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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-18
WILL NOT MAKE A CHANGE.
Tox Levy This Year Will Be Left as
1t Was. o

The county commissioners will not de-
termine the Shawnee county tax levy I'M
til August, but 1t is practically certain
that the board will not make this years
levy higher than the levy of last year,
which was 1870 mills.
The board will probably change some
of the levies for various purposes but VIII
keep the total down to 1870. In order noe
to increase the tax levy the board will not
make any levy for Kansas river bridges
more than perhaps a levy sufficient TO
start small fund and perhaps sufficient
to build one bridge next year.
Last wear the county commissioners
paid off $4,000 of county bonds. The
same tax levy for bonded Indebtedness as
has been made heretofore will result in
more funds to be applied on the principal
of the county Indebtedness, IS there are
S56 coo less Indebtedness to demand inter-
est payments This will result in an in
creased sinking fund.
In 1902 the county tax levy was 1850
mills in 1903 the 1.50 mill levy for the pay
ment of bridge script was discontinued,
as all the script was taken up The same
year the levy of so mills for the perma-
nent road fund was discontinued. This
year no levy for permanent road building
will be made and no levy for the payment
of bridge script. With these out, the
commissioners expect to be able to keep
the total levy down.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-18

some that had been brought home by
Mr. Green to feed the chickens. The
thieves having procured all they
wanted for the inner man, began to
Caldwell place, next door north, found
suit of underwear which they bor-
rowed and took with them.
Mrs. Kate Diffenderfer of 1915 Monroe
street, assisted by Mrs. Ray Offender
fer, entertained Saturday for her niece
and nephew, Miss Stella and Master
Lloyd Brandt of Severy, Kan. The
their decorations of carnations and
sweet peas. White and pink being the
colors used in the parlor and dining
room while in the hall and sitting room
red predominated. Refreshments of ice
cream, cake and punch were served.
Those present were Misses Stella
Brandt, Olive Diffenderfer, Jetta Para
more, Mabel Fink. Iona Buchanan, May
Perry, Martha Grigsby, Ethel Fink,
Ethel Glenn, Lloyd Brandt, Jay Studer,
Gene Fink, Fred Young, Don Jameson,
Mirt French, Sidney Smith, Ernest
Priddy, Ralph Diffenderfer, Leland Par
amore, Otville Diffenderfer.
An audience which packed the church
to SuffOcation, many standing along the
side aisles, and stairs, listened to a pro-
gramme exercise. entitled The Peace
Convention rendered by so of the Jun
iors at the North Topeka Baptist
church last night. Words are futile
when used to praise such an excellent
and proficient programme and the mas
terly way in which it was given be-
speaks the commentator OF the in
structor, Miss Nellie Grant in a more
praiseworthy than anything thai could
be said by any one. 1t took month
of most faithful and untiring work.
Miss Grant has been the leader of the
Juniors connected with the North To-
peka Baptist church for a number of
years and has proven her ability in a
remarka BILE manner. Miss Edith Ga
briel was the able assistant and aided
by her work at the instrument in a
most helpful and proficient way. Miss
taking the principal parts were. Mildred
Tinker. (America); Norman Houser,
(China); Hazel Miller, (Scotland); Edna
Wise, (Japan); Evylin Miller. (India);
Nellie Willis, (Germanyt; Mabel VOL
ford, Italy); Paul VanNess, (Francel;
Leona Curtis, (Africa); Mamie Ear
ker, (Arnlenia); Leroy Petro, fE5ngland);
Hazel Stratton, (soloist). The speakers
were well drilled, every word being dis
tinctly pronounced and heard and the
songs apt as well rendered. While the
representing the different nations, and
carrying the respective flags of the ma
lions. simply beggars description,it was
grand. The direct and countering
marching as well as battalion drills was
given perfectly. The audience atteSted
their appreciation of the work of the
little people by a very substantial col
lection, by which they made the Jun
iors happy, causing them to believe
their work was acceptable and inspir-
ing them to larger and better deeds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-18
STORM AT ESOPUS.
Conference of Democratic Leaders
Scheduled for Today.

Esopus. N. Y. July 1S.-After night
of heavy electrical storms and rain,
Esopus awoke today to greet the first
rainy day of six weeks. The storm broke
about midnight and reached its height at
l o'clock. Lightning flashes followed each
other at intervals of a few seconds and
the thunder was almost continuous. In
the village fear expressed that light
ming might strike theh buildings at Rose
mount but the fear was not realized.
Judge Parker rose early. John w.
Kern of Indianapolis, who has been his
guest since Saturday, left the judges
house early and embarked on the Stearne
Mary Powell from Kingston, on which be
travelled to New York. On account of tho
conference of leaders in New York today
no visitors were expected to arrive here
After the conference many prominent
men are expected to come here. Former
Senator Henry G. Davis, the vice presi-
Dental candidate, is expected tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-18

/ never begin to Supect dishonesty
in man until he begins to tell me
how honestly he has allus used his
feller-men-
1 amt sayin' that accident may not
come to any of us, and that 1T ain
our duty to help a feller-man when
he is down, but 1 hev learned that the
man who is lazy huff to fall off his
own fence and break a leg expects
Just as much coincidence as the chap
who breaks both arms liftin a COW
out of a bog.
AS 1 was sayin' the other day,
don't begrudge Rockefeller his $780,
600, 900, but l find it a heap easier to
sit on the head of a bar'l in a grocery
and abuse him for hevin' 1t than
do to go out and arm a dollar myself.
1 hev allus noticed a disposition
on my part in baggin' UP 'tater 1r
market to work off a quantit. It
up to the standard, but no soone. 10
I become conscience stricken over it
than l diskiver that my last pair of
shoes hev paper sofes and my socks
are nearly all jute-
don't reckon that the financial
benefits of keepin' a cat inside and a
dog outside the house would induce
any of us to go into it as a steady
thing, but I've seen plenty of times
when if 1 hadn't a dog and the old
woman a cat we should hev kicked
each other instead and made the mat
ter a good deal wuss.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-18
Notes and Personal Mention.

Mr.. and Mrs. Dorr Norton and Mrs
Harry Weaver OF Kansas City, Miss
Helen Smith. Miss Hazel Fassler Mr..
Dan Hammatt and Mr.. Leslie Guild
left today for Estes Park. Colo. to
spend several weeks.
Miss Sue Gay, of Kansas City, is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-18
WABASH TO ST. LOUIS.
Worlds Fair Route-''FoIlow the
Flag"

Coly line to Worlds fair main en-
trance. Five daily trains from Kansas
City. Shortest line. Ask your agent
for tickets over the Wabash.
l.. S. McCLEI Ian,
Western Passenger Agent
Kansas City, Mo.
Ell, c. SHIELDS.
Travelling Passenger Agent,
Kansa= City. Mo-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-18

leave Tuesday for st. Louis, accom-
panied by Miss Lima Pulley.
Miss Dorothy Curtis and Miss Abby
Connors of Washington. D. G., will
visit Mrs r. B. Warren in Wichita
this week
Mr.. Carol Merriam - has returned
from Lake Champlain, VT, where he
spent a fortnight with Mrs. Merriam
their son Jack and Mrs. John Brad
ley, who are there for tne summer.
Mrs. E. S. Rice and her daughter
Mildred. of Chicago, came today to
spend two weeks with Mr.. and Mrs
]. S. West. Mr.. Rice viii come on
Miss Adelaide Bolmar. Miss Lydia
BoImar and Mr. Carl Bolmar left sun
day for St. Louis to visit the fair.
Mr.. Fred Cole and his sons. Alfred
and Wilbur, spent Sunday at Lake
Mr.. Edwin Fox is IN st. Louis.
Mr.. Frank Crane was at Lake View
Sunday.
Mr.. Martin Oswald left Saturday for
an extended visit to the worlds fair
at st. Louis.
Mrs. ]. c.. harrington of Strong City,
is visiting Mrs. w. H. Cushing. Fifth
and Munroe.
Miss Flora Brake left yesterday to
spend six weeks with her aunt, in Kan
sas City.
The Take Hashi Embroidery cluL
meets Tuesday with Mrs. Harold
Pierce 1928 Buchanan.
Mrs. Nellie Bowen Finch who has
been visiting her mother. Mrs. Welter.
a 315 Nom oe street. leaves for her
home in Colorado today.
Fiction VS.. F,riction--"TeI me. Mr.. De
Witt, how would you define a work of fic-
tion?''
oh. any of those books that says:
They were married and lived happy ever
after ''-Rrooklyn Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-18

1t warns the heart like sunshine. cheers
the soul like wine, gives hope for the fu-
ture blots out the past. That's VIVA [
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea does. s.
cents. Tea or Tablets. Gatlin Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-18

People sending items to this department
OF the State Journal will confer favor
by giving the full first name two
initials. with all proper names. Items
must be accompanied by the name and
address of the writer or they can not
be published.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-18

Wichita and Return $500. Santa Fe.
Excursion Sunday, July "a. Train
leaves Topeka $40 a. m, returning
arrives Topeka 1900 a. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-18

1S IN i J
People sending items to this department
by giving the full first name or two
initials, with all proper names. Items
must be accompanied by the name and
address of the writer or they can not
be publishedl
Owing to the fact that so many of
the members are out of town, the We'd
nesday Whist club meeting with Mrs.
David Norton Wednesday morning
has been postponed for fortnight
Mr.. and Mrs. A w Bronson gave a
small dinner at the Elks club Sunday
night. The company included Mr.. and
Mrs Bronson. Mr.. Olcott Bronson, Mr..
and Mrs. J. G. West, Miss Bessie West
and Miss Ethel Oliver of Leavenworth.
Mrs Robert Stone will give
O'Clock luncheon at her country home
Tuesday for three visiting ladies, Mrs.
7. J. Scott. Mrs. b F. Eyer and Mrs.
Potter. The others asked are Mrs.
Frank Hubbell, Mrs. NJ. F. Field, Mrs.
Henry Lewis. Mrs. Fred Slater. Mrs.
Walter Frazier. Mrs. Charles Eldridge,
Mrs. Moore. Miss Gertrude Barnes and
Miss Mabel Barnes.
Miss Alba Van Vechten entertained
the girls of her club and a correspond
ing number of men at an informal
Frank Rannistsr of Chicago and Miss
Marguerite Tarbee of Oklahoma City
who is the guest of her sister. Mrs. H.
w Hammack- The others asked were
Miss Nanon Heron. Miss Seybold.
Miss Monte Young. Miss Elizabeth
Young, Mr.. Fred Davis. Mr.. Sam
Wood. Mr. Howard Carruth. Mr.. ].
A Craver, Mr.. Oscar Reichenbacher,
Mr.. David Owen.
Miss Rachel McGrath will entertain
a small company Tuesday evening at
her home on Clay street.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Macgargee cele-
Saturday evening at the home of Mrs.
Supper was served in the dining room
at a prettily decorated table, the cen
terpiece of which was a watermelon
cut in the shape of star with picka-
ninnies Deeping out. From the chan
delier ribbons were draoed to each
plate held by Dickaninnies- Those
present were: Mr. and Mrs. Albert
Walker. Mr.. and Mrs William Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. William Ramsbarger,
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sutherland. Mr..
and Mrs. T. E Armstrong. Mrs z.
L. HoDkins. Miss Jennie Farnsworth
and Miss Dorothy Walker.
Cards have just been received in the
city announcing the marriage of Miss
Elizabeth Warner to Mr.. Charles II.
Null. July u. at San Diego. Cal. At
home after September l. at Wa-Kee-
in Topeka and was a teacher in the
81 schools
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-18
DEACON sHoRTWELL OBSERVES

1 never begin to supect dishonesty
in a man until he begins to tell me
how honestly he has allus used his
feller-men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-18

Miss Rachel McGrath will entertain
a small company Tuesday evening at
her home on Clay street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-18

Owing to the fact that so many of
tn e members are out of town, the We'd
nesday Whist club meeting with Mrs.
David Norton Wednesday morning
has been postponed for a fortnight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-18

Mr.. and Mrs. a. w. Bronson gave a
small dinner at the Elks club Sunday
night. The company included Mr.. and
Mrs Bronson. Mr.. Olcott Bronson, Mr..
and Mrs. J. CT. West. Miss Bessie West
and Miss Ethel Oliver of Leavenworth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-18

Cards have just been received in the
city announcing the marriage of Miss
Elizabeth Warner to Mr.. Charles II
Null. July u. at San Diego. Cal At
home after September 1. at Wa-Kee-
ney. Kan. Miss Warner formerly lived
in Topeka and was a teacher in the
CITY schools.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-10
MIR. Amos Cook, of Texas, Dies
From a Singular Accident.

MIR. Amos Cook, of Texas, Dies
From Singular Accident.
Mr.. Amos Cook, son of Mr..
John E. Cook, who went from
this county to Palestine, Texas,
about Is years ago, died from a
singular accident on January 9th.
He was engaged as fireman on a
train and in some manner lost his
footing falling against the cab
window, a piece of the glass plerc-
ing his shoulder and seviering an
artery from which he bIed to
death. The Palestine Daily Her.
aid in noting his death says:
"Amoa Cook was a good man,
loved and respected by all, strictly
sober, Industrious aud saving.
He had accumulated some proper
ty. He was over ready to respond
to duty, was a favorite with all
railroad people, and his sudden
tragic death has cast gloom
over all.
The remains were met at the
train by committee of frenen
and hundreds Of Others, and low,
ing hands bore them from the
train"
Mr.. Cook wa. fret cousin of
our esteemed townsman and coun>
ty auditor, Mr.. j. A. Cook, and
has many relatives in this county
who will sorrow to learn of his
death. Deceased was about 90
years OF age and leaves a family
surviving him.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-10

Deaths.
Mr.. j. M. Richardson, of the
Creek rectlon, died Monday from
au absess on the lung, caused it is
supposed from injuries received
by being thro wn from his wagon
by runaway team about two
years ago. He was about 63 years
of age and leaves wife and six
children. He had been confined
to his home for several months.
His remains were taken to Rock
Hill yesterday for iuterment.
Died at this place, last Sum
day afternoon, of pneumonid,
Charles, the infant son of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Irwin, aged IL
months. The remains were in-
tered in the Town cemetery Mon-
day afternoon.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-10
Error Corrected.

MIR. Editor: | desire to make
the following correction In the
publication of the last quarterly
report of the County Supervisor
for quarter ending Dec. 81, 1908,
the claim Of Heath Banking and
Mercantile Co. Of Kershaw for
$253.56 for supplies for chain
gang appears twice. This claim
was paid by check No. 241, and
not by check No. 176. Cheek
No. 176 was drawn in favor of
claim of w. O Rutle6ge for $500
for hauling lumber and building
bridge.
l.. j. Perry,
Co. Supervisor.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-10
Meeting Of Teachers Associ-

Meeting OF Teachers Associ-
ton.
The Lancaster County Teach.
ers' Association met last Satur-
day morning, Feb. 6, in the
graded school building at Lam
caster.
Notwithstanding the threaten
ING. weather, quite a number of
eachers were present, which
added both interest and enthu-
siasm to theaoccasion.
The meeting was called to or
der by President R. A. Dobson.
After the Introductory exercises
and the reading Of the minutes,
the programme for the meeting
was taken up. The topics, hav-
ing been previously assigned,
were Interestingly discussed and
responded to by the teachers
present. the meeting being quite
informal.
A rising vote of thanks was
extended Miss Gertrude Sherer.
for her interesting aud instruct
i've paper on "How to beautify
school and school grounds. /"
The other topics were ably dis
cussed as follows: "Should text
books be used in the first
grader by Rev. R. E. Mood, of
Oakhurst. Glow can Lancaster
county maintain live Teachers
Association" by Supt. R. A.
Dobson, of Kershaw. "Why
some teachers fail to control
their pupils?", by Supt A. r.
Banks, of Lancaster.
Every teacher in the county is
supposed to be a member Of this
Association; therefore, we not
only ask but insist upon a full
attendance at these meetings.
Eva May Robinson, Sec.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-10

l.. j. Perry,
Co. Supervisor.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-10

R. Miles is selling out fast.
Call early for his tine is short.
See his. adv. on first page.
Cloud has now adv. in this
issue. Seasonable goods at low
prices. He is very much pleased
with the increase of patronage
since he moved into his new store
room. Call early.
Our community regrets very
much to lose Mr.. Jno. Il. Mackey,
assistant cashier of our bank, who
has accepted the position Of cash-
ier in the new Camden bank, and
will leave for Camden next week.
Mrs. Mary G. Hayes, mother
of Mrs. ]. K. w. Halle, died at
kershaw last Thursday pight, just
two weeks sfter being stricken
with paralysis of the heart. She
was the widow of the late DIR. w.
A. Hayes of Carbonton, N. G.
Mr.. Lemusl Parker, an EN-.
ployee at Rollings & Crows saw
mill In Flat Greek township, is in
aprecarlous condition from a blow
on the head received last Friday
at the hands of a negro employee.
Mr.. Parker bad occasion to talk
pretty plain to the negro ABOUT
his carelsssness and as he turned
away from him the negro grabbed
up piece of scantling and struck
him wish it, knocking him ~
sensible. The negro fled and had
not been captured up to yesterday.
There will be service. in the
Episcopal church next Sunday
at II o'clock a. m. and 4 %. m.
conducted by Rev. G. Croft Will
liams.
Three very desirable houses
and lots for sale within the next
80 days. L. S.Carter,
The public arc cordially in
vited to attend a basket supper to
be given at Antioch school house,
Friday night, Feb. 10. The pro-
ceeds are to he used for church
purposes. Committee: Misses
Virgie Baker, Minnie Caskey,
Mamie Caskey, Esther Stogner,
Bertha Stogner, Laura Hammonds,
Lena McManus, Bessie Giles,
Maude Williams, Lucy Baker.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-10

1t is reported that the San Do
mingo insurgents fired upon and
killed j. g. johnson, engineer of
the United States cruiser Yankee.
The Republican state conven.
tion Of North Carolina has endor.
sed President Roosevelt and his
administration.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-10
Items From KerShaW Era.

Items From Kershaw Era.
Miss Carrie Bsckham left Fri
day to take a course in the Con-
verse business college in Spartan.
burg.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. M. Mobley
will move to Halle Gold Mine
this week. We very much re.
gret their removal from our COM
munity.
Mr.. Charley Roach who was
recently injured at Halle Gold
Mine has instituted ,uit for DAM
ages against the company in the
sum of $4,000. The papers
were served last Saturday.
Mr.. D. F. Owen and Miss
Daisy Cunningham of Westvllle
were united in marriage by Rsv.
ID. q. Freeman at his home We'd
nesday afternoon, Feb. 2rd.
Miss Fannie Blanton has re
signed her position at the central
office and will leave this week
for Columbia to take course in
stenography and typswriting.
MIR. Joe Villsneuve, IF At
lanta, Ga, spent several days
with tho EDITORS family last week.
Ho was here to accompany his
grandmother, Mrs. Jane M.
Clark, to Atlanta, whsre she goes
to have her eyes treated by q spe
cialist.
We received very pleasant
call Saturday from our friend Mr.,
Geo. w. Jones, of Lancaster.
Mr.. Jones was here visiting his
mother and other relatives, and
was looking out . location for the
establishment of canning fac
tory in which industry he has been
engaged for some years near Ian
caster. Mr.. Jones is thinking of
placing branch factories along the
lines of railroad in various parts
of the state.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-10
BLACK DRESS GOODS.

In point Of excellence line Goods not sroa
ed in the city Our prices lower than Others
the IS cents kind inch Meose nothing
ter and usually sells at IS cents the yard inch
Serge very hne and soft: value yard S. 4
silk finish Henrietta good vueea ST. 81
IS inch Deep DeAlma handsome cloth 81 the va
our price 95 cents inch Voi special 50 cents 4s r
Vios the 81 grade at SO inch Eoiene S125 grade
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-10
Homicide Near Kershaw.

On Saturday night last Bob
Baskins, colored, was shot by
Mr.. j. T.. Morrison near the
Southern's water tank just South
Of the town of Kershaw und died
from his wound on Sunday. II
seems that Baskins and some
other negroes were using bolster
Gus language and disturbing Mr..
Morrison's family near the
tank when be came out of his
home and ordered them to be
quiet. He and Baskins had words
which..led to the shooting. The
ball pa'ned through Basklns'
bowels.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-10
TO BE GIVEN AWAY
$50 In GOLD.

TO the purchaser of each 81
worth of goods for the next three
months will give 4guesses for each
81 worth of goods purchased.
The one nearest to the number of
beans in jar will receive $40 in
gold, second nearest $40 in gold /;
third IS in gold. Remember the
time and the gold.
j. b. Mackorell.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-10
Pension Board to Meet Fri

dav.
Tho County Pension Board
will meet at the courthouse next
Friday, the 18th instant, at 10
O'Clock a. m. All parties having
business before the board will
govern them selves accordingly.
w. G A. Porter,
Chairman,
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-10
Horses and Chimneys Suffer from
Storm.

Charlotte was visited yesterday
afternoon with force wind and
rain storm which destroyed about
twenty five chimneys in the city
and cracked pIastsring in many
homes.
The large grand-stand complet.
ed last fall by the Mecklenburg
Fair Association alta cost of near
ly $40 was demolished and
many fine horses stabbed there
wsre seriously, and five fatally
injured.
Many trees and telegraph poles
where blown down and part of
the roof of the Atherton Cotton
Mill was carried away.
Several stables we're blow n
down, a numbsr of plate glass
windows were smashed and tie
large smoke stack OF the Meek
lenburg Flour Mill was wreck
ed.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-10
SeasonabIe Goods
AT
LOW PRICES.

he appearance changed
early Spring We showing beautiful lot goods that are
very desirable at this time of the and
pred to find such goods cheap
act tha our new Spring Wash Goods face high
on on many OF them cheaper than like
shown visit to our store at time if looking
best things the lowest prices you certainly afford to miss