka state journal., 1897-06-03

The finest in the west. Come and try II.
]. W. PHILLIPS. 612 W Eighth Ave.
Subscribe for rTbe STATE Journal.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-06-03

For three years we have never been
without Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy in the house .
says A. II. Patter, with E. G. Atkins &
would as soon think of being without
flour as a bottle of this remedy in the
summer season. We have used it with
all three of our children and it has
never failed to cure-not simply stop
pain, but cure absolutely. It is all
right and anyone who tries it will find
it so.' For sale by druggists.
The Monarch of Patent Medicines,
Beggs' Hair Renewer- It makes new
hair, brilliant hair, hair on heads that
have no hair. Take no substitute. At
druggists.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-06-03

At present the whole world is wonder
ing at the tremendous sales and desira-
bic effects of Beggs' German Salye.
Druggists sell it.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-06-03

There are plenty of men who can al
ways pay cash for whisky and then
stand the grocer off.-Arkansas City
Traveller.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-06-03

The comparisons which women make
of each other must be viewed with both
candor and knowledge to be valued cor
rectly.-AtchisOn Champion.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-03

and gold; above this a collar of guipure
and a Understanding collar, which was
filled In with mass of cream lace round
the head. A black satin bonnet, with pink
roses, gave the finishing touch, but from
the description madame must possess
certainly a swaa-like neck, as it is difficult
to understand without seeing this creation
exactly the effect; however, it must be de-
lightful, as was Likewise one of dark blue
ribbed velvet, which has plain skirt and
a blouse bodice, in the center of which
there Is fuiling of pale blue crepe plisse
drawn in, with a belt of dark tan leather,
studded with cabachons; over this was
worn a large cape of rich sable. The
wearer's bonnet has a red velvet crown
and is trimmed with black ostrich
feathers; ii muff Of feathers and velvet
exactly matches; pearl gray gloves were
worn. A fair countess when attired in
iron-gray velvet with a violet velvet
blouse, ornamented with bretelles, EN-.
broidered with shaded silks and spangles
is said to be most picturesque. A cascade
of real lace extends down the front, and a
simply huge ruff composed of lace, velvet
and ribbon encircies her throat. With
this goes huge-crowned hat of black
satin finished with tersade of velvet and
plumes and tan kid gloves.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-03
Us to Collars.

The greatest attention is being expended
upon collars. They are being made of "a
piece of velvet of some pale or bright
shade, according to The fancy or the color
ing of the weGrer, and measure a quarter
of meter in width and are cut en- the
bias, the ends being gauged into the height
required at the back and fastened with
hooks and eyes. Then they are beaded all
over with either steel, shaped like
small nail heads, or with ordinary seed
pearls. The ruff is attached from the
sides, so it leaves the throat bare. 1t is
made of satin ribbon or creamy white
chiffon, edged with Valenciennes lace.
which is Of the same tone. One of the IA
orite colors employed in geranium pink
velvet, studded with pearls, with ruff OF
chiffon.
These collars were got out by
Partisan house to sell during the holidays
at 80 each, and were so popular that it
was found impossible to meet the great
demand, as many were purchased as
Christmas gifts. So we may expect to see
them here ere long, as our clever women
will soon be able, from this brief descrip-
ton, to evolve some becoming ones On
some of the SWEETEST jackets are seen
high chinchilla collars or the 1880 collar
in black velvet; but woman is made or
unmade by her collar. quite as much as a
man, so do, if you would be in the least
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-03
Figure 3-New Ball Headdrass.
Figure New Evening He address.

pected popularity are the only new things
so far that the winter has given US. The
square derby hats have been affected by a
number of men. but l think they are hid
eous. A few very large and stout men,
however can wear these; but as for others,
they should avoid them-but of course,
they won't.
In ties there are absolutely no new de-
signs. Everywhere it is the black, dark
blues and green's with the same little
white figures sprinkled over them, or here
and there by way of variation the same
designs in yellow and red. The ascots
are very much less puffed and the aprons
meet at very sharp angle.
really believe that the greatest novel
ties are in dressing gowns and pajamas.
These are of ell hues of the rainbow and
the stripes of bright pink and blue are
much wider than formerly and in the
former are of that staring hue that. one
sees in the old fashioned cream candy.
Collars continue upright and the all-round
turn-down is not as much in vogue as it
was during the autumn.
Smart men have entirely given up the
Hombourg hat, for the gray with the black
cloth band has been seen in the Bowery
Tor some time past, so naturally this style
has been abandoned. &C.
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highest quotation even after he has
shipped his booty to market. The cross
fox fur comes third on the list, and is
generally worth from SIS to $50, according
to size. general beauty and richness oi
color. The fur of the otter is nearly as
valuable. and good specimen will COM
mand SIS either at the country store or in
the city markets. The beaver is not
worth more than SIS, the wolverine $40,
the lynx and black raccoon $6 and the
common wolf and marten SIS. These are
the principal ur-bearing animals caught
by the trappers in this country, but long
list OF cheaper ones are brought to the
market, such as the mink, skunk, badger,
wildcat, red and gray fox, muskrat and
rabbit. The price paid for these vary
from few cents apiece up to several dol
lars. The rabbit skins are so cheap that
the trappers would not take the trouble to
express them to the cities if it were not
for the fact that they can be packed in
with the others at no extra cost.
The skins of the deer, moose, elk and
antelope must not be confounded with
those OF the strictly fur-bearing animals
The former are sold as skins and hides,
and not as furs, bringing so much a
pound. Deer hides usually bring from 90
to 36 cents per pound. As most State
laws forbid trappers killing these animals
except during very short season. there
is not so much profit in hunting them as
the prices offered would seem to war
rant.
The trapper is essentially what his name
implies, and not hunter or sportsman.
Tne shotgun is not his implement, for
this tears and injuries the skins ann furs.
The traps and skinning knife are his chief
articles OF trade. The traps are usually
divided into three classes-snares, dead
falls and steel traps. The steel traps vary
in size from the small ones set to capture
the little muskrat to the large double
spring arrangements known as 'grizzly
bear traps" These latter are mammoth
affairs, weighing forty pounds, and with
rows of sharp teeth spread sixteen inches
apart. When the rows OF such trap
close upon any creature they are pretty
sure to break his leg and hold the ca ptiye
prisoner until relieved by some outside
person. The grizzly bears have been
known to tear the heavy traps from their
moorings and drag them mile or more
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-03
The Passing Of the
Trapper and Trailer

Among the changes that an advancing
civilization and senseiess denudation of
forest land are creating throughout the
length and breadth OF great continent,
none are more conspicuous than those
pertaining to the fauna of this country.
Ihe solitudes of the great primeval forests,
that formerly abounded in wild game,
beautiful birds and fowls of the air and
valuable fur bearing animals, are now
nearly as deserted as the great Western
plains, where the buffalo long since left
nothing but traces OF his existence behind.
Trappers find it more difficult to obtain
their furs each season, and along with the
sportsmen they retreat further into the
cold regions north of US, penetrating into
the wilds of British America, where life
in winter is scarcely endurab BILE.
The fur-trapper has had his day in the
United States, observes the Philadelphia
Times, and as product of past conditions
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-03

ately after examining such delightful con-
ceptions. abound in valuable idea and sug-
gestions.
Naturally, the first night Sarah Bern
hardt presented "Lorenzaccio," the fair
danes in the audience were gorgeously
appareled. Any number of dresses were
composed of crepe de chine in various
light shades, such as in gray maize, hello
trope, ETC., these three being for the mo-
ment most liked for evening wear. Almost
all had gauged sleeves puffed at the shoul-
ders, and draped bodices over white lace
square implements. Many of these So
called blouses worn were OF velvet. Nine.
Feydeau's bodice was especially admired,
being of Iettuce-green velvet, opening
over a chemisette OF old guipure upon pale
blue satin. The collar was also of guipure
over satin, with pleated blue satin ribbon
standing out from the throat in imitation
of the ancient ruff1e.
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he is disappearing as surely as the game
which he has hunted. In the greatnorth-
ern belt of the States bordering upon the
Canadian line he is found in dwindling
mum bers, vainly striving to make living
in his precarious calling and bemoanlng
the times when it was an easy matter to
find enough animals in his traps each day
to keep him supplied with money. 1t is
now the work of week to gather the
skins that formerly came to his traps in
day.
The popularity of furs has not declined.
In fact, they are more in demand than
ever, and fashion DEGREES that they shall
be worn every winter on garments Tor
men and for women. Most of them COM
mand higher price than ever in the his
tory OF civilization, but the trapper does
not profit as much by this change as
might be supposed. The fur bearing AMI
mails are disappearing faster than the
prices for the turs advance. Other unset
tied regions of the globe are being ex-
pIored to help supply the markets of the
world with skins and science is doing
everything in its power to utilize the
common skins of the domesticated ami
mails.
The fur of the cat, dog, sheep, lamb and
other animals of our barnyard and house
hold has already become valuable COM
mercially. and through the dyer's art and
the curriers' skill the wearers of cheap
furs are totally deceived.
1t is not an easy matter to ascertain the
relative value of the important furs, but
those taken from the forests and woods Of
this country are much higher than in
former days. The silver fox, that
abounded so plentifully in our Northern
woods, is now a comparatively rare ami
NAL, and from $l00 to 5000 is paid for
tirst-class specimens. The darker the fur
of the silver fox the more valuable it is,
and consequently the farther north the
trappers go the better luck they have.
Those over the Canadian border trapsmore
and better silver foxes than can be found
anywhere in the United States, although
Northern Maine and the Michigan penin-
sula have yielded some excellent silver
foxes. Owing to the great demand for
this fur. the animals have been trapped
and hunted so persistently that they are
very scarce and the few remaining ones
a-e more timid and harder to catch than
the common red fox.
Bear skins generally come next to the
furs Of the silver foxes, and they run all
the way from $40 TO SIS apiece for the raw
fur. Dealers grade the skins according TO
their idea of the value, aud the trapper is
not always sure that he will receive the
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-03
Worn by Great actresses.

All Paris is iocking to the Renaissance,
for Sarah Bernhardt, as Alfred de Mussets 8
LorenZaccio, is attracting not only the
social world, but also celebrities from
among the great artists and the most
noted literary men of the day. Both cos
tune and scenery are very fine, and thus
far concerning Bernhardt's apparel can
only report that she wore black silk
embroidered tunic, which had full sleeves
of black satin. Her breeches were short
and the long black cloak was suspended
from one shoulder. ''She was an ideal
Lorenzaccio; the deathly pallor of her face,
her short wayeIess hair. all helped TO
make the portrait of that Florent tine
Hamlet complete"
La Duse, l am glad to hear, has ordered
from Worth many of the elegant costumes
which she will wear soon in the different
plays in which she so soon expects 10 ap-
pear. Some are thus described by cor
respondent who has just paid Worth's es-
tablishment visit: There were three
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-03

dresses of crepe de chine, one white. the
skirt long and flowing the bodice draped
across and drawn into a deep corselet of
gold lace, embroidered with raised gold,
long wide draped sleeves, the high neck
cut in small square and bordered with
dull gold embroidery. The second, made
nearly the same, was silver gray, with the
EN- broidery and raised work in silver; the
third was pale yellow, ornamented on the
bodice with draperv 'antiaue of white
lace; the skirts all plain. For evening
dress, a pale yellow satin; on the left
side of the skirt was guile OF silver en-
broidery, on which were placed narcissus
flowers of white crepe with diamond GEN.
ters, and the veins of the petals marked
with a silver thread. The low bodice was
ornamented with same design but smaller
placed in the rich lace that formed the
berthe and sleeves; the waistband was
folded satin, outlined with large dia-
monds.
Another beautiful evening dress was
pale pink damas with a pattern
OF laurel leaves entwined, and here and
there small wreaths embroidered in dia-
monds, long skirt, low blouse bodice of
damas and lace, and the laurel leaves cut
out and appliques on the lace and stud
died with diamonds, most skillful piece
of work.
The third is Ophelia green satin made
with trained skirt and two wide quilles
descending from the hips to the edge of
the skirt in point. This beautiful en-
broidery is composed of small spangles
and silver beads mingled with diamonds;
the top of the guile Is surrounded with
white crepe like cloud. The low bodice
is .ornamented with crossed berthes of
embroidery, forming festoons round the
shoulders. A splendid evening cloak is of
Genoa velvet, blue and mauve flowers on
a green satin ground; the sleeves are i'm
mense and looped up; the whole finished
with sable and rich lace.
Even these few lines, written immedi-
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Velvet Dresses.

These are owned by every fashionable
woman and the latest are quite delightful,
but alarmingly expensive. The plain vel
vet skirt must be trimmed with innumer-
able rows of silken braid, graduating from
the front half way up the back, and either
q sacjacket treated in Il similar fashion or
a bolero will complete such skirt.
In all cases the vest, or 'front.' or shirt,
whichever form the underbodice may
take, is of some light soft stuff, such as
lisse, or lace. or both, and this is good
idea, as the touch of light is becoming to
all women; especially when the coat is
faced with some dark fur is the introduc-
tion of the diaphanous of special use and
beauty.