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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-20
with wen MED baskets. supper is to

with well filed baskets. Supper is to
be served at ,. m.
A woman tainted at the court house
yesterday afternoon. It was rumored
that the attack came when a clerk in
the county treaSurer's Office told her
the amount of her taxes. Worse than
a dressmaker's or a milliner's bill.
The business houses along Kansas av-
enue are decorating the fronts of their
buildings with bunting and flags in the
Christian EndeaVOr colors, red and
white. The state convention is in ses-
sion today, Wednesday and Thursday.
Today is the last day for the pay
ment of taxes, but as the taxes are not
all paid County Treasurer Bowen will,
as usual extend the time till July /.
after which the penalty for nonpay-
ment viii be attached.
It has been difficult to keep the
state house running while the state
house tourists have been away, but as
they are reported to be really and
actually coming back Sunday the old
ship of state will pull through until
they get here.
G. c. Clemens its preparing to appeal
to the supreme court of the United
States, the liquor cases of Fritz Durein,
Frederick Rose, James Sheasley, Fred
Simmons and Newman Hoard, which
were decided against him by the su-
preme court Of the state
At the recent session of the board of
trustees of Campbell college, Holton,
Rev. S. G. COblentz of Topeka, who is
employed in the general work of the
United Brethren church at Dayton.
was granted a leave of absence to
solicit funds for the college
The transportation and trade extern
sion committees of the Topeka Com
mercial club will meet tonight at the
Commercial club rooms to talk over
matters concerning the Topeka Trade
Train" to be sent out of this city in
august by merchants and manufac-
turers. A full quorum of both com
mittees must be had
The Guthrie Senators came here today
to open ND a three days engagement
with the White SOK at Association park
They have a different mana cement than
on the last time they were in the city
Tom Neal has quit as owner and man
ager, and Dad" Bennett. backed by a
stock company is in his shoes. Red
Downs is no longer captain. Hickey
succeeded him some time ago and now
Pettigrew has succeeded Hickey.
The business mems committee on the
Edison franchise together with Superin-
tendent Maunse1 of the Edison COM
pany met at the National hotel last ev-
ening and went over the situation. This
is the first meeting of the committee
and Mr.. Maunseu since its appointment
three weeks ago. Nothing definite was
done at the committee meeting though
W. S. Bergundthal who is chairman
states that there is hope that progress
may be attained. The committee will
probably meet again the latter part of
the week.
The Topeka Commercial club will
meet on Friday night of this week for
its last meeting of the summer. THE
Topeka Trade Train" and the Topeka.
Eskridge & Council Grove railroad
are the important matter up for dis
cussion. Secretary Anderson of the
club is now getting up a prospectus
relative to the railway, which he Will
have ready for Friday nights meet
ing. so as to give the members of the
club an idea as to how far matters
have progressed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-20
All in His Line.

you have 2,4S7 pounds excess, .
said the porter to the Palace Hotel
guest after he had weighed and
checked a number Of heavy pieces of
baggage. The guest had nodded his
assent. and the two went over into a
corner to settle the account.
Travelling man. isn't he? What's his
Ine?'' asked another guest of Clerk
Mccullough.
"Pins." answered Mccullough.
"Pins! Well, for heavens sake,
does he carry the entire worlds supply
of pins with him ?"
ooh. no: just full line of samples +"
9Th en- I guess there are about seven
million pins I never heard about
''Well. I'll tell you" explained Nc
Cullough. ct suppose you've never
heard of any kind of pins except hat
pins. scarfpins and the pins that stick
in your pin cushion.
land safety pins" added the guest.
well, a fun line of pins includes
everything from a simple Din to a
coupling pin a crank pin and a rud-
der pin. like they pull out of the for
ward deck of the ferryboat when it
enters the Slip
ooh, 1 see.''-San Francisco Chron-
ieTa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-20
HIS NAILS PULLED OUT.
Brutal Treatment of a Nonunion
Teamster in Chicago.

Chicago, June 20-Edward Brickett, a
non-union teamster employed by the
National Express company, was sub
jected to barbarous torture early today
by four men alleged to be strike sympa-
thizers. Brickett was attacked in front
of the teamsters' union headquarters.
After being knocked down by the men.
three fingers of his right hand were
broken and the finger nails pulled out
by nippers, it is said. The victim ap-
pealed to the men to have mercy, but
his cries were in vain. When the as
sailants left, he was unconscious in
the street where he was found later by
a policeman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-20
General Hughes Presided.

st. Paul. Mimi, June 90. W. F.
Hughes. adjutant general of the Kan
sas National Guard, presided at the
meeting of the Interstate National
Guard association here yesterday
afternoon. The executive committee
reported in favor of the appointment
of a committee of one from each state
to draft a bill along the lines of the
socalled Dick bill. The committee aP-
fornia, Adjutant General Louden; IlIi-
nois. Daniel Moriarity; Kansas, Cen
eraI r. H. Hoisington; Nebraska. Cen
eraI Culver: Oregon. General W. E.
FINE; Texas, General John A. Hullen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-20
Church Case Jury Disagree.

Fort Scott. June 2O.-The case of J.
NJ. Sample against the Baptist church
at Uniontown, for janitor work, which
has been on trial twice. the last time
consuming two or three days, will
have to be tried again. The jury in
the case failed to reach an agreement,
after having been out for hours, and
Judge Smith discharged it. The jury
stood four to one for the plaintiff. J.
D. Strobe holding out for a verdict for
the church The plaintiff asked for
1908. The costs in the case are al
ready $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-20
Diving of Famine

is. in :ts torments. like dying of consump-
ton. The progress of consumption, from
the beginning to the very end, IS a long
torture both to victim and friends.
ssXVhen / had consumption in its first
stage writes VIM. Myers of Cearfoss,
Mo latter trying different medicines and
a good doctor, in vain, 7 al last took DR..
Kings New Discovery, which quickly and
perfectly cured me-" Prompt relief and
sure cure for coughs, colds, sore throat,
bronchitis. etc Positively prevents pneu-
monia. Guaranteed at Arnold Drug Co,
81 North Kansas ave. Price SOC and S1.00
a bottle Trial bottle free.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-20
IT'S A GOOD THING.
Rider Haggard's Report onsalvatiOn
Army Colonization Plan.

London. June 2o-The report submitted
by Fl. Rider Haggard, who, as commits
sioner of the colonial office, has recently
been investigating the condition and char
acter of agricultural and industrial land
settlements organized in the United States
by the Salvation Army. has been issued
as parliamentary blue book. The report
speaks in the most favorable terms of the
settlements and says that similar settle
nents might be successfully established
in colonies as a means OF providing for
the surplus agricultural population of the
United Kingdom in different parts, of the
empire, especially in Canada, where, &C
cording to q letter received from Sir Will
frid Laurier, premier of Canada, the gov
eminent is prepared to set aside 10000
acres for this purpose
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-20
Totals -. .::...-742,s54 572.25s 1853

Secretary Barnes has just returned
from a visit to Missouri, after attend
ing the semi-annual meeting of the
Kansas society at Wichita. He says:
They are going to have d big apple
crop down in the southern part-of the
state. Things are looking very favor
BILE down there. and whatever the rest
of the state may do, I am assured that
the southern counties will have a good
harvest. fse
There seems to be more interest in
horticulture in Missouri than in Kan
sas. Down at the little city of Yer
sailles they had twice as large an at
ter dance as we did at Wichita
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-20
Turner's Have Good Time.

The nineteenth annual seangerfest
Of the Kansas Saengerkreis was finish
ed at the Turner hall garden on Mon
day night. Sundays programme was
the best. More than 1000 were at the
Garden both afternoon and evening
Mayor Davis delivered the address of
welcome. All of the singing was ex-
cellenf
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-20

der sentence of death for the murder
of her husband, will be taken to the
local court house on the writ of habeas
corpus instituted by her attorneys and
granted late last night in Brattleboro
by Judge Wheeler of the United States
circuit court Should Judge Wheeler
deny any relief when the writ comes
before him Wednesday, an appeal will
be taken to the United States supreme
court
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-20
THREATENED WITH FIRE.
Attempt to BIacIzmaiI DR.. Hartman
Out of $4,000.

Columbus, June 20.-The Columbus police
are mystffed by an attempt to blackman
DR.. S. B. Hartman a millionaire manu-
facturer On June Il DR.. Hartman re-
eefved an unsigned letter in which 1t was
stated that three persons had entered into
an agreement to burn his property by Sat
a secluded spot in the outskirts of the
city, which was designated in the letter
Arrangements were made Sunday to catch
the miscreants, but the scheme fell
through
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-20
ste.25 to Niagara Fans and Return.

Via Nickel Plate road. June Is. 10
and 90, with return limit of June "a,
or by depositing ticket limit Of July
Il may be obtained. Through vesti-
buIed sleeping cars. Three through
daily trains. No excess fare charged
on anv train on the Nickel Plate road.
Meals served in Nickel Plate dining
ears. on American club meal plan,
ranging in price from 35 cents to 81;
also service a Ia carte. For further in
formation, write John Y. Callahan,
General agent, 113 Adams street, room
PAS. Chicago, III Passenger station
at Chicago, corner Van Buren, and La
Sale streets. on the elevated loop. Chi
cago city ticket Offices, III Adams
street and Auditorium Annex.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-20
CIGAR TALKS.
How Geo. W. stansfeId Can Sen as
Good a Cigar as the Chico for sc.

How Geo. w. Stansfield Can Sell as
Good a Cigar as the Chico for sc.
"You want me to talk about CT
cars?" said Geo. W. Stansheld, drug
gist, 632 Kansas avenue.
Il think the better way is to let our
cigars talk for themselves" he con-
tinued. There is one cigar in our
case, the sWadsworth Bros Chico
which is doing a lot of talking. even
shouting. I consider myself fortunate
n getting the agency for it, as it is
N reality equal to any 10c cigar, and
it costs only sc.
you see I buy it direct from the
maker, and the middle man does not
get any profit. At any rate, it is be
coming the best seller in my case, and
people who heretofore would have
nothing but a 10c or even 15c cigar,
ask for a Chico, and say they like it.
Better try. one yourself and see how
good it is"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-20
% Xecntion for NO..

Pittsburg. June 2e.-In the Pittsburg dis
trict the structural 2late and tube mills
will continue operations throughout the
summer without a shut down. except for
repairs. The unprecedented demand for
finished material forces manufacturers to
keep plants in continuous service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-20
Writers to Meet.

Richmond, Ind. June 20-An official
announcement was issued today for the
twentieth anniversary meeting Of the
Western Association of Writers at
Winona Lake. July 10 to Il. It bears
the names of many distinguished au-
thors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-20

Lawrence. Kan. June 20.-While
the members of the family of W. r.
Stubs were riding yesterday thief
their house. The family, on
returning, found the door open. The
thief made his escape through the
roof. Nothing of value was taken.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-20
VIII Proceed Against Nlormons.

Phoenix. Ariz.. June 20.-At the in
stance of the department of justice.
United States Attorney Nave will pro-
coed against several Mormons resid-
ing in Apache county on the charge of
polYgany.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-20
A CLEANLY AGE.
twentieth Century Ideas Incline To-
ward Sanitation and Preventatives.

ward Sanitation and Preventatives.
Nowadays scientists believe that in
cleanliness lies the secret of prevention of
diseases.
To prevent a disease remove the cause
Just as unclean habits breed many dis
eases, so careless habits will breed dand-
ruff. Improper use of an0ther's brushes.
combs, etc. viii surely cause dandruff,
and. in time, viii just as surely cause
badness
It's microbic infection, nothing more nor
less.
Newbro's Herpicide kills the dandruff
germ, and csuases hair to grow 1uxuriant-
". -Herpicf8ef is absolutely free from
grease or other injurious substances
Sold by leading druggists. Send 1Oc in
stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co,
Detroit, Mich. Rowley's drug store spe-
cial agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-20

rs Mrs Cable at homer askeG the
caller
BE good luck. ma am, she's not" re-
piled the wise servant girls, but ye'd best
lave yer card an skeedaddle out O here,
ma am, fur she's ike ter be back most
amy minute now. '-P Philadelphia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-20
Rnr an RockefeIler RANDI.

Emporia. kan, june 20.-Alf Rob-
erts, formerly of Emporia, and later
of the Northup bank Of lola. ]. B.
Case of Abilene, and Isaac Purcell Of
WaKeeney, have purchased the
Frank Rockefeller ranch Of 5000
acres in RawIins and Cheyenne coun-
ties for $4,000. Rockefeller is a
nephew of John D. Rockefeller. and
has been living on the ranch for sew
eral years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-20

Attempt to Save Mrs. Rogers Neck.
Windsor, Vt, June 20-Forty-
eight hours before the time set for her
execution, Mrs. Mary NJ. Rogers, IN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-20
YOU'RE THE loser

If you allow yourself to be persuaded
to take something else" in place of
on the plea that it is "just
as good" For your heaIth's sake we
advise you not to do it. The genuine
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-20
H0STETTER'S
STOMACH BlTIERS

is what you want when you suffer
from Poor Appetite. Headache, Sleep
lessncss, Indigestion. Dyspepsia, Cos
tiveness, Female Complaints Cramps.
Backache or malaria, Fever and
Ague. Il always cures. Try it and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-20

It's a mistake to imagine that itching
piles cant be cured; mistake to suffer
day longer than you can help. Deans
Ointment brings instant relief and perma-
nent cure, At any drug store, 50 cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-20

Beauty bringers are Satin skin cream
and Satin skin complexion powder. sc
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-08-09
SUNNYSIDE.

Mrs. Mack left Tuesday for Seattle
where she will visit friends for three
weeks.
VIM. Wright and wife rejoice over
the arrival of a baby girl at their
home.
Mr. Underwood, who has recently
sold his ranch east of town, contem-
plates trip to Idaho.
Mrs. Smith and Miss Davis, mother
and niece of Mrs. Kostenbader, who
have been visiting her for the last two
months, left for their home Monday
They We're accompanied as far as Port
land by Mrs. Kostenbader, who will
visit the fair with them
Miss Annie Crawford had the misfor-
tune to have her foot badly bruised by
horse stepping on it last week.
Lawyer Wende and Mr.. Page have
returned from their trip to the noun
tains.
w II. Cline left Sunday to meet with
the board of county commissioners al
North Yakima Monday
Word comes from Mrs. w. II. Cline
and Mrs. F. J. Young that they are en-
joying their outing at Blaine, and OF
the large amount OF salmon being put
up in the canneries. They expect to
visit Victoria and the Portland fair
before they return.
r. c. Williams shipped to Chicago
two carloads of sheep last week
Mrs. A. G. Fleming is visiting in Ia
coma.
Mrs. Broacher was on the sick list
last week.
We n hear n tho
tinued illness OF Mrs. s. Wooden.
Mrs. Clayton Marsh and Mrs. Robert
Allen of Prosser spent Sunday in Sun.
nyside.
Mrs. Charles Fosset and son ant
Mabel Perry contemplate an overland
trip to Portland.
Rev. Blackman and family. Mrs
Brown and children, Clarence Shower.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-08-09
Too Free With His Gun.

man named Goodwin was arrested
Friday night on the charge of carry
ing concealed weapons. When ar
raigned in justice court Saturday he
was found guilty and fined $40 and
costs. The main purpose of this
charge. however, was to hold Goodwin
pending an investigation of the causes
of the difficulty that led to his arrest.
He was seen stopping a man on Front
street with the declaration that he
would kill him, A third party inter-
fered Just as Goodwin drew a revolver
from beneath his coat, and swung him
around in time to cause the shot to
miss its intended victim and go
through a window of Sandberg's sa-
loon. An information charging as
sault with a deadly weapon has been
filed against Goodwin.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-08-09
gone to the Sound for visit to rela-

gone to the Sound for a visit to rela
tives.
party composed of j. ]. Dixon and
wife and family, Christie Sherman.
Hiida Sherman and Wesley Lindin and
Albert Sherman. started for three
weeks outing at Dumping Lake last
Monday morning.
Rev: Zirker preached for us last Sun
day morning and evening.
T.. S. woodcock, his wife and his
mother, have gone to the fair.
Mrs. james Henderson has returned
from Idaho. where she has been visit
Ing her daughter, Mrs. Jennie Gilland.
Mrs. Hanson, Katie and Myrtle Mich
OILS. who have been spending several
weeks at Soda Springs, came down last
Friday.
o. b. Merritt and wife start to the
fair this week. They will go from
here with a team.
Mrs. N. p. Hull spent n few Of those
hot days out here on the ranch.
Mr.. Forbes and Charles Tippins
spent Sunday with Mr.. Moores.
Miss Maude Woolsey returned from
American Lake this week. where she
has spent a couple of weeks.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-08-09

Springs. A very large stone rolled
from it's place down the mountain side,
striking Mr.. Palmer between the
shoulders. throwing him n cOnsidera-
BILE distance, fracturing the left arm In
two places. cutting several great
gashes in his head and otherwise in
juring him. 1t is simply miracle
that he escaped with his life. Charles
Dillon, John Dillon, Henry Dillon and
Merit Palmer. his son, were there at
the time and cared for his injuries as
best they could until he could be
brought home. lie is doing as well
as could be expected considering the
extent of his injuries and his age.
Blaine Dorset has returned home
from the mountains near Gle Elum to
remain until fall.
Ed Pifcr has returned from his Idaho
visit.
The friends of John Dorset are
pleased to see him around again after
seven weeks in the house with fever.
Will Butler and party have returned
from their outing in the mountains
, very much benefited in health.
George Jacobs Is reported quite sick
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-08-09
Alfalfa.

W. L. Hatch. wife and sister
spent Sunday up the Status.
Judd Ide furnished music for the
grand ball at Granger Friday night
Miss Rena Marstin spent Saturday
at Toppenish.
Our agent here at Alfalfa is or
duty again, and express and freight
is received again as usual
Services were held at the school.
house Sunday by Rev. Ebey of Sun
nyside. and in the evening by Rev
Mackenzie.
F. N. Bunker of Liberty was an
Alfalfa visitor Saturday.
Mr.. Wakefield finished stacking
grain Saturday.
Mr.. Forest has his thresh,ng ma.
chine here in the valley and will be-
gin work Monday
Mrs. Skirving and son arrived
from Seattle Wednesday. They ex.
pect to spend the summer here.
Mrs. Alex Bowman gave lecture
here Wednesday evening.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-08-09
state Fair Notes.

The state fair commission has de-
cided that hack and bus teams will no.
be admitted to the fair grounds as
heretofore. thus eliminating that ele 4
ment of danger that has always been
prevalent to pedestrians during the
crowded period at the grounds fair
week. The drivers will be permitted
to drive up to the entrance, where the
passengers will be unloaded.
Harry Collier, superintendent of the
poultry department, writes the sec
rotary that the poultry exhibit prom
Uses to eclipse any previous attempts in
the way Of a show. He has had the
promises from the leading poultry
fanciers of the state of good exhibits.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-08-09
VIII Recon, mend Extension.

w. II. Code, evil engineer. attach ed
to the Indian department.. has COM
pleted the work of investigating the
canals on the reservation. and depart ed
for New Mexico under orders from the
department. He stated before leaving
that he would strongly recommend in
his report to the department that the
new reservation canal be extended fo~
several miles and Il new lateral built
The money for the work is available
and in all probability the extension
will be built this fall Mr.. Code VIII
return next season, and make a still
more extended report on irrigation for
the reservation lands
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-08-09
LOWER NATCHEZ.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Kershaw leave on
Monday for Portland to see the fair
and will visit Mrs. Kershaw's sister
| Mrs. Mescrve. They will be gone
two weeks
| Mr. McDowall and his daughter, Car
: RE from Ellcnsburg. is visiting Mrs
I Ada Nelson.
| Mrs Ada Nelson and her daughters
Misses Nellie and Iva. leave Monday
on the excursion for Portland.
| Mrs. a. Il, Bair and her two chill
dren. her sister, Mrs. Fisher, and her
| two nephews. Earl Fisher and Bliss
Sinclair, are at the Ahtanum Soda
, Springs for two weeks.
Rev. Herbert's son. William arrived
home from Spokane, where he has been
attending school, on the delayed
Saturday evening train, He intends
spending his vacation here.
There was an exciting runaway
Saturday morning, when Il packhorse
belonging to a clerk from Coffin
Brothers store ran away and scared
a team belonging to James Shanks of
the upper valley. 1t bolted through
the wire fence and although 1t took
Alex Niece about half day to fix
the fence, the team was only little
scratched and a doubletree broken.
Willie MCGEE is on the Wenas this
week.
Carrie Richey of North Yakima who
mas been staying with Mrs. White,
has gone on a vacation to Gle Elum.
| Miss Rosila MacMarie is attending
summer school in North Yakima.
! Mrs. G. w. Nelson and family leaves
Thursday morning for Seattle to visit
! her mother Mrs. Heron. She will be
| gone about ten days.