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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-09
ALExANDRA,s CHARITY.

Queen Alexandra has the same quiet
way of bestowing personal favor as the
late queen An instance of this is cited
in the following story: One afternoon
Alexandra met a dressmalxer waiting
at Marlborough House. having just
brought some things that she had been
making for the young princesses. The
queen, taking the girl into a private
room, examined the work she had
brought, judging it with the eye of a
connoisseur. she herself being an expert
at fine sewing and having, it is said.
made much of her beautiful trousseau
herself. Noting all the work was hand
sewed, she inquired why the girl had
not used a machine to help her with
the task. 1t then came ont that the
girl, who had an ailing mother to sup
port, was too poor to buy or hire one.
The queens sympathy was at once
enlisted, and she ordered that wine and
fruit should be sent Immediately to the
invalid. following up the gifts on
Christmas day, which fell shortly aft
erward, with present of a good sew
ing machine, on which were the words
"A gift from Alexandra" the girl then
learning for the first time who the lady
was to whom she had told her trouble.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-09

sion. You see, as usual, there were no
men present, and we had to do some
thing to keep awake. I mustn't be ir-
relevant The subject of the discussion
was this: In the case of two women
with equally large incomes which would
be the better dressed, she who under
stood all the details of the art, who
could even make her own gowns if nee
essary, or she who didn't even know
how the hooks and eyes went, who sim
ply wore her clothes when they were
finished and left all the planning to
some great fashion artist?
OF course 1 took the view that to be
really well dressed one should have in
dividualitY in ones clothes, and that
individuality can only be gained by a
thorough knowledge of oneself and of
detail I cited Sarah Bernhardt. the
despair of dressmakers, who on one &C.
casion actually rolled herself on the floor
amid yards and yards of goods insorder
to show stupid dressmaker how a GER
tain draped effect should be obtained.
Maisie Bender took the opposite view
She named in proof several leaders of
fashion, society women who actually
had to trust their maids to tell them if
their gowns were on straight Then. to
my surprise, she brought in Minnie
Madden Fiske. Now, I had always
supposed that Mrs. Fiske was a past
mistress in designing her own effects
because all the lovely clothes she wears
in her plays seem so absolutely suited
to her, and she wears them with an
air quite different from that of a woman
who is simply dressed But. if an
know the first thing about cIothes-de-
spises them, in fact, and is proud to
say so. A proof of this, which she fold
Maisie as a joke on herself, was that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-09

smart elongated Actually rolled herself on
o W of h lie the floor.
Same, which is placed a little below the
ielt shoulder The dress fairly SHIN
nners' and one realizes it's full beauty
When Mrs Fiske stands against the
background of the open window.
through which one sees the deep blue of
ehe Spanish hills bathed in moonlight.
Perhaps the grandest gown of all is
the princess robe of black which she
carries so well in the last act. She has
need to carry it well, too, for Maisie lift
ed 1t, and such was the weight of the
cut Jet that she could hardly stand even
the temporary strain. From the low
decolletage to the ground the entire
thing is laid in alternate stripes of jet
sequinS and narrow velvet ribbons
placed herriRgbOne fashion on strips of
black net All around the decolletage
are flowers and strands of the cut Jet,
and down the front hang ropes and
balls of it, The long. loose transparent
sleeves are of brussels net lightly fig
ured with jet. These are unique in
shape, for they are gathered into a jet
band half way between the shoulder
and the elbow, and from there down
they hang open and are, in fact. moth
ing but two huge squares of jetted net
reaching below the knee.
wouldn't you like to have lovely
gowns like that?
Dear me! AS usual, when I run on
about fashions I never know when to
STOP I've talked much over my time
already
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-09

s'Old maids children and brought up chill
bachelors wives" quot dren-the ones,
ed softly. in fact, who
can't be brought up at aLl-Wno ue-
come geniuses nowadays 10 you
know that the nervous, irritable peo-
pie are the creators in this world
and that their placid, even PROM
ers and sisters only carry out their
ideaS2 Did you ever hear OF great
musician who was not nervous to the
finger tips? Did you ever hear a per-
son with no nerves play the piano? It's
like five finger exercises Do you know
that there are some kinds of music
Chopin's, for instance-which simply
can't be rendered at all by people who
have no nerves? Can you teach a poet
composure of manner? Was there ever
such a thing as a placid artist, or, to
come down even to the lower orders of
society, did you ever notice that all
really good cooks have bad tempers?
This is a well known fact among cpl
cures, so much so that they will not
allow a placid, even tempered woman
in their kitchens. She can never, no
matter how hard she tries, make a sue
cess of cooking Her dishes will al
ways taste alike
t-Then, for goodness sake, what are
this world?' cried.
ITO be nurses and caretakers," Polly
answered ITO carry out the wishes of
others, but never-never to originate
I dropped the conversation just at
this point because really it was getting
too much for me. But it does seem a
trifie hard on people who have been
well trained in their younger days,
doesn't it?
The other day at the Van Twillers'
1ea several of US girls gathered in a
corner and held an animated discus
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-09

mistress should not be subjected to
have her hand squeezed by. say, 5000
American citizens. who come pouring in
mayhap on stormy day, raincoats,
umbrellas, gum shoes and all 1t
may be good republicanism, but it GER
tainly is not aesthetic. Mrs. Harriet
Lane Johnston lives in Washington.
Next in order comes that brave lady
Mrs Julia Dent Grant, whose memory
must many time carry her back to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-09

one evening as
she was going
on for the sec
ond act of Mi
randa of the
B lie ony" she
felt some sort of
a stringlike ar
r a n & e m e n t
hanging from
her waist in the
back. Thinking
she had left her
inner belt I'M
ia S t e d, she
h a S tily called
her maid, but
w h e n t h a [
w or thy cam e
she burst into
peals of laugh
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-09

and taffeta. The
bottom of the
S kirt is ut
into rounding
points to allow
the underSkirt
of founced chif-
fon to show
The entire gown
is covered with
a floral design
painted in gray
water colorS and
then outlined in
silver spangles.
The only touch
of color is a
belt of turquoise
taffeta and a
smart alnnnatod
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-09

c hildre n Tree
from nerves and
free from tenn
per. We preach
composure Of
manner and try
to turn them in
to placid, al
most told
creatures with
even, calm tenn
peraments. In
other words, we
kill wha e e
c h IN ce tn e Y
have of being
geniuses, and,
really, edo you
know, it's only
{ h e b a q l y
A-o,,ohf IN chill
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-09

In every 1000 British men there ara
IS widowers; in 1000 British women
there are Is widows-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-09

n THINK it's a positive injus-
8 tice to a child to take away
its bad temper"
As Polly Benedict made
this startling remark she
looked up from a work on
pedagogics which she was reading
Now. j am used to Pollyss startling
views, but really this was too much.
'Tf you didn't, how could you i've
with it?'' 1 cried.
"Ah, that's where we're selnsn.
Polly exclaimed. I'VE crush ch1lo s
individuality in order to make Things
easier for ourselves Now, II L nao 4
child'-
''Old maids children and bachelors
wives" / quoted softly. Besides, what
has temper to do with individuality
what has it to do?" Polly retorted
triumphantly. "WeIl. just let me ten
you Our present aim is to make our
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-09

AIDES of the presidential man
sion apparently live long. The
wear and tear of being at the
seething heart of things po-
litical must tell more or less
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-09

New York
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-07
YESTERDAYS ELECTIONS.
Several Towns in. the State Brought
 Out Their Voters.

Bristol, May 7.-The borough cleo ton occurred here yesterday and was the most exciting of recent years. The total vote was about 50 in excess of last years. John F. Wade. democrat, was elected warden, and Daniel J. lief fernan, democrat, received big ma jority for clerk. The rest of the ticket was republican by about seventy five majority.
 Martin E. Pierson, one of the repub- lican candidates for burgess, received S62 votes. He had some pasters print ed which by mistake read Martin Pierson," and twenty-four of these were also used The moderator, Judge Roswell Atkins, declared the votes as stated and Charles B. Dunbar, having 374 votes, was declared elected. The rulings of the highest court make it certain that Pierson, if he desires to contest the election, will be given the position, but as the moderator had no power to do otherwise, he declared as above stated. Morris L. Tiffany, the new treasurer, is cashier of the Bristol National bank and has been connected with that institution for over twenty years.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-07
Election in southington.

Bristol, May Little interest was taken in the borough election yester- day. Ninety-two votes were the most cast for any one candidate. The re- publican ticket as nominated went through as usual James IF. Pratt for warden, and William B. Duncan for sheriff each received ninety-two votes. The other regular republican candi- dates received ninety or ninety-one votes each except John w, Gridley. for burgess, who received seventy-one. Seventeen votes were cast for W. H. Cumming for burgess.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-07
TIMELY TOPICS

S1.50 shoes for men, that's what J. C.. Jackie S Sons talk about to-day in their ad. Read it.
 When you get suits for boys at E. G.. Kilduff x Co.'S you get seryiceable, stylish and well fitting ones.
 See T. W. McGarry's stock of sum mer millinery, newest and latest. Cos mopolitan paper patterns.
 One horse business is not Dodges aim, he has the best there is in shoes for men, women and children.
 If you have not been in to the Con necticut boot and shoe store recently you have missed some low priced shoes.
 Currans are having their semi-an- nual muslin underwear sale. This is a good time to buy.
 Have your rooms papered as a health measure. The cost of paper is very low according to Lapalme & Hoffman.
 1T. Brenner, proprietor of the North End shoe store, says he cannot be underso1d by any house in the valley.
 Jones, Morgan 6 Co have the goods to meet every purse. You can pay S1.50 to s3 for a negligee shirt, the Manhattan"
 If you are going to Buffalo, see J. B. Mullings about that new suit or suit case.
 Those embroideries at Turnbulps are on sale at less than cost of importation. Some elegant tailor made suits.
 Bonnets and coats for the little ones, large stock at Miller & Peck's. Nice lot of ladies' walking skirts.
 Castle will have his special cuts of choice meats marked down to-mor- row. All kinds of vegetables.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-07
COWS COME HIGH.
New York Has to Issue Bonds to Pay
 for Five of the Animals.


 New York, May By formal reso- lution of the board of estimate, the city government is pledged to make a special issue of corporate stock to the amount of $56.56 for the killing of seven Harlem cows. These cows were killed by inspectors of the board of health who found that they were af- fected with tuberculosis.
 To pay the claim, winch is of more than three years standing, it will be necessary that special plate be en- graved for the bond certificate. This work will cost about S200.
 To obtain the amount of damages it was required that formal claim be filed, with the comptroller. Because there is no provision in the charter for the payment of money for con sumptive Kline condemned by the board of health, Comptroller Coler de- cided to request a special issue or bonds.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-07
The Trampn, View.

Resting Robert-See here, Tom. this paper says we have no leisure class in this country, that even our million aires are hard working men.
 Tired Thomas-That man don't know what he is writing about. Weare the leisure class.-N. r. Herald.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-07

nISTRICT OF WATERBURY, SS. PRO- lV bate Court May 9th. l90l
 Estate of Mary Jane McAuliffe, late of Wat erbury in said distfict deceased.
 The Administrator having exhibited his ad- minstration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it is < ORDERED, that the llth day Of May, 1901. at 9oclock in the forenoon, at the Probate Office in Waterbury, be, and the same is, hereby assigned, for hearing on the allowance of said administration account with said es- tate and this Court directs the administrator to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place. by publishing this order in some newspaper published in New Haven County and having circulation in said district.
 By Order of Court
 3 James J, Cassin, Clerk.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-07
CELEBRITIES OF THE DAY.

Ex. Gov. Llewellyn Powers, the new congressman from Maine, is 62 years old, and has been active in politics since 1864. He owns 17o,Ooo acres of timber land.
 Elihu Root, secretary of war, made up his mind when he was ten years old to be a lawyer, but combination of circumstances made it impossible for him to take up the study of the law until he was over 21 years of age.
 Gatling, the famous gunmaler, does not confne himself to deyising means for the destruction of human life. He is continually trying to inn prove agricultural machinery. Gu riously enough, his first invention was a seed sowing machine, while his latest is a horseless blow.
 Montana's new senator, Paris Gib- son, is a popular man in Minneapolis, Minn. He started the first woolen mill in that city, but failed in the panic of 1877, owing his employees nearly $10,ooo. Soon after Gibson went to Montana and a decade later returned to Minneapolis and paid off every cent of his indebtedness, with interest at seven per cent.
 Prof. Edward A. Ross, whose dis missal from Leland Stanford univer- sity has caused much unfavora ble comment in the newspapers, has been elected professor of sociology, at a large salary, at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Neb., and has also been made university lecturer in so- ciology at Harvard university. The University of Nebraska will give him leave of absence to deliver his lec- lures at Harvard next year.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-07
Spoiled the wish.

Landlord-I wish you would pay nae my rent. yo' know dat when yo' wish fo' any fing yo' must nevah do it out loud! I'se 'fraid yo's spilled de hull busi- ness!-Judge.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-07
JAcKsoNyILLE's LOSS.
The Latest Figures are $1o.5e5.ooo-
Three Fire Victims.

Three Fire Victims.
 Jacksonville. Fla. May 7.-An esti- mate on the total loss by the fire as given out by a former tax collector this afternoon is as follows: Public buildings, $1, ,0SS ,O0O; stores, north side of Bay street. $495, GOO; stores, south side of Bay street. $SS0,000: stores, Forsyth street, $405, 900: stores, Main street, S3O9. 800; residences, prominent $T7S,000; residences. 1,5OO small, s2,- 100000; residence personal effects, S2,- 100000; stocks of goods in stores, ST. 630,Oo0;. stocks in POO smaller stores, $550. 600: street railways, $50 900; pave ments, S1O0.OO0. Total $10,565, ,OOO.
 The body of Harry Bonnetheau, real estate dealer. was recovered to- day from the St Johns river. Mir Bonnetheau's widow and son are sup posed to be in New York city. The bodies of two negroes were also recov- cred All are victims of the fire.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-07
Branford Borough Election.

Branford, May 7.-Ats the borough election yesterday only eighty-fye votes were cast out of registration of about 5OO Lewis A.. Fiske, d, was elected warden. A citizens ticket, headed by Benjamin F. Hosley, receiv- ed only a few votes.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-07
OF WATERBURY, ss. PRO

n ISTRICT OF WATERBURY, SS. PRO- IB bate Court, May G. 1901.
 Estate of Wallace F. Jackson, late of Wat erbury in said District, deceased
 The Court of Probate for the district of Wat erbury hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof. for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be de- barred a recovery. All persons indebted to sad estate are requested to make immediate pay ment to
 Chas. G. Root. Administrator.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-07
PREsENTs FOR PREsIDENr.

Denver, Col. May "A special to the News from Santa Fe, N. M., says: Four beautiful turquoIses from the Porterfield mines in the Burro noun tains were presented to President Me kinley yesterday by Governor Otero at Deming- The largest stone weighed twenty karats and was a superb speci- man
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-07
In New Canaan.

New Canaan, May 7.-Only thirty votes were cast at yesterdays election and little interest was shown. F. l.. Comstock was elected warden.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-07
Camp Elected.

winsted, May 7.--William l.. Camp, republican, was elected warden at yes terday's borough election by majori- ty of 313 votes. The average republi- can majority was 130.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-07
Hin Answer.

Teacher-Johnny, tell me the name of the tropical belt north of the equa- tor.
 Johnny-Can't, sir.
 Correct. That will do."-Yale Rec ord.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-07
Ex.Gorernor Lounsbury Elected.

RidgefeId, May 7.-The first Ridge field borough election under the new charter was held yesterday and result ed in the election of ex-Governor Lounsbury as warden of the borough. There was but one ticket in the field.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-07
King Edwards only votes.

The only votes King Edward has ever cast in the house of lords have been in favor of legalizing marriage with a deceased wife's sister.-N. Y. Sun-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-07

Washington, May 1.-The quarter master generals department yesterday received dispatch from Captain Par sons at Jacksonville, Fla, saying that he had arrived there with the hospital tents sent by the war department. He adds that the reports of the loss have not been exaggerated and that 15,OO0 people are homeless.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-07
Iol.e nn the com,nittee.

Bobbs-Good joke on Nobbs.
 Dobbs-What?
 ''He went to look on at masked ball. Committee saw him and gave him prize for wearing the funniest mask. k."-Baltimore American
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-07
Literary Criticism.

We notice that women in novels say: Hal" Notice is served on the novelists that we have known women in our day, having bought of them at the stores, eaten their cooking and spoken to them on the streets, and that we never yet heard woman say: "Ha ai''-Atchison Globe.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-07

New York, May 7-The joint com mittee of the chamber of commerce and the Merchants association to raise funds for the relief of the fire swept Jacksonville yesterday authorized the purchase of supplies costing $20.OO0.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-07

nISTRICT OF WArERBURY SS PRO- lb bate Court. Apfik23, 1901.
 Estate of Joseph Morrpne, late of Water- bury in said district. deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Waterbury hath limited and allowed months from the date hereof, for the Creditors of said. Estate to exhibit their 3lalms for settlement. Those who neglect toMpresent their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be de- Estate are requested1to make immediate pay. ment to Martin Bergin, Administrator.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-11
ATTHE CHURCHES TOMORROW.

BAPTIST CHURCH -E. T. CoMPERE. Pastor.
Sunday School e:45 am. Services at u am.
and s.i5 pm. NoungPco2le's meeting Tsp. 10
Text for morning. This one thing do" for
evening zone thing thou lackest,n AL espe-
cially strangers. are invited to worship with as
ST. LuKE's CHURCH protestant Episcopal
j. n. WRIGHT, Minister IN Change.
Services for the 5th Sunday after Easter.
Sunday school ut 9ii5 Ia the morning. Morn
ing prayer and sermon al n O'Clock Evening
PRAYER and sermon az o'clock. Services are
held in the new stone church building. one
block south OF Chickasha avenue. All are in
Fited to take part IN these services.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-11

Lime. Lime. Car fresh lime just
received at A. B. Snow d Co., al
el.20 per barrel.
Go to Wood & Mars for your
Tee Cream, the only first class
cream in the city.
FRUIT andConfectionery
stand for sale, we'll located
Apply at this Office.
guarantee Velvet Starch to give
satisfaction.
tu. ia. .&sat. WV. Horne.
Mr. JAS L Kilg0re had a horse
saddle and bride stolen from the
Baptist church last night. The
horse returned this morning with
out saddle. Saddle was made at
Waco, Texas,and so branded. Any
information that will lead to the
recovery Of the sadcl le, bride or
thief viii be thankfully received
BY w s KILG0RE.
Ladies and gents clothes clean
ed and pressed at A F Porter's
two doors west OF Park Hotel. If
Cochran Bros. have a IS # cor
ner lot 10 n Orth Chickasha at a
bargain.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-11

In another colum will be found
the quarterly statement OF the First
National band OF Chickasha. THIS
institution is not yet year old but
from its statement one would
judge that it has taken its place
with the substantial institutions Of
the Territory. It has make are
enormous gain in the past three
months, In February it had STA
go 90 deposits and now 1t shows
@le4 332,97. Pretty good showing
for a young bank.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-11

'q1lsa lI..7.5 q e .l'.l HoLr VAN oF5HsUs.-Pi
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-11

Bert Welly who was arrested
as the supposed murder Of ALVIN
Bateman st Red Rock some time
ago, has been positively identi.
fed BY Postmaster G f Graham
as the man who robbed the post
Office at Arlington, o. IT,, in Feb.
Ben Cravens Was with him at
Red Rock.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-11

II tho Beaumont oil fields
Isa good buy they say
But my advice to every body:
Invest your money in Chickasha
Real estate in Chickasha
Is climbing every day,
While the oil wells Of Beaumont
Have got 10 60 down to pay.
If you want a lovely home
Or some vacant ground to boom,
SEE those people and no other
Than the ira OF Cochran Brothers
Real Estate and Insurace,