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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-10

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The fund created is divided equally between
the family OF the late Eugene Field and the fund
70! toE me building OF monument to the memory
Eugene Field Monument Souvenir Fund.
(Also at book stores) $50 Monroe St Chicago.
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-10
Keeping Up with the styles.
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Theodore is in q quandary."
"What aboutG
He can { decide whether to get a new
fall suit or another surgical operation. -
Chicago Record
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-10
It's When They Protest.

''Has she said that she will never marry
againS''
mo"
''Then very likely she won't. Chi
cago Post
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GIVEN FREE

to each person interested
IN subscribing to the Eu-
gene Field Monument
Souvenir Fund. Subscribe
any amount desired, Sub
scr1ptiOns as low as 81 90
will entitle the donor to
this hSdnso me volume
lcloth bound. SKID. as a
souvenir certificate of sub
scription to fund. Book
contains q selection Of
Fields best and most rep
FesentatiEe works, and is
ready for delivery.
But for ths noble cOntri-
button OF the worlds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-10

The most magnificent and costly pearl
necklace in the world is in the possession
of the Countess Henckel, a lady well known
in London and Paris. 1t is made of three
historic necklaces, each of which has en-
joyed considerable celebrity in former
times. One of them, valued at e12, 900,
was sold to the countess by a grandee of
Spain, and it is known as the necklace
of the virgin of Atokha;'' the second be-
longed to the ex-queen of Naples, and the
third was the famous necklace belonging
to the Empress Eugene, and by her sold
to London jeweler for ego, o00.-Londen
Nuggets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-10
FOR sALE-nrIsoELI.ANEoUa.

FOR SALE-Hard coal base burner, in
first class condition; also some house
hold goods. lit Monroe.
FOR sALE-Heifer calf. Jersey. e21
Lane st,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-10

German IheoEy OF k1nSAAsh AaGn11g s
81 had a good bath this morning.
you are an Englishman?' asked the
German.
eyes
az thought so. All Englishmen battle
every day, but it does no good You can't
wash it out. Exchange.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-10
STORAGE

STORAGE-The Topeka Storage and
Warehouse CO. formerly Topeka Stor-
hold goods, etc. On June 1 removed to
new ffre-proof stone building, 212 and "a
Kas. ave. G. D. Skinner, Prop
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-10
MONEY.
PHYsIcIAN AND SURGEONS.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEONS.
DIR. J. SPRINGHORN, 1906 Tyler st.
Graduate of Stockholm, Sweden. Mass
age Swedish movement electricity and
midwife, Svensk Barnmoeska.
L. A. RYDER, NJ. D..
OFFICE and residence, corner Gordon st.
and Central ave. North Topeka Phone
pa Uses the Brinkerhof system of rec
tai treatment, a successful and painless
treatment for piles, tstula, hshure, Ill
ceratiOn. etc.
S. E. SHELDON, NJ. D.
Surgery and diseases of women, with
private hospital Office No. 720 Kan. ave.
IDA c. BARNES. M. D.
Office 1872 Kansas ave. Residence Thir-
tenth and Clay. Office hours: a. m. &c
II a. m, and p. m. to p. m. Telephone
59S residence and 16 office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-10
MATCHMAKER.

Soco~c9c1cS~~--c~~- ~-~~~~-S>~~~-~~c-~-~-~-~
nainsprings, 75c; crystals. 10c. CAST
paid for old gold or silver. All work guar.
anteed Old jeWelry exchanged for new
If hard up, see Uncle Sam, 512 Kan ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-10
DANCING.

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MR.. AND MRS. J. H. WETHERELL
have secured their old hall in the Ma
sonic building. Adults class Monday even
ing at 8 o'clock. Children's class Saturday
at 2:30 p. m No cards. Hall for rent.
Fol-. terms, call or address at hall. 62s
Jackson st.
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FLORISTS.

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MRS. J. r. HAGUE, Florist, successor
r. J. Groves, 817 Kansas ave. Phone GO
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THE J. c. DARLING CO.. 734 KAN. AV.
High Grade Rubber Stamps; prompt work,
low price. Catalogue free. Phone 292.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-10

WANTED Salesman; salary paid week
Iy: experience unnecessary permanent
Brown Bros. Co. Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-10

WANTED-Orders for piano tuning, by
J. L. Sheldon, P. o. Box 49,
The Mena star., 1898-05-11
"CYCLoNE JOHNNY"
House Door Was His Saddle, and He Travelled n Quarter of s Mile
 at Terrible Pace.

Christian Van den Harvner, familiar ly known in Celina, O., as Cyclone Johnny" Is perhaps the only man liv- ing in the world to-day that enjoys the unique distinction of having ridden cyclone, astride house door, for dis tance of over quarter of mile. This remarkable feat was performed not as a matter of choice, but perforce of neces- sity by the aboyenamed person when the cyclone swept across the western part of Mercer county in May, 1896. As one of the survivors of this terrible cy- clone which left death and devastation in it's wake, and for his thrilling expert ence and escape, Harvner has gained the sobriquet of Cyclone Johnny"
 His unparalleled journey has become . matter of history in this county, and stands preeminent as the most remark able of the many curious and mysteri- ous freaks indulged in by that cyclone. Cyclone Johnnys description of the ap- preaching cyclone is graphic and thrill ing. He was living at the time with Billy Bryan, eight miles west of this city, and on the night of the cyclone he and Mr. Bryan's family were watching the raging of the storm in the west. The electric display was wonderful, and to him it seemed as though the world was about to come to an end by fire
 The flashes were so brilliant that the eyes could not withstand them. The family became alarmed, and decide to go to the cellar for safety. The cellar was directly underneath the porch, on the west side of the house, and Harvner assisted in getting the children to this place of safety, and he was the last one to leave the house. Just as he stepped upon the porch and before he released his hold upon the doorknob the storm swept down upon him in all its fury. He went sailing through the air, over the tops of trees, the uppermost branches of which tore his clothes from his body. The gait he travelled was terrific, and it seemed but a second from the time he started until he found him self safely dropped into a large field un- injured, save for the scratches inflicted upon him as he sailed over the top of the trees. This field was a little over quarter of a mile from Mfr. Bryan s house, and Harvner wandered around in the darkness and driving rain until he met searching party, among whom was Mir. Bryan, who, together with his entire family, were saved by their op- perfume flight to the cellar. Tn the re- lief fund. which was raised for the sui ferers and survivors of this cyclone, Mir. Harvner was notified that S15 awaited him at the courthouse, but he refused to take it, requesting the relief committee to bestow it upon some man who had wife or family.-Cincinnat Enquirer.
The Mena star., 1898-05-11
WHERE IS THE FLEETP
Adm. sampson started Il Pur.uis of pain's Warships. but lie Finds Them Not-Ad-
 ministration Not ipprehensive

WAsHINGToS, May 10. There is the best authority for the statement that. yesterday having passed without re- port from Adm Sampson, the navy de- partment does not expect to hear from him within several days. The au- thority for this statement is an official fully acquainted with Adm. Sampson's s plans, and the remark would seem to indicate that the admiral having failed to find the enemy at the place expected, had turned his attention to the alternative project What this is cannot be ascertained. 1t is evident, however, that the depart ment is under no apprehension as to the safety of the American fleet, nor of any vessel of the fleet.
 It is curious fact that thus far, the navy department does not know posi- lively where the Spanish fleet is, and it is just possible that the vessels may be away over on the other side of the Atlantic or at Cadiz, instead of being in Sampson's neighborhood in the West Indies
The Mena star., 1898-05-11
HOW TO STEER A DOG SLED.
The Common Vehicle of the Worth should He Nnvigated Like an
 Ordinary Flow.

Those who are going to Alaska would do well to profit by the experience ot men who have been there. The weather there for greater portion of the year is so severe that the acquisition of knowledge by experience is likely to prove extremely hazardous. A man who has spent several winters in Alaska of fers the .oliowing suggestions as to the best means of handling a sled:
 Travellers in Alaska are finding that about the best way to manage a sled on a bad trail is to rig handles to it and to follow it as a farmer does blow Going down hill it can be held back by the handles and on sliding places it is about the only way that it. can be kept under absolute control. If the sled is to be pulled by dogs, handles are almost in- dispensable. If two mem furnish the power it is we'll for one of them to pull and the other to push, unless they hap pen to be brothers. I'm this latter case it prevents trouble in Alaska, as else where, to hitch both abreast and to put on stay chains on the doubletrees.
 The framework which supports the handles by being laced to the side of the sled with strings of rawhide forms a basket, which makes it easier to secure the load A rope is looped along the edge of the sled all the way around and made stationary. Through these loops from side to side the lash rope is passed, and thus the load is quickly secured.
 The problem of pitching the tent at stops and lighting fire is a serious one. When the thermometer registers 20 or 40 degrees below zero a man hardly dares to remove his mitten 10 start fire. And then, during the winter which is the longest part of the year in Alaska, it is very often difficult to find dry wood. The best thing have found to get quick blaze is to carry balls of cloth saturated in coaloil Place one of these in the stove, light it, and it will ignite almost any kind of wood. The windproof matches which I have seen in the stores of San Francisco should form a part of every Klondiker's outfit | San Francisco Examiner.
The Mena star., 1898-05-11
JUDGE BLAND WILL STAY
Infraction of the Corrupt Pracrice Act During the Campaign of 1896.

JEFFERSON CIrY, Mo-. May 10. In an option by Judge Marshall, the su- preme court in banc to-day sustained the demurrer to the petition of the att tornev general to oust c. C. Bland from his position of judge of the St. Louis court of appeals for violation of the state corrupt practice act in 1896. The opinion holds that Bland did not violate the law in any particular and that he did not spend more money to secure his election than the law allowed. Judges Brace and Robinson dissented. Judge Bland is brother of Congressman Bland.
The Mena star., 1898-05-11
INVADING ARMY TO CUBA.
Secretary A!ger Decides to Send 66,OO0 Weii-E Equipped Men to Cuba at Once
 To Mobilize Immediately.

WAsHINGToN, May 10. Orders were issued yesterday for the immediate mobilization of the volunteer army. This Is sudden change from the orig inal programme of the war depart. ment, as it was intended to muster the troops in at once and drill them at home for some weeks prior to order ing them to the points of mobilization. At consultation held at Secretary Alger's residence it was decided to send an invading force consisting of 66, 0O0 men to Cuba at once This sud den change of plans of the war department necessitated calling out the volunteer army immediately and the orders were issued yes terday. The troops at Chicka- mauga will be the only ones which will see actual services in ba. Those ordered to the coast defense and Washington are nos likely to go south, as their services are required in the great chain of coast defense reserves consisting of 52 regiments
The Mena star., 1898-05-11
Notice of Dissolution.

The partnership heretofore known as Keen X Depew, architects and builders. is thIs 14th day of April 1898 dissolved by mutual consent and either member will hereafter make plans or contract on his own responsi- bility. 16-4t KEEN S DEPEw.
The Mena star., 1898-05-11
serlons Tronhla in ItaIx-

LONDON. May 10. o.According to spe- clal dispatches from Rome. 23 prov snces in Italy are virtually. though not formally in state of siege. Rumor has it tha he trouble is fomented by the ciersca who have chosen the moment for an attack on the mon- archY
The Mena star., 1898-05-11
Glass Ieinr.

Take one cup of light-brown sugar and two spoonfuls of water. very small spoonful of butter and few drC3s of lemon extract. Boil eight minutes and pour over the cake while hot. spreading it evenly. = Philadelphia Press
The Mena star., 1898-05-11
cHupcH SERVICES.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-At new church bnilding gcornerAmsterdam and Zwolle streets. Preaching at II a. m. and 80 p. m; Sunday school at 9: 80; prayer meeting at o'clock. r.. P. s. c. K. at 80 p. m.
 H. R. SCHIMERHORN, Pastor.
The Mena star., 1898-05-11
ftye fsnn.

Beat together until all of d foam one cupful of milk, one tablespoonful of sugar and the yollS of an egg. Add one cupful of good rye four mixed with one half cupful of graham flour. and stir in lastly the well-beaten white of the egg. Bake at once in heated gem-irons.1 Coed Health.
The Mena star., 1898-05-11
Iowa I.iquor Lava Void.

WASHINGTON, May 0-The supreme court in the cast of II. Rhodes, railroad agent at Brighton, Ia, versus the state of Iowa, held that the Iowa law for bidding the sale of liquors in the state and making it crime to transport them was unconstitutional as an in- terference with interstate commerce.
The Mena star., 1898-05-11
chickamauga win Remain Headquarter

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, May 10 It is announced that Gen. Brooks will re- main at Chiclxamauga park in command of the volunteers coming. Chicka- mauga will continue to be the head quarters of the department. Gems. Fitzhugh Lee. Wheeler and Wilson are expected to arrive the latter part of the week.
The Mena star., 1898-05-11

NJ. E. CHURCH SOUTH-Preaching each Sunday at II a m. and 00 p. m Sunday school at 10 a. m.; Epworth League meets Monday at D. m.; Prayer meeting Wednesday evening.
 c. J. GREENE, Pastor.
The Mena star., 1898-05-11

CITY COUNCII--Regular meetings at Coun cil Chamber on the first Tuesday evening oi each month. Mark Whayne, mayor; l. D Jones, recorder.
The Mena star., 1898-05-11

BAPTIST CHURCH Services every Sunday at II a m. and D. m. Sunday school at .45 a. m. Prayer meeting every Thursday even ing. W. L. CoMPERE, Pastor.
The Mena star., 1898-05-11

CHRISTIAN CHURCH-Services every Sun day at Il q. m. and p. m.; Sabbath school a 10 a. m. G. P. YOUNG, PaStor.-
The Mena star., 1898-05-11
BASEBALL GAMES.
National League.

At Cincinnati-St Louis 6; Cincinnati. B At Cleveland Chicago, F; Cleveland. At Washington -P Philadelphia, II; Washing ton. G
 At Plttsburgh Pittsbnreh g; Louisville. At New Yotk-New York, 5; Brooklyn. l. At Boston-Baltimore l3: Boston q
 NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING
The Mena star., 1898-05-11

THE IRON hsLL Meets every Friday night at the K. r. nall. J. c. BYERs, Pres. Mas ETHEL BLooKSoM. Sec.
The Mena star., 1898-05-11

HOOK and LADDER Co. No. 1-Regular meetings on first Tuesday evening of each month at o'clock. F. c. Savage. fire chief.
The Mena star., 1898-05-11
SOCIETIES.

A. F. X A. NJ. Dallas Lodge No. 12S--Win meet at their lodge room on Saturday evening on or before the full moon of every month at o'clock. Thad NJ. Carder, w. NJ; V. Pertel, secretary
The Mena star., 1898-05-11

wOODMEN os thc WORLD, Camp No. 61- Meets in regular <son on Thursday evening of each week. ]. Byers, c. O.; W. Ivai Matheny. Clerk
The Mena star., 1898-05-11

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Ser vices at Il a. m. and m at the school house.
 JAMES MASSEY Pastor.
The Mena star., 1898-05-11

MENA LODGE, K. of P. No. 100-Meets il Castle Hall in Blocksom's block on Menda, evening of each week. G. W. Knowlton, c. c J H Hamilton, K. of s. R.
The Mena star., 1898-05-11

KNIGHTS OF ! SITY-Meets every Thurs day night at Mas. hall.
 J. c. BYERs, S. K.C.
The Mena star., 1898-05-11

Fishing tackle for all at Post-office Book Store
The Mena star., 1898-05-11
Western Lea rue.

At Omaha Omaha, IA Kansas City, z At St Paul-St Paul. F: Minneapolis At Milwaukee Indianapolis 5; Milwaukee. 3. At Columbus-Columbus 10; Detroit,
 WESTERN LEAGrI STANnINf.
The Mena star., 1898-05-11
THE SHORT LINE IPORT FOR ALL POINTS IRoUTE. NORTH AND SOUTH. Quick Time and Elegant Equip
 ment.
THROUGH ExpREss-DaiIy.

For information relative to rates, etc. call on
 D.J. GAZETTE, Agent. H. c. ORR, c. PA.
The Press., 1898-08-04
Color Blind.

Not long ago I was in the crowded office of celebrated specialist for the eye and ear, and happened to notice a man sitting at one of the tables with @ most bewildered expression on his face and pile of bright oolored worsteds in front of him. After a desperate struggle he succeeded in asserting them, but, alas, not according to shade or color. Dr. O. came in then and said: "Is that the best you can do? Try again and pus the oolors in five piles.
 Once more the unfortunate man be- gan his hopeless task. There were pink, blue, lavender, yellow and red worsteds to be piled, each color by itself. The man began Yellow was comparatively easy. red not so bad, but pink, blue and lavender conveyed no idea of difference. The precipitation rolled down the man 6 face, his features became fairly distort- cd, and finally we heard him murmur, "This is corker" I became desperate myself, and when he finally gravely separated the blue shades, putting some with the lavender and others with the pink, felt like screaming. As soon aG could see the doctor expressed my sympathy, and he replied:
 "Yes, sympathy is very we'll, but ii you were riding on railway train you would like to be sure that the engineer knew the primary colorsi This man has passed @ series of examinations and if qualified to assume a responsible posi-. tion, but he has this serious defect in eyesight. - Louisville Courier-Jour.
The Press., 1898-08-04
Goodness Tn Danger.

''I do not send my men where will not go myself"
 It was Winfield Scott Schley who said this when he was commander of the New York and stood on the forward bridge of his ship outward bound from one of the ports of the Atlantic sea- board Ten minutes before a badly frightened man had run up to him, call ing out:
 "Captain, the forward port magazine is on freP
 "Then shut your mouth, said the captain. The man, thus recalled to his senses, touched his cap and relapsed into silence, while his commander quietly ordered @ fire drill and a mo- ment later commanded the flooding of the magazine. Both orders, a part of the daily routine on every American warship, were promptly carried out, but it was not until all danger was past that the officers and men obtained knowledge of the true state of affairs. When they did find out, they realized that their captain had been standing all the time just over the magazine, and one of the officers begged him to come down from the bridge and let him take his place. It was then that the captain made the remark quoted above. Brook iyn Eagle.
The Press., 1898-08-04
A Quiet Nesting Place.

A peculiar accident overlook a Hick- man county man named Arnold One morning not long since he arose early and went to the wardrobe, took down his summer trousers and drew them on This proceeding resulted in such yells that the entire family was awakened Mir. Arnold was soon surrounded by the family, which was anxious to render him assistance. His only words were, Pull of the pants. The combined efforts of the family were vain. how ever, until some one suggested that a seam be ripped This done, there was disclosed not Q hornets nest, rats or anything of that nature, but cat with eight kittens - Hickman County (Tenn. Newa
The Press., 1898-08-04
COVENTRY.

south Coventry.
 CThe Register is on sale at the post office each weekly
 Eugene Latimer is visiting relatives in Waterbury.
 Mrs. G. Phillips Is spending two weeks with relatives in Sprague.
 Louis Phillips rode to Sprague on his wheel and spent Sunday.
 Mir. Miller and family of Hartford are visiting at Marvin Colman's.
 Rev. and Mrs. c. H. Prudy returned from their vacation on Friday.
 Mir. Thomss Austin enjoyed the sea- breeze at Block Island over Sunday.
 Harlan Greene and family have moved to Somersville, where Mir. Green has en- ployment
 Rev. $. H. Barrett has been elected secretary of the Grange, to fill vacancy made by Willis Wilcox. ...
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Brainard have been spending few days with MT. Brain. ards parents at Haddam Neck.
 There was to be a ball game in HoI River last Saturday between the South Coventry's and Hop Rivers but owing to the shower the game had to be deferred.
 Priyates J. O'Brien and George Lacy oi Go. E, came home last Wednesday on a 24-hour furlough. George Lacy did not return until Saturday, and expects to gel discharge, being not yet 16. Privats Willis s. Wilcox of the same company was at his home in this place over Sunday CFrom another correspondent) Ars. Briggs is at the Manning home stead.
 Mrs. Tracy's clematis Is regal in its beauty.
 East Central Pomona Is to meet al Snipsic Monday.
 Thomas Leary Smith, veteran of the civil war, is sick. Brigham Payne's daughters are visit Ing their grandparents. Mrs. Higgins and daughters have re turned from their outing.
 Miss Grace Potter of Providence spen Sunday with relatives here.
 The addition to the Lord barn is equa in size to the original building.
 Next Sunday Rev. s. H. Barret at tho Congregational church will speak partic ularly to the men. Wells Wilcox was in town over Sun day. He expressed desire that the reg iment to which he belongs should be or dered south.
 The balcony along the front of LOT Daniels store Is a great improvement tC the tenement in It's upper story. Tht store has been repaired.
 The trial of Joseph Fretwell Pafke and wife, for breach of the peace, wal held at the town clerks office Monday E. c. Ripley, judge. MT. Parker wal fined $1 and costs, Mrs. Parker $5 anC costs and fifteen days in jail, the last DOT ton of the sentence to be suspended dur ing good behavior.
 Mrs. Jenkins and daughter are at he mothers, Mrs. Charlotte Stanley. Rev F. E. Jenkins spent Sunday at Spencer Mass. They are to leave the parish il Palmer, Mass., where they have laboret several years, early in September for At lanta, Ga., where MT. Jenkins was calle. to the pastorate of church some month since. A. s. PARKER.