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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-12
Trainload of Sheep Shipped.

Solomon, March PA train load of
sheep from the yards here, where 10000
head have been fed during the winter.
was shipped out, the scarcity of feed
making such action necessary. Most
of them will be taken to eastern Kan
saS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-12
Quinn Attacheg Maher's Money.

Youngstown, O., March 12.-Peter
Maher. though suffering from the foul
administer by Conroy, left Saturday
night for Westchester, N. Y, accom-
panied by his manager. Peter Lowry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-12

He win be Joined there by Mrs. Maher-
Money due Maher from the athletic club
here was attached by John Quinn of
Pittsburg on a claim of $1,000 for ser
vices while manager.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-12
Ec1ena brots ous on my daughter, and con-

einued to spread until
her head was entirely
covered. She was treated
by several good doctors,
but grew worse, and the
dreadful disease spread
70 her face. Sh e wa 8
taken TO two celebrated
health springs, but re
ceived no banedt. Many
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-12

American war.
The funeral will be held at Ell Dorado.
Sunday, March IS, 1900. A number of
the Twenty-flrst Kansas will attend
and he will be given a military burial
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-12
Rest and Health to Drother ana Cbild

MRS. wINsLoWs SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
BY MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for their
CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with
PERFECT SUCCESS. 1t SOOTHES the
CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS
all PAIN, CURES WIND COLIC and is
the best remedy for DIARRHOEA Sold
by Druggists in every part of the world.
Be sure to ask for Mrs. Winslow's Sooth-
ing syrup and take no other kind. TWEEN
ty-five cents a bottle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-12

patent medicines were taken. but without re-
time the first bottle was finished. her head be
gan to heal. A dozen bottles cured her com
pletely and left her skin perfectly smooth. She
Is now sixteen years old, and has magnificent
growth Of hair. Not sign of the dreadful
disease has ever returned.
H T. SHORE,
g704 Lucas Ave, ST Louis, no.
Don't expect local applications of
soaps and salves to cure Eczema. They
reach only the surface, while the di-
sease comes from within. Swift's
fpecific
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-12

The girl who marries title must ex-
pect to have her husband lording It
over her.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-12
UNCOMFORTABLE OUTLOOK.

Augustus Thomas Arizona will be at
the Crawford theater next Monday night
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-03
SHERIDAN'S WIT,
As Illustrated by an Incident During a
Princes Banquet.


Princes Banquet
Every one has read innumerable
anecdotes of the wit and presence of
mind of Richard Brinsley Sheridan"
said w. w. Clarke of Buffalo at the
Waldorf-Astoria, 'but 1 tumbled
across one the other day that 1 had
never before seen in print. When the
question arose as to making George
w., while still Prince of Wales, re-
gent, on account of the madness that
had overtaken George Ill, there was
violent and virulent opposition to the
plan, not only on account of the loose
ness of the Princes mode of living and
the general laxity of his morals, but
also because of his stand on what was
then known as the wheat laws. Ed
mund Burke, who was in the fullness
Of his power, was supposedly opposed
to the Princes ambition, and the flu
ture king in consequence was paying
assiduous court to the great states
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-03
GE0FFREY'S WARD.

II wish to see Godfrey Algernon."
The well-trained servant expressed
no surprise at the request. though he
certainly did wonder what such a for
eign looking midget wanted of bis
master
"A lady to see Mr.. Algernon," he an
nounced, as he raped at the drawing
room door.
The young lady followed him and
stepped inside.
To see me-Miss Algernon?" said a
tall angular woman emphatically, aris-
Ing and looking rather severely at the
newcomer.
No, Godfrey Algernon," was the
callers placid response as she walked
over to where bright fire was burn
Ing in the CRATE, and began to warm
herself in quite a composed. homelike
manner.
Then ask him to come here, James, y
said the woman, looking over at her
companion, young lady OF rather
snowy appearance. to see what was
thought OF such an unheard OF pro-
ceeding.
The companion was trying to keep
down a 'well-bred giggle" at the poor
little creatures appearance. There
was something immensely ludlcrous to
her In the little dark figure, wrapped
In flaming red shawl, and then, to
think of actually wanting to see Geof-
frey Algernon, gentleman who
scarcely seemed to notice the existence
OF the opposite sex, save when polite
ness required him to do SO.
If the caller had been older, or of
different type of the feminine species,
she would have been green with jeal-
ousy; but. OF course, Mr. Godfrey
would not give passing thought to
such queer being.
The object of her mirth paid no heed
to her. or to any of the glances pass
Ing between the ladies; but was SEEM
ingly intent on warming herself, until
Mr.. Godfrey opened the door and stood
before her.
She sprang to her feet and advanced
eagerly to him, handing him an en-
velope on which was the stain of many
a year. Mr.. Algernon took it, and then
she retired to her seat by the fire, and
watched him as he read the contents
through.
And you are Ora Decrus?" he said.
taking her hand in his welcome to
my home. l shall faithfully fulfill
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-03

your fatnerS trust ana strive 10 make
you happy"
She bowed her head over his hand.
and left glistening tear on it.
Il am glad to have found you'll" she
exclaimed. Il thought no one would
ever love me again.
This is my sister, Miss Algernon,
and her friend Miss Penrose." he con-
tlnued. in slightly embarrassed tone.
'Lucretla, this is Ora Decrus, Colonel
Decrus' daughter-you remember him
land he has left his only child to my
care"
Miss Lucretia advanced and shook
hands with Ora in a very chilly fash
ion. and Miss Penrose followed the ex-
ample. 1t was evident they both con-
sidered her an interloper. and Geof-
frey's brow darkened.
Where is your luggage?" he ques-
toned. When did you arrive?"
My luggage is at the railway sta
ton. l arrived yesterday on the
southampton
Did you come alohe he queried.
mo; l came with Captain Bright
and his wife. They intended to bring
me here. but messenger awaited him
at the docks to make him hasten to
his father. who was dying. told him
to go. could find you myself: but
the captain of the vessel put me in
the train. told the guard where to
leave me, and was sent up here in a
carriage"
And now you are here, we will look
after YOU" said Godfrey cheeriiv.
"Lucretia, see that Mary has a room
prepared for her, with fire kindled
for l see our little friend belongs to the
tropics and loves the heat"
"oh, yes" she said, you are so kind.
! am So coldl Is it always SO cold
here?"
He smiled
1t will be colder before 1t is warmer.
But we will not let you quite freeze. "
Meanwhile Miss Lucretia had been
attending to his orders, and returned
followed by Mary.
Mary will see you to your room
Miss Deerus." she said. "and attend to
you"
AS soon as the door closed behind
Ora Godfrey turned to his sister.
Il wish you to be very kind to that
friendiess orphan for my sake" he
said. You remember I owe my life
to Colonel Decrus. and now I cannot
better repay my obligation than by
caring for his daughter. She has no
relatives living. the letter informs me.
and her English governess was recent
ly married. so could not come on with
her. A Hindu servant was determined
to follow, but her friends were afraid
she would not be welcome, and so de-
tanned her."
What mercy they did" exclaimed
his sister
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-03

While the Beers and the British are
carrying on their tragic drama of war,
the different foreign attaches in South
Africa are playing the part of most
interested spectators, receiving free
and most instructive object lessons in
the art of modern campaigning. The
accompanying illustration is from a
recent photograph of the different for
eign attaches at Cape Town, who have
now taken up positions at the front to
observe and report on the progress of
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-03

of 1000 pounds, and each load of am
munition and water which was sent up
there weighed forty pounds The
length of one span from top to bot
tom, was 1,40O feet, and so 1t may be
guessed, what the perpendicular height
of the hill is
After holding the hill for some time
with small detachment the British
found themselves greatly outnumbered
by the Beers, and were obliged to
abandon the position.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-03

broad as it could possibly be made
and still retain any other dimension.
Burke's face expressed strong disap-
prevail, and to counteract his friends
faux pas and to ingratiate himself with
Burke, the Prince, with the words,
Sherry, what blackguard you are!"
threw glass of wine in Sheridans
face. To resent the action, custom.
-rette and the other laws of the
e',s, forbade, but as soon as he
t anu aiiSS ripping face Sheridan
ls'" uiieu ms -, glass of wine,
at once took up his own ~,
and dashing IT into Sir Joshua ros
nold's face, accompanied it win tne
explanation, "The Prince'A' toasS. pr
Joshua; pass II a1ong."-N7ew YORK
Tribune.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-03
Sources of Family Names.

Bird, Wing, Heron, Wrenn, Cra
Crow, Larke, Fish, are family nam
and others that might be mentioi
here are Haddock, Pine, Roach, B
and Crabb. Family names suggest
of titles of rank are: King, Que
Prince, Duke, Marquis, Lord, Bar
and Knight, besides Pope and Deac
Next take military titles, Marsh
Major, and Sergeant, and peoples, E
lish, French, Welsh, Norman, ;
Dutch, while among family mai
like those of countries there are E
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-03

Once a second lieutenant of Ameri-
can regulars was up for examination
for promotion. One of the questions
asked of him by grizzled member of
the board was this:
eff you were out scouting and hill
should suddenly rise up before you
what would you do?"
I'D run like HI" said the lieuten-
ant, promptly, who added, Il wouldn't
want to stay in country where hills
are liable to rise up like that"
These are the kind of hills or kops
that confront the Tommies in South
Africa. And the Tommies run like
HI" too, only being brave men in
actual warfare, they run mostly to-
ward the top of the hills. These hills,
many of them, are about as nearly per-
pendicular on all sides as they can be
without topping over The particular
hill in this picture is Coleskop, in the
Colesberg district, and the scene was
sketched by G. d. Giles, war artist of
the London Graphic. Coleskop jumps
straight out of the plain thousand
feet and more into the air, and COM
mands the entire surrounding country.
1t was seized by the British. who i'm
mediately made plans to fortify it.
By infinite hard labor and persever-
rance two fifteen-pound field guns
were dragged to the summit. But the
guns are useless without continuous
and unfailing supply of ammunition.
To save the labor Of carrying shot and
shell up by hand, the engineers con
structed an endless belt of bridging
wire. This wire can stand a strain
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-03

man. Burke at this time was a man
of rigid department and of great aus
terity of manner. One night the
Prince gave dinner at which Burke
sat on his right, Sheridan on his left.
with Sir Joshua Reynolds, the portrait
painter, sitting next to Sheridan. The
dinner once in full swing, Sheridan,
as was his wont, launched into story,
which might be politely described as
extremely risque, being, in fact, as
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-03

land, Ireland, France and Wales. Inc
ones that resemble buildings are
Church, Temple, Abbey, and rover
Another family name is House, amour
er is Mills and the name of Barnes -
familiar. There is family name "
Shedd, and others are Post, wan,
Roome, Roof, Rafter, Frame, siiis' "n an
Hall, with Lock, Boldt, if not Boi', "I :.
Key; also Yard is familiar, ana 81 1,,, -
Garden, Gates and Pickett. Names 10
those of Travelled ways are Street s i'aSa'
Alley, Way, Rhodes.-St. LOUIS "iO''
Democrat.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-03

affairs for their different governments
Beginning on the left, the first OF tas
standing figures is Col. StakhowlIcn'
Russian attache; the second is Oap'.
Trimmed, of Austria, and the thiru Is
Col. Slocum, of the United States ms
sitting figure on the extreme lett Is
Capt. Gentilini, the Italian represen
tative; the central figure is that Oh
Capt. Baron Won Luttwitz, who repre-
sents the kaiser. and the man on inc
right again is Capt. d'Armande' TINS
French attache.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-03
Guns Up 0RAop, 1000 Feet Il
10 STORES
PsIos HEA''
UNIQUE FIGURE
In washington's omo,aI an.
Is Mr.. TING r.

"r' ring Fang W
Probably the most uniono a
washington official and soc,a is. "'''
MT WI Ting Fang, the CHR s 90 w. ~ Z
Ister 10 the United States n X, songs
liarity of Mr.. Wu's nature doo i suns
In the fact that he is characto ,
chinese, but, on the contrarv q cheer
is almost thoroughgoing Am ,,e h
his manners and customs Az
speaks the English language a n pel0'
~ Volubly and correctly as an a8 l,sst u
lean college graduate. The Al Ems
markable feature of his W. ass. /,
knowledge of the intricate 10
the TACT that he learned to We
without any tuition. Before ns. g,
to America" said Mr.. WI g
mined to learn the American Ia
l have made 1t a point in If sgs CHI
whenever | attempt to do anu en i.
shall persist and persevere until tsnd
mastered the situation 1t hal aI Ms. g
SAID that no other Chinaman So
globe speaks the English langr =, anS
well as | do But what | knov
mas been learned by me witbos ~ y,
school instruction. have I, Us
picked 1t up by self-application ~
observation in American societ I.
IS not only in this respect that tn b sta
lister is American in his custom !,
manners, but ne has likewise alb ~ .
all OF the notable habits and ibid
American society. His entertain ga
given to Washington society a 63 susH
handsome residence at Eighteent gall
Q streets are characteristically
lean. There is nothing oriental Nh,
his receptions and dances, and. bo
the social functions given at the Ill 3.
far eastern embassies, everythin r,.t
thoroughly American. MY exper b
in American society has been a9~
pleasant" said Mr. WI today.
the American people, not only for 5f No.
gentleness of nature and breed HIM
but because they are open-hea s IS
thoroughly frank and sensible. l n
slider the American women equa II
every respect to those Of Chino o.
think they are all very beautiful. 81 Ou
of them may not be beautiful phys
ly, but in character they stand 81
eminent among the women of Hd
world."-Washington special New Y 10
World. b
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-03

in the neighborhood Anytha.. 1ritv
beautiful than the lake at St.. Mt.
after the first frost and heavy snow
IAN Is impossible to imagine. Hitherto
switzerland has been known to AmerI-
can tourists only as summer resort
put the different winter resorts to he
found in that little land of great
mountains are beginning to attract the
new world traveller to the Alps during
tne winter as well as the summer
months.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-03

Among the novel delights of win
ter in Switzerland is the sport of to-
bogganing. The Swiss toboggan slide
Is usually down a mountain side, so it
Is no gentle little pastime to go career
Ing down such a slide as that partially
shown in the accompanying illustra-
ton, which represents the Crest run at
st. Moritz. This run is reputed to be
the fastest one in the world, though
not SO DANGEROUS as some of its rivars
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-03

In the various public Institutions OF
the District of Columbia. $500 colored
people are employed, who draw an an
nual compensate v about $1,000. 600.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-03

The state of Washington Iur ,i,"rn,a
over 500. 900 tons of coal to Calii0iA'
last year.
The age-herald., 1900-04-16
TENNESS SEE REPUBLICANS
Different Factions Are Watching Each
 Other Closely

Nashville, Tenn, April 15.-Congressman and Republican National Committeeman Walter P. Brownlow reached the city to- day. He comes to watch matters in the state convention that meets here April 19. Preliminary to the convention, the repub lican executive committee meets tomor- row when the question of contesting dele gates will be brought up. It is said by the Evans faction in the party fight that there will be between 275 and 300 contests, the Evans forces contesting some 80 seats and the Brownlow faction something like 200. The Evans side still hold out that the Brownlow wing has thrown enough of the Evans counties into contest to insure the Brownlow side chance of good ma jorty.
 Evans people profess to be highly elated over the situation. They state that they will be in a position to spring a surprise of some sort when the day of the con- vention arrives. They still lay claim to one-half of the Second district votes, al leging that Gibson will be unable to throw his strength to the entire Brownlow ticket
 Mr. Evans has not yet arrived, but yts is said he will be on the scene whe' s,aen battle begins. ,.
The age-herald., 1900-04-16
NEW ORDER OBSERVED
Mexicans Regarded Archbishops Order
 as to the Passion Play

City of Mexico, April 15.-The new order of the archbishop of Mexico regarding the Passion play, customary on Good Friday, was observed in the City of Mexico, al though the masses resented the prohibit ton of the spectacle, which has been feature of Holy Week for centuries, origi mating with the clergy when they were Christianizing the Indians But at Yaute- pee, in the state of Morelos, the people as- sembled at the parish priests home de- manding that he distribute as usual the costumes for the Passion play. This he re- fused to do It is reported that he was driven out of town, the people declaring that they would not stand such a priest, and must be allowed their ancient customs.
 There is an exodus of wealthy citizens from Yucatan en route to the Paris expo- sition.
 A new steel wharf 1000 meters long will be built at Progresso by an English firm.
 The increased export of silver and lead ores is noted, and reports from the leading mining towns show much animation.
 The candle manufacturers here have made a combination to regulate prices. This industry, notwithstanding the growth of the sale of fine petroleum and the prog ress of electric lighting, is very fiourishing.
 Excellent prospects for the sugar refining and grinding season in the state of More los are reported. The project for combin- ing all the sugar estates in Morelos into a grand trust, planned by American and English spectators, has fallen through.
 The ways and means committee of con- gress anticipates a surplus during the en- suing fiscal year, as has been the condition of the national finances Tor several years past
The age-herald., 1900-04-16
NEW COMMITTEE PLAN
As Result of Primary Madison Demo-
 crats Will Reorganize

Huntsville, April 15.-(Special.)- )-One of the results of the primary election will be the organization of a new democratic ex- ecutive committee upon an entirely new plan. Heretofore there has been one cen tral committee in Huntsville, which ruled the destiny of the party, and which often adopted measures that were very unpopu- lar with the country people Whether to organize a new committee retain the old one was one of the questions voted upon yesterday, and the affirmative received twelve votes to every one against. The new committee will consist or one member from each precinct in the county.
 A county convention will be held next Saturday and delegates to the state con- vention will be given their instructions. They will be directed to vote for General Shelley for governor, and there is no fa vorite among the candidates for other state offices. Senator Ed L. Pulley, who was considered as jealous supporter of Gov ernor Johnston for the senate recently an- nounced in speech that he would receive from the people his instructions as to how to vote on the senatorial question, and that he would carry out their wishes. The con- vention will instruct him to cast his vote for Senator Morgan. This will give Sena- tor Morgan three votes in the legislature from Madison county.
The age-herald., 1900-04-16
WEEKLY REVIEW OF THE IRON MARKET Statistical Position as Strong as
 fl Has Ever Been. GOOD VOLUME OF ORDERS Business Shows Continued Improve ment, All Grades in Active De-
 mand at Highest Prices.
 Situation Unchanged
GOOD VOLUME OF ORDERS

Cincinnati,s April 15.-(Special.)- )-In review ing the iron market for the week ending Saturday, April 14, Rogers, Brown & Co.,, the well-known brokers, say:
 "The situation has not changed since our last writing. While it is true that the furnaces throughout the United States ac- cumulated during March probably 15,0o0 tons, it is absolutely insignificant. There is positive proof that stocks in the yards of consumers went off in excess of their receipts more than 100,O 900 tons of pig iron, and this has been going on ever since the first of the year, clearly indicating that the statistical situation is as strong as it has ever been at any time. There have been here and there indications of weak ness but these have been without justifi- cation.
 "'The business of the week shows con tinued improvement as to inquiries and a good volume of orders. Standard Besse- mer, basic and malleable irons continue in active demand at highest market prices that have prevailed through the last quar- ter, and the supply of the various quail ties continues short of the demand.
 Labor difficulties continue to disturb business to some extent, but broader conception of reciprocal interests is bring ing employer and employe into greater harmony, and a general strike or lockout will be averted."
The age-herald., 1900-04-16
Inaugural Handicap Entries

St. Louis, April 15. The St. Louis Fair Association tonight gave out a list of &C., ceptances of entries in the Inaugural hand icap. This race is for one mile, and will be run on Saturday. May 12 The accept ances follow:
 Dr. Sheppard, 12o; w. overtpn, IF; Streamer, 115; La Goleta, IA; The Roman, 112; Valblatz, no; Crockett, 11O Sam Mo- Keever, 10S; Duke of Baden, 10S; Yellow Tail, 10; The Conqueror 1O5; St. Simonian, 1o3; Laureate, 103; Lady Callahan, 102; Thrive, 101; Eitholin, 9s; Moroni, 99; Cap- ron, s6; Alice Turner, 94; Capitola, s4; Ad- miral Schley, s2; Reuben Rowlet 91; Pino- chle, 90; Sidbow, S9; Woodtrice, SS; Maud Wallace, S5; Nan Dora, S5.
The age-herald., 1900-04-16
TENNESSEE DERBY
Blue Ribbon Event Will be Run Over a
 Fast Track

Memphis, Tenn, April 15.-The Tennes- see Derby, at mile and eighth, will be run at Montgomery Park tomorrow af- ternoon, and indications tonight are that the blue ribbon event of the Memphis Jockey club will be decided over a fast track. The probable starters are as fol- lows:
 Glen Lake and Thrive, J. c. Cahn's en- try; Arthur Behan, Parmenion, Florizar, F. w. Erode, Dramburg. and The Con- queror, all carrying 122 pounds. It was an- nounced a few days ago that John F. Schorr would not be represented in the classic, but upon the good showing made by F. W. Erode in yesterdays race at mile and sixteenth, when the colt easily disposed of Thrive and The Conqueror, the young Memphian decided last night to place Brode's name on the programme.
 The race seems to be an open one. It is the general opinion that Erode will be fa- vorite with The Conqueror, Cahns entry and Florizar ranging in the betting as named. The race will be worth about ST. 900 to the winner.