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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-09
Presbyterian mission Meetine

The annual meeting of the Home and
Foreign Missionary societies of the
First Presbyterian church will be held
in the church Friday afternoon at 2 80
o'clock Reports of the years work will
be read and the officers for the ensuing
year elected. A full attendance is de-
sired as the matter of uniting the socie-
ties into one will be considered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-09
Mrs. Wiley. Catarer.

Mrs. Julia A. Wiley has opened her
handsome new establishment 1.-THE
Wiley" at Tenth and Topeka avenue
The building has been completely re-
fitted and remodeled for her use. Mrs
Wiley does not intend to give up her
fine catering but will continue to serve
at parties and banquets Phone $40
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-09
These Men Were Overlooked.

Chicago, March "a strike OF fur
mace men and helpers at the South Chi
cage mills of the Illinois Steel company
is threatened. About l 100 men are in
volved. In the recent advance in wages
the furnace men and helpers claim to
have been neglected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-09
Statue of Winnie Davis.

Richmond, Va, March 9.-The design
for the statue to be erected in Holy
wood over the grave of Miss Winnie
Davis. the daughter of the Confed-
eracy," has been chosen and approved
by Mrs. Davis. The design, which is
by Solvey of New York, is the figure
of a sitting angel. 1t is to be of italian
marble and will be erected by the
Daughters of the Confederacy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-09

Positively the greatest sale of years
in this section of the Countrywide only
sale where goods will be sold regardless
of value. Be sure to come Saturday at
9 o'clock in the morning to the Palace
Clothing companys fire and salvage
stock sale, 507 Kansas avenue between
Fifth and Sixth streets, west side street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-09

''McSorley's Twins is designated as an
Irish farce comedy, and from like desig
nations in the matter of amusement con-
structions of the same class the name of
Irish farce comedy has come to be a
synonym of rough variety entertain
ment- To those who have a fondness for
this class of attraction, the vehicle now
used by Bobby Gaylor to display his abil-
3ty in an Irish impersonation undoubted-
~ proves satisfactory. at least the audi
ence that saw 1t at the Crawford theater
last night evinced considerable satisfac-
ton The company includes several shape
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-09
Rheumatism Cured in a Day.

"MYSTIC CURE' FOR Rheumatism
and Neuralgia radically cures in 1 to 3
DAYS. It's action upon the system is re-
markable and mysterious 1t removes
at once the cause and the disease inn
mediately disappears. The first dose
greatly benefits. 10 cents. Sold by
Swift & Holiday, druggists, 523 Kansas
avenue, Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-09

Tell your neighbor to come with you
it's the chance of lifetime-to buy
clothing. hats and furnishing goods
slight soiled by water only-at next to
nothing prices-at the greatest sale To-
peka has ever known-at 507 Kansas
avenue, Palace Clothing company's nre
and salvage stock sale.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-09
ABOUT THE TWENTIETH.
Official Information Concerning the
Kansas Regiment in the
Philippiuea

Adjutant General s. NJ. Fox has received
from the Twentieth Kansas at Manila the
monthly report for January, which con-
tains much information of interest to
KanSans.
One feature of the report is that the
young officers of the regiment are suf-
fering with sickness, while the older men
are on duty.
The condition of the regiment at the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-09

You are making a great mistake in
NOT sending for a 10 cent trial size of
FIv's Cream Balm. 1t is a specific for
eatarrh and cold in the head. We mail
it. or the so cent size. Druggists all
keep it. Ely Brothers, Sc Warren Street,
New York.
Catarrh caused difficulty in speaking
and to a great extent loss of hearing.
Ry the use of Ely's Cream Balm drop
ping of mucous has ceased, voice and
hearing have greatly improved.-J. w.
Davidson, Atty at Law, Monmouth, III.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-09

Quick, good work, American Steam
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ike Stomach Bitters, and
your eyes will soon
close In peaceful, refreshing sIumber.
Another dose in the morning will
make your breakfast taste good, and
put you in fine fettIe for the days
work ahead.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-04-20
| COPYRIGHT, lS94.l

turned upon me in anger, and had
rather ride at a square on a spent
horse than face them again. I am not
a man that is easily daunted, either
He was standing at the side of the
room, away from the window, looking
up at a great map of the country,
which was hung upon the wall. Ber-
thier stood beside him, trying to look
wise, and just as we entered Napoleon
snatched his sword impatiently from
him, and pointed with it on the map.
Hewas talking fast and low, but I heard
him say: ''The valley of the Meuse,' -
and twice he repeated: "Berlin." As
we entered his aid-de-camp advanced
to us, but the emperor stopped him,
and beclzoned us to his side.
''You have not yet received cross
of honor, Brigadier Gerard?" he asked.
replied that I had not, and was
about to add that it was not for one
who hadn't deserved it, when he cut
me short in his decided fashion.
''And you, major?" he asked.
mo, SIRE"
'"Then you shall both have your OPP
portunity now"
He led us to the great map upon the
wall, and placed the tip of Berthier's
sword upon Rheims.
II will be frank with you, gentle
; men, as with two comrades. You have
!: both been with me since Marengo, I
believe" He had strangely pleasant
smile which used to light up his pale
,face with a kind of cold sunshine.
Here at Rheims are our present head
quarters on this, the 18th of March.
Very good. Here is Paris, distant by
road a good twenty-five leagues.
Butcher lies to the north, Schwarzen-
burg to the south" He prodded at the
map with the sword as he spoke.
"Now," said he, 1.-THE further into
the country these people march, the
more completely I shall crush them.
They are about to advance upon Paris.
Very good. Let them do so. Ny
brother, the king of Spain, will be
there with hundred thousand men.
1t is to him that send you. You will
hand him this letter, copy of which
confide to each of you. It is to tell
him that I am coming at once, in two
days time, with every man and horse
! and gun, to his relief. must give them
forty-eight hours to recover. Then
straight to Paris. You understand me,
gentlemen?'
All, if could tell you the glow OF
pride it gave me to be taken into the
great mans confidence in this way.
Ac ho Nd 1o4& - 1o1S ol~ 4
my spurs and threw out my chest,
smiling and nodding to let him know
| that saw what he would be after. he
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-04-20

Senlis. All! what a chance to avenge
ourselves upon these barbarians, whose
cruelty to our poor country folk was
the talk at every camp fire. We were
into the town like torrent, hacked
down the vedettes, rode over the guard
and were smashing in the doors of the
mayors house before they understood
that there was a Frenchman within
twenty miles of them. We saw horrid
heads at the windows, heads bearded
to the temples, with tangled hair and
sheepskin caps, and silly gaping
mouths. Hourra! Hourra!" they
shrieked, and fired with their carbines,,
but our fellows were into the house
and at their throats before they had
wiped the sleep out of their eyes. It
was dreadful to see how the Poles flung
themselves upon them, like starving
wolves upon a herd Of fat bucks-for,
as you know, the Poles have blood
feud against the Cossacks. The most
were killed in the upper rooms, whittier
they had fed for shelter, and the blood
was pouring down into the hall like
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-04-20

rain upon a roof. They are terrible
soldiers, these Poles, though think
they are trife heavy for their horses.
Man for man they are as big as,
Kellermann's cuirassiers. Their equip
ment,, however, is of course much
lighter, since they are without the
cuirass, backplate and helmet.
Well, it was at this point that made
an error-a very serious error, it must
be admitted. Up to this moment I had
carried out my mission in manner
which only my modesty prevents me
from describing as remarkable. But
now did that which an official would
condemn and a soldier excuse.
There is no doubt that the mare was
spent, but still it is true that I might
have galloped on through Senlis and
reached the country where I should
have had no enemy between me and
Paris. But what hussar can ride past
fight and never draw rein? It is to
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-04-20

eased Violette down until there was
not the length Of a long lance between
the gray tail and the bay muzzle.
Rendezvous he yelled.
u must compliment monsieur upon
his French" said |, resting the barrel
OF my pistol upon my bride arm, which
have always found best when shoot
ing from the saddle. aimed at his
face, and could see, even in the moon
light, how white he grew when he
understood that it was all up with
him. But even as my finger pressed
the trigger I thought Of his mother and
put my ball through his horses Shout
der. fear he hurt himself in the fall,
for it was fearful crash, but I had my
letter to think of, so I stretched the
mare into gallop once more.
But they were not so easily shaken
off, these brigands. The two troopers
thought no more of their young officer
than II he had been recruit thrown
in the riding school. They left him to
the others and Numbered on after me.
| had pulled up on the brow of hill,
thinking that I had heard the last of
them, but, my faith, soon saw that
there was no time for lettering, so
away we went, the mare tossing her
head and / my busby, to show what we
thought OF two dragons who tried to
catch a hussar. But at this moment,
even while laughed at the thought,
my heart stood still within me, for
there at the end of the long. white.
road was black patch of cavalry wait
ing to receive me. To young soldier
1T might have seemed the shadow of
the trees, but to me it was a troop of
hussars, and turn where would death
seemed to be waiting for me- ~ -
Well, had the dragons behind me
and the hussars in front. Never since
Moscow have seemed to be in such
peril. But for the honor of the brigade
would rather be cut down by a light
cavalryman than by heavy. never
drew bride, therefore, or hesitated for
an instant, but let Violette have her
head. remember that I tried to prav
as l rode, but I am little out
OF practice at such things and
the only words. could remember were
the prayer for fine weather which we
used at the school on the evening be-
fore holidays. Even this seemed bet
ter than nothing, and was pattering
it out, when suddenly-when suddenly
heard French voices in front of me.
All, mon Dieu, but the joy went
through my heart like musket ball.
| They were ours-our own dear little
rascals from the corps of Marmont.
Round whisked my two dragons and
galloped for their lives with the moon
cleaning on their brass helmets, while
( trotted up to my friendc with no I'M
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-04-20

his troops in this fashion, for he cuts
very good figure in the saddle. AS we
saw him now he was the shortest man
out Of six, by good hands breadth, and
yet I am no very big man myself, though
I ride quite heavy enough for a hussar.
It is evident, too, that his body is too
long for his legs. With his big round
head, his curved shoulders and his
clean-shaven face, he is more ike a
professor at the Sorbonne than the
first soldier of France. Every man to
his tastes, but it seems to me that if I
could clap a pair Of fine light cavalry
!whiskers like my own onto him it
would do him no harm. He has firm
mouth, however, and his eyes are re-
naarkable, have seen them once
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-04-20

smiled also and rested his hand for
moment upon the cape of my dolman.
I would have given half my arrears of
pay if my mother could have seen me
at that instant. So ~.
II will show you your route" said he,
turning back to the map. "Your orders
are to ride together as far as Bazoches.
You will then separate, the one MAX
ing for Paris by Oulchy and Neuilly,
and the other to the north by Braine,
Scissors and Senlis. Have you any
thing to say, Brigadier Gerard?" ..z
I am a rough soldier, but I have
words and ideas. I had begun to speak
about glory and the peril of France
when he cut me short.
"And you, Maj. Charpcntier?"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-04-20

ask too much of him. Besides thought
that IT Violette had an hour of rest
might be three hours the better at the
other end. Then on the top of it came
those heads at the windows with their
sheepskin hats and their barbarous
cries. sprang from my saddle, threw
Violette's bride over a nail post and
ran into the house with the rest. It is
true that was too late to be of service.
and that l was nearly wounded by a
lance-thrust from one of these diving
savages. Still it is pity to miss even
the smallest affair, for one never knows
what opportunity for advancement
may present itself. I have seen more
soldierly work in outpost skirmishes
and little gallop-and-hacl1 affairs of
the kind than in any of the emperor's
big battles.
When the house was cleared took a
bucket of water out for Violette, and
our peasant guide showed me where
the good mayor kept his fodder. Nv
faith, but the little sweetheart was
ready for it. Then sponged down her
legs and leaving her still tethered,
went back into the house to find a
mouthful for myself, SO that should
not need to halt again until was in
Paris.
And now l come to the part of nv
story which may seem singular to YOU,
although I could tell YOU at least
ten things every bit as queer which
have happened to me in nv lifetime.
You can understand that to a man who
spends his life in scouting and vedette
duties on the bloody ground which lies
between two great armies there are
many chances of strange experiences.
I'll tell you, however, exactly what &C.
Cured. 49,
Old Bouvet was waiting in the pas
sage when entered, and he asked me
whether we might not crack bottle
OF Wine together. "My faith, we must
not be long," said he. There are ten
thousand of Theilmann's Prussians in
the woods up yonder."
Where is the wine?" asked.
"Ah! you may trust two hussars to
lind where the wine u.s." said he, and,
taking candle in his hand, he led the
way down the stone stairs which led to
the kitchen.
When we got there we found another
door which opened onto a winding
stair with the cellar at the bottom.
The Cossacks had been there before us.
as was easily seen by the broken bot
ties Uttered all over it. However. the
mayor was bon want, and do not
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-04-20

due haste, for l would have them un-
derstand that though hussar may fly
it is not in his nature to fly very fast.
Yet I fear that Violette's heaving
TANKS and foam spattered muzzle gave
the lie to my careless bearing.
Who should be at the head of the
troop but old Bouvet whom saved at
Leipsig. When he saw me his little
pink eyes filled with tears, and indeed
could not but shed few myself at the
sight of his joy. told him of my
mission, but he laughed when said I
must pass through Senlis.
''The enemy is there said he. "You
cannot CO."
II prefer to go wher the enemy is"
answered. II would ride through
Berlin if had the emperor's order.''
''But why not go straight to Paris
with your dispatch? Why should you
choose to pass through the one place
where you are almost sure to be taken
or killed?''
ga soldier does not choose He
obeys," said I, just as had heard Ma
poleon say it.
Old Bouvet laughed in his wheezy
way until had to give my mustache
a twirl and look him up and down in a
manner which brought him to reason.
"Well," said he, 'you had best come
along with us, for we are all bound for
Senlis. Our orders are to reconnoitre
the place. A squadron of Poniatows-
kis Polish lancers are in front of us. If
you must ride through it it is possible
that we may be able to 60 with YOU"
So away we went, jingling and
clanking through the quiet night until
we came up with the Poles-fne old
soldiers, all of them. though a trihe
heavy for their horses. It was treat
to see them, for they could not have
carried themselves better if they had
belonged to my own brigade. We rode
together until in the early morning we
saw the lights of Senlis. A peasant
was coming along with a cart, and
from him we learned how things were
going there.
His information was certain, for his
brother was the mayors coachman and
he had spoken with him late the night
before. There was a single squadron of
Cossacks-or polk as they call it in
their frightful language quartered
upon the mayors house, which stands
at the corner Of the market place, and is
the largest building in the town. A
whole division of Prussian infantry
was encamped in the woods to the
north, but only the Cossacks were in
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-04-20

The duke of Tarentum, or Mcdonald,
as his old comrades preferred to call
him, was, as I could perceive, in the
vilest of tempers. His grim Scotch
face was like one of those grotesque
door knockers which one sees in the
Faubourg St. German. We heard
afterwards that the emperor had said
in jest that he would have sent him
against Wellington in the south, but
that he was afraid to trust him within
sound of the pipes. Maj. Charpentier
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-04-20

HE WAS STANDING At TIE SIDE OF THE
ROOM.
and l could plainly see that he was
smouldering with anger.
"Brigadier Gerard, of the Hussars,''
said he, with the air of the corporal
with the recruit.
I saluted.
Maj. Carpenter, of the Horse
Grenadiers."
My companion answered to his name.
1.-The emperor has a mission for YOU"
Without more ado he flung open the
door and announced US.
I have seen Napoleon ten times on
horseback to once on foot, and think
that he does wisely to show himself to
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No Right to UglineSS.

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Birthplace of the Twentieth
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The cradle Of the new century is
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the twentieth century will be an
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"Where the New Century Will
Really Begin" in the January
Ladies' Home journal.