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Evening star., 1897-06-12
Written Exclusively for The Evening Star
An Unalterable Mood.

Written Exclusively for The Evening Star.
An Unalterable Mood.
Mr.. Blykins was locking cut into space
in silence when his wife found him.
Haven't you anything to read?' she in
quired. ~
Nothing whatever" no replied, with a
great deal more solemnity than the occa.
sion demanded.
1t was plain that he was in a deeply pes
simistic mood, from which it was desirabl,
to win him. If possible.
Here Is a newspaper" she yentured.
'I've tried newspapers" he returned 81
don't want any. 1 haven't found one OF
them that doesn't say something with
which dent agree. I'm tired of having
my opinions affronted two or three times
In every column
Perhaps you'd like a novel. 1 bought a
new one. and it's very interesting
Il don't want any novels, either. Every
one Of them is tinged with false ideas Of
life. They're libels on human nature. The
modern novel Is nothing more than an ire
sronsible caricature"
And ne glared at his wife as if 1t were
her fault.
Perhaps you'd like me to bring you
history from the Hbrary?''
History! he repeated. contemptuously.
What are the data with which historians
WIN: lie mere HaIteTleS OF SUBSIDIZED
sycophants of power! How do we know
that two-thirds OF the history we read
isn't merely reflex of the political preju-
dices of defunct chronicers? I have no
doubt that many of the men who wrote
shout the prominent characters of the
past were ready TO held office if they got
the chance. A large number of them did
receive incomes from the government. And
you know as well as do that a man who
is looking for Office is seldom qualified to
sit back in the jury box of literature and
take calm, impartial view of current
events"
"Wel." his wife rejoined. somewhat ex-
asperated. here's a book that l can COM
mend to you. 1t isn't very Interesting, but
1t tells indisputahle facts in cold-blooded
way that ought to satisfy even your sus-
picious nature. 1 don't like to see you with
your mind in utter idleress, and il 1 we're
in your place I'd sit down and read the
city directory
He took the volume and languidly turned
over some of the leaves
NO" he said, handing it back, its like
all the rest. There's a man who used to be
bunco steerer Who is referred to in this
book as Mr. Green. A oolored man of my
acquaintance is put down as Mr.. White.
The most inveterate bicycle rider in the
city is described as Walker and citizen
alluded TO as Black is. to my personal
knowledge, an aihino. It's no use, Maria.
can't rely on anything see in print
And he heaved another sigh and pro-
ceeded TO look once more into vacancy.
Evening star., 1897-06-12
: An Untolabtory.

From the Detroit Free PreSs
She is maiden aunt who has ceased to
hide her spectacles WheA gentleman calls
and likes to knit rather than be idle.
"Of course, there's & romance in your
life, auntie," DECLARED aher dashing niece
the other day. -. There's a romance in
every woman's life. Now, be good and tell
me yours"
IT'S nothing" and the kindly face
blushed almost into youthfulness. There
was very attractive young man with
whom had grown -up. We had been
thrown together a great deal, and before
ne started abroad to pursue his studies as
an artist he came to spend the evening
with me and take leave L recall that we
talked Of everything that offered an excuse
Tor talking until he rose to go.
rhen he took me by the hand. He fall
tered, turning red and then turning white
1t seemed he could not speak then and he
TOOK nervous turn about the room. AS
ne came back to me there was steadier
and more determined look In his grave
blue eyes, Again he took my trembling
hand IN his strong grasp and pronounced
my name" -
Eyes, auntie."
Here father and your uncle entered un-
tremendously. discussing some earthly
matter OF business. Manlike. they spread
themselves out In front of the crate, talked
to Hugh about his trip and remained there
until he was gone"
oh. the horrld brutes"' -
THANK you. dear. Now you can share
the curiosity have indulged In so many
years II he had spoken what would he
have said?"
Evening star., 1897-06-12

was obllviouS TO his
surroundings. II 1 s
soul scared with his
melodies into the dis
tant blue. To t h e
W h / t e m a n W h o
chance1 to pass 1t
did Tot occur that
the musician, having
solved for himself the
problem of happiness
without riches, was
entitled to enjoy the
benefits of his discov-
cry without Interrupt
tion.
you're a pretty
good player on that
instrument" he re-
marked
Evening star., 1897-06-12
Grampa's Farm.

Crank H. Sweet in American Agriculturist)
Oh. you don't know The fun ON grampa's farm,
For grampa says. Let 'em; it amt no harm"
An cousin Bob starts up an cries, Here goes!'
An mamma she only just says, "Such clothesI"
We've Crusoe's island an robbers cave,
An Tower Of London. an'-don't you know,
When one Of us wants to let on he's brave
He crawls under the sawmill, scared an slow.
Oh, you don't know half the fun ont there.
For grampa he never tells US, Take care'
An cousin Bob laughs and says to ''Carousev'
AN mamma, you see, is off in the house.
We fish in the brooks an play in the sands,
An try to catch tadpoles out of the springs;
We hide in the bushes like Iniun bands
An fight with the hornets an get their stings.
Oh there's no end Of fun on grampa's place..
For grampa he says, Now scOOt on u racer!
An cousin Bob grins an says. There she blows!
An mamma, she only just says, Such clothes"
Evening star., 1897-06-12

That Is too hadr"
exclaimed the young
woman in the bicycle
suit. sympathetically.
Not at all. This
[ n l n & of sitting
around on piazzas
and doing nothing
except wishing that
there was some way
of killing time faster
Is not at all to my
taste AS a matter CT
fact. it isn't any
warmer in the city
than 1t is else where,
and there is always
Anrnnthinn as
Evening star., 1897-06-12
Her CuriOsity Aroused.

No., remarked the young man who In
very much given TO inte-sperslng his con-
Versation with quotations. Il shall not GO
away for the sum
Evening star., 1897-06-12
The Artistic Temperament.

A colored man was reclining against a
fence near the brick yard on a sunny after
noon, playing E mouth harmonica. He
Evening star., 1897-06-12
UnfOrtunRte.
From Judge.

From Judge.
Have you had any fun this vacation,
Davie?' asked the teacher.
mot much. You see, we had baby at
our house fore we could get the fun
started"
Evening star., 1897-06-12

saying at the door,
"shs didn't make muth by listening p
knew what thought of her, and didn't
I have been more careful There's a tube
up thefe, see?" and the. sa1a lady pointed
to an innocent looking rhouthpiece pouting
out OF the door frame. However, there was
no response to their ring, and as they met
the lady coming in just a. they started
away they felt perfectly safe and had q
nice CaH. -.
Evening star., 1897-06-12
a Cs.e In Point.

''Willie." said Miss Cayenne. reprovingiy.
to young Mr.. Washington, ST am very sorry
to see you cuitivating new trait Of char-
acter."
II wasn't aware that was developing
any unusual qualities"
II did not say developing said culti-
waiting. The distinction desired TO draw
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-25
WOMEN FOR KLONDIkE.
To Sail Around the Horn With a
Party From New York.

New York, Nov. 25.-The brig Harriet c.
left the Erie basin yesterday with a party
of adventurers for the Alaska gold fields
She did not 90 to sea, however. but was
towed over to Hoboken to take on go
tons of coal
There was little excitement on the pier
before she sailed. Nearly all her passen-
gers were on board. Among them were
four women, the first to attempt the
trip, with the exception of one who sailed
on board the little fishing craft Nellie G.
Thurston. about six weeks ago The wo-
men on board the Harriet G. are Mrs. ia
cob Weyland, whose husband is master
of the brig; Mrs. J. Gruber, wife OF Sec
rotary J. Gruber of the Manhattan ana
Alaskan Trading company, their daughter
Bertha and Mrs. Minnie Grauer, seam
stress.
Another passenger is Treasurer Aired
Dufore of the Manhattan company. while
the other seven men are members or en-
ployes of the concern. The brig is laden
with stores and implements for mining
and will make no stop, if all goes wen.
until San Francisco is reached in April
next when ten more passengers who win
cross overland will be taken on board
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-25
Notes and Personal mention.

Mrs. George P. Ashton entertained
Mrs. J. Grey Thomas. Miss Virginia
Thomas and Miss Viola White at five
o'clock tea Tuesday.
Mr. Ben Criswen is spending the day
in Holton.
Miss Ollie O'Brien has returned from
a visit in Chicago and Indiana.
Mr. and Mrs. A. p. Wilder and daugh-
ter Susie are spending Thanksgiving
in Kansas City.
Mrs. D. c. BursOn spent yesterday in
Kansas City.
Mrs. Ed Small and daughter Jean of
Atchison are spending Thanksgiving
with Mrs Smalls parents in Topeka.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Click are visiting
in AtchisOn.
Misses Martha. Anna and Jessie
Payne are spending a few days in
Kansas City.
Mrs. r. NJ. Crane and daughter Helen
of Denver are visiting Mrs. A. D. Gray
in POtWin.
a short visit in Valley Falls.
Mrs. H. c. COckreu of Bozeman,
Montana is spending a few days with
Mrs. ]. J. Hit at 700 Tyler street.
A party of young people accOmpa-
MED Miss Eberhardt to her home in
Lawrence yesterday to spend Thanks
giving They drove up and will re-
turn this evening. Those in the party
We're: Miss Vera Hill. Miss Maude
shelton, Miss LOttie Shelton. Mr. Leon
Thorpe, Mr.. George Hargreaves, Mr..
Seth Hamel and Mr. Henry Helmid.
Engraved visiting cards, invitations
and monogram stationery. Adams
Bros. Topeka, agents Jaccard's.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-25

the future. Another year of health
and prosperity has enabled all classes
and professions to pursue their daily
avocations with a cheering measure of
success
Michigan's eccentric governor, Hazen
s. Pingree, says:
1T is a good day to forgive offenses,
to gather together in family reunion, to
forget or suspend differences of opinion
in religion, beliefs and politics, and to
remember the great number of needy
people throughout the state, and also
to do kind deeds and return thanks for
the many blessings which we enjoy. The
spirit of philanthropy among our citi-
zens has been active in providing for
the needs of the suffering and unfOrtu-
nate. Christian workers have brought
many to acknowledge their obligations
to lead better lives, and countless num-
bers have been made happier for their
efforts during the year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-25
Stotts Samson.

Last evening about so guests wit
messed the marriage of Miss Daisy
Samson and Mr.. Eugene BramIett
StOtts, at the home of the brides par
ents- At o'clock, as Miss Perle Lath-
am sounded the notes of MendelssOhn' s
wedding march, the bridal party en-
tered. Eight young ladies. school
friends of the bride. preceded them in
to the second parlor. where the cere-
mOny was performed, and stood in a
semi-circle behind them. They were:
Miss Mamie Hopkins. Miss Daisy
Smith, Miss Gertrude BOughtOn Miss
Edith Davis, Miss Mary Barley. Miss
Julia Whitmer, Miss Effie Loder and
Miss Sallie Beck. They were followed
by the other attendants, Miss Alice
Atwood and Mr. Raymond Stotts. a
brother of the groom, and Miss Min
ME Marsh and Mr.. Charles Cooper. The
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-25
HE MET ABE LINCOLN.
Judge Foster Tells a Story of the
War Presidents Visit to Kansas

j Judge roster Tells story OF Lu5
War Presidents Visit to Kansas
United States District Judge Foster once
met Abe Lincoln. and he tells the follow
ing story Of that meeing:
In the winter of 1S59-60 Lincoln visited
Kansas. making speeches at Troy and
Atchison. At Atchison he put up at the
old Massassoit House which every old
time politician will remember General
StringfeIlow, John A. Martin, Tom MUIR
ply and I called upon Mr. Lincoln at the
hotel. In the course Of the conversation
Lincoln turned to Stringfellow, who was a
pro-slavery advocate. and said: General
Strfngfellow you pro-slavery fellows gave
as one reason why slavery should not
be prohibited in Kansas that only the
negro could break up the rough prairie
sod Now, I've broken hundreds of acres
of prairie sod in my time, and the only
question which remains to be decided is
whether am a white man or a niger
General StringfeIlow admitted the force
of the argument and congratulated MI
Lincoln on his pointed, logical way Of
putting things"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-25
FOR CURRENCY REFORM.
President Mckinley and Secretary
Gage Agree on a Plan.

Washington, Nov. 25-The Evening Star
says:
TT can be stated on the highest author
ity that the president is going to recon-
mend a plan for currency reform in his
message, and further that that part of
the message was written with the coop
GRAFTON of Secretary Gage. 1t is authori-
tatively stated that Secretary Gage is per-
fectly satisfied with the presidents mess
age in regard to financial legislation and
that it meets his entire views and sup
pert.
Further than this. it can be stated on
the same high authority that the score
tary of the treasury will submit to con-
gress in his annual report the plan for
currency reform which he submitted to
the cabinet at it's meeting on Friday, Oc-
tober 20. The secretary intends to sub
NIT this report to congress almost identl-
caIly as it was submitted to the cabinet,
but with the exception that he viii make
some further recommends lions. but these
will not materially change the plan all
ready announced
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-25

impressive ring ceremony was per-
formed by DR.. A. S. Embree. The
bridal party stood under a canopy of
evergreen in the bay window of the
second parlor. The bride wore a pref
ty gown of white Organdy over white
silk with trimmings of real Valencien-
mes lace and white satin ribbons. She
carried brides roses.
Miss Marsh wore white Orga ndy over
pink, and Miss Atwood white Organdy
over blue. Both carried pink roses.
The gowns of the eight young ladies
who formed the background, pre-
scented very pretty combination of
cOlors.
Miss Loder wore white organdy over
pink.
Miss Edith Davis. white over blue.
Miss Mamie Hopkins, pale blue.
Miss Gertrude BOughton, white over
green.
Miss Whitmer. white over blue.
Miss Black white over yellow.
Miss Smith, white over lavender, and
Miss Barkley, white and green.
In the receiving party were: Mr..
and Mrs. Samson, Mr.. and Mrs. c. H
Samson, Mr.. and Mrs. W. w. Samson,
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bird, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. T. Daniels.
The rooms were prettiIy decorated
with palms and chrysanthemums; the
dining room was especially pretty with
garlands of passion vine around the
wall and the sideboard was banked
with bittersweet.
Miss Jessie Marsh, Miss Mary Dan
iels and Miss Grace Atwood assisted
in the dining room. The groom pre-
sented the bridesmaids with rings, the
set being in the shape of a four leaf
clover, set with pearls. He gave the
groom's men scarfpins, set with dia-
mOnds.
A great many handsome presents
were received The gift of the brides
father was five $50 gold pieces.
Mr.. and Mrs. StOtts left on the mid
night train for Garden City, where
haz will a n c.
parents. The brides going away gown
was of brown and red suiting, trim
med in black braid The russian
blouse was lined throughout with red
satin. She wore a small brown hat
trimmed with quilts and red roses. Mr..
StOtts is the Oldest son of b. L. Stotts
of Garden City, and is the editor of the
Santa Fe Trail at that place and the
city salesman for the Topeka Paper
company. His bride is a bright and
charming lady who has many friends
in Topeka Mr.. and Mrs. StOtts will
be at home after January 1, at Twen-
ty-third and Van Buren, streets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-25
MURPHY TO LEAD.
New York Democrats Already Be
gin q Kilkenny Fight

>
New York, Nov. 25.-The contest for the
control of the next Democratic state con-
vention has already begun, with indica>
lions that the Democracy does not in
tend to let the Republicans have a rnon>
opoly inside the party, according to the
Herald. Richard Croker last night, at the
Murray Hill hotel, recognized Senator Ed
ward Murphy, Jr., of Troy as the state
leader of the organization.
This excludes former Senator David B.
Hill, who has sought not to attract at
tentfon to himself since the campaign of
1896 It is an open secret, however, that
Mr. Hill selected Alton B. Parker for
chief judge of the court of appeals and
that the state committee in the last cam
paign made no move without his ap-
proval.
Mr.. Croker was asked if he recognized
the leadership of Mr.. Hill.
t recognize Senator Murphy as the
leader in this state" he replied. He
commands the respect of all Democrats
and of his colleagues in the senate, and
he is worthy of it. His judgment is ex-
cellent."
Among the candidates who have been
mentioned for governor on the Demo-
cratic ticket are Alton B. Parker, John 3.
Stanchfield of Elmira, Senator Hills for
mer law partner; Elliott Danforth. chair
man of the state committee; Frank W.
Campbell and Smith NJ. Weed Of Platts-
burg. Mr.. Weed and Mr.. Belmont are
gold men, Mr.. Stanchfeld was non-com-
initial, and the others are for silver. It
is a matter of common gossip among
Democrats that they intend to ignore the
Chicago platform next year, they did
this year, and confine themselves to state
issues They are assured that if they
DO this the gold Democrats will regard
their actions as a victory and will act
with them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-25
Consumption Positively Cured.

Mr.. r. B. Greeve, merchant, Of Chil-
howie, Va, certifies that he had con
sumption, was given up to die. sought
all medical treatment that money could
could hear of, but got no relief; spent
many nights in sitting up in a chair;
was induced to try DR.. Kings New Dis
coVery, and was cured by use of two
bottles. For past three years has been
attending to business and says DR.
Kings New Discovery is the grandest
remedy ever made, as it has done so
much for him and also for others in
his community. DR.. Kings New Dis
covery is guaranteed for Coughs, Colds
and Consumption. 1t don't fail. Trial
bottles free at Swift & Holidays Drug
Store.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-25
A Pleasant Party.

Last evening Mrs. Willett, assisted
by her daughter, Miss Gertrude. gave
a very pleasant party, from six until
nine, in honor of Master William Will
lett. The hours passed very quickly
in playing all sorts of games. Part
ners We're found for supper by match
ing broken quotations on small hand
painted, water color paper hearts.
Those present We're: Myrtle Karr,
Marian Whitney, Grace Coo Real, Car
RE Jones, May Wilton, Helen Coo Real.
Anita Collins, Margaret Going, Charlie
Wentworth. Arthur Macarthur, John
Wilton, Arthur McClintock, John Jones,
Charlie Buchanan. Roy Maxwell, Lee
Henson. George Brinsmaid and Clar-
ence Wentworth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-25
How to LOOK Good

Good looks are really more than skin
deep. depending entirely on a healthy
condition of all the vital organs. If the
liver be inactive you have a bilious
look: if your stomach be disordered,
you have a dyspeptic look; if your kid
neys be affected, you have pinched
look. Secure good health, and you will
surely have good looks. Electric Bit
ters'' is a good Alternative and Tonic.
Acts directly on the stomach, liver and
kidneys Puriffes the blood, cures PIN
pies, blotches and boils, and gives a
good complexion. Every bottle guar
anteed Sold at Swift & Holiday drug
store. so cents per bottle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-25
Rnck1en,s Arnica salve.

Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fee
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hand !. Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required It is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisTa elton or money refunded.
Price 25 cent? per box. For sale by
SWift-HoIliday Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-25
rrr GRAIN O! nv Grain-o!

ASK your grocer today 70 show you
a package of GRAIN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee. The
children may drink it without injury as
well as the adult. All who try it, like
IL GRAIN-C has that rich seal brown
of Mocha or Java, but it is made from
pure grains, and the most delicate
stomach receives il without distress Il
price of coffee. 15c and 25c per pack
pc Sold by grOcerS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-25
Brvan,s Present to M. S. o.

Columbia, Mo, Nov. civilian J.
Bryan has presented the Missouri state
university with $3.50. TO be used in found
ing a permanent annual prize to be given
the student. who prepares the best essay
upon the science of government. The
Century club the local bimetallic organ
ization, has added 500 for the same pur-
pose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-25

Warning:-Persons who suffer from
coughs and colds should heed the warn
fngs of danger and save themselves
suffering and fatal results by using
one Minute Cough Cure. It is an in
fallibIe remedy for coughs, colds, Group
and all throat and lung troubles. G.
" Stansfeld. 632 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-25

Disagreement for life b. burns or
scaIds may be avoided by using De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve, the great
remedy for piles and for all kinds of
sores and skin troubles. G. w. STAINS
field, 623 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-25

The richest of Klondike finds is Beggs
Little Giant Pills. They cure not only
constipation, sick headaches and bill
Housness. but relieves all kinds of dis
order Take no substitutes At drug
giStS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-25
10 Cure a Cold in One Dav

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it
falls to cure. 25c. The genuine has L.
b O. on each tablet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-25

Small pill, safe pin. best pill DeWitt's
Little Early Risers cure billiousness
constipation, sick headache. G. w.
Stansdeld, 632 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-25

The Tr1lrnbull art stock may be sold
at wholesale any time; better take ad-
vantage of the retail prices nows at 12O
Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-25

Shirts, collars and cuffs laundered
TO look like new Ivy Peerless Steam
Laundry. 112 and ia West 8th st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-25
The Shortest Route

To Southern California is the Santa Fee
Pullman palace and tourist sleepers
and free chairs to Los Angeles daily.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-25
Yonr Xmas Photos.

Early orders, better results at Sny-
der's New Photo Gallery, 722 Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-25

Get a genuine topaz stone at just half
price Rings, studs, pins, etc, so cents.
Topaz Palace, 633 Kansas avenue.