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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-08

cares. 1t is delightfully."- unconventional
and refreshingly simple in style 1t is
called a book of fables and contains
the trite aphorisms which have already
given the author high rank as philo-
sOphical humorist.
Tom McNeal is always original and
while he has in his book followed some
what in the footsteps of his predeces-
sOrs the subject matter is always fresh
and the deductions plain and whole
some The authors style breathes the
freedom of the west, and while his disre-
gard for the strict rules of rhetoric may
bring down upon him an avalanche of
criticism it is pretty safe to say that his
little book will be read and enjoyed
The preface is unique and gives the
reader a hint of the good things to
come, and it also serves to make plain
the style of the author.
This is his excuse for the preface:
When a new book is sprung on the
public il is customary for the author
to write a preface. or introduction, which
IS supposed to serve as an excuse for
the publication Sometimes the author
gets a gifted and indulgent friend to
write the preface for him. This is the
reason why the preface to a book is
often the best part of the publication.
I have concluded to vary the usual
programme just a little. 1 offer this
book without any excuse for it's being
If the public doesn't like the book the
say. however, for the benefit of the
publisher. who is taking most Of the
FISK, thar nope the public VIII not re-
fuse to buy
Discussing the precedent for the ac-
tion of the author in writing a book Of
fables the author says:
The most popular of fable writers
among the ancients was Aesop. Al
though Aesop lived and wrote more
than twenty-five hundred years ago
more people know about him now than
do about several writer's whose works
were published as late as last January.
Aesop had not much of a show for i'm
mortality when he started in the fable
business Circumstances were decidedly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-08

der: "As proud as Coles dog that took
the wall Of "a dung cart. and got crushed
IN the wheel. and the uttermost depths
of laziness were reached by David Law
rence's dog that leaned his head against
the wall to bark" piece Of faceuousncas
only suggesting that the real origin OF
Lazy Lawrence" had already been for
gotten. Lawrence bids wages" was an
excuse for lazincss. and st Lawrence has
got hold OF YOU" was. and perhaps a. still,
a common provincial saying Of any one
neglecting work, while ST. Lawrence
Day, August TO- generally hot day. was
one on which persons were exceptionally
supposed 10 shirx their usual avocutiona.
This saint. whose martyrdom shook the
foundatio Of pagan unbelief. IS stlli fur
Their commemOrated in 'St. Lawrence
make a great display on his anniversary.
AS regards est. Boza," Bailey's uictlou-
airy, 1870. gives "Lozel-s lazy lubher."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-08

is well printed and bound in cloth. An
interesting feature is the Illustrations.
They We're made by-a young Kansas ar
fist. Albert T. Reid, who has achieved
considerable fame in the few years he
has been before the public Mr.. Reid's
pictures are well drawn and contain a
vivid delineation of the story they are
used to illustrate. The book contains
40 of Mr.. Reds drawings which help
very much to make it one of the most
interesting essentially Kansas books yet
DlIhliShed-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-08
M'NEAL'S FABLES.
Topeka HumOrist's New Book
Is in Press.
Will Be a Christmas Publication
of Crane & Co.
AUNIQUEPRODUCTION.
The Author Uses His Most
Clever Satire.
Illustrated by Albert Reid, a
Kansas Artist.
A UNIQUE PRODUCTION.

Tom AIcNeal. the well known Topeka
humorist and newspaper man, has writ
ten his first book 1t Will be issued in
a few days by the firm of crane & Co.
of Topeka, who have already acted as
sponsors for much that is meritorious
in Kansas literature.
This little Christmas publication is
designed to bring numberless rays of
sunlight to minds which are clouded by
the Undiscovered cobwebs Of business
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-08

her family: IF that preacher would
either take me into partnership, or else
put more point into his remarks. this
church might not look so much like
lodging house"
MoraL-If you want to interest your
hearers, have some point to your re-
marks.
THE WOMAN AND HER vOCIFER-
GUS HEN.
In the month of June a hen was cack-
ling vociferously over a new-laid egg,
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ssLAZY LAWRENCE"

fF'rom Notes and Queries.l
st. Lawrence became the patron saint of
the lazy and indolent because when, un-
der the fifth persecution of Valerian, he
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Kansas politician, who tried to keep on
both sides of the prohibition question"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-28
The AFFAIRS
OF. PORTO RICO
Continued from First Page.)

coins of the United States.
The Secretary OF the Treasury is au-
thorized to redeem the silver coin known
as the peso and all other silver and cop
per Porto Rican coins now in circula-
ton at the present rate of sixty cents
in the money Of the United States for.
one peso, this rate to be applied in the
exchange Of other coins None but United
States coins are to be legal tender in
Porto Rico for more than three months
after the passage of this act.
RIGHT TO ANNUL.
Another provision gives optional auth
GRITTY to the President to appoint an Of
ficer OF the army Governor of the Island.
All laws enacted by the Porto Rican
Legislature are to be reported to Con-
gress which reserves the right to annui
The tariff, the Federal courts and other
questions deferred and consensus of opin-
ion favored slight duty amounting to Is
or 80 per cent. on articles imported into
the United States from other countries.
Considerable discussion was had on an
amendment abolishing the Legislature
and putting the government entirely in
the hands Of council to be appointed
by the President OF the United States.
of it's Y members to be non-residents OF
the Island.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-28
Conspiracy case Postponed.

NEW YORK, Jan. oI.-The hearing be-
fore United States Commissioner Shields
in the matter OF Gaynor Brothers and 3.
N. Greene the contractors indicted IN
Savannah, Ca, with former Captain
#Oberlin Carter, for frauu and conspiracy
against the Government, which was set
for to-day, has been further adjourned
until next week.
This action was taken on the appeal
OF the counsel for the defence to allow
further, time to produce E. A. Geisler, the
witness whose appearance was expected
( to-day, and who is at present In Sa-
vannnh.
Commissioner Shields decided that IL the
missing witness turns up Wedne;dsw-his
testimony will be included in the Record,
and If not the examination will be COLI
sidered closed The summing up was set
for next Thursday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-28
!. GLOUCESTER SOCIETY.
An Elegant Reception III Honor. OF Mr..
and Mrs. w. Snowden Hopkins.

An Elegant Reception iii Honor OF Mr..
and Mrs. w. Snovden Hopk Ins.
GLOUCESTER c. H., VA. Jan. 20
Specialize rec sption given by Mr.. and
Mrs Gerard Hopkins, of Eaverty, in
honor Of Mr.. and Mrs W. snowden Hop
kins was most delightful affair. and, in
spite of rain and dense darkness, about.
forty guests assembled to do honor to the
occasion.
The fine old house lends itself readily
: to such an affair, and the soft light from
the lamps and the glowing tire-places
showed to advaHte sc the spacious rooms
and the beautiful carving of the wood
work. The dainty bride made charming
impression upon her new neighbors by
the sweet graciousness of her manner;
The. following were among the invited
guests: Captain and Mrs. Byrd, Misses
Mary Brooke and Annie Byrd and MI;
Louis Byrd: Mr.. and Mrs. T. Benson and
Miss Eleanor 3Benson;. Mr.. and Mrs. G. p;
Curry, Mrs. z. Cary, and Misses Lucy and
Alice Cary; Mr.. and Mrs Carbell: Mr.. and
Mrs. Corr; Judge and Mrs. Catlett; Mr.:
and Mrs. L. c. Catlett: Mr.. and Mrs:
Clopton and Miss K. Clopton: Mr.. and
Mrs A p Davies; Misses A. and f.
Davis; Misses Evelyn and Lee Dabney
and Mr.. Franklin Dabney;; Mr.. and Mrs;
W. Duncnn; Mr.. and Mrs. Fox; Mr.. and
Mrs. HARDWOOD and Mr.. T. HARDWOOD; MI.
and Mrs r. Hincllle. Misses NJ. and X.
filnckle and Mr. j. Hincsle; Mrs. Fans,
Mrs. Meyer; Major and Mrs; Perrin, MISS
Sally and Messrs. John and Walter Per-
rim: Captain and Mrs. r. Page; Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. Smith: Mr.. and MRS.. II. Sen;
well; Mr.. and Mrs. Slingluff: Mr.. and
Mrs Eugene Sanders: Mr.. and Mrs. David
Sanders; NIr. William Thurston. and
Misses Fl. and L. Thurston; DR.. and Mrs
Philip Ta1iaferro; Major L. S. Taliaferro;
MIR. and Mrs r. p. Taliaferro; Mr.. md
Mrs. Hansford Taliaferro Mr.. and Mrs.
w. G. Clopton; Judge and Mrs. F. L.
Taylor; Mr.. and Mrs. John Tabb. the
Misses Tabb, Miss Rebecca Tabb and Mr..
J. Tabb, Jr.: Mr.. and Mrs. c.. Tinsley,
Miss Clara Tinsley, Miss L. Stubbs, Miss
Anne Vandergrift: Mr.. and Mrs. "A. w.
Mithers: Mr.. and Mrs. w: e; Withers;
Miss Sadie FIyn, of New York.
serious accident returning from Bella
my's church Sunday. The coupling pin
broke, and they and two children We're
thrown violently out of the vehicle. but
were fortunate enough to escape fatal re-
suits, though much bruised by the fall.
DR.. Philip Talaferro, who has lately
returned from a visit to Judge and Mrs
Wexford, Of Richmond, has been quite
sick. but. much to the satisfaction of his
many warm friends, is now better.
Mrs. Philip Taliaferro has returned from
a visit to Baltimore.
Senator and Mrs. Joseph Washington,
some time at Old Point. will arrive at
"Severnby" tomorrow, and spend some
DAYS with. NJ. and Mrs. a. W. Withers.
Mrs. William 8. WitherS leaves on Mon
day for Woodville, La.
Mr.. II. Peafs and Mr.. Howard Rath-
burn, of New York. are at."White
Marsh guests of Hon. J. w. Tabb.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-28
GRIP Fatal TO GATARRH VICTIMS.
Pe-ru-na The Reliance Of Millions Of Sufferers
From La Grippe and catarrll.

an abundance OF medicine. gradually
grew worse. At this juncture one OF
your descriptive pamphlets found itS /
way tome and attracted my attention
81 ~ bsss . suffsrcs with ehsonie
cstsrrh sss .sssss tsftsen yeoes. md u
grippe sssrsvsted Il, cssssns . sefioss
throst ed issg compile stiou.
..As soon as read your book thought
Pe-ru-na was the ehing.T needed. = sent
for three bottles, and though I mad been
practically voicefeSs for about eleven
weeks less than two bottles OF your E1etil-
cine caused my voice To return and ne;ii-s
cd my throat and vocal organs as }
once began to take on flesh and grow
stronger and the symptoms sradnaty pc
gan to disappear. After the third bottle
night sweats left me and when had
taken the fourth bottle weighed 4o
pounds In my extreme sickness 4 must
have been reduced to fS pounds, now
weigh 1885, and a1I the summer have
enjoyed good health.
II feel that owe my fife to tie ~oades-
ful curative powers Of Pe.ruaa. sad
though ny druggist sever kept il befoFe
he sells mose OF It Eow through, the good
it has done me than any other kind OF
n,ediciae ne keeps. shall always re-
member Pe.ru-aa, aud cfeersaliy recom-
mend i, to anyone suffering from grippe OF
catarrhal trouble, j.. III. Johnson
Mr.. W. T. En-, Dunnagan, Charlotte.
Tenn. in recent letter says; About
two wears ago was taken down with Ia
grippe, which finally developed into ner-
yous weakness: In fact. was out OF
shape all over had all the symptoms
OF al weakened nervous system. and adu-s
ed to it catarrh and bronchitis.
Also my stomach troubled me; after
eatins. i would experience a. heavy feel-S
ing In my stomach like a hump OF lead
which added to my already nervous con-
clifton. made me miserable indeed. had
tried various patent medicines without
benefit + finally saw DIR. Hartman's adj
yertisement and wrote to him as q last
resort He immediately put me on his
Pe-ru-na and Man-a-lin-
..Betore the first bottle Of Pe-ru-na was
zone that feeling in my~stomaCh had lett
me also tie catarrhal expectoratlons be-
nan to grove less, which before was one
continual hawk and spit also the whee1.
mq ii, my ti,roat, caused by the extension
Of the catarrs, was stopped immed iateiy's
IN fact to make matters short continued
witt, pe-ru-na till it made mas1 OF me.
4 ..rhe wear following did the hardest
years, work ever did in my i1fe.ss =
have. been exposed a good deal since,
anil have never taken the least cold. AS
n catarrh remedy Pe-ru-na cannot bas
beaten in the whole range OF medical
| science.
ass YOUR druggist for a free Peruna
Almanac for the year 1900
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-28

1t. A new system will contribute to the
transportation service Of the country now
so admirably served by the lines there
located. Surely 1t needs no afgu-
ment to justify the statement that
three great railroad systems serving the
Southern States will do much to prevent
and make impossible rather than create
monopoly IN the railroad transportation
of these States and will do much to pre-
vent an Injurious control, II any such
be attempted. of the vital powers OF con-
mon carriage in. a territory which " tn
all Of its\ expanding interests promises 70
5e richer than the broad Empire IT Rome
under q Caesar or a Trofan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-28

81 = p
High School and editor of Farmer and
Fisherman Belle Haven, Va, In re-
cent letter to Dr. Hartman, says:
II was taken with la grippe on Decem-
Der 10, 1898. I began to recuperate In one
week, but took relapse and was In bed
several weeks. during which time other
serious symptoms developed, such as
heart trouble. throat and lung trouble,
extreme weak chest, and prostration
of my nervous and muscular systems,
81 became emaciated. weak, and was
troubled every day and night with pro-
fuse sweating. as wei as my friends
became hopeless and thought that my
days on earth were few. I had begun
to have my business fixed UP and pre-
pared for the worst.
This trouble went on for about two
months. and though had the daily ser
vice Of skilled physician and had taken
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-28

lower House. is a gen man imbued with
& the true spirit OF the sportsman. He
loves and keeps fne dogs and fine guns.
He has had the opportunity. while living
upon the river. to have ob-
served much No doubt his fund Ok OBJ
servation and experience would Surprise
sone and his facts and figures go very
far to convince the legislature that It is
needed that something be done. One is
constantly struck IN travelling through
Eastern Virginia. at the vast number of
dogs OF mixed8types he sees on every
hand. and it Is believed that If the Com
missioner of Revenue. were compelled by
law to make aSreturn of every dog in
his county or city, the vast number dis
closed would astonish the most rabid ans
ti-doE man.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-28
CATARRH OF THE STOMACH.
APleasant, Simple, but Safe and Eff
fcctual Cure for 1t.

Catarrh of the stomach has long been
considered the next thing to incurable
. The usual symptoms are a full or bloat-
ING sensation after eating, accompanied
sometimes with sour or watery risings, a
formation Of gases, causing pressure on
the heart and lungs and difficult breath
ing. headaches, tickle appetite, nervous
ness and q general played-out. languid
feeling.
There is often foul taste in the mouth,
coated tongue and if the interior of the
stomach could be seen It would show
Shiny, inflamed condition.
The cure for this common and obstinate
trouble is found in a treatment which
causes the food to be readily, thoroughly
digested before it has time to ferment and
irritate the delicate mucous surfaces Of
the stomach. To secure a prompt and
healthy digestion is the one necessary
thing to do and when normal digestion is
secured the catarrhal condition will have
disappeared.
According to DR.. Harlanson. the safest
and best treatment is to use, after each
meal, tablet composed of Diastase, Asep-
tic EPepsin, a little Nux, Golden Seal and
fruit acids These tablets can now be
found at all drug stores under the name
of Stuart's Dyspepsia Ia Diets and not
being a patent medicine can be used with
annette and thorough digestion will fol-
low their regular use after meals.
Mr. NJ J. Booher. of 2710 Dearborn St.
Chftaco. III, writes: .'Catarrh is local
condition resulting from neglected cold
in the head. whereby the lining mem-
hrane Of the nose becomes einflamed and
the poisonous discharge therefrom pass
ing backward into the throat, reaches the
stomach, thus producing catarrh of the
stomach Medical authorities prescribed
for me for three years for catarrh of
stomach without cure, but to-day Il am
the happiest of men,. after using only
one box of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets.
Il cannot find appropriate words to ex-
press my good feeling. L have found flesh,
appetite and sound rest from theirsus
stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is the safest
preparation as well as the simplest and
most convenient remedy for any form of
indigestion, catarrh of stomach. Bilious
ness, sour stomach, heartburn and bloat-
ing after meals.
sf Send for little book mailed free on ston-
sachS troubles, by addressing Fla. Stuart
Coz Marshal q Mich The ablets can be
& found at all q rllS sf0rea
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-28
PRICE OF RICE RISES
Owing to Prohibition of Importation


Owing to Prohibition of Importation
from Plague Infected Ports.
SAVANNAH,5 GA, Jan. 27.-The orders
of the Marine Hospital Service prohibiting
importations for foreign ports at which
bubonic plague has appeared, has already
affected the rice market. Rice from Asia
tic ports come especially under the ban,
since it is almost Invariably the case that
rats accompany rice in cargoes and scien-
tifc men have decided that rats are
among the most dangerous distributors
Of the bubonic plague germs. Orders
are already beginning to be received for
carload lots OF rice from San Francisco
and ether Pacific Coast points both here
and in Louisiana, and the price has adj
vanced half a cent pound in conse-
quence.
The Pacific slope demand is supposed
to arise from the large Chinese popula-
ton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-28
EULoGIEs IN The HOUSE.
Representative Sidney r. Epes Among
the Speakers, I

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-After trans
acting minor routine business, the House
turned its attention to eulosfes on de-
ceased members. The date of February
10th, heretofore fixed for eulogies on the
late Representative Settle, of Kentucky
was vacated. the time for the exercises
to be fixed later. EuloSies were then pro-
snounced on the late Representative Baird,
Of Louisiana Those who spoke were
Representatives Ransdell Eot Louisiana.
Eddy Of Minnesota, Meekinson> of Ohio,
Meyer OF Louisiana, Clayton of Alabama.
Wheeler OF Kentucky. Broussard Of
Louisiana, Henry Of Texas, and Epes Of
Virginia.
At the conclusion Of the eulogies reso-
alutions Of respect were adopted. and then,
at 20 P. NJ. as further mark OF re-
.spect, the House adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-28

Every person who has had Ia grippe
during the last year should take q
course of Pc-ru-na. No one need ex-.
pect parfect recovery unless they do SO.
Tho grippe has produced catarrhal In
flammaticn of the whole mucous MEM
brane, and good health is impossible until
these are restored to a normal condition
these are restored to a normal condition
This Pe-ru-na will do. A great many
remedies have been suggested for this
condition from time to time. but Pe-ru-na
appears to be the only remedy that has
any substantial value In these cases. It
has stood the test of forty years expe-
rienee and still test of forty years expe-
riante and still occupies the unique posi-
ton Of being the leading Gf not the only)
specific remedy for the after-efects of Ia
grippe.
Mr. John H Johnson, Prin. Belle Haven
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-28
OBITUARY.
George NJ. Pollard.

FARMVILLE, Vac, Jan. Especial.
News was received to-day Of the death
at s. O'Clock this morning of George IL
Pollard, OF Buckingham county, who re-
sided a1out ten miles from here,
Air. Pollard was about sixty years OF
age. and served in the Confederate Army
as lieutenant in Ptcxett,s Division. AZ
the! battles OF Sharpsburs and Gettysburg
he was badly wounded; was captured at
the latter place and imprisoned at John
sons Island.
After the war he returned Ito his native
county, where he had continued to re-
side on his farm, engaging In agricultural
pursuits. and well-dlling several county
offices. s
He was steward of Smyrna Methodist
church at the time of his death. having
served for upwards OF thirty years in
that Office. and was always foremost IN
ali Christian work.
HIS death WIN 1eavesa void IN his COM
smnnity and county that sit viii be hard
to- MI.
HIS second wife, several small childrss.
"a grown son and two married dauEheers
survive him.
He VIM be buried sto-morrow: afternoon
with Masonic honors by Farmyi1le LodSe.
n. Nlofa g.
SroR1foNT.V 4 A. Jan -0psetal.s
@s Mr. W. aloMtt. q pr0nlinent citizen
md ex-Union soldier. did at q sGclQck
~ his residence In tho east-s1la sa1s til
county hst sntkht esvae.n
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-28
NIcCalc's Giec Club.

The McCabe Glee Club viii repeat their
minstrel show for the benefit OF the Re-
treat for the Sick at Be!videre Hall
Thursday, February 18th, at Sis o'clock.
This is one >of the best amateur shows in
Richmond and was well attended at the
last performance. The A1cCabe boys are
assisted by some of the best amateur tall
ent in the city. The shcw will end with
the famous Coons' Quadrill, introducing
Landr11n and Cindy in clog dances and
Eoyd and Edwards in a cake-wTlk led
by Merton Rosenbaum, the juvenile cake
walker.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-28
Brad ford DunE,aln Resigns.

4 SAVANNAH, GA, Jan. Pts. Bradford
Durham, general superintendent Of the
Plant system of railways, has rendered
his resignation, to take effect February
LIST.
and Ohio, and later with the Alabama
Midland He has been with the Plant
system five years. Captain W. Denham,
division superin tendent at Gainesville,
Fla, will succeed Mr.. Durham.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-28
Strcet-Car Plato rms.

The street-car platform is noticeably no
longer the popular haunt of tobacco
smokers and chewers and the efforts of
the recent agitation has resulted in send
ing the men to places on the inside of the
cars. 1t is probable the cold weather
drives some Of them in, but the desired
effect is obtained. Some time ago the
ladies put in an appeal, stating that they
often journcyed on foot rather than pass
Through the crowd that was constantly
gathered on the platform.