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The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
Close Obseryer.

It Is the sagacious remark of keen observer of tourists, and he offers 1t to the travelling public, that you can generally tell newly married couple at the dinner table by the indignation of the husband when a fly alights on the Mife's butter.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
The Palace of Versailles.

The French Government intends to spend sixty thousand dollars in furnish ing up the Palace of Versailles suf- ficiently to make 1t presentable for the great exhibition of next year. Louis Philippe, who dedicated it ''To all the glories of France" spent more than two and one-half millions upon restoring this gorgeous palace to what 1t was be- fore the revolution, and nearly as much upon providing pictures and furniture
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06

Only once in while, it seems, do the people walzc up 10 the fact that they are masters and not serfs. For much of the hme they go along lowing and sscraping to their magistrates and tbeir mayors and their Governors and their legislators and their Office-holdlng fel lows in general. For practically all of the time they are under a sense of hopeless subserviency to the persons not at all above their own status in citi- zenship whom they have themselves clothed with official authority.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06

The gypsy moth problem in Massa- chusetts seems to be another. case of the man who caught the bear by the tail. It Is costing $2O0,OOO per year, with no perceptible sign of eradicating the pest. As long as the State is doing the work the farmers refuse to go to the expense of doing it themselves, And the State is afraid to quit
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06

Precept and practice do. not go hand in hand always and the injunction to forgive the penitent sinner is some times forgotten. An example to the contrary has been set by the congrega- ton of the First Baptist Church of Easton, Pa. The young pastor of the church confessed that he had sinned grievously and offered his resignation. It was voted unanimously not to accept the resignation. This is practical Chris tianity, sufficiently rare to be remark able
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06

Trolley cars are to run past the pyra- mids. Many other things could be done to improve the pyramids, such as fitting them up with elevators, electric lights and restaurants at about every sixth story. Admire the pyramids as We may, the fact cannot be denied that they are much behind the times.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
Fine RiScuifa.

"These are remarkably fine biscuits of yours, my dear," said MT. Northside, as he balanced a specimen on the tips of his fingers.
 Mrs. Northside flushed with pride.
 'It is so good of you to say so," she murmured.
 "Yes, indeed" the wicked man went on. 'I have rarely seen any so heavy for their size."
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
Identification Marks.

Are there any marks by which he can be identifed?' asked the police su- perintendent, preparatory to telegraph ing.
 ''No," said the father of the boy who had run away from home to fight h. dians, "but there will be when l get hold of him again"
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06

Two prisoners, duly sentenced. have petitioned for liberty on the ground that imprisonment does not agree with them. There will be no hesitancy in granting 10 this plea the merit of nov qlfV
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
1t an excellent law"
Timely Reminder.

The other day, as two friends were talking together in the street, donkey began to bray and wheeze and cough in distressing manner. .What cold that donkey has," said one of the men. And, by the way, that puts me in mind how is your eoughi"
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06

A man who feared something might happen to him took the precaution to bs baptized In an icy river, contracted the pneumonia, and died. This is one of the most pronounced cases of premO- njfion on record.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
Like His Father.

"My son." said a father to 7year- old hopeful, q must discipline you. Your teacher says you are the worst boy in the school"
 "Well, papa" was the reply, "Only yesterday she told me 1 was like my fa athorO
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
Natural History Hirhlight.

Teacher-Miss Street, can you tell me what is most peculiar in the matching of the cuckoo?
 Miss Street (doubtfully)-It generally builds its nest in a clock.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
Marked Attention.

"His attentions to you have been marked, have they not?" said the young woman's experienced friend.
 "Oh, yes. He has never taken the price off any of his presents"
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
Not a Poor Rule.

Idealist-True happiness is found in pursuing something, not in catching it.
 Ordinary Man-The man who pur- sues the last car at night knows better. Boston Traveller.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
Change of Program.

Hurry to the door, Mary, and let MT. Yabsley in. He has rung twice"
 That isn't MT. Yabsley; it is the other young gentleman"
 Well, wait a minute, then. I must change these photographs on the man. telpiece."
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
The SDoils of Office.

MT. Smith--Well, Maria, I've got my appoi, ,tment at last. I'm to be post master.
 His Wife-'Won't that be nice? Now we can get our postage stamps at wholesale price.-Judge.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06

The only overfowihg State treasury in the Union is that of New Jersey, and the overflow there is from money paid by the trusts for the privilege of prey ing on other States.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
Dentist by Profession,

Tramp-Called ter see, lady, if I could do sum work fer ye.
 Kind Lady-What can you do?
 Tramp-I'm a sort of dentist, mum. I'll put set of teeth into a good pie for nothing.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06

Millionaire Letter has gone into the milk business in Chicago. Once our financial aristocracy spurned any con tact with small trade, but now any thing that will bring In money is in style. Doubtless we shall yet.see mem bers of our fiscal gentry laying up snug fortunes out of the soap grease and old bottle Industry. But after all 1t Is a good American sign when we see na- bobs who are not afraid of work.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
But He Loved Green Apples.

'Did you ever feel the bangs of love?" asked the maiden lady naively.
 'No," responded the savage bachelor 'but had an abiding love for green apples when a small boy"
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
Feminine Pleasautry.

Mrs. Haskins-Is that Mrs. Galey's husband with her?
 Mrs. Sedley-Certainly not! Can't you see that man Is trying to keep in step with heE?
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
Meaningless,

Mrs. Style-N'ha do you think of my new bonnet, John? Isn't 1t a perfect poem?
 Her Husband-It must be a maga- zine poem, then. l can't make head or tail of it-Judge.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
Love at First Sight.

Friend-So yours was case of love at first sight?
 Mrs. Getthere-Yes, indeed. 1 fell desperately in love with my husband the moment set eyes upon him. I re- member it as distinctly as If 1t were yesterday. 1 was walking with papa, when suddenly papa stopped and, point ing him out, said, ''There, my dear, is man worth S10,0O0 a year."
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06

MT. Newlywed- your wheel. my dear It cost s to have her fixed.
 Mrs. Newlywed-Why do you speak of bicycles as feminine?
 MT. Newlywed-Because, my dear, they're like women, inasmuch as you never realize how expensive they are until you've got them.-Judge.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
No Maternity Goes.

Principal (of kindergarten school)- Have you had any experience with young children?
 Applicant for Teacher-Fve raised ten of them myself.
 What! A mother! You wouldn't do at all! You would upset all our ideas! Life.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
Church Insurance.

The Methodist Church in Canada is inaugurating a fire insurance business to take risks only on churches and par sonages. The profits will go to the fund for superannuated ministers
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
Something Hot,

Restaurant Guest-Eyerything you have brought me is stone cold.
 Polite Waiter-Here Is the mustard and pepper, sir.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06

The man who set himself on fCe while lighting his pipe and burned 10 death is another horrible example Of how the use of tobacco shortens life.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
Goue SiuD1e.

''That missionary" the head jailer reported, 'has gone daft
 He will still do," replied the King of Mbwpka, for a simple repast."
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
Metho,l i'm Her Modnes,

"Why is it." they asked. that you let your husband have his own way in everything"
 Because" she replied, "I like to have some one to blame when things 20 wrong"
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
As to Generals.

Papa, are generals brave men?" ask ed Johnny of his father.
 "Yes, my son, as rule," was the an sWer.
 "Then why do artists always make pictures of lem standing on a hill three miles away, looking at the battle through an opera glass;"
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
On the Solar PIexus.

She-Did you know that l am an actress now?
 "Why, no. All heard was that you had gone on the stage"
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
The Real Cause

"Isn't 1t difficult, Mrs. Jones, to get along with a girl that uses such broken EnglishY
 "Oh, don't mind that so much. It's her broken china that makes me wild"
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
American Locomotives.

Great Britain evidently appreciates the excellence of American machinery. A number of the great engines called Moguls are soon to be used on English freight trains.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
Not an Apt Scholar.

"But can't you learn to love me-? per sisted the wrong man.
 She shook her head gently.
 'I've learned a good many difficult things" she replied, "but they have always been things that wanted to learn"
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
Behind the Scenes.

'Did you have a good run in Albany, old manT
 ''No, but we had lovely walk back" Life
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
Tragedy at Sea.

Soldier-What were your Captains last words?
 Sailor-He didn't have any. His wife was on board.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
Bad Enough Already.

She (bitterly)-When you married me, you didn't marry a cook!
 He-Well, you needn't rub it in!- Puck
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06

A writer in the Pan Mall Gazette tries to prove Pilate was ScOtchman. Hoot, mon!
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
Law.

"This copyright law is all bOsh," said the eXuberant young writer. Just a scheme to make money"
 "I thought 1t an excellent law"
 Bah, it's fraud. never copyright my stories, and no one steals them."- Detroit Free Press.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
Parried.ss

Conductor (hastily)-How old Is that child?
 Young Mother Qndignantly)-Do look old enough to have a child old enough to pay fare?
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06

Few features of Congressional work
 are more interesting than the private claims. of which hundreds are present ed annually. These are the claims of
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
Mystery Solved.

Suitor-YOur daughter is the light of my existence.
 Father-I've often wondered how you could see her with the gas turned so low.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
What's the Good of Itp

"Some countries pension their liter ary men andSwomen." "Does that make them stop writingY' "No."
 "Then what's the good of it"
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06

A mans idea Of economizing is to ssk his wife how much she can man. age to save on family expenses.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
Cruel Quarrel.

Priscilla-What are young Winthrop and his wife quarreling about so bit terly?
 Penelope Oh, about which of them lOvaS tha Other most
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
His Penitence Limited,

Deacon BOrden-Say, wife, I've come to you on a matter of conscience this mornin'.
 Mrs. Borden-You hev been pumpin' water in the breakfast milk, hey you?
 Deacon Borden-Ya-as, wife. An allowed you might ask the blessin' this mornin' in my stead.-Judge.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
No Common Clay.

Thirsty Traveller (whose carriage is at the gate)-Can have drink at your well?
 Farmers Wife-Why, of course, maam. Wait a moment, and I'll bring you a glass.
 Thirsty Traveler-Thanks, no. l al- ways carry a cup. One doesn't want to drink out of something that everybody else uses, you know.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
BIess7Her Heart,

"It's just like a woman"
 What is?"
 'TO buy something on her own ac- count and then have 1t charged to her husband's."
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06

About the greatest drawback to 8 mans happiness is himself.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
Political Economy.

"Oh! she's so adroit in managingl She makes the most of eyerythingr' "Yes!'
 "Yes; believe if there were a skele- ton in her closet she'd use it for a cloak stretcherr'-Puck.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
LET US ALL LAUGH.
JOKES FROM THE PENS OF
 VARIOUS HUMORISTS.

Pleasant Incidents Occurring the World Over-Sayings that Are Cheer
 ful to Old or Young Funny
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-06
At the PhrenoIogist's.
''This boy will never die in prison"
learn" "

"No; he's got the bump of longevity and will serve out his time. Ally SlOper.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-15
Y. M. c. A. HAPPENINGS.

The class in parliamentary law, be-
members of the Y. NJ c. A. will be
held at the association rooms Monday
evening, December 18th. The main
business of the meeting will be the cleo
ton of some OF the new directors for
the ensuing year. Other business of
importance relative to the association
will come up for consideration
A basket ball game between the
Cracker-J acks and the Santa Fes, two
of the strong teams of the city, has
been arranged for this evening The
game will begin at $50 o'clock and will
be played in the gymnasium.
a new ruling has been made by the
officers Of the Y. NJ. c. A. regarding the
use of the association rooms in the
evening. Hereafter no boys under IS
years of age viii be allowed in the as
SOciatiOn rooms in the evening
The next lecture in the law lecture
course, viii be delivered this evening
at the rooms. The lecture viii be on
the Consideration of Contracts" and
viii be given by Mr. II. G. Larimer.
The class is parliamentary law, be-
ing conducted by Major A. NJ. Harvey.
will meet Saturday evening, in connec-
ton with the senate
The law lecture course is gaining in
popularity. and each lecture is better
attended than the one preceding it
Many lawyers of the city are numbered
among the listeners.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-15
TROUBLE FOR TOPEKA.
Enforcement OF Eight Hour
Law Would Play Havoc in
Police Department.

The recent decision of the supreme
court, uphOIding the eight-hour law,
may compel the city to increase the
police force so per cent.
The law provides that no employees of
cities and counties or state shall work
over eight hours a day A heavy pen
atty is provided for those who cause
their employees, governed by the law,
to break the 8 hour rule. The police
are employed by the city and come IN
der the law. At present there are two
shifts. One works from s a. m. to 6
p. m, and the other from .. m. to
6 a. m. This law, if enforced regarding
the police, would neceSSitate a third
shift This would require the employ
ing of a third sergeant; two more pa
troll drivers two more police matrOnS.
two more guards, one more jailer and
from 6 to 10 patrOlmen- Labor Com
missioner Johnson announces that he
will enforce the law. If ne does a
change is likely and it might effect the
fire department in the same manner as
the police department.
I do not believe that this law will eff
feet the police as they are employed
by the month and not by the day" said
Chief Ramsey. I believe in the 8-hOur
law and I think that hours for a pO-
liceman to be on duty is enough St
Louis and other large cities have three
shifts and Kansas City is making an
effort to adopt that system While
believe in the law, I do not think il can
be made to effect the police depart
ment."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-15
SPORTING NEWS.
A st. Louis Prize Fighter Killed
in the Ring.
Henry Neise, a Heavyweight, Has
Conclusion of Brain.
BELLERSON STRONG.
A Terrific Right Hand Swing to
the Head.
Principal Escaped But His
Seconds Are Arrested.
BELLERSON STRONG.

st. Louis. Dec. 15.-Comedy and trag-
edy were depicted in the arena of the
St Louis Athletic club last night In
the preliminary bout preceding the star
contest between Tommy White, the 126
pound champion of the world, and
Kid" Broad, of Cleveland, Henry Neise
of st. Louis, and Fred Bellerson, repu-
ted to be the heavyweight champion of
Utah, went on for 10 rounds. Neise was
long and lanky, while Bellerson was
hOg-fat, their combined weight approx
rounds proved a comedy of errors. The
mating 400 pounds. The first five
performance of the men was so grotes-
que that roars of laughter greeted their
efforts. No serious harm was done IN
til the bell tapped for the sixth round
in which, after a heavy exchange, Neise
was hOOred by a hard right hook to the
Jaw. He arose grOggily with his back
to the Utah man, who, seeing his adj
vantage, planted a. terrific right hand
swing to the head, bringing Neise to
the floor, his head striking with a dun
thud. He was carried from the ring in
an unconscious state and physicians
summoned.
White and Broad then entered the
ring and after fighting two rounds with
hOnOrs even, were stopped by the pO-
lice, who announced that Neise was
dead. Tim Hurst and Manager Chas.
w. Whitney were Immediately taken
into custody. BellersOn escaped but his
seconds were put under arrest. The
physicians verdict was to the effect
that Neise died from conclusion of the
brain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-15
SUPREME TEST.
Legality of Silver Dem one tization to
Be Tried in Court.

Denver, Col, Dec ia. W. Rucker,
president of the United States Monetary
league, has left here for St. Louis,
where he will hold a conference with
the governors of several states friendly
to the free coinage of silver relative to
a suit which is about to be begun by
the state of Colorado for the purpose of
securing a decision by the United states
supreme court as to the legality of the
characterization of silver The general
assembly of the state passed a joint
resolution, authorizing the governor to
take steps to bring this question be-
fore the supreme court. After consul
tation with prominent public men of
the state, Governor Thomas settled
upon course of action. The first step
was to authorize President Rucker, IN
der the great seal of the state to confer
with other governors and raise funds
necessary to bring a case before the
supreme court of the United States.
The replies from governors of these
states, recognizing that silver should be
on an equality with gold as a circulat-
ing medium of value, have been most
satisfactory, promising assistance. and
if. possible, active cooperation ESpe-
ciaIly in Texas has the reception of the
idea been cordial and it is possible
Mr.. Rucker will go to that state and
meet the governor and state officials
before proceeding to Washington.
The suit against the government of
the United States viii be begun by an
action in Denver. The United States
Monetary league Will give the state of
Colorado. as a present, a solid silver
brick OF the purest metal of 100 ounces
and representing 800 at par ratio. The
treasurer of the state viii then form
ally present the brick to the state.
The state viii send it to the United
States mint at Washington with the de-
mand that it be coined into 100 silver
dollars.
This demand, of course" says Mr.
Rucker, will be refused. Upon refusal
suit will be entered in the United States
supreme court, for we have a right,
under the constitution to demand that
the bullion be coined. The question will
be raised as to where the constitution
lands US and the suit brought in the
more rapid action than otherwise would
be given it"
Mr.. Rucker will be assisted by coun-
sci from this and other states.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-15
AN INTERNATIONAL SHOOT
Team of English and American Marks
men to Contest.

Franklin, Pa. Dec. 15.-An interna-
tional shooting contest between teams
representing American volunteer sold
iers and English volunteers, has been
arranged by Gen. Willis J. Hulings, who
was colonel of the Sixteenth Pennsyl-
Vanta regiment during the Spanish
war. He has just returned from Europe
where he attended to all the prelimi-
naries. The first contest will be be-
tween a team of Queens Westminster
volunteers of London and one selected
by Gen. HulingS from his command
and the time has been set for next June
in London. The trophy will be present
ed by Thomas r. Dewar as a perpetual
challenge cup.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-15
Abandonment of LoufsviIIe.

New York, Dec. 15.-The Pittsburg
baseball club held a meeting in Jersey
City, at which the following election
took place: Bernard Dreyfuss, presi-
dent; P. L. Auten, vice president; W.
W. Kerr, treasurer; Harry Pullman,
secretary. The election of Pullman to
the secretaryship is regarded as signif-
icant. He, it was supposed, would be
the next president of the Louisville
club in case that city was not taken out
of the league circuit. Dreyfuss last
year was the president of the Louisville
club The Louisville club completed
deal by which they sell Dexter and
Clingman to CHICAGO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-15
NOT QUITE so BAD.
Women Clerks Already Married Can
STAY in Posta, Ssrzica.

Washington. Dec. 15.-AIisinterpretatio
by employees throughout the country Of
the recent ruling as to the status of mar
ried women as pOstoffice clerks led to
statement today by First Assistant Post
master General Heath. He reiterates that
the presence of husband and wife as
clerks IN the same oftice IS 1nlnical to the
to some one who had no means OF sup
port. He says;
7 intend to apply this ruling to female
clerks. who in the future marry. Female
pOStOffice clerks already married and
whose employment under their married
names has been approved by the depart
ruling
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-15
New Western Association.

Des Moines, Ia, Dec. 15.-President T.
J. Hickey of the western association
baseball clubs is here today. He says
prospects are excellent for organizing
a strong association with Denver, St
Joseph, either St. Paul or Minneapolis,
Des MOines, Omaha and other strong
cities. Pueblo, Cedar Rapids, Topeka
Rock Island. Mr. Hickey says, all want
to come in. Five towns have been pick
ed and there viii be no difficulty in Sc
curing eight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-15
PREACHERS IN CONTEMPT.
Judge Scott of Omaha Fines Them
$500 Each.

Omaha Dec. 15.-In the district court
yesterday Judge Scott sentenced Revs
T. J. Mackay and H. c. Herring and
w. P. Hartford to pay a fine of 5000 each
or be committed to jail for contempt of
court He gave the parties until 10
o'clock tomorrow to pay the fine They
will apply to the supreme court for a
supersedeas bond and take an appeal.
and there is no prospect of their going
to jail at least until a verdict has been
rendered on the case by the supreme
court The case grows out of a letter
written by the ministers regarding a
haoeas corpus case involving two child
rem IN the custody of the Home for the
Friendless of which the above named
gentlemen were directors. Rev. Ouivev
manager of the home, who was also ci-
ted to appear, has not been found with
in the Jurisdiction of the court and it
is reported he is in Council Bluffs The
preachers fined are among the most
prominent pastors in the city.
Try US on a Christmas present Ricv-
cles, $500 to $500. Solar gas lambs
$780, Bells, cyclometers. foot pumps,
tires, etc. New line of knives and raz-
ors. TOPEKA CYCLE co.
112 West Eighth Avenue.