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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-06
SCHOOL GIRL AN ELOPER.
Rose LAGER Cast Books in Bushes
and Married joseph Robbed.

Winsted, Conn, Nov 6.-Cypren Lag
Ter, a prosperous farmer of Norfolk, is
pursuing his 14-year-old daughter, Rose,
who eloDed this morning with Joseph
Robbei, 2. farm hand, and married
him at Middleton. N. Y. She told the
officiating clergyman she was Is years
old.
The angry father said on leaving
home that he would find his daughter
and bring her back home. and would
then prefer charge of abduction
against Robbed. The girl started for
school at the usual hour this morning,
but threw ner books into the bushes
and went to Norfolk. where she met
Robbei at the Millerton train The
young man told his employer that he
was going to Rhode Island, where he
had obtained employment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-06
ELEPHANT AS A MOVER.
Theatrical Man Killer Pushes Biggest
Building at Coney Island.

New York, Nov. 6.-"Topsy," the man.
killing elephant. has just finished NOV
ing the biggest building at Coney Island.
When Thompson & Dundy bought d
new site for "a trip to the moon the
removal of the huge affair was found
to be a herculean task.
The horses could not bulge it, so
'Topsy'' was called upon to push. Plac-
ing her massive head against the build
ing she gave the great mass q steady
shove and the structure began to Glide
along the ways. All day long ,Topsy'
was kept at the task and the distance
covered was three-Quarters of mile.
A policeman who observed a trainer
prodoing 'ToDsy'' with d hook arrested
the man on a charge of cruelty to ami
mails.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-06

dame who objects to the singing of
'Traviata," probably gives her her best
chance Mrs. Stonington" and her COM
panion in ideas call upon Nine. Tretoni,"
the prima donna, and beg her to declare
off her debut at the Metropolitan opera
house under the direction of the famous
Mr. Mapleson They urge upon her to
substitute Faust" for the demoralizing
'Traviata.' The interview, which pic
lures their final capitulationto the charms
of Mime. Trentoni' and their declared in
tention of attending the performance of
'Traviata," is extremely amusing.
The other character assumed by Miss
Anderson is that of Mrs. Jinks,' mother
of Captain Jinks,'' in which her oppor-
tunities for character work are more linn
tied. In both roles, however, the Topeka
player is reported to have scored.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-06
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

E. r. Blair and husband to G. o.
Stilwell, SO. $50, west half southwest
quarter 32-12-16.
A. H. Vance and wife to H H. Win
ter, $4,000, lot IS, Greenwood avenue.
Potwins addition
G.. w Cable and wife to Bradley. So
500, southwest quarter. 11-10-14
s S. 'O'Neill and husband to b. Vance,
$500 part southwest quarter S-11-16 IS
j. L. BCckner and wife to E. ~ Roll
ing, Sc, part northwest quarter, 5-12-16.
r. Strathearn and wife to f. thinner
men, $1,400, lots 81 and SO, Polk street,
Watson's addition
F. ]. Kellogg to Geo. w. Hathevav
$40. lots 13-5-7-9-11-13. Highland ave-
nue., Roynton's addition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-06
Stepped Against a Hot Stove.

A child Of Mrs. George T. Benson. when
getting his usual Saturday night bath,
stepped back against a hot stove which
burned him severely. The child was in
great agony and his mother could do moth
ing to pacify him. Remembering thai she
had a bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Palm
in the house. she thought she would try
It. In less than half an hour after apply
ing It the child was quiet and asleep. and
Benson is a well known resident of KeIiaT
Va. Pain Balm is antiseptfc linfrne1f
and especially valuable for burns CTS
bruises and sprains. For sale by ali drug
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-06

stage at the New CRAWFORD t-ltdl0I IT,
morrow night plotted by Holden Bros,
and their trained crew which includes
right bouyant brakeman in the person
of a singing and dancing soubrette who,
as the heroine, makes laughter and mer-
riment pervade the piece. The prices are
rs. S5, so and rs cents.
To the list of uD-to-date comedy
farces has recently been added Weary
Willie Walker" This attraction, with
company said to be frst-class in every
particular, headed by the well known
and popular young actor, Rube WEIGH,
with Kitty Francis comes to the New
Crawford for Saturday afternoon and
night.
THE Telephone Girl" the score by
Gustave Kerker. the book by Hugh
Morton, who, in collaboration with Mr..
musical comedies produced in the past
few years, notably The Belle of New
York. The Lady Slavey,' I'm Gay
New York and THE Casino Girl" will
be seen at the Grand Monday night
This seasons company is said to be
made up of talent especially adapted to
the parts assigned them. Among the
principals are Joe Kane, an excellent
and original comedian who is playing
the leading character; Pearl Revare,
James S. Devlin, Edith Valmasedas Alf
Holt, Mamie Keogh, George Elmer, Ruby
Marion, Jethro Warner. Ruth Jordan,
Maud Courtney, Lille Bernard. The
sale starts tomorrow morning at Flad's
with lower floor prices at 81 and IS
cents; balcony rs and so cents
1.-The Diamond King" with Edwin
Southers and Ma6alaine Price in the
leading roles, is the attraction at the
New Crawford Monday night
Captain links of the Horse Marines
which will be seen at the New Craw-
nN1laC6aU IN FOL 1an of
the theater-g Oers as no other attraction
has done in many years. Everybody old
enough may recall the fact that 30
years ago. this fantastic name was inn
mensely popular as the title of song
and an equal vogue has now come to
the play of the same title. It is de-
scribed as a deliciously funny comedy,
embodying a pretty love story. The
play ran for 200 nights at the Garrick
Theater, New York. an unprecedented
run at this house for any attraction
The play serves to Introduce Elizabeth
Kennedy, in the chief female role that
of Mime. Trentoni." an opera Drina
donna of American birth and EuroDean
distinction. The prices will be lower
floor S1.50 and 81; balcony rs and so
cents, when the sale opens Saturday.
1t is promised Chas. H. Yale and Sid
ney r. Ellis sumptuous production of
their mammoth trick spectacle THE
Evil E-e" or THE Further Funny
reaks of Mid and the Continued Com
ical Contortions of Nod" will he rev
elat on to lovers of the spectacular No
expense has been spared to add to the
beauties of the scenery, the gorgeous
ness of the costumes or the excellence
of the company. The production will be
augmented by new tricks. illusions and
marvellous surprises Everything to
please the eye or delight the ear of
theater goers will be seen in this pro-
duction. The Evil Eye will be seen
for the first time in To3eka at the
Grand next Wednesday night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-06
OVER WHITNEY'S FLOWERS
Annual Hunt Trial of Beagles on
Maenate's Estate.

New York, Nov 6-For the first time in
the history of beagle trials in America. a
woman has carried off the honors In the
annual hunt of the National Beagle as
ISOLATION. now being held on the Long Is
land estate of William c. Whitney Mrs
Theodore Hauser of Chicago handled her
dog Canadian Clyde, against Clarence F.
Morse's Tan. The two romped all over
Mr. Whitney's fiowerbeds and lawns in
their contest, but Mrs. Hauser's Clyde
easily asserted his superiority at all
stages.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-06
WEEDS WHILE ILLIN BED.
j. M. Gibson, Whose Wife Perished in
Hotel Fire, Remarries.

Knoxville, Tenn. Nov Sin Battery
Park hotel Miss Henrietta c. Wolfe, of
Providence. R. /. and John NJ. Gibson. of
Cincinnati, were married. Gibson is here
for his health few days ago he grew
worse and it was feared he could not live.
Miss Wolfe was advised and came here.
Gibson urged their marriage Immediately
and Miss Wolfe assented.
GibTon sat up in bed while justice of
the reace performed the ceremony. After
ward a lawyer was called and Gibson made
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-06
SWEDEN'S RAILWAY PLAN.
To Convert 4,2oo Miles of Steam
Road Into an Electric System.

London, Nov. 6.-The Swedish govern
ment has decided to convert the 1920
miles of government-owned railways III
that country into electric traction sys-
TENS for the purpose of utilizing the
natural water power of the country.
Sweden are now in London comforting
with American experts on the subject,
and plans have already been submitted
for the work, which will be completed in
three years. It is probable that Den
mark will take similar action
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-06
Settled by Arbitra alton.

Ciudad Porfirio Diaz, Mexico, Nov. g.
An increase of II per cent in the
wages Of engine. train and yard men or
the International raOd was decided on
the International road was decided on
differences between the employees and
management over the question Of
wages. The employees of the road will
accept the decision and consider the
question of WAGES settled
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-06
siamese Prince in Chicaeo.

Chicago, Nov. 6.-The Crown Prince of
Siam and party arrived in Chicago this
morning and were driven to the Auditor
ium Annex for breakfast. At II o'clock
the distinguished visitors went to the
University of Chicago, where they were
entertained at luncheon by President Har-
per. The afternoon was devoted to private
calls.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-06

Philadelphia, Nov 6.-United States
Senator Quay started today with a
party of friends for his winter home at
St Lucie. Fla. where he will remain
until congress meets. The party travel
ed in a private car and included United
States Senator Penrose. Insurance Com
missioner Durham, Congressman Burk
and Foereder and several city officials
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-06
New YORK oIub wins Prize.

Turin. Italy, Nov 6-The American
exhibits have met with rernarka bic sue
cess at the international photogra phic
club secured the King of Italy's prize
while altogether the United States al
though its exhibits We're fewer in num-
Der than those of other countries, re-
ceived the highest number of prizes, in
Guiding five Grand DriX, two gold med
ais, four silver medals and eight di-
plOnas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-06

The degree of Master Mason will he
conferred on Fellow Craft Chas =
Hardy this Thursday evening. All
Master Masons are invited ~
The traditional banquet will be served
after the work SCI Su
S. ]. HODGINS.. Acting Master
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-06
Meade Signed by Drake.

New York, Nov. 6.-"Tommy" Meade,
the lightweight jockey, is probably signed
by John A. Drake. the Chicago horse
man, at the end of the year. says the
World He Will take the place. of Luz
Glen Lyme who has signed with J. R
and E. P. Keene at large salary
Meade is now under contract to the
Hildreth stable.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-06
Volcanic Ashes Helped Coffee.

Mexico City, Mex, Nov. 6.-Walter
Everett of California, president of the
Panama railway, now under construc-
ton in the state of Chiapas, has reach
seismic disturbances in Guatemala. He
says the ashes worked great benefit to
coffee planters as they killed off noxious
insects and also will serve as fertilizers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-06
La Harpe Is; Fort Scott 0.

La Harpe. Kan, Nov. 6.--The La Harpe
football team defeated Fort Scott here in
one of the best games of the local season
Score is to 0. The game was clean and
full of snap. Attendance, 500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-06
one More Fireworks victim.

New York, Nov 6-Another victim of
the fireworks explosion in Madison
Square on the evening of election day
died today He was the only unidenti-
fed man among the injured who were
taken to Bellevue hospital and his death
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-06
Another Lew Rate Excursion

to eastern points reached by the Nickel
Plate road, will leave Chicago Novem-
Der IL. IL and Is, 1902, at rate of one
fare for the round trip, plus $500. BY
depositing return portion of ticket with
agent of terminal line at destina ton, a
liberal return limit will be granted.
John Y Callahan. General Agent 113
Adams street, Chicago, will be pleased
to furnish any additional information.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-06

will leaving the bulk of his property to
his bride
The bride was Gibson's former nurse.
Gibson is wealthy. His first wife perish
ed in the Windsor hotel fire in New York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-06

was caused by a broken skull. The total
number of deaths from the accident is
now thirteen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-06

Church supper, 25 cents, Unity church
Friday night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-06
COMING DRAMATIC EVENTS.

The Denver Express" will cross the
stage at the New Crawford theater to-
morrow night piloted by Holden Bros,
and their trained crew which includes
right bouyant brakeman in the person
of a singing and dancing soubrette who,
as the heroine, makes laughter and mer-
riment pervade the piece. The prices are
rs, 49, so and rs cents.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-16
HoNoRs FOR IOWA.
Students Win spoor Trophy in Stock
Judging Contest.

At the recent International live
stock show held in Chicago from No
vember 20 to December 6 the showing
made by the Iowa State College of Ag-
rlculture and Mechanic Arts in the
student judging contest and in the
live stock exhibits has already at
tracted world wide attention. The
student judging contest was open to
students from all the agricultural col
leges of the United States and Canada
and to farmers sons unoer twenty-five
years of age. The contest was very
keen, containing representative of all
the leading colleges and some forty
bright farmer boys. Students from
the Iowa college won every first prize
and the $500 Spoor trophy champion
ship prize. In no instance did any of
the farmers sons do as good work as
was done by the boys from the col
leges, which emphasizes the value of
college training.
Steers from the college won first in
open classes over all corners, the grand
champion and reserve grand cham
pion honors in two-year-old class, the
grand champion herd over all breeds,
and Shamrock, two-year-old Angus,
Won the grand championship prize
over all breeds and ages. These steers
We're purchased in Iowa feed lots at
beef prices, Shamrock" costing five
cents per pound. College swine won
over every first shown for and grand
championship honors. The college
cattle, sheep and swine won first prize
for the best display of fat stock.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-16
BIG INCREASE.
John MorrelI Packed 1920 Hogs This
Week.

week.
From Saturdays Daily
John Morrell & Co., packed 10000
hogs this weey which is the heaviest
week for over year. This number also
shows large increase over last
weeks packing, which was 1926. The
quoted top price for the past week has
been at the steady stand of $500 One
year ago this week John Morrell &
Co., packed Is, 400 hogs and the qouted
price was somewhat higher. Six
months ago the number OF hogs killed
was 1000 and the price per hundred
reached sos and In the next few sue
ceeding weeks although the number
of packed varied but little. the price
rose to $7.40 the highest for years.
East End Items.
Mrs. M. Murdoch of Barney and Mrs.
J. A. Shepherd of this city, were visi-
tors at the plant on last Tuesday aft
ernoon.
L. H. Hughes proprietor of the Riv-
erview supply store, is suffering from
an attack of the grip this week
Mr.. ingalls, who holds door in the
building department, fell over the rail-
road track last Friday morning as he
was coming to work and badly sprain-
ed his left wrist. DR.. Wilson was cal
led to set the member for him.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Mefford of He'd
rick were in the city Wednesday, Wis
iting at the home of F. G. Buxton.
The boys of the packing house fire
department have secured the services
of Burchard Peck to teach them vocal
music.
Mrs. F. G. Buxton entertained at an
o'clock dinner Wednesday evening,
in honor of Mr. BuYton's fortieth birth
day. A delicious dinner was served,
and most enjoyable evening was
spent by the following:
Mr.. and Mrs. Kirkhart.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Peach.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Ramsell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Duree.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burt Green.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Summer.
Mrs. e. Zimmerman.
Mr.. CressWeH. ~
Miss Mollie Doggett.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-16
WOMAN INTOXICATED.
Mrs. Carrie Mitchell, Presumably Of
Mystic, Arrested on Street

wy SeiSF SNiiVStCu OIL 0CFGeG.
Last Saturday evening Officer Black
placed under arrest a woman who
gave her name as Carrie Mitchell. She
claims to be from Mystic and when ar
rested was under the influence Of Ii
quor so much that she was booked
drunk and disorderly" at the police
station. She spent Sunday in the
county Jail. and this morning when
brought before Judge Moon. got two
more days as sentence. She was
here some two or three months ago
and was Intoxicated. but that time was
released and left town.
Just Founders"
Nine FOUNDERS, in addition to the
woman, We're before Judge Moon this
morning. John Maier and Herve Rice,
two men who were in Jail last week,
We're back again, and with them were
some strangers who had been driven
to the Jail by the storm or by their
love for the enticing booze" -Four
were booked as DRINKS and five as
''yags' and each got three days.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-16

Miss Corner has returned to her home
in Moberly, where the ceremony will
be solemnized january Is. The young
couple will make their future home in
Chicago, where the groom is employ
ed in a responsible position in the gen.
eral Offices of the Rock Island railway.
The many friends of the young people
extend warm wishes for their future
happiness.
Medallions only Is and 25c, Sargent's.
Miss Anna Roland of Chillicothe,
who has been in the city on business,
returned home this morning.
Mrs. A. E. Streblow of Agency, who
was in the city this morning on bust
ness, returned home on the noon Rock
Island.
Mrs. A. r. Amiss, who resides south
of the city, left on Burlington No.
10, for short visit with relatives in
Bernhart.
Mrs. c. A. Copeland and daughter
Miss Minnie of Batavia, who were in
the city yesterday on business, re-
turned home last evening.
Mirrors, all kinds, Sargent's.
Miss Mary Howells, of Coffeyville,
Kansas, who has been visiting at the
home of Henry Howells, Ill North
Holt street, returned home today.
Mrs. Oscar Mallans of New London,
passed through the city today on her
way to Osgood Missouri, where she
will visit her daughter, Mrs. De Garm.
Mrs. q. Wyath, of Blakesburg. who
has been visiting with her son, w. Wy
ath, who resides on Sugar Creek, east
of the city, returned home this morn
ing on the Milwaukee.
Miss Maude Widman of Blakesburg
who has been visiting Miss Minnie Bri-
er, 1922 East Main street, for the past
few days, returned home this morn
ing on the Milwaukee.
Mrs. Sam Burton, who resides
southwest of town, and who had a
stroke of paralysis couple of weeks
ago, is improving and there are now
hopes Of her recovery.
lFrom Mondays Dauy.l
Telephones only soc, Sargent's.
Samuel Roush, of Keosauqua, is
transacting business in the city to-
day.
Frank Torrey, Of Creston, spent
Sunday in the city, returning home
late last evening.
Miss Alta NJ. Creamer, of Agency,
who has been in the city on business
for the past few days, returned home
this morning.
Mrs. George Failyer, of Kirkville,
passed through the city this morning
on her way home from Chicago, where
she has been on short business
! trip.
Mrs. w. M. Alstot of Eldon, who has
been visiting with Mrs. Thomas Sims,
9O3 East Main street, for the past five
weeks, returned home early this morn
ing.
Mrs. Joseph Lawson, of Batavia,
with Mrs. d. H. Emery, 225 Pennsyl-
vania avenue, returned home today,
| noon. 10
Joseph Fry, 222 North Ward street,
South Ottumwa, who underwent an
operation yesterday at his home is
getting along as well as could be ex-
pected today.
Mr.. and Mrs. v. Y. Wilson, 119
North Washington street, departed
late Saturday afternoon for few
days visit with Mr.. Wilson's father, D.
l.. Wilson. of Lebanon, Iowa.
| Miss Lillian Sprapue. who is en-
ployed in Eddyville, spent Sunday with
her parents, DR.. and Mrs. M. H.
Sprague, 1928 West Second street, re-
turning to Eddyville this morning on
the Rock Island.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-16
OF WEALTH
Ottumwans Interested in Lawron
Oil and Gas Wells.
OKLAHOMA CITY MAY RIvALBEAUM MONT
Fred w. Wilson of This City, Geo. Sill
vers and J. A. Mangan of Lawton,
Former ottumwans, Are stockhold-
ers in Promising Venture.

Ottumwa capital is on the ground
floor of an oil and gas deal in Law
ton, Okla, which may make a second
Beaumont out of that thriving new
city. The company in which the local
capitalists are interested has discov-
cred natural gas in large quantities in
both of the wells which have been
bored. Oil too, it is stated, is in sight
and the company expects to reach this
mineral within the next few days.
George Silvers, formerly of this city,
is the secretary OF the company. ]. A.
Mangan of Lawton, who formerly re-
sided here, and Fred w. Wilson, OF
tumwa's deputy postmaster, are also
stockholders. At recent meeting of
the Lawton Commercial club commit
tees We're appointed to dispose OF a
large amount of stock for. the purpose
of raising funds to develop the wells
and large amount was subscribed at
the meeting. The puehins citizens of
the thriving little city are working
hard for the success Of the enterprise
and next week may see many of the
men holding stock rich men and the
city rival of the famous Beaumont.
May Strike Gusher.
Fred w. Wilson, the Ottumwan in
terested in the deal. stated this morn
ing that great hopes were entertained
for the success of the venture. He
stated that one we'll had been already
bored and in this gas was g covered
at a depth of few hundre This
well was stopped when gas dis
covered and another at once begun.
Gas was also discovered in the Sec
ond WELL" stated Mr. Wilson, land
AS was piped and the boring for oil
continued. This we'll Is down tc
a depth of $50 feet and is now down
to the Trenton rock. which is sure
indication of oil. This, when pene.
trated, will doubtless result in veri-
table oil gusher." Mr.. Wilson is in
receipt of a sample of the Trenton
rock. through which the we'll is now
being bored.
Will Light and Heat City.
Mr.. Wilson said that oil should be
JicnNunrna OF Of 4 l0H