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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-09-14

Sheep Fecundity.-Two of the most
remarkable cases of sheep fecundity
ever heard Of have just occurred in
England. At Chesterlestreet, Durham
shire, cross-bred eve dropped z
lambs, all dead. The eve is doing
we'll. John Davis, Penlan, Wales, had
a mountain eve drop 8 lambs on No
vember IL. of which two lived and
were sold for SIS. She had 5 more on
May H.. of which 4 are alive. Perhaps
there is no reliable record Of such fer
tility in any other country.-Ex.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-09-14
Get on Their Knee. to Fight.

Hyenas always fight kneeling. the shank of
the foreleg being the most vulnerable part
of their body.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-09-14

Italy Exporting Butter and Cheese.
According to the Italian trade returns
it appears that the quantity of Italian
butter exported to Great Britain in 1897
was about 1880 cwts. and of cheese
42,9OO cwts. These commodities are
for the most part exported overland
through Belgium, and consequently the
annual statements of trade of the
United Kingdom for 1897 show only
1,349 cwts. of butter and 1892 cwts. of
cheese as having been imported into
that country from Italy. The total ex-
ports of fresh and salt butter from
Italy in 1897 were $4,000 cwts., and OF
cheese 49, 400 cWts.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-09-14

The coachman's bride is confident
her husband will make good groom,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-09-14

II you cannot do what you like, learn
to like what you do.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-09-14

The French government is about to
expend several million francs on the
coast defenses Of New Caledonia.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-09-14

bermuda Lilies in the South.-sec-
rotary Wilson has sent large numbers
of Bermuda lily bulbs into several
of the Southern states. with a view to
supplanting the Bermuda Easter trade.
which annually sends out of the coun-
try a large amount of money. Mr..
Wilson expresses the belief that there
are sections of the country, If they
can be found, as well adapted to the
culture of this flower as is Bermuda
Elk.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-09-14

Names Apple <,.op.-A year ago the
apple crop in Maine was one of the
smallest on record, but there is every
indication that it will be no larger,
even if it is not smaller, this season.
The experts say that large percentage
of the, trees in most sections of the
state did not blossom and those that
did have been greatly injured by the
ravages of the so-called tent cater
pillar, many orchards having been al
most entirely stripped of their leaves
by this pest.-Ex.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-08
w. r. WEIBLE,
Carpenter.
Repairing Promptly
Attended to.
III East 7th st. TeIe. 7SJ
THE CULT OF ISIS.
TFrom the London telegraph,


Sects of ..Neo-Pagans." OF Zoroas-
trians and of other mysterious and oc-
cult religions" have their representa-
tives and quarters in Paris. and one OF
these fine days the inhabitants Of this
gay city may, as it would appear. be
treated to the spectacle of the cerenOn-
les with which the rather eccentric peO-
pie who have a sneakfng kindness for
Isis, the ancient Egyptian goddess, de-
light to honor her memory
Some of our antiquaries are recalling
to mind the fact that the old Gauls
were somewhat given TO the worship OF
Isis. Enthusiasts even argue that Par
is is a corruption of Bar Isis. the YES
sci of Isis. y temple of Isis is affirmed,
by those who profess TO know all about
ii. to have crowned the summit of Mont
covered once upon time in the neigh
borhOod of the church of St. German
des Pres.
At any rate, it seems that we are
likely to witness some extraordinary
rites. including the famous dance OF
the four elements" divided into the
pas or steps of the Flowers, of the Mir
ror of the Tresses and of the Per-
fumes. and all this executed or led by a
graceful little ''priestess." haiIing not
from the banks Of the Nile. but from
those of the Seine. Then there will be
singing of hymns and primitive tunes.
quite barbaric in fact and. if report is
to be credited, the whole performance
will be under the auspices of an Anglo
Egyptian couple which is vastly inter-
ested in this matter of the worship Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-08
COUNTRY RULED BY WOMEN

(From the Chicago Chronicle-)
The feminine element in protesting Amer
lea that longs for equal suffrage might
gain their desires by emigrating across the
seas to the little country hemned in by
the Alps.
A whole town in the Swiss government
has suddenly come under petticoat gov
eminent. This is the Canton TfcinO- where
stern necessity required that the women
should be allowed TO vote. So many of
the men had eTuigrated to seek for work
that the municipality was without voters
and could not make laws and elect Of
ffcers-
The commune of Melano having especial
" suffered from the dearth of men and
all parish business having come to a
StandStiIl. the parish council has decreed
that during the months of spring and
summer the emancipa ton Of the women
has become necessity for the discharge
of public business; that, therefore. in de-
fault of deputies of the male sex each
member of the parish council may be rep
resented by woman member Of his own
household. the women having the same
right to vote a : belonged 10 the duly elect
ed but mainly absentee council of males.
In consequence of this measure the COM
mune of MelanO is at present administered
by a council of wives and mothers. assist
ed by a few aged men and invalids. who
are stated to form the opposition The
liberal press of TiCinO approves this new
form of government. while the Catholic
organs are strongly opposed to it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-08
RAILROAD NEWS.
The Death of C.. NJ. HigginsOn
Will Probably Leave
A Permanent Vacancy In the
Santa Fe Personnel.
HIS WORK COMPLETED
Has Placed the Great System
on a Sound Basis
Of Economy, as Far as Consist
ent or Possible.

The death of Mr.. c. NJ. Higginson,
President Ripley of the Santa Fe, will
probably leave a permanent vacancy
in the official personnel of the Santa
Fe railway For two reasons the ap-
pointment of a successor is not likely.
The first is that there are few men
capable of handling the work of the
office as it was handled by Mr.. Higgin-
son, and President Ripley might search
a long time before he would again find
u suitable assistant. The second is be-
cause the systems inaugurated by Mr..
Hfgginson are now being carried out,
and the principal work for which he
was employed has been accomplished
While Mr. HigginsOn succeeded ad-
InirabIy in his peculiar position, other
men might be-.in the way. 1t was his
duty to accomplish a saving wherever
possible without Gripping in any man
ner the facilities Of the road. and in
three years time he had practically
every department of the immense Santa
F1 system on a basis as economical
considerate with good mana cement. AS
tied authority. and he used it in Sc
curing information of the detailed work
ing of the road Heads of the various
departments who were compelled to fur
nish this Information very often thought
it useless task, but later its value in
Mr. HigginsOn's hands was proven
President Ripley is at present in E1u-
rope. It is believed that when he re-
turns he will declare the position of
assistant to the president abolished.
That is, unless he has a second Higgin-
son in mind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-08
IS TOPEKA LAZY?
Atchison Apparently Does Not IN
derstand Us

The people of Topeka have become lazy.
also: IL has been decided TO hold no Fall
Festival this year--Atchison Globe.
II is not true that the people OF Topeka
have become lazy like some OF our neigh
bOrs who found it too much trouble to
give Corn Carnivals. The Fall Festival
has been shelved for this year for some
thing greater and grander and which will
interest every loyal citizen of Kansas. A
grand reception to the Twentieth Kansas
regiment is under way. Nothing will be
left undone to make it the greatest event
in Kansas history. The people will work
as they never worked before. The Globe
evidently knows better for it printed the
following in the same issue:
Topeka people gave up their Fall Fes-
tfval in order to devote all their ener-
gies to fitting reception to Fred Fun
stou.''
This is right. The reception will be fit
ting and all the corn-throwers of Atchi-
son are cordially invited to come
When Mr. Ed Howe went up TO Omaha
last year TO have good time on the Mid
way AtchisOn lost the only man in the
town who knows how to run carnivals so
Charley Holiday offered to take q troop
of KaruivaI Knights from Topeka over
and run the Corn Carnival. but word was
received that it was too much work TO
sweep the corn of the streets after the
blowout was over.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-08
LOIE'S NEW DANCE.
Paris Wild Over It While Great Man
Kisses Her.

Paris. May s.-LOie Fuller, who goes
TO London in a few days with new
dance effects. gave an entertainment
last night which was certainly the
unique thing Of the present Paris sea-
son
The Guesto represented science, art,
literature and drama Toward mid
night they were invited to the garden
where presently a cherubic-loOking fig
ure. dressed in vaporOus. trailing gar
ments. descended, or rather seemed to
float. downstairs.
The figure passed into the garden. Sc
lecting a smooth patch Of lawn lighted
by a pale moon and by yellow Chinese
lanterns and began a mixture of skirt,
ssrpeutine and Turkish dance.
II was a wild success Even the great
Chinese representative in his yellow rid
ing habit was carried off his feet Ben
janin Constant, the famous painter. in
his excess Of enthusiasm. pressed a
couple Of sounding kisses on the cheeks
OF the fair LOie
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-08
MR.. BROWNS OFFER.
Might Be Considered Good One But
For Conditions

To the City Council and New City Hall
Promoters:
It seems that the proposed New City
Han ana Auditorium enterprise IS blocked
until the present city building can be sold,
Sented-
pose of dispOsing OF the present city build
ing and providing a site for the new city
nall Offer the following proposition. viz:
To give the site heretofore offered the
Seventh and Jackson streets. and So, 900
cash for the city building; provided. the
citizens Will subscribe for, or procure the
floating of $4,000 Of first mortgage, ten
year, per cent bonds, secured by a trust
deed on the present city building property.
Interest on these bonds TO be paid quar-
taken to me and the bonds issued accord
ingly secured by trust deed with the US
uaI provisions Such trust deed to be
given TO one or more trustees to be Sc
lected by the mortgage bond subscribers.
The above proposition hinges upon two
pOints-FirSt- the willingness of the city
for the five lots on northeast corner Sew
enth and Jackson streets. and S25. 600 cash,
thus providing a central site for the new
building and building fund of $4,000 in
sued Second. upon the willingness of
$40. 600 of capital TO invest the same in ten
year per cent bonds of any denomina-
ton desired. secured by first mortgage
on present city building property.
This proposition is based on the idea of
giving the city an alternative by which
can go forward at once. rather than a
hope to get the city property on these
terms We wish the proposition looked
upon and considered in that spirit. f con-
our part within very few days. and fully
completed as soon as the funds derived
from the mortgage bonds Were available.
FRANK ]. brown.
Agent
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formed in this city, all pledged to marry
none but widows. There is no age limit
or other requirement placed upon the
widows; in fact, any widow will do.
The promoters of the club say their
object is a worthy one; that eligible
girls experience no trouble in securing
husbands, but a widow is handicapped,
especially If she be left with children
The club has no treasurer, as there are
no dues, and the fines are Immediately
used up in entertainments.
When a member violates the rules Of
the society and marries other than a
widow he must pay a fine Of s. and
must invite the club to the wedding
and take whatever punishment the
members see fit to impose. But
whether invited or not, the club retains
the right of attending the wedding, and
Will do so.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-08
Horse SANDING Where &c Froze.

Laramie. Wyo., May S.-Out on the
Laramie plains, west of this city there
is a grim monument to the terrOrs of
the past rigorous winter. Between the
two Laramie rivers there stands a
horse which was frozen to death dur
ing one of the very severe storms of the
past season The animal was frozen
while standing, the snow having drifted
about him and held the carcass erect.
The snow has since melted away and
the horse is still standing, his four feet
being extended in a bracing position
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-08
MkIssON SCORES HANNA.
Declares He is the "O1d Man of the
Sear To President Mckinley.


Cleveland o. May S--Ex-Mayor Nc
Kfsson today discussed Senator Han
mas statement in a recent interview
that he was not a factionist- Mckisson
said Hanna was TO blame for all the
factiOnaI troubles in the Republican
party here In his own mind, he said.
Hanna believes that any man VINO
does not bow TO HannaiSm. bossisTn
and bOOdleism is against the national
administra ton and President MchIn-
ley. He objects TO the opposition OF the
people because he is for Hanna and
Hanna alone: because he thinks that
he is the whole Republican party and
the sum total OF the national admins
tratiOn-
Every one who speaks out truthful
" bout him is considered an enemy OF
the administration Hanna today IS at
the head of a syndicate. composed OF
himself and other corporations, VINO
are seeking to put the entire business
of the country on a trust basis and 10
make all the ends OF the government
SubSeFVient to the trust OF Whlch they
are the head.
The time has come when Mark
Hanna and his trust associates must be
eliminated from the politics of this
country, not only for the welfare of the
adninistrati ton but the welfare of the
Republican uarty and the citizens OF
the country as we'll
I have every reason to believe that
President Mckinley has long ago be-
come disguised with the tactics of this
Ing an early opportunity to rid the ad-
sninistration of his influence
This Hanna combination. however.
has so deeply interviewer itself into all
the different branches Of the govern
1neut that I believe even the president
will be powerless to act, and that moth
ing short of the power of the people
will be able to overthrow them"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-08
EXCELLENT RESULTS.
They Have Resulted In a Steady
Gain of Popularity.
People Who Are Ever Ready to Rec
ommend What Has Done Them
Much Good

The people of Topeka feel very CRATE
full for the great benefit they have re-
cefved from the use of MOrrow's Kid
ne-oids. the great remedy for back
ache dizziness. sleepIessness, nervous
ness and all diseases arising from the
kidneys NOrrow's Kid-ne-OidS cure
where other remedies have failed and
the people of Topeka have not been
slow TO find this out. and they add
their testimony that their friends may
know what to get and get cured
c N Ella. No. SIS Quincy street. re-
affirmS his statement about Morrow
Kid-ne-Oids curing him 1t has been
nearly two years since Mr. Ella used
Kid-ne-OidS for kidney ailments and in
fiammation of the bladder and he now
says. March. 1889. that there has been
no return of the old trouble. He for
merry suffered with a severe backache
as well as Inflammation of the bladder
and he had great difficulty in urinating,
and pain in the kidneys The urine
when standing awhile would get thick,
but two boxes of Kid-ne-oids have
cured him sound and well.
NOrrow's Kid-ne-oids are not pills,
but Yellow Tablets and sell at fifty
cents a box at Swift & Holidays drug
store
Mailed on receipt of price. Manufac-
tured by John NOTION & Co., Chemists,
Springfield, Ohio.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-08
INAUGURATING ABIRD DAY
From the Albany August


The Conservative, a Nebraska City
weekly paper edited by ]. Sterling Nor
ton, contains in a recent issue a long
plea for the addition of Bird Day to
the school calendar c. A Babcock.
superintendent of schools of Oil City.
Pa, is credited with being the Original
tor of the idea of Bird Day. He wrote
to Mr.. Morton in 1894 urging the estab-
Gshment of such day on the same
general plan as ArbOr Day. and his
suggestion met with the hearty ap-
prevail of the then secretary of agricuI-
ture, who was himself the founder of
Arbor Day. May 4 of the same year
Oil City gratified the wishes of the school
superintendent by giving effect to his
idea This was the first Bird Day, and
according to the testimony of the Jour
pal of Education, it was observed in
the Oil City schools with a degree of
enthusiasm which was good to see
The amount of information about
birds that was collected by the children
was simply amazing Original cOmpO-
sitiOns were read, informal discussions
were held. talks by teachers were given.
and the birds in literature were not for
gotten or overlooked
subsequent observances were equally
successful; q similar movement was start
ed IN Iowa and in other states there was
an awakening of interest on the subject
ers who deplore the sacrifice of birds to
millinery; and Of those who would check
the Tnurderous and predatory instincts of
small boys. but there has as Vet been no
Such generous support OF Bird day has
been accorded to Arbor day Time. how
ever might be well spared to it. both be-
cause of the instruction and the plea sure
il would bring. Here We note a stimulus
that Is real Inspiration to study. Tire
less routine makes way for series of OBJ
1ect lessons in the preparation for which
the youthful demonstrators have had their
faculties of obServa ton exercised to the
utmost
In larger cities the study of bird life
might be made in the parks and in those
delightful books OF which the publishers
are 50 lavish nowadays Never was there
a time before when children could get at
so many charming and attractive volumes
on any branch OF natural history never a
time when much done in literature
to correct the ignorance that has attacked
the feathered allies of men in field and
forest If they were enemies It is =
good work that deserves the general eS-
5sct.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-08
FUNSTON OUICkSTEP.
Composer Concluded That a March
Is Too Slow.

,eAn march or rather qqiekstsP has has
9een written Lor Brlgadler Genefal Z reu
ger of Dan Godfrey's British Guards band.
WnIca VIII pc IN Kansas tIsE on 81
Friday and the Kansas City Journal tells
"A march is too slow for General Fun
ston; II Will have TO be qu1ckstep. Sald
Charles A. E; Harriss. the composer, and
manager of the British Guards band, yes
That fellow doesn't march. from all
have read about him Wherever he starts
them. and I ind what 1 have had in mind
is not a march at all. but a quickstep.
rapidly a few measures on a scrap of pa
imp,ulslveivs 4 fesi n a mood for. mat
out in al haIf an hour 'ihA ca" "fi'e L
Spreading himself over the table his feet
crossed under his chair. Mr.. Harris be-
came Immediately absorbed in his work.
The composer of British Guards march
and of operas and cantaJas galore was in
a martial mood. from the way his should
time to a 1tum-te-de-tur-ta de-ttiT1 he
might have been at the front with the
Kansas troops, charging the intrench-
bridge across the Rio Grande.
With much whistling and hummins and
quickstep was written, and at length. the
composer sprang up with a double sheet
Score and excaim ielS 41e # is CON-
pIete. Godfrey will say it just the thing
Let's go down to the hall and give it a
A few minutes later Harriss was at the
piano in the big Convention hall with an
audience of half a dozen. including Man
ager Loomas and Vice Consul Burrough.
Fall in line" cried Mr. Loomas. as the
strains of music filled the spacious hall
Wen be the first to march TO the Fun
StOn quickstep-"
Around the arena the procession fled. in
and out among the seats while the COM
poser bent over the keys, his cigar bob
ing in his teeth
You're going too fast" pulled the last
man in line.
THAT'S what would call a cakewaIk''
said Mr.. BurrOugh. falling exhausted into
chair The music kept on better and
faster New runs were imprOViSed and
changes made until the composer was sat
isfed with the production
THAT will bring forth a storm of ap-
plause when the British Guards band
plays it on May 80 for the first time
It's a cOrkeri''
To these compliments the glowing Mr.
Earriss remarked; We can't all write
Sousa marches. but think that will ac-
cord musicauy with the daredevil spirit
of the little kansas ham
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-08
OUTBIDS EUROPE.
American Bridge Firm Gets Contracts
All Over the World

Philadelphia, May S.-The Phoenix
Bridge Works Of PhOenixviIIe has just
contracted with representatives. of the
japanese government to build a large
steel bridge for the Imperial railroad
OF japan The contract was secured
after sharp competition with a num-
Der OF the leading bridge building firms
OF Europe
me company has also contracted to
bulld number Of steel bridges and
Nlaoucts for railroads in Brazil Can
ada central America. and Peru. be-
sides building twelve steel raiIroa d
bridges for the Eastern Chinese rail-
road. the southeastern terminus of the
SSreat Iransslberlan railroad now being
built by the Russian governmant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-08
"BEN HUR" STARTED.
Dramatist William Young Submits
the.OutIine to Gen. Wallace.

Crawfordsville. Ind, May S-The
work of preparing for the dramatiza-
ton of Ben Hur'' is well under way.
General Lew Wallace, the author. is de-
lighted with the outline presented to
him by William Young, the New York
dramatist who is doing the work, and
Mr. Young declares he never undertook
a similar task with such enthusiasm.
Mr.. Young and John Brooks, the latter
a member of the syndicate that is to
back the production, departed for New
York, having spent two days with Gen.
eral Wallace. During their visit they
arranged many details
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-08
AWARDED $4,000.
Negro Gets judgment Against White
Assailants in Kentucky.

Louisville, KY, May S.-George Din
ming, colOred, has been awarded $50. 900
damages by a jury of white men in the
United States court. The defendants
are farmers of Logan and Simpson
counties. The award is for the full
amount sued for.
Dining killed Jodie Conn, who, with
defendants against whom judgment was
rendered. visited his home at midnight
in January. 1897, to drive him there
from His home was afterWard burned
and his family, including his wife and
ten children, were driven away from
home
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-08
SANTA FE OFFICIALS
Leave For Chicago to Attend the Fu-
neral of c. M Higginson-

a special train made up of private
cars and carrying practically all of the
Santa F'e officials of this city left yes
terday afternoon for Chicago as a sec
ond section of No. 6. The train ar
rived in Chicago this morning. and this
afternoon the officials are attending the
funeral of Mr.. c. NJ. Hfgginson, late as
sistant to President Ripley, who died
Saturday morning. General Manager
Frey and several other officials We're
in New Mexico on a trip of inspection
when notified of the death of Mr.. Hig-
ginson, and they returned TO Topeka
yesterday afternoon Here they were
Joined by the officials of this city.