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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-17

but the old man made some excuse and
returned 10 the house. After these trips
he had money, and he always paid cash
for what he bought.
Woodford always hired men, but he
seldom paid them in money. He always
tried to make an exchange. A man
would lay rods of stone wall and receive
a horse for the work. jeff Banks says
that the man who BUILT the house was
satisfied with free access to the cellar
where Woodford kept his cider. This is
probably one of Banks mistakes.
A JOURNAL reporter visited the farm
of Luther Woodford yesterday. The
buildings are situated a short distance
from the road near a small stream Both
house and barn are of stone.N The barn
is large and commodious. The house Is
built in the side of hill and is two sto-
ries high including the basement. There
is a single living room in the basement
and it is occupied by a white tenant
named Edwards. Back of the tenants
apartments is a room which is used for
cellar.
In tho back room of the second story
is the kitchen, dining room and sitting
room. A very wide old fashioned ire
place gives light and heat and from an
old iron crane are several hooks from
which kettles were suspended when a
meal was to be prepared. There is also
a small cook stove In the room but it is
rusty from disuse. Everything in the
room is crude and simple. On the wall
over the fire place hangs an old boot
jack which has cut into it the figures
1851" 1t has been used by Hermit
Woodford all the time and was treasured
as a relic when he was stricken with his
last fatal illness.
Next to the kitchen is a little room
used as a sleeping apartment. Besides
the bed there is a stand, shelf and
few chairs in the room. OFF the room is
a closet and in the closet the diary was
found. In the closet a sheathed stiletto
was also found 1t had been carried by
Woodford while he was in California.
Back of the bed room is a store room
which was always kept locked bat which
seems to contain nothing of value. Back
of the house stands the log cabin in
which Woodford once lived. It is now
used as a corn crib.
Across a little ravine north of the
house is a granary. In the basement of
this building Woodford kept his wines,
of which he always had a good supply,
and the entrance is guarded by two heavy
doors, both securely locked with large
padlocks
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VISIBLE 100 MILES.
The Great BarneEat Lighthouse VIII
he n boon to Sailors.

WASHINGTON, March 17.-Barnegat
lighthouse, of the eastern extr entity of
New Jersey, soon will have the most
powerful light on the American coast,
and one of the greatest known in the his
tory of the lighthouse service. The pres
ent light is visible about % miles at sea
in clear weather, while the new light
will be seen on the heavens at least 100
miles out.
The new Barnegat light will have all
the appliances and the great lens which
it was intended to place at Fire Island,
and the removal will begin some time
next month. 1t is nine feet in height
and has a diameter of four feet This
will make Barnegat one of the most im-
portant light stations along the coast
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-17
WOMEN IN 1905.
What May Happen When She Runs the
Ship of State.

What May Happen When She Runs the
Ship of State.
The messenger came in haste.
Madam he said to the president
CT the board of county commissioners,
''your presence is urgently requested -
81 can't come, - she replied promptly.
'tThe affairs of the county are in a
most perilous condition.
''Let 'em stay in that condition, - she
interrupted.
"Your signature is needed to various
documents that
"Send 'em up here and I'll sign them
if I get time. -
''You have not been to your Office fog
nearly week, and"-
"And probably won't be there for an
other week." she said with asperity.
''There are at least dozen men and
women who have been there every day
to see you on pressing official business
that will no longer brook delay"
sit will have to. -
In despair the messenger made his
last appeal
Madam he said, lowing to your
absence the business of the county is
practically at a standstilL. We will have
to close up the building unless some
provision is made
"Close it," she exclaimed angri1y.
''Do anything you please with it, but
don't bother me when I have more i'm
portant matters to attend to. The baby
is teething, and 1 shall remain here I'M
til the poor little thing feels better. -
Chicago Post.
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ALLISON BUSHES.
The Iowa senator Receives Some Com
pliments in silence.

WASHINGTON, March 17.-Several SEN
ators were standing in the senate lobby
discussing the recent Republican con-
ventions in Iowa and Ohio. 1t was sug-
gested that Senator Allison's friends dis
played greater wisdom than Mckinley
ties in the construction of the platform.
At that moment Senator Allison strolled
by. He stopped to hear what was being
said. One of the party said:
1--WE were just saying that you showed
better judgment in your state convention
by emitting a financial plank in yonr
platform than Mckinley did in declaring
for bimetallism."
Senator Allison blushed and said moth
ing.
One of the other members of the party
said: "Ailison displayed great tact in
permitting his friends to say to the con-
vention, I'VE do not have to make any
declaration on the financial question.
Allison is our platform At this compli-
ment Allison placed his hand on:his heart,
blushed, and continued his stroll through
the lobby. But, as usual, he said moth
ing,
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Why He Kicked.

Gent (excited)-I wish your paper
would go to blazes!
Editor-Why, what is the matter
now?
Gent-You reported the day before
yesterday that burglar had got into my
house, had broken open my writing desk
and stolen the money out of it, but for
tunately the thief had not perceived the
watch which usually lies in another
drawer.
Editor-Wel1, was not that correct?
Gent-Correct enough, as far as that
goes. Only the vile scamp came again
last night and collared the watch
RuhrbOte
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-17
EXCURSION.
Home-ssekers' Excursion Via Missouri
Pacific Railway.

Excursion Via Mfsssur
Pacific Railway.
From All stations
in Kansas.
To All stations in Arkansas,
Indian Territory,
Texas and Southern Missouri.
Rate: One fare plus 81 for
the round trip,
minimum rate 81.
Dates of sale: April 7th,
April 21st,
May 9th.
For further information call on nearest
Missouri Pacific ticket agent, or write
H. c. TOWNSEND,
G. P. s. I. A,
st. Louis, Mo.
F. E. NIPPs, Agent
Topeka, Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-17
FOR CIVILSERVICE POLICE.
A Good Thing That VIII Come When
We Get ssCiViIized Up TO It.''

n
We Get "CiviIized UP TO 1t.''
To the editor of the STATE JOURNAL:
During the past year great deal has
been said about the inefficient police
force of Topeka, through the columns of
your paper.
A humble citizen of Topeka would
like to ask why is it not possib BILE to place
the police force of Topeka, and of all
footing, thus taking politics out of it en-
tirely.
It is the opinion of one person that
this would result in much good. In the
first place, only applicants who have
passed satisfactory examination, treat
ing, among other things, upon questions
determining the degree of Intelligence
possessed by the applicant, and upon
tests of physical strength, as we'll as pre-
vious length of service in this kind of
work would be eligible.
Then it would be much easier to de-
tect criminals, for, being On the force
longer, officers would know where to
look for perpetrators of crime. They
would also have a better acquaintance
with the criminal element and could
spot" new faces; persons that now come
and commit evil work before the officers
are aware of their presence.
Criminals would also recognize the
fact and would be wary about coming
into Kansas towns.
And lastly, we would not have to wit
ness the painful spectacle of politics try
ing, or if not trying, then doing as
much as aiding the criminal side in a
trial for murder as we have all seen in
trials of recent date. A CITIZEN.
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Latest Cure For Badness.

The statement frequently made by
scientists and doctors that the wearing
of hats is what makes men bald is non
sensical. They become bald because they
wear their hair short. Look at the wo-
men. They wear their hair long, and a
bald headed woman is something rare.
The prevention of badness then is
plain. Wear the hair long. Do not cut
it off. No one ever saw a man with long
hair who was bald, and no one ever
lL-New York World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-17
a seeker After Know1edee.

"Who was Aunt Ellen's mamma?''
"Mrs. Thompson.
''Will I see her when go to Center
vile to see Aunt Ellen?''
"No, dear. She went to heaven a long
time ago.
''Will see her when go to heaven?''
'Perhaps. -
"Say, mamma, will she be in the
Centerville heaven or in our heaven?''
indianapolis Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-17
Judge Vroomnn in ST. Louts.

Judge Vrooman, formerly Of Topeka,
is now resident of st. Louis The St.
Louis Post Dispatch contains the follow
ing item: "Ihe regular meeting of the
Free Coinage and Populist club was held
at Taylor avenue and North Market
street Judge Vrooman addressed the
members GU The Free Coinage of Sill
yer and Government Issue of Paper
Money The club meets every second
Thursday night The silver sentiment is
strong in that part of the city, and inter-
est will be maintained by the discussion
of similar subjects at future meetings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-17
PEARL EYTINGE INSANE.

The Actress and Authorizes Taken to
bellevue Again.
New YORK, March 1Z-Pearl Eytinge,
the actress and authoress, who was dis
charged recently from Flower hospital
after severe attack of nervous prostra-
ton, from which it was not thought she
would recover, and was caused by the
morphine habit, was taken to Bellevue
again.
She has been removed from her home
suffering from insanity. At Bellevue
Miss Eytinge's case was said TO be de-
mentia, caused by chronic alcoholism and
the morphine habit.
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Late.

"Be mine, he implored.
''Too late, she answered in trem-
bling voice.
He buried his face in his hands.
Hope fed from his bosom.
''Too all fired 1ate,'' the woman re-
peated. "You might have said that
three hours ago. The idea of waiting
until 1 o'clock in the morning."
Nevertheless they were married. -
Detroit Tribune.
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Incredible.

At a suburban theater, during a per-
Torrance of the ''Tour de Nesle,'' the
herald announces ''The Kingr' Voice
from the gallery: "What, him the king /?
Why, he owes me half a crown p
EtoiIe Beige.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-17

Mrs. Fitz-Since we've been abroad
my husband has grown quite courtly in
his manners. He never leaves my pres
ence now without making me profound
salaam.
Mrs. Noodle-So? It's different with
my husband; he rarely leaves my pres
ence without s'laaming the door. -Bos-
ton Courier.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-17
MISS WILLARD IN TEXAS.
Ladies' at Shreveport Decorate Her
Carriage With White Ribbons.

SHREVEPORT, La, March 1z-Miss
Frances E. Willard, president of the
Worlds Women's Christian Temperance
Union, and Miss Anna III. Gordon, her
private secretary and able and jealous
assistant in the cause of tenn perance, left
this morning for Marshall, Texas.
The carriage in which the ladies were
conveyed to the depot was decorated with
white ribbons, which attracted general
attention. Miss Willard lectures this
evening in Marshall, Texas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-17

81 took out $40. 900 insurance on my
life today" said the meek man.
81 suppose you will live for 60 or 20
years now," said his wife in an ag-
grieved tone. Journal.
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A Lovely Head OF HAIR.

Is something every woman should be
proud of and is something that every
person can have if they use Beggs' Hair
Remover. A positive guarantee with
evory bottle. Sold by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-17

Ouick in effect, heals and leaves no
scar. Burning, scaly skin ruptions
Quickly cured by DeWitts Witch Hazel
Salve. Applied to burns. scalds. old
cures piles. q. W. 6tansfeld, 6S2 Kan
sas ave-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-17

"You know Haghair, the artist?''
"WeIl?"
'tHe had on his easel the other day
the most spirited and refreshing thing
I've ever seen. -
tIndeed-what was it?'
ga bottle Of whisky !''-Judy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-17
NO SLOT MACHINES.
ChicMsO's ChfefOf Police Closes Them
All UP in that City

CHICAGO, March 1.-THE "nickle in
the SLOT machine is to be banished from
saloons and stores and patrons who have
been trying to beat the various "games"
will be obliged to look for other sources
of amusement.
Chief of Police Badeuoch has issued
orders to all commanding officers re-
questing them TO notify all persons who
maintain the machines to take them out
of their places of business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-17
HEarshaIIss hand Concert.

Marshalps band will give a concert at
Hamilton hall Wednesday evening,
March 49, An admission of 10 cents will
be charged but children under 10 will
be admitted free There will be no re-
served seats, but as 1900 persons may be
seated in the hall, there will be ample
accommodations for all.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-17

1t not only is so, it must be SO. One
Minute Cough Cure acts quickly, and
that's what makes it so. G. W. STAINS
field 032 Kansas ave.
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Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for children teething. 1tsoothes
the child, softens the gums, allays all
pain, cures wind collie, and is the best
remedy for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents
= bottle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-17
Is This Fred Closes Roade

GALVESTON, March 1.-THE last spike
in the Gulf s. Interstate railway was
driven yesterday, and a train ran into
Bolivar. This is a line between Galveston
and Beaumont The idea was first start
ed by Kansas company but for some
reason languished. A Texas company
was organized in May, 1894.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-17
Dr.. Hands Collie Cure Exactly as
Represented.

given DR.. Hands Collie Cure trial and
ind it to be exactly what you represent
it to be. have tried most everything
for my baby and without much effect
until I received a sample of DR.. Hands
Collie Cure, which gives the very best
satisfaction. Mrs. E. M. HILL. DR..
Hands Remedies for Children sold by
druggists for 25 cents
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Look Through south Missouri for


The Kansas City, Fort Scott & Mem
phis Railroad Co. has just issued mag
nifcent book of sixty or more photo en-
graved views of varied scenery in south
Missouri From these views an accu-
rate knowledge can be obtained as TO
the productions and general topography
of that highly favored section that Is now
attracting the attention of home-seskers
and investors the country over. The
title of the book Is "Snap Shots in South
Missouri 1t will be mailed free upon
receipt of postage. four cents. Address.
J. E LOCKWOOD
Kansas City, No..
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"Did he carry his audience with
him?''
Eyes. They chased him five blocks. :"
Chicago Record.
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hutchinson and Return.

One fare for the round trip. Tickets
sold March 17-1S, good to return includ-
ing March 20. j. P. RowLEY,
CITY Ticket Agent
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Pay of the mortgage through Savings
aud Loan association. Sixth and Kan
Eas avenue.
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SsSO1ns and Fathers"

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ing awarding these will be published In THE
CHICAGO The principal rules follows:
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The EXPLANATION Of the mystery be made in the
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the entire mystery the reader be able discover
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J. ". Pierce, Republic, la, says: 81
have used One Minute Cough Cure in
my family and for myself, with results SO
entirely satisfactory that can hardly find
words to express myself as to its merit.
l will never fail to recommend it to 9TH
ers, on every occasion that presents it.
self" G. w. StansfieId. 632 Kansas ave.
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Beggs' German SaIve.
G-I
Repps' German Salv,

The greatest pile ointment in the
world. It cures where all others fail
A positive guarantee with every box.
Cali for sample box. Sold by all drug
gists.
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"Give me liver regulator and 1 can
regulate the world" said genius. The
druggist handed him a bottle of DeWitt's
Little Early Risers, the famous little
pills G. w Stansfeld, 632 Kansas ave.
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Don,t Read This

Unless you wish to know that Beggs'
Diarrhoea Balsam is the best medicine
on earth for Summer Complaint. Never
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for children Sold and warranted by all
drnpPists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-17

One Minute Cough Cure touches the
right spot. 1t also touches it at the right
time if you take it when you have a
cough or cold. See the point? Then
don't cough G. w. Stansfield, 632 Kan
Ras ave
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Turned Over by Geo. II. ANTHONY.

~ WV
The amount State Superintendent of
Insurance Anthony was able to turn over
to the state from fees this month was
$17,500 OF this $4,000 goes to the
school fund and $4,000 goes to the in
surance fund
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Smooth as silk is the way our collars
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SANTA FE ROUTE.
One fare for the round trip. Tickets
sold March 1918, good to return inc.ud-
ing March 20. ]. P. RowLEY,
City Ticket Agent
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81 65 Hutchinson and Return S4.65.
VIA GREAT ROCK ISLAND ROUTE
Good going March 18th and 18th, re-
turning March Goth, account POpuIist
state convention.
A. A. FULLER,
City Passenger Agent.
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Railroad OficiaI's Experience.

WEI r. EDWARD EDE1ONDS, long con-
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IN Nebraska, writes: Ny heart troubled
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every one troubled with heart disease will
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me personally. Will gladly give them full
details of my experience" EDw. EDMoNDs.
P. o. Box 65, David City. Nebraska.
DR.. Miles Heart Cure is sold on guarantee
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