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The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-23
SECONDHAND UMBRELLAS.
The supply Is Never Large, and Is Furnished in Part by the
 Pawnshops.

There are few things that cannot be bought second. hand. One can get sec ond-hand anchors and secondhand books; secondhand gas fixtures and baby carriages; pianos andiron smoke stands; water coolers and office desks; it would be difficult to think of any thing that cannot be bought second hand. One of the things that at first might he thought to come within the category of things not sold in this man. ner is the umbrella. Inquiry, however, revealed the fact that umbrellas are sold secondhand; though for various simple reasons not so commonly as some other articles of personal wear OF use, says the New York Sun.
 Common an article as the umbrella is in use, and familiar to the eye. yet it is far less commonly used than, say, for instance, shoes. In this climate in winter at least, everybody, wears shoes, and so would own at least one pair. But by no means everybody owns an umbrella. There are in fact plenty of people who never owned one, just as, singular as it may seem to some per sons, there are many people who never owned watch. Then, as anybody can use an umbrella, it may be that fam fly of half a dozen persons would have only one or two or three umbrellas. There are plenty of big umbrella fac. tories, with an aggregate output oi millions If umbrellas yearly, but the number of factories and of the umbrel. las produced would have to be multi. piled if every inhabitant were to be supplied with an umbrella.
 A great many umbrellas are de- stroyed outri-tt; blown inside out in windstorms anG made useless for any purpose; it wouldn't pay to repair them, and there is nothing left of them worth using. People commonly have umbrellas that can be mended, re- paired; and people often carry an um- brella that is in need of repairs with
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-23
FREE TO IN 7ENTORS,

The experience of c. 4, Snow & Co. in obtain. rg more than 20,CO0 ra'en's Tor in, entors has ienab!en them to helpfully answer many ques tions rela ing to the protection of inselleCtua property, This they have done in pamphIe treating briefly of United States and foreign patents. with cost of same, and how to p OeII e them; trade marks. designs, caveats. infringe meuts. decisions in leading patent cases, etc
 This pamphlet will be sent free to any one writing to c. A. Snow &Co Washington, D.. c
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-23
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Oxford university has published an incomplete list of 237 Oxford men who have gone to the war.
 The Yale faculty and corporation are considering the advisability of opening a bank for the use of college students.
 Of the 4e1 women students in the University of Paris some are repre- scented in all the courses except the ology.
 Massachusetts imposes tax of five per cent. on bequests coming to uni versailles and colleges from outside the state limits.
 The Beal-Steere geological collec- ton in the museum of the University of Michigan was made by Dr. Joseph E. Steere in the years 1870 and 1875 and comprises numerous corals, shells. insects. birds and mammals from South America. China. Formosa, the Philippines and the Moluccas.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-23
SAGE OF SAWHAw SAYS.

A man is not supposed to abbreviate his shortcomings.
 Some people are always doing their best to do their worst.
 The man who always wants favors is the last to get them of.
 Wars wrinkled front may be due to patronizing poor laundry.
 In some society it takes a fortune of six figures to keep in form.
 It is we'll to leave windfalls out of our anticipations. The fruit is usual ly bruised. ~
 man should have no secrets from his wife unless he has blind pocket in every coat.
 We can always see considerable poe try about the hard work other people have to do.
 Married men seldom try to dissuade others from wedding. Both happiness and misery love company.-Chicago Dispatch.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-23
FOR AND ABOUT WOMEN.

The czar of Russia's army is the only one in Europe that can boast of femi- nine medical officers.
 A woman. Signora Riva Monti, has been appointed professor of compara- tive anatomy in the University of Pavia.
 Wesleyan university, at Middletown. Conn, may found an annex for women students on the plan now in vogue at Harvard and Brown universities.
 Miss Mona Clarke, one of the few women engravers in this country, occu- pies lucrative position with whole sale house in Chicago.
 The women's department at Cornell university will be rendered more demo- cratic next year. An effort will be made to get two women in each dor m:tory room by increasing the price of a room occupied only by one.
 An investigation of statistics relative to college women in America is being made by the Association of Collegiate Alumnae for tabulation to be sent to the Paris exposition. The questions asked of college women relate to health, expenses in college, exercise, postgraduate occupation and mar riage or non-marrlage.
 Miss Elsie Farrel, daughter of Mir. Franklin Farrel, the American million aire, is voluntarily earning her living as shorthand writer and typewriter in a Connecticut town. She grew tired of life of luxury and ease, and when the post of secretary to her father be- came vacant she applied for it, but was refused, as she did not know shorthand and could not typewrite. She accord ingly set to work, and, having acquired both accomplishments, obtained the nnSf
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-23
nseentenary of the Sweet Pea.

The sweet pea is said to have an in- teraatioual1 bicentenUry celebration this year. Hfwnsintroduced into Brit ish gardens from it's home in eastern Europe just 2GJ years ago. The fine blooms and extensive. range of color ings 1efie.r are now obtained are, how ever. of comparatively recent date. having been produced during the last quarter of century orso by the efforts of growers like the Shropshire firm of EcIxford and the American firm of Burpee: The arrangements for the biccntenaiy include Gn exhibition in Lon6-n next July. with prizes for bun6tfs. collections and Geecrative eff fsc*s cerfereRce of expert growers and per..a.,s . banquet.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-23
CAREFUL OF THEIR VOICES.
Pleasures for the Sake of Their ARt.

Adelina Patti has led life of self
 denial for the sake of her voice. As a young girl she never had any of the pleasures which fall to others, says the Chicago Chronicle. Parties, dancing and fun of every kind were denied her Her father and her brother-in-law, NJ. Strakosch, who was also her impresa- rio, were in constant fear that she would fatigue her voice. One can inn agine how bright and lovely a child Patti was, how eager her delight in in
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-23

Francis Bacon Pianos, established in New York 17S9, made by the oldest firm in the United States: strictly high grade in every respect, equal to any piano made and at very moderate prices, taking into consideration the quality of these mag nificent instruments General western office, Howard W. Foote & Co.,, 307-309 Wabash Ave-, Chicago. Agents for Ari- zoHa, St Johns Drug O., St. Johns, Aria.
 Wrlte for prices catalogue etc.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-23
Built "Lons Tom. {"

There are about II, 900 men employed to-day at the Creusot gun works in France. This firm will undertake an order for 13,0O0-ton ironclad or the rearming of nations artillery. The gun section of the vast business is car rIcd on with the greatest secrecy. The 8oer Tong Tom" was put together in these yards.-N. '. Sun.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-23

TO THE DEAF.-A rich lady. cured of her Deafness and Noises in the Head by Dr. NicholsOn's Artificial Ear Drums, gave sl0.OO0 to this Institute 20 that deaf people unable to procure the ear Drums may have them free. Address No. I83. The Institute, Long cott," Gunnersbury, London w.. Eng land.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-23
FOREIGNERS OF NOTE.

Lord Salisbury is very stout man, weighing fully 25O pounds, but he was of slight physique in his youth.
 The tuke' of Newcastle, one of Eng lands richest peers, owns 8 London
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-23

-TANTED--sEEyRAL BRIGHT AND HoNEa
 w persons to represent us as Man. gers in this and close by counties. Sai' ary 1900 year and expenses. Straight hona-fde, no more, no less salary. Posi- tfon permanent. Our references, any bank in any town. It is mainly office work conducted at home Reference. Enclose seIf-addressed stamped envel- ope. THE DOMINION COMPANY, Dept. 3, Chicago
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-23
TIT WELL PAY YOU TO TAKE "THE IIERAED"

fyou don't take ethrHERALD, you weH't owe us fes ft. If you take the HERALD and pay for it, you won't owe us.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-23
SHE WAS BLIND

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-29
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE.
REAL ESTATE ROUDEBUSH


FOR SALE:
CITY PROPERTY
bath, hot and cold water. furnace. barn,
lots, S. 900.
New room house Western ave-, lots,
east front, barn g 900.
5 room house. on Madison St, $1,275.
room house, on Topeka ave, south Of
Tenth, IL lots. east front. s.. 400.
8 room house, on Tyler. good condition,
room house, in Potwin, e2lk # of
ground; house alone cost $500 to build
Price 1900
room house, lots, Norris ave, $780,
5 room house. lots, on Harrison. $780,
u vacant lots, fine high location, south
west part of city, $40 EACH
We have houses and lots IN all parts
of city as low as can be sold.
Have ranches in all parts Of the state
at from $3.50 to SO per acre.
$50 acres, this county, so acres in apples,
at price of land without the improve
mentS.
$50 acres Shawnee county, fine improve
ments: very cheap at s25
240 acres, we'll improved; 100 acres bot
200 acres. 2 sets improvements. large
price and terms.
100 acres improved, $500.
SO acres, well improved, miles from
Topeka, $500; will take part in city prop
erty.
50 acres, Shawnee county. all bottom,
so.acre fruit farm. all in. apples about
ready to bear At a bargain
20 acres, close to Topeka, new room
house, fruit. good water; s., 900.
Suburban place. fine fruit. cottage. barn,
good improvements, for small city prop
We have about 100 other farms of all
If you wish to buy. sell, exchange or
insure yoq End RMT1EPTfrTFy b se RoST Us
Phone 267. Ground Floor us W. 6th ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-29

Youngstown. o, Dec. 29.-James Mutt.
manager of the labor bureau of the Re
public Iron and Steel company. stated
today that the company had asked for
a conference with the Amalgamated
Association Of Steel and Iron workers.
The conference will be held the latter
part Of January, and among the things
to be discussed win be a nor-interruL-
tfon clause
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-29
WANTFD-sALEsMEN.


SALES MEN WANTED-Liberal contract
for 1901; our proposition is a winner: our
sales this year amount to half a million
dollars, and statesmen are earning from
one hundred to four hundred dollars per
month over and above expenses: proofs
submitted We are offering better in
ducements for 1901 and can use about five
more good men; we train and equip you
for success. Address, giving full infor-
nation as to your qualifications, Clerk
B. G., box 10, Minneapolis, MINI.
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FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE.
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FOR SALE BY
BENEDICT & CO.

A neat room house, ~ lots. on new
pavement southwest of city, water, sewer,
shade, $500. and last half tax. Rents at
$1Z00.
room cottage, 21k blocks of Bethany
college for $500. Rents for $500 per month.
Elegant new modern home, furnace
heat, southwest, on new pavement Rents
for SIS net Elegenat home or good invest
memt You will like it. See us.
room house, lots, near Sixth and
Buchanan, 2 lots, $1,500, 500 cash.
is acres on West Tenth ST., mile this
side of Gage park, blocks of car line
Only $50 per acre. If You want big pro-
III IL S OF 8 lots, Tyler, near 18th st; $500
lots Lincoln, near 18th ST., extra fine
walk all in, sewer paid out. Only $500
each.
20 acre tracts, $50 per acre.
room house, IL lots, southwest OF Cap
itol. near new pavement, for $1.1O0. Very
cheap.
BIG acres this county, miles out, inn
proved $3.50 per acre
Several 80-acre tracts, cheap See US.
BENEDICT 81 CO.,
(2nd hoor) COL Kansas Ave.
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BUSINESS CHANCES.

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STOCKS BOOMING: wheat and provis-
ions next; send order now: write for
book Successful Speculation free. j.
MUSKOGEE PHOENIx-Is the principal
newspaper in Indian Territory, where
the government is spending nearly a mill
ion dollars in preparation for allotting
and opening this fine country. If you
wish to know subscribe. 81 a year 100
page special NUMBER with map and many
pictures for % cents, stamps. Phoenix,
Muskogee. I. T.
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Hunter, N. D. Burned

Hunter, n. D.. Dec. 29.-Fire today de-
stroyed the business portion Of the town.
Seven business houses and a number of
dwellings were burned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-29
PERSONAL.

CANCER CURED at home by internal
treatment: no knife. plaster or pain.
BOOK and testimonials mailed free.
Cancer institute. III W. 42d St. New York
MAGNETIC HEAIING-Everv known
disease absolutely cured by absent
refunded if not benefited: write today.
Prof A N Harris. Terre Haute, Ind
MORPHINE. opium. laudanun. cocaine
habit. myself cured: will inform YOU of
harmless. permanent home cure. Mrs.
Baldwin, box 1912, Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-29

FOR SALE
house. furnace, 2 CRATES. gas, cistern water
in kitchen and bath. well and pump, sta
bic and carriage ROOM A nice home,
cheap. Might trade for clear farm.
S36 North Monroe St, 3 lots, 6 room
house, cellar, cistern and well with
pumps, large barn and shed, cheap, easy
terms.
Good 4-room house, well and pump, sta
BILE near Oakland car line, u minutes easy
walk from shops-cheap- Want an offer.
North of Washburn college. lots. extra
well finished, room house. cemented cell
lar, 5rate. oak mantel and stairs, hard
wood floors, back stairs. front and side
porches. good shade and fruit. Price 81 800.
Very easy terms.
J. E. TORRINGTON,
Jos West Sixth st.
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No. 55-2 rooms, ] lot, Locust 1925.
No. 51E5 room, lot, Locust, near sth,
10. HI rooms, 2 lots, East Fourth st.,
10. 81 81 rooms sSu1s lot, Chestnut st. $3.50
No. -.-3 rooms, lot, East Eighth
No. 5ss-7 rooms. IL lots, Lane. near
HH Uni fine property; a 1sSo Po,< near
No. $3.50 acres u miles from Topeka.
No. $3.50 acres Y miles southwest of
Berryton; wen improved 81 500
100 acres of grass land in Ness county;
No. $50 acres 8 miles from Hoyt; good
house, barn, orchard etc; splendid farm;
$500.
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE
well improved; part bottom land, creek of
living water. Price s., 200. Would ex-
change for good suburban property in
81 acres 5 miles from Topeka. good land,
well improved, good house, ORCHARD G d, t and
exchange for Topeka property in part
$50 acres in Scott county. Kansas. VIII
lots in Topeka Price $500.
400 acres. wen improved, in Graham
county. Kansas part bottom, land and
creek Of living water Price 5000. VIII
exchange for smaller farm in eastern
One lot. good room house. close in. on
easy payments. Price $50 -
Old Court House. Topeka. kan.
FOR SAI.zOn installments. or cash:
1905 Fillmore St, barn and cistern.
1254 Mulvane st, new cottage.
1884 Van Buren, St, rooms.
1890 Van Buren, St, 3 rooms
1924 Lime St, rooms
go East 18th St, rooms.
300 Kansas ave, a bargain
Vacant lots near Clay and Fifth.
Building sites on Washburn car line.
Eighty acre farm near Usage City
u acres bottom land, north side.
Lot % Quincy ST.. North Topeka
A few shares First National bank
T. J. BROWN, II Columbian Bldg.
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FOR SALE BY
". c. Stephenson & Co.,
500 KANSAS AVE.
Over Rigby's.

lots east 'front.' large room house, on
Western ave. near Iifh. cellar. well. and
cistern' electric lights. front han and
stair hard oil finish, cistern, sewer connec-
ton Price $500 See me about this A
IL lots. new room house on Western
ave, near Eighth; hot and cold bath. wa
etc. Price $500 if sold at once
story Groom house on Monroe ST., front
and soft water in sink in kitchen. sewer
connections. Rentals pay II per cent on
price asked. Price $1,000 What is the mat
ter with this for an investment?
5 room house on Tyler between eth and
lots, 5 room home. on Harrison. near
18th Price 81, $50; $3.50 cash, balance
lots east front on Harrison excellent
location for nice home. Price $500.
6 room house on Topeka ave. near .Sth
ST, bath and closet. sewer connection,
gas. fine elm shade trees; paving and
sewer paid for. This is a bargain. s2.100.
street, front hall and STAIR hard oil I'm
ish. cellar and coal shed and outbuildings.
Many other bargains to offer not ad-
Money to loan on real estate mortgages
at low rates.
Houses to rent
Fire insurance written at the lowest
". c. STEPHENSON & CO.,
sos Kansas Ave. (Over Rigby's)
T. D. HUMPHREYS,
ROOM Is, COLUMBIAN BUILDING.
FIRE AND TORNADO INSURANCE,
REAL ESTATE AND LOANS.
BARGAINS IN FARM AND CITY
PROPERTIES
LIST YOUR REAL ESTATE AND
RENTALS WITH ME.
IF YOU WANT CASH FOR YOUR PROP
erty, list it with w. G. STEPHENSON
Sc CO., 500 Kansas ave- Over Rigby's.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-29
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.

l. A. RYDER, NJ D.,
OFFICE =, "a residence corner Gordon st.
and Central ave-. North Topeka 'Phons
zf4. Uses the Brtnkerhon system Of rectal
ment for plies. fisrulas assure liberation,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-29

" ANTED-Man and wife to rent modern
light housekeeping rooms at 421 Quincy
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WANTED-AaENTs.

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AGENTS make big money; Saddle the
Broncho puzzle for boys and girls; sam
pie 10 cents. Geo. Chapman, 6l6-269 Dear
born St. Chicago.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

WANTED-A few more horses to winter;
box stalls; best attention. 0. P. Upde-
graf, 81 West Sixth st
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CLA1RVOYANT.
SPIRIT WORLD-Those wishing to hear
from loved ones and receive other valu-
able Information, past. present and fu-
ture, business ventures, etc. will call on
Mrs. Janette Fuller, 30 East Fifth St
MRS INEZ WAGNER. the well known
trance medium, is now permanently To-
Gated at 800 Monroe 81.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-29
A MISREPRESENTATION Clause.

Ms. -AIARY MCDONALD.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-29

DR.. EVA HARDING. homeopathic. "a
Kansas ave. Telephone 4o2-
The Irish standard., 1900-05-05
ITO Be Continued
The Word "Quecr."

The word queer has remarkable ORR
gin attributed to it. One night, when
the performance at Drury Lane was
finished, the celebrated Quin, many Of
whose jokes are still remembered, of
fered to bet young nobleman $500
that next morning word would be in
universal use which had never been
heard before. The nobleman accepted
the wager and left the theater. Then
Quin summoned all the "supers," who
happened to be very numerous, and
gave each large piece of chalk. He
told them to go 10 the leading thor
oughfares of London and write at in.
tervals on the flags the word queer"
Quin's orders were faithfully carried
out, and, on the following morning, OF
course, people were astonished-the
word was in everybody's mouth. The
great actor with little difficulty made
his claim to the nobleman's banknote
while bequeathing a new word to thu
anguage.-Detroit Free Press.
The Irish standard., 1900-05-05
CHAPTER Nv.

The next morning the two brothers
met as they were leaving their rooms.
David caught Ronald by the arm and
turned his face towards the little glass;
less window at the head of the stairs.
-"Own up" he said, with smile, you
didn't git wink O. sleep last night"
II confess It," was the answer. Il
didn't know what was the matter with
me-"
"But do" David touched his brow
significantly; ''it was hot blood in the
brain. I know how you felt. You jest
rolled an tumbled. I heerd you git
up an look out o. the window to see
ef ~ was gittin' daylight five times ef
you did once. My Lord, couldn't rest
for two nights fore whipped Budd
Meyer fur reportin' me fur sellin' that
quart to the Calhoun boys, but you bet
after made his face look like a buckle.
berry custard ] slept the sleep of the
righteous. Two o my friends had to
perjufs the'rse'ves to keep me out o
the chain-gang. an Twas tryin' towash
ont Their Sin With his blood; ct the'I
The Irish standard., 1900-05-05

over the fence and made his way
through the dewy grass and weeds into
the wood which interviewed between
him and the spring.
He came upon Wrinkle as that worthy
stood on the fiat stones round the
spring. The officer wore his eye
glasses, and had his cigar between his
liups. The grass mutfled Ronald's
steps, and as Wrinkle was look
ing towards the house as if expect
| ing some one, he did not notice our
hero's presence till he stood beside him.
! "Ah!" calculated Wrinkle, as he
turned, and then through his glasses he
! eyed Ronald coldly from head to foot.
"Ah!" he repeated, and then he took a
puff at his cigar and blew the smoke
/ towards the house as he looked again
! up the walk. One familiar with the
tricks of Wrinkles sallow face might
have found hint of uneasiness there
as Ronald caught his eye and held it
steadily for second.
"There is matter that you and !
must settle, sir" said our hero, calmly.
For q moment Wrinkle gazed almost
defiantly at the speaker, then his glance
wavered just little.
"a matter that you and must set
tle?" he echoed, with faint sheer
''and what is that, my good fellowc:"
"You deliberately drove your horse!
against me last night in the road and
have come to demand satisfaction"
The officer sent another glance up thu
walk towards the house; it was as if HI
were hoping some one would arrive t
. prevent what seemed inevitable. III
. did not like the expression of the fac
| before him; he dreaded the awful
threatening tranquility Of it.
He removed his cigar from his lip
J and held it in his fingers, that quivere'
nervously.
I II don't want to have trouble wit
b YOU" he said.
"Then you should not have drive
y over me-" answered Ronald, "for notf
e ing under high heaven can avert tn
t consequences of that cowardly act"
t Ill am not good driver, Mr.. Fer
e shawl believe that is your name, sil
1 Just as passed your brother my han
y slipped, and"
d "You are deliberate liar!" Ronal
It interrupted him.
It Wrinkle started, paled little an
y made a half threatening gesture wit
e his right hand, but as he gazed int
. our hero's eyes his arm sank slowl
o down to his side and he made a Ian
b pretense Of trying to restrain his q
- ~ .ss XII ~ Il. 4
The Irish standard., 1900-05-05
Making a billiard Dan.

1t requires skilled labor to turn out
billiard ball. One-half of it is first
turned, an instrument of the finest
steel being used for the work. Then
the half-turncd ball is hung up in a
net and is allowed to remain there
for nearly a year to dry. Next the
second half is turned, and then comes
the polishing. Whiting and water
and a good deal of rubbing are re
quisite for this. 1t is necessary in
the end that the ball shall, to the
veriest fraction Of grain. be of 9
certain weight.-Chicsgo Times Her