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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20
MISS TARBELL'S HOPE
Government May Correct System OF
Transporting OIL.

Washington, Feb. 20.-The New York
World telegraphed Miss Ida NJ. Tarbell,
the Standard Oil exposer in magazines at
Titusville. Pa, for her ideas on the Kan
sas refinery law and the Campbell resolu-
ton. Miss Tarbell opposed the Kansas re-
finery. stating she Thought it would play
into the Standard OIL hands. She favored
instead esta blishment of cooperative re-
dneries and pipe lines. She closed with the
following reference to the Campbell reso-
luton:
My own hope is that proposed govern
ment investigation will demonstrate the
unjust and Oppressive use the Standard
company still makes of the railroads OF
the whole country and devise means to
put a stop to the abuse also, I hope il
will show the danger and folly of permit
ting interstate system of transpOrta-
ton like the great pipe line system for
transportation of crude oil. and also own
ed and managed by a company which Is
practically the only buyer and manufac-
turer of that product The pipes should
go under the interstate commerce commit
tee and be subject to the same inspection
and regulation as railroads"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20

One of the improvements that are
likely to come with good roads is the
trackless trolley. Experiments with
trackless trolley cars, large, heavy
vehicles resembling automobile omni-
buses which run on the ordinary sur
face of good public highways but de-
rive their motive power from over
head trolley wires, have been fairly
successful in German and France,
especially the former country. 1t is
found that about % per cent more
power Is required for operating a
given number of vehicles than would
be required on tracks such as are used
Ter American suburban and interur-
ban electric lines. but there is a very
great saving in the cost of equipping a
trackless trolley road. compared with
the common kind. For that reason it
IS thought that. the trackless trolley
may prove very useful In districts
where there is not enough traffic to
warrant the expense of building cleo
trio railways.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20
orAKER I7EFLECTToNs.

\ LFrom the Philadelphia Record.l
A multitude of sinners rely on char
ity
The cup that cheers is a hollow
mockery.
Exceedingly proper people are seldom
interesting.
Some women reign, and others posi-
lively storm
The man who has no enemies may
also have no friends.
A lack OF appreciation is generally
due to a lack of merit.
The woman who can inspire no envy
feels that she has lived in vain.
The energy that women expend in
making fools of men would run an en-
pire.
A canal boat doesn't need fingers. but
it couldn't get along very well without
lows.
There is a difference between a shaft
of wit and a funny tombstone inscrip-
ton.
Keep your mouth shut today and you
row.
A man can lose more money through
one hole in his pocket than IS holes in
a golf course.
1t Is the well-preserved woman who
realizes that preservation is the
first law of nature.
There isn't anything in the whole
world that man knows as much about
as a woman knows about dress
Sillicus-"Are they happily married %
Cynicus-'I imagine so. He is one of
the best listeners l know"
Love is a fame that fierceIy burns
Its own grim funeral pyre,
And then the victim sadly learns
A burnt child breads the fire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20
LOCAL MENTION.

The floor of the portico at the Audi
torium needs the care and attention of
broom in the hands of the caretaker.
At present the front of the portico looks
anything but clean and attractive.
Street debris and other leavings strew
the front Water and a broom could
do some effective work.
The sewer in the Fifth ward caved in
at the corner of Eighteenth and Kansas
avenue yesterday. No one was hurt or
endangered but it means somewhat of
loss to the contractors as very nearly
so tons of material caved in, in length
of 35 feet. The sewer was not properly
supported and the water and moisture
did the rest.
There are plenty of calls for hired
girls and cooks at the free employment
agency at the city hall. Thus far the
agency has not had enough help to sup
ply the demands.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H Theakston of 71S
Madison street are the parents of u
baby boy.
Minot Hickman, who shot his
brother-in-law, Rollin Todd, in South
Topeka last month, was arraigned be-
fore the city court of Topeka this
morning for his preliminary hearing.
A postponement of ten days was taken
because of a turn for the worse in
Todd's condition.
Minnie Meyer, of Willard, was mar
ried to DR.. Dutton, of Dover, by Pro-
bate Judge Hayden this morning
Cliff Rumford was arrested by the
police Saturday night on the charge
of robbing slot machines about town.
Abe Steinberg said he caught Dumford
using slugs on the machine In front of
his store, and accordingly swore out a
warrant.
The directors of the Kansas Mid
winter exposition met this afternoon
at the Parkhurst-Davis building to
close up the business matters of the
last fair.
The Swedish-American National
league will meet at the Swedish Luz
theran church tonight. Election of
officers is the important topic on the
programme
Anna Tillson, deputy clerk of the dis
trict court, is sick with the grip
oscar Stroukle. a runaway boy from
Hays City, 16 years of age, is being
held at the police station.
George w. Taylor is under arrest at
the police station on the charge of dis
turbing the peace of Mrs. z. F. Buck
ingham of North Topeka. He is ac-
cused of pulling up one of her fence
posts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20

Exports from the United States to
Cuba in the calendar years 1904. the
first year under the new reciprocity
treaty, were larger than in any earlier
year in the history of our trade with
that island. and were $50 per cent in
excess of those Of the Immediately
preceding year. Practically every ar
ticle of Importance exported to Cuba
showed an increase in 1904 compared
with 1903. and in the few articles
showing a decrease the reductions in
value was, in some cases at least. due
to lower prices, while quantities were
greater than those of the preceding
year. Flour, cattle. lard, lumber, coal.
boots and shoes, corn. cotton cloths,
mineral oils. and furniture. in the or
der here stated. form the largest items
in the exports to the island during the
year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20
BEGGAR was RICH.
Fortune Of 100000 Found sewed Up
in His Clothes.

New York, Feb. 20.-Max Fidler.
Brooklyn quilt maker, has learned that he
is heir to part of fortune of 100000. left
by a beggar in France, whom Fidler hap
pened TO be nephew. There are seven
sisters of the quilt maker. some of them
living in Odessa, who also receive a share.
Abraham Fidler OF Nice. France, died
there last August at the age of 30 years.
When his clothes were removed the shah
by receiver OF aims was found to have
the sum mentioned. A will also was found
bequeathing the entire sum to Baron
Rothschild.
When informed of his legacy the baron
assigned detectives to trace the beggar s
life and relationship. 1t was found he had
been kidnapped from Odessa in childhood
and became a professional beggar, which
he continued to be all his life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20

The immense consumption of sugar
in the United States is the subject of
a letter from Francis Wayland Glen
to the New York World. Some of Mr..
Glen's figures are as follows: We
consumed 2.549.643 tons Of sugar in
1903, and 2,767.162 tons in 1904. an
increase of 217,519 tons The per
capita gain in consumption was y
pounds. Our domestic production of
sugar was as follows in 1904. Beet.
17O.135 tons Ca decrease of 77.42S
tons from 1900; cane, 323,649 tons;
total, 493,7S tons. In other words.
we produced only 4S3.7S4 of the p
767.162 tons of sugar which we con-
sumed. The American Sugar Refining
company. or the sugar trust" refined
1,522,244 tons in 1904, leaving 1926
399 tons as the amount refined by
other concerns. Remarlxing that
Cuba's capacity for production is g.
0OO,0 tons annually, while the
American capacity seems destined
never to come within hailing distance
Of the domestic demand, Mr.. Glen
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20
SUES CITY RAILWAY.
Mrs. Rigdon Asks $4,000 for Per-
sonal Injuries.

Mrs. c. NJ. Rigdon this afternoon filed
suit in the Shawn county district
court against the Topeka Railway com
pany for $4,000 damages.
She alleges in her petition that be-
cause Of the neglect of the motorneer
OF Yves: Tenth avenue car, she was
run down al Tenth avenue and Tyler
street, September p, 1904, and badly in
Jured- She says that she sustained q
fracture of the skull and bad bruises
about the lower, limbs which caused
partial paralysis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20

The Baltimore Herald submits as re-
cent additions to the language the fol-
lowing:
Beckwith. noun. A dupe; a gulIible
person; one who may be easily hood
winked.
Chadwick, verb. To outrageouslv
bunko; to hagrantly victimize. To
chadwick a person is to obtain prop
erty OF credit on the fiimsiest security.
Chadwicked, adjective. Bunkoed;
extensively hoodwinked Also. cleaned
out, thoroughly mulcted. Used colo
quially, I've been chadwfcked," that
is, drained Of the last farthine.
Colorado, verb. To constantly dis
turb; to create endless confusion: to
keep in a turmoil. Used colloouisllI7
in a profane sense. 1--WE have a colo
RADIO of a time"
Pennypacker. noun. A vain. AFRO
CANT fellow. An important person who
pretends to autocratic powers A
laughing stock A male scold.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20
ROCK ISLAND WRECK.
Two Persons killed and One Seriously
Injured.

Chicago. Feb. 2O.-Two passengers killed
and one seriously injured is the result of
the wreck of the Chicago, Rock Island &
Pacific train near Wiota, Ia, today. as
reported to the general offices of the rail-
road company in this city.
The dead:
HENRY MEHLER. residence unknown.
REV. J. R. JOHNSON, supposed to be
from Harlan, Ia.
Seriously injured:
l.. f. Kent. Morris, Ill.
The train was known as No. s, Chicago
and Denver express, and left Chicago last
night at 10 O'Clock.
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valued at as million dollars; and in the
same year imported 2.O33 million yards
of cotton piece goods, valued at about
SO million dollars. 1t thus appears that
India, although a cotton growing coun-
try and possessed Of an unlimited sup
ply of cheap labor and with British
capital available for investment in its
industries. exports but about one-half
of the raw cotton which it produces and
imports about 931s million dollars
worth of cotton manufactures annually.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Rev Hugh Park McCIurkim, D. D.,
who died on Saturday morning at his
residence, 1888 Fillmore street, was the
son of John and Elizabeth McClurIxim,
and was born near Rock Creek. Chester
district, South Carolina, November u,
1923.
His parents were among the early
Covenanters of the south and removed
from that country on account of slav-
cry in the fail of 1888
They settled near Sparta, III. He re-
ceived his early education in the schools
of his native and adopted countries and
graduated from Duquesne college in
1845.
He studied theology in Cincinnati
seminary and was licensed by the Lakes
Presbytery April 20, 1S4S. He was or
dained by the Pittsburg Presbytery and
installed pastor of the Salt Creek con-
tober Is, 1850 For 30 years heswas pas
tor Of this congregation and welded
not only a powerful influence in the pull
pit but he was also a mighty power
for civic righteousness in the communi-
1882.
He was pastor at Wahoo, Neb., from
1884 Il 1891; pastor of the u. P. church
at Denison, Kan, two years, and his
last charge was in the Reformed Pres
byterian church in Topeka, from 1896
to 1902.
Since that time he has been in feeble
health.
DR.. McClurkim was an able divine,
clear thinker, an eloquent preacher, a
man of deep spiritual character, q
champion of reform, and accomplished
much for the betterment of man and
the upbuilding of the kingdom of God
during his long, useful ministry. He
leaves a wife and five children and
large circle of friends to mourn his loss.
The funeral will he held at the
Second United Presbyterian church,
Fillmore and Huntoon streets, on
Wednesday afternoon at p. m. In
terment in Topeka cemetery.
The following resolutions were
adopted by the Ministerial union con-
corning his death:
Resolved, by the Topeka Minis
terial union, That the life work and
zeal of the late Rev. H. D. Nc
Clukim D. D., we recognize with
gratitude to God the noble man, the
Christian gentleman, the ripe sch olar,
the wise teacher, the sound theologian,
the loving companion, the loyal Chris
tan, and jealous worker and helper
in all good causes within his reach.
His long and useful life was a
blessing to the world, and his faithful
ness to this union, for many years
give a fragrancy to his memory which
we will cherish through all the COM
ing years.
''STEWART SHELDON
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20

New York. Feb. 20.-MONEY-Money on
call steady, zz021k per cent, closing bid
2K and offered at ~ per cent; time loans
slightly frmer: 60 and 90 days, 3 per cent:
months. 3HG334 per cent.
CLOSE: Prime mercantile paper, 81 a
AZ Aper cent: sterling exchange weak,
with actual business in bankers bills at
S. s745F74S 75k for demand and at $S5A a
1850 for 60 day bills; posted rates N.Se
and 81 S83k; commercial bills, q. s504 65A
SILvER-Bar silver, s1cs Mexican dol
bonds o0vernment bonds steady.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20

The Indiana legislature proposes to
prohibit the making, selling or smok-
ing Of cigarettes in the Hoosier state.
That IS about as sensible as it would
be to forbid by legal enactment the
use OF a certain kind of liquor while
leaving the citizen free to indulge in
all the others.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20
"JOHN d. KNOX.
STEWART SHELDON,
COMMITTEE. -

James Lloyd Scott died Sunday ev-
ening at o'clock. at his residence, 1O2A
Quincy street, after an illness OF rour
months, at an age of "a years and .
davs Mr. Scott was born in Baltimore
county, Nd, February Il, 1921 From
there he moved to Ohio at an early day.
and was afterward one OF the pioneer
settlers of Linn county, Kansas, gong
there in 1857. where he commenced his
career as a private surveyor He had
an intimate acquaintance with the pub
lie men of the early days he was a
free state man in the early struggle III
Kansas From 1857 till 1859, he was
Justice of the peace in Linn county, ana
was also deputy sheriff. In 1889 ne was
elected county treasurer OF Linn coun-
ty under the territorial authority, an
Office which was extended under the
state. laws, and was reelected under
the state laws in 1861, holding the po-
sition four years. after which he was
in business in Mound City ana Fort
Scott until 1870, when he removed 70
Independence at the opening of the
Usage Indian reservation AT 1ndepend-
ence he was in public office, and held
the offices of justice of the peace, po-
lice judge and United states coInIIlIs-
sioner During the war, he was quar-
termaster of the Sixth Kansas state
troops in the Price raid. and paruclpa-
ted in the battle of Westport He mas
been resident of this CITY since 1867
He was a member of Lincoln post @. A
R.. also a member of Masonic lodge NO
It. of this city, who will have charge
Of the services at the cemetery: ne -
survived by a widow ana TOUR chIuHe
who are Mrs Fannie BeardSIey, OF the
adiutant generals office; Frank q,
postmaster at Valley Falls: William L.,
of Kansas City; Lille M, also one
granddaughter. Mrs. James a, SHAPES 1,
Wednesday at 1 p. m, from the resi-
dence-
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We desire to express our sincere
thanks to our friends for their SYM
pathy and kind assistance in these, our
sad hours of bereavement
VIM. BARTELL AND FAMILY.
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THE MILLS co.
o~~o~~~~~~~~~~-~~~
New Merchandise First Offering
Tailored Suits.


We showing the new Spring styles-Etons,
Blouses-the 22lnch jacket and the "a Coat--all ex
cellent Styles Skirts with hounces the plated styles
and many gored fare effects. Suits from so up.
Spring Jackets.
One style is the box coat, material Covert cloth,
Wooltex make; large sleeve, square jacket, strap in
back. Priced $500
Other styes made from Covert cloth perfect
fitting jackets-tailor stitched - high class gar
ments. Priced 1915, $780, $3.50, $40, $12, 49,
$3.50.
Rain Coats.
All the models in Tan, Oxford, Olive Tan,
plain tailored styles; also the shirred effects Priced
from $3.50 TO $25.
Silk Shirt Waist Suits.
Many and attractive models and in all the
desirable new colorings- brown, blue, green, red
and black. Give the opportunity to show these to
you. Price range from $3.50 to $35.
New Muslin Undergarments.
Our asserting is never more complete than
of the celebrated 'Home Made brand of these gar
ments-the best of materials, dainty, sheer and at
tractively trimmed-truly rich and elegant as
any made at home garments could be.
Silken Fabrics
We are now showing a very large assortment of
Silks suitable for Suits; coors and black being much
used for that purpose. Everything points to this
being Ssilk season, = and have bought accord
ingly; we never had so large a showing-shaIl be
pleased to give you a showing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20

urges that by repeating all duties on
sugar we might effect an annual saw
ing to consumers Of over $40. 900. 600.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20
In the House.
TI1e hudson Is Frozen.

New York, Feb. 20.-From Tarrytown
to Nyack the Hudson river is frozen
over soIidly for the first time in ten
wears In the channel at Dobbs Ferry
the ice is eight inches thick.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20

II looks now as though the car
might need at home some OF those
akons which he sent to the front
Rhortly after the opening OF hostilities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20

The railroads should take warning
from the experience of the Standard
OIL. The state might decide to ope-
rate the roads itself. in an emergency.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20
NO STATEHOOD ACTION
Bill Is Set Aside for swayne Impeach-
ment Trial.

Washington, Feb. 20.-The first part
of the senate session today was de-
voted to routine business. A number
of bills were passed, one authorizing
the award of bronze medals of honor
to persons displaying conspicuous
bravery in saving lives in railroad
wrecks, which measure had passed
the house.
A. substitute for a house bill reIat-
ing to the construction of a dam and
reservoir for irrigation purposes on
the Rio Grande in New Mexico was
passed.
The motion for a conference on the
statehood bill was then considered.
There was quite long discussion on
the appointment of confereeS, Messrs.
German. Teller and Foraker maintain
ing that the conferees should represent
the sentiment of the senate as shown
by the bill which finally passed that
body and which provided for the ad-
mission of Oklahoma and Indian Terri
tory as one state and New Mexico as
No action had been taken on the
statehood bill at 2 o'clock when it was
displaced by the impeachment trial of
Judge Swayne.
In the House.
Washington, Feb. ga resolution pro-
viding for early consideration of bills a /
lowing homestead entries of $40 acres each
in eastern Colorado and South Dakota,
was the first business in the house TO-DAY.
1t was called up under suspension OF the
rules and was opposed by Mr.. Maddox
Cal who forced a count of the house on
point of no quorum and also debate
on the adoption of the resolution.
After a prolonged discussion the rules
were suspended and the resolution was
passed Consideration of the naval ap-
preparation bill was then resumed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20

Washington pays her dog catcher
1850 a year. That is cheap enough
b he catches all the dogs and keeps
Them caught.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20

But is he a man to be trusted2" We'll,
nearly everybody in this town seems to
be trllstin him, as fur IS I can find out
Chicago Record-Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20

One-third OF the members Of the
United States senate retire every two
PEARS, not including those indicted or
eenvietsd of crime.
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TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.


PAINFUL burns, any skin hurt, quickly
healed by Satin Skin Cream. CSC.
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The hour Of Lawson's triumph over
The system appears to be at hand.
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HEARST AFTER THEM.
Would Put Pipe Lines Under Inter-
state Commerce.

Washington, Feb. 20.-Representative
Hearst IN. W introduced a bill today
placing pipe lines for the transporta-
ton of oil under the interstate COM
merce act for regulation as common
carriers"
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The Standard Oil company may not
pc trust but it is something just as
haN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20
HUM0R OF THE DAY.

Once on a time two youths were suitors
for the hand of a good, beautiful, sensible,
bright. tactfu1, candid. soulful. womanly
girl. One youth made love. The othsr
Taade money. Puzzle; Which youth mar
tactful, candid, soulful. womanly girl?-
Puck.
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ager-'fWhat do you want to be a
star for2' Actress-''Well, 1 have failed
at everything eIse-'-Brooklyn Life.
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your daughter, sir. has asked for my
hand - well, young man, do you think
YOU come within her allowance? '-Life-
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Piso's Cure has cured coughs for many
years. 1t is stiI on the market. Csc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20

s'Vhy, James Henry Pthuddl" ex-
claimed his wife as he clambered up the
stairs at a. m. What in the world do
you mean b. coming home at this nour
and in such a condition. Now, m
dear explained James Henry, carefully,
you tusht calm y'rsehlf. / been wiz
Deacon Brown an Parson Jones, ded-
catin' tn new sh'loon on Main street. -
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Mr. De Style-''Well. are all your M
engagements for a SUMMER at the fash
ionable resort completed7" Mrs. De
Style Nearly, but I'm in such q guam
dairy. have arranged to send our house
plants to q florist. our cat to a cat home.
and our dog to a canine boarding house,
so that all will be well cared for until
fall; but what IN the world shall l dc
with the baby?'-New York Weekly.
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Dyer-''What's your hurry, Aack?''
Mack-"Got to meet my wife at 1870"
Dyer-"Oh, You We plenty OF time. It's
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Money put that man into politics. said
the patient. 'fYou have II mixed" an
swered Senator Sorghum. That man is
expected to put money into politics -
Nashington Star.