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The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-25
WAR MESSAGES.
Signal Corps Getting Ready to Flash
Them.

Southampton L. I, .,April24.-In accord
ance with hurried orders from Washing
ton men were put to work this morning
erecting a high signal station at Quogue
for the use of the signal corps of the New
York naval reserves. All the carpenters
from the surrounding villages have been
called into requiSition.
The members of the signal CORPS who
are to flash war signals between the Long
Island coast and the Gable building in
New York, will probably be at their posts
tomorrow night. Superintendent KimbalI
of the life-saving service has been author
lied by the government to use the life
saving crews in cooperating with the sig
nal corps in watching for hostile vessels.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-25
NATIONAL RELIEF
Association to Be Organized by Min
listers and Laymen.

Chicago, April PA meeting of min
listers and laymen will be held here to-
morrow to consider the question of or
ganizing a national relief association
in the spirit of the Christian commission
of 1861. The calling of the meeting was
due to a telegram received from Phila-
delphia signed by H. c. McCook and
George w. Bailey, stating that Pennsyl-
vania and New Jersey would unite to-
morrow in organizing such an associa-
tion and asking if Chicago and Illinois
would join. The call was addressed to
Mr.. B. F. Jacobs, who was a member
of the Christian commission, and the
meeting here tomorrow will be held at
his suggestion.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-25
Her Neutrality Cuts Considerable
Figure in the Blockade.

City of Mexico, April PA persistent
rumor was circulated today which found
its way into the papers, that the Amer
lean government had sent a second
note to the Mexican government ask
ing what means it could command for
maintaining neutrality along the Gulf
coast, and it was added that in case
Mexico could not do this the United
States would send warships to patrol
the Mexican coast. This rumor caused
much talk among the Spaniards.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-25
Alexander SaIvini's Successor.

Dubuque, Ia, April 25-A A. Coop
er of this city has purchased all Sal
WINS lays, costumes and copyrights in
the interest of his son-in-law, Paul
Howard Gillore, who will be the sue
cessor of Alexander Salvini in his ro-
wagon manufacturer of this city,
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-25
DIDN'T SEE ANY.
No Spanish Vessels Sighted by This
Captain.

Southampton, April A-The British
steamer Mexican, which sailed from
Capetown on April 6, for this port, via
the Island of Madeira, arrived here at
noon.
The commander reports that she did
not sight a single Spanish war vessel
during the voyage.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-25
EXTRAS In LONDON.
British Papers Have Been Get
ting Them Out All Day,

London, April 24-The newspapers
here are issuing war extras all day long
with but little news in them beyond the
fact that Moro Castle opened fire on
the United States fleet.
Ships arriving at different channel
points report that they have not sighted
any Spanish warships
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-25
FORMALLY DECLARE.
Spain May Declare War On the
Buena Ventura'S Capture.

London. April Pat is announced in
a special dispatch from Madrid that
Spain may formally declare war against
the United States as a result of the
capture of the Spanish steamer Buena
Ventura.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-25
PILOT FOR THE FLEET
Captain Charles Munson Arrives at
Key West.

Key West, April 24.-Capt. Charles V.
Munson, employed at the Clyde Line at
Jacksonville and formerly with the
Ward Line and revenue service, arriv-
ed here last night having been called
for last Thursday by Admiral Samp-
son.
Capt. Munson will act as fleet pilot.
The Dolphin will take him to the flag
ship.
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Neutrality Proclamation.

Washington, April 24.-The state de-
that the governor of Hong Kong had
issued a neutrality proclamation as to
the United States and Spain 1t is
similar in terms to those already pro-
claimed by Jamaica and New Found
land.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-25

at sea could be learned in a day. The
birds of this city that are to be used
are high class thoroughbreds, and any
of them can make 500 miles a day. One
man is the 200 mile worlds champion
and worth $40
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-25
MUST GET THE PARIS.
Spanish Cabinet Issues Special
Orders For Its Capture.

Madrid, April 24.-It is said that at
the meeting of the Spanish cabinet, just
held, instructions were issued to effect
the capture of the American Liner
Paris
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-25
Onlv one Mont to Denver.

Colorado Springs and Pueblo via Santa
Fe Route. Pullman palace sleepers and
free reclining chair cars through. No
other line runs its trains through all
these points,
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-25
West Point Graduates.

Newburgh, N. Y, April 24.-It is re-
ported at West Point today that the
first-class of cadets viii be graduated
on Tuesday,
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-25
TO THE MAMMOTH CAVE.
One Hundred Chicago Public School
Teachers to Visit the Famous Place.

Chicago, April 25.-Principal w. E.
Watt of the Graham public school will
lead 100 school teachers on an excur-
sion to Mammoth cave today, which
marks the beginning of the spring va
cation.
The members of the Chicago male
uuartettte are to be with the party and
sing in the most interesting portions
of the cave.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-25
MEXICO'S POSITION.

Ventura
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-11-09
wher. Money ]. very Ml.ed.

Although al accounts are kept In
dollars and cents (American standarel
in British Guiana. there y no existing
coinage to correspond Gold is rarely
rendered. all larger sums being handled.
in bank notes, kept so long IN eircuia-l
ton that they become almost unrecog-
nizable in their filthy fragmentary d.,
lapidation.
The silver coinage consists of the
most inco gruous varieties. Besides
british a number Of coins, fractions and
multiples Of the 'gilder, enter largely
into circulation. These are known as
the "bitt odd, "half bitt, T" the two
bits. the glider being 32 cents, or
Is sd.). and even a peculiar three half
pennv piece Is still extant, although
eagerly sought for by collectors
All these coins are of great and ID
te-esting variety, incident on the trans
fer Of the colony from the Dutch sn5
the once distinct governments Of Berbice
and Demerara and Essequibo. long since
amalgamated-
OF copper coins the penny is known
as a "gill. while the humble baubee
becomes q cent FaIthings were once
introduced but were regarded with con
tempt and suspicion, except by a few
Cinnamon, who succeeded IN passing
them in their brightness for half sover-
eigns.
To instance the confusion resulting
llJSd. is here described as two bitti
and a half and gill and a cent -
London Tit-Bits
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A rerert, Par., 10 Enrland.

The idea of poverty party, at which
all the guests appear as cheaply attired
as possible and wearing no jewelry,
originated in this country and has been
promptly adopted in Europe. A recent
adaptation Of the idea has been tried
with great success at an English house
party of smart idlers The rules ran:
Ladies' dresses must be calico. No
lady is to wear moIe than two brooches
Gold chains and diamond stars are for
hidden, also kid gloves. Gentlemen may
wear any costume they please-the sim
pier the better. No patent shoes nor
diamond studs. Orchids in the button
hole forbidden. a prize is offered to the
worst dressed couple in the room. Cos
sip, flirting and telling secrets will be
punished by the committee Before
the people left ths room the announce
ment was made that the worst dressed
couple had become engaged. Poverty
parties are likely 10 be popular at that
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-11-09

He was typical street gamin. with
a blacking kit slung over his shoulder.
and rs he walked boldly into the store
Of Wabash avenue optician his head
scarcely reached the top Of the counter
Say" be asked of an elderly gen
tleman at the desk, "are youse de guy
wot runs dis joint:'
II am the proprietor. was the re
ply what can do for you, my boy?'
Den I've got enc o. dem resserpros-
ity propositions ter shy at youse. said
the urchin "Gimme one o. yer chairs
an LET me open mp shoe shinery in
front o. yer winder, seef'
"Not exactly. replied the optician
Il fail to see what benefit ! would de-
rive from such an arrangement "
TWell, it's like dis. /" answered the
youthful schemer, yer see. puts sich
2 dazzlin shine on me customers kicks
dat il ruins dere eyes, an dey'n haf ter
come in and buy specks o. youse
Savey?" Chicago News.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-11-09
A sootsman who Ruled Russia.

Although not generally known, it is
matter of history that an alien. a
Scotsman, once held the reins of gov
ernment in Russia. and TO him that
country owes her civilization, govern
ment and present position among the
nations. Patrick Gordon was born in
Auchleuchries. Aberdeenshire, March
81. 1855. His father was of the Haddo
branch Of the q Jrdons, and his mother
was an Ogilvie. He went to seek his
fortune in Russia and became n soldier
of great bravery in the Russian army
in the time OF Alexis ! and had now
attained the rank Of colonel. By his
bravery and success he gained the love
Of the army and the esteem of the whole
nation ard had under his control l2, 900
newly formed soldiery, who were un-
der foreign officers in the town Of Mos
COW Gordon himself had the czar's
command not TO leave the capital, but
his authority extended over all provinces
except those in which the southern army
were engaged under General Shein. yet
the latter had express orders from the
car not TO undertake anything of mo
ment with General Gsrdon's advice. -
Scottish American
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parent. Are Unfair to Teacher.

THAT existing methods Of educating
the young fall short of the ideal there Is
scarcely any question, " writes Edward
Box in The Ladies Home Journal.
1.-The most prominent educators of the
land admit this fact. Every effort Is
undoubtedly made 10 better prevailing
systems But the fight is single handed.
As teachers and educators constantly
say: we are alone Parents give Us No
assistance. They do not even give Us
the benefit Of ordinary interest. And
this is true-lamentably true Parents
are all too lax about the methods pur-
sued in educating their children. In
hundreds Of cases they do not even know
what the methods are. They know
nothing about them. There l. no coop
Grafton Of the parent with the teacher
However much we may be able TO inn
prove modern methods Of education, the
lest results to our children cannot be
reached Until parent and teacher shall
come into closer relations than they are
at pressnt.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-11-09
How to Drink water.

There are few people, we think, who
thoroughly realize the value cf water
as a beverage CT who know how TO ob-
tain the greatest advantage from II.
The effects produced by the drinking Of
water. as pointed cut by our excellent
contemporary, Health. vary with the
manner in which it is drunk. If, for
instance a pint of cold water be swal-
lowed as large draft, or if it be taken
in two portions with short interval
between, certain definite results follow
effects which differ from those which
would have resulted from the same
quantity taken by slipping Slipping is
a powerful stimulant to the circulation,
thing which ordinary drinking Is not
During the act Of slipping the action
of the nerve which shows the beats OF
the heart is abolished, and as conse-
duence that organ contracts much more
rapidly, the pulse heats mere quickly
and the circulation in various parts OF
the body is increased. In addition TO
This, we find that the pressure under
2hich the bile Is secreted is raised by
the slipping Of fluid. And here is point
which might well be noted by our read
srs:
A glass of cold water, slowly slipped,
will produce greater acceleration of the
pulse for time than will a glass Of
wine or spirits taken at draft. In this
connection it may not be out OF place to
mention that slipping cold water will
often sllay the craving for alcohol IN
those who have been in the habit Of tax
ing too much of it and who may be en-
deavoring to reform, the effect being
probably due to the stimulant action Of
/ the sipping
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-11-09
A Perfect Perfornsanee.

At variety entertainments given in
aid of a popular institution one of the
turns was a ventriloquist. AS this
gentleman was recognized as one Of the
cleverest members Of his profession, his
appearance was locked forward to with
much interest At last it came. The
stage attendants carried on 20 the stage
three dressed figures, seated in chairs, as
usual The professor followed and then
went through an astonishing perform
ance No one could detect muscle Of
his face move during the laughable dia-
logues, and the changes of voice seemed
marvellous.
On retiring the applause was deafen-
ing. and the ventriloquist had to return
again and again TO thank the audience
for their appreciation. A AcouT'e of min
utes or SO after. when the audience were
talking among themselves as TO how it
was done, they were thunderstruck 10
see the three figures get up from the
chairs and walk of the stage also, but
ON realizing how completely they had
been "sold" the laughter was uproari-
GUS The professor had got three Of his
friends to take the place Of his usral
"lay" figures for that night only
Pearson's Weekly.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-11-09
Fre,rhwomep a. wives.

Max O'Rell considers that French
women make better wives for poor or
struggling men than do the women Of
other nationalities. Their ambition and
keen sense. he says. are great helps to a
mans efforts, and tb-y never allow
themselves TO weary in their endeavors
20 be CHEEKY and charming. Mr. O'Rell
saws that the women are naturally ex-
ceedingly energetic and endowed with
that viyacity which is so great sup
port 10 their own spirits. and that this
enables them TO impart animation and
courage to others.
Other writers have noticed this pc
cuIiarity of temperament in French
women 1t has been said that Americans
have it to a certain degree, that degree
which compels constant activity, but
that lack of true balance makes woman
" energy in the western continent fitful
and uncertain, while the Gallo women
Will be found of more equable natures
New York Tribune.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-11-09
She superiptends weadlnr..

One of the newest occupations fSr
women that is proving very successful
is said TO be that of superintendent Of
weddings. The superintendent, who is
usually comparatively young woman,
is installed in the house of the bride to
be some little time before the cere-
mony. She selects the trousseau and
advises what is the latest in underwear.
She buys the material and designs and
superintends the making Of gowns She
knows all about stockings, boots, gloves,
laces and handkerehiefs. She sees TO the
Dillinery. jackets and wraps She tells
the brides mother and sisters what to
wear. She dictates to the bridesmaids
She attends to everything concerning
the wedding, in fact, and lets the en-
gagged couple enjoy themselves with un-
anxious minds.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-11-09

An English clergyman recently set
tied in a small town in Perthshire, met
farmers boy while visiting the mem
bers Of his congregation. In the course
Of conversation the boy said his parents
bad an aunt staying with them The
parson. not having mut.h acquaintance
with the Scottish language. and not
quite compromising what the boy said
asked:
Then, do l understand that your
aunt is On your fathers side or on your
mother'ss''
To which the young agriculturist re-
piled:
"Weel. whites the Rne an whiles the
ither, excep' when feyther feathers
them hath. Dundee Peoples Jour
nal
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Hex nankrnp,er s.rlke. : MaorI.

A Maori chief who lost $40 through
q white storekeeper going through the
bankruptcy court has GER 6 Z the follow
ing lucid exposition Of t,zs particular
branch of British Jurisprudence: Tho
pakeha (white mani who wants 10 be-
come pakarapu (insolventl goes into
business and gets lots of goods and does
not pay for them. He then gets all the
money be can together. say 60. coo, and
puts all Of it except e5 away where no
one can find il. With the IS be goes 20
a judge Of the court and tells him be
wants 10 become pakaraph-
THE judge then calls all the lawyers
together, likewise all the men 20 whom
tie pakeha owes money, and he says
This man is pakarapn. but he wishes
TO give you all that be has got and so
he has asked me to divide this e5 among
you all The judge thereupon gives the
lawyers e4 and the remaining 81 TO the
other men Then the pakeha goes
home. London Chronicle.
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INSECT HEAVY DRINKERS.
eutt.rsie. sis For Hours Sucking More
Moisture Than Needed.

Moisture Than Needed.
Bv means of large number OF oD-
servations MIR. j. " Tut Is able 70
confirm what has been stated BY other
observers that certain butterflies ana
moths are very much addicted TO drink.
In paper pnblisbed in the proceed
ipos,' of tine south London Entomolog-
ical and Natural History society ar.
INIT saws there can he no doubt that
butterflies drink more than Is required
NV their tissues under any possible con-
ditious. He has known Polyommatas
damon 70 sit for more than an hour mo-
tioulrss except for the slight movement
Of sucking mp aud discbarging the
moisture almost continuously
What this internal bath may really
mean cannot be surmised Another i'm
portant factor as to this drinking habit
is a strange one, the THIRSTY souls
as far as his observation goes, being a.
most entirely males. Possibly II exact
observations could be made Il might De
found that females in small nampers
also visit puddles, pools and streams
for drinking purposes. but as far as MI
Tutt has been able to discover It u the
males alone who indulge II these copi-
ous libations. while the females are
away laying eggs Moths and butter
flies of both sexes visit sugar, oyerripe
fruit and similar dainties, bot they do
so for food. The males alone seem TO be
attracted by pure water, and Mr.. Tut
suggests that. their extra activity hav-
ing originally given them greater need
in this direction, habit which was at
first a necessity has become so pleas1r-
able that excessive drinking has literal
lx become a vice.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-11-09

When the furniture Of Charles James
Fox, the famous English orator and
statesman, was sold by. auction. there
was among the books a copy of the first
volume of Gibbons Roman history.
1t appeared by the title page that the
book had been presented by the author
to Fox, but no considerations of senti-
ment deferred the recipient from writ
ing ON the fly leaf this anecdote:
"The author at Brookes' said there
was no salvation for this country until
six heads Of the principal persons in ad-
ministration were laid ON the table
Eleven days after this same gentleman
accepted place Of lord of trade, under
those very ministers. aud las acted with
them ever since.
Such was the avidity Ct bidders anx
ions tosecure the least sc-apcf the writ
ing and composition of the famous own
or of the copy that owing to the addi-
tion Of this little record the book sold
for 8 guineas, a large sum for the times
-fouth's COmuanion.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-11-09

No man Is better kn5Vn and liked n
,hai rich tier Of Illinois counties, OF which
Peoria Is the centre, than genial Chester }.
Harrington, Of Prinoevilie, ID.
MIR. Harrington Is a veteran Of the lats
var. Ike many another brave soldier, he
suffered not only during that service bot
for years afterwards from diseases con-
trac.ej then
70, wears his health was shattered; his
s.sf;er;aes increased. He was unable to
cain rsi:ef, bot now he tells story which
s OF profit to many:
~ served three years n the ll4th llii-
NOS. salistias at Kewznee, Ill" said he.
al was n Libby Prison and suffered Ike
may another Northern soldier.
:" The strain Of army life did It's work n
s.ader Mining my health, although the COL
faose lid not CONG for sometime alter.
For fifteen years suffered from general
debility and nervousness 50 badly that
could not slcep. Indigestion resulted and
my misery increased.
-My eyes began to fAii, and as my BODY
lost vitality my mind seemed to give way.
coul5 scarcely remember events that hap
pcned but few weeks before
For two years was untitled TOR btfsi-
ness. was jus. able to creep around dur
Jog part Of this time, and there were many
times when could not get up.
Ny brother Is a Doctor, but ali his
Efforts to help me faded to give any reliei.
81 tired a number Of remedies without
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avail. Finally, having read articles re-
sarding cures that had been etfected BY
DR.. Williams Pink Pills fos Pale People,
decided to try them. That was IN 1896.
bcasht box and took the pills accord
ing 10 instructions.
Four days later ] had the haPpiest
hosrs had known for years. That night
went to sleep easily and slept soa0dly as
a child aad awoke refreshed.
Alter / had taken four boxes Of the
pills, foand that was cured and had also
increasc5 27 pounds IN weight.
This greatly surprised my friends, who
taought my case was hopeless one BE-
eaa my work again and have continued
ever since IN excellent health.
Another valuable gam TO me was, that
while was taking these pills had been
cured Of the smoking habit, which had
formed when was boy and had clung
10 me all these years The craving for
tobacco left me and have never sxpe-
rienoed It since.
q cannot say enough for these pills and
have recommended them 10 many
To verify this statement Mr.. Harrington
made affidavit to its truthfulness before
Liaooln n. Coy, Notary Public.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
strike at the roo; Of disease by acting di-
rectiy upon the impure blood. Their
power IS marvellous and many wonderful
cures have been made. Druggists consider
them potent remedy, and all sell them
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-11-09
MUSIC FROM HEAVEN.
Charming German Method Of summoninH
Church worshipers.

Charming German Method OF suinmonlng
Church WOrshipers-
While religious music will doubtless
live as long as religion itself there Is
one branch Of it-h music il can lie
called-which is luckily becoming OBJ
solete refer to bells and chimes /
shall never forget the lock of distress
with which famous organist once said
to me that whenever he beard a set Of
chimes be wished he could put his ears
in his pocket
In these days Of 81 nickel watches
bells are no longer needed to inform
people when the service begins They
are, moreover. decided nuisance, aud
often a dangerous oEe, for they have
killed many invaEds whose life depend
ed upon few hours sleep which the
bells murdered In New York bell ring
ing has been frequently stopped on &C
count of complaints to the board Of
health
If it seems desirable TO have means
of summoning worshipers to church,
why not adopt the delightful old custom
that is still observed in some south Ger
man villages and in the city Of Stutt-
gartY There four trombone players as
cend a chureh tower three times day
and play solemn chorale
In all my musical experience / have
never heard anything more thrilling
than those majestic harmonies in the
air, which seemed to come straight
from heaven If our churches would
adopt this custom and these celestial
sounds became associated with religious
experiences, they might arouse the dor
mant devotion Of many a one v no other
wise would pass the church door ty.-
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