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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-06
STRANGLED HERSELF.
After Wishing a Younger Sister a
Pleasant Evening.

New York. Dec. s.-After aiding
her young sister Lillian to prepare for
a reception and wishing her a pleasant
daughter of a rich manufacturer in
Brooklyn, went to her room in her
fathers house last night and hanged
herself.
The rope she used was made of three
strands of wrapping Irvine. She
threw one end over the door and made
it secure by forcing the door shut. The
other end she noosed about her neck
as she stood on a chair, from which
she stepped to strange herself. She
recently gave up her work as a school
teacher because of i'll health.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-06
TWO BIG PROJECTS.
Utah Delegation secs the President
About Them.

Washington. Dec. 6.-Two great
public land projects we're discussed
Win the president today by Senators
Smoot and Sutherland and Represen-
tative Howell of Utah. They reported
to the president g that strawberry
reservoir reclamation project in tan tan,
which IS designed to reclaim $4,000
acres of land i'm Utah county. had not
been completed because of a lack OF
funds. The project already has cost
100000. The president encouraged
the delegation to believe that work on
the plant would be resumed saott ~
lie referred the congressman to the
secretary of the interior and they VIII
confer with him about the details OF
the work.
The delegation also took up with the
president the project Of esta Olsnlls
national game preserve to include the
GGrand canon Of Colorado.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-06
REMEMBERED
The President Appoints Rough Rider
U. S. Marshal in Dakota.

Washington. Dec. 6.-Among the
nominations sent to the senate is that
of Seth Bullock, of Deadwood, S. D.,
to be United States marshal in South
Dakota.
Captain Bullock, who at present is
superintendent of the Black Hills forest
reserve is a personal friend of the pres
ident. He commanded a company Of
rough riders in the last inaugural pa
rade.
The president also sent to the senate
the following nominations:
Associate Justice of the supreme court
of the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. T. Tracy,
New York.
Indian inspector-Frank c. Churchill
of New Hampshire.
Secretary Of New Mexico-James NJ.
Reynolds Of New Mexico.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-06

Crystal CoHee-none so good as
it-per pound ........... 25c
Tapioca-the white pearIy kind
regular price Toe per dat spe-
cial, per 10 &C
Star TobaccO-cfeap at 45c n
but our price is per Ii .-.-... 4Oc
Ginger Snaps-fresh and crisp,
two lbs . 15c
Soda Craclxers-fresl1 every day
from the factory, by the box, per
pound 5000. ....5 &c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-06
FROM HAND TO MOUTH
The German Government Is Declared
TO BE Existing.

Berlin. Dec. 6.-Chancellor Won
Buelow today opened the debate IN
fI7a reicbsfag on the governments new
measure for increasing and adjusting
taxation so as to properly meet the
empires increased requirements. the
imperial finances. he said, presented
a troubled picture in comparison with
those of France and Great Britain;
Germany had been living from hand
to mouth. The deficits which had oc-
CURED since 1899 were even larger.
The empire until 1875 was free
from debt Now the empire owed
ag75. 600 600 for which a round sum of
s26. 600 600 interest was required. The
debt of the empire and those of the
confederated German states amounted
TO SS.750.0O0,O0O or over $50 per
Min
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-06
sfACKLIN-OfAN OF TROUBLE.
In County Jail for Failure to Prose
cute for Theft.

Speaking about right real-down, hard
luck story, Frank NIasklln, who is now
confined in the county jail deserves, at
least, an honorable mention. Macklin
lives on a farm near ROssville and came
to Topeka one afternoon lastAS eek to see
the sights of a big city. He waited about
up town until after dark, ana then hted
himself to the red light district to do the
town and see what he could see. He
came, he saw, and was taken in. He i'm
bibed in the combination Of Vitrol and
carbOlic acid, which the bartenders dis
early next morning, when he came out of
it. he was confronted with a face he had
never seen before, and, upon looking over
his assets, discovered that he was minus
Of everything Of value which he had
started with.
Afacklin Immediately bethought himself
Of the police force and at once started for
the station, awakening all of the sleeping
policemen along the way He told his
story, at first claiming that he had been
robbed Of $40, but finally reduced his loss
to SO, and charged that this amount had
been appropriated by Miss Jessie Grady.
Upon the information furnished by him,
the police landed the lady in question,
only to find that the complaining witness
had fled. This enraged the police force,
whose slumbers had been broken by the
complaining witness. and they proceeded
to get busy and located him at his home.
He was brought to the city and to be
sure that he will be on hand to prosecute
IN the county jail, where his chance ac-
quaintance, who he accuses of f'frisking
him, was confined. This morning the
scenes shifted The woman in the case
was released on bond. while the COM
planning witness still langufshes in Jail
which he has met while in search of the
pleasures OF a city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-06
showed Faith by Work.

Schenectady. n. =, Dec. 6-Miss
Louise Westwood, a young society wo-
man. was dining at restaurant with
friend last night when the conversation
turned upon death. She spoke of those
who feared death as foolish people. Then
she left her friend for a few minutes and
had no sooner reseated herself at the
table than she fell to the floor dead A
doctor was called, who, after an exam
nation, declared she had taken poison.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-06
TWO new STATES.
The Bill Is said to Be Sure to Pass
This Session.

washington, Dec. "a canvass OF
the senate to ascertain the sentiment
regarding a statehood bill, indicates,
says Senator Beveridge. chairman of
the committee on territories, that a bill
viii be passed this session with a good
majority. He thinks the measure will
be in the same form as reported last
session, which provides for the admis-
sion of Oklahoma and Indian Territory
as a state and New Mexico and Arizona
as a state A bill containing these pro-
visions has already been introduced by
Representative Hamilton Of Michigan,
chairman of the house committee on
territories. Senator Beyeridge has not
determined whether he will Offer an
identical bill or whether he will wait
for the bill to come over from the
house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-06
POSTAL SAVINGS BANKS.
Representative snapp Introduces Bill
For Their Establishment.

washington. Dec. Representative
snapp of Illinois has introduced a pos
TAI savings bank bill which provides
that the postmaster general is to be in
charge of a central bank in Washing
ton which shall issue postal savings
stamps of small denominations and
provide stamp cards on which these
NAV be preserved until they aggregate
81. when postmasters shall receive
them as deposils.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-06
HACK DRIVER ARRESTED.
He overcharged a Woman and Suffers
for It.

Frank Betehelheimer, a hack driver
was arrested by the police last night on
a charge of overcharging.
A lady from Manhattan charges the
driver with charging her 81 for a So
cent ride in his hack, a proceeding
which the city ordinances will not per-
nit Betchelheimer will have a hear
ing this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-06
STUDENTS CLUBBED.
Police Protect @Uncle Tom" Company
From a "ROugh House,

Palo Alto. Cal. Dee. 6.-In a fight
here last night between fifteen special
deputies and $50 Stanford students,
several of the latter were severely in
jured by clubs welded by the officers.
The students had planned to rough
house a theatrical troupe that was
ca bin and struggle ensued when
the deputies endeavored to arrest a
student.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-06
sorry He Spoke.

THEODORE c. Weeks. the banker and
broker. once went into the Office Of the
late Irving A. Evans. and said. II wish
YOU would lend me 50 until Monday
Mr. Evans who was somewhat hard of
hearing. said, Nv hat. Nh. W weeks,
taking courage. said. II wish YOU
would lend me $40 until Monday Mr..
Evans handed out the money with the
remark: st wish I had heard you the
first time. The Rams Horn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-06
I1new Am About solonlon.

A little girl who attended regularly
a Sunday School where the interna-
tfonaI lessons were taught went one
afternoon to the class Of playmate
and heard catechism questions for the
first time in her life.
She was asked several questions and
was mortified not to be able to answer
them. who was the first man p" No
answer. DO you know who Noah
was2" A shake of the head and the
question was passed on. Finally the
teacher said Did you ever hear
about Solomon. dear2"
Here was an acquaintance at last
and the little girls face broke into
smiles. ssOh. yes" she replied. conf
IDENTIFY. II know him all the way
through Solomon Grundy, born on
Monday. Want me to say the rest Pr
Washington Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-06

Peaches-tabIe fruit, two cans
Csc. per dozen ...-..... .$1.4
Peas, Eureka brand Telephone
Sweet Peas, three cans Csc, per
dozen SOG
Idpton's and FOIger's Golden
Gate COffees are known the world
over for their superior drinking
qualities. Our price, per ID can 35c
Sour Pickles, per quart. SC
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-06
SHOT TO DEATH.
BY Highwaymen Who Tried to Rob
His Saloon.

Kansas City, Dec. EN- a desperate
battle with highwaymen, James b
Carothers was shot to death in his sa-
loon at 10 Grand avenue last night
at 7:4B o'clock. At least twelve shots
were fred Carothers shot four times
and the robbers eight times. All of the
shots fred by the highwaymen hit
Carothers' body. There was no evil
dence that the highwaymen were in
jured. 1t is believed the highwaymen
got no money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-06
casson HAD Close can.

CHARLES Casson. a white horse drink
or. was rescued from vivisection Tues
dsv evening. He was sleeping off an
alcohol Jag within six inches Of the
santa Re track on East Tenth avenue,
when picked up and loaded into the
auto b. Chief Goodwin. Casson was on.
the end OF the ties. and might have
rolled anon the track. Several DRINKS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-06
Bryan Is in Korea.

Victoria. B. c., Dec. 6.-The Toxic
Hochi says Japan was considerably aid
ed in securing the withdrawal of for
eign legations from Korea by active
assistance Of the United States. William
J. Bryan is visiting Korea.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-06
MESSAGE is LIKED.
1t Starts a Boom in the London Stock
Market.

London. Dec. president Roose-
velt's message to congress met with
approval today on the stock exchange.
Americans opened active at nrices
varying up to a point above par. Other
markets participated in the general
cEeerfulness. Russians We're the fea-
ture, reaching 50 "a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-06
In the vaudexlIIe Houses.

Roger and Belle Dolan. the well
known eastern vaudeville team. in
their one act comedy, Married by
License are making a hit at the Star
theater this week, though the pro
gramme is an unusually strong one
throughout Mr.. John Morrison, who
is billed as the great Irish singer, does
a very clever solo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-06

have been killed in that vicinity dur
ing the past ten years by passing
trains. The drunk was fined $40 this
morning II
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-06

New Boston Beauty BIackeraI.
eacH ..--...... 10c
Rice-extra fancy long head
the Zoe 10 kind, at special, four
pounds -20c
Extra fine homemade pork Sau-
sage-spiced just right pounds
Tor .------ 20c
BuclSwheat, it's extra fine and abb
soluteIy pure, : pounds. 1880. .25c
Apple Butter, quart jar only 1Oc
Jam-assorted kinds of delicious
jams, quart jars, only. 15c
Sultana Fruit Cookies, 2Oc pound
kind for, pound Zoe
E1vaporated AppIes-nev ones
fancy rings and quarters, ID zoe
Craclxnells. fresh from the fac
tory-they sell regular at CSC Tb-
our price is SC quart, ID 15c
Dates. new ones, extra large and
fine, 3 MS csc
Sweet Spiced Split Pickles. OF 1Oc
AIince Meat, extra fine and highly
spiced, 2 lbs ...........-.- 15c
Fig Bars, zoe ID kind, for ID 1Oc
Egg O-Sec, two ice pI8gs. for 15c
Horseshoe Tobacco-it's adj
vanciug-yOu had better lay in a
suppIy-at per pound. .-..-- 4Oc
sIedge Tobacco-reguIar 4Oc ID
plug, for ----...-.. .z5c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-06

Leon and BERTHE Al1en. comedy
sketch artists are the leaders on an
eNcepuonaliy strong programme at
The Novelty theater this week Their
turn introduces a number of new and
catchy features which are very inter-
esting. An illustrated song has again
been placed on the programme. ssThe
Face in the Freight sung By ROW
Arson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-06
PATRICK is CHEERFUL.
On Leaving Sing Sing 10 Be Again
Sentenced to Death.

Ossining. n. Y, Dec. 6.-Albert T.
Patrick the lawyer convicted of the
murder of William Marsh Rice, an
aged millionaire, was today taken from
Sing Sing. prison to New York to be re-
sentenced to d6atKP Patrick IeEt sag
Sing about noon as cheerful and self
contained as ne has appeared at any
time In the three years which he has
spent at Sing Sing fighting his death
sentence through nearly every known
legal procedure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-06
Japan Nm launch a Cruiser.

Toxic, Dec. 81 p. m.-The armor-
ed cruiser Tsukuba, OF 1850 tons dis
placement, win be launched at kurs on
December Il. The crown prince wiz
be present upon the occasion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-06
EXCURSIONS TO SOUTHWEST.
december 10. via santa Fe.

Especially low rates in effect these
davs. in many cases less than one
fare Tickets sold to all sections of
the Great Southwest-the land of op-
attracting the atten-
ton of discerning and shrewd invest
ors. home-seelers and others. Unex-
celled train service. For particulars
applv to It. L. King. City Passenger
AGENT santa Fe, Toneiza- Kas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-06

have got to do somethin' to that
natural gas fore I does much Of any
thing for them in the eatin' line"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-06

GAP and we will send a wagon to your
door after what you have to give, or
send it to 312 Kansas avenue"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-06

FJefn watches at Cost.
Chas Bennett. JeWeler and optician,
730 kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-06

Uneeda Biscuit, plgs. 49,. 1Oc
Holiday Nabisco, assorted navors
B pISgs. 25o
American Beauty ginger snaps
they are beauties, tOO--a 25c bar
rel 10000. ...-.-...-- 1Sc
ApFicOts. extra fine table fruit in
heavy syrup--a 2Oc can for FEC
Pineapple Chunks, fine quality
a 20c can for .... 15c
Norway Herring, nice fish, three
Aof AOc
I4enOx Soap, the old reiiable-1O
bars 20c, 100-bar DOx. S2.35
White BOrax Naphtha Soap
Z bars 25c
Apricots, fancy table fruit-the
greatest value we have ever had
for the money, per can. ...11c
Breakfast Bacon, fancy sugar
cured, per 10 -. IL &c
Hams, No. sugar cured, 10 lie
Sweet Corn, new and tender
two cans Use, per dozen. -. 85c
Tomatoes. Fancy BaItinlores.
Maryland Chief brand, per can 10c,
per dozen $1.1O
COfee, Mocha and Java, ID zoe
Smoking Tobacco. Duke of York
Mixture, plgs. csc, by the 5-Tb
carton, 10 SOC
w. II. Bakers, LoWney's and
Runkle's 25c size Cocoa for. zoe
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-06
Notice 10 Property Owners.

TO all whom II may concern and 10 all
the real property owners within the
following cross.walk and park dis.
trict In the city OF Las Vegas, New
Mexico.
An that portion OF the city OF Las
Vegas, lying north OF the center line
OF Douglas avenue for the southern
boundary; the property fronting on
Twelfth street for the western boun.
Diary; the northern property line OF
all property fronting up on Friedman
avenue for Tho northern boundary;
and the center line OF the right OF
way, as now constructed. OF the main
line of the AtchisOn, Topeka and San.
ia Fe railway, beginning al a point In
said right OF way where an extension
OF the center line OF Douglas avenue
would cross said right Of way and
running thence along said center line
OF said right OF way TO an intersection
with the line marking the northern
limits OF the city OF Las Vegas for
the eastern boundary"
You, and each OF you are hereby
given notice. that the city council Of
the city OF Las Vegas. New Mexico.
has fixed the Goth day Of July, A. d.
1905 at s o'clock p. m. as the time,
and the city council chambers In the
city OF Las Vegas, N. NJ, as the place
at which the owners of property In
said cross-walk, alley and park district
may appear before said city council
and be heard as TO the necessity Of
making such public Improvement by
laying and constructing said cross.
walks across the street In said dis.
trict and the alleys thereof, and con-.
structing a sidewalk and curbing
around said park, to.wit. The Hill
Site Park, in said district. as to the
cost and the material theof, and the
manner OF payment therefor and as
to the amount to be assessed against
the real property OF said district.
Dated city Of Las Vegas n. NJ, this
2lst day OF June A. d. 1905.
r. E. OLNEY,
Mayor OF the City OF Las Vegas, \. NJ.
CHAS. TAMME,
Clerk of the City Of Las Vegas, n. NJ.
CLOG
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-06

Santa Fe, N. NJ, july 3.-The last
week was warm and dry, only a few
light and widely scattered showers
occurred and rain Is generally need
ed. Streams are running low and
mountains, except a few higher peaks.
are free from snow.
The harvest Of wheat, rye and oats
has made rapid progress In southern
valleys and Is beginning In central,
while the early small grain will be
ready TO cut In northern districts at
the close Of the week. Good yields
are being secured and the grain Is OF
good quality, The second cutting OF
alfalfa continues In southern valleys,
and the first has generally been se-
cured In northern counties and the
higher districts.
Corn Is doing well, the increasing
warmth being favorable; garden
truck Is plentiful. also early fruits,
while trees and bushes give promise OF
abundant later harvest. Worms. In
sects and grasshoppers are reported IN
many sections and are causing consid-
cradle damage, but 1t is thought the
loss will not be so great as first re-
ports indicated, the army worm, espe-
cially, Is disappearing In some dis.
tricts.
Stock continues in fine condition
and range grass Is good. although the
dryness Is causing II to show signs OF
early curing In some Of the eastern
counties.
The following notes are taken from
the reports OF correspondents:
Albuquerque. ]. q. Hora-Hot dur.
ing most Of week, with some wind; al.
falfa and other farm crops much dam.
aged by worms.
Alto, w. II. Walker--Still dry and
hot: crops looking well, even upland
crops doing well. first cutting alfalfa
all In stack. highest temperature go
degrees, lowest "A degrees.
Arabela. A. NJ. Richardson -Grass
and grain doing nicely: hot weather.
Artesia, VIM. Benson--Croos in
good condition: first crop Of alfalfa
cut. high southwest winds last weah
highest temperature IS degrees. low
est 60 degrees, no rainfall.
Aurora. j.. G. L~ucero-.eiy dry
with high winds: nights cool, appar-
entity some damage to potatoes by
light frost: rain needed.
Bell Ranch. c. NJ. ODonel-Last
week like whole of June hot and dry,
relieved by q few thunder showers;
crops doing poorly. grass plentiful
and strong: highest temperature 100
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-06

tops down 10 a diameter Of 3 inches
and piled separately from the brush
and limbs; tops to be Topped and
large limbs piled in one division, and
brush and small limbs in another d.
vision. Agreement and bond for conf.
pliance with the rules will be requir-
ed. Purchasers failing to remove
timber awarded within n year from
date of final award thereof, forfeit
purchase money and the right to TIM
Der unremoved. unless an extension
of time is granted. Timber unsold
may be purchased 4pon application
therefor within n year, without fur
ther advertisement. The right to re-
ject any or all bids is reserved.
OVERTON w. PRICE,
Cos Acting Forester.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-06
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service, Washington, D. c.,
May 20, 1905.
Notice Is hereby given that
sealed bids directed to the For.
ester will be received by James
B. Adams, Special Fiscal Agent, For
est Service, Washington, d. c., up
70 and including the 29th day Of July,
1905, for the purchase Of 500, 900
feet B. NJ, OF green saw timber and
1000 railroad ties 8 feet in length:
to be cut from certain tracts Of land
in approximately Sections 10, IA, %,
and "a, in T. II NJ, r. IA E., N. NJ.
P. Mer. in the Pecos River Forest Re.
serve, New Mexico. No bid Of less
than $500 per thousand feet for the
saw timber and $1.00 per thousand
feet for the ties will be considered,
and a deposit Of s344.45 must accom-.
pany each bid. Payment for the tim
Der awarded must be made to t..
Special Fiscal Agent in full in 30 days
from date OF notice of award
thereof, or may, If the bidder
so elect, at the time of making
the bid, be made in three equal
instruments. in 80, co and 90
days, respectively, from such date.
The cutting and removal will be done
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-06

in strict compliance with the rules
and regulations governing forest re-
serves and under the supervision Of
the officer in charge of the Reserve,
who will fully explain the require
ments in the case upon application.
Special attention Is called to the fol-
lowing requirements: that no living
healthy trees of a diameter less than
IA inches breast high be cut: the
railroad ties are to be cut from the
tops Of trees which are too knotty
or crooked to make saw timber;
stumps are to be cut as low as prac-
ticable; in no Ease higher than IS
inches; the stem Of every tree cut to
be used to a diameter Of 10 inches
and to be scaled to a diameter of
c inches; cordwood to be cut from all