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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20

Proposes the Manufacture of Alcohol
for Fuel in Kansas.

Washington, Feb 2O.-Representa-
tive Victor Murdoch intends 30 make
of alcohol a benefactor OF Kansas.
A few days ago there fell into his
hands a report to the state depart
ment from Frank H. Mason, consul
general in Berlin, in which MT Mason
told graphically of what denaturalized
or methyIated alcohol was doing for
the people of Germany. Mr.. Murdoch
was not familiar with that kind of
acohOl: neither was Representative
Little6eld, who sits next to him in the
house, and who also comes from a
prohibition state. Other members to
whom he appealed did not solve the
mystery.
son in the tail end of his report. 1t
was alcohol manufactured from corn,
potatoes, cassava. the refuse of sugar
beets and other vegetable matter. 1t
is used in Germany as a substitute for
gasoline, oil and other liquid fuels.
There was money in it, too, Mr.. Ma
son said. The Germans-some of them
at least-were getting rich selling it to
all kinds of people, from autOmObiliStS
to cooks. The Wichita congressman
concluded that if it was a good thing
for Germans, it could be made a good
thing for Kansas After talking the
others at the agricultural department
he proposed a resolution which he Of
fered in the house in the afternoon.
II O1reCIS the secretary OF agriculture
to investigate and report to the house
committee on agriculture at the next
session in relation to the benefits that
would accrue to agriculture by the
free use in the United States of de-
naturalized or methyIated alcohol in
the mechanical arts and sciences in in
dustries and for light and fuel, to-
gether with information as to the
production, treatment, cost and use of
such in foreign countries.
The alcohol referred to will never
become popular. as a beverage because
one drink of it will kill a man." said
Mr.. Murdoch 1.-The chemists at the
Agricultural department have assured
me of that. If Secretary Wilson's in
advantages attributed to it big money
awaits the Kansas farmer. I under
stand that the best results IN manufac-
turing it are obtained by the use of
corn and that it can be manufactured
at a profit of about So a ton.
If that is true and it comes into gen
eral use Kansas could keep every auto
mobile engine and stove in the United
States going. 1t would also prove of
benefit to Kansas in another way With
such cheap fuel, water could be
pumped to wherever it is needed This
cannot be done now because of the cost
of the fuel Denaturalized or methyla-
ted alcohol is a wonderful discovery. If
the house adopts my resolution, the
secretary of agriculture will set forth
all of its advantages in his report"
An obstacle to the general use of al
cohOl as a fuel in this country is found
in a heavy internal revenue tax. Mr.
Murdoch says that if it can be shown
that it can be used generally for fuel
purposes and that its manufacture will
open a great industry, he has no doubt
that congress viii remove this tax.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20
pECLAREs SIZE DRANK.
Sensational Development Expected in
KfrlSham Divorce Suit.

Leavenworth. Kan. Feb 20.-In the dis
trict court W. A. FSirkham, who is being
sued for divorce by her husband, a well
known LeavenWOTth jeWeler. was granted
SO a month temporary alimony and the
sum OF S1O0 with which TO employ coun-
sci in her defense and cross-petttion which
she intends to file at once
The application for divorce caused a
sensa ton, owing to the prominence of the
parties and the nature of the allegations
In the petition. The wife is charged with
drinking to excess and being Wilfully ex-
travagant They have two girls, the eldest
Is years OF age.
Mrs Kfrkham has spent her summers at
Excelsior Springs for several years and
has a wide acquaintance. Mr. Kirkham is
a quiet unassuming business man and is
counted one of LeavenWorth's best citi-
zens. Mrs. KEkham Is a native of Eng
land and quite good docking, and she is
related to Mr. and Mrs. John Kelley of
Kansas City. Mo, who formerly lived in
IeavenWorth- The wedding took place at
the home of the Kelleys about 20 years
ago.
Mr. Kirkham wants the two children
and they are staying with him now He
has employed Atwood q Hooper to repre-
sent him. while Mrs. Kirkham is repre-
sented by ex-senator Lucien Baker & Son.
If Mrs kirkham insists fighting the
case It is said that sensational testimony
will be introduced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20
FREEING our SMALL FRY.
Gould Interests Charged With Selling
Coal ut Less Than Cost.


Pittsburg. Kan, Feb. 2O.-Unless
the Missouri Pacific coal interests
change their attitude toward the
smaller coal operators Of this district
there will be a rupture in the ranks OF
the Southwestern Coal Operators as
ISOLATION, and the smaller operators of
this district Will pull out of the assoc
citation, meet with the miners and
make their own contracts. The West
ern Coal and Mining company has
taken a position which will end in at
least half of the smaller operators be-
ing driven into bankruptcy. The
Gould coal interests are charged
with deliberately trying at the pres
ent time by means of cut rates on coal
to drive out of business the smaller
coal operators of this district
They have been selling coal at less
than it costs to produce it is charged,
in order to get absolute control of the
coal industry in this district The sit
uation so far as the local operators is
concerned is a plain case of big fish
eat little fish, 1t is stated that the
Western Coal and Mining company
has been selling coal at $3.50 for
screened lump. The average cost of
production of mine run coal at the
mines is estimated to be $1.37 per ton,
and with screened lump selling at
$50 and mine run and slack selling
on corresponding scale, it is esti-
mated that the average selling price
is Sill. which means a loss of rs
cents on every ton of coal sold.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20
KANSAS NEWS.
LeaYenWOrth Taxpayers Want a
Grand Jury.
Insist That Matters Around
Court House Be Probed.
BEST MEN ARE SIGNING
County Has 81 100000 of Bond
ed Indebtedness and After More.
The Men Who Run the Saloons,
Too, Are Worried.

Leavenworth, Kan, Feb. 20.-Six hum
bred and thirty-five taxpayers of Leav-
enworth city and county have petition
ed Judge ]. H. fitzpatrick, of the dis
trict court, to call grand jury to in
vestigate violations Of law in the city
and county. Among the signers to the
petition are some Of the wealthiest and
most influential business men OF the
city and the largest property owners in
the county
The request for a grand jury is the
result of the alleged extravagant acts
of the county board. Leavenworth
county has 81. 100000 of bonded indebted
ness. and the commissioners are trying
to get legislation to permit them to is
sue $4,000 in bonds to cover the floating
debt Taxpayers leagues have been
formed In every township, and a. coun-
ty organization perfected and the de-
mand for grand jury is the direct re-
suit. Judge GiIpatrick, when seen, stated
that the petition had been formally
presented to him about o'clock. AS to
his attitude on the matter, he said:
"The law IS mandatory I must order
the county clerk to draw the jury for
the April term, provided the signers to
this petition or at least 400 of them, are
genuine taxpayers
Judge Gilpatrick had Just placed the
voluminous petition in the hands of the
clerk to have the signatures verified.
There is a. fear that the jury will be an
opportunity for prohibition enthusiasts
to get action against the numerous sa-
looms and gambling houses in Leaven-
worth. as the consent of twelve jurors
is necessary to a true BILL This fea-
ture viii depend on the jury drawn.
The signers to the petition are interest
ed wholly in having the affairs at the
county court house prObed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20
Irwin Gets word From F.ra1tz.

Kansas City, Feb. 20.-Manager r.
win has received word from Pitcher
Walter Frantz that he is satisfied with
the terms offered him and that he will
be ready to report whenever Irwin
orders. F'rantz is one of the most ex-
traordinary characters in baseball. He
is what may be called a ball player by
instinct The money paid him for his
services is an unimportant considera-
ton. He has not adopted baseball as
profession; he plays simply because
he loves the game. He refuses abso-
Iutely to sign contracts saying that he
does not care to bind himself to the
profession. However. he has given his
word to Manager Irwin that he will in
no way violate the provision of his
contract as long as he continues in the
game. And Manager Irwin says that
Frantz's word is as binding as his
signature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20

our proprty is being paid by the Kan
sas consumers as they purchase stan
dard refined oil at exorbitant prices.
THE Kansas legislature and the peo-
pie have acted after sober reflection.
The government at Washington is now
beginning to gather information for it's
guidance in the future, and the whole
people of the country are beginning to
sit up and take notice; so that the time
is near at hand when such misstate-
ments as made by Mr. O'Brien will
pie Of the country; and the Standard
Oil company and its employees must be
decent and honest. The people of Kan
sas ask no more, and will be satisfied
with nothing less"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20
death Of MT. Przvbvlovir.z

Leavenworth, kan, Feb. 20-MichaeI
Przxbylowicz, ST, the oldest pioneer, died
at his home on South Second street, Sat
urday afternoon Mr.. Przybylowicz was
a native of Germany and was 78 years
old He came here in 1852 and his mar
rage to Miss Joanna Garsknecker the
marriage of white people in Leavenvorth.
The first child. a daughter, now dead. is
said to have been the first white child
born here
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20
c-and Island Route.

Double daily service, with new 30
chair cars (seats free) on night trains
and Pullman high-back seat coaches
on day trains. between Kansas City
and ST. Joseph. Mo-; Hiawatha. Seneca
and Marysville, Kan, Falroury' falE-
Neb. Connections made at Kansas
city for all points east. south and west
At Grand Island direct connections are
made with Union Pacific fast trains
for California and the Pacific NORTH
west. s. NJ. Adsit. general passenger
agent, St. Joseph. Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20
Special Homeseekers' Rates via
Santa Ee.

on FEBRUARY 21st and March
18th and 21st special homeseekers'
tiolxets- will be sold to Galveston, TT.
Worth. Dallas, Houston. San Antonio
and other Texas points at the extremely
low rate of $500 for the round trip.
Points in Pecos Valley and return $50.
Fl Paso and return $3.50. Rate Of one
Fare nl11s 200 to points in Oklahoma,
Tndiap Territory, Arizona, New Mexico,
Arkansas and Texas. tickets limited to
u DAYS from date of sale and stop
overs allowed on the going trip within
Is days.
address T. L. King, c. P. and T. A..
Topeka, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20
California $500 via santa Re.

During March and April tickets viii
be sold to Los Angeles, San Francisco
Portland, Seattle. Tacoma, and other
points in California and the North vvest
Through tourist car service at sJf-tf
additional cost. Free chair cars ali
the way and only three nights ont II
the above points
Santa Fe all the way.
Write for Iterature-free for tho
asking. Address T. L. KING. q. D
& T. A.. Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20

Ashland. Kan, Feb. 2O.-Reports of
cattle losses during the severe weather
are coming in and range from one to
one hundred head, varying with the
size of the herds. The loss is not
caused by lack of feed only Some
animals actually froze with their noses
at the feeding racks. One man lost
I'VE fat Hereford bulls. well fed. A
report from Dodge City says 900 head
of 1000 cattle just shipped in from
Mexico died
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20
My Offer to
Kidney Sufferers
| will give you a full dollars worth OF
my remedy to try without cost
or deposit or promise to pay.

could not make this offer-a full dol
lar lar worth reef mine were an ordinary
the kidneys themselves, but the nerves
that control them. The cause of kidney
trouble lies ALWAYS in these nerves. The
only way to cure kidney trouble is by
strengthening and vitalizing and restor-
Ing these kidney nerves. That is exactly
what my remedy-Dr. Shops Restora-
fer with the certain knowledge that every
kidney sufferer who makes this trial will
be helped.
When say nerves" / do not mean the
ordinary nerves Of feeling. thought, ac-
ton. mean the automatic nerves which
night and day, unguided and unseen. con-
process of life. These are the master
nerves. The kidneys are their slaves.
will can not sway them Yet when fhev
are strong, you are well; when they are
not you weaken and Gle.
have written a book on the I,idnevs
which Will be sent you when Won strife
This book explains fully and clearly how
these tiny, tender inside nerves confroI
n nc only the Kidneys, but each of the 9TH
have made my offer that strangers 10
my remedy may know. 1t is not Intended
for or open to those who have NEED ~ ~ -
remedy. They need no fl1rfber s,5iSa,l -
But to those who have not heard or 49,
i ing. may have delayed or doubted. I say
an order for which your druTrist iii
hand you fun dollar bottIe-anS ~ vr,jii
ssno the Dill TO me- There are no condi-
today. "A1e me
For free order Book on r,1sn.~z,.
koF full dollar Book on the Heart.
bottle You must Books on the kidneys
Box F72e Racine. Book for Men g1'en'
WIS State which Book on Rheuua~
book you want tisrn.
MIG cases are often cured by a single
bottle For sale at forty thousand drug
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20

Kansas City. Feb. 20-The Wyandotte
county election contest board decided it
had the legal right to hear the contest of
n H Donoho and A A Brooks for the
Republican nomination for judge of the
North city court, and set the hearing of
the case for Thursday. Mr.. Brooks was
declared the nominee by the city COM
1nlttee after the primaries and Mr.. DON
Ohio filed a contest.
When the board met Mr.. Brooks, attor-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20
Two Coaches for Princeton.

Princeton, n. J., Feb a.-Prfnceton's
athletic association has engaged fv,o
Soaehes for the coming season, but the
nsau graduate coach system will be OBJ
5SIveu. hugh Jennings of the Baltimore
"a .sstsrn league, who had coached Cornell
lor Lnree years, Will act as professional
t to1c I'm IN place of Fred Clarke captain of
the Pittsburg Nationals. JENNINGS veiIl r.
i've on March p and remain one month.
"A; 3. L. Hildebrand, a graduate of 1860
Mno coacned the last two CHAMPIONSHIPS
inl.taess VIII be here all the season to SUPER
l5nl5eno the staff, Princeton's baseball can
oloateS VIII be called out on Feb 23
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20
Dead From Heart Failure.

Burlington, Kan. Feb. 2O.-William
Daugh erty. an unmarried man about
IS years old. living by himself on a
farm near Ottumwa. in this county,
was found dead in his wagon at his
home of heart failure. His body was
burned and his hair and mustache
singed off by his clothing catching fire
from his pipe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20

Hiawatha, Kan, Feb. 20-John Baxter,
who was more than 50 years old. died at
the home of his son, Andrew Baxter, south
of Horton Mr.. Baxter was one of the
first settlers of Brown county. He was
the father Of thirteen children. Among
whom are still living. Mrs. Baxter died
three years ago at the age of ST. The fu-
neral viii be tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20
Gas Franchise for BurIington.

Burlington, Kan, Feb. 2O.-Burling-
ton again hopes for gas, the city coun-
Gil having granted a franchise to the
Ohio-Kansas Oil & Gas company. This
company has oil and gas wells about
twelve miles southeast of here and will
pipe the gas in if it accepts the fran
chise as amended by the council.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20
Fftzsin1rnons Arrested.

Terre Haute, Ind. Feb. 20.-The
gathering of large crowd in a saloon
to observe Bob Fitzsimmons maui his
name officer Bradbury, and. unaware
of F'itzsimmons' identity, he ordered
him to desist mistreating the lion.
Fitzsinn mons resented the interference
and the officer. left. He filed charge
against the pugilist. Fitzsimmons was
taken to police headquarters but was
later discharged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20
HanIon-Mowatt Figbt or.

Oshkosh, wis, FEB. 18.-There was
no glove fight here between Eddie
ianlon of San Francisco and Tommy
Mowatt of Chicago. After the men
had been permitted to prepare for the
Dattie and were on the verge of enter
ing the ring Governor La Toilette sent
word to District Attorney Carl D.
jackson and the sheriff of Winnebago
county, Eber Simpson, to prevent the
mill at all hazards
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20
Grim. TOO Much for Dixie Kid.

Lancaster, Pa. Feb. 20.-Joe Grim.
the Italian fnvincible. and Dixie Kid
of San Francisco met for the third
time before the Lancaster Athletic
club, but the colored man failed to
make good his boast of putting Joe to
the woods. In fact. he came near get
ting there himself in the sixth and last
round.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20

the sr-oI5n5s that tba ofTirs wa a citV'of-
fice He said the city contest board should
hear the contest. - !. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20
10 Prevent flle Grin

Laxative Bromo Quinine. the world wide
cold and grip remedy, removes the cause.
Call for the full name and look for sigma
ture of E w. Grove. Csc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20

We're made by throwing baskets from
the Ioul line with the exception of two
points made by joplin on a field throw
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20

The filthy secretions and foul mucus that
are continually dropping back into the
throat, find their way into the stomach
and are absorbed into the blood. Catarrh
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20

then becomes con-
stitutionai, and the
only way to getrid
of it IS through the
blood. Write US if
you have Catarrh,
and our physici-
ans will advise you
without charge.
lpany. Atlanta. Ga.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-04-07
Local M ovement.

No daily record of the local cotton
movement was kept last year after
March l. and the Graphic has bee2
unable TO give the comparative state
ment cf the local cotton movement
Capt J. B. Johnson submits the fo.
lowing daily report for this year
Receipts, April 6, A bales,
Receipts this week, G12 bales.
Receipts since September /, IS
G02 bales.
Shipments, April 6. 557 bales.
Shipments this week, 2.o3t bales.
shipments since September L. G3..
"a bales.
Stock on hand April &. f6S.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-04-07
NOTICE..

Bids will be received by he under
signed for ten days beginning April
for the CARRYING Of mail 20 and from
the p6stoftiee and the Ifon Mountain
and Cotton Belt stations Blanks will
be furnished applicants All further
information Will be given out by the
undersigned.
T. c. FTRTH. Postmaster.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-04-07
WAN TED

To borrow $1,000 on ) years time;
WI. pay 10 per cent. interest. This
money will be used TO build the Lin.
v0od.Auburn levee at Linwood JET
ferson county. The money will be
paid back from taxes but the prop
erty owners of tbs section will en-
dorse the notes For further informa-
ton address
c.. w. BUTTS.
LinWCod, Ark
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-04-07
REMOVAL NOTICE

Nj. J. W Matthews has moved his
place Of business from East Third
avenue % Lag East Fourth avenue.
whore he viii be pleased 70 serve the.
public. Nr. Matthews PARBECtES
PEEF. PORK. and MUTTON daily.
ami hanlles only The best Kansas City
neat Your orders solicited
J. ". MATTHEWS.
f 10 East Fourth aVana".
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-04-07

SON won't u I4hn caN
Coe. and Brdels drug store
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-04-07
a CASE OF NEGLECT.

There is a well konWn nan in Pine
Puff. whose case certainly deserves
attention. He has lovely wife and
several children. some of whom are
yearly grown. He makes good wages
and has alwayfs given his family ev=
6IFfAiua he felt be could afford The
one thing he neglected is the furni-
tefe III his home II is getting Old
and racked but he has never been
alle t. pay for a new outfit all at on"
ne and on this account has never
ven This matter much attention.
There Is 10 necessity Of allowing the
.5.@rs tase 10 run down his way as tha
fu3dephatt Furniture company arr
prepared to meet Just such circnc1
stances. They VII furnish house
complete. furnish an, sJen or sell
any single article Of furniture fer
small amount down and l..a balance
a. eazy payments. \ dol'a9 or two
PES sBaas each week for things an
tee af9 Wi soon furnish 5@u. aeme
. aa #eIeaanr manner. Now think
ms over and if there i anything
9oe need t. beaHtife OF make yonr
l=oae comfortable he Puddephatt
i5sH faee company ean supply You On
MS s+5it Hoar e3H convenience.
su went II f4hn cal'
o.. .t,lf-., tlr1,, c{nr1
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-04-07
4 r r + r + + = = + r r = =
= LOCAL AND OTHERWISE. +
l. l. l. l. 4 r 4. r = = + z z Z

d w Rovce devotes his time to rents.
Oak aud pine wood. Phone W. H.
Boyd Old phone 902.
If you want DR.. HankisCn. call
| Coon and Bedells drug store.
Little Godie Franklin, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Franklin, is i'll.
Sand delivered on snort notice.
Dawkins Sand company Old phone
G41
&C. G. Schenck has moved his BIZ
cycle and repair shop to 327 Main
erect
Bicycles and automobiles repair
ed Call at 327 Main street. C. G
Schenck.
Are you aware Of the fact that the
Anchor Laundry does the best work
il the city?
If quality appeals to you
you need HIS TO do your wiring. Union
Electric company.
Want any "phoney" wling over
hauledo That's our business Union
Electric Company.
City Engineer Harper is today
rutting in foot bridge across the
branch on Oak street,
My new line of 1905 wheels has
been received; call and see them.
Schenck, 81 Main street
The jefferson Fencibles met for
II gufar drill last night and had
fairly good attendance
Little Joe Dellmon will deliver
v6ur Saturday Evening Post. Help
fm by giving your order. Phone S9h
daey Helms new and second
hand store We buy and sell furni-
ture. stoves. or anything, at 10 West
Second avenue.
Remember am still writing
fire insurance in old line companies.
See me at III Main street. W. Z.
Tankersley.
The Anchor Laundry. with its
new process of washing without chlor'
ide of lime, is conceded as doing the
best work In the city.
ALL kinds Of cook stoves and
ranges, new and secondhand. We sell
them cheap Sidney Helms, 210 West
Second avenue.
-Gasoline stoves, all kinds, best
make, and low prices. See Sidney
Helms, new and secondhand store,
210 West Second avenue.
-Chas HAyc3sH is able tc place
loans. and if you desire to borrow it
will be to your interest to see him
Office al 113 Pine street
yed-One dark bay mare,
about sixteen hands high. Suitable
reward for her return to \. d. Foster,
and Cherry streets, Pine
Bluff Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-04-07
Fl. r. Turner Manager
-. ---.-----.----------- -

Wanted rus omarf aGd fejends
+ suoa thar ta4a Iao5st ms 2Fce
al "a a0H i1rafoI n - Plae St
whore ~ Is. e,aa l. receive any
b Cos 5's G.ag Gasa n real
estata Ha .1s5 n fre - - Wfite
fire i1e III paa5as
Tssr z.fa-z past e9f and q
c.r .r af aH a8EGe
ggrs for Business.
CIIAS l4A4e0eK
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-04-07

The steamer Lucille Nowland ar
rived last night on the regular trip up
The Arkansas river and cleared this
morning at II o'clock for Little
Rock