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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15
A LeaTenWorth Woman Sues the
Electric Line.
For Injuries She Alleges She
Received in October.
SHE ASKS FOR $4,000.
Says She Was Given a Wrongly
Punched Transfer.
Then in Putting Her OFF She
Was Badly Crushed.

Leavenworth, Dec. 15.-The Times
says:
The Kansas Cfty-Leavenworth cleo
trio line is the defendant in a $1,000
damage suit to be called for hearing
in the district court this morning. The
plaintiff in the case is Mrs. Sarah Gish
who claims a conductor in the employ
of the line put her from a car of the
Fifth avenue division because she ten
dered him a transfer that had been Civ
en- her by a conductor of the Third
street line claiming that it was worth
less. She alleges that in alighting the
conductor started the car too quickly
and threw her to the brick pavement on
Fifth avenue causing her to sustain
numerous injuries.
boarded a car at Third and Kickapoo
streets October 1, 1903. intending to go
TO her home on the Fifth avenue diviS-
ion; that the conductor gave her
transfer to the Fifth avenue division
and told her to board car at Third
and Delaware streets. She got on
Spruce street car instead and the con-
ductor on that car, it is alleged, took
the transfer, punched it and then told
her to alight at Fifth avenue ana
Spruce street and catch the next car
following which was the Fifth avenue
division car. This the plaintiff says she
did with the result that the Fifth ave-
nue. car conductor refused to accept the
transfer and told her she would have to
get off the car. The conductor stopped
the car at Fifth avenue and Middle
street and, it is averred as she was step
ping from the platform to the step to
alight the conductor rang the bell for
the motorman to go ahead and that the
latter threw on the power starting the
car abruptly throwing the plaintiff 20
the pavement and injuring her badly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15
Gas Men Meet To-day.

Chanute, Kan, Dec. 15.-There will
be a meeting at Independence today of
the subcommittee of the ways and
means committee of the Kansas Gas
Protective association to raise funds
for the prosecution of the case in the
supreme court at Topeka and to en-
gage additional legal talent to repre-
sent the association in whatever pro-
ceedings may hereafter occur. The
members of the subcommittee are
Burris of Chanute Benson of Coffey-
vile and Bowen of Independence
The idea is to raise at least $2,5O0 and
as much more as gas belt men will
contribute.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15
Bicycle Riders Suspended.

Boston, Dec. 15.-The eight bicycle
riders who refused to finish in the six
days race in New York last week have
been penalized by the National Cycling
association. The action of the board
is as follows:
r. A. Walthour, Atlanta. Ga, and
James F. Moran, Chelsea, Mass, sus-
pended for one year.
lotto Maya, Erie, Pa, and James
B. Bowler, Chicago, suspended for six
months.
Hugh Mclean, Chelsea, Mass, sus-.
pended for six months or pay fine of
800.
NAT Butler. Cambridge, Mass, Jed
Newkirk, Chicago, Menus Bedel and
Munro, Memphis, Tenn, suspended for
six months or pay a fine of $50 each. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15
DELMAR AND DILLON TO RACE
Billings, Being Owner of Both Deter
mined to Settle Superiority.

New York. Dec. 15.-In a letter to
friend recently c. K. G. Billings said it
was his intention to have a series of
match races next spring between Major
Delmar and Lou Dillon, the trotting cham
pions of their classes. Both animals be-
ing the property of Mr.. Billings, he pro-
poses to settle the matter of supremacy in
a friendly way over the Cleveland Gentle
mems Driving club course.
Mr.. Billings has asked Mr.. H. K. De
vereux, president of the club, to act as
driver, while he himself will also hold the
reins. The drivers will alternate behind
the horses every Saturday until the ques-
ton is settled. Lou Dillon will winter in
California. Delmar Will remain east.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15
Fort Scott Man to Jail.

Fort Scott, Kan, Dec. 15.-Word
was received here that J. w. Reagon,
formerly county surveyor of this coun-
ty, was in Jail at Aztec, N. NJ, being
held without bail for killing a team
ster who assaulted him. Reagon is a
civil engineer of considerable promi-
nence. He is well known in this state
having been in charge of the locating
work for the Orient last year. He has
done special work in several states and
spent two years in mine and railroad
engineering in South Africa before the
Beer war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15
1T IS FOR LADIES, TOO.
They Can Stop Their Hair Falling Out
With Hernicide-

Ladies who have thin hair and whose
hair is falling out. can prevent the hair
Newbro's "Herpicide.' Besides Herpi-
eide is of the most agreeable hair
dressings there is. Herpicide kills the
dandruff germ that eats the hair off at
the root. After the germ is destroyed, the
root will shoot up, and the hair grow
long as ever. Even a sample will con-
vince any lady that Newbros Herpicide
is indispensable toilet requisite. 1t con-
tains no oil or grease. it will not stain or
dye. Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c
in stamps for sample to The Herpicide
Co., Detroit, Mich. Rowley & Snow, spe-
cial agents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15
me AUDITORIUM Dedicated.

Manhattan. Kan, Dec. 15.-The
$4,000 auditorium at the State Agri-
cultural college was dedicated We'd
nesday afternoon with appropriate
exercises Regent F. I. Fairchild of
Ellsworth, made the address of well
come. President E. r. Nichols follow
ed with address on aims and needs of
the college. President A. 3. Storms
of State college at Ames, Iowa, made
the dedication speech. Concert by
musical department took place at
night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15
Accidental Killing Mt Piedmont

Eureka, kan, Dec. 15.-James O'Brien
was accidentally shot and killed by Ste
phen Drake at the Drake home near Pied
mont Mr.. O'Brien and family had gone
to the Drake home to spend the day
About noon he and Mr.. Drake went out
TO Kill chicken for dinner. Mr.. o Brien
with shot gun. Just as O'Brien raised
his gun to shoot the gun in the hands of
Drake was accidentally discharged The
load of shot struck OBrien in the right
side.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15
browns Sell Siever and Kahoe.

st; Louis. Mo-, Dec. ia battery sold
to the Indianapolis club of the American
association is the first deal for the new
browns that has leaked out of the Amer
lean league camp in st. Louis. Eddie Sic
Yer and Mike Kahoe have, it is unof-
ficially given out, been sold to the Indian
apolis club for a consideration in the
neighborhood of So. 900. Kahoe's stickworll
last year was poor and his catching and
throwing only fair. Practically, the same
reason lies behind Siever's sale Ed did
not perform acceptably the past season,
and with minor league drafts he is natu-
rally crowded out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15
WILL PUSH KANSAS FLOUR.
NIiIIers Take Steps to Establish a Uni
form Grade.


Kansas City, Dec. 15.-Millers of
Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma, at
tending a meeting called by the Kan
sas City Millers' club at the Coates
house yesterday afternoon, took action
to bring about the establishment of
uniform grade of Kansas flour.
There were forty-seven millers pres
ent at the meeting and reports were
received from twenty-nine of them.
The mills represented showed they
had about two million bushels of
wheat in their elevators and plants.
OF the Kansas millers, twelve reported
the condition of the growing wheat to
be good to excellent and seven report
ed it to be fair. The millers, reports
showed that the average running time
during the last year had been sixteen
or seventeen hours day.
The Kansas millerS also reported
the farmers of that state had from 20
to rs per cent of their last crop of
wheat left on their hands. A poll was
taken on the opinion of those present
about the present price of wheat. Ten
thought the price too high, seven
thought it too low and seven thought
1T would remain the present basis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15
Warner Is With Camp.

Ithaca, n. Y, Dec. 15.-Glenn S. Warner,
head coach of the Cornell football team,
says that he is in favor of Walter Camps
proposal to change the football rules so
that ten yards must be gained on downs
instead of five. Mr.. Warner, however,
said that he thought other changes would
have to be made in order to increase the
attacking power of the team with the ball,
else the new rule would turn the game
into a punting contest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15
Reform School Bows ParoIed

Hutchinson, Kan, Dec. 15.-The board
of managers of the state industrial re-
formatory has paroled sixteen inmates,
as follows: William Larson, Shawnee
county; Harold Murphy, Geary; Wal
ter Wallace, Sumner; w. A. Patton,
Johnson; Charles Cline, Douglass; F.
Chamlin, Montgomery; Abner Gregg,
Shawnee; Clyde Gillespie, Allen; Sam
uel Sweeney, Wyandotte; Jerry Hale,
Neosho; John Hampton, Montgomery;
George Howard, Harper; Allen Hutch
inson, Wlandotte: Leon Kerr, Green
wood; Rudolph Ring, Smith, and Abb
ner Bloomfield, Crawford. There are
now 372 boys and young men in this in
stitution and ten more are on the way.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15
Gas Companies Combine.

Fort Scott, Kan, Dec. 15.-Grant Horna-
day of Fort Scott, president of the old gas
company there, which recently received a
FRANCHISE for furnishing natural gas to
Levy, who was also given a gas franchise
at Fort Scott, but who has recently pooled
interests with the Hornaday crowd. Both
companies had secured rights of way and
started work on the construction of their
pipe lines, but decided that it would be
more. profitable for bot hof them to get
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15
Fair Officers Elected.

Hutchinson, Kan, Dec. 15.-The Central
kansas Fair association held its annual
election of officers here as follows: Pres
fdent, II. s Thompson of Sylvia; first vice
president, T. J Temp1er, Hutchinson: sec
ond vice president, John r. Price, Turon;
third vice president. H billiard Haven;
Fourth vice president, d ]. Fair, Sterling;
secretary. A. L. Sponsler, Hutchinson;
treasurer, A w. Eagan, Hutchinson. The
falr Will be held probably the first week
of September of next year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15
Mules Perish i'm Mine Fire.

Pittsburg, Kan, Dec. 15.-Fire of
unknown origin was discovered in the
mule stables of No. mine of the
Mount Carmel Coal company early in
the morning and before it could be
extinguished fifteen mules were suf-
focated by the smoke and a number
of others so badly affected that they
will die. These stables are, as is GUS
tonary in deep coal mines, located in
the mine. They contained sixty head
of mules
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15
Bent Murdock's Lament.

Mrs Murdoch and two daughters are off
Tor the Warmest corner in southern Cali
fornia- They left this morning and may
be absent for several months. May the
Lord be with them till we meet again In
the meantime we will be homeless. We
tried it for about six weeks. two or three
years ago, and it about killed us. Now it
is to be three or four months. But then
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15
Mrs. Nation Keeps Busy.

kans3s City, Dec. 15.-Carrie Nation, the
Kansas Joint smasher,'' walked through
the union depot last evening just behind
man who smoked cigarette. The smoke
drifted back toward her, she smeIled it
and started after the man.
Hey, there!" she said; "fie on you; you
ought to be ashamed of yourself. Drat
that nasty smoker
But the smoker did not hear her He
saw the Joint smasher'' making toward
him and he got out of the gate first
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15
Racing at Los Angeles.

Los Angeles. Cal, Dec. 15.-It was a
day for favorites at Ascot, five of them
finishing first Dug Martin, 100 to l shot
came to life suddenly and was only beaten
out half a length in the fifth race. Maggie
Mackey finished third in the second race
but was disqualified for fouling Ralph
Reese, and the latter was placed third.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15
Child Born on the Train.

Galena, Kan, Dec. ia baby girl
was born to a Mrs. George w. West
fill, while on a Frisco train between
this city and Columbus. Westfill
who has been doing construction work
on large dam on one of the rivers
near here, was accompanied by his
wife, baby and her mother and sister
and was on his way to Pittsburg, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15
Kansas Rural CARRIERS.

Washington, Dec. 15-The following
western rural carriers have been ap-
pointed: Kansas-Fontana, route T.
William E. Collins, carrier; Delton E.
Shepard, substitute. Hillsboro, route 5,
Edward ]. Penner, carrier; William
Penner, substitute. Saint John, route
4, Roy S. Dykes, carrier; George w.
Dykes, substitute. Logan. route 2, Chas
]. Lawson, carrier; Levi r. Barnt, sub
stitute.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15
Rhoades Scholarship Tests.

Lawrence, Kan, Dec. 15.-Examina lions
for the Rhodes scholarships for Kansas to
be awarded in 1895 will be held at the uni
versity here January II and IS. Applica-
tions for examinations must be in by De-
cember 81. The Kansas committee is com
posed of President Plass of WaShburn
college, Topeka; President Murlin of Ba-
ker university, Baldwin, and Chancellor
Strong of the University of Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15
Racing at Oakland.

San Francisco, Dec. ia $1,000 handi-
cap at a mile and 20 yards was the feat
ure of the racing at Oakland. A field of
five went to the post with Military Man
a heavily played favorite. Bombardier.
who receded in the betting to Is to s. as
sumed the lead early and holding it to the
end, won by a neck from Military Man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15

All reports that we are about to take
the lecture platform or to sing in OPP
era are without foundation. We have
a voice and a manner that have been
highly complimented, but our duty lies
in Hometown. We are no egotist, but
We do not see how the town could spare
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15
Close Jamestown Joints.

jamestown, Dec. 15.-It has been
some time since jamestown has had a
Carrie Nation joint smasher. The
mayor and council has taken the mat
ter of open joints in their own hands
and as q result two booze places are
closed and the town is deprived of
revenue from booze sources
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15
Two Prisoners Escane.

Fort Riley, Kan, Dec. 15.-Two gen.
eral prisoners, Buzz Moreland and
Charles Montague escaped from the
post guardhouse and are still at large.
A loose board made it possible for them
to wiggle through a small space under
a barred window to the outside direct
ly on the sentry'S beat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15

New Orleans, Dec. 15-Totness and
Aladdin were the only winning favorites.
Crimmins, who had the mount on St
Sever, favorite in the last race, fell off
they left the post. The weather was
clear and the track muddy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15
Death From a Football Injury

New York. Dec. 15.-Disease of the spine
attributed to an injury received in foot
bal lgame, has caused the death at Lake
wood, N J., of Augustus F. Holly jr a
former captain of the Princeton team He
was graduated in 1900 and was distantIy
related to the Vanderbilt family.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15
scarlet Fever at Bird Citv.

Bird CITY, Kan, Dec. 15.-Cheyenne
county has been having a serious time
with an epidemic of malignant scarlet fe-
yer. All the public schools here have been
closed and no public meetings are allowed
by the authorities. Four children of John
Shrader, living south of town, have lately
died from the disease.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15

Mr.. James Ramsgate, the prosperous
and well known farmer on the Six Mile
road, has seven cows, and every one of
them has lately lost her cud. There are
many other cases of it in the neighbor-
hood. Mr.. Ramsgate lays it to the cows
chewing up old straw beds at the fall
house cleaning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15

Wichita, Kan, Dec. 15.-William NJ
Anawalt, prominent among Kansas Iu1n-
Der dealers and also in Masonic circles
was killed by a train just as it was enter
ing Grenola, about 10 o'clock last night
1t Is supposed that he fell from the cars
in some manner. He was not missed for
several hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15

We will have a lot to do and will try and
make the best of it. Pearl Paulsen and
wife will occupy the Walnut Hill home
for the winter and will doubtless see that
we get at least two meals day and a
place to sleep-when we are In town
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15
HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS.

In throwing a stone at a hog one
day last week, Mrs. John Albright put
so much vigor into her throw that she
dislocated her shoulder and will be
laid up for some time to come. OF
course she did not hit the hog.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15
It appears that We are i'm error Las

1t appears that we are IN error last
week in saying that Farmer Scott,
widower. had taken unto himself a
second wife. He says that he simply
traded four sheep and hog with the
Widow Davis for an old white horse
Our congratulations will have to stand
over to another time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15

Constable Doyle, who is also the
chief of police, the whole police force
and night Waterman, says that Home
town is the freest of crime of any
town of its size in the state, and that
all the young men who go counting
are home and in bed by 10 o'clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15

We want wood on subscription
hickory, oak, maple, beech-any sort
of wood and of any length, including
knots and limbs. Even fence rails will
not be rejected, and we can mana ge
to work up a few old stumpS if left
in rear of the office. We have tried
painting the office stove red, but can't
fool our compositors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15
no cure a cold i'm one pax

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If it
fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature
is on each box. Csc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15

for a lightning rod man Mrs. Tillman
threw him over the fence and twisted
one of his legs in bad shape.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15
LEWIS SINGLE BINDER
''HIS:'sAH You pay 10:
forClsars not SO GOOD

We cannot successfully apply the
Golden Rule to present day living until
we have the spirit of the Man who
gave the Golden Rule to the world
Rev William Hathaway Pound. Com
gregationalist, Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15

Improvement still continues to be
the order of the day in Hometown
Since our last issue over ten rods of
new sidewalk have been laid, at least
one front fence painted, and yester-
day we met Mr.. Joseph Worthington
carrying home a pail of paint and two
pounds of putty to help along the
good work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15

Looking from our office window one
day last week we beheld a fight be-
tween a COW and a bull running at
large, hog being run over by a dray,
running to get out of the way of a roll
ing hogshead of sugar. For a moment
it seemed as if we were in New York
or Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15

Mrs. Henry Tillman wishes to pub
licly express her regret at the incident
occurring at her house last week The
Rev Peters, of Freeport, being in town,
of the Sunday schools, and taking him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-15

Mr.. James Cabiff, our popular vii
lage cooper, had the misfortune to run
across some late humble bees while
out walking one day last week, and it
will be ten days before he will be
able to whistle at his work. We pre-
dicted that the autumn would not end
without Hometown facing a crisis of
some sort. The days were gliding by
too DIacidIy
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-12

state secretary of the Iowa Unitarian
association; 1890 THE Unitarian
Church in Iowa" DR.. d. j. II. Ward
Iowa City, discussion led by Rev. p.
l.. Padgham; 1880 p. m. business;
2 p. M, Religious Teaching in the
Sunday School, Rev r. E. Ramsay,
Humboldt; 5 p. m., THE Young People
and the Church., Mr.. A. c. McLane,
Iowa City; discussion: p. M. drill by
the children; music; 7:3o p. M, choral
service; address The Mission of q Lib
eral Church. Rev. A. NJ. Judy, Daven-
port.
Thursday, April IA a. m. devo-
tional meeting. DIR. D. j. III. Ward;
$50 business meeting, report of the
business committee and general dis
cussien of plans of work; 30, The
Christian Quality in Social Service,
Rev. Adolph Rossback. Keokuk, dis
cussion led by Rev. l.. A. Centrell, of
Rock Rapids: 100 p. m. address lib
eral Thought in Recent Books john
son Brigham, state librarian, Des Moi
mes: $50 address, Mutual Aid as a
Factor in Evolution Rev. j. d. Q. Pow
ers, Sioux City; 5 So closing praise SER
vice; $50, sermon, Rev. w. NJ. Bachus,
f,hjrauo
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-12
Rhodes.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Rhodes, April 12.-Miss Sophia Her
bolt is visiting at her sisters, Mrs. Mer-
riman at Bladrburg. Ia.
Mr. and Mrs. F.. e. Bentley We're
called to Hopkinton Saturday by the
serious Illness of Mrs. Bentley's mother
Mrs. Kreanur
Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Thornton and
daughter, Lorene, Of Manning, Ia, and
Mr.. Ray Poster, of Maxwell, spent
home of w. c. Phillips.
Charles Johnson and George Gilbert
We're Marshalltown visitors Saturday
Mrs. Grace Steward and children left
for their home Saturday after visiting
for some time at the home of her sister
Mrs. John Harmous and her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Vauthrins.
X. B. Doyle is running the station
during Mr.. Bentley's absence
The many friends of Mrs. Darling will
be sorry to learn of her death which
occurred last week at the home Of her
daughter, Mrs. Charles Curry, at
Sheffield. The remains were taken to
State Center and laid to rest Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs Wolf, of Marshalltowrl,
have been visiting at the home of D. NJ.
Ruths.
The Ladies NJ. E. Aid Society meets
with Mrs. Hartse1l next Thursday.
Charley Morrison and Master Earl
Satterfeld We're In Chicago few days
this week.
Miss Edna Kennedy of Maxwell spent
Sunday afternoon with Mrs w. C.
Philips.