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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-22
SALE OF RARE BOOKS.
First Editions Bring Good Prices. in
New York


New York. May pa choice collec-
ton of rare books was sold in this city
at auction last evening Some OF the
items sold were Is follows:
THE Rubaiyat of Omar Khay Yam,
translated into English verse by Ed
ward Fitzgerald. a fine copy of the rare
first edition, London, 1859, $3.50.
THE Germ; Thoughts toward Ma
ture in Poetry Literature and Art by
Dante Gabriel Rossett, $3.50.
A complete set of first editions. in the
original parts of the five works of r..
S. Surtees. s215.
THE Loving Ballad of Lord Bate
man." by William Thackeray. the rare
genuine first edition, London, 1889,
S32.7-.
Vanity Fair" by William NJ Thack-
cray. the genuine first edition, London,
1913 s45.
THE Pickwick Papers, by Charles
Dickens. first edition. London, 1887, $72
One of the interesting items of the
sale. although it brought only $3.50. was
1.-THE Kings Bell" by Richard Henry
Stoddard, the poet. who died a shol1
time ago, first edition, New York, 1858,
with a letter from Stoddard to Robert
Coffin. at Fordham. relating to Poe'a
COTTAGE there
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-22
SUMNER SESSION
or THE
University of Kansas

To meet the demands of the Superin-
tendents Principals and Teachers OF
Kansas for Review and Advanced
Courses. the University of Kansas an
nounces for JUNE II to JULY % its
FIRST SUMMER SESSION.
The Courses will be calculated:
FIRST-For High School Teachers.
Principals and Superintendents desiring
to review work they will have to teach.
and to learn the latest Laboratory
methods.
SECOND-For the foregoing, as well
q S for Undergraduates in the Univer~
sity desiring credit toward a degree.
THIRD-For students desiring to
complete entrance requirements.
FOURTH-For Graduate Students
and all others desiring to work in spe-
cial lines
A circular giving details sent on APP
plication to
FRANK STRONG. Chancellor.
Lawrence. Kas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-22
EXTINCT ANIMALS.
Seventeen Specimens Discovered in
Shasta County Caves.

Berkley. Cal, May 22.-The paIaeon-
to1ogist of the University of California
sent to delve into the potter caves in
Shasta county have met with very
great success in their researches. The
first report from the explorat ton party
has Just reached the university. It
shows that that the caves are a rich
field for investigation. for in the brief
time the party has been there many
valuable specimens of bones of extinct
animals have been unearthed- Alto
setter four thousand specimens were
unearthed, most of them in a good
state of preservation. Seventeen of the
species of animals found are of the ex-
tinct kind.
The most interesting discoveries were
traces Of prehistoric man. They con
sist of a number of polished bone and
stone implements which might have
served early mankind as utensils or
weapons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-22
Notes and Personal MentIon.

Mr. and Mrs Harry r. Nash of Pu-
eblo. Col, are the parents of a son to
whom they have given the name Robert
Nickerson. for its grandfather, Mr.. II.
r. Nickerson of the city of Mexico
Mrs. Nash was formerly Miss Ruby
NickersOu.
MT and Mrs. w. A. L. Thompson are
in Chicago.
MI William Chandler of Hiawatha,
is the guest of his uncle, Mr.. J. p.
Davis
Mr. and Mrs. George E. Cole and Miss
Elizabeth Cole viii go to Salina next
week TO attend commencement at st.
Johns Military So COL from which Mr.
Frazier Cole is to be graduated.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Knowles will go
to Kansas City Saturday to spend Sun
day with Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Knowles.
Mrs. C. McCHntock and Mrs. J. C.
Mohler are in Kansas City.
Mr C. F. Newton. of Savannah, Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-22
SMITH GETS A DIVORCE.
Former Santa Fe Engineer Given
Custody of Daughter.

John F. Switzer, acting as judge pro
tenn appointed by the district court to
hear the divorce case of Andrew Smith.
a former Santa Fe engineer, against
Myrtle NJ. Smith has granted a decree
of divorce.
The decree has been granted as petit
toned by Mr.. Smith. He is given the
custody of the 12-year-old child. now
in the possession of the defendant. The
father is required to execute a bond of
81. 900 conditioned that he produce the
child in court whenever required to do
So The wife is granted the right to see
the child twice a year
The girl will be taken to the Masonic
home at Wichita.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-22
RELIANCE BEATS COLUMBIA
New Cup Defender Proves Herself a
Flyer Indeed.

New York. May BY a eombina-
ton of good luck and splendid sailing
qualities. the new cup yacht Reliance
inflicted such a defeat upon the former
cup defender Columbia as she never
had suffered. leading her over the finish
line Of 2s-mile course off Glen Cove
by IA minutes and AZ seconds. official
time. Not all of the glory of the vic
tory was fairly earned by the new boat.
If It had been there would have been
no doubt that the Reliance would be
the next cup defender. But. despite the
CoIumbia's III luck, the Reliance con-
vincingly showed herself to be the bet
ter boat.
She had beaten the Columbia nearly
eight minutes in broad reach of il
miles in fuky zephyrs. beaten her one
minutes and Is seconds running free for
three miles i'm steady 12-knot breeze.
and beaten her four minutes and Is
seconds in an 11-mile thresh to wind
ward close hauled IN a 15-knot south
wester. This timing is unofficial and
allows for Reliance's So seconds ad-
vantage at the start When the Re-
lance crossed the anish line the Column
bia was miles astern, hopelessly beaten.
Decoration Day EXCURSION
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-22
NEGRO GETS THE BEST
Books as o. S. Consul at Antwerp, on
Passenger List.

New York, May PA negro valet
named A L Allen, in the service of an
Antwerp family, was allowed a vaca-
ton some time ago in order to go to
Washington to see his family, according
to an Antwerp dispatch to the Herald.
On his return from New York he allow
ed himself to be booked on the steamer
Kroonland's list as United States vice
consul at Antwerp and was thus placed
at the head of the first class passenger
list. Much attention was paid him by
the personnel of the steamship.
Several New York papers announced
the DEPARTURE of "A. L. Allen, United
States consul general at Antwerp, on
the Kroonland.''
On arriving at Antwerp the valet re-
sumed his duties, as bootblack and gen
eral utility man at his former master s.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-22
sCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS.
They Must Be Held in June Instead
of July.

The new law changing the time of
meeting of the boards of school districts
from the third Thursday in July to the
third Thursday in June viii complicate
matters in the Offices of county clerks in
the larger counties.
The county commissioners sit as a
board of equalization the first week in
June. In Shawnee county, for instance,
it takes the board two weeks or more to
complete the work of equalization. At
ter the taxes are equalized the county
clerk has to figure the valuation for
each school district This will be almost
an imnossibility as the time is so short.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-22
Buvine Company Closes.

The Northwestern Home Buying
company has closed up its business in
Topeka and has transferred its con-
tracts to a cooperative company in
Kansas City This concern gave the
privilege to its members of buying a
house at the rate of six and two-thirds
cents per day The principal officers
were s Y. Wardal and A. B. Wimsett-
The business will now be managed by
w r. Winert, the Topeka representa-
tive of the Kansas City concern.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-22
Orderad to snnnress ID.

Pelin. May PAN imperial edict just
issued, announcing that the rebels have
captured the prefectural city of Lin An
Flu, province of the Yum Nan, orders that
the vieeroy of Yum Nan suppress the in
surrection Immediately.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-22
Won't Sell Curacao.

The Hague May 22-The decision of the
government of The Netherlands to station
warship permanently in Dutch West In
lies is regarded here as disposing of the re-
curing rumors of the intended sale of the
Island of Curacao to the United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-22
Bow Gets a S1o5. 76e Verdict.

New York, May 22.-The jury in the suit
of Charles Broadway Rosseau. who was
suing the Charles Broadway Rouss estate
for 500 600 for maintenance and support
returned a verdict for the full amount to
day with s. rs interest The boy. IN suing
declared he was the son Of Charles Broad
way Rouss.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-22
He Took Lodge Funds.

Salina, May 22.-Frank Pattee, of Sa-
Ina who was convicted on the charge
of embezzling the funds of the Wood
men lodge of that place, has been SEN
fenced to a term of one year in the PEN
itentiary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-22

Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Scott viii enter
tain informally Saturday evening for
their guests. the Misses Giacomini or
Omaha Neb.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-22

As water feeds the flowers. Satin
Skin Cream nourishes the shin-beauti-
fes it. Csc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-22

Miss Foster and Miss Lillian Foster
have invited guests for luncheon Satur-
day complimentary to Miss Guibor g
guest, Miss Brownson. of Dubuque.
Iowa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-22

Decoration Day Excursion.
Kansas City and return, s1.25. Santa Fe-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-22

Miss Emile King entertained the s.
RS Thursday night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-22

The - ID Whist club had its last
meeting Of the season Thursday with
Miss Mary Thompson Miss VILLA
Rodgers substituted for the hostess.
and Miss Miller of Usage CITY. MIRA
Arthur Cepper. Mrs. Thomas +. Pounds
and Mrs. Eugene S. Quinton composed
a guest table.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-03

which party must do this. which par
ty is liable to comply with this statute,
and / think where 1t is shown. as the
petition in this case does show, that the
owners of the property We're not IN
possession or occupying the property,
but that 1t was occupied by the
lessees, that under this statute,
as it is, the owners are not liable UNI
der such set of circumstances. That
would be the constructions of the
statute. The owners under lease IN
which no provision was made to allow
such owners to go upon the property
to make repairs, etc, would have no
right whatever to enter upon the prem
Uses to erect such fire escapes. Inc
lessee in fact. so long as he complies
with the terms of his lease. occupies
practically the position OF the owner
of the premises and the lessor would BE-
a trespasser upon such premises II he
undertook to enter upon the premises
to erect fire escapes, or for any pur-
pose not provided for in the lease"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-03
Grand junction News.
to Times-Republican.

Special to Tlmes-Republican.
Grand Junction. Nov. 3.--Max Har-
ued, Miss Laura Haun. and Miss Flor
ence Davis attended the Epworth
League convention at Boone last week
There has appeared to be very little
life In politics in this locality this fall
yet 1t is expected good vote will be
polied on election day. The good times
of the past are remembered as well rs
the hard times during Cleyeland's adj
ministration.
The Anti Saloon League has begun
Its work In Grand Junction. At the
first meeting a sermon was preached
in this direction at the NJ. e. church
Sunday evening. A large crowd was
present and the movement heartily en-
dorsed by all law abiding citizens.
AS a rule farmers report better
yield of corn than was expected. They
say that where the land was in such
condition that the water could get off
in reasonable time, the crop is fair
and on the higher land the crop is good.
The reports from numerous public
sales of farm property are to the effect
that livestock is bringing good, fair
prices.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-03
PUSHING A NEW LINE.
Eastern Iowa Railroad Project is Still
Much Alive

Eastern Iowa Railroad ProJect ~ oe'l
Much Alive.
Burlington, Nov. 3..There are signs
that the Muscatine North and South
railway proposition is neither dead nor
sleeping. While very little is being
said on the subject. by those interested,
it is known that several conferences
have been held. within the past few
weeks. whose import Is not to be di-
vulged at present. but 1t is assumed
that the road will be built as originally
contemplated. Mr.. Howard. of Mus
catine. the general manager and re-
ceiver of the road. was in the city last
week in conference with the members
of the Burlington committee, who a:
present have nothing to say" on this
important subject.
Another conference has been arrang-
ed for this week at which some de-
cision will probably be reached. The
local committee Is composed of men
who are not in the habit of Quitting
when once they have put their should
ers to the wheel. The enterprise means
much to Burlington and 1t is hoped that
q satisfactory arrangement may be
made. The local committee includ n
such prominent business men as Fra
8. Churchill. John Blaul. Seymoi.
Jones and w. w. Copeland.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-03
Candidate For Federal Judge
ship Spends Monday With
Senator Allison
CHANCES CONSIDERED eoor
He is Said to Have the Backing of
Congressman Conner and Senator
polliver-Likely That the Contest
Will Be Settled Latter Part of This
Week.
pecial to Tines Republican

Special to Tines Republican
Dubuque. Nov. 3.-Senator Thoma:
D. Healy was in Dubuque yesterday
Ee spent the greater part of the day
in conference with Senator Allison
presumably in the interests OF his can
didacy for the federal judgeship to sue
coed Judge Shiras, who has retired
OF the five men that are after the ap-
pointment he is known to be the bes,
politician and has always been looked
upon as the strongest Of the group
From the start he has had the backing
OF Congressman Corners and Senator
Deliver, which Is more than any Of
the other men can say altho each Of
the five is backed by the support OF the
congressman in the district in which
he lives.
This is the first visit Mr.. Healy
has made to Dubuque since the cam
paign for the Office commenced AND
the particular business of the Fit
Dodge man is to get the support CT
Senator Allison. 1t is known that the
senator has not pledged himself and
there is little doubt but what with the
condition the race Is in at present that
III will be his influence and vote thai
will elect the man.
Senator Allison will leave the mid.
die OF this week for Washington where
on Friday it is expected the members
OF the Iowa delegation in the northern
part OF the state will meet and nasne
the man who will be recommends
to President Roosevelt for the place
The appointment Is expected the frs
part OF next week.
rs there anything new In the sit
uation for the federal judgeship?" wa:
asked yesterday OF Mr.. Healy.
Nothing at all sir, as far as know
just happened to be going thru Du'
buque 30 stopped of and made cal
on Senator Allison and others in tn,
city know"
When will the judge be named?"
II don't know. Everyone seems t
think tho that the announcement viii
come in a week or two"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-03

Keystone.
While driving from keystone to his
home a mile and a half southeast OF
+ that town Saturday evening. John Bar
ron, an old gentleman. was thrown
from his buggy and injured so badly
that he died Tuesday morning.
castans.
A lighted match in strawpile on
the farm of Frank Lown, two miles
east of Castana, started a fire that de-
stroyed three stacks of oats belonging
ling to Mr.. Lown, and nearly killed two
horses belonging to Sam Smith, who
was threshing the grain.
clarksville.
| j. L. Shannon, construct ton superin-
tendent for the United States Tele-
phone & Telegraph Company, has been
here some days with force OF seven
men and has started the work of build
ing the new rural line that is to go into
both Dayton and Fremont townships
from thu. local exchange.
EstherviIle.
Charles Prochasky, Lou Thompson
and Ole Jorgenson, while coming IN
from the west In the night with SIN
gle horse had runaway just this side
of the bridge over the river. The bug
gy was overturned and Jorgenson. who
was caught Under it was dragged some
distance, seriously injuring one hip.
WcIiman.
A barn belonging to John Lefeyer,
was burned, five miles northwest OIL
this place The barn was one OF the
largest in the county and was built for
horses. A son of Lefeyer went to the
barn before daylight with a lantern,
which exploded and caused the loss.
The property loss is covered by insur-
ance.
Anthem.
Corn picking is at hand and from all
reports the yield in the little Sioux
valley, as a whole will be the largest
since 1896. There are quite few
fields that have suffered from floods
but the hills that We're protected from
wash by the last blowing are yielding
an immense crop of good corn If there
are fortunate farmers IN Iowa they i've
along the Little Sioux bottom.
Washington.
J. p. Thomas, of this city. lost barn
by fire Friday. 1Nhe barn was situated
one half mile north of Wellman, ON his
farm now occupied by Ed Norman, a
rural mail carrier. Mr.. Norman lost
two horses, several hogs and feed. The
barn was insured for 5000, and Mr..
Normans loss is well covered by In
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-03
THE STRENUOUS LIFE.
A Great Strain.

No one disputes the fact thar we are
living in rapid" age: it is rush, rush.
rush from morning until night, and
competition is SO fierce that the strug-
eie does not cease until the machine l:
worn out.
Women, too, even when surrounded
by every comfort, become infected by
che common spirit, and what with theil
clubs and many social duties have nc
ssn,a to give thought to their physica
weN-being, until they are suddenly
brought to a sharp realization of the
fact that nothing in their lives is Sc
Important as attention to correct OF
rational living.
Il may surprise the reader to learn
that women are more prone to piles
than men, and IN most cases because II
u difficult to impress upon them tne
Importance Of regular movements OF the
bowels; irregularity means straining al
stool, and straining means piles, with
the certainty (under the usual meth
DDS Of treatment) that the sufferer will
have them always with herr" by us
nal methods" Is meant the application
Df saves and lotions, or Gas a last re-
sort) surgical operation.
II there is a complaint which entails
more distress and suffering upon those
9affiicted than piles or hemorrhoids. 1t Is
not known to the writer; fortunately
however. these are learning that there
Is q remedy that effectually cures all
forms of piles; 1t is known as the Pyr-
amid Pile Cure, is in supposttory FORM
10 applied directly to the parts, and
does its work quickly and palnlessiy;
It 10 sold by druggists at fifty cents
rackage, or Will be mailed by the max
ers to any address upon receipt of price
Mrs. L. NJ. Joliff, Harrisburg, Ohio
says: Il feel 1t my duty to acknowl-
edge the great benefit have received
from the use OF Pyramid Pile Cure
For several months / suffered untold
aEony from the bleeding piles, and
WAS finally advised by Columbus doc
tor to get Pyramid Pile Cure at once
which did, and one box completely
cured me- ADVISE all sufferers to use
it, Write the Pyramid Drug Co. Mar
shall. Mich, for their little book on
the causes and cure OF plies.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-03
CORN WILL BE EXPENSIVE.
The Canned Product 10 SURE 70 DO VI
ia Price

The Canned Product 10 SURE 70 90 Up
in Price.
Davenport. Nov. S.-Reports received
from the corn canning establishments
Of this and neighboring states by
wholesale grocers here and elsewhere
indicate that the price of this popular
food product will be higher this winter
than for several years. The present
prospect is that it will cost at retail
at least Is cents a can until next sea-
son.
In speaking Of this situation promi-
nent Davenport jobber said recently.
lowing to the shortage In the crop in
the east and the not extraordinary crop
in the west, and as the 1902 pack was
cleaned up before the 1908 pack came
into the market. packers turnout the
country have given notice that they
can Ali only q certain percent OF their
contracts, the percent varying from
8. by certain packers in Maine, to 80,
by some packers in Iowa, and from the
latter to the full 100 per cent by a
very few western packers" said this
dealer. who knows the market thor
oughly and is very conservative In his
statements.
The opening price of corn last De-
cember for future delivery was 10 cents
per dozen cans. The present price Is
$40 per dozen cans. The retail price
is not likely to so below Is cents a can.
for the future increase in the wholesale
price will not be SO much more than the
present price, but that the retail dealer
can afford to subtract the increase from
his present profits Large quantities
of western corn are being marketed in
the east to supply the deficiency there,
most of it being taken by heavy con-
tracts. 1t seems that In the east wher
ever the rains did not affect the corn
crop. drouths were unusually severe,
and the crop in many places was burn
ed out The offers of Iowa packers
vary from Az to so per cent on their
contracts. which is very good in COM
parison to conditions in other states.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-03
FROM ALL OVER IOWA.

pretended father. William Keller, had
received money from the real father
for marrying her mother" or words tc
| that effect. They further charge tina,
Miss Richter said in referring to the
above alleged charge. that that was
where the Kellers got their money anG
Eagle Grove.
Anna McElroy, the 2-year-ole
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Nc.
| Elroy, who lives east Of town, fell un-
der the wheels Of a farm wagon and
received several bruises about the
shoulders, neck and back Of the head
How the little one ever escaped with
her life is a mystery. Mr.. McElroy
was returning from the corn field where
he had been gathering corn, and the
little one attempted to climb into the
moving wagon, unnoticed by her father
She lost her footing and fell, the rear
wheel passing over her shoulders and
along the back of her head. Fortunate
ly not bone was broken.
Mason City.
A. H. Cummings and George Gabler
have purchased the Milligan farm
north of the city, near the Austin
bridge. and will begin at once the
erection of hollow cement block
manufactory. The chief Ingredient in
cement blocks is sand-cement can be
shipped anywhere-and this farm has
one of the finest and largest deposits
of sand found anywhere. 1t is the in
tention of Messrs. Cummings and
Gabler to get all the machinery housed
, in ample buildings for work immed-
lately in the spring. They will have a
side track of their own and special ia
cilities for shipping and expect to en-
ploy force of from twenty five to
forty men.
Davenport.
Ed Poster, one of the old employees
of rhe Rock Island road in this city,
met with quite a painful accident while
at work in the boiler shop of the above
road on East Fifth street. At the time,
With the assistance of a helper, Mr..
Poster was engaged in repairing a
boiler The helper was handling a
large sledge hammer, and while Mr..
Foster was in a STOPPING position, he
made slip and brought the hammer
down With great force upon Mr.. Pes
ter's head The injured man was rem
dered unconscious and blood flowed
freely from an ugly wound. At first 1t
was thought that Mr. Poster had been
fatally injured but Later developments
showed this not to have been the case.