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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-04
CONGRESS IN SESSION
Continued from First Page.)

opening days the more popular Sena'
tors and Representatives could scarce.
ly be seen for the great banks Of
bloom piled about their desks and
chairs. The men to whom no flowers
we're brought we're looked upon with
pity, and it is limited that many a
dignified representative of the people
on past occasions of the kind has been
wont to send himself bouquets.
A large number of orders placed
with local florists were cancelled on
Saturday when it was learned that
the new rule would be enforced.
Such tributes as did find their way
up the capitol hill were consigned
either to the committee room Of the
members or forwarded to their homes
and boarding houses. Hundreds who
came to see only the horticultural part
Of the show were sadly disappointed.
The formal proceedings, both Sen,
ate and House followed the regular
routine for opening days. In the SEN
ate the most spectacular feature was
the swearing in Of new members in
the House, the election of Speaker
Cannon. his speech and the drawing
Of seats by the members, No at
tempt was made to transact impor-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-04
Mothers Club Meeting.

There viii be a meeting Of the Moth:
ers' Club tomorrow evening at $50
o'clock at The home of Mrs. Mary
Hennen, on Fourth street.
The following programme vii! be
given
Devotional ExcTclFes-Mrs. Alice
Miller, ~
Experiences of Nursery Governe's,
article No. 2-Mrs Fred Karhl. Dis
cusslon by members and Offering
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-04
Little Child Dies Suddenly.

The six-months-old child of Mr. and
Mrs. Oscar Davis died early this morn
ms at tn" parents home at EversCn.
The little one was apparently well last
night but was found dead early this
morning. F'neral services will be held
tC morrow at The, residence and the re-
mains will be laid 10 rest in the Davis
cemetery near MonOngah.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-04
LandeIlde on N. B. Division.

A landslide on the NJ. r. division was
struck by a freight train at All early
hour Sunday morning and several cars
were deraileu and damaged. The slide
came down between shinnston and
Haywood. No one was injured.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-04
Delinquent Lands Sold.

Auctionecr Letcher Jones to-day il
the Courthouse auctioned of several
parcels Of land that were ordered sold
for delinquent taxes. Some Of this
was desirable property and was quick
~ I'D in.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-04

sherman sherrard, who has been on
the road with the Great Lafayette
Show for the past three months, Is
ogain in the city. He is now full
nedged Irishman since he lost his mus
tache.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-04

tant business, an agreement having
been reached that both houses should
adjourn over until tomorrow before
receiving the Presidents annual mes
sage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-10
THAT CARRIAGES QUESTION.
Another Company Wants a Chance
at 1t.

T. D. Humphrey, representing a desic-
eating company which is about to be
organized, appeared before the streets
and walks committee last evening at
the city building and offered to enter
into a contract on the behalf Of his
company to take care Of and dispose of
the city garbage. Mr.. Humphrey makes
an all round proposition which is con-
siderably better than the one which the
Topeka. Desiccating company has pend
ing before the council at this time. MI.
Humphrey stated that his company
would build their plant at least two
miles from any water course and the
same distance from the city's limits,
thus guarding against any objection or
claim that night soil and dead animals
were being thrown into the river. Ihe
night soil will be treated with Bennett s
odOrless diSinfectant which reduces the
night soil to a hard clinker without any
OdOr. Dead animals and garbage VIII
be cremated and manure viii be either
reduced to a fertilizer or cremated. All
of the city's work viii be done free OF
charge, the Topeka Desiccating COM
pany wants $50 a month. The company
asks for a contract Of one year to be
gin with and if the council finds that
the contract is being lived up TO on
the part OF the company 1t VIII ask Tor
an extension to five years. Mr. Hum
phrey will not make known the per
sonnet of the proposed company until
Monday evening when he VIII appear
before the council and submit his pro-
position in writing.
The committee recommended the pas
sage of an ordinance creating benefit
district of the portion of the block be-
tween Seventh and Eighth streets and
Smith and Chestnut in order to pur-
chase a street for the residents there
When the houses were first built in
that portion of the block they were
built by mistake in the straet The
people want to conform with the true
lines and have asked for benefit dis
trict so they may purchase land for a
new street
The following sidewalk petitions were
recommended for passage: On the west
side of Tyler street from the end OF
the present walk south to Euclid ave
nue.; on the east side of West street
from Eighteenth to Nineteenth streets;
on east side of Chandler street from
Second to Third streets. A petition for
a walk on the south side of Third street
from Western avenue to the alley east
Of Taylor street was not recommend
The committee placed on file the pc
tition for the opening of the alley run
ming east and west bounded by Fntn
and Sixth streets and Monroe and Mad
son streets. The petition is not Worded
and a new petition VIII be
presented. A remOnstrance against the
granting of the petition was placed on
lie also.
Alter the snow and ice have melted
some 'steen months ago the streets and
walks committee recommend for pas
sage an ordinance compelling property
owners to maintain their walks free of
snow and ice.
The plat of Rodgers & Davis to addi-
ion to the city of Topeka was re-
ierred to the city attorney and city en-
yineer for investigation The addition
les between Sixth and Eighth streets
and east of Leland.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-10
THE BIG sTAHL PICNIC.
Twenty-sixth Annual to Be Given
June %.

The big bills announcing the twenty
sixth annual prohibition picnic, at
StahIs grove, are out. The date is
June %.
The announcement is that 1.-The en-
tire day will be given to work along
temperance and home lines. The
speaker of the day will be Governor
E. w. Hoch. Rev. Charles M. Sheldon
will read an original story Speeches,
songs and declarations will be given
by Miss Clara Crumb of Topeka, Miss
Edna Groves of Topeka, Miss Bertha
Mix of Topeka, Miss Agnes Hannigan
of Topeka.
The announcement is made that
there Will be plenty of refreshments
of all kinds-limited-" Plenty of
water and shade This picnic was
organized to run for 80 years. This
is the 26th anniversary without a
break" In the evening play en-
titled "Under the Spell will be given.
1T is a temperance play, and deals
with the home. the lawyer, the saloon
and the voter. All the characters are
home grown.
The following will take part in the
picnic: Independence Sunday school,
Pleasant Valley Sunday school, Waka-
E. Sunday school. Auburn Presby-
terrain Sunday school, Auburn Baptist
Sunday school, Sharon Sabbath school,
Red Pepper Sabbath school, Fountain
Ridge Sabbath school.
Frank Stahl is president of the pic
mic and Mark Y. Cunningham is mar
shall of the day. Committee on stands,
Robt. Chapman, J. A Gates and NJ
L. Harr. Committee on decoration,
Emma Satsler. Committee to help
during day and evening, getting ready,
VIII Ely and Phillip Keck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-10

Gala Mcdowell, Miss Lucy Van SAINT.
Miss Josephine Pickens, Miss Hulda
P1ckens, Miss Daisy Woodding, Miss
Lena Ta1lman.
Mr.. and Mrs. William E. Powell
planned an agreeable surprise Monday
evening at their home on Lake street
Tor their son. William. who left Tues
day for a permanent residence at
Denison, Texas. The guests were
pleasantly entertained by vocal num-
bers by Mrs. Swartz, Mrs. Carl and
Mr. Barnes, Mr.. Snyder and Mrs. Nc
Coy. The hostess was assisted by her
daughters, Mrs. SWartz and Mrs. Carl
Those present We're: Mr.. and Mrs.
W. E. Snyder, Mr.. and Mrs. W. Cope
land, Mr.. and Mrs. Havens, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ludington, Mr.. and Mrs. Lane,
Mr.. and Mrs. Snead, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
B. Mccoy, Mr.. Barnes and Miss
Barnes. Mr.. Hanson. Mr.. MeAullife
Mr.. William Fargo, Mr. Otto Miller,
Mr. Gus Miller, Mr.. Lloyd Nichols, Mr.
George Etze1, Mr.. Chester Copeland
Mr.. Vernon Ravens, Misses Eva and
Mildred Ravens.
A pleasant surprise party was given
Mr.. and Mrs. John Smeddick last
evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
George MetzSer by the Degree of Hon
or lodge No. 81. Those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Weaver and daughter,
Mr. and Mrs. c. w. Aekley, Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Doyle Mr.. and Mrs.
Spacht, Mrs. Engle, Mrs. Rahree, Mrs.
Ed Babcock and daughter Nellie, Mrs.
E. W. SOwle, Mrs. Emery, Mrs. VOL
ley, Mrs. Tilford, Mrs. Nelson. Mrs.
Dyer, Mrs. Peterson, Miss Neil Miss
Parkes, Miss Stella Parkes, Miss
Metzger, Miss Nellie Birmingham,
Miss Dollie Tilford, Mr.. Ed Birming-
ham, Mr.. W. Standfeld. Mr.. George
Etzel, Mr.. Sandmeyer, Mr. Charles
Metzger and Mr.. George Hodson. Mr..
! and Mrs. Smeddick will leave in a few
days for their future home in New
Mexico.
The Rev. and Mrs. Samuel C. Cob
lentz were pleasantly surprised at
their home, 1911 Monroe street, We'd
their friends, it being in honor of
their twentieth wedding anniversary.
The house was decorated with palms
and flowers. The veranda and lawn
were lighted by japanese lanterns. A
beautiful Haviland china tea set was
presented by the guests. The Rev E.
Shepherd made the presentation
speech, and in his humorous way
made mention of the courtship of the
happy couple, who twenty years ago
started on life's voyage together Ice
cream and cake were served on the
veranda and in the dining room. Rev
Samuel c. Coblentz was the builder
and founder of the United Brethren
church of Topeka, and former pastor
for nine years He is now in the
church erection work of the o. B.
church. Rev. Mr.. CoblentZ leaves for
the east in a few days
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-10
DAVIDSON MAY LEAVE.
Omaha Fears He VIII Go to CIeve-
land, Ohio.

superintendent W. NJ. Davidson Of
the Omaha schools, formerly superin-
tendent of the Topeka school. is look
ing toward the superintendency of the
schools of Cleveland, Ohio.
This Sherlock Holmes deduction is
made because of the fact that the
statements given out by Mr.. Davidson,
to the Omaha papers, are the same, in
wording and sentiment, as he gave out
to the Topeka papers when he was
looking Omahaward. A statement he
has given to the Omaha papers is:
''I have submitted no application
and am not a candidate. In short.
like the work in Omaha and am salts
fed here. During my administration
all has gone smoothly, and the en-
thusiasm of the educational workers
here has been all that a superintend-
ent could ask. There is the sort of
atmosphere in this city which has con-
trfbuted much to my liking for Omaha
and its people. Moreover, my work
for next year has been carefully plan
ned and therefore you can see that
have not given much thought to this
newspaper talk.
GAS yet there has been no formal
advance on the part of the board of
education of Cleveland. I don't even
know to a certainty whether or not
have been much considered. and it is
too early to say what my reply will be
in case a formal offer is made"
Nevertheless Topeka hopes it is true.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-10
Going to Colorado?

We can save you money if you are;
Very low rate for the international
Epworth League convention IN } uIy.
SI75O Denver. Pueblo and Colorado
Springs and return. on sale daily
final limit returning October 81 Stop
over allowed in both directions De
tween Pueblo and Denver: Cilalr
block signal system. Harvey meals
The only line to Denver passing
through Pueblo and Colorado springs.
Summer service better ana raster
Low rates for trips to interior Colo
RADIO points after the convention; also
Grand Canyon of Arizona.
Write for descriptive literature and
other information
IF Won want a real pleasure trip you
viii. T. L. KING. Agent,
The Atchison. Topeka & Santa Fe
Railway.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-10
Campbell COLLEGE, Fac,Itv

Holton. Kas., June 10.-The hoard
OF trustees Of Campbell college I'm
ished their business by re-electing the
old faculty with the exception of
President P. o. Bonebrake, who re-
signed, and Prof. W. A Zehring. who
goes TO Purdue university at La
fayette, Ind. The board has offered
the presidency to Rev. w e. ScheI
of York college, Nebraska. Prot.
Starkey, of Westerville. Ohio. has
been elected to take the place made
vacant by Prof. W. A. Zehring.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-10
RETURNS EMPTY HANDED.
Messenger Sent to Collect Surplus
From Board of Lady Managers.

New York, June 1O-Mrs Daniel Man
ming, president, and her associates on
the board of lady managers for the St
Louis exposition, in session here,
have decided to publish an independent
number of the boards report. It will
ing government officers. This, it is es-
timated, will cost between IS, 600 and So
600. A representative of the exposition
company who came from st. Louis to
collect from the lady managers what
remains Of the 100000 appropriation,
was sent back home empty handed. He
was informed, so it is understood, that
the ladies would report to President
Francis, when they have settled all
their outstanding obligations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-10

Chicago, June 1O.-BIore than 500 ath
letes from ten states contested in the
annual interscholastic meet on Marshall
Field today under the auspices Of he
University OF Chicago. The contestants
represented IS different high schools
and academies. From the standpoint
or attendance and number of entries
the meet eclipsed all previous similar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-10
Death 81 Fditor Rorers-

New York, June 10.-WiIliam H. Rog-
ers, for IA years a member Of f1a az
torial staff of the World, is dead from
acute pneumonia. He was born in
GAINESVILLE, Wis, in 1866, and was grad
uated from Beloit. Upon leaving college
he went into the newspaper field at St
Eaui ana minneapolis subsequently be-
coming night editor of the Chicaso Tri-
bune. In 1881 he came to this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-10
HAND
s APOLLO
FOR TOILET AND BATH

It makes the toilet something to be en-.
joyed. Itremoves all stains and roughness,
prevents prickly heat and chatting, and
leaves the skin white, soft, healthy. In the
bath it brings glow and exhilaration which
no common soap can equal, imparting the
vigor and life sensation Of a mild Turkish
sbeth. ALL GRocERs AND DRUGGISTS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-10

dered by Misses Leila Caldwell I,ens
Hamilton, Daisy and Bertha Forte.
81 Adams, Helen Garner, Grace
harl, Lena Marin, Fav Clark ana c,is-Ss
Ogee. Invitations have been extended
Tor the second of the series which viii
be Flower programme given re5-t
saturday saturday afternoon by pupils of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-10

It makes no difference how long you
have been sick If you are troubled with
inefresfion. constipation, liver and kidney
troubles. HOLSTERS Rocky. Mountain Tea
viii make you we'll 80 cents lea or Iap-
lets Gatlin Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-10

treople. sending items to this department
of the State Journal will confer 1ayoa
by giving the full first name or W.
Initials, with all proper names. Items
must be accompanied by the name any at
address of the writer or they can hOs
be published
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-10

Excursion to st. Joe sia Rock Island.
Sunday. June II. Round trip 81 so.
Train leaves at $3.50 a. m. RETURNING
10 p. M
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-10

Governor and Mrs. Hoch will be
assisted at their reception in honor Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Hoch, of Wash
ington, D. c., at the Governors House
tonight, by Mrs. J. B. Larimer, Miss
Julia Larimer, Mrs H. 0. Garvey,
Mrs. John Smith. Mrs. Chappen FoOte,
the Misses Keller of Marion, Miss
Abby Ware, Miss Daisy Neil and Miss
Lora Neil. The hours are from 8
O'Clock to half after 10.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-10

Excursion to Kansas City.
Sunday, June Is. Round trip S1.25.
Santa re.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-10

The first of a series Of students &C
casionals was given by pupils OF Eva
NJ Willard at her studio Friday even
ing. The musical numbers were rem
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-10

Mr.. and Mrs J. E. Mcleod will enter
tain the following friends at supper at
the Vinewood cafe tonight: Mr. and
Mrs. James Troutman, Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Skinner, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
F. Spencer, Mr.. and Mrs E l. Cope
land, Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Nesbaum and
Mrs. Anna Overholt,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-10

Miss Anna Sweet will entertain the
girls of her sorority, the Beta of Wash
burn college, at o'clock tea tonight.
The table will be decorated with the
sorority flower, the RED carnation, and
the place cards done IN watercolors
will have a red carnation design. The
company will, include the two pledges,
Miss Eva Noel and Miss Hazel Larkin,
Miss Daisy Neil Miss Agnes Burge,
Miss Mary Wilson, Miss IuGrace Whit
mer, Miss Florence Tucker Miss Nora
Heidleston, Miss Nell McCrumb, and
Miss Jennie Tharp.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-10

Mrs. ]. T. LoveweI entertained II lit
tie friends of her daughter, Carol yes
terday afternoon, at her house 1901 Col
lege avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-10

Mrs. J. H. Burge, SIS Tenth avenue
west, and Mrs. Angie Sprague enter
tanned the following friends at the
formers house Thursday afternoon:
Mrs. George w. Martin, Mrs. I. 2.
Armstrong, Mrs. J. E. Burge. Mrs. N.
B. Murge, Mrs. N A. Menard, Mrs F.
A Stokes, Mrs. NJ. A. Mooney, Mrs.
Rosa Geiger, Mrs. Emma Bailey. Mrs
Florence Shirley, Mrs. NJ. K. Erickson,
Mrs. Belle Grow, Mrs. P. M. Pay, Mrs.
J. r. Deisher, Mrs. Anna Robinson,
Mrs =. H. Orr, Mrs. L. A. Fuller, Mrs.
Emma Tenant, Mrs. A l. Wiseman,
Mrs. John D. Price, Mrs. G. P. Mid
daugh, Mrs. Stevenson, Mrs. H. W.
Daub, Mrs. D. S. Myers, Mrs. Emma
Bailey, Mrs. G.. A. Morse Mrs. G. r.
Williamson, Mrs. c. W. Horn. Mrs.
William Middleton, Mrs. Z. H Wal
dron, Mrs J. H. Taylor. MIS-. G. J.
Holman, Mrs. Emily Mcclure Mrs q.
W. Ferret, Mrs. o. P. Dugan, Mrs. T.
A Andrews, Mrs. A. S. Loux, Mrs.
Hattie Horning of Grantv1lle, Mrs
Amos Bceler. Miss Gwendolyn Beeler
and Mrs Emma R. Remley- An ex-
cellent programme was given oy Mrs.
Remley who contributed readings,
Mrs. c. B. Burge and Miss Beatrice
Burge who gave piano and vocal NUM-
bers. The house was decorated with
daisies and sweet peas.
The first of a series Of students oc-
casionals was given by pupils OF Eva
~ a--z at /.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-24
WHY EYESIGHT FAILS
INFERIOR ARTIFICIAL LIGHT FIRE.
QUENTLY THE CAUSE.
IIIumlnants of the Past, One and All,
Have Serious Defects-Acetylene
Gas, with Its Clear, Unwavering, Yet
Soft Flame Cannot Hurt the Eyes.

Chicago, June 20.-No one can
go into our schools or meet q
group of children on the street
without noticing how large a number
of them wear spectacles. The proper
tion seems to increase yearly, and
there are many more who ought to
wear glasses. The experience of one
teacher might be duplicated by the
score. She knew Alice was inatten-
tive and she thought she was unusual
ly stupid. She said SO to the principal
and sent a note to the mother, re-
questing that the child be helped at
home if she wished her to keep up
with her class. One day after black
board explanation, the teacher called
upon the child and found that she
had not seen what had been written.
She was kept after school and by dint
C. found that Alice had never been
able to see what was put on the board
and that her head had ached so often
and so hard that she frequently failed
to hear what was said.
Such condition may be caused by
lack of proper food, but in our Ameri-
can homes it is usually due to the
poor quality of the artificial light. The
yellow, insufficient light of the ordi-
nary kerosene lamp, with its smoky
chimney, is about as bad for the eyes
as can be imagined. The flickering
light from a coal gas jet is but little
better, and even the electric light,
brilliant as it usually is, has an IN
rta dYro 10 10 n
and a glare peculiarly trying to the
delicate nerves of sight. The compar-
atively new illuminant acetylene gas
produces as nearly perfect an artificial
light as has yet been found. 1t gives
clear white, unwavering light, very
brilliant yet perfectly soft, and SO
nearly like the rays of the sun that
even colors appear as in daylight.
Fortunately, acetylene is very easily
and cheaply produced, and the simple
apparatus necessary can be purchased
and installed in any home at very
moderate cost, and the acetylene can
be piped to convenient points in the
house where light is needed. 1t is
then lighted and extinguished and used
exactly like common city gas.
Acetylene is rapluly coming lnto
common use in homes, churches,
schools and institutions of all kinds.
and it is reasonable to expect that as
its use in the home increases, there
will be fewer defective eyes, particu-
larly among children. Poor eyesight
and the many ills resulting therefrom
will undoubtedly be much reduced by
the use of this new illuminant.