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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-11

The same paper says John A Buntlng, brake
man, invested 500 Kearn County, Gala. oil stocks
and later he refused 81 O0O, 900 for his purchase
The Home Company of California paid So 900
share to its stockholders in the past three years upon
shares costing 500 EACH
Many owners of land in the Chanute field from the
eighth royalty of oil taken from their lands have
incomes ranging from $500 to 81 800 per month Com
panies organized year ago paying from one to
two per cent. a month dividends upon their capital
stock besides continuing development.
We have limited amount of development stock at
bargain prices, for large small investors, of
pany of our organization for development of one
of the choicest properties in the district hundred
dollars invested in this stock will be worth $500 in
eighteen months. Write at once.
We want one good person, man or woman, in each
town of the State to cooperate with Must be
tive and reliable. and such invite to write at
The right person with but portion of his time
make 81 500 year in his section.
To the first fifty competent and reliable
spondents offer Inducements that will enable any
to make $4,000 between this and April 1st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-11

us she such a very up-to-date wo-
man2-
ooh. yes, indeed. Why, she draws ali
mouy from two men."-Chicago Post
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-16
Pan-American Congress.

New York, Jan. l6-The Pan A mer-
ican Customs congress, one of the
three inter national gatherings ar
ranged for by hte Pan American con-
gress held in Mexico two years ago,
was formerly opened in this city to-
day. With but one or two minor ex-
ceptions every republic of the western
world is represented at the congress.
The United States is represented by
Collector Stranahan of the port of
New York, ex- Mayo William R.
Grace of New York city, George W.
Whitehead, appraiser of customs at
New York; l. f. Fischer. president
of the Board of General Appraisers
Special Deputy Collector j. j. Couch
and Commissioner of Navigation
Onam berlain.
The congress will endeavor to reach
an understanding which will simplify
commercial intercourse between the
United States and the Latin American
republics and adopt universal Amer.
ican form of consular manifest, SC
that the varying customs regulations
may be simplified at least by CON-
mon mode of presentation of business
at the various ports. The Bureau OF
American Republics at Washington
will be the distributing point for reg
ulations suggested by the congress.
The United States delegates will OF
course, take a leading part in the con.
gress. but it is the aim of the repre-.
sentatives of this government not to
attempt anything like control of the
meeting. Nevertheless, the United
States delegates will present certain
matters forcibly in the expectation
that the best interests of the congress
will be promoted. and that some
similarity of administration among
all the republics of this hemisphere
will be secured
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-16
READ ALL OF THIS.
You Never Know the Moment wheI
This Information May Prove
of Infinite Value.

1t is worth considerable to any
medicine. for if there is no occasion
to employ it, in the meantime, frail
humanity is subject to so many in
fiuences aud unforeseen contingencies
that the wisest are totally unable to
guage the future. Know then. that
Doans Ointment will cure any case of
hemorrhoids, commonly known AS
piles, or any disease of the cuticle or
skin, generally termed eczema One
application convinced-a continna-
tion cures. Read the proof:
I. II. Thomas, attorney of 600 e.
Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek. says
Il just as emphatically endorse Doan s
Ointment today as did in the month
of June 1899 At that time went
to drug store for box which | used
for itching hemorrhoids. A few APP
plications gave wonderful relief, and
short continuation of the treatment
cured me- There have been synp-
toms of recurrence since but few
applications of the remedy never fails
to bring positive relief My opinion
of Doan's Ointment, then expressed,
is the same today as ii was when it
was first brought to my notice.
For sale by all dealers; price 90
cents per box Foster Milburn Co.
Buffalo, N. Y sole agents for the u.
S. Remember the Doap $
and take no substitute. go d
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-16
Dislocated Her Shoulder.

Mrs. Johanna Soderholm, of Fergus
Falls, MINI, fell and dislocated her
shoulder. She had a surgeon get it
back in place as soon as possible, but
It was quite sore and panied her very
much. Her sou mentioned that he
had seen Chamberlain Pain Balm
advertised for sprains and soreness,
and she asked him to buy her bottle
of it, which he did 1t quickly re-
lieved her and enabled her to sleep
which she had not done for several
days. The son was so much pleased
that he has since recommended it 10
many others. For sale by all drug
gists.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-16
Oil Lease for Sale.

A ten year oil lease on the NE1a of
the NW4 Sec. l6, township 10, south
range SO, west, and lays between the
f. q @. @. and Santa Fe railroads
north of Frazer orchard This is
thought to be very good oil land and
some oil experts claim that there is 3
of the largest oil basins on it that
there is in this district which are fed
by two large undeveloped leads COM
ing from the west. There is also II
lots in the State addition that 20
with the above lease. See me quick
if you want it.
l.. BLANEY. Box 594,
or 800 East Third street,
ll-ld Florence, Colo.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-16

Old papers at this office for 20
cents per hundred. Just the thing
for putting under carpets. II
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-16
New University Head.

Bloomington. Ind, Jan. l6-Prepa-
rations ou an elaborate scale have
been made for the installation of Will
liam Lowe Bryan as president of In
diana university next week, when
foundation day will also be celebrated
The installation of President Bryan
will take place on Wednesday morn
ing Governor Durbin will preside
aud the other prominent participants
in the exercises of the day will in
clude President e. B. Andrews of the
University of Nebraska, Chief Justice
Hsdley of the Indiana Supreme Court.
President W II. p. Fanuce of Brown
university, President Joseph Swain of
Swartimore college, Professor Edward
L. Nichols of Cornell university and
Professor john NJ Coulter of the un.
iversity of Chicago.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-16
One Night to Chicago.

Chicago, Union Pacific & North
westerns famous fast Chicago Special
leaves Denver dialy 1910 p. M. arriv-
ing Chi sago next afternoon at 400
O'Clock. Solid train, free reclining
chair cars, drawing room sleeping
cars, dining cars, buffet smoking and
library cars and standard day coaches.
Another fast through train leaves
Denver at 1880 p. IN. ID. W. AL
bridge. General Agent, S0l Seven.
teenth ST., Denver, Colo. l4ft
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-16
Classified Advertisements
WANTED

\TANTED-All kinds of second hand goods.
w Bookings New and Second Hand Store.
A.tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-16

Many of the neighboring towns are
keeping up live. active. organizations
Of business men, to take advantage OF
any opportunities that present them
selves for the advancement of the
town. Propositions often come up
and disappear simply because there
is no organized effort to land them.
That is the case in Florence at the
present time. This city needs a
chamber of commerce. There are
good things in sight. Florence should
prepare for them.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-16

Apostle Reed Smoot has been chosen
by the republican Legislative caucus
of the Utah assembly for United
Tuesday will be only matter of form
The senate however is the sole judge
of the qualifications of its members,
and it is question whether this pre-
tender, whose first duty is to the Nor
mon church which he recognizes as "A
temporal as we'll as spiritual kingdom,
will ever be given a seat in that
bOdy
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-16

As we have remarked before it
takes only few lines from The Trib-
double headed, dou BILE loaded, double
column editorial in Elk Parte. A
few days ago we showed where Mr..
E. A. Kenyon, by virtue of an lily -ad-
vised school board teacher of science
in the public schools, and by virtue
of the fact that "birds of feather
flock together, editor of Ex Parte,
was unsonnd in his argument against
the Portland road. Today Mr.. Ken.
yon comes out with a protest against
The Tribune for indulging in person
alities. And then he devotes two
column screed. couched in the mos
inelegaut language, ana far from what
you would expect from gentlemanly
professor" in high school, to the
''slime- wallowing editor of this
paper. 1t makes us laugh with o
merry ''ha ha " He forgot to fortify
his previous argument against the
Portland road.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-16
TO COUNTRY PRINTERS.

The Tribune has for sale one az
horse power Hercules gasoline enigne,
electric igniter; one horse power
water motor and about 100 pounds of
10 point body type. All of this
material is in fair condition and will
be sold at bargain. If you need it,,
write at once.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-16
He is Coming Again.

DR.. Sapero, eye, ear, nose and
throat specialist of Denver. will again
be in Florence one week beginning
Jan. 10 ending Jan. 24, Jack block.
given. Call early. 9-16
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-16

Cut this ont and take it to any drug
store and get free sample of Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
the best pbysio. They cleanse and
invigorate the stomach, improve the
appetite aud regulate the bowels.
Regular size. 25c, per box.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-16
Honor Attorney General

Pittsburg. Pa, Jan. l6-Attorney
General and Mrs. Knox arrived from
Washington last evening and during
the remainder of the week will be tho
guests of Mr.. Henry G. Frick. This
evening the attorney general will be
the guest of honor at a dinner given
by Mr. Frick and tomorrow Mrs. Knox
will be given n luncheon by their
host.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-16
Titan of
.ChaSn1s

The Grand Canyon of Arizona. The
great round world has nothing
like it. Comfortably reached by
rail on the way to California, any
day in the year Excellent hotels
and safe trails.
"Titan of Chasms" pamphlet
mailed free--or send SOC for beau
,iful Grand Canyon book with
Illuminated cover, containing
special articles by noted travellers,
authors and scientists Address
Genera! Passenger Office, Atchi-
son. Topeka & Santa Fe Railway,
Chicago.
Connecticut western news., 1903-07-23
GRAY" JoHNSoN'S FAMILY.
The old Man Can Account For 57 CoIored Descendants.

Now that the village of Canaan has not one colored family living within the fire district boundaries, it may be of in- terest to know where a great many of the colored people come from whom we see on the streets occasionally. Let us turn to Gray " Johnson, an old color ed man who has lived within two miles of the Canaan post office all his years, has had sixteen children (ten of them iving,) has thirty-six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Graham Root Johnson was born i'll the town of Shef field, Mass, April 12, 1928, and is there fore 75 years old. His birthplace was on Elias Curtis hill, back of the brick house on the road from Ashley Falls tc Clayton. This house is now occupied by James Curtis and was built for a hotel on the old stage route. The road formerly ran to the north of this brick house and joined what is nov the Clay ton road at the point where H. R. Bun nell now lives. Thus Gray's" " birth place was on the opposite side of the old
  short distance from where the old color ed man now lives. In those days there was no direct road from Horatio Adams place to MT. Bunnells s place ill Clayton. " Gray" is the son of Peter and Abigail Johnson who came to Sheffield from Livingston Manor, N. Y. "Gray ' was named after Graham Root of Sheffield, who was high sheriff of Berkshire county.
 Graham Johnson was married to Maria Warner of Salisbury by Squire Peck of Norfolk. The old colored woman still shares the vicissjtudes of life with Gray and croons the little pickannies of her grandchildren to sleep when they come to see their great grand nanny. Gray" accounts for his thirty six grandchildren as follows: Mrs. Abbie Crossley's first husband was a Golden and she has four children, Al merine, Cornish, Nathan and James Golden; MT. Almenia Williams has twelve children; Mrs. Nettie Crossley has six children; Walter Johnson has two children; William Johnson has one child; Joseph Johnson has five children. Edward Johnson has six children. Gray has three children who have not contributed to the list, viz. Albert John son, A1onzo Johnson and Mrs. Lizzie Hicks. "Gray's" youngest child is 2S years old.
 "Gray" is an interesting narrator and you should get him to tell you some of the tales of the old days. The old man is in fine physical condition. Stands as straight as an arrow, is of a very dark hue with gray beard, retains much of a once great strength, and has been work ing this summer for Thomas Abbe. Gray bids fair to live to enumerate his great great grandchildren. f
Connecticut western news., 1903-07-23
CLAYTON.

Mrs. Irvine and grandson of Wood bridge, N. J., are visiting her daughter, Mrs. Stephen Stewart.
 Miss Emma Rood returned home last week from a few weeks visit with friends in Connecticut.
 Mrs, Acel Rood was guest of Mrs. Flora Mcintyre again over Sunday, and returned to her home in Torrington on Monday. Her son, Roger, will visit ill Lime Rock this week.
 The farmers are getting rather ''blue. Y" So much rain makes slow having and poor hay.
 Mrs. Irving Lindsay and daughters of Brooklyn are at MT. Luther Lindsay $ for month or more. MT. Lindsay is expected this week.
 Miss Gilmer Dresser of Brooklyn is staying with her aunt, Mrs. George Rood, for awhile.
 The picnic at Lake Buel was well at- tended and all reported good time.
Connecticut western news., 1903-07-23
Clean BarI CTS.

The state board of examiners of barbers are determined to keep the barbers cleanly and have issued the be. low sanitary rules for the government of barbers. The board will sit at New Haven tomorrow to examine barbers for licenses. The new rules are:
 1. No razor, pair of shears or clippers used upon any person shall be used upon any other person until such razor, pair of shears or clippers shall be sterilized by immersion not less than five minutes ill one per cent. solution of tricresol.
 3. No towel, whether a dry or hot towel, shall be used upon any customer unless such towel shall be clean, and such towel must be boiled before being used again.
 3. No cup or lather brush shall be used upon any customer until such cup and brush shall be thoroughly washed in boiling water.
 1. The floor, walls, furniture and fixtures of every barber shop shall be kept clean. Every cuspidore and waste paper bowl shall be cleaned with boil ing water at least once every twenty four hours. No loose hair shall be al- lowed to accumulate on the floor of any barber shop.
 5. Every barber while on duty in his shop shall be neat and clean in his per sonal appearance. Every barber shall wash his hands thoroughly before serving a customer, and on serving another customer shall again wash his hands.
 6. No barber who has any veneral or other contagious disease shall practice his trade. No proprietor of any barber shop shall retain ill his employ any barber known to have any veneral or other contagious disease
 '. The use ill barber shops of finger bowls, powder puffs and sponges is pro- hibited, and no barber shall keep either of them on his working stand
 8. All combs, hair brushers, hair dusters and other articles used upon the persons of customers shall be at all times kept thoroughly clean and washed at frequent intervals i'll water of am monia or solution of borax. All soap, perfume, bay rum, witch hazel and other toilet articles and all antiseptic solutions, shall be of good quality.
 9. No barber shop shall be considered to be i'll a sanitary condition if any part of said shop is used as living, cooking or sleeping apartment.
Connecticut western news., 1903-07-23
Sayfn Rock.

The New York, New Haven and Hart ford railroad company have arranged for a popular excursion to Savin Rock Tues day, July 28, from Pittsfield and points south at extremely low rates of fare.
 Savin Rock is an ideal spot for recrea- tion, its salt water bathing facilities and other natural and artificial attractions comparing favorably with any other Connecticut shore resort.
 Train leaves Canaan at S.04 a. m., due at New Haven at 10.35 a. m., and Savin Rock about II a. m. Rate only $1. 50 for the round trip.
 AS the sale of tickets is limited to pre- clude ovorcrowding, it is not probable that the supply will equal the demand.
Connecticut western news., 1903-07-23
THE CARNIVAL.
An Evening of Gaiety. Terpsich-
 ore Reigns For a Night.

Canaan people were treated to some thing entirely new in the midsummer carnival given at Town Hall on Tues day evening The affair was arranged by John G. Beckley, the dancing master, and class of his fancy dancers furnish ed the most interesting part of the en- tertainment.
 AS one entered the hall the eye was greeted with a beautifully decorated room, hung with festoons, lanterns, flags, rosettes, etc. At 8.15 Slye's five piece orchestra began an assembly con- cert of six numbers and their music was very pleasing. Following the concert was the exhibition of fancy dancing, the first number being a very pretty polon- aise executed by the Misses Mabel Quinn, Mary and Margaret Collins, Ella Langs, Della Graney and Mabel Dempsey; and Masters Harry Pulver, John Hubbard, Edward Joyce, Elliott Wilcox, Gilbert Brewer and Edward Williams. The second number was un- doubtedly the neatest dance of the even ing, |" La Cachucha," a solo fancy dance, which was finely executed by Ella Langs. Following this was a polka medly danced by Mary Collins and Prof. Beckley; twas lively little con- ceit and Miss Collins had well learned her steps. Next came the funny little song and dance, Little An Sid," Eddie hn Ion nd fhn previous mentioned class doing the Chinese ballet. The Dutch duett dance by Mabel Quinn and Gilbert Brewer was the hit of the program, and these to their reputations as accomplished dancers. Eddie Joyce next entertained with some step dancing, and Eddie's feet are just as loose as need be. The closing number was a very humorous travesty entitled the Gainsboro Sex tette and was danced and sung by the class to the tune "TeQ Me Dusky Maiden" It "took' , in great shape with the audience.
 Nor was this all for the entertainment of those who didn't dance. The grand march "St. Claire" which opened the ball proper, was an evolution well worth seeing, as was also the Military Lanciers and the waltz with serpentines flying through the air, and the caprice in which all were showered with confetti. The lanciers with winter time effect, in- cluding snow storm, was pretty num- Der and the two step Fire Alarm" was accompanied by red fire and changing gongs.
 Prof. Beckley was ably assisted by his class and by the efficient floor managers, Messrs. George Livingstone, E. L. Rob- erts and P. J. Kane.
 Herbert Beebe served ice cream and cake. .
 The carnival was largely attended, every seat being sold, and there were 53 couples who danced, notwithstanding it was very warm night. There were a number of out of town people present, a party of a dozen coming from New Marlboro.
Connecticut western news., 1903-07-23
PoIN TER s
Girl wanted. See adv.

Girl wanted. See adv.
 Excursion to Savin Rock next Tues day. See adv.
 Big reductions in shirt waists at E. P Hunt & Co.'S. See adv.
 Mems summer clothing going at low prices. See G. L. Parsons 6 Sons adv
 A hoisting machine and steam pump will be sold by Sheriff Rhoades. See notice of sale.
 Benjamin has" carriage news" too good to keep. Read advertisement and visit his repository. He has what you need at a low price.
 A. S. Fassett advertises cut prices on shirt waists. He also tells you about coats and Jackets for the coming fall and winter. Read the advertisement.
Connecticut western news., 1903-07-23
IBH ED

Ross-At West Cornwall, July 16, Mrs. David Ross, aged 62 years. CARPENTER-At Salisbury, July F, Is- rael Carpenter, aged 56 years. MoRGAN-At Torrington, July 20, Nellie H., wife of Edward W. Morgan, aged 42 years; a native of Canaan. FITzGERALD-At Bridgeport, July 21, James Fitzgerald of Canaan, aged about 45 years.
 BARLEY-In Sharon, (near West Corn walD July IS, Ephriam Barley, aged about 60 years.
 HARwooD-At Natick, Mass, Sunday, July 19, Lucy Caroline Richardson, wife of Robert Winch Harwood, aged 29 years. Funeral at Lime Rock, Thursday, July 23d, at 1 o'clock p. m.
Connecticut western news., 1903-07-23
Connecticut Building at St. Louis,

Connecticut Building at St. Louis.
 The contract has been awarded to the H. Wales Lines Co., of Meriden, at $57,S#o, to erect the proposed new Con- neoticut Building at the St. Louis Ex- position. The building will be two stories in height, about 84x60 feet, of colonial design. On the first floor will be hall, information room, large hall, 20xS8 feet, parlors, dining room, library, etc., while the second floor will be ar ranged for five chambers, kitchen and sitting-room. A feature of the building will be a large two-story porch in the rear
Connecticut western news., 1903-07-23
Sale of RigIh Is.

The rights to subscribe for the new stock of the Southern New England Tel ephone company are selling at about $6.50. So far the sales have been very hght.lCommercial Record.
Connecticut western news., 1903-07-23

Dr. David Kennedy's NEW Medicine,
 Cal-cura Solvent, removes chalky depos- it's from the joints, muscles and urinary organs, and prevents the formation of more; thus curing gout, rheumatism and gravel. The only radical remedy. Write to the Cal-cura Company, Rondout, N.
 Y, for free pamphlet containing valua- ble information and a free sample bottle.
Connecticut western news., 1903-07-23
SPECIAL NOTICES

Everything on wheels worth buying at Benjamin's repository. Don't pur- chase anything until you see his line and get his prices.
Connecticut western news., 1903-07-23

c tt this out and take it to medicine dealer and get a box of Chamberlain s Sto mach & Liver Tablets. The best phy sic. They also correct disorders of the stomach. Price % cents.
Connecticut western news., 1903-07-23
mARRIED.

ADAM-TREBnCocK-At Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada. July 15, Dr. John Geikie Adam of Canaan, Conn.,, and Miss Christene M. Trebilcock of Bowmanville.
 R-STEvENs-At the M. E. par sonage in Great Harrington, Mass, July 13, by Rev. G. H. Smith, Mrs. Myrtle A. (Hewins) Stevens of Shef- field, Mass, and Garwood H. Better of South Amenia, N. |.
Connecticut western news., 1903-07-23
and TOW Us WANTED. O Write for prices.
 w. c. CHAPIN, Lee, Mass.
WIRE FENCE.

American, Page and other makes. Large stock on hand.
 Hog Fence, ISc per rod and up Stock Fence, 24c '" Lawn Fence, 3Sc '" Wire Gates, Steel Posts, Iron Railings Call Tuesdays and Saturdays. Circulars by mail
 K. K. MUNsoN, Millerton, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1903-07-23

England abolished its grain tax on July 1st witch will be handsome boost for American millers and at the same time a relief for the British tax payer.
Connecticut western news., 1903-07-23

WANTED-YOUNG MEN to prepare for Gov srnment Positions. Fine openings in all De partments. Good Salaries Rapid Promo lions. Examinations soon. Particulars free.
 Interstate Cor. Inst., Cedar Rapids, Ia.
Connecticut western news., 1903-07-23
To Our Correspondents.

When reporting death please state the full name of the deceased, the age, and the date of death.