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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-16
NORTH TOPEKA.

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ball Printing Co. so n Kansas ave-l
James Booth was in town today
from EImOnt-
A. A Thurman of Brown county.
formerly of North Topeka, is spending
a few days in town.
The Taxa Hasha club Will meet at
the home of Mrs. T. N. Forbes, 1V01
Monroe street, Tuesday afternoon.
S. c. Higbee of Silver Like, returned
this morning from Lexington, Ok
where he has been for some time.
The members of the Shawnee council
No. 3 K L of s. are requested 10
meet Tuesday evening at their hall
DR.. and Mrs. MagilI of Silver Lake,
were the guests Sunday OF their
daughter. Mrs. c. L Dolman Of ~
West Gordon street.
Owing to the special services which
will be held this week IN the Baptist
church. there win be no meeting of the
Argonauts until next week.
J. H. FOUGHT, VINO was injured in a
runaway in Paris, No, IS improving.
although he is still confined to his bed
at his home, 712 Taylor street, south.
DR.. and Mrs L. A. Ryder returned
Sunday from a several weeks western
trip which included a visit to the
Portland fair and points in California
c. G Nicholson took his street
sprinkler out early this morning and
Sprlnkled the ground IN the Y mon "a
cffic yards around the private car of
Madame Emma Eanles-
Beginning last evening special ser
vices will be held every evening this
week with the exception of Saturday
in the Kansas Avenue II. z. church.
Revival services viii also be held this
week in the Christian church.
AIortin Davis of Columbus, Ohio. ar
rived Saturday from Wilson, KAN,
where he has been visiting relatives
and was the guest until today of his
niece. Mrs. c. F. Bridge, when he left
for st. Joseph and from there will go
to his home in Ohio
The meeting of the Presbyterian
Missionary union in the second church
next Friday is hereby recalled for good
and sufficient reasons, the executive
committee concurring in this decision.
Mrs. A. J. Arnold. president, Mrs T.
F Carver. first vice president, Miss
Jessie Priddy, secretary.
Mr.. and Mrs. W H Rutter viii en-
terrain at dinner this evening at their
home. SIS Jackson street The table
flowers win be pink and white cosmos
and covers win be laid for Mr.. and
Mrs. A. N. Petro, Mr. and Mrs. Homer
Meyer Of Cawber City. Mr.. and Mrs.
George Hoyes. Mrs. Eta Cannon OF
Bethany college and Dr. n E. Bryan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-16
SHOT HIS SONS WIFE
Man Commits Murder and Suicide in
a Cab.

Sioux City, Ia, Oct. 16.-While drfv-
ing in a hack from a hotel to a rail-
road station, E. H Darrow, aged SO
years, shot and killed his sons wife,
Lillian DarroWs aged >, and then shot
himself in exactly the same place, the
right temple. both dying instantly.
The tragedy occurred late in the af-
ternoon. The hackdriyer Immediately
upon hearing the first shot, and with
out stopping to Investigate, started for
police STATEN In two or three min
utes he heard a second shot. When
the police station was reached, both
occupants Of the carriage. sitting up
right on opposite seats, were found
dead.
The cause of the murder and suicide
has not developed. Z. H. Darrow and
the woman came to the Arcade hotel
in this city October 10. registering as
Il. H Darrow and wife They went
away but returned again Saturday
and Sunday afternoon. ostensibly to
take train for Sioux Falls, the home
Of Mr.. Darrow's son.
Mrs. ". E Darrow, the murdered
woman, formerly was Miss Lillian
Morrison, a school teacher near Sioux
Falls Five years ago she married w.
E. Darrow and they removed to Belle
FourcAa. S. d.
Letters were found on the dead wo-
~ from her husband, indicating that
they had had trouble, but protesting
undyiug love for her. and expressing
despair and said the writer was dying
Of a broken heart.
The dead woman had no children.
The bodies were taken to a Inorgue
and the coroner viii hold an inquest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-16
PREACH AROUND THE WORLD.
Rev. J. W. Vankirk, Of youngstown,
Ohio, Has a Call.

New York, Oct. 16.-Rev. J. ". Van
kirk, of Youngstown, Ohio. reached
Mount Vernon last week on a tour
around the world. ''to see my breth-
rem" as he described his unique I'M
dertaking- He is the guest of Rev
Dr. Bathoiow, pastor of the First
Methodist church.
In a circular Mr. vankirk explains
that on June %. 1889. in the city of
Canton, Ohio, on what is now known
as Cleveland avenue. he received "a
clear and forcibIe impression to take
a tour of the world" This impression,
he says. has persisted in clinging to
him for over sixteen years. under the
severest test of criticism of i've years
schooling at Boston university and
Harvard. and since that under a strain
Of impaired health and adverse cir
cunStances.
Mr.. Tankirk viii start from this
city and speak in all the large cities
and towns on the way TO San Fran
CISCO Then he viii make q tour Of
the southern republics and from there
will go to continental Europe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-16

to purchase a strip OF land south from
the plant 10 Sixth avenue
The forty hours parish devotion
began at the Church of the Assump-
ton at 1890 sunday morning Mon
siguOr COffev- vicar general of the
the morning devotion Father De
Smith of St Marys viii preach the
sermon this evening.
Smoke issuing from cellar under
meath the Commonwealth laundry at
The corner OF sixth and Topeka ave
nues, caused passer-by to turn in an
alarm Sunday afternoon. The depart
Ueut responded but discovered that
the furnace was being started up and
that because of some defect the smoke
had filed the cellar from that source.
Councilman Joseph Griley, Of the
Second ward, IS trying to work his
way into the affections Of the feather
ed residents Of Topeka by having an
ordinance introduced into the council
Tuesday evening which viii provide
that chickens may be permitted to
roam at viii in the city during the six
winter mo1ths
The Provident association ofNhe city
IS discussing a plan 10 do away with
the servant girl difficulty which has
caused so much trouble to the natrons
Of this city The association is dis
cussing plans for the founding of a
school where young women who ex-
pecL 70 become servants may receive
free instructions in the art of cooking
and household duties.
Seventy-five out of the number re-
Gently converted at the revival meet
lngs gathered at the meeting held for
them Sunday afternoon in the parlors
Of the 7. N. c. A. A song service was
held during the fOrepart of the after
noon, and W. NJ Shaver and H. c.
Prlbble contributed numbers. DR.. S.
y Estey of the First Presbyterian
church and Dr.. ". C. Evans of the
First Methodist church. made short
addresses
Provided the city council viii grant
the free use of the Auditorium. Mar
shall's Military band wiz give a num-
Der OF free Sunday afternoon concerts
this winter. The plan is being seri-
ously considered by the band manage
ment- The concerts VIII be given after
the regular winter concert in the Aud
ltorIum, which the band gives annual
~ The members of the organiza ton
are now practicing selections which
viii form portion Of the programme
at that time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-16
DAVIS HAS ENOUGH.
Mayor says He Won't Be Candidate
for Reelection.

Mayor W. H Davis won't be a can
didate for reelection. Though he has
been of that opinion practically ever
since his election he has never come
out in a bare-faced statement before.
s'No one could ever persuade me to
take this position again, said the
mayor decisiveIy and with no uncer-
tain emphasis. when was talking
about running first I was told by
Councilman Hughes that it would not
take more than one hour day of my
time. He said that he had never spent
mora than that when ne was acting
- mayor But that IS not true, I have
found cut I have given four hours
day to it. and sometimes. often. a
great deal more than that. It is
taking a great deal of time away from
my business and interfeFes.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-16
a THREE FEET LTBFIT.
Children Taller Than That Must Paw
Fun Fare.

New York. Oct. 16.-The Swiss
railroad booking clerks have just been
provided with machines for measuring
the height Of children travelling over
tnelr roads, and have been told that
all children over three feet tall must
pay fun fare, says the Times
In the summer months Switzerland
IS full Of Americans who are often ac-
eompanied by tall children who never
appear 10 be over 10 years of age.
zen years is the Swiss limit for half
rare This has led to so many heated
arguments in German and FngIfsh
lhat the government has decided to
introduce the measure system.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-16

space this piano occupies. IT is destined
to become a favorite piano in the
American home According to this 1t
seems that the ordinary upright piano
with upright scale. viii soon become
a thing of the past.
Another recent musical invention is
the interior piano player which will
soon displace the old fashioned
pianOlas and players. These instru-
ments are being made by half a
dozen leading manufacturers. and will
be on exhibition in every music store
this winter.
Mr.. Edison is at present working
on a recording piano which will re-
produce the expression and individ-
uality of the great pianists- If this
instrument is perfected It viii un-
doubtedly be the end of all inven-
Strumenrs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-16

The opportunity for the man OF lit
tie means is probably better today In
the prairie states Of the southwest
than ever before in the history OF the
nation. The chance OF pre-empfing
claims or of taking up lands under
government laws is gone and viii not
return again It is a different kind Of
oHening which lies before the settler
and its promise is of exceeding bright
ness. Its best opportunity IS shown
In the great southwest where the
transformation is going on and where
the conditions OF soil and climate is
In harmony with the warm skies and
temperate winds. To the man who is
not satisfied with his condition, the
southwest has an inviting future.
Along the lines Of the Missouri
Kansas & Texas railway there are va st
areas OF unimproved lands awaiting
willing hands to make them yield the
potlntiful crops Of which the land is
capable. There Is a need of stores.
factories and new business Of every
description. It is the finest kind Of
an opportunity in the finest section Of
the United States. The southwest is
tnexcelIed for the variety and fer
tflity OF its soils-foF its climate. It's
people are progressive and up-tO-date.
itz religious and educational facilities
are as good as can be found elsewhere.
The II. K & T. railway has no
lands for sale. but IS interested in
building up this productive country.
Il II believed that the southwest has
brighter prospects and offers better
opportunities than any other section.
Seeing is believing For that reason
the southwest courts investigation Of
the conditions as they exist Anyone
DESTROYS Of learning more OF the
southwest viii do vel to address
George Morton, general passen ger
and ticket agent, Missouri. Kansas &
Texas railway box 911s s. Louis Ito.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-16
DON'TTALK.
Minister of War Issues an Order to the
Japanese Soldiers.

Toxic. oct 16.-M Terratrioche.
minister of war, has issued an order
instructing the japanese army in the
field to abstain from criticising the
terms Of peace on the grounds that the
declarations Of peace and OF war are
entirely the outcome of sovereign DOW
eF. His order forbids the criticism of
either subject. especially by those en-
gagged in military service. He advises
the soldiers to utilize the opportunities
Of peace after the zdisbandment of
their regiments by engaging in their
respective occupations. always holding
themselves in readiness TO join the
colors at the emperor's command.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-16
FEVER IS DYING OUT.
This week Is Expected to Mark the
End Of the Scourge.

New Orleans. Oct 1s.-Unless the
federal authorities are to be greatly
disappointed the week beginning to-
day viii mark practically the end of
the yellow fever visitation. The re
markabIe showing Of only eight cases
in the past a hours is regarded as
confirming DR.. Whites prediction that
the fever win ultimately die out.
Wholesale reductions of the health
service working forces continue. In
spectors to the number Of I15 were
dropped from the rolls yesterday at
the end Of their work and more win
be let go today. There will then be
400 men at work against 1875 a short
time ago.
General improvements in state con-
ditions improve.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-16
Al. CONRAD TAKES CHARGE.
New Santa Fe Auditor of Disburse-
ments Assumes omce.

A. L. Conrad assumed his duties to-
day as auditor of disbursements for
the Atchison. Topeka & Santa Ffe. Mr.
Conrad, who was freight traffic man
ager of the PecOs Valley lines of the
Santa Fe with headquarters at ANA
rilIo, Tex. was appointed to the posi-
ton of auditor of disbursements be-
cause Of the vacancy recently created
in that Office by the resignation Of J.
W. White. Mr. White left yesterday
for Los Angeles Cal. where he in
tends to engage in commercial Dur
suits. When Mr.. White said good BY
to his ONCE force on Saturday he was
presented by them, as token Of their
esteem. with an expensive dress suit
case made Of alligator skin.
Mr.. Conrad's successor as freight
manager of the Pecos Valley lines has
not been chosen as yet but it is under
stood that the position viii be given
to D. I. Meyers. who is chief clerk in
the freight traffic department at Chi
cag0.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-16
HANCOCES NEPHEW.
Is Arrested Charged With the Murder
of a Young Woman.

Washington. oct. -winheld scott
Hancock, A years old a nephew of tine
late General Winfield Scott Hancock, has
been arrested at Hyattsville, Md, near
here. charged with the murder of Emma
SmallWoOd, a young white woman EN-
plOyed as a domestic in the Hancock
household, who died as the result Of
criminal operation. Hancock disciaims
guilt
Upon the finding of additional evidence
alton. a warrant has been issued for the
arrest of Mrs. Amanda Macka1, sister
OF HancOcks, for completely in the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-16

are troubling me to death. You know
where they had ms. and you know whom
ana free-born Protestant woman
] want justice and I want this stopped.
Ny health can not stand this any long
er. Hoping to remain, very truly yours
The letter is signed by a woman who
was at one time IN the insane asylum
and the indications are that she viii
be again before long. It is said that
she has written similar letters to all
the members Of the legislature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-16
FOR BETTER Tram SERVICE.
Commercial Club win Ask Railroad
Companies to Help Out

On October 25 the board Of railroad
commissioners viii have the hearing
in regard TO compelling the operation
Of the K n. D. branch Of the Missouri
Pacific for the purpose of passenger
service It viii likely be held at the
state house. Secretary Anderson Of
the Commercial club is asking a num-
be present and today wrote & letter to
Mayor Davis asking him to also ap-
pear with number Of counciimen-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-16
NEW IDEAS IN PIANOS.
The Inverted Grand, Interior Player
and Other Inventions

No piano maker has achieved high
er recognition than Mr. Paul G. Meh-
lin of New York, inventor of the
Mehlin inverted grand piano. These
instruments are attracting the atten-
ton of every musical critic and pianist
everywhere. They are actually grand
pianos in upright cases. having the
same plate, sounding board and scale
as the small quarter grand or larger
parlor grand. Considering the small
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-16
PEsrERED BIZ INSANE WOMAN.
Members Of Legislature Receive Inco-
herenf Letters.

a certain member Of the legislature is
in receipt Of the following letter:
MY dear sir and friend: Can you as
a member u8 our state legislature do
anything for me in regard to the secret
service electricity Roman Jew? They
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-16

The new bill at the Star theater
this week is laugh from start TO
finish Each act is studded with
genuine comedy. Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
D. Hammond in their Family Jars
call for much praise, Elmore and
Bartlett. with songs and dances and
surprises. are very successful while
the climax OF mirth is reached with
the big comedy act by Norman and
Bryce, Jr. Norman keeps the audi
ence in roars of laughter with his
quaint antics and funny falls. his jokes
being we'll delivered and received.
The new bill at the Novelty theater
is a good one. The RENEE family
mother and father and three daugh-
ters, do very pretty act and are very
clever artists. The Aherns in their
acFObatic act do some pretty poses and
their act is above the average. The
Valpos musical artists. came in for
their share of applause Roy Arson,
in a beautiful illustrated song, and
moving pictures conclude one of the
best shows ever given in Topeka at
the Novelty prices. There viii be a
special souvenir matinee Friday. Every
lady attending will receive souvenir.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-16
At HOME NEWS.


Ven you ISIS feeling real glum und bloc
To put a kink in your Mortal Coil,
Chust tink uf dis, und der crouch VIII
spoil:
Life may be rough. but dere's someding
worse
A Topeka streed und a springless hearse-
Hans ZupD.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-16

BAH Printing Co. s1z n Kansas ave-l
James Booth was in town today
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27
Lash and Rocks for Auto Party,

While driving his automobile through
Outagamie county near New London re-
Gently, l.. Provost of Oshkosh sustained
a severe cash on the face as a result of
vicious attack on the part of driver
OF team of mules. Mr.. Provost was
accompanied by another man and two
women, all of Oshkosh, and were on a
trip through the northern part of the
State. The automobile was kept behind
the wagon for fully a mile and when
hnally a wider place in the road was
reached and the Oshkosh automobiles at
tempted to run by, the teamster swung
his raWhide whip viciously, cutting a
deep cash in the face. The driver also
hurled number of stones, one striking
and slightly injuring one of the women.
The Oshkosh people have learned the
identity of the driver and prosecution
will follow,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27
WISCONSIN'S RECORD.
FAITHFULLY TOLD IN READABLE
SHAPE.
Leading Be1oit Citizen Dies-Auto Tour
ing Party Meets Hot Reception
storm Causes Loss on Green Bay
Robbers Try to Steal Mail Bags.

Serene T. Merrill one of Beloit's
most progressive citizens, died at the
age OF ~ years. He was born in Frank
I'm county, Mass, and spent this boyhood
IN chester county, N. II. He came to
belolt IN 1916 and led life of great
activity and prominence in business and
pubic affairs. He was member of
the State Legislature in 1876 and III.
In ~ he was sent by Gov. Washburn
as commissioner for the State to the vi
emma exposition, and President Hayes
sent him to Paris as commissioner at
large TO the Paris worlds fair. He was
also commissioner to the exposition at
New Orleans. He founded a seminary
IN Beloit in 1916 and merged it into
Belolt college when that institution was
started. He was teacher of the first
class IN Beloit college and a member of
the board of trustees. He built the first
paper mill at Beloit, which afterward
became the property of the Rock River
Paper Company.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27
Heavy Loss at Marinette.

The recent storm did $4,000 damage
along the north shore of the Menominee
river Docks have been washed away,
boat houses torn to pieces and fuel sup
plies carried into the bay. Many boats,
tugs and gasoline launches were destroy
ed, and logs in the storage booms were
washed away. The seas ran up on the
streets Of Marinette and Menominee.
Fishermen all along the shores of Green
Bay lost heavily in nets and boats. The
docks of Ramsey & Jones, Leisen &
Henes, the Menominee River Single
Company and Lyon Brothers were de-
stroyed. From two of the docks thou
sands of tons of coal were swept into
the bay. There was no loss of life, as
vessels generally needed the storm warn
ingS
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27
On n(,MGgeRk;:1!5 g !! ;, ;,

King Edward has just paid 81, 200 for
a French bull dog.
Kaiser Wilhelm II. receives from 600
to 700 letters and appeals daily.
King Edward likes nothing better
than game of bridge, but he is very
much opposed to high play.
Eugene Richter, the great German rad
ical, who recently went blind, was a
thorn in the flesh of Prince Bismarck.
Prince Peter Kropotkin, the famous
Russian social reformer, is said to have
had a better claim to the throne than
Alexander II.
teen titles, is one of the few Scotch
mobiles who keep up old traditions, old
sport and old games.
Guy Stephenson, appointed assistant
solicitor to the British treasury, was
Joint editor of the most recent version
of 'Archbold on Criminal Pleading"
The Duke of Conaught, Prince Ar
thur of Great Britain, who has just en-
tered his 18th year, was the godson of
the Duke of Wellington.
Lieut.. Gen. Alexander Rodiger, who
was prominent in the Turko-R Russian
war, is again in the limelight of the Rus
sian stage through numerous articles
and books on military questions.
Cameron Corbett, M. P, has made
over to the city of Glasgow his large
estate between Loeb Coil and Loeb Long
to be pleasure ground for the people
with the proviso that no intoxicants
shall be sold on the premises.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27
RriefConnent.

The Republicans of New York have
lassoed an unknown man and are run
ming him for Mayor. Perhaps he will
run a deal sight better than some Of
the Republicans that are better
known.
With contributions from the life In
surance companies not forthcoming,
the Republican party will have to de-
mend upon the trusts and railroads to
furnish the campaign fund for the
next election.
President Roosevelt is noted bear
hunter, but whether he will be able TO
lasso the "bulls'' of Wall street, with
railroad rate legislation, will be The
climax Of his hunting career upon
which his final reputation must stand
or fall.
Senator Foraker differs with the Re-
ceiyers and Shippers Association OF
Cincinnati on the regulation or rail-
road rate and has drawn bill, which
he will introduce in the Senate sucn
as the railroads want, but the OBJECT
Is hidden in a mass Of yefDlage TO ue-
ceive the people. If the people OF ONO
could vote direct for United States
Senators they would make an example
Of Foraker.
It was almost impossible to believe
the evidence Mr.. Lawson gave year
AGO about the rascalities of the lie IN
surance officials and their connecuon
With .Frenzied Finance" but it mas
now been proven out Of the mouths
90 +bo cuInrits themselves. His evil
dence of the collection OF the enormous
corruption fund for the Repuoii.a "a:
party is partially proven by Tue US
closures Of the large amounts
scribed by the insurance coilipain. :
and no unbiased man can no" uouD1
that all his evidence Is true.