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The Topeka state journal., 1905-08-23
CONGER RETIRES.
Ambassador to Mexico Sewers All Con-
nection With Government Service.

oyster Bay, Aug. Baldwin H
Conger, of Iowa, has resigned his post
as American ambassador to Mexico, to
take effect October Is next, and Presi-
dent Roosevelt has accepted the resig-
nation
Mr.. Conger's retirement from the
diplomatic service was foreshadowed
in these dispatches last week. 1t was
indicated then that he might be sent
to Pekin as a special commissioner of
the president to adjust if possible the
differences which have arisen between
this country and China over the boy
cotI of American goods by some of the
Chinese commercial guilds. While 10
official statement is obtainable regard
ing the mission, there are reasons for
the statemen. that it either has been
abandoned Icy the president or that it
has been declined by Mr.. Conger. At
any rate. Mr.. Conger will not go to
China.
1t has not been determined definitely
yet who Will succeed Mr.. ConSer as
ambassa dor to Mexico, but, as l-.c-tu--
fore stated. ii probably will be David
American ambassador to Brazil. 1t is
known that Ambassador Thompson
desires the Mexico post.
In connection with the appointment
the name of Francis B. Loomis, assist
ant secretary of state, has been mem
toned, but it can be said pretty def
nttely that Mr.. Loomis will not be ap-
pointed. His resignation as assistant
secretary of state may be expected at
any time. 1t is certain that he is to
retire from the state department, but
whether he will receive an appoint
ment in the diplomatic service, as has
been suggested, is thought to be some
what problematical.
The president has authorized the
publication of the correspondence
which passed between him and Ambas-
sador Conger with regard to the lat
ter's resignation. The letters follow:
The Correspondence.
Washington, D. c., Aug 16, 1905.
The President.
For reasons pertaining to my private
business and personal affairs, I have
the honor to tender, herewith, my res
ignation as ambassador extraordinary
and plenipotentiary to Mexico, to take
effect on the expiration of my leave of
absence, which will terminate October
18, 1905, or at such date as will suit
your convenience.
It is with feelings of regret that I
leave a service, the duties of which
have found SO interesting and in which
I have received so many evidences of
your confidence, and such invariable
The Topeka state journal., 1905-08-23
NORTON COUNTY FAIR.
Big Time Promised for the Four Days,
Aug. 29-Sept. i.

Norton, Kan, Aug. 23.-Norton
county has always been very success
full in her county fairs. For the past
twenty years she has held one each
year with but one exception, and all
ways paid the premiums in full with
out q. discount. For the past five years
they have been held on the new
grounds known as Elmwood park.
This place of 80 acres lies adjoin-
ing the town on the south, making it
easy of access. 1t is surrounded on
three sides with natural timber, most
ly large elms, affording one of the
finest shaded picnic grounds to be
found anywhere. To this have been
added an avenue of poplars which
makes the grounds perfect. In the
center of the grounds is an open space
just large enough for a half mile race
course. which has been worked upon
until it is now one of the best tracks in
the west. The management have
made several improvements this sea-
son, including a large addition to the
amphitheater.
One thousand dollars will be ex-
pended in free attractions and heavy
purses have been hung up for the
speed ring.
The president, Geo.. Moulton, and
Secretary M. F. Garrity, have been un-
tiring in their efforts to make a sue
cess of the coming fair to be held
Aug. %, 80, 81 and Sept. 1.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-08-23
THIRTEEN FEET OF CORN.
A. E. Staley Exhibits Astonishing
GroWths of Products.

A. E. Staley has brought to the Re-
public exhibits of products, taken at
random from his fields on his upland
farm north of the city, that illustrate
the prodigious growths of the season.
One is a stalk of corn that measures
II feet and IL inches; another is of an
ambitious cane that lifted its spiked
head at an altitude of IA feet and IL
inches. Still another stalk, that of a
sunflower, shows a length of II feet
and 10 inches. 81 gathered these in
my orchard-the famous one where I
found the 'rained' fish this spring"
said Mr.. Staley as possible explanation
of the phenomenal growths.-Ottawa
Republic.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-08-23
ASTONISHING RESULTS

Follow Each New Discovery of Science.
The great strides that medical science
has made in the last few years is due to
the germ theory. When the germ of a
disease has been discovered. the doctors
have not been slow in finding drug to
kill It. In a few years it will be rare to
find bald headed man or woman. The
falling out of hair is due to dandruf
germ. and now it has been discovered how
called Newbro's Herpicfde. Its success
has been marvellous. Not a failure has
been SO far reported. 1t is also delight
full hair dressing free from oil or sticky
substances Try it and be convinced OF
it's actual merit.
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c in
stamps for sample to The HerDtcide CO.,
Detroit Mich. ] P. R0wley, 900 Kansas
ave-, special agent; successor to Rowley d
The Topeka state journal., 1905-08-23
RI. Offcfal Goes to Pananna.

st. Louis, Aug 23.-w. C. Bierd. re-
Gently appointed superintendent of ter
minals for the Rock Island in Chicago,
to succeed c. H. Hubbell, has resigned
to accept the position of superintendent
of construction of. the Panama canal
under John F. Stevens, A w Kelso,
trainmaster of the Illinois division, with
headquarters at Rock Island, has been
named as Mr.. Bierd's successor in Chi
cago; while F. w. Rosser of Des Moines,
trainmaster of the Iowa division, has
gone to Rock Island. A B. Copley,
trafnmaster at Estherville, Ia, has been
transferred to Des Moines.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-08-23
SMALL SUPPLY OF OIL.
Fuel Oil for Santa Fe Said to Be Scarce
in California.

Bakersville, Aug. 23.-It has been
learned from an undeniable authority
that the Santa Fe Railroad company
is hard pressed for fuel oil. The cause
is said to be the fact that a large per-
centage of the wells belonging to the
company are now delivering water in
stead of oil through the pumps.
1t is estimated that forty-seven car
loads of oil are used daily by the Santa
Fe on its western division and a, great
part of this oil has been taken from
the Kern oil field.
But the wells are rapidly becoming
useless. Development work on the oil
land belonging to the company is 60
ing on rapidly, but has not been of
sufficient extent to keep up with the
demand for fuel and the shortage of
oil is said to be serious.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-08-23
Sad Case Of Insanity.

Emporia, Kan, Aug. 23.-Belle
Craig, Al years old, was taken before
the probate judge and an inquest as to
her sanity was held. It was found that
insanity was hereditary in the family,
but that it was probably brought on
in this case by a nervous shock. Miss
Craig was assaulted a year ago at
Americus by two unknown men. She
is violent at times and has to be held
in bed. One of her deIusions is that
some one is trying to poison her and
she refuses to eat
The Topeka state journal., 1905-08-23

Kansas City, Kan, Aug. 23.-Mrs.
Mary Mcmahon, a widow 35 years old,
who lived at 2414 Sherman street, died
yesterday afternoon in an ambulance
in which she was being taken to st.
Margaret's hospital. She had been
sick for some time with peritonitis.
Her husband, James E. Mcmahon, was
one of three men who were scalded to
death in an accident in an Armourdale
packing house five years ago. Mrs.
Mcmahon leaves three sons.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-08-23

to go to Wichita, Kan. to investigate the
possibilities of making purchases of ham
and bacon for subsistence stores in the
Philippines. The Cudahy and Dold COM
panies both have houses at that place
The government sends about 70,OO0 pounds
of bacon and 5000 pounds of ham to the
Philippines monthly. The provisions are
mitted monthly. Heretofore most of this
meat has been shipped from Chicago,
Omaha and Kansas City packing houses.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-08-23
Buys Land for a Fire Station.

Kansas City, Kan, Aug. 23-The Kansas
City, Kan, council last night adopted a
report of the building and grounds com
mittee of which Councilman Patton is
chairman, accommodating the purchase of
75 feet fronting on Fourteenth street at
Reynolds avenue. as a site for No. fire
station. E. W. Martin is agent for the
The Topeka state journal., 1905-08-23
Under a Freight Train.

Florence, Kan, Aug. 23.-A young
man about % years old was run over
by a Santa Fe freight train last even
ing at Hampston station, five miles
south of here. When found the body
was literally ground to pieces and al
most beyond recognition, but it is
thought to be that of John Sturkes, of
Violet Springs, o. T. He had been
working with the graders south of town.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-08-23
More Fine Corn.

A. c. Mitchell, living on the George
Phster farm northwest of the city,
Saturday brought four ears of as fine
yellow corn as we ever saw into the
Journal office. The ears measure four
teen inches long and seven in cir
cumference. The grains are fully ma
tured.
He has eighteen acres of this yellow
corn and 80 acres of corn altogether,
which will yield As to so bushels to
the acre.-Coffeyvilie Journal.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-08-23
RAILROAD NOTES.

General Superintendent F. C. Fox of
the Santa Fe is out of the city on 2
short business trip.
The Frisco has made arrangements
with the Marshall Mill company at Ga
lena for the purchase of gravel The
contract calls for thirty tons day.
Heretofore most of the Frisco gravel
has been hauled from Webb City and
The Topeka state journal., 1905-08-23
Low Rates on Missouri Pacific.

The Missouri Pacific officials have
offered a grain rate of III cents to be
effective between Missouri and Missis-
sippi points and tomorrow flour can be
shipped at that rate. A meeting of the
traffic men of the various roads was
held yesterday in Chicago and an effort
was made to restore the old rates.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-08-23
Death of Jacob Gross.

Fort Scott, Kan, Aug. 23.-Jacob
Gross, rs years old and the first resi-
dent in Mill Creek township, this coun-
ty, died of paralysis. He settled upon
a claim in 1854 and lived there contin-
uously until his death. He is survived
by a widow and four children, all of
whom live in this county except one
son, Charles Gross. an extensive coal
operator of Weir City.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-08-23
Blue Ribbon Emit.

Traer Wilson, son of w. o. Wilson,
has been reading about the horticul-
tural display in the Journal office. and
today he brought in a bunch" of
plums and took away the blue ribbon.
On a small limb having two branches,
none of them a foot in length, are
growing 10 plums, healthy and large.
A tree in the Wilson yard is loaded
with branches of that kind.-Salina
Journal.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-08-23
Santa Fe Fireman Breaks His Leg.

Claude Fitzpatrick, Santa Fe fire.
man, was brought to the company's
hospital at Topeka yesterday with
broken leg caused from jumping from
his cab. Mr.. Fitzpatrick was firing on
an engine coming over the Pittsburg
branch and as he alighted to open the
gate at Erie he caught his foot in such
a manner that both bones in his right
leg were broken.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-08-23

Kansas City, Kan, Aug. 23.-Lola and
Lula Bell, girls aged respectively and 8
years, wandered away from the childrens
home here Monday night. in search of
their mother. After spending the night
alone in a vacant house, formerly occu-
pied by their mother in Armourdale, the
children We're cared for by neighbors yes
terday,
The Topeka state journal., 1905-08-23
saI,etI,a,s street Fair On

Sabetha, Kan, Aug. 23.-The Sa-
betha street fair began with the town
filled with people from the country.
The two days races will be Aug. 20
and "a. Twenty-six race horses are
here now, and there is promise of
some good racing.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-08-23
Leavenworth Has Shock.

Leavenworth, Kan, Aug. 23.-An earth
quake was felt here and quite distinctly
on the Fort Leavenworth reservation. 1t
greatly alarmed the prisoners in the Uni
ted States penitentisary: s Some e Of the the negro gro
went to praying and the Indians started
Yelling.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-08-23
King secures a Reprieve.

Ottawa, Aug. 23.-Charles King, the
American who is to be hanged at Ed
monton on September 1, has been
granted a reprieye until September 80.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-08-23
Wichita Pufs Up.

Kansas City. Aug. 2s.-Captain Charles
P. Stivers. purchasing commissary for the
United States army, stationed here. re-
The Topeka state journal., 1905-08-23

Keep a tight hold on your dog when
you visit the Igorrottes at Vinewood this
Week.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27

first Of this month, has been elected
second vice president Of the sanitari.
um company. Tho capital says the
decision has been reached to move
the Fraternity building, which IL still
on the Worlds Fair grounds, to Dem
Ing. In this the Capital IL In error.
The old organization decided on Dem.
Ing as a location, but a trial proved Che
altitude too low and the place too
windy. The sanitarium committee Is
stll In tho territory Prospecting for a
location. Today the committee Is at
Alamogordo. Tomorrow 1t will 30 to
Santa Rosa and thence home.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27

The big ice crop. one OF the most
valuable products Of this region, has
been harvested and the water from
the dams In Gallinas canyon
will be gradually permitted TO seek Its
level IL the big government dam
were only constructed, the same water
which produces the crystal crop dur.
ing the winter months could be on.
~veniently transferred to the storage
ground from which 1t could be fed out
TO the thirsty fields during the summer
months.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27
PERSONALS
. \ cutler l. in from Rocladl.

IT, ~ tAAiNA - H'
C T.. Hartley Is down from Springer.
II. d. Hallett was down yesterday
from Watrous.
A. s. Rankin, the Santa Fe official,
Is here from Topeka.
co r. Z, Twitchell returned to
SAME Fc yesterday afternoon.
T.. p. Mackel. the cigarman, Is trans.
acting business in Watrous today.
George II. Nelson, the Santa Fe re-
f~rigerator man, is here from La Junta.
Prof. X. NJ, Chapman. went up to
Watrous Saturday evening to spend
Sunday.
w. C. Young, a cattleman from 81.
John, Kans,, is doing business "a TIE
city today.
Burt Allison, the Atchison. Kansas
clothing man, is in the city with his
trunks today.
w. O. Franklin, a wellknown knight
of the road, is calling on his Las We
gas trade today.
George Samuels, a New York drum
mere. is paying a periodical visit to
the Meadow City.
w. B. Schmidt. a Denver CONNIE.
cial man, who Is well known here
aboms is in town today.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Il. Aston of Phila-
delphia are newcomers. who will re-
main in the city for a time.
Edward Duncan is here in the inter-
est of the International Correspond
nee School Of Scranton, Pa,
j. S. Clark, president OF the terrific
rial council. went back TO Santa Fe
on No. | yesterday afternoon.
II. G. Boyce and A.. c. Boyce, Jr.,
OF Amarillo, Texas, are attending 10
matters of business In the city.
Attorney Frank Springer left Sat
urday evening for northern Oolfax
county. accompanying J. Van Houten,
Judge Henry waldo came over from
the capital Saturday to meet General
Solicitor f. d. Kenna of the Santa Fe
company.
Acknowledgement A. p. Harrington,
who spent a couple Of days here, re
turned to his duties at the capital yes,
terday afternoon.
]. P. ~Goodlander, the irresistible
drug drummer, who represents the
Meyers Drug company of st. Louis, is
displaying his wares today.
Col. +. G. Austen, president of the
Cattle Sanitary board, who had been
promoting legislation in Santa Fe, re.
turned to the city Saturday evening.
Mrs. Henry L. Waldo and her
daughter, Miss Helen, who have been
visiting Santa Fe. passed through the
city today homeward bound for Kan.
sas City.
F. H. Wielandy, member Of the big
st. Louis book supply house of Black.
we'll, Wielandy & Co, spent yesterday
here. Hon. A. NJ. Blackwell is head
Of the house.
Mrs. Hansen, the attractive wife oil
the manager of the Cardenas at Trim
ided, was here today on her way home
from a visit to her parants, MI. aud
Mrs. A. Jacoby, of Las Cruces.
Col. John Riley, formerly Of Las Cru
ces, now a wealthy capitalist Of Col
orado Springs, was a %southbound pas
senger Saturday evening on No. Z. HI
goes to the Mesilla valley to look aftel
important interests there.
Special officer Ben Williams, Of the
Santa Fe service, went south Saturday
evening. He will keep his weather eye
peeled for information as to the where
abouts OF John Reynolds, who II
wanted here pretty badly just now
Surveyor-General Morgan Llewellyn
passed through the city today on his
way to the National capital. where he
will serve in the presidents inaugural
parade as a representative OF the
Rough Riders.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27

Major Rankin. acting for Troop A,
has effected a lease on the hall In the
lower part of the Schmidt building on
Lincoln Ave-, and the commodious
o will be fitted up for an armory
and gymnasium. Several hundred dol
lars worth Of gymnasium fixtures
have been ordered. The hall Is to be
fitted with new floors and otherwise
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27

Captain Chas. Ballard, Of Roswell,
member Of the New Mexico legislative
council, passed through the city Satur'
day evening on his way to Washing
ton, where he will form part Of the
Rider inaugural escort to the
president. Captain Ballard expects to
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27

George Eastin, the skilful binder at
The Optic office. left for his home In
Winfield, Kans., today, called by the
sad news OF the death Of his wife. One
young o Is left motherless. Mr..
I0astin expects to return to Las Vegas
q week.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27

BY special request from some OF our
friends who wish to take our ten dollar
offer, but cannot before the first Of
the month, we have decided to hold 1t
open until Thursday, 6 p. m. Ryan &
Blood. 2-101
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27

It's not what your grand father did
before the war-it's "Can you make
good today" by starting an account
with the Plaza Trust and Savings
bank. 5-2.17.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27

Il. Il. Aldrich. accompanied by his
daughter arrived in the city this morn
ing from California, whore, Mrs. AL
drich will remain for several months.
Mr.. Aldrich went on to Springer on
No. 10 leaving his daughter here.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27

w. G. Black, superintendent Of
Postal Telegraph service for the west.
ern division, passed through the city
Saturday evening, called home from
Albuquerque to Denver, by the news
Of the serious illness Of his son with
pneumonia.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27

Captain w. s. Strover and wife will
pass through the city tomorrow en-
route from Santa Fe to Washington.
Mr.. Strover has been a craftsman in
the office Of the surveyor general and
has accepted a similar position in
Washington.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27

George w. Armijo. chief clerk OF the
New Mexico house Of representatives,
passed through the city today on his
way to washington to serve as an aide
on the staff Of General Chafloe in the
inaugural parade.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27

The j. Il. Rosenwald lodge J. o. b.
b.. will give It's monthly entertain.
ment tonight at s O'Clock In the Fra
ternal Brotherhood hall. Prompt at
tendance Is urgently requested.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27

The press speaks in the highest
terms of the reproduction OF the ODER.
Ammergau Passion Play which will
be shown here In moving pictures,
March 2 and 3.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27

A GOOD COOK.
prefers 10 have her meats
come from here. She knows they
will be Just right and do her credit.
II doesn't require much skill to pre-
pare sur meats
FOR THE TABLE.
They are 40 tender and Juicy, so
well cut and trimmed. Give us an
initial order and see how chubby" will
praise your culinary skill. There
may be a new spring hat for you In
tho experiment.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27

Chief Justice w. J. Mills returned
Saturday afternoon from Santa Fe,
where he presided at the sittIngs Of
the supreme court last week.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27

The heavy traffic on. the Hot
Springs line yesterday necessitated
the use OF the Tom Ross In addition TO
the locomotive.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27

improved before possession is taken.
The addition of the gymnasium feature
will do much to increase the populari-
ty Of the troop.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27

reach Santa Fe by March Sin time
to get in some more legislative work
before the session closes.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27
Old papers for sale.

Yesterdays Topeka Capital an
n that DR.. II. A. Warner. Of that
city, who was here with the National
Fraternal Sanitarium committee the
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27

Ladies call and see the new spring
street hats. Mrs. Il. NJ. Ely, in Walsen
block. 2-106.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27

The best drugs, the best prices, the
most accurate prescription depart
ment at Schaefer's. "a
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27

w. M. Lewis the Undertaken will
receive choice carnations every
Thursday regularly. 81.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27
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TOBACCO BARGAIN SALE AT
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