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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-06-14

dear, and have seen as much of politics
al have you will know that govern
ments stop at nothing to accomplish
their ends No private association Of
thieves could have laid such plans as
would have done away with 200, 000 .
600 of forms in gold unless they had
not only ample resources, but also a
master brain to direct them Nations
hesitate at nothing where their inter
ests are concerned. 1t was to the inter
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-06-14
His Presence of Mind.

az woman can't sharpen n lead pencil
c. throw stone read Mr.. Meekton
aloud.
whats that?" asked his wife, rather
sharply.
Don't mistake me. Henrietta" was
the quick reioindcr. II am not coatng
was just rejecting on the wisdom of
nature. There is no reason why wO-
man should sharpen pencils or throw
stones when there are plenty of men
hanging round whose time doesn't
amount to much anyhow and who might
as we'll be doing that as nothing. -
Washington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-06-14

70 her pitWn1 listener she told her StorD
more about it, so that might tell her. "
1--WE shall learn all about it from
madame ana must write that note at
once for fear | shall forget it. -
On Thursday afternoon there was a
brilliant assemblage in the spacious sa-
lgn of the Princess Won Steinheimer.
The rich attire of the ladies formed a
series of vitascopic pictures that Were
dazzling, for Nienncse women arr
Hd-pts in the art of dress as are their
Partisan sisters Tea was served, not ia
cups and Saucers as Jennie had hecn
accustomed to, but in goblets of clear,
thin Venetian glass each set in a holder
of incrusted iiligree gold. There Were
all manner Of delicious cakes for which
the city is celebrated The tea itself
had come overland through Russia from
, China and had not suffered the deterio-
ration which an ocean voyage produces.
The deco~ion was served clear, with
sugar, if desired, and a slice of lemon,
and Jennie thought II the most deliciou:
brew she had ever tasted
II am So sorry, whispered the prin.
cess TO Jennie when an opportunity
occurred, but Countess Stron has sent
a messenger TO say that she cannot be
present this afternoon. 1t seems hen
husband, the premier, is i'll, and she
like good wife, remains at home tC
nurse him This rather upsets our plans,
docSn i! p
"Oh, don't know" replied Jennie
cit is more than likely that the wife Of
the premier would be exceedingly care
full not to discuss any political question
in this company. | have counted more
upon the wife Of a lesser official thar
upon Countess Stron.
"You are right, said the princess
"And now come with me, | want t.
introduce you to the wife of the master
Of the treasury, and from her perhaps
/ you can learn something of the accident
that befell the lover of poor Gretlish. !"
The wife of the master of the treasury
/ proved to be garrulous old lady, whC
evidently prided herself on knowinl
everything that was taking place abou
! her. Jennie and she became quite con
/ lidential over their goblets of tea, ;
/ beverage of which the old lady seemed
! Unfortunately fond AS the conversation
| between them drifted on, Jennie saw
| that here was a person that would tak'
delight in telling everything she
knew, and the only question which now
arose was whether she knew anything
! Jennie wished to learn. But before sh,
tried her on high politics the girl de
termined to find ont more about III,
disaster that had made such an abrup
ending to Gretlich' 8 young dream
II have been very much interested, ,
she said, "in one of the maids here whc
lost her lover some weeks ago IN an &C
cident that occurred in the treasury
The maid doesn't seem to know very
much about what happened, and wa
merely told that her lover, a soldier
who had been on guard there tina
night, was dead .
"Oh, dear, yes' whispered the ole
lady, lowering her voice. What 1
dreadful thing that was Four mel
killed and eight or nine are now in th'
hospital My poor husband has hardl!
J had wink Of sleep since the event
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-06-14

Glow fun of misnomers our language
is" said the first patron of the quick
lunch counter. FOR instance, that which
is called plum pudding never has plum
in it,"
"Ah." replied the other. IF you will
consult the dictionary, you will ind Web
ster defines a plumb as a little mass or
weight Of lead. Philadelphia Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-06-14
Some Other Kind Preferred.

"Your system is generally run down"
said DR. Kanard, the eminent specialist.
hut | think | can promise cure in a
short time If you follow directions.
Would You prefer a home treatment
Il think not responded Mr.. Meeker,
involuntarily lowering his voice. It's
It's my home treatment, am afraid that
really ails me.'-ChicaGo Tribune.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-06-14
HOW TO GET THE FArTEp GALE.

"Aud what docs lhe story of the prodi-
sal SON teach us?' asked The teacher.
at teaches us how To- set the fattcd
calf" WAS tho prompt reply of the bad
boy at the foot of the elass.-Chicaso
Post
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-18
Cut Glass.

There is here one of the richest
displays of moderately priced Cut
Glass ever shown in Seattle. We
find that the same rules governing
dry goods and millinery and the
rest may be applied equally we'll TO
Cut Glass, and the other stores
that keep this company help make
prices lower.
The department is here to stay;
it's not holiday affair; at these
prices we'll be able to build up the
biggest business in Seattle. These
are opening days, and you're wei
come. From the many we Gull this
one bargain SOS to get you ac-
cuainted:
B0NRON AND OLIVE DISHES. worth
s. 90 and 500 not more than two 20
buyer, al .....-..-.'-s.'s.'.'.-.s-'
Among the thousand and one
pretty bits Of China that fill the
house furnishing section down
stairs we find these:
Here's cheaper ware for you. too:
quoted SOS 20 give you an idea Of the
scope of these stocks.
semi.porcelain Dinner Plates. sec a
dozen. worth yl-0o.
Pie Plates for sec.
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THE BON MARCHE.
THE BON MARCHE.
THE BON MARCHE.
bt Department nlanaqerS' Sale.

. TO be continued week.
them each run their departments for longer SOS
to give every equal chanceast both
partment and the Boys Clothing despite
three pages hs bigger than you
and good special splendidy
didn't arrive in time for last weeks sale.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-18
Girls Dresses.

Even if time is of no value to
you, these pretty ready to put on
dresses will prove interesting, both
for their "cuteness" and the little
prices we're selling them for.
t2.75--For Dresses OF Colored Cash
mere, with trimming Of white silk
braid.
S4,5o-For Dresses of Piaid worsted.
braid trimmed.
$6.o0--For Misses Plaid Worsted
Dresses. with plain colored tucked
yoke. collar, bertha and belt trim
med with braid.
And so on, up TO styles and qualities
AT ......-......... wow
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200 LADIES' AND GENTS rs and IS
INCH UMBRELLAS. covered with
union sGX~ ana tafreta. handles OF
pearl, aUyS Etag horn, silver and gold
mounted; worth $500; at ..............s2.ss
And we Y(a ssngrave your initials OF 8
letters free OF charge
A splendid lot of MEMS AND WO-
MEMS UMBRELLAS, worth $3.50
and $500. to be sold at. $3.50
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-18
Umbrellas We're Never
So Low. - 80

1 shall con-
tinue the Satur-
day Night Sale
until Monday if
the lots last long
enough, for it
would be impos-
sible to offer any
better value.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-18
lOC Outing Flannels, 6tC

These are the mill ends from a
noted Eastern manufacturer. The
lengths vary from 2 TO 10 yards,
and every yard is perfect. Pretty
colors, stripes and checks, soft,
downy and heavy. None can be
cut at this price Gle a yard.
FvLEECE-LTNED SERGE for Wrap
peers. Is inches wide, worth i-3c.
for .s....~,....,...... ...7lac
BEST QUALITY GERMAN CALL
co. 50 inches wide ............io Toe
COMFORTER PRINTS. fast colors
............ ..................4 lae
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-18
Stockings and
Underwear.

FOR wOMEN--FLEECE LINED
STOCKINGS for ..t2lae
FOR BOYS-BICYCLE HOSE that
you'd expect to pay 25c pair for.
for they've double knees and
spliced heel and toe; 3 pairs to so
during this sale for. .......... Soc
UNDERWEAR - RIBBED WOOL
VESTS for women, pink, blue or
black, fast colors, worth $3.50; for
as long as they last. ....... .$1.19
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-18

We own nearly thousand yards
Of All-Linen Damask (of course,
that means no cotton). 1t was
bought from an importer who
wanted to get our business, so he
made us special price on this lot,
and here il is at the same rate and
for the same purpose.
It's IS inches wide, comes in
neat dice pattern, one Of the
sturdy, longuse sorts that restau-
rant men are constantly looking
for. Here to sell
At Soc Instead of 75c.
AH-Linan Napkins. with colored Dor
ders. worth e0c, for 75c DOZEN Maybe
there's fifty dozen In ALA mere hand.
full
COTTON TOWELS. colored borders,
fringed, 1sx3s inches, at. dozen
....*.... .................... 50o
HEMMED LINEN HUcK TOWELS.
plain or colored borders. sixe lsx
g. dozen ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS sits
iO-4 UNBLEAcHED sHEETING. So
MILL ENDS of Heavy Unbieached
muslin .a.s.-s......s.....+ DO
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-18
At $780,.
At $3.50.

Boys Topcoats of Brown Mel
ton; fancy lining; velvet collar;
smart, nobby style; in sizes to .;
worth $3.50 for $3.50.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-18
THE ZONE WEEK LONGER

Resolution proposed by Mr. by Cole
grovet carried without dissent and Judging
VINO came last week and the good advertising
merchandise that has found Seattle
this will make the second better bigger
what follows the Fashionable
chandse told in this and the whole
chapter to most interesting
''Sl'0ls' NORDHOFF & co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-19
WATCH NIGHT SERVICES.
Chicago Ministers to Befittingly OBJ
serve Close Of Century.

Chicago, Dec. 19.-Welcoming the new
century and bidding farewell to the cid
is to be made the occasion of the most
elaborate and impressive watch night
services Chicago has ever known.
bishops of the Methodist church have
united in requesting all pastors and con-
gregations Of that denomination to oh
serve the event in a BETTING manner.
Other churches are joining in the move
ment and the indications are that few
eyes in Chicago will be closed in sleep
on the night of December 81, until the
Twentieth century has made its appear
ance.
Leaders in the movement for a general
celebration maintain that there are
many sentiments associated with the
event that should make it one Of the
most important in history.
The Rev Fl. G. Jackson, presiding eld-
er Of the Chicago district, said:
Nearly every church in my district is
to hold watch night services Each pas
tor will arrange his own programme
which viii be participated in by the pas
tor, congregation, EpwortI League and
Sunday school There will be preaching,
prayer meeting, song services, teStimon-
ials, social features, ending with silent
prayer at midnight. After the stroke
Of the clock that ushers In the new cent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-19

lines of the Lawson cup defender which
will stand with slight alterations or modi-
f1catiOns during the construction of the
boat The Lawley corporation has placed
the order for the steel frame for the boat.
In spite OF the statements to the contrary,
the old defender may become the trial
horse for the Boston boat provided Mr..
sum, and a representative of Mr.. Law
son is now in New York looking her over.
1t has not yet been decided what will
plates, although they will not be quite so
thick as those on the Columbia, which
were IA of an inch. The top side Of the
Boston boat will be, however, of nickel
steel, the bronze plating coming up about
as high as the plating of the defender,
whose sides are of aluminium. The duck
for the sails has been ordered, but it will
ting them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-19
EDUCATION AT EXPOSITION
Preliminary Committees Have Been
Named.

T. r. Longshore of Garland who was
appointed to have charge of the educa-
tional display at the Kansas Semf-Cen-
tennial Exposition has appointed the
following co-workers to assist him:
Committee on plans-E. T. Fairchild,
city superintendent Ellsworth; f. p
Smith, city superintendent Lawrence;
". M. Davidson, city superintendent
Topeka; o. NJ Becker, principal Mel
vern schools; A. c. Wheeler, city super
intendent Garden City; O. NJ. West,
county superintendent Mound City; Miss
NJ E. Dolphin, Leavenworth; Miss Kitty
NJ. Fisher, Lenora: Miss Helen n. Eack-
er. county superintendent Minneapolis;
Prof E. H. Baker, Long Island; J. =
Mathers county superintendent FL
Dorado: VIM. S. Husener, city superin-
tendent Clay Center; Prof s. w Nc
Garrah, Olathe; I. L Dayhom, county
superintendent Hutchinson; D. D. Riley,
Advisory board-Chancellor Snow,
President A. R. Taylor, President e R.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-19
MISSING CASHIER FOUND.
u. Il. Henderson, Wanted inColorado
Located Near EIPaso.

Denver, Colo. Dec. 19.-U. H. Hen
derson. formerly assistant cashier of the
First National bank Of Greeley, Colo,
who disappeared last July. has been To-
Gated in a small town near Ell Paso,
Texas, on the Mexican side of the Dor
der. After Henderson left Greeley the
bank officials made an examination of
his books and discovered it is said a.
shortage of nearly $4,000. A diIigent
search for him has since been made,
and recently a. dispatch came from Ell
PasO saying that a man answering
HendersOn's description was engaged in
the cattle business near there. Further
investigation resulted IN his Identified
officer from Greeley has gone to FL Paso
to bring Henderson back for trial.
Henderson entered the service OF the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-19
WEST BOUND RATES.
General Passenger Agents Say situa-
tor Is in Excellent Shape.

New York, Dec 1s.-The Times prints
the following.
The westbound passenger committee of
the Trunk Line association has just held
its meeting of the current year closing
the first year Of the existence of the joint
passenger agreement To this agreement
IS due the present satisfactory condition
Of the westbound passenger rate situation,
which, according to the unanimous testi-
mony of the general passenger agents as
expressed at the meeting. is better than
i ever has been at the end Of any pre-
vious year.
At the meeting a proposition was con-
Sidered to rearrange the New York Chi
cago rates of the differential lines so ~
to make them conform with those of the
Erie, which would mean that the West
Shore. the Isehigh Valley, the I.acka-
wanna and the Baltimore & Ohio would
have to charge SIS for the trip instead Of
81 The proposition was laid over until
the next meeting
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-19
A ROYAL AIR SHIP.
Emperor of Austria Pleased With
Plan, Contributes to Its Building.

New York. Dec. ia dispatch to
the Journal and Advertiser from Vienna
says:
An Austrian engineer, William KreSs,
has invented an air ship which is pro-
nounced to be better than Zeppelin s.
THE ennneror's attention being called to
the model, he has become much inter-
ested and expressed the belief that 1t
would be successful.
Kress not having money to build q
large ship, the emperor said he would
fix that and contributed 81, 600 out or
his own pocket. Numerous others FOL
lowed suit, and Kress will build the
shin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-19
CUBAN PATRIOT DIES
8sfors She Gould Return to Her
Emancipated Home.


New York, Dec. 19.-Marquise Aurora
De La Tore y Macias is dead. She ex
pected to sail for Cuba in a few days.
She has not visited that island since the
Spanish yoke was lifted She belonged
to one of the oldest families of Spain,
which in recent years refused to ac-
knowledge the rule of the mother coun-
try Many of her relatives fought in the
cause of Cuban independence
She was descended from one of the
grandees of Spain, who obtained honor
and preferment for distinguished mill
tary service in the Seventeenth century.
General De La Tore, her father, served
in the insurgent army in the Ten Years
war He died in 1890.
Owing to the political state of Cuba,
the Tnaruuise and her husband left the
island in 1895 Her husband died in 1897.
She owned estates at Puerto Principe
and her husband had an estate in the
province of Matanzas. The maruuise
had claim of $4,000 against the gov
eminent for damages done to her plan
tations in the Standardization war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-19
OvERMYER WANTS 1T.
A Candidate For Fusion Nomi-
nation For u. 8. Senator.

David Overmyer is a candidate for the
Fusion nomination for United States
senator in the legislature this winter. J.
G. Johnson, the national chairman of
SO wants the honor to bolster up dis
standing with the eastern bourbons
Efr. Overmyer is the principal oppo-
nent out against johnson and the fight
will doubtless be an interesting one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-19
Death in the Klondike.

Seattle. Wash, Dec 19-Thomas
Parker. native of Lincolnshire, Eng
land. was frozen to death near the
mouth OF White river in the Klondike
district, early in November He and
another man were building winter
quarters, and when some distance from
camp Parker fell through the ice cross
ing stream. He got out safely but
dropped on the trail before resehinr
camp and froze to death. He was
about 81 years old.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-19
Try there win be general hand-shaking

uf'y there VIII be geneTaI hand-shaklLg
and congratulations
Presiding Elders ]. NJ Caldwell of tire
Chicago western district; c. Mandevine
Of the North Chicago district; F. A.
Hardin. of the Rockford district, and
the Rev. Mr.. Holmes of the Joliet dis
trict, indorse. the views of Elder Jack
son. and are arranging for similar ser
vices in all the churches under their
charge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-19
still Enlisting soldiers.

The United States army recruiting
station in the old courthouse building
has a different look. Interior improve
pauerfur and painting and Sergeant H.
c. Sorensen has bright and cheerful
winter quarters. Orders have lately been
received to recruit colored men for the
Philippines. Regular recruits have a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-19
YALE ATHLETIC FUND.
Financial Receipts of the Year
Amount to 468.616l

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 19-The re-
port OF Mr. Walter Camp as treasurer of
the Yale Field corporation under which
head are consolidated the finances Of the
fou- main branches of athletics is made
public today. The handsome total of re-
ceipts for the year was SOS, 616 The ex-
penses for all branches of athletics were
SOS. 656- This leaves a profit of 81 95s.
Following is summary OF the receipts
and expenditures:
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bank when he was II years old, and
had been in its employ twenty years
He was highly esteemed by the bank
officials and occupied a respectable
place in the community. Henderson
has a wife and one child.
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made in the West. over y different
styles of Candle Shades: about 100 dif-
feFent styles OF Candles and eieha
ksFent styles of Candlestfcka.
We are showing an entirely nav stock
OF SILK Candle Shades In all the dfner~
emit Desirable shades and newest de-
Bigns-prices at CSC. 85c. Soc, 6Oc, no ana
S1-25 $50, N.9s for thu Single LIGHT
shaded Candles in the different col
ors to match the shades-the prices are
right We are showing tho popular
Candle Lamps. both IN white and ooiorg
prices sec and eco. and the decorated
ones at CSC
Our assortment OF Candiestiolrs aud
Candelabrn 80 complete and comprises
all the different styles and wares i'm
aSinable.
We mention only part OF the May
kinds you win find. here.
Wrought Iron Candlegticks az SO
&c, S5c. SEC, 76c, &1-se, so to 800 each
tSEass Candlestioks s1.os. $a.60. SLss an6
Quadruple oliver Plated cand1estfcIrs
and Candeiabra-1 to lights-at 81 ~
$s.bo $500, @.9s. 1900 and up to ezs co.
Gold Plated Candle Holders n ga.
N:be. y. q, $3.50 up to $3.50 each
Rich Cut Glass Candiesttoics AZ an,
q. IS to s49s
China Cand1esticks and CardeIahra a.
NC, Soc, Sc, $50. ts.a up to t11b0 each
Many Novelties In Pottery, Glass ana
Metal that limited space wtn not ALLOW
rs 70 mention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-19
MORRIS CHAIRS ct $3.50 instead Of $500:

Almost half these comfortable,
wiling all the old time Chair ease, the
ratchet back that reclining positions the
other kind Other styles at $1,000 and upwards give
chair foorest match these chairs 81 Of S. These
foors handy for wndow Seats for low seats anywhere
81-others
think the Combination Chair and would make good
Christmas Present?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-19

choice of infantry or cavalry in the
Philippines at present and some recruits
are being taken for the battery at Fort
Riley. A fair number OF enlistments
are now being made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-19
6nnas, BDa. Noyssvsa
>~~~-~~~-~~~~~.~~-~- ~----~->~--~-
Christmas Delicacies
z<lx6Asas ssz6

ZekxbAsae sS74
DO your buying early for your
Christmas dinner Watch our Pure
Food Department adv'ts from day 20
day and save money.
Fancy Seeded Raisins. cleaned and
seeded by machinery, perfectly clean.
at pkss for 25c.
New Cleaned Currants. Lib pkg. Zoe
New Mixed Nuts. the finest procura-
bile. regular price zoe ID at 8 lbs for Sc
Fancy Thin Skin Navel Oranges, good
HsEa. at doz. for CSC.
Imported Juvenile Freight cars. dlled
with Imported Sugar Waferzv regular
price soc, at 25c each.
English Black Fruit Cake. SOC. SOC. and
$50 each.
Q. r. s. Hams the finest. procurable.
regular price. 15c. at 1Oszc Ii.
Fancy Giacs Catron Peel. regular price
100, at soc ID
AEtl1er's Nut Brown Flour for making
Black Fruit cake. etc. at pkgs FOR 25c.
Cebu Gems. something new for pud-
d1ngs, etc. samples served frse: CONS in
and try them: Csc pkg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-19

J.. A. Mcdonald Of the pension Office
is rejoicing over the advent Of q little
girl at his home at 237 Woodlawn ave-
nue.. PQtWiu-
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PARLOR MIRRORS

For the drawing hall library look well, possb
picture, quite
to decorative effect
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Nichols. Superintendent D. M. Bowen
Fort Scott, and President L. FL. Murlln
of Baldwin