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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-26
THAT TAX BILL.
Text of the Leland Measure
Passed by Legislature.

islature at the extra session were house
bill NO. s.. by Representative Leland, ana
senate bill by Senator Cubbison to abate
taxes.
Mr. Leands bin is as follows:
Be it it enacted by the Legislature of the
State Oi Kansas.
Section l. That in addition 10 the powers
already given by law the board Of county
commissioners of each county shall have
power at any meeting. in case of great
loss or damage to life or property, to as
sist in burying the dead caring for the
wounded. rendering temporary aid to the
distressed. preventing disease and pesti-
warrants of the county therefor not ex-
ceeding one per cent Of the taxable prop
erty Of the county and to levy a tax to pay
Senator Cubbison's bin is as follows:
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the
Section l. The board of county commits
sioners of any county in the state of Kan
sas is hereby authorized to abate taxes
levied for the year 1903 on such personal
property and Improvements upon real
property as have been totally destroyed by
the flood of said year. and TO abate just
proportion Of all taxes levied upon such
property as has been partially destroyed
by said food. provided that nc abatement
to any one person, company or corporation
shall exceed the tax levied upon one fifteen
hundred dollar assessed valuation; ana
pr0-idcd further. that all applications for
attachments must be made to said board
on or before September I. 1903, and determ-
ined by said board before October 1. 1893
Sec 2. Said board shall record in It's
journal all Attachments made. In case the
abatement is made Of a tax levied upon
improvements on real property, said rec
ord shall describe such real estate as de-
scribed on the tax roll, give full amouns
of the original tax levied the amount Of
the abatement and the balance to be col
lected by the county treasurer. In case
of personal property, the name of the per-
son charged shall be stated, the amount
of the original tax. the amount of the
abatement and the balance to be collected
Sec. g. The county clerk shall in each
case of abatement note in the proper
place on the tax roll in red ink. the
amount of tax to be collected, and the
treasurer shall collect such amount ard
no more
Sec L. The county clerk and county
treasurer shall jointly certify to the state
auditor and state treasurer the tax rebated
under the provisions of this act. and the
county shall be credited on the books Of
rebates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-26

he has made completely close in about
two hours, and by that time the sering-
ueiro returns to the first tree. ana
empties the contents of each cup into
large tin pail.
BY I o'clock in the afternoon he re-
turns to his hut and the sap collection
of the day is over. The next day but
one the same set of trees will yield an
other supply of sap.
The afternoons are devoted to the
second part of the operation, which is
the smoking process. The smoke is OBJ
tanned from the fruit of certain palm
s dry and hard as a stone which in
Brazil goes by the name Of shevon.
The collector kindles a fire of dry wood
and over it places large inverted tin fun
mel Through the small opening of the
funnel ne drops the fruit upon the fire I'M
til he has filed the funnel. He stimulates
the fire with a pair of bellows and in a
few moments a thick cloud of smoke IS
emerging from the small end of the funnel
The fruit chars but does not burn though
it emits great quantities of smoke A few
minutes later when the smoke has become
perfectly white and is very hot the smok-
ing process begins.
The seringueiro has placed the rubber
sap in great bowl beside him. He holds
in his hand a very stout. round stick over
which he pOurs from a little cup a guam
tity of the sap. He waits a moment to
permit the drops to fail back into the
bowl. and then holds the stick, which re-
tains most of the sap poured over i, In
the white smoke as it pOurs out of the
funnel, rotating the stick between his
II takes scarcely fifteen seconds for the
sap to become Goa gulated and yellow in
color. This is the first layer of rubber on
the stick. and the process is repeated again
stick holds all the cured rubber that can
conveniently be handled. Then the man
puts the ing rubber ball into clamp ane
pulls out the stick not without much mus
cular exercise As rule. one of these
balls Of Para rubber weighs about fifty
kilograms and has q diameter of eighteen
fDrhpS.-NGW YORK sun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-26
The frivolous Kitchener.

Gossip from India grows more fever
ish about Lord Kitchener. The man Of
iron from the South African veldt has
entered with surprising zest into the
amusement of Anglo-Indian society He
has attached a ballroom to his head
quarters. He has melted down numer-
Gus trophies, caskets, cups and what
not. to make a gold and silver dinner
service which is vastly admired There
is even a rumor, which we distrust. that
he has joined an amateur dramatic
club. As for matrimony, the command
er-in-chief IS already engaged by report
to many ladies. and we are forced to re-
mind the public that, under British law,
polygamy is forbidden even in India
London Daily Chronicle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-26

building is kept full of water for the
accommodation of passers-by and the
neighborhood stock. A COW accustomed
to drink at this tank came for her
morning drink. The valley was covered
with water and stood within two or
three inches of the top of the tank, but
the COW went over the waste of waters
to the tank. Twice she stuck in the mud
and aDpeared to be in danger of drown
ing. but by perseverance she finally
reached the objective point After
drinking long and copiously she turned
about and slowly made her way to land
apparently satisfied that she had done
the only available thing to find water
Enid (Okla.) Eagle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-26
TBp ING TO GET HOME.
ia ige Macrum, of Muskogee, Passes
Through St. Louis.

ST. Louis. Mo. June 26.-Judge Ar
thur Macrum of Muskogee. T. r.. who
has been a prominent figure in the
fuedist troubles at Jackson Ky fol-
lowing the assassination of his brother.
q. Macrum spent last evening in
rt Louis trying to find a. way to con-
Hnle his trip home He told the pas
senear agent and attaches at union sta
ton that he had been driven out of
Jackson and pointed TO his torn clothes
as evidence of the rough handling he
had received He had neither money
nor baggage, the latter. he said. hav-
ing been left in the hotel at Jackson
in the hurry of his flight He displayed
lett rs and Papers to prove his identity
and also carried a check book on a
Muskosee bank. He stayed about union
station until late last night and then
disappeared- He did not return this
morning and no one saw him board a
train
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-26

Pillow shams-beautifully braided, either
self or fancy 25c upwards.
Lunch Cloths-a about one-ha1f of what
you have had to pay heretofore.
Waist Sets-latest styles, special reductions
made.
Have just received by express the very
latest novelties in Ladies' Belts-are unlike
any heretofore placed on sale here-are in
enormous demand in the large cities-25c
35C SOC and upwards,
Newest things in back Combs-1Oc 15c
10c 25c and up.
Have all shades in No. 40 Taffeta Ribbon
the most popular neck ribbon-special for
this sale, 1870 and tic (two qualities.)
As in. fancy Table Oil Cloth, the best made
won't crack, peel or stick-special. -.... 15c
500 handmade Opaque Shades, mounted on
absolutely warranted spring rollers-any
shade desired. ................--.S 3c
Felt Shades mounted on spring rollers-ab-
sOlutely perfect-each. ................11 lie
36 in. Lonsdale Muslin (Green Ticket 7zc
80 in Fruit of the Loom Muslin. ..7zc
Cotton Huck Towels, good size, ea.....4c
The finest showing of Straw Mattings we
have ever made-the cleapest, coolest and
most sanitary floor covering. Special designs
not seen elsewhere our own Importation
You have an immense range of patterns to
select from. Prices for one week-extra
specialize &C ice 25c 33c sec 4Sc
These prices represent cut OF about ~ per
cent
5 per cent additional allowed on full rolls
Full rolls contain 40 yards.
One-Fourth Off.
You can get that off on any Rug that you
may select. We have all sizes from smallest
to large room size-al qualities.
Good Bingham Aprons. -.-...........1 Zoe
Lace Caps for the babies-15c 10c 25c
and up.
Misses Sun Bonnets-no better shown any
where at 25c-here ...-..-....-..-...--1 5c
Odds and ends in Corsets-priced hereto
fore, 39c. 5Oc and 75c-choice. S5c
If you are going to the mountains or sea
shore, it will pay you to get one of our Walk
ing Skirts priced now at So .60-were $500.
So 100 and $3.50. Only few left.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-26
TRIP IN A MILLRACE.
Man Is Carried a Mile in Less
Than a Minute and Lives.

Lenox, Mass. June Civilian IN
gals. a stone mason, tripped on rope
while at work at the Niagara mill gate
Yesterday and fell into the swift cur
rent of the raceway. swollen by the full
tide OF the Housato tonic rivef He was
carried $50 feet down the race, through
the wheel-pit of the mill, into the tail
race and then across the river. and
came out alive.
The hundred worl1men who saw the
accident say he made the journey of
quarter of a mile Unless than minute
In his perilous journey ingalls, dropped
Is feet into the wheelDit and was
dashed against a wall of solid masonry
at an angle of 60 degrees. When IN
gals realized what he had been through
he tainted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-26
SHE SOLD PROGRAMMEs.
Ethel Barrymore Attends a Benefit
Concert

London. june 26.-The king and queen
ana Prince and Princess of Wales last
night attended a concert at Albert hall
for The benefit of the Union Jack club.
which was presented to the soldiers and
sailors ln memory Of the men killed in
South Africa and China. The vast hail
was hlied with the most fashionable
audience Of The season. The concert
was organized by Lady Maude War
render and its success was largely due
lib the efforts Of Mrs Ronalds the hon
ofary secretary. as compliment to
whom the American contingent turned
out en- uasse- headed by the Duchess of
Marlborough who had "a large party in
q box adjoining that of the royal fam
ly. Among other Americans present
were Mrs. Adair. Mr.. and Mrs Il
Aackey- Penny Belmont and Ethel
barrymore, the latter selling pro-
grammes-
The han presented d striking scene,
every person having a union jack, which
the audience waved. turning the huge
floor space into sea OF huttering flags.
Among the professional notabilities who
contributed to the programme were
Madame Albani. C-yl Butt and March
Hall The massed Lands of the guards
PLAYED march by Sousa written for
the occasion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-26
Conferrine Palliums.

Rome. June 26.-The ceremony comforting
palliums on the new archbishops and bish-
ops took place today IN the private chapel
at the residence of Cardinal Luigi Macchi,
dean of the cardinal deacons and secretary
tary of the American college and privy
chamberlain to the pope. the postulate for
Archbishop Farley of New York, took in
the archbishops. 9a~ ed the prescribed
oath and thci. Cardinal Macchi placed a
pallium or Mgr. Farrelly's shoulders. The
same ceremony took place in the case of
Mgr. Jacquemin. who was postulate Tor
Archbishop Quigley of Chicago, and Faith
er Descuffi of the opaganda, the postu-
la.nt for Archbishop Orth of Vancouver.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-26
STOLE MILES OF WIRE.
Thirty Lines Stripped from Poles for
a Distance of Ten Miles.

Trenton. June 26.-The Western I'm
ion Telegraph company was the victim
of most extensive theft of telegraph
wire. over ten miles of wire were strip
ped from the poles in the vicinity of
Trevose station Pa, 20 miles north Of
Philadelphia. over 30 different wires
were DESTROYED.
The thieves operated between > and
in the morning and were unmo-ested.
The loss in material and labor to the
company is about $1,000. and it offered
a reward of $1,000 for the arrest AMI
conviction of the thieves
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-26
WILL ASK FOR MILITIA
If There Should Be More Riot
ing in Wilmington.

Wilmington. Del. June 26.-As a re-
suit of last nights riot William Cramer,
a negro who was shot during a disturb
ance in the negro district known as the
coast" died today. There was consid-
cradle disorder in the district and the
rioting reached it's climax in a fight
among the negroes themselves. This
occurred about midnight. William
Simms has been arrested on the charge
Of murder. He is alleged to have shot
Cramer. If there is any further rioting
tonight the police authorities say the
militia will be asked for. All is quiet
TODAY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-26
At22c

You have seen those 58c and 65c, highest
class, silk and linen, silk and cotton novelty
wash fabrics ''displayed in our window
they were marked 45c; Chat was cost to us).
We price these now 33c or about % per
cent under cost.
We want to make a quick and clean clear
ance sale of the washable fabrics of the strict
" summer kinds. All go at less than cost.
Good Corset Covers-plain, but of excellent
quallty-each .-.-.--S SC
Real nice ones, daintily trimmed with val
enciennes lace, and easily worth 80 to 45c-
choice 29C
Elbow Mitts Of purest Mianese Silk, in
principal shades, were 81. 90, your choice csc
Superb quality and beautiful lace Isle
Cheaper numbers in cotton lace)
Our 75c quality pure Nilanese Silk Gloves,
clasp, patent finger tips, all shades except
LADIES' and Misses SILK Mitts-principal
Childrens Black Lace Hose-sizes to 81
choice Observation-Disclosures. .......... 1Oc
Childrens Xxi rib, fast black, seamless hose
"a snap -. H.. SEC
yarn as soft and fine silk-perfectly shap
ed. .............. -...-.......1 &c
Cheaper numbers, also very fine at Csc,
1Oc and 1870
Our usual specials for the glorious Fourth
will be repeated in this sale.
Here Are Some.
Prettier Hammocks than ever-69c CSC
S1.19 $3.50 $500 $2.48 and upwards
Fans of every kinda very fine showing
at special prices-3c sc 1Oc 15c 25c
30c SOC and up.
We are showing the very latest and most
attractive kinds.
Ladies' White Lawn Waists, with the dainty
lace appointments, which make them SO much
wanted-98c S1.25 S1.60 and upwards
At Almost Half Price.
NJ Al.
it will be a pleasure to own one Of these
waists; they come in the most beautiful shades
are delightful thing for evening wear
Remember, almost half price.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-26
To BE Bishop OF Cebu.

Rome. June 26.-The pope has ratified
the appointment of the Rev. Thomas
A. Hendricks, of Rochester. n. Y, to
the bishopric of Cebu Philippine is
lands in succession to Mgr Martla
Garcia at present apostolic admins
traitor of the archdiocese of Manila. the
last Spanish episcopal dignitary in the
PhiliDpines
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-26
A Choir of Whistlera.

A big congregation in the Fourth NJ.
E. church, this city. enjoyed an innova-
ton in music tonight. Under the direc
ton Of the Rey- P W Bilderback, the
wfist-ers was formed. and in perfect
harmony and time they whistled a num-
Der of selections. Boys in the gallery
took up the choruses, and it was no
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-26
TO SHOW PLYMOUTH ROCK.
To Be Transported Around Country
for Exhibition Purposes.

Albany, June 26.-Plymouth Rock. on
which the Pilgrim Fathers landed in
1920. is to be exhibited about the coun-
try. It will be brought to Albany, and
Mayor Gaus and the common council
will take steps to recognize its arrival
with due formality.
The tour is planned as a result of the
success attending the exhibition of the
Liberty Bell
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-26
Trestle Was Fired.

Richmond. Va. June 26.-The street
car strike situation was quiet today, the
city still being under military protec-
ton The company is running cars on
all its lines A trestle on the Seven
Pines road. one of the suburban branch
lines. was fired early in the day, but
the FIRE was extinguished before dam
90 was done.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-26

tieed that a number Of the prettIest
girls held fans to their faces as r. o.
conceal something, and IL was broadly
hinted that there might be some fem
mine mouths puckering for the whist
ling music at the next service.
The congregation voted the novel
music pleasing and new. and the people
are ready for more of it--PhiladeIphla
Record
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-26
Tried to Blow Up Junction.

Salonica. European Turkey. J n g.
An attempt was made yesterday to de-
stroy with dynamite the junction of the
railroad at DENNY BeyIi. between
Drama and Gumurjina. The damage
done was slight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-26

Copenhagen. June 2s.-The invitation
to take part in the st Louis exposition
has been formally accepted IN behalf a
the Danish West Indies
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-26

ST. Louis Mo. June 26.-Crazed by
intense palm resulting from q cancer on
his face. Captain George E Townsend
a former steamboat pilot. 20 years of
age. hanged himself today. Captain
Townsend was a friend Of General
Grant and during the civil war served
o. river transport.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-26
Fourth Of July Excursion to Ottawa
Santa Fe.

Special train leaves Topeka $50 a. IN.
Returning leaves Ottawa at 1915 D. nt..
arriving Topeka at 11:50- The Topeka
Republican Flambeau club win use this
train and viii give fireworks display in
the evening Plenty of sport at Forest
park all day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-26

Saratoga. n. Y, June 26.-At today's
session of the American Railway Master
Mechanics association special reports
were presented on piston valves. Iocomo-
tive performances and revision of stand
ards
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-26
Boston Excursions.

via the Nickel Plate road, June 18th to
27th, inclusive; also July LIST to 5th, in
elusive. at popular rates. Write City
Ticket Office, III Adams St, and Union
Ticket office. Auditorium Annex, Chi
ga 90
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-26

Sofia. Bulgaria. June zs.-The police
last night raided the headquarters ~
the Macedonian revolutionaries at kos
tendil. A quantity Of concealed dyna-
mite was. exploded and six men were
killed and "a number injured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-26

The force of habit was very forcibly
illustrated by an incident last week at
the pumping station of the waterworks
at Enid. A tank stand just outside the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-26

one fare plus SOC for the round trip
Tickets on sale July and 4, good re-
turning July eth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-26
4th of July Rates via Rock Island
System.

one fare plus SOC for the round trip.
Tickets on sale July 8 and T. good for
return July 18th. See Rock Island agents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-26

City Ticket once. Dnio1 Pacine
Railroad. SIS Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-26
* =: 4: BARNUM'S ~ q: y:
Dur Establishment Is Brim Full of Bargains

Some of these we will mention beIow-Hundreds
of others may be seen when you visit our store.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-26
The Best Thing

many ready preparation a great
deal of this BITTERNESS a saving in
money, and above all, saving in
worry, because you know YOU will
always get the best in its class of
anything ordered. The best teacher
is the path of experience. A walk
through our store viii prove a most
convincing argument. VIII you
come IMP
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-26
This Store

is a model food store. We have de-
voted great deal of study to
building up a business of which we
are justly proud. Our store policy
is to help you to better things to
eat and no more to nay. This store
teaches the lesson that it pays to
buy only the highest quality in food
stuffs. It brings to the larder
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-07-30
Scientific Fnnd.

All intelligent persons are ready, in
this enlightened day, to admit that the
scientists, through their endless expert
ments and limitless research, are equip
ping the reading public with much
valuable information for guidance in
manner and method of eating and liv-
ing. The experts in the colleges and
in the government departments have
performed a genuine service in teach
ing the housewife the values of differ
ent foodstuffs, and pointing the road
to health through the selection of ma
terials and ingredients that furnish
sustenance without too heavy drain
upon the digestive equipment of man.
But it does really seem that the process
of elimination is being carried too far.
We have received from the experts of
the department of agriculture books
and pamphlets enough to stock libra
ry, devoted to comparative worth and
ills of articles of food which have en-
tered into the diet of the race since the
beginning of nourisher and sustainer,
have been pointed out by the experts,
until the wonders grow that the human
race has not become extinct through
the ravages of dyspepsia, disease, OF
starvation. The process of elimination
still goes on until there is practically
nothing left to sustain us but the in
formation contained in these treatises
which makes it clear that food is farce
and eating a folly. Breakfast, accord
ing to these authorities, is burden t.
the system; lunch is a positive menace
and dinner is certain death, unless tn
menu is selected by foodologist ant
served by physician. Milk is the in
cubator of germs, bread overtaxes tn
alimentary canal, meat is bad for th
temper and the temperature, fresh fruit
are without nourishment; vegetable
do not return sufficient profit on tn
gastric investment, and pie, iced tee
and cooling beverage are inventions G
the devil. There seems to be nothin
left to chew but the rag Washingto
Post.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-07-30
Some of the Political SuperiOrS of
Women.

There recently appeared in the news.
papers the following.
"Three Polanders, who could not
speak word of English, were recently
sent to Bay State, Long Island, tagged
as express packages. They were ship
ped from New York and delivered in
express wagons.
How long these express packages" I"
have been floating about in this coun-
try is not stated, but we are reminded
that in short time these express
packages" may, with very little coach
ing, be voting upon questions of ma
tional importance in this country.
Over 1853, ,225 immigrants landed in
this country during the last eleven
months. Of these Austria Hungary,
Italy and Russia furnished 65 per cent.
AS rule these men are of the most ig-
norant and degraded type. bringing
with them the most primitive ideas of
the degraded position which properly
belongs to women. To such men as
these, who hold the balance of power,
our intelligent, patriotic, law. abiding,
tax-paying American women are now
obliged to plead for their political
rights. Is it any wonder that our in
telligent American women cry out in
despair with the prayer of DR.. Lyman
Beecher 30 Lord, grant that we may
not despise our rulvrs and graut, O
Lord, that we may not act so that we
can't help it"
ELNoRA M. BABCocK.