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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-17
COUNT CAssINI.
DESIGNS FOR SILVER SERVICE
Governor Hoch Has Them With Bids
Under Consideration.

Governor Hoch today received
through Adjutant General J. w F.
Hughes the proposed designs and let
tiers concerning the $4,000 silver serv-
ice to be purchased for the battleship
Kansas. Propositions were received
from Tiffany and several other big
silversmithing concerns. The Tiffany
prices are considerably higher than
the others, it is stated.
Tiffany has just completed a silver
service for the battleship Indiana
which comprises forty pieces and con-
tains 100 pounds of silver. The state
of Pennsylvania has appropriated
$4,000 for its silver service. Iowa
spent So, 600 on their service and Ken
lucky spent $4,000 on hers.
Governor Hoch win look over the
various propositions submitted, and
viii then secure special drawings for
the set which the various manufacture.
ers propose to furnish
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-17
"A Word of Caution.

UnskilIed and incompetent physi-
clans all over the country, think all
they have to do is to get a Battery
or a Machine" and give their patients
Electric Treatments
As might be expected not only have
they failed to benefit, but in many in
stances they have done harm. This
should not be charged against Elec-
tricity, but to the ignorance of those
attempting to minister it. No one form
Of Electricity is adopted to all cases.
A knowledge Of the different currents,
and scientific application of them is
necessary to insure results.
Anyone can buy a drug store, if they
have the money. But TO know the ac-
ton of each drug and be able to select
the proper remedies is another matter.
So with Electricity. A scientific
knowledge of the various currents
their physiological action, etc, COM
bined with the skill that can only
come from long and constant practice
is necessary before any great results
will be obtained. In the hands of an
expert. Electricity win accomplish
wonders. In the hands of the average
user it is practically worthless.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-17
SHOENFELDT RESIGNS.
Dana II. Kelsey Succeeds as Agent of
Five Tribes.

Washington, May 17.-Indian Agent
J. B. ShOenfeldt in charge of the agency
for the five civilized tribes at Muskogee,
o. T.. has rendered his resignation to
the president and it has been accept
ed, Dana H. Kelsey being appointed as
his successor. Mr.. Shoenfeldt stated in
his telegram rendering his resignation
that it is his intention to resume the
practice of the legal profession. Reply
ing Secretary Of the Interior Hitchcock
says:
"a thorough investigation fails to
show the faint of dishonor on any Off
cial act of your administration during
your six years service, and your dis
bursements amounting to millions of
dollars have been highly creditable to
yourself and gratifying to the depart
nent. 1t is appreciated that during
your administration you have been
much embarrassed by unusual and vex-
atiOus conditions"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-17
IT WILL BE FIXED UP.
General Manager Hurley Adjusts His
First Controversy.

James E. Hurley the new general
manager of the Santa Fe, has ironed
out his first difficulty before the state
board of railroad commissioners since
assuming his now office A complaint
was made to the board that the Santa
Fe does not furnish any way for a
stockmen accompanying shipments Of
cattle to ride between North and South
Ottawa. Mr. Hurley has notified the
board that the difficulty will be fixed
UP as follows:
In order to take care of this matter
and avoid any further complaints. we
have arranged to have stock from
points on the Burlington branch cut in
next TO the combination car, and on ar
rival at Ottawa viii have a switch en-
CINE take the stock and combination
cars to North Ottawa. where stock viii
be picked up by main line trains. This
will provide accommodations between
those two stations"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-17
The CoIonel's Bluff.

Colonel Hastings had advertised the
fact that he was going down into Tro-
quOis county. the stronghold of Judge
Barnes, the rival candidate for the state
senatorship, and have a little talk with
the electors. Three or four days before
the proposed meetings he was waited
upon by a delegation of Barnes men
and the leader said:
'Kurnel Hastings. I'm a truthful man
and though I don't want to hurt your
feelings, I must tell you that not a
burned man in old Irokuois win vote for
you
Tn not asking any one to-" replied
the Colonel
But you are coming down to make a
speech"
Yes. I am coming down to have a
little talk with the folks. It has been
said that 1 am afraid to do So and 50
L must let people see that I am not
''Kurnel, the boys are a purity hard
lot down there" continued the spolzes-
man, with a solemn shake of the head.
Yes, know they are"
I'm afraid they'll boot you down"
They VIII get tired of hooting after
awhile
IF they find that hooting won't work
they'll begin to throw eggs and things.
They've been saving up eggs for the
last ten days"
so I hear. but I shall appear on the
platform and have little talk just the
same"
'.KurneI," said the spokesman, as he
grew more earnest, Our boys are bad
lot. They don't want you, and if eggs
won't keep you off they'll try clubs and
stones. I've even heard some of 'em say
they'd hang you to a limb
Yes, I've heard so, too" was the
quiet reply, but you go back and tell
them that I shall be there for a little
talk on the day advertised"
The delegation returned and spread
the news. with the result that a thou
sand electors had assembled when the
day and the Colonel appeared They
got ready with their eggs, clubs and
stones, but held off for him to take the
platform and begin. He took it, and
after removing his coat, vest and hat,
he opened a big family Bible and be-
gan to read aloud.
At first a few people sought to howl
him down, but these were presently dis
couraged, and for the next hour the
reader was listened to in respectful
silence Then a man stepped forward
'.KurneI Hastings. what may you call
this?"
This is my little talk
Coin to keep it up long?"
rive brought along tent and pro
visions, and shall be here for tfDee
days at least"
'sThen femme sell you sunthin' right
here and now. It's a mean sort o bluff
to work on this crowd. but beln' you've
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-17
No Shock.

You are not in contact with the
Electric current proper and THERE
IS NO SHOCK In fact no sensation
that is unpleasant. Persons who can
not take even the mildest current OF
Electricity as ordinarily applied, FIND
OUR "OSCILLATARY' CURRENT
soothing and pleasant, lulling them
into a calm, magnetic sleep, from
which they awake refreshed and in
vigorated.
Each cell in the body is reached
and the effect is to strengthen the
power of assimilation, increasing nu-
triton, and thereby, the physical
health of the individual
In nearly every case of nervous ex-
hauston, especially, the patient is
built UP mere in a weeks treatment
than he would be by a months rest
at -ate1iner 11Iaca
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-17
To Women.

To every woman, I would say: You
MAY HAVE a true uterine or ovarian
trouble that needs treatment, but nine
times out of ten in treating your re-
productive system, you are simply
chasing ''WiH O. the WisD' that only
serves to lure you away from the
REAL CAUSE of all your ailments
Grief, worry, the ''caTks and cares
of life overwork, social dissipation,
frequent miscarriages, etc, etc, have
robbed your nervous system of its vi
tality, and all these uterine and ovar-
ian symptoms (YES. EVERY ONE
OF THEM), MAY BE the outcome OF
nerve exhaustion.
Revivify and renew these worn out
nerve cells, and that uterine and ovar-
ian trouble You have been complaining
of and perhaps treating for years viii
Call and investigate. All inquir
promptly answered. CONSULTATIO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-17
A Few Reasons Why Drs. Horne
and Cookinham Have Built Up
Such a Large Practice.

be a thing of the past. Electricity will
do this for you, more surely and
quickly than any combination Of drugs
on earth. TRY IT ONCE AND SEE
IF DO NOT speak the TRUTH.
In young girls in whom the men
stual function is slow to be established
and who suffer from anaeni, chlorosis
and q variety Of nervous symptoms,
ELECTRICITY acts like magic. Also
in the painful, irregular or suppressed
menstruation of older women and in
those various nervous disorders that
attend the menopause or change of
life" there is nothing equals the scien-
tific anplication of ElectricitX
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-17
BROUGHT STATE OVER $1,000.
OnDepartment Continues to BeProft-
able Investment.

L. T. Hussey, state oil inspector, to-
day filed his report for April showing
that the net profits of his department
were $1,792.03, which he turned over
to the state treasurer.
The gross receipts were $2,154, but
out of this s362.64 went to pay the
deputies fees.
The Webster oil refinery manages to
do a little business in the state. It
sold 1900 gallons of kerosene at EN-
pOria last month, and 100 barrels
more on the Humboldt market. All
the rest o fthe oil sold in Kansas was
from either the Standard the National
or the Republic, all Rockefeller propo-
sitions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-17
Thew Are Fed and Renewed

BUSINESS MEN AND OTHERS,
under a high state of nervous tension.
should beware of nervous exhaustion.
If the nerve energy or magnetism is
drawn upon too largely, or too fire.
quently. disaster to the general health
in some form is sure to follow. It is
only a question Of time.
Let me say to you, that when ex-
hausted, nervous, restless, sleepless,
restore your vigor of body and quiet
ness of nerve. as some form Of ELEC-
TRICKY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-17
Drs. Horne { Cookinham, lO5 West 8th Street.

raised the ante on US I'm authorized
to say that if you will draw out O. this
and go home old IFOquois will pledge
you five hundred votes and be burned
to you!"
The Colonel agreed, and though the
five hundred votes didn't elect him to
the senate that term he was elected cir
cult judge by a large majority two
wears later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-17
YACHTS ARE OFF.
The Ailsa Crossed the Line in the
Lead OF the Bunch.

Sandy Hook. May 1.-THE ocean race
for the cup offered by Emperor William
was started at 1915 p. IN.
The boats crossed the starting line in
the following order:
Ailsa, 12:14:55; Hildegarde 1915: 90;
Atlantic 12:15:3O; Tndymoin 12:16:OO;
Hamburg 12:1S:00; Thistle 12:1S:30;
FIeur de Lis 12:26:04; Sunbeam 12:30:00;
Apache Il: 34:3O; UtOwana and Valhalla
crossed the line to the windward of the
committee boat at 1916 but both We're
recalled. The Utowana crossed the line
at 12:57:30 but the Valhalia went in
irons in the light wind while going
about and did not cross until LIS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-17
LOCAL MENTION.

A special meeting of Lincoln Post
Flambeau club is called for Friday even
ing, May 10, at headquarters for the
purpose of attending to some special
business of Importance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-17
No Disrobing Is Necessary

In taking these treatments there is
no detention except for the time spent,
as the patient is in no wise unpleasant
~ affected. The treatment induces
only rest and sleep, and you are in far
better condition for either work or
pleasure than you were before the
treatment.
REMEMBER WE ARE REGULAR
PHYSICIANS AND GIVE MEDICINE
WHEN e VrsR WE THINK IT INDI-
GATED. OUR BEST RESULTS
OFTEN COME FROM a COMBINA-
TION OF MEDICINE AND ELEC-
fTRICITX.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-17

New York, May 7.-MONEY-Money on
call easy 2621s per cent, closing bid 2 and
offered at ~ per cent; time money easy
and dull; GO and 90 days, 81 per cent; six
months, S5z@31E ger cent.
CLOSE: Prime mercantile paper, So a
AZ per cent; sterling exchange firm, with
actual business in bankers btls at 81 $3.50
Q4.S for demand and at 81 s465d4. $40 for
60 day bills: posted rates. S4.S552 and $4.S712;
commercial bills, S4.s4ss04- 81.
SILV ER-Bar silver, 5ls4c; Mexican dol
lars, 445zc.
B0NDs-covernme bonds steady.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-17

Maher, the American jockey won the
Newmarket stakes of so sovereigns
each, with 1900 soveTeigns added, at
Newmarket's second spring meeting
today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-17

It was in Long. Island village one day
last summer said a New York lawyer.
sszyben a big automobile came tearing
along. and just in front of the postoffice
it struck and lifted a big hog belonging tc
a villa ger who was leaning over his gate
at the time.
How fast was that machine going?'' ]
asked Of him as he came out and looked
after the flying auto.
FORTY miles an hour he replied.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-17

A complaint was issued from the
county attorneys Office this afternoon
charging Mrs. cara Elder with cruelty
to Hazel Berenice Elder, her 7-year-old
stepdaughter who ran away from home
with marks and bruises which show of
brutal treatment. The little girl on
Monday was adopted by Mr.. and Mrs
J. G. COfran
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-17
SMALLPOX on THE wANE.
Fewer Cases Last Month Than In
March

Secretary Crumbine of the state board
of health has issued a bulletin concerning
contagious disease statistics for the state
1t shows that contagion is in the decreas Sc
Smallpox is passing away very rapidly,
only few counties reporting many cases
county and IS in Lyon county. Topeka s
little EPIDEMIC of the disease, which has
now about run its course, contributed IS
cases. There have been only five deaths
from smallpox. a statement of the num-
Der of cases reported for March and April
is as follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-17
Thou lnowest that an ~ fortnnes

Thou knowest that all my fortunes
are at sea-neither have I money nor
commodity to raise a present sum.
(BIerchant of Venice But my policy
is in Venice good security! I would the
agent had urged me for more
National Life Insurance Co. of Yer
mont-Mutual- 1850. Fifty
sixth year. doing business in AZ states.
Vim. B. Henderson, General Manager.
Suite 459 Kemper Bldg, Kansas City,
Missouri
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-17
DISEASES.

Static Electricity is used in the
treatment of all maner Of DISEASES.
Insomnia, nervous exhaustion, hys-
terra, leuasthenia, epilepsy, diseases of
brain and spinal cord chronic rheu-
matism, govt, diabetes, the various
forms of Bright's disease, in a word
all chronic diseases that flesh is heir
to.
rheumatism and sciatica, diseases
of the joints, tumors external or in
ternaD, hemorroids, structures, chron-
ic diseases of the liver, and spleen,
uterine and ovarian diseases, irregular,
painful and suppressed menstrauon,
etc.
Static Electricity is especially valu-
able in the treatment of TUBERCU-
LAR TROUBLE OF THE LUNGS
neuralgia, migraine, all kinds of head
ache, choea, est. Vitus' dance). etc,
etc.
es by mail from out of town will be
Y AND X-RAY EXAMINATION
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-17

Beauty your complexion with little
cost. If you wish a smooth, clear, cream
like complexion, rosy cheeks LAUGHING
eyes, take HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea. greatest -beauti1er known. IS cents
GatIin DRUG Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-17
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

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AFTER shaving, when skin is wet. apply
Satin skin cream. Soothes and heals. 25c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-17

Furnished by J L GaH. Commissions,
Grains. Provisions. Cotton and Stocka
Office 10 West Sixth street. Telephone
zs6. Cores pondent Christy Grain ana
Stock Co. Kansas City. IDOL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-17

your hog
Yes, i suppose so, but don't think L
shall fool with the case"
Don't you think the hog is worth 60
ing to law about eh2"
He was a fine hog, and I ought to be
paid for him, but me and the old woman
nave been grouty at each other for a week
and I've been aching for a chance to open
and III let the auto go and go in and
tell her some things she won't forget for
the next twenty years
''Tiave you no gymnasium?" asked the
visitor at the Stillville female mute
sOh, every place is like a gymnasium
to u.s. replied the polite lady principal;
you VIII notice that we have dumb
bellies everywhere"
Ice cream social and dance. given at
225 Kansas avenue, May 18th.
1EAs
Bears the The Kind You Has Always Bougd
Signature ss Lss>z1zzzzszSs(
ASI - REAs
Bears the Tho Kind You HaTs Algays Bougir
Signature at N@<19ZZzeZ9~
GA = 7EAe
Bears the ~ The kiad Yos Haze AI.aIs Bought
Signature f. I&>HASzzS5<
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-17

TT Worth and Return $3.50 Santa F1e
General assembly Southern Presbv-
terrain Church. Tickets on sale May is,
II, IS. final limit returning Nav 31sf
T. L. King. c. P. & T. A. Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-17
TARTAR IS a TARTAR

Soft. spongy, sensitive gums result from
tartar accumulation. Il should be removed
at once by your dentist and thereafter pre-.
vented by the use Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-17

Ice cream social and dance, given at
225 Kansas avenue. May 18th.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-17
M HaldeIman Rulnor.

It has been said that the rumor that
Mrs Alice Halderman of Girard would
be a candidate for president OF the fed
Grafton originated with Topeka women
IN the interests OF Mrs. May Belleville
Brown of Salina
It was the LADIES' Reading club of
Glfard to which Mrs. Halderman be
longs that sent out letters this week tn
prominent club women in all the dis
triets that have no candidates asking
them to support Mrs. Halderman.
Mrs. Halderman is not a candidate %
the letters said, but if she We're elected
she would serve. We are taking this
step without her knowledge OF. consent
because We think the Third district
ought to have a president and because
she, having recently lost her husband
would not enter the race Of her own aC-
cord"
airs. Halderman. however. has
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-17

Mrs. Angelo G. Scott of Guthrie. presi-
dent OF the Oklahoma and Indian Ter
ritory federation and Mrs. n. q
Churchill of Greeley, president of the
Colorado federation, two special guests
OF the federation, made short addresses
speaking Of the club movement i'm their
own states and bearing a friendly greet
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-11-09
green leather seat coverings.

green leather seat coverings. The
four state. rooms, which are unusually
large, are finished in mahogany, COCO,
vermillion and tonquin, while the
furnishings are olive, reddish rose,
green and maroon plush, in the order
named. The drawing room is finished
in mahogany and all furnishings are
golden brown plush.
The rear half of these cars is de-
voted to observation room, hand
somely furnished with easy chairs,
writing desks, etc. Wide plate glass
windows afford unobstructed views of
the surrounding country. Those
who enjoy being in'the open air will
find comfortable seats on the protected
rear platform.
Current periodicals, a branch of
the Booklovers' Library, also the
latest newspapers obtainable at start
ing point and enroute are always at
the service of patrons.
A good meal enhances the pleasure
OF journey, poor one destroys it..
It is safe to say that of this important
feature of modern train equipment,
the Great Northern Railway has es-
tablished a standard for excellence
which helps make an overland journey
something to anticipate. All meals
served la carte.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-11-09
The wisdom of Youth,

It is said that certain wisdom is
born of age which leads one into a
gentler, more peaceful life and teaches
him to avoid mistakes. But there is
also wisdom of youth which is
founded on confidence of success and
intense enthusiasm, which of them
selves will often bring success and
happiness. But this intense wisdom
is exhausting, and the man who over
works when young grows old before
his time. That's why golden grain.
belt beer is needed to build up strong
constitutions and keep men we'll and
happy. It's the kind of tonic that
should be in every, home. Order of
your nearest dealer or be supplied by
Henry Veidt, Princeton.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-11-09
AFTER TWENTY YEARS.

Railroad Switchman Tells Remarkable
Story of His Experiences. Relief at Last.
Nearly a quarter of century of ill
health and suffering had left it's mark
on Mr.. Steven Clifford, a prominent
railroad switchman, living at 27O9
Central Ave., Minneapolis. Yet ac-
cording to his signed statement so
quickly has his trouble been removed
that his cure seems little short of
miraculous.
II have been a sufferer from ca
tarrh for twenty years and al
though I tried many remedies nothing
seemed to afford any relief. When L.
T. Cooper the philanthropist was in
Minneapolis with his New Discovery
medicines heard of so many marvel
Gus cures that were being effected and
the proof of their efficacy was so
strong that decided to try them.''
II have taken Cooper's New Dis
covery and Quick Relief for about
one week and the result has been
VOAANSA 4u1' 1O 4d0 uuduc d. utW Iudu
of me in this short time and I feel bet
ter and stronger and happier than I
have felt for years. -
Cooper's New Discovery drives
every trace of disease poison from
the SYSTEM purifes, enriches the
blood: It strengthens every organ in
the body and will cure catarrh, deaf
ness, rheumatism, stomach and kid
ney troubles, blood diseases and
paralysis.
Cooper's New Discovery costs 81. 90
per bottle; the Quick Relief which
should be used in connection is fifty
cents.
The Home Drug Store, Mr.. Cooper's
special agents for Princeton, have the
remedies for sale. -