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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-14

tor. AS we look at it. that fact is ia
vorable to rather than against him. The
duties of this office have given him an
acquaintance with all the financial in
terest of the state and an excellent
knowledge of the necessities and re-
quirementS of the state institutions.
Perhaps no man succeeding to the office
of governor in the past has ever brought
to that high office such thorough and
detailed knowledge of the state insti-
buttons as George Cole. In this bust
ness era of our history what the people
of the state want and need. is a clean
honest and strongly businesslike adj
ministration. An administration for the
whole people and not for a party fac
ton"
The women Of Cherryvale have sent a
petition to congress asking for legisla-
ton on the subject of polygamy. 1t
ciety of the Cnerryvale Presbyterian
church.
S. M. Land, an old boyhood friend Of
Senator Burton, who lives at Fort Scott,
who is supposed to have considerable in
fiuence with the senator In matters per-
tanning to Fort Scott. left for Washing
ton this week, and it is thought in Fort
Scott that he was summoned by SEN
atOr Burton FOR consultation with re-
gard to the Fort Scott postoffice muddle
Land was one of the original Burton
men in Fort Scott, but he has been
fighting the Burton candidate for the
Fort Scott posroffice.
E. E. Ames, one of the newly appoint
ed bank examiners for Kansas, is re-
sponsible for the statement that many
of the Republicans of the state are in
favor of an early state convention and
a long campaign. In speaking on the
subject he said: II have found a grow
ing sentiment in the state for an early
convention. number of district lead
ers want Albaugh to call the state COM
mittee to meet on Kansas day and set
the date. This would be unusually
early but there are enough men inter-
eSted in the next election to be anxious.
They want it determined soon as pos
sible who is to do the running on the
big ticket that the biennial election law
will make, and then everybody turn in
and see how big a Republican majority
can be rolled up.
The Sixth district wants its congress
sional convention held as early as
March or April Reeder, Wellington and
White all want an early district conven-
ton. The district would like to have
their delegate elections for both the con-
gressional convention at the same time,
so it is anxious that the state commit
tee should meet and issue the call for
the convention
r. B. We1ch's boom for associate jus
tice continues TO get pleasant words
from the newspapers over the state,
even if the politicians are not smiling
audibly upon it. WEIGH is extremely
popular as a campaigner, and the news
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-14

papers that are not controlled by poll
ticians are not backward about saying
nice things about him.
1t has been intimated that w H.
SprOu1, of Sedan, who has lately broken
into the congressional free-for-all in the
Third district might have an under
standing with Judge A. H Skidmore, OF
Cherokee county, who is also a candi-
date. Mr.. Sproul was at one time
stenographer for Judge Skidmore. In
a letter to a Topeka man Mr. Sproul
says There Is no understanding be-
tween me any any persons relative to
my candidacy, except a great majority
of the leading Republicans of Chau-
tauqua county. That understanding is
that they will give me their enthusiastic
support in. my candidacy for congress"
Here is an opinion handed down by
the Usage City Free Press: THE una
nin1ity with which the people are ap-
plauding President Roosevelt for de-
manding that his appointees shall be
men of good character ought to be
warning to the politicians This thing
is 'ketching' Next year the people OF
the state will be insisting that only men
of high moral character be nominated
for state office That is the kind of man
Usage county is Offering the state for
governor. H. ~ Miller is a man of the
very highest character. He would make
a model candidate"
C. C. Coleman, of Clay Center, after
three months CT hesitation, has decided
to make the race for the attorney gen
era1 nomination, and this week the Clay
Center Times contains the formal an
nouncement of his candidacy. This will
candidacy of w. w. Caldwell, of Con-
cOrdia, for the same office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-14
A woman,s Awful Peril.

There is only one chance to save your
We're the startling words heard by Mrs
I. b Hunt of Lime Ridge; Wis. from her
her of a frightfu1 case of stomach trou-
BILE and yellow jaundice- Gall stones had
formed and she constantly grew worse.
Then she began to use Electric Bitters
which wholly cured her. It's a wonderful
stomach liver and kidney remedy. Cures
soc Guaranteed. For sale by A. ]. Arm
old & Sons drug store. 81 North Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-14
Pensions For Kansans.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE following
pensions have been granted Kansans:
Increase-John Simpson, Trading Post,
s12; Need Baker, Emporia, SO; Thomas
Breeze, Boicourt, IS; Cynthia Sheffield
North Topeka IS; minor of Henry Ray
burn, Sedgwicl<, S12; Eliza Gates, Man
haitian, IS; Catharine Baird, Nickerson,
IS; David NJ. Poor, Arkansas City, ST;
James Carroll. Lawrence. So; Ezra S.
Conwell. Gaylord. s1a
Original-CWar with Spain)-Wm- ].
Watson. Pittsburg. $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-14

for earnest efforts in the classic drama
and our prominent lawyers doctors, ana
divines are always strongly in evidence
in his audiences. Quaint, comical, Iowa
BILE Tim Murphy faced fine, friendly
following 20 in "A Capitol Comedy
that was liked and lauded by his loyal
laughter lovers. AL w. Martins stu
pendously surprising notable novelty,
Uncle Toms Cabin turned many
away 30"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-14
Mrs. Patrick Campbell Coming.

London, Dec 1.-THE Cunard line
steamer Campania which sails from
Liverpool for New York today has on
her passenger list the names of Mrs.
Patrick Campbell, the actress. and
David NaPIe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-14
Call on National Banks.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE comptroller
of the currency has issued a call for the
report of the condition of national
banks at the close of business Tuesday,
December TO-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-14

papers that are not controlled by poll
ticianS are not backward about saying
nice things about him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-14

r. b We1ch's boom for associate JUS
tice continues TO get pleasant words
from the newspapers over the state,
even if the politicians are not smiling
audibly upon it. WEIGH is extremely
popular as a campaigner, and the news
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-14

S. J. Osborn, of Sa1ina, has made up
his mind to go into the race for super
intendent of insurance and make a fight
for it, Other candidates who are men
toned for the same place are c. H
Ridgeway, of Ottawa, who was assist
ant superintendent under w. " Church
until he resigned, and Charles Luling,
of Wichita. Osborne will probably get
the Burton support He was speaker of
the house of 1899 and has been a Bur-
ton supporter from the beginning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-09

were: p. j. Thompson Of Rosendale,
Wis, o. p. McElmeel of Earlville, Iowa,
and H. B. Gislason Mineota, MINI. The
Iowa speakers We're: H. b. holland Of
Iowa City, j. w. Morse Of Usage and HI.
u. Spangler of Ada:r. Justice Deemer,
of the supreme court, presided, and the
Judges We're Hon. Sidney A: Foster OF
Des Moines, President c. Z. Shelton of
Simpson College, Indianola, and Profess
sor Stookey of Coe College, Cedar Rap
ids. Professor stookey was the judge
voting for Minnesota.
After the debate the debaters OF the
evening were entertained at banquet
by the forensic society men and the
professors of the university. FelicItous
speeches were made by all the debaters
and the judges at this banquet.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-09
|BRAN|' SA[UIAIORY
Clinton Herald Editor Formally
Announces His Candidacy for
Lieut.. Governor.
His Candidacy Not Intended to
Aid or Iniure Any Other
Candidate.
Makes Race Solely For the
Honor and For Good Of
State.


Special to Times Republican.
Clinton, March 9.-The Herald today
makes this announcement relative to
the candidacy of David Brant for the
republican nomination for lieutenant
governor:
Mr. Brant, the editor of this paper. is
candidate for the republican nomna-s
ton for liuetenant governor. He prefers
founcement, and after having done so
will leave his candidacy to the good
judgment of the republican state con-
vention. There has been hesitancy lest
his candidacy might add to the iltensi-
~ Of the situation as related to another
place upon the ticket, but letters re-
ccived and the attitude of the press iil-
dicate that such will not be the case
Mr.. Brant has lived in iowa forty
SIX Years. In that time the state has
IiGeyeioped from a wild prairie With here
and there house, and a few scattering
villages, TO a great commonwealth, with
over 2, 100000 people, with every spot of
land under intelligent control, with fae-
tories established, mines developed and
railways extended from two short lines
TO over 5000 miles. ~ great university
and agricultural college. with other cd
ucational institutions, have been estab-
iished by the state, and more than a
dozen colleges join With them in higher
leducation, while there is not a place in
the state more than two miles from a
school house. a suitable state capitol
building has been erected and the state
has many millions invested in charitable
ard correctional institutions, All this
has been done at a moderate rate OF
Taxation, and Iowa rot only has no state
lony. and today has a million dollars IN
its treasury. The state has always been
1 practically free from scandals and pub
I lie men of all parties, With extremely
lares exceptions. have by honorable otfi-
3eial life Joined with pure citizenship il
contributing TO and sustaining this de
| s.-able state of affairs. Iowa has well
coined men With capital Of muscle OF
cash. and legislated justly for all. Ii has
/ avoided extremes and given the state ar
4 honored name among he men who dl.
.Iect the great fnancial institutions ane
industries Of the country, and home Il
all its citizens, where tneira every righ9
i il; protected.
To have part in shaping the affair
4 OF this state thru the legislative. execu
i tive or otherwise, is an honor that al
should appreciate. \ recognition o
state affairs as outlined above and
4 desire to continue the past and presen
good administration, as we'll as to max
sIsletter laws wherever possible. is th,
Issound upon which MIR. Braist bases hi!
candidacy. The Determination as to Iii.
fitness for the position as we'll as nj:
liability tosrepresent such ideals is left Il
4 CiherS''
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-09
INJURED N EXPLOSION
Sawmill Boiler Ext lodes at Mon.
tour With Terrible Effect on
Two Employees.
!. 6. Carter Blown 100 Fee
Thru the Airs calded BY
Steam.
dc May Lose Both Eyes. Pos.
sibly His Lie -.Harry Smith
Also Hurt.
Special to Times-Republican.

6QeCldl to sllmeS-hepQDllCdu.
Montour, March 81. G. Carter and
Harry Smith were terribly bruised and
scalded as the result of boiler explo-
sion at the steam sawmill owned by w.
A. Downs this morning. Carter is the
most seriously injured and may lose the
sight OF both eyes, possibly his life.
While Smith has q broken leg and u
number of severe contusions
The explosion occurred about 9 o'clock
this morning near the home of II.
Smith, for whom Downs was saving
wood at the time. The saving outfit
consists of an engine and buzz saws, a
portable affair The engine is an old
one used for many years in the black
smith shop here, and discarded Years
ago as unsafe. 1t should have been
thrown away many years ago. The boil
Ner was never known to have been in;
spected.
The explosion occurred with terrific
report. The engine seemed to rise up In
the air and came down about fifty feet
distant. Harry Smith, who was assist
ing in carrying wood to the saw, was
struck by the boiler and carried about
thirty feet. One OF his legs was broken
and he was badly scalded about the
head, besides numerous Commissions on
other part Of the body.
L. G. Carter. who was the most seri-
ously hurt, was blown for a distance of
about 100 feet by the force of the ex-
plosion. He was badly cut about the
head and was also seriously scalded. 1t
is not known whether he is fatally in-
jured as the doctor was out of town and
medical assistance could not be OBJ
tanned Immediately. The accident occas-
toned considerable Excitement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-09
HELP FOR WOMEN
WHO ARE ALWAYS TIRED.

g do not feel very we'll, am so
tired all the time. do not know what
is the matter with me.
You hear these words every day; as
often as you meet your friends just so
often are these words repeated. More
than likely you speak the same signif-
cant words yourself. and no doubt you
do feel far from well most Of the time.
Mrs. Ella Rice, of Chelsea, Wis.,,
whose portrait we publish, writes that
she suffered for two years with bear
ing-down pains, headache, backache,
and had all kinds of miserable feelings,
all of which was caused by falling and
inflammation of the womb, and after
doctoring with physicians and numer-
Gus medicines she was entirely cured by
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-09
THIEVES AT CLARIFIED.

Hogs, Calves, Harness, Etc. stolen
From the Farmers-OneA rrest.
Special to Times Republican.
Clearfield. March 9.-Some one took
five hogs belonging to Robert Reamer,
from the stock yards at Clearfield Sat
urday night and the hogs were found
Sunday in the Lenox stock yards, hav-
ing been delivered there in the night.
The same night new set of harness
was taken from the barn of Mr.. Baker,
who resides on the farm of j. N. Plum
mer, near Lenox. and also calf was
taken from the same place and another
calf from Mr.. Martin Overmire and a
grind stone from Mr. George Page.
Friday the harness was found in pos
session of Moxie Mackernagle, who
lives southwest of ClearieId He was
arrested and taken to Lenox. Stealing
has been going on for quite while,
hogs and chickens disappearing without
trace being found. 1t is hoped the
thieves may be found and properly pun
eichod,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-09

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound.
If You are troubled with pains,
fainting SPELLS depression of spirits,
reluctance to go anywhere, headaches.
backache, and always tired, please re-
member that there is an absolute
remedy which will relieve you of your
suffering as it did Mrs Rice. Proof
is monumental that Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound is the
greatest medicine for suffering women.
bother medicine has made the cures
that it has, and no other woman has
helped SO many women by direct advice
as has Mrs. Pinkham her experience
is greater than that of any living per-
son. If you are sick, write and get
her advice her address is I.ynn, Mass.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-09
Strike ) NOT Settled
Practically No Change in the
Strike Situation At Cedar
Rapids Today.
Local Labor Federation May
Take the Matter Up With
Gompers.
Shops Closed Down Indefinitely
University Wins Debate
With Minnesota.

Special to Times Republicans.
Cedar Rapids, March 9.There is
no change in the strike stu
alton today.
II is now stated that the local orzani-
cation of the American Federation Of
Labor intends taking action, financially
and otherwise, in the existing contro-
verses between the officials of the Bur
lington. Cedar Rapids & Northern and
the shop employees. This news was given
out at a special meeting of the execu-
tive board of the Federation at q meet
ting held last night, called for that pur-
pose. Nothing further was given out
Tor publication, but it is understood that
the Federation will lend its aid to the
men now out and that they are in COM
munication with President Gompers. Of
the National Federation. regarding the.
matter.
Only a few men were working about
the shops Friday and they were engaged
iii putting things in their proper places,
preparatory TO closing down. The Off
Gals state that the company is in a po-
.sition to keep the shops closed for some
time and not suffer any, and they inti-
mate they will make no effort just at
present to I'LL the places of the strikers
The men Who are out continue very
orderly and quiet and visitor In the
city would not know there was a strike
in progress. None OF the men, with the
exception of the members of the griey-
ance committee, have been near the
shops since they walked out, and 1t is
stated that this policy will be pursued to
the end.
In the meantime the men are making
their organization stronger all the time.
Since the walk-out early in the week
Tour unions have been organized and
charters applied for. At the present
time 1T is understood that every man
who quits work has Joined one of the
several unions. The unions organized
smiths, boilermakers, carmen and the
federal union. This latter union is COM
posed of all unskilled laborers. men who
are not eligible to membership in any of
the other unions. The men are to have
outside assistance. Last night they
We're expecting member of the execu-
;tice board of the International Assoca-
ton of Machinists, who is to be remain
With them until the matter has been
settled.
The officials of the road are pursuing
the same policy they did from the first
and saying very little for publication.
= hey announce with as much emphasis
as ever that nothing but the piece work
system will be followed hereafter in the
shops and that the men who are out can
rot return to work unless they are will
ing to accept this system of being paid
for their work. They say they win not
treat with the men on any other terms,
but are willing to receive them at any
time they are willing to accept their
terms They do not disguise the fact
that they are sorry to lose the men who
have quit, appreciating their worth, but
declare they can not make any conces-
sions whatever.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-09
a GOOD JOKE.
but II Cost the Perpetrators Twenty.
five Slmoleona

five simoleons.
Special to Times Republican.
Mason City, March Recently Mr..
Wadsworth. travelling man, and a few
friends put up a job on A. L. Noel
whereby he paid boy a good reward
for taking a dog off his hands. Yester-
day the boys thought it was Noel's turn
to play back and when the crowd was
in Marns store some one slipped a
piece of china in Wadsworth's grip, the
scheme being to have mock search
warrant for the missing piece, a mock
trial and the mock fine would pay for
the supper. The officers at Clear Lake
We're sent telephone message from
this pace to arrest the travelling man,
and not being cognizant OF the joke,
proceeded to do so. and rather forcibly..
He was brought here and escorted to
the Jail, but he could not see anything
funny in the proceeding and securing
an attorney he proceeded to make It UNI
comfortable for his jokers. 1t cost the
crowd of u half dozen 25 simoleons to
square the deal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-09
STRIKE THREATENED
Davenport Painters Want Thirt,
Cents for Eight Hours.

Cents for Eight Hours.
Special to Times Republican.
Davenport, March 9-There is trouble
brewing for the master painters and pa
per hangers. and it will reach the seeth-
ing point at the end of this month.
The Painters and Decorators union
wants 80 cents per hour for eight hours
work, as against 25 cents per hour for
the same hours which obtained last
year
There is much work ready for spring
and much building will be going on
The union thinks thats0 cents per hour
Jis not excessive. and 1t proposes to ask
for that wage TO take effect on April i, :
said one of the union painters last eve
ming. lit is thought that the master
builders and master painters will object
to the payment of the scale and this
will cause a strike. The conditions are
now favorable to an advance and the
union will make great efforts to secure
~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-09
clinton County Wins Case.

Special to Times Republican,.
Clinton, March 9-Judge Wolf. has
rendered a decision in the case of Hayes
s Schuyler vs.. Clinton county. The suit
was brought by the plaintiffs to REIN
burse them for money paid ont for
printing in carrying to the supreme
Frank Peterson, convicted of criminal
assault on the person of Mary Block.
The judge finds for the county.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-09
WEDDING AT coRw1TH.
Charles Oxley and Frances mitchell
Wedded-Local Notes.

Special to Times Republican.
Corwith, March 9s-On Thursday,
March 6, the marriage OF Miss Frances
Mitchell and Mr.. Charles Oxley was SOL
emnized, Rev. William Whitfield, pas
tor Of the First NJ. E. church officiating.
Q fthe brides parents Only few of the
immediate relatives and friends were
present. Miss Mitchell Is most estlma-
BILE young lady and is an active worker
In church circles and Il highly esteemed
by all. Mr.. oxley is prosperous young
farmer and is respected by everybody.
At meeting Of the city conncilit was
voted to float town warrants for the
purpose Of 1000 feet Of nipe to extsud
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-09
OXFORD SALOON SMASHED. !
Jones County Women Use Hatchets
Effectually.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Rapids. March 9.The little
town OF Oxford is in a state of excite
nent as a result of a saloon smashing
there yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Bar
ner and her sons wife entered the only
saloon in the town during the afternoon
with hatchets concealed under their
coaks and begin smashing glasses and.
bottles. The saloonkeeper disarmed
them and put them out of the saloon.
He was afterward arrested for assault
and battery. The younger woman's
husband was a frequenter of the saloon.
and the proprietor refused to quit SELL
ing him liquor and the woman deter
minted to follow in the footsteps Of Car
rie Nation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-09
BOLD MEN PEEPED.
Female Help AZ a Hotel Frightened b,
Proving Toughs.

Female Help AZ a Hotel Frightened by
PROVING Toughs.
Special to Times Republican.
Mason City, March 9.-Three men last
night frightened the girls at a local
boarding house nearly into Mysteries by
attempting Jack the pepper tactics as
the female help We're retiring. The
landlord warned them away and started
Joe Sweeney and Fred Van Koten after
the police, but when the thugs saw the
purpose of the boys they drew three
ugly looking knives and threatened to
relieve the boys OF their livers and
lights. Having some use for their vitals
they retreated to the boarding house
and the fellows ESCAPED.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-09
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
g.. NJ. Henderson. Organizer of the
Thresher Unions Arrested.

g. NJ. Henderson. Organizer of tho
Thrcsher Unions Arrested.
Special to Times Republican.
Red Oak. March &c. NJ. Henderson
was brought to this place and lodged in
Jail charged with duplicating notes 1t
appears that Henderson has been going
IRON place to place organizing what he
terms correctly threshers' unions,
charging membership fee of $3.50. for
which he takes the Applicant note. AT
Red Oak he made duplicates of these
notes. The originals he disposed of at
the banks and on two or three of the
duplicates collected from those who had
given the notes. He organized-or at
least secured applications fora union
here and deposited five of the notes thus
secured at the Commercial Savings
Bank as collateral for a $40 loan. 1t has
rot developed as yet that he succeeded
in buncoing any one into paying on a
forged note, but information comes
IRON Avoca and other places that he is
wanted there for these practices.