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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-28
SHE HEARS GOOD NEWS
Four Men Offer to Sign Bond for Nan
Patterson.

New York, Dec. 2S.-Nan Patterson, the
former show girl. who is in the Tombs
prison charged wit hthe murder of Caesar
Young, was in better spirits today than
at any time since the second jury, which
that they were unable to agree upon a
verdict. She believed, she said, that the
freedom for which she has longed for
more than six months, was about to be
granted. kilograms had come to her from
Wheeling, Va, announcing that four
prominent men in that city were prepared
to furnish bail for her in any amount up
to $4,000. If the offers from Wheeling
have been made in good faith it is prob
able that the court will be asked in a
few days to fix the amount of bond.
While Miss Patterson would not reveal
the names of the Wheeling men who offer
to go on her bond, dispatches from that
city say they are Charles w. Swisher,
J. Price, a merchant, T. Deveny a law
yer, and Howard Black, a banker of
Paramount
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-28
A SIGNIFICANT FACT.
From the Washington Post.l

IT Aoil the washington Post
One of the most conspicuous facts of
the tariff situation, a phase that has
been steadily increasing in prominence
for seN eral years, is the utter failure of
the extreme protectionists to find sub
stantal support for their demands in the
Republican press. Not that there are
no Republican papers which echo their
views, make affidavit to their aIlega-
tons, and sneeze when they take snuff
for there are a few of that sort, but
their scarcity and their character serve
to bring out in stronger light the real
weakness of the cause they advocate.
From the Atlantic to the Pacific, not
one of the great Republican newspapers,
not one of the old reliable defenders of
the protection faith as taught by KEEL
ley. Blaine, Mckinley. and Dingley and
their co-adjutors. agrees with the men
who have repudiated those illustrious
leaders and condemned and condemned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-28

In November arrivals of live stock
were more numerous at the markets
of St Louis, Kansas City, st. Joseph
and Sioux City than they were for the
same month in 1908, and less at the
markets of Omaha and St. Paul. while
shipments of a similar chara cter were
greater at st. Louis, st. Joseph and
Sioux City, and less at Kansas
City. Omaha, and st. Paul. A
larger number of cattle, hogs and sheep
were received at Chicago during No
Vember than any other western mar
ket, and St Louis led in receipts of
horses and mules. Live stock car ar
rivals at five principal western mar
kets for eleven months in 1905 totaled
6s2.S91 cars. as against 5S5. 1893 cars in
1903, and 542.S91 cars in 1902.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-28
TOGO Is EXPECTED.
He Will Probably Be In Toxic on
Friday.

Toxic, Dec. 2s.-AdmiraI Togo will
probably arrive today at Kure, an i'm
portant station of the Japanese navy.
IL miles from Hiroshima. Accompanied
by Vice Admiral Kammura and other
officers Togo is expected to come to
Toxic Friday morning when the en-
peror will receive him personally and
congratulate and thank him for his
services during the war.
The New Year season has been begun
and all japan is enjoying a holiday.
consequently Togo's journey from Kure
to Toxic will be a continuous popular
ovation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-28
Another Ho1iday Monday.

The Santa F'e railroad will give its
employees at Topeka in the offices and
shops, another holiday next Monday
on account of the fact that Monday
is the legal holiday in place of Sun
day. New Years day. The offices and
shops in other cities will also be closed.
Only as many employees as are alb
soIutely necessary to carry on the bust
ness of the company will be kept at
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-28
Looked Like Cheek.

Il was out in Kansas looking I'D a.
piece of land had exchanged for.P said
the Massachusetts man, land when / AT
length located it L found a squatter in
possession. He had been on the claim so
long that he considered he owned it. and
l spent half a day arguing and threaten
ing without avail. When 1 was ready to
depart the squatter followed me ont 10
the gate and said
- Stranger, I'm sorry you've had All
this trouble for nothing, but being YOU
are mere, ana being m in want of money
just now, I'd take it a favor II voiI,
would advance me about four hundred
dollars on mortgage on the land!'s
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-28

Harry DuckweIl. aged Is years, choked
to death early yesterday morning at his
child He contracted a slight cold a few
days ago and paid but little attention to
it Yesterday morning he was seized with
a fit of coughing which continued for some
time. His wife sent for physician. but
before he could arrive. another coughing
spell came on and Duckwen died from
suffocation-'-St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Dec l. 1901. Billiards. Horehound Syrup
would have saved him. sc. SOC and 81. Sold
by Rowley s. Snow and W. s. Miller.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-28
NEGRO LITERATT HERE.
Interstate Literary Association in Ses-
sion in Topeka.

The Interstate Literary association of
Kansas and the west held it's first ses-
sion last night at the Seventh Street A.
NJ. E. church.
This organization is composed of the
most learned and progressive negroes
west of the Mississippi river. 1t will
continue its sessions at the Seventh
street church until Friday.
The programmes are interesting and
Instructive
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-28

Shipments of pine lumber during the
month of November from the Mississip-
pi and Wisconsin valleys amounted to
1S6.2S6. 1873 feet, as against 153, 446.s01
feet in 1903. For eleven months of the
current year the shipments amounted
20 approximately 1865. OOO. 900 feet, as
compared with 2 billion feet for a like
period in 1903
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-28
FACES HEAVY DOCKET.
There Will Be S79 Gases at Judge
Dana's Initial Term.

Clerk Curtis of the district court to-
day completed the docket for the Jan
uary term. There will be a total of
379 cases set for Judge Dana to try,
which is 100 more cases than were on
the docket for the September term.
There will be Al state cases, 140 city
cases, making in all 181 criminal cases,
and 124 civil jury cases and IA civil
court cases.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-28
NortonviIIe Notes.

NortonviIle. Kas., Dec. 2S.-Andy
White a we'll known stockman and
politician. has been under the care of
DR.. Wilson for a week
The annual poultry show is a large
affair Birds from Topeka, Meriden,
and many other towns are on exhibit
ton. C. H. Rhodes, of Topeka, is
judging.
c. c. Mccarthy is rearranging the
interior of his large store.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-28
Pron,inent Catholic Dead.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 2S.-Thomas
Moore administrator general of the Cath
ole diocese of Leavenworth, Kan, and
vicar general of the diocese under the
late Bishop Fink. died at Las Vegas, N.
M today, according to a message re-
ceived here. He had gone to New Mex
leo for his health.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-28
Arrested in Denver.

John Sherman is under arrest at
Denver Sherman is charged with
robbing Charles Nelson in a Joint in
Toneka last February. Sheriff Lucas
will bring Sherman to Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-28

To accommodate holiday travellers a
rate of one fare plus SO cents for the
round trip has been placed in effect
by the Union Pacific. Dates of sale
December "a, rs, 26, 81 and January
1 and ., with final return limit Janu-
airy 4. Inquire of j. C. Fulton, depot
agent; F. A. Lewis. city agent, 525
Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-28
Thursday la st

Thursday last, just as our issue had
gone to press, our wife stepped on a bro
ken bottle while chasing the cat outdoors
and inflicted such a serious wound that
we were sent for in haste. We found her
in the care of DR.. Horton and several Ia
dies and We are glad to announce that
she will not be a cripple for life. We have
to prepare our own meals and do The fam
lily washing, but We make no complaints
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-28
HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS.

Quite a number of things have happen
ed to We editAr since our last issue, and
we refer to some of them under the pc
lief that they will interest our readers.
The life of an editor is SO mysterious and
so little understood that few people ever
get to know him as he really is.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-28
HOLSINGER IS ELECTED
RosedaIe Man at Head of Horticultural
Society.

Major Frank Holsinger of Rosedale
was this afternoon elected president of
the State Horticultural society to sue
coed Fred Wellhouse.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-28
New york Money Market.

New York. Dec. 2S.-CIOse-MONEH-
Prime mercantile paper, 4q4h per cent;
sterling exchange quiet, with actual bust
ness in bankers bills at 81. S72Od4 STA for
demand and at 81. S4S004. S4S5 for 60 day
bills; posted rates. AS515 and SASS; COM
mercial bills, S4.S4d4 .S455-
SILvER-Bar silver, 61ssc; Mexican dol
lars, 4Skc-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-28

Doubtless Mr.. Carnegie will receive
his dividends along with the others
next month then look out for a few
more libraries.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-28

Topeka has $4,000 inhabitants There
Is no good reason why the number
should not be increased to $4,000 by the
time the next federal census is taken.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-28

The Main Penalty.-Mr. Jackson-Sam
Shinbone done got 80 days in jail TO steal
in chickensi
Mr. Johnson-Gee! OATS long time to
go wivout chickens!-Puck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-28

The strongest proof against the pres
ence of Japanese vessels with the Dog
gerbank fishing fleet, says the Omaha
Bee, is that no Russian ships were
sunk
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-28
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

1S--11C@r-~~1-S---e- - -
less Satin Skin Cream is applied 1t
looks so good baby wants to eat it. Cost
25c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-28

Those who doubted the existence of
Santa Claus probably have been con-
WINGED of their error by this time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-28

Friday last just as we entered the post
office for OUR afternoon mail, an individ-
ual known as Jack Jones, who had doubt
less been put up to it. knocked the hat
from our head and said that he would
serve us the same way if we gave him
one single word of sass. For one minute
we felt like wrecking the scoundrel, but
then we remembered that we were the
sole proprietor and editor of the Home
town Banner and what was expected OF
us, and we gave him look of contempt
and PASSED on. The rumor that he kicked
us is without foundation. At least, we
felt no klck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-28

Possibly one reason why it was ar
ranged to have a whole week inter
vene between Christmas and New Year
was to allow plenty of time for form
EnR good resolutions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-28

smoke belching from the tunnels and
felt the quick throb of the screw.
mo such luck, sweetheart" he an
swered moodily.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-28

One of the first resolutions for the
new year will be to write it 1905.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-28
Courbine Spell Caused Death.

If you fear grip or pneumonia. remem-
her the best remedy is Piso's Cure. Csc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-28

Wednesday night just before midnight
we were awakened from a sound slumber
by the noise made by a burglar who was
trying to enter our domicile. We opened
a door on him and informed him that the
editor of a weekly paper lived there and
he exclaimed: The HI he does!' and
took to his heels. We think he must have
been after the overcoat we have worn for
the last five winters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-28

We do not know the kind hearted being
who laid six eggs on our editorial table
last Saturday during our temporary alb
sence, but whoever it was has our thanks
and best wishes. Six eggs would not mean
much to John D. Rockefeller. but to us
they represent full two days provender.
Again. thanks, and may the angels watch
over the donor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-28

Tuesday we were called as witness in
a lawsuit between Hiram links and Hen
ry Day. and when we had finished both
lawyers in the case were pleased to say
that we made the dramatic hit of the sea-
son. We are not egotistical, but a word
now and then encourages us to greater
efforts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-28

Monday afternoon as we sat in our Of
flee bordering over the political situation,
Mr.. James Cosgrove entered and charged
us with taking rails off the fence in rear
of his house to use for f1rewood. We not
only Indignantly denied the charge, but
brought such arguments to bear that
Cosgrove withdrew his allegation and ten
dered an ample apology. There are times
when we hardly know where our next
stick of stove wood is coming from, but
we are no midnight marauder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-28

Sunday afternoon, having an hour to
spare on our hands, we wandered down to
Turkey creek and gathered hat full of
crab apples from grove of trees. They
were slightly frostbitten, but we ate them
with a relish, and as we ate we couldn't
help but feel that editors are somehow in
the hands of Providence. When we used
to a sawmill no such things happened
to
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-11-02

Mckinley had carried New York State
by majority or over 265, 900 votes the
election for Chief Judge of the Court
Of Appeals had to be made. The
Democratic State Committee selected
the candidate and in November fol-
lowing QS9O Judge Alton Brooks
Parker carried the State by sixty -one
thousand majority, thus making a
change of about 100000 votes in one
year. This high Office has been filled
by him since 1898 and he has given
the Office his undivided attention, and
all parties agree that he has made a
reputation as learned, able and tho
roughly incorruptible Judge. He is
considered the most Industrious man
on the bench. His decisions show him
to be lawyer of the keenest judicial
insight Without prejudice and strict
~ impartial he has won the confidence
of his fellow judges and the attorneys
throughout the State without regard to
politics. AS presiding chief judge
his conduct has been dignifed but not
arbitrary; his opinions. have been
spoken of by the most learned lawyers
of the State and of other States as
models worthy to be followed by other
judges. The mental characteristics as
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-11-02

He was again the only successful
Democrat in the county. In 1884
he was a delegate to the Demo-
cratic National Convention that NOM
mated Grover Cleveland. In 1885 he
went to the state convention that
brought out David 3. Hill for Cover
nor. In this convention he became
known throughout the State of New
York and was selected as a member
Of the State executive committee and
was made its chairman and planned
and executed the successful campaign
that resulted.
BECOMES A JUDGE.
In 1885 there had to be chosen a
member of the New York Supreme
Court, and Governor David B. Hill ap-
pointed Alton 3. Parker to that Judge
ship. 1t was for the uneXpired term, and
at its close Judge Parker was again
nominated for the position. Many lead
ing Republican attorneys were won over
by his impartiality on the bench and
openly supported him and he was re-
elected by a handsome majority. He
remained in this Office for twelve
years, showing the esteem and con-
fidence his fellow citizens, irrespec-
tive of party, entertained for him,
and he is to-day respected and adj
mired by all who know him. Then
it is no wonder that the leading states
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-11-02

Tariff on Coal Great Injustice IL
RI New England.

Why should not New England get
coal where it can be had for the least
money? But for tariff it could be had
for 4 reasonable price from across the
Canadian line. Canada supplies an
abundance of bituminous coal. Ala
bama and Tennessee afford all the coal
needed for the Southern States and
much other territory besides.
This instance Of the protective tarif)
system affords the very best 'illustra
ton of IDS iniquity. Fuel for the poor,
especially in the frigid climate OF New
England, ought at least to be as cheap,
relatively, discounting freight, as it 10
in Canada. In the South, supplied By
the abundant mineral resources of Ala
bama and Tennessee, to say nothing OF
the scarcely touched coal beds of Ar.
kansas and Indian Territory, and
blessed with perennially temperate
climate, they have a great advantage
The tariff should not deny to the peo-
ple-the poor people of the New Eng
land States-the chance for a living,
as far as fuel is concerned, which is
enjoyed by the people South. 1t is q
protective tariff which makes this
great difference.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-11-02

nomination. for. State Senator, and
managed the campaign which resulted
in hfs election. About this time Alton
Brooks Parker became enamored of
Mary L. Schoonmaker, q daughter of
Moses l. Schoonmaker,o of Accord, whose
pFogenitor also fought for his country
in the Revolutionary War. In her he
obtained life partner who was &C
complished, educated and refined and
whose attractiveness was the theme
of general remark. The happiness of
this couple during a long life shows
that the judgment of Judge Parker
was commendable. Judge Parker's own
political career soon began. When he
was twenty-five years of age he was
nominated for Surrogate of Ulster
County, and he was the only Demo-
crat elected on the county ticket that
year. He served six years and a par
ticular effort was made by the oppo-
sitiOn each time to defeat his re-elec-
ton. His competitor was the man who
defeated his former partner for county
judge and was one of the popular
men Of the county. Parker proved
more difficult proposition and
was reelected by a strong majority
in spite of bolt on the ticket.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-11-02

shown by his decisions and DEGREES
mark him to be of sterling mental and
moral worth.
HOME ON THE HUDSON.
Esopus, where Judge Parker has
his residence, is small village of
thirty-tive houses, built along a country
crossrOad. The Hudson River, which
spreads out to Surround the island
of Esopus, grandly flows toward the
ocean, and in it's enchanting beauty
when once seen by the tourist is never
forgotten. The grand hills of the Cat
skills form the background of the
scene. On the top of an elevation,
from which the eye can behold the
river and the mountain scenery for a
great distance, stands ROsemount, the
Parker home. The house stands about
one hundred and fifty feet above the
river banks, and is Il large two-story
building. About it are largetrees and
the path to it is gravelled and divides
a lawn ornamented with beds of flow
ers. A path leads down to the river
bank, and at the end of the path in
the summer is anchored "a naphtha
launch named Niobe, which is used
by the Judge and his family. The
Older part of the Judges residence
was standing. when the British fleet
anchored in front of it in 1777, the
night before the British burned Kings
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-11-02

AS the jnstice looks through the win
dow he can see Hudson River, which
h0ws swiftly along the front of his
farm, the beloved Esopus, sixty miles
away, where dwells his family, where
are found his herds, his crops, and
where he hastens at the end of each
week. Even if his mind is perplexed
studying the intricate problems of his
great Office, his affections cling around
his home, his farm and his grand.
children, for he was born a farme
and he viii die farmer.
CALM AND DELIBERATE.
Judge Parker works calmly and DR.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-11-02

the Judge rises at $50 O'Clock every
morning, and even if the weather is
cold he has his horseback ride before
breakfast. He is methodical in all
things that he performs. This is the
secret and explains how>he does so
much work.
There is great dignity and look
of immense power in, Judge Parker
which matches we'll his black silk robe
when he presides as Chief Judge in
the Court of Appeals. He is youngest
of the Judges and observes closely
the argument and fastens his eyes on
the lawyer who is addressing him
His courtesy to lawyers is commented
on all over the State. When he makes
a decision there is no waste of words;
argument is useless after the thing
is done. His associates declare he
does his utmost to save them from un-
necessary labor, and that he is the
only member of the Court of Appeals
who is always present when the court
is open. The other Judges take a va
cation regularly, but Judge Parker is
found every day Of the session on his
seat, so that there will be someone
present who will have knowledge of
all rulings made in court. The Judge
sits high in his seat as justice. Around
him are the statue of Livingston and
the portraits Of John Jay and others.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-11-02

ton. Through the house, about in its
centre, runs broad hall, used as ,liv-
ing room, in which are book cases filed
with the works Of the standard writer's.
both prose and poetry. The Judges
library takes up about all the southern
half OF the first story. From the floor
to the ceiling are found row after row
OF books. There are hundreds of them.
On stand are found other volumes
which the Judge needs to make fire.
quent examinations. A table stands
in the bow window OF the room and
IN the centre of the room stands
directors table. On these tables are
piled books and documents, and here
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-11-02
Judge Parker does his work.

Judge Parker does his work.
The Judge jumps out of bed at $50
in the morning Invariably, and in the
summer season his first movement 6s
to put on bathing suit and trip down
the hill to the Esopus landing and take
swim in the Hudson River. He is
fine swimmer
After breakfast he mounts his horse
(of which he keeps number OF good
ones. and takes ride over his farm.
All the work of his farm is ordered
and carried out by the Judge, who
being raised on farm, is a practical
farmer, and in the busy time takes off
his coat, rolls up his sleeves and works
like hero. The inspection or exami-
nation of his farm is usually through
with by IL o'clock, and then he is
found in his library, where he reads his
letters and papers until noon, when
the family sits down to dinner. After
dinner the Judge spends the time in
his library with his private secrelary,
Arthur McCausland, and the family
does not see him, unless something
unusual happens, before 6 O'Clock,
when he is requested to come to the
evening meal.
When he is in Albany holding court