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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-21

and rush around any to get him out. Once
before they 'vagged" Mr.. Furze, but he
dug up bill of health from the chief and
went away; The police think Richard
had something to do with the robbery of
Mr. Page Saturday night Furze was
hanging around that neck of the woods
about that time. Saturday evening Mr..
Furze. wearing his usual cocaine jag. APP
peared at the First Avenue hotel, at First
and Jefferson streets, and desired a lodg-
ing for the night. They told him that he
had pushed the wrong bell and was due
ed up a rough house and was cast out.
By the time the coppers arrived he was
him with the goods Chat same old coke
jag) last night. He will meet the judge
tbs afternoon.
A pair of Senegambians, Richard and
Logan Justice, were taken in Saturda Y
p. m. by Sheriff Lucas on the charge of
larceny from a car. 1t seems that the
Justice brethren needed some wheat, so
they borrowed it from a Rock Island car
But they made a mistake in not eXamin-
ing the sack in which they carried away
the, cereal At some former date rat
had business with that sack and pune
tured it.. Hence, when the Justice broth
ers wandered homeward with about four
bushels of breakfast food, they left a
ing to their domicile on East First. De-
tectives Ross and Henderson spotted the
telltale trace and Justice was did -
Perchance some other gazooba stole the
wheat and playfully planted the trail
to the door of Justice. But the officers
think not so.
Saturday night a man got job on the
police force, that is, he almost got it.
McCollum thought he would be all right,
but of course, knew better than to hire
him without consulting Gar Wolf. He
sent the applicant to Interview Wolf in
his lair. When said applicants arrived at
VOLTS place he was suffering, so Mr.. Wolf
says, with an acute case of alco-colic.
The new copper has not yet taken the bat.
Perhaps he is not sober yet.
Mary Davis gave a pleasant little get
away party in and around her premises
at First and Jefferson, Saturday night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-21
THEIR CHRISTMAS DINNER.
Salvation Army Expects to Feed 1900
People.

Salvation Army Expects to Feed 1900
People.
Following is the official announcement
of the Salvation Army Christmas dim
ner and the menu to be served to 1,2o0
guests:
Forty Turkeys.
Sixty Chickens.
Fifteen Bushels Potatoes.
Three Bushels Sweet Potatoes.
Fifty Head Cabbage
One Hundred Quarts Cranberries.
Fifty Pounds Butter.
Thirty-five Pounds Beans.
Ten Bundles Celery.
One Hundred Pounds Sugar.
Two Hundred and Fifty Gallons Coffee.
Fifty Gallons Tea.
Twenty Gallons Buttermilk.
Three Hundred Pies.
One Hundred Cakes.
Two Barrels Apples.
Fruit in Season.
Thirty-fVe Pumpkins.
Seventy-five Cans Corn.
Seventy-five Cans Tomatoes.
One Box Lemons.
One Crate Eggs.
One Hundred Dozen Doughnuts.
Two Hundred and Fifty Pounds Candy.
Two Hundred Fifty Pounds Roast Meats.
Five Hundred Loaves Bread
| The Salvation Army wagons will begin
collecting Tuesday morning. If you have
not already contributed to make this a
| happy success, kindly call up telephone
| 942 and our wagon will call for your do
at BOZ Kansas avenue. where the dinner
| will be served. We have fitted up the
| basement at our Army hall as a relief
station and clothing and furniture will be
distributed each day On New ears the the
children will be given candy and toys. We
need your help.
CAPT AND MRS. PARR, in Command
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-21
COULDN'T KEEP UP.
Why Tax Penalty Wasn't Put on
Today.

Today the penalty on unpaid taxes is
effective, according to law, but the
penalty will not be put into effect at
once by County Treasurer Bowen
The rush to pay taxes has been SO
great during the last week that Treas
urer Bowen and his seven assistants
have been unable TO keep up with the
rush. There is a weeks work almost
oiled I'd in the office that is yet I'M
touched. Much of this came by mail
For the reason that the force in the
office has not been able to keep uI
with the work, Treasurer Bowen will
not attach the penalty to unpaid taxes
before next week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-21
paniels Pleads Guilty.

Roy Daniels entered plea of guilty
before Judge Hazen this morning TO
the charge of assaulting a colored
piano player in a disorderly house. He
was fined S25 and costs. The costs
amount to $50. Daniels arranged with
the county commissioners to pay SO
down and IS a month until the fine and
costs are paid. H c Lindsey acted as
his hondsman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-21

A st. Louis Worlds Fair Information
bureau has been established at 903 Main
street, Kansas City. in charge of Mr..
L. S Mcclellan, where information will
be cheerfully furnished.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-21
Cloak Department.

Our great Cloak selling has aroused the great
est possible interest in the community, and not
confined to consumers either. The reason that
cloak selling here was so easy was because of
their being sold at absolute cost; also their
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-21

lace collar, wrist bag or fine pocketbook, late
style belt or belt SET
Of the above the lines range inexpensive to
the costiest; it is yours to choose. Any chosen will be
at Absolute Cost.
There are also hundreds of items in the Holi-
day Bazaar that will make very pleasing gifts
to women. Beautiful albums, toilet cases, man
icure cases, work boxes, glove and handkerchief
boxes, Xmas handkerchiefs, fancy work baskets,
medallions, china and glassware and great va
riety of bric-a-brac things that will adorn the
mantle, chiffonier, dresser, etc.
But What About Those Winter Supplies?
Are You Needing Any?
In less than five weeks our business ceases to
exist. We have abstained from using such al
Turing terms as '1your last chance" or eff you
do not come at once you will miss the chance of
your life, all such phrases as these were consist
emily avoided thus far. But now the last re-
serves IN our basement have been drawn upon
the last delivery of contract orders has been
made and our stock Though yet large) will soon
be thing of the past
The stock will probably be sold in bulk, as in
quiries are coming in fast and we feel now dis
posed to exchange same for any legitimate
offering in the way of realty. We therefore
advise our friends, especially those who have
been with us for so many years, to hasten the
laying in of their winter supplies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-21

Good oyster crackers. per pound, &c
Whittelsey Mer. Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-21

Fancy fruits to make a fine basket of
fruit at Rigby's.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-21

Christmas Trees. Holly, Mistletoe
Evergreen. and California Pepper gras:
at Rigbys.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-21

much as anything else, the firms willingness to
accept back any purchase, returning the full pur-
chase price. This, we believe, does and should
inspire confidence We have in stock about 300
Ladies' Coats. AS priced, there should MT be
garment here after Xmas
Only about dozen and half Ladies' tailor
made Suits This speaks volumes for the merit
of suit selling ours must have been right.
These last go at about half price. See them
Good line of cloth capes = 80 and SO inches =
priced now lower than ever. Well to see these.
ing Of these good heavy cloths, sI.Io up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-21

little argument over the line fence prop
osition, Mrs Davis fired four shots at a
pair of neighbors. No blood was shed,
but the lady with the gun was arrested
for assault with homicidal trimmings and
placed in theh county bastile.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-21

c. L. Buergard, the Rock Island con-
ductor who was arrested last week for
obstructing the crossing in North Topeka,
was fined IS in police court this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-21

See prices on Christmas beef a
Shawnee Grocery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-21

Buy her box Of Rigby's fine candies,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-21

Fancy dates. per pound. &c. Whittel-
sey Mer. Co, Second and Madison.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-21

No matter how alluring offerings made else
where may seem ours are far better, since
everything that you must yet buy, you can
purchase here at absolute cost and less.
Please do not forget this-it is very import
ant in the purchase of a bill of goods: Ours is
not special offering on few selected items,
but an absolute cost sale on all items
Strictly Winter Supplies.
We are in splendid shape with
Cotton-feeced Blankets from 45c per pair up.
Atwood Blankets, So. 90 per pair and up.
Comfortables, large and heavy, ooc, up.
Mems heavy deeced Underwear of the broken
lines as low as soc for suit
Mems heavy camels hair Underwear, 73c per
garment.
Strictly all-wool Underwear, very fine, 83c
each.
Mems blue and tan ribbed Underwear, feeced
back, 371ac per garment.
Childrens good and heavy ribbed Underwear,
feeced back, 3clfor size 16; rise, &c a size:
Boys heavy Combination Suits, fine feeced
back, any size, choice 4zC.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-21

Tons Of candy at Risby's.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-21
Wool and FIeeced Hosiery.

A few degrees colder or little covering of
snow on the ground will make remarkable diff
ference in the demand. We have yet fair
supply for men, women, and children, but won't
last long with their present pricing all at abb
sOlute cost.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-21

There has been great selling here, and yet if
you look around on the main floor, there is a
goodly stock in sight. The basement and second
floor, where vast surplus stock was carried, show
the great inroads made.
Be sure and come before you make your final
winter purchases. No inflated values here, no
bubbles to burst. Treatment will be all that
you could wish.
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| leave items Cor this column with the
Kimban Printing comEany e12 Norta
Kansas ayenuel
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For Women

Here the list is simply limitless for there is
so much that will interest and please most wo-
men-to cater to them means Unrestricted buy
ing and this will be apparent to you when visit
ing the store.
But let us mention a few:
A nice dress pattern, cloak, cape, or shawl,
a nice piece of fur, dress or walking skirt,
silk or Saline petticoat, lined or un1ned kid
gloves, nice umbrella, handsome stock or
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-02-20
DEPART FOR THE WEST.
James A. Ewing and Family Off to
Boise CITY, Idaho,

Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Ewing and fami-
ly departed today for Boise, Idaho,
where they will make their future
home. In their leave-taking MankatO
loses most estimable family. Mr..
Ewing has been prominent in Blue
Earth county, in business and politics.
He was engaged in the mercantile
business at Eagle Lake twelve years,
postmaster eight years, having been
appointed to the position by President
Harrison, county treasurer for four
years, cashier of National Citizens
Bank for several months, beside hav-
ing been interested in a number of
important enterprises. Mr.. Ewing
has been chairman of the Republican
county committee and the excellent
results of last falls campaign in Blue
Earth county are due to his excellent
management.
Mr.. Ewing is an honest, upright
gentleman and he has the conf
dence of all who know him. He goes
to Boise to become manager of the
Peoples Cooperative Mercantile Co.
His many friends will wish him sue
cess in his new field.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-02-20
Society,".
From TUESDAYS Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
The select mask ball given by the
Mankato Athletic club at Athletic
hall last night was very pleasant
affair. 1t was attended by thirty-five
couples, who danced until 2:30 and to
music by the Concordia orchestra
many pretty costumes were worn,
those of Charles Bangerter, r. W
Bates and Will Rabe being among the
best The hall was prettily decorated
with Japanese lanterns, colored lights
etc. The committee having the af-
fair in charge is deserving of much
credit. A group of eight young ladies
representing the Mankato band was a
striking feature.
Geo. Wester and Miss Anna Klopp
were united in marriage at eight
O'Clock this morning by Rev. Father
Hughes. The affair was quiet one.
The groom is cigar maker, and both
he and the bride, who is an estimable
young lady, have many friends who
will wish them well.
Mrs. Evan Hughes and Miss YeOman
entertained forty young people of the
Congregational church Saturday even
ing at the home of the former in West
MankatO. 1t was a Valentine party,
and was greatly enjoyed. The even
ing was spent in playing games, and
refreshments were served.
Mandy Hart and Marjorie Gerlach
entertained abouty seventy of their
friends at the house of the latter on
Saturday evening at Valentine
party. The house was decorated in
red and white all the decorations were
heart-shaped, light refreshments were
served, games played and all reported
good time. Mesdames Hart and Ger
ZACH were assisted by Miss Emma Fire
stone, Miss Inga Johnson and Miss
Kelly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shable, All Pearl street
were very pleasantly surprised last
evening by about thirty of their
friends. The occasion being their fif-
teenth wedding anniversary. A hand
some parlor lamp was presented Mr..
and Mrs. Shabel by Mr.. L. c. Fletcher
with a few appropriate remarks. Mr..
Shabel responded in a very pleasant
manner. Nice refreshments were
served anda pleasant evening pronoun-
ced by all.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-02-20
THE ONLY D0UBLE-BARRELED CANNON.

This cannon appears to be double bar
relied piece of ordinance. and in fact it is
the only double-barreled cannon in the
world; 1t adorns one of the public parks
at Athens, Ga.
1t was in the early days of the civil war
a man named Gilleland who was an ar
dent southern sympathizer, conceived the
have it cast at one Of the local foundries
1t was nodded from his own design
mounted on low truck and received the
title THE Yankee Demolisher' from the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-02-20

inventor. 1t was to be loaded in the same
way as the ordinary f1eldpiece, with balls,
but the balls were to be connected by
stout chain, several feet in length, fas-
tended to staples welded into the projec-
tiles
When the cannon was completed and
ready for use Gilleland decided to give It
a trial on the hills in the suburbs.
Unfortunately, the inventor was within
range of the curve and was struck by sew
eral links of the chain, with the result
that he was knocked senseless and one
arm was literally shattered to pieces.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-02-20
WHO is WILLIAM HlBBARD?

From Tuesdays Daily.
Chief Bowen today received the
following telegram:
Spokane, Wash, Feb. II, 1908.
Chief of Police, Mankato, Mimi:
William NJ. Hubbard or Heibert was
killed near Walla Walla. Locate
his relatives. Wire answer
j, f Reddy, Chief of Police
The only Hubbard family residing in
Mankato is that of John J. Hubbard
of SOB Glenwood avenue, and they
have son, John j., residing in
Montana.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-02-20
KILLING AT LESUEUR CENTER
Henry Butcher Assaulted at a Town
Masquerade.

From tuesdays Daily.
On Friday evening while masque-
rade was in progress in LIE Sueur
Center several of the town boys as
saulted Henry Butcher, sliving two
miles out, inficting injuries from
which he died later. Bucher was
struck over the head with a neck
yoke and sustained a fracture of the
skull. His jaw was also broken. His
father is respected farmer and the
assailants of the boy will be prose-
Gated.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-02-20

GOOD eUent7lg," ne sdsd.
auarters for those VINO were wander-
ing bewiIdered through the streets or
sitting dumb and stolid on their dam
aged piles Of household goods. distrib-
uting wagon loads Of bread and coffee
and In several cases hunting up lost
children and bringing together families
that had become separated during the
confusion.
Once as he stepped out Of the hall for
a moment to get breath Of fresh air
Gordon almost ran into Randall. who
had one child by the hand and another
in his arms, both Of them devouring
sandwiches. Randall nodded to Cor
don. but did not speak. and Gordon
stepped back without saying anything.
But all the rest Of the day he had
vision of Tommy Randall and those
children.
Both morning and evening papers
coptained full accounts Of the .Tene-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-02-20
--latest Fashion Notes
CREPE de CHINE WAIST.

Every woman is an admirer of pretty
corsage, which is so useful for afternoon
wear in the house or for an afternoon at
the matinee, and the model here shown
is very attractive. It is made Of the new
shade of scarlet crepe de Chine, and its
oddly ought to please every one. Verti-
cal and horizontal tucks are stitched with
Corticelli silk, and Flo silk is used for
the small embroidered tabs. Very pretty
and novel are the Hungarian sleeves.
used on skirts of silk or thin materials
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-02-20

One of the famous big horn sheep of the
interior of Alaska was killed this year by
Alfred B. lies, a. mining engineer, of VAL
DEE, while on exploring expedition to the
head of the Tanana and White. rivers.
The horns measured seven inches
through at the butt and 4S inches in
length. The spread is 81 inches. This
is without doubt the finest specimen of
big horn in the United States, the contour
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-02-20
SPREAD OF RAMS HORNS 81 INCHES.

and symmetry being perfect. The comb"
shows the animal to be II years old, and
the carcass weighed about $50 pounds.
Its fleece was snow whiteas is that of all
of the big horns in that region. The sheep
appeared to be the sire of the flock, which
numbered 85, and when shot he was doing
guard duty on a point or rock overlooking
the valley Of the White river, surround
ed by his ewes and lambs
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-02-20
A PRETTY SHORT COAT.

either velvet or peau de sole and recalls
some of the portraits Of earlier days. The
deep collar, which may almost be called
Irish crotchet lace, and the coat which
is here made of velvet. is ornamented
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-02-20
Costly Advertising.

One of the most expensive advertising
campaigns recently undertaken has for
its object the advertising of Colorado.
TIE medium to be used is train of FIVE
N 4gnifcent vestibule cars which will cost
100000 to equip. The train is to be a
complete exposition of the products and
natural advantages of Colorado. To fully
explain the process of manufacture and
advantages of golden grain belt beer to the
entire country would take a train as large
and would cost as much. We are only
trying, and modest way. to educate the
people of the Northwest into realizing the
desirability, from health stand point, ,of
using this beer regularly in their homes.
Order of your nearest dealer. or be sup
piled by NJ I. Smith, Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-02-20
COSTUME OF HYACINTH-BLUE.

A costume Of hyacinth- blue satin-faced
cloth shows the new drop shoulder cape
collar and odd revers bordered with Rus
sian embroidery. Fanciful sleeves are
shown, buttoned on the outside The
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-02-20

with straps of peau de sole stitched with
Corticelli stitching silk, and is further
decorated by small buttons and dainty
bowknots.
The yoke jacket. recalling the Norfolk
returns to us with few notifications
that the loose front. The yoke and the
plat effect remains, the plaits in this in
stance being simulated and on the fronts
reaching to the belt. while in back the
plait-shaped piece is very wide where it
joins tie yoke, then narrows to the waist
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-02-20

and widens a trile again on the basque.
with buttons in front, similar buttons
apparently fastening the belt on either
side of front. The revers, collar, and
cuffs are of plaid cloth.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1903-09-01

products, the exhibit 10 the ag.
ricultural department. will en-
brace wheat, oats, rice. barley.
peas, pumpkins, sugar cane. to-
bacco, clover. millet. maize. with
other important products Of the
farm.
Fruit farms aud maket gar.
dens thrive in Mississippi. and
yield bouutiful crops all the wear
round. There is never a moath
that some valued crop may not
be harvested. This will be dem
onstrated by the large exhibit. IN
the Palace Of Horticulture. where
will be shown peaches. apples.
plums. pears, grapes. cherries,
berries, ounces, figs. tomatoes,
beans. vegetables. cabbages,
ura'ps. radishes. and other
fruits and vegetables.
Strawberries yield abuudantly
on hills and rolling lands Of East
ern Mississippi. and from Merid-
ian north to Corinth. along the
line OF the Mobile & Ohio Rail.
road. the luscious fruit is grown
with much profit. Excellent
transportation facilities permi,
the berries TO quickly reach the
northern market. and sell a, the
high prices that prevail early in
the season.
Mississippi women. who are
taking al enthusiastic part 10
their State exhibit. will make a
telling display in the art depart
ment and in the building set aside
for woman's work.
For the State building. Miss
issippi will reproduce "Bcauvoir"
the home Of Jefferson Davis.
The historic MANSION will be
faithfully reproduced, aud will
contain many old ~ orkso OF artand
hta snw,r ~r~i.-1
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1903-09-01

The Editor has sren, consider
able time ia selecting a list Of
books for the readers of this
Journal. He takes pleasure in
recon- mending the following list
~ suitable TO the needs OF the
far mcrs OF this section.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1903-09-01
FOR SALE.

Sweepstakes English Berk.
shir es-Beautiful Pigs from Gov
ernor Lees daughter by thou
pound Longfellow Boar.
Only 50 each. w. M. RODGERS.
Paynes, S. C.