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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-02
stockholders, Needn't VOC.

New York, March Al. II. Porter,
chairman of the Federal Steel company
said today that the directors Of that COM
pany have Informally considered the
terms offered by the United States Steel
corDoration and have practically agreed
! 70 accent them Formal action may not
be taken for some time. Mr.. Porter de-
clared that It will not be necessary for
the stockholders of the company to vote
on the proposition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-02

Chicago. March BAN johnson, pres
fdent Of the American league. concerning
whose Whereabouts for the last week or
10 days there has been q great deal Of
mystery, has returned here, having made
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-02
SPRING.
MARCH - APRIL - MAY

in pack boils and other eruPions
feeling, Of appetite and other troubles
find thereas good found with the ills IN Fandoa
all the troubles the pack
SARSAPARILLA will thoroughly cleanse system
make you better BETTER well and
Accept no substitute.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-02

as timekeeper for the Santa F'e in the
mechanical department. the resignation
to take effect March 10.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-02

ri your druggist camnet supply you. send
ne fa.co and we will exprass a bottle to you,
all charges prepntd. Be sure and give M
Tour nearest express odce-
]. q Arsz Co, Esowe11. 1zssa-
Send tss ens bsantisaa beck On Tho Ezaiz.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-02

When you are bilious, use those famous
little pills known as DeWift's Little Early
Pisers to cleanse the liver and bowels
They never grippe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-02

when a man and his family eat sup
per at a church social for the good OF
the cause, they start for the cupboard
the first thing when they get home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-02

The lingering cough following grippe
calls for one Minute Cough Cure For all
throat and lung troubles this IS the only
harmless remedy gives immediate results.
Prevents consumption
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
PAINTING PEOPLE.
How to Treat . Person In Q State
 COllanne.

How to Treat . Person In a State of
 Collapse.
 Every one should know how to treat a fainting person. First of all, loosen every tight thing from around the neck and abdomen = that is, unfasten the collar from around the neck and, if the patient Is woman, cut her stay laces If she wears stays. Allow the patient kll the fresh air possible. Do not per init persons to crowd around, and if in a crowded place carry the patient out or to an open window. A fainting per son should always be laid flat down on the back, and it greatly aids recovery If the head can be put lower than the body, so that blood goes steadily to the brain. The main cause of fainting Is that the brain is deprived of blood, and If the head is laid low the brain gets its share again and so resumes its workings. Cold water sprinkled over the face, smelling salts or burning feathers held to the nose and flaming the face all help to restore conscious ness. In an ordinary case the person may be allowed to sit up when con- scious and after a little while resume her way.
 The custom of giving brandy or oth- CT spirits to a person who has tainted is a mischievous one. Allow the pa- tient to come to; then let her slowly drink a cupful of cold water, and no harm is done. But if brandy Is given the person may pass from one fit to an- other or becsme i'll from the drink giv- en. Medicines of any kind are not needed after fainting, only care must be exercised to take things quietly for the next few hours. Persons subject to these attacks must keep out of close, hot and unventilated places either of devotion or of amusement. They should not take Turkish baths or even hot baths. In place of the latter they may have a sponge all over with hot water. Tea and coffee must not be drunk by those subject to fainting attacks. If women, they must not wear corsets. Men must not use tobacco in any form or drink intoxicants if subject to these attacks. Heavy and indigestible foods, like pork, veal. ham, etc, must be avoided, as also must heavy work.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
Stars Not Married.

When a distinguished, If not beauti- ful, foreign pianist came to this coun- try three years ago, his wife was allow ed to accompany him on the condition that she keep in the background and not let the fact of her identity be known
 She tried to do this and by keeping to her hotel all day and rarely leaving her room the fact that the player had a wife did not become known. The inten- ton was. of course, to prevent women from losing interest in him because he was married.
 He did not make a success and might have been a Mormon so far as the wo- men paid any attention to him. Now an actor Is on his way here with the understanding that he also shall keep secret the fact that he is married and that another member of the company Is his wife.
 This has been called for in his con- tract, and he has been told by his man. ager that his success here depends in a large degree on absolute secrecy as to the facts of his married life. As he is likely to become a matinee hero, the manager believes that it must not be known that he is married.-Philadel- phia Press. --....-. -.-.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
FIRST LADY's SECRETARY.
Her Appointment May Mean . Revo-
 lutfOn In Social Affairs.

Her Appointment May Mean . Revo-
 lution In Social Affairs.
 The appointment by Mrs. Roosevelt of Miss Isabella Hagner as social secre- tary to the mistress of the White House is believed to be the beginning of what will amount to a revolution in national social affairs. It Is understood that Miss Hagner will be more than a mere secretary to Mrs. Roosevelt and will really be the preceptor of the social functions at the executive mansion. She has made a special study of etf. quette and precedence and for several years has been recognized as the high est authority on such questions residing in Washington. Mrs. Roosevelt Is the first wife of president to avail herself of such an important aid. Mrs. Cleve- land had stenographer who served as her secretary, but all the troublesome questions arising in the preparation of state dinners or receptions were hand ed over to the official clerks of the ex ecutive mansion for settlement.
 Tn the past the greatest difficulties have come from the diplomats, who COupldlueu COuSdutly tudt tue ChioA executive of the United States handled the social end of their office in a catch as catch can manner. One occupant of the White House would treat the mem bers of the diplomatic corps in one way at one dinner and at the next function the order of affairs would be either re- versed or all mixed up. The appoint ment of Miss Hagner is taken to mean that President Roosevelt has decided to settle this phase of official life in way that will establish a precedent for all time It Is predicted that when the so- cial season begins next January rules will be given out from the White House that will be adhered to during the con- tinuance of MT. Roosevelt's residence there. Miss Hagner is expected to fix the social rank not only of every mem- Der of the diplomatic corps, but of the members of the cabinet and of the ar my and navy.-Washington Letter.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
FALLS VILLAGE.

Egbert Finkle of New Haven spent last week at his mothers. Mrs Myra Finkle's.
 Swan Brewster and . friend from Bridgeport were guests of Sheriff Reed Tuesday and Wednesday. They were here on hunting trip.
 At the special election held Tuesday !. H. Belden was elected delegate to the Constitutional Convention. receiv- ing 8l votes to his opponents 28
 Thieves broke into Jos. Brinton's house Monday night and stole large piece of roasted meat and a new over coat belonging to Mr Brinton.
 The Chapel Society held a meeting Monday and voted to build . parson- gre e soon as the balance of the money is raised. They now have $135O and need $150 more before building.
 George E. Frink went to New York Wednesday to select holiday goods, etc.
 The Main street is being graveled and grsded. When completed it will make . fine road.
 The Halloween social held at the Congregational parlors last week pass- cd of very pleasantly. Music, Hal loween tricks, fortune telling, etc. add cd to the evenings enjoyment. Re- treatments were served.
 J. Mulee of New Haven is guest of Beth Morris.
 Sanford G. Plumb of Mt. Vernon, N. r., was the guest of his cousin, Mrs w. F. Gillette, last week.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
KENT.

A building known as the old board ing house at Kent Furnace. property of Kent Iron Co, was destroyed by fire Saturday night. The alarm was given about one o'clock and by prompt action other buildings were saved. The house was unoccupied but a quantity of household goods belonging to Henry Bsebe, stored in O. room. were burn ed. Cause of fire unknown.
 Mrs Peck and daughter, of Derby also her son, recently returned from Mon ana, are visiting Mrs Peck's brother, Rufus Frink.
 Mrs Hattie Smith of Bridgeport spent Sunday with relatives here.
 A class for bible study met with Miss Mary Hopson Monday evening, re- organized and planned course of topical bible study for the winter. The class will meet each Monday evening.
 Mrs H K. Job and Miss M A. Hop- son attended the meeting of Woman's Board Foreign Missions held at Pitts field, Nov 5 and 6.
 A convention of the Housatonic Christian Endeavor Union will be held at the Congregational church here. Friday, Nov. 18th.
 The tobacco warehouse of Schover- ling Kinney Go. was opened Nov. 1st. This is the principal industry here, giving employment to a large number of men.
 Dr. Walter NJ. Bsrnum returned from two weeks vacation Monday last, but not slone-he was accompanied by bis bride. The happy couple are receiving sincere congratulations oi their many friends, with best wishes for all brightness and happiness in their united lives.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
HAST CANAAN.

The people at church Sunday morn- ing enjoyed . very interesting talk by Rev. Joel 8. Ives on home missions.
 Aid society on Thursday at the con- ference room. where some home work is in progress. All the ladies are invited.
 Miss Ethel Temple of Torrington was . guest of Mrs. w. E. Webster last week,
 E. l. Roberts Is in New York this week.
 Mrs. Charlotte Johnson returned last week after . few weeks visit in Hartford.
 Mrs. l.. D. filling and Mrs. George Whiting of Harwinton hays been making . short visit at F. D. Gayiord's.
 Mrs. Geo. Porter started last week for Texas where she will spend the winter.
 Mr. and Mrs. O. Fl. Sage visited friends in South Norfolk, Saturday.
 About six o'clock Monday night fire broke out in the large barn at the Eld- ridge farm. In .. very few moments the whole building was in flames. The stock of forty head of cattle was saved Two hundred tons of hay was burned and two little pigs. In less than half hour from the time 1t started hundreds of people from all directions were on the spot but nothing could check the fire. Fortunately the wind was east or tho house must have gone too. It Is not known how the fire started. The loss is sbout $10. 900. probably covered by fnsursnce. Daniel O'Connell of Nor folk was helping, when . large timber fell on his leg ushing it terribly, so it could not be set, and it is feared it will have to be amputated. Two other men were slightly hurt.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
Cottaxe HeirIooma.

It is still quite common experience to find fine, even valuable, specimens of old English furniture, chiefly made of oak, in the cottages of the village folk. These pieces of furniture have been handed down from generation to generation of rural folk, such as cart CTS, keepers, woodmen and shepherds. How did the family originally come by them? The explanation is this in many cases: Generations ago, when the furniture, which is once again prized greatly, began to go out of fash ion and to be superseded by stuff which we view with contempt nowadays 1t was sold, and farmers bought much of 1t. But by and by the farmer. being prosperous and desiring to be in the fashion, too. like his landlord, bought in its place more modern chairs and ta- bles. etc. Then the village folk bought for song the despised oak chairs, cof- fers, etc. and now once again the old furniture has come into favor and is finding it's way back from the cottage to the hall.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
How Our Ancestor. au.rreled.


 A study of medieval rural life is apt to give the impression that the princi- pal part of the life of the people was spent In quarreling or in the commis- sion or prosecution of offenses. Our ancestors certainly were very liti- gious and a very disorderly people. The records teem with instances of men and women drawing knives against one another. of breaking into houses. of prosecuting one another for islander. Then we have such entries as these:
 Tt Is ordained by common consent that all the women of the village must refrain their tongues from all slander- ing" Thomas, son of Robert Smith, Is fined 12 pence because hls wife Ag- nes beat Emma. the wife of Robert, the tailor, and Robert. the tailor, six pence because his wife Emma swore at Agnes, the wife of Thomas" Tt is en- joined upon all the tenants of the vil- lage that none of them attack any oth- CTS in word or deed. with clubs or ar rows or knives under penalty of paying 40 shillings."
 Such entries, frequently occurring, in addition to the innumerable instances of individual attack, islander, petty theft and other immortality seem to show a community of far from perfect virtue.--Lippincott's-
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
Italian. Love Tomatoes.

Italians more than any other people value tomatoes, and each one that comes to perfection Is as carefully tend ed as though 1t were an apple of gold. Not only do the housewives delight in the fresh vegetables themselves, but, generally speaking, those home tended Ire better than any purchased at the market. and so each one Is jealously ,aved to make tomatoe sauce for the spaghetti, without which no Italian Sunday would be Sunday. One soapbox gardener one season sold enough toma- toes to give her quite little pin money. No one who knows the Italian we'll will be surprised to learn that many of the boxes are devoted to peppers, for they In truth furnish much of their spice of life, and even the little Italian girls know how to stuff and cook them in a dozen different ways that tempt the palate.-Boston Transcript
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
Ful6llment of Prophecies.

Dom Paul Kruger's prophecy in re- gard to the war in South Africa, viz: England will pay price that will stag gar humanity" has already been fulfilled
 It now looks as though Napoleon Be- uaparte's prophecy will also soon be ful filled. viz: South Africa will be the grave of the British Empire" A dis patch from Aldershot. England, under date of October 31. 1901 says:
 It is understood that, as . result of the conclusions arrived as by the cabinet Monday, every available effective infant- ryman here will be sent to the front in South Africa between now and Christ mas. The departure of the cavalry brig ade from Aldershot will leave only sim gle regiment of regular cavalry in the United Kingdom.
 A later dispatch dated Berlin, Nov. 3, says, that the Boers under DeWet have raided and cleaned out the principal British remount station in South Africa, and captured the 6OOO relief horses kept there. The Boers took away all the an imals they needed, after having killed the rest. This will cripple Kitchener for whole season as the horses were the only ones available which had been acolimated, . process which takes three months. In army circles it IS believed this raid occurred three weeks ago and that the British reports of it were sup- pressed. The station which was raided by the Boers is within four hours of Cape Town by the railway. Kitchener's losses in the Boers' attack on Col. Ben- sons column near Brakenlaagte, Eestern Transvaal, were greater than at first re- ported. Later reports put the total British loss at 236 officers and men killed or wounded twelve officers killed and fifteen wounded. The British also lost two 0uns
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

Miss Grace Hubbard has returned home to New Haven after a few days visit with Mrs V. O. Beers. Hon. V. O. Beers, much to the delight of his many friends, is better and able to come to cur village nearly every day.
 James W. Smith, who has been in the employ of Hon. V. O. Beers for four years and who has had the manage ment of his farm for the past two years, went to Washington, D. O., Friday last for the winter, where he has rels- tives. He is a good. faithful man and leaves many friends in this place.
 Tiffsny's steam saw mill will be moved this week. About three hun dred thousand feet of lumber has been sawed on Mrs Betsey Halls place in a few weeks. They intend to go to Cornwall Hollow.
 Halloween passed of very quiet much more SO than a year ago. and how much better people feel toward each other, see?
 All Souls Day was duly observed at St. Bridget's church in this village with & large attendance.
 The dance at the A. O. U. W. hall held last week Wednesday evening, had & full representation. Clark Dodge and Mir Dugsn furnished the music. 56 couple were there and fine supper was given.
 Rev. George L.. Taylor preached at the M. E. church Thursday. He wss we'll liked.
 Miss Grace L. Sturges is visiting her sister. Mrs Robert Marvin.
 George Beebe was at home over Sun. day. We were pleased to see him al church again. His business calls him at Keut where he is in the lumber transportation business.
 Philo M. Kellogg was elected at the caucus as a delegate to the Constitution. al Convention at Hartford.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
CANAAN VALLEY.

A blacksmith in the employ of Wm. Garfield was found dead in his bed Fri day morning. He had gone to bed we'll as usual Thursday night. about nine o'clock. Heart disease supposed to be the cause of his death.
 Chauncy Decker is failing: Mrs. Deck or Is some better,
 The elves played all sorts of prsnks on Halloween. Things were in pretty mixed up condition the next morning.
 Burt Stevens blew of one of his fin. gers with loaded shell one day last week.
 Wm. Garfield lost one of his carriage horses few days ago
 George Green bought a span of horses at the auction in South Canaan, Sat urdsy.
 Mrs. Dowd returned from Monterey last week, She Is in feeble health. Received too late for last week s issue
 Mrs Chauncey Decker has been danger ously ill with pneumonia, but is some what better now. MT Decker has also been sick for several weeks with dropsy.
 Wm. Garfield is making several alterations and improvements in his house; raising the ell part and building 8 wide versnda, also putting in large windows. Wm. Amstead is also repair ing and improving his buildings.
 w. E. Trssk and family of New Marlboro, spent Sunday at Wm. Amsteads.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
" EST GOSH kN.

Mrs. Cooke and daughter, Louise, arrived home Thursday after an absence of twenty months, nearly all the time being spent in Dakota.
 Mir. and Mrs. Emanual Richard have @ new parlor organ.
 MT. and Mrs Albert Flury have taken a little boy from the Gilbert Home in Winsted to bring up.
 Quite number from this place st- tend the Hayes trial in Litchfield.
 The Rev. MT. Gillies of Litchfield preached in the M E. church on Sun day.
 Florence Williams is now at F. Ives.
 Goshen Grange will soon take in another class of new members.
 Mir Jenks, of Torrington, is having tue cellar dug for a new cottage which he will build this fall by Tyler Lake.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
" EST CuRN " ALI.

Miss Nellie J. Wolfe returned last Saturday to her home Tn Ansonia having spent the past three months in this Mrs. Hulsey Calkins.
 Miss Mary Kelly of Norfolk is visit ing her sister, Mrs William Tulley.
 Miss Edna L. Dean has been spending severel weeks with friends and relatives in New Haven and Clinton.
 Arlington Yutzler spent Sunday at Trumbull.
 Mrs. Edwin l.. Oviatt and son Norton of Bantam have been visiting at Robert N. Cochrane's.
 Mrs. William H. Fully and Mrs. R. Davison attended the State W. c. T. U. Convention held in Bridgeport last week.
 Mrs. Agnes E. Cochrane has returned from Bridgeport. Her sister. Mrs. England, returned with her for few days visit.
 Watson Hall who has been in town several weeks supervising arrangements at his farm preparatory to q permanent residence in New Haven, left for that city last Saturday.
 Miss Emma Calkins has gone to Tor rington, where she will stay with her aunt, Mrs. Wm. Root.
 Joseph Meeker and Willis Potter were in Torrington over Sunday.
 George W. Cochrane spent Sunday with relatives at Long Hill. He left that place Tuesday for New York to st- tend to the winter purchasing for the firm of J. A. Cochrane & Son.
 L. Everts. Supt at the J. Msllinson Shear Go. had his hand quite severely smashed one day last week.
 Mrs. George R. Smith was in Ct. Harrington on business one day last week.
 Miss Edith l. Coons opened her house to the young people of the village last Thursday evening and gave @ Hal lowe'en party. Pumpkin lanterns on piano and mantle lighted the par ors and ghosts were plentiful The usual games of chance. such ss bobbing for apples, roasting chestnuts and the saucer fortune, were the order of the evening Ths last on the programme was ghost stories at midnight, after which the party broke up having thoroughly en- ioyed a very pleasant evening, but, such are the young people of the present day not very much impressed with ghosts and fortune telling.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
How to Make Yorkshire Pudding.

Beat three eggs until very light. Add one scant teaspoonful of salt and one pint of milk. Pour half of this mix ture on two-thirds of a cup of -four and stir to smooth paste. Add the re- mainder of the mixture and beat well. Bake in hot gem pans forty-five min utes. Baste with the drippings of the beef. This Is a more convenient way than to bake in the pan under the beef and gives more crust. Serve as a garnish for roast beef.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1901.

The defeat of Tsmmany in New York city will rejoice the hearts of decent people all over the United States. It is great moral victory. not political victory, because decent men of all parties helped win the battle. It is sincerely to be hoped that never again will 80 corrupt an organization get control of New York city, or any other city. Tammsny's fate should be a warming to all similar corrupt organiza- tions wherever located.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
CORNWALL HOLLOW.

Mrs. Eben Yale of Huntsville is visit ing at her sons. B. B. Ysle's
 Mrs. Bentley of Torrington has been at J. R. Sedgwick's the past week.
 A very pleasant sociable was held at Miss L.. NJ. Ocain's, Friday evening,
 Mrs. George Wright of Thomaston has been at E. H. Ocain's for few days. Mrs. Ocain has returned home with her.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
How to Make Tomato Pilou.


 Skin enough ripe tomatoes to make a quart when pressed through a fine sieve; add an equal quantity of good broth; chop fine two onions and fry them a golden brown in a little oil; drain the onions and add them to the tomatoes and broth; add salt to taste; place over the fire and when 1t b6ils add pound of well washed rice; cover and allow to simmer gently until the rice is tender and the moisture absorb ed; then add two tablespoonfuls of butter, cover again and let stand on the side of the range for twenty min utes; turn out into hot dish, sprinkle with paprika and serve at once. This makes good luncheon dish or hot side dish to serve with cold meat or fowl for dinner.