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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-11

from start to finish, the first clause
especially, which reads; I'VE believe
that considered socially, financially,
politically and morally, the licensed
liquor traffic is the oVeTWh elming is
sue in American politics and the de-
struction of this iniQuity stands next
on the calendar of the worlds prog
ress. We hold that the existence of
our party presents this issue squarely
to the American people and lays upon
them the responsibility of choice be-
tween liquor parties dominated by
diStillerS and brewers with their policy
of saloon perpetuatiOn, breeding waste,
WickedneSS, woe, pauperism, taxation,
corruption and crime, and ours the
one party of patriotic and moral prin-
cipleS with the policy which defends
it from domination by corrupt bosses
and which insures it forever against
the blighting control of saloon poll
tics"
The resolutions continue that: 1--WE
face with shame the fact that the
liquor traffic has a grip on the gov
eminent. municipal, state and ma
tiOnal, through the revenue system
pOrtatiOn and expectation of liquor be
prohibited by civil laws; that equal
suffrage be granted regardless Of sex,
and that for the betterment of the
government the illiterate be disfran-
chiSed- That the power be taken
from unprincipled representatives and
senators by making it necessary for a
legislative body to consider a petition
from the people and that a proposed
law be submitted to the vote of the
people before it becomes a law, thus
preventing class legislation and the
passage of laws unfavorable to the
majority. This principle, the Prohi-
bitioniSts believe, would secure the
an amendment necessary to strength
en- the law
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-11
STILL RAIDING THE JOINTS.
When Keepers Can't Be Found the
Bystanders Are Arrested.

Joint raiding in North Topeka has
become a problem, owing to the fact
that the North side dealers have that
end of town carefully guarded. One
lookout is stationed on the Kansas ave
nue. bridge, another on the Rock Island
railroad bridge, and a third in the rail-
road yards between these points.
When Sergeant McElroy and a squad
of policemen raided the Frank RaynOr
place on West Curtis street last even
ing, they were disappointed by not find
ing anyone at home They found a key
of beer, but no keepers for the place.
Probably because he did not care to go
back empty handed. Sergeant McElroy
arrested two bystanders. Arnie Mitchell
and Chas. Link, who had approached
These two men were taken to the sta
tion as keepers of the Raynor place
Later Raynor was arrested on the war
rant for the place.
Mitchell and Link will probably be re-
leased.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-11

New York. May 1.-The Trnf+aa
States lodge of the Indenen5e7,t C,--,I.-
Of y Rith Abraham, after three
days session adjourned TODAY. Sew
eral amendments to the constitution
We're ADOPTED, among them being a
so-called precautionary ssanti-rr5 80
measure. which forbids grand oficerz
to be directly or Indirectly Interested
IN contracts. the expense whereof is
pagan out OF the funds OF the order
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-11
Kansas City and Return $1.25 via
Rock Island

Special train to Kansas City and
return via Rock Island System Sun
day, May Is. Leave Topeka $50 a.
m. Returning, leave Kansas City
$3.50 p. m. Grand opening of the
parks Come and have a good time
Rate only $1.25 for round trip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-11
Kansas City and Return s1.25 Via
Rock Island

Special train to Kansas CITY and
return via Rock Island System sun
day. May s. Leave Topeka $50 al
m. Returning, leave Kansas civ
$3.50 p. m. Grand opening of the
parks Come and have a good time.
Rate only $1-25 for round trip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-11

Everybody reads the SIC Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-11

attempting
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-11
Come Today Come Tomorrow ii
YOU'LL FIND BETTER BARGAINS EVERY DAY
SPECIALS.

Ladies Neckwear-an elegant
assortment, marked way below
cost.
Ladies' Silk Gloves. in black and
white. at less than first cost and
lower than Zanditon's big sale
price.
Ladies' and Misses Muslin IN
derwear-now is your opportunity
to buy.
Ink Tablets, &c.
Children's School Hats for summer
wear-s1-OO ones, soc; Use ones,
SOC.
MEMS HATS.
Prices cut to make quick selling.
$3.50 and $500 Hats cut to s2.25
$3.50 and $500 Hats cut to. .$2.25
$3.50 and $500 Hats cut to. .S1.5O
s1.OO Hats cut -45c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-11

To find out at what time the nat
rons OF the games wish to have the
games started i'm the afternoon
those who send suggestions for q
name are asked to also indicate
what hour they think best to start
the contests Fill in this blank.
I favor starting the games at
-------..--... o'clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-11
Kansas City and Return S1.25 via
Rock Island

Special train to Kansas City and
return via Rock Island System Sun
day, May is. Leave Topeka $50 a.
M Returning, leave Kansas City
$3.50 p. m. Grand opening of the
parks. Come and have a good time.
Rate only s1.25 for round trip.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-19
Final Clearance Sale Of All Millinery.

Untrimmed felt shapes sold at 3 s5o and g. choice 1oc
All ladies' walking hats sold up 10 SO and N choice Soc
ALI ladies' trimmed hats sold up to $1,000 choice $4oo
All chiidrens trimmed hats sold to IS, choice &too
Chdrens tams felt and velvet caps sold UP to 76c 1870
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-19

AllPlumtah price.
All fancy Feathers
All swsil' Patterns
n price.
Big Reductions on
all Millinery, Rib
bons, etc.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-19
ORGANIZED GANG OF
BLACKMA|LERS
IN CHICAGO
Leader is a Prominent
Attorney.
A NERvY man ARRESTED

Chicago, Jan. II. Behind the ar
rest of Chauffeur James Tilbury for
attempting to blackmail Mrs. Hollis
M. Thurston. the west side belle and
heiress, lies story of an organized
gang of blackmailers, the leader of
which is said to be an attorney high
up in his profession with suite of
offices in one of the most expensive
skyscrapers in town.
The arrest of this attorney and one
other person is expected at any mo-
ment
The police believe that the gang.
of which they say Tilbury was mere
ly cats paw, has attempted black
mail several of the best known and
wealthiest men and women of Chica-
ca.
Tilbury is said by the police to be
one of the nerviest, fellows ever
placed under arrest. He displayed
not the slightest trace of emotion
when taken in his act of extortion
and has assumed an air of the ut
most nonchalance ever seen.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-19
BUSH-WHACKED
COLUMBlANA COUNTY IN
PRIMARY OFFICIALS.
FllMFLAM Mr.. REESE
Dr.. Bush Sent Back to
Stark County.

Salem Herald: Superintendent e. r.
Riddle, of the county infirmary, was in
the city last evening to meet Infirmary
Director Reese, of Stark county, whom
he understood was coming to this coun-
ty last evening with the intention Of
placing Charles II. Bush, we'll known
In this city, in the infirmary of this
county
Mr.. Bush, it will be remembered, fell
some time ago and broke his leg. He
was at once removed to the infirmary
of Stark county, but the directors Of
that institution claimed that he was a
resident of this county and that he
must be cared for In the infirmary of
this county.
Superintendent Riddle heard of the
intentions of the Stark officials, and
when the train arrived last evening
having aboard Director Reese end Mr..
Bush, he was Johnny on the spot"
and met them at the depot. Here a
long alteration took place, Mr.. Riddle
claiming that Bush was not resident
of this city, while Reese with equal
heat and vehemence claimed that he
was.
In substantiation of his claim, Mr..
Reese endeavored to show that Mr.
Bush had been in this county year,
having been in the employ of his
brother, A. L. Bush at the local pa
troll station, from Christmas to Christ
mas. Had this been the case this
county would of necessity had to ac-
cept him, but Supt. Riddle was also
posted and showed that Bush WAS in
the employ of his brother less than a
year, two months of that time having
been spent elsewhere than In this
tcounty.
This was substantiated by Bush
himself. and he was taken to the
home of his brother in this city, kept
oyer night and returned to the Stark
county infirmary by Director Reese
this morning.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-19
MENCHES BROTHERS
Former Canton IMer'
chants are Bankrupt.

Menches Bros, of Akron, but for
merly engaged in business in Canton
have gone to the wall financially. Re-
Gently they have had charge of Sum-
NIT lake park A petition in voluntary
bankruptcy was filed at Cleveland
Friday. OF their condition the Akron
Beacon Journal says:
The individual members of the
firm are Charles e. Menches and
Frank A. Menches. The liabilities
of the firm are given at $3,460.21 and
the assets at nothing. The statement
is made in the petition that in COM
mon pleas court in this county on
June II, 1903, certain creditors, by
adversary proceedings, had a receiv-
er appointed, and he disposed Of all
their property under order of the
court, when all of the claims Of the
creditors were proved up. The petit
TONERS affirm that they have no in
dividual debts and no personal prop
erty, one stating that he has person
al clothing only, consisting of one
suit of working clothes and one suit
for Sunday. The first meeting Of
creditors is fixed for January 20, in
Referee Doyle's Office.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-19
CORRESPONDENCE.

Navarro, Jan. 17.-Rev. ]. M. Poul-
ton is holding a series of protracted
meetings in the U. B. church.
DR.. A. ID. Knapp, of Wooster held
communion service in the M. e. church
last Sunday morning. Rev. Poulton,
pastor of the U. b. church, dismissed
his service and united with DR.. Knapp
holding a union communion service.
The young ladies Of st. Clements
society held their monthly social in the
X. of P. hall Wednesday night.
Thursday night Jan. IA the installa-
ton of X. of p officers took place in
the X. of P. hall.
e. e. Kerrison is still dangerously
i'll and 1t is feared he will not recover.
Mrs. Levi Vananda has had another
relapse from the grip and is quite
seriously sick.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-19
DIED AT CINCINNATI

Mrs. F. G. Loebnitz died Saturday
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Philip Bernhardt, In Cincinnati. aged
80 years. Death resulted from in
flrmities due to advanced age. De-
ceased was born in Germany, and
for many years resided in Canton, re-
moving from this city ten years ago.
Besides the daughter she is survived
by two sons, Charles of Denver, and
Max H. Loebnitz, of this city. The
remains are expected to arrive In
Canton this evening and funeral ser.
vices will be conducted from the
home of Max Loebnitz. 215 Dueber
avenue, at 1880 Tuesday afternoon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-19
ARRESTS
Police Have Rather Quiet Time
Over Sunday--Booze Made
Little Business,


Over Sunday-Booze Made
Little Business.
VIM. Kleckner, the barber, who was
arrested on a peace warrant. was be-
fore the mayor Saturday morning and
made arrangements to appear for a
hearing of the case today. He claimed
the alleged threats were made in jest.
FROZEN FEET.
John Rebholtz, with his hands and
feet frozen and suffering from alco-
holism, appeared at the police station
Saturday. and was locked up. e. A.
Poole. an intoxicated Akronian. was
found rolling in the snow in the pub
lie square, and brought to headquar-
ters Saturday night.
OTHER ARRESTS.
Stanton Puplonsky, "furriner''
from the Douglas street neighbor-
hood, was brought in by Officers Bour
and Mortensen, Saturday evening. on
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-19
the charge of lighting.

the charge of fighting.
William Carron has the charge OF
drunk and suspicion against his
name. and was locked up by Captain
Patterson at l:50 Sunday morning.
Tony Vestrock and Peter Outwsky,
two more Polish residents of the
Liberty and Douglas street neighbor-
hood, were brought in and locked up
by Officers Mortensen, Bour and
Roach at. 8 o'clock yesterday morning.
They are all connected with disturb
ance created Saturday. Two others are
still wanted to complete the bunch.
When searched at headquarters Tony
had $24.55 about his clothes. and
$1S.55 was found In Peters inside
pocket.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-19
KENNY Bros mill end SALE s2Hz.zzzz %z4E 4Eoz!'zs :
THIS WEEKS SALE.
Wall Paper Free.

Beginning this morning at
$3.50 we will give away fully 10000
rolls of wall paper charging you only
for the border at their regular re-
tain prices. Paper been selling at
2. 3. 4, s, 6, 8 and 10c roll. ALL FREE
THIS WEEK, or as long as 1t lasts.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-19

Ask your dealer for Kohler's bread
It's superior to other makes but
costs no more.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-19

Ask your dealer for Kohler's bread.
It's superior to other. makes but
costs no more.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-19
Boys Wanted.

Boys can make money handling
Morning News. Early hours. work
done before school.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-19
SMALLPOX
Reported at Minerva-One Death
Said to Have Resulted from the
Disease,

A Minerva visitor in Canton, yes
terday, made the statement that sew
eral cases of smallpox have developed
in that village, alleging that one
death from that disease had already
taken place. The residents are very
much stirred up and every possible
precaution is being taken to prevent
a spread OF the dread disease.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-19
Before School

That is the time we want boys to
earn good money handling the Morn
ing News.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-11-15
Locating e,.s Blame.

An amateur actor, who has pro.
found faith in the efficacy of adyertis.
ing, was complaining, after the enter
tsinment TO the chairman of the com
mittee on arrangements.
Who got up the programmes? ?"
asked the young man.
Il did. replied the chairman. II
suppose you think that your part Of
the performance was not given suhi-
cient prominence"
4 don't see that you ought to say
anything about the way in which we
called attention to you. The audience
didn't seem to know you were there"
"On the contrary. a number OF my
friends told me l was irst-rate. espe.
cially when ! sang that comic song"
Il didn't hear anybody laughing"
"Of course not And that's where
| say you are to blame. How could
you expect them to laugh? You didn't
state in he programme that it was a
comic song"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-11-15
The Limit Reached.

Or. w. H. Tolman. director Of the
American Institute Of Social Science,
told the following story the other day
as an unconscious illustration Of the
prevailing sentiment in regard to the
race suicide" problem:
"A family of my acquaintance has
a certain pewter cup which has been
the property of five children in sue
cession, at the period when they first
begin to use cups. The other day
one Of the older children, a small boy.
was discussing the propriety of be
slowing the cup upon some poor
child. His little sister remarked.
Why, no, Wen keep it for the next
baby.
WELL said the brother, I she
think God would have sense enough
q know that five babies in one fam
ily was enough. New York Times.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-11-15

vance you the money to exercise your
option, on the condition that yo'. do
SO when it drops to 26 You viii de-
posit the stock with ME and place it
in pool to be handled at my discre-
tion. AS an evidence of my good
faith | now,oifer you IS for your stock
Eight points more than the market
price. After meeting the Morris
claim this will leave you a balance of
100000.
General Garden looked into the
handsome face Of the young man who
calmly made this proposition. For
some moments he was silent, but the
old hopes awoke and the courage Of
youth came back.
Il viii follow your advice, Mr.
Blake" he said. firmly. my one am
bition is to insure the happiness Of
my daughter You must be sure Of
your ground, and am content to rely
on your judgment | therefore ac-
cept your original offer. Mr.. Blake,
and will sign an agreement to that
effect
Blake called a legal subordinate
and. IN General Gardens presence. die
tated the terms of the contract.
duplicate copies Of which were signed
and Witnessed.
i should be pleased and honored,
said General Garden. as he arose to
go. TO have you accept the humble
hospitality of my temporary home.
II you have no other engagement, dine
with us on Thursday evening"
Il have none. and shall do myself
that pleasure Until then. adieu. Gen
eral Garden"
James Blake shook hands with the
general, and turned and entered John
Burt's private Office.
Its all right, joint he exclaimed,
with the enthusiasm OF boy. You
couldn't have managed 1t better your
self. | have his option and a contract
which gives us absolute control. He's
dignified and at times a crusty old
gentleman, but he stood In proper
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-11-15

awe ef the famous firm of James
Blake & Company"
Did General Garden say anything
about his daughter" asked John.
with anxious eagerness. Has she re-
turned from Europe?"
Il think the fair Jessie is in JSew
York at this very monent," said
Blake, smiling as he noted the flash
OF JOY in the others eyes. ~Tm not
supposed to know that he has a
daughter, and you cautioned me to
be very careful to say nothing which
might arouse his suspicious. But he
invited me to dine with him at the
Bisnop residence on Thursday even
ing"
"Of course. you accepted. Jimy"
Il should say | did" laughed Blake.
How would you like to take nv
place. John?"
Very much. Jim" Thens was n
wistful, far-away expression in the
deep gray eyes. 4 must wait a time
yet-not long, hope"
Never mind, old man, said Blake
heartily. Il hope you may live to dine
with her a million times. and that in
future years an old chap named Blake
may occasionally be permitted 70
have scat at the table, and thar he
may be surrounded by new and IN
creasing generation of sturdy young
John Burts and fair and radiant little
Jessie Burts."
Thank you. jim returned John
Burt, his expressive face aglow with
pleasure. "Whe- that happy day
comes you must bring Mrs. Blake and
the children with you"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-11-15
CHAPTER XXI.


On the Thursday afternoon follow
ing his interview with General Car
den, Blake strolled into his favorite
club. He was chatting with Kingsley
when Arthur Morris arrived. and at
the first opportunity led Blake to a
secluded corner
"Padon me, old chap. don't often
talk business after hours apologized
Morris; you will excuse me for men,
tioning a little stock matter. won't
you?"
Certainly, Morris. What's up?'
Morris looked cautiously around
and dropped his voice to a whisper
Once in a while | get hold Of a good
thing. AMI I've got one now" he be-
gan. There's going to be a boom in
L. & O.i"
Yes? What makes you think so,
Morris?"
"Cawn't go into explanations. old
chap but you buy a little L. & ..
When It drops below 26 it win take
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-11-15

Garden, with some eagerness. nor
have ! mentioned my good fortune in
consequence Of that change"
And your good fortune Is what.
papag" asked Jessie. without lifting
her eyes
"A much more important position
has been awarded TO me, with a cor
responding increase in emolument. =
replied General Garden with more Of
dignity than Of pride. Jessie threw
her arms around her fathers neck
and spoke tender words Of congratula-
tion.
We will talk no more OF money
and other gloomy things" she de-
clared with a laugh which brought the
roses 10 her cheeks. 4 am going to
play for you.
Listen 10 this, papa" She ran her
fingers over the keys OF the piano.
The liquid notes swelled into the in
toxicating melody OF a gypsy dance
and quivered with the trilling OF birds
among the trees. For half an hour
Jessie played. Then she began a spir-
tied recital Of her exeriences abroad.
She mimicked the staid old German
professors. and the general laughed
antil the tears coursed down his
cheeks.
General Garden made an early ap
pointment with James Blake and was
promptly admitted to the private Of
fee OF the famous operator.
IF you have no objection, general"
said James Blake. after the usual com
monplace remarks which preface Ousi-
ness transactions explain the exact
status of this block Of l.. g. o. stock
There is no secret about It." re-
piled the former banker. "A number
Of years ago became convinced that
the l.. & o. railroad had a brilliant
future. l purchaced fifteen thousand
shares on speculation. Then the panic
swept the country. Not dreaming that
my bank would be involved. l decided
10 protect my l.. g. o. stock and ac-
cordingly bought it in at fifty. pay
ing the sum OF $500. 600 in cash. Then
the crash came and my bank welt
under with the others. Randolph Nor
ris was my principal creditor. Mr..
Arthur Morris consented. as a per
sonal favor to lend me two huisgred
thousand dollars on the stock. In
terest and other charges have since
accumulated until Mr.. Morris has now
a claim Of s24s00O against the stock"
AT what price does MI. Morris pro-
pose to sacrifice the stock?" asked
Blake.
AT twenty-six."
James Blake made a rapid calcula-
ton on a writing pad.
Il have a proposition 10 make you.
General Garden" he said. II will ad.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-11-15
All Rloht for NettIe.

Jane-T wonder how Nettie got Fred
o propose to her? She certainly isn't
bit attractive.
Gertrude-No, but she has such
TACT, you know. He asked her to
lunch little while ago; it was only
,ut of politeness, you understand. But
IN giving the orders she managed to
order just the things that Fred liked
best. Naturally, he fell in love with
aer on the spot.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-11-15
Every truly yours.
JAMES BLAKE

President, James Blake & Co"
That is odd isn't it2" said Jessie
The generals face glowed with pleas
ure. DO YOU own ten thousand shares
cf stock In a railroad, papa?"
Il own an equity in that amount Of
stock in an alleged railroad" he said.
with a grim smile. An equity is some
thing yol think you own. and hope to
realize on, but do not expect TO. Do
not bother your head about II, pet
From wnom Is your letter."
From Mr.. Morris. He wishes to
call some evening this week"
"Ah. dm-m." The general cleared
his throat and appeared to be concern
ed only Indirectly. Suppose you in.
vite Mr.. Morris to take dinner with
MS Wednesday evening
II have no engagement for Wednes-
day evening" said Jessie. carelessly,
Il viii write and ask him TO call at
that time"
u have not told you OF the change
in Mr. Morris's affairs" said General
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-11-15
Her-Wild oats.

An animal had escaped from me
iagerie, and the keeper was in search
If 1t.
Have you seen a stray giraffe2" he
tsked Of the group on the platform
1t the suburban railway station.
'f-v that you mention it" said
no red-nosed loafer sitting on the
baggage truck, Il saw a tall step-lad-
der walkin' up the road past my house
ast night. but | didn't pay no 'tention
% it. | thought ! had EN- again"