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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-29
NE. h. b. MERRIAM-
TROUBLE ZOE BOWERsOCK.
Quarrel Over Position Of Postmaster
at Edgerton.

There is a postonlce fight of unusual
warmth on at Edgerton. The term o.
Postmaster Mccreary expires July 1. He
has piles Of Endorsements for reap
point. nearly every patron OF the office
having signed the petition. Congress
man Bowersock IS not so minded how
ever. It is given out. and it is not dis
puted, thar r. J. Patterson. who lives
out in the township. has secured the APP
pointment. or at least it's equivalent
McCreary's partisans assert that Pat
terson Will never serve as they VIII have
him barred under a ruling made by the
living in the country and not a patron
of the Office is not eligible to appoint
ment. They claim that Patterson is not
even patron Of the Edgert0n office
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UNDERSELL Us.
Indian Cotton Raisers Eating Into
American Trade.

Tacoma. wash, April 29.-The steam
ship Oopack brings news that the ship
inents Of raw cotton from the United
States to the Orient will be greatly at
fected by immense purchases of Bonn
bay cotton Just made by the Cotton
Spinners' union embracing the largest
cotton manufacturers Of Japan Their
agents have bought 25O. 600 bales to be
shipped within the next few months OF
this quantity the Nippon Yusen Kaisha
will carry 100000 bales a u rupees
ton Many manufacturers intend to mix
Bombay with American cotton. while
others viii use the former exclusively.
It is laid. down in Japan cheaper than
American cotton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-29
BLEW UP RAILROAD.
Beers Try to Intercept Cecil
Rhodes Train.

Cape Town, April 2e.-A party Of
Beers blew up the railroad between
Graspan and Belmont, Cape Colony IN
three places April q apparently with
the intention Of intercepting a train car
rying Cecil Rhodes. The damage done
was slight and was quickly repaired
London. April 29.-Lord Kitchener re-
ports to the war Office from Pretoria un-
der date Of April Is as follows: Kitchen
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captured Van Rensburg laager at Kip
dam, north of Petersburg. Seven of
the. Beers were killed and 81 taken pris-
oners- Eight thousand rounds of anmu-
milton and all wagons, carts, oxen
horses and mules were captured Our
only casualty was one wounded.
The other columns report IS killed. 50
taken prisoners and one quick frer cap
tured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-29

in the building. and wire for electricity
and other improvements If our funds
are sufficient. We realize this Is q great
undertaking and we hope FOR financial
support Of the clubs OF the declarations.
This appeal is to all clubs and women
of the city who wish to contribute
money in this work of women for wo-
men. It viii take about $500 TO do the
part we hope to do.
We earnestly desire your hesrfy CO.
operation.
MRS r. d. MERRIAM
Chairman 81 Committee
Mrs. s. A. Pennimnn. secretary Of the
club. has written letter to the presi-
dents Of the various clubs in the city
telling them what Is expected OF hem.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-29
Bank omeials Arrested.

Seattle Wash. April 29.-F-rank OLE
son. cashier. and J. s. Stangroon. book
keeper OF the defunct scandinavian
American bank az New Whatcon, have
been arrested On warrants charging
them with receiving deposits after the
failure Of that institution
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-29
AGUINALDO CYCLIsT.
New York Hotel Guest Who Watched
Him AwheeI.

1t is not generally known that the IA
nous Filipino Aguinaldo. had his BIZ
cycle to thank time and again for time
" deliverance from the hands OF the
enemy. The little general has been sys-
tematically held up by an ardent Amer
lean press as lacking in most Of the
physical characteristics that go to make
up a man, but according to the state
ment of an American globe trotter'
VIM night or two ago entertained a
eroup of friends in the cafe of the Inn
perial hotel. in New York with sundiy
interesting accounts of his travels. the
diminuitive Filipino in no wise lacks
many of the qualities of his eaptor. Col.
Funston. himself.
The traveller at the Imperial had had
ample opportunity to study the insur-
gent leader at Hong Kong, prior to Ac-
miral Dewey's sortie into Manila BAY,
and learned upon excellent authority
that Aguinaldo is an accomplished
horsernan. a good swordsman, a clever
boxer and an enthusiastic wheelman.
While waiting for the expected at
Hong Kong the Filipino leaders fevorite
diversion was an afternoon spin a
wheel over the fashionable drives of the
Chinese metropolis. He wore the regu-
lation cycle costume, and was invaria-
hlv accompanied by his secretary. Lopez
who now makes his headquarters at
Montreal. He rode a high-gearsd Amer
iran wheel and like most athletes of
STQat bulu, was q SIC ~ go - 80
rider. subsequently. according to the
narrator. he took this same wheel with
him to Manila. and when fortune went
against him carried it with him into the
interior of Luzon. where he used it TO
advantage until it was put out Of bus
iness'' by badly punctured tires, which
for obvious reasons he was unable to
renew. Funston" said the traveller,
lis beyond doubt a great fighter. but If
senior Aguinaldc's tires had been in
good condition he would not now be in
Manila guard house. I know, for
watched him throw dust in many a pain
Of eyes at Hong Kong just before
Dewey set sail for Cavite"
DO YOU know. WINE. what a horrible
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-29
Shamrock Runs AGROUND.

Glasgow. April 29-The Shamrock
grounded on a mud bank near Dunbar
ton while proceeding. seward Sunday
Her crew were transferred to a tug and
thus hghtened the yacht fioated. having
been ashore three-quarters of an hour.
1t is believed she is not injured
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-29

Berlin. April 2e.-The ST. Petersburg
correspondent Of the Cologne Gazette
says 1t is announced from Toxic flst
the harbor of Matsumai. capital of the
island of Yesso. opposite Vladfvostock
IS being Transformed into a naval port
speed and is already almost CON pIeted
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-29
Found Dead in Els Roon1.

Of OIL City, Pa. was found dead in his
room at the Perrin house. He had
blown out his brains with a revolver
As near as can be ascertained the sui
eide took place Saturday afternoon.
From letters found in the room it would
appear that Darneu was in destitute
rirnllr1asfa mes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-29
Farewell to Minister Harris.

Buda Pest. April 29-Emperor Fran
els Josef today granted farewell au-
dience to Addison c. Harris. the retir-
ing Uun5ted States minister to Austria
Hungary. and subsequently received
the new minister. Robert S Mccormick,
majesty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-29
smith,s Death AccidentaL

London. April 29-The coroner's jury
which has been investigating the death
Of Billy Smith the pugilist who was
fatally injured April p at the national
sporting club in a bout with Jack Rob-
erts, today rendered a verdict Of acci-
dental death.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-29

Countless thousands have found bless
ing to the body in Dr. Kings New Life
Pills which positively cure Constipation.
Sick Headache. Dizziness. Jaundiee. Ma
larfa Fever and Ague and all liver and
stomach troubles Purely vegetable :
never grippe or weaken Only 25c, at a J..
Arnold & Sons drug store. 81 North kan
sas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-29

r. v. Codington is asking the Re
publicans of Shawnee county to give
him their support for the office Of reg
lister Of deeds. He was ia the army
nearly four years during the civil war.
He IS well and favorably known
throughout the county. where he has
lived for over thirty-f0ur years ALI
though he has been an active Repub-
lfcan. working early and late 10 assist
his Republican friends. this is the frs
time he has come before the people ask
ing their support. The party would
make no mistake should he receive tHis
nomination. which he is certainly en-
titled to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-29

Never before was good, de-
pendable, perfect fitting Cloth
ing sold as cheap as it is now
being sold. Our sale is a sale
just IN time of need. Buy your
suit now for less money than
after the season is over.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-29

The place of assistant postmaster at
Wichita which E. B. Jewett vacates to
become warden of the state peniten-
tiary. on Wednesday. is given to James
F.. Mccoy by Col NJ. NJ. Murdoch Me
Coy has been in the postodice for
twelve years and is a Republican.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-29

Berlin. April Pa fire If. Snran,b,,,.e-
Prussia. today DESTROYED the rlotb * II
tories of Bergman ri F7ratsrh u
Puechel and Stark & AftteU Two r,a,.-
sons persisted in the flames. The loss i
placed at several million marks
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-29
Train 40 "a Business Dav sauad

Kansas City to New York in Sc hours.
and Boston in 80 hours
The Wabash fast mail. leaving Kansas
City every day at Sis o. m. arrives in
New York city at 7.30 a. m second
morning, and in Boston 1914 second
morning
Through sleeping car berths sold to
New York
The Wabash is the only line that
makes this time
IN ..l.-tc.. IN - -. x. -. -.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-29
Baron shute Dead.

London. April 2s--Percy harrington,
eight viscount Darlington and Baron
Shute. died today at Wesbury Manor,
Bucks. He was born in 1926
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-29

a-Ib. can sliced pIeaches for cream zoe
z caas s-pOund Peaches. .25c
2 cans 5-pOund ApricOts. .25c
S-ibs. choice Cal Peaches. -25c
6-Ibs. choice Cal Prunes. .25c
4-Ibs. EvapOrated Apples. .25c
l6=Oz. package Seeded Raisins. 1Oc
Reid MurdOck's macha and java
coffee per lib. .2Oc
packages Peariine Csc
z packages SapoIiO He
z. MONTGOMERY. Wholesale and r
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-29

IF YOU had prosperous debtor who
wouldn't pay you cent what would you
do to get even with him"
I'D kidnap his cook. Chicago Rec
ord-Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-29

The outcome of this great
Suit Sale Race will be her.
aided through the columns
of ToPeka's daily papers.
See who wins.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-29

do YOU know. Willie. what horrible
example is2" said the fond mother. T
..ve-'' said the school boy with a
frown. II never saw any other kind
Youkers Statesman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-29

10 photos 10 cts.. Lutes'- 5il Kansas eye.
10 photos . cts. Lutes'. Gil Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-29
QUALITY

In Canned Goods Is a leading
feature of the successful grocery
story. The buyer must depend op-
on the liable to a great extent and
reliability Is a faithful guide. In
every line of Groceries that we
handle, quality and reliability are
more to rs than cost. Giving bet
ter goods than can be obtained else
where for the same money, brings
added trade that more than offsets
shaded profits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-29

Rising Sun Stove Polish .......Eg
Iz-bOxes PariOr Matches. Ea
ParIOr BrOOms, 15c zoe Csc
SwansdowE Cake Flour, per pkg. zoe
0-bars Charlotte SOap 25C
Iz-bars Monday Morning Soap 25c
Vanilla Extracts, per bottle .5c
I7-lbs. Best Granulated Sugar 81 90
Star Patent Flour, per 5O-lb sack 0Oc
l2-Ibs. Bulk Oats. !.......2 5c
Large bottle BIuing ......5c
stan. Mail Orders Shipped Promptly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-29

shipped
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-08
WOES OF THE POET.

From the Louisville Times: The
poet has to stand more trampling On
his toes, more knocks and bangs. than
the majority of men. Possibly he Is
so sensitive that he feels them more;
anyhow, he suffers and endures, and
is always expecting solar-plexus
blow. He had woman friend whom
lie admired and esteemed a lot. She
was intensely particular, however, but
she liked him and always had some
thing kindly to say. The other even
ing she began talking about his book
of verse.
II borrowed 1t from a frieni." she
declared, land started to read 1t.
would pick II up before breakfast or
after supper. but do you know that
every time ] was trying my best to
wade through it some Of the children
in the house would call me for some
thing. and I never did pillow through
the volume"
The poet had grinned broadly when
she began on the subject of his book.
but the words wade through It,"
pillow through It," felled his spirit to
the dust. That girl was worse than
the woman who wrote poet a note of
thanks for a gift Of his book and
let him find it on her parlor table
with the leaves uncut.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-08
LOOKING AHEAD.

From the London Tit-Bits.-A good
story is told on one Of the dignitaries
Of the Scottish church. Before he be-
came KIN WIN to fame he was minister
of remote country parish, and was
not considered a particularly attract
i've preacher.
At his suggestion extensive altera-
tions were made in the transert OF his
church, and these had the effect OF
sweeping away considerable seating
accommodate on.
One day after the alterations had
been effected, he visited the church to
see how it looked.
What do you t'ilk Of the improve
ments, John?' he asked of the bead'e.
Improvements" exclaimed John, in
disdain: they're no improvements at
a. Whaur a"e We 6 in t, PIT the folk?'
ooh" said the minister I'VE have
abundance of room. John, considering
the size Of the congregation.
That's a very weel the moo" re-
tort ID the bradle; but what will we
do when we 6 popular meen. ster?'
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-08
PLEASED WITH THE HOUR.

From the Louisville Times.-L!eu-
tenant Heffernan was saying the other
day that he had hardly ever seen an
freshman who wasn't ready with Q
quick retort, no matter what the cir
,umstances might be.
1T was about three yeas ago that !
arrested a ce tain fellow. He was
about the drunkest man ever saw to
be still standing on his feet. AS soon
as got hold OF him he wanted to
make trouble. He was just like many
others from the ould sod when they
get full Of bad booze and they think
there Is chance for a scrap. He
made pass at me, but reached ever
and tapped him once on the head with
my stick. He became quiet right away,
and he locked up at me and said:
"'And what toime is III?
"And Of course I couldn't help but
answer, Just struck one.'
well, If thot's co., he answered.
Dim DUN glad yez didn't hit me an
hour sooner"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-08
The Spell Broken.

BY MARY MARSHALL PARKS.
Copyright. 1901. by Daily Story Pub. Coz
Anderson says he met you on the
avenue yesterday, but he was not sure
that you recognized him." said Jack.
with a troubled look in his honest
eyes.
Il am delighted to hear It," an
swered Madge, with a trill Of gay
laughter. THAT was precisely the
state of mind that wished to produce,
but was not certain had acquired
the necessary manner. l believe my
education is now complete. What an
unsophisticated creature l was year
ago!"
II liked the old Madge best" said
Jack, bluntly.
"Did your" said Madge. Indifferent
ly. But what goose | was! had
SO many illusions. l believed in SO
many things and SO many people. al
most everything and everybody. l
think, absurd as 1t seems"
II had hoped you would always be
kind to my friends. Madge. Anderson
is no carpet-knight; but he is an hon
est man and good fellow"
THAT was simply one Of your little
misrepresentation" replied Madge,
lightly. Il shall always choose my
own friends"
II did not mean that you should
make my friends yours in the nearest
sense. That would be unreasonable"
said Jack gravely. "All ask is COM
mon civility."
"That also is at my own discretion"
retorted Madge wilfully.
II could never cut any one except
for the gravest reasons" said Jack.
soberly. II never cut any one in my
life but Dick Foster"
"Dick Foster? And what has he
done to incur your displeasure?"
Madge asked. with bright. hard look
you know that Ella Parsons Is in
the insane asylum and you know
why" said Jack, sternly. He ought
not to be received in decent society"
Madge's face grew still harder. ut
may as we'll be understood once for
all that l shall recognize whom
please, and when and where please.
she said, icily. THAT is matter in
which would not be guided by the
Prince of Good Form himself"
"And who is that?" asked the aston
ished Jack
"Dick Foster" she responded with
another hard glance.
Jack rose unsteadily. He was not
going to quarrel with Madge just then.
He was not fit. For days he had been
aware that his head and legs were a
little queer. Nothing serious, he said
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-08
THE CHAMPION WING SHOT.
Capt Bogardus Has a Dangerous Expert
epca hut Comes Ont ITnhurt


ence but Comes Out Unhurt.
Ferris Wheel Park, Chicago, Nov
4th.-Capt A. H. Bogardus, the cham
pion wing shot of the world, has spent
the summer here. His shooting school
has been one of the features Of the
Park during the season. He has CIV
en- many exhibitions and his skill with
the rifle is superb.
The Captain tells Of very close
call he once had when liv ng at Elk
hart, III. He had been a stuff rer from
Kidney disease for several years and
it rapidly developed into Bright's Dis
ease. All his friends told him that
this was incurable and that he would
never get better.
To say that he was alarmed Is to
put it very mildly. This plucky man
had faced many dangers and it made
him sick at heart to think that at
last he was to be conquered by such
a cruel foe.'
At last he heard of medicine that
had cured many such cases-Dodd's
Kidney Pills. He used them and was
completely restored to good health.
He says: II attribute my present
good health to Dodd's Kidney Pills
and to nothing else"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-08

The overworked roster "cut" which
is used in the rural press during the
political campaigns to call attention
to successful candidates and during
the remainder Of the year for the ad-
vertisement Of pouit y dealers. ap-
peared recently at the head of the
article telling of the Columbia's vic
tory in the cup races with the Sham
cock H.-Kansas City Star.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-08

Jack Downing IS downed at last,
said some would-be wit among the
swaying figures on the ball room floor
Brain fever"
The words drifted into the conserva-
tory where Madge was sitting, and fol
a moment she thought the lights had
gone out. Then they blazed up again
with ten-fold brilliancy, and at the
same time the white light Of reason
and common sense that had been SO
long obscured in the girls soul flashed
out with all its old power. shattering to
atoms the shell of worldliness and
scepticism which had closed around
her heart.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-08

Il Will go home now, II you please,
Mr.. Foster she said coldly.
"He has simply been overworked.
my dear child" the old doctor repeat
ed, soothingly. LAS you know, his
father was obliged to go to Europe for
a prolonged vacation; and that threw
the whole responsibility Of the bust
ness on the boy. He has carried the
weight nobly for one so young; but /
warned him weeks ago that he was
OVERRIDING, and must slacken his pace.
l suppose he couldn't see his way clear
to do it, He has a trained nurse and
the best Of care. and we'll pull him
through all right"
WINGED that she had flattered herself
too much in thinking. that her insig-
nificant doings had brought about
Jacks illness, she was not entirely re-
assured. Even II she had added little
to the load he had been carrying, she
had done nothing to tighten it, and
she might have done SO much. She
had not dreamed 1t was so heavy.
And while he was toiling like a
slave, you-you were flirting with Dick
Foster" she said contemptuously to
the pale face that confronted here as
she took the fading flowers from her
hair and shook down the shining coils
y
Jacks hands lay like withered leaves
on the snowy coverlet. and the wan.
shriveled face on the pillow seemed
hardly human, but his eyes were bright
with returning life and dawning hope.
HAS the princess escaped from the
tower at last? Is it really the old
Madge?' he whispered. doubtfully.
1T is the old Madge, dear" she
answered, tears and smiles struggling
for the mastery of her mobile face, in
spite of the doctors injunction as to
excitement. mr. Anderson is down.
stairs. We are the best of friends now
and he brought me here. Shall l tell
him to come up?"
Not just yet" said Jack. happily
studying the face bent over him. and
finding in it all he had so loved-and
more The cynical curl of the lips was
gone, the dewy freshness had come
back to the eyes, and brought with 1t
a sweet. grave womanliness that had
never beer there before.
ut is worth far, far more than g
brain fever Costs" he said at last, with
q sigh of satisfaction.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-08
Navies Use balloon.

The news that the Russian admir-
atty has ordered a number of balloons
for the navy shows the growing i'm
portance CT the asronaut.cs from a
naval standpoint. For some years the
Frenzy navy In the Mediterranean has
owned balloon section, and a captive
balloon. towed by a cruiser. has been
repeatedly employed in scouting. The
employment Of balloons In the British
navy has been often mooted, but so
far no ballooning section has been
added to that force.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-08
DOING HIS BEST.

In the early morning l went to the
post office in an Alabama town to in
quire for mail, but found | was hall
an hour too early. was walking away
VIXEN the colored janitor who was
sweeping out called to me and asked;
WAS yo' PRO ,rast nat n a'ound yere
arter yo'r mail, sah?"
"Yes, but l see I'm too early"
Eyes. sab, too airly. An was yo' g
stranger in dis town."
yes"
AN hain't yo' no one to talk to-"
mo"
Den, sab, II yo' don't keer to elm
mate about de street fur half an hour
yo' can stop right yera, an I'll do my
best to consider de reciprocity of dc
situashun an make yo' feel to home!
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-08
Does No. Have to Fly to Live.

M. Santos Dumont. the young Brazil
Ian aeronaut whose flying machine 10
creating such sensation In Paris. was
born In Rio de Janeiro In 1873. He is
the youngest OF family of ten sons.
and his father is a coffee planter in San
Paulo. He Is now probably the largest
Gomez farmer in the world. He owns
100000 coffee plants. employs 5000
iaborers and has forty miles of light
railway on his own estate. H, is known
as the coffee king.-Chicago Record
Herald.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-08
NONE IN HIS.


Its funny about Cinnamon, ISM
IT." remarked the saloonkeeper whose
place was next door to laundry. 81
knew Sing Lung was working away
like steam engine this hot day, and
SO drew glass of cold settler and
handed 1t In to cheer and revive him.
THAT was thoughtful of you," said
the man leaning ON the bar and wish
ing he was a Chi,aman.
"Oh, but the fel ow wouldn't touch
It."
MOP"
And he even flew mad and ordered
me out of his place. Didn't seem to
understand. you know"
But l think he did. Yes, I think
he had been there before"
How do you mean?" asked the "a
loonist.
why he's been given knockout
drops and had his laundry robbed OF
the last nickel"