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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23
A MISSING oATTLEMAN.
Ranchman Near Arkansas City
Mourns His Departure and$1 200.

Hutchinson, Dec. 23.-Two young men
from Arkansas have been searching
Hutchinson for a missing friend, whom
they are anxious to find. According to
the boys they have been Collected.
The story they tell the officers is that
some time ago their father, George H.
Davis, who has a ranch near Arkansas
City, sold to James Johnson, a. stock
buyer, $1,000 worth of cattle. Johnson
shipped the cattle to Oklahoma City
and was to pay for them when he re-
turned home. Davis had been in the
habit of selling cattle to Johnson in this
way and had trusted him with as high
as $500 worth at a time.
johnson did not return at the time
agreed upon and Davis began making
an inquiry about him. He was inform
ed that Johnson had sold the cattle at
Oklahoma City and had left them driv
ing overland nOrthward Davis also
learned that johnson had a mother Iiv-
ing in Hutchinson, and later JOhnsOn's
wife left buying a ticket for this city.
Davis two sons then left for Hutchin-
son. They received no satisfaction
here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23
BLIND JESSE QUARANTINED
He Has "Cuban Chickenpox" With
His Other Troubles.

Jesse Brooks, the old and well known
blind coIored man who sells papers at
the Rock Island depot, is confined 70
his home, on Kansas avenue just south
of First street, with Cuban chicken
pOx." The card was tackled up Friday
The latter part of last week Blind
Jesse was knocked down by a careless
express wagon driver. He was consid-
erably bruised but was at his accus-
toned place the same as usual the day
after the accident. He limped some and
complained of being sick. On Thursday
he did not come back to work, and IL
now develops that he is suffering from
chfnLEannnX
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

LF'rOm the Chicago News.1
Never judge actresses by their first
appearances.
A loafer never allows himself to get
out of practice.
The man with a cool million always
gets a warm reception
Lots of men secretly envy the tramp's
dOn't-care disposition.
Marriage often means dollars for a
woman, and doughnuts for a man.
The engineer of a train of thought
should stop to think occasionally.
The man who plays the races contri-
butes to the support Of those who work
them.
If you are disappointed without your
lot put it in the hands of a real estate
agent.
Some folks travel on their shape,
while others want to walk all over ev-
erybody else.
Most of the things that are to be had
than the receiver.
It's a pity that people can't content
themselves with wishing they had the
things they would like to have.
Somehow a man never fully cOmpre-
heuJis the story of the Widows might
until she starts out after a second hus-
band.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23
WELCOME PRESENTS.
Judge Hazen Gives Two Women
Divorces.

Mrs. Cora L. Matthews and Mrs. Belle
Adkins will each receive a Christmas
present from Judge HaZen in the shape
of divorces from their respective hus
bands Moses E. Matthews and Hugh
Adkins. Each of these women has filed
suit for divorce within the past four
months, and as there was no contest
in either case, Judge Hazen granted the
DEGREES today.
Mrs. Matthews was married here in
Topeka in 1887. Her husband was
lawyer, but a few years ago they moved
to Alabama where her husband de-
serted her while she was sick.
Mrs. Adkins was married at Alma in
she was granted a divorce was a-ban-
donment. Her maiden name, Belle
Halford, was restored to her.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23
MUST BE vAco1NATED.
Kansas City, Kansas, Pupils Otherwise
win Not Be Allowed In School

Kansas ClCys Aansas5E upl4S OC0eEWlSe
Will Not Be Allowed In School
Kansas City, Kan, Dec. 23.-Police
Surgeon Eager, in whose charge the au-
thorities have placed the work of vac
cinating the school children of the me-
tropoIis, has arranged for public vac
cination at the following places, be-
tween the hours of $50 and II o'clock
each morning:
City hall, police station No. 2, Doug
lass school, police station No. 8, and at
the corner of Tenth street and Mime
sofa avenue. There will be a. physician
at the places mentioned every morning
New Years day.
At the last meeting of the city council
it was decided to pass an ordinance
making it compulsory on the part of the
people of Kansas City. Kan, to be vac
cinated. At a meeting of the school
board held Thursday night a resolution
was adopted making vaccination a
qualification for admission to the public
schools after January. After the second
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23
LELAND'S OPERA GLASSES.
They Were Stolen and Pawned For
rs Cents.

Sergt. Tim Donovan has found and
returned a pair of opera glasses stolen
from the residence Of Cyrus Leland, Jr-
The opera glasses were missed several
days ago A man was engaged TO do
some plaStering. He was intoxicated
and was told to leave the house He
did and the glasses were missed. They
We're found in a pawn shop where they
had been left as security for 70 cents.
They are valued at S25.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23
Great Haste IS Not
Always Good Speed. -

@any people trust to lack
to pull them through, and are
often disappointed. Do not
dlLy-daHy in matters of
health. With It you can
accomplish miracles. With
out It you are no good. -
Keep the liver, kidneys, bowels and
blood healthy by the use of Hood Sar-
saparilla, the faultless blood purifier.
DYspepsia-"I know a positive relief
for dyspepsia and that is Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla. It cured me. Ny neuralgia also
stopped" ". B. BALDWIN, 164 Oak Street,
Binghamton. New York.
Tired Feeling -" My appetite was
capricious, my liver disordered and was
tired. Hoods SarsapariIla relieved it all.
It cured friend OF mine Of female weak
ness" MRS. JESSIE A. MEARNs, Clayton, Del.
d6od3 Saa4Qb00M
GRsiz31I lIs5:lS :y;llTTg
Hsods pills cure liver ills; the nonirritsting and
enlY sathartie to take with Hoods ssrssgaEillA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23
TIE DUTY ON PULP

The Philadelphia Times has opened
up the fight on the paper trust, and
much in the sUbjoined extract from the
editorial columns OF that paper. doubt
less viii receive the endorsement of the
press Of the country, generally, regard
less Of political Affiliations. on the sub
ject of the tariff on wood pulp and pa
per. the Times says:
It has become an fmperious neces-
1ity for congress to repeal the duty
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

HOSPITAL ADDITION.
The Trustees of stormont Buy More
Land.

The trustees of Stormont hospital
have purchased the 621z feet Of ground
lying directly north of the hospital
building in Potwin- The price paid was
81, 900. This gives ample room for an
addition to the present hospital when
such Improvement is decided upon, and
if the hospital continues in the pros
perity it has enjoyed for some time
past, additional room will be a neces-
Sity
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23
Hvdronhobia at Readinp.

there is evidence of hydrophobia among
hogs and dogs. About a month ago a
dog was killed that was supposed to be
mad. F. Bucklfn who lives two miles
south. has killed three Of his dogs that
were bitten. He had thirty hogs
in a pen and several of these have died,
showing evidence of hYdrophobia-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23
DUTY BEFORE HEALTH.
The Pope Will Bestow His Blessing
on the Altar of Confession.

Rome, Dec. 23.-On the occasion of
the opening of the Holy Door of st.
Peters tomorrow. the pope has decided
to give the papal blessing on the altar
urged him to renounce the idea, as en-
dangering his health. but the pontiff re-
piled: Let it be danger, I will fail in
the breach and have the satisfaction
of fulfilling to the last my duties as a
Catholic and sovereign pontif towards
God
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

lola, Dec. pa careful search OF
the ruins at the Lanyon smelter at La
harpe, which burned yesterday, has
failed to discover any more bodies, and
this fact, together with the assurance
that the works will be rebuilt at once,
has relieved the anxiety of the people.
one of the dead men carried SO. 900 life
insurance. and the neighbors made up
a purse for the other widow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

The supreme court of Illinois has de-
clared invalid the ordinance Of Chicago
which prohibits the sale of certain
kinds of goods in department stores.
The position OF the court is that the
ordinance was an Interference with the
right guaranteed by the constitution to
acquire property and use it. and that
such interference could be justified only
by considerations as to the health of
the community.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

F. M. Tracy, aged 81 years. died Fri
day morning. The funeral viii be held
Sunday morning at 10 o'clock from the
residence, 215 North Lake street
Michael Treaty.. who died Wednesday
at the Salvation Army hospital of drop
sy, was one of the best known COntrac-
tors in Topeka. He had been suffering
for some time and was finally forced 10
go to the hospital He was SO years OF
age. Although he was at one time very
prominent he died. was buried the day
after and only a few who knew him
knew Of his sickness or death
Miss Nita Simpler, a we'll known To-
peka young lady, died at the home OF
her mother, Mrs. Malvina Simpler. 500
West Eighth avenue this morning of
heart trouble. Miss Simpler had been
in poor health for some time and her
death was not wholly unexpected. The
funeral will be held from the family
residence Tuesday afternoon. but the
hour has not yet been set. Miss Ship
Ter was niece of DR.. S. E Martin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

The early death of the worlds great
workers seems almost to be the rule
and to this Dwight L. Moody has not
been an exception. But matters are
evened up in a way by the fact that
men of the type of the great evangelist
accomplish more in the years allotted
to them than do ordinary mOrtals who
pass their three score and ten years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

a Baltimore paper. in referring to the
talk OF Root for vice presidential can
didate on the Republican ticket. and
Hogg for vice presidential candidate on
the Democratic ticket says the next ma
tional campaign may be one OF Root,
HOgg or die
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23
- District Court.

The district court will observe Christ
mas on Monday by not holding any
court The motion docket will be called
on Tuesday morning instead Of Mon
day and Judge Hazen VIII decide a
number Of important matters also on
Tuesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23
POWDER WENT OFF.
Doctor Buckmaster Found That Is
"What It Usually Does"

DR.. r. E. Buckmaster found his little
nephew playing with some powder Fri
day. Powder is a dangerous plaything
for children SO the doctor determined
to destroy it.
He took the powder into the back
yard, spread it the length of a six foot
plank and touched a match to one end
of the trail. Today the doctor has a
thumb bandaged and his face is red
and badly burned but he saved the boy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

The Indianapolis News, a Republican
paper with free trade tendencies, refers
to the Cuban sugar situation as fol-
lows:
The Cuban sugar product is a prac-
teal Illustration of a problem that is
going to confront the country. What
are we 10 do about its admissions
The crop this year is estimated at about
100000 tons. This is an increase over
last year of 100000 tons This sugar
would be worth about S95 a ton. free of
duty. against about S57 ton in bond
This would give the Cuban planters. in
round number. about Sal. O0O. 600 for their
crop free, or about SO 600 900 if they
have to pay duty Here is a margin
OF $4,000 600 on which the Cuban could
extend his sugar cultivation, or, for
the matter of that, cultivation of other
crops. so it would seem that a ques-
ton Of duty or no duty is the vital one
Tor these islands: that whatever the
FORM of government. they are. in fact
dependent on US. They have lost their
spanish market. They are adrift in the
world. Incapable of taking care of
themselves as a country must take care
Of itself TO get on They are, in fact
our charge What shall we do with
themI The answer calls for something
more than selfish consideration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

Having voted for the house gold
standard bill. the Democratic congress
men from New York viii be expected
70 line up for the Chicago platform
next as good politicians nearly always
do. Platforms, as somebody has said
on a previous occasion. are made to get
in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

The Boston Transcript calls atten-
ton to the fact that the house passed
the gold standard bill and Immediately
adjourned out OF respect to the mem
DRY Of Richard p Bland.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23
No Saturday Night Club Nesting.

On account of the illness of Mr.
James /. King, the Saturday Night
club viii not meet tonight Mr.. King
was to read an essay before the club to-
night, but is today confined TO his
home by illness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

It is being limited that the Republi-
can national convention was located at
Philadelphia in order to get it as far as
possible away from KOhlsaat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

1t might be a good notion for Eng
land TO start Wolseley to South Africa
at an early date in order TO save
time If the future may be judged by
the past Roberts and Kitchener will not
last long after they take the field
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

Perhaps the Beers are not particular
about possessing any seapOrts just
now. but wait until peace terms are
under discussion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

Perhaps the British censor in Africa
has decided to let out no more new
until il improves in tone.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

We can supply the deficit in England's
gold supply. caused by the closing of
the Rand mines. but how about the dia-
rnonds2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

The railroads appear always to be in
trouble 1t is not many years since
they were going into the hands of re-
ceivers all over the country because
there was not enough business to en-
able them to pay expenses Now all
that is changed and the testimony OF
their agents before the interstate com
merce commission is to the effect that
they are doing SO much business that
it is making them poor and they are
forced to increase the freight rates or
they are liable to a repetition of the
eXperience above referred to.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

day of next month it will be necessary
for every pupil of the city schools to
present a doctors certificate showing
that the holder has been successfully
Vaccinated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

1t is apparent that there is no AlgeI
or Eagan doing business in Dom
PauTs war department.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

Perhaps the money market will take
advantage Of the occasion a week from
next Monday and swear off getting
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23
Snow at Newton.

Newton, Dec. ga six-inch snow
fell here Friday There was no wind
and hence no drifts. The roads are in
bad condition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

DeWitt's Little Early Risers purify the
blood, clean the liver. invigorate the sys-
tenn Famous little pills for constipation
and Liver troubles. At all drug stores.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

The woman who gives her husband a
tea set for Christmas would probably
cry for three days if he gave her a
present of a cigar stand.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

New York, Dec 23-DOrman Bridge
man Eaton died today at his home in
this city, aged 81 years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

A North Atchison woman who is
nearly sixty years old, is so tender
hearted that she can not kill a fish.
The other day she had fish to kill,
and couldn't do it, so she sent for a
neighbor, and the neighbor was tender
hearted too, so a darkey boy was
called in, and received ten cents for the
terrible Job.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

What a museum England could start
with all her defeated generalsi
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

1t is noted that Butler did not lay it
TO the mules or the guides.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23
RACHELoR RuTToNs.

From the New York Press1
Nobody but an irrational woman ever
wears a rational dress
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

The children know who is in author
fty: They are saying their prayers to
Santa Claus instead Of to the Lord.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

There is nothing that fatters a young
hoUsekeeper quite so much as to have
an older woman ask her for recipes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23
GLOBE SIGHTS

CFrom the Atchison Globe1
An Atehfson German, who is entitled
to be known as Baron, received only
SO 100 with the title.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

There are many literary societies in
Atchison, but no one knows the use of
all the articles in a toilet case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

About seven women make fools Of
themselves over men for every man who
makes a fool of himself over one of
them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

An Atchison woman has rebelled
against kin. The daughter of a sister
of the first wife of the Atchison wo-
mans brother has written that she is
coming to spend the holidays with
dear cousin Annie"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

A man takes a few drinks so he can
remember it better when he's happy
and so he can forget it better when he's
rnisera bic.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

Next to the doctor and preacher, the
man who stands highest in a Woman's
heart is the photographer who dances
around like monkey in order that her
baby will smile when it is having its
picture taken.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

This is the season when a woman de
sides that her husband loves his cOun
try more than he loves her, because h
pays taxes with the Christmas money
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

Pete Bastgen will entertain twenty
seven kin on Christmas day, and is
talking of hiring an automobile, and
showing them off. Members of the
Anti-Kin Society will throw rocks at
the outfit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

An AtchisOn woman has issued AT
Home cards for kin: she viii be at
home hereafter for kin on Wednesday
only.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

A woman is considered perfectly
charming by the other women when
she can get the second prize at a euchre
party and act like she would rather
have got it than the first.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

It's a pity that people can't conter
themselves with wishing they had tn
things they would like to have.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

Somehow a man never fully cOmpre-
hentis the story of the widows might
until she starts out after a second hus-
hand
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

Most of the things that are to be ha
for the asking benefit the giver mol
than the receiver.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-23

Some folks travel on their shap
while others want to walk all over e.
erybody else.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-13
PILGRIM FATHERS.

A well attended convocatlon OF Pill
grims attended the last session of Prov
idence Colony, No. las, in Palestine,
the w. Gov, Nelson A. Nottage. was on
hand as usual 10 welcome all 10 the
portals and give the fraternal grip"
The treasurer OF this colony, James
Stetson, IL fine officer. and one of the
best, which has held that office. and is
always present to attend TO his duties
Since tho regular meeting Providence
Colony has accepted and attended, by
special invitation of the present EX.
Governor. George N. Blake. "a May
Supper" at his residence in Centerdale
X. l., they went in a body, and there
found numerous friends of their genial
host. who with their own members
made over 100 persons, making a
crowded house. One of the finest chick
en- chowders. ever eaten by mortal man
was discussed. Secretary Y. T.. Ches-
brough. was the maker and there was
also with coffee, bananas, cake. and
other good things. An excellent program
of tsne entertainment was given OF rec
itations, music, readings, and singing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-13
hLFREDIAN LADIES.

Auxiliary No. will hold their basket
party Tuesday evening in Freedom
han. South Providence. at o'clock. An
enjoyable time is assured.
Auxiliary No. 4 viii meet Thursday
In Arnold Post hall. 81 Westminster
street az S o'clock. Special committee
No. 4 IN the open meeting 10 be held
Thursday evening. June l. met with
Nice-President Sister Williams Tues
day Arrangements arc being perfected
evening.
Auxiliary No. held their regular
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-13
GOOD TEMPLARS.

AT the last regular meeting OF Provi-
dence lodge No. 3 there was the usual
attendance of members and several
visitors high in the. order. Besides the
regular routine OF business there was
an initiation and the installation of Of
ficers, also the appointments OF COM
mittess by the newly elected chief tenn
plar. The following were the officers
installed by Deputy Grand Chief Tenn
plar: T.. T.. Van Doom; G. T., Arthur
H.. Warner: V. r., Carrie Whittemore:
secretary. Cora u. Greene; treasurer,
Frank j. Potter: chaplain, Peninah X.
Wood: Mar, Leslie IL. Morris: guard,
Ellen II. Grauin; sentinel. Walter :.
Capron; assistant secretary. James
Blanchard; Il. G. T., John Mason. Rev.
JUttrt atusotf, pastor of 43tigg4es- Street
church, this city, and member of
Providence lodge No. 8, also member
of the grand lodge OF the state and dis
trict chief Templar OF the district lodge
OF Rhode Island, bid the lodge farewell.
as he leaves for Lawrence. Mass. this
week. He will be greatly missed by all.