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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02
ONE no TWENTY-FOUR.
France Changes Her System o
Counting Time.

Paris, Jan. 2.-The annual report of the
Bureaus des Longitude for 1900 has Just
appeared. 1t announces that on and after
January I the hours Of the day will be
counted from one to twenty four in all
Official departments of France.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02

The Irish are warned that this is a
bad time of year to invade Canada. An
invasion from this side of the line in
winter was tried once with disastrous
.ae1lIfa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02

General Butler is said to be very rich.
Dom Paul is worth % millions. Why
not settle the trouble by a game of
freeze out poker.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02

Now that Roger Tichborne has been
found again hope is revived in the case
of Charlie Ross and the man who
struck Billy Patterson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02

It is rather hard on the poor Indian
to be shut out of the show business just
when so many worlds fairs are under
process Of formation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02

= An Atchison man recalls that during
his life he has known seven women
who expressed a willingness tc die for
him. and the one he married refuses to
sew on his buttons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02

A woman makes greater failures than
a man, because in the crises of life her
decision is governed by a mood.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02

The British in Africa continue to
place the bulk of the blame on the
American mule.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02

Perhaps Kentucky will get through
with her last election in time for the
next and then again perhaps she will
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02
married at Abilene.

Abilene, Jan. miss Eta NJ Brucl-
hart, for two years a teacher in the
Kansas City schools. was Monday mar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02

AS soon as a man acts a little ner-
vous when he is getting married, seven
girls in the audience whisper Isn't he
just lovely"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02

After all the taking over Of Delagoa
bay by Great Britain may be the easiest
way for the Beers to secure a seaport.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02

The opposing armies in South Africa
have built entertainments so formidable
that neither can do a thing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02
DUMPED THE NEGROES.
The Central Coal and Coke Company
Fires the Negroes at Nelson.

Pittsburg, Kan, Jan. 2.-The colored
men have all been fired at Nelson and
some of them have applied to the coun-
ty for admittance to the poor farm.
Three of the poorest families were taken
to Frontenac and dumped this morn
ing, cold as it was, they had to go. The
as they thought they could use him
to break the strike. but they have fired
him bodily now, without waiting to ask
him if he wanted to go. It is said the
families who had bought furniture of
the company and made part payments
were left without anything and the
company took back the furniture and
told the boys that their houses were
needed by other men the company
is getting.
Three Of the families have been sent
to the poor house and there are others
who will have to go there as they can
not get work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02

A woman never has as many presents
on New Years as she had Christmas,
because she has always sent some of
them away to women she hadn't ex-
pected to get any from.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02

San Francisco has voted to expend
$4,000. 600 on public parks. What viii
Topeka do?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02
BACHELOR BUTTONS

IF'rom the New York Press.I
A man never compliments another
man on having the wife he has unless
he doesn't mean it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02

General Butler has about arrived at
the round robin stage Of the proceed
fngs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02

Every unsuccessful mans wife knows
Of a dozen successful men who haven't
got half of her husbands ability.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02

Only chessplayer can fully appreci-
ate the war situation in South Africa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02
oave q Nov Year,e German.

Abilene, Jan. 2.-The Olympic club Of
this city gave a largely attended New
Years german at the club rooms last
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
From the Chicago Ne

[From the Chicago News.l
A stingy man fatters himself that he
is an economist.
The average girl loves to figure in a
pressing engagement.
You can't measure a mans religion by
the length of his face.
When the money market is tight the
gold cure should be resorted to.
A dollar dinner is an aggravation to
the man with a 50-cent purse.
The dude is considered a soft thing
by the hardened man Of the world.
Many a man who is not ashamed of
his faults is ashamed to confess them.
A handkerchief is usually one of the
chief symptoms of cold in the head
Some men have to sit down and think
in order to ascertain where they stand
Tastes differ. Some people can see
beauty in a looking glass. while other
can't.
The average baby is given to gum
chewing, but chewing gum is seldom
given to baby.
A Chicago youth calls his sweetheart
a silent belle because he kissed her and
she never tOlled-
You can always judge a mans ability
by the value he places on his wife's
ability to earn bread for the family.
If when people are charged with their
virtues there would be more good neigh
bOrS in the world.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02

evening. Dancers were present from
Salina, Hope. Herington, Enterprise
and other cities of Central Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02

We can now look back over the year
1899 and see how far we have come
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02

A Chicago youth calls his sweetheart
a silent belle because he kissed her and
she never tolled-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02

When woman dislikes a man, It is
her favorite mode Of abuse to charge
that he leads a DUAL LIFE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02
GLOBE SIGHTS

IFrom the Atchison Globe.1
When a brakeman is on his wav to
dinner, he says he is going to take on
coal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02

A dollar dinner is an aggravation to
the man with a 50-cent purse.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02

An Atchison reporter has written a
song entitled, IF You Think Of Any
thing Else. Can Me Back"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02

The average baby is given to gum
chewing, but chewing gum is seldom
given to a baby.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02

After a man passes forty, he Is great
~ encouraged If he has enough hair to
get tangle IN It.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02

A good many men boast of their
methodical habits who never have any
thing but unpaid bills to file away.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02

Always make it a point to tell every
secret told yeu, and your friends viii
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02

Tastes differ. Some people can see
beauty in a looking glass. while other
can't.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02

You can always judge q mans ability
by the value he places on his wife's
ability to earn bread for the family.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02

Some men have to sit down and thinl
in order to ascertain where they stand
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02

If when people are charged with their
faults they were credited with their
virtues there would be more good neigh
bOrS in the world.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-19
w. W. Warner of Dana, return

w. w. Warner of Dana, return
ed recently from Salina. where he at
tended school for few weeks.
%. M. Poe has gone to Chicago
for business and pleasure trip and
expects to be away for week.
"A I9-bent bridge On the Rock Is
land, near Matteson, was burned Sun
day, delaying trains for two or three
days
The republicans of this county
will hold their convention. August Ia,
for the purpose of nominating coun-
ty ticket.
Mrs. Harry White is very sick
with typhoid fever At present her
symptoms are more favorable than
they were few days $50.
james Lacey, foreman of bridges
and buildings for this section of the
Rock Island, was in the city for few
days this week. Mr. L. has promised
several times to get married and come
here to live. but so far has failed to
keep his promise. Time up.
C. T. Schimaell of Norton, who
was called here by the destruction of
his store and stock, takes his loss very
phllosophicslly, and has large gang
of men and boys bringing order out
of chaos, and is getting the remnants
of his stock ready for the insurance
adjusters.
The lecture by Prof Wilcox of
Wamego, was delivered in the Baptist
church last night to a good audience.
His lecture while good was not ex-
actly upon the lines his hearers ex-
pected, as be said little about temper
ance. It was given under the auspices
of the Temperance association.
Mrs. Margaret Leecb, an old lady
who resided with Mrs. Saunders near
the depot, died Thursday last and
was laid away the next day. Mrs
Leech was born IN Belfast, Ireland, |
years ago; came to this
county twenty-five years ago, was the
widow of an old soldier. The funeral
was conducted by Rev. Theo. Bracken
from the Presbyterian church.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-19
Constitution and Flag.

Among the catchy notices utilized
to heighten the dramatic ebulution of
enthusiasm at the Kansas City con.
vention WIS The Constitution and
the Flag-One and Inseperable-
Now and Forever"
This may impose on the ignorant,
but will hardly deceive the intelligent
Those familiar with American his
tory know that the flag preceded the
constitution. The flag WAS adopted
by mere resolution Of congress Oh
June IA, 1777. The constitution was
framed ten years later and had to be
ratified by the states before it went
into effect
The flag Is an emblem of military
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-19

Stockton has had prisoner in jail
awaiting the settlement of an appeal
to the supreme court The county
tried to get him sent to the peniten-
tiary but the prisoner refused to go,
and the court upheld him. Since the
weather has got SO bot the prisoner
has plead to be taken from jail to the
pen, and he so informed the supreme
court. The court telegraphed to the
sheri # to take him, and now the pris-
Oner is digging coal in cool place.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-19

1. D. Thornton has made contract
with Thomas county to correct and
bring up to date the delinquent tax
sale records in the Offices of the coun-
ty clerk and county treasurer; also to
check up and assist in correcting the
records and methods of accounting IN
the Office Of the clerk of the district
court, Mr.. Thornton agreeing to do
said work ID thorough and sstisfac-
tory manner for the sum of 1876. 90 to
be paid upon completion of said work
as above
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-19

force. The constitution stands Tor
civil government.
The flag may be displaced by an
other by bsre majority of congress.
| The constitution can be altered IN no
part without the concurrence or two.
thirds of both houses Of congress and
three fourths of the states.
The flag may be planted over for
eIgn lands. The constitution can
dominate only in the United States
The American flag once foated over
Tripoli when Stephen Decatur took
the Algerian pirates in hand. But
the constitution did not accompany
| the flag into the Mediterranean states.
The flag has foated over Vera Cruz,
Chapuluepec and the City of Mexico,
but the constitution never travelled
that far. The flag may be found on
every sea and in almost every port,
but the constitution remains hemmed
in by the boundrles of the United
States.
The flag is now in China and re-
main there for months or years. I ct
nobody in or outside the democratic
convention pretends that the flag IN
China is inseparable from the consti-
tuition.
The catchy patriotism that links the
flag to the constitution is on a par
with the catchy buncomb that gold
and silver are by nature and the con-
stItution forever linked together at
the sacred ratio of Is to 1. It is
about as rational as the assertion that
silver end cotton are one and INSOFAR
able, regardless of the irrovocable law
of supply and demand or the relative
cost of production and distribution.
The flag as the emblem of liberty,
will always inspire Americans to
deeds of heroism, but it is no more
inseDarable from the constitution
than 1T is from the standard of weights
and measures Omaha Bee
The above was taken from the
Logan Republican. Is it possible
that the fsg-"Old Glory"-is moth
ing! IS simply an emblem of military
force. How the latter day republi-
canlsm has degenerated. Four years
ago Mr.. Hanna ordered the flag dis
played, as an emblem of patriotism,
put today our friend of the RepWbJi-
can echoes the cry that the flag is a
nothing" Two years ago the war
cry was "where the flag goes up there
it stays" Is it for nothing" that
have given up their lives,
Or suffered mutilstion. We have al
ways believed that the flag was the
pest and biggest thing on earth, don't
you. Brother Bufiugton?
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-19
To Asthma Sufferers.

Lawson EIvidge of Darlington, III,
says he was cured of chronic asthms
OF long standing by Foley's Honey
and Tar. 1t gives positive relief in
all cases of asthma, SO this disease.
when not completely cured, is robbed
of all its terrors by this great remedy.
Geo james & %.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-19
THURSDAY. July 10, 1900.
THURSDAY. july Is, 1900.
Peoples Party Ticket.
For Congress. 9th Congressional district,
]. B. DYKES.
For Senator, doth Senatorial District
N. B. MCCORMICK.

The peoples party and democrats
of this state meet in convention at TT.
Scott next week, at which time joint
ticket will be placed in nomination.
The prospects are that J. III. Tadlock
of this city will be nominated for
state euperfntendent.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-19

In the loss to the republicans is as
great in New York this year as it was
between 1886, when President Nc
Kinley carried the state by 268,000
and 1888 when Governor Roosevelt
won out by IL, 600. how much strength
will Teddy add to the icket?-Ex.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-19
a zine Rain.

Last Sunday night this section as
blessed with a heavy fall of re n
which had a great effect in brac ng
up the people who were getting son g.
what discouraged. Farmers now tai <
of considerable corn, and fine pre- s.
poet for plenty of fodder.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-19

Deer Greek was up Monday, owing
to heavy rain in the west part of
the county, and the bank on the north
side of the creek washed out. The
break has been repaired.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-19

The republican party which ISSUES
bonds upon which it gives the people
money with which to do business,
finds plenty of fault with the demo
cratic party which issued bonds to
keep the government gong. It seems
to be bonds which ever way the cat
Jumps.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-12-28
Congressman Fletcher is back
from Washington, and declares.
himself for Evans for senator. (
A CLEAN MAGAZINE PAYS :

A CLEAN MAGAZINE PAYS: FL
The large circulation of The,
LADIES' Home Journal and it's,
great success has demonstrated
that a popular periodical can.
adhere to a clean, wholesome
literature and receive the sup.
port of a largepart Of the Ameri-,
can public It is a popular i'm
preston IN some quarters that
this is not possible. Pessimists.
are wont to say that only the
sensational; and suggestive in
literature can succeed: that only
the unclean plays prosper on:
the stage: that only the hotels,
which have a bar as a prominent
feature can have a profitable
patronage. But the American
public constantly refutes these. /
a,lega tons aud shows their
fallacy.-Edward Box, in the I
January Ladies' Home Journal.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-12-28
cUBA's CONSTITUTION.
President Will Probably Recommend
CongresE' sanction.

President Will Probably Recommend
Congress' Sanction.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20. -President
Mckinley will forward to congress the
constitution in course Of construction
by the Cuban convention, with rec
ommendation that it receive the sane.
ton Of congress, unless its provisions
depart too radically from the policy
observed by the administration. Ow.
ing to the brevity Of the session and
the pressure of necessary business,
tho Cuban question cannot be reopened
without interfering seriously with the
work mapped out by the leading COM
mittees. -. ",,'.y,. ~ ...," y: q
As the Cuban constitutional conven.
ton progresses with its task Ut laying
the subsrructure for Cuban independ.
ence, the disposition becomes stronger
here to give the natives free rein unless
the radical elements obtain control.
President MoKinley's only avowed
wish IL to carry out the will Of, con.
gross, and that, according to the Teller
resolution, is to grant Cuban independ.
ence. If constitution is to be an is.
sue in the future it must DO raised on
bhe floor Of congress or by appeal from
lhe natives Of Cuba. g..
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-12-28
OCCASIONS SURPRISE.

Supposed Milwsukss College Had the
, ::si Bones Of Father Marquette. e 8
/ e MH.wAukEE, Dec. 49, SURPRISE was
accustomed in this CITY BY the reported
discovery OF the supposed bones Of
Father Marquette ct Frankfort, Mich.
It has been generally supposed for tho
past 10 years that the remains Of Father
Marquette were in possession Of Mar.
quette college this city. They were
located by, Father Jacker. an Indian
missionary in 1879 ct 81, 1snaoe, Mich.
on the site Of the chapel Of st. Ignace.
which Father Marq uettse founded In
1871. Father Jaoker found the ruin
Of the oharel and digging beneath the
affairs slse discovered the relloAf Iaey
were sent to Marquette college which
was then being built. ,4..i
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-12-28
Rough ON Papa,

The correct answer to the charade Kit.
tvs mother had found in the juvenile
magazine was "uenry," aud as the cha
rade was an easy one it was propounded
to! the youngster. -
''see II you can guess what this is,
dear, "A motherly fowl and kind Of
drink make u name the boys all know.
l think s.>@, ~S* 49,
~ II know what the motherly fowl is"
replied Kitty. That's hen" d.
Right" said her mother. Nov the
kind Of drink - ~.
Kitty went into brown study.
555$5s "Soda2 No, there isn't any such name
as 'Hcnsoda.' Hcnchoc-n no; that won't
do. Hencocoa, hennlik, henwinc''- -:
What Is it papa's so fond Of 2" prompt
I'd the maternal parent. @s =.
astOh. know exclaimed Kitty, frye!
3Henrye Henry Chicago Tribune, :
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-12-28
ChriHstma Day 1t was h in gton.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26--Christmas
day was generally observed here. oil Of
the churches holding special services.
At the White House the president and
Mrs. Mckinley dined alone, and spent
q good part Of the day together in their
private apartments. In the afternoon
several personal friends called for
short time. The government depart.
ments were closed and until late in the
day the streets presented an almost de.
serted appearance. .....
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-12-28

Brainerd Tribune: g. 81 N hite has
3cpmme nced work upon the construe-
ron ~ an iso ion " ard az the N.;
\ 4. nitarium, for the; 3trea tment of
contagious diseases. / Will be built
about 90 feet II the rear Of The main
building, and will be- l8 x u feet, and
include 9 ward tor patents. with,
closet, and room for nurse. NJ 4.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-12-28
SUSPENDED THE LEADER.

Strike of Clerks in. the Chicago Postonacs
4 @n E. -" Quickly settled. ~
CHICAGO, Dec. GA strike of gen.
eral clerks Of the registry division OF
the pos5offlce menaoed for time the
prompt delivery of Christmas gifts.
Extraordinary work was the grievances
Of a SCORE Of operatives, who during
The ho,id@.y rush have been comp.lled
to labor II hours day. The trouble
was quickly adjusted BY the postofhoe
authorities who suspended the leader
Of the strikers The rank ard file Of
tho protesting clerks returned to their
work. - M, Z. ,-EtEs..-.l - ~
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-12-28
sPslEl, u 4 / 4 v.A 4. n,

TSshsS-aSs De- a sosnst g y sDl ,sass ~
.sASfs5 I, ,A Week ~ ~ sws on.
ylcroRlA. y. y. J. Dea. ~. The Dan.
lish stsa mer Danube brings news of ;aa5
deaths iii AZ week il Dawson from
pneum onia. The epide mic az typhoid
fever was subsiding. VI Smallpox had
Amost disap and there was hut
two "a ses il the distriot Five thou
sand vaccine points reached Dawson
Dec.l l8 and conn ulsory vaccination
was Immediately started. 81 N N {:5s q
n It's repeated that discoveries 81 rich
quartz mines have been made On Do.
nanza creek and elsewhere In the
Nondiks disericts Az Il:
Y Six automobiles have reached DAVE
son and will be used on, runs to the
creeks. 81, NJ Ii q s5sr! !, N S
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-12-28
Mr.. -HANNA's WARNING.
Unlsss ship suhsidy BIN 10 PssseA Z
Extra Sessions II Likely.

Unlsss ship subsidy Bin 10 PASSED. ~
Extra Sessions Il Likely. j.
II WASHINGTON, DEC 28.-ssnstor n.
y. Hanna 10 said to have served notice
on some Of the opponents of the ship.
ping bill that II it 10 not acted upon Ut
this session there will be an extra ses.
sion Of congress in tho spring. 1t ia
not assumed By other senator's that Mr..
Hanna would try to influence the pres.
ident to call an extra session to con.
slider his bill alone, but that II there is
an attempt to sidetrack his bill after
the holiday recess he viii not willingly
sstcnd aside for the army bill, nor even
for all tbs appropriation bills, but win
make fight and lot the responsibility
for an extra session rest upon tho fail.
ure Of necessary legislation.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-12-28
Opened the Peopls's Palace.

Opened the Peoples Palace.
er. PETERSBURG, Dec. 26.-The
FRINGE Of Olden burg, president of the
government temperance commi tee. hos
declared the Peoples Palace open to
the public. After tho inaugural oere.
monies the prince and 20 Of the higher
army officers, including the command.
ing generals, along with high officials.
noblemen aud ladies, dined side by side
with peasants and the families Of
Workingmen. r." %'"' ."t