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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-15
Seneca Point Hotel Burned.

Canadaigua. n. Y, Aug. 15.-The Sem
eca Point hotel on Canadaigua lake,
was destroyed by fire today. The struc-
ture was valued at $50. 900. Little insur-
ance was carried. There were about
forty guests in the house ut the time,
and all escap ped though many of them
lost their effects.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-15
NOT FROM TOPEKA.
Young Man Arrested In Smith Cen
ter Lives In Detroit.

Smith Center, Kan, Aug. ia young
man named H. S. Engle, representing
the Aetna Building and Loan associa-
ton, of Topeka, was arrested here this
morning charged with larceny. A grip
containing a suit of clothes belonging
to a young man from Kensington was
found in his possession. He was bound
over to the next term of court
H. .Engle is not Topeka young
man. His home is in Detroit, Kan, and
he travels for the Aetna company of this
city
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-15
Death of q. l. Ellsworth.

Emporia, Aug. 15.-Dispatches were
received in this city today, by relatives,
announcing the death of H. L. Els
worth, of Cottonwood Falls, Kan, which
occurred at Colorado Springs. He was
the father of the wife of John Madden,
Prof D. A Ellsworth and Doctor Anna
Ellsworth, all of this city. The deceased
was Il years of age and died of paraly-
sis, with which disease he became re-
Gently afflicted. The remains will be
brought to Cottonwood Falls, where
they will be buried.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-15

Gun-shot wounds and powder burns,
cuts, bruises, spratns. wounds from rusty
nails, insect Stings and ivy poisoning
quickly healed by DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salye- Positively prevents blood poison
ing Beware Of commercials DeWitt's
is safe and sure. Geo. W. Stansheld, W.
h Wilson, A. J Arnold & Son, A. J..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-15
Take a Dav OFF

And go to FIT. Riley, Thursday, Aug. IL.
1880 a. m. Leaves Fit. Riley 8 p. m. Spe-
ciaI excursion train over the Union
Pacific. Round trip, $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-15

what might have been''-if that little
cough hadn't been neglected-is the sad re-
Fiction of thousands Of consumptives- One
Minute Cough Cure cures coughs and
colds Geo. W. Stansfield w. H. Will
son. A. ]. Arnold s Son, a. J. Kane 6 CO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-15
Beggs' Diarrhoea Balsam.
ADVICE For Worrving Woman.

Is the only safe and sure remedy on the
market for Collie, DiarrhOea and F'lux.
Squires' Pharmacy. 722 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-15
Temptations for the Women.

Extra quality Feather Ticking, short lengths 114c
Tennis Flannes, choice Styles the Gle grade. DC
Extra heavy Cottonade good patterns, and worth
fully 25c yard-Our price, per yard. loo
An elegant assortment of 3O-inch Percales, in both
light and dark colors-per yard, only ......... SC
Fine quality Bleached Table Linen GO in width)
short lengths from to q yards-Special for this
sale per yard 423c
Good quality 58-in. Cream Damask, sold readily at
77-in. Unbleached Sheetng, excellent investment
for economical buyers, at II3c
Our regular sc Unbeached Muslin Cimit 10 yards)
this week at, per yard Observation-Disclosures. &c
NOTE-We have Just received new line of Ingram and
Tapestry Carpets bought under special arrangements from the
mills direct Prices remarkably low, and patterns the newest
Balance of our Summer Wash Goods at One-Half
Regular Price.
Remembrance guarantee our prices to be the low
est If not satisfied with your purchase your money
freely refunded.
; sss = Ss34g2zzzy IT, rs
Agents for Butterioks Patterns.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-15

The soothing and healing properties Of
ant taste and prompt and permanent cures
have made it a great faVorite with the
people everywhere. For sale by all drug
giStS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-15
Crawford Opera House
A GRAND ATHLETIC ENTERTAINMENT
"H RfaHF. August L 9Th
PROGRAM of the Evening:

Four Round Bouts: Mike Grant VS..
John Thomas; Fred Austin VS.. John KEEL
". For scientific points
Grand Bag Punching Exhibition.
Grand Battle Royal: The Black Dia-
mond, the Kansas Cyclone, the Texas
Spider. the Oklahoma Coffee Cooler.
The main event of the evening will be
the six round go between WADE WATTS
of Topeka, Kansas, and TOMMIE SEARS
of London, England. Doors open 1880 D.
m; performance commences $50 sharp
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-15
PAVING CONTRACTS.
Large Number Are Awarded by the
City Council


The contract for curbing Fillmore
and King street, Thirteenth street and
Willow and Greenwood avenues, was let
to r. B. Kepley for 4S1a cents:
The curbing of Tyler and Taylor
streets went to P. H. Gill for 4615 cents.
John Richie secured the contract for
paving Fillmore and King streets,
Greenwood and Willow avenues, and
Thirteenth. Tyler and Taylor streets for
$1.22 per square yard. The contract for
paving the alleys between Fifth and
Sixth, Seventh and Eighth and Tenth
and Eleventh streets was let to r. B.
Kepley for 81. % $40
NJ. F. Wall secured the contract for
grading Willow and Greenwood avenues
at the rate of 25 cents.
Baker and Bradbury will grade Thir-
teenth and Tyler streets at the same
price. Taylor, Fillmore and King streets
and the alley between Tenth and Elev-
enth streets for q cents and the alleys
between Fifth and Sixth and Sixth and
Seventh streets for % cents.
Minor Matters.
An ordinance was adopted appropri-
ating So 522. so to pay the William F.
Thompson company for new engine at
the electric light plant.
The ordinance levying and assessing
taxes for the paving of Tenth avenue
from Buchanan street to Lane street
was adopted.
A resolution by Councilman Morgan,
authorizing the city engineer to pre-
pare an estimate for the construction
of a fOOtbridge across the Shunganunga
creek on Chandler street was referred
to the committee on streets and walks.
A protest was presented by J. T.
Clark against the paving and curbing
of Greenwood avenue, between Laurel
and Park streets.
The report of the committee on
streets and walks rejecting the petition
of North Topeka residents for the va
cation of the alley commencing on west
side of Polk street, between Gordon
and Morse streets was adopted.
The bond of NJ. F. Wall for $3.50 for
grading was approved
A resolution by Councilman Burgess
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-15

side of the cellar, and so touched was
she by the scene she had witnessed that
she took the trap upstairs and threw it
into the fire
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-15
AT BARNUM'S.
Specials For Santa Fe Week.
In addition to the specially low prices are
making generally, we offer, for THIS WEEK
ONLY, extra low prices to close out certain lines
Items for the Men.

Mems best quality Cheviot Working Shirts, worth
Special for this sale. 47c
Choice of Black Saline Shirts, formerly 75c
and $1OO, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $40
Mems Balbriggan Underwear worth 25c......... 19c
Mems French Balbriggan Underwear, 75c quality 4Sc
Mems Dress Shirts sizes broken great bargain at DOC
S. Barnum & Co.'S finest Hats-sod at $780, $3.50,
$500 and $4O0-neat shapes-choice. 9Sc
WINDOW.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-09-20
Genius in Children.

1t is a mistake to drive genius even in
childhood, but it is of the utmost impor-
tance to know what and how much the
child shall learn. So, too, in precocious
children with a marked ability for any
one thing, care must be taken that the
bodily training does not lag behind the
mental. True genius is an inner, spirit
al force. 1t cannot be forced or turned
in any direction. How many boys there
are whose parents try to urge them into
uucongenial ways for which they have
no bent. Gladstone's father tried to
make a minister OF him, and the late Sir
William Burne,J Zones and William Nor
ris were also destined for the Church.
BY following their w bent, what an
addition the world of art and letters
/ gained! Musical, mathematical. and
artistic geniuses seem more easily rec
ognized in childhood than literary.
Raphael, Michel Angelo, and Thorwald,
very gift for their art. The
work, however, of a child-poet or child
artist never seems to please the multi
tude as that of a musical prodigy. 1t is
here that a wise education should be
primarily directed to avoiding the evil
consequences Of vanity and self conscious
ness. Mozart, Beethoven, and Mandel.
ssohn were all infant prodigies, but their
appearance in public had a sad influence
on their after. lives. Mozart's nerves
were always overweight, and he
died of brain disease, and Beethoven's
dreary youth is well known.
That education of the proper sort is of
the utmost Importance with children of
high mental gifts people are beginning
to realize. That we are not all run in
one mold is dawning upon the minds Of
intelligent men and women. The part
prenatal and hereditary influences play
in the formation of children of genius is
also a question that appeals to Others
besides scientists.
Let us look at the education Of some
pre.eminent men. Goethe was a child of
whom it was said: Seldom has a boy
exhibited such completeness of human
faculties" His mother knew how to
mold her child's tender heart, and i'm
press him with the love of the noble and
beautiful.
Schiller did not manifest any particu-
lar genius in his youth, but his diligence
was intense. His education was solid
and thorough His mother surrounded
him with an atmosphere of love, and had
a great part in his education.
Raphael, Calico, Newton and Fenelon,
all early showing acute understanding,
were carefully educated. Haydn ex-
pressed his gratitude in his later years
for an exceptionable and loving educa-
ton. List was brought up with care.
His father once exclaimed: You are elect
of destiny, and will realize that ideal Of
art which cast a vain glamour over my
youth"
Byron's unstable character may have
been largely due to want Of proper home
education. The early life of genius can
not but be influenced by education. per-
haps more so than the youth of ordinary
attainments.
There are geniuses who have developed
under the utmost difficulties. The inner
soul was there and determined to shine
forth.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-09-20

Racine's tutor thrice burned the 70.
nance which Racine finally learned by
heart.
Pascal's father opposed his studying
Euclid, and the father Of Petrarch cast
into the flames the p%oetical library OF his
son, "amid the shrieks, tears, and groans
of the youth" These were boys who de-
veloped into men whose inherent impulse
no human opposition and no adverse
education could deter from being great
in their w way.
Eagles fly alone and they are but
sheep that herd together" Still the pos
ition of parent to a child Of genius is a
trying one. His child is eccentric,
moody, prehaps, and how is he to know
it is latent genius and not stubborn will
fitness! The course Of genius, too, is
seldom that of happiness. Education
must begin where genius leaves off.
Proper training may help genius. 1t
may help to make a normal man out OF
an cratic child, but the education of
genius must be, in a measure, it's own
work. Peace, my soul, thy strength
shall surmount thy cares" is the lesson
all genius must eventually learn
Trained Motherhood.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-09-20
BARNET.

Mrs. H. A. Elliott and family re-
turned from Rumney, N. H., Thurs
day.
r. G. Perry returned from Brattle-
boro last week Tuesday. Wednesday
he went to Burlington for a short
visit and expects to start for Balti.
more Friday morning.
Miss Mabel Brock and Miss Eva
Gibson assembled Mt. Washington
Friday.
William Wilson went to his home
in Craftsbury over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Brock of
North Conway are visiting at VIM.
E. Brooks.
The w. c. T. U. held a parlor meet
ing and supper with Miss Laura
Moore last Thursday.
Mrs. DR.. Green OF New York city
visited Mrs. Holmes Thursday.
Miss Pinkham of Boston is visiting
Mrs. Laird.
Hale Mason left for Boston Satur-
day.
Scott Farnum bought and moved
to his factory last week the boiler,
engine, etc., of the Crystal Spring
Bottling Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Whitney went to
Apthrop, Saturday to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Whitney's brother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hardy attended the
funeral of P. A. Roach at st. Johns
bury Tuesday.
Mrs. Gil6llan of Burke is visiting
her brother and sister.
Fred Gee of South Vernon was in
town last week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-09-20
NORTH DANVILLE.

Mrs. M. c. Russlow of Randolph is
stopping with her son, A. !. Russlow, for
a few weeks.
Charles Hubbard and wife spent Sum
day at his fathers. D. w. Hubbard.
Charles went to Boston Monday where
ne will be employed by Contractor H. W.
Varnum, and Mrs. Hubbard goes to St.
J%ohnsbury to work in the Cottage Hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. w. Hubbard spent
Sunday at Greensboro and Mr.. and
Mrs. K. r. Hubbard visited relatives in
Sheffield.
Mrs. o. M. Bickford and F. E. Bickford
visited relatives in South Cabot a few
days since.
Editor B. u. Wells and Miss Minnie
Kelsey of the Lyndonville Journal were
in the place Sunday.
Mrs. Holman Drew from Minnesota
is visiting friends about here.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Kelsey returned
from their visit to New Jersey Thursday.
Miss Mildred Drew is attending st.
Johnsbury Academy.
Rev. and Mrs. ]. D. Waldron returned
from the yearly meeting at South STRAIT
ford Thursday.
The sociable at Dea. Morrill's Wednes.
day was well attended and a general
good time was enjoyed. Between seven
and eight dollars were added to the
treasury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-09-20
THE TOWNS AROUND.
WEST CONCORD.

Wedding cards were received last week
announcing the marriage Of Harley S.
Weeks of GAINESVILLE, Wis, and Miss Mary
|. Lewis of Bloomington. Mr.. Weeks
and Miss Lewis were formerly residents
of this place and their friends here wish
for them a happy life and much pros
perity.
Harry Ranney OF Roslyn, L. l.. visited
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Ranney,
a few days this week.
Clifton Miltimore Of Sweetsburg, P. O.,
is visiting his brother. CLANCY Miltimore
and attending the St. Johnsbury fair this
week.
Ernest Lee and Miss May Harvey were
married last Wednesday evening. The
best wishes of their large circle of friends
is extended to them.
Prof. Frank R. Conklin will give an
entertainment at the town hall Wednes-
day evening, Sept. 81. under the auspices
of Concordia Lodge, No, 43, l. o. o. F.
Charles Reave has moved into the
house recently purchased of Steven Reed
and Mr.. Carpenter and son who have
been living on Mrs. Helen Stockwell's
place have moved into the house vacated
by Mr.. Reave.
c. H. Dudley and son are attending
the fair at Plattsburg this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lot Woodbury. and Miss
Addie Woodbury. have returned from
their western trip.
The infant son of Mr., and Mrs. Loren
Y. Hastings has been very i'll the past
week.
Elmer Reed has bought L. S. Richards
stock of groceries and has rented Mr..
Richards store. The store is now being
painted. Mr.. Reed will keep a full line OF
groceries as in his other store.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Reed have
returned from their wedding trip and
will live on the home place. The best
wishes of their friends attend them.
Mrs. Charles Gee who died at st.
Johnsbury Sunday morning was a
former resident of this place and was a
long time sufferer from rheumatism.
Funeral services Tuesday and interment
in the cemetery at this place.
Mrs. Holmes of Massachusetts is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Stacy.
E. E. Marggrof, of Bellows Falls, will
conduct the Universalist service here next
Sunday. Any who heard him two weeks
ago will not miss the opportunity oil
hearing him again.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-09-20
Two World Famous Books.

The most expensive book ever pub
lished is the official history Of the war Of
the rebellion, which is now being issued
by the U. S. Government, at a cost up to
date OF So, 300 900.
Ofthis amount nearly one-halfhas been
paid for printing and binding, the re-
mainder to be accounted for in salaries,
rents, stationery and miscellaneous ex-
peuses, including the purchase of records
from private individuals. 1t has taken
10 years to complete this work, which
consists of 112 volumes.
The largest book in the world is in the
Chinese department of the British
museum, and consists of 5000 volumes.
This wonderful production of the
Chinese press was purchased a few years
ago for Sc 900, and is one of only three
copies in existence. 1t is an encyclopedia
of the literature OF China, covering a
period of % centuries-irom 1000 B. c.
to 100 A. D.
1t owes its origin to the literary pro-
c~livities of the Emperor Kang-he, who
reigned from 1862 to 1922. In the ours
of his studies OF the ancient literature OF
his country, Kang-he discovered that ex-
tensive corruption had been allowed to
creep into modern editions, and he con
ceived the idea Of having the text of the
originals reproduced and preserved in an
authoritative form.
This was a mighty conception, and in
it's execution it remains unique down to
the present day. For the purpose o
carrying out this work, Kang-he ap
pointed a commission of learned men to
select the writings to be reproduced, anc
employed the Jesuit missionaries to cast
copper types with which to execute thu
printing.
The commission was occupied for AZ
years in its great task. Before the worl
was completed Kaug-he died, but he hae
provided that his successor should see thu
book completed, and faithfully carried
out his trust. The book is arranged il
six divisions, each dealing with a partic
ular branch of knowledge. The division:
are thus designated:
First, writings relating to the heavens
second. writings relating to the earth
third, writings relating to mankind
fourth, writings relating to inanimat'
nature; fifth, writings relating to phil
osophy; sixth, writings relating t.
political economy,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-09-20
Grout Centennial.

Referring to the proposed centennial OBJ
servance of the settlement of Theophilus
Grout in Kirby, to be held at the old home
stead on the Goth of September, 1899, all the
descendants and all collaterally connected
requested to meet at the old homestead at
ten O'Clock a. M, for the interchange of greet
ings and a better acquaintance. 1t Is intend
ed to mail each of the above described class
an invitation, but the residence of some Is
not known and this public card is resorted to
to carry the invitation to such.
At twelve o'cloc a plain lunch will be
served. At two O'Clock p. M. literary exer-
cises, to be followed by a reception from four
to seven, to which the public is respectfully
invited.
WILLIAM w. CIRCUIT.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-09-20
Lives up a Tree; Swlms Ashore for
His Dinners.

Delaware County car boast Of a her.
nit, while at the same time in many
ways this man differs from the usual re-
cluse. His claim is located on the James
Truit farm, near Selma, in a large grove
of trees on the river bank. "Old Hick-
ory," or Homestead, his proper name, is
about SO years of age, and he has been
living in this place for the past 10 years.
He goes into camp about the last Of
March and remains until December. He
erected himself a hut, in which he lives,
spending the larger portion OF his time
in fishing, trapping and hunting.
Near the cottage is a truck garden from
which he secures a part of his food. In
one of the large trees a box house has
been constructed in which he takes refuge
from high water. This has been used but
once when Homestead spent a week in
the place swimming to the shore to get
his meals. All the trees are whitewashed
and the old gentleman has stretched
bunting from different parts Of the camp,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-09-20

Miss F. H. Rabbit is visiting in town
for a fewdays.
Many attended the Barton fair last
week and report it the best they have
seen at that place for several years.
L. F. Babbitt, of Northampton, Mass,
is in town.
Wallace Stone returned from Brookheld
Thursday.
John King and wife are gaining.
l.. A. Jackson went to Newport Mon
day on business.
E. o. Randall is in Glover looking at
ter his interests there.
r. A. Richie has been buying wool tor
l.. F. Babbitt and took in about l,ooo
pounds last week paying 20 cents.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-09-20
SOUTH RYEQATE.

M. H. Gibson is putting in the founda-
ton OF his new brick store.
Mrs. Arthur Moore, of Woodsville. is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Vim.
Terry.
Miss Marion Hill went to Randolph
last Friday to visit her sister, Elizabeth,
who is the instructor in the training
school.
Mrs. Jacob Mills and daughter, Edith.
went to their home in Helena, Mont,
last Monday.
There was no preaching at the First
Presbyterian church last Sunday.
S. F. McAllister and a lady friend ar
rived from Boston last Saturday. They
are the guests of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. D. McAllister.
John McMeekin has dissolved his part
nership with the Blue Mountain Granite
company. He has moved his family to
Wells River.
Mrs. H. G. Darling and Gladys were in
town Saturday.
M. F. Sargent's men commenced
cutting the timber on his new lumber lot
last Monday.
Mrs. S. Mills and Mrs. Goodfellow are
delegates from the local w. c. T. U. to
the state convention held at Barre
Wednesday and Thursday.
7. w. r. Beattie has moved the remain
der of his goods to Depot hill where he
will dispose of them at auction.
The farmers have been filling their
slices. A few pieces Of corn remain uncut
that are badly damaged by frost.
Robert B. Farquharson went to
Mortified last Wednesday to enter the
Norwich university. He is a very prom
ising young man, andhasthe best wishes
o( oil
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-09-20
some Foolish People

allow a cough to run until it gets beyond
the reach OF medicine. They often say
"Oh, it will wear away" but in most
cases it will wear them away. Could
they be induced to try the successful med
icine called Kemp's Balsam, which is
sold on a positive guarantee to cure,
they would Immediately see the excellent
effect after taking the first dose. Price
25c. and soc. Trial size free. AT all
druggists.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-09-20
Bankruptcy Notice.

STATES FOR III DISTRICT OF VERMONT.
In the matter of
Peter Frederick In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
To the creditors of Peter Frederick of
st. Johnsbury In the county of Caledonia,
and district aforesaid, a bankrupt.
Notice Is hereby given that on the list
day of September A.. d. 1899, the said Peter
Frederick was duly adiudicated a bankrupt;
and that the first meeting of his creditors will
In ST. ohnsbury, on the Goth day OF September,
A. ID. 1899, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon. at
which time the said creditors may attend,
prove their claims, appoint a trustee, examine
the bankrupt, and transact such other bust
ing.
DAVID L. PORTER,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
September 10, 1899. .
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-09-20
WEST WATERFORD.

The friends and %neighbors of AFRO
Brown gathered at his home Saturday
evening in honor of his Sod birthday. A.
B. Carpenter, in behalf of the donors,
presented him with a nice chair, and his
niece, Miss Gle, of Lyndon, presented
him with a bread and milk set. Mr..
Brown was born in Waterford and has
always lived here. He is held in high
esteem by his neighbors and acquaint-
ances.