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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-26

rection think is unwise- 1 cannot I'M
derstand the motive underlying the
move upon the part of the members or
the city council last night which seems
to have for it's object the creation OF
another water plant.
Il think it will be unwise for the city
to build another plant. l believe we
should carry out the agreement and buy
the present plant"
Mr.. Mills Says Action Was Hasty.
w. w. Mills, president of the CONNER
cial club was asked what he thought or
the action of the city council last nignt.
Il Think he replied, that the action
last night was hasty. 1t is my belief
that the existence of two waterworks
companies in Topeka will be the worst
thing which can happen to us. am m
formed that wherever 1t has been tried 1t
has resulted disas trously. Such action will
simply mean long litigation and which
means increased costs Tor the people OF
the city to pay. .
IF the city ultimately decides that 1t
does not want the waterworks, the city
can very easily dispose of the plant, to-
gether with a franchise to q private cor
poration and handle the transaction at a
profit - -
Say the city buys the plant at s62O, 600
and spends $4,000 for repairs. or even $780,
600 for repairs, making the total. cost $IOo,-
600. the city would have no Difficulty in
disposing of the plant, together with a
franchise to operate the plant in Topeka,
for a given number of years, at an even
million dollars or perhaps more, making
a clear profit of 100000 or more on the
transaction.
cit is my firm belief that the city
should buy the plant according to the
arrangements already made"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-26
DUNGEON TO GO.
1t Will Be Abolished at the New Jer-
Sey Penitentiary.

Trenton, N. J., Oct. 26.-As result
of ideas gained at the recent congress
held in Quincy, Ill, George o. Osborne,
head keeper of the New Jersey state
prison in this city. has announced his
determination to inaugurate radical re-
forms.
One of the changes to be made is the
adjustment of the dungeon as pun
ishment for infraction of the prison
rules and the substitution OF a well
iiehfed and Vel ventilated cell for
such offenders.
The prisoners placed in solitary con-
finement in this way will be chained in
such a manner that they will be kept
standing during the hours when other
prisoners are at work The thumb print
method of Identification also will be
adopted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-26

A marked revival Of the speculative
spirit has set in. 1t has come with
suddenness and a strength that is al
most astonishing Such an Outburst
exceeding the most sanguine expecta-
tions, says the Financial Review, is
only to be explained %y the fact that
intrinsic conditions were generally
sound, and that nothing but some sig
nal event. such as the Punishment of
all doubt regarding the crops, was nee
essary for the release of pent-up forces
which sent prices surging upwards.
The recovery came with a rush that
would raise serious doubts about its
stability were it not for the genuine
and widespread Improvement in under
lying conditions that fully warranted
the change. A somewhat tardy reali-
cation of this change by the public
caused the latter to enter the market
impulsively in order to recover lost op-
portunity; and, as is always the case,
the public is rapidly becoming as much
over-sanguine as it was over-depressed
less than six months ago. Such a
sharp revulsion of feeling is bound to
be reflected in values, and it may be
some time before the market RECEIVERS
its equilibrium and sentiment again ad-
justs itself accurately to the general
situation. Now that the speculative
fever has fairly broken out it must
run its course until broken by reverses,
although it must be admitted that no
natural hindrances are yet in sight.
The outside situation continues good,
and is improving daily, while the tech
meal situation remains free of weak
ness
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-26
UNION HEARD FROM.
Carpenters Favor City Ownership of
Water Plant.

Members of the city council who voted
to repudiate the vote of the people are
now beginning to hear from the union
men of Topeka At a meeting of the Car
penters' union No. 1445. one hundred and
ninety members, a resolution indorsing
the purchase of the waterworkS for $500
900 was passed with but one dissenting
vote. The resolution was proposed by w.
II. Kerle, a member of the union and
web known property owner of the city.
c. H. Reid, president of the union, and
A. G. Stewart, recording secretary, in
dorse this statement in a signed COM
munication to the State Journal
Other unions expect to take similar &C
ton. The sentiment of the union labor
people of Topeka is Overwhelmingly for
city ownership They have studied the
question and know what is for the best
interests of the city. They are not inter-
ested. some of the council seem to be-
in farming out to franchise grabbers ali
the public utilities of the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-26
Shaw Talks ON Broadway.

New York, Oct. 26.-Secretary of the
Treasury Leslie M. Shaw was the prin-
cipal speaker at a Republican meeting
on Broadway today. His speech dealt
entirely with the tariff. He said that
Wall Street and Iowa had Identical in
terests-both were producers and both
wanted all things cheap, but at the
same time wanted good prices for all
they had to sell. He said that the re-
suit which would follow suspension of
the tariff was shown by the action of
large sewing machine company which
has erected it's factories on the other
side so they can get cheap labor and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-26
WAITS FOR CALM.
Another Airship About to Make a
Flight at st. Louis.

st. Louis, Mo-, Oct 26.-The air
ship invented and constructed by 7.
c. Benbow of Montana. which has
been in the worlds fair aerodrome,
was today brought out into the aero
nautic concourse to make ready for a
flight in the event that the wind should
die down. After waiting several hours,
however, Mr.. Benbow decided that the
wind would not decrease sufficiently to
warrant a flight today and the airship
was returned to the aerodrome. 1t
is expected that an attempt to fly the
ship will be made either tomorrow or
FRIDAY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-26
HocIl In Danger.

Atchison Globe: There is little doubt
that Tom Kelly will be defeated for
state treasurer. And many Republi-
cans believe that E. w. Hoch is in
danger of defeat. Hoch requested the
denomination of Kelly, and the defeat
and humiliation of Governor Bailey.
Hoch knew Kelly was dishonest, and
admitted it months before the last
state convention. People argue this
way, IF there is rottenness in the
state house, is it not more liable to
come out under Dale than under
Hoch? Hoch will be interested in
party honor; Dale will not. The
Kelly defalcation will undoubtedly
lose Hoch thousands of votes. 1t has
encouraged the Republican opposition
to Hoch, and emboldened the Demo-
Gratis and Populists. There is prac-
tically no opposition to Roosevelt in
Kansas, but let no one imagine that
there is no opposition TO Hoch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-26
WILL BE 500 SHORT.
City Registration Is Not So Lively as
Usual.

The total registration of male voters
is now about 5000. Election Commits
sioner Williams estimates that the total
will reach $500, which is about 500 short
of what it ought to be.
The books close Friday night at 10
o'clock. Between now and that time it
is expected the big rush will take place.
Three clerks in the commissioners
office are now kept busy.
Only a very few women are register
ing. If the North Topeka women want
to vote for the Melan bridge they will
have to get their registration in. The
Republican county committee is now
running several carriages hauling
voters to the registration office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-26

Los Angeles Times: While it is
foregone conclusion that Theodore
Roosevelt will be elected, that will not
lessen the size of the vote he will re-
ceive. The American people are eager
and ready to show their unstinted re-
gard and appreciation for their presi-
dent-the man who does things" They
are not going around o'nights with
torches on their shoulders and thump-
ing their fists on the tom-tom, but they
know just what they are going to do
when the time comes. The country has
a great deal of work cut out for its
president during the next four years
and it is just the kind of work that
Theodore Roosevelt likes to do and
knows how to do. And-well, that'n be
about ALL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-26

Since stocks began to make their last
rise the prices of securities which are
said to have been bought by the large
operators are declared to have increas-
ed $500, O0O, 900. The values of the prop
critics which they represent have re-
manned the same.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-26

Experts in foreign exchange say that
shipment of gold to Paris is made
profitable by reason of the fact that the
Bank of France, in order to attract gold
to that country is offering American
shippers interest on the gold during
transit. The Reichsmark bank of Ber-
lin is said to be Offering similar in
ducements. This is the first time in
years that such inducements have been
offered
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-26
ar THE WORLDS FAIR

Subscribers to the State Journal
visiting the Worlds Fair may have
the paper mailed regularly each day
TO any address in st. Louis at the rate
"a thirty cents q month. The last
edition of the State Journal reaches
ST. Louis the following morning. The
paper can be sent care of the Kansas
building. If desired.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-26

There appears to be a wide spread i'm
preston that neither the country nor
the Democratic party would be bene-
fted by the election of Judge Parker
TO the presidency.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-26
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

Who ever heard of a teetotaler going
fishing?
A girl saves her graduating essay to
show her children, and a boy his bat
ting average.
When a girl is jealous it is a sign
she will come pretty near to fooling
you into thinking she is not.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-26

AS the campaign advances the claims
issued from the rival national head
quarters grow wider apart instead of
approaching each other.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-26

If any further evidence were needed
TO prove that the Republicans feel sure
of Roosevelt's election it can be found
in the fact that they will let Fairbanks
waste two days of his time in Missouri.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-26
brokers Go Into Bankruptcy.

of F. S. Cotton & Co. of Boston and
New York today filed a voluntary petit
ton in bankruptcy. Liabilities, $685.
056; assets, $50, 914. There are 200 cred
itorS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-26

wANTED-An experienced mailer,
one who can handle mailing machine
and is familiar with postal routes in
Kansas. Apply to o. d. Wolf, circula-
ton manager, State Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-26

Talk about harmonyi The gold Dem
ocrat papers are beginning to quote
approvingly from The Commoner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-26

The officers Of the cars Baltic sea
fleet appear to be about the worst
scared set of men that ever left port.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-26

Judge Parker has broken his silence
but that of Mr.. Cortelyou remains in
tact
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-26
The NIauJ<s Are Divorced.

Grace Mauk was granted a decree of
divorce today from Fred Mauk. She
charged cruelty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-26

What the Papers Are Saying About
Kelly and Colemena.

Leavenworth Times: 1T should rather
be defeated than disgraced. "-Chairman
Stubs in a discussion of the Second
district controversy. Would Chairman
Stubs recommend the defeat of T. T.
Kelly rather than the disgrace of the
election to high state office of a man
who was compelled to make good a
shortage in the Miami county treasury
and who is at present under strong
charges of having misappropriated a
portion of the funds of the state of
Kansas? Tom Kelly, never acquitted
of the charge of malfeasance in office
as county treasurer of Miami, defeated
two years ago in his county which
gave a majority for the remainder of
the Republican candidates, refused the
honor of his home delegation, possess
ing a nomination which he could not
have secured except through a manip-
ulation of the convention at Wichita
which was unfavorable to him, now
under investigation for suspected
populations at the state treasury
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-26
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

LOST@Gold breastpin set with rubieS
around opal. Reward at 901 Morris ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-26
Republicans Not Bound.

Abilene Chronicle: The Chronicle has
no advice to offer but if a Republican
splits his ticket in order to scratch
State Treasurer Kelly, we do not feel
that his Republicanism should be
questioned on account of such action:
A man belongs, or at least he should
belong to a party because he believes
in the principles which it advocates.
Two of the principles of the Republi-
can party are clean and honest politics
and when it is reasonably certain that
a candidate does not represent these
principles no Republican is in any
sense bound to vote for him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-26
RooseveIt's Example.

Stockton Record (Rep.): The state
accountant finds many irregularities
and shortages in the twelve counties
examined and is convinced they exist
in all the counties. From a small
boodler Kelly has with the aid of Re
publican votes grown into great
boodler. Being caught here and there
he has in some instances refunded
the amounts stolen, but it may never
be known how much his populations
have amounted to, his ways of con-
cealing his transactions are so devious
and dark. Before Kelly was first nom
mated we became convinced that he
was a thief and we refused to support
him then. We are certainly not sup
porting him now, since the new and
graver accusations are hanging over
him. The party made an egregious
blunder two years ago in placing him
on the ticket. What shall we term
its conduct in renominating him this
year? At this time the whole country
is stirred by the example and influence
of Roosevelt for honesty in public
life. The movement has spread from
federal into state affairs and Missouri,
Illinois, Wisconsin, New York and
other states have been cleaning house
in a most vigorous manner. The
boOdler has generally been driven into
a corner or the penitentiary, while the
clean, true, patriotic citizen, with
nerve sufficient to combat the corrupt
system whether manipulated by his
own or another party, has been pushed
to the front. Shall Kansas lag behind
in reform work of this kind? We
think not Relegate the boodler and
the CRATER to the rear, is our motto.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-24
Sudden Death of Mrs. MonqoId.

Died suddenly, while attending to her
household duties, on last Saturday morn
ing, February goth, 1904, Mrs. Elizabeth
Mongold, wife of w. II. Mongold, at her
home, near MILESTONE. She was the
eldest daughter of the late Capt. Abel
Robins, and was a woman of many ex-
cellent traits of character and greatly
beloved and respected by her friends and
neighbors. She was in the 72d year of
her age, and for quite while had been
in declining health. Like her brother,
ID. p. Robins, she was called away sud
denly, without a moments notice. She
was making up her bed and had nearly
finished, when she fell over and was
dead. She leaves her husband and three
children, two boys and one danghter-
Bry and Thomson Mongold, of Montana,
and Mrs. w. II. Ramey, of Oconee
county. She was member of Double
Springs Baptist church. She leaves,
surviving her, two brothers, James II.
Robins and Levi N. Robins, and two
sisters, Mrs A. p. Crisp and Miss
Fannie Robins, to whom is extended
the sympathy of many friends in their
sore bereavement. Mrs. Mongold was
buried on Monday, at IL o'clock, at
Double Springs burying ground, the
funeral being attended by large con-
course of sorrowing relatives and friends.
Rev. j. 1. Spinks conducted the funeral
service in very feeling and impressive
manner. Thus has passed away from
earth another one of Gods most devoted
Christian women.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-24

On Tuesdsy ], February 10th, Rev. @. L.
Csaig went out on tour OF inspection OF
the county schools. After passing the
Mountain Grove school house he went
to the residence of Rev. Robt. Cobb, in
tending to visit the school on the follow
ing day. While there tho pretty little
school mistress, Miss Ella Ramey. and
one Of her pupils, John Cobb, arrived
and announced the fact that they desired
to DO made one. Rev. Mr.. Cobb wished
them TO wait and secure the consent OF
their respective parents, but each being
satisfied that all would be well, Rev. Mr..
Craig was invited to perform the mar
riage ceremony, aud in q short while the
pupil and teacher were pronounced man
and wife. The bride is q daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Ramey, of Rabun,
Ga, and the groom is son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Cobb, of Long Creek. Rev.
Robt. Cobb, at whose residence the
ceremony was performed, is the grand
father OF the groom. The young couple
have many friends in Oconee and else
where, with whom we Join in wishing
them every happiness.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-24

served the effect of kindergarten train
ing say that children SO trained make
the most useful mSn and women.
Sergeson, Chase and Kelsep, three
gentlemen from the East, who are men,
bers of the board of directors of the
Southern Shuttle and Bobbin Co., were
! in town last Friday and were highly
pleased with the MANAGEMENT of the
plant. Sergeson is citizen of Philadel-
phia, Chase resides at Providence, r. l.,
and Kelsey's home is ct Boston.
j.. s. Carter and j. f. Singleton are at
+, Clayton, Ga, this week on business.
DIR. G. M. Walker moved yesterday into
his handsome new residence on North
Main street.
The Townville Oil and Fertilizer COM
pany unloaded huge tank from n fiat
car here last Thursday. The six mules
hitched to the wagon, stalled with it be-
fore they reached the Old Baptist church,
whore it remained in the road until Mon
day.
The marriage of Ralph G. Carter, of
Liberty, to Miss Oriana Walker, of Tuga-
loo Valley, occurred this morning at 10
| O'Clock. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. w. l.. Harrell, of Buford, Ga.
The happy couple left Immediately for
Jacksonville and other points on bridal
trip.
| Cards were received this morning
announcing the coming marriage of Miss
Lola Jarrard to Edward Thomas Good
win. The marriage will occur at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jamas p. Booker,
411 Court street, Lynchburg, Va, on
Wednesday, March I'd, 1.30 p. m.
The friends of S. b. Marett, of Lavonia,
were pleased to note his presence here
yesterday.
The cotton market is quiet. 1t was
| bringing fro N II to 13 yesterday.
Miss Mary Sheldon, of Fair Play, was
one of the fair visitors to our town dur
ing the past week. A. l.. Gossett.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-24
Walter Barton Seriously Hurt.

Fireman Walter Barton, who has been
running as fireman on the fast mail, No.
81, on the Southern Railway, was se.
riously and probably fatally hurt near
Central last Thursday night. The engi-
neer noticed that Mr.. Barton was lying
on his seat and not doing his work. He
went to his side and found him uncon-
scious, with a terrible wound on the side
of his head. 1t is thought that Mr.. Bar.
ton had been looking out of the cal
window as the train was speeding
through the darkness and was struck on
the side of the head by an iron mail
crane, used to swing mail sacks into the
train as it is moving. He was taken on
to Atlanta that night, and is now in the
Grady Hospital.
Word received from Atlanta this morn
ing is to the effect that Mr.. Barton /,
getting along nicely, and an early recov
cry is expected.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-24
Death Of John II. KIaren.

Death OF John n. klaren.
John III. Klaren died at his home In
Walhalla on Sunday morning, 21st in.
slant. at 1890 O'Clock, after an illness
of only few days. Mr.. Klaren was
born in Neunkirohen, Kingdom of Han
over, Germany, on November 18th, 1886,
He, with his only brother, G. +. w.
Klaren, now of Beaufort, s. c., came To
America in 1884, landing in New York,
where they stayed several months, after
wards coming to Charleston. In 1886
Mr.. Klaren came to Walhalla and began
clerking in the store of o. H. Schumacher,
where he remained about ten years. He
then went to Port Royal, s. c., where he
was in business for several years. About
two years ago he returned to Walhalla,
aud or the past eighteen months had
been an efficient salesman in the store
of @. w. & j. e. Bauknight. John
Klaren (or John Germany, as he was
familiarly known,) had turn to make
friends wherever he went, and his death
will be learned with sorrow by many
people throughout Oconee county. He
always had q kind word and treated
every one politely, and was liked by ALL
In his early youth he united with the
Lutheran church and was ever faithful
in attendance upon the services thereof
On November 9th, 1895, Mr.. Klarer
and Miss Bertha Busch, daughter of the
late Jacob Busch, were happily married
To this union four children were born
who, with his wife, survive him. He il
also survived by his aged mother and
one sister, who live in Germany, and G.
f. w. Kiaren, of Beaufort. To the
bereaved ones is extended the sympathy
of many friends in their hour of sorrow
Funeral services were conducted il
st. Johns Lutheran church on Tuesday
morning at 1890 o'clock, by Rev. 81. G.
Grossman, after which his remains were
laid to rest with Heptasoph honors il
the Lutheran cemetery. Mr.. Klaren wa.
member of OGonee Conclave, No. 1927
Improved Order Heptasophs.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-24
Church Notes.

are painted with the Longman 6 Marti.
nez Paints, and we want every church to
accept our donation whenever they paint,
& make ID, therefore when you
want fourteen gallons of paint, buy only
eight Of l.. & M, and mix six gallons OF
pure Linsecd Oil with it, making actual
cost of paint about $1.20 per gallon.
Don't pay $3.50 gallon for Linseed Oil
(worth 90 cents) which you do when you
buy other paints in can with paint
label on it.
Many houses are we'll painted with -four
gallons Of l.. & M. and three gallons OF
Linseed Oil mixed Herewith.
Wears and covers like gold.
These celebrated paints are sold by @.
w. Pitchford Co., Walhalla, s. @
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-24
From Dispensary to School Fund.

Superintendent of Education G. l..
Craig has received from the State dis
pensary S2,0S7.SS, the amount allotted to
Oconee from the profits of the dispensary
for the last six months of the year 1908.
Of this amount $2,317.66 is to be ap.
portioncd among the IS school districts
of the county on basis of enrolment
and SOTO % has been apportioned among
the weak districts. This is done by
orders from the State authorities, this
amount being set aside by them for the
fund known as the deficiency" The
apportionment of the S2,31766 has not
yet been made.