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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-15
INCREASE N AIRBRAKEs.
One May Be Ordered by Interstate
Commerce Commission.

Washington, Nov. 15.-As a result Of the
hearing held last week by the interstate
commerce commission relative to fncreas-
ing the percentage of airbrakes on the
cars of railroad companies, the commits
sion will issue an order, probably this
week, increasing the percentage OF cars
so equipped to q per cent. The COM
panies are now required to have so per
cent of their cars SO fitted, and have had
a long time in which to comply with the
order fixing that limit Some of the lines
have nearly, if not quite, 100 per cent Of
their cars fitted with ajrbrakes, and the
commission is satisfied from the evidence
adduced at the hearings that an increase
all along the line to the Is per cent limit
win not be a hardship on any railroad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-15
IN TWO DAYS SESSION.
Smith Center VIII Entertain the
Teachers Nov. 3O-Dec. i.


Smith Center, Nov. 15.-The six
tenth annual session of the Northwest
Kansas Teachers association viii be
held in Smith Center November 80 and
December /. The present officers are;
President c. NJ Arnold of Phillips
burg: vice president, H. r. Graham,
Jr., of Stockton; secretary, Miss Maude
Hulse of Mankato; treasurer, C W.
Mccormick of Atwood. The session
will open with an address of welcome
by Judge r. NJ. Picker, and the re
Spouse by L. D. Griffee of Almena- Dr-
Henry Houck, assistant state superin-
tendent of Pennsylvania, will deliver a
lecture on the evening of the 3Oth-
Governor HOch will also address the
teachers the first day of the session
During the two days session there
will be addresses by Henry J. Allen Of
Ottawa, Judge c. w. Smith of Stock
ton J. Z. Kammeyer OF the state Agr1-
cultural college, J. NJ. Rhodes OF the
State Normal school, Vim. L Burd1ck
Of the University of Kansas and DR.. z.
A. steiner of the University of Chicago.
The entire programme is highly en-
tertafning and instructive. The people
of Smith Center are taking great IN
terest in the teachers association ana
have made arrangements for their en-
tertainment. They want to see g large
turnout of teachers and visitors whom
they have made preparations to enter
tain.
smith Center is also the home of
Secretary of State J. r. BurroW, Judge
R. NJ. Picker of the Fifteenth judicial
district, and Captain J. S. McDoWeu.
member of the state agricultural board
and scores Of others who are anxious
to open their hospitable doors for the
convenience of their guests And they
promise to show their visitors as wide
awake pushing and progressive town
as they viii see in all northwest KAN
gSS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-15

Reward

viii be paid to any person who
can find one atom of opium,
chlora1, morphine, cocaine,
ether or chloroform or their
derivatives in any Of
DR.. Miles Remedies.
This reward is offered be-
cause certain INSCRIPTIONS
persons make false statements
about these remedies. It is
understood that this reward
applies only to goods purch-
ased in the open market, which
have not been tempered with.
DR.. Miles remedies cure by
their strengthening and invig-
Grating effect upon the nervous
system, and not by weakening
the nerves.
Fl consider that there are. no better
9emeales put up than Dr.. Miles
and Liver Pills. We have used them
Tor years. and recommend them to
many others. Ny wife Is using the
ave. ----r 7A-- -st-a4-GAG IL the pest
medicine in the world. A lady friend
OF mine, who was almost q total nerv-
Gus wreck. through my earnest solicit
tadon has used several bottles Of the
NerVtne with wonderful results
HM. CROME. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Or. Miles AutI-Pain pills are sold BY
your druggist, who will gusra ntse that
the frat package viii benefit. II It
falls, he will return your money.
IS doses p cents. Never sold in bulk.
Miles Medical Co, Elkl1art, Ind
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-15
on Rehnerx Sic Purchased.

Kansas City, Kan, Nov. 10 tract
of land along the Missouri Pacific
tracks north of Minnesota avenue has
been purchased by w D. Corbin and
associates, who will erect an independ-
ent oil refinery as soon as arrange
ments can be completed. The new re-
hnery will start with a daily capacity
of 200 barrels, which will be increased
according to the demands of the mar
ket. Work will begin about Deem
Der 1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-15
ANOTHER RECORD FOR TEXAS.
Railroads Pay ProportionateIy Heavier
Damages There Than Elsewhere.

Texas still holds the banner for the
amount of it's levy on the railroads on
account of damage suits in proportion
to the mileage and train service. The
total thus paid this last fiscal year
was S1,368,5S3, about 100000 less
than in the preceding year. The av-
erage payment of the roads each year
on this account for the last ten years
has been s1,1S2,9S7. In 1905 some of
the largest payments were those of
the Galveston, Houston & San An
tonic, $1S8,515; Cur, ColoraGO q
Santa Fe, $164, sos; Houston q eAss
Central, $83,3S9; international q
Great Northern. $175,05S; Missouri,
Kansas & Texas, $20S,71S; San An
tonic & Arkansas Pass, $78,90S; Texas
& New Orleans, $Sz'f45 ah ~. 1ile
Texas & Pacific, IN IeXaS, $1Vo,S4os
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-15
sCorx wTrHDRAws SUIT.
Byrne Makes Statement That Miner
Paid for Special Trim.

Paid for Special Train.
Los Angeles, Nov. 15.-Water Scott,
the mysterious miner. and John J.
Byrne. assistant passenger traffic man
ayers of the Atchisoh, Topeka & Santa
F7e, have had a conference over the
question of ScOtty's proposed suit
against the Santa Fe for 100000
damages for using him for advertising
purposes and as a result Of this con-
ference the suit has been withdrawn.
The point that Scotty wished to es-
tabIish was that he had purchased the
special train on which he established
a record run to Chicago last spring.
After having paid his money for the
train. Scott did not fancy the stories
circulated that the trip was a fake
one so far as he was concerned, and
that the Santa Fe had used him to ad-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-15
zen pressed into service and stin the cry

is for more.
heavy snowstorm with severe cold
weather would cripple the roads serious
ly. The hope is entertained by the rail-
road officials that the bulk of the grain
crop will be moved before the cold and
stormy weather sets in.
Traffic perhaps was never more widely
diversified than. it is at present. This is
taken as evidencing general prosperity,
and no doubt is entertained that traffic
will continue heavy for the whole current
fiscal year, even after all grain has been
marketed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-15
HANDLING HEAVY TRAFFIC..
GENERATING Oficials Working Hard
AGAINST COMPOSITIONS.

Operating officials on all lines through
out the country, and particularly III the
Of trafffc at connecting points. So far
thew have succeeded in doing so only BY
constant watchfulness and hard work.
rrl3e Quantity of grain now moving is
more than double than what it was last
wear and the movement Of other classes
~ FREIGHT has increased in about the
same proportion. Every available car has
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-15

Toronto, Kas., Nov. 15.-District
court, which convened in Yates
Center Tuesday, was adjourned until
December II, because of a diphtheria
epidemic. There are twenty cases in
the county seat and schools, churches,
lodges and theaters are closed There
have been four deaths Schools have
been closed also in Neal. where one
death has resulted from diphtheria.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-15

checks usually, evidence that they are
making money and depositing it. The
milling plant is running day and night,
the hotels are constantly crowded and
anywhere in Phil1psburg and Phillips
county,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-15
FIGHTING THE RAILROADS.
Ticket Brokers to Lay Charges Befor,
the President.

the President.
Denver, Col, Nov. 15.-Adolph Ottin-
ger, of San Francisco. president of the
American Ticket Brokers' association,
passed several hours in Denver yester-
day, comforting with other officials of
the association on the plan of defense
in the injunction case prohibiting Colo
RADIO brokers from dealing in unused
portions of cut rate tickets. Mr.. Ottin-
ger said he was on his way to Washing
ton to lay before the president charges
of discrimination and pooling in their
passenger business against the railroads.
He proposes to have the members of the
Western Passenger association sub
poenaed to answer formal charges to be
filed with Attorney General Moody
President Ottinger declared that if the
railroads obeyed the law there could be
no such things as ticket scalping.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-15
Died at the Age of so Years.

Ieavenworth, Kas, Nov IS
Michael Kirmeyer, so years old, died
at his home on North Third street in
this city Tuesday afternoon. Mr..
Kirmeyer was a native of Bavaria and
came to Leavenworth in 1857. OF late
years he was not actively engaged in
business
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-15
Leavenworth Jews Raise $3.50.

Leavenworth, Kas., Nov. 15.-The
Jewish residents OF this city have
raised $3.50 in cash for the Russian
sufferers and soliciting viii continue
until $1,000 is secured. Rabbi D. L.
Laiknitz and B. B. Wolfe, as a COM
mittee, will visit AtchisOn and other
places in Kansas to secure funds.
Leavenworth is the only city in Kan
sas where there is Jewish temple.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-15
a silver wedding Anniversary.

celebration of the silver wedding ami
versary of Rev. L. A. Rorick and wife
was held at the Methodist church last
night. More than 800 people at
tended.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-15

and while there are congregations in
other places the head organization is
here.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-11-24

Some peoples idea of being sincere is
&c say disagreeable things to their friends
aces.-Weekly Globe.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-11-24
Marks of q Grilse.


Some of Recreation sporting contem-
poraries have published letters of COR
respondents who desire to know the
marks by which a grilse may be dis
tinguished from salmon. To an old
fisherman the problem presents no diff
ficulty. The grilse has deeply cleft
tail, while that of the salmon, even
when the fish is small, is more nearly
square. In the case of an aged fish, the
tail is actually convex. Again, the
scales of the grilse are detached with
great facility; you cannot handle q
grilse without the scales becoming de.
tached in quantities, while with an
adult salmon the scales are compare
lively firmly attached. Then there is
an indescriOable something about tn:
shape of the grilse that distinguishes
it at once to an experienced eye. 1t is
slighter, with a smaller, sharper head
The body Is less flexible. Size is NJ
guide to the grilse, as on some rivers
grilse are fully as heavy as the small
salmon, though this is contrary to the
general rule in Canadian st eams.-J
Perley, in Recreation.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-11-24
Unappreciated Eloouenee.

1t is well for speaker to know where
his peroration is going to end when he
begins. | heard a young lawyer make his
maiden speech. 1t was in defense of a
fellow who was half-witted, arrested on
the charge of stealing hog, the young
attorney having been appointed by the
court.
His defense was that his client was an
idiot, and unable to distinguish between
right and wrong. He closed Aowery
'"Gentlemen of the jury, look at my
client; That low, receding forehead, those
lusterless eyes, portend that he was de-
prlved by nature of the power to dis
tinguish right from wrong, ignorant of
the distinction which exists between his
own property and that of Others To
him, as to the twoyear-old child, what
ever he wants and can reach belongs to
HIM. He knows neither why it does nor
Why it does not. But, gentlemen of the
jury, such are the institutions of this,
our free and glorious country. that my
client, idiot though he is, stands for trial
to-day by a jury of his peers"
The culprit got the full penalty of the
law.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-11-24

come Mrs. Huling, clad in garments of
snowy white and accompanied by her
sister and girl friend, climbed the hill
on which the Huling dwelling is located.
The trio was the observed of all OBJ
servers, and seemed not unwilling to
let the populace know that most mo-
mentous event was to occur At the
house the party was ushered into the
parlor, and in few minutes was joined
by the pastor of the Baptist church,
who was TO perform the ceremony.
Where was the groom? The house
keeper could only say that he had gone
to Bennington a short time previously
in the carriage of one of the opposing
relatives. but neglected to state that he
had been taken by force and that he
had been given no opportunity to ex-
plain his predicament to his lancee.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-11-24

of his brothers left an estate estimated
at $500 900, which grew from division
of the western real estate in which
Columbus had an equal part, so it Is con-
sidered that one-third that amount is
very conservative figure of his wealth.
Besides, he has been in receipt of one or
more legacies since. He has always been
possessed of sufficient means not to have
to Work for living, but he has never
theless been very shrewd and careful in
the management OF his property and
under his fostering care it has constant
ly increased in value.
Mr.. Huling's first wife died about ten
years ago and shortly afterward his one
child, son, Frank, passed away. His
only relatives are three or four nieces
and nephews. and 1t was among them, it
was confidently felt, that his wealth
would be divided, as there has been a
sort of tradition in the Huling family
not to devote any large sums to public
benefactions. Under the Vermont laws
the surviving member of married
couple receives from the estate $4,000
and one-half the remainder absolutely.
This means. of course, $4,000 more than
one-half Consequently Columbus Hull
ing's nephews and nieces will receive
less than one-half what they would il
he had remained in single blessedness,
and if his wealth is correctly placed at
100000 this indicates loss of over
$l00. 900 to them.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-11-24

ised bride and secured the document
which told the world that the commu
nifty placed no restrictions on the
marital union of tne man and woman.
Then the wedding day was set. Great
secrecy was observed; the town Off
.cial who issued the document was
sworn to silence. and the minister was
urged to divulga to no one that the
ceremony was Ia take place. The
day came, aud then the old gentle
mans manner and air OF Importance,
coupled with his announced intention
of clothing himself in his best attire.
as the afternoon wore on. aroused the
deepest suspicious of his housekeeper-
the aged widowed sister-in-law. He
skllfully evaded her sharp questioning,
but she was not satisfied With his re-
plies, and r)sthasLe seat message for
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-11-24

one of the interested relatives. An
examination of the town clerks records
disclosed the whole situation; the truth
was laid bare. Apparently the old man
and his fiancee had outwitted the en-
tire array of relatives-the license was
issued, the minister engaged, and the
groom elect only awaited the coming of
the would-be bride, for the final part
of the amorous chapter.
How best to prevent the dreaded
event was the question uppermost in
the minds of the distracted relatives.
They had before them only two or three
hours at the utmost, and whatever was
to be done must be done quickly. Right
at this point one of the laws of the
state of Vermont came to their
aid. 1t is that on complaint a
warrant charging intoXication may
issue, and a police officer is empowered
to serve this at any time or place within
the jurisdiction where he has authority.
Relatives Get Out Warrant.
Without delay the opposing relative
hurried to the Office of magistrate
and there made oath that on such and
such date Columbus Huling, of North
Bennington, had been intoxicated on
the streets of Bennington. A warrant
was made out and given to a police
officer who went in the relatives car
riage to the octogenarian's residence.
While intoXication is a misdemeanor.
and an officer cannot forcibly enter a
mans house with a warrant for such
a minor crime, the Vermont law makes
an exception in regard to drunkenness,
and the Bennington policeman went di
rectly into Mr.. Huling's dwelling and
asserted his authority.
Entreaty was of no avail, expostula-
tion was useless. The police officer in
sisted that Columbus Huling should ac-
company him, and he did, pathetically
glancing back at the little house where
he had anticipated so much happiness
as he climbed into the carriage before
the door. In imagination one could
almost observe Cupid waving him a
fearful farewell. Into Bennington rode
the sad but wrathful prisoner and his
captor and disembarked at the Put
nam house, where, in comfortable con-
fnement, the disheartened groom
elect was kept over night.
Bride Finds Bridegroom Missing.
An hour after his departure the ex-
pectant young woman who was to be-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-11-24
Convincing Evidence.

Winthrop, Cal, Nov. Goth (SpeciaD.-
A plain and straight forward story is
always the most convincing. And that is
what has impressed us most in reading
the testimonials in regard to Dodd' S
Kidney Pills. The experience told by
Davis Lewis, of this place, bears the ring
II was troubled for six months with
dull, heavy pains in the small of my back,
sometimes it passed into my stomach, at
other times up between my shoulders.
When it was in my stomach l was
doubled up, and hardly knew what to do
for the pain. l was advised to take all
kinds of remedies, and did so, but with.
told me to try Dodd's Kidney Pills. |
got a box and began taking them. The
first few doses gave me relief; by the
time l had finished them all the pain was
gone and l have been well ever since"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-11-24

She could not understand the painful
situation created by his absence. He
had promised to send carriage for
the wedding party, and none having
come, rather than delay the ceremony,
she, in all her wedding finery, had walked
to the scene of the nuptial ceremony,
only to find 1t place of desolation for
her. The minister did his best to COM
fort her, but his words were unavail-
ing, and, sorrowfully, with the we'd
ding finery painfully incongruous on
North Bennington streets, size, still a
maid, with her sister and friend,
tramped back to her boarding place.
Public Sides with Old Man.
The next day Bennington and
North Bennington awoke to the mari.
tai tragedy which was being enacted
in their midst and the citizens wit
messed the efforts of Octogenarian
Huling to attain his hearts fondest
desire. First amused, then angered,
the residents eventually took sides
with the old gentleman and applauded
his determination to maintain his
rights.
The charge OF intoxication was set
tied without difficulty, there being no
evidence to substantiate the allega-
ton, but an application was immedi-
ately made for the appointment of a
guardian on the ground that he was
incapable Of managing his own affairs,
Probate Judge Carney selecting S. N.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-11-24

Mrs. Austin's Pancakes, really superior
10 everything. Ask your grocer.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-11-24
Octogenarian Takes Bride of
Twenty-Four Despite OBJ
jectiOnS of Relatives.
LOVE FLAME STILL BURNS BRIGHTLY AT 81
Columbus Huling of North Benninst ston. VT.
Wins Pretty Jennie Bissell with Aid of His
Comfortable Fortune-Mercenary Kin Use
Every Means Available to Prevent Mar
,riage, But Without Avail

Boston.-Although Columbus HUI
dng, of North Bennington, VT, is an
octogenarian, he is amply able to
manage his own affairs. This fact
he proved to his mercenary relatives
when he successfully overcame the
numerous obstacles placed in his way
by them and welded the young maid
EN- of his choice.
Columbus Huling is at present in
his eighty-first year, while his pretty
bride, Miss Jennie Bissell, blooming
lass, has but just recently celebrated
her twenty-fourth birthday. Hulings
neighbors are applauding hSm for his
sturdy defiance of almost every form
of opposition and carrying out his OBJ
ject.
When the aged bridegroom, a wild
over for several years, decided short
time ago that he needed another part
ner to complete his happiness, he cast
his eyes around for suitable girl. In
stead of youthful charms to attract her
he offered to share his fortune, esti-
mated at 100000, with any young
maiden who was willing to accept him,
and of whom he approved.
octogenarian Meets His Bride.
In his quest he had become acquaint-
ed with Miss Bissell. and two months
age he received the joyous news that
She was willing to take him.
While working girl, she has much
grace and charm of manner, and in
face and figure is good for masculine
eyes to gaze upon. Not whisper ever
has been heard against her character,
and many of the young men of the
town had cast sheepish eyes in her
direction long before the octogenarian
dargled his glittering gold before her
vision.
Yet the devoted swain who won her
consent found that much was be-
fore him besides the trembling yes
he SO ardently petitioned for.
The law must sanction the contract
the couple were willing to enter into,
and, while nothing in the statutes
could bar the union the preliminary
red tape proceedings involved more or
less publicity which might give
designing relatives an opportunity
to wreck the old gentleman's gay
ay bedecked bark of happiness.
Attempt to Prevent Wedding.
Still, bravely and de6antly, he went
before the town clerk with his prom
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-11-24
GRATEFUL TO cUTIcURA.
For Instant Relief and Speedy Cure OF
Raw and Scaly Humor, Itching
Day and Night for Many
Months.

IT do wish you would publish this let.
ter so that others suffering as / have may
see it and be helped. For many months
awful sores covered my face and neck
scabs forming, which would swell and
itch terribly day and night, and then
break open, running blood and matter
had tried many remedies, but was
eupa The HEIR first "ap APPLICATION eea gave wT me i in
stant relief, and when 1 had used two
cakes of Cuticura Soap and three boxes
of Cuticura Ointment, l was comrletely
cured. (Signed) Miss Nellie andel
Wiele, Lakeside, N. Y"