Daily Topics from Topeka, Kansas • 1

The TOPICS Circulation In- If you have anything to Rent, creases faster than that of all I Sell or Exchange advertise in in the TOPICS Want Colum's other Topeka Dalies combin'd PRICE, ONE CENT TOPEKA, KANSAS, MARCH 16, 1802. 2. No 65. NORTH TOPEKA NOTES. Yesterday's Happenings in the Rustling Ward Across the ansas River.

1 PERSONAL. Wm. Shover Is up from Richland today. II. Jafferies of K.

is at the Ohio Houbc Emple, of Perry, Kansas 13 at For the Ladies. Oyster white is a new tint. veils figure largely in the summer Importations. Russian blouses are bound to be the favorites this season. The Russian sleeve cap is one of the new season's ideas and one which already is repeated again and again, The white robe cottons are showing Taken a Partner.

John W. Stoker, the 11 known undertaker, has just completed arrangements to take a partner into his business, at least this is what a document in probate judge Elliott's office indicates. The decument used is a marriage license. It is properly filled out with the signature of John W. Stoker attached, The partner named therein is Miss Tillie C.

Lauck, an esttmable lady whose many friends in the city wish them both a long aid happy partnership. the Dutton. some elaborate patterns in open-work embroidery, imitating the Irish and Italian laces. Friend Do you permit your wife to have her own way? Husband (positively) No, Bir, She has it without my Mr. and Mrs.

Carl Goff are the happy parents of a new son. The residence of Valney Kiotler and Henry Ledge were fumigated yesterday by sanitary officer Bartle. The Junior Epworth League of the Kansas avenue M. E. ''church gave a social last evening at the home of Mrs.

HIggins. A reception will be given this evening under the auspices of the Epworth league of the church, to Rev G. W. Browning, the newly elected pastor, There was a number out last night to the Ladies1 Aid Bociety social at the Second Presbyterian church. A splendid time was had by those present.

Voters of the first ward should come aad register while the books are at this LOCAL BREVITIES. What is Happening around the City Announcements of Coming Events! Etc. The Tones' Want columns. To-morrow ia St. Patrick's day.

Who hasen'tgot it? A bad cold. Lumbermen report a large increase in business. It is Kard to find a person that is feeling just right, Wonder if the rain and snow storm is over for a few days. The crossings were terrible yesterday, owing to the meltiug snow. Buy your tickets for the Remenyi concert before they are all gone.

Attend the Remanyi concert at the Grand opera house -Friday night. Euclid avenue should be opened between Topeka avenue and Filmore street, Chements Chaffee have had two handsome signs painted on their show windows, Topeka Commandery, No 5, Knights Templerp, elected officers last night for the enBuing year. Grant B. Heise and Iva Maree Lux beta Topeka were granted a license Notice. The picture coupons in another column will be run long enough for any one whe commenced to save coupons on or before March 15, to get the required 100, which we take in exchange for a picture, aa advertised.

Mulls In delicate hues will be popular this summer. They are scattered over with clusters of. flowers and look very pretty. Waldonla Bean And so you enjoyed the ball? Arabella Wabesh Well I should remark! 1 as taken nut to supper five times. Flying ribbons are the distinguished characteristic of the latest fashionable List of Patents.

Granted to Kansas' inventors this week, Reported for the TOPICS by C. A. Snow Co. Patent Washington, D. C.

C. L. Page, Akron, paper file, J. M. Morgan, Chetopa.

pruner, R. W. King, Wichita, railway construction; A. R. Hamilton, Kansas City, trace-buckle; R.

L. Hansome R. Ferguson, Kingman, sash-holder; G. W. Crawford, protection cultivator; H.

K. Draper, Arkansas City, side of the river. W. A. Barkley was up from Scranton yesterday.

W. C. Palmer, of Wichita, is a guest at the Dutton. M. C.

Halliday of Lawrence Is at the St Nicholas, C. B. Wells of Huntington, Ark. is at the St Nicholas. Geo.

W. of Riley, Kansas, i3 stoppiig at the Dutton. C. W. Rognetter, of Ottawa, is stopping at the Ohio House.

R. L. Fluke, of Lawrence, is among the I ate arrivals at the Dutton. A. W.

Dana will address the Eldo: a 'o republican club, March 18th. Judge Handy will address the meeting at the court house this evening. A. J. Wheeling, of Los Vagas, N.

M. Is registered ot the Ohio House. Abe Berry is up from Wichita, stopping at the Ohio House, while in the city. Probate Judge Elliott will move Into kis new quarters in the old court house to-day. J.

P. Davis, president Kansas Mutual Life Insurance and daughters, arrived in the city yesterday from Hiawatha. Mrs. John E. Moon and daughter came down from Hiawatha yesterday, Mr.

moon Is making arrarigements to move to Topeka. B. B. Cathers who went to Oklahoma a short time taking his family with intentions of staying, has returned to Topeka to live. costumes for women string to catch beaux, or reins to feminine fancy.

Only one hundred and twenty three voters of the first ward have registered up to the present time. Mrs. Cera Stitt left yesterday for Ros- ville to attend her sick mother. broom-holder; II. Emmelen, Leaven- worth, sacremental case; J.

M. Burton, J. A. Wiggln has returned from his trip over southwestern Kansas. Wichita, railway-car; J.

Bingaman, Princeton pruning implement. It is reported that Mrs, Wm. Allen has received her pension hack pay of over $2500, Monthly Report. The state board of charities make their The are several good candidates or VAPID GIRLHOOD. Type of Young Woman Doubtless Doomed 'to Early Decay.

There is a type of womanhood now in New York society which, it is greatly to be feared, will perish with the generation that gave it birth. There seems to be nothing in the flippant shallowness of the young society girl of the period that will develop into the rare dignity and courtesy of demeanor characteristic of this type of which sow" of our women of Southern birth iepresent, says the New York Sun. One of them very well known Is a tall, slight woman with wonderful glowing Southern eyes, full of fire and tenderness, of joy and of sorrow, softened into memories. Directly she greets you with that peculiar com monthly settlement with state auditor the names of good men spoken of as candidates for councilman of the first ward. yesterday.

The amount set opposite the namea of the institution was their ex Which one of the several names men tioned will be the first ward's, candidate for the council. pense to the state during February: Institute for educating the blind $1,334 81 Deaf and dumb asylum. 3,759 38 Osawatomlc insane asylum 6,196 08 Idiotic and imbecile 1,631 40 Induslrial school for girls ..949 49 Soldiers orphans home 1,572 86 Reform school 1,915 89 Need Assistance. There is a large family of children that are all sick and the father, a hard working man is just out of bed, having been Thpeka insane asylum 7,658 17 JPolice Court. One drunk paid a $5.00 fine this morn this morning In the district court from Eliza Dubeck, on the grounds of ahun-dameat etc.

J. Dubeck said his wife 1 1 1 .3 t.1 ci Tt rr a sick for two weeks with the grip, and is not able to earn a dollar. The mother and two of the daughters have the scarlet the other children have been exposed and will more than likely be down in a few days, A little money so yesteaday afternoon. The Sunflower club will meet this afternoon with Miss Mary Barkley, at her home on Tenth Avenue. In 1830 there were about 1000 Odd Fellows in America.

At the close of 1890 there were nearly 700,000. There were a large number of hand some floral offerings at the funeral of Mrs. Mary E. Rosslngton yesterday. The "County Fair" will be at the Grand opera house Saturday evening, March 26.

There is a real live horse race in the play. A number of merchants along the Avenue, that do business with the Santa Fe boys, were busy cashing checks last night. Twelve men have alreidy announced their intention to be candidates for State Superintendant. This list will continue to increase. The young people of the United Pres byterian church will give a social this evening at the home of Miss Ellsberry, 602 west Sixth street.

The Shawnee county trotting horse breeder's association are making preparations fora big trotting matinee during the summer months. The town seems to be infested by a gang of petty burglars, TIardly a day passes that some one's house is not entered and something taken. The funeral of John William Harden will be held from his late borne, 201 Adams street, this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Dr. Mct'abe will conduct the services.

ing. Geo. and Maize were fined $10 each uau uaueu uiui a o---n ne sam ao not belong io the tribe of I'm a Boheamean." for being drunk and commiting a nue- sanCe. Will Seaton, the party that has been stealing articles from Dr. H.

C. Linn's residence, west of the city, was turned licited and used to help such deserving parties as the above would be appreciated by those whs who donate for such purposes and have in sent to Russia and other foreign countries. Any kindly disposed people caa obtain further information from Dr. Warner, corner Fourth and Klein. Remenyi, the world renowned violinist supported by the following distinguished artists, Mrs.

Alice Rice, soprano. Miss Edith McGregor, contraltd; Mr. William Fessenden, tenor; Miss F. Cliff Berry, pianoist, will give a grand concert Friday evening, March 18, at the Grand opera house. over to the state this morning.

Yesterday's topics gave an account of the rob bery. Eaton was araested yesterday af ternoon. About a dozen of the "Monta Cristo" An Insane Man. John Hattick appeared at Police Sta tlon last night and said that seme one company stopped at the Dutton while In the was after him. It was soon learned he was not in his right mind.

He would Chat. II. Cook, of Jefferson county, and Reynia Ballotte, of Shawnee countp, were granted license to wed yesterday. jump up and rum to the back room when ever anyone passed in the street in front of the city prison saying: "there they are The Frank Newland store, corner 6th the're after me" He was locked up as he and Lake streets, that has bjen occupied There is probably not another county seemed to be getting worse. He will be bination of dignity before which you bow, and graclousness that charms and puts you at your ease; the old Saxon word, "lady," which has been so abused and degraded, seems to be honored again in that woman's personality.

Another woman here more commanding in her personality, but none the less courteous, has a quantity of dark, soft hair, framing a purely oval face, still beautiful and expressive of strength of character and rare Intelligence. Her ready flow of well-chosen words on any subject, interesting, unusual and entertaining as well, always spoken in a low, tirm, but musical voice, contrasts strangely with the high-pitched, vapid commonalities With which society regales its devotees. A lady sitting near a box in which one of the fashionable "twenty score," as Byron has it; entertained her friends recently, watched an exquisitely dressed, faultlessly beautiful girl lounging awkwardly, with one knee crossed over the other and one arm thrown over the back of the chuir, in the glare of the lights and in a prominent place in the crowded building. The girl seemed to be a great favorite, for a constant procession of young men passed into the box. To each she gave an indifferent little handshake, her elbow on a level with her shoulder, her hand in a 1 in? with her eyes.

To each she said only: "Aw! You here? Delighted to see you." That was all. And all without a change of position or a particle of animation in the pretty face. The elderly woman who chaperoned her rose quickly as the young men greeted her. and said to each one the same sot formula of words: "Aw! You here? Don't make yourself so scarce. And that was all that was said by the two women from 8 o'clock until 11.

Can that type of vapid girlhood develop the charm that makes women of 40 dangerous and of 50 fascinating? Better the punctiliousness and ofthe old school than the slovenliness of demeanor characteristic of this closing century. west of the Mississippi 4hat has such an by the Alliance people's store', is being taken back to Kansas City this afternoon old rookery for a court house than Shaw vacated. Standard Shorthand School The most successful school in the state Its methods cannot be excelled, They are endorsed by seven of our most noted Eastern schools, and by a number of our most expert reporters. One hundred and thirteen of its last year's pupils hold good positians. It is under the direct Supervision of one who is not only an experienced teacher but a practical reporter.

Each student receives individual instruction in both Shorthand and Typewriting from the time he enters the school until he graduates hence its phe-nominal success. Students, when competent, have the advantabe of actual experience in the Practical Department where business men dictate work to them; pupils receiving their own earnings. In this department they are taught Mimeographing, Manifolding, Letter- as some of his relatives are said to live nee county. When will we have a new there. The Rapid Transit or Electric line one? was turned over to the new company yes Married a Chinese Girl.

Mrs. Elder hai moved to 631 Kansas terday, In the morning Is "St, Patriok's day in the morning." avenue (Walker building) and added dress making to her business. The leading trimmer and dress maker are now in Chicago looking up styles. Mamie Hinton filed paper for a divorse yesterday, against, her husband, Leonard A large residence of David Hortsook, ten miles, southwest of the city was burned Monday morning. Only a few of Hinton, through her attorney M.

Henry. They were married in April the household goods on the first floor was 1890 and she says he deserted her the saved. The house was partially insured next day and has refused to live with or The Republican city central committee provide for her. will meet at league headquarter, co rner 1 Seventh and Kansas avenue this evening, A Chinese girl with the "golden lily foot," was married to San Yuen, a prosperous Los Angeles "merchant, recently, Her feet are bv actual measurement only three inches long." vThe bride was attired In rich garnet silk costume embroidered in green and yellow and decked with cloth of gold. She wore stippers trimmed with pearls.

Her neck and ears were ornamented with massive gold earrings and a necklace. The couple went through the complicated Chinese ceremony after having had a civil ceremony performed by a judge. The elite of Chinatown was entertained at a banquet given by the groom, which was Cristan in its extravagance. ells and a variety of fish were brought alive in casks from China for the occasion. The festivities, lasting three days, cost not less than $10,000.

For fine work in upholstering, go to W. E. Stickel, 115 West 5th street. Candidates for councilman and board of ord Filing. The course of study throughout is so broad, so comprehensive, and so farreaching as to cover the entire field of amanuensis work and verbatim reporting.

This is without a doubt the latgest. best equipped and most practical school this side of Chicago. Ceutrally Vacated. Pleasant rooms. Students can enter day or night sessions at any time.

Call or write for our new thirty Dace conductors are requested to be in at tendance. Mrs. Davis was grauted a divorce this morning from Chas. Davis. This is the 4th husband of Mm.

Davis. R. T. Sheares was her attorney. Try A Sloan for flae dental work Office 8th and Quincy street, fir it Mrs, E.

Bennett has issued invitations to all the members of the First Methodist Episcopal church, to attend a social to be given at her home on Buchauan street, this evening. There will be music and recitations by the younger members. A delightful time is anticipated and a catalogue. Lessons by mail a specialty. Standard Shorthand School, 628 630 Kansas avenue Private lessons Piano, for beginner or advanced pupils.

Address, LOUIS LlI.IENTHAL, Corner 8th and Quincy. lm Watch our three columns. You can always find some choice bargains. II. PeterFon of Robinson, is a guest at the St Nicholas.

hearty welcome will be accorded to all..