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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-13
Gentlemen s Furnishings

Our Christmas line Of things. neces-
sary to the well-dressed man. consists
OF the newest shaped and the latest
tintings. in Ties and Gloves. fine Jap
anese Silk Handkerchiefs; real Irish
Liner Handkerchiefs: with new things
in Collars, Hosiery, Dress Shirts, etc.
An exceptionally fine lot Of Ties,
prices % to zoe. each.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-13
Umbrellas.

The popular Odors-Origa, Vera Vio-
let. Corsican Violet. Crab-Apple Bios
som, Trailing Arbatus, Persian Flow
ers. etc. The product Of the best for
eign and domestic makers, many are
specially packed for gift purposes
popular prices. Christmas Dress Pat
terms, neatly done up in dress length.
prices 81 10 Sl.35 per pattern.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-13
Sterling Silver.

925-fOOO fine, in a variety OF artistic
ally made needful articles. such as
Thimbles, Embroidery Scissors. Cuticle
Scissors. Shoe Horns, Glove and Shoe
Buttoners. Files. Combs, Tooth Brush
Is. Nail Brushes, Curriers'. Blotters,
Paper Cutters. Seals. Hair Brushes,
Nail Polishers, Watch Boxes, Hat
Marks. Emorys, and Vinaigrettes-
prices according to size and work.
manship-from 25c. to $3.50 each
The Advocate and news., 1898-06-15

be made up Of politicians who will ar
range things with a view to securing
votes and electing officers at the expense
rot principle. The COmmOner Is not dis
posed to object to the exercise Of pOlit-
ical discretion but 1t does protest against
sacrifice of principle and honor for the
sake of the welfare Of few politicians.
Two ottawa county men wanted to
run for road OVerseer. They were good
friends, but each believed that the well
fare of the travelling public depended
on his election. A conference failed to
bring about a compromise. One mani
tested a disposition to be modest and
not vote for himself. A proposition to
vote for each other was accepted by the
other. At the election the voters took
little interest in the matter, and when
the votes were counted 1t was found that
one had two votes and the other none.
The Hutchinson band, which was the
Second regiment (militia) band, had
meeting one night while the first three
regiments of Kansas volunteers we're be-
ing organized, at which Governor Leedy
was bitterly denounced for not accept
ing them in a body. They were terribly
wrought up because they could not go
as they wanted to. The next day Chief
Musician Watson telegTaphed them say
ing that the band would be accepted as
an organization and transportation was
sent for it's members. Only five Of the
number responded.
Senator Young's Kansas POpulist is
certainly very credltable paper. 1t is
one Of the able leaders In the POpulist
newspaper field of that large and grow
ing element which favOrs general ad-
vance in the enunciatiOn Of principles
with a view to eventually securing
strong socialistic declarations. Senator
Young is not one Of those who wants to
consolidate the kindergarten and alge-
bra classes on an algebra basis, but still
he insists that the mathematiCians be
not required to wait lifetime for the
others to catch up.
The Advocate and news., 1898-06-15
In Libby Prison Thirty-sIx Years.

Bob SempIe, of the Bank Commits
sioner's office, enjoys the distinction, ac-
cording to the records, Of having been in
Libby prison longer than any other
union soldier. When mere boy he en-
listed in company B, One Hundred and
Fifty-fifth Pennsylvania infantry.
Shortly after his company was sent to
the front he was detailed for duty at
General Porter's headquarters. Later he
was detailed to guard some private
property near Warrenton, Va. While
serving in this capacity he was taken
prisoner by the Confederates. The or
ders directed that he be put in Libby
prison, but as a matter Of fact he was
paroled. He was unable to return to his
company and therefore It's records did
not make a proper showing OF his
whereabouts. The records at Washing
ton don't show either parole, exchange
or discharge They report him in Libby
prison and leave him there. Many Of
Semple's friends have observed to him
that they will help him impeach the rec
ord as they will testify that they have
seen him in various places remotely sit
uated from Libby prison in the past
thirty-six years. The paymaster's rec
ord also fails to show that he was dis
charged or paid. The company records
show his discharge, however He was
not in fact properly discharged, al
though his connection with the army
was severed in a perfectly honorable
way. One Of Bob's friends is unklnd
enough to suggest that he staid in
prison so as to get free ride and ad-
mission to the Worlds Fair when the
building was moved to Chicago.
The Advocate and news., 1898-06-15

Judge Brown Is unable to hold court.
The Baker followers, who represent the
opposition, are in camp near the place
and in expectation Of trouble the militia
has been called out.
Senator Lodge, Of Massachusetts,, has
introduced a resolution in the Senate
providing for an investigation OF the
payment of the claim of $3.50, 900 to the
Methodist Book Concern South. He
charged that 35 per cent Of the amount
had been paid to agents and lobbyists
and that the government had been bun
coed. The Senators from the South,
who had pressed the measure, admitted
that il appeared that the government
had not been fairly dealt with and con-
Cured in the demand for an investiga-
tlon.
Some time ago the general manage
ment Of the Pacific Express COmany
changed. It's principal officers are To-
Gated at Omaha Shortly after the
change Auditor Bechel and Chief Clerk
Sudborough were discharged. Now both
are under arrest and are being tried for
embezzlement. The evidence tends to
show that those officers expended large
sums of the company's money in en-
deavOrlng to influence legislators to de-
feat pending measures inten0ed to re-
duCe or provide for the control Of rates
charged by express companies. The
bookkeeper testified that about $4,000
was set apart for legislative purposes
for each session. The new officers re-
gard the expenditure Of this money as
embezzIement and are trying to put the
parties who handled it in Jail.
The Advocate and news., 1898-06-15

ly school teacher. He made a sue
cess Of 1t. He followed this up by maxi
ing a success Of everything else that he
attempted to do. 1t helps man might
lily in these times to do things that way.
In 1896 he thought he would like to be
Lieutenant Governor. He went after the
place, He made a manly fight and his
friends were so numerous that his VIC
tory was an easy one. His friends, who
did not then know him as they do now,
were worried a little for fear he might
not prove to be the man for the place.
He fooled them. Instead of putting in
his time mixing up with the politicians
who came to town he went to work and
made a study Of parliamentary law and
usages. When his work begun he took
hold like veteran. He mastered his du-
ties and made very satisfactory officer.
He won the respect Of all the members
Of the Senate, many Of whom had been
In public life before he was born. When
the war begun he decided to go to the
front. The Governor, knowing some
thing Of his capacity, was glad to give
him place. He made no mistake.
When the record Is made up he will
be proud Of his action and Major Har-
vey's friends will be proud Of him.
The Advocate and news., 1898-06-15
What Is Your Oplnlonp

Are you interested In the matters
which the Advocate and News presents?
Is it your kind Of a paper? If you are
enough interested to keep informed 1t
ia certainly worth dollar year to you
to know all about what is going on; the
Advocate and News will keep you
posted. 1t will be the hottest paper pub
lished during the coming campaign, and
It will cost NO more than usual. You can
rely on it. II you are not subscriber
come down to the Office, 116 West Sixth
avenue, or send your subscription to us.
You will get the worth Of your money.
At least let us give you sample copies
which will show you some things you
have been missing If you have been OFF
our list.
The Advocate and news., 1898-06-15
The STATE GOVERNMENT.

The Board of Railroad Assessors is
busy completing its work,
The expenses Of the State soldiers
home for May amounted to $2,696.
Bank Commissioner Breidenthal has
been notified that the Blue Rapids bank
has liQuidated and quit business.
Unofficial reports to the Governors
Office indicate that the recruits neces-
sary to fill out Kansas regiments are
being secured with little difficulty
The May report Of the grain inspec-
tiOn department shows balance to the
credit of the State Of $SO712. This more
than makes up for the small deficiency
in April.
For the past week the work in the
various departments has been indus
triOusly pushed with view to securing
breathing spell so that State conven-
tiOn visitors may be entertained without
interfering with business.
Governor Leedy was absent from his
Office Monday and much OF the latter
part of last week because Of a severe
cold in his head. One eye was badly
affected He is better now.
The Executive Council will advertise
for bids for lighting the dome Of the
State house, for hauling coal, for Ice for
the various offices and for washing
towels. All such contracts are let to
the lowest bidder.
Attorney General Boyle has returned
from the mining region, where he has
been to arrange the preliminaries for
the enforcement of the screen law. He
has given the operators two weeks in
which to comply with its provisions.
Secretary Bush has his regular force
and some extra help at work on a new
charter index. His force is slowly bring
ing about an orderly arrangement Of the
records, and by the expiration Of his
term they will be in practically perfect
condition.
Attorney General Boyle has filed a
suit in the Supreme court to compel the
railroads to make return OF its rolling
stock on a mileage basis. 1t is claimed
that the rolling stock should be listed In
Kansas for taxation in proportion to
the number Of miles Of road In the State
The Supreme court has knocked out
the Topeka contract for school books,
and directs that the books provided for
in the new text book law be used, This
decision practically disposes Of all con-
tracts and requires the introduction and
use of the new books everywhere in the
State.
The Adiutant Generals Office has been
quite busily engaged lately in assisting
IN arranging the details for recruit
ing the Kansas regiments. Consider
able work connected with the first call
for troops has just been finished. The
department requires endless reports and
detailed statementS showing everything
The Advocate and news., 1898-06-15
Chapman Says IndOrse 1t All.

]. B. Chapman, formerly editor Of the
Topeka Press, and now County Attorney
of Franklin county, says: II believe the
Democratic convention at AtchisOn will
nominate the entire Populist ticket.
There has never been time when there
was so little dissatisfaction as there is
now, and there is no reason why the en-
tire ticket should not be indOrsed
"The Democrats will be given the
The Advocate and news., 1898-06-15

State Treasurer Hefebower presented
bill to the State last week for grass
seed used in seeding the State house
grounds fourteen months ago. He had
paid for 1t himself, but would not pre-
sent claim for reimbursement until It
was demonstrated that he had a good
stand Of grass. Through Mr. Hefle-
bowers efforts, and to him the entire
credit belongs, the grounds are so
greatly improved that visitor of two
years ago would hardly recognize them
now.
The Advocate and news., 1898-06-15
THIS WEEKS MARKETS.
KANSAS CIV Grain and Produce.
Kansas City, June

Kansas City, June II.
WHEAT Unsettled No. hard, 90c;
No. 2, 89h@90c; No. 3 S60S7c: No. /
red, S5@86c; No 2, S5c; No. 3, S3c; No.
spring, S56SSc; No 3, S3@85c.
CORN Strong. No. 2 mixed ,3Oh oslo;
No. 2 white, 31@3114c; No. 3, 29Ac.
0ATS-Active, lower. No white, "a
024hc.
RYE-S Steady. No. 2, 44c.
HAY-Active, unchanged.
BUTTER Steady. Creamery, 100
14hc; dairy, 10012c.
EGGS-Steady TO strong. Fresh, 7hc.
The Advocate and news., 1898-06-15

place of Lieutenant Governor, and I
think we should nominate some big man
for that place. It should be some one
who will add strength to the ticket. 1
wish that Overymyer would consent to
take the place. He would add more to
the ticket than any one / know"
The Advocate and news., 1898-06-15
Kansas City Live Stock.
Kaneas CitY. June

Kansas City, June I3.
CATTLE Receipts, 5000. Market
steady to 1Oc lower. Native steers, SAC
495; Texas steers, $370QA65; Texas
cows, $3.0563.65; native cows and
heifers, $1.5O@4.7O; stockers and feed
ers, $3.356D5.5O; bulls, $3250390
HOGS Receipts, 5000. Market 5@10c
lower. Bulk of sales, $36003.S5;
heavies, $365@3951S; packers, $3.50
1856; mixed, $3550380; lights, $3.5O0
S.75: yOrkers, $3.70@3.75; pigs, $3@3.5O.
SHEEP Receipts, 2,000 Market firm.
firm. Lambs, $3.25@S75; muttOns, $50
ATE.
The Advocate and news., 1898-06-15

or perseVer-
ance, atten-
tion to the du-
ty before him
and ability to
make friends.
Major Harvey
Is a lawyer by
by profession.
He was ad-
mitted in 1893
at Topeka, af-
ter having
studied in the
Office of John
son, Martin &
Keeler, which
was composed
Of three good
lawyers. He
was original
The Advocate and news., 1898-06-15
Kansas Produces rEen.

All kinds Of good reports come from
his fellow officers with reference to Maj.
A. M. Harvey. He is a bright young
man, who has won his way In Kansas
politics unaided and purely as a result
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-12-16
PERSONAL CHATS.

Speaker Reed has Joined the Portland
Golf club and become an earnest Gevotee
OF tine game
President Kruger is studying draw
ing and - said to show quite an apti-
tude for pen and ink sketching.
B. B. odsll. Jr., chairman of the
Republican state committee Of New
York, smokes ten black cigars every
day.
Alexander Mcdonald of Cincinnati
has given $40, 900 TO the Young Men .
addition to his gift of So, 600 some time
ago.
William Waldorf Aston has dined
Lord Kitchener at Cliveden, and a large
number of the English aristocracy who
have failed to secure such drawing
card are jealous of the American.
Corporal Knoblaugh and Sergeant
WordeD, two of Roosevelt's rough riders.
have gone to Europe in the hope that
some of the predicted wars will come to
q head SO that they can offer their serv-
ices as fighters.
James r. Richardson, who died re-
Gently ON one of his plantations in Mis-
sissippi. was not only the largest indi-
vidual grower of cotton in the world,
but also the owner of one Of the best
appointed plantations in the country.
Besides his son Scott. the New York
physician, Admiral Schley has two
other children, Virginia, who is mar
ried to Mr.. Wortley. an English gen.
rs he of
and Frank. no is in the regular army.
James Gray, the newly elected mayor
Of Minneapolis, started life as news
boy. earned money sufficient to keep
him while going to the common schools,
was graduated from the State university
and became a reporter on and then man.
aging editor of the Minneapolis Times.
The late Woof Joel, Barney Barna
to's nephew, who was murdered in
South Africa last spring, left fortune
of about So. 600. 600. The greater part
Of this money is to be held in trust for
his infant son. He left $125, 900 to such
charities as his executors might desig-
nate.
d. o. Mills, builder and owner of the
Mills hotel, No. !, in New York. makes
announcement through his agent that,
after providing for depreciation and re-
placements, the first years business of
the hotel leaves a sum equal to 3 per
cent upon the investment. This was
what Mr.. Mills started out 10 do.
Mr.. Hastings, the retiring governor
Of Pennsylvania. is known among his
admirers as big Dan" on account Of
his fine appearance and unusual stature.
1t is suggested that his successor, Gov
ernor Elect Stone, should be called
big Bill, as he stands feet inches
in his stockings and is built in proper
ton.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-12-16
FRlLIS OF FASHION.

A Mauser bullet of gold tipped with
diamond Is one CT the novelties In
hatpins.
Among the new dress materials are
several varieties in rep, which is mix
ture of silk and wool
Reddish purple violets are the favor
ties in millinery and in velvet blossoms.
The coloring is exquisite.
Navy hatbands, sewed together with
the gilt lettering prettily arranged.
make pretty sofa pillows
Hoods for evening wear have made
their appearance in the shops. They are
made of quantity Powered silk and lined
with satin. turning back from the face
after the manner of an old time sun
bonnet.
Bright colored velvet is a conspicuous
feature of millinery this season, and to
this are added all sorts of unique designs
in ornaments of gold, steel and rhine
stones combined with pearls and various
colored jewels.
Three cornered felt hats are very
much the fashion, especially with tailor
gowns. The brims are cow cred with vel
vet in a contrasting color or pipings of
satin, and rosett9 with a quill
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-12-16

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Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-12-16
STRANGELY Made Tea.

OF course every one is aware that I'M
der the name of tea we often drink a
beverage which has no acquaintance
with the real leaf. But there are sever
al teas" which are not fraudulent
manufactures, though they are not
made of tea leaves.
In Mauritius, for instance, they make
tea of the leaves of an orchid. In Peru
they drink mate, tea made from a
native species Of holly. The Abyssin-
ians make tea from the leaves of the
Catha edulis, which has such stimulat-
ing qualities that even leaf or two of
it chewed have all the reviving effects of
"the cup that cheers, and thus is most
valuab Bile to travellers. The Tasmanians
are said 10 be the happy possessors of
no less than hundred substitutes for
tea, while the Tonkinese have teas of
their own made of berries, leaves
woods and bark of trees. In Sumatra
coffee leaves are infused in the teapot,
and the result is said to be an excellent
beverage. Boston Traveller.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-12-16
HOLIDAY EXCURSIONS.
Special Rates via Pennsylvania
Lines for Christmas and
New Year.

Owing to Christmas and New Year
falling on Sunday, and rhe observance
of those holidays to occur on Monday
as a rule, the annual custom of the
Pennsylvania Lines to grant special
rates will this season cover two extra
days. Excursion tickets may be OBJ
tanned over these lines December 23i,
oath, 25th, Goth, 30th and 31st, 1895,
and January LIST and ID, 1899. Tickets
for adults will not be sold at less rate
than % cents, nor for children at less
than Is cents. The return limit on
tickets sold sc special rates on the
above dates will be Tuesday, January
81. 1899. For special Information
about rates, time of trains, etc.. q. please
apply to nearest Ticket Agent of the
Pennsylvania Lines.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-12-16
THE HOUSEHOLD.
The Care Of House Plants-Hoider For
Observation-Disclosures Elk
traordinary.

What housekeeper who even now
may be a success at flower culture in
doors has not learned by sad experience
the kind of care and the conditions
which govern the well being Of plants:
Probably one of the greatest difficult
ties with which one has TO contend in
keeping plants in the house is that
parching dryness of the atmosphere
most noticeable in steam or furnace
heated houses. This condition may be
overcome TO a certain extent by placing
jars or pans of water On the radiators
or swinging them in the pipes just be-
low the registers, thus furnishing con-
slant supply of moisture to the air by
the evaporation of the water. Gas and
dust are enemies to plants. The former
must be prevented by proper regulation
of the heating apparatus and the latter
by regular washing of the foliage In
spraying or sponging the foliage do not
neglect the under sides OF the leaves,
Tor it is there that insects first make
their appearance, and regular sponging
will prevent them from starting or
spreading.
The temperature is another matter
for consideration. In the average living
room the temperature should be from
6S to 20 degrees F., which for the ma
jority of plants will do very well, but
there are some, such as carnations, vio-
let's, primroses, callas, etc., which win
thrive better in room where the tenn
perature is from s to 10 degrees lower.
Another important part in the Guilt
walton of house plants is the watering,
which influences to a great extent suc-
cess Or failure. To lay down specific
rules for watering would be a difficult
matter Too much water will rot the
roots and sour the soil, and not enough
will starve it. The general tendency is
to overwater. Supply water literally
when necessary; then withhold it en-
tirely until the soil is in condition to
be watered again. The soil in the pot
should not te allowed to become dry
like dnst, but just SO it will crumble
nicely in the hand.-E-ooklyn Citizen.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-12-16
An Interesting Room.

II yor want pretty room without
expense TO yourself. try the experiment
of decorating your walls with the pic
lures cut from the newspapers. Every
day there are interesting scenes from
foreign lands, wonderful ships and
beautiful ladies. Cut them out careful
ly and mount on squares of rough gray
paper. Without framing these, tack
them upon the walls in irregular de-
signs until nearly the whole of the wall
is covered. You will be amazed to see
how pretty and attractive youf room is
A young lady who decorated her room
at summer resort in this way was de
lighted with the results Her only CON-
plaint was that her friends looked at the
pictures instead of visiting with her
Philadelphia Timea