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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-19

bushels in one day. 1t is believed that
the car shortage viii be relieved within
a few days. Since the rain teams are
busy blowing for wheat and alfalfa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-19
Large Meat Eating Shortens Life


'FRONT.' Creation for
sdom him his
Wheat is o
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-11-26
The Companion as q Christmas
Present.

The Youths Companion is one of
the. few gifts that are always appro-
pirate and vet within reach of the
smallest rnrse. 1t brings to every
member of the family something of
interest. something of value--a story
that cheers, an article that carries
the reader into far-off Countries or
among men who govern, sketch
that amuses, poem that puts a bit Of
truth in a new and convincing way, a
page of pictures that holds the child
rem spell-bound. 1t is Americas
home paper-a paper received weekly
in more than half a million house
holds in the United States
If you desire to make Christmas
present of The Youths Companion,
send the publisher the namo and ad-
dress Of the person t. whom you wish
to give The Companion, with 81. 7J,
the annual subscription price. They
will send TO the address named The
Companion Christmas Packet, ali
ready for Christmas morning, contain
ing the Christmas number, The Com
panion Calendar for 1904, lithograph-
ed in 12 colors and gold, and sub.
scription certificate for the fifty-two
issues of 1904.
THE YOUTHS COMPANION,
IA Berkeley Street, Boston, Mass.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-11-26
A Pertinent Inquiry.

Do you know that for little more
than it costs to take your family to
the theatre once, YOU can have a
Graphophone. which is equal TO a
dozen theatrical performances rolled
into one. for with 1t you can repro
duce all the songs. speeches and
musical selections that you wish to
hear? You get combination of an
orchestra, theatre. concert and no end
of novel and delightful entertain
ments. Nothing is truer than the asser-
tion that the Graphophone entertains
everybody everywhere. Those who
are not familiar with this wonder
full instrument have much to learn
that will add to their pleasure.
The Columbia Phonorgaph Co., 1926
Geary ST., San Francisco, head
quarters for graphophones and talking
machine supplies Of every kind, will
send you catalogues on application.
For sale by W. A. Paddock.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-11-26
MANY BEGGING LETTERS
The Unpleasant Experiep ce OF q
Millionaire.

The private secretary of a New York
millionaire recently sold as old paper a
package of 1000 letters, all OF which
had been sent to his employer in lit
tie more than three months and every
one of which was a request for pc
euniary assistance.
For a time" said the secretary.
I'VE got those letters at the rate of
60 or 20 day. 1t came right after Mr..
Blank contributed $1,000 to fund for
the relief Of the widows and orphans
Of some West Virginia miners who
were killed by a gas explosion. The
gift was accompanied by request
that nothing be printed about it. but
1t got into the newspapers some how.
and Immediately the letters began to
pour in, according to the New York
Sun.
1--WE had always had our share of
begging letters, but now we were
swamped. The tales of trouble, mis-
fortune and suffering which were
spread out for our reading would have
narrowed ones very soul, if he didn't
know that they were largely manu-
factured.
Most Of the letters were from wom-
en-. or purported TO be, and all want
ed money. The demand ranged from
five dollars TO $500, and in every case
an address was given and a request
made that the money be sent at once.
"A vast variety of excuses were given
for the demands, one of the most popu-
lar with women being that they want
ed to have their sons complete their
education, but couldn't unless they had
certain amount of money at once,
and with men. that they had chance
TO embark on a successful business
career, and only lacked the few hun
dred necessary to get a start.
"Of course there were hundreds of
stories Of destitution. but like the 9th
ers we tossed them aside without re-
ply. For three months following this
contribution to fund for the relief
of miners families these letters con-
tinued to come.
Then they stopped just as suddenly
as they began, and we are now only
getting the regular supply of five or
ak week. There were in the lot that
d sold to junk man the other day in
the neighborhood of 1000 Of these let
ters and $40 in stamps had been spent
in sending them to us.
\ "Aud NOT one was nroductiva ~ .
contribution from Mr.. Blank"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-11-26
W0MAN'S BIG GOAT RANCH
Her Flocks of Ansoras Richly Re
ward an Energetic Widow.

A.. -, -.
NJ au-ns -, " ie'iH M r''u".s' y y,
Anoo "''i INA" -''oOo
n.Li,,, 20. 900 "''N" s"e Is
.c,,I,,,,..; year hei
u.hIa - a. "e ''"s' 'a,-
q, soo 60. - c.," a. -, anu WI I'll
In 1900 - lyu"o'
n,Io.s -. Pe"
aencnden, on - - -. a'' e'i'ure'i ,rs
r,pchman "a -. ioi supP'r'' inc
sion on ,ha da..i,n. go ,n s"nN o",npas-
,r;L,,aa -, AMY anu CON
mad;.ta Ii, -'' 'Ne'f I'M
Than - .,
.or,a my ea' aoou' ior
thu, sba -. "''"s' 50
tha -. ~ ""rueh on
chance ,hor 5-;,., ny
ranchm.n n,;,h -, NJ '"'"p d
W" neru "i VI. Ahgora
them for /, yv,s ,hon'.,' - 80 :" Duy
more morav a. .,,,a e, naS
gapnira ;n.,,;.,S win
looked AZ ,ba;r Ill 'nou,
knew that tbsv v,o,'is - ~ anu
But sbe hodr,, 80 '"'uaoie
didp,t ,y,n, 90 ha- '-'y anu
n nronosition 20 49, " 80 sl'u ',,aue n''
~ the oo,t, ,ond ,'"'' ",'A
them and breed tbam | a, 'aie m .uI
and Of tho va d;n;d. cue
with tho o,vnor M sue p'"n's
was accented cho 80, p,"l''s''i',n
and her children and ,.a,,. "s '' s"n's .,
mountain side 1000 Co, ats Ip y" wv .ne
600 Iaua, - "oo'e the
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-11-26
Not a Sick Day Since

II was taken severely sick with Bid
ney trouble. | tried all sorts of medi
cines, none of which relieved me.
One day / saw an ad of your Electric
Bitters and determined TO try that.
After taking few doses l felt reliev-
ed, and soon thereafter was entirely
cured. Neighbors of mine have been
cured of rheumatism, neuralgia, liver
and kidney troubles and general de-
bility." This is what B. f. Bass OF
Fremont, N. c., writes. Only SOC at
National Drug store and Grants
Pass Pharmacy
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-11-26

/ have.14 of the largest fire insur
ance companies in the world and can
give you the very best protection to be
had You run no risk. If you are in
sured with me and burn out you get
your money.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-11-26
Neuralsia Pains.

Rheumatism, lumbago and sciatic
pains yield to the penetrating in
fluence of Billiards. Snow Liniment. 1t
peDetrates to the nerves and bone and
being absorbed into the blood, its
healing properties are conveyed to
every part of the body, and effect
some wonderful cures. 25c, SOC, 81. co.
For sale by Slower Drug Co. and
Rotermund
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-11-26
Disastrous Wrecks

Carelessness is responsible for many
railway wreck and the same causes
are making human wrecks of sufferers
from Throat and Lung troubles. But
since the advent of DIR. Kings New
Discovery for consumption, coughs
and colds, even the worst cases can be
cured, and hopeless resignation is no
longer necessary. This great remedy
is guaranteed for all throat and Lung
diseases by National Drug store and
Grants Pass Pharmacy. Price SOC,
and $l CO. Trial bottles free.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-11-26
NzSSyz0NzzsOSz@

need not preach the need of
Insurance on your property. You
know it should be insured, all need
to say is
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-11-26
Cured Consumption.

Mrs W. Evans, Clear water, Kan
writes: my husband lay sick fol
three months. The doctors said that
he had quick consumption. We pro.
cured a bottle of Billiards. Hore.
hound Syrup, and it cured him. That
was six years ago. For coughs and
colds it has no equal" 25c, SOC, Al. 90.
For sale by Rotermund and Slower
Drug 60.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-11-26

Kittie Gotrocks-Papa says the man
that weds me must have money, Mr..
Swifter.
Swifter-Of course he must. Did he
say how much he expected to contrib
ute?-N. Y. Times.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-11-26

George (aged six)-say. pop, why do
they have fenderon nm electric car?
His Father-lt enables both the doc
tor and the undertaken to get a crack
at your estate; otherwise. the under
taker would have it al his own way
Chicago journal.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-11-26

If you have a bad cold you need a
good reliable medicine like Chamber
lain's Cough romedy to loosen and re-
lieve it, and to allay the irritation
and Inflammation of the throat and
lungs For sale by all druggists
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-11-26

Mrs. Hauskeep-What have you got
to-day in the shape Of rhubarb?
Green Grocer-Well, we've fot some
celery; that's the nearest.-Philadel-
Dhia Press.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-11-26

Mrs. Wederly-You had better say
grace again, my dear.
\ Wederly-Why repeat it?
"ln order to give the soup a chance
to cool. Chicago Daily News,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-11-26

If you want TO see fine quarter
section of government land for home
stead see w. b. Sherman, Grants
Pass.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-17
GET IN
Don't Fail to Secure
 Kirmse's Tickets

Do not fail Co be iu that drawing for watches at the Pioneer jewelry store on Christmas eve. Remember the proposition, We give a ticket with each s1 spent at our store between now and December 24 Each of these tick cts entities the holder Co a chance for both .he mans handsome gold watch aud the lady's beautiful gold watch, both ot which will be given away that day.
 ], does not cost anything to get tick cts in this drawing, because the Pic .uaer jewelry store is the best place in the city in which to get your holiday goods. You get your moneys worth from the best selected stock of iewelry, cut glass, toilette articles, etc., that ever came to Alaska, besides Q chance to get a gold watch for nothing.
 Fl. D KIRMSE,
 Pioneer Jeweler.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-17
EVER WATCHFUL
A Listlo Caro Wul snvs Many Read
 oru Future Trouble

Watch the kidney secretions.
 See that they have the amber hue Of health;
 Contain no "brick-dust like" sedi- ment.
 Doan's Kidney Pills win do this for
 They watch the kidneys and cure them when they're sick.
 L S. Bundle, of 20i Riverside ave- nve, Spokane, Wash, clerk for the Ep- stein Clothing Company, says "Blck- ache and a kidney weakness has been in evidence all my life, andol late years the trouble has been more marked. ] suffered almost constantly with lame | ness across the small of my back, near the kidneys, and when ] stopped or lifted, severe twinges caught me- Al times ] could hardly stand the pain, and fl l caught the least cold iJ aggra- vated my suffering. ! could not rest at night with any degree Of comi.r, and arose in the morning feeling sore and lame, ] was driving wagon last sum- mer, but had Co give it up on account of my back. ] used in my time great many remedies, but never tried one chat gave any relief compared O that received from D0an's Kidney Pills. The results obtained from the treat ment were so satisfactory that Co say J indorse Doan's Kidney Pills midIy eN press my opinion of the preparation" "
 For sale by all dealers. Price, 60 cents a box. Mailed on receipt of price FOster-Mil. ur4 Co.,. Buffalo W. 1. sgie agents for the V. $.
 Remember the name. DQan's, and take no other.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-17
BE LOST
Capt. Seiberg Among Miss
 ing Ou Discovery

Capt Sebsrg. formerly Of Ssagway. is amoa- those whom it Is believed were lost on Che Discovery. The Seat te Pos.-Iu-e,Eeeoc-r Of recent date says.
 aCap. Seiber- oa.ot che best known men O. Nome. is believed Co have per- .shed in the wreck of Che Discovery. Ale-ter received by Capt. L B Hast fnes. one Of che owners ot che vessel. is co che effect that Gap. Se-her- left Nome Q passenger of che Discovery. He booked for Valdez bis mission bee ing Co establish an elecu.cl light plant ia that town. But after going ashore Capt Seib0rg it is said. abandoned -he idea Of engaging in che electric igh, business. and returned Co the Discovery and again took passage.
 Capt. Seiberg helped Go Install che Nome electric light plant. and was long les manager He was a, that dime one of Che principal Financial packers Of che enterprise. as we'll as its manager. From che information contained in Che letter, Capt Hastings thinks it almost certain that Capt. Sei5erg left Na.de. on the Discovery
 Capt Seiberg was one of che found CTS Of the American tailoring establish ment in this city, and was captain o the only militia com any every organ ized in Alaska. It was organized ir Skagway early in 1899.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-17
DANCE
Arctic Brotherhood to Give
 Time Monday Night

The Arctic Brotherhood will give a dance at its hall Monday night lt win be the last dance until the Eagles masquerade, which takes place on New Years eve. In fact this is one reason why the dance was decided upon The Friday night Century dance was dis- peused with on account O, .he sc1oo. eutertainment, so it was decided that the Arctic Brotherhood would come Co the relief of the society folk Of SGag- way and provide a break in lhe long time remaining of the present month. .J. Porter Smith and s. F. Cot-re.l cou- stitute the committee having the dance in charge
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-17
1Jbg Dot Cet l$ BeIp You yggItb
 Chose Xmas Gifts . e

than three weeks thoughts must no ally be turning that way thinking you going buy who for and the best selections We better than ever prepared @ help you your da Our stocks are all well supplied and our @ moderate We do not put FANCY PROFITS FANCY GOODS Some merchants mistaken idea that they entitled to oan pols on all goods holiday character They assume that at time when H'e aed good prevail nobody fig about value or price Our pol icy these goods such liberal prices will enable us make a quick clearance suggest that you make early selection as pos
 be by doing you hurry and rush of Xmas shoppg and also have O se from
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-17
NAME LIST
Naccabees Select Officers
 for Next Term

Theregular election of officers tool place at a rousing meeting of th Knights of the Maccabees last night The following were chosen:
 Past Commander s. Mason. Commander-E J. LIddicoat Lieuteuaut-Commander-M. M. A. Mic Lem.
 Record Keeper-I. M. Jensen. Finance Eeeper-A. w. Reed. Cbap.aiu-F. F. Ehrlich.
 Sergeant-H. P. Taylor.
 Naster-at-Arms-J. C. Sturgill list M. of CIV. S. Sparks. 2ud NJ. of G.-J B. Moore
 Seutinel-O. M Kinney.
 nicke.-Wm. Feero.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-17
GIFTS
Holiday Presents for Old and
 Young

The tone of art, the gloss of pertec- tion, the heigl of style, the maxmum of merit at the minimum of price that's the way with every holiday gift we o1er on sale this season. We be- lieve in making these cheery iovial holidays interesting to our customers by keeping just what they want. We make them truly merry and happy by quoting prices that are satisfactory and economical
 Every lady visitor to our store will receive a beaatiful broach free.
 P. E KERN,
 Gold and Silversmith.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-17
Building a.Kstohihan

The short days and indictment wealth er do no, appear to retard building operations to any great extent here in Eetchikan, where more new roofs are to be seen than in any other town in Southeastern Alaska Ketchikan Jo1r- nal.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-17

Get prices at Royal Laundry for 'amiy work, special rates in rough irY, next to new electric plant
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-17
Handkercheifs

A most popular and accept able present Here you will find the best display and the goods designated especially for the holidays. We have them from 5c to S1.50.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-17
Speciality of Cigars

The Monogram Li9uor House makes @ speciality Of selling cigars by the box. You can buy 8 single box at the regu- lar wholesale rate.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-17

Kelly 6 Co.,, the old reliable drug gists, SAagway, Dawson and None.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-17

Is your washing saUtactoryY Are your clothes -ornY uno or yes try the saagway Hmd Laundry and you will be satisfied 5 20
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-17

Claysou & Co. carry the larg eststOck 0f Overc0ats in town.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-17

Heavyweight ulsters at CaysOu t Co. s.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-17

Oyster cocktails, Olympia or Eastern, at che Pack Train restaurant.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-17

Spring chicken and Eastern oysters at the Pack Train restaurant.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-17

New Lace Curtains at B. R Peoples
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-17

l cannot tell lie. we must make a little profit Clavs0r c Co.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-17

Bedstead, blankets and quilts for sale cheap. Apply Co Capt Robertson -t
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-17

If you have any parcels to ship away and wish them wrapped securely bring them here and will be pleased to attend to the wrapping and shipping for you
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-17
KID CLOVES

are always an acceptable au appropriate gift We are aqents for the Ceutemer Kid loves which believe to be the best made everyone does not know the size for those
 whom they propose present them have had glove cer tfeas printed by which you can pay for just how many
 cloves y6u wish to present and will give you certificate which can be houored here if you have any one m San Francisco you would like to send gloves to- the cerhcate will be houored by tine agent there.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-17

On the arrival ofthe S. S. Valencia we will show you splendd line ot Birch Bark Basket and Gold Plated nov cities also some new styles in fancy Calendars Prices from 25o to $l 5O
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-17

Don feel that you must be purchaser in order to see the new things-we want you to come more visitor we have what peases you that an after consideration
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-02-12
Note. From Abroad.

Robert Planquett, the composer of
"The Chimes Of Normandy" is dead in
Paris.
issued a report in which he condemns
the whole estuary of the Thames as be-
ing contaminated with sewage.
The general strike at the town Of
Reus, Spain, is assuming alarming pro-
portions. All the factories are closed
and no newspapers are published.
Some rioting has occurred.
The dominion government has. de-
cided to take no action on the matter
OF removing the duty on soft coal I'M
til parliament meets, when the views
of the members will be ascertained
Events In Macedonia are being keen
ly watched by the Russian military
authorities. A detachment of Turkish
troops has defeated a strong band OF
Nacedonians near Lake Okheara Al
bina The Russian embassy is active
ly occupied in preparing for presenta-
tion to the porte the Austro-Russian
scheme for the Improvement of Mace
donia.
Bernard Cadenat, a revolutionary
Socialist. created excitement in the
French chamber of deputies by accus-
ing the minister of public works OF
falsifying figures for the purpose of
preventing proposed railway reform.
Later he attacked NJ. Marejouls In the
lobby and acratched his face
Herr Won willichs, one OF the dis
trict presidents of Posen, killed him
self because the members of the land
lords league intended to humiliate him
by leaving en- masss banquet over
which he was to preside.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-02-12
Sin and Sinners.
90
\ 80

Alexander w. Waters was arrested
in Montreal upon the request of the
United States attorney general on a
charge of embezzlement. Waters was
returning from Yokohama. II is said
that the man is named Wilson instead
OF Waters, and that he is charged with
being an absconder from Manila in
the sum of $4,000.
Two ten-year-old girls, serving SEN
tence for general incorrigibility at Og-
den, Utah, have confessed to Supt. ALI
son that they set fire to the dormito-
ries In the state industrial school.
They said that the fire was part of a
plot for general escape. The dam
age was slight
The indicted officials OF the retail
coal !ealers association of Illinois and
Wisconsin have reached an agreement
with States Attorney Deneen. The
cases will be argued on the counts con-
corning conspiracy under the statute
and the common law, the antitrust in
dictment being eliminated.
Bent Larson, Familiarity known as
California Larson" committed suicide
at jamestown, N. Y. Before killing
himself Larson told his wife that while
out driving Sunday he had quarreled
with a man known as the crazy
Swede.' In fself-defense he stabbed
and seriously wounded the Swede. The
coroner has been unable to find the
Swede. 1t is thought that Larson may
have hidden the body.
On charges of violating the postal
laws in connection with so-called
wheat syndicate" four men have been
arrested in New York. The prisoners
describe themselves as Fernando G.
Gardner, broker; Colgate Fales,
broker and member Of the produce ex-
change; H. Evans, publisher of the
Wall Street Press, and Henry G. Soriv-
er, a general advertising agent, for
merly president of the Alaska Steam
ship line.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-02-12
Casualties.


Miss Jane Owens, housekeeper Of
the Grand Pacific hotel at Chicago,
saved two women from death by fire.
| The beet sugar factory at Carlsbad,
Eddy county. New Mexico, owned by
Milwaukee capitalists. burned with no
Insurance and losses estimated at over
/ $200.000
A large boiler in the malleable foun-
dry of the Southern Car and Foundry
company at Admission, Ala, blew up,
killing six persons and injuring prob
ably twenty others, several OF whom
will die.
A snowslide near Park City, Utah,
killed three miners outright and in
jured several others. II swept down
from the high mountain that over
hangs the Quincy shafthouse, carrying
the structure into the valley.
In a collision at Cairo, Ill. the pri-
vate car containing the remains OF
Judge ]. Fentress, counsel for the Illi-
nois Central. was wrecked and the cof-
fin containing the body broken open.
The family was badly shaken up.
A fatality occurred at the Ptarmigan
mine, near Wilmer, Kootenay Edward
Wills and William Welton drilled into
a hole which had been misfired at a
blasting, when the dynamite remain
ing in the hole exploded. killing Wills
outright and seriously injuring We'll
ton.
The Hudson Bay company's store at
Fort Frances, Man, was destroyed by
an explosion and fire. ]. NJ. Baker and
A. H. Gibble received severe burns.
Arthur DIME and G. F. Sims of Grand
Forks, N. d., sustained injuries, but
not serious. The cause of the explo-
sion is unknown.
Eleven persons were burned to death
and seventeen injured in a fire on NAL
colin island, a Finnish settlement near
Vancouver, B. G. The dead are: Mrs
II. II. Hermanson and four children;
Mrs. Lafbaca and two children; f. Sof-
tel, and two young daughters of Au-
gust obreg.