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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-13
CHANGE OF FIRM.
The Robbins Mercantile Company
Makes Its Debut
Topeka, Kansas. June II. 1898.

Topeka, Kansas. June II. 1898.
To the Public:
We desire to inform the citizens OF
Toptka and vicinity that we have dis
posed Of our entire stock of merchan-
disc and good will of the business of
the W. W. Manspeaker Nero. Co. to
The Robins Mercantile Co, for whom
we bespeak your continued liberal pat
ronage.
The new company will be progressive
and up to date The manager is a man
thoroughly posted in his line of business
and his reputation and business integri-
ty are unquestioned.
In retiring from active business after
an existence of twenty-four years we
desire to especially thank our patrons
and friends for the very liberal recogni-
ton they have given US during our
many years of business and to assure
them of the fair and courteous treat
ment which will be accorded them at
the hands Of our successor. Respectfully,
W. W MANSPEAKER.
Citizens of Topeka and Vicinity:
In introducing ourselves to your kind
consideration as the successors of The
w w ManSpeaker Mere. Co, we do so
with full knowledge and appreciation
of the honorable reputation established
and sustained by them for many years.
It will be our aim and ambition to re-
tain the we'll earned reputation and by
earnest efforts, prompt service, Ob1ig-
ing statesmen and courteous treatment.
deserve and hold your continued and
valued patronage. And to any and all
who have not heretofore patronized the
above company, we earnestly ask for a
trial and think We can convince you
that we can serve you and serve you
well and to your entire Sa abstraction.
Whilst the manager is a stranger to
many of you, he is not new in the gro
cey business He has had twenty
years experience as manager of one of
the finest grocery house in the west,
and will endeaVor to uphold the high
reputation of handling strictly frs class
goods. We will buy in the best mar
kets for cash, discounting all bills, so
we feel that we are in a position to do
you good
Our constant aim and object in view
will be to please and satisfy you.
Thanking you in advance and solicit
ing your patronage, very truly,
THE ROBINS MERCANTILE CO.
w A. ROBINS, President
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-13
Address JOHN WOODBURY. L. 1s7 Vest AID Street. New York City

broken. Patterson's injuries consist Of
scalp wounds and numerous bruises
about the body. He viii recover
There was nothing on the person OF
the unknown man that would give the
slightest clue to his identity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-13
Omaha Exposition.

Fast train via the Santa F'e. leaving
Topeka 4:55 a. m and arriving at
Omaha at noon See w. c. Garvey,
agent, about this fast train.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-13

Give Jones your ice trade New ice
plant. Tel 420.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-06

the regular season arrives for such. Ladies
who find pleasure in window plants should
not overlook the strawberry.
Red, in the new shade. which has a very
pinky tinge, is very much the fashion. 1t
is something between a scarlet and a GRIM
son, and cloth gowns in this tint, with plain
stitching or trimming, are very swell.
Persian colors are obtained to a great ex-
tent in the softer shades Whole gowns are
made of the material with the shawl effect
and one with pale blue ground, the fig
ures in soft tones which blend with it, is
lovely. A blouse of delicate shade of silk,
with a - row front of some soft white
materie- mas long lapels and standing coll
lar of SILK in Persian colors, with a charm
ing effect
The style still prevails of using black with
color, as, for example. a princesse dress OF
Russian green or plum color. with trim
mings of black fur and passementerie orna-
ments en- applique; while in contrast to
these are costumes of fine black French
broadcloth lined throughout with red silk
the open front of the bodice showing a
slightly dropping vest of satin-barred red
and black matelasse.
For the hands that have become tanned or
sunbuTnt, just before going to bed battle
them in warm water and soap; then rinse
them in teDid water so that all the sCapy
water has disappeared and then dabble
them with lemon juice. If your skin is very
sensitive dilute the lemon juice, but when it
is applied allow it to dry on the hands.
Sleep in gloves, and after the third nights
care your hands will be fair and soft.
Capes for cold-weather wear are either in
STANDPOINT or seamless circular shape and
nearly every model is of three-quarter
length. The Princesse Victoria is the latest
design for more youthful wearers. This has
long, slightly rounded points both front and
back, and is very short on the sides, show
ing the arms from above the elbows. 1t is
made of black or rich-hued velvets, satin
matelasse or Venetian cloth, braided and
edged with a single medium-wide band Of
fur.
Popular fur trimmings are of sable, mink.
or marten tails hanging like deep fringe
from yokes or square sailor-shaped collars
of Lyons velvet overlaid with silk cord and
bead apnliques. Other furs of short fleece
seal, otter plucked beaver, ETC., are ar
ranged in bands applied in scroll-like curves
on black and colOred velvet and cloth cos
tunes. Short, quaint little French jackets
of these furs, also of Persian lamb. astra-
khan and chinchilla are brought out in many
of the shapes popular in cloth, satin or vel
vet.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-06
New York Evening Sun

New York Evening Sun.
From whatever motive-sheer mendacity,
most likely-a suburban girl declared before
a particularly gay crowd the other evening
that she had never received a proposal. The
result was inevitable; almost instantaneous.
Every man present sought to repair the
omission. What is more, every man who
heard of it has followed suit. The girl can't
make such a complaint as that to-day. The
first thing a man does when he calls upon
her now is to propose. 1t has become the
regular thing to do.
1t was perhaps this girls experience (or
lack of experience and the Jealous way in
which her men friends have come to her aid
that resulted in a new game being invented
in that suburb and which has since been
tried and tested with such success as to IN
sure its popularity anywhere. 1t is called
proposing" and although the larger the
number of persons taking part the better,
there must always be an equal number or
men and girls. The object of the game IS TO
find out which man proposes in the best
Way. The PLAYERS sect themselves in a big
circle. and at the tap of bell each man be-
gins to propose to the girl seated next to
him. Five minutes is the time allowed,
when the bell sounds again and each man
seats himself beside the next girl and re-
peats his proposal. When every girl has
been proposed to by every man, the girls
go into executive session and vote upon the
different proposals. That man whose pro-
posal receives the largest number OF votes
wins the prize. There are also prizes Tor
the second best and worst proposals.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-06
Beauty Is Based ON Health.

Ruth Ashmore, in Ladies' Home Journal.
You are DESTROYS of having a clear com
plexion? 1t is not enough that Won sinnlv
treat yourself externally. The complexion
is the thermometer that tells by its sallow
ness that the liver is out of order; by the
red spots upon it that the stomach needs
attention, and by it's dull, heavy look that
the kidneys demand treatment. Water ex-
ternally and internally makes women good
to look upon Taken internally. it fusbes
several important organs and acts upon
them as a rlnser, carrying away all the
poisonous matter that has so rapidly accu-
mulated. Where your digestion is out of
order simple medicine recommended by
southern NANNY and found eficacious is
glass or hot water-not tepid for that
may cause sickness-in which has been
thrown and dissolved a good pinch of fine
table salt. 1t is possible that, lust at first.
when taken before breakfast YOU NAV not
care for this medicinal drink and can only
take one-half of it; but hoping on and hon
ing ever, you will get so that a gobletfill
of 1t is looked forward to with pleasure
while its effect is shown by the utter lack
Of pimples or spots. by the smoothness of
the skin and the brightness of the eyes
If you find yourself growing weak from
your work then on a day when YOU have
plenty of time take a tepid bath into which
plenty of rock salt has been thrown and
rub yourself dry with a coarse towel"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-06
.oman's Home Companion.

Womans Home Companion.
Is there among your friends a weary in
valid for whom you are longing to do some
thing beautiful and helpful at the coming
holiday season? If SO, you cannot do bet
ter than to undertake the preparation of a
wonder bag for Christmas. A wonder bag
is a large bag filled with gifts from many
friends, which are to be drawn out on
special days, according to accompanying d.
rections. 1t may be arranged to last for
any length of time-three months. SIX
months or a year-drawings being made
once, twice or thrice a week, as may seem
best. Since the recipient of the bag is NOT
given list of the donors nor informed of
the character of the gifts a double surprise
awaits her at such drawing, This con-
tributes not little to the novelty and
charm of the scheme
Make strong bag of suitable material
cretonne. denim, canvas or linen. En-
prolder 1t with initials a monogram or
other suitable design and finish it with stout
dfaW-Str1ngs of broad ribbon. Since 1t is
20 hang IN the sick room for so long a time
II should be made not merely durable and
serViceable, but also dainty and attractive.
wrap each article in tissue paper using
many tints mark it with the name of the
donor and tie it securely with narrow rib
pom or q contrasting color leaving one end
long enough to be used in drawing it ont
rack the parcels carefully in the bao
heavier ones at the bottom and LET the
long ribbons hang outside at the ton Gifts
apprIo3prlate for special days, such as the
sunday, Feb. p, very weary day.
stormy Sunday" ETC.. may be designa fed
by tiny cards attached to their ribbons.
Most OF the gifts, however, should be left
without dates in order that the invalid NAV
have the privilege once in a. while of decid,
ing Which ribbon to draw
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-06
An Epitaph.

Here do I Iie-in faithi
Not that Gods purposes were clear to me;
Not that l read old books, and said " / see!
Curst be the fool whose eyes holden YETI
But that / justified within my soul
The Win that moved the worlds. 1t guides the
whole
Let 1t this part remember forget!
Here do lie--in hopel
Not that / say, II kept my foot from SIM"
Not that I think, wish. to enter in
Where aureoled saints with newborn children
rest;
But that no fellow-man say OF me.
II fell, and II was pleasing unto thee;
Thine eyes beheld despair, and acquiesced"
Here do I leland Sleep
Sleep was the gift flched at my birth from me-
But l inherit IL eternally;
I close my hand It. and now shall keep.
Embraces Of the flesh awakened me
Stripped Of the flesh once more-and willingly
In the embraces of the gods l sleep!
London Academy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-06
How to place Featherr.

Philadelphia Inquirer.
III these days of feathers (erect or curling,
nearly every hat or bonnet is thus adorned,
q few hints on how to place feathers may
not come amiss. A feather in an unski1led
hand is often a spiky difficulty with which
to deal, and needs a lot Of stuff at the bot
tom to hide UP the stitches and ends, thus
often giving a muddled appearance to home
millinery, destroying the graceful and nat
ural curves the feathers should take. If you
wish to stand up, say, two feathers, turn
up the wire ends with the nippers) of each
about one inch of the stem with some thin
material of a similar color; then sew the
two together back TO back, firmly at the
extreme end, on TO the hat or bonnet, all
ways. If possible avoiding TO pierce with a
needle the stem of the feather itself. Ii you
wish to slightly contine the feathers, do not
attempt to stitch them directly 10 the crown.
but draw a strong thread of coarse silk
through it, and turning over the feather
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-06
As to CompIexions.

New York COMMERCIAL AdVertlser.
Perhaps the whole question of facial
beauty was summed up by a physician who
was asked not long ago if it were not natural
that the idle, unworried woman should have
a better complexion than her weary and
overworked sister.
'Tts a question of blood and circulation
he said. "and If the busy woman's work
keeps her on the go, mentally ara physic-
aIIY. permits her time to sleep and time to
eat I see no reason why her cheeks should
not bloom and her brow be as alabaster.
The most deadly things for the complexion
are hot breads. monotony and boredom. A
perfect digestion and a selfish disposition
are excellent cosmetics.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-06

There are now shell combs which curve
to tit the head. directly under the knot ar
ranged high, and serve as comfortable
SUPPORT for the heavy winter hat.
The new silk petticoat which can have
any place among the new fashions must
he fitted as carefully as the skirt which COW
ers it, made almost as long, and quite plain
about the hips.
Almost without exception, all stylish even
ing toilets have trains of various lengths ap-
nropriate for various textiles figures and
occasions, and in different shapes for indi-
vidual wearers.
A potted strawberry plant will serve well
as a window ornament and If carefully at
tended to, will produce fruit long before
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-06

make a loop through the feather about an
inch off, and secure by passing the needle
through this. Repeat this, then
crown and finish off. This makes
it impossible to move the feather, yet
does not destroy the hghtness or make it
come too near the crown. If the feather
is to coil on the brim the same method is
used, only you must not then draw the
needle through the brim if possible, but
take a sllpsti.tsch a on the ouIsioe Lnrougn the
ON one side of the ribs of silk wire to which
you can tie it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-06

a hard row, and if his wife and daughters
are Tightly, fussy women who do not know
how to avert friction or to take no notice
of it if it comes, then he is to be pitied
Repose of mind and manner is not only
charming thing in a woman, but a distinct
duty"
II never thought of it in that light before"
remarked the girl, as she settled back in
her chair in the most restful attitude.
Nor IT, responded the nervous matron,
thoughtfully
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-06

good rich brownish black color, and which
when ironed out and finished presents a
charming appearance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
THE PROBLEM SOLVED.
HE NEW MEDICAL DISCOVERY
TESTED.
Results Of the Test I'm Various Forms
of Dyspepsia.

Ch-pnic Indigestion or dyspepsia, while very
common trouble, has for some time been looked
upon by able physicians as a serious thing. and
that no time should be lost in treating 1t properly
at the start, because recent researches have shown
that the most serious, fatal and incurable dis
eases have their origin in simple dyspepsia in
digestion
Diabetes is simply form of indigestion, the
sugar and starchy food not being assimilated by
the digestive organs. In Bright's disease the
albumen is not properly assimilated.
While consumption and dyspepsia are twin
diseases, and 1t beyond question that dyspepsia
makes fertile soil for the seeds of consumption.
But the trouble has been to find a remedy that
could be depended upon to cure dyspepsia, it is
VIGOROUSLY obstinate and difficult to cure.
This has been tie question which has puzzled
physicians and dyspeptics alike until the question
WAS solved three years ago by the appearance Of
rev dyspepsia cure in the medical world known
as Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets, which 1t was claim
ed was certain, reliable cure for every form
Of stomach trouble.
Physicians however, would not accept such
statements without first giving the new remedy
many tests and carefully observing results.
For three years the remedy has been thoroughly
tested In every section Of the country and with
surprising and satisfactory results
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets can be honestly
claimed to be specific, a radical, lasting, cure
for indigestion In the various forms of acid dys-
too much bile, undue fullness or pressure after
eating and similar symptoms resulting from disor-
dered digestion. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets were
rot placed before the public until this three years
trial left doubt to their value and they have
recently been placed In the trade and be found
on sale at all druggists at the nominal price Of
30 cents per package.
No extravagant claims made for the remedy
1t Will not cure rheumatism, pneumonia, typhoid
fever nor anything but just what it is claimed to
cure and that is every form of stomach trouble.
No dieting is necessary. Good, wholesome food
and plenty Of it, and you may rest assured that
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets will digest it.
Druggists claim for it that 1t Is a pleasure to
recommend 1t to dyspeptics, because it gives such
universal satisfaction.
Little book on stomach diseases sent free BY
addressing Stuart Co.. Marshall Mich.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
Honors Won.

At meeting of the class of '9s. Spen-
cerian Business College, Miss Willie p. Nc
Connie Of Texas was elected valedictorian.
representing the ladies' day class; Mr..
VIM. Clarke Day Of Virginia, valedictorian,
representing the Eentlemen's day class:
Mr.. James F. Smart of this city, saluta-
tortan. representing the night classes; Miss
May Florence Garnett Of this city. reader
of poem. representing the department OF
shorthand and Hypeyritirg.
Miss Martha Ellen Price Of Virginia l1av-
ing the highest average standing through
mittee; Mr.. Whitfield Scott MacGill, secre-
tary. n
The Delsarte class has selected for rem
dering in rhymfcal movements at the COM
n encement the beautiful poem, Love Lies
Bleeding" by Thonas Campbell.
The exercises will be held the night Of
May 8, In the Academy Of Music
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
q Private Secretary.

Mr.. c. o. L. Cooper, formerly assistant
private secretary to President Mckinley,
has been appointed private secretary to
Attorney General Grfggs. to succeed the
late ]. Walter Blandford Mr.. Cooper had
been with President Mckinley for a NUM-
Der of years, and came here from Ohio
with the President. He was temporarily
appointed to duty with Mr.. Griggs when
Mr.. Blandford died. His services were so
satisfactory that Mr.. Griggs asked him to
accept the place permanently.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
DAWSONg
VIA ALL WATER ROUTE.

VIA ALL WATER ROUTE.
Magnificent steamer ROANOKE" formerly of
the Old Dominion Steamship Line. leaves Seattle
June 10TH direct for the mouth of the Yukon river
where river boats will promptly meet passengers
for Dawson First-class fare, $500 and up; second
class fare, $3.50. including meals and BERTH
SEND 500 AT ONCE To RESERVE PASSAGE
We will also deliver 300 pounds of assorted
provisions ESTIMATED be years supply at any
of our posts for $500 extra to limited number
taking passage fist steamer
WE ARE THE PEOPLE
To take you to Alaska. We have been there for
six years. Write for further particulars
NCRTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AND
TRADING CO..
61S First Ave, 800 Old Colony bldg,
Seattle, Wash Chicago.
ELY E. WEARE, Capt JOHN J. HEALY,
Pres, v. P. and G. Mgr
1t Dawson. n. W. T. DAWSON. n. w. T.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
News of the
Pleasing Kind

News of cut prices. And Bed
Room Furniture makes up the list.
At no time during the year is the
stock more complete or fresher-at
no time in the history OF the furni-
ture trade has fine furniture sold for
less money. Such offers as these are
to be appreciated by those who are
home-fixing this spring:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
Order Affecting Organization of D. G.
National Guard.
IHE ENGINEER CORPS ABOLISHED
Henry 3. LOCKER Commissioned
Major Of Sixth Battalion.
RING FOR WAR

pvSep II
ing the Distr,ct o5 f,o,,,n,.,;a r,;,;,ia 80,
"a FRIED into efrect a nost ;n,nor..nt o,,anaa
affa,tinr, .,,o orr,,,,r.t,o, - 49,. -, 20.
eoda ~ N.t;or., 60 r,.s E--,-.-
Cons ~ o. Sa.a.o.a pa...,,as 49,
ont ~ sx,.,enoa -, - 49,, - 49,
on. ~ nc
o'-A D0s."Aioii' 'He i"'eei na'ins iof year
past been SkeletoniZed-a battalion only on
paper. The resignation of Mai. Gilbert
Thompson of the Engineer battalion has
re-, ao.,.,,+oa NJ T..,,o S......o.-e-
Dss. "es.p.eu MI. n. D. Looher, surveyor
OF the District OF Columbia, will be com
missioned major Of the 9th Battalion.
This action by Gen. Harr:es was nm
doub.adIv bos,ansa b,, M, oo.,t;,,, .h,.
-, .,-.,~, - ~ .r'''.
.he hi"eiic. Na'foi'ai Huaro WIZ De caheo
into the service of the United States with
in a very few days. It would undoub.edly
have occurred. though sooner ,r later had
- ,,,,...,. Is..,,., .
W ..os.l.,.ies arisen. NO ao
.uofits eAasleu unuer the law lor the MAIN
.ensillce OF pattailon OF engineers, ana 1t
was eohsiuereo ec.ss5:y ana unueslF-
aD.e TO commune she pattahon IN service.
Inc Engineer Battahon consisted o. four
COMPANIES. "A was company OF infantry,
It's Speclaity being sharpshootlng; Com
pany consisted OF artifcers. Company
was mace up OF engineers, Wnlle the mem-
bers CT Company devoted their attention
to signaling.
Ep.sueers aud Signal counonx
Under the new order of things there will
be company of engineers and a signal
company, provision for which is made by
law. Each will be commanded by a first
lieutenant. The engineer company will, in
all probability, be in charge Of First Lieut..
Chandler. while an effort will be made to
inouce signal oflcer of considerable abil-
lty' weli-known TO General Harries, to ac-
ceEt the command OF the signal company.
captain s. III. W1gg1n and his ieuten-
anus OF the slgnal company as 1T existed up
TO To-Day Will be placed on the supernum-
erary INST Tor the time being.
Inc engineer company Will consist of
tnlrty.two men. selected from Companies
ana or the I'd Separate Battalion.
company A, under Capt. j. s. Tomlinson
Will become Company A, 9Th Battalion of
infantry: captain f. W. Holt and Captain
w. e. Harvey Of Companies B and G, re-
spectlveiy, with their ieutenants, will be
dnsienotion ~ +ha e+h pa.anI;o, VI - si,u 1a
officers, however. must demonstrate clear
ly their ability. in order to retain their
commisslons. 1t Is expected that the ma
GERS to tho 9Th PattaI;o a1eopa i .l,s onl-
cruitfng will have to be done tn brinr the
companies up to their full strength. A new
company, too, Will be mustered in to fill
the vacancy caused by the establishment
OF the signal company. These changes will
ngntlng, battalion.
Transfer of Stah.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02

National Guard consists Of thirty-two mu-
sicians. Gen. Harries today issued orders
assigning sixteen of these men to the LIST
Regiment and the remaining sixteen to the
I'd Regiment. They will be distributed
among the companies. two to each. The
other companies will be required to enlist
two musicians each. as provided for under
the regulations
The troops of the District National Guard.
if they take the field, will be equipped in
accordance with regulations.
want ads. in The Star pay because
they bring answers.