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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18
KIRK WATCHED THE TEAM
King of Dudes Outwitted By Kansas
Farmer.

Wichita, June Isl. Waldere Kirk, the
ty of being wei dressed and who is said
ty of being we'll dressed and who is said
the United States, was in WICHITA for a
short time Friday. He was walking down
Douglas avenue toward the Carey hotel in
the afternoon when he passed a farmer
whose wagon was standing close to the
curb. The wagon had on load of luTn-
Der which the farmer was taking out to
build a new granary, and it happened that
a short time before Waldere came along
part of the harness on one of the horses
gave way and the farmer was trying to
patch it up. AS the New York dude
passed the farmer called out to him: Say,
mister, have you got a nail or a piece of
whang leather in your pOcket?
The very thought of having a nail in
his pocket staggered the dude and if it
had not been for the support of his cane
he would have fallen. But he managed
to steady himself and gasped out indig-
nantly: No, sir, L have nothing of the
kind about me-
well. them replied the farmer "just
stand by the horses heads a minute till
1 run up here half block to the harness
shop and get piece of whang leather"
And the farmer actually started off leaV-
ing Waldere Kirk, the walking fashion
model, standing by the horses, and he was
not sufficiently recovered from his sur
prise and indignation before the farmer
got back. 1t is said that the shock Slight
~ bagged one of the knees of Waldere's
trousers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18

two or three dozen with notes and a
couple of hundred with words only
The Twenty-frst Kansas has nobly re-
solved to have no canteen and the peo-
pie at home should not allow them to
suffer for the lack of things that they
could easily get by setting up a reg1-
mental LIQUOR shop. Let the people or
gauize-churches, Sunday schools. young
peoples societies, &C, &c, and supply
the Kansas regiments with everything
needed. Nothing is too good for the
soldier boys.
LET some one organization take the
big tent in hand and hurry up the
money to buy and furnish it
saThe Tventy-first Kansas is a regi-
ment to be proud of. The camp quart
ers are kept clean and neat-not a
SCRAP of paper Is left about. The kitch-
en- quarters are clean-there is nothing
anywhere to offend the sense OF sight
or smell Ladies can visit this reg1-
Tnent with safety and propr1ety ana
that is more than can be said OF some
others. The order is good. Canteen
regiments do their police work with
prisoners-men under discipline Tor as
obedience of the regulations In tne
.Twenty-first Kansas there are 50 rev
prisoners that the number is not sum.
Gent for the police work ana oetasl
has to be made. Send on THANK o.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18
GLOBE SIGHTS.

TFrom the Atchison GIobe1
Half the people work too much. while
the other half don't work enough.
People have become so accustomed to
tough luck of late that they do not pay
much attention to it.
About all some people do is to follow
other men around complaining of the
way they do their work.
Some people think that If they put
'"Town" on an envelope instead of
city it is a sure sign of culture.
Some girls have such small waists
that it is a wonder when they eat any
thing as large as an apple that it
doesn't show.
An Atchison girl is always so late at
parties that her invitations are always
written for an hour earlier than those
of the other guests.
Don't buy the new Santiago cork
screws which will soon be put on the
market. The probabilities are that
they will not work.
= -
Everyone imagines that it is largely
due to his strength of character that he
is able to be at work every day, instead
of at home sick in bed.
The women are getting ready to go
away to spend the summer, and their
husbands are hustling around trying to
raise the necessary money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS VIEWS.

The English publisher of the Rhymes
of 1ronquill sends out the following:
Their chief merit is a certain fresh
ness and originality which makes them
individual in their merits and in their
defectS.-W eStminster Gazette.
Its straightforward vigor is it's great
est recommendations Academy.
Mr.. Wares humor is vigorous-ne
vulgar and often exquisite.-Glasgow
Herald.
Any selection from his Rhymes may
worthily find a place on the shelf with
the poems of Bret Harte, Lowell and
other of his countrymen happily famil-
Jar to us all.-London Sunday Times.
Nevertheless there is much that IS in
dividual in Ironquill, a certain quaint
ness of expression, a disdain of what
is usually considered poetic diction, aid
an ingenuity in metrical matters that
seems to be derived from Poe.-The
Saturday Review.
Ironquill has a certain amount of
marked individuality which lifts much
of his work out of the commonplace
The Broad Arrow (Army).
Many of his verses have alike claims
on our regard, both for their nervous
force and a certain facility of express
sion.-Whitehan Review.
All English speaking people may well
come these Kansan poems as an addi-
ton to the Golden Treasury.-Lheds
Mercury.
1t is rugged and robust as the thought
of a frontier settler should be and in
every line and note rings with sinceri-
lynne New Age.
A book of verses by an American
writer which is distinctly above the av-
erage.-London Morning Post.
1.-The Rhymes of IronquiIP Introduce
to English readers a poet already a IA
vorite in America Mr.. Wares Rhymes
are we'll worth reading. Some of them
are really poetic; others are not; but in
all there is thought, and in most orig
ina1ity. Upon familiar objects IN mod
ern life Mr. Ware can write without be-
coming trivial. In short, unlike most
minor poets on either side of the At
lantic, Mr.. Ware nearly always man
ages to be observation-disclosures.
Mr.. Eugene +. Ware, who writes I'M
der the name of "IronQuil1," has Gar
ing, originality and a genuine gift
which is at times obscured by great
careleSsnesS as to the form in which
his thoughts are Observation-Disclosures
ter Guardian.
The name of 'IronQuill'' Is not only
celebrated in Kansas, but known else
where as that of an uncommOnly heart
some singer. No one will read Mr..
Hammerton's selection of pieces from
the popular American singer without
both enjoyment and encouraE emeEr.
Mr.. Hammerton's selection is pruba DIV
the best edition OF ''Ironquill'' in which
an English reader could make his ac-
MISUNDERSTANDING.
The Rhymes have reached sixth
edition. What need have they OF COM
ment? "IrOnquill'' would seem to he u
man of character, if not poet born.
And now and again he is really funny
even when he means it.-Bookman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18
MORE MONEY NEEDED.
Hutchinson Reformatory Improve
ments Nearly Ended

Hutchinson, June 1S-The work on the
middle section of the reformatory build
ing is progressing rapidly and gives the
building a greatly improved appearance.
The middle block viii not be entirely fin
ished until another appropriation has been
made. But from the outside it will have
the appearance of being finished. The
roofing will be completed and the first
floor of the block will be put in good con-
dition, then the rest will have to wait for
appropriation.
At present there are POI inmates in the
institution, which is within few of the
largest number the reformatory has ever
held. The recent decision which prevents
inmates of the reformatory being sent to
the penitentiary will keep the number of
inmates higher than formerly, the I'M
ruly ones can no longer be gotten rid of
in that way. The bad mem who come
to the institution are likely to remain a
long time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18
MUDDY MILLINERY.
Two Women B own Off the Depot
Platform at Manhattan.

Manhattan, June 1s.-Mrs. Chas. Payne
and Mrs. Herman of Clyde had rather an
unpleasant experience Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Payne accompanied the latter to the
take the 8 o'clock train for home A squan
came up just as they arrived at the depot
wind blew them from the platform with
great force onto the track where the train
was momentarily expected. The rain fell
in torrents. Fortunately the. agent and
another gentleman came. to their assist
ance and helped them into a carriage.
They We're badly bruised, thoroughly
frightened, very wet and $50 hats were
ruined. Mrs. Herman deferred her de-
parture until q more convenient season
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18
Our new islands, the Philippines,

Our new islands, the Philippines, rank
yell as revenue producers The sugar
sespduction for 1897 is estimated at over
10000 tons. They will yield about $500
tons of coffee per annum- The total ex-
port of hemp per annum is nearly 10O,-
coo tons. They are exporting about H.
coo tons of leaf tobacco, nearly la. 000,
600 cigars, and nearly 1900 tons of
copra, a species of cocoanut These are
the five leading products, and to these
may be added maize, sweet potatoes,
yams, ground nuts, gourds, Irish po-
tatoes, peas, and all the tropical fruits
and plants. Gold is found in paying
ma nfifias
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18
Pain So Intense Would Nearly
Twist Fingers from Sockets.
Pulled Up Like a Toad.
Water Ran Through Bandages to
Floor. Had to Walk the Floor
Until Would Fall Asleep.
Fingers Peeled Like an Onion.
Doctors Gould Not Cure,
Cured By Cuticura.

About eight years ago 1 got sore hands, il
commenced with kind of a burning sensa-
ton on my fingers and on top of the hand.
When commenced to rub them, you could
see little white pimples on the skin rubbed
more and more, until I felt like twisting my
fingers out of their sockets. / had high
fever, and cold chil1s ran over me, and so
kept it going until was tired out. Nights, I
had to walk the floor until fell asleep.
My hands peeled like an onion, the finger
nails got loose in the roots, and the water
out, and wherever there was little pimple,
there the burning fire was, and tell you and
can prove to YOU, that happened at least ten
times. During the day, had to attend to my
business. for am running a blacksmith shop,
horseshoeing, and L would not shut up the
shop for anybody, but it was hard. My hands
pulled SE1 worse than toad. When drove
horse nails, the water fram my hands ran
through the bandage, on to The floor. My
customers refused to look at my hands. i had
friend to take me to the doctor; he gave
solution of something to battle my hands
with. was working every day. and did not
know what to do so went to another doctor,
/ think for year. found your advertise
ment in a Utica newspaper, and got the Gu
TIcURA RESoLvEST and CUTTcURA SOAP. The
nails hardened up and peeled of and don't
believe there is one of the first nails left on
my hands. What have told you is true.
do this for your benefit and humanity's sake.
would not suffer any more as did, for the
whole country. CASPER DTETSCHLER,
Feb. p, '9s. Pembroke, Genesee Co., N. z.
Sold t1rouEhouttae world PorTKR DRUG AND CHEN.
Corr Props, Boston HeE to Ours Every Hunlor, free.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18
RIVALS THE BELL.
New Telephone Companies Spring Up
Everywhere.

Nashville, Ill, June 1s.-The Ameri-
can Long Distance Telephone ana Tel
-egraph company, with headquarters at
Chicago, has succeeded in getting the
right of way through all the principal
counties and cities of southern Illinois
and now has a force Of 500 men at
work erecting it's lines.
The main line will extend from st.
Louis to Evansville, Ind, and will have
direct connection with Chicago ana New
York The long distance wires be-
tween this city, Mount Vernon and
Mascoutah have already been strung.
Billiards. Snow Liniment. There is
no pain it will not relieve, no swelling it
will not subdue, no wound it will not
heal It cures frost bites, chilblains
and corns. Geo. w. Stansdelds go
corner Sixth and Topeka avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18
GOVERNS MARTINIQUE.
Distinguished Representatives of For
eign Governments Visit Chicago.

AS4S1 lI1S1ION1 7oN p % " o1 % >- : %
eign Governments Visit Chicago.
Chicago, June 1S.-G. Gabrie, the gov
ernor of Martinique, Windward Islands,
mentioned so frequently a short time
ago in connection with the maneuvering
of Admiral Cervera's fleet, was register
ed at the Grand Pacific yesterday, to-
gether with his wife. nephew and SER
want.
He was only recently appointed to the
position, however and as yet is a total
stranger to the island. He was former
" governor of the Tahiti Islands. He
was not disposed to discuss the war
question.
Captain Ferguson, aide-de-camp Of
the governor of New Zealand, together
with a party was registered at the Au-
ditorium. He is on his way to Eng
land Public sentiment in New eZa-
land Public sentiment in New Zea-
it is in Australia and all the contiguous
British colonies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18
WOMEN DRIVE NAILS.
Spelling Match Also Feature of lola
Entertainment.

lola. June 1S.-In spite of the Indictment
weather there was a jolly gathering at
the Opera House for the spelling match
to which the normalites had challenged
the business and professional men. The
spelling was brisk and lively, with an Oc-
casional stumble at a little, insignificant
word. The prizes were finally awarded
follows: First, Mr.. Kicks; second Miss
Hattie OBrien; third, Sam Gard; fourth,
Miss Austie Bunnell; fifth, Miss Emma
Powell; sixth, Miss Mamie Ruble.
In the nail driving contest, which fur
nished great amusement to the audience,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18
New County High School.

Independence, June 1S.-A meeting of the
board of trustees of the county high
school was held in County Superintendent
Dollison's office at Independence and steps
were taken for the Immediate commence
ment of work on the new county high
school building. The contract for the
construction of the building calls for
three-story pressed brick structure with
stone basement and trimmings. The roof
will be built of steel and the dimensions
of the building are to be 90x115 feet. The
plumbing and steam fitting contract calls
for all the latest and most modern equip
ment in every respect.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18
PICKEN LEAVES lola.
Elected superintendent of the Bur-
lingame Schools

Burlingame, June 1S.-The school board
has hired a principal of the schools. Prof.
VIM. Picken, a brother of Miss Emma
Picker, who taught several terms here
and who is now one of the most success
full teachers in the schools of Kansas
City. Prof. Picker has had charge of the
lola schools for many years and is well
known to be an energetic, practical and
highly educated gentleman. He has a
wife and two children, his wife being an
experienced kindergarten teacher. Prof.
Picken comes highly recommended.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18
SAVED HIS TIPS.
Boston Waiter Dies and Leaves a
Fortune.

Boston. Mass, June 1s-John Kelly,
past so years old, wandered into police
headquarters today looking for advice
as to the proper method of disposing of
seventeen bank books representing
$4,000 deposits and 81. 600 accumulated
interest, which he carried in his hand
They belonged to Patrick Fay, who
died at the Corney hospital last Satur-
day. Fay was one of the old time no.
tel walters of Boston. In the course
of his long 1ife-he was so years old
when he died, and until about 70 years
old had been actively employed-he had
amaSSed a fortune. He lived at 8 Ty-
Ter street as bachelor, had no relatives
and was an absolutely lonely man. OF
a frugal disposition, all he knew of fin
anciering was that it was good policy
to put as much as he could into the
savings bank
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18

Americas Greatest
Medicine is
Hoods Sarsaparil1a,
Which absolutely
Cures every form of
Impure blood, from
The pimple on your
Face to the great
Scrofula sore which
Drains your system.
Thousands of people
Testify that Hoods
Sarsaparilla cures
Scrofula, Salt Rheum,
Dyspepsia, Malaria,
Catarrh, Rheumatism,
And That Tired
Feeling. Remember this
And get Hoods
And only Hoods.
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Emporia Will Celebrate.

Emporia June 18-Under the united
efforts of two G. a. r. posts and all the
auxiliary organizations and the Sons of
the Fourth of July will be celebrated in
this city in manner which will do honor
to all true and loyal Americans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18

The latest explanation offered for the
extraordinary rainfall this summer is
that it is caused by SIMPSONS cannon
aiding down at Santiago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18

The Populist statesmen who assem-
b1ed in conference at Omaha this week
seem to have established an effective
blockade of the Democratic ports.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18

Aguinaldo seems in a fair way tc
finish up his present ndertaking in
time to come over and give Gomez a
few pointers.
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Morrison's Sale.

Rogers triple plate knives or forks.
$147 a set during June sale of silver
ware, these are the best Rogers goods
made and guaranteed to strip more
silver to the dozen than any other
make. G. H. Morrison, sos Kan. Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18

The Spaniards are showing remark
able consideration for our feelings in
their reports of the number of Ameri-
cans killed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18

1t is noticeable that the two men who
are doing the fighting-Dewey and
Sampson-do less talking than almost
anybody else Their communications
to the government never extend beyond
q few lines
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18

If a shell from the Vesuvius should
light on one of Cervera's vessels there
would be no question as to whether the
e1Tlosion was from the outside OF tho
Inside
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18

The dispatches announcing the de-
parture of Camara's fleet fail to state
whether or not the admiral took cork
screw with him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18

In placing the new bond issue tn
governments policy is to place" non
but Americans on guard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18

Since General Fred Grant has heard
something about the Spanish style Of
fighting perhaps he will revise his plan
of battle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18

Those forts at Santiago appear to be
mushroom affairs in that they require
battering down every day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18

The brewers having added a dollar
a barrel to the price of beer the ques-
ton of who pays the tax is now up to
the retailers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18

The hot weather will scarcely avail
to prevent chills chasing ore another
up and down Boston's spine since Cam
ara's fleet is reported to DE headed her
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18

How things changed Once a STAMP
tax caused a war; now a war causes 1
stamp tax.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18

Dewey is now acting as referee Of the
fight which is going on at Manila.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18

From phantom ships and fleets Spain
has now got as far as phantom "pOis
onous explosives"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18

the first prize was awarded to Miss Alb
bic Woodin. Miss Nina Campbell won
the. applause by the persistent energy
with which she missed hitting the nail on
the head. 1t was all great fun and should
have been witnessed by a much larger
crowd.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18

The rush to invest in the new three
per cents may be owing to the fact
that the country is in a fair way to
make a large increase in its collateral.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18

General Aguinaldo has a name like
a Spaniard, the look of a japanese but
he fights like a Yankee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18

Mail and Express: 1t is not patriot
ism, but sugar that leads the Washing
ton movement against Hawaiian an
nexation. 1t is a sticky and suspicious
opposition, but it attracts the flies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18

If Camara will bring his fleet over
here there will be no question about
the direction it will take afterwards.
Sampson would have it going south in
no time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18

We may not carry the war tntd
Africa" but Spain is just next door.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18

fering for the boys and make them
comfortable and happy"
Cincinnati, O., June 16. 1888.
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EX-RAYS.
Quantitie:

Parsons Sun: Until the present war
broke out it has been a mOOted queS-
ton whether Ananias left any descen-
dents It is now considered settled and
that they are running newspapers in
Spain
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18

Mcpherson Opinion: When Weyler
called US American Pigs" he proba bly,
had in mind the San Francisco ship
combine that wanted to charge the
government $1,000 a day to carry troops
to Manila
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Emporia Republican: A Larned man
9amed Carpet was beaten by foot-pads
the other day, and relieved Of all his
dust
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q Arkansas City Traveller: Some fam
4ies always remind US of the prelim-
faarics of a prize fight because of the
great amount of talk INDUCED in.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18

To Cure Headache in 10 Minutes.
Take Dr.. Davis Antt-headache. Druggists
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Arkansas city Traveller: The pro-
fesstona1 politician doesn't expect to
meet anybody but strangers In heaven
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TELEPHONES.
Business Office. Bell 'Phoue JOY
Reporters ROOM Bell Phone ."
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HOW TO GET BONDS.

Details of Procedure Formulated by
the Secretary of the Treasury.
The following circular letter has been IS
sued by Secretary Gage:
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Sold throughout the world. PoTTER DRue AND CHEn.
Corr Props, Boston, How to Cure Every Hunaor frse.
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LONDON OFFICE.
II Red Lion Court. Fleet Street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-18

LFrom the Atchison GIobe.1
Half the people work too much, while
the other half don't work enough.