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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-09
AUTONOMY FOR MOROS
Philippine Commission Enacts a
New Law.

Manila, June 9.-The Philippine commits
sion has enacted a bill providing for the
government OF the Adoros. Gov. Taft and
Major General Davis jointly drafted it.
The measure practically makes the Moro
province an autonomous colony of the
Philippines which the Philippine govern
ment controls and creates an appointive
legislative council to provide local laws
the commission reversing the right to
amend and arnul them. The council is to
be composed of a governor, secretary,
treasurer, engineer, attorney and super
intenGent of schools. Governor Taft viii
appoint the officials The bill Will extend
the jurisdiction Of the Philippine courts
and constabulary to the province and viii
recognize Moro laws which do not conflict
with American laws. The measure also di-
reefs the conhscation of the tribal laws.
creates Moro courts provides that the
Philippine courts shall try cases between
NIoros and Christians, gives the province
its net customs and forestry collections
and authorizes the council to abolish sla-
very
The bill provides for partial military gov
eminent and it is expected that General
Leonard Wood win be the first governor
of the Moro province.
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PRAYER MUST PREVAIL.
Conshohoeken Pastor Says Rains
Sure Within a Week.

Conshohocken- Pa. June 9.-Rev. Herbert
]. Cook, rector of Calvary Protestant Epis-
copal church expects rain soon. He bases
his expectations in his thorough belief in
the efIicac. of prayer.
In my 30 years experience as a clergy
man" said Mr.. Cook today, Il have never
had my faith in prayer shaken. Never
have I prayed for rain but that God has
caused downpour within a weeks time.
City Ticket Office. Union Pacins
Railroad. b25 Kansas avenue
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''variousness7 in dress is an advantage
we cannot afford to overlook.
Paquin for some time has been con
strueting his models so that they may
be adapted either as fitted up bodice
or to admit of different slips In his
tailor costumes he gives blouse coats or
bolercs such a cunningly clever build
that they may be worn in summer
with a slip or merely as chemisettes. I
am inclined to put this spreading Of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-09

Some charming little coffee oats
there are having deep yokes OF tucked
esprit net edged with wide frills OF
soft French lace. The sleeves are tuck
ed to the elbow and completed by bat
wing ruhies. while tucked and lace
edged sailor collars are the usual neck
finish.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-09
Ladv somerset ID HopefuI.

Geneva. June At today's session Of
the convention of the worlds W. C. T. L..
the presiding officer. Mrs. Lillian NJ Ste
vens, read Lady Somerset's presidential
address in which the president predicted
that the eventual outcome of the ". c. T.
Us fight would be a complete victory over
the liquor traffic
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TAKE 80 MEN IN RAD.
Two Alleged Pool Rooms, One for
Negroes, Broken Into.

New York June 9-Thirty policemen
raided an Illegal pool room i'm lower Sixth
avenue and took $50 prisoners. the warrant
calling for all caught in the rooms. The
raided building is four story brick. on
the ground floor is "a restaurant The door
leading upstairs was locked and barred
the top of the stairs the Iolice met "a
crowd of men rushing down. Cantain
Wiegaud and his men drew their revOlvsrs
and ordered the men back upstairs. The
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-09
HELP FROM OBERLIN.
Proceeds Of Band Concert Divided Be
tween Topeka and Kansas City.

tWeen Topeka and kansas City
The state Journal today received a letter
from r. w. Coldren, manager of the Citi-
zens' Concert band of Oberlin. incloslng
a draft for S2o.s5 to 60 to the Topeka re-
lief fund:
Following is the letter:
Oberlin. Kan. June g.
Topeka State Journal Topeka Kan:
At the suggestion of D. O Addienan.
treasurer of our band, we held d popular
10 cent concert yesterday evening and
realized S41.65 thereby. One half or s2a.S5.
we inclose with this letter. which we en-
trust YOU to be applied to the wants of the
flood sufferers OF your city The other half
goes to Kansas City. Kan. Also tender the
sympathy and encoura cement Of citizens of
of Oberlin and the members of the Citi-
zens Concert band. Yours truly.
F. w. COLDhEN ManaEer
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police, got a large quantity of poolroom
paraphernalia
on the third floor the police found about
100 negroes. conducting pool ROOM All
were arrested.
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Rome. June 9.-The negotiations be-
tween the vatican and Rome regarding
the attitude to be assumed by President
Loubet toward the pope during the
forthcoming visit to Rome are at a
standstin The vatican hopes a change
Will occur by France modifying the situ-
alton.
City Ticket Office. Union Pacific
Railroad. 525 Kansas avenue
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Stocks are being made Of stitched silk
ornamented with lace medallioRs and in
dainty designs in fine lawn and cam
brio.
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Stewart and Mr.. William Frame whose
marriage takes place Thursday. Their
other guests viii be Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Scott Davis, Miss Mabel Frame and
Mr.. Walter Frame of Waukesha. Wis
consin.
Miss Emile King viii entertain the
Dyspepties tonight who include Miss
Helen Quinton. Miss Fay Quinton, Miss
Anna Herbst, Miss Sue Herbst, Miss
Jessie Payne, Miss Ethel Davis, Miss
Lulu Ewart. Miss Frances Solomon of
Atchison Mr. Scott Lord, MI Dana
Davis, Mr.. George Snyder, Mr.. Joe Will
son, Mr.. James Stewart, Mr.. Harley
Reisman. Mr. Harry Parks, Mr.. Day
Karr, Mr. Frank Gahagan. Mr.. VIII
Wikidal and Mr.. Theo Snattinger.
Miss Peariade Prescott entertained at
dinner Sunday night for her sister,
Miss Rose Prescott who has recently
returned from an extended stay in Cal
ifornia The guests included Miss Anna
Anna Ruder of Leavenworth. Mr.. john
Waters, Mr.. Thomas L. King, Mr.. C. j.
Mcpherson of Chicago, Mr.. Paul Walk
er and DR.. William Maclay Lyon.
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Putnam announce
the marriage of their daughter, Edith,
to Mr.. Earl Graham, to take place
Wednesday evening of this week
The title of the Topeka Federation of
Clubs pamphlet history of the flood by
Mrs. w. A McCarter will be The
Overlooking of the Waters" Subscrip-
tons amounting to about STA nave
been received for the book which viii
be out in about two weeks.
Alden Weightmann had 4 birthday
party last Friday afternoon at the
home Of his grandmother. Mrs Weight
mann, 1929 Topeka avenue. to celebrate
his seventh birthday anniversary
The marriage of Miss Nellie Early
and Mr.. Edward Robbins viii take
place this evening a half past O'Clock
at the home Of the brides parents. Mr.
and Mrs. E. 3. Early in Highland
Park At home after July 1, 81 Tenth
avenue west.
There viii be a meeting of the . and
[ club in the club rooms at Mills store
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock. A
full attendance is desired.
Mr. and Mrs T. d Mills, of I'LL Clay
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was crazy, or whether the conductor,
or all three were prospective patients
for a lunatic asylUm.-New York Sun
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season. but pale gray. the beloved
champagne, apple green. some times
mixed with parma violet. and red. espe-
eially in musiius. are the shades seen
in the successful toilets Of the year.
The wearing of black is always in favor
with the woman who dresses or a linn
tied income, and, relieved with old lace
or a muslin fichu, black is sufficiently
elegant and. if one so wishes. sufficient
" expensive for any occasion
CATHERINE TALBOT.
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street, gave an informal porch party
Monday evening for out-of-town
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bright embroideries or handsome lace.
The three TERED motif is carried out in
the shoulder collar. edge of coat and on
the sleeves. Two box plaits form the
back. and the collar cape rounds up into
the en- broidere neckband in the back.
Fashioned of a dark fabric. this gar
ment makes a nice little coat to take on
ones summer travels
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10 photos. 1Oc. Lutes. sii kan. ave.
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There will be a meeting of the U and
[ club in the club rooms a Mills stors
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock. A
full attendance is desired.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. d. Mills. of III Clay
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WN ARTS. May s.-The talk of the
week at the Jockey club and
other places where men and
=. r-n--.- - l.. -. - 1900
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Alden Weightmann had n birthday
party last Friday afternoon at the
home Of his grandmother. Mrs. Weight
mann, 1929 Topeka avenue, to celebrate
his seventh birthday anniversary
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-10
BRICK DUE THIS WEEK.
Notice of Shipment for ST. PauPs
Church Received.

Yesterday the trustees of st. Paul
Methodist church received notice that the
first shipment of brick for the new
church would re made this week, and
the first car is due TO arrive here about
the middle of the week. The church has
purchased $4,000 of the finest brick that
could be procured in the southwest They
are gas-burned brick from the Caney
yards. very hard and durable. Some Of
the best building brick in the country
comes from this section.
The trustees expect to have the plans
for the church completed within short
time. Full drawings have been made ana
the trustees are considering them. Some
changes will be made in the original
drawings, and this will necessiatte a con-
siderable change in the plans.
The trustees are determined on having
the most commodious and beautiful
church in the city. II will be built OF
brick and trimmed with carved stone, and
the exterior plans as decided on at
present show a very artistic structure.
The members of the church have been
planning on this building for some time.
Almost the full amount or the estimated
cost of the edifice, s35. 900, has been sub
scribed and the members feel that 1t
will be built according TO the best plans
obtainable The plans have far ma
tured that the brick needed in the struc-
ture have been purchased, and are now
on the way to Wichita. AS soon as the
final details of the plans can be COM
pleted. the specifications will be prepared
asd the contract for the work let. The
members hope to see ground broken for
the new church az no late date and be-
fore another winter they will be wor-
Shipping in a new structure that will be
a credit to the congregation and the city.
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loved and faithful brother, D. NJ Jones.
Therefore be il
Resolved. That in his death, the COM
munity has lost a useful citizen and this
lodge a worthy member and brother who
was faithful to his obligations and true
to every trust, and that we snail hoiu
in fond remembrance the many gooo quail
tiles he possessed. Be II further
Resolved, That the members OF TINS
lodge sympathize with the bereaved fam
lily in their affliction.
Resolved, That our charter be draped In
mourning for q period of thirty days
and copy of their resolutions be spread
upon the records of this lodge; copy
be furnished the bereaved family.
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Dr.Caldwells
Syrup Pepsin

ton of five hundred dollars which he
asks be given his brother. H. w. Dean
from his personal property, he bequeathed
ali Of his property, both real and personal
to his wife and asked that she be ap-
pointed executrix without bond. The will
was made July 10. 1902 and was wit
messed by r. l. Bostick and John D..
Davis. According TO the inventory Of
the estate which was filed yesterday. Mr.
Dean owned at the time of his death.
$4,000 in personal property and $500 in
real estate
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-10
LANE FISHER is DEAD.
He Passed Away in Leavenworth SUM-
day Afternoon.

Lane Fisher died at Fl. Leavenworth,
Kan, Sunday, last. His remains will
arrive over the Missouri Pacific at 7:Oo
this morning. The funeral sermon will
be preached by the Rev. Mr.. Vail at the
Unitarian church. corner General ave-.
and Topeka, Wednesday, at 2:S0 p. m.
Friends of the deceased and of the fam
ily are invited.
Lane Fisher was the youngest brother
Of John and Frank Fisher and Mrs G.
Obrist He was bon in Cuyahoga county,
Ohio, May 22nd. 1857. and came TO Wich-
tia with his parents 81 years ago this
month and has made this place his home
since then. except few years in Chi
huahua Old Mexico. and in Arizona.
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cHAs. ANDERSON DEAD.
He Succumbed to Consumption Yes
terdSy.

Chas. Anderson, q well-known musician
of this city. yesterday died from consump-
ton after long illness. He was twenty
three years Of ase and has lived at 909
North Water street about three years.
ell leaves wife. a sister and brother
The funeral arrangements have not been
made and Will not be announced until
the brother arrives from Salt Lake City.
ALL To HIS WIFE
The Will Of Myron 4. Dean. who died
March >. was filed and probated yesterday
before Judge Wilson. With the eNcep-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-10
TWO BOYS ARRESTED.
For Stealing Iron From the Missouri
Pacific.

Robert Hershberger and Ray Johnson,
two boys less than twelve years Of age,
were arrested by the police just before
noon yesterday and are locked in the city
prison, charged with stealing iron from
the Missouri Pacific railroad; 1t is al
legged that the boys stole considerable
quantity or iron from a car standing at
the corner Of Wichita and Ninth streets
For some time the company has been
collecting scrap iron from along its lines
and had a large quantity loaded on
fat car preparatory TO shipping TO the
machine shops. The iron was identihed
and a warrant will be sworn out in the
city court this morning. This is the third
of the Hershberger boys under arrest
two being convicted of stealing bicycles
and have been sentenced to the reform
school.
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congress hc would 80 70 Atlantic City for
a brief time. when he would repair to To-
peka and II the legislature had not ad-
journed. would attempt TO influence legis-
lation there. This presumably related 10
the proposed apportionment Of rcpresen-
tatives. and the amusing thing was TO
think Of the great influence Mr. Miller
would likely have. and hts reception as an
'Infuencer.r Il H. FA%OS.
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Gard of Thanks

We desire % thank our MANY friends
who by their acts OF kindness and words
OF comfort. have he1Hed ~ bear the erist
and sorrow OF having 70 part with our
dear daughter and sister. Esp, ally DO
we thank al FOR the beautiful hoEzl Of
ferings.
wM " WILSON
ZILPHA " WILSON.
PAUL Il WILSON.
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not considered, the president emphatically
announced that he would call an extra
session OF the senate-and il is now In
progress.
Most of the Kansas delegation has left
for home Scott Bowersock. Reeder. NIL
Ter. CaIderhead. Jackson and Campbell
have gone. Senators Long and Burton Of
course remain indefinitely. subject TO the
adjournment of the extra session OF the
senate.
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WEST SIDE WoMEN'S MEETING.
Very Enjoyable Session Was Had at
Baptist Church.

The womens missionary organiz>ionS
in the four West Side churches. Presby-
terrain. Methodist, Friends and Baptist.
| held an unusually interesting and help
full union meeting at the Baptist church
| from 3 to p. m.
The attendance, for the day was not
| as pleasant as it might have been, was
very good. About seventy-five ladies
| were present. which was spoken of by
| one as an increase over the attendance
of last year. and three times as many
as two years ago. when the first of such
meetings was held indica ting an encour-
aging increase Of interest in the work
| Excellent papers were read and inter
esting talks made on a variety Of sub
| jects connected with their work. Mrs
/ Seal presided. Mrs. Carey led the devo-
| tional service. Mrsr. Barwise read a
carefully prepared paper on Humiliation
! and rayer' Mrs. Binford gave a help
| full Bible talk on Self Denial, which
was followed by an open discussion, sew
eraI taking part. Mrs. Hutchinson sang
a beautiful song entitled "A Letter
From Home" Mrs. Ayres read selec-
ton on Giving" Miss Jessie Calhoun
/ gave a recitation. Voices From the
! Field" and Mrs. Howard read a leafiet
on Missionary Enthusiasm
/ An interesting account was last given
/ by Miss Anna Newton. the Alaskan girl
attending the Friends university. OF her
early home life and of the life and GUS
/ toms of her people. In a few minutes
/ was lear ned more than could be gathered
! in hours of reading, about the natives
OF this far away territory: of their great
need Of the gospel and Of the great obli-
/ CATION Of Americans TO send them the
missionary. to teach them Of Christ and
! 10 Offset and help overcome the debauch-
/ cry perpetrated upon them by unprinci-
/ Piled white men through the rum and to-
/ bacco traiSc- Miss Newton also sang
! two beautiful gospel hymns in her ma
1 tive tongue. She hopes TO go herself
as a missionary
good free-wil offering. amounting TO
| nearly SO was taken At the close. and
/ the service dismissed with prayer by
I Rev Switser. Those absent from this
meeting missed a very helpful service.
Resolutions of Coincidence.
The following resolutions were passed
+ by Garfield Post No. IS. G. 4 R;
! Whereas. Comrsde ,. wilkins has an
swered his last roll call and Is now with
/ the grand army above: and
Whereas. In the death OF this comrade
! the post has lost one Of its oldest men,
I bers the community one % its pioneers
anu good citizens. his family a faithful
+ and loving husband and father; there
fore. be il
Resolved. That we extend 70 the be-
resved family OF the deceased the sin
cere sympathy OF the comrades OF the
/ post
Resolved That a copy OF these reso-
/ lutions be sent TO tn family OF the de-
ceased and be published In the city pa
pers.
H D HEISERMAS.
J. 2 LITTLE
W r KESSLER
Committee
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AGED WOMAN DEAD.
Died Sunday Afternoon After Lin
CerinQ Illness.

Mrs. Wnhelmina Fettke aged g years.
died Sunday afternoon after a lingering
illness. The funeral will be held at the
family residence. 5S4 Riverview. at ,
o'clock today. after which the remains
will be laid 10 rest in Maple Grove GEM
efery
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HOUSEWIVES
HEADACHES

You don't know
why you suffer
from headache
and you are apt
to believe you
have some dire
female trouble,
but its dollars to
doughnuts that
you are wrong.
Women are prone
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senators younger than Mr.. Long. The
youngest is Bailey. of Texas. who is 81.
Beveridge. of Indiana is 40; Kearns of
Utah. is IL; Penrose OF Pennsylvania, and
Kittredge of South Dakota, are A. Mr..
Longs age, but each is a few months
younger than the Kansas senator.
OF senators chosen in the past from
Kansas, Ingalls, and Plumb were 80. while
Ross and Caldwell were Al. These four
were younger at the time of their cleo
ton than Mr.. Long.
The filibuster inaugurated by Republi-
can senate leaders on the question of Ok
lahoma statehood did not seriously affect
Oklahoma-indeed II resulted in an ad-
vantage to the territory. But the great
result was TO bring about an extra ses-
sion of the senate. Had not senate lead
ers inaugurated this flibuster. both the
Panama and reciprocity with Cuba trea-
ties would have been ratified by the SEN
ate. And here is an example Of Roose-
velt's firmness. After the filibuster had
prevented the transaction of legitimate
work in the senate. and the treaties were
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One Of the amusing things which came
up this week was the statement by Rep
resentative ]. NJ Miller Of the Fourth
district. that after the adjournment OF
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1t was a good thing for the Third dis
trict that its incoming representative. p.
p. Campbell. was here for the month last
past. He has become acquainted with
member Of congress and officials. and
has greatly familiarized himself with his
official duties his prerogatives. and what
is required Of him. lie Is bright. young
popular. and will make an excellent rep
resentative
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to put off the duties of Nature to
attend to the duties of the home
and when they do get time to go,
the feeling has passed.
Constipation results and then
the awful racking headache. Take
a spoonful of
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Since the election % Chester Lax
n ,he zerate f-or, Kansas there has ben
tax OF his being the yoongss, rlernee- q
n. senate and also the youngest senator
aver .lsc.ea from Kansas White NJ
Long Is indeed young. aefthe. CT these
statements are correct There are I've
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All members Of West Side Royal Neigh
bors are requested 70 be present Tues
day evening. March 10th. FOR stan Work.
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At the TOIer.

The Slater Madison Square Theatre Co.
who played a week engagement here
last October. have been re-engsged for
a weeks engagement, commencing to-
night. The opening play viii be Brother
John" q society comedy drama with
specialties galore. Mr.. George Castleber-
~ the best buck and wing dancer ever
seen in our city; also the handsome
young actress. Miss Douglass. who was
such a favorite when last here. along
with Master Gordon Slater. the child
wonder Of the stage Miss Viola Kibbe,
as the leading lady. supported by Mr..
]. W Bayley. as leading man. on the
whole. the management Of the Toler guar
antees to its patrons one of the best COM
panies ever seen in this city in repe-
toire. Tickets on sale At the box Office.
telephone. e5 One lady free Tuesday
night with one paid sec ticket
Resolutions of Coincidence.
The following resolutions were passed
by Maize Lodge, No. 2lI knights OF
Pythias:
Whereas. death has caused gloom
over our lodge in the removal OF our be-
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Baby Mine

Q mother should all the suffering
incident the ordeal makes its anticipation of misery
Mothers Friend the remedy which relieves of the
pain and of maternity this hour which dreaded as womans
trial made painless but all the danger avoided
by Those who remedy longer respondent
gloomy other distressing conditions
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MUSIC AND DRAMA.
AT tne Crawford.

THE POWER BEHIND-THE THRONE.
Manager Edward c. White, under
whose direction Katherine Willard is
starring in The Power Behind the
Throne is a strict disciplinarian. When
his company is playing in a one-night
stand. Mr.. White insists upon a per-
Torrance equal to if not better than is
given in big city. Every bit of scenery
in the production must be used if it can
be placed on the stage and no detail of
business must be omitted. The local
management have therefore no hesitancy
in guaranteeing their patrons a treat
when Miss Willard presents her great
success, THE Power behind the Throne
at the Crawford theatre on Tuesday,
March II, matinee and night.