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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-15
SCHOOL POPULATION LESS.
Census Shows Failing on in Number
of Children of School Age.

The school population of Topeka
will be at least 500 less this year than
it was in 1908, according to the CEN
sus which is now being prepared by
Truancy officer Gage and which Will
be completed next week. Last year
the total school population was H.
422, while this year it will be less than
II, 900.
second wards. The heavy floods of the
past two years had much to do with
the falling off. While this is not true
of the Second ward, yet the territory
undated in many instances and prob
ably drove families to different To-
cations. In the Third, Fourth, Fifth
and Sixth wards the census shows the
school population to be on the in
crease. The Third shows the best
record
When asked to explain this condi-
ton of things, Mr.. Gage said: 1t
is difficult to assign a reason. Prf-
marily 1 should say that the flood is
responsible. In number of instances
this year in making up my census, I
have found whole families gone from
neighborhoods where they lived in
1903. That is especially true of the
First ward or the north side. I think
the decrease in the school population
on the north side will be at least 500
Second ward look for a decrease OF
at least 100. Everywhere else slight
increases show themselves but not
enough to offset the First and Second
wards. do not think that the entire
population will reach even 1900,
while last year 1t was 452 more than
that.
80 far as giving a reason other
than the flood 1 know of none. OF
course school populations f1uctuate
from year to year and cannot be taken
as an index of the growth or decline
of the entire population of a city. L
find in some instances that parents
won't give the names of children ELI
gible to attend public schools, which
means that they are taken between
the ages of and 81 years, white or
black, rich or poor, bond or free. Some
of these parents think that they are
increasing their taxes by so doing. I
explain to them that it Is just the other
way around, that the census is taken
so as to be able to determine the
state school fund.
ST tell them that it really amounts
to the state giving a dollar for the ed
ucation Of every one of their children.
That puts the matter in a different
light and they Immediately tell every
thing that I want to know"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-15

the neighborhood of $4,000 and of this
sum the student body and the faculty
of the college will contribute $1,000. The
subscription paper was started by. the
Y. NJ. c. A. and the Y. w. G. A. or
ganizations at Washburn college and
in the few weeks preceding commence
ment LOO of the $500 was raised in
amounts ranging from So to 800. The
remainder of the $40, 900 will be contrib
uted by the friends of DR.. Sheldon who
desire that a suitable memorial to him
be erected on the college campus. The
Christian publications over the land
who have expressed the desire to open
subscription lists through their columns.
Notable among these publications is the
Christian Herald. The Y. NJ. c. A and
the Y. w. c. A. are strong organiza-
lions at Washburn and exert a power
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-15
OKLAHOMA MAN TO ANSWER.
Requisition for Charles Young Honor
ed by Governor Bailey.

A requisition from Governor Fergu-
son of Oklahoma for the return there
of Charles A. Young was today honor
ed by Governor Bailey. Young is at
present in Coffeyville. The charge
charge against him is securing money
under false pretenses. but his real Of
Tense is selling out his business without
giving due notice.
There is a law on the Oklahoma stat
ute book which prescribes that a mer-
chant must give five days notice before
he sells out his business. Young was
proprietor of cigar and news stand at
Okeene. He sold it recently to Post
master Whitford. A Kansas City whole
sale house claimed to have a bill against
him for $500. 1t is said that the house
made Whftford pay the bill and Whit
ford then went after Young. Young
claimed he didn't owe it. 1t seems that
Young did not give five days notice
that he intended to sell out, and now
he is wanted to answer to that charge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-15

Those who are in charge of the Shell
don Hall movement at Washburn col
lege have licked on a building which
meets their approval architecturally.
The building, as shown in the above
picture, was erected for High school
purposes in Illinois and was considered
by the committee of English educators
who toured the United States recently
as the model high school building from
among all the large number of build
ings visited. They claimed that from
an architectural standpoint it could not
be improved upon. If the building
should be duplicated for Sheldon hall
the interior will be modified to meet
the requirements. The plans for the
building We're secured from an eastern
architect by DR.. Norman Plass, presi-
dent of Washburn college.
The building completed will cost in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-15

lege, especially so from the student
standpoint. The former body numbers
80 members with a probable increase
this fall to 100. The Y. w. C. A. has
from forty to fifty active workers en-
rolled. The idea of erecting the memoir
ial originated last spring and was the
natural outgrowth of the deep feeling
of admiration and Indebtedness on the
part of the college community for the
work which DR.. Sheldon has been car
rying on. A building committee was
appointed this spring to have charge,
take care of the work and to push the
campaign for funds vigorously. The
committee includes five members from
the student body, two members from
the aluminae and DR.. Plass. The SUBJ
scriptions will become due at the ex-
piration of six months after the whole
of the $40, 200 has been subscribed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-15
aHELLO BILL" A HIT.
Miss Buchanan and Company Appear
ed Before Large Audience.

Hello Bill is the byword this week
at the Kansas National Guard en-
campment at Vinewood park 1t is
taken from the title of the play being
by the Lorraine Buchanan Stock
company.
Last night upon the occasion of the
first presentation of the play Hello
Bill" at the park theater, the largest
crowd of the season was in attendance.
The little theater will probably be
crowed every night this week on ac-
count of the encampment OF the sol
diers at the park. Hello Bill is
more entertaining than anything yet
offered by the Lorraine Buchanan
company at the park this summer.
Robert Mansfield appears to advant-
age as Jim Johnson" a rough voiced
and genial gambler and Jack Forces
ter takes the part of BILL Thomp-
kins,"r a telephone man from which
the play derives its name of Hello
Bill" The part of "Dianah, the
adventures, taken by Miss Buchanan,
gives her opportunity to wear a stun
ming dress and also to prove her abili-
ty to handle the role.
Bert Granville and E. A. Shook
were cast as negro servants. Their
speciality between the second and third
acts was especially good and they were
given a great encore Dolly jarvis
was also given an encore for her sing
ing number after the first act
The other members of the cast APP
peared to advantage, and on the whole
the comedy Hello Bill' will be liked
better than either of the former plays
This play has been kept in reserve
especially for the encampment week,
and will probably be given every night
this week. 1t is possible that another
change of bill will be announced for
Thursday night.
This is the way the players are cast
for Hello Bill"
Jim Johnson a gambler. .
$3.50. ..... Robert Mansfield
"Bill' Thompkins, a telephone
Theopolis Bouncer. Homer Sibley
Rastus .......Be Bert Granville
Sam e. A. Shook
Mrs. Bouncer. Adelaide Florence
Dianah, an adventures, ...-...
1900. Miss Lorraine Buchanan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-15
Policemen Battered.

New York, Aug. 15.-Captain Ian
try and four patrolmen in the district
affected by the beef strike were badly
battered today before they succeeded
in subduing and placing under arrest
a man who had made a fierce attack
on several nonunion men, The man
after arrest said he was James Sulli-
van. a driver for an express company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-15
GEORGE sARDoU HURT.
Was Injured at Atchison by Falling
Timber.

George Sardou, a son of Freeman
Sardou, was seriously injured at Atch-
ison on Saturday afternoon while up
doing carpenter work on the Santa Fe
depot at that place.
A timber fell from the scaffolding
and struck his face, decorating both
cheeks and his lower lip. 1t also
struck his knee and while making a
bad bruise did not fracture any of the
bones. He was thought to etaocm
bones. He was brought to the Santa
Fee hospital in this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-15
HahIo Brothers suspend.

New York, Aug. 15.-The suspension
of the firm of Hahlo Brothers was an
nounced today on the stock exchange.
The firm. consisting of Henry G.. Hugo
H. and Julius H. Hahlo. was organized
February l. 1901. Beyond some slight
hesitation the market was not affected
by the announcement of the suspension.
On the exchange it was believed the
firm had been caught on the short side
of the rising market.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-15
NOTIONS.

Collar foundations, best quality, chiffon 10c
Girdle forms Observation-Disclosures. 15c
Silk ribbons, up to 60 width. ......... 1Oc
SOC Belt buckles. .25c
$1.OO Belt buckles Observation-Disclosures. SOC
New hip forms and bustles. .............. Csc
SC Pearl buttons. .21ac
Buttons, cloth covered, crocheted and fancy
metal buttons, worth up to 25c; choice. Sc
0. n. T. Lustre, spool. Observation-Disclosures &c
Safety pins, all sizes, dozen. 21ac
Tape, white and black, all widths, per roll. lie
New back combs. ................10 loo, 15c, 25c
New side combs .................10 c, 15c 25c
Hairpins, latest novelty, 3 for. ........... .25c
New Shirt Waist Sets. ..............1 Oc to Soc
New Belts, great variety; many specials. 25c
25c Ladies' Linen Handkerchiefs. ........ 15c
SOC CorSetS, summer net. Observation-Disclosures 5c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-15
Kidnaped Boy sim MISSING.

New York, Aug. 15.-Antonio Man
memo, the year old son of a Brooklyn
contractor, who was kidnapped a week
ago, is still in the hands of the alleged
Matchmaking gang of Italians, notwith-
standing the optimistic report given
out by the boys father that the boy
would be in his own home before 6
o'clock on Saturday. From letters re-
ceived by the boys father today the
police are inclined to believe that the
boy has been taken to Boston
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-15
Requisition for Grass.

Governor Bailey today issued a re-
QUESTION on the governor of Washing
ton for Daniel Grass, who is under ar
rest in Lewis county, WASH, awaiting
the arrival of a Kansas official with a
requisition for him. Grass is wanted
to answer to charge of criminal as
sault in Labette county. He taught
school in Labette county and his alleg-
ed victim, Miss Laura Tusing, is said
to have been one of his pupils. She is
Is years old
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-15
Union Pacific $500

ToCalifornia and return. final return limit
october %. Go one way return another
Liberal stopovers. Tickets on sale
August 16 to September II, 1904. Try
the U. p. J. c. Fulton. depot agent; +.
A Lewis. city agent. SIS Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-15
Special Train to San Francisco via
Santa re

Will leave Kansas City August 90 at
IL o'clock a m, with the grand com
mandery. knights Templar of Kan
sas, and subordinate commanderies.
Through Pullman palace sleepers and
dining cars Train will stop at nu-
merous points of interest en- route
An opportunity for those who are NOT
X It's to visit California in hrst-ciass
style, and with pleasant companions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-15
SIS for Round Trim

To Denver. Colorado Springs and Pu-
eblo, on the Santa Fe, Tuesdays and
Saturdays during August and Septem-
Der. Couldn't do more for your comfort
if you travelled a thousand miles with
US Ask t. L. King OF A. t. e. S. F.
railway, at depot Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-15
Two More Bodies Found.

Pueblo, Col, Aug. 1.-two more
bodies of victims of the Eden wreck
have been recovered, one being the re-
mains of Ray w. O'Bannon, of Wash
ington, ID. c. The body was found
several miles down the Arkansas river.
One body wasetacmffWarnme
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-15
Worlds Fair Rates.

We can furnish accommodations at
very reasonable rates to young men
visiting the fair. Apply at once to
Harry Whittelsey, 1876 Madison street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-15
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR.

second FLOOR.
Sixty days ago bought all the surplus
stock of large manufacturer at Sc % cents on
the dollar, and now what we have left of this big
purchase will be out ON tables and counters at
$500 CosC 70 US; InlS 1neans InaG you Can Ouy
Corset Covers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-15
LADIES' HOSE.

White and cream drop-stitch and solid
weave; regular price 25c. .15c
Special prices on ladies hose at. ....... s. 1-3c
35c ladies' hose, in solid weave, splendid
wear in these at. ....................2 5c
SOC ladies' black lace hose, sizes to 10;
choice ............. SIC
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-15
PRETTIEsT OF WASH FABRICS.

Just the sort of Wash Goods that are in
greatest demand now for Shirt Waists, Summer
Frocks and Children's Dresses, on sale at I'M
matchable prices.
Good Lawns, yard. ....................2 12c
Better Lawns, yard-includes values
up 10 1OC !. 4C
Fine Dinities, Batistes, up to zoe values. TIC
Finest Wash Fabrics, up to 25c, yard. $3.50. &c
SOC values in finest sheer wash goods. ...... .15c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-15
Chicago and Return $1,000 via
Santa Fe.

Tickets on sale June LIST to Sept
soth, nnal limit returning Oct 31st.
Good via st. Louis in one direction.
either going or coming. For full In
formation address r. l.. King. G. p. a
7. A.. Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-15

One body has been found twelve miles
down the river, but has not yet been
identified. The finding of O'Bannon's
body brings the list of identified dead
to 81.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-15
CHILDREN's HOSE.

Black lace stripes, small sizes, worth 15c
White ribbed hose, sizes 5 to 9, worth 15c.
Infants socks, 25c values, in pink, blue, white;
all sizes; lace and solid weaves.
Choice, SC.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-15
CH1LDREN's HOSE.

Misses lace hose, all Sizes black; our regular
25c ones .15c
Heavy ribbed hose, all sizes, 25c worth of
wear 15c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-15
LINENS.

15c Linen towels &c
25c Linen towels. ................H 9c
Table linens, bleached mill ends, yard 80. 15c
75c Cream table damask, heavy, pure linen SOC
65c Cream table damask, heavy, pure linen SOC
65c Bleached mercerized table damask, so
inches wide, extra heavy. .............. 49c
Fine bleached table linens worth 65c. -. .43c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-15
AT ONE-THIRD LESS THAN FACTORY
PRICES.

just think of the saving-a garment worth
$1.0O at the factory is priced here tomorrow at
&c, should retail for $50. Over one hundred
pieces in the lot, all going at less than half price
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-15
ROSE DRY GOODS co.
5O7 Kansas Avenue

Dress Trimmings, worth up to $3.50 yard;
immense variety; choice, yard. 25c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-15
a7.6O sd. Louis and Return

Via Rock Island system. Tickets on |
sale Tuesdays and Thursdays during |
August and September.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-15
sEPARATE SHIRTS

DEF O1A11G4O k1OOOAANA : TUT
Mohair Skirts-Prices unparalleled
$1.25, $1.48, $2.75, 1918
They were worth early in the season 1925
$2.75, $4.75 $500. Not many left-Tuesday and
Wednesday should make the clearance complete
Cotton Wolfe Skirts, worth $500 to $3.50; beau
tiful garments Only few left 81. 48
Wolfe Skirts styles; made of finest wool
wolfe. worth $500. fol-. So SO
$40 so for SIS. SO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-15
LADIES' SUMMER VESTS.

Tape neck, full size. .................. SC
Good bleached vests. ...................81 -3c
Fine ribbed vests, in all sizes, including extra
large sizes ...................... 1915
40c vests, silk mercerzed; white also black .15c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-15
5O7 Kan. I've KEEP us IN MIND 5O7 Kan. Ave.

No matter what you want to buy this week,
if you want it at the lowest price, and most peo
pie do you know, just drop in here Save you
worry and regrets Save you money, too. You
may not see it quoted in our ''ad'' We don't
quote one-tenth of the things offer at under
: price Can't do it. Our pleased customers
our best advertisers.
Coolest store in the city-electric fans on
2 both floors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-15
ADVANCE FALL STYLES OF WALKING
SUITS. Second Floor.

Today place sale our first shipment of
New Fall Tailor made Suits. Our prices should
be $3.50 to $500. August special
$3.50 to $500
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-15

Tomorrow Begins the Biggest Bargain Week Of this
is YOU RECEIVE THE BENEFIT THE MOMENT
OUR PRICES ARE CASH SAVINGS


the mtb
S S anothe s n dtens tn
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-15
NEW FALL SKIRTS.

Today we place on sale handsome lot of fine
light weight, Atwood Walking Skirts, in blue,
black, brown, and grey. Waist measures %
inches and larger; lengths 81 inches and longer
These values others would ask you 800, but
to place them in keeping with August prices, we
mark them this week only ..........$5 800
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-04-23
Respectfully
JOHN SPARKS
Governor.
~3%i
Douglas Notes.
Governor.

Professor Smith. leader of Carson's
visit last Sunday. The boys have en-
gagged him as leader and he will take
charge Of the band next week
The manager and representative Of
the English owners of the Dunderburg
mine at Castle Peak is expected to
arrive within the next few weeks ami
resume operation on an extensive
scale.
The gasoline pumping plant at the
DRESSER ranch Will he in operation
for the first time next Sunday. Mr.
Dressler invites all those who care to
see the plant i'll operation to be pres
ent Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. 4
number Of ranchers interested in this
sort Of proposition have signifia,l
their intention Of being present and
large crowd will probably be at the
DRESSER ranch next Sunday.
j. w. Brown, a mining man of Ton
opah has purchased, the interests ct
Chris wager in the Lillian Gold Min
Ping Company. The other stock hold.
ers are highly elated over the fact as
Mr.. Brown has had a great deal of ex-
perience in mining and will doubtless
be the means of getting other capt..
alists interested in the mines of Pine
Nut.
The mine is located near the Old
Zern property. The present company
has driven a tunnel in 40 feet and
believe that they will soon tap th5
-RecOrd-Courier
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-04-23
A GREAT CAMP.
A Remote Expresses His Opinion Of
the New Section.

Colonel J. W. Hopkins returned yes
terday from business trip to Tono-
pah and the surrounding country He
reports the great camp to be flourish
ing and prosperous. In speaking Of
Tonopah, last evening, he said:
Il think there will be 10000 people
in the new camp in three years. if the
mines continue to improve in the next
year as they have in the past. Every
thing in the camp looks prosperous
and bOnified. and from the present
outlook this season will be the great
est it has ever experienced.
while l was in Tonopah a body of
ore going $4,000 to the ton was struck
in the Combination shaft in Goldfield
When the news Of the great find reach
ed TOnopah, the greatest excitement
prevailed. Every one in Tonopah con-
cedes that Goldfeld will be some day
be a greater camp than Tonopah.
when the new railroad is finished.
which viii probably be by the first
of July, the shipment of ore which is
now on the dumps will make money
matters very much easier and bust
ness exceedingly good"
When questioned in regard to the
recent coal strike near Tonopah, Mr..
Hopkins said: q have been immedi-
ately acquainted with the great coal
mines of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois,
and West Virginia, and may say that
there are i've distinct stratas of coal
adjacent TO Columbus Marsh, from one
to three miles from the new line #
! railroad now under construction from
Sodaville to Tonopah.
This strata averages from three 70
five feet of solid coal. aside from the
slate and the shale, which is Of a good
quality. This discovery means cheap
fuel for the new camp. which is one
Of the most necessary things to any
! mining camp. and which has been one
| Of the things standing in the way Of
the development of Tonopah.
Summing up my whole trip, I car
say that Tonopah never was more pros
! porous than she is today. and ] thinl
she will continue to grow richer a,
| she grows der.''-Journal
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-04-23
THE ROAD RACE.
A Chance for the Boys to Show Their
Metal

The road race which is really the
first tryout of the Carson boys in
the bicycle game of this season will
take place Sunday unless there is a
foot of snow to Interfere with the
plans. A meeting has been held by
the Wheelmen and the following pro-
gram named for the occasion. Every
one who can ride a bike is invited
to enter and the more the merrier. Z.
To start from the front of Ed. J..
Walsh's store and race to the Raft ct
to ranch at the foot of the Lake View
hill and return to the starting place.
The following prizes to be offered by
the club:
list rider in, an order on any store
in town in the sum of $500. Rider
making best time, order for the sum
of $500. Rider making second best
time, order for the sum of $3.50
Riders to be handicapped as follows:
Hilton and Davis, scratch; A. Maish,
80 seconds; Chas Godette, AS seconds;
c. H. Asbury, $50 seconds; VIM. Null
Ter, $50 seconds; VIM. Perrin, 100 Sec
Newell Stone. As seconds; John Grant,
60 seconds; Major Craven, rs seconds:
onds; John Chairman, Jr., 100 seconds.
Chas. Kitzmeyer, $50 seconds.
Race to start promptly at 1:30 D. m.
Admission free; turn out everybody
and see the finish and encourage the
boys. Entries to close with H. B.
Van Etten at 1 p. m, Sunday, April
"a, 1904.