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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-07
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
[From the New York Press.

LFrom the New YORK Press.I
Investing money is a good thing for
those who get you to do it.
Cannibals must have some very gay
suppers eating their mothers-in-laW.
A girl always has wit enough to
laugh at somebody else's, specially II
she doesn't understand it.
A man has to have lot of sense to
know more than his son thinks he
knows more than his father.
Even a man that has married rich
wife will find that q bachelors life is
q pretty cheap way of living.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-07

wherever men congregate, to catch the
run of conversation, and find it is
about almost everything but politics
and candidates. So they come to dis
count these glowing tales of political
excitement, ami betake themselves to
the independent newspaper, which
-gives :he facts. the news of politics,
ACCOMPANIED by candid comment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-07
Meeting Postnoned.

Tonight's meeting of the Commercial
club, which was called to further con-
slider the waterworks controversy, has
been postponed for one week, because
of the fact that it was feared there
would not be large attendance on &C
count of the election tomorrow, be-
cause the city council meets tonight
and for other reasons
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-07

pencil, but she generally gains her point
in other ways.
Sillicus-''I have an idea I'm in love. >
Cynicus-"Well, many case of supposed
love has been cured by a liberal dose of
indigestion tablets.
The sailor can not be, of course,
An expert with a whip;
But. though he can not dock horse.
He still can dock a ship.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-07
Attorney Fec in sells case.

Bergen and Dana. attorneys for the
estate of the late Sarah Ann Sells. to-
day filed claim in the probate court
for $1,000 attorney fees for the legal
services in representing the estate in
the suit for $4,000 brought by Will
liam Sells against the estate, and in
other suits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-07

Robert E. Pattison, who was twice
governor of Pennsylvania, died so poor
that friends of his family have started
a subscription benefit fund. The public
official who does not make money out
of his office in Pennsylvania is so rare
as to attract especial attention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-07
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Dorothy Ransom, aged one month,
died on Sunday afternoon at 40S East
Fourth street. The interment took
place this afternoon at 3 o'clock in
Richey cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-07

losses to the number of concerns in
business and the solvent payments
through clearing houses show unmis-
takably the solid basis upon which
trade and industry are becoming estab-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-07

Leaders of both parties have both
condemned and exonerated the trusts
on the charge Of contributing to the
campaign funds. The voter still has
the privilege of believing what he likes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-07

President Roosevelt is reported to be
confident of his election. In that re-
spect he doesn't appear to be at all diff
ferent from the public generally
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-07

Before deciding whether or not any
particular candidate will be elected,
just recollect how many times you have
missed in your previous guessing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-07

Col. Cody's anxiety to capture those
bank robbers may be partly due to a
desire to incorporate them with his
Wild West show.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-07
I'LL Huna0rs

Are impure matters which the skin,
liver, kidneys and other organs can
not take care of without help, there is
such an accumulation of them.
They litter the whole system.
Pimples, boils, eczema and other
eruptions, loss of appetite, that tired
feeling, bilious turns, fits of indiges-
ton, duh headaches and many other
troubles are due to them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-07

In order to realize how easy it is for
a national party to be defeated one has
but to remember the landslides of 1892
and 1896, when the political pendulum
about reached the limit in both direc-
finnS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-07

1t will be impossible for the voters
to make good the estimates of both
campaign chairmen even if they desire
to do So
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-07

The bridge bonds ballot is a little one
but it is as important to Topeka as any
of them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-07

Members of both leading parties are
certain to find something in the returns
TO yell about.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-07

Tomorrow every American citizen is
expected to do his duty by lending a
helping hand in the work of saving the
country
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-07

People can afford to wait for the re-
turns from Texas and Pennsylvania
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-07
LOCAL MENTION.

F. L. Kidd is the father OF a girl,
born Sunday night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-07

It's up to the voters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-07
1~S
AVAI10 A0IOA - lV(Vo Department

new lot of Belts, girde style or crushed effects
with handsome hookon buckle. Marked special for
this sale at each Soc.
Main Floor
Table Linens and Napkins.
Richard p -L0noS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-07

Bleached Table Linen, 58-inch, for ... 3
Bleached Table Linen, 62-inch, for. ..... a
Bleached Satin Table Linen, 7O-inch, for. $500. 3
Bleached Napkins, 18-inch for, dozen. 81.
Bleached Napkins, 20-inch for, dozen. 81.
Bleached Napkins, 22-inch hemmed dozen. /. So.
Damask Tray Cloths, 18x27, each. ............. 1
Damask Sideboard Scarfs, 1884, each. ....... 81
Turkish Towels 1885, each. ..................1
Linen Huck Towels, 18x34, dozen. ......... 81.
Tennis Flannels, 28-inch width, yard. ~
Dark styles Dress Ginghams, Zoe quality, yard. :
Bleached Sheets, hemmed, 81x90, each. 49,. 3
Bleached Pillow Cases, hemmed, 42x36, each 1
White Bed Spreads, hemmed, 7ox72, each -. 4
White Bed Spreads, hemmed, 74x86, each ......8
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-07
Second Floor
Coats. Suits. Anna F. Glib.

Rain Coats, SO value for. 5000
Winter Coats 81 and 30inch length, $40 value $500
few Blouse Jackets left, for ........$1 50
A few Women's Suits left that $40, for. $500
A few Womens Suits left that 500, for. $1,000
few Women's Suits left that were $25, for. $3.50
Women's Coats, only one of style
Coats that would sell for $40, only. $3.50
Coats that would sell for SO, only. ....... $1150
Coats that would sell for 500, for. $500
Coats that would sell for $25, for. $3.50
Stylish Wool Waists, just received Saturday. .$175
Stylish Plaid Waists (not manyleft), for. $3.50
Fancy light colored Silk Waists, half price.
Third Floor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-07
Carpets and Rugs. .

Atwood Ingram Carpets, yard. ......... .471ac
Velvet Carpets ward 9Oc
Administer Carpets, extra quality, yard. $1.1215
Bigelow Administer Carpets, yard. ....... .$1171a
Tapestry Brussels Carpet, yard. ............5 5c
Pro Brussels Rugs. 9x9 feet each . Sc so
Pro Brussels Rugs, 9x1O1a feet, each $7.75
Pro Brussels Rugs, 9x12 feet each. SO %
Administer RUGS 811x1O1b feet each $18 so
Administer Rugs. 9x12 feet, each ... $4,000
Japanese Rugs, 3x5 feet, each. .98c
Japanese Rugs, 3x6 feet, each. .$1.25
each 81 95
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-07
Lace Curtains and Drapery Materials.
Jeanette DiLIeF, Mgr.

Yard-wide Sill1oline, to yard lengths, 1212c quail
White Dotted Curtain Swiss, 40 in wide, yard. loo
There is slight imperfection on the edge that
makes them seconds, otherwise they would be zoe a
yard.
Rufled Net Curtains, 212 yards long, with lace inser
ton. pair ......... 81 25
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-09-09

fuIiness by I habit Mrs. Wake; has q
composing them when sic Is think-
ing. The only harsh feature about Tie
face i the chin IL i almost nascu-
line in is squareBeSs and gives an
abrupt termination 10 the otherwise
oval shape Of the full face view. In
a profile tie chin Is pointed. though Il
does lot extend beyond the mouth Inc
and the lower lip i nrmly set
Mn. Walker i = widow and child
less She Is about nfty years OF
see and lives q quiet and method-
Zeal life In Der mansion AZ Philadel-
phia. She has few pleasures or d.
vertisements Her closest conndant i
her constant companion Miss Norris,
who IS younger than the heiress- Her
home life Is sisnple- She arises early,
end business engrosses all Of her at
tention throughout the day. her prne-
tee having been 10 divide her time
between her home and the office OF
Powers & Wetghtmsn. She has auto
mobiles Of the electric type She dimes
al 6 O'Clock each evening and, except
for Miss Norris. seldom has company
at heF- dinner table. From the end OF
tie dinner until O'Clock she reads.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-09-09
Ceremony of Introd uction.

There can be 10 question as 10 the
safeguard thrown around society gen
orally by the ceremony OF introduce
ton. The man or woman OF the world
who has become possessed Of the prop
er savior faire may speak to whom he
or she pleases, because it is never his
or her pleasure TO speak TO the wrong
person, says the ST Louis Globe-Dem-
ocrat
But the Introduction is an essential,
and the introducer should be held re-
sponsible Nothing so evidences the
proper knowledge Of the correct as
ones way of inroducing-the younger
to the older, the maid to the mauon,
the man to the lady. These are correct
as well as that the distinguished guest
should always have others presented
TO him or her, not he presented 10
them
Names should always be most dis
tinctly pronounced, as much embar-
rassment results and sometimes great
mistakes. II Is pleasant 10 mention a
mutual acquaintance also in making
tntroiucrtons.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-09-09

at home. 1t has been said that Mrs.
Pacet is the only woman who can
drop in at any time on Queen Alex
andra. When tie latter was Princess
of Wales and lived at Marlborough
House she once sent for Mrs Paget
Why do you not call upon me?' the
princess IS said 10 have inquired
Il wait 10 be summoned. your high
ness" replied Mrs. Paget.
Then wait no longer, said the royal
lady, but call often And do not call
me your hiGhness,' but Alexandra. II
is the way that two friends should con-
verse together.
The will OF Mrs. Paget's father was
in litigation for many years. About 4
year ago 4 decision was handed down
by Rhode Island court which divided
the estate between Mrs. Paget and her
half sister, Mrs Ellen S. MeIcher.
Mrs. Paget once had the distinction
of being consulted by King Edward on
the question of tour which was pro
posed for the Prince of Wales.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-09-09

TITS hne- cried Miss Hcoper, clap
ping Ls- pretty hands AMI il i Just
AL Ike Il Bur Ms Blynt1u i -
delicate and 50 afraid q a chill. sup
pc W. let il sei a tide warmer
-Verv well assFntel Mr.. Misgs-
And they returned o. the house, and
then tie guests BEGAN % arrive for the
tea
How warn it's growing" and How
the weather has mosierltei- exclaimed
every one a. they entered And Miss
Hooper smiled with inward satisfac-
ton as she greeted Mss Boynton AMI
her handsome brother.
But a. the Hooper furuace had ben
urged 10 its utmost during tie frlsld
morning hours II had now reached
point where Il was impossible o. check
IL The rOoms were growing unbear-
ably warm. and Miss Hooper called
Ezra MIggs 20 her and begged him &c
stop mitigating the cold weather or
they would all To- baked alive
why. Mabel. dear he replied. my
machine mitigates heat a. well = cold
| viii bring II inside, reverse the ind
Gators. and soon il viii mitigate the
heat OF these ru-oIns 10 q pleasant TEN
perature. Have no lear. will watch
II carefully and not allow the house 10
grow too cold
The mitisator worked Ike charm.
Hung unnoticeably on the drawing
room wall. II soon reduced the TEN
persture Of the house 10 the most de-
sirable degree. and all were comfoEta-
bic once more-all, that Is. save Ezra
Miggs-
Although his invention was proving
/ itself q marvel Of practical usefulness
he was plunged into depths Of deepest
woe. and this because Mr.. Boynton
whom Miss Hooper had expressed
such anxiety TO have present. was NO
nopolizing Tie attention OF that charm
/ Ing lady 10 & marked degree He hun.
over her chair and piled her witt
merry banter, 10 which she responded
with coy and bewitching demeanOr-
AS Mr.. Miggs watched them he Eel
his angry passions rise, and in dehanc'
l Of Or. Watts dictum his hands fel
evilly morionei toward Mr.. Boynton'
deep and expressive eyes.
But Ezra NAggs was not an inventiv
genius for nothing He knew that b
must not give way TO his temper an
make an exhibition OF himself in
lady's drawing room. and yet the IRE
Of jealousy and anger surging up 4
his heart were we'll nigh uncontrolla
bic. So Ike q fash he conceived III
clever idea Of mitigating his own fur.
with his own mitigator.
The rooms, now at proper tempera
ture. no longer needed the assistanc
Of the machine, and Ezra, without a
tracing attention took It from III
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-09-09
IN HIS FATHERS STEPS.
Charlie Gates Is Generally Lucky In
Financial Games.

Whether il is eornering the corn mar
ket or riding in pony race, Charles
6. Gates. son of the famous fnancier,
John w. Gates, generally has luck on
his side. A short time ago there was
unwonted excitement among the CO.
terie of young millionaires at Saratoga.
Charlie Gates. as he is generally
known. and the race horse owner. Fl.
NJ. Scheftel. were on the way to the
race course when an argument arose
as 10 the merits of the respective
ponies they were riding. Gates offered
TO wager anything from a good dinner
to 500 on his pony. and Scheftel took
him up. The ponies made hot squirt
TO the race course, and, with his usual
luck. Gates got the start and held it,
winning the race.
The younger Gates promises to have
q career in the world of finance and
industry as interesting as that of his
father. He is now twenty-eight years
oil His birthplace was West Chicago.
and he attended college at Lake Forest
university, Illinois. As soon as he
graduated his father asked him wheth-
er he wished TO go into business or a
profession or take a year or so in travel
before deciding what he would do. He
answered without hesitation that he
wanted TO go into business and was
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-09-09
PREMISES FOR OUELISTS.
French Establish Where Differ
ence. Nay Be settled.

The French are a most ingenious
people. but no more extraordinary
Means Of earning a living has ever
been proposed than that b. the gentle
man who dreams Of becoming the pro
prietOr Of a -duellcdrOme," or an e.
Enlistment where IRE eating French
men may md every facility for reEu-
lating their srairs OF honor, says
Paris cable dispatch 10 the New YORK
American and Journal.
OF recent years one place after an
other has become the fashion for meet
ings Of this kind-the lie de Ia Grande
Jst,e. the Longchamp race course, the
Saint Ouen race course and the cycle
track st the Pare des Princes. But
these places have none of the cOnyen-
fences that this ultra modern philan-
thropiSt proposes 10 put at the disposal
Of his countrymen. The ''dueliodrome
would supply the most up to date and
perfect weapons, firearms and cold
steel There would be rooms for duels
with pistols and others for meetings
with swords. A doctor would be at
tache,i to the establishment and lint
and bandages Kept on hand
The proprietor proposes Of course TO
have gallery running round the
fighting rooms for the convenience Of
friends DESTROYS OF acting as specta-
tons Of the prowess of the combat
ants There are also 10 be baths and
massage rooms. whence the duelists
can get their muscular system ready
for the demands made on it, or repose
T after the heats Of the combat.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-09-09
,h-t r...r-l.le mitsa,o.E-

thst rniSeral,ie mirigstos
-Here. be answered. s-applng Us
breast pocket. And with mad dlVe
Mss Hooper extricated Il and waved
II aloft
4 see il all she excialmed The
ho-rid. borrtt thing, Il Is this that
resting against your heart has nit
gated your love fer me- But Il sAali
never do 20 again And, throwing the
delicately wrought machine on the
aoor. she brought down her Cuban heel
upon il with all the precision and mus
cular force Of an expert In physical
culture
Ezra Mic-s looked daEed AZ first; but
relieved from the influence Of the ma
chine. his affection was returning VIII
unmitigatei fervor, and be claspei
Miss Hooper TO his heart with 10 Wo'ls
but those Of forgiveness and love
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-09-09
swans EEs- and Thunder.

A beautiful white swan sat patiently
on her nest in a ZOO
shes a-settin'," her keeper said
There's seven eggs under her. and
they'll all be ready 10 hatch out by
the tine the next thunderstorm comes
up"
Thunderstorm said the visitor.
What has 1 thunderstorm got u do
with ity'
It'll hatch out the eggs" the keeper
explained swans eggs are 50 bloomin'
hard that nOthin' short Of a good clap
Of thunder viii burst 'eIn. Its we'll
understood fact among naturalists that
young swans are never hatched except
during thunders1orms- Did you ever
examine a swans egg; Why. hang IL
It's as hard as 4 rock
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-09-09
WEALTHY BUSINESS WOMAN
Pen Picture of Mrs Walker, Inherit
or of the Weightman Millions.

Mrs. Anne VI. Weightman Walker.
who by the terms Of the will Of her
father, the late William Weightman
Of Philadelphia, receives his vast for
tune Of $50, 10000 without condition,
ranks as one of the richest women in
the world, says The New York World
As surviving partner and sole heir she
VIII continue the enormous business
Of Powers & Weigttman, with the
details of which ste Is thoroughly IA
miiiar
Like her father, she makes every
minute count, and there is not q de-
tail that escapes her observation.
Questions follow one another in rapid
succession when there is anything she
wants to know, and the men who have
been trained in the office Of the Pow
ers & Weightman factories know that
their answer must be ready as soon as
the question is asked. Mrs. Walker is
at her desk and actually at work when
the time check clock strikes s. AS her
father was carried on the payroll as a
chemist, so is she numbered among
the salaried employees.
Hair OF red tinge Is worn on the
top of her head, waving over the tenn
pies and caught up behind the ears in
a coil. Her eyes are blue and the ex-
preston Of her face is kindly. Her
nose is not pronounced feature, but
ii is individual in its length from the
bridge Of the eyes to its rounded tip,
with just the faintest suggestion OF a
tilt. Men and women who have known
her for years and have had business
and social relations with her say that
! the occasions when she has shown any
mental perturbation are rare indeed.
Her laugh is chuckle that invites one
to smile. II is not the ripping mirth
/ of the young woman, though the traces
/ of dimpies are discernabIe when the
lips are parted and the eyes twinkle
in merriment- The lips are as red as
those Of schoolgirl. though at times
they are drawn out of their rounded
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-09-09

wall and placed It, with the cooling
adjustment still going. in his inside
breast pocket.
The effect, though gradual began al
once, and after few moments NJ
Miggs could look calmly on while his
betrothed firted desperately with an
other and q handsomer man. This was
well. and, able now 10 rejoice fully in
the success OF his great invention, Ezra
Miggs gave himself up TO the gayety
Of the occasion and chatted entertain
ingly.
After the tea was over and the last
guest had shaken hands and gone out
Into the pleasant. baImy dusk Mr..
Miggs, by virtue Of his presumptive
connection with the family, stayed be-
hind to dinner.
He was enthusiastic over the viz
tues Of his mitigator. and Miss Mabel
was even more hattering than usual,
for she knew that she had neglected
Ezra during the afternoon and felt a
trile guilty.
But for q wonder Mr.. Miggs paid
little attention TO her kindly speeches
and seemed more interested in convers-
ing with her father and mother.
Miss Mabel was a little annoyed at
this; but. still remembering Philip
Boynton, she redoubIed her efforts to
be fascinatingly attractive. To no
avail, however. for, though Ezra an
swered her with utmost poIiteness, he
seemed to have no especial regard for
her.
Later In the evening the young cou-
pie found themselves alone in the dimly
lighted music room.
Il can't bear il. Ezra" said Miss
Hooper, almost sobbing, as she flung
her fluffy pompadour against his gar
denia. What has changed You so?
Dent you love me any moreE'
Ezra AIiggs started as man who
has suddenly awakened 10 a fact
Why. Mabel" he said. Il don't be-
lisve do. l can't explain it, but some
how I don't feel the slightest affection
for you. | admire you, Of course;
recognize your beauty and grace, but
must confess | don't love you"
oh" walled Miss Hooper. ITS all
because Of that horrid Philip Boynton.
/ wish he hadn't come! | wish-I wish
/ were dead.'
NO. Mabel, no. said Mr. Miggs.
smoothing her hair gently: mo, it isn't
because OF Mr.. BOynton. / know it
isn't, and III tell you how / know"
Mabel listened to the account Of how
Mr.. Miggs' jealous rage was lessened
and finally extinguished by his won
derful mitigator, and as the narrative
neared its end she raised her head Win
a sudden inspiration.
"Ezrs Niggs" she cried where Is
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-09-09
BRILLIANT SOCIAL LEADER.
Hrs. Arthar Pazet and Her Career IN
the Fashionable world.

Mrs. Arthur Paeet- who was injured
recently by a fall down an elevate.
shaft Of her London residence. Is one
OF the most brilliant Of the American
set abroad. She Is the wife Of Maioi
General Arthur Henry Fitzroy ~Pasei
OF the Scots guards and the daughter
Of tie late Ms. Paran Stevens Of New
York
The marriage Of General and Mrs.
Paset in 1878 was an International al
lance Of much note. The bride was
famous for her wit and beauty. She
achieved a distinct social success in
London. Her mother was New NorE
society leader. and the daughter had
consequently been trained in a way
that enabled her TO take her place IL
court circies abroad and feel perfect,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-09-09

A novelty worth a passing note is
the supply OF artificial eyelashes and
eyebrows, says a London cable dis
patch 10 the New York American.
These artificial eyeIaslies ARE ALSO
lutely undesirable, q protection for
weak eyes, and are continually recon-
mended by medical men, as also they
prevent dust entering the eyes while
cycling. motoring. dancing and are
certainly the most genuine and sue
cessful article out as an aid to beauty"
The price, by the way, IS 80 cents per
pair. including fixing fluid. Each pair,
it Is said. can be taken of and retixed
at least fifty times.