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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01
HARRIS PENSION WORK
The Kansas Senator Has Long List
of Successful Claims.

Washington, Feb. 1.-The following
pensions have been allowed through the
efforts of Senator w. A Harris of Kan
sas since July 3, 1897
Helen NJ. Andrews Leon, rate per
month, IS, to date from July 80, 1896
Two minor children of same, each 81,
July 80. 1896.
Daniel Boatwright, Lancaster. 81.
August 81, 1889.
Daniel Boatwright, Lancaster, S.,
March 2, 1895.
Calvin Brinkley, National Military
home, IS. September u, 1896.
W. F. Cogswen. Portland, Ore, $50,
September Il, 1892.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01
SPECIAL SALE in North Room

Martha A. Carleton, BelOit, S. April
8, 1895.
Martha A Carleton, Beloit. $12, March
10, 1886
Three minor children of same, each
81. April 8. 1885.
Robert B. Deskins, Michigan Valley,
So December 10, 1890.
Margaret ]. Fulton, Seneca, $12, May
James B. Finneu, Leavenworth, Sc,
August g. 1892.
James B. Finnell, Leavenworth, $40.
July q, 1897
NJ. G. Finch. Paola, IS. January q,
Jacob D. Fouts, st.John. IS, February
John s. Farmer, Norton, $40, June 10,
Virginia Fletcher. Mcpherson, So,
April ID, 1895.
Five minor children of same, each 81,
isaac Hemphil. vinland. IS, May s.,
1896.
Daniel Handel. shibboleth, $12, Janu-
airy 6, 1898.
Minor heirs of John Haines. Fort
Scott, So, September 10, 1890.
Three minor children of same, each
81, September 10, 1890.
John H. Harris, lola, Sc, March 2,
John H. Harris lola, $40, September
Is, 1897.
AIOnzO Hart, Kansas City, $40, Sep
Belle Huff, Paola. So, February II,
1897.
g. 1896.
one minor child of same, 81. June 9,
Susan Kirby, Fort Scott. $12, August
John Long, Garnett, IS. october 6.
1897.
Thomas Means, Garrett, $86, April %,
1897.
Flora Moss. Canton, So, May 10, 1896.
Nancy Mcbride, Fort Scott, So, De-
cember %, 1896
Three minor children OF same, each
81, December %, 1896.
William ogden, Broughton, $12, Feb
ruary II, 1897.
E. 3. Purvis, LeavenwOrth, 50, Octo-
Der Is, 1895
Joseph J. Powell. Simpson, $12, Feb
ruary 6, 1895.
L. F. Purvis, Louisburg, SIT. April q,
Ellen Reading. Lawrence, s12, Octo-
S F. 6. Stubs. Sterling. $12, Janu-
Richard seamen, Fort Scott. IS. June
80, 1897.
Julia A Taylor, Pratt, increase from
ST to $40, January IA, 1868, to July .,
1863
William Taylor. Stockton, $12. Feb
ru4ry "a. 1897.
Samuel 7. Wood. Olathe. 81, June %,
1891.
Samuel t. Wood. Olathe. Sc, March 2,
1895
c. c. stoner, Rice, Sc, May %, 1896.
THIS WAS Ar FLORENCE.
Harvard Graduates Politeness Lost
on Fred Harvey's Waiter.
When No. 2 stopped at Florence for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01

If the example set by the woman
physician who went into an Atlanta sa-
loon and bought a drink should spread
to any considerable degree among her
sisters. the saloon question would be
settled in a hurry. When visiting the
grog shop ceased to be mans own es-
pecial privilege, he would wipe the
whole thing out in hurry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01

The State Journal must respectfully
ask the Leavenworth Times to stop
stealing the Journals railroad stories.
The Times is privileged to take from
our columns all the news matter it
wishes without credit, but we must
draw the line at our stories that are
more or less the creations of clever re-
porters' brains. One would think the
Times would be above such work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01
MuSIin....
Underwear
At This Annual Sale.

You can feel safe that every dollar
spent in this department this week
will get you more than its equivalent
in value. You may or you may not
know what this side department of
our business means. If you do, you
are sure to come; If you do not, then
come and you will be satisfied. We
want your patronage, be it great or
small. We handle nothing but stand
ard, we'll tested goods. rlany lines will
be shown in this sale that cannot
be duplicated at any way
near the price.
No more pIeasurabIe trading time
than these days of February. TIusIin
Underwear seIIing-such a collection
of daintiTy pretty garments that it is
a season long looked forward to.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01

We have noticed that Topeka girls
refuse to join the Lawrence-Leaven
worth syndicate to freeze out the young
men whose lips touch wine. This is the
only way in which the poor Topeka
girls get a good taste of wine; by the
homeopathic way of smelling it on the
breath of the men who Standardization
10,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01
New Pastor for BeIoit.

Beloit, Feb. Rev. Lewis H. Shane,
having resigned the pastorate of the
Wichita Presbyterian church, has ac-
cepted the pastorate of the church in
this city, and will enter upon his charge
at once. Rev. Shane has occasionally
filed the pulpit here, and is well liked
nv the nngreRatiOn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01
FROM KANSAS TOWNS.

BILENE-Miss Mary Kane of Abb
1ene, a sister of County Attorney r. H.
Kane, is studying law in her brothers
sion to the bar Besides, she has made
her way through life alone and unaid-
ed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01

PITTSBURGH case has been filed
in the district court which is attracting
interest The case is for remuneration
for Dor done. The defendant in the
case on cross petition got judgment in
the case for 10 cents and costs against
the plaintiff Mitchell would not stand
the decision and appealed to the dis
trict court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01

FIT. SCOTT-Colored politicians of
this city today organized a stock com
pany for the purpose of founding a
newspaper to advocate the interests of
coIored voters. It viii be independent
in politics, The editor has not yet been
engaged, but the policy of the paper
will be directed by an advisory commit
tee. The first number will be issued
about March 1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01

WICHITA-This city is to have a
class in hypnotis1n. Ex-County Attor-
ney Jones. who has frequent calls to go
to different parts of Sedgwick county
and to places in Butler and Sumner
counties, has a class of five and will
begin instruction next week He says
that hypnotism can be taught.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01

Very few old bachelors ever get so
hardened that when they buy two seats
in parIOr car they don't wonder how
they would feel if it was for their we'd
ding trip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01

The monthly raid was made by the
chief of police on two of Topeka's dis
orderly houses the other day and the
enterprise yielded a net revenue of $3.50
-Leavenworth has a different and bet
ter system, thus avoiding disagreeable
public raids. '-Leavenwor Stand
ard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01
Are You Going to California

If so, please bear in mind that the
Santa Fe route limited train passes
through Topeka westbound every Sun
day, Tuesday and Thursday and runs
to Los Angeles in fifty-four hours, with
through sleepers to principal California
cities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01

WINFIELD-The bonds voted to aid
the S w. K. college, amounting to &c.
500, are now at the fiscal agency Of the
state of Kansas in New York ready to
be refunded. The money to take them
up will be forwarded at once, and the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01

HOxIE-A ten round glove contest is
advertised to come off in HOxie. Febru
airy 8, between a white man named LO-
vine, of Lincoln, and a colored fellow
by the name of Scott of Hill City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01

Our naval officers are wise to keep
the feet close together so that crews of
any vessels which sink may be rescued.
The naval service is becoming more
dangerous each yeer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01

Three routes to the north pole are
now offered the public; the aerial, the
surface and the submarine. You pays
your money and takes your choice"
Summer tourists win take notice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01

The Topeka wooden mill which has
been a standing joke for a year or so
is now running full time and selling its
products readily. The merchants of
Kansas ought to use the product of the
mill. Patronize home industries
Wichita Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01

Spain has a valid objection to the
presence of United States naval yes
sells at Havana. They are liable to
sink at any time and spoil the harbor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01

One of the first signs that man is
getting old is when he begins to reckon
his age by his last birthday instead Of
his next.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01

ARKANSAS CITY-ChiIocco Indian
school will soon have in an electric
light plant. The expense will be about
So 500. Six arc lights are to be placed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01

A Kansas man, DR.. Lewis of Topeka,
has jumped out of Obscurity as an en-
dOrser of DR.. Schenks claims that he
has wrested from nature the secret of
controlling the sex of the babe unborn
-LeavenwOrth Standard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01

WINFIELD-Friday evening, Febru-
airy IL, the Canaan Military band Will
give their third annual grand concert
at the Grand Opera House and an en-
tertainment of unusual merit can be
reasonably expected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01

Every man likes to have his wife be-
heve that there was another girl who
was eating her heart out for him that
he might have married if he hadn't met
her
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01
Many People Cannot Drink

coffee at night. It spoils their sleep.
You can drink Grain-O when you please
and sleep like a top. For Grain-O does
not stimulate; it nourishes. cheers and
feeds. Yet it looks and tastes like the
best coffee. For nervous persons. young
people and children Grain-O is the per-
feet drink Made from pure grains. Get
a package from your grocer today. Try
it in place of coffee. 10 and 25c.
Not how cheap but how good is the
way we try to CO our work. Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and ia West Sth-
Is Photos for % cts. Leonard's.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01

Take Laxative Bromo QuInine Tablets
Ali druggists refund the money if ie
fails to cure. 25c. The genuine has L.
3. @. on each tablet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01

OSBORNE-Capt c. NJ. Cunning
ham has donated rooms in his fine bust
ness block for the free use of the GA
r. post and kindred organizations. Some
of his friends suggest this is the move
in the right direction to get into poll
tics again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01
SHOTS At TOPEKA

Topeka is to have a new auditorium
building. Maybe.-Eureka News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01

The proposed electric line from Kan
sas City to Topeka has all the ear
marks of an old time fake of the boom
days.-OttaWa Republican.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01

There are SO whisky cases on trial at
the present term of court in Topeka,
which certainly shows a disposition on
the part of the officers to make q, bluff,
anYWaY.-OttaWa Republican.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01

BELOIT-Geo. w. Clark of this place,
ex-county clerk of Mitchell county, and
clerk in the state auditors Office under
Auditor Cole, has received word from
Washington that ne stands first on the
list among Kansans in his civil service
examination a year ago. He was a SOL
der in the late war, and lost an arm at
Stone River.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01

new bonds payable to the state school
fund will be issued instead.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01

Women live on love and love lives or
men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

(F'rOm the New York Press.)
Marriage is a necessity both to the
greatest human happiness and the
greatest human misery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01

Nine. Patti delights in the game of
billiards and is a skillful player Her
billiard room at Craig-y-Nos is one of
the handSOmeSt in existence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01

Every loyal citizen in Topeka. is now
expected to wear the name of the city
around his neck.-Leavenwor Stand
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01

r. NJ. Chelf proprietor, have just com
pleted their new elevator, one of the
largest west of Norton. It has a capac-
ity of Il 600 bushels, and will handle u
cars of grain in ten hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01

Miss Helen Gould and William Rookie
Teller have become rivals in the matter
of raising flowers. Roses and orchids
are the hobby of both and each is try
ing to excel the other. Miss Gould has
just received a. palm from her agents in
Egypt. 1t is over 100 years old and cost
On the nefghborhood of 5000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01

For some time there have been ru-
mors in San Francisco that ex-Mayor
Sutro's mind was failing and that q
guardian would soon have to be ap-
pointed for him. He sees no one and
a nurse is with him constantly. The
doctors have warned his relatives that
he must have absolute rest or he win
die. Mr.. SutrO's property interests are
very large, and unless he improves
soon. some legal manager of his estate
will have to be appointed. His estate is
valued at $1,000 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01

in the yards and about $50 incandescent
lights will be put in the building.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01

Speaker Reed has not been at the
white house since congress met in De-
cember. He has been there only once
since Mckinley was inaugurated and
that was last spring to talk over the
policy to be pursued during the special
session. Publicly he has offered no crit
icism of the conduct or policy of the ad-
ministration, buk occasionally he shoots
an arrow dipped with satire in the di-
rectiOn Of the executive mansion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01
PEOPLE you HEAR OF.

Mayor Van Wyck OF New York OBJ
jects to being addressed as your hon
or" holding that for a JeffersOnian
Democrat Mr.. Mayor is the correct
phrase.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01
THIS WAS Ar FLORENCE.

Harvard Graduates Politeness Lost
on Fred Harvey's Waiter.
When No. 2 stopped at Florence for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-01

IS Photos for % cts. LeOnard's.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-24
PERSONALS BRIEFS.

Mr. E. M. Mann, of New York
called on US.
Miss Jennie Gatewood of Urbana
is visiting friends in the city.
-Messrs. W. ii. Trusty, John 7.
Edwards. andJohn w. Williams cShe d
on US. TX
Mr.. Jesse Crawford of Columbus
was in the city this week CIRCULATING
among his friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. t. H/Hodre. of
Danville, continue to be Antertained
by their many friends SINCE their mar
riage.
We return thanks for an invita-
ton to the marriage 6f Mr.. J. A. Dod-
son 60 Miss Lillian A. Fitzgerald at
Durham, N. O., Deg. 2S, 1898.
Mr.. George e. Taylor, of Oska-
loosa, Ia, wrote/s very able article on
the Negro Question in the Des Moines,
Ia, Leader Of the 18th inst.
We hgve received an invitation
% the marriage of Mr. Harrison
Holmes, Br., to Miss Lucy f. Brown of
fredericksburg. Va. December 9th.
5Miss Mary Gertrude Jones has
arriYsd in the city to spend her holi-
days and will be pleased 60 see her
r. ktnds at 1913 st. James st.
! Miss Annie Robinson, formerly OF
New York, but now OF Richmond ar
rived in the city last Wednesday after
q stay OF two years. She will be glad
to see her friends at her residence, 425
Webster st.
We return thanks for an invita-
ton to the First Anniversary of the
Aquila Social Club of Boston, Wednes-
day, Dec. 81, 1895. President, @. T..
Hardy; Secretary, Charles @. Oliver
Treasurer, j. j. YanceY.
Mrs. Simon johnson is laying
quite sick at her residence, 403 w. Du-
val st. Also the daughter, Miss Dora
B. johnson has been indisposed for the
past week. We hope she may be able
to continue her studies at school the
coming week.
Rev. w. L. Toliver of Ironton,
o., has been called to the passionate OF
the Shiloh Baptist Church of Char
lottesville. He was installed on the
18th inst, by Rev. DR.. B. F. Fox of Sa-
lem, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. .. ID. Lewis, I'll -
N. 7th St., have been blessed with q
fine boy, who made his advent Dec.
u, '98.
Mrs. Sallie B. Swami arrived in
the city last week from a pleasant stay
OF four months with her daughter
Mrs. NJ. j. Marx OF Boston, Mass. On
her return home, she spent some time
with her relatives In Spring field and
New York.
The following Masons attending the
Grand Lodge stopped at the residence
of Mr. J. w. johnson, S13 N. 9th St.
Col. M. d. Meekins, Norfolk; Capt. AL
len W. Washington, Hampton; w. H
Gaskins, Pungoteague; Thos. Brooks.
Norfolk; Henry Lewis, Mappsburg
Lee w. Burroughs, Hampton; Rev. J
Fl. Thomas. Smithfield; William @.
Cosby, Birds Nest Station; Y. w, Ran
som, Hampton.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-24
Music at St. JoseUh's.

TIE music at st. Joseph's Church
north First Street on Xmas morning
at the o'clock mass will be excep-
ticnalIy fine. On this occasion the
choir will sing Wilgand's beautiful fes-
tival Mass in K fat with organ and or
chestral accompaniment. Rev. Thos
Donovan, pastor OF the church will be
ceiebrant.
Miss Sarah Chase who had the dis
tinction of singing at the Bazaar held
at the Regimental Armory last week
and who delighted an aristocratic AUDI
ence will sing some beautiful selec-
tons on this glorious morning also
Miss Mary Brooks another valuable
member OF the choir will in turn be
heard to good advantage.
Qui TOLLS, Miss Sadie Whiting and
Celia Chash. Ora ii as q ri mus, Mics
Nora Brooks, Filium Deum, Miss SyI
via Smith, Kyrie, Misses Fannie Flip
pin and Sarah Willis.
At the Offertory Adeste Fideles viii
be sung by Misses Aleese Griffin an
Sadie Whiting and at the recession q
glory to God by choir. Other massei
in the morning will be 2 and 8 will
benediction closing the services Of th'
day.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-24
A PECULIAR CONDITION.
A Separation That Does Not Separate The
Men Restless.
A~THEY LONG FOR THE OLD DOMINION-PROS-
PECTIVE SERVICE IN CUBA,

disarming, Col. Somebody OF one OF the
immune regiments assisted by lieu
tenant-co,onel aud our commandant
searched our camp for firearms and
other weapons of defense.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-24

Atsthe call meeting of Manchester
Lodge, II, good number of knights
we're present and q large amount of
interest was shown. Among the visit
ing brethren were Sirs Robert Justice
r. I. Bats, Robert Plummer, Abraham
Booker and John r. Cogbill of Planet
Lodge %. Prof. James H Blackwell
was reinstated, and the ranks OF page
and esquire were conferred on candi-
dates Thomas Hill and Ben. Smith.
NoMAD.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-24

DREW-The funeral Of Mr.. Monroe
Drew, who departed this life Nov. %,
1898, took place at the 3rd st. A. M. +.
Church Nov. 80th. The funeral SER
vices were conducted by Rev. 5. II.
Brice. assisted bv Rev. Holmes and
Rev. 0hAnbsrlayne. The dec as q
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-24

Sylvia Court, los, held its regular
monthly meeting Tuesday evening,
Dec. 10Th. The attendance was good
and the officers for the ensuing term
were elected.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-24

Old Dominion Lodge, s, met Thurs
day night, 22d inst. The attendance
was good and the last regular meeting
in the old year was heartily enjoyed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-24

The first OF January is heaviug in
sight and the Sir Knights will present
an excellent appearance. The Courts
OF Cslanthe are expected to be out in
full. The lodges are also invited.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-24

Royal Lodge, %, invites its members
Co attend the last meeting for 'SS on
the 2sth. All must be present or suf-
fer the penalty.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-24

Blooming Lily Lodge, Is. meets nexl
tuesday night All members are re-
quested to be present &C s O'Clock
sharp. Business OF Importance.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-24

Sir Millus Jones of Planet Lodge. %
is out after q severe attack OF pneumo.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-24
PYTH1As NOTES.

Sir knight julius Caesar. . member
OF Planet Lodge, %. and Planet Com
pany. 8. iE confined 90 his bed, suffer-
ring from an attack of the la-grippe.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-24

Sir Robert Weeden Of Planet Lodge
70. Who resides as lion. 9Th St., is stil
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-24

had been member of the Bird st, A.
M. E. Church for 8 years.
The names OF the pail bearers are as
follows: Active, E, B. Long, Chas.
Campbell, Chas. Freeland, Grant Am
mons, Thomas adams, Willie Neal ;
honorary. james Jones, 1. E. Jackson,
john "nite, Jacob Wright.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-24

tim.
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