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The Topeka state journal., 1901-04-25
TIRED OF LIFE.
Mrs. August Palm Could Not
Live Without Her Child.
She Hung Herself Wednesday
Evening With ClOthesline.

Mrs. August Palm committed suicide
by hanging herself Wednesday after
noon at her home, 408 Western avenue.
The act was committed, it is believed,
in a fit of melancholia, due to the death
Of her infant child, born about six
weeks ago. The tragedy occurred some
time between the hours of and 6
o'clock.
Mr.. Palm was the first to discover the
body of his wife. He returned home
shortly after o'clock to find the back
door fastened. Upon gaining an en-
trance by the front door he went to the
kitchen, to find the iifeless form of Mrs.
Palm suspended in the doorway from
the kitchen to the pantry. on the end Of
a clothesline.
The Palms formerly lived at S21
Western avenue. but last fall moved
into the new house built for them at
4OS. The residence was not completed
at the time they first occupied it, and a
painter was at work upon the outside
of the building yesterday. A little while
before O'Clock he asked Mrs Palm
what time it was, and she answered
that 1t was a quarter after nVe- Inc
painter only works until 5, and it is be-
lieved that she told him that it was
after to get him to leave the premises
earlier The painter thought it was not
that late, and asked a ne1ghbor ABOUT
it. It was in reality about a quarter to
nVe so he remained at work until the
whistle blew. His coat and dinner buck
ct We're outside the house when he left
Off work, so he had no occasion to enter
the house 1t is believed that as soon as
the workman left, Mrs. Palm closed
and locked the kitchen door and after
ward drove the nails in the easement
at the top of the doorway where she
hung herself.
The clothesline was fastened to the
nails and a moose made at the end. A
chair stood near. upon which she had
climbed to put the moose over her head
The chair was kicked out of the way as
soon as the moose was in place. How
long she hung there is not known, but
it was evidently nearly an hour.
Coroner Hogeboom was called, but he
decided not to hold an inquest. Her sui
eide was evidently brought about by
brooding over the loss of her child. She
had often remarked to her friends that
she wished the child had lived so that
she could play with it.
Tor two years." said one of the
neighbors to a State Journal reporter,
Mrs. Palm has been thought to be a
little unbalanced, although it was not
generally known And ever since the
death Of her child her mind has been
deranged-"
Mrs. Palm enjoyed all the com forts of
a beautiful and cosy home. She was 2S
years old, and only her husband re-
mains to mourn her loss.
The funeral will be held tomorrow at
o'clock and the burial will be in To-
peka cemetery
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PLACE FOR THOMPSON.
Pratt Lawyer May Be Assistant to
Attorney General Knox.

J. Q. Thompson, a well known lawyer
of Pratt. IS being given a boom for
place as United States assistant attor-
neya general under Attorney General
Knox. Judge Thompson has been rec
commended for the place by all the state
officers and the supreme judges and
Senator Burton's aid, it is said. can be
counted upon. This is in line with the
to push deserving Kansas men to the
front and get what is considered the
states just share of the offices that are
handed around at the national capital.
Judge Thompson is an Iowa man
and has been an important factor in
Republican politics in western Kansas
for several years. He was one of the
Republican presidential electors last
ia
The Topeka state journal., 1901-04-25

mantle and sideboard, long tendrils of
Emilax hung from the chandelier which
were fastened at the sides and corners
of the table with white satin bows. The
center piece was OF white roses and
hyacinths.
Mrs. O'Brien received the wedding
guests who numbered about 10. She
wore a handsome toilette Of black gren-
adine and Spanish lace
AS Steipberg's orchestra began Men
delsSOhn's wedding march, Miss Emma
White and Miss ClOugh. two ribbon
bearers came down the stairs and mark
+ ed the way for the rest of the bridal
party. They were followed by Mr.. Ak
sers and his best man. Mr.. Lutte Lewis of
Lawrence, who preceded the brides
rmaids Miss Mary Peck Of Chicago and
Miss Katherine Gunther. Then came
the bride followed by the other ribbon
bearers. Miss Rosamond Horton and
Miss Mary Thompson.
The bridal party formed a semi-eircle
during the ceremony, which was per-
formed by DR. Fisk.
The brides gown was a simple yet
beautiful creation Of white crepe at
chine. The trained skirt around the foot
Mad two deep, overlapping Aounces Of
pleated chiffon, each edged and headed
with chiffon ruchings- Above the hounce
1he skirt was tucked straight down in
four inch panels Joined with very
heavy herringbone stitch. The waist was
accordion pleared with a round yoke
Adlu IN loluS ana trimmed with D2nUS or
duchess lace. Below the yoke and ex-
tending almost to the waist in a bolerO
effect was tucked crepe de chine finish
ed at top and bottom with ruchings-
The sleeves were tucked and harringbone
stitched The bridal ven was fastened
with lilies Of the valley and the bouquet
was Of the same flower
The brides attendants We're all gown
ed in white, and carried white roses
The women who assisted during the
evening were Mrs. J. b Hayden. Mrs.
T.. H. Mum, Mrs. A. L Nichols. Mrs. C.
C. Baker Mrs. j. p. Furry. Mrs. Frank
Jerrell. Mrs Fred Cole, Mrs Earl Viii
1iams, Miss Bessie Hayden, and Miss
Ona McFadden-
Miss O'Brien's gifts to her bridesmaids
were bautiful duh gold brooches, and
Mr. Akers presented his best man with
a handsome silver flask.
Mr. and Mrs Akers will be at home
Wednesdays in June. 1918 Fillmore
street.
cockreII-Lux Wedding.
The marriage OF Miss Ethel Cockrell
and MIR. George Phillip Lux, took place
last night at the home Of the brides
grandparents. Mr. and. Mrs d. S Eek
art 1901 Western avenue
At 8 o'clock the ceremoEy was per
The Topeka state journal., 1901-04-25

loaned by Mrs J. R Hague to exhibit
to the members. Guests of the club
We're Mrs. J. T. BarkIey and Mrs J. R.
Hague.
The club will meet the 10th of May
with Mrs. G. o. Knowles.
Ladies Music Club.
The Ladies' Music club met yesterday
afternoon and rendered the following
program:
Liebestren Observation-Disclosures Brahms
Mrs. John Kleinhans.
The Rose is Such Lady. Cow
Quartette.
NDgeuIne .-'--... Cnopin
waltz -----.--.- .--------------.---. Chopin
Miss Gertrude Tracy
In the Grove" Paul Aierch
Irish Mothers Lullaby
..---..-----. Margaret Ruthven-Lang
Mrs. Frank Foster.
The next meeting viii be held in two
weeks 1t will be for the associate
members and will be held at the Chris
tan church
NOles and Personal Mention
Mrs. w. B. Houston left today for
her home in Council Bluffs, Ia, after
ten days visit with her sister, Mrs. "A.
W Lacey.
Mrs J. W. Farnswortn left this after
noon for Ninita, T. IT., to visit her
daughter, Mrs. p. L. Soper.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ranney of Arkansas City
are at the ThrOOp for a few days.
MI anu At'S- NnArieS Et1&OX are Ene
parents of a son, born yesterday.
Mrs Charles King and daughter. Mrs.
Gerald Holsinger, of Kansas City viii
entertain this evening at a o'clock
dinner in honor of Miss Matte Nc
Gregor, whose marriage to Mr.. c. Lewis
will take place soon.
The Progressive Grand club meet this
afternoon with Miss Maud Bates
Mr.. H. Z. Ray returned yesterday
from a weeks visit in st. Louis
Mrs Richard Gundry and Mrs I. s.
Lauck are spending a few days in
Lawrence with Miss Olive Gundry.
Mr. Webb Wilder, Mr.. J. Graham
Campbell and Mr. Brown came up yes
terday from Lawrence to attend the K
U- and Washburn bali game.
DR. and Mrs. Haller of Burlingame
are visiting Mr. and Mrs George L.
Main.
Mr. w. w. Webb LETT yesterday for
Los Angeles, Cal, to be gone week or
ten days.
Mr.. II. G. Haines and Miss Belle
Haines of Hiawatha are visiting Mrs.
John Moon
Mrs T. E Bowman viii entertain the
members of the senior class of the
kindergarten training school at a 6
O'Clock dinner at the Wintrode this
afternoon.
The Ladies Music club win entertain
The Topeka state journal., 1901-04-25
SAT on FLOOR DEAD
With His Head Resting Against His
Wife's Bed

Elmira, N. z, April 25.-Joshua Shearer
a veteran of the civil war, was found
with his head resting on the edge of his
wife's bed Mrs. Shearer was lying on
the bed in an unconscious state, with
several contusions on her face and head.
The room gave evidence that a severe
struggle had taken place between the
couple during the night. Shearer drew
his pension money April IL, and had been
drinking steadily since He began a.
SOLDERING up process by taking morphine.
and it is the opinion of physicians and
the coroner that Shearer while suffer
ing from delirium tremens attacked. his
wife, and after Nae struggle with her died
as a result of the tremens. Mrs Shearer
is badly injured. and up to a late hour
last night had not regained consciousness
The Topeka state journal., 1901-04-25

Monday AFTERNOON at the home of Mrs.
J. w T. Hughes in honor of. Miss Ma
bel Martin, whose marriage to Mr..
Hughes OF lola takes place May l.
Mrs Charles Barnes goes to Law
renee to spend two weeks with Miss
Augusta F1intom-
Mrs. Green and little son accom-
panied. Justice Green up from Newton
yesterday and viii spend a short time
here.
Mrs. Frank Metzler went to Kansas
City yesterday to spend the week with
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Will Higgins.
The cooking school would result in a
number OF weddings If Madame Bean
could guarantee a cook equal to her
self.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-04-25
ROOSEVELT A MASON.
The Vice President Takes Third De
gree at Oyster Bay.

New York. April 25.-vice President
Roosevelt Is now a Master Mason, ha-v-
ing taken the third degree last night in
Matinecock lodge, No. 500 at Oyster
Bay. L. r. The ceremony was Witnessed
by 300 Master Masons, including Grand
Master Charles w. Mead of the grand
lodge of this state and his entire staff
who did the work of the degree Visit
ing brethren were also present from
Connecticut, New Jersey and Massa-
chusetts
The Topeka state journal., 1901-04-25
WROTE AS HE DIED.
Burlington Man Found Dead, Records
Last Hours in Notebook.

Burlington. Kas., April 25--Abner Ball.
Of this place, was found dead in hay
stack several miles from town WedneS-
day. Mr.. Ball left home Monday morn
ing to go to his grandson's farm, where
he had little truck patch. He reached
the farm. but was stricken with paralysis
ne wrote in his notebook that he was
unable to talk and that he could not go
on. though he suffered no pain. At 4
o'clock he wrote again that he felt queer
and could not move. It is supposed that
he died that night He was 50 years old
and a well known person The MaSonS
VIII have CHARGE of the funeral.
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delegates from the WOman's Mission
ary society of the Second Presbyterian
church to the meeting of the Southwest
Board of Missions.
Degree of Honor No. &c will serve
supper from until o'clock at their
hall, S31 Kansas avenue, Saturday eve
ming. April 81. Supper, entertainment
and chances on silk sofa pillow all
for Is cents Come.
Miss Ola Holmes returned yesterday
to her home in Meriden, after a short
visit to Miss Mabel BoneWitz. Miss
Holmes will accompany her parents to
Trinidad, Col, next week, where they
will make their home.
Notice-Have sold my hardware store
to Sturgis Hardware company and all
persons indebted to me will confer
favor by settling accounts with me at
once at my old stand H NJ CLINE,
S44 Kansas Ave.
The biggest dog on this side is now a
wanderer in the First ward. his former
owner having gone from the city. leaV-
ing the animal at the mercy OF the pup-
lie. The dog is a noble looking creature
and several kind hearted persons give
him more or less care.
Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Page and daugh-
etrs, Misses Grace and Effie Page or
1927 Monroe street, will leave on the
18TH of May for Boston and viii sail
from that city for Liverpool. From
there they viii go to Stirling, Scotland,
to visit relatives and attend the Goth
wedding anniversary of Mrs. Pages
parents, Mr. and Mrs. McClintock,
which takes place in July. Mr. Page
and family win be away four months
Gordon street west is one Of the most
beautiful. the most Travelled and the
dirtiest street in the First ward A few
years ago an attempt was made to inn
prove it with some stuff that proved a
failure on the state house grounds. It
ground up into powder that is now the
plaything of every breeze. There is now
talk about paving and many of the res
idents along this popular thorOughfare
are in favor of it, and others are put
ting in water connections. Apparently
a war upon the dust has begun.
Little Miss Freda Belts entertained a
number of friends yesterday afternoon
at her home, 1923 Quincy street. in honor
of the eighth anniversary of her birth
day. The time was spent in playing
various games, and at the close of the
afternoon refreshments Of ice cream,
cake and fruit were served. The hostess
was assisted by her mother. Mrs J. r.
Belts. and her sister. Miss Myrtle
Belts. Those present were: Clara
Graves, Jessie Mihleison. Magdalen
Oberley, Stella and Mira Ward, Hazel
Oleson, BERTHE Reed, Anna Myers and
Edith Edwards.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-04-25

Colon, Colombia. April 25.-Contractor
McDonald's efforts to induce Porto Ri
cans to emigate to Ecuador have been
unsuccessful, the chartered steamer
Catania having only SO Porto Ricans on
board Her future trips on the same err
rand have been abandoned.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-04-25
shot bv 3 Burglar.

Wellington. Kas-, April 25--Dr- E. Con-
key. of Indianapolis. travelling physi-
clan. was shot and dangerously wounded
al the Ward hotel here. He detected a
burglar trying to gain entrance to his
room by cutting out door panel and
raised an alarm. when a confederate
outside fired through a window, the ball
striking the doctor in the shoulder, sever
ing an artery from which he nearly bled
to death before assistance arrived In the
confusion the thieves ESCAPED.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-04-25
L. o. o. F. EXCURSION
10 Kansas City, April 90.

A special I. o. o. r. train wilI leave
Rock Island depot at $50 a. M, April
26th. Sufficient number Of coaches Will
date all. odd Fellows. their families
and friends are cordially invited to Join
this excersion.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-04-25
Missionary Workers to Meet.

The monthly meeting of the Woman's s
Foreign Missionary society of the First
Presbyterian church will be held at the
church parlors Friday at 2 p. m, Mrs.
r A Magee leader. The foreign topic
is india the home topic, 1.-The Freed
men,
The Topeka state journal., 1901-04-25
EXCURSION TO KAN. CITY,
Friday, April 26th, via the Rock Is
land Route.

$500 for the round trip. Tickets good
returning on any of the "4'' regular
trains up to Sunday night. April 2sth
The Topeka state journal., 1901-04-25

formed by the Rev. Chas. NJ Sheldon
At the first strains OF Mendelssohns 5
wedding march the bride and groom en-
tered unattended and took their places
in front Of a bank Of ferns and palms
The wedding was very quiet, only rel
atives being present, but $50 guests were
invited to the reception which was from
half past eight until ten
The brides gown was Of white satin,
the skirt demi train with a deep pleat-
ing Of chiffon. edged and headed with
r-uchings of the chiffon which also out
lined all the seams. The waist had a
tucked chiffon yoke and collar with q
berthe of real lace which was fastened
on the left shoulder with a large knot
of chiffon. She wore orange blossoms
in her hair The receiving party at the
reception included Mr.. and Mrs. D. s
Eckert. Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Eckert. Mr.
and Mrs Fred Laurence, Mr. Aubner
Lawrence, Miss Katherine Lux and Mr..
Walter Lux. Assisting through the par
lors We're Miss Edna Aillice and Miss
Julia Whitmer.
The house was prettily decorated with
palms. ferns and carnations. The din
ing room was in pink ard white and
here Miss Mabel McGiffen presided over
the brides cake. In the hall punch was
served by Miss Grace Whitmer.
Mr. and Mrs. Lux went Immediately
to their home, 1909 Western avenue.
They be at home Wednesdays in June
The Topeka state journal., 1901-04-25
EXCURSIONS TO KAN. CITY
And Return by Santa Fe Route $2OO

Account Odd Fellows celebration.
Tickets on sale April 25 and 26, good
returning April 2S- Six trains a day in
each direction.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-04-25
Ceramic Art Club.

The Ceramic club met yesterday
afternoon with Mrs. c. Q. Knowles. A
discussion on Enamels and Lusters was
Mrs Dell Small and Mrs Clement
Smith Mrs. C. r. Jordan read a pa
per on Conventional Designs. which
was very much enjoyed But one of
the most interesting papers on the pro
gram was that read by Mrs A. w La
cey on RoOkwood Pottery, who had
several handsome pieces of the pottery
The Topeka state journal., 1901-04-25

Hale have gone to Carthage, Mo, as
delegates from the Woman's Mission
ary society of the Second Presbyterian
church to the meeting of the Southwest
Board of Missions.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-04-25
Caught a Dreadful Cold

Marion Kooke manager for T. NJ.
Thompson, a large importer of fine mil
linery at 1858 Milwaukee avenue, Chicago.
says: During the late severe weather
caught a dreadful cold which kept me
awake at night and made me unfit to at
tend my work during the day One of
my miIliners was taking Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy for a severe cold at that
time which seemed to relieve her SO
quickly that I bought some for myself.
1t acted like magic and I began to inn
prove at once. I am now entirely well
and feel very pleased to acknowledge its
merits" For sale by all druggists
The Topeka state journal., 1901-04-25
The nSw1tzerland ol America Route

Lehigh Valley railroad between Buff
falo and New York and Philadelphia
Luxurious trains running on limited
time. Route Of the Black Diamond Ex-
press.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-04-25

Degree of Honor No. 26 will serve
supper from until O'Clock at their
hall, S31 Kansas avenue. Saturday eve
ming, April q. Supper, entertainment
and chances on a silk sofa pillow all
for Is cents. Come.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-04-25

Miss Ola Holmes returned yesterday
to her home in Meriden, after a short
visit to Miss Mabel Bonewitz. Miss
Holmes will accompany her parents to
Trinidad, Col, next week, where they
will make their home.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-04-25

the Santa Fe
Account Odd Fellows celebration. Tick
cts on sale April 25 and 26, good return-
ing April q. Six trains a day in each
direction.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-04-25

Notice-Have sold my hardware store
to Sturgis Hardware company and all
persons indebted to me will confer a
favor by settling accounts with me at
once at my old stand H NJ CLINE,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1901-03-07
Mckinley lnaugurated.

On Monday William Mckinley
was inducted into the presidential
Office, being the eighth of the il
lustrious line of American presi-
dents accorded by the people a
second and consecutive term.
Simultaneously, Theodore Roose-
welt became vice president. The
ceremoney that marked the second
assumption by Mckinley of the
cares of state was most impressive
and full of suggestion of the de.
velopment of the republic during
the past four years. The parade
which followed President McKin-
ley on the return from the eapito
to the White house and passed il
review before him was differen'
from all predecessors in the pre-
dominance of the military feature
By actual count the men in soldier
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1901-03-07
TO The HARNESS TRADE.
Big Buffalo Cash Store Leads and all
Others Follow. Just see the List OF
SaddleTy, Harness and Hardware.

1900 assorted breast strap slides.
$500 assorted snaps.
500 assorted post hook aud
terrets.
6000 assorted japan rings.
1900 assorted Dees screw cock
eyes and togles.
800 assorted team bits.
100 assorted riding bits.
IS assorted riding brides.
rs assorted surcingles.
$50 pair swet pads.
60 pair blind brides.
80 sets double team harness.
25 saddles.
200 horse collars.
"a No. ! hack and buggy neck
yokes.
100 sets axel washers.
This is only a few Of the many
articles carried in the harness ant
saddle line. Can save you money
on every deal, The Big Buffalo
Cash store can sell you harness a
Portland prices, less the freigh
charges. Do not pay 81 or 81:
for calf skins straps when you cal
get them at the Big Buffalo Casl
Store at $500.
Yours for mutual benefit,
/ w. H. ScHMADEKA,
Proprietor.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1901-03-07
TO SECURE IMMIGRATION
Let The Resources of Idaho
County be Known.

A call meeting of the board of
trade was held in the council
chambers last night to take steps
toward securing a portion Of the
large immigration now coming
west, for Idaho county. Owing
TO the lack of railroad communica-
tion this section of Idaho has
never received its share of home
seekers and the undeveloped re-
sources offering golden opportuni-
ties to labor and capital have been
hardly known to the outside world.
Thousands of acres Of the best
agricultural land in the state, un-
limited water power, great forests
of fir and pine, and mountains
filled with untold mineral wealth,
are dormant simply because the
world does not know of their ex-
istence.
How to best impart this infor-
nation, with limited means, was
the question discussed by the
board last night. Some thought
representative should be sent to
Spokane or St. Paul, others ad-
vocated advertising in eastern pa
pers, and some favored the distri-
button of large amount oil
descriptive literature. A commit
tee consisting of b. G. Wiltse
T. j. Wright and L. ". Oliver,
was finally appointed to solici,
funds, which will be turned over
to the Grangeville Board of Trade
to be expended in manner a,
in their Judgment will bring thu
best results. 4 committee con
sisting of Geo. X. Reed and G.. ID
, Smith was also appointed I,
: recommend the kind and amoun
t of literature to be sent out.
S The secretary was instructed
: write the Northern Pacific Raj
! road Company concerning trans
portation for a Representative,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1901-03-07
The Jewellers

g~ Dealers in Fine Watches. Clocks and
Jewery. Repairing OF Fine Watches a Spec
ialty. Also Manufacturing of Nugget Chains,
Pins Rings, Etc. Post Office bnlding.
Grangevihe Idaho.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1901-03-07
should one be sent out.

should one be sent out.
The board then adjourned to
meet upon the call of President
Wilkinson, which will probably be
as soon as the committees are
ready to report.
A splendid opportunity is offered
to do valuable work in this matter,
and our citizens should unite in
making il success. Let it be re-
memberei that natural resources
will not build cities without the
assistance aud active corporation
of wide-awake citizens.