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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-01
EGG EDITOR HAWKS.
Eskridge People Angered at Alleged
Published Scandals.

Eskridge, Kansas, July 1T. f.
Hawks, editor of the Alma Picayune
was egged and beaten off the princi-
pal street of Eskridge by mob of
prominent citizens late Friday. It is
alleged that in his paper Hawks has
been printing offensive statements con-
corning many citizens of Wabaunsee
county, especially those of Eskridge.
Consequently when he came from his
hotel in Eskridge where he was spend
ing the day, he found large number
of citizens waiting for him. They i'm
mediately took the editor in charge
Harsh words ensued and Mr.. Hawks
struck DR.. Trivett. The Eskridge men
Immediately commenced to lombard
the Alma editor with bad eggs and
strike him with clubs.
Perceiving that discretion would
probably be the better part of vaIor,
Mr.. Hawks took to his heels and
sought refuge in the home of a friend
on the edge of town. Feeling runs
high against the Picayune man here,
and the people of Eskridge say they
will not be responsible for what hap
pens to- him if he returns to town.
Mr.. Hawks is well known in Topeka
he being more or less prominent in
the Free Silver movement. He also
published one or two reform papers
in Topeka. He went from here to
Paxico, where he became involved in a
libel suit with the coroner of Wabaun-
see county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-01
The Pacific Northwest.

A complete and interesting presenta-
ton of the scenic beauty and the rich
natural resources and rapid growth of
the Pacific Northwest are set forth in a
beautiful illustrated booklet recently is
sued by the Chicago & Northwestern
R'y, which will be sent to any address
on receipt of cents in stamps.
The Lewis and Clark Exposition with
the very low excursion rates and per-
soIlalIy conducted tours in connection
Herewith over The North Western Line
from Chicago and the east have created
an interest in this subject never before
euualed. For full particulars address
W. B. Kniskern, P. 7. NJ, 215 Jackson
Boulevard, Chicago
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-01
AN OLD TIME PICNIC.
a Difference Between 1860 CeIebra-
tions and Present Ones.


Emporia, July 1.-The old soldiers
and pioneers of Lyon county will have
an "old time" picnic at Soden's grove
the Fourth of July. In arranging a
programme for the picnic, it is gem
orally conceded by the pioneers that
a picnic of today can be only lame
excuse for the picnics of the early
days.
A Fourth of July picnic that stands
out most wildly in the minds of the
was the most elaborate affair of its
kind ever held in this part of the
country was the celebration of 1860.
Especially memorable is that day be-
cause it was then that the late Pres
ton B. Plumb, afterwards United
speech. Mr.. Plumb, then a young
man 23 years old, editor of the Kan
zas News" was the orator of the day.
On a platform of hewed planks, be-
meath the shade of a brush arbor, Sen
ator Plumb sounded the keynote of his
fame. His theme of anti-slavery and
freedom was in keeping with the day.
1t fired the breasts of the young pfo-
neers. When Plumb closed his speech
he was carried off on the shoulders
of the crowd.
A novel contest, characteristic of
the time, was that between Madison
and Breckenridge counties, which are
now Lyon county. It was reported be-
forehand that Madison county would
be here with an OK cart drawn by
twenty eight yoke of oxen. Jacob
Schoeck, of Pike township, now con-
stable of Emporia township, undertook
to Guido the Madison county boys in
OK teaming, and succeeded. Schoeck
came to the picnic with delegation
from his part of the county, driving
forty-three OK teams, yoked in tan
dem fashion to wagon. The Madi-
son county boys admitted they were
beaten. but wagered that Schoeck
couldn't turn the string of oxen home
ward without unhitching them.
Schoeck drove to a level piece of
prairie east of town and swung the
line of OK teams around in a circle
without an accident. Schoeck's feat
of driving forty-three team of oxen
without a stampede or nlixup of any
kind won for him the reputation of
the best OK teamster of the two coun-
ties.
An OK was roasted whole and served
as part of the picnic feast, on long
tables, beneath a brush arbor 200
feet long. The arbor was constructed
near the geographical center of the
town, where the Santa Fee freight
platform now stands. The dancing on
a platform began at 4 o'clock in the
afternoon. The Hall brothers or
chestra, comprising two fddles and a
base-vioI sawed off, the dance tunes
all night. Not until long after day
light was "Home, Sweet Home
sounded.
The picnic next Tuesday will be
given under the auspices of the
Preston B. Plumb post No. SIS, G. A. r.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-01
r. B. WEIGH AND C. a. SfAGAw
They VIII Be the Fourth of JULY
Orators at Valencia.

There will be a big Fourth of July
celebration at Valencia. The exercises
will be held at Recess grove, one
mile south of old Valencia, one of
the most beautiful natural blue grass
parks in Shawnee county. There will
be the usual games and noise that
characterize modern Fourth of July
celebrations, and one decided novelty
the management has guaranteed
that there will be no shooting of fire.
crackers or other noise while the
speaking is in progress.
The orators will be r. B. WEIGH and
Judge c. A Magaw of Topeka. County
Attorney Hungate has been invited to
read the Declaration of independence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-01
Fourtl, of July Rates.

via the Missouri Pacific. Rate one
fare plus so cents, except between sta
tions where fare and one third is less,
minimum SO cents for adults and 20
cents for children. On sale July LIST to
4th, with final limit July s.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-01

B. F. Iseek of Concord. KY, says: For
20 years 1 suffered agonies with q sore on
my upper lip, so painful sometimes that
1 could not eat. After vainly trying ev-
erything else, I cured it with Bucixlen' g
Arnica Salve." It's great for burns, cuts
and wounds. At Arnold Drug CO., SCI n.
Kansas ave Only Csc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-01

A petition requesting the city coun-
Gil to fore the c.. r. I. & P. railway
to construct sidewalks across their
tracks on Gordon, Morse and Grant
streets in North Topeka was referred
to the streets and walks committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-01
FOURTH OF JULY EXCURSION
Rates Via Rock Island System.

One fare plus so cents to all points
on Rock Island System. Tickets on
sale July 1 to 4 inclusive, with final
return limit July s. See Rock Island
agents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-01

A communication from the Warner
Arc Lamp company offering a bond of
5000 to cover their proposed contract
was referred to the committee on gas
and electric lights.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-01

Mead, who has been fighting the city
opening Third street and asking for
damages claimed because as she holds
her property rights were being in
fringed. The residents in that sec
ton of the Fourth ward have been
aroused to certain extent and as
species of retaliation 1t is understood
the petition is circulated since Mrs
Mead will have to pay by far the
heaviest portion of the expense.
Other sidewalk petitions presented
are as follows: On the north side of
Third street from Taylor street west to
the alley; north side of Douthitt street
between Western avenue and Fillmore.
north and south side of Second street
from Fillmore to Clay street. All the
above petitions were referred to the
streets and walks committee.
A petition to pave West Tenth ave-
nue. from Lane street to the alley be-
tween Spruce and Pine streets was re-
ferred to the streets and walks COM
mittee. The petition is signed by
eleven property owners. A paving Pc
tition for paving the alley bounded by
Eighth and Ninth streets and Topeka
avenue and Tyler street was likewise
referred to the same committee.
There will lbe no display of firearms
on the Fourth of July If the police de-
arms ordinance as passed by the city
council last night. Hereafter following
the publishing of the ordinance the
use of firearms in the city on the
Fourth of July will be prohibited. This
includes the use of blank cartridges,
but it does not take effect until next
year.
The following pay rolls of the city
departments for the month of June
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-01

A remonstrance against the opening
of Smith street between Seventh and
Eighth streets was presented and re-
ferred to the streets and walks COM
n1ittee. The remonstrance is signed by
four property owners.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-01

A petition for the creation Of a
benefit district for the opening of an
alley between Twelfth and King streets
and Lane and West streets was re-
ferred to the streets and walks COM
mittee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-01

The recommendation of the ways and
means committee that the new bridges
expense of $323.7S was adopted by the
council.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-01

The report of the ways and means
committee rejecting the Meade claim
was adopted by the council.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-01

A communication from the CONNER
cia1 club requesting that water rental
charged for Home Festival Week be
RENTED was referred to waterworks
committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-01

James Neil asks damages to the
amount of $25 to property owned by him
in Ritchie's addition on Kansas ave-
nue.. Neil claims g mistake in the sur
vey has been made and that the city
has appropriated some of his property.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-01

The city engineers estimate for the
fixing of room in the basement of the
city building for the waterworks depart
ment amounting to S19109 was referred
to the waterworks committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-01

The following pay rolls of the city
departments for the month of June
Ill
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-25
Harmony Whist Club

Members Of the Harmony Whist club
were guests at card party given yes
terday afternoon in honor of Mrs. M.
j. Riordan, Mrs. Jere Badgley and Mrs.
Addie Lee Buckler by Mrs. George j.
Morgan Of 1880 Ingraham street. Score
cards were adorned with sketches OF
Chinese boys and girls and mustard
was used effectively in the decorations.
Handsome pieces of brass were given
as prizes. Besides the honored guests
there were present Mines. Marion
Welsh, Clyde Martin Welsh, Smith, U.
T. Clotfeter, C. S. Kious, Frank
Stevens, Will Harris, Williams, Charles
White, j. Goodhue, c. d. Tufford, Frank
Boag, George Lane, Eugene Moore, Miss
Grace Stevens and Miss Frances
Lawton.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-25
turning on THE cHIcAGo WORN

At last 'The worm has turned" IN Chicago After
many weeks Of feeble daliyng with disorder and law
1essness the authorities OF Chicago determined TO
handle the strike situation without gloves II the back
bone Of the sheriff remains rigid the question will
be settled whether the city gang Of riotous team
sters shall control the streets
Every community in the United states is interested
in the present status of the prolonged strike situation in
Chicago Stated briefly. the issue is whether the union
teamsters in their sympathetic strike in behalf Of
group Of garment workers shall continue to prevent by
violent means other teamsters from taking their places
On that proposition hinges the question whether some
of the citys most important industries shall be allowed
to do business be compelled to suspend indefinitely
The managers of these Industries declare that their
present attitude in refusing to be coerced by the
strikers will be the four years from that
is today" The sheriff says AT the first outbreak of
trouble which in any way approaches the riotng
have had shall call for troops and the troops will be
the ground within two hours"
That brings the Chicago situation ito a head" All
the eaming jobs vacated by the strikers be quickly
filled if new assured protection. Only by such
scenes of riong and violence as have occurred can
the eaming business be longer crippled II the sheriff
the governor and the military authorities of the state
mean business it seems evident they do, either
law and order practical anarchy will reign in Chi
cago before the end of this week
The issue involved in the Chicago situation should
be settled that will form precedent in all Amer
communities. What Chicago proposes to do now is
just what it should have DONE admitted by the
sheriff at the beginning of the trouble.
The precedent should be set for all. that law
and order must and shall be maintained in American
cities, and that the to such maintenance is
throttle disorder at the very beginning by military
if necessary instead of dalying for weeks with
rioters, the Chicago authorities have done.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-25
BROADWAY PROPERTY SALE
AN IMPORTANT TRANSFER
OHIO BLOCK BOUGHT FOR THE
MCCARTHY COMPANY
Consideration One Hundred and Twen-
ty-Five Thousand DolIars-Build-
ing Located Opposite Court House
and Within Block of Postoffice Site

One of the most important of re-
cent transfers in business property
was the sale yesterday ofsthe Robert
F. Jones block on North Broadway,
known as the Ohio building, to Z.
Avery Mccarthy, who made the pur-
chase for the Mccarthy company. The
consideration was $125,0O0. The prop
erty adjoins the Mccarthy buildings
on the north. The entire block in
cludes six store rooms, 250 apartments
and two elevators.
The acquisition of the Jones block
increases the value of the Mccarthy
company buildings north of Court
street to about $275,OOO The invest
ments of the company at the corner of
Court and Broadway have resulted in
bringing the property between Temple
and First streets to the front for busi-
ness purposes.
Heretofore the principal interests of
the Mccarthy company have centered
in San Francisco, where the main Of
fees are located. 1t is stated that the
purchase of the Jones block may re-
suit in the removal of E. Avery Nc
Carthy to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-25
A RIDICULOUS SITUATION

1t is a ridiculous and rather exasperating situation
which seems accountable for the tedious delay in
enforcing the local public utility ordinance relating to
the lighting and telephone service.
Concerning the regulation of the gas service, as
provided for in the ordinance the only step needfu
for enforcement is the appointment by the mayor of
inspector qualified to perform the duties required.
The mayor has taken action in the premises for
the assigned that the civil service commission
furnished him with eligible from which to
choose Inspector. That hitch is the osensibe
for keeping the gas of the city for weeks
out of the benefits that should from the ordi
1t is 1imsy pretext, matter whether the
mayor the commission is properly blamable
1t is especially important that the appointment of
inspector be made without unnecessary delay because
as explained in The Herald, it will take considerable
time after his appointment to make provision for
forming to the terms of the law An entirely de-
partment will have to be fitted up suitable for making
the various tests of meters and quality required
The council whose duty it will be to make the
qusite provision for the inspectors work. does not
present what appliances will be necessary
Even if the appointment of Inspector to be
made today it is evident that weeks would elapse
before practical results could be obtained from the
operation of the ordinance.
If the of this extraordinary delay is correctly
stated, the mayor and the civil service commission
should lose time in getting together"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-25
Rosemary Club Dance

The Rosemary club has issued 300
invitations for the prettlest dancing
party of the Dobinson school year for
the evening of May 26, in honor of the
members Of the senior class, who grad
uated the first week in July.
The decorations are in charge Of the
intermediate and Junior classes. The
entrance hall, with its old oak and dull
red walls, will be banked in crimson
and cream flowers, the seniors colors.
The reception room in black and yell
low, the intermediates colors, the ball
room in shades of green and yellow
and the entire Shakespeare gallery will
be festooned with royal purple and
lavender, the junior class colors. The
seniors will receive in the green hail,
assisted by the faculty.
Members of the class are: Misses Ivy
Reed, Frances Preston, Rose Lambert,
Isabel Moore, Frederick De Lay, Mae
MacGowan and Henrietta Dobinson.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-25
SOCIAL
DIARY AND GOSSIP
Honor Brldes-to- BE

Were there ever two fairer brides-to-
be who received more social attention
than Miss Helen Hutton and Miss Bird
Burck have received lately? Perhaps
there have been, but Dame Grundy' S
there have been, but Dame Grundy's an
nails fail to show their names. Every
conceivable kind of an affair has been
given for these young women and still
their friends have not nearly finished.
The last of these was the card party
and buffet luncheon given yesterday
afternoon by Mrs. Weightman Smith of
622 Bonnie Brae street. Sweet peas IN
great quantities decorated the home
and score cards were ornamented with
sketches of that most admired of young
men, Buster Brown. The guests in
cluded: Mesdames John Broad. Ross t.
Hickox, William Holly, John McAllis-
ter, Thomas Woolwine, A. w. Hutton,
Albert Lindholm, Benjamin F. Church,
L. ]. Selby, Frank Edwards, T. w. t.
Richards, Luke Wood, Gutzon Borglum,
Folkenson, L. K. Watkins Of Denver,
Misses Phila Johnson, Ray Johnson,
Skinner, Lulu Page, Elizabeth Page,
Roberta Smith, Italia Bower Hortense
Jones, Mignonette Hutton, Ethel
Stockard, Ann Stockard and owen. In
receiving and entertaining her guests
the hostess was assisted by Mrs. Charles
B. Nichols.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-25
Nav rs i'm the Worlds History

81 CTu vespasian Joppa Gaee assault
the Of month Daesus
1315Edward with 5000 He fought
md ALL" and for brief period king OF
. the
their ship
their having by good economy
succeeded passing the winter without loss
life
The the Island
in human lveswa estimated at 100000.
England pursuit
agricultural information; also said with the view OF obtain
inga a oanfor the purchase of Florida
celebrated with the
of relief bill by the British government
expedition Agers sailed Touon
command Of Bourmont
in redu kingdom a French province
municipal authorities
division of the French army left Malta In order to occupy
Of Chicago met to organize dress reform
which taboo imported fabrics and thus keep
this country
Canada.
1S9Franc court against the Worlds
Exposition 100000 because OF dam
age exhibits in the manufactures building at the fair
grounds
additional volunteers The trans
ports City Peking and Australia sailed from San
$500 supplies ammunition ana
naval stores the fleet at Manila
1S99-Rosa Bonheur died 60,
Mannngs British defeated IN
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-25

white taffeta, and n long tulle veil,
fastened with orange blossoms. Her
only attendant was Miss Anna clancy.
who also wore white. DIR. Guy Richie
attended the bridegroom as best man
and the music was in charge Of A. J.
stamm, who played the "Dohengrin"
wedding march at the beginning Of the
service and the Mendelssohn we'd
ding march as the party left the church.
Lead Kindly Light" and Hearts and
Flowers" were played during the read
ing of the service. A wedding break
fast was served at the home Of the
brides parents and Immediately after
ward Dr. and Mrs Richie left for ven-
tura, where they will make their home,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-25
EARLY Morning Wedding

The sun had not been up such very
long time yesterday morning when one
of the most beautiful of early weddings
was solemnized at st. Vibiana's cathe-
dral. Miss Helena Darbin Thorpe,
daughter of Maj. and Mrs. S. r. Thorpe
of 333 South Bunker Hill avenue, was
the young woman who became a bride
SO early in the day, and DR.. Edwin
Jules Richie Of New Orleans the BRIDE
groom. The ceremony was performed
at o'clock by Father Fahey and was
witnessed only by relatives and inti-
mate friends. The bride was charming
in a gown of white crepe de chine over
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-25
Butterfly Whist Club

Members of the Butterfly Whist
club were entertained Tuesday af-
ternoon by Mrs. Jennie Fay of 10
North Fremont street. Roses and car
nations in delicate shades of pink, were
used with greenery in the decorations
forming a pretty combination of the
club colors. Handsome pieces of
china were awarded as prizes. The
special guests of the club were Mes
danes II. r. Hicks. G. L. Kester, So
phia Keyn, Deutzler and Sadie Pelton.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-25
FROM BAD TO WORSE

Can the Ethiopian change his skin the leopard
his spots?" That allegorca question of scripture is
applicable to the saloon issue which agtates Los
Angeles.
Will the average drinker of liquor change his habit
in the nosaoon movement succeeds? The pro-
moters of that movement assume that he will not
change, for they give the that under the
proposed ordinance the man who has acquired ap-
petite for liquor will not be denied his right indulge
his craving" He still will satisfy his appetite in some
way.
The admission that the craving for the liquor stimulus
will be satisfied in way suggests possibilities even
deplorable than results of clandestine liquor
selling the blind pig pan The liquor drnker who
is proud of his respecabity will not take kindly to
the level of the piggery He may not fancy the idea
of buying booze" by the bottle the Jug and the
opportunity of taking drink with restaurant meal
would not satisfy his appetite. Will not such per-
be likely to seek what he would regard genteel
substitute for the bar beverage which he had been
accustomed?
1t is said to be fact familiar to druggists that the
use of opates has increased largely as result of pro-
hibitory laws. In towns where the nosaloon plan is
operative what is known the morphine habit" is
said to be alarmngly prevalent There various
other preparations having opium base that are.
known to be used largely as substitutes for liquor
Now, starting with the admitted proposition that
"the who has acquired appetite for liquor
will satisfy his craving in way it follows logically
that the closing of saloons will simply scatter the
patrons of them. Some drinkers will resort to the
wholesale bottle or Jug some to drug store goods and
some of disreputable blind pigs" But there
a shadow of doubt that many who stimulants will
fall into the habit of using morphine some other
preparation of opium.
Aside from the resources of the drug and the
otherwise provided for alaying the thirst for
liquor it is an easy matter for any person to make
domestic substitute for saloon drinks pointed out by
Herald reader in Tuesdays issue of the paper That
reader by the way writes from Redlands ostens-
bly, close prohibition city. He tells how easily booze"
may be concocted from cactus juice, Mexican fashion,
from water and honey with little yeast, etc. In
fact intoxicant may be made by fermentation from
almost any vegetable substance. witness the deadly
stuff known wood alcohol"
The question for thoughtful Los Angeles people to
consider is whether in view of all known facts and in
the light Of all experience the closing of the saloons
would not aggravate rather than mitigate the liquor
drinking evil