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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29
MEAT FOR PUBLIC.
John A. Alexander Talks of
Mutual Packing House.

John A. Alexander has proposed the
establishment of mutual packing
house with the view of relieving the
present situation of high priced meat.
His scheme is patterned after that used
by the cooperative elevators in tine
wheat country which are conducted SO
as to profit by the changes in price by
the grain trust. He would have the
local meat retailers organize COM
pany for the operation Of a packing
house which they would all agree to
patronize so long as the packers COM
bine held the price of meat at a large
margin above the actual cost of pro-
ductton.
When the meat packers undertook to
undersell the mutual concern and
placed the wholesale price below the
cost of dressing beef, all the retailers
would resume purchasing from the
trust They would continue buying
from the combine packers so long as
they could get meat at a lower cost
than they could get it themselves and
would, by a previous agreement, turn
into the treasury of the cooperative
packing house per cent of their profits
accruing from the handling of packing
house dressed beef.
At all times the mutual packing house
would be so conducted as to bring in
fair margin of profit from the sale of
dressed beef and regular dividends
would be paid to shareholders from the
treasury. BY this means an adequate
Office force could be maintained. the
markets watched closely and the wide
margin of profit now received by the
meat packers could be secured to the re-
tailers. Meat handled through the mu-
tual concern could be sold to the public
at price considerably lower than that
Of the combine packed article.
Right now, said Alexander this
morning, the farmers are being paid
81 less for their cattle than they were
q wear ago. while the DeODie are paving
81 more per hundred for meat. There is
great big margin of profit. all of
which goes to the packers. They have
discontinued the delivery of meat to the
retailers with the view of freezing out
the little fellows. 1t means a saving to
the packers but the consumers doesn't
profit by it. If the meat retailers would
get together upon some such proposition
and stay by ii they could beat the pack
ers' combine right along.
1.-The idea of the mutual company is
not exactly original with me. 1t is my
understanding that the cooperative
grain elevators in the western part of
the state work upon some such prin-
ciple as this. The farmers hold the stock
in the elevator company. When repre-
ssntatives of the grain trust are hold
ing down the purchase price of wheat
the co-operative elevator handles it,
paying the farmer a top market price
for 1t. When the grain trust begins pay
ing higher prices to the producer, in
the hope of running the cooperative
elevator out of business, the elevator
shuts down and the farmers sell to the
trust, which is handling the grain at no
profit or at a loss While the farmers
are selling to the grain trust, they turn
in small margin to the cooperative
company, so as to keep it alive, and it
is always ready to resume activity as
soon as the grain trust lowers its
prices"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29
Marshalrs Band at vinewood Park.

The following is the programme for
Sunday, August 3d. 1903 at p. m:
PART L
l. March, Meath Southern Skies
....... ................. Daniels
> Overture, "Frisch Trulich u Frei'
: - 1AeISlcT
8. Serenade, Love in Idleness," Macbeth
4. HOLSTERS Promenade ....-.-. Steele
;. Spanish Valse, Los Angeles
......... 49,. ............. Godfrey
PART II.
6. March oddly. The White Crow
-.--...----..-- no
:. Finale and Bridal Chorus from
'Lohengrin" $3.50 ........ Wagner
8. Waltz selection from I'll Trova-
9. March, ..on to Camp. siIberburg
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29
Strike Is DELAYED.

Chicago, Aug. 29.-Missouri miners,
10000 of whom were expected to strike
today upon the anticipated breaking
off of negotiations in progress here to-
day between President John Mitchell
and representatives of the Missouri OPP
orators will be obliged to seek a new
reason for going out or delay the strike
indefinitely. The break in the confer
ence did not occur and strike order
will probably not be issued as the rep
resentatives adjourned to meet in Kan
sas City. September 10.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29
Humberts in Prison.

Paris, Aug. 29.-Frederick Humbert
and Emil and Roumain Dauragnac, who
were sentenced respectively to five, two
and three years imprisonment were re-
moved today to the prison of F'resnes.
Madame Humbert, who was also SEN
fenced to five years Imprisonment re-
mains at the Concertigno prison. All
the condemned members of the Humbert
family are undergoing the regime of
convicts. but the penal work of NJ. and
Mime. Humbert will not begin until
decision has been rendered in their APP
peal against their sentence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29
Fire at o'Keene, Okla.

Kansas City. Mo, Aug. ga special
to the Star from O'Keene. Okla, says
fire today within two hours destroyed
an entire block of business buildings on
the west side of Main street. The losers
include the O'Keene Hardware and I'm
plement company. Empire Furniture
company, the First National bank, J.
F. Dickson, mems furnishings; Durham
Bros, furniture: Smith & Holman,
drugs; Stokes Bros, grocery; two sa-
Ions, two restaurants and a butcher
shop. No estimate of the loss has been
made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29
VIM. GREEN & SONS.
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

The funeral of Miss Emma B. Rose
burgh, who died yesterday, will be held
at 10 o'clock Monday morning from the
home of her sister, Mrs. A. r. Banks.
at 705 Fillmore street.
The funeral of Peter Rapp, aged IS
months. who died yesterday at the home
of his parents, 445 East Gordon street
morning
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29
Aerodrome Is Unframed.

Whitewater, Va, Aug. 29.-Prof. Man
ley stated today that no damage had
been done to Prof. Langleys aerdome in
the storm last night. He said the in
ventor would remain down the river,
indicating that with good weather con-
ditions a launching will be attempted
early next week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29

Phil Kelly of White Cloud, T. J.
O'Neil of Usage City, and W. A. Jones of
Lyons, the members of the board of man.
came to Topeka today from Hutch
inson, where they held meeting Fri
day. They elected E. E. Marshall, of
Ellsworth, as superintendent Of the re-
formatory to succeed ]. S. Simmons,
whose resignation becomes effective Oc
tober l. A number of reformatory
prisoners were also paroled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29
Topeka Man Arrested.

Jim Chrisman of this city who works
for J. B. Belts on contracts, is in trouble
with the federal authorities at Junction
City. Chrisman, who was engaged on
some building at that place, has been
bound over for trial in the United States
district court on a charge of buying cloth
gave bond to the amount of 500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29
Roosevelt Has Another.

Reading. Pa, Aug. pa. NJ High
was today elected delegate to the ma
tional Republican convention and in
structed to vote for President Roose-
Welt The resolutions strongly endorse
President Roosevelt nd Senators Quay
and Penrose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29
Lipton's Reported Engagement.

New York, Aug. 29.-Mrs. Grundy
had a new story for her followers today
in a variation of the oft-repeated state
ment of the engagement of Sir Thomas
Upton. Miss Alice Revel of Chicago is
the charming young woman now men
toned. Miss ReTell is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander II. Revell.
All three are the guests of the Irish bar
onet on the Erin. as they were two
wears ago
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29
Indioted on 2a Counts.

Denver, Col, Aug 29.-City and County
Clerk Aichele. indicted by the grand jury
on % counts, charging embezzlement, lar
ceny of records and destruction of pub
lie documents, appeared in the criminal
court today and furnished bonds in -he
sum of S12, 900. He said he would plead not
guilty to all the charges.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29
Thougands locked out.

Zanze, Wales, Aug 29.-All the south
Wales tin plate works controlled by the
employers association closed today for
an indefinite period in consequence of
a wage dispute. From $1,000 to 30, 900
workmen are affected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29

A little thing sometimes results in death.
Thus a mere scratch. insignificant cuts or
puny boils have paid the death penalty.
1t is wise to have Bucklen's Arnfca Salve
ever handy It's the best salve on earth
and will prevent fatality, when burns,
sores. ulcers and piles threaten. Only sc
at the Arnold Drug Co., SR1 N. Kansas
avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29
Treasury Balance.

Washington, Aug. 29.-Today's state
ment of the treasury balances in the
general fund, exclusive of the $3.50 000,-
600 gold reserve in the division of re-
demption, shows: Available cash ball
ance. $231 1888; gold. $102, 341, 134.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29
Toronto Fair Opens.

Toronto. Ont, Aug. 29-Toronto's an
nuaI exposition was opened today The
late Queen Victoria's jubilee presents,
valued at over 100000 and the Cold
Stream guards band of England are TO
be the main attractions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29
CoIIision on the Eric.

Middletown. n. Y, Aug. 29.-Two
trains on the Erie railroad collided
near Turner's today killing one unknown
man and injuring a number of passen-
gers F. Haltenfield. of New York, had
an arm cut off. The injuries to the
others consisted mainly of cuts and
bruises
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29
Seven Men Injured in Collision.

Columbus, o.. Aug. 29-F1ve men on a
gravel and two on a freight train were
seriously injured in a collision on the
Pennsylvania railroad today. Conductor
Like and Fireman Greenlee of the freight
train We're scalded and may die.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29
Hotel Burns at Peoria.

Peoria, ILL.,, Aug 29-The Hotel
Johnson, at fremont, burned at 3
o'clock this morning. The guests and
help were all rescued. but with much
difficulty. Loss $4,000. partially in
surad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29
Work of Hoboes.

Ogden, Utah. Aug. 29.-The Southern
Pacific officers have discovered evil
dence which goes to show that the
wreck at Promotory Thursday night
was the work of hoboes. The switch
had been misplaced, running the train
onto a blind siding. The object is
thought to have been robbery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29
Shaw on Western Tour.

Oyster Bay n. Y. Aug. 29-Secretary
Shaw after a conference with the
president which continued far into the
night left today on an extended trip
through the middle west. He will de-
liver two or three addresses while on
his journey. He probably will not re
turn to Washington before September
.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29
Buried Under sand Slide.

Sabetha. Kan. Aug. 29-Mr. d. w Ed
wards was killed on the farm of NJ. Rellis.
three miles southwest of Sabetha, while
working in sand bank. The gravel and
sand caved in on him. He leaves a wife
and three children.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29
EBERHARDTS WON.

Atchison, Kas.. Aug. 29.-Eberhardts
won the tennis doubles championship,
beating Wilder and Sheldon 81, 60
this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29
WONT BE HURRIED.
President Will Take No Action
on Isthmian Canal at Present.

Washington. Aug. 2s-This government
will take action at present regarding
an isthmian canal. The president will
not be hurried in deciding when negotia-
lions shall be opened for the Nicaraguan
rnlIta
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29
Anthrax Rreaks Out.

Chicago. Aug. 29.-Anthrax, dreaded by
cattle owners, has been reported to the
health department as having broken out
on a stock farm near Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29
Pittsbure s; St. Louis 2.

Pittsburg, Aug 29.-The home team in
St. Louis today by score of to 2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29

Washington. Aug. 2e.-General Robert
Shaw Oliver of New York, the new assist
ant secretary of war, today entered upon
the duties of his office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29
GOLD DUST,
PEARLINE

or any other of the really good
labor savers. They clean every
thing cleanable from cellar to attic
dishes and clothes. pots and pans,
floors and glass. Housework is hard
work. Why not make it easy as you
can? Come in and let us help you.
We carry complete line of these
goods.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29
Hard Work
Made Light

If You'll use one of the modern
washing powders They are more
effective than the best bar soap.
They clean with ease. dispatch and
safety. You can shorten your work
and lengthen your leisure if you'll
usa
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-10-22
A Lucky Game of Chess.

A story Is told Of the Moorish prince
Abul Hejex, who was thrown Into
prison for sedition by his brother Mo
BANNED. king Of Granada. There 10
remained for several years until the
king, fearing he might escape. placed
himself at the head Of u fresh revolt
and seized the crown, ordering one Of
bis pashas to see to his immediate exc
cut4on Abul Hejex was playing at chess
when the pasha came and bade him
prepare for death. The prince asked
for two hours respite. which was ~
fused. After earnest entreaty he OBJ
tanned permission to finish his gamA
He was in no hurry about the movsA
we are told. and well for him he was
not. for before an hour had elapsed q
messenger brought the news that No
manned had been struck dead By 49,
plexy, and Abul was forthwith ~
claimed king Of Granada. 1t was h.
deed small favor for the pashe -
grant, but 1t altered the whole currsnS
Of the kings career
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-10-22
THE FISHER MARTEN.
Conceited, Cunning and intelli1s@A
md without Fear.

ana without rear.
The fisher marten' deserves to b
much better known than he genereItH
Is, If only on account Of his own good
opinion Of himself, his wonderful cuns
ming and shrewd intelligence.
One Of the largest and handsomae1
Of the martens he has also agtlatlk
strength and endurance for any t1Re
Of bis kind put together. MeaSustna
about three feet "A length, with a &iizns
vigorous body, the fisher will txavse
enormous distances in a single night
bounding lightly up into the an. VA
his nose turned up ip order to cahc3
every Whit Of scent, outwittinG ofhA9
animals and the cleverest trappsas aSA
making himself at home whafssNs ~
happens to find himself.
He generally chooses as his huutna
grounds the thickly covered hillh INA
ridges where the hemlock and scsvae
grow in abundance, but he u - n0c(I
at home on the tree tops - a. ~
ground and can sleep ~ soun6ly -
low hollow Of tree as on bfHnd0 g.
a FIR tree, where he will lie st1eesAsl
out In the sunshine like any old cok
AS for fear, he does not know Wbae
II is. He will not only face but -
tually kill a Canadian porcupfne an4
does not even appear to mind tn
quills which penetrate his body. n
Is not particularly fond Of meeting a
old bear with cubs. but Is genafon0
clever enough to steal her cubs wh5ls
she goes off on some little e1pedtf1a0
Of her own, while instances have bsaa
related Of the fishers In the R0o10
mountains even killing young grizaiaA
AS for man, he appears to laugh a
him and his designs for trapping VIA
animals. He will pull marten tap
open and take out the bait, whefhAg
alive or dead; he will tear a Pine nAf
ten or mink to pieces in no time and
carry 1t OF or drag the trap over sons
rough projection in order to spring y
and make off more often than noa
without having received as much a. 4
scratch.
But perhaps his cleverest trick, whtas
he finds a trapper is following h3s
trail. is to get behind the trapper an6
follow his, so that while the unorSf
scious trapper is walking after tAs
fisher the fisher is keeping compulsory
out of danger by following the trap
per. Many useless mile has thu
trapper walked In this manner, and
many good bats has he lost by TIA
very same shrewd. cunning animal -
is trying to trace and catch.-CollerS
Weekly
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-10-22
COUNTY STATEMENT
ANNUHI1 LEVY LIST
OF
Frederick County Maryland,
FOk
1909.

osh7Ss' IA
n sycuIuu Ii Oh ArllCIt -, Couc vi uDil'
Genela III Laws, which leaus do loi'o"o'
They shall make out and publish annually
IN at least two newspapers, published III theli
y.sUectiye counties, ii there De two, detail
ed. minute ana accurate statement Oh lhe
expenses OF their said counties, Specifying
therein each particular item ol expense anu
Tor what ana TO whom paid, ana stlall also
deliver to the Sheriff OF theirrespectlNe couh-
ties tls many copies OF such statements as
shore are Election Districts in the county, at
least ten days before each general eiectloh'
an the receipt ot such copies, set one Oh theih
nj the place OF holding elections III each Flee
ton districts and the Clerk to the county
commissioners and the Sheriff who shall iaii
10 nertul III Tie duty imposed ny thls sectiol'
shaii eacn iol ielt the sum OF one hundred
dollars
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-10-22
The Bishop and the Widow

According to a contemporary, bash1o
who is widely known for his ump&
thetic and kindly nature having oooS
sion recently to call upon a widow %
some church matter, and finding hss
deeply distressed at her Loneliness. vsR
tured, as he was quite entitled to do -
offer few words Of fatherV consoa&
ton. "You must not" he said, De caSo
down by your sorrow and lonely pod
ton. Remember the maxim. Man pso
poses, but" "Ah, my lord" ine<
rupted the lady. III man only wouA"
It L. not mentioned whether the b4a4eD
was q bachelor or not.-London 0eAn6
ard
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-10-22
work and Leisure should he AaseA.

work and Leisure Should BE Astels
Work Is good. No one ssfSoua0
doubts this truth. Adam may hsvs
doubted It when he nrst took spade y
hand and Eve when she secured ~
first pots and kettles, but In the coor0
of a few thousand years we have learn
cd to know and value this honest t1oS
blesome, faithful and extremely sxsSe
ing friend. But work is not the only
good thing in the world. II u not Q
fetch to be adorned. neither II II 70 -
Judged, like a sum in addition. by ~
outward and immediate results- II
rod of labor does not abide sxciu4va9
In the rolling mill, the law courts -
the cornfield. He has twin saseW
whose name is leisure, and In hsr sak
ETY. he fingers now and then to tho a9e
ing gain Of both.-Scribners
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-10-22
Tho Teptd Bath.

A tepid bath at about 30 degrees
Fahrenheit, taken Just before retiring,
IN Q tub where the whole body except
the face is Immersed. Is an excellent
substitute for sleep, says Henry Ben
nett Weinburgh in Perfect Health. To
be exact, he says 1t IL the only substi-
tuts known to science for natures
sweet restorer. II have known cases
Of prolonged and chronic insomnia to
be cured by this form Of bath. Sleep,
with the exception Of tho heart beats
n intended for perfect rest The bath
above named will como near enough
producing this result to answer many
months for slesp IN Gases Il insomnia."
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-10-22
Etymolo9fcAl.

"Well, there's one consolatinn, -
served Mr.. Suburbs philosophicaIH. -
he shooed his neighbours hens over ths
fence for the some hundredth time. AZ
last have discovered why ch3ckao
have crops in their anatomy.
"WhyY' asked his wife curaousaV.
"Why not, with all the seeds ~
plant in themselvesT qusO~4 ".
0uburbe.-New York Times.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-10-22
Physiological Error.

Psychological nFx0ws
TT says in dis paper dat fsi'sr ~
broke out Of jail was shot trough -
v-i-t-a-l-s. wot does dat meanr'
through de vtctuals. Deg must
piugged him in de stomach.
But dey had chased him two aaSs
an he hadn't had not'in' 10 eat"
Den Dc papers wrong. It oueAo1
seSd hs was shot Trough q apDsoE
-ksnas Oty Journal
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-10-22

} |. FalcOner, Juror W
ST. 90
Inquest on the body of'Kager Garner, cord,
accidCntly killed at liuckeyStown
Dist. No. 1.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-10-22

Citizens National Bank, wagon shed
anu corn house at Montevue BIZ ~
Il Il steele, D1aruII, jul DIS -
Or llson Long, medical eXamlna-
Dr. RALPH Brow ming, medical exami
nation ~ W
Il Il steele, boarding jurors %
T. h Steele, boarding jurors ~ 80
oaylor, Register Of Wills, for
transcript % "
Citizens National Bans. L Church St.
paving $50 81
MluIam ,IoDerly, ridge lumber )! ~
JIUIZchS National Bten, road and
DriuSe WON 20 ~
CltlH.uS NdJIUual Bank, 20. Treas
uier expense account 2oJ ~
Citizens NaliundI Bdi.E. road ana
bridge worn $40 wv
Franchise lax iOr Frederick City 5eH -
FRANCHISE lax lor MluuleLOWn llb 80
FRANCHISE lax IOi ~ Gls"lch 80 -
DdnlLUf u OuIJ House ana Keeper
y! faIA, dpprupi latiun 40 u
Pay >ICltu " nan, appropriation @tN ~
EIeCtIIc ANA bao Ne nj appropriation 100 90
+ .!eIudu " an aipIu9i iatlOu oIu ~
LOuusu. " COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
appr"pI iaJion l3v "
TcIepuUnus, appropriation loo "
" after neuJ, az pro YilutlUu lJu ~
Keeper ana SJaIIuaIi weights anu
.leasuroS, applO lilutOn la ~
S43, u
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-10-22

RArA - naAN
Hlsse W teach ths bahl - tank and
IN - hpsd ~ tsag0A-onast ~