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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-11
NORTON's HIGH SCHOOL.
Contract Awarded For $12,OOO-Golf
Club Buys Grounds.

Norton, Kan, Dec. 1.-THE county
board today let the contract for s12,-
900 high school building for this county
to J. w. Berry of Jewell City. This is
to be an up-to-date model school build
ing and will be finished by September
/, 1902.
The Norton Golf club have just pur-
chased for 1000 a forty acre tract ad-
joining the city and will incorporate
at once With the golf links and Elm
wood park Norton is coming to the
front for healthful sports.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-11
JUDGES NAMED.
President Declines to Reappoint
Those in the I Ierritories-

Washington, Dec. 11-At a conference
today between .le president and AT
torney General Knox, the president de
cided to reappoint these United States
judges:
Arizona-Assceiate Justices. George
r Davis. Fletcher NJ. Doan, Richard y.
Sloan-
New Mexico-Chief Justice. w. J.
Mills; associate justices, John r. McFIe
and Frank w. Parker
Oklahcma-Chief Justice John H
Rurford, associate justices, Bayard T.
Hainer and 3. 4. Burwell
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-11
STILL FLOODING AWAY.
Ten Teams Only Left in Madison
Square Garden Cycle Race.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE third day OF
the six day bicycle race at Madison
Square Garden. saw only ten teams in
the contest. They were in the same rel
of the race. Only three laps separated
the five leading teams from the LAST
two. The five leaders are fighting hard
to retain their positions and any at
tempt to steal a lap is the signal for
a sprint by all of the riders. At S
o'clock this morning the riders were IL
miles behind the record. the score at
that hour being as follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-11
Bruce Hamilton Does a Turn.

London, Dec. 11.-Lord Kitchener in
a dispatch from Standerton. TransvaaI
Colony, dated Tuesday, December 10,
announces that General Bruce Hanil-
ton after a nights march surprised
and captured practically the whole of
the Boer Bethel cop1mand at The Rich
ardsfontein early that morning. Seven
Beers were killed and 131 were made
prisoners
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-11
Another Insurance Order.

Another fraternal society is trying to
break into Kansas. 1t is the Mystic
Workers of the World. Application for
permission to organize lodges and do
business in Kansas was filed today with
w v Church. superintendent of insur-
ance. and Mr. Church is now examining
the plan and condition of the order.
The headquarters of the Mystic Work
ers is at Fulton, Ill 1t has a member
ship of about 14.000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-11
Miss Alice Roosevelt's Coming Out.

New York Dec 11-Miss CordeIia
Roosevelt-Scovel,d daughter of Chevelier
Scovel and her mother Mrs. Roosevelt
Scovel, were voyagers on the recently
arrived German Lloyd steamship Kaiser
Wilhelm der Crosse. They Travelled 1000
miles from Florence in Italy to be pres
ent at the social debut of Miss Roose-
velt Scovels cousin. Miss Alice Roose-
Welt. the president's eldest daughter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-11
Tainted the Bartender.

Mangum, o. T., Dec. 11.-Bush Ardry
was killed. Garrett Thurman was shot
in the back and may die and l. S. Nc
Donald was shot in the left shoulder in
a saloon row in the village of Port, in
Washita county. The men had taunt-
ed the bartender, Sam Pepper one
of the men jumping upon the bar when
Pepper opened fire Ardry was a man
ager of a cotton gin at Port.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-11
Weather Indications

Chicago, Dec. I.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Snow tonight and Thursday;
northeast winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-11
BEGINS
Bonine Case Will Soon Be Sub
mitted to the Jury.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE final argu-
ments of counsel were begun this aft
ernoon in the trial of Mrs. Lola Ida
Bonine charged with the killing of Cen
sus Clerk Ayers, Assistant District At
torney Taggart opened for the govern
ment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-11
Temperatures of Large cities.

Chicago, Dec. III a. m. tempera-
lures: New York "a oBston SO; Phila-
delphia 40: Washington 30; Chicago 80;
Minneapolis u; Cincinnati 36: St Louis
81.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-11
Wooster Universitv Burns,

Wooster, O., Dec. 1.-THE main build
ing of the University of Wooster, burn
ed early today. Loss $500 Insur-
ance $4,000.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-17
Administrators Sale.

Whereas the Probate Court of Monroe Coun-
ty by its order made and entered of record
in the Probate Court of Monroe County in the
matter of the estate of Sarah Meyers, deceased
did on the l4th, day of March 1888 Mt the Feb
ruary term of 1899 of said court order and
direct the undersigned administrator eff the es-
tate Of sald o9rah Meyers, 10 sell the following
~, Missouri TO wit: Lots Two ~. Four ca Five
(5l Zen Q0l and (l2) in Block Three (O III Pier
soils Subdivisions ofthe Bush Stock yard lands in
OF paying the allowed claim againSr said estate
Now therefore In obedience t. the order of
the court ms herein before set fourth | will on
tween the hours of ten o'clock in the forenoon
and four o'clock in the afternoon of said dav
sell all the right title and interest of said sarah
Meyers in and To snid above described real
estate at Public Auction 10 the highest bidder
for cash
DANIEL S. SHARP.
Administrator Of Sarsh Meyers Deceased.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-17
"Four Feet On The Fender ="

TDr. Oliver Wendell Holmes def
milton OF happiness; Not many months
before his death he said sadly: "Only
two feet now on the fender
The fire ON the hearth is all glowing,
"a light on the window for thee
There is one who looks for my coming
Who is watching and waiting for
me.
o. Joy of earth the most precious.
The dear angel presence Of home
Is beside me in the sweet cleaning.
IS unto my heart rest | come.
-Four feet on the fender
oar cup is full of lies nectar,
And we thank the dear Father above
A. we sit "four feet on the fender
In the oneness of hearts perfect
love.
So near our souls are together.
They meet and mingle as one.
la this holy and tender communion.
The love feast keep with my own,
-Four feet on the fender"
Alone sit by the iireside,
No hand lies softly in mine,
No eyes all tender with love-light
For me with the home-welcome
shine.
And | long with heart-ache and
9rieving
For the grace of II day is dead,
For the one tender presence. my heart
rest.
From my home and yearning sight
fled.
Only two feet on the fender.
The Autumn came in its glory,
But glory had passed from the
earth.
The genial presence had vanished.
No light on the evening hearth.
Ended the longs OF one singer,
Broken the strings of his lute,
Silence DER chords he has Weakened,
The voice of his melody mute.
No feet on the fender.
-Phebe \. Holder, in Banner of Gold.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-17
To Punish kidnapping

Jefferson City, Mo-, January
8.-A kidnapping bill was pre-
scented by Senator Martin this
morning in the Senate Gov
elect Dockery is on record as
favormg conservative legisla-
ton TO check this evil. Under
the provisions of the proposed
law, any attempt to abduct or
carry away any child of any
age for the purpose of eXactlng
ransom or other reason shall be
punishable by death or by i'm.
prisonment in the penltentiary
for Il term of not less than ten
years.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-17

ion. this same soft curling hair.
l was looking on it all, the same
but
Allyn raised his eyes. The
amusement had faded away.
THE hair was snowy white,
and the skin was wrinkled.
Hers was indeed the face of the
miniature, the face of so years
ago. My foolish fancy was de.
stroyed, but in it's place came
the sweetest little white haired
lady that man was ever priv.
legged to call friend. And this
miniature! Some way l had a
strange reluctance to part with
it, and SO here it is with me
now That is ALL" concluded
Allyn abruptly.
That is enough" l said
quietly. Il think that face has
stood between you and
Allyn broke in hastily:
"Oh. that is nothing. l
couldn't carry this" holding up
the photograph, ''iutO such
places as 1 had been frequent
ing. and so well, it's all right "
Allyn buttoned up his cort
and smiled at me frankly as lac
went out by way of the Office
door.
The doctor has always said
there was the making of Il man
in that boy. st. Louis Star.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-17

When I had exhausted every
resource of my own, l did some.
thing which / had shrunk from
dong before; I haunted out the
best detective in the city and
told him to spare neither time
nor money in finding her
within two weeks l received
a note from him. He was oblig-
ed to leave the town suddenly.
He wrote something like this:
1--we found her at go Water
avenue. Imosene Munroe. Will
give you particulars when | re-
turn tomorrow. She is anxious
to recover the miniature.
But | could not await the
next day, and saw no reason
why it would be necessary. l
had the photograph and would
take it TO her. Because of it l
should insure myself a reception
at least.
L went to 800 Water avenue
that evening. 1t is an elegant
residence in perfect keeping
with the case aud face. I had
scrubbed on my card, The find
er of the miniature. The maid
who admitted me said that Miss
Munroe was at home. She took
the card and left me in the re-
ception room. 1t was one OF the
most-what shall l call tide
licious rooms | was ever IN. One
side was lined with deep win
dows draped in soft, dainty cur.
tains and filled with plants and
flowers. The air was heavy with
the scent OF roses.
Il stood before one of the win
dows looking at the blossoms
when she came. She came so
quietly and gently that did
not hear her. 1t was only when
the sweetest, lowest, clearest
voice had ever heard said, AT
last | am to have my miniature,
that ! knew she was in the
room. 1 confess l trembled as |
turned and took the hand Of
Allyn stopped and smiled. 1t
was a half sad, half amused,
wholly inscrutable smile My
sewing had fallen into my lap.
and | leaned forward listening
breathlessly.
1.-The hand of the original of
the picture. These eyes. this
mouth, this delicate complex
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-17
THE LOST MINIATURE.
1t Reformed the Man Who
Found 1t.
By A. b. Lee.


1t is rather a peculiar case, -
he began.
I smiled wisely. Every one
thinks his case peculiar. In
reality it generally proves un.
usual only to the one concerned
in it.
My book was turned, face
down, on the window sill. l
was ready to listen, but Allyn
did not go on at once He sat
quietly gazing out of the win
dow across the river. The smile
was still on my face as l sug-
gested:
This peculiar case certainly
has its heroine. :"
1T has heroine, yes"
Alyns eyes were SO frank as
they met mine His gaze had
not been so direct nor his face
so clear the last time | had seen
him. a years absence from his
old associate had certainly been
good for him. 1t was a pleas
ure to look at him.
Just now his expression puz-
zled me. l could not fathom it,.
but it invited me to continue.
Have you her photograph
with you?"
Yes.
He drew out Of his breast
pocket small red leather case
and, opening it, handed it to
me. | needed but one glance
at the painted oval to make me
eXclalm impetuously:
You love her. No one could
doubt that an Instant"
Such picture! A dainty little
head covered with short. curl.
ing hair; delicate, loving,
teasing face; dark, full, be.
witching eyes. The throat was
bare, and an indistinct mass of
white gauze ended the portrait.
You must love her" 1 spoke
with conviction.
II do" returned Alyn-"most
sincerely"
Still his expression puzzled
me. An inscrutable smile played
over his face, but he delayed
beginning The story he had vol
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-17
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters of Ad-
the 18th. day of December 1900, by the Probate
court of Monroe county, Missouri All persons
having claims against said estate are required
trAtrix within Zone year after the date of said
letters, or they may be precluded from any
not exhibited within two years from the
date of this publication they shall be forever
barred.
This Bird day of January 1901.
(MRSl ELIZABETH F. MEYERS,
Administrators
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-17
Executors Notice,

Noticei is hereby given tn at letters testament
AIRY on the estate of l. F. Anderson, deceased,
were granted to the undersi gned on the 20th.
day OF November 1900 by the Probate Court
of Monroe county Missouri. All persons hay-
Ing claims against said estate are required to
exhibit them for allowance to the executor
within one year after the date of said letters or
may be pfecluded from any benefit of such
estate, AMI If such claims be not exhibited
within two years from the date of this publica-
tlOn they shall be forever barred.
This 9Th. day of December. 1907
STEPHEN +. ANDERSON, Executor,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-17
Pneii ,,lOnin Prerented.

Among the tens of thousands who have used
Chamberlaiu,s Cough Remedy for colds and
la grippe during the past few years, to our
knowledge. not single case has resulted In
pneumonia Thos Whitfield Co.. 2I0 Wabash
avenue, Chicago. one of the most prominent
retail druggist in the city, in speaking of this
says: I'VE recommend Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for Ia grippe in many cases. as IL not
only gives prompt and complete recovery, but
result in pneumonia" For sale BY b . Wood
and Raney e Saunders.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-17

No one can reasonably hope for good health
unless hig bowels move once each day. When
this is not attended to, disorders of the
stomach arise biliousness, headache d. spepsiA
and piles soon follow If you wish to avoid
these ailments keep your bowels regular by
taking Cnamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets when required. They are so easy to
take and mild and gentle in effect For sale by
Is. .. Wood.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-17
Trustees sale.

Whereas. Enoch ~ Kysor aud Mary Kysor.
his wife, by their certain Deed of Trust dated
the first day of October, lSg6 and recorded in
the Recorders Oiice OF Monroe county, ut Deed
Book IS page l53 conveyed 10 ,he undersigned
w. X. 7. Jackson, Trustee all their right, title
Interest and estate, In and 10 the following de.
scrbed Real Estate situated in the county of
Monroe, state of Missouri, viz All of lots one
Cd two ~ three 90 four and five ~ In Block
tweuty-fOur t2b in the original town nov citvI
OF Monroe, i'll said NOi.rOe County, Mo, which
said conveyance was made in trust to secure
the payment otacertain prOmissOry note in said
deed described and whereas Tie said note has
become due ANA remains unpaid, now there
tore, in accordance with the provisions of said
Deed OF trust and at the request of the legal
holder OF said note, l will prOceei to yell Inc
above described Real Estate ut the front door
OF the Post Office In the City of Monroe in the
county OF Monroe. state aforesaid, % the high
est bidder for cash ut public auction on Thurs
day the Ith day OF february 1911 between the
hours OF nine IN tie fUrvhOJL AMI five in the
Afternoon OF that hytl satisfy said note H.
this trust 0"''hs
Dated this 3rd day OF January llu
w. h. P,JAGHSON. Trustee.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-17

Thursday afternoon the streets
of this city were thronged with
boys and girls. They were near
ly all on skates on the sleet and
reminded one of the winter
scenes in Holland.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-17

ion, this same soft curling hair.
I was looking on it all, the same
but
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-17
unteered to tell.

"And she?" l hesitated over
the inquiry remembering what
manner of man it was who had
gone from us year ago.
A gentle expression passed
over Alyn's face.
Il think she is fond of me-"
he replied simply.
I,stretched out my hand and
Allyn grasped it warmly.
Il do believe" he said earn.
estly. that if ever IA mah was
fortunate that man is |. Will
you care to listen" l used TO
tell you things when l was
boy" he added alphabetically.
l picked up my sewing, al.
ways lying ready against such
times as this. and leaned back
in my rocker.
Allyn reached for the picture.
He leaned his bead on one hand
and his elbow on the table. In
the other hand he held the case
where his eyes could rest on the
face. His own face became
grave.
1t was year ago. One night
or morning, rather-I landed
on the ferry on the way to my
lodgings. l couldn't get street
Car or a cab. In fact, 1 was too
drunk to think of either, so
stumbled along just keeping
straight enough to escape the
police. In front of my lodgings
is an electric light. A slight
fall of snow had whitened the
pavement and made distinct
this case beneath the light. II
had just strength and sense
enough left to pick it up, tum-
BILE up the stairs and stretch
myself out on my couch"
Allyn snapped the case shut |
and paused a moment.
Some time the next day I |
awoke and the first thing that |
attracted my attention was this
open on the floor and her eyes
looking up at meme in that
condition.
An expression of disgust good
to see came over the mans face.
Il quickly shut the case and
put myself and my room in or
der. Then l sat down and stud
led her"
Sill absorbed in his nara
tive, Allyn opened the case again
and dropped his eyes on the
photograph.
Il told you this was a pecu-
liar case, and you will think, l
fear, thatuI am a peculiar man.
But the more l looked at her
the more l wanted to look. Il
never parted with the minia-
ture. | carried ic around in my
pocket and thought and thought |
about her until she became a
living presence to me, beauti |
full woman always with me. | |
became absentminded. The fel !
lows complained, but | came to !
have an engagement always
when they wanted me. My en-
gagement was with this-the !
lady of the miniature. | had |
lost my heart to her. About |
the original of the photograph |
| reasoned this way: She would |
not be carrying her own minia,
ture around in all proba bility. !
1t must have been lost by
friend, and probably-here was
the hard part of it abby her
lover. Ii | ndvertisah II he
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-17

The Shelbina Democrat has
strolled 81 miles down the lane
of life and il like wine and wo.
man has improved with are.
The Yale expositor., 1901-06-14

are talking too much" she went on.
hurriedly; you are looking very pale.
Your mother will say it is all my fault
when she comes in. Lie back amongst
your cushions comfortably and will
go on with my reading"
mo" interrupted Denzil, putting his
hand hastily over the open page. Il
am tired of reading" Then, with a
short Taught am afraid you think
me a savage-do you?-and are won
dering whether | have sadly deterior-
ated during this illness, or whether |
am now, for the first time, showing
myself in my real character. The fact
is, like talking to you better than
listening to the most perfect poetry
that could be written. Now you can
not call that uncomplimentary, at all
events, can you? l feel as though l
had left the world for years, and, hav-
ing come Unexpectedly back to it, am
now hearing all the strange things that
have happened during my Absence
sort of Rip Van Winklish feeling, |
suppose; so l want you to educate me
before l make my way down-tairs.
Miss Sylverton was with me yesterday,
and told me of Charles promotion.
She said nothing of her marriage, how
ever; but no doubt that will follow,
as q matter of course"
ut is almost arranged to take place
next MONTH" observed Mabel.
"Queenie," said Denzil. in q low
voice, tell me this-when did | last
see Mildred?"
1T was she that saw YOU fall and
went to your assistance, you know,
returned the queen" evasively
II know that" said Denzil-"your
mother told me the whole story But
have l never seen her since-in any
way?"
"Oh. where could you have seer
herr" asked Mabel. jesuitically, and
with considerable confusion. turning
to arrange some flowers on the small
table near her.
1T was only a dream then" muir
INJURED Denzil. disappointedly, and sait
no more on the subject to his com
panion's great relief. But the next day
he tormented little Stubber to allow
him to go downstairs.
(To be continued.)
The Yale expositor., 1901-06-14
Chirdren.s Friendships.

From about the fifth or sixth year
children are apt 10 make firm friend
ships with their small contemporaries
This should be a watchful period for
mothers, for these early friendships
have a marked influence on the mind
morals and manners of child Nearly
every character is moulded very large
ly by early companionship and sur
roundings. Every mother should take
care to be her children's companion
as far as possible, for she may be quite
sure that if they are left 10 the care
of servants they will at the best only
attain the ioeal manners and customs
of the nursery or servants hall, which
are not quite those OF the cultured
classes, says the Evening Star. Chill
dren require the companionship OF lit
tie folks their own age, and mother
should be so much her children's friend
mt she knows all their associates and
is able TO nip in the bud any acquaint-
ance which she thinks undesirable. The
mother who, to save herself fatigue,
lets her children seek companions
among their schoolmates and neigh
bors without troubling herself to find
ont whether their influence is likely to
be good has only herself to blame II
the manners and morals of her or
spring are corrupted.
The Yale expositor., 1901-06-14

The familiar controversy never Ian.
cuisines. What is the origin of Dix
les Land or Dixie Land, or Dixie? On,
on, II goes. believe 1t was right
here on Manhattan Island. and that
the fellow who wrote about 1t being
a land OF cotton, 'simmon seed. and
sandy bottom" was a chump. Old Man
Dixie was a STAKEHOLDER on Manhattan
Island, who removed his slaves to the
Southern states. whore they had &c
work harder and fare worse: so they
were always signing for their ole
home. which they called Dixie Land
The "nigger" imagination soon ad'
vanced this island into sort of De
lectabie Country, OF Land OF Beulah
New York Press.
The Yale expositor., 1901-06-14

Charles Dickens love letters exist-a
boxful OF them. So states writer in
a London weekly: II had the pleasure
CT knowing Mrs. Dickens and had the
privilege of receiving her at my house
in my earliest London days. Without
ever for a moment limiting at their
contents, she would smile in a half
amused and yet pathetic way a. the
suggestion of mutual friend that her
famous husbands love letters would
make a popular volume. after beinr
edited, of course"