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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-20

friends and relatives in Paris. Among
other things were ten barrels of apples,
the Christmas gift Of New York
banker to the employees of the Paris
branch OF his house.
Good apples are scarce in Europe, and
when this New York banker was last
in Paris he asked certain members of
the working force there what he could
send them for Christmas. Most of the
clerks are Americans. and one of them
spoke up and said:
Send us some good old American
apples; we'd rather have them than the
same amount of gold.''
The banker didn't forget the request,
and the apples that went on La Lorraine
were the finest products of New York
state orchards that money could buy.
They are all big, fat, juicy fellows, and
each one was polished and then care
fully wrapped in tissue paper before
being backed. AS rule, La Lorraine
carries no perishable fruit. but an eX-
ception was made in this case.-New
York Sun.
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THE CHRISTMAS TABLE.
Some Hints Telling How It May Be
Decorated.


Decorated.
When Christmas table decorations are
spoken of the prevailing idea usually is
that they must be carried out either in
holly or mistletOe or both. But, however
bright the holly may be with berries or
how fine in the matter of foliage, it is
no disparagement to this beautiful
shrub to say that for table decoration
1t savOrs distinctly of dizziness and stiff
ness. 1t is only the floral artist who
can with impunity introduce into the
decorations this seaSOnabie material
and at the same time succeed in avoid
ing heaviness. Preferable by far for
table decoration. whether at Christmas
time or not is a design of flowers only,
with. Of course. as much greenery as
may be indspensably necessary. One
of the very latest and most novel styles
is a floral bridge. 1t is formal by a
series of low baskets field with flowers
placed their own width apart down the
center of the table. Arches of flowers
very light and delicate arches-spring
from basket to basket. The arches may
be as high as one wishes, as they do
not prevent one from seeing across the
table as long as they are above the level
of the eye.
The chief desire of the present day
hostess is to have her dinner table deco
ration kept as low as possible. SO that
she and the host may if it so please
them, see and converse with each other
as well as with their guests. Ut may be
observed, however. that on one occasion
we'll known floral decorate was asked
to be sure and build up her design in
some parts so high that certain hus-
bands and wives should not be able to
see one anOtherD The new bridge will.
no doubt, meet the requirements of
those who prefer low decorations, while.
at the same time, avoiding any appear
ance of fiatness in the table arrange
ment The beautiful scarlet climbing
geranium is an ideal flower for such a
winter decoration as the bridge. its
bright warmth Of color being specially
pleasing. Electric lamps, suitably shad-
ed, suspended beneath the bridge, add
greatly to the charm of this decora ton.
Another very pretty design is worked
out with succession of rounded arches
of varied sizes down the length Of the,
table; this lends itself to many schemes
of color.
Candles are still the favorite means of
dinner table illumination, and there is
no lack of novelties in pretty candle
shades They can be obtained in all
colors to match whatever flower is to
form the evenings decoration. Red
shades, however are often objected to
on account of the effect of the glare
they thrown on the complexions In
such case the most suitable substi-
tutes are white shades artisticallv tied
with red ribbons and bOws-New York
Commercial Advertiser.
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The humorist life is glorified by a
high ideal-Rev. Bruce Brown, Christian,
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RELIGIOUS THOUGHT.
Gems Cleaned From the Teachings of
All Denominations.


The humorist life is glorified by a
high ideal-Rev. Bruce Brown, Christian,
Denver.
LEADING INTO THE TRUTH.
Human educators lead men up to the
truth, but Christ only leads men into
it.-Rev. c. c. Albertson, Presbyterian,
Philadelphia.
SECRET OF CHRISTIAN USEFUL
NESS.
Forgetting those things which are be-
hind is the secret of life of Chris
tan usefulness.-Rev. S P. Hanson,
Baptist, Brooklyn.
BE EARNEST EVEN IN PLAY.
Be light hearted. joyous, but never
frivolous or trivial. Be in earnest even
in play.-Rev. David N. Beach, Congre-
gationalist, Denver
THE CHURCH UNDER BOND.
The church is under bond to the world
to demonstrate the joyous character of
the religion of Christ.-Rev. c. P.
Cheeseman, Pittsburg-
ACCURACY IN RELIGION.
Let the careful system and candid
accuracy that characterize our secular
calling be brought to bear upon our re-
ligion.-Rev. DR.. S. B. Warner, Metho-
dist St. Louis.
NOT THEORIES, BUT PRACTICE.
Some people will fight much more We
the Bible than for the practice of the
spirit of Jesus Christ.-Rev. J. c. Hall,
Peoples Church. Denver.
THE SIDE DOOR EVIL
When the sovereign people of a whole
state enacts a law, it is political and
moral anarchism not to enforce it, and
1 may say in passing that good morals
never have evil side oors-''-Rev. DIR.
Dean Richmond Babbett, Episcopalian.
Brooklyn.
No ROOM FOR GLOOM
One of the earliest church fathers
taught that the Holy Ghost will not re-
main in a gloomy heart. But joy can
not be had for mere desire for it. The
life must be crowded with high resolve
and righteous deed.-Rev. John Brush
ingham. Methodist Chicago
TANGLE OF MAMMON ROOTS.
Many so-calIed Christian hearts are
perfect tangle of Mammon roots or
evil inclinations springing out of an
inordinate seeking after the things on
earth that wither often before we have
fully grasped them.-Rev. James 7.
Coffey, Catholic, St. Louis.
MAKES LIFE A BLESSING.
Do your duty bravely; guard your
integrity: see that the world is richer
for your presence in it: love others as
you would be loved by them You will
then see that It is blessing to be
alfve.-Rev- George H. Hepworth, Con-
gregationalist. New York
RATIONAL BELIEF. NOT DOGMA.
1t is not the Journalists creed thar
man needs, but beliefs based on reasons
and approved by conscience. We need
not dogmas, but principles founded on
the eternal aspirations of the human
soul and the universal experience OF
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FRENCH DRESSING FOR FRUIT

one-quarter of spoonful of paprica, tive
tablespoonfuls of lemon juice and four
tablespoonfuls of olive oil Put the salt
and pepper in a small bowl, add the oil
gradually and beat thoroughly, then ado
lemon itlico
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J. Leonard Levy. Pitts
LAYING up TREAsUREs.

LAYING UP TREASURES.
Any poor man has access to the treas
ury of Gods truth and love, and he can
lay sup treasure in a. thousand ways.
Kindly words and deeds are INN ortal.
and the Divine Recorder of mans doings
and sayings keeps a correct account
Rev. DR.. George Adams, Methodist,
Brooklyn.
LEAVING SELF BEHIND.
Whosoever will may enter the open
door, leaving selfish care behind, drop
ping all burdens save those that bless
US as we hear them, the burdens of sym
pathy and love. and our lives may be
lighted with hope. and in our hearts may
be peace-Rev. David Utter, Unitarian.
Denver
CHRISTIAN LOVE.
Love and Christianity are convertible
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Table and Kitchen.

Conducted by Lida Ames Willis, Mar
quette building, Chicago, to whom all in
quiries should be addressed.
All rights reserved by Banning Co., Chi
cagO
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terms When Christ put his foot upon
earth in all the Roman empire there was
not one house of mercy, not one hospital.
Love is the great. calm, thoughtful pvr-
pose to assist others to the best of our
ability.-Rev DIR. Edward c. Andrews,
Methodist Bishop of New York.
PREACHING INTHE MARKET PLACE
The only way to bring the gospel to tho
people is to return to the example Of tha
apostles and Ego everywhere. preaching
the word. :" Let it be preached in the mar
ket places, in the streets. in the parks.
in the street cars, on the street corners
and in the open fields.-Rev. DR.. Paul F.
Sutphen. Presbyterian, Cleveland, o.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-20

On the French steamer La Lorraine,
which sailed for Havre. were many
Christmas packages from Americans to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-20
FREE MEDICAL ADVICE

FREE MEDICAL ADVICE
Every working girl who is not
well is cordially invited to write
TO Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, N1aSs.s
for advice; it is freely given, and
has restored thousands to health.
Hiss Paine's Experience.
81 want to thank you for what you
have done for me, and recommend
Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound to all girls whose work
keeps them standing on their feet in
the store. The doctor said l must
stop work he did not seem to realize
that a girl cannot afford to stop work
ing. Ny back ached, my appetite was
poor, I could not sleep, and menstrual
tion was scanty and very painful. One
day when suffering I commenced to
take Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound, and found that
1t helped me. l continued its use, and
soon found that my menstrual periods
were free from pain and natural
everyone is surprised at the change in
me, and l am well, and cannot be too
grateful for what you have done for
me - Miss JANET PAINE, $50 West
125th St., New York City. = $4,000 forfeit
u original Of a5oUe letter pToUing genuiHezsss cGn
not be produced
Take no substitute, for it is
Lydia E. PinlIham's Vegetable
Compound that cures.
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APPLES AS GIFTS.

New York Banker Sends Ten Barrels
to Clerks in Paris.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-20

Youngblood-"AGy rich uncle promised to
DO the right thing by NE in his VIII
Criticus- That's too bad. He really ought
to leave you something Chicago Daily
News
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-08-27
A stylish Costume.

The costume illustrated in the large
drawing Is made OF white muslin
figured with large pink and yellow
roses. II is mounted on 4 pale pink
satin lining and trimmed with white
moussc!ine de sole aud lace.
The waist is made over a siove-httcd.
fratberboncd foundation that closes ID
the centre front. The back fits smooth
ly across the shoulders and Is drawn
down closely 10 the belt. where the iul-
ness is arranged in small plca;s.
The full vest is permanently attached
10 the riyh, lining and closes invisihly
on the left. II is gathered at tie neck.
which Is cut slightly low and finished
with hand Of lace. 4 soft drapery oi
chiffon is arranged around the neck
and along the sides Of the vest. fastcii-
ing under q narrow band. The edges
Of the full fronts below this trimming
are finished with lace.
The tclt is made Of rose pink panne
and Iastrns il front with q fancy
buckle. The sleeves are shaped with
inside seans only. have comfortable
fulhess Oh the shoulders and are gath
cred ut the lower edge. where they are
adl,sted Oh narrow elbow bands.
Pleatings Of mousseline form dainty
finish.
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welcomed BY women who delight In
cool. comfortable garments. The Illus
tration shows q charming japanese
sacaue made OF violet China silk with
purple satin ribbons and plain white
silk trimmings.
II is simply adjusted with shoulder
and under-arm seams. and fits wei! on
the shoulders. but is very loose around
the hips. The front IS cut low and
sauare. n full vest Of white silk falling
gracefully from band Of ribbon at the
lower edge of the decolletage.
A broad sailor collar completes the
neck and Is a pleasing addition. The
sleeves are shaped with inside seams
only, fit the upper arms and hare In
wide bells at the wrists. Bands OF
broad and narrow ribbon are effective
IL appl;ed on collar. sleeves and vest.
The petticoat Is made with five cores.
fitted smoothly around the waist and
over the hips without darts. The full
ness at the centre back Is arranged In
m underlying pleat at each side OF the
closing. These pleats are fatty pressed
and present very plain appearance.
but add 10 the dare at the bottom.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-08-27
THE GREAT DESTROYER
SOME STARTLING FACTS ABOUT
THE VICE OF INTEMPERkNcE.

workinemen and the Ssioons-why There
Should BE an Irrepressible Conflict
between the Liquor Dealer and the
Laborer-Abandon the Treating Habit
Some people have the idea that the work.
ingmen of this country are all in favor OF
the saloon and saloon keepers. Of course,
there are too many workingmcn who are
slaves TO the saloons and those who run
them. Bnt every year shows an improve
ment in this matter, and il it were noc tor
what is known rs the treating system"
the saloons would get less money than they
do from workingmen.
A, the annual convention OF the Mime.
sofa Federation OF Labor, when delegates
from the State Retail Liquor Dealers As
sociation presented credentials, objections
were made. One delegate declared that
che and his craft were ready to withdraw
from the Federation if the saloon keepers
were to be admitted. He did not believe
they were worthy of an honest mans rec
ognition nor that they were in reality Ia.
borcrs." Another delegate declared that
"in no way does the saloon contribute to
the elevation of mankind"
When the vote was taken eighty.hve
were against seating the liquor men and
eleven in favor. On the following day an.
other attempt was made to give the saloon
men seats il, the convention, but it was
voted down by even q larger majority than
on the previous day.
In plain English the delegates from the
State Retail Dealers Association were no
titled that they were not wanted in con.
ycntion rcprcsenting workingmen.
II the liquor business is not fit to be
represented in a gathering OF toilers. the
best thing for toilers to do is to let the
IL Ia of
veil rs inside. There ought to be an IRE.
pressible conflict between the saloons and
woTkinmen.
The fact is the saloons are started to
make money and thus deprive men OF the
means to enjoy themselves as they should
enjoy themselves. Intoxicants injure those
who imhibc them. When q man forms
habit OF getting drunk saloons take from
him what money he has and also destroy
to a great extent his power to acquire
more money.
In many cases II the saloons could have
their way they would take the good ma.
tured customer, make him cross and ngiy,
impoverish him. and then hand him over
to the police authorities to be placed in
confinement until he comes to his senses.
When there is any treating to be done
the wife and children should be present to
participate. but a saloon is not the place in
which Betsy and the baby" ought TO meet
husband and father And be It said about
men who frequent saloons they do not
want wife or child to visit them.
Workingmen love their wives and chill
dren. and show their love every day 20
plainly that there cannot be any mistake
about the matter. Even while drunk men
will often talk in the kindest way concern
ing their wives and children. But. in
drunken state. their moods will change.
and love, wrath and anger will be so mixed
is in their hcarts.-Georse R. Scott, in the
Witness.
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The Newest Combs.

The newest combs to contine the hair
are made OF the purest fawless ivory,
and are shown among the latest Paris
novelties. A dainty design in gold Is
lightly sprinklcd with jewels. and rests
upon band. broad or narrow, showing
above the prongs OF the combs. and the
little slides that keep In place short,
s,rayins hair above the nape Of the
neck are ornamentcd In like manner.
Many classic bands for coEdning the
hair are shown. and. worn with many
OF the Grecian robes and statuesque
draperIcs. are exceedingly artistic. But
nothing Is more lovely in hair orna-
ments than the jeweled ivory combs
In blond or golden hair. just as amber
Is for the brunette.
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Garsiensra Wanted In Alaska.

Th, chances for young mea to en-.
gage In trade in Alaska are still
abundant. The dairymap at Juneau
Is getting rich. The gardener made
$4,000 this season from : little two
acre patch Of ground. despite the fact
that there are great many vegeta.
bles that will not thrive in this local.
ity. Tomatoes will not mature. The
vines thrive well. but will not pro.
duce fruit. Cabbages grow until they
become immense in size. but the heads
will not get hard. Potatoes grow out
Of the ground ard are not palatable
Corn. squash. beans and cucumbers
will not grow on account Of the -xces.
sive moisture and cool nights. Nearly
everything else in the way Of vegeta.
bles can be produced il large quan.
Observation-Disclosures Star.
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The recent attempts Of a gang OF
American swindlers to victimize the
London banks have drawn attention
to the remarkable precautions which
banking houses take against fraud
says the London Daily Mail. Every
employe. from the Office boy to the
manager. has to take an oath on enter
Inc the bank that he will not divulge
the business of the establishment. ex'
cept rnder compulsion CT law. And lie
is not allowed to forget this oath. fol
every year the entire staff Is assem-
bled in the board room to hear the
oath read over. The effect Of this pre-
caution has been admirable.
There Is also very great care exer
cised to prevent fraud by means OF
worthless securities and promissory
notes. In almost every bank there is
q department devoted to scrutiIizins
all notes which may be deposited fol-
this purpose. These records. which
have been compiled after years Of col
lections. show the standing Of almost
every firm in London. Many a bust
ness house would be dismayed II II
knew that practically all Its most cher
ished secrets were known to the bank
Reference to these records will indi
cate at once whether the firm concern
cd has at any time dishonored a bill
and so tie bank Is able to gauge the
value OF the securities offered. say. fol
q loan for three months.
These are merely 4 few precautions
adopted. but they will serve to give
some idea Of tie constant and unre.
mitting care taken to prevent fraud.
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he st,.;ns ef which would sometimes

the strains cf which would sometimes
family reach my car. but was at toe
great q height to make out the p-inci-
pal figures In the procession. and
though I guessed that on slch occa-
sioas the Sultan was about to ride
through the streets Of his city ] did
not know so positively.
At last all trace Of my bodily inju.
ries was gone. and I enjoyed as GOOD
health as is possible in young and
vigorous man denied outdoor exercise
and oppressed with anxiety. l knew
not how long l had been in my prison.
but I observed that the days appeared
somewhat shorter than when l was
first brought there. and that the heat
Of noon was less oppressive. l wac
about to assert that these facts leo
me to reconsider my position. but that
would not be accurate, for Its cons'd
Grafton was never fer q moment ab
sent from my mind. yet could In nc
way account for the treatment metec
out to me, which must be. I thought.
at once useless and expensive to my
captors. One morning my brow was
feverish from prolonged thinking Of
these things, and was more thar usu.
ally oppressed with sense OF my pow
erlessness to help myself. when / was
startled by the sound Of my door being
unbarred. I did not know the hour.
but from the appearance Of the city
below knew 1t was too early for the
arrival of my guards, and the regular
ity Of their attendance was q proni
nent feature in the maddening nonot
ony Of my life. Soon my curiosity
was turned to inexpressible delight as
a middle-aged gentleman in European
dress entered my room and extended
his right hand toward me. saying IN
excellent English. Good morning. sir
Is your name Trueman"
could not restrain my JOY at hear
ing my native tongue spoken once
more. more especially as the words
employed were of kindly sort. and
the question such rs caused my heart
to beat fast in anticipation OF release
from my bonds. stepped forward te
seize the proffered hand Of the Eng
lishman (for such conceived he was)
with so much eagerncss that he re-
treated q few PAGES to where my
guards were now standing. and i1vol
unfairly teld up his arm to keep me
of. softly. my friend said the
stranger. Il intend you no mischief.
Be seated. l pray you. and tell me
truly and briefly how 1t Is You come to
be here" and to inspire me with conf
dence he patted me gently on the
shoulder and sat himself down on
cushion. Seating myself by his side,
and suppressing as well as I wac able
the great excitement under which ]
labored. I narrated the whole Of my
story Just as have recorded II In this
volume. The stranger gave careful at.
tention to my recital. at no point In.
terrupting me with a question or COM
ment, but sitting quietly stroki1s his
long brown beard. When ! had
finished 10y story he still remained ST.
lent for a minute or 30. and then, look
ing up at me. said:
To be continued.
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The Crusade In Brief.

The Sunday saloon opening in New Jcr
sey has been Guenched.
All saloons in Carbonda.e. Ill.,. have been
closed by vote of the City Council.
DR.. Paul GARNER. the French s;atis.,cian,
SAYS juvenile criminality is relatively in.
crcasirg. and he attributes the evil to a.co-
holic heredity.
Judge Tuthill. nc Laporte. Ind. sentences
confirmed drinkers TO thirty days IN Jail,
no pay fine Of 800, and TO disiranca!sc-
ment for three years.
Chaplain Warren. OF the Missouri pens.
tentiary say.: IF you ask the prisoners
here bow they happened to get into trouble
four.!iftns OF them will tell YOU they were
drunk.
Local option entered largely into the
election contests IN Nebraska this year
Thi. is one OF the mos, dreadful evils Of
alcohol. that It kills insidiously. as i it
we.- dong no harm. is II II were doing
good. while It is destroying lie.--Sir BcI-
jlmin Richardson.
The Supreme Court OF Kansas has &c.
ciiei that the section of the Hurrel liquor
law which gives cities the right TO pass or
dIn1rccs to suppress nuisances and provId
ing .or search and seizure Is valid
The Excise Board Of Jersey City. y. j..
has adopted Il resolution !nstructirg the
city clerk 10 refuse all applications for
liquor irenses for any new saloon within
2UD feet Of any church or public school
Should We receive al application for
position IN the bank from ! young man
whom we knew to be addicted to the use
Of liquor. it would not be entertained for
n momeni.-F. 4. Chamberlain, President
Security Bank, Minneapolis
The French Premier. VI. Waldeck. .Rous-
seau. in recent speech, dwelt upon the
necessity for legislation in restraint OF the
use OF liquors He said. with emphasis,
"The scourge of alcoholism threatens the
very existence OF the race
In an article in an insurance journal on
the comparative mortality in different &C.
cupation-, the assertion Is made that
brewers die abost fifty per cent. faster
uiar calling. and saloon keepers die seven
times as fast