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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-07
LOST THEIR MONEY.
People Who Tried to Grow Tobacco
Under Tents Had Bad Luck.

Hartford, Conn.,, Sept. THE ap-
pointment of a receiver for the United
States Sumatra Tobacco Growing
company is an indication that the rails
ing of Sumatra tobacco under tents
is not a financial success in the Con-
necticut valley. When the departure
from the old way of growing tobacco
was made in 1892, Connecticut farm
erS and capitalists invested heavily.
1t is now believed these people will
lose hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Hartford investors who own at least
100000 worth of stock in the COM
pany have little hope of regaining
their money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-07

valuation as returned by the county
clerks was taken as the basis, not the
valuation placed upon the property by
the parties who wanted to put the deal
through. The last legislature raised the
limit to fifteen per cent in order to give
the commission more latitude, but the
commission was doubtless expected to
exercise proper discretion In approach
ing the fifteen per cent limit. But
Messrs. Burrow, Dayhoff and Coleman
were not satisfied with the increased
latitude given them by the legislature
They took it upon themselves to buy
bonds upon an arbitrary valuation fix
ed by Mr.. Burrow and State Treasurer
Kelly, who constitute majority OF the
board of equalization And this arbi-
trary valuation in the Con1ancne coun-
ty case was apparently fxed to meet
the exigencies of the bonds, and 1t met
it then only by a narrow margin.
If Messrs. Burrow, DayhoH and Cole
man had made a deal of this kind as
trustees for an estate owned by or
phaned children, would anybody have
justified them for it? If they had over
ridden all precedentS, bought bonds OF
doubtful value in order to aid friend
in making a big commission, and then
refused to let these interested know
what they had done, would their action
have appeared justifiable? If Mr.. Bur
row. as such trustee had bought $l4,-
900 worth of bones in a way to net him
over s., 600 profit on the deal, would any
court hold that he was executing his
trust in a worthy manner? That is just
what Mr.. Burrow did in his Smith Cen
ter deal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-07
10000 TOURISTS.
Have Taken Advantage of Rates to
California.

Chicago, Sept. 7.-Officers of the inter
ested railroads estimate that by the end
or the week, when the $50 rate ends, at
least 10000 persons will have been ticketed
from chicago to California. 1t has been
lhe largest movement ever recorded for a
Knights Templar conclave
From Chicago alone more than 500
sleeperS have been sent, which, avera g
ing seven cars to the train, figures about
4S special trains This number has been
FOR the exclusive use of the Knights, no
account being taken of cars attached to
regular trains for the accommodation of
the general public.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-07
A Bold Front.

Parsons Sun (Rep.):
J. r. Burrow, 1. L. Dayhoh and Z
c. Coleman have issued statement
in which they make formal denial
of the charges of crookedness in the
Comanche county bond deal, by the
Topeka State Journal. To a dispas-
sonate and unbiased reader, there is
little in this statement that conflicts
with the charges printed by the State
Journal. The feature of the lengthy
and exhaustive document, is the pre-
tended desire that the damage suits
brought against the State Journal be
given an immediate trial in a public
court. In other words, that the suits
be tried before election. The State
Journal announces its entire willing
ness to a speedy trial, but no one be-
1ieveS the defendants would be willing
that their records in the Comanche
county deal, be subjected to the expo
sition that would result from sworn
evidence before court of justice. The
bluff is a bold one, and the challengers
never meant that it should be called.
Colby Free Press:
The State Journal is being sued by
some of the state officers for libel for
publishing the facts regarding a ques-
tionable bond sale. If every man on
the Republican ticket would steal the
money and property of the state not one
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-07
Fork Pierced Her Body.

Mcpherson, Kas., Sept. THE lit
tie six year old daughter of w. H. Go
ing of West Marlin street was per-
haps fatally injured by running a
pitch fork into her body. She and
her little brother were playing out
in the barn and he says that in climb
ing up in the loft she fell and struck
on the fork. Two tynes entered her
body, one on the right side of her
chest and the other on the left. The
one which entered her right side
pierced her lung.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-07
Caused by a New Rail.

St. Louis, Mo, Sept. THE
Wabash railway wreck yesterday at
Warrenton, Mo, that resulted in the
death and injury to so many persons
on their way to the fair grounds, was, it
was stated here today, caused by a
new rail that had been insecurely
spiked. However no confirmation of
this could be had. The indications to-
day are that all the injured will re-
cover
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-07
Bull Fighters Arrested.

ST. Louis. Mo, Sept. 7.-Acting under the
express orders of Attorney General Crow.
representing the state of Missouri, Sheriff
Hencken of St. Louis county, has arrested
three of the toreadors who have been
participating in a series of bull fights in
augurated last Sunday, in an arena near
We're made in the arena lust before the
finish of an exhibition. The men, Felix
Roberts, Enrique Acuna and Lorento
Gordito, were admitted to bail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-07
Pretty Polly Wins

London, Sept. Pretty Polly won the
st. Leger stakes of 25 sovereigns each for
3-year-olds, about one mile and six fur
longs, at Doncaster today. Henry I. was
second and Almsclim was third.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-07
Weather IndIcations.

Chicago, Sept. Forecast for KAN
sas: Fair tonight and Thursday1
warmer in north and west portionag
variable winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-07
PLEASANT FALL WEATHER.
That Describes the Conditions in Kan
sas Today.

The weather today is a continuation of
the mild autumn conditions that have
been prevailing.
Today's corn and wheat region bulletin
says: THE temperature has fallen slight
ly in the northern counties of Kansas, but
risen slightly in the southern counties and
in western Missouri Clear weather pre-
walls with no rainfall"
The maximum and minimum tempera-
lures recorded for the "a hours ending
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-07
Ont in the Omen.

The Atchison Globe pertinently
says:
"The Topeka State Journal stands
by its charges against the state school
fund commission. People all over
the state are taking sides, and those
who imagined that the State Journal
would run to tall timber for shelter,
are discovering their mistake"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-07

CONTINUED on Page Six.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-16
TO BE FORECLOSED
DEGREE IN NOSES BUILDING CASE
 IS IssUEDo
"A Decree of ForeclOsure fs Issued to yatfsfy the Claim Of
 Judah IT. Moses.

Judge A. D. sayre, in the Equity Di- vision of the City Court of Montgom- cry yesterday morning rendered de- cree of foreclosure of the mortgage deed of trust involving the Moses Building which property IS to De sold to satisfy the claim of Judah T. Moses, If a price is paid for 1t aoove mini- mum fixed by the court
 The style of the case m which the decree was rendered is Judah T. Moses against the Philadelphia Mortgage and Trust Company and others.
 The claim of MT. Moses against the property including interest Is about $ts.ooo. The property is valued at over
 The order of Judge sayre says that on such foreclosure and sale to effect the same no bid will be received for tho property unless in excess or the sum of S72.000. and unless upon an of fer, under fair conditions of sale, of a sum in excess of $72,000, some amount is realized for the satisfaction of the claim. this bill will be dismissed, such being in the opinion of the court the necessary result In the present circumstances of the case of the ruling heretofore made that com- plainant, as against other bondholders. is entitled to foreclosure rather than redemption and the court doth so de- eree."
 The Register Is directed to hold a reference to ascertain what amount will be due the complainant, MT. Moses. and what will be fair and just amount due him for attorneys fees. These things are to be reported to the court at the earliest possible time.
 The trust company will appeal the case to the Supreme Cout.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-16
Cbe CbedtreS
.srh. Mnn From Mexico.r

''The Man From Mexico" as present. ed by Frank Dudley and his support ing company at the Bijou Theatre last night, again demonstrated the versa tiiity of all the people in the com pany.
 MT. Dudley as Mulberry Hamilton, a former clubman and sport reaping in a stirring comedy the fruits Of such, a life, exceeded himself in all other roles in which he has appeared the whole week. He was humorous-if the hearty laughter of the audience is evil dence-when he encountered the diff cuities and vicissitudes of being in jail and taklne trip through Mexico at the same time.
 Miss Aubrey again pleased the house this time in a reserved interpretation of the part of Araminta Hamilton. the wife of Mulberry. who Is uneasy about her husbands prolonged absence, but finally contrives a wsy to feisn es- tranRemeEt when Es comes.
 San, Ernan as Baggcrs was next to MT. Dudley in the fund of humor.
 At matinee yesterday the company piea sed an intelligent audience with a production of The Tradesman."
 The bill for tonight at the Bl1ou will be pr Jekyll and Mir. Hyde"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-16
NEW MAN RECOGNIZED
OFFICE AWARDED TO NEW SUFFER-
 INTENDENT IN CHAMBERS.
Such is the Opinion of Attorney se. eraI Massey Wilson on ones- tfon Raised by state Su- s ~~rfntanaeut Hfli.

State Superintendent Of Eoucao. Isaac w, Hill received supplementary opinion from Attorney General massey
 T;Isor yesterday which will cause him t,, recornize w. T. Hoilingsworth ln- stead of w, s. farrell as County Su- ne perintendent of Education or Cnamoers County.
 This opinion is an exception to that given by the Attorney Generai rev s,sers ago. which Superintendent Hill has been following in his transactions with the different County Superintend- ents. Accordig to this general opinion the State Superintendent has been re- coe niEing the old superintendents who are holding over and refuse to surrender their offices to the men who were elect ed at the general election in November. This, as Is we'll known, was on account of an apparent conflict between the old and new statutes providing for cleo ticns, throwing the titles of the office into the courts where there are con- tests. , But the Chambers County office is different as regards the election from those amenable to the old general statute:
 "The local act providing for the elec- ton of the County Superintendent of Education of Chambers County (Acts |1ao0-1s01, page 5o6p", says the Attor- ney General, fixes the term at two years and declares that it shall begin October 1st. This statute Is material ly different from the general law in the Code, and from the other local acts l have examined. The Code and other local acts provide for the term to be- gin October 1st, next after the cleo tion. or some similar provision. The <yI aNt the words next after the election,' in defining the beginning of the term. As I advised you heretofore, I think those Superintendents whose terms are de- fined by the Code, and who were re- ccntly elected, are entitled to enter upon the discharge of their duties. I think the right of the Chambers Coun- ty Superintendent recently elected to his office Is more certain than that of those who are governed by the Code because the local act does not contain the provision which gave rise to the docbt. The Superintendent recently elected says he is in position to ex- ercise the duties of his office without waiting to recover possession of the books and papers pertaining thereto. Under these circumstances. think your Department should recognize him as the Superintendent of Education of Chambers County"
 Probate Judge A. J. Driver of Cham bers County, returned home yesterday after having presented the case of Su- perintendent Hollingsworth to the State St perintendent. Mir. Hollingsworth was elected at the regular election in November and has his commission. It now devolves upon the present incumb- ent to establish his title to the office, whereas in other contests it becomes
 the newly elected superintendentsI to obtain possession of their office by le- gal process.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-16
VERDICT AGAINST CITY.
Jury Awards Miss HMlse e512 Damage
 for Infuries Sustained.

Jury Awards Miss Halse e512 Damages
 for Injuries Sustained.
 In the Civil Divison of the City rCcurt yesterday, a jury awarded Miss Mabel Halse, who resides on Short Street, a verdict for $512 as damages against the City Council of Montgom- cry.
 Miss Halse sued the city for $3.500 for personal injuries sustained by fall ing on the sidewalk of Clayton Street near Short Street, while going from the city to her home. It was shown that the accident and resultant injuries were due to a defective sidewalk.
 The case consumed some time before Judge A. D. Sayre. Photographs show ing the unimproved condition of the sidewalk were offered in evidence and the jury reached a verdict in quick time.
 The damage suit of Miss Mary J. Roney against the Montgomery Street Railway was continued.
 When Judge Sayre adjourned his court yesterday evening the case of Laura Charleston, a negress. against A G. Rhodes & Son, a controversy over the ownership of furniture, was on trial.
 The docket for today in the civil di- vision of the court Is as follows: James Hawkins against Jesse Wads- worth; Oscar J. Pruitt against the Prevalent Savings Life Association and W. H. Crawford against M. L. Davis, 1.-two cases.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-16
IS SHORT ON BOXES
AND POSTOFFICE WILL NOT HAVE
 THEM SOON.
Plans for Putting in New Set of Boxes Had to Be Changed for
 Lack of Money.

Owing to the fact that the appropri- ation for improvements in the Mont gomery Government Building has been equipped with new mail boxes. as was contemplated in the plans.
 Assistant Postmaster Henry F. Irwin said yesterday that the postmaster had been just advised by the Department ia Washington that there was not suf- ficient money with which to provide the new boxes or to admit of any changes in this feature of the local postoffice service.
 The plans for improvement of the Montgomery postoffice included an en- tlrely new equipment of letter boxes and lock drawers with an addition of 160 boxes. These were to be paid for out of the $75,000 appropriated for ex- tending and enlarging the building. It has been discovered that the building improvements and the interior decora- tions and rearrangements of the build ing have practically consumed all of the money set apart for the Montgom- cry building and unless a new appro- priation is secured the postoffice will do without the new boxes.
 At present there are 3e3 lock boxes lOCh uEdWeTS dL the DC stoffice. These numbers are wholly inadequate for the monthly increasing mail business at the office and 1t was expected that 160 additional boxes would be provided in the rearrange- ment and enlargement Of the office
 We have daily applications for rent al of lock boxes.' said the Assistant Postmaster. There are quite q num- Der of large business establishments of Montgomery which are anxious to se- cure boxes. They are getting their mails at the general delivery windows and this naturally gives them great in- convenience. It Is a matter of regret to the Postmaster and myself that these conditions will not be overcome and we are still hoping that the De- partment at Washington may find some way to help us.
 It is probable that Congressman Wi ley will introduce bill in the lower House of Congress for an appropriation sufficient to provide for the mail boxes at the local office.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-16
SOUTHERN REPRESENTATION.
Not Much Discussed-ROoseveit Silent
 Gn

So Far.
 Washington, Dec. 15.-(Special. J. It is not expected that President Roosevelt will have much to say about the problem of equitable rep resentation from the Southern States before he makes his contemplated trip through Dixie. nor that he will give any sign of recognition to any Crumpackering experiments so far proposed. yet there is kind of cu- rious wonder if MT. Roosevelt may by the horns and say something for the instruction of a Southern audi ence, should the opportunity present
 The peculiar condition of the gen. erhl Southern mind as reflected here on this suffrage question is that rep resentatives of the States are contin- uaIly deprecating talk about the sub ject and are themselves constantly bringing 1t to the fore. It is strange but 1t Is true, that a dozen Southern men discuss the reduction of repre- sentation idea where one Northerner talks about 1t. It may be that the latter will do his talking later, and is only waiting to see what will be di- vulged thereon by President Roose- welt.
 Representative J. E. Ransdell. of Louisiana. one of the most conserva- tive of Southerners. has been making an especial effort to ascertain author itatively Mr. Roosevelt's real senti- ment and what he has to say is not ably IS having come from persons close to the President.
 'I do not think the Republican par ty,' said Mir. Ransdell. "has any seri- ous intention of pressing either of the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-16
BOOKS REMAINED
WANT TO KNOW IF A NEW CREDIT
 IS DUE CASE.
Attorneys for ex-Tnx Collector of Mobile County Want . Credit
 of S3,OOO Before Set- clement.

Assistant State Examiner O. F. sed- berry, c, T. Rosson, of the FideNty anu Deposit Company of Maryland. and J. w. Gray, of Bestor, Gray X Bestor, the company's counsel, will be in confer. ence today in Mobile over the alleged shortage of John Case. former tax COL lector of Mobile County.
 Examiner Sedberry will re-examne today the books of John Case against whom and his sureties Attorney Gen eral Massey Wilson filed suit recently in the City Court of Montgomery 10 recover approximately $S.000. This amount is alleged to be due the State of Alabama on account of double allowance secured by Case on credits of errors and insolvent assessments.
 It will be recalled that last week the Board of Compromise. consisting of Acting Governor Cunningham. State Auditor Sowell and Attorney General Wilson, issued special order to Ex- aminer Sedberry to make another and final examination of the books of Case. This was done after the suit was nied and upon new representations made 10 the Board by Counsel J. w. Gray, of the Surety Company which is defendant In the States suit.
 These recommendations in general were that Lne auOuit GidimOo Oy rss. State is excessive by between S2,5o0 and $3,000 and that Examiner sed- berry erred in his original examina- ton by adding this amount to the dept. It Is claimed that when the item or errors and insolvent assessments was prepared by Collector Case there were two separate entries of about $S.ooe and. the Examiner mistook the similar amounts for a repetition,
 It is this new credit put forward by the Surety Company's counsel that seeks to reduce the States claim rom about S9,000 to about $6.o0o. It was intimated to the Board of Compromise, if is understood. that should this new credit be sustained in Cases behalf the balance would be paid and the suit could be withdrawn. A consideration of this kind is believed to have moved inc Board to grant one more examina- tion of the Case books A final report is expected from Examiner Sedberry during the last of this or the fore part of next week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-16
MORE BLOOD
 MORE BRAIN
Quality of Both Dependent Upon Healthy Stomach and Good Digestion.

A brain without plenty of good red blood is like a steam engine without water-it won't work.
 Good blood is dependent upon a good stomach-a strong stomach that can digest food and extract the nutrition it contains.
 Indigestion and dyspepsia mean mal- nutrition-mean a starved and weakened brain to say nothing of the constant suffering they entail.
 Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets make the stomach strong and well. See what they did for Mir. Kennan
 WORDS OF PRAISE.
 Ihave been troubled for a number of years with what the doctors called acute indigestion The best physicians tried in vain to cure me and used various advertised remedies without deriving any benefit. After using Rexall Dys- pepsia Tablets l am c well man. My food agrees with me and I do not suffer any bad effects after eating. l have nothing but words of praise for Rexall.-DwIGHT O. KEENAN,, Electrical Contractor, Oakland Street. Cleye- land, Ohio"
 Don't take any chances of losing your mental vigor. Cure your dyspepsia at once. Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets will do it. We know what they are and we guar antee them to restore health, strength and q good digestion. Price 95 cents. Only at our store or by mail
 E. 6. FOWLER, DRUGGIST
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-16

Platt or Morre1l bills. or any of similar character. Some of the ex- tremists desire 1t, but the leaders do not. and if the attempt Is made, my opinion ts that Mir. Roosevelt will put as sudden . stop to 1t as Mir. Mo- Kinley did four years ago when Judge Crumpacker made his first effort. have talked to several prominent Re- publicans about tnis--one of them 2 member of the Cabinet--and they all agree in saying nothing will be done.
 "Mr. Roosevelt is anxious to secure the good will of the South and to re- tain the high esteem in which he Is now held in the North. He knows well that the best men in the country, irrespective of section, would depiore any legislation which would be cer- tain to stir up bitter sectional strife: and believe that his personal views are in perfect accord with that senti- ment.
 "In my judgment. there is no oc- casion for any hysteria or excited talk. The agitation of this subject in, the last Congress was brought about largely by Southern men. and fear they will stir 1t up again. Such a policy is most unwise. Mfr. Platt introduced his bill with about as much seriousness as Senator Hanna felt when last year he introduced bill to pension ex-slaves; there Is no more need to worry over one than the oth. CT. Let us maintain . dignified, watchful silenece, armed and ready, but not attacking until assaulted. Every sensible man must admit that We are so largely in tho minority that the Republicans can/ pass any parti- san measure they wish. What then have we to gain by unnecessary an. tagonizing them by sharp talk and persistent agitation of disagreeable subjects? There Is no wisdom in 1t: there is no necessity for 1t. It en- genders bad feelings toward us and does not benefit us m any imaginable way. If a real effort is made to re- duce our representation. we should fight hard. but until then, I repeat. we have far more to gain by silence"
 R. H. Watkins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-16
TO THE MONTGOMERY PUBLIC.

Appreciating the importance of the good will and patronage of the people of Montgomery and vicinity and being desirous of receiving liberal portion of the same, have transferred from our Eufaula territory one of our best and most experienced piano salesmen. Mir. A S. Mills, who. from this date. can be found at our store. No. 26 Dexter Ave. Phone No. 407.
 Residence 416 So. Court. Phone No. 9Ol. Very Respt.
 F. E. Forbes Piano O.,
 -adv R. O. Blakey. Mgr.