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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-08
WORKING ON STRIKE.
Civic Federation Has Not Given
Up the Anthracite Case.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, July S.-The Associ-
ated Press is able to announce that the
National Civic Federation, which tried
SO hard to prevent the anthracite coal
miners strike, has not exhausted all its
means in an effort to bring about peace
in the anthracite coal fields. The In
vest1gation which was started soon af-
ter the miners laid down their picks, is
still in progress and it is understood
that the federal government, though the
department of labor. Is assisting in this
work.
A few weeks ago Walter E. Well of
Washington and Prof. Cummins of the
civic federation, made a tour of the an
thracite coal regions in quest of infor-
nation. They paid particular attention
to the questions of the cost of labor for
mining coal. the selling price of coal
and also as to whether the increase of
wages Of mine workers has kept pace
with the increasing price of the neces-
saries of life. These men interviewed all
persons who are familiar with condi-
tons In the coal region. Their work
was done quietly. While in Wilkes
ference with President Mitchell during
which he was shown a copy of Mr..
MitchelPs statement replying to the let
sers of the coal operators.
Mr.. We'll, who is statistician in the
department of labor contributed TO the
report made by Commissioner Wright
to President Roosevelt.
The plan then formulated cannot be
stated here. The seal Of secrecy has
been placed on every one who has any
knowledge of the work that is going on.
President Mitchell returned from New
York today. Awaiting him at head
quarters was Harry White, secretary of
the National Garment workers, who is
also a member of the National Civic
Federation Mr.. White held an extend
cd xxrifh f1a to-
Plans of financial aid were discussed
but nothing definite was done until the
miners announced that they will accept
the proffered aid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-08
Injured by Gas Explosion.

Chicago, July S.-A peculiar accident
occurred today in which one man near
ly lost his life in vain 9ndeavor to
save friend from death. John Cum
derson, who lived at a boarding house
in Washington boulevard committed
suicide early this morning by turning
on the gas. Hiram Slower, who occu-
pied the adjoining room, was awakened
by the odor of gas and receiving no re-
broke it open. The gas rushing out OF
the room was ignited by the hall light
and a terrific explosion followed in
which Slower was severely injured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-08
THEY THREW ROCKS.
At Least That Il Charge Against
Davis and Wheat.

arrested by the police and they win be
prosecuted in the state courts by the
Rock Island railroad The two boys
arrested are charged with being q part
of q gang OF negro toughs who have
been causing trouble and annoyance to
the railroad on account of their riding
trains, which eliminated yesterday in
their assaulting Conductor George Har-
RS Of st. JoseDh who was attempting
to put them or
The assault was made by throwing
stones Conductor Harris was struck
in the head and badly hurt Switchman
George Schmidt who came to Conductor
Harris assistance was Also injured by
rocks
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-08
TO INSURE EMPLOYEES.
Plan of Baltimore Street Rail-
way Go. to Protect Its Men.

New York, July s.-Arrangements have
been made by the United Railways g.
Electric company, of Baltimore, says q
Times despatch from that city. to insure
the lives OF the 5000 motormen and con-
ductors on its lines.
In case of a fatal accident while In the
service of the company the sum of $1,000
will be paid to the family of the victim.
and will make no reduction from the
wages of the men. 1t will amount to 20
cents for each employee. The insurance
is to be accepted as settlement of any
claim against the company and in this
sense it is mutual arrangement between
employer and employe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-08
WILLIAMS IS GENEROUS.
Would Take Charge of Auditorium
Without Pay.

Sherm Williams. election commission
er, has offered to take the position of
custodian of the Auditorium without
pay. This job was held by Major A. p
Shreve up to the time of his death and
paid $50 a month.
Il am willing to save the city that
$50 month If the mayor will appoint
me custodian" said Mr.. Williams today.
1T is possible that the arrangement
will not be satisfactory, because 1t will
keep some patriot out of job. How
ever, it will save the city $50 month,
and if the mayor and council are really
in earnest about economy, here is a
chance to try it on.
It think I can handle all the work
necessary in addition to my duties as
election commissioner and free employ
ment agent. do not expect to be call
ed upon to sweep and scrub and move
chairs, or do such work about the
building. The city street force will have
to be authorized to help with that, as
they have been in the past. I don't
ask for any money, but if the mayor
will appoint me, will see to it that the
city collects what is coming to it for the
use of the auditorium. NV Office, being
situated right at the entrance of the
auditorium makes me in some ways
custodian of the building, even though
don't hold the Office. People come in
to my office every day and ask to be al
lowed to look at the interior of the audi
forum, and of course / have certain
responsibility in letting them in"
Owing to the fact that no one ap-
pears to have authority to enforce the
payment of the rentals on the auditor
jun, the city has lost considerable
money through gatherings which have
been held there without paying for the
building in advance. The recent sick
ness of Major Shreve also made it diff
cult to secure the payment of such
claims. It will be of considerable finan-
! cial advantage to the city to have some
one who is always on hand at the aud
itorium to be in charge of 1T, to say
nothing of the fact that Mr.. Williams
offers to serve without nav
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-08
VOLCANO At TULSA.
Large BOulders Tossed ABOUT In
the Territory.

Guthrie, Ok, July S.-Great excitement
has been caused at Tulsa, I. T., owing to
the discovery by surveyors working north
mounds, as though from great pressure
underneath. Gas is escaping from the
assures and a continual Kissing and roar
ing can be heard On the extreme top of
the highest hill there has been a small
volcano at work, raising up large boulders
and tossing them aside Experts state il
is great oil and gas field and that pres
sure from great depth has caused the
commotion. The inhabitants of Tulsa are
becoming nervous over the state Of af-
fairs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-08
1875 IN THE SHADE.
Heat and Sand Storm Ruin Crops in
Indio Vallev

San Francisco, July "a sand storm
has caused damage estimated at 81 ,000. 900
cific railroad in the Colorado desert. An
artificial oasis of 800 acres has been made
by digging artesian wells and planted In
melons. Judging by last year, when only
sixty acres were in cultivation profit of
more than 81, 900 an acre would have been
made Three hundred carloads of melons
for which 81 200 a car had been offered
were almost ready for shipment when the
storm broke. For three days it ragged,
with the Thermometer 126 degrees in the
shade and when 1t was over every bit OF
yegetation had been destroyed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-08
AHEAD OF ALEXANDRA.
1fortoR Line Conductor Who Wants
to H Heard

Some time ago it was stated that Con-
ductor Alexander Of the Rock Island made
worlds record Tor ticket taking during
the rush to the Indian Territory opening.
On the trip mentioned it was stated that
Alexander collected 2.292 tickets. and that
It. took him and his spouse and all their
children one entire day to prepare the re-
port before turning the pasteboards ove-
to the auditor
The San Bernardino Sun has found .
man who goes Alexander 40 better. This
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-08

About six years ago for the first time
tack of dfarrhoea," says Mrs. Alice Miller
of Morgan. Tex sT got temporary relief
for six long years I have suffered more
misery and agony than can tell 1t was
worse than death Ny husband spent
scripticns and treatment without avail
Finally We moved to Bosque county. our
see an advertisement Of Chamberlain 9
Collie, Cholera and Diarhoea Remedy with
a Testimonial of q man WE9 had been
cured by it, The case was similar to my
own that concluded to try the remedy
The result was wonderful. could hardly
realize that 1 was well again, or believe it
could be SO after having suffered 20 long.
but that one bottle Of medicine. costing
all drugEiDt8.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-08
A Triangular Sky seraper.

New York, July 8.-Negotiations have
been practically completed for the con-
struction OF .'sky-scraper' tn triangular
Broadway, Seventh avenue and Forty
second street. 1t is reported that the new
buildings principal tenant will be one of
of the great daily newspapers now being
published in Park row. The mana cement
of the newspaper in question declared,
however, that the reports of their inten-
lions to desert newspaper row. for up
town quarters were unauthorized.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-08
DIR. Mefert's Trial.

DIR. W. M Meffert will be tried before
the state board OF medical registration
and examination next Thursday on the
charge of unprOfessiOnal conduct. The
board is composed of the following doc
tors: G. F. Johnston, NJ D., Lalkin. presi-
dent: E. B. Packer. NJ. D., Usage City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-08
BUYS BREWER RESIDENCE.


Mrs. Emma NJ Hancock has purchas-
ed James Brewers modern sfx-room
residence at 1179 Clay street for 81, 200.
. Mr.. Hancock, who travels for an east
only recently, but being well pleased
with this city decided to locate here.
The Strauss agency made the transac-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-08

Mrs. w. A. Johnston entertained at a
Z o'clock tea last Saturday night at her
home. 1900 Sixth avenue west. in compli-
ment to Mrs. Brant of Minneapolis,
Mimi, who is the guest of her sister,
Mrs. Herbert L. Brown. The other
guests were Mrs. Brown, Mrs. II. O.
Garvey, Mrs. T. f. Carver, Mrs. c. ..
Knowles, Mrs. r. I. Bonebrake, Mrs.
Latham and Mrs. Eugene Ware.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-08

vice president; Henry W. Roby, N. D..
Topeka, secretary; s. w. Williston, NJ.
D., Lawrence; o. F. Lewis. NJ. D.. Hep
Ter; d. p. Cook, NJ. D., Clay Center.
F. p. Hatfield. NJ. D., Grenoaa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-08

IT owe my whole life to Burdock
Blood Bitters. Scrofulous sores covered
my body. / seemed beyond cure. B. 3.
B. has made me perfectly well wo-
man. Mrs. Charles Hutton, Berville.
Mich.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-08

Miss Bessie Bates will entertain the
Progressive Grande club at her home,
1851 Western avenue, Wednesday after
noon in honor of her guest, Miss Rob
Young of Ellsworth. Hardin college
girl who will visit her the remainder OF
the week. Miss Addie Skinner will also
entertain informally for Miss Young
while she is in Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-08
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a platform dance to be given at the
J. NJ. Meade residence, corner of Fill
more and Crane streets in compliment
to Miss Mary Meade, who was recently
returned from school in Virginia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-08

Miss Blanche Rohrer 429 Greenwood
avenue, Potwin, gave an informal musi-
cal evening Monday to introduce her
guest, Miss Ada Rowe of Leroy, the date
also being the birthday anniversary OF
the hostess Invitations were extended
to Miss Carrie Grimes, Miss Eva Bailey.
Miss Hazel Richardson, Miss Marjorie
Davis. Miss Bertha Swartz, Miss An
nette Schwartzkopf, Miss Anna Trout
man, Miss Margaret Jetmore, Miss Will
helmina Marburg, Miss Mary Suther-
land, Miss Pansy Wintrode, Miss
Blanch Jenness, Miss Helen Sharitt,
Miss Effie BANTER, Miss Phil Reed, Miss
Mary Alien, Miss Cornelia Gleed, Miss
Marian Wear, Miss Helen Davis, Wal
ter Whitmoyr, Ford Davis, Ralph Rome
and Miss isabel Heath.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-08

account Chautauqua. Tickets on sale
July 5th to 18th. inclusive Final limit
July list
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-08

Telephone $50. Kaczynsh for cobs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-08
SNAP SHOTS HOME NEWS

The man who runs the sprinkler
Up and down the street
Is the most thoughtful fellow
You may chance to meet.
You do not have to ask him
For just a cooling spray
He gives showers and cloudbursts
All along the way.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-08

Ottawa, Kan, and Return $3.50 via
Santa Fe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-08

Ottawa, Kan, and Return $1.6o via
Santa Fe.
account Chautauqua. Tickets on sale
July 5th - 18th. Inclusive Final limit
July list
The colored American., 1902-04-19

credit Of being ignorant or sadly Indif-
terent, or the daughters Of being reck
few things so precious and sacred q,
the reputation Of a young girl. A
mother is q Riri's natural chaptron. Il
she cannot company her always, she
cad, at least, be sure that her daughter
is under proper and dignified pr,-
lection. The Delinestor for NJ y, in it,
department of social obserVauces, dis
cusses very closely this phase Of family
Obligations and calls attention to the
fact that lack of care on tire psr5 Of
parents results too often in the frolish
engagements and imprudept early mar
rlages ot Dung people.
The colored American., 1902-04-19
DR.. Shepard in Town

DR. James e. shepard, of Raleigh,
NC, we'll known by reason of his
connection with the office Of the Re
cOrder Of Deeds, is in town shaking
hands with friends. He is looking we'll
and evide ntly his duties in the internal
revenue service are as conducive 40
good heal h as hattering prospects for
a congressional nomination. Dr Shep-
ard will address the Second Baptist
Lyceum tomorrow afternoon at $3.50
O'Clock on Problems. He is an in
structive and entertaining speaker and
ell should hear him.
The colored American., 1902-04-19
The s u hern Workman,

The April issue of the Southerj
Workman, published by the Hampto
Institute Press, is a noteworthy One.
Its leading article Is study by ex.
President Carer of Williams College O
the life aud work of General Arms rong,
the founder of Hampton 1 destitute whc
Is now generally acknOwl dyed o hav,
been one Of the greatest of modern edu
Gators The illustrations are remark
The colored American., 1902-04-19
The Need Of a Chaperon.

One o: the most important demands
OF social life Is that young girls should
be properly chsperOned. Mothers can
not be too careful of their duties in the
guardianship of their young daught r..
This does not imply any doubt as to
their trustworthiness, but the world is
neither lenient nor kind Judge; so
ciety demands that certain laws for
conduct be observed, and If they are
disregarded the parents must get the
The colored American., 1902-04-19

ably fine and W, Ii printed. 'Aspect G.
Indian Music" by Arthur Farweh ~
Boston, who has for some time beer
ensged in harmonizing Indian melo-
dies, presents some new aud interesting
ideas in regard to the value OF folR
music. Two samples of Indian songs
.ccompa the arti le Professor Kelly
Miller, whose paper in the February
Forum on "The Expansion Of the Ne
gro Population" has aroused con-
4iderabIe interest. begins In this issue
of the Southern Workman series of
studies of "The City Negro" which
will be of great interest to sociolngists
The number contains also valuable edi-
toriaIs on educa ional subjects, and an
account of q trip among Ham ptoD
graduates which illustrates the value
OF industrial education.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-07

O!ir,r ir- a horae ard viii De occupied by
Inn in the Hear iItuI'.
They also sold = F!erh"rt Foster II me
account II y. y. craig tEe s.x-r0om brick
au.-. with lot .iX.t, feet. No. .-i' h fnrf-
l. ay.n-. for s@.JT. Air. Foster b9uSni t9F
q nrn-. II. has lately come 70 s. l.. us
10 I've and will move into the mouse aD"ui
December -.
Th.y also sold tn lot fronting la t''t OF
tn" .a-t lin. e.: Lake ayeEUe>hy - fe-t ~
ir!cE... DIP. between Washington ana Ne
Ph-rSoa areIlues. ior th- account - MAI
tin VOORHEES, l. &. -. Woo1son Tor $3.50.
This sal. was mad to MT- Woods"n on
Nay - !Ist. lUt ;ur itic coming through
the Probate Court nal to be perfected ana
j. could not be- mad" perfect tint! TINS tiihe
through thu order # the court
They have respId this lot for Mt. WOOD
son TO Thomas -. Pug Cor sl'.yD. "hI-..
sale was rra,!a last July. Mr. Push has ~
hts contracts Tor -:liiCS six h,us"S 81!
this lot and viii coT;ner'" Work On -
ho,;s,S Monday morning. Th- previous
purccasar thus made a profit OF nearly
$500 on his lot. r
Th.y also sold to ferdinand Menke far
tn. account of e -. "0"dSpn, th+ SiN-tooH,
brick hnuss and lot 35Xier feet. NJ; ~
Linton avenue. for $50. MY. MehA'
bought .pr u home. 80
Tncy also sold to Thomas % tuEh lyi
tho account of /. b. Stephenson the n"E:'l-
west corner OF FIad and k!emT avenues.
1-ixi25 fea. for Si.UJ. This lot vas h"uEht
by Mr.. PUsh TT the purpose OF improving
ard he will Immediately erect SIN mas
upon the premises
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-07

From the active and busting shoppiE;
center to a verttabie fa:ryland Is the trans
formation that this wonderful store has I'M
dergore during the past few days The
Christmas decorations throughout are
cls Yer indeed. The holiday wares In all the
departments are lastly ara ped and shown
to splendid advantage. Every new and
vogulsh creation is represented In this
mastery array of Christmas finsry.
III the Cloak Department. hundreds OF
wlnsom" styles are displayed. The new
ment' etc. will play an important part in
the gift distribution.
Thu smoking jackets and lounglng robes
for the gentlemen are displayed liz an al
most unlimited variety Of striking patterns.
ans: would make about a. nobpy 4 gait as
Z man could receive
"DOlIvslis." On the main floor. is the
scere Of intense activity. Here We find
dolls from almost every nation in the world
and in all walks Of life. from the little beg
gar dolls to those who move in the smart
set. The corner window display. depicting
the residence and busiress section Ot DOLL
Vile" is quite an attractive feature. and
succeeds in striking delight and content
TO the hearts Of he little folks
"Toyland" Is in the basement, where
every conceivable TOW known to the toy
maker is shown. The fancy work boxes.
han1kerchiets hosiery and ladies' dainty
neck pieces are also worthy of special rec
Ogririon. You should certainly make it a
point TO visit F~amous-that progressive es-
rabiishment on the corner Of Broadway
and N~organ-ard view these EXQUISITE
Xmas suggestions, which have been PAINS
takingly selected. and which are priced to
suit every purse.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-07
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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-07

Mercantile Trust COMPANY.

The Mercantile Truy Company reports
another healthy weeks business, having
closed several deals Of Importance. Il finds
tho inieTos. in good real esta:e and the de-
raan.i fcr same to be continuing in 4 most
satisfactory way.
The Mercantile Trust Company reports as
is largest sale Of n. week. the southeast
corner Of T~wenty-secnnd and Washington
avenue. lot fronting 10 feet on WASHING
ton avenue. by a de0th Of 10 feet to ct.
Charles street. together with the modern
f5ur-story factory building erected there
on. The property was sold for the account
Of the C!aes & LehRteuter Manufacturing
company. who now occupy the same. for
the sam of So 90 cayh. the purchasers be-
ing Augustus y. Hart and Etw. II. Sempie.
trEIsfess OF Mary II. Semple.
This IS = very substantial piece Of busi-
ness property in q rap;ily-ievelor:ng por-
;inn IF Wash.neton gverue. and has the ad-
vantage Of street fronts on Washington
avcnue. Twenty-second and St. Charles
streets.
y condition Of the sale was that Ciaes &
Lehnheu.sr Manufacturing Company are to
haze the privilege of retaining a long le1se
on the property. the directors Of the COM