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The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

IF'rom the Chicago News-1
Egyptian mummies are dry subjects.
The product of a tight shoe or Of an
oak tree is acorn
A heart full of grace is better than a
head full of notions
The average lazy man is too lazy to
worry about his laziness~
A woman viii pardon want Of sense
quicker than want Of manners
There is more style about some board
ing houses than there IS grub.
If you would be paid according to your
own Idea Of your worth, get necessary.
The hand that rocks the cradle can
seldom throw a brick to hit anything IN
sight
Some people talk a long time before
you can get at what they are trying to
say.
With the exception of a neglected hus-
band there is no sadder spectacle than
a neglected wife.
Never judge a man by the silk UNI
brella he carries; he may have left a cot
ton one somewhere in its place.
Eve was the first woman, and probably
the last. who did not gather up her
skirts and scream at the sight Of a
mouse.
Darwin tells US there was a time
when man walked on all fOurs. He prob
ably alludes to that period in early life
when he approached a neighbor's melon
patch from the rear.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

The death OF John Sherman ends a
notable public career. While his ability
as a statesman was universally acknowl-
edged, he was subjected to much Sc
we're criticism during his lifetime by
those who did net agree with him po-
htically- Public men are rarely esti-
mated at their true value by either
friend or foe during their lifetime Mr.
Sherman perhaps was no exception to
the r11ga
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23
DANIELS MATINEE.
One Will Be Given Tomorrow
if He Consents.

Manager L. NJ. Crawford this after
noon telegraphed to Frank Daniels re-
questing that he give a matinee perform
ance in Topeka tomorrow. Mr.. Crawford
says that he is not able to supply the
demand for tickets and unless a matinee
is given a large number of people win
be deprived of seeing the little comedian
Manager Crawford also announces
that no one will be seated after the cur
tain rises at S:15. People should be in
their seats by sos in order to prevent
confusion
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23
BACK TO GEO. GOULD.
Colombian Government Returns Bor-
rowed Yacht.

New York, Oct 23.-George Gould. it
Is reported in South Brooklyn yachting
circles, has taken back the steam yacht
Atalanta and relieved the Colombian gov
ernment- Confirmation is found in the
fact that Mr.. Bissell, who has for years
been the chief engineer of the Atalanta,
has again taken charge of her for Mr..
the yacht engaged by the representative
of the Colombian government have been
DISCHARGED
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23
ARMY HORSES DISEASED.
A Shipload Intended For China Will
be Detained Awhile.

San Francisco, Oct. 23.-The sailing of
the German transport Frankfurt has
been delayed until something definite is
known regarding the nature of the dis
ease which has developed among the
horses she was to have taken to China
for the German government
The transport Sherman is being made
ready for sea as fast as possible and will
sail November. The horse transport
Port Stephens is taking in stores. She
will sail with horses on Thursday.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23
FIXING THE PIPES.
Effort Being Made to Remedy Defects
in City Building Heating Plant

in City Building Heating Plant
The steam fixtures for the city building
have not yet been put in shape and the
building committee can not make its re-
port until this is done. The building was
cold today as the mechanics were chang
ing the connections of the pipe, and there
could be no steam used. When he
changes have been made there will be
another test, and then il 1t is satisfac-
tory, the committee viii make its rep ;. l.
Mayor Drew said this morning that he
would call meeting Of the council as
soon as the committee was ready to re-
pert, and that no business would be tran
Sacted at the meeting, except such as was
relative to the building. There ar a
number 81 applications in for the use OF
concerning minor changes which will be
considered
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

Chairman Jones of the Democratic
national committee jumps into the ring
with q claim that his party viii carry
California The appearance Of the Chi
nese question in coast politics he asserts
has turned the state to the Democracy.
There is nothing better calculated to stir
the voters Of California than that same
Chinese question
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23
Cane Near Dying.

For three days and nights 7 suffered
agony untold from an attack Of cholera
morbus brought on by eating cucumber" ."
says NJ. F. Lowther. clerk of the district
court. Centerville, Iowa II thought
should surely died. and tried a dozen dif-
ferent medicines but all TO no purpose. I
sent for a bottle OF Chamberlain's Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and three
doses relieved me entirely" This remedy
is for sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23
Two ships LONG overdue.

san Francisco Oct. 23-The rate Of in
surance has been increased on the bark
Alex McNeill out ia days from Puget
Sound for Freemantle. the figure now be-
ing 60 per cent. Fifteen per cent IS now
offered on the French bark Bretag gne,
out 2O2 days from Antwerp for San
Francisco.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

The question OF which party proposed
IN the case Of the Queen Of Holland and
her sweetheart duke has not been set
tied satisfactorily AS soon as this is
determined. preparations for the cere-
mony can proceed as far as the re-
mainder of the world is concerned.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Norman Cinclair Judd, the infant son of
DR.. and Mrs. Corban E Judd, died at
their home in Potwin Monday shortly af-
ter noon. The funeral was held this af-
ternoon at 2:30 from the residence.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23
Chilocco Indian School Improvements.

Washington. Oct. 2s.-The architects OF
the Indian office have completed the
plans and specifications for warehouse.
improved water system and electric
light plant and wirings for the Chilocco
Indian school, near Arkansas City, Ark
1t is expected that bids viii be asked
shortly.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23
From Iowa to Connecticut by Water

Lyons, Ia, Oct. 23-J e knights, or
Derby. Conn. Frank Noho. and Owen
Tally of Chicago and Arthur Mullens of
Lyons left here today in their 40 foot
gasoline launch Venice" for trip
down the Mississippi. across the Gulf
and up the coast to Connecticut.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

The Chicago Herald has set
tied the question OF the electoral vote.
and IS now engaged in figuring up the
popular majority which President Nc
1Sinley will get.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

The increase Of 104 per cent in the
population Of Arizona win go a long
way toward raising the average of the
country to a respectable figure.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

When a candidate starts out into the
country. driving a double team to a
piano box buggy, and smoking a eve
cent cigar, there Is no doubt that he
looks mighty important.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

The middle OF the readers failed to
get upon the official ballot in New York
but there are still a number OF candi-
dates from whom to choose.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

Many a woman is loved without
knowing II and many a woman thinks
she is loved when she is not The lat
ter discover their mistake q few weeks
after marriage
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

Every political party in Chicago has
now declared for municipal ownership Of
street railways. There could be no surer
way to get it.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

In the opinion Of the New York World
the paramount issue has simmered down
to who viii get the most votes
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

Whether or not the number Of ex-
presidents in the United States is to be
increased viii be determined two weeks
from today.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

The sometimes despised silver dollar
again reached the market value Of so
cents yesterday.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

Being cut open by the surgeons ap-
pears to have become a habit with
Roland Reed
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

If some men were compelled to DO all
their meanness IN the daytime they
would soon tire OF it.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23
COLORADO FLYER.

Via @Great Rock Island Route"
Leaves Topeka $40 .. m. arriving
Colorado Springs 1925, Denver ID 100
O'Clock next q. IA.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

In a town where people have every
thing charged" it is hard to pay cash
for theater tickets and railroad fare.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

IFrom the Atchison Globe.1
When a man insists on explaining a
thing, it Is a confession that it worries
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

1t is now positively known, after years
Of experimenting, that wishing does
no good.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

People agree on only one thing con-
cerning the election: they regret that II
is not over, and out of the way
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

A great many people make fun o
you" Don't give them any more occa
sion than you can help.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

A man will do anything in politics:
an Atchison politician recently startec
a story that his best friend was crazy
to satisfy a bum.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

We all know that some people are so
worthless that they need an old fash
ioned whipping, but no one dares say
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

When a man has a toothache, and
some one recommends that he be
man." and have it out. he is easily per-
suaGed that it is best to save 1t, If
possible.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23
srhe Strip" Enioins Citv.

E. K. Felt and others, living in the
strip" have asked in a suit filed in the
district court today, that the city be en-
Joined from the collection of taxes on
property in the strip for 1900
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

OF course women are not babyish, but
a seals1in coat viii square almost any
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

Most clever young people make
speciality of initiating elocutionists.
Elocutionists. have more fun made OF
them than any other class of people.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

Homeliness NOT positive
ugliness- but mere plainness,
often passes for beauty when
crowned with a halo of beauti-
ful hair.
In scores of cases the secret
Of beauty IS Ayers Hair Vigor.
]. c. AVER COMPANY.
Practical Chemists, Lowell, Mas
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

The colored chorus is preparing to sing
the comic opera, The Doctor Of Alcan-
tara" some time during the winter. The
words were by Benz. e. Woolf and the
music was composed by Julius Euehberg.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23
LOCAL MENTION.

Mrs. T. J. Anderson is suffering from
an attack of inflammatory rheumatism.
Carpets were put down in the offices. Of
the city treasurer and the city physician
today.
There was but one case before the police
Judge this morning: plain drunk who
was fined So.
The chorus Of Bethany college may sing
the Messiah" in Topeka during the
Christmas holidays.
Miss Lydia R Culp of Topeka. is the
author of a new coon song. IL IS enutieo
oh Babe Don't Make Me Leave"
cleo Dias. the Mexican wrman who IS
in the city jail for larceny, speaks English
Spanish and three Indian dialects
The faculty of the Arapahoe Inaian
school at Darlington. Okla, have sent to
Mrs. Thorpe for a white woman to take
charge Of the mess"
There has been a complaint from sew
eral people who have tried to comply with
the city ordinance IN regard t. p &C ng
boxes in the alley for refuse, that the
Special Agent H. J. Ormsby inspected a
fre= rural delivery route which will sup
ply the south part Of the county from
Wakarusa-
The model for a statue Of Colonel c. K.
H lliday still remains at brary hall and
may be seen during the opening hours
of the library.
The veterans of the battle Of the Blue
celebrated the thirty-fifth anniversary
Monday afternoon by a dinner in the
Lincoln Post hall
The recital by the Ladies' Music club
which was to have been given Wednes-
day afternoon for the associate membe 8
has been postponed until Wednesday Of
next week, October 31st
The registration this afternoon reached
$500 There are three days in which to
register, as the books will close OctO-
Der 26, at o'clock at night
-. -. -.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

Among the funny things women do,
is to spread an old red shawl over the
sofa and put a candle with red shade
on a table near by. and call it an oriental
corner.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

It is well to know that De Wits Witch
Hazel Salve viii heal a burn and step the
pain at once. 1t Will cure eczema an
skin diseases and ugly wounds and sores.
It is certain cure for piles. G unter-
get the original De Wits Witch Hazel
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

Never judge a man by the silk um
brella he carries; he may have left cot
ton one somewhere in its place.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

Sometimes it's the man with Il
smallest foot who foots the largest bill
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23
QUAKER REFLECTIONS.

TFrom the Philadelphia Record.J
The crusty man should eschew pie.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

Most men think they can do thing!
better than they are being done unit
they try.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

Eve was the first woman, and probably
the last, who did not gather up hel
skirts and scream at the sight Of 3
mouse.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

! Ayers Hafs vigor
Ayers Cherry Psetorzl
Ayers Cou.1tnaa
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

An Atchison woman who rides tan
dem with her husband. says it is won
ierful how easily the machine is pro-
PEELED. Yes, 1t runs easy, for her, but
think of the work of the old man!
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

Time for reflection, from a woman
mirror.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23
GLoBE gIGHTs.


IFrom the Atchison Globe.1
When a man insists on explaining
thing, it Is a confession that It worries
him
OF course women are not babyish, but
a seaIskin coat win square almost any
thing
Of experimenting, that wishing does
no good
great many people make fun OF
you" Don't give them any more occa-
sion than you can help.
People agree on only one thing con
cerning the election: they regret that II
is not over. and out Of the way
In a town where people have every
thing Charged % it is hard to pay cash
for theater tickets and railroad fare.
we all know that some people are 50
worthless that they need an old fasn-
ioned whipping, but no one dareS say
So
man viii do anything in politics;
an Atchison politician recently star rleo
a story that his best friend was crazy
to satisfy a bum.
speciality of initiating eloeutionists.:
Elocutionists have more fun made OF
them than any other class of people.
Among the funny things women do,
is to spread an old red shawl over the
sofa and put a candle with red shade
on a table near by. and call it an oriental
corner.
An Atchison woman who rides a tan
dem with her husband. says it is Won
derful how easily the machine is pro-
PEELED. Yes, 1t runs easy, for her, but
think of ths work of the old man!
1t is related OF an Atchison BRIDE
groom that a burglar recently appeared
at his house, WheTeupon the bridegroom
jumped out of the window, and ran,
leaving his bride to protect the house.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

The Spinster-''I fnd it good polio.
to look out for No. l." The Chicag,
Widow-"Gracious! I'm looking for m.
fourth
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

Guzzler-"I found myself In a rathe
tight place this morning" Mrs. Guz
zler-''Yes; I saw you coming out of |
saloon
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

"A girl admires a mans strong will
before they are married" says the
Chronic bachelor. 'Afterward she calls
it stubboTnness-
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

With the exception Of a neglected hus
band there is no sadder spectacle thai
a neglected wife.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

TELEPHONES.
F,-lsiness Office........-....- Bell Phone 1o1 /
Reporters Room. Bell Phone or
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

close fsted
The Topeka state journal., 1900-10-23

With the opening of the football sea
son the canvasback is on the g1idiron
The state herald., 1900-08-24

1t is reported that W. s. Stratton, the
millionaire, is slated as candidate for
governor on the republican ticket OF this
state. Every fair minded voter OF Colo
RADIO knows that, IL Mr.. Stratton receives
the nomination on that or any other tic
ket in this campaign, he will receive 1t
because Of the fact that he is multi
millionaire and not because OF ability or
fitness that he may be thought to pos
sess Tor discharging the duties Of the
office il elected. w. S. Stratton, the
carpenter OF Colorado Springs. would
not have received n thought from Sena-
tor Wolcott and hrs Supporters as a can
didate for governor but w. S. Stratton,
the millionaire, Is considered to be o
very desirable candidate simply because
be IS able to furnish u lorGe campaign
fund. Mr.. Strstton is no better qualili.
ed for filling the office OF governor OF
Colorado now than he was when he
earned living by working at his trade
as carpenter but he is much more
suitable candidate for party leaders who
are very anxious to secure a large cam
paign fund. There Is nothing in the
politics OF the day that is more disgust
ing to the fair .miuded voter than the
growing tendency of party leaders to Sc.
lect candidates for their pocket book
rather than for any ability they may
possess.
The state herald., 1900-08-24

The Springfield (Mpss.) Republican In
commenting on W. J Bryan'r speech nc.
ccpting the nomination for president
says;
"rborc ia little dissent among tho pa
pcra capable Of my fairness TO Mr.. Bry.
aD that his tndisnspoha speech wna n
truly great rhetorical achievement.
Putting aside the rriuoiplea I, rupporis
and ignoring the force oi ia argument,
the addiesa posaesse. u literary strength.
even m tho types. that i. unusual. IA
ali FfencbmeD could take ptids in the
orn'ory ~ Miraheau, aud M MI English
men could admire the forensic powers OF
Gladstone. II sermH also that Americans
of all pafiiee can be- proud Of ~ highly
developed rhsioficiab md public
speaker M Mr.. Bfynp. It's not necean
aty tu any that he rivals Lincoln IN tho
simplicity and clesrncsn oi his style. yet
hardly nny other political leader since
The state herald., 1900-08-24

The Denver Times in commenting on
tho recent interview Of Senator Teller
on the resignation Of Hon. A. NJ. Steven
son RS chairman o, the Silver Republi-
can state committee says:
Senator Henay N. Teller returned
from the western part OF the state yester.
day and Immediately gave ont an inter
view regarding the resis OF Chair
man A. NJ. Stevenson from the Silver
Republican organization, In which he
professed to believe that it would not
have much effect on the situation in
the state. The senator declared himself
an expansionist and said that the Philip
pines would never be given up to any
other power. He apologized IN a meas
ure for the Democratic position on the
questian and contradicted the expires.
sions OF the Democratic party leaders
and organs on the subject. Whatever
may be the views Of Democratic leaders
on the question OF the disposition OF the
AbH'ppiuer, " is eNutut tHe SENATOR ID
not in sympathy with that party on that
issue any more than is Mr.. Stevenson"
We publish iu this issue OF the HER.
AID this interview in full aud defy the
Denver Times or any one to find in that
interview the least foundation for any
such statements as the above made by
the Times. Iusiead OF publishing the
the interview and permitting its readers
to form their own opinions on Senator
Tcllers position on the question OF I'm
perinlism. 1t publishes the above mis-.
leading statement. There is no such an
issue as expansion before the people IN
this campaign and the Tunes is well a.
ware OF that fact but it Is not fair
enough in it's campaign methods TO ad
nit 1t and prefers to mislead its readers,
II possible. by an attempt to make them
believe that expansion and not imperial.
isu, is the Issue.
The state herald., 1900-08-24

Perry s. Heath, secretary of the repub.
licau national committee, is authority for
the statement that the Hanna Campaign
committee Is furnishing ij0o newspapers
with ready made editorials for us. In
tins campaign. Ibis IN certainly ma.
chine politics In it's perfection. The
party committee evidently has very M.
tle faith in the ability of tho party .di,
tors 10 handle the campaign issues and
40 proposes TO hav. the editorials for
these 400 papers written in Chicago or
New York. Hanna says Thumbs up"
and Immediately i5o0 county pswrpa.
papers say "fhumbs up" That would
work M smoothly ns clock work but,
unfortunately for tho success OF tha,
kind OF machine politics, tho voters ecii.
orally discover before th. campaign Ia
over that these arc macLin..made oil.
torial- aud, from the dat, of that dis
co,ery, nrr influenced b, them Just n
bont M much ~ by 40 many pni.n,
medicine ads. The couutr, prc,s should
he independent enough 10 emphniically
refuse TO Lc party 10 any snch political
machine work md fair enough 10 give
due credit for bll editorials not wrttor
by the editor.
The state herald., 1900-08-24
On Wednesday o. Inst week the stan,

On Wednesday o: last week the Stand.
ard Oil Company declared another divi-
deud. March 10, a dividend OF twenty
dollars share was granlei, that is to
say. about s20.Ooo.Ool, said to be the lar.
gest dividend ever declared by corpor.
alton. This was followed in June with
dividend Of ten dollars n share, and
now, two months later, another Of eigh,
dollars a share. This makes thirty.
eight dollars share already this year,
or s3s,OGo,oo0. and the harvest truly ID
still plenteous for auother dividend OF
ten million more before the new year.
Last year the dividends reach,d d s33, 600.
600. The total dividends reach two hun
dred and sixfy.nlno millions. j. d.
RocxErELLER is b. ID TO have receiv.
ed one.third Of lh' And tho Standard
Oil allied interests, that ia to say, the in
vestments in banks, railroads. mines,
steamship line, etc, etc, by tho coterie
who control the STANDARD Oil Company,
yield ss much more. Tell IL not that
the money power eau not b. despoiic in
this republic II 1t will. Central Christ.
ian Advocate.
The state herald., 1900-08-24

the rise Of Lincoln has surpassed Mr..
Bryan in the dignity, poise. simplicity
and clearness which now characterize
his best efforts. He has also gift for
ep,gram and strong condemnation OF
ideas, which few other public men pos
sess. There Is no one in English politics
who compares with him in these re-
spects, unless it be John Morley, and IN
America Carl Schurz almost alone is his
equal. Mr.. Bryan's oratory gains force
from the utter lack OF personality and
personal abuse which characterizes it.
The Indianapolis speech IL particularly
notable in that respect. From the be-
ginning to the peroration it is nm appeal
to the understanding and the sense Of
every American voter No Presidential
candidate could lift political discussion
20 higher plane, end to Mr.. Bryan
credit should be given for this much,
however obnoxious his principles and
his party may be to his critics."
The state herald., 1900-08-24

The imperialistic newspapers have
been denouncing as traitor any man who
wonld advocate hauling down the flag
on any territory where once planted. 1t
now seems that Secretary Hay himself
can do a little flag iurling on the side
when it suits bis pleasure to do so. He
has hauled down the stars and strips
from a good sized strip of Alaskan ter
ritory at the demand Of England. Since
conferring this latest favor on England,
he is not in very good position to talk
very loud sbont the TRAITORS" who fay
or hanling down the flag when the
foundation principles Of our government
and common justice to another people
demand it.