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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-06
CHECKING UP AUDITORS OFFICE
Accountant Rowett Is Looking Into
state School Fund.

Charles Rowett, the new state ac-
countant, is now at work in the state
auditors office. Governor Bailey says
he instructed Mr.. Rowett to spend
some time in the auditors office IA
militia rizing himself with all the ave-
nues of the states financial resources
and expenditures
Mr.. ROwett appeared in the audi
tors Office Tuesday afternoon and be-
gan by calling for the books and rec
ords dealing with the state school
fund. This includes the bond regis
tiers and the warrants paid by the
school fund commission for bonds.
Assistant Auditor Nation says the
whole office ought to be checked up
It has never been done so far as is
known. The man who does it will
have a long job. Mr.. Nation says
that it would probably take a year
or two to check up the school land
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-06
Rock Islands St. Louis Service.

In addition to our No. leaving To-
peka daily at 400 p. M, carrying
Coaches, Chair Cars. Tourist and
Standard Sleepers through to ST. Louis
without change, we have through
Standard Sleepers on No. 10 and No.
36. No. 10 leaves Topeka at 7;45 a. M.
No. So leaves Topeka at sos p. m, ar
irving at st. Louis at $50 p. m. and
1920 a. m.
BY taking the Rock Island for st.
Louis you avoid the very disagreeable
change of cars at Kansas City. Also
remember that No. Rock Island
train lands you at the main entrance
to the Worlds Fair grounds.
For reservations and ali other infor-
nation see
A M. FULLER, c. p. a..
Both phones 3S4. Rock Island Depot
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-06
Makes Shorter Time Schedules.

Chicago, July Recommending Sun
day, July 10, the time of the passenger
service on the G. M. & st. P. road
east-bound between Denver and Chi
cago will be shortened three hours.
The time of the west-bound express
to Denver from Chicago will be short
ened two hours and Is minutes. The
Denver train will leave Chicago at
sos p. m. instead of 9:45 a. m. as at
present, and will reach Denver at 8
D. m. The east-bound train will leave
Denver at APO p. m. instead of 1920
D. m, and will reach Chicago at 1855
p. M, the same time as at present.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-06
GIVE THEM THE BEST.
Governor Bailey Wants to Make Kan
sas Day a Success.

Governor Bailey left last night for
ST. Louis to confer with the Kansas
worlds fair commissioners and the
authorities of the exposition regarding
the program for Kansas day at the
fair.
eff Kansas is to be responsible for
that day, 1 am in favor of giving
them the best we have said Gov
ernor Bailey before he left last night.
ct am in favor of having the best sing
ers in the state on the program and
getting up the best program in gen.
eral of which the state is capable"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-06
PENNSYLVANIA CAPITALISTS.
They Are Said to Be Figuring on a
New Territory Railroad.

Vinita I. T., July 6.-Much interest
is manifested in the prospect of a new
railroad east and west through the
Indian Territory. from Pryor creek
and Chelsea westward to Blackwell
o. T. The new line is to commence
at Sloan Springs, Ark, on the Kan
sas City Southern railway, and cross
the Missouri. Kansas & Texas rail-
way at Pryor creek; the Frisco. at
Chelsea; the Iron Mountain somewhe ere
near Watova, I. T., and the Missouri
Kansas & Oklahoma and Santa Fe
near Bartlesville. I. T. 1t will then
go westward directly to Blackwell,
Q. T.
This new line is to pass through a
rich agricultural country; also through
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-06
CRUEL WAR is OVER.
Union and Company Take off Their
Sandwich Man Route.

San Francisco, July 6.-The sand
witch man. who was placed in front
of the Santa F'e ticket offices in this
city recently by the unions in an eff
fort to boycott that road, has been
called off, and following up this ac-
ton the road had also removed it's
sandwich man.
Sandwich" men were, personally, the
best of friends and often exchanged
tobacco and the time of day. General
Passenger Agent Byrne says the unions
were beaten at their own game this
time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-06

the coal regions of the Cherokee ma
ton and through the middle of the
great oil belt of the Cherokee nation.
This road is to be built by PennSyl-
vania capitalists. A survey for rail-
road has already been made from Sill
Dam Springs to Pryor creek and from
Vinita to Alva, o. T. This new project
is believed to be a revival of the old
lines that have been surveyed. and
it is confidently believed that the new
road will be built as speedily as pos
sibIe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-06

stilled confidence in the ranks of the
strikers to a great degree is the fact
SO it appears, that Vice President
Wilson, of the International Machfnist
organization now has hold of the reins
for the machinists, and is now in To-
peka in touch with the situation, and
incidentally, perhaps, with some of
the head officials of the Santa Fe-
The strikers seem to hope for great
things from his work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-06
Patents for Kansans

Washington, July 6.-The following
patents have been issued: Kansas
James A. Cupple, Lecompton, dam and
constructing apparatus; Chesley B.
Hypes, Topeka, BARRIERS sectional steri-
lizer; David James, Coffeyville. coin
controlled mechanism; Fred L. Smith,
Gradan, gate hinge; A. V. Winegarden,
Leon, propelling apparatus for air
ships.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-06
Low Rate to Indiana via the Maple
Leaf Route.

The Chicago Great Western railway
will on July % and 25, inclusive, sell
round trip tickets at one fare plus
$500 70 West Baden and French Lick
Springs, Ind. account of the annual
convention Commercial Law League
of America, July 1929. Tickets good
for return until August IL. For fur
Their Information apply to any Great
Western agent or J. p. Elmer, G.. p.
A, CHICAGO. IL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-06
SHUT OFF VIEW.
Burlington VIII Not Attach Private
Cars to End of Fast Trains.

Owing to many complaints, the Bur-
lington has decided to discontinue
hauling private cars on the rear of
the company'S fast trains, because
they shut off the view from observa-
ton cars. Private cars hereafter will
go next to the baggage cars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-06
Low Rates to Cincinnati via Maple
leaf Route

The Chicago Great Western railway
will on July Is to II, inclusive. sell
round trip tickets at one fare plus
$2.25 to Cincinnati, o., account of the
annual meeting grand lodge Benevo-
lent and Protective Order of Elks,
July 1928. Tickets good for return
until July %. For further informa-
ton apply to any Great Western
agent or J. P. Elmer, G. p. A. Chi
cagO, Ill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-06
Frisco Vice President Dead.

st. Louis, Mo, July 6.-Major Hen
ry Leighton Marrill, formerly vice
president of the ST. Louis & San Fran
cisco railroad is dead at his home here
of pneumonia, aged 68.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-06

fund alone. This is one of the things
that needs to be done most, for only
by checking up the school land ac-
count can the state be sure that it has
received all that is due it from the
counties on school lands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-06
RUMoRs OF SETTLEMENT.
San Bernardino Hears That Strike
Nav Be COMPROMISED.

San Bernardino, Cal, July 6.-Ru-
mors that the strike is soon to be
settled are beginning to float about,
but their source or authenticity can
not be verified. Anyway, the strikers
seem confident of their cause and
smilingly say they have no reason
to feel alarmed over the situation.
One thing which seems to have in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-06

committeeman but now he is clean over
on the other side. He said:
There are more of 'em in the Parker
crowd" borrowing from the late Chester
Thomas of Kansas, and he blossoms out
full of Parker sentiment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-06
Atwood Now for Parker.

Kansas caught the band wagon the day
he reached here. He had been trained
with the Bryan-Hearst crowd, aIunough
he has not worked at it very hard since
1900. Last spring in Wichita he was in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-06

cut. Farmers are somewhat discour-
aged, as wheat needs cutting badly
and the fields are wet
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CRIME IS ON INCREASE
As Indicated by The final Report OF the
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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
BANKERS; j. ARE
IN SESSION
Many Prominent Mea in Indian
Territory Assemble at
Sulphur

SULPHUR. I. t. May 10-There was
large and representative attendance
this morning at the opening Of the an
NAL meeting OF the Indian Territory
Bankers association. After the usual
addresses of welcome and responses
the convention listened to the annual
address of the president. J. L. Dabbs of
Muskogee. which was followed by the
annual reports Of the other officers
Frank Craig of South McAlester spoke
on signs OF the Times i'm the Indian
Territory" and Lee Cruise Of Ardmore
told Of the Importance to the bankers
of the new state constitution. This
closed the opening session. The after
noon was devoted to features of enter
tainment. Several financiers of wide
prominence are to address the conven-
ton tomorrow.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
LIVE news
FROM POTLACH
Enjoyable Surprise Party at lie.
Iand-ReaI Lord Visited
the Town
Especial to Evening Teller.)

LELAND, Ida, May "a pleasant
surprise was given last Saturday even
ing at the home of Mr.. A ]. Webster
of this place in consequence of his
birthday, A goodiy number of the
friends of the family were present and
all spent very enjoyable evening at
social games after which a tasty
luncheon was spread and everyone paid
due respects thereto. 1t was nearing
the small hours of morn when the
crowd separated and wendell their way
to their many homes, all hearts beating
an appeal for a long and happy life
to their host and hotess.
Lord Nelson visited our city last
Saturday in company with Mr.. j. L.
Mcdonnell. The former is the hustling
representative of The Lewiston Mer-
local agent of The Continental Tobacco
company.
Gradma Ward left Saturday for
Charleston. Wash. for short visit with
her son b. Ward Of that place.
Mr. J. G. Baumgartner of Elberton.
Wash. was in our vicinity the latter
part of last week looking up the pros
pect for well drilling. 1t is very likely
that Mr.. Baumgartner will be here in
very short time prepared to do all
work in his line.
Mr.. w. r. Smith of Cameron was
Leland visitor last Saturday.
A social gathering was called at the
home of Mr.. Herman Wilken last Sum
day as a farewell to Mr. c. Wurttem-
berg who will leave in the near future
for California to be gone several
months and possibly will locate there
permanently though we are hoping not
]. NJ. Oylear left for Lewiston this
morning to complete his business with
the assessor.
G. w. Welker made a business trip
to Kendrick today.
n. r. Hill Of Kendrick is in our city
today and will stay over tomorrow
Several of the young people of this
civinity went to Southwick last Friday
evening to attend the oalI given in the
new store building at that place. All
report a good time.
Mr.. L. L. 'Oylear left this morning
for Moscow to attend United States
court as grand juror.
Mrs. F. N. Thompson returned from
Ahsahka last Thursday where she went
to attend the illness Of her son In law
GOldte Clark.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
YOUNG COUPLE
were MARRIED
Jacksonville Popular Young People
Receive Congratulations
Other Live News
Especial TO Evening Teller.)

RAwSONVILLE. May 1O.-Maurice
Stephenson and Maria Beck were mar
ried by Probate Judge Lukens, Friday.
oBth have resided in this section for
the past five or six years and are we'll
and favorably known. They have token
Mormon Smiths advice and married
early, both are under Is We wish the
young couple a long and happy life of
welded bliss.
Charles Rice of Kentucky is in the
employ Of Charles Sage.
Ferdinand Rietze has sold his ranch
each OF here to a gentleman from the
east who bought it for speculative pur-
poses. The place contains forty acres
and the consideration was 5000.
Albert castings residence and
grounds are undergoing extensive i'm
provements,
Road Supervisor Hart had a force of
men at work on the Meek hill. Monday.
The hill has deep gullies cut into it by
the SHOWS and rains Of the past winter
and the road has been impossible for
some two months. In places the bitches
are or feet in depth and remind one
OF the Grand canyon Of the Colorado in
miniature.
New threshing machine operators in
the field this year from this place will
be. W. T. Cameron. J. f. Spencer and
Sponsler & Stanley. Waters & Orr and
Showalter & Sons will be hay press
operators.
Amos Splitter who has been quite
poorly this spring. is able to be about
again and tend his truck farming.
School began in the newly organized
district, east OF here. yesterday. AL
Moscow teacher was employed for a
two months term.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
TROY WANTS
WATER WORKS
Expect to Install Electric Light
Plant Also This
Summer
Especial to Evening Teller.)

TROY. May 10.-Several of the lead =
ing business men of this city are in
communication with firms in the east
relative to the probable cost of water>
works, pumps, hydrants, mains, etc,
for the city. AS soon as their inquiries
are answered the matter will be
brought before the people and there is
no doubt but that the popular vote for
the city waterWorks will carry by an
Overwhelming majority, as the citizens
are all very enthusiastic over the mat
ter. An electric light plant will also
be in operation by early ~"rlmer. Troy
is the largest shipping point on the
Spokane Lewiston branch Of the n. p
road and it's commercial importance is
becoming more widely known and rec
ognized daily as industry after industry
is added to the place.
At the republican primaries, for the
election of delegates to the county con-
vention to be held in Moscow on May
9. the following delegates were elected:
North Troy. D. jolly. Olof Olson.
Oscar Larson. Axel Olson and D. NJ
Eckman; South Troy-B F. Nelson. f.
r. Wilkins, r. B. Fisher and Tom
Christie.
The sash and door factory is nearly
completed and will soon begin opera
tons.
Homer L. Peterson began a two
months term of school on Burnt Ridge
Monday.
Postmaster Olson and wife will start
this week for st. Louis to attend the
worlds fair.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11

Where will we 60 Sunday. IL 70
mark often heard on the streets Of
Lewiston. To enable the business man
to have Sunday outing, among the
pines. Of the upper Clearwater. Com
mencins May the first and continuing
until Oct. the N. P. Ry. will sch ex-
curaton tickets to all points on the
.cisaswater Shdrt line. and the cuidei1c
'bFnnch. az yaes % one fares ana iAifd
~ tn rosnd trip. good going On Sat
urday returning On the following Nom
day. For further Information as to
good, fishing and camping places ap-
Ply to gf
s-1-s-l W. J. JORDAN, Agent.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
MAN WITH
MUCH FAMILY
Seven Pair Of Twins Out Of y
Chlldrea Elcits koosevelt's
Congratulations

FORT COLLINS. COL. May 11.-Dep-
uty Shefi6 Frank Carter Of Lawton.
Okla. who-1as IN Fort Collins. Friday,
with .reauisition papers for o. Chase, II
The proud father OF twenty three chill
dren by the same wife. and after only
eighteen years Of marriage. There are
seven pairs Of twins out Of the twen-
ty-three. This remarkable record %
pleased President Roosevelt that he
wrote . personal letter to Mr.. Carter,
eomplimenting him and Wishing him
success in the raising ~ 30 large q
family. This family consists = fifteen
NDys and eight girls anAan arr in per-
net health. Mr.. Carter never lost a
ehild.
One time seventeen Of the children
were sick with the measles and. in orr
der - keep them supplied with drink
tn1 water during the height Of the
fever. without Inconvenience to either
himself Of his wife. Mr.. Carter hit on a
novel plan. He placed large keg upon
luesau: to this he attached a rubber
Aess with faucet at one end. When
enc Of the children wanted a drink. the
others wo"id pass the hose to him and
he would help himself without disturb
ing the parents. who that way could
enjoy a good nights rest.
The only time when Mr.. Carter
found that his children were care was
one winter when the whole family was
down with the whOOping cough at once
They had very trying time. for when
half dozen children are coughing and
whooping at once. sleep became almos,
impossible This lasted for four months
and was the only disagreeable time Mr.
Carter experienced. in the care OF his
family, for he claims that it Is just al
easy to raise twenty three children al
only two or three.
Mr.. Carter resides i'm five-roon
house. and therefore had to make es.
pecial sleeping arrangements. The
boys have one room in which is ar
Immense bed. They sleep on the cross
wise of the bed. and fifteen boys sleep.
ing together. the same arrangements
being made in another room for the
girls.
The meals are taken together and
though the whole family cannot. 81,
down at the same table. they sit OF
stand around while eating. all In the
same room.
Mrs. Carter. who was Miss Lizzie
Shaw. is only 80 years of age. while hel
husband Is II. both being born and
raised in La Grange. Tex. removing Il
Oklahoma in October. 1891 at the omen.
ing of the territory and residing ir
Lawton ever since. Both are in perfect
health. H Z
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11

Agents OF either sex should today
write Marsh Manufacturing company.
~ Lake street. Chicago. for cuts and
DArtAeulars Of their handsome Alumi-
NUM- Card Case with your name en-
gravs1 On 1t and filled with 100 calling
~ business c"rds. Everybody orders
them Sample case and 100 cards. post
paid ~. This case and 100 cards re.
tA0 AZ e cents. You have onlv to
ShsO sample to secure an order. Send
~ Ut enos ,fcc case and 100 cards or
eoo1 &c TOR 1ee cards without caae.
~ prise for every agent. Mention.
~ DApoe. SIJuae -
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
Edge Still in the Race

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
LONDON. May 10.-The eliminating
Gordon Bennett automobile cup race
at Hombery. June II. was held today
The English champion Edge. driving a
Napier finished first.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
II you have . sick watch or cock
consult Hamea. .
UNIQUE California Mao.

A unique exhibit at the Worlds Fais
was prepared BY the agricultural de-
partment of the University Of Cahfor'
MIA. It l. large map. soscolored . to
show the character Of the Various coils
OF the state. 1t gives a clear idea Of the
situation and the extent OF the arabic
and untillable sections. In the local..
ties that cannot be. cultivated are
shown the Siefras. the lava beds and
the desert. The map indicates the 10
cation Of the cultivable portions Of the
mountains and .Mohave plateau and
shows the nature Of the foothills and
valleys Of that wonderful state.