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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-03
HARRIS IS HONORED.
Lincoln Post Has a Camp Fire for De-
partment Commander.

The members of the Grand Army of
the Republic turned out in great num-
bers Saturday night, and attended the
regular meeting of Lincoln post at their
1.aIl, 119 East Sixth street, the hall be-
ing packed, to receive Department Com
mander Charles Harris, and Past De-
partment Commander A. w. Smith.
Several new members were admitted to
the post. After the regular business of
the post was attended to, the post
closed and opened as a camp fire, when
all outsiders were admitted.
The camp fire was called to order and
presided over by Capt. ?. H. Coney who
delivered an address of welcome to the
visitors, after which he introduced De-
partment Commander Charles Harris,
who delivered an interesting talk and
speech, on the Grand Army of the Re
public" and the Importance of all ex-
Union soldiers and sailors becoming
members of it, He was given a hearty
welcome, and his remarks cheered. At
the close of his address, army camp fire
songs were sung by Capt. A. NJ. Fuller
and Col. D. F. Wyatt. with Rev. NJ. F.
McKirahan at the piano. Past Depart
nent Commander A w. Smith was in
troduced and delivered an eloquent adj
dress on the services and accomplish
ments of the men of the war of the re-
bellion, and their aUxiliaries.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-03
LAYHAwKER JOTs.

Walnut Valley Times: The tin roof
hanging in the cottonwood tree on
Central avenue is off the Advocate Of
fee Editor Fullinwider, who is a
rampageous advocate of water will have
his ardor dampened If a shower comes
along before the roof is replaced.
The Manhattan Nationalist comes to
the front with a new suggestion about
the christening of the battleship Kan
sas The Nationalist wants a sack Of
Kansas wheat broken over the PROV Of
the vessel. Not cracked wheat, nor
ground wheat. but just Kansas crude
wheat.
After Ell Dorado suffered from a ey-
clone Bent Murdoch said in the Repub-
lican: We suggest that the battleship
kansas" be christened by breaking a
bottle of Kansas wind over her prov,
as she gracefully glides into the wa
ter. Kansas has more wind than wine,
coal oil, hogs grease or OK blood and
has It to spare.
SaIirla Journal: These should be
proud days for the newspapers of Kan
sas. For several years the banks have
been sassy to them, but that day is
at an end. A newspaper man has been
appointed bank examiner, and here
after a banker VIII tip his hat to a
newspaper man a whole city block dis
tant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-03
WILL MEET APRIL 8.
Farmers and Fruit Growers to Talk
Over State Fair.

On next Saturday afternoon, April
8, at o'clock, a big mass meeting OF
farmers, gardeners, stock men. fruit
growers, agriculturists, hortieultur-
lists and live stock men will be held
at the Commercial club rooms to make
state fair to be held in this city this
fall
The event will be an exceptional one
for which extensive plans are being
laid. The entertainment committee of
the Commercial club met this morn
ing to make preparations.
The entertainment committee also
made arrangements to entertain the
State Federation of Women's clubs
which meets in Topeka from May 16
to 10. A committee of five was ap-
pointed to take immediate charge.
Their names follow. Dell keizer,
chairman; w NJ. Crosby. E. H. Cros-
by, W. w. Mills and F. P. MacLennan.
A carriage and automobile ride viii
be give to the women, 50 as to show
them the city. to be followed by a
lunch in the Auditorium.
An effort was also made By the en-
tertainment committee this morning
to induce the Topeka Country club to
build its home on Martins Hill in
stead of on the tract adjoining Gage s
mark eve want the club - said Pres
ident Holiday "to beautify that hill.
If the inteFurban electric line to Coun-
ell Grove is built, it will run right by
the Country club and establish a sta
ton there for the benefit of the mem
bers We simply talked the matter
over this morning and will consult
with regard to it with some of the
members of the Country club and ask
them to consider the matter formally. ."
Commercial club will take place on
FRIDAY. April IA. Applications from
three new members will be considered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-03
LIKES KANSAS SPIRIT.
Miss TarbeH Returns to Topeka for
Several Days.

Miss Ida NJ Tarbell, who is looking
at the oil situation in Kansas, returned
to Topeka this afternoon and is at the
Throop. She spent Sunday in Emporia
with Mr. and Mrs. William Allen White
Miss Tarbell is delighted with her visit
in the state She has devoted several
weeks to the oil delds Of southeastern
Kansas and the Indian Territory. She
will be busy here for several days es-
pecialIy in the state geological depart
ment and will then return east. She
has found Kansas breezy and invigorat-
ing.
my visit is more than pleasant
one said she this afternoon. 4 like
the Kansas people and admire their free
spirit Your citizens have a way OF
going about matters which is refresh
ing. The movement in Kansas against
the intolerance and injustice of Stan
dard Oil means and methods is especial
~ significant to me from its ethical
standpoint In the east we do not al
ways grasp problems that are to be
solved in just the assuring and conh-
dent manner the Kansans now display.
I find the people here who are enlisted
in this fight enthusiastic over 1t because
they believe they are right It Is
moral question, as well as financial
one. Ny present visit to Kansas is the
first one. am more than gratihed over
its returns to me. find a good Oil
story here"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-03
GRAIN RATES AND sHTp1rFvrs

GRAIN RATES AND SHIPMENTS.
During February rates on corn from
interior primary markets to the Allan
tic and Gulf coasts were reduced to an
unusual extent. owing to an extremely
active competition between the east
bound and south-bound railroads. The
most noticeable reductions were those
made from Missouri river points. AS a
rule, there are no through published
rates from the Missouri river to the At
1antic coast, such rates being generally
determined by a combination of the
local with the East St Louis or Chicago
rate, the lower combination prevailing.
but on February through rate Of
1915 cents from this river to New York
On export corn was put Into effect ana
On February 6 this rate was reduced to
241s cents, and again on February 2 to
1s cents. at which figure it remained
for the balance Of the month, the usual
d5nerentials applying to Philadelphia
Baltimore. Norfolk and Newport News.
The railroads running to the Gulf also
reduced their rate on export corn from
kansas City from 125s cents on Febru-
airy L to 10 cents on February 3. and
from Omaha, from 1879 cents to IL
cents these latter rates being the ones
under which south bound export grain
was handled during the rest of the
month.
The east-bound trunk line grain move
ment from Chicago and Chicago. points
to the North Atlantic seaboard reached
f~An ~7ET "a mi
two months of the current year. and
was over 100000 bushels in excess IF a.
similar movement in 1904, although some
what smaller than that of 1868. The
movement for the month of February
which amounted to 1912, 900 bushels. was
smaller that that for January. by nearly
$4,000 bushels. Provision shipments
eastward over the trunk lines during the
FIRST two months of the present year
totaled 206,811 tons, being somewhat
smaller than similar movement in 1904
but varying but little from that which
occurred in the first two months of 1903
On the Atlantic seaboard Boston and
New York showed large increases in the
receipts of grain for the first two months
OF the current year as compared with
the arrivals for similar months in 1904
while at Philadelphia and Baltimore
losses were sustained. At New Orleans
this years receipts of grain are remark
ably large if compared with those of
the first two months Of 1904 heavy
increase in corn arrivals being account
able for this improved condition. OF
the present years total exports to Feb
ruary Is. 1922, 1876 bushels moved by
way Of the Atlantic ports. Is, 494. 1S1
bushels by way Of the Gulf ports, 1,6SI,-
s4S bushels by way Of the Pacific ports.
and 1,5o7, 2s4 bushels by way of the
northern border, lake, and other prin-
cipal ports.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-03
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Hays City, Kan, April S.-The re-
mains of Frank Montgomery, the we'll
known editorial writer of the Kansas
City Journal, who made his home at
Topeka and who died at Kansas City
on Friday night, were laid TO rest in
the Hays City cemetery on Sunday af-
ternOOn at 2 o'clock beside the graves
of his infant daughter and his father.
The services were Masonic, in charge
Of George Bell, worshipful master of
Topeka Orient lodge No. 81, who was
assisted by A. A. Rodgers, senior war
den Of the same lodge, and DR.. G. B.
Reed, warden of Topeka lodge No. II.
The funeral was held from the Grand
Army hall Rev. A. S. Brown Of the
First Presbyterian church of Hays City
preached the funeral sermont.
Mrs Montgomery was not present OF
the immediate family, two sons of the
deceased, Paul and William, and a
brother, David Montgomery, were at
the funeral.
Masonic funeral services were also
held in Topeka over the body Of Frank
Montgomery in the Masonic hall on Sat
urday evening at 6 o'clock, at which
time Dean Kaye and Rev. A. S. Embree
preached the service. The body was
taken to Hays City at midnight.
Ephraim Dietrich. aged II years. died
on Saturday night at his home. Is miles
northwest of the city. The funeral will
take place on Wednesday at noon. In
terment in Prairie Home cemetery.
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Fry,
of ga West Sixth street. died on Sun
day afternoon. The interment took
place this afternoon in Topeka ceme-
terry.
Mrs. Mahala Werts, wife Of James
Werts of 535 Topeka avenue, died at
Christ hospital at 1870 p. m. Sunday of
diabetes, from which she had long suf-
fered. Mrs. Werts was born in Prebble
county, Ohio, March s, 1885, and came
to Kansas "a years ago. She was life
long member OF the NJ E. church. She
leaves a husband and an only daughter,
Mrs. W. 7. Calvin, and two grandchil-
dren Funeral from the residence at
2:30 p. m. Wednesday,.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-03
FISHER GETS a PLACE.
South Carolina Negro Refugee Is
Governors Messenger.

w. w. Fisher, a Topeka colored
man. has been appointed as messen-
ger at the state house to succeed VIM.
sharp. He has already commenced
work The appointment was made by
Governor Hoch as part of his patron
age on the executive council.
Fisher has had something of a his
tory. He used to live in South Caro-
lima, and some years ago he was ap-
pointed postmaster of little country
postoff1ce down there. Shortly after
wards he received a notice stating that
his presence was undesirable in that
neighbOrhood. A few threats accom-
panied the Information, and knowing
that it was customary to carry out
such threats in South Carolina, he inn
mediately moved to Kansas without
waiting to argue the matter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-03
BRIEF BITS OF CITY NEWS.
a Collection OF Important Para
graphs for Your Consideration.

Mrs. Frank E. Smith, who has been
seriously i'll for a month at Christ
hospital, is said to be improving.
The J. G. club will meet Wednesday.
April 5, with Miss Mildred Carter at
her home, 1417 Lincoln street.
Services will be held at the German
Lutheran church, corner of Second
and Van Buren, streets, at s O'Clock to-
night for the deaf nutes OF Topeka
The sermon will be delivered by Prof
Jensen, of Omaha.
The Gibraltar Drug store has been
disposed Of by Fred Walker to his
brother Percy Walker The latter as
sumed its management this morning.
Fred Walker will engage in business
in Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-03
GUILFoRD DUDLEY Ar HEAD.
Owners Of Farms Near Topeka start
an Organization.

Owners Of farms who live in Topeka
have organized an association among
themselves. At an important meet
ing Saturday night it was decided that
a meeting should be held two weeks
hence at the rooms of the Commercial
club at which time a permanent or
ganization will be effected, constitu-
ton adopted and officers elected. The
present temporary organization is
Offered by Guilford Dudley, presi-
dent, and A. H Bates as secretary.
The back of the organization is the
Improvement in farm methods as con-
Quoted in this vicinity and the en-
couragement of the tenant in scientific
methods of farming.
There are about sixty members at
present in the club.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-03
ISN'T WEAKENING
Governor E. W. HOch Replies to
His Critics.
More Than Ever Determined to
Adhere to Policy.
HE rs NOT WORRYING.
Friendship With an Office Tied
to 1t.
Discusses Effort to Have Him
Desert His Principles.
u Is NOT WORRYING.

have no great admiration for a
man whose friendship has a string tied
to it, with an office at the end of the
string" said Governor Hoch when ask
ed what he thought of the criticism to
which he is being subjected concerning
some of his appointments.
I admire a man who realizes that
there are not places enough to go
around and who is willing to stand by
you even though you cannot always do
Just what he wants." said Governor
Hoch. There's Joe Satterthwaite. edi-
torOf the Douglass Tribune, for instance.
Joe wanted to be put on the board of
CONTROL but when I couldn't see my way
clear to put him there he didn't go on
the war path. Instead he sat down and
wrote me the finest kind of a letter. He
said he realized that the governor
couldn't do everything, and he is just
as much my friend today as he was
before didn't appoint him. That's the
KIND OF a man admire That's the
kind of men who make good officials.
1 want to do something for Joe Satter-
thwaite sometime if 1 can.
zone of the meanest things in poll
tics to my mind is to try to make a
man go back on the principles he has
always advocated, and especially the
principles on which he was elected. -
continued the governor. Il have tried
to stand by what I have always preach
ed, and I propose in the future to try to
get the best men for the places have
to fill, regardless Of appointments. This
criticism to which I am being subjected
in some quarters only makes me the
more determined to carry out this
policy"
There is no criticism of Governor
HOchs policy among the people of the
state, however. It all comes from poll
ticians who thought they could run the
governor or from disappointed office
seekers. The rank and file of the peo-
pie do not care especially who fills the
offices, so long as they are well filed
according to his own judgment and in
accordance with his principles.
The Lawrence World, edited by Rep
resentative J. L. Brady, the colleague
of W. r. Stubs from Douglas county,
has the following on this subject:
'HOch's administration is not
wicked because he has appointed a
man he wanted for bank commits
sioner; neither is it ruined because he
has been unable to appoint one of his
early friends to a position for which
he is not fitted. It is just as well to
have some reason in such things It
is not so much who holds the Offices
as how well they are held that inter-
ests the people.
Governor Hoch repeatedly said
that he would not be factiOnaI GOV
erpOr. We knew all the time that his
hackers thought he was fooling The
men behind Hoch are most of them
honest. but a job lot of them are in
the reform business solely for the Off
ces they may get
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-03
GAS HERE BY JUNE 1.
That Is Date Fixed by the Pipe
Line Men.

June 1 is now the date which is fixed
for the completion of the pipe line which
is to conduct natural gas to the gates
of Topeka. There was a, meeting of the
board of directors Of the Kansas Nat
uraI Gas, Oil, Pipe Line and Improve
ment company held at Kansas City
Saturday. It was called for the purpose
of authorizing the company to dispose
of oil from some of it's wells.
The pipe line first enters the gas fields
in Wilson county, a distance of about
125 miles from this city. It then extends
through Chautauqua and Montgomery
counties. The first supply will be got
ten from Wilson county, and already
thirty-hve miles Of the pipe line has
rate of three miles a day and within
the next forty days will be completed.
Then as soon as the pumping station
between Humboldt and Chanute is COM
pleted, which it is said, will not be later
than June 1, Kansas City. Kan, and
Topeka win be furnished natural gas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-03
RESIDENCE
A. w. Bronson VIII Build One at 1920
Harrison.

A. ". Bronson will soon commence
the erection of a $1,000 residence at
1920 Harrison street. Plans have been
drawn. and the constructive work will
commence soon. The dimensions Of
the house will be 33x44 and will be of
frame. A large stone veranda will be
one of the features. The house will
consist of ten rooms, including the re-
ception room
A building permit was issued this
afternoon to c. c. Christensen for the
erection of an addition to his residence
at 1910 Van Buren, street, to cost $500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-03

John D. Rockefeller is said to re-
eeive salary Of only $50, 600 a year.
but with $4O,0O0,0OO annual dividends he
manages to make ends meet and save
a little for charity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-03

After Mr.. BOOKSELLERS experience
Mr.. Carnegie who desires to die poor,
probably viii take no chances on the
missionary societies but viii stick to
the colleges and libraries. which are not
so particular about the quality of their
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-03

There appears to bea disposition on the
part OF the newspapers to doubt GessIer
Rosseau's story about the blowing up
Of the Maine. Yet somebody did 1t. and
his is the only explanation that has ever
been onered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-03
ARE AFTER STANDARD.
Cottonwood Falls objects to Paying 25
Cents While EnpOria Pays 10.

Emporia, kan, April 8.-The Business
Mems association of Cottonwoon Falls
has retained an Emporia attorney to as
sist IN me seaee case w Uil they VIII
They will alIege that in Emporia the
Standard company sells oil at IS cents a
gallon while at Cottonwood Falls, where
there is no competition, oil sells at . cents
a GALLON
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-03

in Topeka today on his way to juno
ton City on law business. Since the
legislature adjourned the senator
time has about all been taken up with
his law practice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-03

Perhaps it is merely friendship for
CIR. Garfield that leads the beef trust
20 attempt to bride witnesses to swear
20 the correctness Of the commission
eT's report
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-03

T. G. Dennis, of s19 Tyler street, is
again very low with paralysis and is
in a critical condition. Mr.. Dennis
suffered a stroke of paralysis about
two months ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-03

About the only thing the Panama ca
nal commissioners have done promptly
was to hand in their designations when
requested to do so. Evidently they
thought the pay was about to stop.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-03

1t looks as though Russia does not
feel thoroughly whipped, yet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-03

The saying that thine is money" is
Illustrated by the fact that Mrs. Chad
wick win discharge her debts with it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-03

There is said to be a milk famine in
Milwaukee. But what can Milwaukee
want milk forY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-03

Probably in the future Mr.. Rockefel-
Ter viii confine his donations to Chi
Cago university and members OF the
United States senate where there is not
likely to be any fuss made about them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-03

Probably the quickest way to end the
war would be to send all the Russian
grand dukes to the front.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-03
AN ATHLETIC TOURNAMENT.
One VIII Be Held at the T. A. A.
Tonight.

The progress of the athletic tournament
to be held at the club rooms of the Tone
ka Athletic association tonight is a. good
one. It consists of several boxing and
wrestling bouts, participated in by Scion
MCGEE, Art Long, Ben Kerns, Earl Pease,
Webb Buell. and Roy Stiff.
The tournament will close with q battle
royal between seven II and 1S-year-Old
lightweights. Captain S A Abbott Of the
baseball team VIII act as master of cere-
me Tournament is open to the public.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-03

Scholarships are cheaper than baking
powder legislation in Missouri. for. some
people
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-03

Chas. J. Snyder, grandfather of L z.
Snyder, who has a bakery at No. 507
west Tenth avenue and who lives at
the same number had q narrow escape
from death Saturday afternoon. By
mistake Mr. Snyder took iodine instead
of a medicine which he IS in the habit
of taking The prompt services Of a
doctor. who administered an emetic,
saved his life. and he was able to eat
a hearty meal at supper time.
children Z--iIl fsIre Piso.s Csure without
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-03

Dan Dyer o. ks the appointment
of John Q. Royce as bank commits
sioner. f'If I had been governor I
would have done the same thing" said
Dan. That ought to settle it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-03
roo LATE no CLASSIFY.


PAINFUL burns, any skin hurt, quickly
healed by Satin Skin Cream. CSC.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-03

Children will take Piso's Cure without
objection because its taste is pleasant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-03

Ephraim Dietrich. aged II years. died
on Saturday night at his home. Is miles
northwest of the city. The funeral will
take place on Wednesday at noon. In
terment in Prairie Home cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-03

The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs Fry
of ga West Sixth street, died on Sun
day afternoon. The interment took
place this afternoon in Topeka GENE
terry.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-20
Williams IS UnsOclable.

|Fmhms evidently desires 1t to be
|lrtOod that these are not his ere
Eng days" as he coolly turns his
\ on all visitors, A few days since
hung attorney from Portland de-
i very much to see the man who
! made himself to (in) famous. and
Ndlngly entered the Jail with n
ls attorney. His cell is dark, and
! ntering they found Williams ly-
on his bunk. A light was lit; but
/ prisoner refused to look up, turn
/ his back and remaining so while
b were in the Jail.
A number Of school teachers were
|Fpecting the jail last week and de-
Jed to see Williams. AS soon as he
Eard some one coming he hung a
|hnket over the cell door and seated
his table he turned his back to
5 audience and continued writing.
pas when they pulled the blanket
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-20
Blood Poisoning From Scratch

A. Roth. who left this city with his
family a few weeks ago, seems to
nave struck a streak of bad luck.
While packing, preparatory to de-
parture, he accidentally scratched his
leg against a projecting nail to which
no attention was paid as of slight
Importance, but on the trip down to
California the slight wound gave him
much pain, and on arrival at San
francisco he was compelled to take
mis- bed, as he was threatened with
blood poisoning. 1t was 10 days be-
fore he could be out-Dayton Cour-
ier-Press.