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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-29
WEATHER QUITE COMFORTABLE.
Indications Are That the BearabIe
Temperature VIII Continue.

The weather is behaving nicely to-
day and the indications are that the
mercury will not reach the ninety mark.
The wind is from the south and blow
ing at the rate of five miles an hour.
Cooler weather prevails over the entire
state with not station showing high
er temperature than SO in yesterdays
report, while Topeka managed to show
a maximum of 80, the same figure that
was reached on the day previous. The
minimum for today was So or degrees
less than that of the preceding day.
Today's corn and wheat region report
says: "A cool wave appears in Kansas
this morning extending from Riley
county to the southeast corner of the
state, with the lowest temperature re-
ported at Toronto in Woodson county.
The day temperatures have fallen
slightly in Kansas but rises in western
Missouri. Clear weather prevails over
the district
The maximum and minimum temper
atures for the "a hours at o'clock this
morning were: Baker SO, 81; Concordia
Sc, Sc: Dodge City 80, 62; Fort Scott 81,
go; Macksville 80, 81; Mcpherson 96, 81;
Manhattan 98 so; Usage City 80, 50;
Russell 96, 81; Sedan 92, So; Topeka 80,
IS; Toronto 80, 54; Wichita 90, 64.
The hourly temperatures as reported
for today by the weather bureau We're:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-29
WHAT HAS BEEN DONE.
A British View of Aims and Results at
Portsmouth.

London, Aug 29-The following sum-
mary purporting to give the exact ma
ture of the work accomplished and the
broad characteristics and the latest
tendencies which underlay the endeav-
ors of either side at Portsmouth, has
been printed here. The dispatch says:
Speaking generally a fourfold pur-
pose may be discerned in the twelve his
toric proposals carefully drafted by the
japanese diploma lists: First, to restore
the entire set of political conditions
which the treaty of Shimonoseki was
calculated to establish. Second, to re-
move, counteract or assimilate the dis
turbing factors, political, economical
and military which have come into ex-
istence. Third. to hinder the growth of
the new disturbing factors created by
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-29
LOST HIS LIFE.
In Effort to Rescue Children Who
Were Already Safe.

Chicago, Aug. 2s.-Groping through
smoke to the top floor of the barns of
a department store in North Clark
street. to rescue four children whom he
believed to be cut off by the flames.
Lieut.. William NJ. Mayer of the fire de-
partment. was stlffocated by smoke last
night, his dead body being found later.
The fire. which was blazing in the hay,
gave out a thick smoke. Cropping along
he managed TO find his way to the
rooms. only to discover that the family
had already escaped. Overcome, he fell
face downward in the room and died.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-29
EACH GAVE $1,000.
japanese Peace ENJOYS Contribute to
Hospital Fund.

Portsmouth, Aug. 2s.-Baron Ko-
week attended a garden party at York,
Me, having subsequently ascertained
that the party was organized partly
for the benefit of the York hospital,
gave $1,000 to the fund. The man
the Associated Press to make public
the fact of this "munificent" and un-
expected grant, and to announce that
it has been decided to perpetuate it
by endowing two beds in the hospital
and placing over them the tablets in
scribed with the names of the donors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-29
He Stole 5000. 600.

New York, Aug. 29.-GaIlay, the
Paris bank clerk who fed recently
with an actress on board chartered
yacht and was arrested in Brazil, has
confessed that he defrauded his en-
pIoyers of 100000. according to 3
Herald dispatch from Bahia. He is
said to have admitted committing the
frauds by falsifying signatures.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-29
FIREMEN CONVENE.
National Association Opens Its Annual
Meeting at Kansas City.

Kansas City. Aug. 29--The National
F'iremen's association opened its an
nual convention here today with dele
gates and visiting firemen present from
all parts of the country. United States
Senator-elect William Warner of Mis-
souri, delivered one of the welcoming
addresses, to which responses were
made by James D. McNeill of Fayette,
n. c., the national president, and other
officers of the association.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-29
MOVE AGAINST ROADS.
Suit to Secure Better Salt Rates for
Hutchinson.

Carr w. Taylor attorney for the
state board of railroad commissioners,
will today file complaint against the
railroads to bring about a readjust-
ment of the freight rates on salt.
The contention is that the rates on
salt are exorbitant The on a car
of salt from Hutchinson to Coolidge
is $96 and the salt itself is worth only
$S1. Between the same points the
rate On -four is SCI, and the value of
the car load of flour is $1,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-29
Teachers Examinations in Progress.

The state teachers examination is in
progress today at the Office of Superin-
tendent of Education Dayhoff. Similar
examinations are being held at Law
renee, Emporia and other points. The
following is a list of those who have
secured permits to take the examina-
ton at Topeka: Miss Anna A. Kelley,
Topeka; ]. c. Wright, Pawnee Rock /;
Miss Susie M. Guild, Sabetha; j. w.
Blair. Topeka; Miss Gertrude, Behn,
Marysville; Miss Mable L. He'll. To-
peka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-29
MORE THAN HALF DIE.
Cholera Is Proving Fatal to Majority
in the Philippines.

Manila, Aug. 29.-The cholera epi-
demic has taken a rather unfavorable
turn. Since o'clock this morning un-
til in the evening, there have been
eleven new cases reported among the
natives. The total number of cases
treated since the outbreak has been
forty. with deaths numbering twenty
fve
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-29
Weather IndicationaI.

Chicago, Aug. 29.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Fair tonight and Wednesday:
cooler in north portion tonight; varia-
bic winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-29
s4O.NOn for a Pictnrc.

Berlin, Aug. 29-The National gal
lery has bought Menzers court Ball
Supper" of Emil Meiner, of Dresden.
for $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-29
S2OO.O .OOO Deposited Today

Mr.. John R. Mulvane said this after
noon, at 2:3O o'clock, that during the
day 100000 has been deposited in the
Bank of Topeka. One man. he said, de-
posted sS50O0. I'VE will keep the doors
on pnen this afternoon, after the regular
closing hour, in order to give the people
who wish to a chance to withdraw their
depOSifS' . q
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-01-18
rIcINDOES FALLS.

Miss Alice Phelps gave finch party
to few of her friends Saturday evening.
Refreshments we're served and all enjoyed
very pleasant evening.
Mrs. Lizzie S. Harlow and Mrs. Mary
Albee of West Medford. Mass, were
guests at Horace Gleason's few DAYS
last week.
D. H. Glchrist of Monroe, N. H., opens
the barber Shopin Van Dykes block three
evenings each week, Monday, Wednes
day and Saturday. He opened for the
first time last Saturday evening.
Mrs. H. D. Chamberlin went to Iras.
burg last Wednesday to attend the fu.
neral of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Herbert
Chamberlln.
Miss Florence Warden of Wells River
was a guest at Walter Phillips over Sun.
day.
Prof. Harry May OF Concord has start.
ed singing school in this place to be
held every Monday evening at the church
vestry. There are about 80 members en-.
rolled.
Roy Clark of Wells River assisted in
the creamery part of last week.
Mrs. Ora Bishop has been quite sick
With the grip and her daughter, Mrs
Robert Hazelton of Lebanon, N. H., was
with her the first of the week.
Mrs. Jennie Bodwell and her aunt
MISS cynthia Gibson. started tor Grante
Pass, Oregon, last Wednesday. Mrs
bodwell expects to be gone about six
weeks and Miss Gibson will make it her
home there il she likes the west.
Hamilton Stuart has gone to Spring
heid, Mass, to work in an automobile
factory.
The Mclndoes creamery will pay it,
patrons 30 cents for December butter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-01-18
WELLS RIVER

A. H. Bailey has returned from larry
town, N. Y, where he was called several
days ago by the illness of Forest Osgood.
Miss Grace Allison is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Carl Morse, of Bayonne, N. J.
The installation of Temple Lodge,
|. o. 0. F. was held Thursday evening,
January II. After the services the mem
bers enjoyed an oyster supper.
Mr.. Carpenter has been visiting his
cousin, F. Deming.
There wasno schooIin the Intermediate
department, Friday, owing to the sick
ness OF the teacher, Miss Robinson.
Several people attended the Odd Fello WIS
dance at Woodsville, Friday evening.
The L. A. S. social, Friday was very
well attended. About $4,000 were taken,
in admittance and membership fees.
Colonel E. Baldwin is not as well as he
was last week.
Frank Rumsey returned Saturday from
Lyndonville, where he has been at work
painting.
Agnes Whitelaw visited several of hei
village friends, last week.
Three more new pupils in High Schoo
this week Miss Adine Lawler, McIn
does; Philip Mason and Charles Morrill,
of Barnet.
Mrs. Presho of Montreal, is visiting
her cousin, Mrs. Freeman Lyons.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-01-18
EAST LYNDON.

A mock trial will be given at the church
Friday evening by the members of the
Young Peoples Christian Association.
The case to be tried is that of Nancy
Snuggleup VS.. Hezekiah Coldshoulder for
breach of promise. The plaintiffs law
yers are Echabod Beanpall and Rastus
Goodenough. The defendant has en-
gagged the services of Obid Sawedoff and
Caleb Butterhees. These lawyers have
had a worldwide experience and are
generally considered the four best in the
state. Everyone should come and enjoy
the fun. Refreshments will be served.
Henry Lee has returned home from
New Hampshire, where he has BEEN en-
ployed.
c. H. Nickerson has bought $4,000
feet OF standing lumber from Mr.. Lang.
While E. E. Hovey's hired man was
stopping here his horse quietly, but swift
ly, departed for home, and reached it's
destination safely.
There is no report of water stopping
or freezing, while last winter at this time
nearly every one was drawing water
from the brook.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-01-18
KIRBY.

Mr.: and Mrs. Dudley Walter are visit
ing his parents, c. c. Walter and wife.
His many friends are much pleased to
find his health improving so rapidly.
Miss Sylvia Hovey and Master Paul
visited at St. Johusbury, Saturday.
Mrs. Ira Quimby is visiting at Charles
Owens at East st. Johnsbury.
Miss Mabel Nickerson visited her
cousin. Miss Eva Davis, Wednesday and
Thursday.
P: c. Houghton spent Thursday and
Friday in St. Johnsbury.
Harry Scott from St. Johnsbury was
in town last week looking up patrons for
the new creamery he hopes to get in
operation next week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-01-18
SUTTON.

E. H. Hallett, district deputy, was
present at the Grange meeting Saturday.
and after a well spread table had been
done justice to he proceeded to install
the officers elect into their respective
chairs for the year to come.
c. A. Aldrich and wife went to Swift
water, N. H., Friday, on business con-
nected with Mrs. Aldrich's fathers es.
tate.
James Holtham and wife went to
Whee!ock, Saturday, to the funeral fhis
cousin, Isaac Lafoe.
Andrew Lang from Sheffield, former
resident OF the town, was present at the
Grange meeting Saturday. He is an en-
thusiastic Granger and made some ex
cellent remarks which were duly appreci.
ated by those present.
]. H. Brown has moved from the
Forbes house on the road to West Burke,
now owned by Mary 6. Doud, to the
house owned by Mrs. Addie H. Burnham
at Sutton Hollow, known as the Free
man Hyde house.
Ira Watson, who with his wife and
parents are wintering at Southern Pines,
N. c., for the benefit OF Ira's health, is
not gaining, but seems to be slowly fail
ing.
Rev. Franklin Blake and wife are at
tending the meeting ofthe Wheelock Asso-
citation at st. Johnsbury and on that
account the Wednesday evening service is
postponed until Friday evening, when it
will be held at the residence of Mrs. L. B.
Wilson, as she is aged and in feeble health
and cannot get out to services elsewhere.
The r. F. D. route laid from the post
office last fall is to be put into operation
Feb. 18th, the postmaster being advised
to that effect. 1t is expected c. B. 10y is
to be the carrier.
Mrs. Fred Drew and child from Ign.
donville spent some days with her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jonathan Stevens
recently.
Eddie Reese is at home from Boston,
where he went for surgical treatment for
the second time, recently.
Sammie Mitchell arrived home from
his visit at Chenille, Conn, and New
York City, last week Tuesday morning.
Ernest Cass and wife from Newport
were at Mrs. Reese's over Sunday.
At the Ladies Aid annual meeting,
Thursday, Mrs. Maria Ruggles, was
chosen president for the year to come
and all of the other officers were re-elect-
ed
Twenty below zero was what the Their
mometer registered at your correspon-
dents. home Sunday morning at s
O'Clock. 1t is pretty close winter weather
and has been that way most of the time
this winter.
Amos Ball, who has been at his
hrother's home, A. H. Ball, for some
days, returned to his home at Bradford
last Monday night.
Miss Alice Jenkins closed her third
term of school at the Gilman district,
Friday, she having given general salts
faction in all three terms of her work.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-01-18
BARNET.

The annual business meeting of the
church with dinner and roll call was held
at School House Hall Thursday. Taking
into consideration the storm and the fact
that many members belong in East Bar
net and in other directions at distance,
there was a good attendance and the
meeting was very pleasant. A bountlful
dinner was served, during which it was
suggested that greeting be sent to the
! Peacham church by telephone, they also
I being convened at the same time for their
annual meeting. After dinner followed
the roll call, to which large number re-
| the pastor from absent members. Then
followed business, reports of committees
and election OF officers, which were as
follows: Business Committee, Fred Kin
ney, Mrs. W. S. Brock, Peter Goochee,
Lucus Gilillan, James Galbraitb; exam
lining committee, Mrs. A. S. Laughlin,
Mrs. Mary McGill; clerk, Miss Anna Per-
nv; treasurer, Mrs. Kate Kinney; col
lector, Harley Somers; deacon, George
Nelson OF East Barnet reelected; treas
urer at East Barnet, Mrs. Lucius Gllhl-
Ian; clerk, East Barnet, Miss Anna Bal
ley; collector at East Barnet, Mrs.
James Galbraith. finely compiled rec
ord of this church in the form of the Pill
grim Church Record was presented to
the church by the pastor. Mr.. Kilbourn
has spent much labor and pains in pre-.
pairing this and it is certainly valuable
possession to the church. A vote OF
thanks was given him. The home ex-
penses Tor the year were $S31.S1, beuevo-
lences, $342.52.
]. S. T. Wallace was in st. Johnsbury
on business last week Monday.
Grip and hard colds are prevailing and
there is sickness in almost every house.
There was no school in the upper grade
last week, Mrs. Campbell, the teacher,
being ill.
Miss Bertha Stevens has given up her
rooms in Miss Gibson's house and moved
her things to her brothers, Walter
Stevens.
Miss Nellie Hall of Boston was here
several days last week, disposing of the
household things of her mother, Mrs.
Laird.
Frank Wiley has returned to Kimball
Union Academy.
Peter Ramona has bought the Capron
house.
Bert Brock has moved his family to
Danville.
Mrs F. O,sFrench of st. Johnsbury has
been at home for the past few days, at
W. S. Brooks.
Little Sumner Abbott Gil6llan, who
has been so critically i'll Tor the past few
days, at date of writing is reported as
decidedly better.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-01-18
PEAcHAn.
Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting OF the Congrega-
tioual church was held in their vestry'
Thursday. Dinner was served to 100 or
more. The meeting opened at one
O'Clock and Rev. ]. K. Williams acted as
chairman. The treasurer reported all
bills paid, 1922 in the treasury and
S1O7. Is in pledges to be collected. The
auditors reported $2501 ,43 received and
S2494 81 paid during the year. This
included the new pews put in since the
last annual meeting. officers for the
coming year were elected as follows:
Clerk, Miss Laura c. Bailey: treasurer,
c. A. Hutchinson; collector, Harlan
Renfrew, business committee, M. w.
Martin, Millen Farrow, R. B. Kenerson
treasurer of benevolent funds, Rev. J. K:
Williams; auditors, Leonard WEIGH and
W. w. Morse; assessors, D. L. Adams,
Harry Farrow aad Wesley Thresher;
ushers, Harvey Lyford and Luther Bay
ley. A greeting was received from the
Barnet church in session at the same
time, and Rev. J. K. Williams was IN
structed to send one from the Peacham
church in response. The clerk reported
loss in membership during the last year
of five by death and two by letter. Three
have been received by letter, the Whole
membership now being PAL.
The annual meeting of the Ladies
Church Aid Society was held Tuesday
afternoon, Jan. 10. The treasurer re-
ported 1894 SO paid during the year,
including putting in a new furnace at
cost OF $135. The following officers
were elected: President Mrs. Carrie J.
Whitehill secretary and treasurer, Mrs.
Kate Hutchinson; list vice-pres.. Mrs.
Helen Bailey; 2nd vice-pres., Mrs. Elsie
Merrill; 3rd vice-pres., Mrs. J. H. Will
liams.
The annual meeting of the Ladies Yer
CalPe club will be held with Mrs. Bun
ker, Wednesday, Jan. 25. Dinner will be
served about 1 O'Clock, and the business
meeting after. 1t is hoped that all sums
due for trays purchased for the society
may be paid at that time. All members
of the society are invited to be present.
Mrs. Ellen Nye Gray will begin this
week to instruct the pupils OF the Acade'
my in music. She will meet the class
each Thursday afternoon preparatory to
commencement exercises in the spring.
Mrs. Ordway has been visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Guthrie, at South Peacham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ordway are on their
way to North Carolina for part of the
winter.
Lester Hunt died Friday at his late
home with pneumonia, aged 81 years.
He was married to Miss Della Dana,
June 5, 1879, and they have lived most
of their married life in Peacham. His
wife, two daughters and brother and
sister survive him. He was born in Dan
vile but lived with his parents for some
years on the place recently owned by
Robert Craig.
Mr.. and Mrs. !. N. Sargent spent last
week at their home in East Peacham.
Sunday was the coolest OF the season.
Mercury registered IS and 200 below
zero at Peacham Corner and 800 below
at East Peacham.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-01-18
GASKILL.

Mr.. and Mrs. David Lawrence were
pleasantly surprised Saturday evening
when 60 friends and neighbors invaded
their home to which they have recently
moved from Littleton, N. H. During the
evening James Bonnet, in behalf of the
guests, presented Mr.. and Mrs. Law
renee with dining table and six chairs,
saying it was his privilege to welcome
them back to Waterford. In responding
Mr.. Lawrence said he had not expected
so mnch company that evening but he
was glad to see them all. Refreshments
of cake and coffee were served. At late
hour the guests dispersed, declaring they
had spent jolly time.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-01-18
HARDWICK.

Samuel Aiken died at his home near
here Tuesday, January 10, after an illness
OF only few weeks with jaundice. He
had been lifelong resident of this town.
He leaves wife and one SON. also two
brothers, both in Kelloggs Landing, La,
and sister, Mrs. H. S. Peck, of Burling-
ton.
The installation of officers of Hard
wick Grange, No. 1923, Patrons of Hus.
bandry, was held Friday evening at Sons
of Veterans hall. The officers were in
stalled by Gov. {. ]. Bell, of Walden,
state master, ably assisted by his young.
est daughter, Miss Jennie Bell and the
work was done in a most interesting
manner. After the installation refresh
ments were served, and a social hour
was enjoyed. There followed a short lit
erary program consisting of music and
an address by Governor Bell which was
very instructive.
Mrs. Albert Goodrich is ill with a
stomach trouble.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Dupan have re-
turned home from Burlington where they
have been visiting.
Mrs. Wallace Jones of Morrsville, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Harry Titus.
The big building job which the Wood
bury Granite Co. has been giving en-
ployment to between 300 and 400 gran.
lite cutters for nearly two years has Just
been completed and the company has let
all but a few of it's men go. The com.
pany has been figuring on $1O,OOO,O0O
job, it is said, and In any event there is
little doubt but that they will soon have
contracts that will call all their men
back with possibly some additional ones.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-01-18
GREENSBORO.

Caspian Lake Creamery 242-1O cents
per pound for actual butterfor December
Mr.. and Mrs. Sumner Hill were called
to Barton Landing Saturday to atteno
the funeral of Mrs. Julia Simpson MT
Hills sister.
Charles Parker and brother OF Little
ton, were in town last week on business
F.A. Messer and family of Walden Wis
tied at George Porter's Wednesday.
]. W. Campbell narrowly escaped a
broken leg last week Tuesday whiie
getting logs out of the woods. He got
caught between a stump and the sled
brake and came out of the collision with
badly bruised thigh, as he succeeded IN
stopping his team before more serious In
jury was done.
The ninth annual Sunday school con
vention of the Greensboro Sunday school
association will be held at the Presby'
terrain church Friday, Jan. 81, day AND
evening. 1t is hoped there will be good
attendance.
Miss Martha Lang visited friends il
the north part of the town last week.
Mrs. Maud Leavitt is stopping with
her uncle, D. A. Cheever.
The mercury registered % below zero
Sunday morning.
Rev. John Hood is suffering with the
grip and was unable to attend church
last Sunday. Rev. R. ]. Barton conduct
ed the services in his absence.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-01-18

The family of Mrs. M. L. Bobbitt of
Bargerton Tenn, saw her dying and
were powerless to save her. The most
skillful physicians and every remedy
used, failed, while consumption was
slowly but surely taking her lite. In this
terrible hour DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption turned despair into joy.
The first bottle brought immediate relief
and its continued use completely cured
her. It's the most certain cure in the
world for all throat and lung troubles
Guaranteed Bottles SOC and $1.0O.
Trial Bottles Free at Flint Bros. and F.
g. Landrys Drug Stores.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-01-18
EAST 1ARDWICK.

Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Goodrich of St.
Johnsbury spent part of last week at his
fathers J. D. Goodrich, in this place.
George Lawrence was in Morrisville,
Monday.
Mrs. J. P. Marvin is on the sick list.
Mary Currier has been quite ill with
tonsilitis.
Mrs. Blanche Flanders is working at
Rev, ]. P. Marvin's.
Mrs. Robert Aliens parents from
Glover visited her the first OF the week.
A. c. McMahon has opened his hard
ware store in this village.
Mrs. George Lawrence spent Monday
in Hardwick.
]. B. Livingstone is i'll.
Mrs. Ancil Hunt and daughter OF
Lebanon, N. H., spent last week with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Fay.
Amos Gushing is quite i'll.