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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-09

The parade formed al the Auditorium
and marched north to Fourth street,
where it turned to get on to Kansas
avenue Down the avenue it marched
to Ninth street and from there west to
the state house grounds. At the state
house grounds the formation broke, and
the commercial travellers took seats on
the north steps of the capitol building
for their picture. A photograph of the
delegates is always taken at the grand
council meeting.
AT THE AUDITORIUM
Immediately after the taking of the
group photograph the travellers made
their way to the Auditorium for the in
door sports arranged by the committee
on entertainment The programme is
being given there this afternoon A log
of very nice prizes have been hung up
fer the events of the afternoon All Of
them are articles of merchandise offered
by firms, representatives OF which are
in attendance at the grand council
meeting. The afternoon programme is.
Ladies-Flrst event, nail driving con-
test: second event, kitchen race; third
event. goose race; fourth event. egg
race; fifth event. fish pond.
GentleTnen-Sack race. chicken race
nie eatiue contest. Tug Of war-Picke1
teams Pete Bastgen and Art Hawley,
CAPTAINS
Children-Girls' and boys contests.
In order to swell its membership to
an even 200 active, working travelling
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-09
OUT ON PARADE.
Travelling Men March Down
Kansas Avenue.
Were Nearly 1000 in the Pro
cessiOn.
LED BY MARSHALL'S.
Half Dozen Excellent Bands
Furnished Music.
Oklahoma City Secures the Next
Meeting.
OFFICERS ARE CHOSEN.
w. L. Stations, of AtchisOn, Is
the Grand Counselor.
Meeting to Close With Big Show
Tonight.
Oklahoma City Secures the Next
Meeting.
OFFICERS ARE CHOSEN.
w. L. Stations, of AtchisOn, Is
the Grand Counselor.
Meeting to Close With Big Show
Tonight.

This is the last. the best and the big
gest day of the grand council meeting
of the Kansas Oklahoma division of
the United Commercial Travellers of
America All the work of the grand
council was through with when the del
egates left Security hall at noon today
after the election of officers for the
coming year and the selection Of the
place of the next meeting Oklahoma
City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-09

men. Topeka council of the u. c. T.
went out in the bywavs and dragged in
one more victim who was initiated this
morning. He was Phil Lyon, who trav-
els for the Remington Typewriter COM
pany. The Topeka council is the big
gest in the state and had pretty ably
demonstrated its right to considera-
tiOn by the manner in which 1t has
handled the big convention.
At o'clock this afternoon the women
attending the meetings viii make the
rounds Of the department stores on
Kansas avenue by special invitation OF
the proprietors. Topeka has some very
attractive stores as the visitors have
already discovered and it is planned
to have them shown off al the very best
advantage this afternoon. The CONNER
cial Travellers are spending a lot of
money in Topeka. Not only the hotels
and barber shops are reaping a harvest
from the council meeting but the cloth
ing stores and department stores are
selling lots Of things. Topeka viii re-
member the grand council meeting for
a long, long time.
At the Auditorium this evening is to
be given the vaudeville show and funny
performance that SunhoWer council,
No. 81. Of Salina has been working upon
for a long time The black face min
strel part has already been proved
good entertainment feature in Salina
where the council cleaned up $1,000 on
two perfOrma noes. The program an
nounceuent of this evenings perform
ance sa Us:
Complementary Vaudeville Entertain
ment at the
Topeka Auditorium
Saturday Evening, May 9. 1908
At O'clock
Steinberg's Orchestra
Grand Black-Face Ensemble.
Z. G. T. Minsfrels. A galaxy of stars
selected from the various councils
by Sunfiower Council No. 81 of
Salina. Prof Grubbs
Interlocutor.
Assisted by the Modoc Club.
High Glass Specialties.
Kansas and Oklahoma Talent
Washburn College Ladies' Quartette.
A Jules Mailloux, Topeka Council No
Dill Lamborn. Hutchinson Council
No "a
NJ S. Darling, Jr. Oklahoma City
Council No TO-
The Wyatt Sisters of Topeka.
The Selig Polyscope Amusement Com
pany of Chicago.
Among those who viii take part in
the minstrel show at the Auditorium
1 CONTINUED on Page six.)
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Anti Machine Ma
chine Is Finally Organized.
Senator Hays B. White Is the
President.
WILL ISSUE ADDRESS.
Also Expect to Use Roosevelt to
Gain Prestige.
Recognized as Very Clever Ma
chine Tactics.

The organization of the anti-faction
Republican machine was perfected at s
o'clock Friday afternoon at a meeting
held in the old court house. It was at
tended by about so Republicans from
different parts of the state It is said
that 45 different counties were repre-
sented in the meeting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-09
OFFERED BRISTOw A BRIBE
A Mississippian Was willing to Pay
$500 for an Ofice.

Jackson. Miss, May o.-Ferdinand
Baker was arrested at Olxolona Wednes-
day night and accused of attempting to
bribe Mr.. Bristow. the fourth assistant
postmaster general Baker is accused
of writing to Bristow and offering him
$500 for appointment as postmaster at
New Albany or Indianola. He confessed
when shown the letters
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-09
Temperature Of Large Cities.

Chicago, May 81 a. m.-Tempera-
lures: New York. 60; Boston, 81 Phila-
delphia, 62 Washington. So; Chicago,
"a: Minneapolis %; Cincinnati. 60 St.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-09

Mcpherson Kan. May "a 3-year-
old son of Henry Kreoker. who lives
south OF this place. while playing fell
into tub Of boiling water and died a.
few hours afterwards.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-09
Weather Indications.

Chicago. May s.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Generally fair tonight and Sun
day; variable Winds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-09

Ell Dorado, kan, May 9.-The Morri-
SON Castle case was the most sensa-
tional ever tried in Kansas. Jessie
Morrison and Clara Wiley were in love
with Olin Castle, a clerk in a racket
store where Miss Morrison also was
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The Butte inter mountain., 1903-03-12
ONE KILLED AND
FOUR BADLY HURT
OVERLAND FLYER AND UNION PA
ClFlc FREIGHT COLLIDE WITH
USUAL FATALITIES.

Omaha. Neb., March Ia.-The overland
flyer, No. ;, east-bound. and freight train,
No. ~, on the Union Pacific, colided
head-on at Gilmore station. IS miles west
OF this city. at midnight last night, killing
one trainman and injuring four other per-
sons.
The dead:
{. p HAYES, fireman freight train.
The injured:
James Taylor, engineer passenger train /;
several ribs broken. bruised and cut
o. Wilson, fireman passenger train in
ternal injuries from jumping.
George NJ. Church, baggageman, Coun-
ell Bluffs; serious.
Unknown tramp, riding on rear of en-
gine may die.
The injured were brought to this city
and taken to St. Joseph's hospital.
A number of passengers in the forward
cars were somewhat bruised, but their in
juries are not serious. The tracks were
cleared in short time and traffic re-
sumed.
X. II. Secord, station agent at Gil
more, it is charged, threw the switch a,
the end OF the double track by mistake in
the face OF the passenger train. The
freight was on the wcst-bound track
Agent Secord disappeared shortly after
the wreck occurred and has not been seen
since,
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-03-12
MEAT AND MILK INSPEC-
TORS MUST BE APPOINTED
Law Is Mandatory in Silver Bow and
Other Counties, Where Population
Is of Size to Warrant 1t.

One OF the laws passed by the legisla-
iure and approved by the governor pro-
vides for meat and milk inspector in
the various counties Of the state. The
law is mandatory in the case of Silver
Bow, Lewis and Clarke and Cascade. In
other counties. where the population is
not so great, the law is optional.
The meat and milk inspection board
will appoint the inspectors The board
consists of Dr. William Treacy OF Helena,
president of the state board of health ;
Dr. A. +. Longeway OF Great Falls, Sec
retary of the state board OF health, and
DIR. NJ. l.. Knowles, state veterinarian,
The salary of the Inspector in Silver Bow
county will be $4,000 year. while i'll the
other counties of the state it is from
$500 TO 5000, according TO the popula-
ton OF the county.
The inspector has authority to condemn
any meat, poultry or fish that he consid-
ers unfit for food. Annually, before June
I, all dealers in such provisions shall
register in the inspectors books and pay
an inspection license of SIS per year, pay
able quarterly in advance.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-03-12
Montana Central Engineer Is Struck by an cice and
Knocked Unconscious as He Enters Hole
in WOodvile Hill.

With no hand on the throttle and the
body OF an unconscious engineer hanging
from the cab window Montana Central
freight plunged down the steep grade
through the Woodvile tunnel this morn.
ing. In the blackness and with the roar
OF the train in his ears John llarwood. the
fireman, knew nothing OF the danger until
the locomotive shot into daylight agaH.
After it had urchcd around sharp curve
he discovered the trouble.
Then he laid his companion on the floor
Of the cab and, while brakeman dashed
cold water into the white face liafwood
brought the train into Butte.
J. t. SccliPen the engineer, was taken
TO his home at rs South SECOND street.
There he told his story. He had been
str.cl, BY an iciclc or falling rock ia
TIC approach 10 tie tunnel, lie saw the
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-03-12
SORE NECK

Take SCOTS Emulsion for
scrofula. Children often have
sores on the neck that won't
heal up. The sores may come
and go. Parents may not
know what's the matter nor
what to do. Scrofula is the
trouble and SCOTS Emulsion
is the medicine.
SCOTS Emulsion heals the
sores. But that is not all.
Scrofula leads to consumption.
This is the real danger.
SCOTS Emulsion is the
"ounce of prevention" that
keeps; !, off consumption.
Well send you little to try, II you like. :
SCOTT & BOVINE, %o9 Pearl ssrsss. New York.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-03-12
CASH BOYS UNION
THE VERY LATEST
WANT TO GET UNIFORM RATE OF 81
A WEEK-ARE POORLY PAID
AS MATTER STANDS.

The newest acquisition in the way of
labor organization proposed now is that of
cash boys union.
The idea OF the urchins is to secure
uniform scale Of wages. Al the present
time the boys are receiving only $3.50 and
So week. and The object OF establishing
a union is to make uniform rate OF s. a
week for all boys employed as cash or
messenger boys in general stores OF public
buildings.
A trip through the various department
stores found that all the boys were eager
and willing to join sueh a union, but they
objected TO their names being used as they
feared that they would lose their positions.
The boys intend TO proceed along the
lines OF the bell-boys and the bowling
alley pin-boys. who recently organized
themselves into a union and secured an
increase in wages.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-03-12
T00LE COMMUTES SENTEN-
CES OF THREE CONvICTS
George Goforth, Joseph Simn1ert and C.
h. Carter Have Acted as Gentle
men and viii Be Let Out.
SPECIAL TO rug INTER MOUNTAIN.

"
Helena. March is.-Governor Toole has
committed the sentences of George Co
forth Joseph Simmcrt and C.. II. Garter.
who are serving long time sentences in the
state penitenplE, The fact that thcy
have been model prisoners and worked
faithfully upon the building OF the I'M
provemens TO the penitentary prompted
the governor TO intercede in their be-
hall.
Goforth was convicted OF manslauehter
in Deer Lodge county and sentenced to 40
years in prison. His sentence is COM
mutcd TO 10 years OF actual service to
take effect March 4. 1904.
sinmcrt was sentenced from Deer
Lodge county to IS years for criminal as
sault His sentence is shortened to 10
years OF actual service, TO take effect in
January, 1904.
Carter was sentenced to 20 years for
mansaughtcr in 1896 and will be re.
leased in January. 1904.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-03-12
NO HAND GOVERNS THROTTLE AS
TRAIN DASF1ES THROUGH TUNNEL

"Thc brakeman came into the cab. He
worked over Seeligen while ran the train
in. / think an cice struck him, as there
are some large ones just before you enter
the tunnel. 1t might have been a falling
rork. They sometimes drop in the APP
prbaches. The warning post is too far
from the track to have struck him under
any ordinary circumstances. lie was able
to muter little before we reached Butte.
but he did not really recover conscious
ness until We had pulled into the yards"
Wound Not Fatal.
DR.. Thomas J. Murray attended Seeli.
gen at the latter's home. lie dressed the
wound, which he states, produced only
a severe conclusion. There vii be no Sc
rious results. Trainmen state that had
Harwood not been an experienced fireman
and had his wits about him serious ac-
cidcnt might have resulted.
e. The scene OF the accident Is about two
miles from Butte A deep rock cut forms
the approach 10 the tunnel on the Wood
willie side. The freight on which Seeligcn
runs is local between Butte and Wood.
Vile
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-03-12
METHODIST BIGWIGS
AT CHICAGO BANQUET
Many Men of Distinction to
Be Guests Of the M. E.
Reunion Tonight.

Chicago, March Ia.-Fiye Methodist
governors will be the guests OF honor at
banquet to be given at the Auditorium by
the Methodist Social union this evening.
The governor are John II. Mickey OF Me-
braska, Winfield T. Durbin OF Indiana,
Aaron 7. Bliss of Michigan, John T.
Bates of Massachusetts, and Richard Yates
of Illinois; Gov. S. r. Van SAINT of Mime
sofa, anothre Methodist governor, sent his
regrets. Bishop McCabc ano otsrs will
also be guests OF the union. 1t is expected
that 500 persons will be present. Gov
ernor Yates will respond to the toast,
illinois Methodsm;" :" Governor Mickey
will speak OH "Methodism and Twentieth
Century Demands :" "The Future Influence
of Laymen in the Methodist Church" will
be the subject of Governor Durbins ad-
dress; 'Methodism and the St. Louis
Fair will be Bishop Fitzgcralds subject,
and an address will be given by Govsyncr
Bliss - ~ y
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-03-12
BUTTE AERIE NUMBER TWO
INITIATES NEW MEMBERS
Eighteen Candidates Taken ln-Member-
ship Is Now Five Hundred and Is
Constantly on Increase.

The Butte Aerie II of the Fraternal
Order OF Eagles, at the regular meeting
Tuesday night initiated is new members
limitations are held two nights in each
month. The membership OF the Butte
aeric is now 500, and ii is thought that it
will have increased 10 1000 by the first OF
next year.
The candidates were: James T. Finlcn,
Sam X. Clarke, Henry X. Foote. Harry
Tuttle ]. Shyne, Dore Levy. L. w. Two
hey, William H.. Parker, Casper Mozko,
Joseph A. Whitaker, {. A. Mccoy, Dan
Draig, Edward Matthews, p. o. Madsoe,
J. Bruce Kremcr. o. w. Pufahl, Charles
4. Leton and W. X Semple.
One OF the matters discussed at the
meeting was the celebration of the ami
versary Of the Butte acrie and the enter
tainment of the Grand Lodge convention
Of the state, which will be held here April
8 and o.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-03-12
STATE BOARD OF SHEEP
COMMISSIONERS NAMED
F. G. Mills Is the Man From Silver Bow
Term Expires Two Years From
March Seventh.
SPECIAL TO THE INTER MOUNTAIN


Helena, March I..-Governor J. X.
Toolc has appointed the following mem
bers OF the state board OF sheep commits
sioners from the different counties for the
fern extending two years from March 7 !:
K. NJ. Glendennin. Broadwater: Frank
Reid, Cascade: David Smethwest, Carbon |;
George b. Bourne, Choteau; Frank
ONeill, Custer; {. A. Thurston, Dawson !;
William Williams, Powell; David Hilger,
Fergus; William Mullaney, Flathead John
Works, Gallatin; Edward l.annen, Granite
Edward Cardwell, Jefferson; +. &. Power,
Lewis Clarke; s. X. Buford. Madison
ID. K. Folsom, Meagher; David Maclay,
Missoula; s. O. II. {. Brady, Park ]. l..
Humble, Ravalli; David McGilbray, Rose
bud James Nestal, Swcetgrass f. c.
Mills, Silver Bow; w. X. Flowerrce.
Teton; l.. II. Mills, Valley; p. b. Moss,
Yellowstone; ]. p. Murray, Beayerhead
county.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-03-12
VICTIM OF FIRE
IS LAID TO REST
REV. FATHER ENGLISH CONDUCTS
SERVICES AT HOME OF PARENTS
OF LEARY CHILD.

The funeral of Julia Leary, the 4-ycar-
old child who was burned to death Mon
day, was held this afternoon from the
home of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Timo-
thy Leary at No. 10 Ridgely street. Many
friends OF the family were present. Rev.
Father English conducted the services.
The Io-year-old brother, who was badly
burned about his hands while trying to
save the little girl. is getting along nicely,
although his injuries were very painful.
The child received her injuries while
PLAYING about bonfire which number
OF the older playmates had built.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-03-12
ARRANGEMENTS FOR
DAY OF THE SAINT
Nj. j. KELLlHER IS TO Be GRAND
MARSHAL OF PARADE IN HONOR
OF ST. PATRICK,

The Ancient order Of IIibernians and
the affiliated societies are rapidly cont
pleiing arrangements Tor the proper OBJ
seryauce OF St. patricl's day.
NJ. J. Kelliher is TO be grand marshal
and his aids will be J. ID. Murphy and NJ.
J. Sullivan.
As yet none OF the speakers OF the day
has been selected. but the exercises will
consist OF a parade through the principal
streets OF the city conducted by the mar
shall and his aids high mass at ST. Pat
rick's church. crowuing OF the banners at
the paroehial school. literary exercises III
the afternoon at libernia hall given by
the Ladies auxiliary and three dances in
the evening, as have been detailed in the
Inter Mountain.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-03-12

blackncss OF the tunnel ahead, then felt
a shock and knew nothing until he found
others working over him.
lIafwood had closed the fire box door
before the train entered the tunnel. He
sat at his post until it had passed through.
Then he glanced across the cab and saw
Seeligen leaning from the window.
He Did Not Move.
81 thought he was looking at the
drivers said he. "and paid no attention
TO him. Then heard the brakeman call
out. lie said. Something is wrong with
IA ! looked across the cab again and
Sccligcn was still leaning from the win
dow. ! went over 10 him and touched him
on the shoulder lie did not move. Then
| pulled him back in. There was large
bruise on the side OF his head and he
was unconscious.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-03-12
EDWARD RODDA IS
LAID IN HIS GRAVE
REV. HENRY CONDUCTS SERVICES
OVER REMAINS OF OLD PRosPec.
TOR WHO WANDERED AWAY.

Edward Rodda was buried this after
noon. The funeral OF the old man who
wandered last Sunday from the home of
his brother and died from exposure the
same night by the roadside. nine miles out
Of the city, was held from Sherman <
Reeds chapel at : o'clock. the Rev A. IT,.
Henry conducting the services. A MIMI
ber OF the older residents OF the city were
present.
The deceased had lived in Montana for
many years. lie was an old-time pros
pecior and it is thought that the desire 90
90 and seek gold seized on him again and
caused him TO wander away.
Prior 10 his death he was beginning 10
wander in his mind, and had talked FREE
quently Of gold hunting
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-03-12
NEW BAGGAGE CAR SERVICE
Great Northern and Montana Central Viii
Start Better Schedule.

A new service for baggage and express
cars has been inaugurated by the Great
Northern and Montana Central railways.
An extra car will be run between Verden,
on the main line near Shelby Junction,
and Butte. This will run over the new
cutoff from Great Falls and will give
through service to the West and Canadian
points from Lethbridge and the northern
terminal OF the line.
The new car will be attached to No
I, the stub train from Great Falls, and
will run out of Butte on No. ?.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-03-12
PARK TO REV. DR.. BEECHER
ny ASSOCIATED rREss.

New York, March is.-inluenced in
part by the recent Beecher memorial
meeting III the Brooklyn Academy OF
Music, the local board OF improvements
for the heights section OF brooklyn has
decided TO recommend the establishment
OF park and memorial to Henry Ward
Beecher. The board OF aldermen, it is
said, will take favorable action.
1t is said that memorial building may
be placed in the park and that a replica
OF the Beecher statue facing the borough
hall will surely be put there ii the plan
for a park is carried out.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-03-12
LABOR MEN BANQUET
Mcdonald, Coates and
Others Speak at Affair
in Capital City.
srEcrM TO THE rxrER MOUNTAIN.

Helena. March I,.-Thc Lewis < Clarke
county Trades assembly was the host last
night at a social session and banquet eiyen
at the Auditorium in honor OF large
number OF invited guests. which was the
largest gathering OF representatives of
trades unionism ever held in Helena.
Speeches were made by Dan Mcdonald
of Butte, president OF the American Labor
union; ex-l.ieutenant Governor Coates of
Colorado. Commissioner OF Labor Fergu-
son. W. O. Eggleston and others.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-03-12
COLLEGE DEBATERS TONIGHT
Annexation Of Cuba s to Be Discussed
at Helena.
SPECIAL TO THE INTER MOUNTAIN

SPECIAL TO THE INTER MOUNTAIN.
Helena, March Ia--Debaters from the
State Agricultural college at Bozeman and
from the Wesleyan university at Helena
will debate here tonight the question.
TResolved, That Cuba Shall Be Annexed
10 the United States"
A large delegation Of students from the
agricultural college will come here to wit.
ness the debate and later to go to the
basketball game at Great Falls with the
Tort Shaw Indian girls.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-03-12
UNABLE TO SECURE A JURY
Ras Rochester Case Was Not Begun in
/ Federal Court.

A jury was not secured in the federal
court this morning to try the case of Alex
Maekel, trustee of the Bartlett estate,
against Ras Rochester. 1t became neces,
sary to issue a special venire for eight
pofe jurors returnablc at o'clock this
afternoon.
Some Of the Jurors eNcused today had
opinions about the case, which has been
tried three times.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-03-12
JUSTICE DAY MAY BE
IN SERIOUS CONDITION
Ohio Man Is Down With the
Grip and May Not
Recover.
~ ASSOCIATED PRrss.

Washington. March r.-Thc Associated
Press is informed by member OF the
family OF Justice Day OF the United
States supreme court that he is suffering
from a severe attacl. OF grip. Ills con1i-
tion. it is admitted. i, serious. Mrs. Day
and her two sons arrived here yesterday.
Two other sons are away at college and
it is stated will not be sent for unless
their fathers condition becomes worse.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-03-12
One More Unfortunate.

Astoria, Ore, March Ia.--Alss Emma
Mustela, young woman, IS years of age,
leaped from the roadway on Exchange
street into the river last night and it is
supposed she was drowned 1t is said that
her mind was deranged
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-03-12
N. P. OFFICIALS ARE TO MEET

Road Foremen VIII Gather in Missoula
Saturday.
Missoua, March Ia.--There will be
meeting here Saturday OF all OF the road
foremen OF the Northern Pacific system.
The meeting will be held in the Missoula
clubrooms.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-03-12
He ROLLS A PERFECT SCORE
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

ny ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joliet, ILL.,, March Ia.---Louis Ludwig, a
member of the Columbia bowling team OF
Joliet, last night rolled perfect score OF
500 in match contest.