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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

TFrom the New York Press
There are bigger fools than men who
get married-women-
Money doesn't make the mare go half
as fast as it makes itself go.
-
After about the third time the virtue
of repentance becomes moth-eaten.
The happiest moments of a woman's
life are when she thinks sadly Of the
joyous past.
No man properly appreciates wom-
ans troubles until his own garter has
fallen down.
A man can always tell how much he
loves a woman by how much he doesn't
try to teach her.
A girl can't endure a man ff he kisses
her and the next time he meets her
doesn't act awed and solemn.
1t is curious how sinners make their
own beds and then blubber because
somebody else won't lie in them.
-
When a girl says she means never to
get married it is time to think of what
kind of wedding present you can't at
ford to buy.
If some women have a hole in their
stocking it makes them feel uncomfor-
table to pass a certain man, even If
they are all bundled up in carriage
robes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20
WHISPERS FIVE FEET LONG.
Florence Old Soldier Wants to Travel
With a Circus.
IFrom the Florence Bulletin.l

GF'rom the Florence Bulletin.]
w. V. Smith, living south of Florence,
claims to have the longest whiskers in
the world. They measure five feet in
length and are still growing. Mr. Smith
is ambitious and wants to travel with
circus. He would like to know if you
know of any who can match his whis-
kers. Mr.. Smith would be thankful if
the newspapers of the state would take
up his beard and discuss it. His post
office address is Florence, Kansas, and
he will gladly answer any correspond
ence.
Mr. Smith is an old soldier, has a half
dozen wounds and is worthy of any
consideration that might be extended to
him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20
FEARS OF SMALLPOX.
Tramp Appears at BelIeviIIe With q
Genuine Case, It Ia Said.

Belleville, April Pot is the opinion
Belleville has a genuine case of small
pox. A tramp came here Saturday
evening and complained that he was
sick. Little attention was paid, for he
was seen around town several times.
On Sunday he was sent to the county
poor house. Since then it is said small
pox has appeared. Some excitement ex-
lists here on account of it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20
Col. Gordon Improving.

Mr.. J. c. Gordon, proprietor of the
Copeland hotel, was operated on at the
Stornont hospital yesterday afternoon,
and is today reported to be resting
comfortably. The operation was made
necessary by certain parts failing to
heal after the operation performed
some time ago. Mr.. Gordon will be
able to leave the hospital in a few
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20
Has Ripe Tomatoes.

Mrs. S. J. Mitchell, of this city, is
entitled to a medal after all as a gar
dener. Mrs. Mitchell has ripe tomatoes
in her garden now, while Willis Dill
worth, the crack gardener of Beloit has
not planted the seed yet. Mrs MitchelPs
garden consists of a quart can in which
she planted tomato seed. 1t sprouted
grew and b1OsSomed and the plant has
on it two ripe tomatoes now ready for
table use.-Beloit Call.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20
Got Trouaara and $50.

Ottawa, April 2O.-The home of w. r.
Rodgers of North Ottawa, was entered
Tuesday by a burglar, climbing a ladder
and going through a second story win
dow into room occupied by one of
the Rodgers boys. The thief went
through several pairs of pantaloons and
got about $50. He awakened the house
hold and was seen he escaped
through the window
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20
MAY HAVE BEEN A MAN.

Canton, April 2O.-Mrs. Lizzie Miller
testified in the George trial today that
on the night of October Z she saw pass
ing her home in Linden avenue a form
in black which looked like a woman.
When it came closer the corner of the
cape turned back and she found it was
a man with a long black coat and cape.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20
His Wheat is o. K.

Peter Eresch, of Plum Creek town
ship, has $50 acres of wheat. He told
Call reporter Tuesday that the dam
age to his fields was so slight that he
would pillow none of it up. He says the
greater per cent of his wheat is in ex-
cellent condition and believes that he
will have a good crop.-Beloit Call.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20
SIOA DAY AND EXPENSES.
Rate Fixed by superintendent Church
For Insurance Examiners

Senator r. T. Battey, who was desfg-
mated by w. V. Church insurance super
intendent to make an examina ton of the
Indiana State Life Insurance company,
will charge the company SO a day and ali
his expenses for the work.
Superintendent Church said today: 81
think Mr.. Batteys charge will be SO per
day, the company paying also all his act
ual expenses. There is nothing in the law
which fixes the fee for the examiners and
think the work which he will be COM
PEELED to do is worth at the very least SO
per day The fee will not exceed this
amount, however,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20

A girl can't endure a man ff he kisse
her and the next time he meets he
doesn't act awed and solemn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20
His Cows FAN In a Well

George E. Nee1. who lives south of
the poor farm had the misfortune to
have two cows fall into well yester-
day afternoon. They must have fallen
in at the same time and when found
the under one was dead, the other was
taken out aliXe.-LaMrence World
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20

John Lawrence quarter along Brush
creek just across the river south of the
bridge and will put out 100 acres of al
falfa. That will make 400 acres of al
falfa put out by Mr.. Rice this spring.
A. Rush of Bryant township sold his
sian for $4,000. r. B. Garnett bought
the George place one-half mile east of
town on the south side of the read for
$500. P. A. Meyer bought quarter
near the old Smithfield postoffice in In
diana township for 500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20
FIRE ON BLACKWELLS.

New York, April 2O.-About 4 o'clock
this afternoon an alarm of fire was
turned in from BlackwelPs Island. Fire
engines were ordered over there.
At this hour, 4:25 p. m, it is impossi-
BILE to ascertain whether the fire is ser
ious or slight. Blackwells Island is in
the East river and on it are the city
workhouse, county penitentiary, Chart
ty hospital and the state lunatic
asylum.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20
$2S. So. S2S.S5.

The Union Pacific hes made the great
ly reduced rate of S2S IS to Portland and
other Puget Sound points, also to Hell
ena and Montana points, Salt Lake
City and Utah points
For tickets and full information call
on F. A. Lewis, city ticket agent, or
J. c. Fulton, depot agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20
Bridge Company Settles.

Atchison, April 20.-Judge Bland of
the Atchison district court has appoint
ed U. S. Keith receiver of the bridge
over the Missouri river at this point
upon the application of the board of
county commissioners of Atchison conn
ty. The receiver was appointed for the
purpose of collecting the 1898 taxes of
the bridge company, which it claims it
is not liable for. The bridge company
paid its taxes later in the day and the
receiver was discharged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20
CofeyviIle Lodge Leads.

Coffeyville, April 20.-Coffeyville lodge
No. 279 A. O. U. W. has been awarded
a large, handsome silk banner by the
grand lodge of the A. o. U. w for
having made the largest increase in
membership during the past year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20
LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT.
Galena Couple WEEDS After Five
Hours Courtship.

Galena, April 20.-Miss Edith Vaughn.
of this place, was married last evening
after a five hours courtship, to Frank
Myers, well known commercial man.
The bride was born and raised in Ga
lena and is prominenet in social cir
Giles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20

Washington Post: A great many men
fail to become orators because they
cling to the notion that they must say
something when they talk
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20

1t is rapidly becoming apparent that
the beef investigation and the investi-
cation of Croker and Quay will all re-
suit as Investigations of a similar char
acter usually do-in finding nothing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20

If the FilipinOs are reading all the
testimony brought out at the various
Investigations in progress in this coun-
try it is not surprising that they want
none of our government.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20

The Germans object to being treated
like common American soldiers and are
therefore taking steps toward prevent
ing the importation of any more beef
from this country
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20
Talk Over Old DAYS.

The Kansas Society of the Sons of
the Revolution held the quarterly meet
ing at the rooms of the State Historical
society Wednesday afternoon at 4
O'Clock G.. F. kimball of North To-
peka presented a paper, following which
the members INDUCED in prolonged
discussion. The next meeting of the
society will be held in July.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20

Radishes look pretty on a table, but
are almost as indigestible as pie.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20

About the only education some peo-
pie have, is the fault found with them
by kin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20
Fair For Eldorado.

Ell Dorado, April 2O-ButIer county
will have fair this fall. The ground
has been purchased joining the city on
the east and work commenced on the
race track today. There are a number
of fast horses and fine stock in this city
and county,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20

The Peoria Journal thinks the most
serious phase of the Samoan question
is the unlimited opportunity which it
affords for talk.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20

It is said that the Democracy is di-
Vided, yet down in Florida legislature
composed entirely of Democrats has
succeeded in electing a Democratic
United States senator with almost no
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20
IN THE SHORT GRASS REGION.
Many Farms Are Changing Hands
and Realty Brings Good Prices.

of spring comes a boom in land values
in this section. E. L. Boice of Cove
county paid E. E. Mullaney $500 for a
quarter this side of Bogue and is now
living upon it. A. J. Rice bought the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20

From the Atchison Globe
The people who have the finest
homes, spend the least time in them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20

If you have a good friend. it makes
you mad when he is imposed on.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20
Pensions For Kansans.

Washington, April 20.-Pensions have
been granted as follows:
Original Frederick Lahrmann, Law
renee, So.
Increase-Patrielx Brady, National
Military Home, Leavenworth, Sc to IS;
ThoS. d. Lfmbocker, Erie, $40 to SD
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20

Thomas B. Reed couldn't be president
but he will henceforth draw salary
equal to that enjoyed by Mr.. Mckinley
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20

In taking an oath in New York it will
no longer be necessary to kiss the Bible;
the laying on of hands will be sufficient
owing to a law just passed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20

It is said that embalming beef has
been stopped because all the preserva-
tives are needed by the packers just
now for their own use.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20

Atchison woman calls cooking a
dinner demonstrating" and finds ii
more agreeable under that name.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20
ENJ0lNED.

The Western Union Telegraph COM
pany this afternoon filed an injunction
in the district court to prevent judg-
ment being taken against the company
in the suits commenced in a justice
court,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20
Rock Island Route.

Is short line to Hutchinson, 81 65 for
the round trip. Account, G. A. r. En-
campment, April "a to 81.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20

If you don't like a man. his voict
rasps you when he is talking pleas
antly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20

Perhaps Speaker Reed decided to re-
sign because there was no longer any
opportunity for having fun with Jerry
SimnS0u
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20

1t is curious how sinners make their
own beds and then blubber because
somebody else won't lie in them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20

A man can always tell how much he
loves a woman by how much he doesn't
try to teach her.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20

The Peerless Steam Laundry has put
on the latest device for smoothing the
edges of collars and cuffs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20

When a woman gets up a church en-
terprise, and loses money by it, all the
other sisters look as reproachfully at
her as if she had stolen something.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20

A woman gets as scared when her
meat bill comes in as if she were the
only one in the family who eats meat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20

Filipinos shot as they run away;
don't live to fight another day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20

A funeral isn't more than half a fun
eral if the people, for any reason, ar
not given opportunity to gaze at tn
corpse.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20

LFrom the New York Press
There are bigger fools than men who
get married-Women.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20

Success in life is like catching q
is hard to do.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20
GLOBE SIGHTS.

IFrom the Atchison G1obe.1
The people who have the finest
| homes, spend the least time in them.
| If you have a good friend. it makes
you mad when he is imposed on.
Radishes look pretty on table, but
are almost as indigestible as pie.
If you don't like a man. his voice
! rasps you when he is talking pleas
antly.
When a man diets. he eats oat meal.
in addition to everything else he usual
~ eats.
About the only education some peo-
pie have, is the fault found with them
by kin.
If you want to find a just person,
find one who doesn't ride a free horse
to death.
Success in life is like catching
chicken: it seems easy, but in reality it
A Atchison woman calls cooking a
dinner demonstrating, and finds it
more agreeable under that name.
A woman gets as scared when her
meat bill comes in as if she were the
only one in the family who eats meat.
A funeral isn't more than half a fun
eral If the people, for any reason, are
not given opportunity to gaze at the
corpse.
When a woman gets up church en-
terprise, and loses money by it, all the
other sisters look as reproachfully at
her as if she had stolen something.
Thousands of people are learning to
play the piano. There is no demand
for piano players; indeed, in some
places they are prohibited. But there
is a demand for clarionet players. A
good clarionet player is always in de-
mand, and makes good wages. Why
don't some of the foolish people take
clarionet lessons?
The smartest people in the world.
with the possible exception of the Eng
lish, are the Chinese. Dyspepsia is I'M
known in China, and in that country.
also, the aged are taken care of, and
less money is spent on politicians. The
Chinese have simple, frugal habits that
are really admirable. The Chinese al
ways pay their debts, and there are no
loafers among them. Americans do not
admire these people for their industry,
honesty and good sense; on the contra
~, they refuse them admission to the
country. An American can be elected
to congress at any time by abusing the
Chinese or English.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20

No man properly appreciates wom-
ans troubles until his own garter has
fallen down.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20

Money doesn't make the mare go ha
as fast as 1t makes itself go.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20
so For 81. 25.

The Lucke Rolled Cigar. Sim Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-20

If you want to find a just person,
find one who doesn't ride a free horse
to death.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-09-14
RECENT INVENTIONS.

To indicate when n clock needs wind
ing fan-shaped device is pivoted at the
top of the case to be opened gradually
by the winding up of cord on the
spring shaft, revealing the words wind
up when fully opened.
An Erglishman has patented a COM
bined cyclometer and watch, which will
be found useful in timing the move
ment" OF III" indicator while on the
road, showing at a glance the time con-
sumed i'll travelling each mile.
In new automatic spring fishhook
two pairs Of steel wires, having hooked
and pointed ends, lre pivoted together
in such position hat half of the ends
ar1 as bait-holders and the rest are set
to grip the fish as soon as it bites.
To give an alarm when the speed of
motor cars is too great small dynamo
is used to generate power, with an ar
mature set to respond at n predeter-
mined speed of the dynamo, ringing an
electric bell as soon as the abnormal
speed is reached.
An Englishman has invented a car
ricr which will preserve fish alive dur
ing transportation, an upper chamber
in the receptacle being filled with oxy-
gen, which is absorbed by the water to
purify it, the jarring of the carrier in
shipment tending to absorb the oxygen.
An erasing attachment for tvpewrit-
ers has been patented, an auxiliary key
being clamrcd on the machine to carry
the eraser, which is held against the
sheet of paper while tho ahfting key
rocks the carriage n number Of times to
remove the mark under the eraser.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-09-14
BIG AND LITTLE CHECKS,

There are lots of men in Wall street
who sign millior-dollar checks and
think less of it than some people would
of hundred-dollar checks.
The E2rll cf England holds the rec
ord fol big checks. This institution is
G""t! one for S55.0C0.0OO and another for
500, $40, ,CGo. These valuable pieces of
:@|"r were drawn in connection with
the last Chinese loan.
Ono OF the smallest checks ever is
'''"'l WIS fcr orc cent. Uncle Sam gave
his 10 Grover Cleveland in payment Of
"ti1TT. there heing q discrepancy in the
counts TO that amount. Mr.. Cleve-
lind did not need the money, so he
i"..in"d the check as curiosity.
The big Insurance companies get q
'-ond many large checks, some of them
"Hrning from a hundred thousand to
A2if million dollars. Big checks float
:"Cun1 in greater number among the
members Of The stock exchange than in
almost any other place. A big block of
railroad stock was sold just few days
20. and q check for So, 900 given
IL rIymrnt.
When Uncle Sam handed over to
.:paiD four orders, or checks, on New
forks subtrcGsury for $40, 100000, most
copies eyes bulgcd out at so much
'.2h being represented by such small
bits of paper. The man who cnshed
hem, however, never SO much as
linked his eye as re beheld them. He is
used TO such transactions, as il is a COM
Inc 70
drafts away up in the millions.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-09-14
PRETTY LITTLE NOVELTIES.
tFrom the jewelers. weekly.1

lFrom the Jewellers Weekly.1
One of the latest novelties in ladies'
purses has border Of gold pierced
work Of exquisite design.
A handsome collar buckle of gold ia
in the shape of two shells, each of which
is set with large sapphire.
A handsome brooch, in the shape of q
swan, is tkickly studded with diamonds
and pearls, ruby serving as the eye.
n handsome powder box of silver ie
triangular in shape. The lid is beau.
tiEUll% cmnw"lcd and set with semi.
precious stones.
\ watch chatclaine in the shane of q
hcur de lis of gold, profuscly studded
with cmeralds and rubies, is among the
latest novelties.
heart and an anchor interviewer
and thickly studded with precious
stones is among the latest designs in
cluster rings. ..
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-09-14
For Sale==MCAfee'S.
JACKS STATION, July q, l99

JACKS STATION, July 81, 1899.
Special bargain. 1t will pay you to
see it; 400 acres of State land, 100
under fence; house of six rooms, on
ground floor, with upstairs, 1880,
and a good cellar; lumber house
and st15-e room for 26 horses. There
is Il good well Of water at the back
door. One can always make few
dollars for meals and hay pasturage
for horses. A fine range and plenty
of good land can be bought if wanted
and there is an abundance of water.
Located nine miles above Mrs. John
sons, on the Mountain City
road. The house is pretty well
furnished. Will be sold ior eight
hundred dollars (s8OO). which is s4OO
less than cost. 1 will be at the sta.
ton for a month.
MRS. A. M. MCAFEE.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-09-14
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed has been duly appointed and quail
fled by the District Court OF the Fourth Ju-
dicial District of the State OF Nevada, in
and for the County OF Elllo, as adminiStra-
OF said county, deceased. All creditors
having claims against said estate are re-
quired to tile the same, with proper vouch-
crs attached. with the Clerk Of the Court
within forty days OF the first publication OF
this notice.
Dated ELKo, Nevada, August 10, 1892
w. II. SMITH,
Administrator of the Estate OF Elsie A.
Gooding, Deceased.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-09-14

The INDEPENDENT has made a com.
nation with the San FraE cisco Bull
ln by which both papers will be
flivered to subscribers by carrier
one dollar month. Every sub.
nber to both papers gets a set Of
autiful sun. burst photo. .engravinps,
S2S inches, Of Dewey, Schley and
lmpson, Americas great naval
lroes. These pictures are works of
and will ornament any home,
oscribe now and get these beauti.
pictures and the latest news Of the
I'd in the Bulletin and the local
State news in the INDEPENDENT.
scriptions received at this Office
v the solicitor.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-09-14

By order of the Board of County
Commissioners, all bills against the
County to be acted upon by the
Board, must be filed on or before the
Saturday Immediately preceding the
Monday upon which the Board meets,
otherwise the bills will not be acted
upon until the next meeting of the
Board.
Attest: A. G.. DAwLEY
County Clerk.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-09-14

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