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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17

drawn-out agony of what I felt was in
store for us. But when my husband was
pulled back back into the boat regained
some of my cOmpOSure.
From that time on there were IL men one
woman and three children to a boat 20
feet long and feet wide. with ships
stores, water casks, oars, ropes and blan-
kets filling every inch of space between
The boats gunwale was almost on a
level with the water. and during the day
the sun, reflected back from the water,
burned and tortured
And all that time the salt spray fell up
on our blistered faces and the pain was
maddening.
1 longed for clouds and rain, but none
came. l longed for rescue but it seemed
impossible. Then longed for death.
But outwardly did my best to appear
cheerful; I never let them see how dead
ly terrified 1 was.
sure 20 be a ship, today Every sunset
I would say: well, thank God! We're one
day nearer shore
And at last, on the twenty-second day,
parched with thirst, burned and blistered
with the sun, tired out and cramped and de-
iected, we found ourselves in Hookena
Da rhO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17
AT THE ASTOR BALL.
Mrs Aston Wearing Gown of White
Satin Received Alone.

[From N. Y. Commercial Advertised
The scene in the Aston mansion when
the ball given by Mrs. Aston was at it's
height will be remembered long by
those who were present. Lofty palms
and immense vases of pink and white
carnations made a superb effect against
the cream-white walls of Caen stone
in the hall. The thick red rugs on the
stone floors gave a touch Of contrasting
color most effective and pleasing. There
were no other decorations.
The lofty walls of the hall, rising
through two stories, are covered with
ancient paintings by famous masters.
The doors dividing the halls of the resi-
dences of Mrs. Aston and her son were
opened, and the two corridors became
one. The ball room at the rear was en-
tered through folding doors from both
halls. This ball room which is about
half the size of that in the Waldorf
Astoria, is regarded as one of the best
examples of artistic interior decoration
to be found in any American home. The
walls, save where the musicians gal
lery takes up space in the west wall,
and where the immense female figures
by Ritter stand on either side of an
oval painting in the east wall, are COW
cred with paintings collected by the
late William Astor and added to by his
son, Colonel John Jacob .Astor. There
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17

are nearly 200 Of these paintings, most
of them of large size.
Mrs. Astor, who wore a gown of white
satin, embroidered in silver, received
alone in the drawing room. The guests
were late in arriving. It was IL o'clock
before the ball had fairly begun. Before
supper, which was served at small
tables in the dining room and halls
was opened after supper by Elisha
Dyer, Jr, dancing with Mrs. NJ. Orme
Wilson, and Harry Lehr dancing with
Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish, leading from OPP
posite ends of the ball room. There
idea of seating the feminine portion of
the company in front of their partners
was employed with good effect The
favors comprised baskets, blotters, card
cases, silver buckles, paper cutters, pin
cushions, purses and fans. The cOtillon
was one of the best conducted at any
of this seasons dances
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17
CHINA'S GRAND OLD WOMAN
Catherine IL of China Began Her Life
as q Slave.
(From ColIier's WeekIy.l


great empTsssi historians m of Of the future
man. A dispatch Recently " cabled from from
Pekin to the Herald describes her as seat
diplomatic corps. The emperor is re-
ported to have been also present, but un--
her though, to let him be there at ALL He
lady who reiens and Who has reiened u f foT
Said Confucius: MAN is to woman what
the sun is to the moon: he orders, she
obeys, and harmony is the result Con-
fnGlq5 Was wise in his but not
moon orders, and not the sun mercy, but
the nephew also obeys It's as well, per-
baked and who because of it rejoined
Of China IS isdy Who fixes 6 oTn val IL
of Russia began life as a servant Gather
SS ado tnat contrary to the local custom, her
her is contrary to local custom Never
till she emerged from her scullery has a
seat. Fancy an odalesque Stepping from
the seraglio and. ousting the sultan from
M and yet Rs a9g has done s gp be
ter; one might even say worse.
tar. The fact is worth noting. Tavtars
do not mutilate their daughters feet The
girl II, had free use of hers At the age of
about his household her feet took her
hs WIPE @arr fep pasa9 9t from
she knows nothing. OF that outer world
her slaves know all. It was this way
with little Tsi An. What she did not
know she guessed, and what she could not
guess she learned. She learned to dance
A bee could not equal her. She learned
to read. On the tip of her tongue were a
hundred stories. each more diverting than
the other. On the tom-tom she learned
to strum. The three notes that are dear
to the Orient she repeated surprisingly
She learned more difficult things too: how
to arrange a basket of fruit, how to touch
flowers, how to smile and how to hold her
tongue Astonished at the prodigy, the
mandarin sent her curiosity to his
sovereign at Pekin. One day the Son of
Heaven noticed her. The slave became
came also q secondary wife.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17

things that go to make up refined and
luxurious American home.
Although a confirmed bachelor all his
life, Mr.. Dubois has always kept
house." He has never lived in a hotel
or boarding house. Although until re-
Gently poor man, he preferred to spend
his modest income in maintaining a
comfortable home. AS far back as his
nearest personal friend and confidant
can remember, his faithful ally in keep
ing up his bachelor home was Char
ley a Chinese servant. The devotion
of this unusually bright and capable
celestial to the Idaho statesman has not
wavered during the many years he has
served him. Charley is entirely rec
onciled to the new order of things the
marriage will inaugurate in the Dubois
homestead, but his approval of the step
smacks somewhat of mercenary mo-
tiVeS.
Before leaving B1ackfoot to meet his
bride-elect in Chicago, Mr.. Dubois call
ed his faithful Chinaman to his library
and in tactful words gently broke the
news to him that there would soon be a
mistress of the house. Charley look
ed dazed. The idea seemed too deep
for him to fully grasp. When the sena-
tor finally succeeded in making it clear
to him he made no comment, but it was
evident he was sorrowfu1-
Finally the senator, who is fond Of a
joke, said:
Now, Charley, you shouldn't feel bad
about it, because the girl will help you
lots. She'll do the cooking and will help
on the washee, and maybe sweep, too.
"'Gloodi Gloodr' cried the honest
Charley" me glad" and thus easily
was one of the obstacles to the senator's
marriage removed: But what will hap
pen when the newly married pair reach
BIackfoot after their honeymoon in
Washington and New York and Char
ley finds that the mistress of the house
will be rather slow about helping on
the washee' and other household at
fairs?
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WHY SOUTH VOTES ssOLID"
Things of Interest Which Mckinley
Heard in the Land of Cotton.
IFrom the washington Post.

From the Washington POST
ct would make small bet that Pres
fdent Mckinley and Secretary A1ger
came back from their late southern trip
with their previous ideas on the negro
question materially changed" said Mr..
r. " Bonner. of Macon, Ca, to a re-
porter
Both of them during their journey
conversed freely with representative
southern men, not politicians, and were
told the facts In the case by these men,
who spoke in a spirit of perfect candor
They found out enough to convince
them that there is no hope of breaking
up the solid south as long as negroes
are appointed to important federal Of
fees. This solidarity is deemed essen
tial by southerners in order to protect
white supremacy; the moment there is
no occasion to fear the foisting over
them of colored ofice-holders, they will
divide politically just as the voters Go
in the north.
IT think it was a good thing for all
parties concerned that the president
visited our section. Certainly there is
no other part of the Union where the
presidential office itself is held in higher
veneration and respect than in the
states that formed the old Confederacy,
and though the president probably
made no converts to Republicanism, yet
he made a splendid impression, and his
coming at the time of complete recon
Citation between ths sections was most
OppOrtune."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17
Triples FOR SHOPPERS.
New York Temperance People Sur.
prised at the Drinking Among
Women.

New York Cor. Pittsburg Dispatch
The members of the Demorest Wo-
mems Temperance union have been
greatly shocked by a discovery they
have Just made. 1t is that women
shoppers are fast becoming liquor tip
piers
At the meeting yesterday cases were
quoted of women drinking in depart
ment stores and of bottles dropped I'M
der chairs and in toilet rooms. rs it
true" demanded DR.. Ellen Miles, that
liquor is to be had in department
stores?" Yes" came a chorus of
voices. There is a law against it,"
aVowed Mrs NJ. A. E. Carter. But the
women can buy it just the same and
they run it in on their candy bills" an
nounced Mrs. c. E. Latimer. Mrs. Lat
inner created a sensation by telling what
she had found out. She said she went
into a certain place and called for
some glazed grapes" ''Win you take
them here?'' asked the clerk, Familiarity.
Mrs. Latimer replied that she would
take one in the store, just to taste
them. The rest she wanted delivered
at her residence. The clerk thereupon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17
GUM TRUST FORMING.
Seven Manufacturers Sign Contract
to Form $2O,OOO,OoO Company.


to Form $2O,OOO,ooO Company.
New York, Jan. 17.-Chewing gum has
at last been cornered and the price may
shoot upward now beyond reach. Con-
tracts were closed today in Wall street
for the consolidation of all the big
chewing gum plants into one immense
concern to be incorporated this week in
New Jersey. The consolidated company
or trust will have a capital stock of
500, 900, 600, and will absolutely control
the manufacture and sale of the pasty
stuff in this country. The most prom
inent plants in the concern are the fol-
lowing, although there are seven in all:
California Fruit Chewing Gum COM
pany, Wabash avenue, Chicago, Ill.
White Chewing Gum company, C1eve-
land, o.
Beaman's Chewing Gum company
Cleveland, o.
Kis-Me Chewing Gum company,
Adams & Sons company, Brooklyn,
N. Y.
The ostensible object of the formation
of the trust was to avoid competition,
lower the cost of production and make
a greater profit at the present prices,
but as the new company controls the
supply of chicele, the natural gum
which forms the basis of all modern
chewing gums, and which is imported
from Mexico only, it will not only be
possible for the trust to dictate the
price, puL 10 enforce us demands. 1t IS
not expected, however, that the price
will be advanced.
The headquarters of the new company
are to be located in New York and it is
expected that all of the firms absorbed
will be represented in the board of direc-
tors. The details of the organization
have not been completed, but the char
ter will be drawn up in this city next
week and the organization perfected
Who the officers of the new company
will be is not divulged, but it is an
nounced that they will be chosen from
the companies consolidated. 1t is not
at present proposed to close down any
plants, but the new company will care
fully regulate the production hereafter.
1t is expected that each plant will be
turned in at an appraised value and be
paid for in stock of the new company
but the amounts paid for each plant
can not be ascertained
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17
De Reszke and sennbrich's Parting.

Four years ago Jean de Reszke and
Sembrich sang the two lovers in
Gounod's Romeo and Juliet" at the
Monte Carlo Opera House. AS the cur
tain fell for the last time they shook
hands and exchanged a hearty Eau
revoir." Their meeting in the same
roles on the stage of the Metropolitan
on Monday evening was their first since
that time. A rehearsal has been deem
ed unnecessary, and neither artist real
lied as the opera progressed that four
seasons of opera had elapsed since they
last exchanged vows by the light Of the
pale moon.-NeW York World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17
SANTIAGO'S DEAD-LINE.

1t tells its own story. this grim, hon
ey-combed wall of the old arsenal at
Santiago. The bullet-holes in the
bricks afford some idea of the enor-
NOUS number of executions which have
taken place here during and probably
before the long struggle of the Cubans
for freedom. Cuban's best blood was
spilled time and again at the base of
this gray wall from the beginning of
the battle for independence. The Span
dards have always given military OFTEN
ders and all others the shortest kind of
shrift, and have found it much more
convenient to execute their prisoners
in the way shown in our illustration ia
ken from this weeks issue of Harper's
Weekly. 1t seems from the height of
the majority of the bullet-marks that
in former executions the prisoners stood
erect instead of kneeling. But perhaps
it is only another example of Spanish
craftsmanship.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17
Home-Seekers' Excursion Via Santa
Fe Route

On Jan. II the Santa Fe will sell
round trip tickets to points in Arkansas.
Arizona, Indian Territory, Louisiana,
New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas at
one fare plus $500 for the round trip.
Apply to Santa F'e agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17

It is true that others initiate the
methods employed in advertising Beggs'
German Salvc, others claim to heal and
to cure disease because Beggs' German
Salve the one true ointment, has been
so wonderfully successful. But in thou
sands and thousands of cases, as shown
by grateful testimonials BeggS' German
SalVe actually and permanently cures
when other medicines fail to do any
good whatever. For sale by all drug
Ri6ta.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17

handd her grape the size of a hens
egg. Mrs. Latimer thought it was some
new Importation and sank her teeth into
the luscious dainty with much relish.
Then she spat it out. why, that's
whisky" cried Mrs. Latimer, stamping
about as though she had been poisoned.
why, what did you want, Mrs. Jones.
vermouth?" Il wanted candy cried
Mrs. I4atimer, land, moreover, I'm not
Mrs. Jones, as you call me-" Mrs. Lat
inner said that the clerk then apologized,
saying it was a case of mistaken iden-
tity. HE thought I was a Mrs. Jones
who habitually takes cocktails at the
place. said Mrs. Latimer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17

La Grippe is again epidemic. Every
precaution should be taken to avoid It
Its specific cure is One Minute Cough
Cure A. j. Sheperd. Publisher Agri-
cultural Journal and Advertiser, Eden.
Mo-, says: mo one will be disappoinr :
ed in using One Minute Cough Cure for
La Grippe" Pleasant to take, quick
to act. Geo. W. Stansfield. W. ii. VIII
son, A. ]. Arnold & Son, A. ]. Kane &.
Co., druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17

For external piles, cuts, burns and
bruises old sores, eczema and all skin
diseases Beggs' German Salve stands
today without a peer. 1t is an old rell-
able remedy and If used freely wounds
will heal without a scar. Be careful to
get "Beggs'' and be sure of a speedy
cure. For sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17

Your linen left spotless. American
Steam Laundry, 112 West Seventh.
Telephone BAL.
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silver Leaf Mince Meat makes the
best pies, ask your dealer for 1t.
OTTO KUEHNE & Co,
Manufacturers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-09
THE EPWORTH AFFAIRS
BIG PARTIES FORMING TO COME TO
THE CONVENTION.
Assignment of Preachers for Sunday
Following the Meeting-History
of the League.

Rev. Charles c. Lasby, chairman of the
executive committee of the Epworth League
convention, said yesterday that the returns
showed conclusively the size of the con-
vention would surprise Indianapolis. But,
he added. "Of course, the unpleasantness
about the tent hurt great deal. 1t did
not affect people who will come as indl-
viduals but we hear from managers of big
parties forming in other States. particularly
in the South, that the tent controversy had
a dispiriting effect. Yes, yes, it hurt con-
siderably; but in spite of that we will sur
prise Indianapolis"
Mr.. Lasby said it would be necessary to
arrange a system of registration which
would register all the visitors. In my own
church, said he, 81 understand there will
be a thousand OF the visitors entertained
free. These are relatives OF the Indianap-
oils people. i estimate that there will be
1900 people who will attend the conven-
ton and will stay with relatives or friends
in the city and will pay no board. They
will go direct from the Union Station TO
the houses, and, unless We can perfect a
registering system, we will not be able to
show within 10000 of the true number Of
visitors. Indeed, so many of the homes OF
Methodists will be filed with visiting
relatives that we have found II difficult to
find free accommodations for those on the
programme. The outlook Is that we will be
able to accommodate all the visitors. a
second canvass in several wards has dou-
bled the accommodations secured
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Convention Notes.

Mr. Nathan Newly who will be one Of the
delegates to the convention, Is a prominent
lawyer in Los Angeles, Cal. He is third vice
president of the Los Angeles City Union or
Epworth Leagues and president Of the Trim
ity League Chapter. Mr.. Newly is at the
head of a delegation coming to the conven-
ton here and intends TO capture the con-
vention for 1901.
About four hundred singers from the
various churches were present Friday even
ing at Roberts Park Church to practices
for the international Epworth League con-
vention. The next rehearsal Will be on
Monday evening at 7:45 o'clock at Roberts
Wulschner. 1t is expected that $50 singers
will respond, as the chorus will be divided
into three parts of $50 each.
Rev. James NJ. Buckley, one of the
speakers of the convention, is from New
York city and editor of the New York
Christian Advocate, and will lecture at
English's Opera House, Friday evening of
subject. "Anglo-American Relations" Mr..
Buckley is a trustee of several of the -promi-
nent Eastern colleges, and is president OF
the Methodist Hospital of Greater New
York. He has Travelled extensively in Eu-
rope and the Holy Land, and is said to be
an eloquent talker.
The students missionary campaign will
establish headquarters In the Hall of Rep
resentatives, in the Statehouse, and the
Criminal Court room, in the courthouse.
The rooms will contain maps and charts, be-
sides a collection of missionary literature.
Student campaigners and a number of re-
turned missionaries will be in attendance
and will be glad to give visitors informa-
ton regarding methods of missionary work.
especially in Epworth Leagues The Hall of
Representatives will also be used as a COR
respondence and rest room.
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father can write to DR.. Pierce and receive
medical advice free. Thousands have done
it. Thousands of homes have been made
happy by It. Thousands of weak women
suffering with the pains and facilitating
drains of diseased condition of the dis
tinctly feminine organism have followed
DR.. Pierce s advice and become again bloom
ing, vigorous, loving, cheerful and loved.
DR.. R V. Pierce is chief consulting ply
stefan at the world famous Invalids' Hotel
and Surgical Institute, at Buffalo, NJ ",
and during his thirty years practice here
developed his great family medicines-Dr.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription, DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets, DR.. Pierce's Golden Medi-
cal Discovery.
Mrs. Claus Nelson, of Pico Heights. Los An
geles. Cal. Box 81, writes: II send you my pic
ture taken with my little boy. do not look SO
sad now as do in the picture; was sick then
and thought my days would not be long. but
your kindness and medicine would not let me
die. You have ify heartfelt thanks for your
your book which received two years ago, and
which I could not do without II is all the Doc
tor ! have had since got IL. I had female
trouble. and DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription,
together with the advice given in his book,
cured me of I'VE years sickness"
The book Mrs. Nelson mentions is DR..
Pierce's !, 900 page Medical Adviser, I" the
most useful doctor book published. A
copy in stiff paper-coveTs sent on receipt
of II one-cent stamps to pay expense Of
mailing only. in cloth-binding ten stamps
extra. DR.. R v. Pierce. Buffalo. N. Y.
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Paul HI. krauSS
SHIRT MAKER,
"a East Washington Street.
CITY NEWS NOTES.

The vacation school at No. 5. on West
Washington street, will begin tomorrow.
Fire in a stable belonging to ]. II. Oleson
rear OF $50 Sanders street, yesterday morn
ing caused loss of $50.
Mrs. John L Benedict, of 2143 North Me-
ridian street. Is preparing a directory for
the Kappa Kappa Gamma Society.
Patrick Moriarity, a bartender, arrested
for an assault with beer glass upon Fred
Mason, huckster, was fined $25 and costs
In Police Court yesterday.
ID. u. Erwin has purchased the residence
property OF DR.. James II. Taylor on North
Pennsylvania street, near Thirteenth street.
The consideration was $500
Mrs. r. T. Rathfon entertained a number
of young folks with market party Satur-
day night, for Miss Antonio Lindley and
Miss Frances Spurgeon. of Columbus who
are tie guests of Miss Edith mcfarland.
Mrs. Elizabeth Mitchell, sixty-eight years
old, died last night of typhoid malarial
fever at the home Of her son-in-law, w. D.
McClellarid, 80 East st Clair street She
bad formerly lived at Frankfort and at
Charlottesville
John Drought, aged seventy-five. while
waiting in line at the city treasurer's office
yesterday for his pay was Frustrated by
heart failure, and for a short time Ii was
thought he would die. He was taken to
his home at $50 South Elm street.
r. L. Lyons says that the reason he did
not pay the notes upon which suit in Jus
tice Shocks court was brought was not be-
cause the lots were too close to Kissels but
because they were not as represented by the
agent who sold them for NJ l.. Justice.