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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-24
CLOSE THE JOINTS.
Rev. Charles NJ Sheldon and other
Ministers Offer Reward.

Rev. Charles NJ. Sheldon, who is in
terested in "the redemption of Ten
neseetown,' is at the head of a move
ment to close the joints in that part of
town.
Bills offering a reward for the arrest
and conviction of the liquor sellers have
appeared. The following is the circu-
lar:
$50 $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-24

REWARD.

For the arrest and conviction of the
person or persons running a joint or
joints in any part of Tenneseetown.
we, the undersigned will pay $50 to any
person or persons securing such arrest
and conviction.
CHAS. N. SHELDON.
Pastor Central Church.
w. L. GRANT,
Pastor Shiloh Baptist Church.
H. H. LUCAS,
Pastor Mt Olive NJ z. Church
LEROY A HALBERT
Pastor Lincoln St Cong. Church
Rev. Mr. Grant and Rev. Mr.. Lucas
are pastors of colored churches. The
police seem to be unable to stop the
colored jointists doing business in that
part of town and the ministers have de-
cided to help in this manner.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-01

ing. In front Of the binders board
should be hung cambric Of whatever
hue, gray of black is preferred, for a
background. Some subjects require
light one and some a dark one. Hence
the material should be hung in such
a way that it can be changed readily.
In order to get good supply of light
from above a rejecting screen is pro-
yided. IL should consist of white cloth
"a sheet. for instance. Beginning at
distance of 1s inches-from the side wall,
one edge of the sheet should be fastened
to the ceiling. The lower edge of the
cloth should be stifiened with a strip
of wood, like a sail. Then the screen
ought to be inclined away from the
window at an angle Of about As degrees.
Another screen, hung from the ceiling
or mounted on feet at one side of the
sitter, out of the range of the camera,
will assist in lighting one side of the
face more than the other in full face
picture and in Illuminating the face for
a profile view. The magazine here re-
ferred to goes on to say:
"Where the photograph Is to be a
full-length figure or a three-quarter
full length, care must be exercised that
the upper part of the subject is not
more strongly lighted than the dra-
peries nearer the floor. 1t is well, on this
account, to spread on the floor white
sheet or a number Of newspapers, so
that the light may be reflected upward
against the lower part of the figure.
"Where a person has light curly or
fluffy hair it is best to illuminate the
hair brilliantly by setting the top
screen about as shown in the illustra-
tion and then arrange the side screen
to reflect light on the face in an up
ward direction. so that as far as pos
sible its stronger shadows may be soft
ened and too much contrast prevented"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-01
LIKED THE PICTURE.
But the Chicago 6 G.rl Didn't Care for
the Lieutenant.
Recent War Brings Ont the Resource
rulneSs of Romantic Young
Woman Who Had Two Strong
Strings To Her Bow.

The presence Of "a young cavalry Of
ficer in Chicago last week and his sub
sequent cyoiutions i'm the salons of the
city have furnished the denouement of
a "bob-tailed' romance Of the Spanish
war.
The young man, who begged a Chi
cago Tribune reporter TO refer 10 him
merely as Jackson. registered at a
downtown hotel and then struck into
a double quick for the clubs of his
friends. After the customary shuttle
of Introductory sentiments the lieuten-
ant burst out:
"Say, fellows. want you to get me
into Chicago society"
"There isn't any in the summer" re-
piled one of the group. Besides, we
couldn't, anyway; we have our reputa-
tions to look after, and we don't know
what YOU and Hobson have been doing
out there in the Philippines
This and similar gibes were evidence
of the fact that only a full confession
would suffice, and one by one the men
were taken aside and allowed to view
the photograph of a beautiful young
woman. The warrior swore by the
blood of hundred victories that he
would find the original of that picture.
In the event OF failure he expressed a
desire to be eaten alive by the Filipinos.
None of the men recognized the
Young woman. They introduced him
to scores of other society men and wom-
en-, but they all stared blankly at the
photograph and shook their heads. In
final desperation Lieut.. Jackson pro-
duced the following document in evil
dence:
Chicago H., April II, ls9S-My Dear
Lieutenant: ! have just seen your likeness
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-01
OUEEREST OF ALL DUELS.
One of the Most Remarkable Ahnirs
of Honor Ever Placed
on Record.

Letters from Buenos AYres give de-
tails of a remarkable duel, of which the
famous Italian fencing master, Chey-
alier PM, was the hero. PM recently
opened school of arms in the Argen-
tine republic and, having been subject
ed to some criticism by local journal
ist. told the scribe in his own frank,
pleasant way what he thought of him.
Reparation was demanded and pistols
were the weapons selected. The con
ditions of the meeting were singular
The adversaries were to be placed back
to back, and at the word of command
were each to take Is steps forward and
then TO turn around and fire stimuli
taneously. On the ground the men
were placed as arranged and, at the
given signal, began to march forward.
one Of the seconds counting the steps.
PM had only made five strides when
he heard a report and the whistle of a
bullet past his ear lie turned and
saw his adversary with the smoking
pistol In his hand. PM, in furious
rage, dropped his weapon, rushed at his
man and gave him a sound thrashing
with his fists. The seconds took sides
for their respective principals and a
general melee went forward until some
gendarmes arrived. Pini's adversary
then took TO his heels and has not since
been seen.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-01
SHE CARRIED TIE OBELISK.
A Once Famous Vessel That L. Now
Used as Sea Going
Coal Barge.

A vessel which was once a famous
steamer, but is now a commonplace
seagong coal barge, is in port loading
for New England port. The Dessoug
vas built for the llhediye of Egypt in
1864 and named the Denton. AT that
line she was considered one Of the
fastest and most beautifully appointed
vessels afloat, and the khediye enjoyed
her immensely for awhile. But he got
tired of her and in 1879 William II.
Vanderbilt bought her to transport the
obelisk from Egypt to Central park,
New York. Lieut. Commander Cor
ringe took command of her, having
been detailed for the purpose by the
United States government, says the
Baltimore American.
The obelisk, which weighs 1876 tons,
was far from the shore line, and buried,
besides, deep in sand. 1t was alto
gether too heavy for ordinary ma
chinery to be used, and it was carried
down on immense platforms with can
non balls under them for rollers. Then
ii was placed In a crib fixed on a pom
toon. The pontoon and ship were lifted
in a craving dry dock, head on to each
other and when this had been accom-
plished Il hole 20 feet long and 10 feet
high was cut in the starboard bow Of
the boat below the water line. Through
this the great stone was rolled into the
hold Of the ship on groove having an
improyised ball-hearing attachmen,
also made of cannon balls. Inside the
obelisk was braced along the keelson.
and stout snoring hxed about ii to make
II immovable. After everything was
made shipshape and the ribs and plates
were replaced at the bow of the steamer
she finally set sail for New York on
June 70, 1850.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-01
MINUTE SUBDIVISIONS.
of Just How Very Small
an Atom Is.

You have probably been Of the belief,
which is very popular, that an atom Is,
let us say, for example. a grain OF
sand, or a single particle of any fine
granular substance. Such fractional
subdivision, however, which may be
seen, felt and weighed, would, if put
under a powerful microscope, assume
the proportions Of huge bowlder com
pared with an actual atom.
Some very interesting experiments
have been carried on by scientists to
illustrate the minute subdivision of
matter that can be attained Quite the
most remarkable Is that accomplished
with common mineral quartz. The sub
stance was melted at a very high tenn
perature, and then drawn out into
fbrous threads that were Of greater
delicacy and tenuity than had ever been
obtained with any other substance. SO
great a fneness Of thread, as it were,
of this material has been attained that
il has been invisible to the naked eye,
and this exceeding thinness would
taper in such a degree that the ends
were invisible beneath a microscope.
A fiber Of unspun silk is about one
fve-thousandth Of an inch in diameter;
if a hundred quartz flaments were
woven like the threads of a rope they
would about equal a thread Of unspun
silk.
The most ingenious plan conceivable
was devised in this experiment with
quartz. The professor, after reducing
the quartz at a very high temperature,
touched a little very light arrow to the
melted substance, and discharged 1t by
means of small crossbow made for
the purpose, which would cause the
arrow to carry about 80 feet. As the
arrow few through the air it spun the
exceedingly fine thread Of the fused
quartz.
If piece Of quartz Of the size Of
pipe bowl were fused and drawn out
into a continuous thread it would make
sufficient 10 girdle the earth a half
dozen times.
Yet infinitely fine as IS such thread,
a section Of q thousandth Of an inch
long. It is estimated, would contain a
million atoms.-N. Y. Journal.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-01

PORTRAITS AT HOME.
Valuable Suggestions for Amateur
Photographers for Handling
the Light, Etc.

Although all kinds OF interior work
are much more difficult than outdoor
work for amateur photographers, ow-
ing TO the difficulty of managing the
light, nearly everyone who has a cam
era tries the former sooner or later. 1t
is not at all uncommon to begin on
protraits, which require a good deal of
experience and technical knowledge.
In the gallery of an artist one usually
finds that the studio is provided with
a skylight. The amateur is rarely able
to command one. However, in a re-
cent issue the Mechanic Arts Magazine
made some excellent suggestions on
this point.
1t was recommended that an ordi-
nary side window be shaded up to a
height of about five feet from the
floor by means of bookbinders' board.
This can be cut to fit the window cas-
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-01

In an April magazine and take the liberty
Of writing 10 you to ask favor. ] am get
ting old: / am nearly q. and begin TO fear
that shall never be married. Now, all the
splnsters / ever knew have given as the
reason Of their single state the plea that
their lovers went away to the war and
never came back. ! believe that he pres
ent war again offers the same opportunity
to every young woman.
And this Is the favor. In the event CT
YOUR death In the war Will you give me
permission 10 say that We were engaged 10
be married? ! lnclose my photograph and
remain sincerely. y. y. Z.
General delivery, Chicago Post Office.
The return mail carried an aflirma-
tive reply from the young officer, to-
gether with his photograph. Though
he begged her to write to him he never
received any further communication.
He served through the war in Cuba
without wounds OF sickness and was
then transferred to the Philippines,
where the climate undermined his
health. Two weeks ago he landed in
San Francisco on sick leave and came
Immediately to Chicago on his will-o'-
the-wisp mission.
After days of continued search the
Young woman was identified as prom
inent member of north side society,
and a mutual friend volunteered to call
with the officer on the following even
ing.
At the sight of the bronzed face and
sound of the name the girl was startled
out of her self-possession. but rallied
during The pleasantries sufficiently to
continue conversation.
Lieut.. Jackson has called said the
friend. maiciously. "to assure you Of
his best wishes"
80. how nice of You, lieutenant she
exclaimed with visible relief. "And
can't YOU stay for the wedding. too?
Il will be next week"
The officer looked mystifed. "You
don't mean to say you're engaged he
gasped.
"Why. yes; didn't you know it?' she
replied. with a scowl at the mutual
friend.
"But I-you-why. your letter.
80. yes. know. lieutenant Bnt we
were to be engaged only in case you
died" was the consoling response.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-01
nice Throwing nnngerous.

An example Of the dangerous nature
of the practice of throwing rice at we'd
dings occurred at Charing. near Ash
ford. in Kent, Immediately after the
marriage of Canon Carter. Of Canter-
hurry cathedral. and Miss Sayer, Of Prett
place. just as the couple were leaving
the brides house for their honeymoon
a shower Of rice struck the horses. some
Of il entering the ears. This caused
Them 10 bolt. with the result that the
carriage was overturned. Both Of its
occupants were severely shaken and
bruised and the shock sustained by the
lady was such that the honeymoon trip
had to be temporarily abandoned.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-01
CARRIES MEALS TO WORKMEN.
hoy Is Laying the Foundation
of Fortune.

Thomas Mintzer. 14-year-old lad Of
Conshohocken, is probably the most
energetic youngster in Montgomery
county. says the Philadelphia Record
Through his own devices he earns SIS
a week. and only works on an average
of six hours a day. His business is meal
carrier. About three months ago Tom
my called on the employees Of the differ
ent mills and offered to carry their
meals for IS cents a week As many
of the mills are running night and day.
his offer included suppers as well as
dinners. Most of the employees were
paying 25 cents week for the same
service. and the boys offer was prompt
ly accepted. AT first Tommy was able
to carry the dinners in a large express
wagon, which was hauled by a goat.
but as he steadily gained customers it
became necessary to get large push
cart. which he fitted up with shelves.
His business finally increased so much
that he had TO hire a horse and wagon.
His customers now number 1870.
In order to give general satisfaction
Tommy starts ont with the dinners at
II a. m, and delivers those that are
farthest away. He then makes a sec
ond collection at 11:45 o'clock and, as
these customers work in mills near
their homes, the boy managed to have
all the dinners delivered by 1905 noon.
His weekly collections average $3.50,
and as he pays $3.50 for the use Of the
horse and wagon it leaves SIS clear,
which is more than some of his oldest
customers earn in the mill.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-01

An autograph letter from Queen Vie
toria, addressed to the emperor Of the
French. dated Osborne, June 20, 1855
Gin French), was sold recently in Lon
don. The letter, which deplores the
ministerial crisis at that time existing
and apprehends others TO follow, as
sures the emperor that no change Of
government would ever compromise
that good understanding existing be-
tween the two countries. The price
realized was two guineas.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-01

At Canton the average number OF
executions is about 300 per year, but In
1855 10000 rebels were beheaded. The
headsman formerly received about four
dollars a head, but the supply and
competition have reduced the wage TO
so cents apiece. Most Of the criminals
who are beheaded are water pirates or
land bandits.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-01

At a recent party young lady began
d song: e.autumn days have come
ten thousand leaves are falling She be-
gan too high. "Ten thou-ousand-" she
screamed, and then stopped. start her
nt 5.OOOl" cried an auctioneer who was
present.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-01
LittIe. nnf VnIuabIe.

A single fine Russian sable skin Is
worth from 500 10 $3.50. Il is a tiny
thing about four inches long, by eight
or nine inches round.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-01
VIM. d. HAGA,
tnF.s IHfHT

DDyue has "a full line Of Furniture
Tor parlor chamber diuing-room and
nursery Consult him before you buy
elsewhere.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-01
Hand Painted,

being executed here in our rooms. as may
%. seem .f calling. lncrcdulous persons
itEe uuteoI
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-01

Chicago. H., April II, 1S9S.-My Dear
Lieutenant: have just seen your likeness
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-01

fom anv and every source. We cordially
nfi le public Nadie. especially go call
aud examine
Evening journal., 1899-07-27
HINTS FOR PEE HOUSEWIFE.
some suggestions ReERrding Various
Matters ia tho Domestic
Department.

Aunt Mary's ttr'ite Puddieg" j.
SO much Of a ferlesss ihst it wih"stis
passing on. seei1 a pint and Ssf
of milk in a dousie boiler then stir a.
four tablespoonEuls of cornstareh d.
solved in a little cold milk, and fesr
tablespoonfuls OF sugar. Cook half -
hour; a longer time is better yet; and
favor to taste just before removing
from the fire ads the whites of tour
eggs beaten stiff. and pour at once ints
cups. Scald i'm smother basin hah
pint of milk and the beaten yolSs Of the
four eggs. As sosu as il thicscns swcc 81
en- and flavor When both arc cold, and
Just before serving. turn the nlame-
mango from The cups on iudivil@a.
dishes and pour some OF the ycllov
eustard about them.
Brushes and brooms should be kept
scrupulously clean by frequent wash
ing. Ammonia is cheap and the best
thing 10 use. allowing two tablespoon
fuls TO q pail of water. DO not get the
brushes wet where the bristles fasten
into the wood. IL loosens the brisiies
and takes off the yarnish. The water
should be only lukewarm. Brushes and
brooms may stand in it for half am
hour then thoroughly rinsed. welt
shaken and hung up in a cool place 70
dry.
Now that artificial ice is so largely
used in the large cities, O word Of
warming from 'ye ancient fisherman"
may be appreciated "Ncver put clans
the -shelled artificial ice,
he declares. If you do, they viii BE-
dead i'm half an kour and totally unfit
for use. The same caution applies az
well to the catfish or bullhead. They
may be put in a covered dish and set
bv the ice. but must never touch it,.
just why these things be, does not ap-
pear to the casual observer. but fore
warned, forcarmed."
An admirable substitute for the wax
candle has arrived which defes de-
lection. save in the absence Of grease
and incendiarian tendencies. These
candles are made of fine ivory, tinted
ware, and burn oil. They are supplied
with wicss and chimneys, which makes
il III hlppSolDlC AbA tAt aHuuNo " NHANA
fire They cost about 75 cents each,
but will last a lifetime, and are worth
their weight in gold in a saving of
trouble and yexation.
Marrow balls for soup are a favorite
German tit-hit. To one-half cup o.
marrow mixed with two slices scalded
bread add one cup rolled crackers, one
beaten egg, one-half teaspoonful salt, a
grating of nutmeg and flour TO en-
able you to roll easily into balls. Throw
into the boiling soup five minutes be-
fore serving and keep boiling hard
Washington Star.
Evening journal., 1899-07-27
CHEsTER's NEW STEEL PLANT.
COMPANY HAS A CAPITAL OF
HALF A MILLION AND WILL
EMPLOY 600 MEN. aT5T

Chester. July PA company has
been organized for the purpose Of
manufacturing iron and steel that Will
give employment to over 900 men, and
will be backed by capital to the extent
of about half a million dollars. Appli-
cation has been made for a charter
through John G. Johnson and Francis
p. Prichard, of Philadelphia, who are
tho attorneys The incorporators are
Captain w. S. McManus, Lawrence w.
Tucker. Joseph NJ. Bell, John A. Hook
and John N. Callahan. but it is said a
number of prominent New York and
Philadelphia capitalists are behind
these men, and win give the en-
terprise financial support and business
influence
The works win be located on the
river front at the foot of Earwicl1
street where the buildings and ma
chinery viii bE erected as soon as ar
rangements can be completed. Engi
neers are at work preparing plans ano
details
Evening journal., 1899-07-27
MUCH ovERDoNE.
The Altogether Too Copioas Grn-
ciousness of a Recent
swell DrIde.

This is the wedding season, and
stories concerning the great event are
consequently in line.
people are very much surprised. p
said a young and fashionable bride re-
Gently, "at the length of my wedding
procession. If they only knew what
trouble 1 had been through on that ac-
count I should not have been blamed sr
criticised for OVERRIDING the matter as
one of my friends said.
"It does seem q little like crowdint
the delighted to have six bridesmaids.
and, Of course. the corresponding mum
Der of groomsmcn. bCt the way of it
was this: 1 felt pretty well disposed to-
ward the whole world, as one is apt TO
when marrying the man of her choice,
and in the plenitude of my enthusiasm
] wrote to all my old school friends in
viting them TO be present and painting
the glories of the coming ceremonS'
with no uncertain pen.
Among my correspondents were tive
sisters who lived in the west AS soos
as I had sent the letter l forgot al
NktNh AAANAAAf 4 Man NO UNNN III llIa
details, receiving presents, etc. had
invited four of my dearest friends te
be bridesmaids. and we spent days and
days discussing the all important ques,
sion OF their gowns. One day / re-
ceiyed n long letter OF congratulation
from the western sisters, saying how
sorry they were that they could not De
present, but under the circumstances
they couldn't, the circumstances being
about four pages of trining events
which conspired te prevent their ac.
ceptance.
81 did not care about the matter at
all, but l felt so genially disposed to
ward everyone that I sat right down,
wrote them how heartbroken / was, as
/ had hoped to have them for my
bridesmaids ooh, that little fbl) nod
couldn't they think it over.
Talk about the tangled web Of de-
oeitl In a couple Of days / received a
telegram. Didn't understand we were
to be bridesmaids. Expect us such and
such day; win order costumes WHOM
we arrive In my endeavor to be par
ticularly gracious ] had simply over
done the matter, as is the way with the
would-be popular.
"Well, the sisters arrived. had tc
find two men, helpthe sisters with their
gowns, entertain them and act as II the
last wish of my neeting maidenhood
had at last been granted. They both
acted as If / owed them an eternal debt
of gratitude for coming and even asked
me once or twice If / didn't think had
invited too many bridesmaids. As y0s
know, my wedding procession looked
like a stage affair, ana / have been Sc
,erely criticised ever since. .'-Cincia-
natl Enquirer.
Evening journal., 1899-07-27

ents, Mr.. and Mrs. l. S. Cannon, have
returned home.
Miss Virgie Kirk, OF Easton, yisil-
ed Miss Nettie Cannon.
Professor j. II. Wiley and Elmer
Wiley visited NJ. B. Wiley recently
Burton, Walter and Max Layton Wis
tied Alvey Hasting, near 'Seaford, on
Sunday
Miss l.. Ethel Boyce was the guest of
her cousin, Miss Amanda Gordy, at
Laurel, this week.
Everett Cannon has been visiting
his parents here this week
Mrs. Florence Graves, OF Whining
ton, who has been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. J. b. Butler, has returned home.
Miss Florence Dolby visited Miss
Cora Calhoun.