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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04
"JUST RUN ACROSS"
Some People Are Lucky.

Some people make an intelligent
study of food and get on the right track
(pure food) others are lucky enough to
stumble upon the right way out of the
difficulty just as a Phila. young wo-
man did.
She says: ST had suffered terribly
from nervous indigestion, everything
seemed to disagree with me and I was
on the point of starvation when one
day I happened to run across a dem
onstration of Postum Food Coffee at
one of the big stores here.
IT took a sample home and sample
of Grape Nuts as well and there tried
them again and found they agreed
with me perfectly. For months I made
them my main diet and as the result I
am restored to my former perfect
health and can eat everything I want
to.
when spoke to my physician about
Grape Nuts he said, 1T is a most ex-
cellent food" Name given by Postum
Co. Battle Greek, Mich.
There's a reason
Look for the famous little book. 1.-The
Road to MELVILLE" in every package
of both Postum and Grape-Nuts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04
TO SECURE RIVER POWER.
". G. Sergeant Buys Several Proper
ties Near Galena-

.Galena. Kas.. Dec. Nv. g. sar-
geant. of Joplin. who has had a s0-day
option on the Lowell and Baxter
Springs water power. has closed the
deal. The consideration for this prop
erty alone was $31 900, that included
water power. the Quaker Valley -four
ing mill and dam across Spring river,
the Lowell Touring mill and dam
across Shoal creek. the Baxter Touring
mill and dam across Spring river at
that place, besides about twenty acres
of land lying along the banks Of the
river. The purchase of this power is
for the purpose of generating electric
power over the Kansas and Missouri
mining district similar to that at Mag
ara Falls only on a smaller scale.
1t is understood that the power will
not be used for milling purposes at all.
Besides this power. Mr.. Sergeant also
has purchased the power and mill at
Smithfield, Mo-, the power at Boston
mills and twenty acres of land south of
Baxter Springs, upon which there is a
good site for a dam. This land Adjoins
the Kansas and Territory line, and it
IS understood that a dam will be built
across Spring river at that place and
power installed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04
FRAUDULENT NAMES.
Eighty of Them Carried on Rolls of
st. Louis Poorhouss.

st. Louis, No, Dec. 4-The investigation
that is being pursued by the health de-
partment officials into the alleged steal
ing In the management of the city institu-
known today that over so names are car
ried on the books of the poor house of
persons who are not inmates of the insti-
tuition. The investigation has been assist
ed by Superintendent Hart of the poor
house and he made the statement today
that these names were being carried. It
is claimed that food and clothing have
been regularly drawn for the names and
constituted booty for somebody.
Health Commissioner Simon said to-
night:
"How far this discrepancy goes back I
am unable to say at present, but it looks
as If it has been very soft for somebody.
We have not yet completed the census of
the poor house and expect to find more
fraudulent Names"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04
A REJECTED LOVER.
Shoots and Fatally Wounds a
Burton Woman.

Wichita, Kas., Dec. 4.-Leslie Anzel.
q rejected lover, aged is years. shot
and fatally wounded Miss Ella Green
at Burton, Kas., last night. Wnlie
Miss Green and her mother were riding
about a mile from the Green residence.
young Anzel rushed from nearby
hedge and fred, the full charge taking
effect in her abdomen. ANGEL was
arrested and lodged in jail. There was
some talk Of lynching and the prisoner
was taken to Newton. Miss Green is
still living, though no hopes are enter
tanned of her recovery.
ANGEL contends that the shooting was
accidental. Both Anzel and his victim
are members OF prominent families.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04
MOSQUITO WAR.
A Meeting Is Called for De-
cember l6,
TO Organize for the Campaign
Of Next Year.

New York, Dec. promoters Of the
great mosquito war which ragged last
summer about the marshes of Long
Island and New Jersey have called a
meeting for December 16, when they
nope to organize a national anti-mos-
quito association. Plans are to be
formulated for a relentless campaign
on the pest, to begin early in the spring.
The governor of New Jersey viii pre-
side at the meeting and representatives
of the department of entomology at
Washington as well as delegates from
several states are expected to attend.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04

st. Paul, Mimi, Dec. 4.-The supreme
court today declared that the state was
under no moral obligation to pay sugar
bounty under the law enacted in 1895
and declares the law unconstitutional.
The Minnesota Sugar company issued
the statement and secured bounty of
$40, 900 which it is claimed it had earn
ed under the sugar bounty act of 1895.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04

st. Louis, Dec. A special to the
William H Leavitt and his wife, who is
William J. Bryan's daughter, were
thrown from a trap in a runaway here
today. Mr.. Leavitt suffered fractured
bruised.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04

like to have people treat him. Was 1t
the people who made an affectionate
rush at him and caught him up and
covered him with kisses who won his
heart? Mott was the people whose
hearts he thought he had WON.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04
APPEAL OF 4 CHILD.
Secures Pardon of Man Who Stole
100000.

Ithaca, N. Y, Dec. AFTER serving
less than two years of a five years SEN
terce in Auburn prison for steahng
$50 900 worth of bonds and $4,000 in
iaxelrv. Charles D. Norris, formerly
car inspector here. has been freed
through the efforts of his s-year-old
son.
Norris took the property from the pri-
vate car Of a wealthy theatrical man
ager as it stood on a side track here
The theft was not discovered until the
following day, but his arrest and the
recovery of the property quickly ensued-
When taken to prison, a wife and three
little ones were left to struggle for ex-
istence. They all secured employment
and when Governor Odell visited the
city recently the eldest child-a boy OF
nine-penned a touching appeal to the
chief executive for the fathers pardon.
He sealed it neatly and as the governor
was about to board his car the little
fellow handed him the letter. After in
vestigating the case the boys plea was
granted and Norris has been restored to
his family.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04

New York, Dec. 4.-William K. Van
derbilt, Jr., has entered the service of
the New York Central railroad. 1t is
understood that he decided to take up
active work in order to assist his faith
er in transacting the large amount of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04

Buffalo N. Y, Dec. A wagon load
of Cinnamon, who were being struggled
into this country, was overturned and
fell into the Erie canal Four of the
Cinnamon were drowned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04

Saratoga, N. z, Dec. 4.-Operationi
are being resumed at the mills OF tn
International Paper company at Corr
NTH, Fort Edward, Glenns Falls ant
elsewhere. The mills, which emplo.
10, 900 men, shut down a week ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04
1T MUST BE STOPPED.
Filthy, Careless Habit of Expecto-
rating in Street Cars to End.

IT am going to have a stop put to the
nasty habit of expectorating in street
cars" said Vice President Myers of the
Topeka Railway company today.
COPIES of the ordinance prohibiting ex-
pectoration in public places are being
printed and win be posted in the cars
and conductors will be required to take
the names of the offending passengers
as well as OF witnesses. The first case
1 get will be put through in police court
and If the defendant wants to carry it
up we will stay with him as far as he
wants to co.
The determination of Mr. Myers to
impose Encouragement upon the habit
of expectoration was arrived at after a
delegation of well known Topeka Won-
en- had called upon him about it.
Fancy comb honey, 15c rack. Whit
telsey Mer. Co. Second and Madison.
Everybody reads the State Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04
BRIEF TELEGRAMS.

Berlin, Dec 4-Count Won Ballestrem
was today reelected president sOf the
reichstag, virtually unanimously.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04

Paris, Dec. Am authoritative deni-
al is given to the report circulated In
America that negotiations are in prog
ress for the sale of colony of st. Pierre
and Miquelon. off the south coast Of
Newfoundland. by France to the Uni
ted States. 1t is added that the is
lands are now quiet, in spite of the ex-
citement last summer, caused by the
expulsion of the clericals.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04

New York. Dec. 4.-Timothy McCar-
thy, the walking delegate of the House
smiths and Bridgefnen's union, who was
convicted of extortion. was today SEN
fenced to serve one year in the Black
well Island.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04

The teacher looked at the little girls
copy book.
'sThat will not do, Katie she said,
chidingly- You have rubbed your soil
ed fingers over that word Chicago We
must help keep the city clean.
cago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04

London, Dec. 4-The Lucania arrive
at Queenstown at noon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04

Try a Bachelor cigar and you will
have no other.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04

S. Friedberg has returned from
Kansas City, where he bought the
complete line of sample watches, rings,
novelties. etc, of c. B. Norton, one of
the largest wholesale houses in Kan
sas City. These goods are now ready
for your holiday selections.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04
Topeks,s Actin Birthday.

An old time grange dinner will be given
at Lincoln Post hall on Sixth street Sat
urday noon as the opening of the exer-
cises in celebration of the forty ninth an
niversary of the founding of Topeka
old Settlers dinners have been held in
Topeka annually for years, attended by
people who settled Topeka in the early
DAYS and by their families. All old
timers in the state are welcomed and
the afternoon will be spent in recountine
the events of the early statehood times.
Speeches will be made by John Martin
and T. A. McNeal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04

Largest and best line of watches,
rings novelties, etc, in Topeka at
Friedberg's. 512 Kansas avenue. Come
in before the rush, pick out what you
want and have it laid away until
Christmas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04

is undoubtedly Mrs. Wigs of the
Cabbage Patch" to be at the New
Crawford one week from tonight.
Madge Carr Cook as Mrs. Wigs, Mabel
Taliaferro as Lovey Mary, Helen Low
ell as Mis- Hazy, and William T. Hodge
as Stubbins should certainly constitute
an effective quartette of principal char
acter portraYers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04

Every one knows how readily the
heart goes out to a pretty, witty, vola-
tile, headstrong, heartstrong girl. Such
is Polly, the merry little whirlwind
character which Adelaide Thurston
plays in her present great success, Paul
Wilstach's comedy of old Georgetown,
which she presents Saturday matinee
and night December II, at the Crawford
theater Polly has all the young men
of her acquaintance by the ears and
knows it and likes it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04

Pride of Purity, high patent houi
$1.05 sack. Whittelsey Mer. Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04

Liege, Belgium. Dec. 4.-Seven coal
miners We're killed today at Gasson-
Taquasse mine, at Montegnee, through
the breaking of the rope by which a
cage was being hauled up. The men
were precipitated to the bottom OF pit
and their bodies horribly mangled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04

Fancy comb honey, 15c rack. Whit
telsey Mer. Co. Second and Madison.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04

business Mr.. Vanderbilt, ST., has had
to handle since his return from Eur
ope.
st. Paul, Mimi, Dec. 4-Specials from
various points in North and South Da-
kota and throughout Minnesota tell of
a severe snowsterm. In North Dakota
the snow is reported to have drifted
badly and has been very trying for
range stock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04
Come and look. You will be grateful

Extra heavy all-wool Mems Suits, single |
and double breasted, to fit all corners. |
The country's greatest value WE m |
at only ........ -.... apVsVV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04

In all proportions and sizes. Go
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-23
.HannafOrd Is
Now Inspector
Under New State Law he Will
Look After All Plumbing
Done In City.

Under the state law which went into
effect month ago, Mayor Suprenant
has appointed James Hanpaford plumb
ing Inspector for the city, and VIII
Laws, John Montgomery aud I, ].
Mansir as board OF examiners for
those desirous OF taking out licenses as
plGmbers,
The position OF inspector carries With
Il Il salary. the amount Of which Will
be determined by the city council, but
the examiners serve without pay, al
though their expenses are allowed,
Every journeyman plumber must pass
an examination before the board, and IL
successful must pay fee OF $l,oO to
obtain a license from the city clerk
or auditor. Every master plumber
must register his place Of business and
must pay $500 for license, The fees
form fund to be used in paying the
expenses of the examining board.
The inspector has power to inspect all
plumbing done In accordance with per-
mits issued by law, and within 80 days
from Sunday last the council must pass
an ordinance making rules governing
the construction and alteration OF all
plumbing done in the city,
Applicants for journeyman licenses
are TO be examined regarding their
knowledge of plumbing. house drain
rge, and plumbing ventilation. No
examination will be required after the
first year, licenses being renewable on
payment OF the fees.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-23

tendence at the convention of the Ma
tionai Editorial association the first
part OF next month and win Distribute
icoo copies Of the clatsop county num-
Der amongst her associates there and
several thousand numbers viii be dis
tributed by the Hartman system the
plan is voted good one and the ex-
pense is considered as comparatively
light. Mr.. Ncltner win be in the city
and vicinity for two or three days m
the interests OF the county.
A communication from Major Lang
fit in reply to letter by Judge bewl-
by relative 70 the proposed dredginS
below Smiths point. was read by the
secretary. The communication noted
that i survey would be made at az
early date and that the dredging would
sollow soon thereafter,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-23

Although thousands of prospecters
have been exploring the klondike re-
gion for over u year. no new mines
have bccn discovered and the govern
ment expert reports that this years
production win be siO,oOo,ooO less than
last year. In this respect the klon-
dyke resembles the majority OF new
medicines that spring up from time TO
time. They seem 10 flourish for y sea-
son, but because OF lack OF merit soon
play out Not 80. however with Hos
letters stomach nitters, which has
been before the public for atty years,
and Ia today more in demand than ever
Its wonderfnlt success II attributed 30
the fact that Il positively cures lndi-
gestlon, dyspepsia, iiatulcncy, headache
constipation. hlllousnesH. and malaria
fever and ague, Try a bottle and soc
for yourself
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-23
BLOOD HUMOURS
Skin HumOurs, Scalp Hunours,
Hair Rumours,
Whether Simple Scrofu|ous or
Hereditary
Speedily Cured BY Cutlcura
Soap, Ointment and Pills,
When All Other Remedies and
Best Physicians Fail.
COMPLETE TREATMENT, sl.OO.

In the treatment Of torturIng, dlsilg-
uring, itching, scaly, crusted, pimply,
blotchy and scrofulous humours OF the
skin, scalp and blood, with loss OF hair,
Cuucura Soap, Ointment and Pills have
been wonderfully successful. Even
the most obstinate OF constitutional hui
monrs, such as bad blood, scrofula, In
herited and contagious humours, with
loss of hair, glandular swelllngs, ulcer
Gus patches In the throat aud mouth,
sore eyes, copper-c0lored blotchcs, a.
well as boils, carhuneles, scurvy, stiles,
ulcers and sores arising from an I'M
pure or Impoverished condition OF tho
blood, yield 10 the Cut|cura Treatment,
when all other remedies aud methods
fail.
And greater still, II possible, IL tho
wonderful record OF cures Of torturlng,
dlsaguring humours among Infants and
children. The suffering which Cutl-
cura Soap and Ointment have alIcvlated
among the young, aud the comfort
they have afforded worn-out and wor-
ried parents, have led to their adoption
In countless homes AS priceless cura-
tives for the skin and blood. InfantIle
and birth humours, milk crust, scall
head, eczema, rashes aud every form Of
itching, scaly, pimply skin aud scalp
humours, with loss OF hair, OF infancy
and childhood, arc speedily, perma-
neatly and economically cured when
all other remedies suitable for children,
and even the best physicians, fall.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-23
CLATsoP COUNTY WILL BE
THOROUGHLY ADVERTISED
Next Issue Of Exposition WIN Be
Devoted to Interests Of This
section.

A. Noltner, representing the EXPOSE
tion 4 magazine edited b yMrs. Wealth
erred Of Portland, addressed the Cham
Der OF Commerce last evening on the
subject OF making special Ciatsop
county number out of the next issue Of
the publication. Besides cuts lll1strat-
ing the various resources of the county
the plan Is to have an eight or 1oooe
word write UP. The chamber was fav-
cradle TO the proposition and voted to
contribute half of the amount 70 be
raised by local commercial bodies for
covering the necessary expense. Mrs,
weatherred will be in Omaha in at
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-23
THRRG YEARS FOR FORGERY

Three years IN the penitentiary was
the sentence Judge Mcbride yesterday
gave.J, X. White and Charles Finn
who pleaded guilty TO forging the name
Of c, c, Masten to q check. There was
q second count against both men, but
Ii was dismissed after they had plead
cd guilty to the first, These men at
tempted 10 pass worthless checks in
several saloons. and acted in a singu'
larly bold and open manner. The sem
tence that has been meted out TO them
viii in all probability have deteF-
rent effect upon the large number NJ
check workers that have attempted to
get in their work.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-23
COMPANY MAKES A HIT
~The Power of Wealth Greatly
Pleases Big Audience,

The opening bin of the Allen stock
company was received by an enthusiasts
tic audience at Fishers theater last
night when the comedy-drama the
Power OF Wealth" was presented N q
capable manner.
Little verna FELTON, was unauestion-
ably the star of the evening, her acting
and singing completely captivating
the audience. This little lady gives
great promise of rising TO the fore
most place in her profession, as she
possesses the spirit of the true artist.
and is bound to win new lanrels IN me
future.
specialties by Frank Walsh and
chas Royale were exceedingly well re-
eeived. while William Bond rendered
some original numbers. The special
ties were all new and taking.
The company carries a band and or
chestra Of trained musicians which is
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-23
ALL THERE BUT DEFENDANT
Lyman Way Skips Out and Leaves
Bondsmen 10 Settle.

When the case Of the state against
Lyman Way who is charged with steal
ing net, was called in the circuit
court yesterday everything was in
readiness for the rial except the de-
fendant. He was in San Francisco, OF
scme other distant place and had for
gotten to leave his address
Way was out on $500 bonds and
Judge Mcbride gave his attorneys un-
Ill Saturday to produce the man or for
felt his bonds.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-23

CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR SOCIAL
The following program will be rem
dered at the social Of the Christian
Endeavor society this evening: Vocal
solo, Mr.. Watkins; reading, Miss Bessie
Ross; violin duet, the Misses Lenna
and Lois Parker; vocal solo, Mrs. W,
w. Babbidge; reading, Rev. Henry
Narcotic; vocal solo. Miss Stella and
Claude Stevenson The social will be
given in the basement Of the Presby-
terian church and the public generally
are invited to be present Light re-
freshments viii be served and general
good time is assured. Proceeds viii
go to make up the societys fund for
the new church.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-23
HUMANITY OUTRAGED

The U. S. dispensatory says: "Opi-
um lessons the peristalic motion Of the
bowels. It's local effect (when applied
to the lower bowel is the same as its
general operation. Conium PARALYZ-
ES the motor nerves; aconite reduces
muscular strength; belladona produces
PARALYTIc symptoms; hyoscyamus
and stramonium are same as bellado-
ma. THEY DO NOT EXERCISE ANY
CURATIVE INFLUENCES" Every
pile medicine prescribed or on the
market contains some Of the above pois
"a viz: For sale BY CONN DRUG CO
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-23

ons, EXCEPT E-RU-sA PILE CURE.
"E-RU-sA doubtless is the only pile
medicine on the market which does not
contain narcotic poisons or mercury
ECONOMICAL DRUG CO.. Chicago,
III. Per C. H. Mcconnell, president.
I'VE guarantee no mercury or opiates
in E-RU-SA pile cure. Woodard
Clarke & Co., Portland, Or.
E-RU-sA cures piles, or $50 paid.
Worst cases cured with one box. E-ru
sa contains no mercury, no opiates. All
reliable up-to-date druggists sell E-ru-
EAGLE DURG CO., cHAs ROGERS.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-23
DEGREE OF HONOR, FUND

Pacific Lodge, No. so. Degree Of Hon
or, voted at last nights meeting. TO
turn over all the money in the floral
fund and sunshine box. which will
amount 10 $3.50. for the Heppner sug-
ferers. In addition TO this committee
was appointed to raise money and re-
port at next Mondays meeting. The
entire amount when collected will be
turned over to the relief committee for
forwarding.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-23

TiAamook may lose one OF its citi'
Hens. according 20 the Baker city
Democrat, Frank Severance, propri-
etor OF the eeamery az Tllamook said
that he was consideing the advisaelltty
OF settling out and establishing himself
az Rock Greek, near Baker city,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-23

well worthy Of mention, A concert viii
win be given each day at $50 that will
be well worth listening to,
Tonight the company will be seen in
that fine society drama shall We For
give Herr
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-23
HATS TRIMMED FREE.

Mra, n. InRletsn vii, continue her re-
duetion sale OF hats skirts, waists and
ladies and children'a furnishing gooda
until October l. Call and see the line
Also carry complete line Of hair
switches and pompadours, Prices viii
suit you. MRS. II. INaLEToN.
wsleh Block,