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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03
AN ORDER FOR DIAMONDS.
BY M. oUADl

(BY NJ. gQUAD.)
The house of Sloane, Saunders & CO..
London. had received a letter from Sir
James Blankton, living about ll1ile
out OF the village of Morpeth. asking
them to send down a man with dia-
monds for marriage presents It was
added that his carriage would meet
the man at the station at O'Clock
in the evening. I was the one selected
to go, and reached Morpeth on ZINE
with $4,000 worth of diamonds con-
cealed about my person.
A carriage awaited me, but l had
hardly taken seat in it when had
queer feelings. The outfit was too COM
mon to be owned and publicly used
by such a man as Sir James Rlankt IN.
and the two men on the box didn'
appear at all like servants. ! had new
eT been in Morpeth before, and was
therefore ignorant of the direction we
ought to take. We passed plenty of
houses and vehicles and pedes TRANS,
and the horses went at a sharp trot
and the men conversed in low tones.
By and by, as this confidential talk
continued and I realized that we had
traversed a distance of at least two
miles, made bold to say as we began
to descend hill:
'-See here, men, I think there is a
mistake. I think have got Sir James
Blankton mixexd UP with Sir James
Dashton. It is the latter who owns a
large interest In a Manchester cotton
factory, isn't it?'
TT may be, but 1 dunno" replied the
man who was driving, as he pulled up
his horses.
We'll, you see. I wanted to show
him some of these new dyes for cot
tons"
rs that your line, sir?''
Yes. I have ten new colors just
out. I am sorry for the blunder. but I
am Wiling
Then what the bloody blazes did you
into this Torment f0r2''
ITO see Sir James Blankton, of
course. 1 got it in my head
"Oh, blow your cad and your 'eels,
tool Jim, turn about and drive the
bloomin' ass back to town.
''Tll be shot if I doesl" replied Jim.
HE can get right out ere and take
'isself back on his own legs and be
blowed to himi''
When I had walked the two miles
and reached the town. I went to
hotel. Inside of five minutes 1 had
learned that Sir James Biankton lived
in the opposite direction to that / had
taken; further, that the gentleman and
his wife had been in Scotland for sew
eral weeks. 1t did not take me long to
figure it out to my perfect satisfaction.
1t was Dut-uD Job to rob the London
house through ME, and it had been put
UP with the aid of some one at Sir
James Blankton's house. The letter
had his monogram stamped on the cor
ner, and the paper must have been
taken from his library.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03
ROCKEFELLER'S RECIPE.
Eat Cheese, Eat Slowly and Take Out
door Exercise.

Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller
Mr.. and Mrs John D. Rockefeller, jr.
and little Miss Rockefeller are on their
way 10 Florida in a private car. Young
Mr.. Rockefeller and his wife and
daughter will return in three weeks,
but his father and mother viii spend
several more weeks in the south.
John d. Rockefeller. sr., was in a
pleasant frame of mind before he start
ed on Saturday. Mr.. Rockefeller was
looking well. Although the manage
ment of his great enterprises compel
him to be one of the hardest workers
in the world, he showed no indication
of the fatigue incident to his labors
MY healtht Thank you. I was never
better in my life he said. Il have
discovered the best prescription for
good health is outdoor exercise and eat
ing slowly. Be regular in everything,
but above all things, eat slowly.
IF I have only fifteen minutes to eat
a luncheon I viii eat four or five mouth
fuls in that time and carry away a
moGthful with me. Four mouthfuls
slowly eaten is far better than a
hearty meal consumed in haste. It
takes a person a long time to appreci-
ate this fully. but the sooner they do
it the better it viii be for their health.
fid that when [ play golf a lot and
keep cut of doors I both eat and sleep
better.
do you know that I recently read
an article by a well-known scientific
man to the effect tfat cheese is an ex-
cellent article Of diet2 l wish That
had read that article a long time ago.
I had been afraid that cheese had a
tendency to produce Indigestion, and
for that reason neSe rtouched il. Now,
I find that its effects are directly con-
trary and I eat a great deal of 1t and
find il agrees with me.
Take my advice eat cheese. eat
slowly and have outdoor exercise and
you will enjoy good health Men
York American
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03
Parrot Saved Fire Victims.

Mount Vernon, N. Y. Feb. 3.-eF'ire!' y
shouted a parrot owned by Mrs. Ru-
dolph L4eier Of No. Mt. Vernon avenue.
early this morning, and the shrill cries
of polly saved a dozen people from be-
ing su0ocated by smoke from a fire
which threatened to destroy g row OF
fiat houses. The fire was in a billiard
room beneath an apartment where the
parrot was locked in. The parrots cries
awakened the families living in adjacent
flats and saved property worth 800, 600
from destruction. The parrot kept up
a continual screaming until smoke suf-
located the bird, and when the fffemen
went to its rescue it was dead.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03
a Year With Typhoid.

Ithaca, n Y, Feb. 3.-One of the sad
dest chapters in the history of the terri
BILE typhoid fever epidemic which visited
death at the city hospital of Miss Leona
Ireland.
Just a year ago, at the beginning of the
epidemic, she stricken with the dis
ease. making her case one of the most re-
markable IN medical records. She had
suffered every possible complication, had
been delirious for weeks al a time yet
had chung to life, and day after day puz-
zled the physicians by her wonderful vi
tality.
A hundred times her death had been
predicted, vet a few days ago she was
thought to be on the road to recovery.
Yesterday she ate quite heartily. causing
q hemorrhaGe, which ended her suffer-
ings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03
HER LAST WORD
Russia Gives Alexieff Authority
to Declare War.

London, Feb. $3.50 p. ma dispatch
to Ruetel's Telegram company from ST.
Petersburg, dated yesterday and for
warded by way of the frontier, says the
Russian general staff has given Viceroy
Alexief authority to declare war and
open hostilities on his own responsible
ty, if circumstances render it necessary.
The dispatch adds that an imperial
manifesto declaring war is expected if
the Japanese government does not ac-
cept the conditions proposed in Russia 8
response, which, it is asserted, will be
Russia's last word.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03
Bride Swallows Poison.

who was married but few months ago
objected to her husbands practice of
leaving the Sunday breakfast table to
spend several hours with his bachelor
cronies. The last Sunday she besought
him to remain at home. He told her that
inasmuch as he worked steadily six days
a week, he thought he was entitled to a
little recreation on Sunday morning.
I'D rather be dead she declared,
you have a little spare time.
She then put three large tablets of cor
rosive sublimate in her mouth while
standing in front of her husband. The
poison proved fatal, although she was
hurried to a hOSnital
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03
CONGRATULATE CURTIS.
Congressman James Sherman Tele
graphs Topeka Man.

Charles Curtis, in care of A K. Rodg-
ers, Curtis manager. was received to-
dav:
Il congratulate the people of your
district on your denomination. They
have consulted their own best inter-
ests, and obligate their countrymen
outside of their district. Your service
has been faithful, effective and valu-
able. J. S. SHERMAN
Congressman James Sherman is
chairman OF the committee on Indian
affairs of the house of representatives.
He represents New York, Twenty-fifth
district.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03

Though Japan is the latest country to
enter the circle of world powers. her
emperor SURPRISES all soYereigns in the
length of his pedigree. according TO the
London Chronicle. He is the one hum
bred and twenty second member in di-
rect, unbroken descent of his family who
has sat on the throne of Japan. The
Sounder of his house was, in japanese
legend, a goddess of the sun, and con-
temporary with observation-disclosures, 666
years before the Christian era. On the
other hand. the Romanoffs, the reigning
house of Russia, have been royal only
since 1901, when they succeeded to the
sovereignty of the then extinct house
of Rurik
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03

venson's home with a warrant to arrest
her for selling liquor. They found some
liquor, and Phoebe Jones claimed the
liquor belonged to her. The police then
arrested her because she said the liquor
was hers. She resisted. Then the po-
lice placed the charge of resisting an
officer against her. Judge Hazen held
that as the officers had no warrant for
her and as the liquor she claimed was
in her possession in dwelling house it
was not prima facie, evidence and that
the officers had no right to arrest her,
and that she had a right to resist
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03
HANNA IS BETTER.
The Senator Has Been a Very
Sick Man.

Washington, Feb. 3-senator Hanna
is reported better today, though he
nassed a. poor night. His temperature
r,eacbed 1902 at one time during the
,,ie-1,+ b,lt fell to about 100 and his con-
dition improved as the morning ao-
vanced.
No callers are allowed to see hlhl'
and members of his family who have
been personally attending him, on &C
count of their fatigue have given place
to trained nurses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03

Shakespeare makes Mark Antony
say: THE evil that men do lives after
them; the good is Oft inferred with
their bones 1t might have been so in
the time Of julius Caesar or when the
Bard Of Avon was on earth but that
view can hardly be said to be war
ranted by The facts now. Already peo-
pie are forgetting the evil wrought by
Whitaker Wright and are remember
ing only the good to his credit. Perhaps
the world has grown more charitable
and less unfo1giving than it was few
centuries ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03
A PLAIN DUTY.

The need of good roads was brought
out vividly by Congressman Zenor OF
Indiana the other day. when he gave
the house some interesting facts and
figures.
The cost of transportation of farm
products from farm to market place
or shipping point over wagon roads is
IS cents per ton per mile.
At this rate the total annual cost OF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03
NELSON A CANDIDATE.

1t was authoritatively announced to-
day that Frank Nelson, formerly state
superintendent of public instruction,
will be a candidate for the republican
nomination for state treasurer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03

The Democratic press in the east is
giving a large amount of space daily
to an effort to prove that Col. Bryan
is dead. The Democratic party was
about as dead thing as ever happen
ed at the time that Bryan was given
the leadership. The party had both
president and congress and yet under
the leadership of the reorganizers of
today it was almost annihiIated before
Mr.. Bryan was recognized in the party
councils
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03

The delegate to congress from Porto
Rico who at first was merely given the
privilege of the floor. has been granted
q voice in the proceedings and place
on the committees just like any other
territorial representative. The insular
problem is being solved slowly but it is
being solved right.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03
Pope Unites Two CONGREGATIONS.

Rome, Feb. 3.-The pope today issued
an order by which the congregation of in
dulgences and sacred relics is united with
the congregation Of rites. Cardinal Gre
toni, the project of the latter congrega-
ton, will be project of the United con-
gregations but as he is seriously ILL., Car
dinaI Tripehi, now project of the congre-
cation of indulgences and sacred relics
has been appointed project of the United
cOngrega tons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03
One Is Found Gniltu.

Matte johnson guilty CT disturbing the
peace. The police went to the Johnson
place to arrest Joe Johnson for selling
liquor and Mrs Johnson made Rome
howl with her protestations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03

Governor oden has refused to sur
render William Ziegler to the Missouri
officials. It is just as well not to per
init the gentleman in question to be
disturbed. Even if he were guilty as
charged the Missouri courts wouidn' |
do anything to him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03

closely associated with Mr.. Gruber since
he has been in Topeka as general sup
erintendent of the western district of
the Rock Island, said: 4 am satisfied
that Mr.. Gruber is not thinking of re-
turning to the Great Northern. 1 think
that he Is more likely to accept service
with the Union Pacific"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03

Springfield Union: The Kansas news
papers seem to be heartily cooperating
with Senator Burton in bringing the
matter to an immediate issue"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03
RIGHT TO RESIST.
Judge Eazen Limits the Scope on
Police

Judge Hazen has decided that a per-
son who is being Illegally arrested by
the police has a right to resist arrest
to a certain degree of resistance
The decision was made in the case
brought by the police against Phoebe
Jones. The officers went to Lucy Ste
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03

A number of cabinet officers have
owned up that they keen horses and
carriages at the expense of the gov
eminent. What use do they make of
their salaries?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03

If the people of Boston choose to
mourn for the unfortunate Charles /,
whose head was chopped off 255 years
ago. nobody should object There is no
accounting for taste.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03
Grnhsr Won't &c.

The report that J. NJ. Gruber intends
to return to the Great Northern as
general manager of that road is not ia
ken seriously by local officials of the
Rock Island. One man who has been
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03

The January treasury deficit may act
as 8 check on any disposition toward
profitgRcy on the part of congress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03

The second half was nearly PLAYED and
nobody killed yet. The crowd was impa-
tient and ugly Perhaps grandstand
will collapse = faltered the management
looking anxiousIy out over the sea of
sullen faces, and hoping against hope
Duc---
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03

But the love you profess to have for
me-is it an unselfish love-a love so
strong that it could even make you hui
initiate yourself for my sake?" Sylvester
Carbunkle was hurt Had this girl
Leonora Carryhammer, so soon forgot
ten that he had, for one whole day,
worn the necktie she had given him for
Enthusiastically Life
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03

Hamphat-.tAIy POOR old Uncie RichIey
is dying Years ago he told me If / be-
came an actor. he would disown me- =
Crittick-'Lucky dog! You'll come in for
a nice fortune, wont you?'-Philadelphla
Ledger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03
nUMOR OF THE DAY.

Mr.. Subbubs-"I sent girl to see you
from the employment agency this morn
ing. Did she call?" Mrs. Subbubs-
Yes, she interviewed me-" Mr.. Sub
bubs-"And will she take the place ?''
Mrs. Subbubs-"I hope so. She was
pleased to say she thought I would be
respectful to her. "-Philadelphia Press
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03

Some people regard Shakerspeare's
plays with almost as much reverence as
they do the Bible" Yes; and are lust
about as familiar with them. CHICAGO
Record-Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03

do I understand that you favor gov
eminent ownership Not exactly an
swered Senator Sorghum. Il never favor
extremes But do believe that govern
ment employees ought to own as much
as possible. Washington Star
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03

The etate Journal is a member Of the
Associated Press and receives the fun day
telegraph report of that great news or
sanitation Tor exclusive afternoon pGolsca-
Elnn in Topeka
The news Is received in the State Jour
gsl building over wires for this Sole puf,
lose Dusy throughout the entire day =
complete copy of the night report is also
Facsivea
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03

ne says ms wife is largely responsible
LOT ms business success We'll, she has
certainly mace IL absolutely necessary for
MN nm 10 earn more money -Philadelphia
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03

Enthusiastically you think we'll he
able to float all of the new issue?" Old
Soundshare-"You ought to: there's nc
lack of water. brooklyn Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03

Tenderfoot-'I see a good many people
hanging on her and patronfzing your no.
tel who tell me they've been here five
years, though they didn't expect to live A
week when they came Colorado Hotel
cough remained to pay"EBeltiInore
American.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03

Hi, waiter. what do you call this ?''
Bean soup, sir Yes, it's been SCUM.
but what the deuce is it now?''-Punch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03

Bachelor-'"Ten dollars for this room?
Isn't that rather high?" Mrs Brickrow
But, sir, this is front room, and YOU
have a view wuy up and down the
street All, yes. What is the price
of that little room at the farther end
of the hall?' Twelve dollars '.Eh?
Outrageous But, sir, that is back
room, and the electric lights don't drive
you eras.en you want to Sleep
New Yo--- lekly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03

And his last end is worse than his
first, quoted the Sunday school teacher
What does this refer TO, children % :.
hornet, promptly answered the freckEed
boy, who had just Joined the class
Judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03

Reluctantly King John scrawled his
name at the foot of the document pre-
barons. II realize, gentlemen" he said
with exceeding bitterness, that I am
only a king and that you have got the
of a teamsters' union I'd have you fell
lows on your knees before me so quick
1t would make your heads swim Chi
cago Tribune
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03

Were your remarks extemporaneous? %
said the constituent. They were worse
answered the LOCAL stateman. They was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-03

The Other Senator-.'We can't get
afound our pam DUTY to Cuba, my dear
sir. It is Just as plain now as when
Beet Sugar Senator-'Plain? It's worse
tn2n tnat, SIT! It's Chicago
Irlbnne.
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full LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-07-12
THE CITY

Veranda chairs at cost. See
Naylor.
Attorney Funkley is in the city
from Blackjack today.
Mrs. J. A. McAvoy is visiting
her parents at Fosston.
Minnesota raspberries every
day this week at Peterson's.
Miss May Feldman was in the
city yesterday from Northome.
Nothing better than an ice box;
you can buy them at wholesale
prices at MAYORS.
The local recruiting office
shipped three recruits to San
Francisco yesterday.
Strawberries, corn, peas,
beans and tomatoes ten cents per
can at the Bazaar store.
Frank Heroux. one of Ten
strikes most progressive bust
ness men is in the city today.
We make to order Ladies' Seal
Skin coats, Offers, Beavers, Per
sian lamb, Near Seal, Astrakhan
etc. See our furs and styles
every afternoon at the Ladies'
parlor, Markham hotel. A. Eek
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-07-12

man, Fur Manufacturer, Mime
apolis.
For wall paper see J. A. Hoff
Miles block.
Sardines four cents per can al
the Bazaar store.
A fine line of fancy chairs just
arrived at Naylor S.
James Phelan made business
trip to Blackjack last night.
Ed Cornwall is transactine
business at Cass Lake this after
| noon.
w. A. Gould returned today
from business trip to Crook
StOn.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Burns re
turned last night from a visit to
Minneapolis.
James Mead was a visitor from
Tenstril1e yesterday, returning
home last night.
Why balance on the verge Of
consumption when Marks Lung
Balsam will cure.
VIM. Pelke went to Tenstrike
last night and will remain there
for a week or so cruising in that
vicinity.
Nine o'clock washing tea.
pearline, yeast foam and soda
four cents per package at the
Bazaar.
F. G.. Adams, the we'll known
Tenstrike business man, was in
the city this morning on his way
to Cass Lake.
Thos. H. Noodle, of the Pho
neer force, returned yesterday
from three days visit at his
old home at Wadena.
The advance men of Richard 5
& Pringle's Georgia minstrels
who come TO this city next week
are in the city today.
r. w. Reed returned last night
from his old home at Ortonville
where he was called some time
ago by the serious illness of his
aged mother.
Thos. Nary, accompanied by
the tax attorney of the Pillsbury
estate, is in the city today look
ing after some business matters
at the court house.
You are cordially invited tC
come in and see our exhibit Of
furs whether you are a buyer OF
not. At the Markham hotel
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-07-12

Nothing can be better than the
best Marks lung Balsam is the
best.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-07-12
FINE BASS
Dick Collins Brings Record Break.
ing String to Bemidji
Yesterday.

u f.. ~ s 3 " Z )
Unquestionably the finest
string of black bass brought to
Bemidji this season was brought
in yesterday by Dick Collins and
party of friends who have been
fishing at Lake George. Mr.
Collins had forty in the string.
The largest weighed four and
three-quarters pounds and there
were ten that weighed over three
pounds. This is considered
something of a record for fine
fish. Lake George is fast be
coming the most popular of the
bass fishing resorts of this Vi
entity. The hotel accommoda-
tions are excellent and it is an
ideal place for an outing.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-07-12
CATCH OF TROUT
Mrs. George McTaggart Makes
Fine Catch of Brook Trout
In LaSalIe Creek.

Mrs. George McTaggart, who
is spending an outing at Lake
Itasca, writes her husband that
last Sunday she discovered a
trout stream that is perhaps not
generally known in this vicinity.
She is an enthusiastic and pro-
ticient fisherWoman and Sunday
when she landed a fine brook
trout she began fishing for trout
and landed sixteen line ones.
The fish were caught in LaSalle
creek which is tributary to Itasca
lake and the trout fishermen
from this city who have been go
ing abroad for 5his sport will be
interested III this story.
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Directors Meet.

The directors of the First Ma.
tional bank held their semi.
annual meeting in this city yes
terday. Those present from
outside the city we're G. w.
Hastings, Of Minneapolis, P. J.
Sheldon, of Owatonna, F. S. Shell
don, Of Grand Rapids. Today
the directors of the First State
Bank Of Blackjack are meeting
and tonight the directors of the
Bank of Northome will meet. All
three gentlemen are interested
in these properties and W. H.Rob
erts, of this city, accompanies
them.