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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01
CIVIL SERVICE ORDER
Governing the Philippines Is
sued by the President.

Washington. Dec. President Nc
Kinley has issued an executive order
directing the United States civil service
commission to render such assistance
as may be practicable to the civil SER
vice board created by the Philippine
commission to establish and maintain
'.an honest and efficient civil service in
the Philippines" The commission is in
structed to conduct civil service exam
nations there on the request Of the
board under regulations hereafter TO be
agreed upon between the two bodies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01
PaI Bearerg al saford Funeral.

The remains of H. c. Stafford may be
viewed at the family residence, 408 West
Railroad street, North Topeka, Sunday
morning from 10 to u. The funeral ser
vices viii take place at Grace Cathedral
at 1.45 o'clock. The palI-bearers viii be
Eugene Hagan, z. T. Hazen, David
Overmyer, c. B. Smith, Howell Jones
and A. r. Williams.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

speech with a few lines The Pail Mall
Gazette says:
'Mr. Choate was naturally jubilant
last night, as Americans always are on
Thanksgiving day There is no false
modesty about them. They have not
written their " sRecessionar yet, and If
any poet were to oblige them with one
unasked they would promptly put 1t in
the fire. A great people, a young peo-
PIE, an expanding people, a people that
can lick creation-that's the sort of peo-
pie to. enjoy heartily Thanksgiving day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01
OSCAR WILDE'S DEATH
Attributed to Suicide by a Paris
Newspaper.

Paris, Dec. 1.-The Journal says IL n
r7nmored that Wilde, who died here yes
terday, committed suicide. He had been
known for several months under the
nome Of Mammoth. For some time ne
had been indisposed. In October he was
obliged to submit to a serious operation
from the effects Of which he never re-
covered He died at the Maison Du
il ere, an obscure hotel in the presenoe
of Lord Alfred Douglas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01
After Long Idleness

Lebanon, Pa, Dec. 1.-Arter an idle
ness Of five months the FIVE furnaces of
the Lebanon Valley, operated by the
Lackawanna Iron and Steel company Of
Scranton, will resume operation, giving
employment to about LOO men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01
Work of the HIints.

Philadelphia, Dec 1.-The United
States mint executed during November
y. 800 900 coins. valued at S2,254. ASS. II. OF
this S116, was Of gold, and was for
the government Of Costa Rica- The rest
was in American silver, nickel and cop
per. The value of silver was 81 COS. 600
and Of base metal $3.50. .12O.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01
Death of a Football Player.

Lowell Mass. Dec. Louis Gilmore.
1S-year-oId captain of the high school
football team, died last night from in
juries sustained in a fierce scrimmage IN
the high school -Bechmont football game
at the fair grounds Thanksgiving day. A
diSl0cation of the third cervica1 Vertebra
caused his body to be paralyzed from the
shoulders down
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

Chicago. Dec. IA Record special
from Nashville says: Bobby Dobbs has
received an offer of $1,000 from the
National Sporting club Of London to
meet Dick Burge He will accept.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01
Is a Centenarian-

Cedarvale, Dec. Josiah Moose, Iiv-
ing west Of here just across the Cowley
county line, win next month be 100
years old and elaborate preparations are
being made to celebrate his anniversary
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01
Weather Indications

Chicago, DecA Forecast for Kansas:
Fair tonight and Sunday; south to
west winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01
CopeRa state 3ournaI.
INDEX OF TODAY'S PAPER.
sATURDAY. DEC. IL, 1oOo.

weather predictions for the next "a hours:
For Kansas-Fair tonight and Sunday;
south to west winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

Prof C. c. Georgeson, one of the Kan
eas men who has for the past few years
become eminent in his profession as IN
AGRICULTURAL explorer and expert, in the
employ OF the department Of agriculture,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

Mrs. Lydia NJ. Mackey, Of Kansas,
and sister-in-law of Senator Harris,
has been appointed to a clerical position
in the Congressional library, at a salary
of $720 per annum.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-10

From the Washington Star: 1t is
doubtful whether any institution in
the world has such record for long
tenure of office ON the part of those
directing 1t as has the Greenwich OBJ
servatory. That institution was es-
tablished in 1875, and in the PA years
of its existence it has had just eight
directors. whose average terms Of ONCE
have been twenty-eight years. The
Harvard observatory has been estab-
lished sixty years, and has had but
four directors. The naval observatory
in the district. however, has in the
thirty-three years of Its existence had
ten directors. owing to the custom of
detailing naval officers in that duty
for term of three years each. This
constant change of directors. 1t has
been claimed, is responsible to large
extent for the lack of continuity in the
work of the naval observatory and its
consequent failure to meet the require
ments of a great national observatory
although more money is spent for its
maintenance than for any other like
institution In the world.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-10
CURE FOR roRoErLuLnEss.
II u . L'uy Habit which cAa ne Over
come

II Il . L'zy Habit which CAn Ne Over
auccessful business man said that
there were two things which he learned
when he was eighteen, and which were
ever afterward OF great use to him
namely: Never to lose anything, and
never to forget anything"
An Odd lawyer sent the young man
with m Important paper, giving him
definite Instructions what to do with 1t.
But" inquired the young man, sup
pose that should happen to lose IT.
what shall do theny'
lyon must not lose it." said the law
yer fr0wning.
II don't mean to-" said the young
man, "but suppose 1 should happen
tor
"But say you must not happen to. I
shall make no provision for such an
occurrence You must not lose 1t"
This put new train of thought into
the young mans mind, and he found
that II he was determined to do thing
he could do it. He made such provis-
lon against every contingency that he
never lost anything.
He found this equally true about for
getting. If certain matter OF import
ance was to be remembered he pinned
1t down on his mind, fastened 1t there,
and made it stay. He used to declare:
when a man tells me that he forgot
to do something tell him he might as
well have said: 4 did not care enough
about your business to take the trouble
to think Of it again
II once had an intelligent young man
in my employ who deemed 1t sufficient
excuse for having neglected an import
At Il tnIf
that would not answer; If he was sum.
GENTLY Interested he would be careful
to remember 1t was because he did
not care enough that he forgot.
drilled him with this truth.
HE worked for me three years, ana
during the last year of the three he was
utterly changed in this respect. He did
not forget thing. His forgetting. ne
found, had been lazy and careless
habit of mind. and he cured it."-Ihe
Country Gentleman.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-10

One who has never seen beavers build
their dams can scarcely conceive the In
toiligence. cunning and shrewd Judgment
istIcs, In the first place they cut will
low poles near the edge of the stream
or pond in such a way that they will! fall
twelve feet long. according to the depth
Of the water. Then ditch is cleared
out across the stream. Four or hye
upright In the ditch. The poles are put
close .tese,ser asd heavy stonss are are
pushed on each side Of them to FORM tne
below this barrier another ditch Of the
same length is made. Then the poles
''n'' and stones and logs are placed on
on them so that the tips are caught Sc
cureiy in the other ditch. All open
spaces are filed In with sticks, gravel
and mud, until the dam Is water-tight
On top OF the poles 1t Is snugly plastered
and the winter home Is complete.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-10
THE HEAD ROSE AND SANK.

THE HEAD ROSE AND SANK.
Portable pair of boots. made her way
swiftly along dirty Chicago streets.
Very luxurious looked the room and
very charming the women, but Mrs.
Larned did not particularly notice. 1t
was her way to take luxury for grant
ed, and she always had the effect of
subduing material things Immediately.
Wherever she was, she dominated. 1t
was SO now-the room was made for
her. the water drawn for her. She
ran up the spring board to take dive
and Just as she was putting her hands
together she CHANGED to look toward
the other end of the room and there
she saw figure which. for moment
caused her to forget her purpose.
1t was the woman. Marie gazed. adj
hitting to herself that she had never
seen anyone more beautiful. Marie
gave look OF disgust at her own mus
cular, stubby little figure. and with
vast Impotence with the mysteries of
life, dove violently down under water
and swan to the end of the tank. She
had the intention OF coming up as
near Iuc WolIah Cd DIG Coulu. ohc
meant to stand near her. like a mis-
cradle dripping little dog and to be as
ridiculous as she could. II the woman
had any reason to exult, she would
give her full opportunity.
But the woman was not standing
where Mrs. Larned had last seen her.
It was evident that she had entered
the tank. Mrs. Larned looked about
for several seconds without seeing her,
then, discovered that glorious head
held painfully above water while the
woman made her way with the feeble
strokes of an inexperienced swimmer
toward the far end Of the tank. A pre-
monition of impending disaster held
Mrs. Larned to the spot. She saw the
woman slowly moving on with awk-
ward strokes, saw her reach the deep
water, and knew that the swimmer
was aware Of the fact and nervous
over It, by the increased jerkiness OF
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-10

Tho Southern Pacific Company and
it, connections operate the best nrst
and second class service to California.
Arizona, Texas and Mexico. Through
Pullman Palace Sleepers and Tourist
Sleepers from all principal eastern
points. Personally conducted Tourist
Excursions from Cincinnati, Louisville.
st. Louis, Chicago, St. Paul. Mime
apolis, Des Moines. Omaha. Kansas
City. etc. For particulars and descrip-
tive literature write w. G. Neimyer.
Genr Western Agent. 23s Clark ST..
Chicago; ". H. Conner. Coml Agent.
Chamber Commerce Bldg, Cincinnati.
Ohio. or w. ]. Berg, Trav. Pass ACT,
go Ellicott So, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-10

Among the curious Inhabitants of
the Philippines. according to Prof. j.
B. Steere, are fruit-eating bats, some
of which are nearly as large as cats,
with wings five feet in extent. Dur
ing the day they remain hanging from
the branches of trees in roosting places
where they congregate by hundreds.
They avoid the thick forests and some
times roost in lone tree on the plains.
At twilight they become animated and
attack the fruit orchards and cocoanut
groves. They are fond of the Juice
from which the natives make tuba,
or palm beer, and drink it from the
bamboo cups in which 1t has been coll
lected. Sometimes the Juice has be-
gun to ferment, and then the bats are
intoxicated by it and fall helpless upon
the ground, to be killed by their ene-
mics in the morning.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-10

MILLIONS OF WOMEN USE CUr1cuRA SOAP exclusively
for preserving purifying, and identifying the skin, for
cleansing the scalp of crsts scales and dandru and the
stopping of falling hair for softening whitening and
healing red rough and hands, in the form of baths
for annoying rritations, nammaons, and chafngs,
free offensive perspraton in the form of Washes
for lucrative and for sanatve antspc
purposes which readily suggest themselves to and
especially mothers and for all the purposes of the toilet
BATH and nursery No amount of persuasion induce
those who have once used to any other especially
for preserving and purifying the skim scalp and hair OF
infants and children CUrIcURA SOAP combines delicate
enoient properties derived from CUTICURA, the great
skin cure with the purest of cleansing ingredients and the
most refreshing of flower doors. No other medcated or
toilet soap compounded is to be compared with it
for preserving purifying, and identifying the skim scalp
hair and hands No other foreign domestic toilet soap
however expensive is to be compared with it for all the
purposes of the toilet bath, and nursery Thus it
bines in ONE SOAP ONE PRICE, vz TWENTY FIVE CENTS,
the BEST skin and complexion soap, the toilet and
BEST baby soap in the world
e. w. sos sysay s;aor
cSoa
~ Bsua
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-10
WOMAN VS.. WOMAN.

Mrs. Larned looked at her little
watch with feeling of dismay. The
morning would not go. She could not
persuade time to hasten. She paced
with measured tread that she might
appreciate her sorrow to the full. For
the truth was that Marie Larned had
made painful discovery. She had
convinced herself that her husband
called with more frequency than con-
vention could warrant upon another
woman. Hints of the matter had come
to her several times, but she had
thought little of it. 1t was the GUS
tom among the gentlemen she knew
to call upon their friends for tea in
the late afternoon or during the even
ings. 1t had always been the habit
of her husband to do this. He said
ideas rested him after his business
which he insisted involved the exer-
else of no ideas-and he preferred the
ideas of women to those of men. He
liked the quality OF the feminine brain.
This intense appreciation of delicate
wit and whimsical fancy had been
one Of his chief charms to his wtfe.
who often apologized to herself for
being more ious-minded than he.
She blamed herself for what she
termed her stupidity. and with
large-minded tolerance made light OF
his complimentary attitude to other
women.
But it had always been women"
Now 1t was a woman. That made 1t
different.
The woman was beautiful. By clos
ing her eyes Marie Larned could sum-
mon to her perfect recollection the
abundant brown-gold hair. the limpid
brown eyes. the sumptuous figure. and
the fine assurance of her rival. High
spirits and perfect taste in the mat
ter of dressing went with the rest
an alluring woman, truly. The refiec-
ton which Mrs. Larned saw in her
glass was not reassuring after this. for
the mirror gave back the presentment
of short, muscular, quaint little crea-
ture, with nervous energy so strong
as to be almost grotesque. pair OF
bright and penetrating eyes. too
serious mouth, and trick of extreme
simplicity in dress.
What ridiculous person." she
sighed ~ herself. Il could not sug-
gest romance to anyone. l wonder l
had the bravado to marry"
She wondered on this particular day
what she could do to pass the time.
She walked about her house. 1t was in
absolutely perfect order. Her bank
book was made up. She was not in
arrears with her calls. Her paper was
written for the club. She was sick
OF driving and she didn't wish to walk.
AS for reading-she could not read.
To sit calmly down and concentrate
that feverish. tortured mind was an
impossibility. But at last she be-
thought her Of the athletic club. There
was good sport there and of a sort
to her liking. She put on shabby
soft little felt hat which she wore.
to the scandal OF all her proper neigh
hood, and in the exultation that comes
for short walking skirt and COM
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-10
PRESIDENT KRUGER AHEAD.
Pretoria, Transvaal. South Africa.
nAe 1874

Dec. ], 1899.
{ Nessrs. Swanson Rheumatic Cure
Company, Chicago. ILL.,. U. 8. A.-0sn-
tlemen: Your last shipment and COM
munication- received. am very much
pleased with the Information which
you have % kindly given ms.
Please End enclosed bank draft TO
the amount OF e413 los. tor which
send me twenty-five (z6) gross Of
6wanson's "S-DROPS." Ship same -
before In order that there may b NO
delay, ~ this medicine will b. greatly
needed -bsfoe9 It reaches uA The Last
shipment kfAlmost disposed Of. - the
medical department Of our army uses
y for use In the army.
have been told that our success
on the battlefield Is due to certain
extent to the use OF "5-DROPS" Rheu-
matte Cure, which has relieved and
prevented . great deal of suffering
among our men from Rheumatism.
Neuralgia and other acute pains caused
By exposure. Your "5-DROPS" II as
good a. . Transvaal soldierl
! In one Of the battles, small guam
tity Of "6-DROPS," together with other
medicines. was captured BY the Eng
lish, which was . great loss to our
men. The Ruinecks won't do 1t again.
! am, respectfully yours.
PETER HAAS.
"6-DROPS" II the most powerful
specific known. Free from opiates and
perfectly harmless. It II perfect cure
for Rheumatism. sciatica, Neuralgia.
Dyspepsia, Backache, Asthma, CatArrh.
Ia Grippe. Neuralgia Headache. etc.
Largo sized bottles 600 doses). $500.
Or three (3) bottles for $3.50. Sample
bottles Is cents.
SWANSON RHEUMATIC CURE CO..
100 to 1e4 r. Lake st.. Chicago, III
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-10

This is Max O'Relrs recipe for max
ing q Boer: Take all that Is. dirtiest,
bravest, most old-fashioned and most
obstinate in a Breton; all that 10 most
suspicious, sly and mean In q Norman
all that is shrcwdest, most hospitapie'
most puritan and most bigoted IN
Scot-mix well. stir and serve, ana you
have 4 Boer.-Household Words.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-10

England can no longer compete With
u in the shipment of many products
to China. This Is merely natural. Ihe
best wins In everything. For Q IKE
reason, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters mas
for nifty years acknowledged NO supe-
rior, because there is nothing better to
cure constipation, indigestion, dyspep-
sia and biliousness.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-10

Write today to Allen S. Olmsted. lie
Roy, N. Y, for free sample OF Aliens
Foot-Ease, powder to shake into your
shoes. 1t cures chilblains, sweating.
damp, swollen, aching feet. It makes
new or tight shoes easy. A certain
cure for Corns and Bunions. All drug
gists and shoe stores sell 1t; ESQ.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-10

Remember" said the young mans IA
Their, that when was your age l earn
ed my own living"
"Of course" was the depressing an
swer; you did the best you could with
your opportunities. But I'll venture to
say you didn't get nearly as good liv-
ing as l get now without working. -
Washington Star.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-10

Miss Bling. why do you refuse to mar
ry me?" Because you are in the dry
goods business and I'd never have a
chance to pick up bargains at other
shops"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-10

"Harry, that gown I'm. telling you
about IL q perfect dream" Well,
see by the way you return to the subject
thst you are working me to make 1t Il
reality"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-10
Ninsrs' and Pros pectors' Excursion to
New Mexico.

February 18th Santa Fe Route will sell
tickets to New Mexico points at very
low rate giving stopover privileges on
return trip Good thirty days. Get full
particulars 100 Lawrence street.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-10
An AlI-Ysar Resort.

The Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs, Ark.
opens March 1, 1900. A most desirable attrac-
tive and convenient resort for health and pleas
ure seekers. Ideal climate. pure sparkling
water best accommodations Through Sleep
ers Via Frisco Line. Write for particulars to
Manager Hotel or 70 any representative OF
Frisco Lins.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-10

'.The Fol,erols have recalled their re:
ception Invitations" ANY body sick?
"No: Mrs, Foiderol changed her mind.
and concluded she would rather have the
house painted
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-10

what is q handwriting expert. Cous-
in Ju:a?"
oh he's a man who can read other
peoples handwriting when he can't read
his own.'-Indianapolis Journal.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-10

and u work ID like magic. feel that
YOUR medicine has been of inestimable
benefit to mi. miss ADELE WILLIAM
SON, 1876 N. boulevard, Atlanta, Ga.
Thin, Sallow and Nervous
"DEAR Mis-. PINKHAM IL was thin,
sallow and nervous. 1 had not had
my menses FIR over q year and a half.
Doctored with several physicians in
town and ote specialist, but did not
get any betty. l finally decided to
try your medicine, and wrote to you.
After had taken three bottles OF
Lydia E. PHI xham's Vegetable Com
pound and thee of Blood Purifier, my
menses retuihed, and 1 feel rs well
and strong Al / ever did, and am gain
ing fesh."-4rss LENA GAINES, Visalia,
Tulars Co.. a.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-10
s2s A WEEK TO AGENTS

Selling Our new GAS LAMP. A Gas Plant. Brighter
than electricity welsbach city gas. Cheaper tlinn
kerosene, I0O candle light. cent /. day. Polished
brass. Fully guaranteed. Retail 500. Big money
maker. Live agents wanted everywhere. standard
9As Lamp Co. 10 Michigan ST.. Chicago.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-10

Why do they ever buy white horses
to draw coal carts?
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-10

did you ever try the silent propos-
al?" mo, how does 1t work. you
send the girl your photograph, and II she
keeps 1t and returns hers you are 1t.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-10

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY,
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II 1t fails to cure.
26c. E. W. Groves signature on each box.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-10

Didn't you send any of your chickens
to the poultry show mo; I've noticed
that when a hen acquires a taste for SO.
ciety she gets too stuck up to lay eggs.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-09-27
THE NIGHT STORM.

The distant stars in all the SKY are
bright
The gentle winds sing songs of peace
tonight.
And earth in quiet peacefulness Is
dressed:
When, 10, from out the distant west
The rumbling voice of thunder deep
Proclaims the storm god; llghtnings
lea3
From the dark horizon, playing
Ger the western trees that, swaying
Wildly, tell the storm gods power;
Over all the heavens tower
The great gray clouds; and rapidly
The stars are blotted from the sky;
While rains lncessant beat
The ground like feet.
And the thunder
Breaks asunder
All the quiet of the night;
And the forked lightnings bright
Turn to day
The misty way
OF the gray clouds dripping path
Then the wild storms aftermath
Follows gently, and, behold,
The stars are shining as OF old,
The trees are by soft winds caressed
And earth in peacefulness is dressed.
international Magazine.