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Country. The history of Washingtons
life is. of course. accurately known.
but historians all give different and
confusing accounts of his English an
cestry. One genius, indeed. has writ
IN big book in which he proves very
.nuch TO his own satisfaction that the
Washingtons are directly descended
from 0din. the founder of Scandinavia.
who flourished ID. G.. 20. The argu-
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-21
SuISrave Manor Home George Wasfirytons
Ancestors, a Banbury, England.

family
to be taken down and regretted in America 1t Sulrave Man House.
Banbury, England The originally belonged dissolved
Northampton Washington
10
grandfather Of George NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Weky
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P0C0M0KE RIVER LINE.
Baltimore-Snov Hill Ronta

POOOWONE NIvEK LIRE I.
Baltimore-Snow Hill Route.
The Steamer Pocomoke leaves Snow
Hill at o'clock a. m, on every Monday
and Thursday stopping at Mataponi,
Pocomoke City q. IN Powells, Reho.
both, Cedar Hall, Pitts Wharf, Shell.
town Onancock $50 p. m, Finaey's,
Tangier Island 4.S0 p. M, Crisfield .
p. m, arriving in Baltimore O'Clock
next morning.
Returning the Steamer leaves Balti.
more from pier foot OF South street at
500 p. m, every Tuesday and FRIDAY
for points named, arriving at Crisfie!d
4 a. m, Tangier Island 6. 80 a. m, Oman.
cock 7.30 a. M, Pocomoke City loo
p. m. Snow Hill $50 p. m.
T. A. JOYNES, Gen. Superintendent
7. MURDOCH, Passenger Agent.
J. SAWYER WILSON, JR., Freight
AGt.. Baltimore Md.
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PENNSYLVANIA r. R.

From Franklin to Harrington,
BALTIMORE AND PHILADELPHIA.
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PUCUMOkE PACKET LINE.
Steamer Vivian,
Capt. James Wilson.

Leaves Snow Hill at 4. 80 p. m. daily.
arriving at Pooomoke City at $50 p. N.
Returnins, leaves Pocomoke City at 700.
q. m. arriving at Snow Hill at 600 O. m.
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he doubt which has long
rested upon George Wash
ington's English ancestry
seems in n fair way TO be
settled through the enter
prise of q San Francisco
man. No great statesman
has ever proved more con-
fusing TO the geneaiogists
than the Father of His
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12ailruaI1s.
BALTIC. Chesa. & Atlantic Ry. Co.
RAILWAY DIVISION
Time Table in Effect Sept. Is. 1909
Hailruans.
EAST BOUND

Connection made with steamer lines at
Easton, Salisbury and Vienna.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-11
The Poster Gard Which Caused the Trouble

II a. m. and p. m. Special Easter ser
vices will be held with appropriate mu-
sic and floral decorations. Morning
subject, The Lord IS Risen Indeed -
Evening subject, How Temptation
Helps Christian Growth" the last ser
mon in the Christian growth series.
There will be gospel meetings every
Sunday night beginning at 7:45 at the
Lyman school house.
Fine gilt wall paper sc per roll and
up III East Laurent street.
House painting and paper hanging at
III East Laurent street.
The X and L. of S. will give a mu-
steal and literary programme Monday
evening, the 18th followed by ice cream
and cake. Admission 10 cents.
The Ladies' Missionary society of the
Second Presbyterian church met yester-
day afternoon at the home of Mrs. H.
A. Mooney, III Fairchild street.
w. G. Brooks will speak tomorrow at
St Marks church at p. m; subject,
Strong drink will reduce a strong man
to a standard lower than a brute
J. c. Dolman. Of West Gordon street
left today for Chanute to look after oil
interests for himself and some Of his
friends.
Easter services by the Sunday school
win take the place of the regular
preaching at the North Congregationai
church at II o'clock tomorrow. Preach
ing by the pastor, Rev. T. J. Pearson,
at 7:30 D. m; subject. The Resurrecs
ticss.''
Easter day services at the Kansas Ave
nue. NJ. f. church tomorrow as follows.
9:45 a. m, special Easter exercises or
the Sunday school; II a. m, sermon by
the pastor with special music by the
choir; 6;45 m, league service. Mrs
Jennie A. Scott, leader: D. m. song
service, with address by Miss Mary
Powell. formerly a member of this
church. but now q deacoress in Mil
waukee, Wis. Miss Powell. who is a
sister of DR.. l. NJ Powell was at one
time teacher in Quincy school.
A letter has been received by Mr.. and
Mrs Hen. of 238 Holman street from
their son Arnie. who has been in the
Philippines for three years, stating that
he and Robert Rigdon, of North
Quincy street. have arrived at Sar
Francisco after long and rougn
voyage and will be discharged Aprii
20 and be home about May l.
Attend the Anniversary Sale. Reg
ular 15c bleached all-linen crash. sale
price Zoe; e1zc unbleached muslin, sale
price sc per yard; ladies kid gloves, $50.
Other things in proportion
WILLIAM NJ. COSTLEY
Second Presbyterian church, Quincy
street, between Laurent and Gordon j.
s. Glendenning. pastor. A surprise in
the way Of an Easter service is contem-
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-11
NORTH TOPEKA.

ILeave items for this column with Kim
ball Printing Co.. 912 North Kansas Ave-l
Misses Frances Brown and Jessie
Hoover, two Of the city school teachers,
went to Emporia yesterday to visit the
State Normal.
a number of his little friends this even
ing at his home, 1117 Van Buren street
Mr.. Roy Helm of Belvue was visiting
north side friends yesterday.
S. L. Courtney has returned from a
business trip to Oklahoma City.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. v. Burns of Rossville
were in town shopping today.
The L o of r. NJ. was organized
Wednesday evening with ninety mem
bers. The lodge will have the name of
Wampanoa.
Miss Ethel Heinzman will arrive Sun
day from Kansas City to make a short
visit to her parents, Mr.. an Mrs. z. K.
Heinzman of 1905 Kansas avenue.
Leroy Campbell, colored, two years
old, died yesterday at the family home,
423 West Curtis street. The funeral
was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from
the house ard the burial was in Roches-
ter cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Dolman expect
to leave the first of the week for Colo
RADIO Springs, to be with their daughter
in-laW, Mrs. L. S. Dolman, whose condi-
ton is considered very serious.
Get your bakery goods on Saturday as
the Home Bakery will be closed Sunday
hereafter until p. m.
Wall paper and paper hanging. III
East Laurent street.
We have plenty Of &c and sc paper at
III East Laurent street.
North Topeka Baptist church, corner
Laurent and Harrison streets, W. 3.
Hutchinson. D. D, pastor. Services at
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-11

showing him in the wheelbarrow was
soon withrawn from circulation he
would consider his contract cancelled.
THE protests of these two artists
might not have availed but for the OBJ
lection that came from Economy, Pa,
bearing the signature of the great Duss
himself. 1t came, moreover, by tele-
graph. 1t was peremptory and it an
nounced the speedy arrival of the sender
in New York.
He did arrive soon in person and the
result was the destruction of the 100, 600
cards that had cost SO much money in
addition to the mental wear and tear
that Mr.. Johnston and the designer had
undergone.
push my business was the legend
that stood at the bottom of the poster
Mr.. Johnston says he is pushing it still,
but not in a wheelbarrow,"
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-11

and digestive apparatus. Paine's Celery
Compound is the one preparation in
dorsed by the ablest physicians for
spring renovating and recuperating. In
severe cases of persistent headaches,
nervous prostration, neuralgia, rheuma-
dism, dyspepsia, kidney and liver trou-
bles, and female Irregularities, Paines
Celery Compound has a record of Won
'drous and lasting cures in every city of
this great land. The honest use of the
Compound for the next two or three
weeks viii guarantee improved appe-
tite. sound digestion. sweet sleep. nerve
power, and a condition of health that
will make you happy during the coming
summer. Mrs. Manuel Barranco, Ha-
Wanas Cuba, says:
Tor some time I suffered terrible
agonies, and I was in a critical condi-
tion. Insomnia, nervousness. deranged
digestion, and general weakness brought
me near the grave. After medical skill
failed, was advised to use Paine's
Celery Compound. I am happy to re-
port that after using your precious
Compound for two weeks my insomnia
was banshed, and I rapidly began to
regain health and strength. I now am
in full enjoyment of new life, vigor and
happiness. Paine's Celery Compound is
worthy of all praise"
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-11
ENATOR DOLLIyER's BATH
Why He Became a Farmer and
Stumped in OveralIs.

Stumped in OveralIs.
United States Senator Jonathan p.
Dolliver Of Iowa is fond Of life at lne
seashore, but its allurements once near
ly consigned him to political oblivion
The incident happened few years asO
at the close of a long session of the ne-
tional Sanhedrim. He fed from the
heat of the city to enjoy the cooling
breezes at Atlantic City, and ike nun
dreds of thousands Of others VINO an
nually flock to that popular resort. took
a plunge in the surf But out on the
plains of Iowa, where surglng blloWs
do not roll. all the good farmers ana
housewives are not used to the sisht
of bathing costume. and thereby
hangs the tale. His political opponents.
posted in advance of his soiourn down
by the sad sea waves, commissioned
a Jersey photographer to take pic
tlire of the Iowa statesman arrayed IN
all the glory Of a bathing suit The un-
suspeCting 1OWan rev days later re-
ceived a telegram from his supporters
at home announcing that photographs
Of him disporting in public places in d.
aphanous clothes. with low neck, short
sleeves and knicker booker effects, were
being circulated throughout the district
and the people were Mortified. Mr. Dol
liver caught the next train for home,
and row admits that If an election had
occurred on his arrival he would have
carding city clothes for overalls and d
rough frayed frOck and wide
brimmed hat-a tyDically bucolic COM
bfnation-he immediately-beg to farm
& patch of land about his house, and
although he did not know turnip seed
from a corn tassel. he worked like 4
Trojan on his farm all summer and
stum3ed his district in overalls. His
quick adaptation to the situation saved
the day. The people decided that his
enemies must have vilitied him. and
when he finally went to the polls he
rolled UP a substantial majority. Sen
ator Dclliver may visit the seashore oc-
casionally in the future, but the siren
surf cannot tempt him beyond the
board Washington cor. New
York Tribune
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-11

plated at II a. m. The audience room
will be decorated for the occasion.
Among the special musical features
provided for will be an anthem by the
choir entitled Why Seek Ye," and
solo by Mr.. David Bowie called 'The
Light of the World" Other specialties
will be introduced to render the service
profitable as well as delightful The
Sabbath school will meet as usual at
$3.50 a. m. and in the evening the pastor
will preach on The Supreme Fact of
the Gospel"
Come to the Family drug store for
Sunday papers. James & Campbell have
transferred their news business to viii
Lace=-.
The ". T. K. club viii meet next
Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. A. NJ.
Petro at her home, 1014 Van Buren
street.
you are invited to help Joe Campbell
celebrate his eighth birthday Saturday
afternoon. 11th April, from 3 to g." was
the glad word that brought together on.
the spacious lawn at the Campbell home
the following little people. Norma Pc
tro, Edna Ross. Sophy Hassing, Kitty
Lonegan, Florence and Mildred Bow
man. Margaret Cannon, Hazel Boast,
Maud and Grace Ward. Glenno Brock
ernan, John Davies, Warren and Mer-
rill Rutter, Royster Hahan, Kelsey Pc
tro John Heating, Roy Lonegan AMI
Fred Cross. who at this time are hav-
ing the jolliest time imaginable. The
decorations and favors are in accord
with Easter.
The Easter services at the Church of
the Good Shepherd viii be at IL a. IA.
and 1880 D. m with Sunday school at 10
a. m. At the morning services there
will be Z celebration of the Holy Eu-
charist and special Easter music. Canon
Burke. priest in charge. will oficiate at
both services.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-11
A KANSAS PREACHER
HOW HIS EXPERIENCE HELPED HIS
DAUGHTER
After Her Fathers Death Miss Buechel
Encountered Serious Difaculties
But overcame Them.

The Rev. Charles BuecheI. late pastor
Of the German Methodist Episcopal
church in Wichita, Kansas. was one of
the best known ministers of the state,
having served in all it's principal cities
during his long pastorate. His daugh-
ter Miss Lydia Buechel, now residing
a No. 421 South Water street, wichita,
also has a wide acquaintance and her
evidence on an important topic will
command attention She says:
For six years suffered with q. ner-
vous debility which physicians failed to
relieve and finally 1 was confined to
my bed, a victim of nervous prostra-
ton. I suffered dreadfully with my
head, 7 was SO nervous that could not
sleep, my stomach got SO bad that ev-
erything I ate hurt me and my system
became worn out from the nervousness
and lack of nourishment.
mixed up in that Missouri bribery
when my father was alive he fire.
quently took DR.. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People when he was worn out
and nervous from preaching and they
always helped him, SO 1 decided to see
what they would do for me. After
taking one box experienced relief and
a few boxes cured me- / am perfectly
willing to have this statement publish
ed IN the hope that twill be the means
Of helping other sufferers to regain
their health.
DrsWilliams' Pink Pills for Pale Peo-
pie, the medicine which cured Miss
Buechel and thousands Of others, are
an unfailing specific for all diseases
arising from impoverished blood or
weakened, unstrung nerves-twO fruit
ful causes of nearly all the ailments to
which mankind is heir. The pills may
be had of any druggist or will be sent
postpaid on receipt of price, fifty cents
box: six boxes for two dollars and
fifty cents, by the DR.. Williams Medi-
cine company. Schenectady, n. Y
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-11
& SEND By INCLOsED GIRL. .
Some Unique Orders a Druggist Has
in His Scrap Book.

An east side druggist is preparing a
unique scrap book It contains the writ
ten orders of some customers of foreign
birth, and these orders are both curious
and amusing. Here are some that are cop
led from the originals:
I have a cute pain in my child's dia-
gram Please give my son something to
release it .
Dear Docther. pies gif bearer five sense
throat and obleage''
Ny little baby has eat up its fathers
parish plaster. Send an anecdote quick as
possible by the inclosed girl. =
Tnis child is my little girl. send you
nVe cent to buy two sitless powders for a
groan uD adult who is sfke'
You viii please give the lettle bof five
cents worth Of epecae for to throw UP IN
a fi.e months old babe. n B-The babe
has a sore stummiclz''
7 haf hot time in my insides and wich
1 wood like it to be extinguished. What is
money is the price of the extinguisher.
Hurry pleas. New York Press.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-11
COMING DRAMATIC EVENTS.

The funny farce. The Man From
Mexico" with Leslie Morosco in the
title role. will be presented at the New
Crawford tonight The play has been
one of the greatest laughing successes
since THE Private Secretary 1t is by
H A. DuSouchet. author of My Friend
From India:.'' it has, however. been gem
orally conceded that THE Man From
Mexico is far superior to the previous
work It will be presented here by a
company of superior merit Leslie Mo-
rosco's performance of 'Beniamin
FTtzshew'' in -'Fhe Man From Mexico
is the best thing this clever comedian
has ever done.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-11

An unprecedented condition in Topeka
society at this season IS the conspicuous
absence of the Easter bride. Not sin
gle fashionable Easter wedding is book
ed this year, but there will be a num-
Der in June That of Miss Esther
Chamberlain. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Phil c. Chamberlain and Mr.. Fred jolly
of Olathe is one recently announced for
that month. Mr.. Jolly is a newspaper
man formerly employed here but now
one Of the managers of the Olathe Mir
ror.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-11
A CUBAN LADY
Writes for the Benefit Of Her
American Sisters.
She Tells Us Of The New and
Happy Life She Derived
From the Use of
Paine'sCeIery
Compound

Paine's Celery Compound, so vastly
superior as a spring medicine TO all
other known remedies in pill and liquid
form, and so remarka bic in its power
over disease. has no equal in the world
as a spring nerve food, blood cleanser,
and system fortifier At this season,
when the majority Of people feel the
necessity OF a tonic for the weakened
system and a regulator for the nerves
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-11

Lulu-'Im sure Mrs. Sweet gives
short weight at her candy store"
That's a winning weigh she
has. ''-Yo Yonkers Statesman.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-11

Another approaching out of town
wedding which Topeka friends of the
bride will be interested in is that Of
Miss Sarah Walker of GIens Falls, n.
Y. who has visited her aunt, Ntrs. Gull
ford Dudley here and who will be mar
ried in June to Mr.. Richard Drew Mus
ser of st. Paul. MINI. They will go
abroad Immediately after the wedding
and be at home in st. Paul next win
ter.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-11

For zinc lined refrigerators
For enamelled lined refrigerators
For glass lined refrfgerators
Call on D. H. Forbes
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-11

Mrs Fred Cole gave a small luncheon
FRIDAY in compliment to a number Of
visiting women, the guests being Mrs.
L. S. Ferry of Guthrie. Okla, Mrs.
Claude Marsh Butlin Of the City OF
Mexico. Mrs. Solomon Stoddard of Kan
sas CITY. Mrs. J. B. Furry Mrs. Frank
Patterson. and Miss Helen Wilson.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-11

lne nome OF MT. ana MIS- E1arfy Nutn-
MA. c. club win Miss Nell Kirk. ITO
Monroe.
TUESDAY.
Evening club dance at steinberg's
hall.
Evening wedding at the home OF the
bride in Potwin of Miss Emily Allen
and Mr.. Charles Drew of Richheld,
Kan.
WEDNESDAY
d. D. Whist club witA Mrs. Frank
Patterson.
THURSDAY.
Mrs. A. B. Quinton and Miss Fay
Quinton at home for Mrs. Helena Fay
of Brooklyn. n. Y.
High school seniors class party at the
home of Miss Cora Goddard in Potwin.
FRIDAY.
HeHanthus dance at Steinberg's hall.
T. S. 8. club with Miss Maud Grimes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lathrop Bullene of Law
renee will issue invitations next week
to the marriage of their granddaughter
Miss Gertrude Frederica Devereux and
Mr.. Roy. Eugene Allen of Wichita. The
wedding will take place at Trinity
church, Lawrence. at half after 8
o'clock on Thursday evening, April 30,
and will be followed by a reception at
the Bullene home in South Lawrence.
to Topeka where Miss Devereux lived
for many years with her aunt, Mrs. F.
c Gay now of Kansas City. and where
MI Allen has visited frequently. 1t is
customary to describe all brides as
beautiful but it is safe to predict that
this viii be unqualifiedly true of Miss
Devereux who was always considered
one of the prettiest of the Topeka girls
while this town was her home. as well
as one of the most gracious and charm
ing Both Miss Devereux and Mr.. AL
len were formerly students of the Uni
versity of Kansas where their acquaint-
ance began. The former is a member
of the Kappa Alpha Theta fraternity
and the latter is a Phi Gam. Miss
Devereux's attendants will include her
cousin, Miss Sue Gay of Kansas City
as maid of honor. Miss Bess Allen Of
Wichita, the groom's sister, Miss Aileen
Weaver of Lawrence, another cousin of
the bride and Miss Ivah Davis and Miss
Florence Rossington of Topeka. The
groomsman viii be Mr.. Clarence Sluss
of Wichita, and the ushers. Mr. Thomas
Lang King of Topeka, Mr.. Delos Wood,
MI J. f. Reese and Mr.. r. G. Hagny
of Wichita.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-11

City Ticket once Union Paciac
Railroad, SIS Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-11

The Chaminade Music club will meet
Wednesday afternoon in Mr. Vincent
Graham's studio at the MeVicar resi-
dence, Washburn college.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-11
STRIKE AT INDIAN SCHOOL.
Teachers Quit Work Because Money
Gave Out.

Riverside, Cal, April IA peculiar
institute, the government Indian school
here. The appropriation for the en-
ployment Of teachers proved to be mad
equate, and not wishing to labor for the
love of humanity alone, the teachers
decided to quit ia q body until July 1,
when more funds will be available. In
the meantime Superintendent Harwood
Hall and wife are teaching the 500 In
dian boys and girls, assisted by mum :
Der of the older pupils.
Machinist tools at Forbes.
For zinc lined refrigerators
For ename1led lined refrigerators
For glass lined refrigerators
Call on D. H. Forbes.
La Clede bicycles at Forbes.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-11

The Helianthus Literary club mef
with Mrs. H. L. NIilard on Friday.
April 3, as announced. Miss Emma Pat
rick gave a paper on The French
Canadians" The next meeting will be
with Mrs. Arthur Sherer IN Oakland on
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-11
Opportunities
In the South.

6Eh LtbC OOuEHbs
No portion of the United
States has made greater
progress in the last year
or two than the South.
Ne=taern and foreign cap
ital is rapidly invading
that section, finding prof
liable investment in the
various industries and
factories that are being
rapidly developed and
built. The great influx Of
settlers is creating an in
creased demand for lands
Of all kinds and prices
are gradually advancing.
as they will for years to
come. Work is plentiful
and poverty practically
unknown. Alabama Is
supplying coal and iron
to all the world. More
money can be made and
with less labor IN the
raising of small fruits
and berries and in truck
patching on the Gulf
Coast than in any other
state in the Union. Straw
berries from Alabama
reach northern markets
before those from the
states in the southeast.
Cattle can be raised with
great profit, there being
millions of acres of cheap
range lands. If you are
interested in the south
and its resources and de-
sire information on any
subject, address
@. A. PARKS,
General Industrial
and Immigration Agent,
Louisville & Nashville r. R.
LOUISVILLE, KY.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-11

The attention Of the individual clubs
which compose the city federation is
called TO two very important matters
which must be settled at the earliest
possible moment; Dues must be paid
and, delegates elected to the state fed
ration meeting at Wichita. and action
must be taken on the club house PROF.
osition. Let no club deprive itself Of
representation by failing to provide for
qualified delegate. Each club should
also make list of its members vino
can go to Wichita and send this list to
the president of the city federation. to-
gether with a positive statement as to
what the club has voted on the ques-
ton of whether or not the clubs Of To-
peka will provide for themselves a per
manent home.
MRS A H HORTON. President
MEG LILA "a V AaOn-IlAL So.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-11

Friday. April II. Members take 1:45
Oakland car.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-11

The West Side Reading club will meet
with Mrs. Gregory Tuesday afternoon.
tne lesson upon current literature will
oe led by Mesdames Poindexter and
Rogers.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-11

Everybody reads the state Journal
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-11

The Ceramic Art club viii meet with
Mrs c. o. Knowles Wednesday after
noon the 18th at 2.30 Mrs. Edwin
Lange win give a talk on Artistic
Table China" Mrs. w. S. Kale sIa1s-
ters" and Mrs w T. Eckert and Mrs
Harry L.nan will show original de-
signs OF work
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-11

Maehinist tools Al Forbes'.