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The Topeka state journal., 1905-01-18
NORTH TOPEKA.

[I.eave items for this column with Kim
BAN Printing Co, 9l2 North k@n7as ave
]. E. Guild was in town today from
Silver Lake.
Harry Smith who has been quite i'll
at his home 1909 Jackson street is i'm
proving.
Rev. w. B. Hutchinson is up from
Lawrence today and was calling on his
many North side friends.
Canon DeLou Burke has gone to
Omaha, Neb., to attend a missionary
convention.
Mrs 3. D. Burroughs was in town
today from Granville.
Mr.. J. f. McAfee has sold his resi-
Morns of the grocery firm of Morns &
Myers. Mr.. McAfee and family will
probably not remove to Kansas City
until some time in the spring.
George Hundredpfund of Silver Lake
town yesterday.
W. A. Swift of Paris, Mo. was call
ing on J. H. FOUGHT yesterday.
Thomas Cox, postmaster at Rossville,
who has been i'll for some time was
brought to Christ hospital yesterday
for treatm
George Hundredpound of Silver Lake
is i'll at Christ hospital.
Peter Meyer has just returned from
a visit to his son at st. Joseph, Mo.
Mr.. L. 3. Miller and family have moved
from 220 West Laurent street to 1928
Monroe street. Mr.. Miller is employed
at the Inter Ocean mills.
An hour or two with the Russian
musical composers was enjoyed last
evening by the Argonauts at their
meeting at the home of Mrs. Charles
Curtis. The club is studying Russia
this winter and the programme last
evening varied somewhat from the pre-
ceding meetings. Short sketches of the
different composers were read by Mrs.
Curtis after which selections from
their works were played by the visiting
musicians, as follows: Selection from
Chopin, Mrs. Robert Diller Carver;
'Raindrop Prelude" Chopin, Miss Mary
Harrison; "Berceuse,' - Mos6owsIi, Miss
Harrison; 1.-TWO Larks," Leschetizky,
Miss Jessie Campbell. At the cOnclus-
ion of the programme coffee and cake
were served by the hostess. The yis-
itors present were Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Diller Carver, Mr. and Mrs. William
Van Ness. Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar James,
Mrs. T. w. Harrison, Rev. Mr.. Kjellin
of Marion Mrs. G. w. Petro, Mrs. Nc
Call. Mrs. Elmer Olinger, Miss Mary
Harrison Miss Jessie Campbell, Miss
Ellen Parlzhurst, Miss Dana, Miss
Mabel Skinner, Miss Grace Miller, Miss
Matte Mcconnell, Miss Minnette Loop,
Miss Stella Dallas and Miss Owen.
The w T. K. club met yesterday af-
ternoon at the home of Mrs. A. NJ.
Cross, 919 Jackson street. Roll call
The Topeka state journal., 1905-01-18
OF the Vote of Colorado at the
Recent Election.
RATIO OF TWO TO ONE.
Republicans Have Twice as Many
Members as the Democrats.
A Long List Of Lawyers Repre-
senting Each Side.

Denver Colo, Jan. 1S.-The COM
mittee of twenty-seven, nine senators
and eighteen representatives, to which
the general assembly at a late hour
last night delegated the power to hear
the gubernatorial contest between
former Governor James H. Peabody,
Republican, and Governor Alva
Adams, Democrat. met this morning
to begin the inquiry. which must be
concluded by March 1. Representa-
tive William H. Griffith of Cripple
Creek is chairman of the committee,
which is composed of eighteen Re
publicans and nine Democrats The
proposition to submit the contest TO
committee instead of hearing 1t IN
joint session of the two houses was
opposed by all the Democratic mem
bers of the legislature and three Re-
publican members who contended that
the plan adopted was unconstitutional
Counsel in the case for Governor
Adams are julius B. Bissell, Milton
Smith, Samuel w. Belford, Henry e.
Vidal, James r. Orr, Everett Bell,
Alva B.. Adams and NJ. G. Saunders.
Mr.. Peabodys are John M. wal
dron, James H. Brown, Thomas Ward,
jr., Henry J. Hersey and Robert Yea
man. A noticeable feature of the con-
test is the fact that Governor Adams
Republican, while Mr.. Waldron who
is conducting the contest for Mr.. Pea
body, has been associated with the
Democratic party previous to this
year.
All the Democratic members of
both houses today signed a written
protest to be placed on the records
against having any evidence of any
action in the contest taken by COM
mittee. The signers allege that the
method adopted is unconstitutional
and in violation of law and that the
contest should be heard before a
Joint session of the general assem- bly,
The morning session of the committee
was held behind closed doors and repor-
ters were excluded but it was announc-
ed that future sessions would be pub
lie
Organization was effected, a secre-
tary, a sergeant at arms and a stenoE-
rapher being appointed and the COM
mittee adjourned till 2:30 this afternoon.
The nine Democratic members of the
committee notified the Republican
members that they would serve under
protest holding the entire proceedings
The Topeka state journal., 1905-01-18
WORE PIG TAILS.
Russian Soldiers Fight Disguised as
Chinese.

Toxic, Jan. 1s.-The following re-
port has been received from japanese
Manchurian headquarters:
In the recent engagements it be
came evident that the Russians were
being aided by many Chinese reg
ulars.
"A japanese detachment surround
ed Russian cavalry and Chinese SOL
diers in the vicinity of Sanchia, west
Of New Chwang, on January IA, and
dispersed them. The Russian casual
ties were over 800. The Japanese
captured a quantity of arms.
Lieutenant General Mistch enkO's
raiders were between 5000 and 5000
strong. After they were defeated at
New Chwang they retreated to the
north, passing LaOtuniulu.
ia panese cavalry encountered the
exhausted Russians in the neighbor-
hood of Laohoshe Monday evening
January 16. They report that the
Russian wore Chinese coats and caps,
and that among them were many en-
urely clothed in Chinese costumes
and wearing pig tails"
The Topeka state journal., 1905-01-18
CRETCHER lSPRESIDENT
Succeeds Ewing Herbert as Head of
Editorial Association.

Mack P. Gretchen. editor of the
Sedgwick Paragraph, was elected
president of the Kansas State Edi-
toriaI association to succeed Ewing
Herbert. at the closing session of the
annual convention Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. Gretchen was formerly record
ing secretary of the association. and
Kinsley Graphic, who has been the
treasurer of the organization, was
elected to succeed Mr.. Gretchen as re-
cOrding secretary.
Miss Anna Carlson. of the Linds-
borg News. was elected vice president
to succeed Miss Estelle Riddle, of the
Minneapolis Messenger.
J. z. Junkin was reelected to the
Office of corresponding secretary.
S. w. McGarrah. of the Manhattan
Nationalist, was elected to succeed J.
NJ. Lewis as treasurer.
Invitations were received from the
cities of Junction City Chanute, Ar
kansas City and Topeka for the an
nual convention next year. A vote
showed the expression of the mem
bers of the association as being in
favor of holding the meeting at juno
ton City next year. The final decision
of the location for the meeting rests
with the executive committee of the
association, and If satisfactory ar
rangements may be made for holding
the meeting at Junction City next
year, it will be held at that plcae.
The following We're elected dele
gates from the districts in Kansas to
the annual meeting of the National
Editorial association: First district,
F. H. Roberts, Independent, Oska-
loosa; Ewing Herbert, World Hia-
watha. Second district, w. H. Peters,
Mirror, Olathe; v. J. Lane. Herald,
Kansas City, Kan. Third district. A.
H. Turner, Times, Chanute; w c.
Anderson, Traveller, Arkansas City.
Fourth district, J. M. Satterthwaite,
Tribune, Douglas; o. W. Little, Enter
prise, Alma. Fifth district, George T.
Smith, News, Marysville; James Pom
thus, Democrat. Hanover. Sixth dis
trict, A. w. Robinson, Record, Cawker
City; A. NJ. King, Gazette, PlainviIle.
Seventh district. z. L. Cline, Star,
Conway Springs; E. J. Bookwalter,
Independent. Halstead.
The following is a list of the new
national committeeman elected: First
district John Macdonald. Western
School Journal, Topeka. Second dis
trict, S. H. Wisner, News. Kansas City
Kan. Third district, H Cavaness,
Tribune, Chanute. Fourth district
John Redmond, Jeffersonian, Burling-
tin. Fifth district. B. F. Brown, News,
GOodland- Seventh district, w E.
Blackburn, Republican. Anthony.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-01-18

city, and to establish in the same a
heating plant and a system of closets
and to extend, enlarge and furnish said
school building.
BY Senator Noftzger, senate bill NO.
18S-An act to fix the compensation of
enumerators of school children.
BY Senator Benson, senate bill No.
1s9-An act relating to fraternal bene-
ficiaries societies.
BY Senator Stewart, senate bill No.
190-An act to amend section 7146, sec
ton 7147 and section 7142 of the 1901
statutes of the state of Kansas.
By Senator Stewart (by requesD,
senate bill No. -191-An act relating to
the admission to the bar of this state
of attorneys who shall have been ad-
mitted to the supreme court of other
states, being an act amending section
3S9 of the statutes of 1901
BY Senator Stewart, senate bill No
192-An act providing for the building
of certain levies along, clearing or OBJ
structions from and widening the chan
nels OF the Arkansas river, the Little
Arkansas river and Chisholm creek III
the city of Wichita, Kansas. and for
the acquisition by condemnation ana
purchase or otherwise of the necessary
lands therefor and in connection there
with to provide payment of the cost
thereof by the issuance of bonds OF sald
city.
Bv Senator Martin of Bourbon, sem
ate bill No. 193-An act to amend sec
tfon 1852 of the general statutes of 1901,
relating to the transportation of the
Kansas National Guard.
BY Senator Martin of Bourbon, SEN
ate bill No. 194-An act to amend GER
tain sections of general statutes OF
1901 and 1903. and to provide for organ
ization and compensation of the militia
of the state of Kansas, etc.
BY Senator Stillings, senate bill NO:
195-An act authorizing the board OF
directors and warden of the state pen1-
tertiary to bore for gas, oil and coal
on the state lands attached to and be-
longing to the Kansas state peniten-
fairy and to provide money for the pur-
chase of the necessary machinery re-
ouired for sinking said well or wells
By Senator Stillings, senate bill NO
196-An act to regulate the sale OF any
portion of stock of goods and the
fixtures connected Herewith or either
of them otherwise than in the ordinary
course of trade in the usual and regu-
lar prosecution, etc.
By Senator Brewer, senate bill NO.
1e7-An act to repeal an act relating TO
the practice of the barber profession.
By. Senator Benedict, senate bill NO
1eS-An act to legalize and conhrm
certain acts of the Wilson County
bank. -, -
ByH Senator Benedict, senate bill NO.
1e9-An act to amend sections 2 and .
of chapter 1O4, session laws of 1908.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-01-18

was answered by current events. after
which the programme was given ana
four interesting papers read. Mrs.
Howard. Stuart who had prepared q
paper on Indian Missions of Kansas
for the last meeting but was unable to
be present gave it yesterday. The 9TH
er papers were, THE Second Pretender,
Charles Edward in Scotland Mrs.
Fred Tompkins; Conquest of India
and Sketch of Lord Give" Mrs. W. H.
Rutter; Implements and Pottery of
Indians" Mrs. A. NJ. Petro. During the
social hour which followed refresh
ments were served by the hostess. Two
VISITORS Mrs. A. J. Arnold and Miss
Dilley, were present. The next meeting
will be in two weeks at the home of
Mrs. A. NJ. Petro, 101S Topeka avenue
south.
At the meeting yesterday afternoon
of the Duplicate Whist club at the
home of Mrs T. b Reynolds 10y
Jackson street, Mrs. Fred lies played
for Mrs. Earl Graham, Mrs. V. B.
Kistler for Miss Dollie Curtis and Miss
Nellie lies for Mrs. G. G. Bowman. The
highest score, 6S points, was made by
Mrs. L. A. Ryder and Miss Martha
Kimball. The club win meet again
next Tuesday at the home of Miss
Nellie lies, SIS Huntoon street.
A car of coal rolled off of the coal
chute in the Union Pacific yards yes
terday afternoon scattering coal for
some distance along the track and
IlaSulDB the car INTO hAHuiAliB WOphf OA
the trip up the chute the car had too
much impetus so when it came to the
top it could not stop but went on over.
The car which followed came near
sharing the same fate but was stopped
in time.
The marriage of Miss Gertrude
Palmer and Mr.. James A. Patterson
viii be solemnized this evening at
o'clock by Rev Mr.. Bentley of the
Christian church at his home on To-
peka avenue. The young people viii go
Immediately to housekeeping at 140S,
Van Buren street.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-01-18
WASHINGTON TOSOLONS
Introduced to the Legislature by
Governor Hoch.

The first action Of the house this
morning was to invite Booker T. Wash
ington to address the house. and ex-
tending to the senate an invitation to
be present. The invitation was on res
Olution by Mr.. Pringle.
At 1850, Governor HOch, holding
Booker Washington by the arm, enter
ed the hall, followed by Lieutenant
Governor Hanna and all the members
of the senate.
The news of what was going on
spread rapidly over the state house, and
the floor and galleries of the hall were
quickly filed. All the members of the
supreme court were on hand and most
OF the state officers A good many col
ored people We're present among them
superintendent Carter of the Topeka
Industrial institute and President Yer
non Of Quindaro university.
Mr.. WashingtOns reception amounted
to an ovation. He is evidently popular
with the people of Kansas.
Governor Hcch said in introducing
Mr. Washington:
You are not here to see or hear me.
I have the great honor and pleasure of
introducing one OF the really great men
ton"
OIr. Washington said:
wish 10 thank you for the privilege
OF speaking 10 YOU. 1t is a new expert
ence for me to address a state legisIa-
ture. I was not born in a state house
or very near to one. was born d
slave aDCut the year 1858 or SO. I never
was able to learn the exact time or
place of my birth, but I am pretty sure
! vas born somewhere sometime
MY first recollection is a small one
room log cabin without windows and
only one door. I recall the circun-
stances when I first heard the name Of
Abraham Lincoln. recollect the form
of my mother leaning over my couch Of
rags and praying that Abraham Lin
coin might succeed and that she and
her boy might be free. I am glad of
this opportunity to let you know that
the prayer has been granted and that
my race is grateful for what your state
has done for my race. You have given
US a fair chance"
MI Washington then told of his in
dustrial school at Tuskegee, its small
beginnings and great progress. When
he told Of the white farmers coming TO
the Tuskegee farm to learn how to
raise peaches. he created great applause
by saying:
II have noticed that when the black
man can teach the white man how 20
get dollars out of peaches. 1t is not Gus
tomary to draw the color line very
close"
Mr. Washington said that the assess
ed valuation of property in Georgia
owned by negroes is S1G005,O0S. IF the
The Topeka state journal., 1905-01-18
MINERS MUST KNOW.
Senator Porter Would Have Them
Qualify.

Senator Samuel Porter's bill specify
ing the qualifications of coal miners
was introduced in the senate this morn
ing.
Senator Porter's bill. if it becomes a
law, means that persons engaging in
the work of mining in Kansas must
produce evidence that they have work.
ed for two years in coal mines with or
as a practical miner. The evidence
must be furnished to the coal mine in
spector. The bill provides also that
any owner, agent or operator violating
the law by employing miners who have
not passed this examination shall be
fined from $50 to 500 for each offense.
Don't let the little ones suffer from &C.
zema, or other torturing skin diseases No
need for it. DOan's Ointment cures
Can't harm the most delicate skin. At
any drug store. so cents.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-01-18
Inlnerfect DlgestIon.

Means less nutrition and in consequence
less vitality. When the liver fails to Sc
crete bile the blood becomes loaded with
bilious properties the digestion becomes
impaired and the bowels constipated. Her
bine will recttfy this: it gives tone to the
stomach. liver and kidneys. strengthens
the appetite, clears and improves the
complexion. infuses new life and vigor to
the whole system. so cents a bottle Sold
by Rowley & Snow and W. S. Miller.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-01-18

negro uses the write mans conscience
in returning his assessment, you know
what that means" This made q great
hit with the legislature. which is talk
ing about new taxation law.
Another big burst of applause was
caused by Mr. Washington's statement
that he had kept a CAREFUL record on
Tuskegee graduates and that not one
of them has ever gone to the peniten~
tiary. And" he added, none of tham
has ever gone to the Iegislature.n
The Topeka state journal., 1905-01-18
BanI. Closes nt Abilene. Texas.

Washington, Jan. 1S.-The coEap-
troller of the currency today was ad-
vised by telegram that the officers of
the American National bank of Abb
lene, Tex, have closed the bank r.
L. Vansandt has been appointed re-
ceiver.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-01-18

If you cannot eat. sleep or work. feel
mean, cross and ugly, take HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea this month. A tonic
for the sick There is no remedy equal
to it. IS cents, Tea or Tablets. Gatlin
The Topeka state journal., 1905-01-18
Senate Notes.

Senator Stewart this morning Of
fered a resolution that the pay of en-
ploves begin with the day they re
ported in the senate for duty the
resolution went over under the rules
until Thursday morning
The Topeka state journal., 1905-01-18

Senator Griffin has introduced bill
in the senate fixing the legal holidays
in Kansas as New Years, Washing
TOMS birthday, Decoration day, July
4. Labor day, Thanksgiving and
Christmas
The Topeka state journal., 1905-01-18

Senator Huffman has introduced
hill in the senate providing that every
minister who performs marriage
ceremonies shall hold a certificate OF
authority from the probate judge IN
the county where he performs cere-
monies and that whenever a minister
moves from one county to another
that he must secure a permit from the
probate judge in the county to which
he has moved.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-01-18

At 1920 o'clock this morning the
senate took a short recess and went
to the house to hear Booker T,
washington.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-01-18

Henry Allen, president of the state
board of charities, n. H Loomis and
A. A Hurd were senate visitors to-
day.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-01-18

The sheriffs of the state would have
law passed empowering county
commissioners to offer and pay re-
wards for the capture of criminals. A
petition asking for such a law and
signed by T. r. Hudson and ~ others
was presented to the senate this morn
ing.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-05-19
To Entertain shaw.

Al meeting OF the directors II
the Commercial Club held at TO- city
hall on Wednesday evening. May II,
1905. President Crucc, on motion ap.
pointed S r. Bledsoe, r. w. Dick
and w. B. Johnson as n committee on
arrangements for the entertainment
Of Hon. Leslie NJ. shaw secretary
Of the treasury, on the occasion Uf
his visit to this city on the 2itI IN.
stant Pursuant to this appointm ut
these gentlemen met at the Office =
Ledbetter n Bledsoc and appointed
the following committees.
on music and invltation-Iassrs
+. T.. Guillot. A. w. Dunham and r.
l.. Sanders
on decorations and refreshme9's
-Mcsdames r. y. Coleman. A. G.
Crucc and Miss Zoe Olive.
Mr. W. b. Johnson was selected 10
master Of ceremonies for the mct.-
ing at the opera house. A public en-.
tertninment will be given at the
opera house, TO which everyone is
invited Secretary Shaw is expect
ed to speak and there will be speech
os by some of our local citizens
At 1890 o'clock a reception will
BE- rendered Secretary Shaw in the
parlors of the Eks' hall. The guests
present will be entertained with mu-
sic. vocal and instrumental Admis.
sion to the Elk5' hall will be by card
Invitations have been sent to all the
members of the Ellls' lodge and Com.
mercial Club. to the mayors and the
presidents of the Commercial Clubs
of the various cities In the Indian
Territory. 4 number of spcctpi iuNi.
tations have been sent 10 distinguish
ed citizens of both territories. The
ladies may attend either or both of
these occasions.
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The Hau Drill Klub Of the Elks
gave their initial dance last night at
the hall. The Kua Drill Klub is new
in this city and a number OF the ElkS
and ladies' were oxt 10 participate
in and witness the affair The kluh
has only recently bcnn organized but
1t has many hearty supporters AMI
will afford chance for the older
Bills to enjoy the aocial feature OF
tho lodge
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NOTICE OF CONTEST.

Department of the Interior. Comm,s
sion to the Five Civilized Tribe s
Chickasaw Land Office.
Chickasaw allotment contest case
1888.
Edna Alvcrson. interyenor, VS.. Al
len wade. James Wade, Jane wade
Emma Wade, Byington Wade and
Jonas Wade, heirs of Pickens Wade,
deceased, contestees. Notice of con
test.
Land in controversy: NEii Of
NWii of NSR of Sec II, T. 3 S. II.
/ W.
Allen Wade, contestee in the above
entitled and numbered cause, Is here
by notified to- appear before the com
nilsson to the ylve Civilized tribes
at its office in Ardmore, Indian TJsri.
tory. On the 21st day of June, 1905,
at o'clock a. m. to answer the corn-
plant Vi the intervenor, Edna Alver-
son. regarding the claim OF the said
Edna Alycrson, to take in allotment
the tract of land above dss ribeJ.
Dated this 18th day OF May, 1905.
TO THE FIVE CIV
II.IZED TRIBES.
TNMS BIXBY, Chairmal.
First published May 10 1905.
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Mnodmer Circle.

Every member l. urged to be rrns-
ent at the regular meeting FriSaY
evening at oclocl, promptly
Mrs. Meadows. o1r state depuJy
will be with VI. and participate in the
initiation OF sixteen candidates. All
applicants who have been examined
please be there. After business session
light refreshments will be served
MRS. Il. Y. BurSSsE,R, Guard.
MRS. r. u. STURGEON. Clerk.
Is.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-05-19

The Christian Eldeayor of the
Cumberland presbyterian church
gave an ice cream social at the rest,
donce of ]. K. Pennington Thursday
evening. The affal' was well patr,r,
lied Music and other forms of en-
tertainIsent were furnished and
those who attended have the Endeav.
or TO Jhank for IL pleasant evening.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-05-19

r. NJ. Roberts Of this city returned
last night tom Springfield, Mo,
where he went TO attend the funeral
of his father. aged II years, WHO WAS
given burial there last Saturday. The
deceased was one of Missouri's most
prominent citizens. was a native OF
Virginia and captain in the Confed-
crate army under Stonewah Jack
son.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-05-19

The best and safest loan Il tiie ons
which runs for asiong term, with privi-
legc to pay. Write the American In
yustment company, Atoka. l. n ThcJ
make farm loapS on inter.marrfed sur
pias title.
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A8ACO'S- Are the best

The union dep0t has taken hou.
day look on the inside Tho walls
and ceiling and 5enchcs have Boep
painted and the ticket window and
cases have been nrwIy vanished
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-05-19

A young man wants 10 attend Sek
vidge Business college and work for
his board. II yeu can use him phone
80. I2-tf
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a Colder Opportunity.

Enter SolyidSe business College
now and you will be ready for posi-
tions by fall and Prof. selvidss will Sc
cure you the position II you complete
the course. 23-o.
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Telephone Connections

We now have connections over
our iong distance lines with the
telephone exchanges at Davis,
Wynncwood, paul> Valley and
purceil and can make DIRECT
connection 20 any and all tclC.
rhoneS in each OF these towns.
This Will cuaDle uS TO save con
siderable time To our patrons
and il will br quite convent
encc to the persons called. Give
us e trial
ChickasaW Telephone Co.