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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-07

The city council also turns its hand to
such varied and uncommon pursuits as
running tulip farm, a laundry, dog
and bird store and an old clothes en-
porium. The profits of the last two are
used to support the towns municipal
art studio and picture gallery. The
city owns and manages a plant for the
Transforming of its sewage into mar
ketabIe fertilizers and realizes hand
somely on the venture.
This by no means exhausts the list
Torquay has gone into the business of
raising oysters, Cardiff runs a munic-
ipal fish market and Liverpool raises
beets Belfast and Preston and $50
other towns have municipal slaughter
houses and markets. Bradford is con-
templating a municipal tailor shop.
The municipality of Battersea holds
flower shows, gives organ recitals and
runs sawmill. Brighton is even more
enterprising; it owns its race track and
operates it at a profit Tunbridge
Wells and scarborough have munich
pal theaters. Manchester is largely en-
gagged in the candle making industry.
The charming town of Davenport owns
and manages every saloon within its
limits, and Horley, most advanced OF
4alI, has a municipality conducted inc
briate asylum
| Edward r. dunno, mayor OF chicago
was born in Waterville, Conn, in 1853.
When he was quite young the family
removed to Peoria, ILL.,, where the
| judges father became an alderman and
afterward a member of the legislature.
/ The son was sent to Trinity college.
Dublin, from which he was graduated
with high honors. On his return to
America young Dunno settled in Chi
cago and began the practice of the law.
in which he attained an early and re-
markable success. He was elected
Judge of the circuit court in 1892 and
has been reelected several times
Judge Dunno is married and has fam
lily of ten sons and daughters. He lives
in a handsome suburban residence at
River Forest. on the Desplainee river.
CLAIMING A. BARLOW. ]
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-07
WANTS THEIR MONEY.
LeavenWorth County Fails to Get Scare
for Insane FUND.- From state.

Leavenworth, July THE state of
Kansas owes the county of Leavenworth
$4,000 for the care and maintenance of
insane, but it is doubtful if the county
will get it before next Christmas, ow-
ing to the failure of the First National
bank of Topeka in which the state of
Kansas had over 100000 in funds.
Some days ago County Clerk Niehaus
received a receipt for the money from
the state auditor and this he signed as
all county clerks must, and then return
ed it to the auditor, hoping to receive
the money as soon as the receipt was
received in Topeka. NoNw the receipt
ed voucher is in Topeka, but the money
is not in the -Leavenworth county treas
ury and there is no telling when it will
he
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-07

Ann Harbor, Mich. July Tin a test
case involving the rights of the supreme
council of the Catholic Mutual Benefit
association to raise charges on the aged
members of the order after they Joined
the association on specified rates, Judge
Kline of the Washtenaw circuit court
today enjoined the supreme council
from enforcing the new rates. This case
was brought for test and viii be ap-
pealed to the Michigan supreme court
and probably to, the United States SUI
preme court. The headquarters of the
c. NJ B. A. are in Buffalo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-07

Even a low rate of interest does not
warrant absolute security and perpetual
dividends. The great value of life in
surance is little understood. Shall we
explain it to you?
National Life Insurance company of
Vermont Mutual = Organized 1880.
F'ifty-sixth year, doing business in AZ
states. VIM. B. Henderson, general
manager. suite 459 Kemper building,
Kansas City, Mo. Both phones 459
Main; or E. w. Thompson, manager
Columbian building. Phone 1891 Ind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-07

many also, especially in the principal
Rhenish cities, the same system pre-
walls Berlin resolved several years
ago to make no further railway grants
and has been acquiring the control OF
electric lines ever since Paris owns
the tunnels of its new subway and
has reserved the right to take over the
MANAGEMENT of the entire system in u
few years.
In the United States the municipal
ownership of rapid transit facilities
movement has made less progress. but
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-07
Crop Report Is Delayed.

Washington, July 7.-Secretary. of
Agriculture Wilson announced today
month would be given on the 18th in
slant, instead of on the 10th. the days
delay having been made necessary on
account of closing the department on
the Fourth of July and on the day of
Secretary Hays funeral, which put the
office behind in its work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-07

street railways is not adapted to public
management. To meet this the advo-
Gates of municipal ownership maintain
that the street railway is the one of all
public utilities most likely to thrive I'M
der public management. This is be-
cause from its very nature it is ex-
posed at all times to observation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-07
In Ugly Mood.

Manila, July THE sailors of the
informed Russian squadron are report
ed to be in sullen mood and to be
expressing sympathy for the Black sea
mutineers. A rumor that they con-
templated numbering their officers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-07
Powers Case Goes to U. S. Court.

Louisville, July IA special from
Maysville, KY. says: Judge Cochran
of the United States district court has
taken jurisdiction in the Caleb Powers
case. This means that the case will be
tried in the federal court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-07

management in European cities will be
likely to surprise Americans. Eleven
years ago last July Glasgow. the chief
commercial city of Scotland, with a
population of nearly a million, took
charge of it's street railways, three or
four lesser British cities having pre-
viously set the example. Today every
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-07

chief city of the Austrian empire. with
approximately the population of Chi
cago. bought all its street car lines and
assumed their mana cement. In Ger
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-07

not sitting
Geo. K. Scott & Co. VS.. T. Wiegand:
error from Woodson county. Affirmed.
State of Kansas VS.. Frank Harland:
appeal from Allen county. Affirmed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-07
$1,000
Buffalo and Return, via Rock Island
System.

Tickets on sale July Z. s and 9, final
return limit August 4, 1905. For full
Information see Rock Island agents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-07
BUFFALO AND RETURN $1,000.
Santa Fe Makes Low Rate for ElI1s'
Annual Meeting.

Annual meeting Benevolent and Pro-
tective Order of E,1ks. Tickets on sale
July Z, and 9, and can be extended to
leave Buffalo as late as August 4.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-07

of local transportation has become the
settled policy of British cities.
Although the movement on the con-
tfnent began at a somewhat later Pc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-07

caused the> American authorities to
place the monitor Monadnock in close
proximity to the Russian warships.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-07
Main Thoroughfare.

To Lewis and Clark Exposition, Port
land, oregon, June 1 to october Is,
1903. via Union Pacific. This historic
al route, traversing the heart of the
great Northwest with its boundless re-
sources, gives you 200 miles along the
matchIess Columbia river and a trip
to Portland and the Northwest with
out change and a chance to visit yell
lowstone Park. June 1 to September
10, by side trip from Pocatello or
Ogden through Monida-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-07

..tsa!ssst1s.s!.'sIJ UDGE EDWARD F.
dunno. the new mu-
Ssx:' IA nicipal ownership may
Ei.:.;;: .l2S q or of Chicago, whose
notable triumph over
y a political adversary so
sEHiss,tIIIiIIhl wide awake and with
al SO popular. as John
Maynard Harlan was evidence indis-
putabIe that there Is no falling off in
the ranks of those who believe the time
has come when the private adrninistra-
ton of public interests should be cur
tailed, Is now preparing a plan of &C
ton. In this work he is receiving val
liable assistance from the brilliant
Clarence 8. Darrow, whom he has ap-
pointed special counsel in traction liti-
CATION. Mr.. Darrow Is an enthusiast
on the subject and has been prominent
in municipal ownership discussion for
many years. He also acquired much
reputation from his work as counsel
for the miners in the great anthracite
coal arbitration.
It has been decided that a beginning
win be made as soon as the entire
ground is thoroughly canvassed. As an
earnest Of the thorough manner in
which Judge Dunno is proceeding may
be mentioned the fact that he intends
to call to his aid the most competent
experts in the reform and has already
bespoken the services of several Glas-
cow leaders in the movement which
has so transformed municipal govern
ment in that Scottish metropolis
James Dalrymple, general manager OF
the Glasgow tramway system, has been
invited to visit Chicago, and it is ex-
peeted that he viii remain several
months. It is to his good judgment
and initiative that Glasgow and its i'm
tators owe much of their present sue
less under the scheme of municipal
ownership so prevalent in the United
Kingdom.
It has been assumed frequently that
wing to the administrative demand:
q the business and its relAsIon to me.
hanics and invention, tzs operation o
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-07

That it is perfectly feasible has been
demonstrated by its repeated trials and
successes. Excepting those who have
kept track Of it. the wide and rapid
municipal assumption of street railway
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-07

Itching irritable. chafing, chapped skin
healed healthy by Satin skin cream. 25c.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-11-17
CORRESPONDENCE
Albion


Mrs Eliza Wood is quite poorly.
Mrs ] L Spencer is laboring with a
bad cold.
Matt Hammas of Sumner was in town
Sunday.
Frank r Wescott made business
trip to GAINESVILLE Sunday.
Miss Isabella Pierce remained with
Florence Ford Thursday night.
Miss Jessie Lawton of Milton Junction
is visitor at Jim Herrington's.
Rev TT Van Horn is holding series
of revival meetings at Walworth this
week.
Leon Dates, Ellis left and Clarence
Osborne took in the sights of Cambridge
Saturday.
Verne Coon and wife and John Bliven
and wife dined with Uncle Lee Coon's
people Thursday.
Miss Zadie Painters school at Kosh-
konong Station closed Friday for a
weeks vacation.
Mrs Elite Gunderson and son, Robert,
of Stoughton were guests at Jim Her
rington's Saturday.
Charles Hammerquist and family of
Sumner visited his sister, Mrs Emma
Osborne, Sunday.
LO Painter was at home Saturday
and Sunday, returning to his work at
Beloit Monday morning.
Mrs J E White and daughter. Mrs
Abbie Crandall and Miss Lillian Taylor
took tea with Mr. Kruger and wife Sun
day afternoon.
Harry Roberts, wife and daughter of
Stoughton, Rufus Roberts and wife of
Wheeler Prairie, Herman Collins and
wife of Stoughton spent day with I'm
Gle Lee and Aunt Mary Coon the past
week They presented them with nice
lamp and also gave Aunt Mary very
pretty shoulder shawl.
Sunday afternoon we observed good
ly number of little girls assembled on
the walk, reminding We jotter of a bevy
of birds chatting. After brief consult
alton they coupled off in pairs, begin
ming at the tallest, even down to the
smallest, and marched in line, making
an unique procession. AS they were
laden with cakes, we investigated and
learned it was Marjorie Taylor that was
to be surprised They had some nice
presents also. The girls were seventeen
in number, had nice time and wished
some one might have a surprise party
every day.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-11-17
Albion Prairie

The corn shredders are kept busy here
this week.
Miss Emma Heble is visiting friends
on the Prairie.
Rev Peavy of Streator, ILL., preached at
the P M church last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Saunders entertained
friends from Edgerton last Sunday after
noon.
Misses Edith Marsden and Myrtle
Goldthorp of Sumner attended services
at the 2 M church last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Lester Carpenter Miss
Melvia Carpenter and Miss Berry of Ed
phrey last Sunday.
While playing at school last Monday,
Sadie Hall fell, cutting a large cash in
her forehead DR. McChesney was called
and dressed the wound.
Rev Shepard, who has been assisting
in revival meetings at Kewanee and
Streator, I'll, will return home Saturday
and preach at the P M church next Sun
day at the usual time.
The young people have decided to give
an entertainment and chicken pie sup
per at The P M church, Wednesday even
ing, Nov 10Th. Price for entertainment,
15c; supper, zoe. Proceeds for the ben
eft of the Sunday school. All are cor
daily invited.
The Dane County Teachers associa-
ton and School Board convention will
meet at Madison, Saturday, Nov 18th.
Supt Ames has secured a special train
to leave Stoughton Saturday morning at
So'clock Tickets at fare and one third
for the round trip, good on special train
going, and good for return on regular
trains up to and including Nov Goth. :.
Statement of Hillside Cooperative
Creamery Co for the month of Septem
Der, 1905; No lbs milk received, 236,279;
No lbs cream received, $780, No lbs but
ter made, 1926; Amt received, S2731.47;
cost to make per 10, .02l; average test of
milk, 4; average test of cream, 3035; &C
tual yield of butter, 40; average price
per 10, .2064; price of butter fat, .2l94;
average price paid for milk, .87: price of
4 per g ut mix, 81; lxre nses, @-z7.9o
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-11-17
Sumner

Otto Loga has gone up north hunting
deer this week.
John Messmer, Jr, visited relatives at
GAINESVILLE Monday and Tuesday.
Ed Kirby and son, Frank, attended
the campfire at Edgerton Wednesday
evening.
Charles Hammerquist and family Wis
tied Lynn Osborne and family at Albion
last Sunday
Mr. and Mrs Arrow Marsden spent a
few days of last week with her sister at
Piperville.
Adolph Kalment and family of Fort
Atkinson spent Sunday with G ] Braves
ard family.
Thomas Marsden, chairman of this
town, attended the county board meet
ing at Jefferson this week.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-11-17
New Meat ShOD.

VIM. Barnes is located opposite the
postoffice. "A good line of cured meats
lard, salt pork and sausage. Market
price paid for hides, veals and poultry
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-11-17
Wood Saving.

The undersigned are prepared to at
tend promptly to all orders for wood or
pole saving. Leave orders at McDon-
ough's cigar store. HELLER Bros.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-11-17
Preus Academy

Rev Linnevold called here Monday.
Rev Halverson called here last Friday.
Ancient history class had test last
Tuesday.
The news of the week was given by
Miss Amanda Mason.
Rev A X Sagen of La Crosse called
here last Thursday and Friday.
Several from here attended the funeral
of DR. McManus at Edgerton last Friday.
The Young Ladies society was enter
tanned by Miss Kravick, Miss Bolstad
and Miss Olga johnson.
Mr. and Mrs Ristad and Mae johnson
visited with Rev Linnevold in Edgerton
last Sunday afternoon.
Miss Olga johnson, Carl Smithback,
Marvin Smithback and Arthur attended
the funeral of their uncle, Mr. Thore
Smithback, who died last Monday.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-11-17
West Porter


Mrs Dennis MCCARTHY is on the sick
list.
Aron Wallin has gone north to hunt
deer.
Mrs Bates Sundayed with Mrs John
Hart.
Mr. j Hardwick is building one of the
largest barns in town.
Three second hand stoves and pipe for
sale at st Michaels church.
Misses Mae and Nell Mccarthy Sun
dayed with Miss Cora Young.
Chas Miller of Stoughton made bus
mess trip to Porter on Thursday.
VIM Frusher went to Iowa Monday to
accept position on railroad.
The beet harvest is completed. The
yield is not as good as last year.
Dennis Casey came home Friday from
Dunkirk where he has been shredding
corn.
Mrs ] F Mccarthy sold her 'O5 crop of
tobacco to Mr. Wileman of Edgerton for
&c in the bundle.
The dance at VIM Hyland's Saturday
evening called out large crowd and
everybody had pleasant time.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-11-17

Some odds and ends which I am
bound TO leave with you at some price.
If that is not satisfactory please do not
charge me for taking them home.
CHRIS OLSON.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-11-17

Thanksgiving linen sale = special
prices at Archie Reid & Co.'S, GAINESVILLE.
We have been fortunate enough to
receive another shipment of the famous
underwear which sells at 19c.-T. P.
u. -. .Il.nf sYilis Wis.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-11-17
Indian Ford


w FL Will and wife spent Sunday of
last week at Richmond.
Ivy and Mae Tracy were at their I'm
Gle Bill Bradley's Sunday
Charlie Albright had gang of men
patching up the bridge Tuesday.
Mrs l. L Hyatt has gone to spend the
winter with her daughter at Pardeeville.
Mrs Carrie Hopkins has been visit
ing her friend, Mrs Hays, at Pardeeville.
George Whaley was walking out Tues
day after being laid up with lame back.
Grandma Scarcliff has come down
from Edgerton to spend the winter with
John and Louise.
Mrs Emma Shuman of Koshkonong
station has been taking vacation. On
her way home from Madison she visited
her father, G S Thomas.
w w Powers has bought the Kramer
place of Mrs Lii Cook and takes posses
sion the first of December. Mrs Cook
intends moving to GAINESVILLE.
Gossip is already trying to break up
our club, but be'it hereby known, re-
CARELESS of what anybody says, that any
one old enough to understand game of
cards is welcome.
Fergus County argus., 1905-09-01

High grade 3S and 45 inch Bradfol
mohairs in plain and fancy weave
all colors, black, blue, cream ar
fancy suiting mixtures. The genui1
Bradford goods sold regularly by -,
at 65 and 70, and some of them IS
The entire week the whole lot
choice, IN,
per yard OO(
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-03-30

One-hundred and forty acres five
miles from town, good roads, r. F.
D. and phone line, good neighbor-
hood, onehalf mile to school, good
four room house, good little barn,
sheds, cribs, and fine stone walled
cave, we'll watered, young orchard.
The place is we'll fenced and cross
fenced, ten acres hog pasture. Not
one foot of waste land on the place.
rolling but good soil. Sixty dollars
per acre, less than average price
Of surrounding farms. Thirty-five
hundred optional loan five per cent,
runs four years, will swap equity
for stock of goods or income pro-
perty.
An so acres finely improved land
near good town in Cass County,
Iowa, fine system of water works.
$500. in trade, balance on good
terms, a snap.
Will sell 100 acres four miles
from town, lays almost level, good
house, barn, we'll watered, rented
for So. 90 per acre, for $470O., a snap,
no trade on this. Address,
X-JouRNAL OFFICE, Exira.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-03-30
Mcs Fannie DICK

through the advice of Mrs Pinkham,
of Lynn, Mass, which is given to sick
women absolutely free of charge.
Mrs. Pinkham has for many years
made study of the ills of her sex !;
she has consulted with and advised
thousands of suffering women, who
to-day owe not only their health but
even life TO her helpful advice
Mrs Fannie d. Fox, of Chestnut
Street, Bradford, Pa, writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham =
Il suffered for long time with womb
trouble, and finally was told by my physician
that had tumor on the womb / did not
want to submit to an operation so wrote you
for advice. received your letter and did as
you told me, and to-day l am completely
cured My doctor says the tumor has disap-
peared, and / am once more well woman
/ believe Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Com
pound is the best medicine in the world for
women"
The testimonials which we are con-
stantlypubEshing from grateful women
establish beyond doubt the power of
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound to conquer female diseases.
Women suffering from any form of
female weakness are invited to
promptly communicate with Mrs.
Pinliham, at Lynn, Mass. She asks
nothing in return for her advice. 1t is
absolutely free, and to thousands of
women has proved to be more precious
than gold.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-03-30
Woman's Kidneys.

Women are more often: afflicted
with kidney disorders than men, but
attribute the symptoms to diseases Pc
culiar to their sex, while in reality
the kidneys are deranged. Nervous
ness, headache, puffy or dark circles
under the eyes, pain in the back, are
signs of kidney trouble that must not
be ignored. or serious malady will
result. Foley's Kidney Cure has re-
stored the health of thousands of
weak, nervous, broken down women.
1t stops Irregularities and strengthens
the urinary organs. 1t purifies the
blood and benefits the whole system.
Sold by all Dealers.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-03-30
PEACE is IN THE AIR.
Visit of King Edward to Denmark
May Lead to Understanding.


London, March 27-According to ar
rangements which are still liable to
revision, King Edward will leave Lon
don OH April s. He will join Queen
Alexandra at Cologne, and from
thence their majesties will go to
Copenhagen for the celebration of the
birthday Of King Christian, April s.
The Associated Press correspondent
at Copenhagen telegraphs that so far
as known King Edwards visit has no
connection with Russo-Japanese peace
proposals, but that King Christian
strongly fayors peace, and should the
dowager empress of Russia also come
to her fathers birthday celebration it
will be regarded as the signal of a
peace conference at Copenhagen.
A st. Petersburg dispatch states
that the majority of the council of
ministers is agreed on the principle
of the opportuneness of initiating
steps in the direction of peace, and
correspondents in the principal Eu,
ropean capitals all report that peace
is in the air.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-03-30
A Grim Tragedy

is daily enacted in thousands of
homes, as Death claims, in each one,
another victim of Consumption or
Pneumonia. But when Coughs and
Colds are properly treated, the trag-
edy is averted. F. G. Huntley, of
Oaklandon, Ind, writes: "My wife
had the consumption and three doc.
tors gave her up. Finally she took
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds, which
cured her, and to-day she is we'll and
strong" 1t kills the germs of all dis
eases. One dose relieves. Guaranteed
at SOC and $l.00 by Nick Doffing & Co.,
druggist. Trial bottle free.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-03-30
Prominent Men at Encampment,

Oskaloosa, March 2S.-Among the
prominent people who will appear on
the program at the Grand Army of the
Republic encampment at Oskaloosa in
May are: Past Chief Commander
William Warner of Kansas City, Chief
Commander Wilmon w. Blackmar Of
Boston, Senators Allison and Dolliver.
Goyernc, Cummins, Congressman Hull.
Hepburn, Hedge, Cousins and Lacey.
besides other prominent men of the
state. Congressman Lacey will b.
chairman at one of the campfires.