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The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1900-09-28

"Well, subj" said the coiored con-
stituent, "dey's no telin' whar Marse
Tom'll Ian eff he keep on gwine. Fust,
lie wuz town marshal, den he wuz
mayor, en- las come dcy sont him ter
dc legislatur'! Ef he keeps up dat
hallelula lick | wouldn't be tall sur
prised ter hear dat he wuz boss cr one
er dem street cars whut run by elum-
tricity Atlanta Constitution.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1900-09-28
PENALTY OF ADVANCEM ENT

One Of the penalties of advancement
is that the luxury Of this generation
becomes the necessity Of the next
Any man to succeed must learn that
in coming in close contact in field, on
the road, ir tardlng hall, hunting
field, in marts Of trade, that he must
expect to be subject TO the laws which
govern men. He must be bound by GER
tain strict rules and customs, and he
who breaks them will have the hands
of honorable men against him. He
must pay back borrowed money pune
tually. He must play fair all games
of skill and character. Putting re-
lgion and morality aside, these are
rules that must be Ob0yed by all men
who wish success. The man who does
not acquaint himself with these rules
and practice them will not succeed,
and is unworthy of any of the pleasure
success affords. Hope for all lies in
the fact that the opportunities that
only wealth can give are not neces-
sary. That the moral, religious, or
social standing of his people need not
prevent him from knowing and prac-
ticing the only laws that lead to sue
cess. High-toned ideas and educated
theories may lead to success and they
are within the grasp of almost all who
will earnestly reach for them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
HERE IS TIE CHANCE.

The opportunity for the Republican
party of Kansas to insure the respect
of posteTity with reference to the man
agement of the charitable institutions
of the state and to furnish an example
for future generations is at hand. With
a good majority in both houses of the
legislature the enactment of laws df-
vorcing these institutions from the re-
suit of political changes in Kansas viii
be an easy matter. Men may differ as
to the particular method by which this
condition may be brought about, but the
opportunity is in the hands of the Re
publican party VIII that party avail
itself Of this chance?
There is no division of sentiment on
this proposition in Kansas. For years
the asylum and state institution scand-
ais, boOdling charges and other unpIeas-
ant incidents have caused the people to
make a unanimous demand for reforms
The officers of the asylums, the people
who are unfortunate enough to have
relatives or friends there, the public in
general. churches, schools, secular soci-
cites Of various characteristic fact,
every class of people and everybody in
every class. are demanding a reform
1t has been promised by the governor
and the people who have reelected Mr.
Stanley to his high position-the first
time such an endorsement has been
given a Kansas governor in twelve
yearis-expect some radical changes in
the present conditions. The governor
has said he would bring these reforms
about ifthe legislature was in sympathy
with his political views. Now the way
is clear; the Republicans are in control
of every department of the state govern
ment, and the result will be watched
with keen interest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
nEIAY IN PAVTNG.

The streets that are to be paved this
year are: Lane. between Pierey and
williams; Percy, between Lane and
College avenue; Fillmore, between Sixth
and Tenth; Tyler, between Fourth and
Fifth; Third, between Quincy and Mon
roe and the block on Tyler between
Eighth and Ninth which is now being
laid.
The grading on all of these streets has
been done except that on Lane. Percy
and Tyler. The grading on Fillmore is
now being done
The cause of the delay has been occa-
stoned by the failure to receive the Col
orado sandstone which is to be used in
the curbing of many of the blocks. The
grading has been completed for some
time on Third street, but the paving will
have to wait until the stone for the
curbing comes The curbing on Tyler
between Eighth and Ninth is now being;
laid with the Colorado sandstone and
the block between Fourth and Fifth on
Tyler will be curbed with the same
stone. All the other blocks are to be
curbed with the Fort Scott stone and
there will be no delay there as that
stone is on hand.
The work on grading for the sidewalks
is progressing in a very satisfactory
manner and there are only 500 lots to
grade before the first Of the year. The
men who are laying the walk are about
100 lots behind the graders. The grad
ing for the walks will be completed this
month, and the walk will all be laid be-
fore the time specified in the contract.
Unless the weather continues good it
will be impossible to complete all the
paving contracts. The engineer thinks
that it win all be done with the possible
exception of Tyler. between Fourth and
Fifth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
George sand and the Interviewer.

IF'rom the Youths Companion
When George Sand, the famous French
novelist. was living at Nohant. near the
close of her life, she was fairly caught
on her own grounds by a determined
British journalist, of her own sex, who
opened a formidable notebook and de-
manded:
AT what hour do you work. mad
amer
4 never work." replied George Sand.
.'Hol But your books? When do you
make theIn?"
They make themselves, morning,
evening and night"
This was battling, but the British lady,
although deficient in grace, did not lack
grit, and said, What is your own ia
vorite, may 1 ask, among your novels2''
Olympia returned George Sand,
with a beaming smile
sOlympia2 I do not know that one"
t'Perhaps-T have not yet written it,
and the victinized author beat a, hasty
retreat, much amused as she looked back
and saw that her nonsense was being
duly jotted down in the formidable note
book.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10

city of Topeka the count was not com
pleted until almost evening of the day
following election The utility of max
ing new precincts to poll from to 80
votes is piece of grim humor when con-
trasted with the need Of dividing a dis
trict that polls five and six hundred. In
this instance the change was made nee
essary. however. because of the acqui-
sition OF territory by the city
With the ballot in use the boards
made slow enough progress in polling
the vote In the heavy voting districts
a line of voters We're kept waiting, ball
lot in hand. the greater part Of the day
while the booths were occupied. Slow
voting was a thorn in the flesh of the
voters patience, but slow counting is
undeniably exasperating. There is room
for great Improvement and time saving.
In the first place. the official ballot in
the state of Kansas is extremely I'M
wieldy compared with what it could be
made. Nearly every state in the union
that uses the blanket ballot has it with
a circle at the top of the column where
a single cross mark votes a whole
straight ticket. In other states a single
mark votes the whole list of electors
Kansans have to make mark for every
candidate, whether voting straight or
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
MR.. srAHL's CONFIRMATION.

The question of the confirmation of
F. NJ. Stahl is exciting a great deal of
interest in the city The temperance
element is putting forth every effort to
secure his confirmation; in fact, they
are taking as much interest in it as they
did in their attempt to defeat Judge
Hazen and Galen Nichols.
Four councilnen have declared posi-
lively that they would not vote for the
confirmation of Mr.. Stahl and four have
said they would vote for Mr.. Stahl or
any one whom the mayor would ap-
point. The remaining four are non-com-
initial and refuse to say what they will
do when the question comes up in the
council
The councilmen who are opposed to
Mr.. Stahl say they are not opposing him
because he is temperance man, but
because he was imported from the coun-
try to fill an Office that should and could
be filed by a man who has had a con-
tinuous residence in the city They say
that his standing on the prohibition
question has nothing whatever to do
with their views as to who would make
a good chief.
The temperance people are determined
that Mr.. Stahl shall beconfrmed and have
petitioned every councilman for his sup
port. In some cases the councihnen
have been threatened with loss of bust
ness if they do not vote for the con-
firmation.
The mayor is satisfied that Mr. Stahl
makes a good chief and will enforce all
the laws impartially and if the council
refuses to confirm his appointment he
will likely reappoint Mr.. Stahl and thus
continue him in office.
The question Of the confirmation was
before the council at the last meet
ing, but action was deferred because
there was not full attendance. The
mayor and all the councilmen are
anxious that every member shall be
present at the next meeting when the
mayor will again present Mr.. Stahls
name.
It is impossible to anticipate the result
Of the vote of the council, but the meet
ing promises to be an exciting one
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
FASHIONS IN UNDERWEAR.
TFrom the London Express.1

TFrorn the London Express1
In the autumn evening dress does not
alone usurp our attention. II IS sea
son which affords US ample opportunities
for thoroughly investigating the, stare Of
cur underlinen. The ravages of the wash
erwoman make it very necessary Tor al
those who delight in dainty linen TO be
constantly renovating and AIDING TO lnelr
stock as the various garments in their
turn become unfit for wear Hone{dnaae E
underwear will be found TO last twice as
long and. If the work IS systematically
entered into, it Is surprising now much
can be got through between the hours Oh
The new hannels leave but little to be
desired and are Of so dainty a nature tnat
eous red fabric of their day, would nave
stared aghast at the dainty specimens we
SO lightly consider now. certain II IS
that many of them are pretty enough 10
fashion tea Jackets, morning gowns and
even simple everyday tea gowns the
newest pattern is after the style OF the
ularity having for the most part lines on
a light ground with tiny little trails or
flowers neandering along. Fashioned gen
orally in the loose empire style, having
KimOnO sleeves. coarse ecru, gulpure, or
torchon 1aces. trim them to advantage.
There IS a new material ca1ieo Aenana'
which although half silk. is yet warm,
and has quite superseded uannei Tor the
petticoat, seeing that Il Wlthstands sue
woman. This also is much used for the
bedroom gown and tea jacket, although
there are many VINO pI ,e;az 70 TO-. rs s.
in the guise of flannel The newest und g
linen comes under the influence of the
Empire craze. Nightgowns have
flows freely; or else, without yoke the
upper part of the gown IS gagged or
tucked. Chennises are made on the same
lines, only they are considerably shaped,
so that there is no undue buiklness TO
be disposed Of Lace is much USED in
their manufacture Truly the age IS
very extraVaEanf Ones
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10

kTaut and boiled pork. You win soon
begin to experience sensations IN your
stomach that viii make your conscience
give up the job of trying TO hurt YOU
No one is brave enough to defend the
men, and there is no denying that they
are sometimes very mean They dis
Ike society, and it is their meanness IN
this particular which causes the most
complaint. An Atchison woman got up
a surprise party 'son'' her husband. Her
friends don't know Of it, but her hus-
band was SO mad about it he refused to
speak to her for week. Another Wcn-
an gave dinner party. She said that
her husband was called out OF town but
ne was really up in his bedroom sulk-
ing But the terrible price the women
pay Tor these social efforts doesn't dis
courage them; they smile at their guests
knowing, like boy who is bad, that
scolding awaits them after the party is
over Why do they do it? In the name
or common sense. why doesn't a woman
try to please her husband, instead of a
lot or women who only go off and laugh
at her? Why does a woman prefer to
make herself ridiculous in society
rather than please her husband, with
whom she is compelled to live, and who
actually has rights that should be re-
Spected2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
THAT ARmoR PLATE FACTORY

The United States should manufac-
ture its own armor plate and, as far IS
possible, It should build its own boats
1t is now settled that this country Will
have the Philippines upon its hands for
several years if not forever, and if it
does not have absolute control of the
Philippines it will have at least a large
trade interest in them. 1t has and al
ways will have Porto Rico. Guam and
Hawaii. and it must necessarily have q
large navy to protect them and its own
coast from hostile nations. No one Is
against the increased navy, for all intel
ligent people see the necessity Of it.
Congress has realized the need of a
large and continually growing navy and
has accepted the programme recon-
mended by the board of rear admiraIs
Navy ships are in process OF construc-
ton: in fact, more ships are in process
of construction than can be constructed
because congress is unable to purchase
armor plate with which to sheath the
ships at anywhere near a reasonable
figure.
We have now a dozen first-class men
of-war in the shipyards. delayed in their
advance toward completion by lack of
armor. which may not be forthcoming
hence 1t would be useless to add
~ NuC1E AuBAD6E unless congress can
range to have the arnor provided for
them as it is needed.
In addition to the ships now being
constructed the board recommends six
first-elass battle ships and about 26 gun
boats and smaller war vessels All these
viii be delayed and it viii be years be-
fore they can be completed unless the
,armor is obtained. In the meantime we
would be getting far behind our place in
the list of navy powers.
The armor manufacturers know all
this and have raised the price of their
product until even congress. which is al
ways willing to pay two prices for a
thing, has cried robbery and has refused
to make a contract with them.
If the navy department would build
plant as it has been authorized by
congress to do and manufacture its own
armor, it would save enough money on
the ships now building and the propos-
ed ships, to pay twice over for the cost
of the plant In addition to this it could
then get the kind of arrnor it needs and
could have it when it was needed
If Secretary Long would take this step
the arrnor manufacturers would make a
reduction of their prices that would as
tonish even the committee which has
the purchasing of the armor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
cHANcELLoR SHOWS HEALTH.

1t is to be hoped that the falling health
Of Chancellor Snow viii become rapidly
improved by rest and that he may at
the close of a years vacation again
assume his position at the head Of
affairs in the state university at Law
renee.
This institution was organized in 1854
and the chancellor was a member of
the first faculty. beginning with 1866
and has been connected with the school
ever since His labors in connection
with the university have been OF such a
high order and withal so bravely and
modestly applied throughout these years
that no manner of complaint has ever
arisen His work in natural history
especially has made him a reputation
beyond state lines and given the uni
versity a high standing among the edu-
cational institutions of the country
The death of his son by drowning at
San Francisco weighed heavily upon the
mind Of Chancellor Snow, and no doubt
has much to do with the feeble condi-
ton of his health. The head of the
state university is now a man of about
so years of age. It is expected that the
regents will take much of the active
work from his shoulders in the future
While it is not assumed that the present
ailment is of a dangerous character. yet
it is serious enough it is known in war
ranting more than passing notice
All friends of improved educational
methods and pure morals viii unite in
wish for the speedy recovery of Chan
cellor Snow and his continued presence
at the head of the Kansas State Uni
versity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
MRS. THoRPEs THANKsG1v1Ne

Mrs L f Thorpe. police matron, ex-
poets to furnish Thanksgiving dinners
for fifty poor families this year. She
asks that any wishing to contribute food
for that purpose bring 1t to her office at
the police station. If any desire to de-
liver the dinner in person she will fur
nish the names and addresses OF the
needy.
Two hundred dinners were distributed
to the poor last year. but there is not
the demand this year for so many. The
furnishing Of dinners to the poor on
Thanksgiving has been a custom that
Mrs. Thorpe has kept up fos several
years. This year Mrs. Thorpe thinks
that the best way to send the Thanks
giving dinners will be to prepare a sep
arate dinner for each family.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
BOOK NOTES.


Books of nature-lore a e enjoying
vogue hitherto unknown in America,
though such books have never been who'll
" absent from American publishers lists
Nevertheless, it is true that never be-
ably, or published so attractively as now;
and to this combination of facts must
John Burroughs has recently compiled
his squirrels and Other Fur Bearers,
bearing mammals am AIS The publishers.
Houghton-AIiffin Co. have done splendid
work in issuing this book and have made
it especially attractive with the fifteen
colored Illustrations. (Kellam Book and
Stationery COP
Another of the late popular novels to
attract the eyes of the dramatist is Bal
ments have been made with the publish
ers, Rand. McNally & Co. by the authors
story G for the lsi' Stage es.'e'ls y prepare u"
While not originally intended for dram
atization, the book has been found to con-
/ tain so many strong situations and so
much unique materials peculiarly adapted
TO reproduction that It has been thought
dramatized.
Mcclure. Phillips & Co have lately pub
Hshe t1 an UNUSUALLY strong and helpful
great a4ggregati.o.ns of capital. in The
is a clear and concise statement of the
case, based upon a practical understand
discussion of the now burning question of
Co. LINES e-''4 DOOA anu S'0S
AS long as the historical novel continues
to be well written and affords pictures OF
other times in truthful and at the same
time Interesting manner, there Is
son why it should not remain in evidence.
novel of old Dutch life in Albany. by Ruth
Hail. published by Houghton-Minlin Co.,
recently.
It has an interesting romance and fur
nishes large and interesting fund of in
formation about old Dutch habits. GUS
toms and characters. (xeIlam Book and
Stationery Coz
The picturesque days of travel by stage
coach and sojourn in inns finds ample rec
book. Stage Coach and Tavern Days"
Published by the Macmillan Co.
The restricted pleasures and furnish ngs
of the Puritan ordinary and the rollick ng
told. The tavern landlord and the stage
driver each full character sketches
drawn from life.
The profuse Illustrations of the tavern
scenes along the stage lines, etc, add
largely to the interest of the text.
Lieutenant F. NJ Bennett, u s. N, has
written for Messrs. Houghton-AGifh Co,
a volume treating of the development of
the United States navy since steam and
iron became important factors in motive
power and structure.
The volume is published under the title,
THE Monitor and the Navy Under
Steam" and covers this interesting
ground from the earliest attempts at
steam navigation, to the late naval events
in the war with Spain
The less of the staunch old shiD-of-
the-line Captain and the wonderful run
Horn, two of the highly dramatic in
cidentS in this volume.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
A Village Blacksmith Saved his
Little Sons Life.

Mr.. H H. Black. the well-known village
blacksmith at GrahamSville, Sullivan Co.,
N Y, says: "Our little son, five years
old. has always been subject to Group
and so bad have the attacks been thag
we have feared many times that he would
die We have had the doctor and used
many medicines, but Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy Is now our sole reliance. It seems
to dissolve the tough mucus and by CIV
ing frequent doses when the croupy symp-
toms appear we have found that the
dreaded Group is cured before it gets set
tied" There is no danger in giving this
remedy for it contains no opium or other
injurious drug and may be given as con-
fidently to a babe as TO an adult For sale
by all druggists.
A girl may get the reputation of not
knowing enough to come in out of the
rain when, as matter of fact, she sim
ply has a new rainy-day skirt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
What Wonld You Give

To be cured of catarrh? If you or your
friends have this disease You know how
disagreeable it is. It's symptoms are in
famed eyes, throbbing temples, ringing
noises in the ears headaches, capricious
appetite and constant discharge OF mu-
Gus. Fortunately its cure IS not a ques-
ton Of what you will give. put what you
parillRS the great constitutional remedy.
which thoroughly pur1fes- enrfches and
completely and permanently cured The
good blood which HOOPS Sarsapar1ila
the mucous membrane. seothes and re-
builds the tissues and ultimately cures all
symptoms of cataTrh.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
A QUEER COINCIDENCE.
[From the London Chronicle.l

Mr.. Coulson Kernahan. whose latest
novel is appearing in serial form, is the
most recent victim of the long arm Of
coincidence. The opening scenes of the
story took place at a house in a certain
square at Dalston, the number and name
of which the author regarded as ficti-
tious; but the editor of the paper in
which the story is appearing has re-
ceived an indignant letter from solic-
itor writing on behalf of a client who
resides at that identical address and
objects to having it associated with
murder and other crimes. Novelists
should include a directory in their works
of reference
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
EARpY ELECTION REruRNs.

New Workers win put this year down
as the 'pyrotechnic year. in their po-
htlea1 history. Kansas, and Shawnee
county especially, with Topeka no ex-
ception, viii remember it for the slow
ness OF the election returns 1t will be
a memory neither creditable nor pleas
ant
The facts that stand out are that after
three days had elapsed Shawnee county
returns were still incomplete. In the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10

TFrom the Chicago News.1
An indolent man is a dead loss to him
self.
Fortune is ofttimes kindest to those on
whom she frowns
It is far easier to sell dog than it is
to give him away
The greatest stand ever made for civ
ilization was the inkstand-
Cork-screws have sunk more people
than cork jackets will ever save
Marrying for wealth is a good deal
like going to the hornet for honey.
It takes a brave man to fight a battle
that he is reasonably sure of losing.
Charity covers a multitude of sins, and
a tailor covers a multitude of sinners
Some men never have any respect for
gray hairs until after they have acquir-
ed a few of their own.
His Satanical majesty uses a great
many different kinds of bait, but he can
catch all the loafers he wants with a
bare hook
A Cincinnati wife attempted suicide
because she didn't like her new hat. This
should be a warning to other wives not
to order new hats this fall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10

There is nothing to prevent the United
States marshal from serving the war
rants for the people indicted by the fed
eral grand jury at Leavenworth, now
that the election is over
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10

Did NJ. A. Low resign his position as
president of the Chicago, Rock Island
& Texas railroad to become a candidate
for United States senator? Mr.. Low is
silent as a clam