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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-07

Naturally the jailer was puzzled.
Something in what looked like kniOker+
bockers had been brought to him in pa
troll wagon for short Jail sentence.
No sooner had he seen It than he called
one Of the wagon men to one side and held
q whispered consultation with him.
"I give 1t up" said the wagon man
''Tt's your problem, not mine.''
LET me see the name on the commits
msnt papers, demanded the jailer in des&
peration.
won't do you any good, - said the wagf
on man. "The name viii suit either. "
'Weu,' said the jailer deoisively, "yOu
take it back to court and tell the judge
that when he sends a short haired indivi-
dual in derby hat and this kind of BIZ
cycle costume over here he's got TO stipu~
late whether it's to go in the male or the
female department. Of this Jail or I wiz de-
cline to receive it. ''-Chicago Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-07
NOVEL ENTERTAINMENT.
The "zGystery TesP' Il . Source of Mach
Innocent Amusement.

The "zEystery Teu' Il . Source of Mach
Innocent Amusement.
While there IL nothing new under
the SUM-" there are new ways of COM
bining old things, and in this day Of
search after unheard-o9 and pleasing
combinations the Mystery Tea" seams
particularly amusing.
Upon entering the roon one OF the
entertainment committee hands you n
card, with pencil attached, upon which
arc the numbers from one to ten, with
a blank space after each. This is your
menu card, and it Is your duty to put q
cross or check mark after each number
you wish served to you, the first order
being limited to Eve numbers, the sec
ond to two.
Having checked numbers one, two,
seven,f nine, ten, the serving waitress
receives your card, and shortly after
are set before you a glass of water, u
roll, a piece OF cake, q doughnut and
an apple. Your second order reads
FIVE and eight, and you are given a cup
Of coffee and toothpick.
Following the waitress out into tho
kitchen and over the table, convenient
to sight, and rapid reading. is the fol-
lowing list:
], s slsffs Of ct tate. ass@r. 8 pickle .ekls-
g. Slice of tongue. 8. Cup of ccfKO0.
4. Piece of cheese. 9. Doughnut-
5. Toothpick. 10. Apple.
The numbers may be increased, or
other articles substituted for the very
modest ones listed here, but the idea in
all cases is the same. One orders al
ways in entire ignorance of what he
will receive, and mystery prevails
Ladies' Home Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-07

Jack-Maud wants to know why you
shun her company now.
Tom-Well, the fact is, I'm broke.
Jack-I'n tell her, and you needn t shun
her any more.
Tom (brightening)-By JoveI Do you
think SOP
Jack-Yes. She'll shun you.-Tit-Bits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-07

EDO my vocal lessons disturb youP"
asked the young woman with musical am
bition.
''Not that know OF, - replied the truth
fu1 young man.
''why, I should think you'd know #
they did,
''No Since the dentist took the front
room on the hrst floor, can't tell whether
you re practicing music or he's practicing
on his patients. dublin World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-07

officer, in the early days Of the service,
who, not being quite familiar with the
drinbook, was heard to address HE men as
follows: "Ht there, you'll Left-no, right
-wheell No, demmtt ALL Oh, you know
what I mean-euEn up Bank streett"-
Houeahold Words
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-07
ANTS, RENTS,SIT-
UATIONS, REAL
ESTATE, AUG
~ TION SALES AND
OTHER CLASSIFIED AID
VERTISEMENTS
SITUATIONS wANTED-FREE.

Are you in need OF work. II So you
are at liberty to use these columns toL
assistance in that direction Whle lnlS
notice appears the State Journal WIZ ,,I puD-
lfsh free on Saturday, Monday ana l ueS,
day, for Topeka or Kansas people,
notices Of situations Wanted NOT 70
exceed five lines. or thirty-hve words IA
length. provided that all advertisement
of that nature are handed in previous 70
20 o'clock Saturday morning; also on
Wednesday. Thursday and hr1oay' III
advertising of this class handed Ia ~ ~
O'Clock Wednesday morning
No advertisements Of this nature 70 De
started except on Saturdays and Wed
nesdays. No obligation is incurred on the
part of the advertiser. No worthy and
needy man or woman need hesitate to
take advantage of this offer No one IN
business or having employment Is ex-
pected to take advantage OF it. but all
others are invited to avail themselves
freely.
The Topeka state Journal guarantees
every day it is printed. to give local
circulation by far more than all otner
Dsflfes combined This makes this paper
the cheapest, as well as the best daily
medium in Topeka, the class-neo ao'eE-
3fsemeuts below costing but
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-07

''I'vs given up the idea of trying to
break Willie of using coarse slang"
''Can't you keep him of the streetsP"
eyes, that's easy enough. But can't
keep him from reading Sam Jones ser
mons. '-Ch4cago Tribune
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-07

Mrs. McSwat-Billiger when I asked
you TO get book for birthday present for
brother John, I supposed you would Sc
leot one that had at least a substnn6ia1
binding. This one will fall to pieces before
he has had 1t six months.
Mr.. MoSwat-No, it won't, LObeHa. II
Will last that brother OF yours hundred
years In any kind of binding. It's book
ON manneEs.-Chicago IIibuna
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-07

Inquiring Boy-Pa, what do sailors
mean by souttling ship?
Pa (worrted over family expenses)-
They mean, my son, that they put big
hole in it like the one which Budgets
scuttle has made in that last ton Of GOAL
New York Weekly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-07

ST saw you hurrying at great pace last
night said one young man.
''Phat, - replied the other, Twas merely
q fight Of fancy"
ION my part2"
fsNo. On mine. 6ancied heard her
Esther coming. Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-07
Operations Postponed.

Justwed-If you will get me the oil, my
dear, will oil the casters in this chair SO
they won't creak.
Mrs. Justwed--But there isn't drop Of
castor oil in the house.-New York Sun
day Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-07
knew When He Had Enough.

"Jimmieboy,'' said his father, chow
would you like to go with me to the leo
EuFe tonight2'
much obliged, - said Jimmieboy. "But
get leotured enough In the daytime. -
Harper's BaNaf.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-07
AGENTS wAMrEn

e.N-~~->----~-~
WANTED AGENTS-For War in Cuba.
10y senior Quesada. Cuban represent
an patriots. In tremendous demand. A
bonanza Tor agents. Only $50 Big book
only endorsed, reliable book. Outfits free
CreG1t gwen Freight paid. Drop ali
tFaSn ana MAKE $500 month with War
in Cuba Address today. The National
Book concern, S52-S56 Dearborn St. Chics-
60.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-07
MALE HELP WANTED

WHY DO PEOPLE complain Of hard
- times when any honest man or wo-
a year of L. World Mfg. Co. On Column
BUS. Ohio, selling their Quaker Bath Cab
NETS and other specialties. No capital. I
work SIX hours and will make 81 500 this
year sure. Write for a place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-07

"How long did it take you to learn the
bicycle?''
me? It wasn't three days before could
lie to beat the band. '-IndianapOlis Jour
nal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-07
His Belief.

'Do you think opals are unluckyF' in-
quired the superstitious man.
YES was the reply. My wife wants
one, and it's going to cost me $50 -
Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-07

Brooks You haven't called on Mis-
Lovely lately.
Tommy Huggum-Not since broke ny
Grm.-Town Topics.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-07
An once Secret.

Junior Partner-Our traveller ought to
be discharged. He told one of our custom
ers that was an ignorant duffer.
Senior Partner shall speak to him
and insist that no more Office secrets be
divulged. -Tit-Bit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-07

California Express, every day in the
year via the Santa Fe Route, with
Pullman Palace and Tourist Sleepers,
leaves Topeka at ABS p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-07
nuslNEss opPoRruNIrIEs.
Statesmen WANrEn-

w ANTED-Wide awake solicitors to
w represent US in sale of complete line
of ornamental nursery stock Town and
city trade only. Must be reliable and
good address. Good pay. I. L. May 6
Co., St. Paul. MINI.
Statesmen FOR CIGARS-Good salary
- and expenses paid. Novelties given
with our goods, experience unnecessarv
c. c. Bishop Co., st. Louis
GO OWEEKLY SALARY AND tx
GDO - PENSES PAID statesmen for ci-
gars; experience unnecessary; permanent
position. The W. L. Kline Co, St Louis,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-07
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

WANTED-MISCE LLANEOUS
WANTED-Everyb to read the nav,
book just from the press Of the STATE
printer, Man vs. Mammon'' by Ce1eTei
Percy Daniels. 1t contains the 5e4aiis -
a great project for the relief of the mas
ses from impending bondage. Every M
triotic citizen should read it For sale At
Kansas Farmer Office. Price 10 cents
" ANTED-To buy cheap, a few 5 or a
weeks old pigs. Address H. c. Jour
WANTED-Ligh double harness and
spring wagon tongue. 112 E. 18th St
" ANTED-See A. J. King for piano
tuning. sos Kan. Ave. P. o. Box 253
Twice per year S., payable second tuning
WANTED-To patch all kind bicvcIe
tubes for % cents. 120 East Sixth St
WANTED-SeveraI gentlemen can ger
1rst-class meals. also rooms at low
s TateS IN private family. Six Dinners 81.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-07
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.


THE KELLAM BOOK & STATIONERY
Il CO., 603 Kan. Ave. Latest books, cor
rect stationery. Newest wall paper. Ar
tistic framing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-07
Five Cents a Line
nr % cents a line for week; so cents by
the month. -.
1000.

sworn detailed statement OF circulation
presented to advertisers on application
Can and see any afternoon between )
and 5 O'Clock. the handsomest. fastest
most perfect piece of machinery in Kan
eas-a Web Perfecting Press which prints
from two to three complete SPACE p~psi"
per second
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-07
MONEY.

IT DAMS MADE on pianos, typewriters,
- bicycles, guns, watches, diamonds and
all kinds of personal property. L. Biscoes
523 Kan. Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-07

IDA c. BARNES, NJ. D.
Office 7S2 Kan. Ave- Residence 18th and
Clay. Office hours: a. m. to II a. M
and p. m. to p. m. Telephone 59S resi-
dence, and 16 office
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-07

MONEY to loan on real estate and per
4SA sonal property. A. Newman lis w. 5th
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-07

A ALFALFA SEED-Fresh, pure clean,
"A cheap. W. P. Haywood. Lal1en, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-07

The Police Sergeant Hears CarPs Story
and Then Obligingly Tells Kim Of Sew
eraI Easy Ways to Die-A Liberal oRe1
For the Conhding Germans Stock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-07

MT ONEY TO LOAN-By the Shawnee
w Building and Loan Association, room
16 Columbus building.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-07

FOR paving and building brick inquire
Il at Wallace's drug store, 1874 Kan. Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-07
FOR EXCHANGE.

ITO EXCHANGES 900 lumber yard
Il and planning mill for land. Ad. Box 300,
Omaha, Neb.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-23
Bicycle Tournament.

y bicycle tournament will be given at
Charles Town on the 18th of November, 1897.
The prize will be Victor Road Racing
wheel, nickel plated black enamel rims and
up-to-date in all improvements, strictly a
s11500 prize, open to all bicycle riders who
have never entered into bicycle tourna-
ment before. Any one who can ride wheel
with one hand on the handle bar will stand
as good n show as any one else Upturned
handle bars will be the best to use. The
time is limited not to exceed the speed of a
common rider. Nine rings will be used to
avoid so many ties. One dollar entities any
one to one chance You can have as many
chances as you wish at one dollar for each
chance. There will be one lance used. We
desire that all parties entering will wear BIZ
cycle uniform with various colors, and sash
a different color from uniform. The num-
bers and names will appear on program the
same as other races. For further informa-
ton apply to JAMES NJ. PHILLIPS,
Manager.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-23
THE
WHEELING
REGISTER
Will
CHRONICLE THESE MATTERS.

The Wheeling Register is not surpassed by
any of the larger eastern papers. Its record
of each days events, in all parts of the world,
Is more coInplete than that of any other paper
No other Wheeling paper has cqnal facili-
ties for obtaining prompt and accurate re-
ports of news events. wherever they NAV oc-
cur. Special correspondents of the Register
arc stationed at every county seat and impOr-
tant town in West Virgin 4 and Eastern Ohio.
aud every news centre ia the United States is
covered by the great news gathering organi-
zation, the Associated Press
The special departments are unequaled by
any other paper in Wheeling. The maTkeis
are particularly full and accurate.
The Register advocates and supports the
principles of the Democratic party. but IL
prints all tie news every Gay in the year. and
therefore. people who wish to acquire u full
and correct knowledge of all matters, must
subscribe for the Register.
Send in your address Sample coDy of any
edit on of the Register mailed free 10 any adj
dress postage prepaid.
II you wish to DC Informed in State and Ma
tional matters. you will read the Register reg
ularly-
The Daily Register is mailed TO subscribers
for $500 year $50 cents u MONTH payable in
advance; The sunday Register, y on year /:
The Daily aud Sunday Register. $500 year
GO cents u monthly The Weekly Register.
sl-OO year. 4 liberal commission is allowSd
to persons who solicit subscriptions or 20 per-
sons who will place the Register on sale in
localities where there are no agents. Special
clubbing rates for 1--we or more subscribers to
the Weekly Register. address.
REGISTER.
Nov % WiIf eiiug. W. Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-23
Mr.. ]. S. powers. Of Clarke County. Hangs
himself in the Carriage House.


Mr.. j. S. Powers, well-known
farmer, residing near Berryville,
committed suicide Thursday by
hanging himself to. a beam in car
rage house on his farm. Mr.. Powers
mind has been in disordered con
dition for some weeks, and pending
the perfection of arrangements to
place him IN hospital for treat
ment his family were keeping close
watch over his movements About
noon Thursday lie left The house,
saying he was going to the field 10
shuck corn. Not returning. DR.. Henry
Csstlemap, his brother in-law. went in
search OF him and found him in the
carriage house dead. Mr.. Powers
was very prominent in both business
and social circles, was q member OF
the county board OF supervisors and
superintendent of the Berryville and
Castleman's Ferry Turnpike Compa-
ny. He was forty years of age and
leaves a widow and nine children.
The unfortunate occurrence has cast
gloom over the entire community.
Dir. Powers married the youngest
daughter of the late Henry w. Cas-
tleman, of this county, and he and
his wife are well known here. The
news of his sad end is q source of
profound sorrow to many friends.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-23

AT the N Y. Racket Store you can buy a
nice zinc wash board for Zoe; self wringing
floor map 25c; try our Java coffee cakes l0c
lb; ginger snaps sc Id; fresh soda, oyster and
water crackers &c 10; hOminy Be at; navy
beans &c qt; lima beans Sc ct; just returned
from New York last Saturday where pur-
chased for spot cash full line of Xmas
goods also full line of dry goods, notions,
shoes. hats, men, boys and ladies caps,
stationary, jcwelry, hosiery, underwear,
ladies and children cloaks and capes and n
big lot of ladies and childrens hats, flowers,
tips and feathers, etc; we still have good
stock of boots which we are closing out at
cost, they are selling very fast, come quick
while we have all sizes; our Sl25 boot now
Sl.U5; 81. 80 boot 2.05: we Just received anOth-
er big lot of ladies cloaks and capes, ladies
capes zoe to 81 so; cloaks 81 % to Sll; we just
received big lot of ladies hats all the latest
shapes and we can sell them % per cent
cheaper than in the early part of season. we
have increased our stock of shoes this fall
nearly doubled our stock the lasttwo months
and we have more than doubled our sales;
If we can't please you in shoes you are hard
to please; come and see.
JACOB w. CoFFMAY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-23
q NOBLE oIFr NJ BRONZE.
Mr.. chas. B. Rouss Presents New
York with Statue of Washington
and Lafayette.

Mr.. Chas. B. Rouss, the blind million
aire. has enrolled himself among the peo-
pies creditors b. presenting to the city of
New York for erection in one of their
parks a bronze group of Washington and
Lafayette, by Bartholdi. Such gift is
a sign of true public spirit and it is a
pity more of those who can afford, says
the New York Herald, to do. do not as
Mr.. Rouss has done-help to beautify
their rather inartistic surroundings.
The group which is now ready fol
shipment to New York is an exact repro
duction of that which stands in the Place
DIES Etats Unis. Paris This was present
ed to the French capital and unveiled
with great ceremony on December Ist
1895. Mr. Rouss makes gift in memo
ny of his son, Chas. H. B. Rouss, who dice
April 10TH, 1891. Paris accepted the
group with gratitude, and its reProduc
ton should be an artistic addition to the
New York Park.
Eyes. 1 bought it" said Mr.. Rouss
and I'll let the city have it if it wants it
How much did pay for it Oh / dom
know. really hadn't time to talk to the
agent of NJ. Bartholdi and turned the
matter over to one of my men"
Mr. Rouss' clerk later named the price
to me and requested that it be not pub
1ished.
''You have your sight? queried the
blind millionaire Be thankful for that
What is this statue like7
described the group.
+" All, it must be beautiful l wish
but no matter. I'll beglad if the city will
accept it. Where do you think they'll
put it?"
Mr.. Rouss laughed when / mentioned
Madison Square and Central Park.
All, well it dosn't matter" he sait
YEARLY. Let them put it mp at tn
Battery, or up in Bronz park, wherevel
Mr. Strong or Mr.. Gilroy or Mr.. Croker
or any other of those men
81 beg your pardon" he broke off,
f" l was Low man, but hope the statu
it will pove acceptable, haven'tseen tn
statuary, of course. but from what hea
it would be great ornament"
According to the agreement with tn
sculptor, the group and pedestal must b
delivered in New York in good orde
and free of duty. The figures are lit
tie more tn an life size, and are said to b
two of Bartholdi's best efforts, TIL
group was exhibited in the salon of 1894
and excited universal praise.
Mr.. Rouss hopes the gift will arrive il
time to be unveiled on next Washington
birthday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-23
Russia.s Future.

All that Russia requires is farsight-
ed, heroic car who. comprehending the
needs of today, as Peter the Great did
those of 200 years ago. shall complete
the work begun by him, commit Russia
irrevocably to occidentalism and liberal
ism and thus earn for her the sympathy
and respect instead of the jealousy and
dread of other nations Should such a
car arise it would be wisdom on the
part of Europe to allow Russia to graft
fly her two legitimate ambitions, in the
pursuit of which she has hitherto been
thwarted, especially by Great Britain.
These ambitions are: tD To complete
the subjugatiop of the barbarous Tar
tars by annexing Turkey to her domin-
ions, and (2) to possess ice free ports for
the development of navy and of mer-
chant shipping While as despotic, she
ought to be thwarted in every way, as
liberal, she ought to enjoy all the rights
of liberal nations and be permitted to
have her own way in Turkey and China,
just as England has had hers in Egypt
and India A liberal Russia, with her
long cherished ambitions once satisfied,
would be not only the peace keeper of
Europe, but also one of its most potent
civilizing influences, equalling. perhaps
surprising so gifted is her people-the
other nations in culture, humanity and
righteousness But whether Russia is
to be blessed with liberal car or not
there is no reason to fear her supremacy.
If she remain coarsely despotic, it can
not last; if she become liberal, it can be
only blessing. Forum.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-23
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach tho
diseased portion of the ear There is only one
way to- cure Defines. aud la; i i'y constitu-
tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an
iufamcd condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tnhc. Wh'M this tube gets in
famed you have ruurbliur sound or imper-
feet hearing. and when it il cuIr, ly closed
Deafness is the result, and uulc Inflammation
can be taken ont and this tuhc restored to its
normal condition. hearing win be destroyed
forever; nine oTt oi tea caused 10y
cGtarrh, which is nothing hut an infiamcd con-
idition of1he mucous surfaces.
We viii give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness (cnust d bv ntarrh) that can
rot be cnrc,i 10y Halls Citarrh Cure. Send
for circulars free,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-23
The Generosity of flr. Rouss.

In a business letter to us last week
Mr. Charles Broadway Rouss, the blind
millionaire merchant of New York, states
that the doctor who came from India to
cure his eyes has done him no good and
that he never expects to be cured. The
people of the south, and especially those
of Shenandoah Valley. realize with great
sorrow that this great benefactor and
friend must spend the remainder of his
life in darkness. Thousands of the poor
and needy bless his name. Last year his
donations to individuals alone in thename
of charity amounted to $4,000, and it
never falls below $4,000, besides his
gifts to various institutions.
[Martinsburg Statesman.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-23
Beautiful Sea Shells.

Every one admires them. Since COM
ing South have received numerous in
quiries from northern people for sea
shells, and now am prepared to answer
yes, can send you shells. for I have
made quite collection of lovely shells,
both from our own coast, the coral reefs,
and some beautiful ones from the West
India Islands. 1 will mail dozen or
more different kinds, no two alike, to any
one who sends stamp for postage. Also
send You lovely piece of white branch
coral. Yours,
Mrs. F. a. WARNER,
Jacksonville, Fla.