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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-04
DUE TO GAS.
There Was No Plot to Destroy Joe
Letters Mine.

Benton. H.. April At is probable
that 80 or more of the so men entomb-
ed in Joseph Letters mine at Zeigler
as the result of the explosion are dead
When between 50 and As miners had
descended into thu mine to resume
work the explosion blew the timbers
about the mouth of the mine high into
the air. One of the steel cages was
blown to the surface from the bottom
OF a 500 foot shaft. The shock of the
explosion was felt at Benton, u miles
distant.
One miner was killed and four were
injured at the mouth Of the shaft in
which the explosion occurred. The work
of rescue was begun at once by miners
who were arriving when the explosion
took place, but the main shaft was de-
rnolished so that rescue work has to be
carried on through the airshafts.
There was much excitement among
miners when the accident became
known, because there had been q strike
Of long duration and many conflicts had
occurred between strsSers and nonunioh
miners. An investigation tends to show
that the explosion was due to accumu-
lated gas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-04
NEGROES ARE AROUSED.
CoIored Men in Kansas City, Kansas,
Voting for a Democrat.

Kansas City. Kan. April 4--The
warmest political contest in Kansas
City, Kan, for several years is in ac-
ton today, with the leaders of the two
principal parties claiming a victory. A
remarkable demonstration for W. w.
Rose, Democratic nominee for mayor,
was made last night as a dramatic
finish to a hard fight. Minnesota ave
nue. was thronged with 1900 persons;
there was d parade of 500 negroes
shouting for the Democratic candidate,
and William Rose addressed d meeting
in Huron park. A crowd of 500 men
and boys hooted down Socialist ora
tor and he went to the police for pro-
lection.
The mayoraIty candidates are:
T. B. Gilbert. Republican.
W. W. Rose. Democrat
w J. Kelchner, Socialist.
NJ. A. Waterman, Independent.
Mayor Gilbert is asking for re-elec-
ton on his record as mayor during the
last two years. Rose has been rum
ming on d platform OF Cheap Gas,
Pure Water and No Graft" Kelchner
has asked support for the principles
of Socialism Waterman has prom
ised to enforce the prohibition law and
rid the city of gambling houses and
slot machines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-04

the board Of control where he could
Iarm out state contracts and 1aJten at
the expense of the taxpayers; but Muir
dock thinks himself very cute, iInag1nes
he is concealing the real motive from
the people who read his paper and de-
clares that he expected nothing himself
and that Hoch has made grievous
blunder in the appointment Of John Q.
Royce.
has:
First Followed a precedent that had
been established of appointing news
paper man.
Second Observed the law which
says a bank commissioner cannot hold
bank stock
'Third-Made good his promise to in
augurate the broader policy and ap-
pointed a. man who had been against
him and for the machine believing
should have equal recognition.
Fourth-Showed his absolute in
dependence, his stability of character
and fearlessness of purpose, and incl
dentally he did that which would unite
the Republican party and tend to wipe
out factionalism.
''Murdock condemns Governor Hoch
for the most meritorious appoint
ment, taking everything into consider
alton, that has been made.
The whole trouble is Murdock him
self has no job
Governor Stanley refused to ap-
point him on the court of visitation
and he made war on Stanley.
Governor Bailey refused to ap-
ties, and he made war on Bailey.
Governor Hoch failed to put him
on the board of control, and now he
makes war on Hoch."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-04
FOR A $4,000 LIBRARY
One VIII Be Built on Masonic Property
at Eighth Avenue and Harrison.

A building permit was issued today
to the Masonic lodge of Kansas for the
erection of an addition to cost $4,000
to the Nichols residence at the corner
of Eighth and Harrison streets, which
has recently been purchased by the
grand lodge. The place will be used
for headquarters Offices for the grand
lodge of the A. F. and A. M. in addi-
records of the office, which are espe-
cially extensive and valuable. The
addition will be built adjoining the
north of the residence and will extend
to the alley The dimensions are so
feet by 49 and two stories high.
1T will be the structure nearest to
fire proof construction which the city
possesses, said Chief Wilmarth shortly
after he granted the permit. Every
thing which has been constructed about
it has been with an idea to eliminate
fire risk. The windows are of wire,
glass in metal frames. The roof is of
reinforced concrete and all of the beams
and trusseS are of steel I beams. The
library has steel shelving and the con-
Meeting doors between the addition and
the remainder of the building are of
steel so as to cut off every possible
chance of fire communication. The ad-
dition will be used largely for records,
vaults and the library, the residence
J proper being arranged for Office pur-
poses. September / Us the date set for
the completion of the work Bids for
1 the CONSTRUCTION were received Dy sec
retary A K Wilson Of the Grand
Lodge today. The contracts viii be
awarded on the 9Th.
Webb & Nichols. owners of the busi-
ness building at 102 East Sixth avenue,
will remodel the front Of the structure
at cost of $500. The entire front will
be torn out iron I beams and iron col
umns introduced and pressed brick will
take the place of the old front. The sec
ond story viii be carried five feet
higher.
Rodgers & Davis, real estate dealers,
will erect a s., 900 dwelling at 1901 Bu-
chanan street. The permit was issued
today. The residence will be of frame.
''I think that this year. from indica-
tions which I have received, will far ex-
ceed in building operations the previous
year. said Fire Marshal Wilmarth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-04
MRS. NATION In JAIL.
Goes Voluntarily at Wichita to Re
lease a $1,000 Bond.

Wichita, Kas., April 4.-Carrie Ma
ton and three other temperance cr1I-
saders voluntarily went to Jail TODAY.
in order to release a. $1,000 bond fur
nished by Mrs. Nation, who decided
that she wanted to loan the money
and receive interest on it
The crusaders are to be tried April
l3 for wrecking the glass front of a
wholesale liquor house. Nfvra Nc
Henry, Lydia Muntz and Mrs. Lucy
Wlhert went to jail with Mrs. Ma
ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-04
The Pone Has Not Consented.

Rome, April 4.-The pope today re-
ceived in private audience the Duke and
Duchess Of Connaught and their daugh-
ters, ,Princesses Marguerite and Patricia.
The duke recalled his former visits to
Plus XI and to Leo XIII. The pontfff
thanked the duke warmly for his visit
and sent his greetings to King Edward
whom he admires as a ruler. The re-
port that the pope has sanctioned the
marriage of the king of Spain with
Princess Patricia of Connaught is IN
fo1rldad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-04

Liverpool, April According to a re-
line Royal Mail steamer Sozoto from
West Africa tribal warfare is now wag-
ing IN Liberia Natives of the PicanannV-
ness tribes on March I3 attacked Cpsf0s
killing 90 men and 50 women. The Cestos
natives are organizing a big counter expe-
diuon- When the SokotO sailed a fierce en-
counter with much slaughter was er-
pecteds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-04
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Edward T. Greenwood, son of Jonas
E. Greenwood, one of Topeka's oldest
settlers, died at his home, 1929 Wash
burn avenue, Saturday evening. Mr.
Greenwood was born in Topeka. April
4 1853 He leaves a wife and seven
children. a mother and two brothers
The interment took place on Monday
afternoon in Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-04
EARTHQUAKE IN INDIA.
Much Loss Of Life and Destruction OF
Property

London. April "A dispatch to a
news agency from Lahore. British IN
dia, says:
A violent earthquake has occurred,
ACCOMPANIED by serious loss of life and
great damage to public and other build
ings. The town hall is almost razed
and the cathedral and Juma Masjid,
one of the finest mosques in India, are
seriously injured. other big buildings
are cracked and. fssured. Many houses
in the native quarter collapsed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-04
TUCKER Denied New TriaI

Cambridge. Mass. April 4-The motion
for new trial for Charles L. Tucker, CON
victed of the murder of Mabel Page. was
denied in a decision reached by Judge
Sherman, who presided at the trial
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-04

Chicago. April 4.-7 a. m. tempera-
lures: New York, As; Boston, AZ;
| Philadelphia, 4S; Washington 54; Chi
cago IS: Minneapolis. 36; Cincinnati.
58; st. Louis. A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-04

Harbin, April 4.-There is no truth in
the report that the explosion of a bomb
on Monday in the artillery depot here
killed seventy-f1ve men,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-04

Colorado Springs, Colo, April A.
The municipal election is taking place
today with almost hourly alternating
from sunshine to light snow f1urries.
The contest is between the Republican
and nonpartisan factions. The former
now hold every public office in the
city and county, and the Republican
leaders are confident that the normal
majority of nearly 5000 will not be
emaferiallv cut.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-04

Chicago. April Forecast for
Kansas: Fair tonight and Wednesday;
light frost tonight; fresh northwest
winds becoming variable.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-04
ELECTION BULLETINS.

Q The State Journal viii bulletin the
returns of the city election tonight
The polls viii close at 6 p. m and as
the ticket is short the result should be
known before midnight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-04

Wednesday, $50 a. m.-Vinita, L T.. Mus
kogee, I. T.; South McAlister, I. T.; Ato-
ka, i t; Caddo, I. T.; Durant, L T.
Wednesday, p fisherman, Tex.
Wednesday, 6 p. m.-DallGs, Tex.
Thursday, $3.50 a. m.-Waco, Tex.
Thursday, 200 .. m.-Austin, Tex.
Thursday, $50 p.m.-San Antonio Tex.
FTiday-Rough Riders reunion.
Friday, IL .. n.-LeaVes san Antonio
Saturday, 9:45 a. m.-Arrives Fort Worth.
Tex, where public part Of trip ends.
Saturday, 1O;45 a. m.-Leaves for Freder-
icL< O. 7.
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CONTINUED on Paee si1.9
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-04

Denver. which is governed by a spe-
cia1 charter, municipal elections are
being held today throughout the state
of Colorado. Party lines are not
closely drawn, and the issues are
mainly local. In Colorado Springs,
usually strongly Republican. a spirited
campaign has been waged for a mon
partisan ticket by the Democrats and
dissa tisfied Ranublicans-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-04

The president was cheered at re-
ouent intervals by continuous line OF
people from the time he left his party
until the party neared the business
section where the greeting grew into
a popular ovation.
He was compelled to lift his haE
often during the drive, but as ne
neared Broadway he removed his hat
and was kept busy bowing from right
to left.
The Lamar register., 1905-08-02
DO WE TALK TOO MUcHf

Opinion Expressed That Americans
Underrate Value Of sIIsnce.
In the United States we are prone
70 talk too much. We do not suffi-
edently appreciate the value and beau
y Of silence
During tho after business hours, at
the lunch and dinner table we talk on
and on without ceasins, as though
4ere was nothing worth thinking
about We invented the first talking
naAohine. and no American is consid-
cred properly equipped unless he can
talk at all times and upon all sub
jects.
Information must be impaired and
IDEAS exchanged; It is essential to
mental companionship and develops
our faculties Of expression. But there
Il no necessity for the endless and
eternal talk In which so many of US
indulge.
There is . great force and value in
silence. It enables US to think. It
forms and expresses character Tho
great men Of the world were relative
II silent men; they talked only when
they had something to say. and the
greatest Of them said but very little.
We should study the beauty OF 81
lsnce and develop our thinking power
rather than cur talking power.-Ex-
change.
The Lamar register., 1905-08-02
TO MAKE cocoAhur CREAM.
Simple Process That Yields Excellent
Substitute for Butter.

The cocoanut is more extensively
used. perhaps. as a food than any
other nut. In certain Of the Pacific
islands 1t constitutes almost an ex-
elusive dietary. Cows, dogs. donkeys,
chickens. In fact almost every living
thing, even certain species of crabs.
live on the cocoanut, ingeniously
working a way to the meat through
the one open eye Of the nut. In the
country where 1t grows the cocoanut
is very largely eaten in the half-ripe
state. At this stage the meat is Jelly
like in consistency and may be eaten
with spoon. It is very toothsome
and nourishins. The meat of the ripe
nut is very hard to digest and can
scarcely be masticated sufficiently to
prepare It for entering the stomach.
Tho best use which can be made Of
the meat Of the ripe cocoanut is in
the preparation of the cocoanut cream,
which Is an excellent substitute for
butter. This may be easily accom-
plished by the following method: Re
move the meat and put 1t through an
ordinary vegetable shredder. Pour
over the pulp twice the quantity Of
boiling water and let stand for half
an hour, then strain through a fine
cloth. and let the milk so obtained
stand for three or four hours In .
cold place. A rich cream rises.
which may Be used in the same way
as dairy cream. or like ordinary
cream. may be worked into butter.
The Lamar register., 1905-08-02
Carried II with Him,

A short time ago burial took place
at sea from one of his maJesty's cruis.
srs. AS there were no leads with the
stores large pieces Of coal were at.
tached to the body in their place.
All the crew were summoned on the
quarterback for the burial. Just as
the body was being lowered Pat burst
out laughing. Next morning the chap
lain sent for Pat and asked for an
explanation Of his laughter at such a
very solemn time.
'Sure now" replied Pat, "Orve
heerd o. many a wan goin' below, but
Owe niver seen wan take is coal
With I'm afore."-London Tattler.
The Lamar register., 1905-08-02
The Surgeons Nightmare.

Two patients who called in COM
pany upon q noted surgeon found him
bemoan!ng . twinge Of pain in his
right forehnger. The callers smiled.
"0reat Scott. doctor!" exclaimed one,
you don't mean to say that a pain
In the finger bothers a man SO used
TO scenes OF suffering as yourself?"
TT certainly does." the sursson an
ewered. with worried look. How
DO know that II isn't th0 first symp-
tom Of blood poisoningf That is the
nightmare Of the surgeon. No mat.
ter how careful he may be, he is
liable 70 contract poisoning in operat-
ing and that kind Of poisoning is of
the most virulent type. Any time a
surgeon Is complaining about a pain
IN the hand. sympathize with him. for
be u doing some hard guessing
Philadelphia Record.
The Lamar register., 1905-08-02
Bonn OAmblon

Australia has birthstains besides
those that arc SO sore a point with
some leading families. All told. the
convict population numbered only q
few thousands. In 1851 the popu alton
of the whole Commonwealth was only
<03.8S. Then gold was discovered and
In ten years there was leap to 1,153,.
e7S. Everybody knew somebody who
had made . sudden pile" Every
body hoped to do It himself. Nor was
It only the new immigrants who had
these ideals. Even those who had
come out few years before. and had
been quite satisfied with a pastoral or
agricultural life. even those left the
slow plow in the furrow. To-day a
Judge speaks Of the national curse of
gambling. We got 1t into our blood
nifty years sgo: we were born of gam.
blerA-Sydney Bulletin
The Lamar register., 1905-08-02
row.r AnoIen. and Modern,

Modern steel-frame construction
makes It as easy to erect a tower 900
tset high a. in medieval italy 1t was
70 rear one less than 800 feet. and
modern elevators would substitute for
few bsll.r1ngers at the top a village
Of clin-dwerlers in cubical offices ar.
ranged in horizontal slices along the
dizzy shaft. The necessity for SC
many small windows effectually bars
suoh beauty as the Italian architects
eohie~ed in heir more modest under
eAk1ncs.
The Lamar register., 1905-08-02
Bananas for America.

Fifteen million punches of bananas
Were brought to the United States
hst year By one fruit company
which runs eighty-three steamers.
4Asy came chiefly from Cuba. Costa
HSsa, Jamaica and Honduras.
The Lamar register., 1905-08-02
oomo Mlssdno.

oems MIssino.
Yes. he can Just count his children
q the anSDss of one hand"
WY. hs's oily Oo< three ohildreo.-
well. he's oaly eot tAfss Angers On
- a his hAA1As
The Lamar register., 1905-08-02

To Board of County of Prowers Count
Colorado.
Gentlemen have the honor to submit for examination f
receipts and expenditures
County together with statement showing the cond
County, School Districts
for the half year ending Dec. 81, 1904
Respectfully Submitted,
GEO u ROBINSON, County Clerk
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-09-21
A Drowning Man.

As Il drowning man graspS at a straw,
40 does the average man afflicted with
any form of disease, seek relief through
the most cleverly advertised medium.
He believes the misleading statements
and unbusinesslike propositions offered
in the promises of quick cures, buys
experience at the expense of his nerve
force and vitality, and then awakens to
the realization of the fact that relief and
cure are obtained only through the
services of a reputable physician.
When contemplating treatment, one
should consider the factors of skill,
experience and reliability, which can
best be secured by consulting the physi-
clan whose reputation among the people
of this vicinity, for skillful. cOnscien-
tious treatment entities him to the re
spect and confidence of all in need of
medical treatment
DR.. l.. NJ. Turbin of Chicago, who
has visited our city once every month
for years, is qualified in every way to
fill these requirements, by reason of the
success which has attended his wide eX-
perience. The assel tion that there is no
doubt of his ability to restore those
afflicted to health, is based on the fact
that he has successfully treated and
cured so many of our friends, DR. Tar
bin may be consulted free of charge, and
will again visit Manitowcc Saturday,
Sept. Both at the Williams House
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-09-21
Old Man Badly Injured.

William Hagenstein, an old man em-
ployed by the city on the streets, was
badly Injured last Friday, while at
work at the corner of Franklin and
Tenth streets, by being struck by n
piece of timber which projected from
the side of loaded wagon The
accident happened when Mr.. Hagen
stein was trying to get ont of the way of
another team, thus getting himself
within the space where the aforesaid
piece of timber WAS cutting wide
'swath He was struck in the side,
the violent contact resulting in the
fracture of two ribs He also suffered
bad bruises He will probably be in
capacitated from work for a long time,
for the injuries he suffered are rather
serious, considering his advanced age.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-09-21
BUSINESS COLLEGE NOTES.

Della Sparks of Grand Rapids, Mich.
and c. F. lsselmann of this city entered
school this week to complete the COM
mel lcial and shorthand work
Louis Svacina, Il graduate of the short
hand department, has accepted n stepo-
graphic position with the Wisconsin
Central r. h. at Fond du Lac
Miss Litta Noelchert a recent gradu-
ate of this school, was elected treasurer
of the Wisconsin Press and Literary
Society, at the meeting held ut Milwau-
kee last week
| Clara Elk IA former student, has ac-
cepted IL stenographc position with
Guttmann, Svacina K Co of this city.
George Brown had the index finger of
his right hand injured last Sunday
morning which necessitares his being
absent this week He expects to be able
t. resume his shorthand work in about
ten days.
Tom Carey, II former student is doing
the shorthand work for Slreeter Il I.usk
railroad contractors
Irene Schroeder of this city entered
the day school Monday for IL conrse in
shorthand and typewriting
Two new Monarch typewriters will
be added to the typewriting department
in week or 10 days The "Mouarch'
is one of the newest and most up to date
machines on the market The writing
is entirely visible at all times. When
these machines are added, this school
will have one of the most up to date
typewriting departments in any school
in the state
Two calls for gentlemen stenographers
We're received from the Racine school
this week The demand for office help
has been greater this year than ever be.
fore.
Night school opened last Z eek, and
promises to be larger than ever before
Sessions will be held on Monday
Wednesday and Friday evenings of each
week
The attendance this year at the open
ing Of the fall term is the largest in the
history of the school IN order to
accommodate the additional n Tendance
from time to time, n complete change
will be made in the seating arrangement
in the commercial department. New
commercial desks will take place of the
ones now in use
With new school at lshpeming
Mich, the Wisconsin Business College
owns and controls the largest chain of
colleges In the northwest
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-09-21
CHILD is PARALyzED BY
BOLT OF LIGHTNING.

The S-year. r.od daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. August Schmidt, Green street Is
paralyzed and blinded rs II result of II
shock she suffered Monday morning
when lightning struck the home during
the electric storm. The child was on
the porch when the bolt struck one Of
the supports of the stoop. The shock
rendered the little girl unconscious; and
when she regained consciousness, it was
found that she had been made speech
less. A little later she was seized with
convulsions and her condition has been
critical since.
The bolt Of lightning which caused
the childs serious condition struck the
chimney Of au adjoining building and
then glanced off striking "A post of the
veranda on which the little one hal
sought shelter from the storm.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-09-21
EDUCATORS WILL MEET
AT STEVENS POINT
OCTOBER l3- IA.

This years convention of the North
Eastern Wisconsin Teachers association
will be held at Stevens Point, October
18th and lith. Manitowoc will be well
represented in the gathering Prof. w.
H. Luehr, principal of the First Ward
school, this city, is assisting in the prep
aration of the program, he, as ex-
president of the association, being a
member of the executive committee Of
the organization. Prof. f. 5. Hyer,
formerly principal of the local training
school for teachers, but now Il member
of the Stevens Point Normal school
faculty is president of the associations
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-09-21
New Car Line to Southern California

Pullman tourist sleeping cars through
to Los Angeles without change, daily
from Chicago. beginning September
18th via the Chicago, Union Pacific and
North Western Line and the newly
opened Salt Lake Route, Great rednc-
ton in time schedules via this route.
Colonist one way tickets on sale daily
from Chicago beginning September 18th,
only S}3 90 to Los Angeles Correspond
ingly low rates from other points.
Double berth In tourist sleeping cars,
81. 90 from Chicago For tickets, sleep.
ing car reservation and full particulars,
apply to the nearest ticket agent Of
Chicago < North Western Ry or to $.
A. Hutchson Manager, pig Clark ST.,
Chicago. l3