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The Topeka state journal., 1902-07-25
NORTH TOPEKA.

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Mrs Pope is entertaining her sister,
Miss Blair of Glen Elder.
Miss Clara Baughman of Lecompton
is the guest Of Miss Edith Porter.
Miss Sidney Gardiner has returned
from visit to friends at Valley Falls.
Miss Nellie Wetherholt will go to
Carthage, Mo-, Sunday to visit friends.
C. F. Adams has placed an Indepen-
dent telephone No. 12 in his meat mar
ket.
c. E. Jordan will return the first of
the week from business trip to Chi
cago.
Mrs. Howard Stuart is home from a
visit to her sister, Mrs. McClain. at
Carthage. Mo-
Mrs. J. L. Beverly and Miss Laura
Beverly left today for a visit to rela-
tiyes in southern Kansas.
Miss Alberta Hale went to Ell Dorado
Wednesday to visit her brother and sis
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hale.
Mr. e. l.. Ball is reported very i'll at
the home of his son in Pueblo. Colo,
where he is spending the summer.
Mrs. E. P, Baker of lib Jackson
street is in Lawrence this week the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Goodrich.
Mrs. Ralph Skinner who has been the
guest of Mrs. John Steele returned to-
day to her home in Belvue. Kansas.
Rev. T. J. Pearson of 924 Jackson
street went to Fredonia where he will
be the guest of friends until Monday
Miss Grace Root will leave the first
of the week for Kansas City to visit her
brother and sister, Mr.. and Mrs AL
bert Root.
Lincoln, Neb., where she has been
spending the past five months visiting
her sister.
Miss Nellie Dolman of S18 Quincy
street will go to Kansas City Monday
where she will be the guest of Miss
Ethel Elliott.
See Mrs. Courtney's two stores for
bargains in her great millinery reduction
sale. These goods must be sold as Mrs.
Courtney is now east buying fall stock.
Miss Lulu Klussman will give a ghost
party Saturday evening at her home.
1913 Madison street, in honor of Miss
Ethel Wiley of Norton, Kansas, and of
Ernest Priddy.
Mrs. Albert Foster of Paducah, KY.
who has been visiting her parents, Mr..
en- route to her home visited her cousin,
MI. S. L. Courtney. yesterday.
Johnnie Mayer, the young son of Geo.
Mayer, broke two bones of his left arm
near the wrist yesterday afternoon. The
little fellow was riding on a horse near
his fathers bakery when he slipped and
fell on his left arm.
John and Mildred Ragland and aunt,
Mrs. Eva Bailey, arrived yesterday from
st. Louis to visit the childrens grand
mother. Mrs. John French of 1877
Quincy street. Mrs. Bailey will only be
here short time but the young people
will remain some time.
Mrs. Mary Parks of East Norris
street left today for visit to her
brother in Marshall, Mich. She was ac-
companied as far as Chicago by Mrs
Joshua Browning who will visit her
daughter, Mrs. A H. McGrew. Mrs.
Parks will also be the guest of Mrs.
McGrew for a few days.
Miss Grace Miller assisted by Miss
Jessie Priddy, entertained her Sunday
school class Of the Second Presbyterian
church at a picnic yesterday afternoon
in Garfield park. Those who enjoyed
The Topeka state journal., 1902-07-25
Mo Plans of the campanile.

Venice, July Pa remarkable devel-
opment in connection with the destruc-
tion of the Campanile and one which
will seriously handicap its restoration is
the fact that the office for the conser-
walton of monuments has not a single
detail of the plans of the ruined build
ing, nor has any series of measurements
or drawings been had though the inse-
cure condition of the collapsed bell tow
er had been known for the past 20 years.
The authorities are now attempting to
reconstruct q plan from photographs
and a small. incomplete tracing of the
interior. marking the stones in the ru-
ins for Identification wherever possible
The Topeka state journal., 1902-07-25
HE RETIRED TO THE PINE THIcK
ETS.

HE RETIRED TO THE PINE THICK
ETS.
tired to the pine thickets in the rear
of his Office and could not be induced
to come out until we had started for
home. There is such a thing as ed
itorial courtesy, even in the backwoods.
Three weeks ago we bought an In
dian blanket to send to an eastern
museum Of natural history as a relic.
We had it put to boil in a kettle, and
it was boiled for sixteen days and
nights, but on taking it out the other
day we found it still active and decided
not to send 1t. An Indian and his
blanket should never be parted
There is room in this territory for
1000, 600 colored people and $1,000, coo
watermelons, but for some reason on
other the boom doesn't set in.
It was our happy privilege yesterday
to be able to inform Mr.. Joseph Has
tings of Iowa that his missing son
James was laid away In our town
graveyard four months ago after he
had fred three shots at the city mar
shal with intent to kill. We extended
the courtesies Of the town to the In
quiring father. and he went away salts
ned that James ID bottsr eR.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-07-25
Destiny Pushes Americans.

Paris. July 25.-Baron Pierre de Cou-
bertin, in an article in the Figaro this
morning on the foreign policy of the
United States, tries to show that destiny
is pushing the Am ericans to the first
rank of the AngloSaxon peoples. Their
starry banner" says Baron de Couber-
tin, will one day be par excellence the
Anglo-Saxon flag, and in defense Of
that flag the Washington government
will be quick to use cannon %
The Topeka state journal., 1902-07-25
ARIZONA KICKLETS.

Copyright, 1902, by c. B. Lewis.)
Jim Mccoy outran an avalanche on
Dog mountain the other day which was
and he doesn't expect to get his breath
back before July.
Giveadam Gulch now boasts of six
teen kerosene lamps to light its public
street, and even a drunken man can
ind his way around corners.
A Chicago party who was here last
week to see about establishing street
car line went home discouraged. He
found all the saloons congregated on an
area Of three blocks, and no one want
ing to travel in any other direction.
They are a slouchy lot over at Lone
Jack. They tried to hang a man the
other day with q log chain, being too
lazy to hunt up rope, and of course
the thing was a failure, and the fellow
took to the woods and escaped.
A big cinnamon bear was seen near
two ago by the mail carrier, and the
animal looked as If he wouldn't object
to few picnic parties to begin the sea-
son on.
In one way and another since our ar
rival in this territory ten years ago we
have picked up no less than fourteen
gold and silver mines and 10000 acres
Of desert lands, and il any wideawake
chap wants to grow up with the coun-
try we are prepared to offer him a
show. A red necktie and pair of rus
set shoes will be taken in full pay
ment.
We cannot compliment the tactics Of
Brother Smith of the Blue Hills Eagle.
He rang US up by telephone the other
day and called US liar and conceit-
ed ass, and yet when we rode over the
next day to have it out with him he re-
The Topeka state journal., 1902-07-25
Federal Cereal Co. Charteret5.

New York. July 25.-The Federal Cereal
and Baker company has filed articles Of
Incorporation at Newark, N. J., the au-
thorized capital is 100000, Of which ST.
100000 is preferred. The right Is reserved
to increase the capital stock, of which
reside in New York and New Jersey.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-07-25

the outing were: Maud and Grace
Ward, Isabel McAfee, Bessie Sheldon.
Bertha Schein, Mabel Amel, frankie
Ward, Pearl Adams, Cecil Powers, Ger
tie Kull. Naomi Anderson, Edith
Sutherland and Mabel Crawford.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-07-25

Cedar Rapids Ia, July 25.-Mark Wex-
colt. aged 81 and Floyd Webster, aged
Is were drowned in the Cedar River near
vfnton. Wexcott was drowned trying to
save the boy who while swimming had
gotten beyond his depth.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-07-25
DER GERMAN CoBBLER.
! A Bootblack Gives Him an Idea, but
Il Has It's Drawbacks,

Copyright, 1902, by C. B. Lewis.l
I vhas sitting on my doorstep because
1 don't hat some cobbling to do when
dot Joe, der bootblack, comes along und
says:
Hello. Dutchy! How vhas der walk
Ing on der road to der poorhouse?'
"She vhas 90 good dot l get dere in
two days." says.
He sits down by me und whispers in
my ear und nods his head und smiles.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-07-25
Killed by q Train.

Chicago, July 25.-Word was received
last night by Mrs. Ben Meyer that her
father, Carl Koehler, a prominent Ger
man architect of Seattle, Wash, has
been killed by a train near Eau Claire,
WIS.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-07-25

Via Chicago Great Western railway to
st. Paul, Minneapolis, the Cannon VAL
ley lakes. Duluth and the Superiors.
Tickets good to return October 3lst For
dates of sale and other information ap-
ply to any Great Western agent, or to
]. p. Elmer, g. r. A., Chicago. Ill
The Topeka state journal., 1902-07-25

Hornellsvi1ie, N. z, July "a hail and
rain storm visited Canaseraga, 1s miles
west of here last night, doing thousands
of dollars damage, especially to growing
crops. For a time the water was three
feet deep on the Erie railroad tracks
Water ran down the streets Of the village
in rivers.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-07-25

You can buy hats at one-fourth and
one-hah former prices at the bonfire
millinery sale ct 4oErisonsn,
The Topeka state journal., 1902-07-25
RAILROAD TIME rABLHs


Gin effect May Is, 1902
West-bound- Arrive Leave.
Texas Ex. No. -1z:50 pm Loo pm
Sirht Colo. Flyer No. g.. $40 pm $40 pm
ri Paso Limited No. q. 2:40 am 12 so am
Night Texas Ex- No. 5...-11 :55 pm l2:15 am
z ~ EXPRESS No 3.....-.- sos pm
z G. 8 Chick Ex- 40. S5.. 30 am s.a6 am
r;astz bound Lam Elk No. 2. s:so pm SIS pm
Top & ST. ]. Ex. No. a.. 2:36 pm
EE.ssf Ex Mail No A.. $50 am 4.U am
No - FL PaSo & Chicago. AS am 500 am
Coi r. K C. Flyer No. 10 7:15 am
Ton e St J. Ex- No. z6.. 7:46 am
rbfcE r K. c. Ex- No 36.. $50 pm $50 pIu
nj trains daily, except Nos. Is and as
daily except Sunday.
Union Pacific.
WESTBOUND.
Den. Z Pac- Coast No. s.12: 2:3o pm fz.s0 pm
@:.'e June. city 20 Ps:. No T. j. @ pm pm s@ = P% P%
ss'inA E1- NO iExsTBoouiaDe aoia aG;0' am l0's ann
Atlantic Ea No 4....-- s:eS pm s:ee pm
x g. Pass Mo- e.-......-. sos am $40 am
ss,,ca q EE & M no; s. s s P@ P@ slS s:lS P@ D@
All trains daily except Nos. and -
daily except Sunday.
Missouri Pacific.
sa Arr1v2 Lava.
Topeke.Ft- Scott Accom-
The Topeka state journal., 1902-07-25

Giveadam Gulch now boasts of si1
teen kerosene Tampa to light its publ
street, and even a drunken man ca
ind his way around corners.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-16
Hniled DnxYn.

An amusing story is told of the edi-
tor of go-ahead London evening
newspaper, who, in the eternal rushing
to press to get ahead Of the opposition,
was constantly impressng upon his
reporters the necessity for condensing
all news.
A terrific boiler explosion had taken
place on board big ship lying at
Portsmouth.
Get down there as hard as you
can" he said to one of his men. III
you catch the 11:40 from London
bridge you'll be there soon after 2
and can just wire us something for the
fifth edition. but boil it down"
And the reporter went.
Soon after 3 o'clock that afternoon
they got wire from him:
Terrific explosion. Man-o'-war.
Boiler empty. Engineer full Funeral
tomorrow. No flowers" London Tit
Bits.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-16

The average Dutchman OF the south
or Holland, though he can skate very
well, looks rather foolish on the Ice.
His short legs and wide breeches are
admirable adjuncts to his nose, his
thin cooked beard and the lumpishness
of his expression. To be sure, this
breadth makes him look important, but
If he were less muscular il would be
a sad hindrance to him in battling with
the wind, which In winter In apt to
make skating In one direction some
thing OF trial
The Friesander, however, is taller,
better proportioned and In all respects
a handsome fellow. The yellow beard
he sometimes wears seems to put him
at once on a footing of affinity with
the other members of that respectable
Anglo-Saxon family to which we our
selves belong, quite as much as his
provincial speech and his blue eyes.
He is most masterful creature when
once he has put on those quaint old
fashioned skates of his, and thinks
nothing OF making score of miles
from one village 10 another before you
and are out of bed. AS for the cold,
what cares he for it? lie knows he
must rely on that lusty circulation of
his to keep him from being benumbed,
though he clothe ever so lightly, and
seems more regardful of his head
which sealslin cap takes care Of
than of his well shaped body.-Cham-
bers' Journal.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-16
A primi,ixe Postomce.

Until short time ago very peculiar
postoffice was used in Argyllshire,
England. 1t was situated In the lonely
hills between Drimmin and Barr, three
miles from any habitation, and con
sisted of a simple SIC in rock, closed
up by nicely fitting stone.
When any letters arrived at Drim-
min for the district of Barr. they were
conveyed to the rock by the first shep-
herd or crofter going so far. Having
been dropped In and the slit reclosed,
they were left until shepherd or
crofter from the other side happened
to come along, when they were taken
up and delivered at their destination.
No letter was ever known to be lost at
this primitive postofiice.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-16
Not an occasion For Haste.

During the Sikh war the late Field
Marshal Sir Neville Chamberlain, who
then held the rank of colonel, called for
volunteers to assist him in blowing up
a bastion. Three or four responded,
and the colonel led the little party
close up to the point where the mine
was to be fired. AS soon as the eX.
plosives were in place and the fuse
lighted the volunteers started to run
i'm order to get out of the way of the
explosion no less than TO effect, as
speedily as possible to retreat to the
safety Of the British lines. They had
not gone a dozen yards before Cham
berlain shouted: Come back! There's
TO be no indecent haste, young men.
Wen walk" And walk they did, while
the fuse slowly sputtered down to the
waiting powder.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-16
HUMOR OF THE HOUR


Tuffold knutt Went around to the
Kitchen door of the farmhouse and
knocked.
A large framed. rawboned woman
came to the door. wiplng her hands on
her blue gingham apron.
"AIa'am." he said plalntively, kin
We give pore raan bite of somethin'
10 eatT
81 reckon So" she replied, eying him
keeniy, IF you want to arm II. My
husban' is over In that field, harvestin',
and he's payin' dollar and half a
day fur hands. You go and asst him,
and you'll git work quick enough"
"Ma'am," he rejoined, with a look of
pain in his face, "me grandfather
worked hlsself to death farmin', an
promised me dyin' mother I'd never
work on no farm as long as | lived.
don't burst TO go back on that promise
But If there's anything else'-
"Can you split wood?"
"Yes'm, | kin split wood 'nough fur
fire II you've got AK"
"Split 1t up right size fur kindlin'?"
"Yes'm"
Break i up about so long, SOS to
make 1t fit the kitchen stoveY
"Yes'm."
"And carry 1t imp
"Yes'm"
"Well, i amt got no wood want
split. and l promised my dyin' gran
bother I'd never feed no dirty, lazy.
good fur nuthin' tramp nohow. If you
amt out O this yard in fourteen sec
onds, I'll set the dog on you. Are you
goin'?"
"Yes'm," meekly replied Tuffold
Knutt. backing out.-Chcago Tribune.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-16
Every Convenience.

There is dock laborer in Glasgow
who is possessed of a great sense of hui
NOR. Perhaps it's because he's an
Irishman. Pat had been disturbed sew
eral times in his single apartment by
a well meaning lady missionary. See
ing Pat was rather an exemplary sort
of a husband. she suggested that he
might be able TO afford a room and
kitchen soon.
"An' phwat wad OF want lawn such
a comfortable house as this for?" asked
Pat.
well" she replied. you would have
more room-more conveniences
"Convaniences is it?" said Pat, with
smile. Sure. an at prisint If Oi
want to go to the drawin' room or
the dinin room or the conservatory,
begorra, Oive just got to sit still.
Phwat could be handier?"
The lady couldn't say.-London An.
SWerS
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-16
Lingerie

Petticoats are worn longer and more
ornate. especially the white ones, which
surely must take lifetime to make,
with the many insertions and frillings
introduced upon them. Many French
knots appear in the design, and no
color is permissible, OF course these
are very expensive articles. In night
gowns and chemises, dressing jackets
and negligees the empire style prevails,
and an empire boudoir gown made of
strips of lace and satin is simply
charming. with long flowing sleeves
and a sash round the bust. But the
empire style is one which can easily
look ridiculous; it demands figure
suited to 1t.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-16
Cot the Wrong Flag.

A retired naval officer took holy or
ders and became rector OF a country
church. His parishioners, wishing to
give him surprise, subscribed among
themselves and bought naval flag
for the church tower. Directly the
old gentleman saw It he flew into a
violent rage and ordered it to be taken
down at once. One of his parishloners
asked him why he did not like it.
ALLOW that flag to fly on my church
tower? Never! It's an insult! Do
you know what that particular flag
signifies, sir? 1t means, In distress;
want a pilot "-London Standard.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-16


1t was IN the year 1868 or 1854. Dur
Ing the summer months Sothern, with
John T. Raymond and several other
well known actors, occupied the local
theater of n seaside summer resort, To
which he and his company drew a
houseful OF people several nights In
the week TO hear and see them act
rehearse 1t really was In preparation
for their next winters New York sea-
son-the most important of Shake
speare's plays.
The little building had of course a
gallery. and in the gallery the gods
became SO obstreperous on occasions
play could be proceeded with. The
ringleader, well known rough of the
town, was Il man named Bill Hanra-
han One night happy inspiration
seized Sothern. Having learned the
name OF this prominent member OF the
rowdy element, he addressed him in
the midst of the most unearthly noises
as follows: Mr. Hanrahan, will you
be good enough TO take charge of the
gallery and keep order for me, and
shall feel very grateful" The result
was magical Bill became ut once an
official of the theater and as such
cracked the heads OF few of his erst-
while fellow rioters with such good eff
feet that it was only n little time be-
fore the best Of order prevailed.-Cen-
tury
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-16
A Minor Confederation.

The ambitious young woman was
attracted by an advertisement, one line
of which read, "How to Become an
Author" The advertiser claimed that
by his method failure was impossible.
SO the ambitious young woman sent
on the necessary trifing sum of money,
and by return mail she received slip
on which was printed this bit of ad-
vice, write something"
But" she protested by letter, 81
already have done that, and it hasn't
been printed"
1--WE congratulate YOU" was the re-
ply. IF you have written something,
you already are an author. Publica-
tion is a minor consideration, with
which we have nothing to do."-Brook-
Ign Eagle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-16
A Double Eject.

Some of the more expensive silk and
wool fabrics of French manufacture
are so woven as to give the effect of a
surface alternately plain and corded,
the finely raised portion looking like
tiny welt tuck taken I'm the fabric as
narrowly as 1t could be stitched, al
though no tucking Is visible. These
materials are used for entire costumes
with strapplngs of the same and with
portions of the gown joined by fagot
stitching.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-16
A Cross Parent.

Mother" said a little girl. looking
up from her book, what does trans
atlantic mcanW
"Oh, across the Atlantic. Of course.
Don't bother me-"
docs trans always mean acrossT
81 suppose it does. If you don't stop
bothering me with your questions,
you'll go to bed"
"Then does transparent mean a
cross parentT
Ten minutes later that little girl was
resting on her tiny couch.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-16
A NEW FAIL nLousr.

of batiste embroidery piped with the
IN miniature tucks and shows in the
center black panne strip edged with
pale blue featherstitching. The full
ness of the sleeve is brought into a
cuff trimmed with the valenciennes
lace. The buttons are of gun metal
and crystal. The girdle is of the black
panne velvet, the collars of the batiste
embroidery. trimmed with band Of
the featherstitched panne.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-16

Landlord Ito tenanb-Good morning.
sir. Fine day, sir. Just called round to
see IL 1t would be convenient to settle
your quarters rent.
'Do you know, landlord. that none
OF the doors In this house will shut?'
New house, sir New house. you
know, takes time to settle"
"Ah, then. there's a pair of us. I'm
a new tenant. 1t takes time for me to
settle too. Good morning. Call again."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-16
At the Circus.

And now. ladies and gentlemen"
said the lecturer, you are about to
witness the most thrilling spectacle
ever presented in the arena. / would
request that you kindly maintain 81
lence and refrain from applauding I'M
til the act Is concluded. Senior Reck-
lessio will now ride the man eating au-
tomoblle three times around the hip
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-16
ChiIdren,s nres.es.

Many Of the washable frocks for lit
tie girls are made with V shaped
open neck, not very low. and Killed
skirt. These Killed skirts are n useful
and an easy form OF trimming. Ping
pong materials find favor alike for
grown up people aud children, the term
meaning merely large. prominent white
dots on colored grounds.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-16

Mother Did you break anything
when you dropped TINT armful OF
HessleY
Bcssie-No mother: nothing but the
quiet, aud flats mendcd already. De.
trult Free Press.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-16
Dinlnlnntic.

There Is one thing like about your
husband h. never hurIies you when
getting ready for Il walk"
"very little credit is due to him for
that. my dp,ir Whenever see that
am not likely to be ready In time | sim.
ply hide his hat or his gloves out of the
way until have finished dressing"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-16
A Green Caddie.

Madge You went over the links
with Harry Huggard He plays an ex-
cellent game, doesn't he?
Blanche-Doesn't he, though? Why, l
actually believe that we'd have been
engaged If the stupid caddle had only
known his business.-Judge.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-16
Faint Heart.

81 can never marry you" said the
beautiful blond.
But" pleaded the wealthy old man,
won't you make my life happy for
the short years will be here? ! am
troubled with weak and faint heart. I"
'ln that case ! accept you
And yet they say faint heart never
won fair lady Chicago News.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-16

White serpe and white cloth are TO be
In great vogue during the autumn. The
favorite trimming Is white wool gui
pure lace 'nd black velvet ribbon
Sometimes d touch of color will be
added 10y Il poBiradopr vest and sash.
but white gown richly embroidel ed
In white vii have distinction al it,
own
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-16
For Young Girls.

For young girls evening dresses
white will be used this winter. The
materials will be in most cases white
net, tulle or soft silk. The latter ma.
terials may be accordion plated and
have insertions OF lace. The bodices
will be made laced in the back and
will have transparent sleeves. Silver
tissue covered with tulle makes a
pretty background for fine laces.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-16
Many Returns.

"Are your sons literary efforts pro-
ductive of returnsP asked the inter
ested visitor
"Oh. yes, indeed" replied the proud
mother. Scarcely a day passes that
something does not come back."-In
dlanapolis News.