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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
MRS. ASTOR's COTILLION.
Favors Were Distributed From q
Sleigh of Roses.

New York, Jan. Elm a sleigh of
American beauty roses, with cushions
of red satin and arms of gilt, propelled
by servants in gorgeous liveries and ac-
companied by the retinue and staff of
her household, Mrs. John Jacob AStOT.
crowned with diamonds and covered
with a mass of sparkling jewels, dis
tributed to her guests at her cotillon
last evening posies of bridal white and
punches of orchids of brilliant hue.
Although announced only as a cotillon
supper, there have been few more mag
nificent entertainments given in New
York. The decorations were much
more profuse than those given at Mrs
Astor's ball of two weeks ago.
A peculiar feature of the ball room
itself was it's utter lack of floral deco
rations The vestibules and stairway
and drawing rooms were filed with
palms and Potted plants. The floral
scheme, however. was wonderful in the
dining room, where the great buffet
with its gorgeous service of plate was
covered with masses of pink bride roses
The supper was served at small tables
embedded in American beauties.
1t was very late dance and the
guests had hardly assembled a mid
night. Mrs. William Aston, reSplend-
ent in black and white brocade, with
her magnificent diamonds, received with
her daughter in law, Mrs. John Jacob
Astor. There was but little general
dancing until after supper, when the
cotiIlon began, led by Mr. Elisha
Dyer, Jr., and Mrs. John Jacob Astor.
The sleigh figure was the third of the
dance The sleigh itself was gilded,
the upholstered parts were red ana the
back was formed of corsage bouquets
1t was filled with fancy wands, sachet-
bags fans, golf sticks, tobacco pouches
and silver bound blotters. From the
vehicle moving on invisible casters and
propelled by servants in livery, Mrs
John Jacob Aston, like fairy KRIS
Kringle, distributed the various favors
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
KENTUCKY EXTRA SESSION
Legislature Will be Called Together
Early in March.

Frankfort, KY. Jan. 22.-An inter
view between Governor Bradley and
friend which took place in the eXecu-
tive office this afternoon sheds much
light on the prospective extra session.
The friend said:
Governor, it is of much Importance
that L should know when you will call
the extra session. so that matters can
be adjusted accordingly"
Gov. Bradley replied:
1T is my purpose to call the session
before March 4. 1t will assemble by
March 8 to TO-
How long will they remain?"
Perhaps so days; maybe longer, I
cannot say as to that definitely"
Gov Bradley said that he would let
the legislature take care of the senator
shin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
WILSON'S FUTURE HOME.
Probable Plans of the Postmaster
General After March 4.

New York, Jan. 22.-Postmaster Gen
eral Wilson reached New York today
from Washington on his way to Alba
ny. OF the Wilson tariff bill he said:
1T is hardly fair to hold me to its
paternity after the way it was mutt
lated in the senate in so many of its
reform schedules. The commercial
stagnatiOn in the country has not been
calculated to show the best results at
tainable even under the bill as
changed
Mr. Wilson said that he had made
no definite plans yet as to what he
would do after the Cleveland cabinet
retired in March 1t was learned, how
ever from other sources that he will
probably take up his residence in this
city.
Several legal firms have made him
substantial offers. He has given no
positive answers yet. but has the mat
ter under consideration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
FREE DRINKS AT IVORY'S.
He Gables His Barkeeper to ''set EN-
Up"

New York, Jan. 22.-J. Edward J. "
Orys saloon, The Municipal' at 123rd
street and Lexington avenue, is decora-
ted with evergreens and bunting in
honor of the proprietor's release. The
cornice of the saloon is festooned with
small American flags and the pillar at
the entrance is wound with wreaths of
green foliage and streamers of the ma
tiOnal cOlors.
Posted on the inside of the show win
dow is the cablegram received from
Ivory which brought the good news
released. Set them up
1rishmen are preparing to welcome
Ivory on his return.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
JUST LIKE SILVER.
An Alteration in the Astronomical
Day Must be Settled by Interna-
tional Agreement.

london. Jan. 22-The secretary of the
admiralty Mr. w Ellison Mccartney.
NJ p, replying in the house of commons
to a question whether the government
proposed to act on the suggestion of the
royal secretary of Canada and secure
unification of time, said that any alter
alton in the astronomical day must be
preceded by an international agreement;
had rejected the proposed change, and
hence the nautical almanac for 1901 would
be calculated upon the existing system
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
RUSH OF GOLD SEEKERS.
Alaska and Puget Sound Merchants
Expect Big Crowds.

Tacoma, Wn. Jan. 22.-Alaska and
Puget Sound merchants and the steam
ship companies are preparing for an
influx of ten to fifteen thousand miners
into Alaska this spring.
Last year about five thousand men
went north in search of wealth. The
success of many of these, coupled with
strikes made on Cloudy Greek, a tribu-
tary of the Yukon, late this season,
and the systematic advertising now be-
ing done is having the effect of at
tracing thither gold seekers from
every part of the country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
CARNEGIE Is HONORED.
He Tells Johnstown People What the
Trouble Is.

Johnstown, Pa, Jan. 22.-Andrew
Carnegie is the guest of Johnstown. and
his reception on the arrival of the spec
ial train from Pittsburg, was the cor
dial and hearty tribute of honor by
gra teful people. The reception was
prompted by the fact that Mr.. Carnegie
rebuilt the public library here after the
contributor to the relief fund.
In a speech last night he declared
that the depression in business during
the past three years was due to the ag-
itation against the gold standard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
Quarles MaY Get a long Term.

NThe Rev. NJ. Quarles. who was pastor
of the Mount Zion (colored) church of
North Topeka, was yesterday found
guilty of violation of the age of consent
law by jury in the district court Lulu
Robinson, a II year old colored girl,
was the complaining witness. The trial
extended over two days and attracted
large crowds of colored people. The
jury was out but Is minutes when 1t
returned a verdict of guilty. The pen
itentiary penalty for this offense is
from five to u years
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
A Cnre for Lame Back.

'My daughte when recovering from
an attack of fever. was a great sufferer
from pain in the back and hips writes
Louden Grover of SardiS. KY. After
using quite a number of remedies with
out any benefit, she tried one bottle of
Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and it has
given entire relief. Cham berlain's
Pain Balm is also a certain cure for
rheumatism. Sold BY druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
A Message From the Ladras.

st. Augustine, Fla, Jan. pa bottle
was picked up on South beach, seven
miles below here, this morning which
contained a message stating that the
bark Ladras had foundered at sea on
January Is. The message was writ
ten on several small sheets of paper
and was signed by Captain Gonzales.
It was a log of the vessel from the time
she left port until she foundered
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
HOMESEEKERs' EXCURSION
Via Santa Fe Route-The Home Road

On January ) and 10, February 2 and
49, March and 16. April and 20, May
and Is the Santa F'e route, the home
road. will sell round trip tickets at one
fare plus $500 to points in Arkansas,
Arizona, Indian Territory, Louisiana,
New Mexico. Oklahoma and Texas,
good fifteen days going, to return any
tuesday or Friday within final limit of
twenty-one days.
For additional information call at
passenger depot, foot of Fifth street,
telephone $50, or on Cromwell & JEFF
fers at postoffice, North Topeka. teIe-
phone 364.
w. c. CARNEY, Agent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
Crew of Groningen Saved. =,

New Orleans, Jan. 2Z-The Lugger
Pharon arrived today having on board
Capt. Engleman and 10 men. being Off
GERS and crew of the Dutch bark GrOn-
ingen, lost Jan. II one the partly sub
merged Lost island. The bark belong
ed to her commander. She hailed from
Sabine Paris, Jan. TO- with a cargo of
timber for Schiedam. Holland.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
Edmonds Likes the Treaty.

Philadelphia, Jan. PC {. Harrison.
provost of the University of Pennsylvania
wrote a letter to ex-United States Senator
Geo. e. Edmunds asking his views in re-
lation to the arbitration treaty with Great
Britain which is now pending MI Har-
rison today received reply in whtch Mr.
Edmunds answers in detail the criticisms
of the treaty and gives it his hearty APP
DroVal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
Pension for Senator Perkina widow.

Washington, Jan. 22-The widow of
Senator Perkins of Kansas applied for
pension Nov. 20, 1895. but it was re-
fused on the ground that her husbands
death had not been due to disease con-
tracted in the line of duty Mrs. Per
kins still sought relief, setting forth
that she was needy, and yesterday Sen
ator PETER of the pensions committee
favorably reported bill for $40 a
month
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
SMALLPOX RACES IN CUBA.
Death Rate in Havana is Thirty-five
Per DaY.

Havana, Jan. 22.-Via Key VEST
The epidemic of smallpox here contin-
ues and the daily death rate from all
diseases is 35 per cent or more. 1t is
calculated that there were 5000 cases
of smallpox in Havana some time since.
All of the physicians paint the pic
ture of the sanitary condition in awful
colors The mortality is frightful and
for several days past has increased to
As per cent. Jeruco also reports an
epidemic of smallpox, with many vic
Tins
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
eLEXOW' COMMITTEE COMES
Kansas City is to be Given Thor
ough OverhaulinE.

Kansas City. Mo. Jan. 22.-The Lex
owl committee recently appointed by
the Missouri house Of representatives
arrived last evening from jefferson
City and will begin in its work today.
The senate committee, appointed for
the same purpose will arrive next week
and in the meantime the grand jury is
carrying on smelling bee of its own.
Over so witnesses have been before the
jury including police officials and gamb-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
A SHIP BOTTOM UP.
Evidence of a Collision is Seen at s ca

- - OAA'AOA 10 0eSA dG . ca
New York. Jan. 22.-Officers of the Cali
GIRO, report that on the night of January
II, while in latitude 1884 longitude 81 As,
they came close to large wooden vessel,
bottom up. A short distance away stood
a big iron ship and it was evident that
the two had been in collision The night
was so dark the lookout could not see the
name of either craft "
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
Lexow is After the TRUSTS.

Albany, n. Y, Jan. 22.-The senate
today adopted the resolution presented
by Senator Lexow providing that a spe-
cial commission investigate trusts and
report to the legislature by March with
a bill intended to remedy the alleged
evils.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
specialties by The Paiges.

Hake sisters, Harry English, Geo w
Paige. Walter L. Potts, Lillian Paige
Frances Florida. Rem Hake, Walter c.
Steely and others al the Crawford OPP
era House every night this week. Prices
TO- 20 and 80 cents
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
The Paiges.

The Paiges, one of the strongest rep
ertoire companies on the road. 10 peo-
pie. at the Crawford Opera House eV-
er~v night this week. Change of play
nightly. Prices 10, 20 and 80 cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
Nav TWINS Theater.

New York, Jan. 22.-May Irwin, the
actress, is to have a new Atheater built
for her on Broadway. to be called May
TWINS Theater." She will organize a
stock company of players and present
comedy during the season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
The metric svstem Again.

Washington, Jan. 22.-It is the inten-
ton of the public committee on coin
age, weights and measures to author
ize a favorable report on bill provid-
ing for the metric system in the United
States Chairman c. W. Stone has in
vestigated the practical working OF the
system in Europe and will probably in
corporate the result in the report
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22

Try us on collars. We can make them
look like new. Peerless Steam Laundry,
III and ia w. Sth st. Phone 1872.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
KYLE is Losing.

Pierre, s. D, Jan. 22.-Eight more
ballots taken for United States senator
in the Populist caucus last night show
no perceptible change except the loss
of a few votes to Kyle, who went as
low as 20 in one ballot
Bradshaw handmade harness, $40 K.A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22

Halstead. Cuba and Leedy at Wash
burn tonight.
The Monitor-register., 1897-05-28
A Novel Barometer.

1t has taken a clever Frenchmau tc
discover a kind of barometer which may
safely be called unique. An English
journal says that it is nothing more no
less than the figure of a general made OF
gingerbread. He buys one every year
and takes it home and bangs it by a
string on a nail.
Gingerbread, as everyone knows, is
easily affected by changes in the atmos
phere. The slightest moisture renders it
soft, while in dry weather it grows hard
and tough.
Every morning, on going out, the
Frenchman asks bis servant, "Wha does
the General say ?" and the man applies
his thumb to the gingerbread figure.
perhaps he may reply, THE General
feels soft. He would ad wise you taking
an umbrella" On the other hand, if the
gingerbread is hard aud unyielding to the
touch, it is safe to go forth in ones best
attire. umbrellaless and cor fdent.
The Freuchman declares that the Gen
eral has never yet proved unworthy of
the condolences placed in him, and
could advise all whose purse will not
allow them to purchase a barometer or
aneriod, to see what the local baker can
do for them in the gingerbread line
Harper'S Round Table.
The Monitor-register., 1897-05-28

The National Financial school is
the name of an organization which is
making some Roadway in the middle
northern states and perhaps also in 9th
er sections of the country. Its ostensi-
BILE object is to conduct nonpartisan
study of American finance. Its pros
pectus, however, contains some express
sions such as restoration of a thorough
ly American financial policy" which
indicates the real object Of the pro-
moters. The organization was recently
extended into Boone county, Ind.
where seven financial schools besides
the advance SCHOOL, and the county
SCHOOL, are nov in operation, each with
presidents. secretaries, instructors and
directors.
These financial schools should be en-
couraged by all sound money men and
organizations. There is no more GER
tain way of Kidding the country of
the 16-to-1-er than by educating the
voters on the money question. If the
schools are real schools and not merely
lecture rooms, there cannot be too many
of them. As they are nonpartisan, books
n literature on both sides Of the sill
yer question should be provided for
Eheir use. In this connection the sound
currency committee of the Reform club,
30 William street, New York city, Of
fers to send free of charge a limited
supply of literature to the officers of
any of these schools asking for same.
Send for its literature and be ready to
vote intelligently ON this question should
it be up for settlement at the next con-
gressional and presidential elections.
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she Would Not stay.

1.-The snuation of your house suits me,
kNuu,' wsaid Norah McCsrty, who had
WI efthe hom9 OF Mrs. Tenspot with a
vi6aF Of inspecting the inducements
offysd for her to assume the position OF
h9p-lady 10 the household.
II am glad you like it," replied Mrs.
RTepspOt, with becoming humility.
HFhe pay you offer is satisfactory too,
I'D the humber of people ia the family
lht room your help-lady occupies is
pity good too, but must ask you a few
nbe questions before l make up my
MD to remain in your service"
Ce%rtaiuly," replied Mrs. Tenspot.
hubby. ASK all you like"
20 you ride a b~icyole?"
Mes"
\. Tenspot too2'
Yes"
20 you provide a bicycle for your
COOP"
{" es. certainly. VIZ AVE one for her
e~xeisive USE"
lam glad of that. Some people seem
to INK that cooks onght not to ride a
whd."
zfth, we would not think Of depriving
ourSook of that privilege"
That make is the wheel?"
she same make as Mr.. Tenspot's and
my white Ripsnorter."
chen, ma'am, I'm sorry, but l can't
com"
"Fhy not?"
"pon't know that make. | couldn't
thin of ridin' anything but the Jim
danny make of bicycle. Good by, num-
-Hper'S Bazaar.
The Monitor-register., 1897-05-28
Hay Gently On Heart-strlngs,
by THE REV. D. D. Y. M'LAUeHLIN.

Playgntiy on heart-strings; they will not
gsStain
kudfpsessure and force without exquisite
pah;
The hook which you give them, on, onward
will roll,
AnoR1th Its deep agony torture the soul.
Play gently on heart.strings; if rude be
your touch,
They will culver and groan; you lave
trained them too much;
1t vii CRATE, like harsh discords, Oh sensi.
i've ear;
1t willwring from your eyes, toe. the bitter
es, tears.
Play gsntly on heart-strihgs; they are
stitched on Il Tyre
More peciops thar god, that's been tried
inthe fire;
And thy music drawp from them-the music
of taYe-
win be sseet as The harmonies warbled
abov&
Play geTtly on heart-strisgs; the touch
whfh you give
Ger these chords sends vibrations which
ever shall live;
Touched harshly, they'lbring to thy spirit
unrest;
Touched gently. theygl blend with the song
Il of the Blest.
Play gently on hetrt-stEings; twill bring
thee q joy,
lxalted, ernobliyg, unmixed with alloy;
ind taught ~thesweet lesson That Love is
divi6e;''
Harts aronnd thee will vibrate responsive
to thine.
THE EodeOe41dpnf
The Monitor-register., 1897-05-28

ought to ne to me that he ought TO make
up somehow. He don't take after his
father, nor none of his folks. He always
says. Never mind, mother, I'll make you
proud of me YETI"
Horace stood inside of the kitchen door
He wondered how he could live in such q
cheerless place. He heard Ralph stamp
ing the snow off from his boots outside.
He went out and Ralph looked fiercely al
him for a nome at.
But soon Horace had poured out his
~repentant story to the boy he had
wronged.
l can never do enough for you to make
up for the injury | have done you"
"Well," sand Ralph, 81 forgive you,
Horace, but it was tough, now | tell you
| lost my courage and | stopp d going
to meetings. thought if a fellow like
you, with SO much to help you along to
do right, would be so mean as to pull me
down that way, l didn't want DO more OF
such a sort of religion"
Il am SO sorry, Ralph. l was the
means of your losing your place at Mr..
Whitefield's."
II didn't relish very much having Mr..
! Whitefeld think l was a thief, but it was
better l didn't go there, although my
heart was set on going to school again
You see, it's different with my mother
from what it is with your mother
and she sort of depends on seeing me
around the house, besides we need the
money | earn cutting logs for the mil
folks"
When Horace ent home that night
it did not seem to him as if he could evel
make up to Ralph the wrong he had done
him. He was resolved with Gods hell
to do all he could from that time forth
to help Ralph and make life easier fol
him, instead of harder, as he had done
| EgGnqelist.
The Monitor-register., 1897-05-28

'have never had a days sickness 10
my ife, :" said a middle-aged man the
othd day.
"lhat a comfort it would be-" signs
somtpoor invalid. "to be in his place for
a yer or two" Yet half of the invalids
We e might be just as healthy as he, if
~theywould only take proper care of
themslves, eat proper food-and digest
it.
Itiso strange that such simple things
are terlooked by those who want health
Fdd makes health.
1t makes strengthened strength
ware off sickness. The man who had
neve been sick was strong because he
alwas digested his food, and you could
becoe the same by helping your
stomnh to work as his. Shaker Diges
tive @rdial will help your stomach and
will make you strong and healthy by
Wakig the food you eat make you fat.
Druggists sell it. Trial bottle 10 cents
The Monitor-register., 1897-05-28
GEMS.

NeWr take a crooked path while YOU
en- fra a strategic one.
The soul and spirit that animates ant
keeps up society is mutual trust.
He who feas his own deficiencies viii
E a charitable man for his own sake
Hspe is Ghe word which the finger o
SOD Subscribed upon the brow of every
nh.
fhe man who bowls at the passing o.
thihst in church will pay a big hotel bill
VIII a smile on his face.
G~eerfulness is an excellent wearing
qaaity. It has been called the bright
| wetaIer Of the heart.
Wien we strive to do the best we car
We are sure to fud that our best is be.
you'd anything we had dared to hope for.
The man who, improving in skill and
knowledge, improves in modesty, has an
undertake claim to greatness of mind.
PareutaI restraint, if it is wise, will be
exerted only with the view Of rendering
the child as sOon as pns>i Ne Independent
of it.
The respect people show you in your
diminishes long before you
Have begun to outlive it; and you feel
fritated as before.
4 II you have made a mistake, d. not
Pink it a condescension to apologize ;.
he true gentleman is always ready to
rgcLiig a blunder.
Wagh your own faults with the scales
of ~idstice, but when you consider the
6omings of your neighbor, borrow
the BALANCES OF. charity.
That vbioa We acquired with the most
diff eulty S9retain the longest: as those
who have RArued a fortune are usually
careful Of it than those who have
inherited pne.
Some folks, like tugboats, seldom
accomplish anything, without a great deal
of puff ag aud blowing; but unlike tug
boats, t9@l often puff and blow witho ut
accomplishing anything