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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-12

A Maryland county has introduced
an innovation in the form of a fair
without horse racing. Yet Josh Billings
always maintained that what the pub
lie liked was "a genuine agricultural
hiss tr.nt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-12

General Miles has established a pre-
cedent worthy of emulation Instead
. Of denying his published interview he
writes another himself along the same
lines
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-12

Among the war expenses not gener-
ally included in the total is a matter of
about $4,000 a day in prize money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-12
PEOPLE you HEAR OF.

Adelina Patti has become naturalized
in England, after a continuous resi-
dence there of twelve years. BY doing
so the diva expresses not only her per-
sOnaI preference, but also facilitates
the bequest of her great fortune, the
bulk of which she is credited with in
tending for a devise for charitable OBJ
jects in that country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-12

Chicago Record: After all, the bottle
of wine that isn't broken over a ships
bow is very likely to have its cork pull
ed in the cabin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-12

Chicago News: Kansas this year has
raised one busheI of wheat for every
man. woman and child in the United
States. That's whats the matter with
KansasP'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-12

Now that General Shafter is home
the police should see that he and SyI-
vester ScOve1 walk on opposite sides Of
streets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-12

AS a further evidence that the war is
over the people of Boston are asking
to have the mines removed from the
harbor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-12

AS murderers of royalty the italians
may justly lay claim to the first rank.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-12
TO COLLECT DEBT FROM LODGE
A. o. wv. Garnisheed for Money Due
to Deceased Members Family.

Fort Scott, Sept. 1.-THE A. o. U. W
lodge of the state was this evening
garnisheed in a case brought by BenJa-
min Files against Mrs. Zerilda Billmau
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-12

Pando says there has been no war.
Surely, he hasn't yet met Cervera.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-12
FIGHT AT THE GAIETY.

John Gazzolo and Joseph Hubert
Stampede an Audience.
Chicago, Sept 12.-Patrons of the Gaiety
theater were treated to an exciting scene
last evening. At O'Clock there was a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-12
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press
Lots of men would be considered
drawer if they didn't have sense enough
to get scared.
It is a good thing for a man to be
dissatisfied with himself in everything
but his marriage.
If the women get to working in Chris
tian Science on love affairs there won't
be any hope for the men.
Women are better than men are. Men
very seldom love their enemies, but wo-
men most always kiss them.
r
If the average man We're as brave
and handsome as his wife believes he
is, he would probably have married
some -Iooking-woman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-12

eyes. 1 knew wagner said Bismarck
once. stbut it was impossible for me to
care for him. At breakfast. at dinner
at lunch, every moment Wagner de-
manded admiration. He would be hrst.
I found myself too busy for that"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-12

Count Okuma, the new premier Of
Japan, lost one of his legs in an acct
dent years ago. but what he lacks
physically is more than made up py
mental qualities which have won for
him the respect and admiration of his
fellow countrymen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-12

General Joe" Wheeler has accepted
an invitation to deliver an address be
fore an Atlanta audience for the benefit
of the Atlanta Relief association, whose
good work for the sick and wounded
has achieved Widespread recognlnoh.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-12

Strong, steady nerves
Are needed for success
Everywhere. Nerves
Depend simply, solely,
Upon the blood.
Pure, rich, nourishing
Blood feeds the nerves
And makes them strong.
The great nerve tonic is
Hoods Sarsaparilla,
Because it makes
The blood rich and
Pure, giving it power
To feed the nerves.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Cures nervousness,
Dyspepsia, rheumatism,
Catarrh, scrofula,
And all forms of
Impure blood.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-12

The wife of General Nelson A. Miles
is a niece of John Sherman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-12

The wife Of the late Sir John Millais'
F. r. A, and also his four daughters,
sat as models for many OF his most
popular pictures. The little boy "Bub-
b1es'' is the son of the eldest daughter
and three Of his daughters sat for his
famous canvas entitled 1.-THE Sisters"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-12
I.ord WoIseIev. who Isl &c the head

of the English army, is a very busy
man. One day he is in Scotland, the
next day reviewing the troops in York
shire, then in London inspecting the
voi11nteers. a, dav or two after witness
ing a night attack at Chatham and tor
pedo trials at Sheerness, and then with
the cadets at Sandhurst. The COM
rnander-in-chief apparent youthful
ness makes people forget that he is
now IS years of age and has been &C
lively employed in the army for forty
els
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-12

IELLPHONks- -
Business Office. Bell Phone 1OT
Reporters Room. Bell Phone 577
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-20

I Dewey. Hobson and battleshio Maine
rugs, at McGillivrays.
CO. Gregory Of Aberdeen il reu,s.
tered at the Lake Park.
Mrs. d. M. jerks is suffering severely
0 neuralgia in the face.
st. Katherine Guild will meet at Grace
ohurch tomorrow at 2 p. m.
Lost, from my yard, in city, q foan
COW. Finder, notify james Craney.
Mrs. Wm. Walter is going on crutohes
to-day, the result Of = sprained ankle.
+. p. Mueller, the "Nasby" OF Ramona.
spent the day between trains in the city.
Dainty Jugs for Christmas presents a,
MoG'll'vray's. just call and sec them.
The W weeks old child Of Mr.. and
Mrs +. P. Mueller Of Ramona, died last
night.
A girl, the first born, arrived at the
nome OF Brakeman A. d. Smith this
forenoon.
McGillivray hts a choice line OF rugs.
IN war designs, at reasonable cost. They
are beauties.
A marriage l,cenee was issued TO-DAY
to DR.. E. L. Verley and Miss Alice Cur.
rleof Ramona.
Miss Emma Patterson returned home
from school work at Groton, on her holi.
day vacation.
DR.. and Mrs. Oppenheimer Of the Lone
Star medicine show, are stopping at the
Lake Park hotel.
Maggie Raymond departed Tor Buffalo.
\. l., to visit friends there and at other
points in the east for a year.
A marriage license was issued to-day
to A. d. Smith OF Manchester, Kings
bury county and Mrs. Lizzie Fisher, OF
Madison.
". II. Grinell and wife returned from
Chicago where the latter has been
undergoing treatment for q month. She
has not been benefited.
The Sioux Falls Brewing company
will move it's ice house from south OF
the track TO a position on their own
property in the rear Of Maloney's So
loon.
Arrivals on the evening train were
Bank Receiver Zimmerman Of Sioux
Falls, II. II. Cuisine, Geo. II. Farmer,
W.. c. Besmsn, Clyde Belknsp, Mrs.
Chas. Bingham.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-20

Helms, playing around the engine house
last night, thought they would have q
little fun with the electric lights and
turned the button. The lights didn't
wink, but the fire whistle blew i~nstanter
at the power house and Immediately the
tire bell rang over their heads and all
was commotion about the engine house.
The boys we're terror-etricken and
skipped, but we're 70 lnded up and taken
TO the cooler to explain. To-day they
we're brought before the mayor and CIV.
en- q lecture they will not forget for some
time. and agreed not ito monkey" With
the fire alarm in the future,
City council met il special Session
last evening. The ordinance providing
for opera house license at s25 per year
and az ordinance to rename the streets,
were passed. The petition OF Charles
Bingham for rebate on license paid by
the late Alden Pattee, was referred to
the city attorney. Twenty. five dollars
was allowed in payment of trees planted
in the city park, all gaps in planting to
be retilled. A discussion Of the special
police question look place which result.
ed in leaving the matter as it now is,
Thos. Feneran to do special police SER
vice in connection with the work OF
street commissioner.
A most distressing and fatal accident
occurred yesterday afternoon in the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Lyons OF Nunds.
While the mother stepped into another
room a minute or two to attend to some
household duty, the boy baby Of the
family, two and a half years old, climb
ed up on a chair and even up the cup.
board shelves to quite a height and got
hold of a bottle Of carbolic acid and drank
q mouthful. While it is not thought the
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-20
d. nCkINNON.

VIM. Venner, who bought the Ander-
son farm, eight miles south, has been
up from Iowa looking over bis new
premises with a view to moving here
Don He returned to Iowa to-day.
Alderman Munson and family who
several weeks ago went to Oswego, N.
T.. on q three weeks visit, have all been
sick which has delayed their return.
They are thoroughly homesick, also, and
anxious to breathe the pure ozone OF
South Dakota. South Dakotans take
big chances when they visit the disease
breeding states Of the east.
August Brase OF this city, q member
OF the First South Dakota volunteers, at
Manila, occupies the position OF head
cook for a equad which increases bis
soldier pay to go q month. Recently
Ufiicers OF the regiment appointed in
spectOrs to view the cook houses, IN
known to the cooks. to see how they
were conducted, with the result that
August was awarded a prize OF five
white cook aprons for keeping the neat.
est and most orderly kitchen in the reg
iment.
\ neat surprise was played upon Hi
ram Richardson and wife at their rooms
in Syndicate block by fifty OF sixty Of
their friends last evening. The company
was we'll provided with refreshments
and also took along some valuable pres
ents for the new married couple which
we're presented in fitting words by Rev.
A. c. Shepherd. Mesers. Stacy and
B'a,sdell, with guitar and violin, fur
nished enjoyable music. and on the
whole q very enjoyable evening was
spent.
Two boys by the name Of Packard and
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-20
d. nCkINNON.
For Work in Porto Rico.

New YORK. Dec. 20.-The American
Missionary association has appointed
one Of its secretaries. the Rev. A. F.
Beard. D. D.. and Hon. Lucien NJ. War
ner of Bridgeport. Conn. as a special
delegation TO visit Porto Rico and in
vestigate concerning the initiation of
religious work there in behalf Of the
Congregational churches Of the United
States,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-20
Marvellous Strike IF GO1d.

WINNIPEG. Dec. 20 Rat Portage.
Ont. is wild with excitement over a
marvellous strike made in Il. ':kado
gold mine. The ore fills q 50. feet
high and 2 1-3 feet wide = Est
ore is worth, on a conser,al.,, ..ualte,
from S25, 900 to $500" tree
milling gold;
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-20

TIIIHl llGIGN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-20

Everything new and up-to-date
IN these garments. All wool beav-
er jackets with high storm collar
lined with silk. English covert
cloth jackets; 6-button, box-front,
sllk-faced, satin-lined Bucle lack
cts, storm-collar, dort sleeves.
3O-inch capes, tibet-trimmed,
made Of heavy Bucle, $3.50.
Ii you want a garment you GER
talnly cannot afford to buy with
out calling on us, for We have de.
cidedly the lowest prices in town.
-. nckINNON
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-20

Jackets marked to sell at $3.50,
to close at ...$4.OO
Jackets marked tosell at 81. 90,
to close at......S4.5O
Jackets marked to sell at $500,
to close at. $3.50
Jackets marked to sell at $500,
to close at $3.50
Jackets marked to sell at $1,000,
to close at. $500
Jackets marked to sell at $14,OO,
to close at $3.50
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-20
Locomotives for China,

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 20.-The Bald.
win locomotive works has within the
last few days received orders for So loco
motives of which l6 are for the Imperial
railway of China. making the second
order received from that country with
in 10 months.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-20
Prominent Chicago Lat, -, Dead.

CHICAGO, Dec. 20. = Edward &.
Mason. n of Chicago's most promi-
nent and successful lawyers, died at his
home here, aged SO years. The cause
Of his death was Brights disease, aided
by an injury to the head which Mr..
Mason received a short time ago..
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-20
Lost.

Many have lost confidence and hope
as we'll as health. because they have
been told their kidney disease was in.
durable. Foley's Kidney Cure is a guar
snteed remedy for discouraged and dis
consulate. FRANK G. SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-20
For

Benz. Ingerson, OF Hutton, Ind, says:
He bad not spoken above a whisper for
months, and one bottle Of Foley's Honey
and Tar restored his voice. It is used
very largely by speakers and singers.
FRANK SMITH,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-20

House and three lots, location central
or sale cheap and on easy terms of
payment. CHAs. B. KENNEDY.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-20

draught reached the stomach, as the
child quickly vomited some back, yet
the child fingered along in considerable
suffering until 3 a. m. to-day when it
died. The sorrowing mother is grief
stricken over the distressing accident
The funeral will take place at the Badus
church tomorrow at II a. n, Rev.
Father Donovan officiating.
Samuel Colgtove a resident Of this city
for the past twelve years, died this
morning at the family residence on
Main street after being confined 10 bed
for most Of the time the past three
months with creeping paralysis. Dece.
ased WAS born IN New York state in
1882, and came to South Dakota twenty
, years ago, locating at Estelline, in Ham.
lin county, whence he moved to Madi-
son, twelve years ago. He has a brother
still living in Brookings county and also
leaves q wife, son Merritt of this city
and two married daughters-Mrs. A.
Massiker OF the northwest part of this
county and Mrs. Geo. Kreisel, of
Estelline. Nj. Colgrove was widely
known in this vicinity and has served 10
official capacities in various ways. A
short funeral service was held at the
house at p. m., to-day, conducted by
Rev. ]. c. Hubbell, and the remains,
accompanied by widow and con, taken
on the ! p. nj. Iolthbonnd train to Es.
t~elline, where they will be buried.
An enormous crowd turned out last
night at the opera house to see the free
medicine show. both floors being crowd
ed and many turned away. The show
seemed to please all. It was a good
specially entertainment. The audience
must have appreciated, judging from the
way they applauded each performer.
Entire change OF program each night
at the big free medicine show.
Overcome evil with good. Overcome
your coughs and colds with One Minute
Cough Cure. 1t is 80 good children cry
for IL. 1t curee group, bronchitis. pneu-
monia. grippe and all throat and lung
diseases.
Cook & ODEE.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-20

Entire change Of program each night
at the big free medicine show.
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The New Cuisine.

We used to have old-fashioned things, like
hOminy and greens;
We used to have just common soup,
made out of pork and beans;
But now it's bouillon, consomme and
things made from book,
And pot au feu and Julienne, since my
daughters learned to cook.
We used to have a piece of beef-just
ordinary meat
And picked pigs feet, spare ribs, too,
and other things to eat;
While now it's fillet, with argout, and leg
o mutton praised
And macaroni au gratin, and sleeps head
Hollandaised,
Escalops a la Versailles-a la this and a
la that
And sweetbread a la Dieppoise-it' 8
enough to kill a cat,
But while suffer deeply 1 invariably look
AS II | were delighted cause nv daugh-
ter's learned to cook.
We have a lot of salad things with dress
ing mayonnaise;
In place of oysters, blue points fricas-
seed dozen ways,
And orange roly poly float, and peach
meringue, alas
Enough to wreck a stomach that Is made
of plated brass!
The good old things have passed away In
silent, sad retreat;
We've lots of highfalutin' things. but
nothin' much to eat;
And while | never say a word, and al
ways pleasant look,
l have had sore dyspepsia since my
daughters learned to cook
Southwestern Medical Review.
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have been downcast by repeated fail
ure, for" he added in respondent apoI-
| ogy, even the sower loses heart when
continually traversing barren ground"
But Doreen, too, had something upon
| her mind.
mo one walked with the sower to
| tread in the seed" she ventured half
| Whispering perhaps if they had
! He gave her one quick, incredulous
look.
| "Doreen," he exclaimed with SIM
pressed feeling, Il, too, have many a
| weary mile of sowing to accomplish
| through thorns and tangles. hill and
| dale. and by the observation-disclosures
| Doreen. / love you! Have YOU the
| courage? God willing, Will you walk
with the sower?"
And she answered softly, God will
| ing all the way!"
| The service on Sunday morning was
weary work to Gran.
when 'ull they come to bag 'un?"
| she inquired audibly, referring to the
! future destination of her gift
! And Mrs. Jordan, who had been reg
ular in her church attendance before
! falling in with her unworthy spouse,
/ successfully hushed her with a series
of shocked frowns and awe-struck
whispers. The pence chinked a run
ming accompaniment in the palm Of
| Grams rusty glove as the vicar prayed
| on that God, who alone worketh
great marvels," should bless the clergy
! Then followed the sermon. and at
! length the long-looked-for moment ar
rived when the aims bag should be
| handed to Gran.
! With due solemnity the old woman
/ dropped in her fourpence slowly one by
one, following with her eyes the prog
ress of the salesman to whom she had
/ intrusted her precious treasure, until
/ he returned from his duty empty
! handed.
| Still Grams gaze was bent eastward.
a little wistfully.
He be right enow." whispered her
companion, touching her arm impera-
| lively. He be right enow, Gran:
kneel, can't 'ee?" And with a little
! half-sigh of satisfaction Gran knelt.
| Through the solemn words of the
| bendiction, and the impressive silence
that followed it-through the slight rus
| tie of the stirring congregation. and
the first soft. half-sobbing notes Of the
organ-Gran knelt, her face buried in
her shabby gloves, the sable plumes
nodding mournfully in her somber
satin bonnet. The people streamed
forth from the pews. and Mrs. Jor-
dan, conscious of a vague sense of
uneasiness, whispered impatiently,
| CRAM"
But in vain may call the voices of her
earthly neighbors, for Grams soul filed
| with a new sense of gratitude and
hope, had followed her first thank Of
fering to her Maker.-Temple Bar.
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Meaning enow,' she remarked re-
luctantly. The Lord 'odn't accent O.
my marrer."
The curate'S eyes sought those of Do
reen. He hoped vaguely that she would
not laugh. He felt that had she done so
he could have hated her then and for
ever.
The pretty face softened with ready
sympathy.
"Oh. no, Grant she cried. Surely
you are mistaken
II bainti' returned that individual
with the logged determination of Sec
ond childhood.
But supposing," suggested Doreen
after pause, that you did not offer
your gift in the right way" The old
woman looked up in surprise.
II think" pursued Miss Rivers.
thoughtfully, that you should have
sold your marrow and given the malay
as thank Offering. And there is still
time. you may even do so now"
Gran heard her with suppressed ex-
element
Sell uni" she exclaimed with ami
nation. ''Drot 1t. thic there parson
took he"
But there was a lady" began Do
reen, with shy glance at the old dame.
upon whom her impressive manner was
beginning to tell. who thought she had
never seen so fine a marrow as yours. -
Here Gran frightened visibly.
"She bought it," continued her yisi-
tor cheerfully. land sends you this four
pence in payment. OF course. it is the
will be most useful to the Lord"
Gran stretched forth withered paw
to receive the proffered pence.
When be I to gi' un?" she inquired
with interest
"On Sunday morning" was the glib
response.
Il be a comin'!' returned Gran with
Childish eagerness, her past grievances
all forgotten in this new interest
And yet she wondered why both WISH
tors smiled.
Doreen and the curate left the cot
tage together Here, then, was the
opportunity for her enlightenment on
his view of clerical marriages.
Gran has you to thank for her hap
piness." he said with some feeling
land l, too, am greatly indebted tc
you for your help" His companion
murmured blushing protest, but he
continued:
You have taught me the value OF
yourwork among these poor people You
have shown me that a true and sym
pathetic woman can, by some strange
subtle instinct reach the hearts of these
poor. ignorant souls in way that We
men can never hope to do. 1 thank you
Doreen," he continued earnestly, "fol
this lesson (did he know that he hat
called her Doreen) land also for your
unfailing assistance at times when
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Thoughtless Girl.

"A most thoughtless' girl" said her
mother, in accents of despair.
What has she done?" asked her
father.
She sat on the beach this morning
so close to the water that the spray
from breaker unexpectedly reached
her." explained her mother.
And took the curl all out OF her
hair, l suppose" suggested her father.
Worse than that" answered the
mother. 1T ruined her bathing suit
Chicago Post
The record-union., 1898-10-02

Artist am having considerable
trouble in securing models for my bat
tie scene.
Friend-Can't you get Naggleigh and
his wife to pose?-Illustrated American.
The record-union., 1898-10-02

Some novelties in house furnishing
necessities is a new nutmeg crater that
uses up the last bit of the nut, and
stove polisher to which a bottle of stove
polish is attached, making it self feed
The record-union., 1898-10-02

An English butler prepares a water
melon salad by sprinkling large cubes
of the fruit with cinnamon and powder
ed sugar and slight dust of nutmeg.
A wineglass Of port wine is poured over
at the last. The melon should be, of
course, thoroughly chilled before being
cut up, and be placed on ice after the
dressing is added, until sent to the
table.
The record-union., 1898-10-02

To vary the cafe frappe, little gela-
tine may be added to make a jelly and
whipped cream lightly beaten in before
freezing. Frozen tea and chocolate are
further changes that prove acceptable
The record-union., 1898-10-02

A woman who calls herself an old
fashioned cook says that the secret of
her specially excellent ginger cookies IS
that she uses cold coffee instead of wa
ter in their mixing. Half a cup is the
allowance, and. she says, IF there is
not enough left from breakfast, l pour
that much water on the grounds and
boil il up