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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-06
I'd for collecting picture

%HE fad for collecting picture
post cards is still running
riot in the land, and the craze
N is particularly rampant at
this holiday time of the year. These
dainty cards are such charming souv-
enirs of travel and at the same time
are so cheap. handy and beautiful that
the wonder is not that they are COL
lected. but that everybody does not ap-
preciate the pleasure and amusement
TO be obtained from them. They are
cheaper than photographs and so easy
TO purchase, especially abroad, and it
has now become the most natural thing
in the world when on a holiday trip to
buy a number and post them of to
ones friends
without a doubt these picture cards
mad their origin in travel. and what
Inore natural when visiting beautiful
scenes or seeing interesting objects
than the desire to share the contempla-
ton OF them with some loved one at
home who is not able to enjoy them
with one at the moment
And another phase of the question is
the fact that they appeal at the same
time to the highest and lowest of emo
uons-benevolence and laziness. You
give pleasure to the recipient both by
the picture itself and by the thoughtful
attention Then. travelling is tiresome,
say what you will. and it is so easy and
lazy to scrawl few lines on a picture
card and let its pretty illustration
make up for lack of description,
killing two birds with the same stone.
The attractive bits of pasteboard in
this way begin to appeal to the pur-
chaser. and he is tempted to duplicate
for himself. and in this manner many
collection has commenced
The cards are equally interesting to
those who travel and to those who do
not and as these two classes include
everybody nearly everybody collects
All sorts of people become collectors
OF these pretty missives. Perhaps wo-
men are the greatest sinners in this re-
spect, although the list includes nu-
merous men. lawyers, doctors, bust
ness men. travellers and literary men.
King Carlos OF Portugal has designed
some beautiful cards, and King Ed
ward when on his travels sends the
erifies to his grandchildren.
The ways of the collector are many
and strange. Some of the cult collect
only those cards that have passed
through The mail. while others make
specially of views that bear the post
mark of the town pictured. Others,
again. prefer their treasures clean and
scorn the soiled cards that come
through the mails.
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"Ghost~ Parties.

Some ingenious hostess has hit upon.
the happy idea of ghost parties, and
these are now the fad of the moment.
Every guest arrives equipped with
some incident connected with a ghost
story. One guest begins the tale. and
every one. in turn, is called upon by
the hostess to follow on. The result;
is sometimes thrilling and decidedly
Creepy" but more often is very comic.i
The ghost party is generally an ex-il
tremely amusing form of entertain-
ment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-06
COnStd1rinOple
Postcard
SOME TYPICAL CARDS.

For the masterpieces of the collec-
ton there are the post card cabinets
into which the envious public may look,
admire and not handle. The collector
owes a debt of gratitude to an Eng
lishman named Hartman for having
first printed on the front of a post
card the official regulation allowing
users of picture post cards to write on
one-half of the address side. This
concession is of great value to the COL
lector, who in his eagerness to possess
the precious card cares nothing for the
written message and only covets the
picture.
That the sending of post cards has
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-06
What to Do With the Picture Post Card

, there will be found a large variety as
to size, shape and capacity. They may
be purchased, according to these spec
ifications, at from 25 cents to So and
the collector who cannot find exactly
the book he wants among the many
varieties now in the market is difficu lt
| to please.
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LOST AND FOUND.

LOST-In Huatoon park or within two
blocks north and west, gold bead brace
let, heart bangle. La We're Langdon, 1885
Tyler ST.
LOST-Saturday, Sept. 8, a light wool
shawl Please leave at 526 Kansas ave.
and get reward.
LOST-Lady's light cape and child'S red
Z Jacket at Garfield park or on street car.
Return for reward 1201 Monroe st.
DOST-RoyaI Neighbor ritual. also papers
belonging to same. Finder please re-
turn to Mrs. r. B. Ford, 1244 Polk st. and
receive reward.
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OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

] AM A CANDIDATE FOR STATE
senator from the Seventeenth district,
Q7Jnl, subject tn the decision of the quail
HE'D electors in Shawnee county in No
VENEER. c. P. BOLMAR-
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srRAYED OR STOLEN.

STRAYED-One morning of Sept. 5, sor-
rel horse, both hind feet and ankles
white, also white slip in face, had light
leather halter with black strap. Liberal
reward if returned to No. 1858 West
street.
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TWO EnT5-
WANTS

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MATCHMAKER.

WATCHES cleaned. 75c; clocks. soc; main
springs, 75c; crystals, 10c- Cash paid for
old gold or silver. Ali work guaranteed.
Old jewelry exchanged for new. If hard
up. see Uncle Sam. 512 Kansas ave.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for aged gentleman
to work during winter for board. milk
cows or tend horses. Call at 10l1 Z. Sth.
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FOR sALE-REAI ESTATE.
z. T. FISHER.

room house, modern except heat, W.
10Th St, a snap for quick sale
10 room house, modern except heat, Har-
rison st, it will sell cheap this week
6 room house Quincy 81, only S1s200;
part cash, balance like rent
room house, east side, 800 down, bal
ance like rent, only $3.50. E.
room house, east side, 500 down, bal
ance like rent.
room house Jefferson St, only $3.50 for
quick sale.
If you want bargains see
FISHER. as Kansas Ave.
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FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE.
SPECIAL.

s rooms and halls, very fine modern res
idence, hard wood finish, porcelain bath,
closet, wash bowl, furnace, barn, fine
shade and lawn; owner leaving city and
must sell this week; ought to bring So 500;
but 81. 80 will take it,
BARNES REAL ESTATE Co,
121 West Fifth st.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

WANTED-A position by boy IS. Address
D. A. Journal
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WANTED-Posftion as housekeeper by a
middle aged woman, references given;
no trifiers need answer this. Address
Housekeeper. Journal
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STAMPS, SEALS AND STENCILS.
THE J. c. DARLING CO., ia Kan ave.
checks. Prices low Catalog free. Tel. 2s2
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FOR RENT-Pleasant furnished room
modern conveniences. eos Harrison ST
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FOR SALE-Lots Johnson Place addition.
w. 9Th. NJ. Heery. Tel 1885.
FOR SALE-Home near Washburn col
lege Z rooms, hall, front and back
porches, cellar. well, outbuildingS, 3 lots,
81 500 part cash. balance easy terms Ad-
dress ]. A Crabb, owner, 1247 Lane st.
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WANTED--At once. good kitchen girl s15
Monroe st.
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WANTED-Young man who is good hand
ling horses Call Whittlesey AIer. Co,
ID and Madison st
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WANTED-Middle aged woman to keel
house for widower with small family
Address j. NJ. Hadley. whiting. Kan.
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LAUNDRIES.
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LET union laundry do that work Tel
546 and We'll call.
CITY HAND LAUNDRY, s27 KAN. AVE
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r. II. EDDY, piano and organ repairin;
refnishing and polishing. Ind. Tel. 132
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FOR RENT-Room and board Sc. so for 2
Table board $2.S5. s. s., care Journal
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MOVING AND STORING.
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FOR moving, packing and shipping. Ath.
erton Bros, 200 E. 9Th st. Both phones S9s
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CLEAN1NG AND DYE WORKS

ELIAS WHITE, suits cleaned. dyed and
pressed; good work, reasonable prices
ITO w. 5th st
HAVE those clothes cleaned at Topeka
pantatorium, lis w. 7th- Tel ST.
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FOR RENT-Room for light housekeep
ing 1900 Kansas ave.
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wANTED-MALE HELP.

WANTED-Boy with a wheel. Mrs. Mer-
Ger. Crosby Bros
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WANTED-Girl for homework. Inquire
1023 Monroe st.
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Observation-Disclosures.

WANTED-Grading and construction
work. have teams and scrapers, car
furnish all help and Is teams and men il
needed H. Wolfnbarger, Elmdale, Kan
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FREE DISPENSARY.
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TOPEKA FREE DISPENsARY. Soufn-
east corner 18th and Tyler SITS, from I
10 p. m. except Sundays. Conducted By
regular practtcin9 physicians for tha
benefit OF persons without means who
need meu1cal attention and treatment. Pa
ttents are assured of careful and conaid-
crate treatment Medicine furnished d
most cases.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-18

play the piano and to conduct myself like lady, as always was.
 T knew my own value and looked about for the gentleman who would give me my rightful position as sa lady. From my Italian father I in-. herited aristocratic tastes, and was not going to remain low. vulgar common servant all my life, not me.
 Then he came to the house Percy was his dear name, and his blood was very blue. Lord Darlington was his father, most aristocratic nobleman, who was an old brute, from my expe. rience of him. But he was of high rank I don't deny, and Percy had the blood of heroes in his veins. He came to take lessons in singing But after my mistress. It was her arts that Captured him, else he would have turned from her to me. But he never did.
 How handsome and fascinating was my hero Percy Vane! Fair hair and blue eyes and the figure of life guardsmanvju just the kind of man l liked. He was kind to me-for her sake, I suppose-and gave me money and presents. She said she loved him, and used to make me sick with talking of him. let her think was her dear friend, as If she had known my true feelings she would have sent me away.
 Lord Darlington was angry with Percy for loving my mistress, and I don't wonder at it, q low singing wom- an. Percy had some money of his own, inherited from his mother, and he proposed an elopement. He said that Lord Darlington could not leav the estates away from him and that some day he would come in for tho. title. She never lived to be Lady Der rington. I was glad Of that.
 "Well. they eloped. After singing at "a concert in St. James hall he met her outside and took her to Liverpool street station. I was waiting there with the luggage. We went down to a place called Wargrove, in Essex, and the very next day they were married in the church of that parish. I was furious, but what could l do? Had told Lord Darlington he might have stopped the marriage, but Percy would never have forgiven me, and did not wish to lose, sight of him. As Mrs. Vanes maid had chances of seeing him daily and of basking in the light of his eyes. 1t was weak of me, but loved him so dearly that I would have done anything simply to be in his presence. But wish now that I had prevented the marriage. Since I could not get him, I didn't see why she should bear off the prize.
 "Afterward we went to Paris, and from that place Percy wrote t. tell his grandfather that he> was married. I know he did not mention the place, for the letter was glyen to me to post
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-18


 s,ad k [ slAt9As t.u body ofs my durling over. oh, how niy heart ached when heard it fall on the cruel, cruel stones!
 With Ireland I arranged to hold my tongue, and on his part he promised he would say nothing. The next day the news of the discovery of the body came. Sonora Velez from whom II had borrowed the stiIetto, knowing of my love for Percy and being in love with him herself, accused me of the crime. I denied it and said that if she did not, hold her tongue I would tell her husband how she had loved Percy She was afraid of her husband, who was a jealous brute, so she remained quiet. I gave her back the stiletto, which I had obtained from Ireland. We were both safe, but was so i'll that left the hotel and returned to England. George Rates, who never suspected my share in the death, fol- lowed"
 4 It was at this point that George ceased reading. He now knew the worst His father had died by acci- dent, and Ireland had been the unwit- ting cause of his death. Brendon won- idered how the old man could have carried the Knowledge all these years without speaking. He determined to have an interview with him. But at Hast he knew the truth about the death in San Reno. It inculpated no Ione, and he could not see how-ac- cording to Bawdsey--it could be con lnected with the murder of Mrs Jer- sey.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-18

but when calm she always denied that there was any truth. When I grew old enough to understand she rebuked me for asking about the matter. You are my daughter she said abruptly, and the daughter of Samuel Stokes, who is the biggest fool and the great est craven know
 s'It will be seen that there was no love lost between my parents. My ia ther, Stokes--as may call him, though believe the count was my real sire was always very kind to me and shielded me from my mothers rage She treated nae very cruelty, and when fifteen I was glad to go out as scullery maid so as to escape her persecution. shortly after ssssok iap nre on ny own uceoun! sne dleu i'll ;t fit of violent rage, during which she broke blood vessel.
 1t is needless to give my early life in detail I rose from sculIery maid to housemaid. Then became parlor maid in suburban villa, where the wages were poor and the food was bad. I took charge of children when
 
 get on. But was ambitious. wish ed to get among the servants of the aristocracy. A friend of mine who was maid to the Duchess of - taught me her duties, and procured situa- ton. pleased my mistress, and she promised to do much for me- How ever, she died, and I was thrown on the world. saw an advertisement for lady's maid and got the situa- ton. It was in this way that I be- came the servant of that woman whom hated so deeply.
 She was called RoSina Lockwood and was no better born than myself. Her father was low man who taught singing, and she appeared herself on the stage. never thought she was beautiful myself.
 At first rather liked Miss Lock wood. She was kind to me in her silly way, and the gentlemen who were in love with her gave me plenty of money to deliver notes and other things. There was one gentleman who was the best of them all- and the biggest fool over her blue eyes and fair hair. His name was Ireland, and he had plenty of money. He came to learn singing from old Lockwood sim ply to be near her, and proposed three times to my knowledge. But she would have nothing to do with him, which was foolish, as he had money, and she could have twisted him round her finger.
 T was a handsome girl in those days, though say it myself. But if a woman is good looking why shouldn't she say SOP had a perfect figure and complexion like cream and roses. My hair was as black as night, and my eyes were sparkling and large. l taught mysels to read and write, and I learned "A Also I learned to
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and put out his hand with the weapon pointing outward In rushing on me Percy came against it, and it ran right into his heart. Witlr a choking cry he fell dead. I was terrified and began to wiring my hands. Ireland, knelt down and found that Percy was dead. He seized my wrist and told me to hold my tongue lest I should be accused of the death. I said it was his fault.S He replied it was an accident. But had got the stiletto, had tried to kill Per ey, and Ireland declared that if said anything he would denounce me as the criminal. was terrified as I saw the danger in which was placed. Ireland suggested that we should throw the body over the parapet on to the beach, and it would be thought robbers had kilIed Percy. 1agreed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-18
CHAPTER XXI.

A EORGE returned to iowa with
 - the confession of Mrs. Jersey
 in his pocket. On arriving at
 the Liverpool street station he wrote note to Kowlaski telling him Of Lola's plight and advising him to engage counsel for her defense. In an- ether half hour he was in his own rooms
 After making good meal, for he felt she need of food to sustain him, he sat down to read the manuscript of Mrs. Jersey.
 The confession of the wretched wo- man who had come to so tragic an end was written on several sheets of fools cap loosely pinned together. She wrote in a most cold blooded way and seem ingIy exulting in her wickedness All through her confession ran ven omous strain of deadly hatred toward Georges mother, and indeed against any woman who paid attention to vane. Jenny Howard was not spared, ana the woman Velez, "who kept an oil shop, was mentioned.
 My parents were of humble station" began Mrs. Jersey abruptly, T believe my mother was a lady's maid. She married my supposed father, who was butler. I say my supposed father,' as have reason to believe that was the daughter of certain Italian count who had loved and betrayed my mother. Tn her moments of rage nay mother would 1eunt my supposed father with this, z
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-18
CORRECTION.

I Owing to an accident in our press eoom yesterday when the edition was kwo-thirds printed, this page of the Democrat was put out of business and several hundred of the papers were sent out with page eight blank. For that reason we to-day reprint the chap Iers of the story which were in yester- nay's edition. Those who received per feet papers yesterday will therefore begin on chapter XXII to-day, while those who received imperfect copies 5f the paper should read all of what 6 published to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-18

-
 he got to the end he could not connect the San Reno crime with that of Amelia square. It was in his mind to sec his grandfather and tell the story to him, backed by the pro Iduction of the confession. But on sec Iond thought he decided to see Bawd- lsey first He wired for an appoint lment and received reply stating that IBawdsey was going out of town at 3 o'clock that day, but would be in his rooms till then. Within an hour George was on his way to Bloomsbury. I On arriving he found that the detec- tive expected him and went to his room Bawdsey was still in a disturb ed state,S as he was most anxious to get down the country to help Lola out of her difficulty. He received Bren- don irritably and in silence. George saw that the man was all nerves and did not resent his sharp greeting. He sat down and opened the conversation.
 'sYou are going down to see Lola? ?'' he asked.
 "Of course. am much worried over aher. She may get into serious trouble over this freak"
 .'Well, why not tell the judge she is insane at times? Then she will get off lightly
 ssWould that be true?" asked the de tective, struck by the idea.
 stAs true as most things. She really is not accountable for her actions when she gets into, these frenzies, and in such a one she must have been to at tempt the burglary"
 Poor soul! wonder how she Is now"
 "oh, she is not troubled much Her spirits are as good as usual. She hard ly seems to realize the enormity of her offense."
 How do you knows' asked Bawd- sey, with astare. asrs,
 Because I saw her last night. Aft CT left you took the train to War grove and had an interview with her.''
 s.You might have told me, MT. Bren- don,' said Bawdsey in 2 wounded tone
 What would have been the use of that? I can manage my own business, | hope"
 s'Considering how love her,sit is my business also'' , s
 George shrugged his shoulders. Well you see, Bawdsey, 1t was your inten. ltion to see Lola first. guessed as much, so stole march on you. q <
 Bawdsey fenced T don't see how you can say that"
 1T can You know that Lola was ir this house on the, night the woman died"
 T presume so, since, she got the con- fession, and she must have secured it to know where your parents were mar ried."
 l "Well, then, knowing that, you wish ed to get that confession"
 Yes, I did, .said the detective, land why not? l desired to know if Mrs. Jersey said anything about the San Reno crime in it.''
 T can tell you that. She did. I have the confession"
 Bawdsey bounded from his chair. .sNhere is it ?" he asked ] Tn my rooms locked away" T do call that a shame" grumbled Bawdsey. You might have trusted me, MT. Brendon."
 Might I? Would you have trusted meY''
 "I do. You know do.''
 ITO such an extent as suits yourself. But would you have shown me that confession had it come into your pos session?"
 You are not showing it to me-" said gBawdsey eyasively.
 "That is not an answer But I'll show un11 tha nnnfnssin ion .,1rh annuar un,1 liIse
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-18
CHAPTER XXI.

A FORGE read the remainder of
 . Mrs. Jerseys confession and then put itsaway. Even when l,<,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-11-18

prove the island docks and build
some new ones. The commission
era took the matter under advise
ment and will visit Vaahon Island
In few days Go inspect the differ
ent docks
r. c. Williams. OF Ballard. filed
suit on Wednesday afternoon In
the superior court against h r.
Butterworth a Sons. undertakera.
for damages resulting from the ar
rest OF the plaintiff by inhtigation
OF tho defendants. Williams claims
that tho nutterwortha caused him
10 be arreated last July for embex-
EllnE So. lie was acquitted by
Judge George.
A billiard and pool room al SIS
Third avenue has fallen into bad
repu!e ana the police maintain that
Il In fast becoming the resort OF
petty criminals. several Of whom
have been arrested recently. Patrol
man Thompson has raided tho place
twice. but no arrests were made
Most OF the hangers are youna
boys. and they were discharged AFT =
cr a severe lecture by the chief OF
police and other offieera